Outside Yushan Pass, Duan Lang and Tangtai Mingyue shared a luxurious car. The front and rear of the team were lined with banners, eagle drums and eagle flags, and Gu Fan, Xiangtian and others also changed into brand-new general armor to guard the left and right. Three thousand men are not many, but they exude an inviolable majesty.

In the camp of Mengdu, the formation was opened early. For the elder courtyard pavilion master Huo Zasi personally passed the word, and the old general Meng Du was even more excited to change into the armor and battle robe when he saw the emperor.

Seeing the arrival of the emperor's honor guard from afar, Meng Du waved his hand, "Come here, blow the horn, beat the drum." ”

Outside the camp, the horns sounded in unison and the war drums shook the sky, this was not a battle to kill the enemy, but a special welcoming ceremony in the barracks.

Duan Lang's imperial guard of honor came to the front of the camp amid the sound of drums and trumpets, and looking at the cheering guards on the opposite side, Mingyue was also excited and burst into tears. Back then, she and Han Feng and others left Beiming in a hurry, and it was because Mengdu was soft-hearted and let them go that there would be the current emperor and queen of the Great Calendar. Stepping on her homeland again today, Mingyue has a special taste in her heart.

As soon as Meng Du raised his hand, the sound of drums and trumpets stopped abruptly. Mondu jumped off his horse and took a few steps forward. Duan Lang saw Meng Du coming over, smiled at Mingyue, deliberately retreated half a step, and gave up his position to Mingyue.

Meng Du looked at Mingyue excitedly, and knelt down on one knee in his battle robe, "Mengdu, the general of the Northern Ming Border Pass, welcome Mingyue Niangniang, Chitose Chitose Chitose!" ”

Tantai Mingyue got out of the car, came to Mengdu, and helped Mengdu with his own hands, "The old general, please get up, if it weren't for the kindness of the old general, there would be no Mingyue today." ”

A smile bloomed on Mengdu's vicissitudes of life, and when he saw Duan Lang also coming over, Mengdu was about to salute as soon as he hugged his fists. Anyway, Duan Lang is now the emperor of the Great Calendar Kingdom, and if there is any rudeness, this is a big taboo in the country.

Duan Lang held Meng Du and said with a smile, "General Meng Du, we are also old acquaintances, why be so polite." Besides, I'm just a follower of His Royal Highness Mingyue now, how can I accept a gift from you. ”

Duan Lang was also grateful to Mengdu for his kindness to the Ming Moon of Shantai back then, and he also treated him differently. What's more, when Duan Lang and Zhang Ruming went to Beiming to envoy the Northern Ming Dynasty, Mengdu also took good care of them.

Meng Du looked at Duan Lang and couldn't help but sigh and said, "General Duan, oh no, I should call you Your Majesty." Nowadays, such as today's countries, who does not know the prestige of His Majesty Jishan. For so many years, you killed Han Pingzi in Landu City, defeated Lu Mumokun's coalition army in Molan City, and the once glorious Great Xia Empire was also trampled underfoot. General Ben never dreamed that the little black-armored guard commander back then would now be able to become the Jishan Emperor who shocked the world. ”

Duan Kang smiled heartily, "This is all the credit of Mingyue, if it weren't for her, I, Duan Lang, might still be the leader of a gangster." So this time Yue'er returned to her homeland, and I, as a husband, could only be a small follower. ”

Tantai Mingyue glanced at Duan Lang shyly, and Meng Du laughed happily. In any case, Duan Lang respected Mingyue and made him, the general of the Northern Ming Dynasty, feel more embarrassed. Duan Lang's move immediately made all the soldiers respectful.

Yutai Mingyue said softly, "General Mengdu, His Royal Highness Morry is still behind, take my eldest brother into the camp first." ”

As soon as he said that he was in the mountains, Mengdu's heart suddenly cooled. He had already learned the news from Khozath that Mori was seriously injured, and now that Morli was in the army, his WeChat was very high, and Meng Du hurriedly walked to the back.

Tantai Morry leaned into his car, and when he saw Meng Du coming over, Tantai Mori smiled.

"General Mengdu, can the matter entrusted by His Royal Highness be passed on to the national capital all the way to the national capital?"

Monton clenched his fists and said, "Your Highness's order, don't dare to disobey it." Your Highness can rest assured that the last general has been transmitted all the way in the form of an urgent report. But I don't know about His Highness's injury~? ”

Shantai Mori waved his hand, "It's nothing, I didn't die on the battlefield in the first battle with Moro Kingdom, and this life itself was picked up." Mengdu, don't lose your etiquette, first welcome His Majesty Jishan into the camp. ”

"The last general obeys!"

The door of the Mengdu camp was wide open, and Duan Lang's imperial guard of honor entered the camp. Don't look at the Mengdu camp is only one step away from Yushan Pass, but it represents the border land of the two countries. Duan Lang and others were stationed for one night, and Mengdu even ordered people to kill cattle and sheep, and according to the customs of the grassland tribes, they set up drinks in the school yard and drank with Duan Lang and others. Especially when he learned that the general of the forbidden army camp was actually the famous eighteen beheadings of the capital city, Mengdu had to work with everyone for a few bowls.

In the school grounds, regardless of the generals and guards, they all happily danced and sang the dances of the grassland tribes. Now that Tantai Mingyue has become the emperor of the Great Calendar, they know that they don't have to worry about war on the border from now on. At least for a short time, there will be a sign of peace here, and trade will increase the income of the border camps. No one likes war, and no one wants to die in the flames of war. Tangtai Mingyue is not only the emperor and queen of the Great Calendar Kingdom, but also the third princess who once galloped the grassland. Her legend in the Great Xia War won the respect of the Northern Ming generals from the heart.

After a night of carnival, it was not until noon the next day that Duan Lang and the others left the Mengdu camp and went to Xianglucheng, the capital of the Northern Ming Kingdom.

The news of Duan Lang's secret visit to Beiming soon spread to the capital of the Great Calendar Kingdom. Duan Lang and Tangtai Mingyue's envoy to Beiming was a major matter of the country, and Azhu and Zhou Hu did not dare to hide it. At this time, the whole city was full of enthusiasm for construction. The city has expanded several times, don't look at the lack of silver taels in Li Jianshan's hands, but he can't stand the heat of everyone. The officers and soldiers mingled with the common people, and the officials also went into battle in person. The national capital of the Great Calendar Kingdom soon had a prototype.

The palace and the court hall were under construction, and Li Jianshan and others could only temporarily handle government affairs in the palace. Knowing Duan Lang's absurd behavior, Li Jianshan could only get angry, but they had nothing to do.

Zhang Ruming was even more angry with the scepter in his hand, "See, this kid's behavior is simply a faint king." Wait for him to come back and see that Lao Tzu doesn't use a scepter to whip him. ”

Li Jianshan smiled bitterly, "He just misbehaved, how did he become a faint king." I said Lao Zhang, can you respect the Wanmin Scepter, such an important staff is in your hand, how can it look like a dog-beating stick. ”

"Don't intercede for him, you kid, it's useless! For such an important visit, he didn't bring Lao Tzu with him, which simply didn't take Lao Tzu seriously. Say, what should I do, I can't just let this kid continue to mess around. ”

Li Jianshan scratched his head helplessly, "Far water can't quench the thirst of the near, what else can you do with him." Don't forget that he is now the emperor, who can control them. ”

Zhang Ruming's scepter knocked on the table, "Paralyzed, Lao Tzu was still working with the people yesterday, but he was idle." Jianshan, you don't know how fragrant Beiming's barbecue is, and I'm still drooling when I think about it now. ”

Li Jianshan glanced at him, "You know how to eat, can we think about something serious." ”

"Nonsense, Lao Tzu thinks about business every day. My family Zhu Zhu said that they have found clues about Liu Shuguang. Jianshan, after the silver comes, I have to build the Heavenly Master Hall first. ”

"No, I'll have to use every one of those silver pairs on the blade. Besides, isn't your Heavenly Master's Hall covered? ”

"Nonsense, every brick and tile of my Heavenly Master Hall is owed to others, so I can't let a group of people follow me, the regent, to chase my ass and ask for debts. I don't care, if you don't agree, I'll let Zhu Zhu detain it directly. ”

Li Jianshan said in his heart that not all yamen were owed first, and he knew that if he continued to argue with Zhang Ruming, he could only be angry by himself, Li Jianshan calmed down and said.

"Since this incident has happened, the court of the Great Calendar Kingdom can't ignore it. When the time comes, Beiming will announce to the world in advance, and it will also seem that my Dali Kingdom does not understand etiquette. In this case, let's take a step forward to inform the world and inform all the countries in the world that the queen of my Great Calendar Kingdom will return to her homeland and province. In this way, it can not only inform the world of the kinship between our calendar and the Northern Ming Dynasty, but also deter the three kingdoms of Xiyue, Moroli and Nanping. I don't have a scheming heart in the calendar, and I don't have any wrong thoughts about these small nights. Although the Northern Ming Dynasty is not strong, it is enough to deter all countries in the world by joining forces with our Great Calendar Kingdom. ”

Zhang Ruming nodded, "Jianshan, it's useless for me to stay in Zhongdu City anyway, otherwise, Lao Tzu will go to Yushan Pass and wait for Duan Lang to return there." If this kid returns and then runs somewhere else, we can't always run after him. I'll be waiting for him over there, and as soon as this kid comes back, I'll take him back to the capital. ”

Li Jianshan said in his heart, you should leave quickly, during this time, Zhang Ruming lost the official authority of the city. A big man at the level of a dignified regent actually scolded the people on the street for a trivial matter, and if this continues, the court will still govern the government with majesty.

Li Jianshan immediately issued an order, "Someone come, instruct Xue Bingtian, the general of Yushan Guancheng Defense, to pay close attention to the movements of Emperor Jishan in Beiming." The Ministry of Rites announced to all the countries of the world that I Daxia Jishan Emperor and the Empress Mingyue of Tai were a thousand years old, and visited the Northern Ming Dynasty to show that the two countries were friendly by their in-laws. ”

Li Jianshan analyzed the pros and cons, since Duan Lang made his own opinions, he could only give full play to the benefits of this trip to Beiming. Don't look at the fact that the Great Calendar Kingdom has just been established, and there is the prestige of the Duan Family Army sweeping the Nanping and Western Vietnamese coalition forces, but after all, the Great Calendar Kingdom is empty in national strength and cannot be compared with the four countries economically. Since Li Jianshan has supported this shelf, no matter how poor he is, he must show the prestige of a great power.

Li Jianshan knew very well in his heart that Duan Lang was not limited to unifying Great Xia, although Duan Lang was just thinking about eliminating the threat of Xiyue, but Li Jianshan could see that this so-called threat even included all countries including the Northern Ming Dynasty. Only by dominating the world can the threat be truly eliminated. Otherwise, once the Great Calendar Kingdom becomes dominant, the other four countries will join forces to suppress it. It's not for profit, it's for survival.

In just more than ten days, the news of the visit of the emperor and queen of the Great Calendar Kingdom to the Northern Ming Dynasty was quickly reported to the Western Peace and Moro Kingdom by the Imperial Court of the Great Calendar Kingdom and the Northern Ming Imperial Family. On this continent surrounded by endless seas, Duan Lang's trip immediately caused a shock from the other three kingdoms.

The capital of Nanping is located at the top of the South China Sea, and the only rival giant is the Great Calendar Kingdom. For them, the weaker the national strength of Duan Lang's newly built Great Calendar Kingdom, the more beneficial it is for them. And the Moro Kingdom and the Northern Ming and Western Vietnam both have hatred, and the Great Calendar Kingdom has a good relationship with the Northern Ming, which is extremely unfavorable to them. In order to balance the sudden increase in the reserve strength of the Northern Ming, the Moro Kingdom could only temporarily suspend its troops with the Western Vietnamese in order to preserve its strength.

In West Vietnam, after Lu Mu reached a truce agreement on the border of Moro, he immediately returned to the national capital, Dawan City. Don't look at Lu Mu's defeat in Great Xia, but he still has a pivotal position in Western Vietnam. The lord of the country, Zhou Zhongde, trusted him very much, even if the army was defeated in Great Xia, Lu Mu still served as the governor of the soldiers and horses.

In the palace of Dawan City, the lord of the country, Zhou Zhongde, and Lu Mu sat opposite each other. Although Zhou Zhongde has not experienced a major war, he is also familiar with the world's military books, and he is a very enlightened king.

Zhou Zhongde looked at the secret report in his hand and said in a deep voice, "Lu Qing, that period of Lang was built with the momentum of great victory, and it has changed the pattern of the world. Now, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he broke the convention of not being able to go abroad under the monarchy and sent an envoy to the Northern Ming Dynasty, which is extremely unfavorable news for my west. Although the Northern Ming Dynasty does not share a border with our Western Vietnam, the Northern Ming Dynasty is known as the arsenal of the world's soldiers. Their horses and bows and arrows made of pine in the Bitter Cold can make a weak army strong. If it goes on like this, I'm worried~ that Duan Lang's appetite is not limited to a large calendar country. Lu Qing, if that situation really occurs, what countermeasures do you have? ”

Lu Mu raised his head and looked directly at the lord of the country, Zhou Zhongde, and said very seriously, "Your Majesty, the ministers hurry up and rush back to the national capital, just to discuss this matter with Your Majesty." Your Majesty Shengming, Duan Lang's move can be said to be related to the fate of the entire Western Vietnam. Chen has dealt with that Duan Lang for many years and knows this person very well. It can be said that Duan Lang is not a big person in his heart. But the bright moon next to him, this woman was born in the royal family since she was a child, and her heart is very broad. The most terrifying thing is that Duan Lang obeyed this woman's words, and it was likely to be a disaster for the whole world. ”

Zhou Zhongde nodded and said, "At present, they first envelop the Northern Ming who have a relationship with their in-laws, once the Great Calendar Kingdom recovers its national strength, coupled with the supply of strategic materials from the Northern Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that my Xiyue will not be able to resist." Lu Qing, as the governor of the army and horses, must prepare early. ”

Lu Mu said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, in fact, Duan Lang's move is not necessarily a good thing for them. All countries in the world are concerned about their own interests, and no one wants to see a situation where one family dominates. We and Nanping can be said to be closely related, since Song Yucheng, the lord of Nanping, has set up Ying Shoushan, it means that he is still continuing Mokun's route. As for the Moro Kingdom, Beiming will always be his enemy. Therefore, at least the three of us don't want to see Duan Lang alone in the world. What's more, the internal disputes in Beiming are more complicated, and we used the Tantai tassels to divide their relationship with Daxia back then, and that section of Lang and Mingyue Demon Girl is bound to hate. It is said that the prince of the Northern Ming Dynasty, Yutai Moli, was seriously injured in Xiadu Mansion, and this point can be exploited. ”

Zhou Zhongde frowned, "Lu Qing, what do you mean, uniting the other three kingdoms?" ”

"Your Majesty, in the current situation, we must not only unite Nanping and Moro to establish a three-way alliance against Duan Lang, but also send secret envoys to contact the Tassels. For the prince of Beiming, he can promise heavy benefits, and even do not hesitate to protect him from the throne with the strength of the whole country. If it is really successful, at least Beiming, a chess piece, will not be used by Duan Lang. ”

Zhou Zhongde, the lord of Western Vietnam, was slightly stunned, thought for a while, shook his head and said, "The union of Nanping and Moro can be implemented." But separating the interior of the Northern Ming Dynasty, I don't think it will be effective. even said that once it leaks out, it will make the world laugh at my villainous behavior in Xiyue. Don't forget, when Duan Lang and Tangtai Mingyue are unstoppable, it is too late for the lord of the Northern Ming Kingdom, Lantai Hongshi, how can he rebel against them. ”

"Your Majesty, the great interests of the country, even if you are infamy. Don't look at Tantai Mingyue as the princess of Beiming, but she was demoted back then. Even if Tai Hongshi has a father-daughter relationship, he can not care about it, but the tassel will definitely have a mustard. What's more, the tassel has always been good friends with my Xiyue, and he has always been at odds with Mingyue. Now the eldest prince is seriously injured, and according to the national system, he should also tassel to take over the throne. Once this second ancestor, who only knows the wind and snow, takes over the Northern Ming, it will be very beneficial for me to Xiyue. Even if he doesn't turn against Duan Lang, at least he doesn't have to be Duan Lang's pawn. ”

Zhou Zhongde pondered for a moment, raised his head and said, "Since this is the case, then I will listen to Qing's words, and I will immediately send an envoy to Moro Nanping and the two countries. As for Beiming, who do you think is more appropriate? ”

Lu Mu hugged his fists, "Your Majesty trusts the ministers so much, the ministers have nothing to repay, they can only serve the country with their hearts." On the side of the Moro Kingdom, I am afraid that the minister needs to go in person to settle the suspicions with the Moro monarch. As for Nanping, he can send the Manchu War general to go, he has a good relationship with Ying Shoushan, and he has been under the Mokun tent for many days, and he will definitely be able to reach a tacit understanding with the lord of Nanping. ”

"Then Beiming's side, is there a candidate for Qing?"

Lu Mu glanced at the lord of the country, Zhou Zhongde, hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, when our envoy went to Beiming, the minister had already set up a foreshadowing beside Hongshi. At present, this person is already the confidant steward of the lord of the Northern Ming Kingdom, and the minister immediately flew to pass on the book to convey His Majesty's holy will. If he comes forward to contact the tassel prince, the matter of Beiming will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. ”

Zhou Zhongde was stunned for a moment, and said in shock, "Aiqing still has such foresight, it is really my luck to go west." ”

Lu Mu's face showed a hint of fear, and he hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, the minister only thought that Beiming might be used by me in Xiyue in the future, so he planted such a secret stake in advance. In fact, this is also an unintentional move, I didn't expect to use it today. ”

Zhou Zhongde nodded slightly, "Aiqing doesn't have to be careful, I believe that you are dedicated to the country." Even if you planted someone around me, I wouldn't blame you. As long as I am strong and prosperous, I can let the people of the world supervise me. ”

Lu Mu hurriedly stood up, bowed down and said, "The minister never dares, Your Majesty is a benevolent and virtuous king, and it is Your Majesty's trust that makes my Xiyue as strong as it is today." Lu Mu Bucai is willing to dedicate everything to my Xiyue. ”

Zhou Zhongde smiled kindly, "The reason why I trust Aiqing is because Lu Qing cares about Xiyue. Defeat or defeat, I believe Aiqing has done her best. If the kings and ministers are not in harmony, my western Yue will be destroyed by other nations. Lu Qing, just let it go, as for some of the counter-arguments in the court, I will block it for you. ”

Lu Mu knelt on his knees gratefully, "The minister can be born to meet the master, and there are no regrets in this life." As long as the lord is willing to listen to the minister's words, the minister will definitely bow down and die, and the hard work of this life will also make me stand in the madness of the five countries. ”

Zhou Zhongde stepped forward to help Lu Mu up, he knew that Xiyue did not have the fertile grasslands of the Northern Ming Dynasty, let alone the vast land of Great Xia, and even the strong combat effectiveness of the Moro Kingdom. As the king of Xiyue, only the monarch and the minister can find a way to survive among the great powers. Although Lu Mu was defeated, he believed that Lu Mu's talent had not been able to match in the entire West Vietnam, so Zhou Zhongde still had to reuse Lu Mu.

After returning to the Governor's Mansion, Lu Mu immediately wrote a letter to Man Zhan, who was in the Two Realms Mountain, ordering him to immediately go to Nanping to meet with Ying Shoushan. For the secret pile in Beiming, Lu Mu sent three secret letters in a row, even if two of them were missing, there was always one that could be received by the other party. He wanted the dark pile to plot the tassel and make all preparations before Duan Lang arrived in Xianglu City.

No matter how powerful Duan Lang is, he is an outsider in inheriting the unification after all. When necessary, you can even make extraordinary measures to make Tai Hongshi 'die' in advance. In this case, the Tassel is seriously ill, and only the Tassel can take over the position.

Duan Lang never expected that Lu Mu's secret letter would make Beiming set off a monstrous wave. Originally, he only knew the tassel of the wind and snow, but this time he was extremely tough. Even at the expense of causing the two countries to exchange troops, they also want to permanently imprison Taiwan and Moroli. Duan Lang originally just wanted to take a scenic trip, but he actually implicated them in danger. Lu Muyuan was in Dawan City, but he invisibly directed a plan to kill people with a knife.