Duan Lang calmly shot like electricity, the other party's retreat has been sealed, Duan Lang will not give the other party a chance with a soft heart. It's like facing a tiger and wolf in the mountains and forests, leaving a chance for the other party is tantamount to putting yourself to death. However, when the other party shouted out his identity, Duan Lang subconsciously retracted his strength.

Lord Huai raised his arm to block, and with a bang, he actually bounced Duan Lang's war knife away. Then he turned abruptly and stepped back like a spinning top.

"Stop!"

Duan Lang hurriedly shouted and jumped out of the window.

In the courtyard, scattered pieces of cloth fell. Lord Huai looked at Duan Lang and the others in surprise, if he hadn't been wearing treasure armor, he would have folded it in the hands of these juniors tonight. Although the other party was a sneak attack, the cold light was perfectly coordinated, especially Duan Lang's swift blow, which made Lord Huai's right arm still tremble.

"Lord Huai, I don't know if you came to visit late at night, and the juniors were rude." Duan Lang rushed down with the tip of his knife and said with a fist.

"Boy, I haven't seen you for a few months, and I really impressed the old man."

Lord Huai said, his gaze swept over the faces of Gu Fan and the others. He found that everyone's eyes were full of murderous intent like a beast. Although these people do not have the temperament of masters, they give people a shiver like hell messengers.

"Yes, all of them are like wolves, very good." Lord Huai couldn't help but admire.

"Lord Huai smiled, these people are my entourage, if there is any offense, I hope Lord Huai will forgive me."

Duan Lang knew very well who could and couldn't offend in Kyoto. He dared to offend the ban, but he must not be put on the opposite side of the investigation and defense department. At this time, Kyoto can compete with the ban, and I'm afraid that the only one is this Huai-sama.

Lord Huai took a deep breath, the clothes on his body were torn, he hadn't experienced today's danger in nearly twenty years. However, Lord Huai was not angry, but his heart was full of shock and doubt. Lord Huai was shocked by Duan Lang's growth, and was even more puzzled by the footwork between the attack and defense of the group of entourages, which was a little familiar.

"Duan Lang, come with me." Lord Huai said in a deep voice.

Duan Lang was stunned, "Now?" ”

Lord Huai snorted and didn't answer, turned around and walked towards the gate of the Heavenly Master Hall.

Duan Lang looked left and right, "Don't worry, you should be careful after I leave, if there is anyone who comes to attack, just kill it." If there are many people on the other side, everyone does not have to resist, evacuate first, and wait until dawn. ”

Xiang Tiangu Fan and the others agreed, and Duan Lang hurriedly went to chase after Lord Huai. The mysterious Detective Division boss came to the Heavenly Master Hall late at night, and Duan Lang knew that Bacheng was taking him to the palace. Just take this opportunity to see how Emperor Yuning's physical condition is.

Sure enough, Lord Huai brought Duan Lang to the warm pavilion of the palace. As soon as he entered the palace, Duan Lang felt an unusual atmosphere. Outside the warm pavilion, it was even more heavily guarded, if it wasn't for following Lord Huai, Duan Lang would probably not be able to move an inch in the palace.

Wei Tong saw the two of them coming, nodded slightly and said hello. However, when Wei Dong saw Lord Huai's torn clothes, he couldn't help but tremble.

"Lord Huai, what are you~?"

"When you are old, in another two years, I am afraid that what is broken will not be clothes." Huaida, who covered his face with a green scarf, sighed and said.

Wei Tong looked at Duan Lang in surprise, hesitated for a moment, and didn't ask anything. Wei Tong glanced at the war knife on Duan Lang's waist, "Duan Guard, please leave the war knife." ”

Duan Lang was just about to untie the knife, but Lord Huai said softly, "No need, Your Majesty trusts him." ”

Wei Dong was stunned, nodded slightly, and turned sideways to get out of the way.

The two walked into the second door of the Warm Pavilion, Duan Lang raised his eyes and couldn't help but be shocked, he found that Emperor Yuning was actually half leaning on the couch.

Duan Lang hurriedly stepped forward and knelt on one knee with a war knife in his hand, "Weichen Duan Lang, please give your majesty a greeting." ”

"Get up, this is not a court, you don't have to be limited to etiquette."

Emperor Yuning's speech was much clearer than some time ago, but his body was still immobile. However, in terms of complexion, Duan Lang found that it was much better than a few months ago.

Duan Lang stood up and stood aside, but Emperor Yuning's gaze looked at Lord Huai, "Huai, in Kyoto, who else dares to make a move on you?" ”

"Your Majesty, a few little guys are growing up very quickly, and the minister almost lost his hand." Lord Huai glanced at Duan Lang as he spoke.

Emperor Yuning was stunned for a moment, and looked at Duan Lang in surprise, "Hehe, isn't it good, I was also surprised." ”

Duan Lang clenched his fists, "Weichen didn't know that Lord Huai came late at night and led his subordinates to secretly attack, and he was deeply ashamed. ”

"You don't have to be humble, you can force Huai like this, and it's rare in the entire Great Xia. Lidu City now~ What is the situation? Emperor Yuning asked softly.

"Back to Your Majesty, Lord Shangguan learned that His Majesty's dragon body was not safe, and he and Weichen were very worried. Now seeing that Your Majesty's dragon body is in good health, it is really my blessing in Great Xia. Your Majesty is relieved that Weichen has recruited 30,000 private troops in Lidu City, and he does not dare to slack off in training day and night. ”

"Thirty thousand horses? Well, that's good. I also heard that Fang Jiye has already married his daughter to you, but is there such a thing? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, this is indeed the case, I have made a marriage contract with Fang Yan, the daughter of General Fang."

Duan Lang replied cautiously, facing this wise and shrewd old man, Duan Lang was also speculating about his intentions.

Emperor Yuning paused and asked, "Duan Lang, if the army of soldiers and horses in the northwest advances eastward, how many days can the soldiers and horses in your capital city be blocked?" ”

Duan Lang's heart was shocked, and he hesitated for a moment and said, "Back to Your Majesty, it depends on how many soldiers and horses they come." If it is less than 100,000 soldiers and horses, Weichen can use the head guarantee on the item, and they don't want to step into the capital city half a step. ”

"Oh? So confident? Emperor Yuning looked at Duan Lang in surprise.

"How are the soldiers and horses in the capital city, Weichen doesn't dare to boast, I believe that after the return of the Seventh Highness, he will show His Majesty."

Emperor Yuning nodded slightly, "Very good, I have lived up to my expectations of you." But I don't know, if Fang Jiye personally led his troops eastward, would you dare to keep him out of the capital city? ”

Duan Lang was taken aback, pondered for a long time, and said ashamedly, "Weichen~ Don't dare to stop it." However, Wei Chen will try his best to persuade General Fang to abide by the way of the monarch and the minister, and not to do anything that goes against the principles of heaven and ministers. This is the minister's heartfelt words, if His Majesty feels that the minister is disloyal, he can remove the minister's military power and let it be disposed of. ”

Emperor Yuning and Lord Huai looked at Duan Lang in surprise, but they didn't expect Duan Lang to say that.

Emperor Yuning's face turned slightly cold, and then he gradually smiled, "This answer surprised me, but it made me very satisfied. At the very least, you didn't deceive me, you didn't say some high-sounding lies perfunctorily. Very well, for that reason, I believe in your loyalty. In addition, Xiao Qi said in the secret recital, it was you who tried your best to match Fang Jiye and Ma Ruzheng to join forces. I want to ask you, once I have an unforeseen chaos in the world, how sure are you that I will be able to appease Fang Jiye and stay still? ”

Duan Lang's mind was racing rapidly, and he hurriedly said, "Wei Chen believes that His Majesty will make arrangements, and the minister will definitely persuade General Fang to act on His Majesty's orders." ”

"What if I don't make arrangements, or if it's too late?"

"This~, Weichen will implore General Fang to consult with General Ma Ruzheng and His Royal Highness the Seventh, and focus on the overall situation of the world."

"Well said!"

Emperor Yuning praised it with satisfaction, and then said, "My body is indeed getting worse day by day, but I really hope to give Great Xia a stable future. Therefore, the authority of Xining Hou must be withdrawn. It's just that before the reclaim, the northwest side was very uneasy for me. Now, I can rest assured. Duan Lang, I didn't mistake you, I hope you can take care of Xiao Qi as always in the future. As for the court~ As you said, focus on the overall situation of the world. ”

"Obey Your Majesty's holy will!"

"Well, that's good. Wei Dong~! Emperor Yuning called softly.

"The old slave is here." Wei Dong hurriedly ran in.

"Give Duan Lang a gold medal for the close guards in the palace, and you can enter the palace at any time."

"No, the old slave obeys."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Longen."

Emperor Yuning nodded slightly, in fact, he was also a little embarrassed about the future direction of Lidu City, Emperor Yuning knew that after he left, Yu Ban controlled the government and would never be polite to Lidu City. But there are Fang Jiye and Ma as a cover, presumably Dezhang and Yu Ban also have no way to take the capital city. But in this situation, Emperor Yuning was even more worried that the capital city would be out of the control of the court, leading to the division of Great Xia. For these helpless moves, Emperor Yuning was powerless to reverse them. Fortunately, there are Delong and Ma Ruzheng in their camp, so they will not completely lose control.

Originally, Emperor Yuning didn't plan to summon Duan Lang, but now Duan Lang's identity has changed, and it has also played a subtle role in the entire layout. Emperor Yuning didn't ask anything more, and signaled that Duan Lang could retreat.

Duan Lang left the Warm Pavilion alone, and Emperor Yuning looked at Lord Huai, "How is this son?" ”

Lord Huai bowed slightly, and said worriedly, "In time, this son will become a great weapon." It's just that he wants to be loyal to Great Xia, which will be the blessing of Great Xia, otherwise, it will be very terrifying. The minister felt that it was better to restrain it as soon as possible. ”

"Constraints?" Emperor Yuning smiled bitterly, "Huai, now, do I still have time to restrain me?" Even if he restricts it now, he is not yet full-fledged, and I am afraid that it will ruin a great talent. Forget it, these things will be left to Dezhangdron and them. Tomorrow, you say hello to Yu Ban, don't be too embarrassed Duan Lang, let him return to the capital as soon as possible. Now that the major events in the northwest have been decided, it is time to prepare for the affairs of Xining. Passing on the secret decree, he ordered the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household to begin preparations for silver taels and war materials from now on. If I am not wrong, after the birthday banquet, Dezhang and Yu Ban will also raise troops and go south. ”

"Obey. However, if that's the case, the military power of the Kyoto battalion will be enough~! Lord Huai looked at Emperor Yuning worriedly.

Emperor Yuning sighed, "Give it to them, after the birthday banquet, I don't plan to continue to intervene in the government." In this world, it will be completely handed over to Dezhang. ”

Lord Huai's heart was shocked, hesitated, and didn't say anything more. However, Lord Huai's heart was also very depressed, because he knew that as soon as Emperor Yuning abdicated, the Investigation Division would also become history. Even, he, Lord Huai, had to disappear from the sight of the court. After all, his identity is too sensitive, and he can only hide under the protection of Emperor Yuning. Otherwise, once it is made public, he will have no peace.

On this night, the Heavenly Master Hall did not suffer as much revenge as expected. After Duan Lang returned, he didn't tell everyone where he went. Especially before leaving the palace, Wei Dong specially warned Duan Lang not to reveal any news in the palace. Duan Lang knew that Emperor Yuning's purpose in doing this was probably to catch the big fish of Xining Hou. Only by letting the Marquis of Xining move, can he justifiably crusade. Otherwise, those civil servants in the court will also criticize and blame His Majesty for being jealous and hateful of good ministers.

Early the next morning, the ministers outside the court began to talk about it. No one expected that Shangguan Xuanwu would be demoted out of Kyoto, and the people in the Heavenly Master Hall would still be so arrogant. Especially Chang Yuguang, the secretary of Guanglu Temple, was even more angry, and his face turned blue.

Chang Yuguang's son was beaten, and it is said that Chang Yuguang, who commanded the highest member of the guard, would never sit idly by. But Chang Yuguang also has a bitter heart in his heart, don't look at the fact that he is nominally in charge of the palace guards, the forbidden military camp and the soldiers and horses of the cavalry battalion, but in fact it is just an empty shelf. The real controller of the palace guards is Wei Dong, and the Xiaocai battalion fell into the hands of Yu Ban, and the forbidden military camp is currently the military aircraft that has ordered Zhang Zhao to take power. Last night, the forbidden military camp had assembled soldiers and horses, but they were stopped by the new military aircraft commander.

As soon as the court opened, Chang Yuguang, the secretary of Guanglu Temple, was the first to have a book to play, angrily denouncing the Heavenly Master Hall for the chaos of Kyoto.

Prince Dezhang glanced at Chang Yuguang unhappily, someone had already reported to him what happened last night. Dezhangxin said that it was your son who took the initiative to find trouble, and he was beaten up when there were many people who bullied and few, who can blame him. However, since Chang Yuguang is on the script, Prince Dezhang can't ignore it.

Dezhang ordered Duan Lang to go to the palace for questioning, and in less than a stick of incense, Duan Lang followed the palace guards to the outside of the palace.

The palace guard was just about to untie Duan Lang's waist knife, Duan Lang said unhappily, "Presumptuous, I am a five-rank close guard personally appointed by His Majesty, and I can walk in the palace." Duan Lang said and took out the gold medal for internal defense.

When the guard on duty saw it, he quickly bowed and took a step back. Don't look at a small gold medal, it is not light in the eyes of these guards.

Duan Lang listened to Xuan and walked into the court, and all the ministers in the court looked at Duan Lang. Finding that Duan Lang actually brought a war knife into the hall, many people's faces were flushed with anger.

Duan Lang knelt down on one knee and greeted him as a military general, "Weichen Duan Lang, meet His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

Prince Dezhang's eyes gathered, "Bold Duan Lang, as a courtier who brought a knife into the palace, you can be guilty." ”

"Back to His Royal Highness, Wei Chen is a five-grade guard with a knife personally appointed by His Majesty, and the minister doesn't know what the crime is." Duan Lang said and took out the gold medal.

At this moment, the faces of many courtiers changed. This gold medal represents a different meaning, which is equivalent to His Majesty's close ministers. It can be said that it is a close guard entrusted with life and death.

Dezhang was also stunned and nodded slightly, "Since you have a gold medal, then get up and speak." His Royal Highness asks you, Guanglu Temple Qing Shen you have no king's law to chaos in Kyoto, but there is such a thing. ”

"There is no such thing, please Your Highness to find out." Duan Lang said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Chang Yuguang said angrily, "You innocently beat the officers and soldiers of the Kyoto patrol, isn't this a chaos in Kyoto!" ”

Duan Lang said disdainfully, "Master Chang, what you are talking about is your son Changlin." Yesterday, many people saw that my Heavenly Master Hall and his entourage neither took the precepts to the streets nor made trouble after drinking. Chang Lin and the others are innocent to find fault, according to the law, he has to call me an adult. ”

Duan Lang was reminding him that it was good that Lao Tzu didn't accuse him of beating Shangguan innocently, but he still wanted to beat him upside down.

Chang Yuguang said angrily, "My son Chang Lin is a forbidden army in Kyoto, and he has the right to check any suspects. As a foreign minister, you are disobeying the inspection and violating the law. ”

"Minister? Why, is it possible that my Great Xia Dynasty system stipulates that foreign ministers must be inspected when they enter Beijing! Besides, they are all Great Xia courtiers, who is inside and outside? I only know that envoys from other countries are called foreign ministers, and you, Lord Chang, are you going to list my Great Xia country? ”

"You~!" Chang Yu's phosgene blushed and his neck was thick, and he didn't know how to argue for a while. The title of foreign minister has formed a common practice in the mouths of the senior officials of the DPRK and the Central Committee. But if you really want to investigate it, you really can't call it that.

Chu Baoxiong snorted, "The people of the Heavenly Master Hall will have sharp teeth and sharp mouths. This official asked you, the crown prince decreed that Shangguan Xuanwu returned to Beijing, why you were the only one to come back. Shangguan Xuanwu, what about the five hundred black armor guards in your Heavenly Master Palace! ”

Prince Dezhang looked at Duan Lang, and said in his heart that this is the right matter, if you don't implement the prince's decree, I will see how you explain it.

Duan Lang clenched his fists and said, "His Royal Highness Prince Qiqi, before my lord Shangguan left Beijing, His Majesty had an edict that he should not return to Beijing without a holy decree. Therefore, the adults of my family did not dare to resist the decree, and hoped that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be aware of it. ”

"Oracle? How I don't know. Prince Dezhang was stunned.

"Such a big thing, Weichen didn't dare to say anything. If the prince doesn't believe it, he can wait for His Majesty to ask in person when he comes to the court. ”

Prince Dezhang's face turned cold, and Duan Lang's words were obviously mocking him that he was not an emperor yet, and they would not carry out the prince's decree.

"Bold, this prince is a prisoner, don't you even enforce the decree of the prison!"

Wechen didn't dare, so Wechen got the decree and rushed to Kyoto day and night. As for my lord, Weichen can't be his master. ”

Prince Dezhang gritted his teeth, and said in his heart, you are a Shangguan Xuanwu, and you actually deceived me that I am not the emperor. After Lao Tzu ascends the throne, see that I don't pick your skin.

The court officials looked at each other, and said in their hearts that what Lang said was right, as a lower official, how could he be the home of Shangguan Xuanwu. What's more, with His Majesty's dictation, Prince Dezhang really can't do anything about the Heavenly Master Palace. Wang Shidu, Wu Guangguang and others all watched coldly, and said in their hearts to see what you do with Dezhang.

Chu Baoxiong hurriedly asked, "Yang Hua went to Lidu City, since your lord Shangguan didn't return to Beijing, what about Yang Hua, why didn't he come back with you?" ”

Duan Lang pretended to be unknown and said, "Who is Yang Hua?" The lower officials don't know. It's just a city defense, and I'm in the barracks on weekdays, so I haven't seen any Yang Hua. ”

When Chu Baoxiong heard this, he pointed at Duan Lang angrily, "If you dare to touch a single hair of Yang Hua, this official will never let you go." ”

Yu Ban glanced at Chu Baoxiong with some dissatisfaction, and said in his heart You are a dignified servant, why should you be angry with a city defender, this is too disrespectful. What's more, he had already warned everyone that Duan Lang now had Fang Jiye's backing, and he didn't have to do anything about him. If you can't bear it, you will make a big plan, and if it arouses Fang Jiye's suspicion, it is likely to disrupt his big plan.

Yu Ban coughed twice, stood up and said, "Your Highness, the court is a place to discuss major matters of the country, and this kind of small matter should be handled by the department officials." ”

Yu Ban also hinted that Prince Dezhang does not have to make a fuss, as the future king, he must also have a tolerant belly.

Prince Dezhang snorted slightly, "You go down first, and then you will fall." ”

Duan Lang hugged his fist generously, "Weichen retreated." ”

Duan Lang walked towards the palace gate in full view of everyone. Duan Langxin said Don't be complacent about your Dezhang, who may sit on this throne. Especially after seeing Emperor Yuning last night, Duan Lang was even more relieved. If Emperor Yuning really can't do it, maybe he won't have time to protect the Seventh Prince on the throne. But now, Duan Lang felt that Emperor Yuning could at least hold out for half a year and a year, which was a lot of things for him.

After last night's battle, many people in Kyoto thought that there would be a crazy revenge. Unexpectedly, all the soldiers and horses in Kyoto City were very calm, and even the forbidden military camp suffered such a big loss, and no one came forward to regain face. For a time, Duan Lang became the topic of conversation among the people of Kyoto after dinner. The prestige of the Heavenly Master Hall was once again pushed to the peak. Even if Shangguan Xuanwu was demoted from Beijing, they were still monsters that could not be provoked.

Duan Lang stayed quietly in Kyoto for five days, and under the instruction of Lord Huai, Yu Ban didn't have the heart to embarrass Duan Lang. Five days later, Duan Lang and the others left Kyoto and returned to Lidu City. And as soon as he left on his front foot, the Seventh Prince returned to Kyoto on his back foot.

In the warm pavilion, Emperor Yuning listened to the report of the Seven Princes, and was very relieved. The whole situation is developing in the direction he specified. This time, he can rest assured that he can solve Xining Hou. Moreover, through the complaint of the Seven Princes, Emperor Yuning believed that the soldiers and horses of the capital city would give Zhao Li, Marquis of Xining, a surprise when the time came.

Emperor Yu Ning looked at the official document that Yu Ban had handed over to Lord Huai, and the shrewd and wise Emperor Yu Ning suddenly saw through Yu Ban's thoughts. Since Yu Ban wanted to use He Shou to charge Xining Hou, Emperor Yuning would of course obey his wishes.

"Huai! Stamped with my jade seal. Tell Yu Ban, just say that my body is dying, and this birthday can be a little bigger. ”

Lord Huai was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, don't say that, Divine Doctor Sa is already preparing pills for Your Majesty, and I believe that Your Majesty will get better soon." ”

Emperor Yuning smiled, "Then thank Doctor Sa first, the bigger the movement, the more uneasy Zhao Li will be." Perhaps at this time, Zhao Li couldn't sit still. ”

"The minister understands that he will convey His Majesty's intentions to Yu Ban and the crown prince." Lord Huai agreed.

really let Emperor Yuning say it accurately, and the Marquis of Xining at this time was indeed a little restless. The mission to intercept and kill Duan Lang failed, and Zhao Li, Marquis of Xining, felt more and more of a threat from Kyoto.

Xining Hou Mansion, Zhao Li wrote a letter in his hand, and ordered Bai Ruokong to personally go to the Northwest Landu City again. If Fang Jiye refuses the alliance again, according to the current strength comparison, Xining Hou Zhao Li can only take a risk. That is to open the southern pass and lead the Nanping army into the pass.

Xining Hou Zhao Li had no way to retreat, so he could only give it a go. Without Fang Jiye's support, Zhao Li understood that it was difficult for the southern battalion to resist the attack of the world's soldiers and horses. Since Prince Dezhang didn't let him be stable, he simply let the entire Great Xia be in turmoil. Once the Nanping army entered the Great Xia Forte, he wanted to see whether Kyoto would attack him first, or put down his frame and invite him to fight the enemy together.