Spring has arrived, but it is still bitterly cold in the desert. Duan Lang led the Sky Survey Army, still training hard in the desert sand. In the capital city, Zhang Ruming and Li Jianshan waited silently. They weren't worried about Duan Lang, even though they might lose their way in the thick sand. But Li Jianshan knew that with Da Fei following, no matter how vast the desert was, it couldn't trap these people.

An inconspicuous blacksmith shop in the capital city has put up a sign of closure today. At this time, the backyard of the shop is a different scene. Since Duan Lang was transferred to the capital city, Zhou Guangji also left Kyoto to open a blacksmith shop here. On the surface, he was doing small business, and secretly began to recruit troops and prepare to re-establish an intelligence secret station similar to the Shadow Person. After three months of preparation, Zhou Guangji really found more than a dozen good orphans. On weekdays, Zhou Guangji and Ah Zhu led them in secret training, but today, Zhou Guangji ushered in a wave of special guests.

In the small living room in the backyard of the shop, a brazier is burning. Zhou Guangji was on crutches, and with his other hand, he held the hand of another old man tightly. This old man is none other than the seventh in the ghost guard~ Han Feng.

"Third brother, it's been seventeen years, I didn't expect our two brothers to see each other again." Han Feng's excited voice was a little choked.

"Xiao Qi, you are also old, knowing that you are still alive, don't mention how happy the third brother is. Well, it's good to be alive. Zhou Guangji burst into tears and held Han Feng's hand tightly, as if he would disappear as soon as he let go.

Seeing Zhou Guangji's unrecognizable appearance, Han Feng felt very sad in his heart. Although he was also hunted down and killed back then, he could still live a stable life after escaping to Beiming. Seeing Zhou Guangji's appearance, it is not difficult for Han Feng to imagine how difficult it was for him to flee back then.

"Third brother, let's talk slowly. Come, I'll introduce you to someone. Han Feng said, beckoning to a young man dressed as a scholar at the door.

"Mingyue, come, this is your third master."

When Zhou Guangji heard the word 'bright moon', he couldn't help but be shocked in his heart. After Duan Lang returned to Beijing, he didn't mention this name less, and Zhou Guangji asked in surprise, "What, this baby is ~ Princess Mingyue?" ”

Tangtai Mingyue stepped forward and walked a few steps, clenched her fists slightly and bowed, "Tangtai Mingyue, meet the third master." ”

"Okay~ Okay, I really didn't expect Princess Mingyue to come to Lidu City. Xiao Qi, don't stand, let's sit down and talk. Zhou Guangji wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and politely gave up his seat to Han Feng and Yutai Mingyue.

The furnishings in the living room were very simple, Zhou Zhu was not at home, and the three of them sat on a small bench around the brazier. In the courtyard, several Beiming guards guarded cautiously.

Zhou Guangji looked at Mingyue and asked softly, "Princess Mingyue, what is the important thing for you to enter Great Xia in disguise?" ”

Yutai Mingyue's face turned red, and before she could speak, Han Feng said with a smile, "Third brother, she has nothing important, it's not for Duan Lang's stinky boy." The big eagle he raised flew to Beiming twice in three days, and Mingyue didn't have the heart to do anything else. No, she asked the lord of the country to come to Daxia to establish a secret station, and as soon as she entered Yushan Pass, she rushed here. ”

"Master~I~I'm also for Beiming." Yutai Mingyue said shyly.

Zhou Guangji laughed happily twice, and the wrinkles on his face also relaxed, "Okay, it's good to come, if Duan Lang's stinky boy knows that you are from the capital, he may be so happy." ”

Han Feng also laughed, "Third brother, with that big eagle, Duan Lang's news is better than yours." ”

Zhou Guangji was stunned, and immediately smiled bitterly, "Why did I forget Da Fei, it seems that Duan Lang's kid is going to return in the next two days." ”

Zhou Guangji knew that Duan Lang entered the desert this time, not only took Da Fei away, but also brought the three harrier eagles over. Zhou Guangji knew very well the horror of the desert, and with these aerial scouts, Duan Lang could rest assured that he would spread the team through the experience. If he didn't have this certainty, Duan Lang really wouldn't dare to stay in the desert full of sand for so long. Not to mention anything else, just the search for water can trap an army in the desert.

Seeing that the two brothers had a lot to talk about, Mingyue thought for a while and said, "Master, uncle, if you two talk slowly, Mingyue won't bother you two." ”

Zhou Guangji was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "Don't get in the way, don't get in the way, Princess Mingyue won't dislike me for talking too much about this bad old man." ”

"Uncle Shi, how can it be, Mingyue wants your two brothers to talk more. In addition, this is Great Xia, and Uncle Shi can call me Mingyue. Yutai Mingyue explained respectfully.

Zhou Guangji did have a lot of private things to tell Han Feng, and he was not polite at the moment, Zhou Guangji asked, "I don't know if Miss Mingyue has stayed, or when Azhu comes back, I will ask her to take you to the inn." ”

Tantai Mingyue smiled slightly, "Uncle Shi, no need, I'll go directly to the mansion." ”

"The Mansion?" Zhou Guangji was stunned.

Han Feng said with a smile, "Third brother, don't worry, this is the capital city, not the Great Xia Kyoto." Shangguan Xuanwu and Li Jianshan are very familiar with Mingyue, and they will be fine. ”

Zhou Guangji thought about it and nodded, "Well, that's what I said, Li Jianshan even knows my background, and he should give Duan Lang a face." Some time ago, Li Jianshan cleaned up a batch of Kyoto eyeliner, and the current Lidu City should be said to be the safest place in Daxia. ”

Han Feng also said with relief, "I didn't expect the young master to get out of Kyoto so quickly, I thought he was going to develop in Kyoto." In this way, it is better to control a city of soldiers and horses in your hands, at least you have the confidence to protect yourself. ”

Zhou Guang remembered that this kid was more than just a city of soldiers and horses, and if he was given two more years, the capital city would be able to expand enough to resist the strength of the western battalion. However, these things, in front of the bright moon of the stage, Zhou Guangji is inconvenient to say directly. He didn't know, in fact, Duan Lang had already told everything in the letter.

Yutai Mingyue owes herself, "Okay, master, uncle, I won't bother you two elders." Master, if there is anything you can do, you can go directly to the government office to find me. ”

"Miss Mingyue, the old man won't be polite to you. When Duan Lang comes back, let's get together again. Zhou Guangji nodded and stood up.

The two sent Tantai Mingyue out. Escorted by several guards, Yutai Mingyue drove straight to the mansion in a car. These days, there are constant letters between Tantai Mingyue and Duan Lang, and the situation of the capital city is clearly grasped by Tantai Mingyue. Otherwise, she wouldn't dare to be so bold and go directly to the government to find Zhang Ruming.

In the desert, the wind was fierce, and in the yellow sand, a group of people surged towards the edge of the desert like ants.

Duan Lang rode a war horse at the forefront, his slightly emaciated face revealing a sense of fortitude. Behind him, everyone looked extremely tired, and many guards supported each other, as if they would be blown by the wind as soon as they let go. However, everyone's eyes were very sharp, and they moved forward silently like a pack of hungry wolves.

Duan Lang let out a cool white mist and looked up at the sky. There were several flying eagles hovering in the air, and Da Fei not only guided Duan Lang in the direction, but also told Duan Lang where to find the water source.

Duan Lang whistled a few times into the air, and Da Fei also chirped a few times in response. A smile appeared on Duan Lang's face, according to Da Fei's response, there was almost a day to go before he could get out of the desert. If you travel overnight, you will be at the edge of the desert tomorrow at noon. At this moment, how he wanted to fly back to the capital. Because Duan Lang knew that Tangtai Mingyue was waiting for his return in Lidu City. Originally, there was still more than half a month of hard training, but due to the arrival of the bright moon in Taitai, Duan Lang simply ended this hellish experience ahead of schedule.

In the depths of the desert, another team is also slowly moving forward against the wild sand. Zhao Zhuofeng, the son of Xining, sat in the car, eating in a depressed mood. If he hadn't been persecuted by the Marquis of Xining, he wouldn't have wanted to cross this disgusting desert at all. For this marriage, Zhao Zhuofeng was also dissatisfied in his heart. Although he likes Fang Yan, Zhao Wenzhuo always feels a shame for using his marriage as a political bargaining chip. Especially when he learned that the Seventh Prince also went to propose, Zhao Zhuofeng even felt a little disgusted.

In the Lidu City Mansion, Zhang Ruming and Li Jianshan were very surprised by the arrival of Mingyue in Tai. However, Zhang Ruming is very happy, they have experienced weal and woe in Beiming, and they can be regarded as friends in adversity. Especially with Duan Lang's relationship, Zhang Ruming simply regarded Tangtai Mingyue as one of them.

Zhang Ruming held a banquet and boasted of his majesty in the capital city. Compared with when he first came, Zhang Ruming was used to this feeling of being the emperor of the soil. Even if Emperor Yuning gave him a first-class member now, Zhang Ruming didn't want to go back to Kyoto. After all, here he is full of words and can do whatever he wants. When I arrived in Kyoto, I had to watch out for other people's calculations.

Li Jianshan picked up his wine glass, "Princess Mingyue, I respect you for this cup." If Duan Lang's kid knew that you were here, he would be crazy. ”

Yutai Mingyue smiled, "Li Qianhu, oh no, I should call you the Admiral now." Don't forget that this is Daxia, the word princess can't be shouted casually, let's call me Mingyue. ”

Zhang Ruming said disdainfully, "It's okay, don't call you a princess in Lidu City, it doesn't matter if you call your imperial grandmother." Whoever dared to disagree, Lao Tzu killed him on the spot. ”

When Tantai Mingyue heard this, she snorted, "Phew, you are the imperial grandmother." ”

Zhang Ruming was stunned, "Yes, yes, the imperial grandmother is old and ugly, Duan Lang's kid will definitely not agree." If you want me to say, just call your brother and sister. ”

Regarding Zhang Ruming's rebellious remarks, Li Jianshan didn't hear anything. Anyway, they have been together for so long, and there are more head-killing remarks, so they don't care about this sentence.

Li Jianshan nodded and smiled, "Yes, yes, if you want me to say that we will do it when Duan Lang comes back." Anyway, you are already his person, and you will get a noble son early when you enter the door early. ”

"Jianshan is right, no one can afford to lose money, otherwise Lao Tzu will be anxious with him."

Tantai Mingyue straightened her waist shyly, "Why, Brother Duan is not here, you guys will join forces to bully me as a weak woman." Well, this girl will leave now, and she will never set foot in the capital city for half a step in the future. ”

"Don't, if you really do this, Duan Lang's kid can tear down my mansion. Come on, come on, don't say anything else, first give Miss Mingyue a glass of wine. Zhang Ruming happily picked up his glass.

The arrival of the bright moon in the platform made Zhang Ruming very happy, and the huge mansion finally had someone to talk to. He is different from Duan Lang, since Duan Lang came to Lidu City, he has been busy for one day and two days. But Zhang Ruming is different, he hates to watch ants go up the tree all day long. Zhang Ruming threw all the big and small affairs in the city to Li Jianshan, and almost regarded this military department as his big butler.

The next morning, Zhang Ruming, surrounded by the officials, took the bright moon to play around, and also let her see the prosperity and wealth of the capital city of the Great Xia calendar. Mingyue checked the information of the capital city and knew that this was an important place for trade. But what Tangtai Mingyue values more is the strategic location of the capital city. From a strategic point of view, once the Western Vietnamese invaded and bypassed the Western Battalion, it would become an important checkpoint to the Great Xia Forte. As long as the capital city is held, the enemy of West Vietnam can only retreat to the border, otherwise it will be cut off by the western camp and become a turtle in the urn.

Zhang Ruming and others were strolling around the bustling trading ground when they saw a yacha hurriedly running over.

"Report~, Kyoto Qincha has arrived outside the city, and ordered the adults to lead the officials in the city out of the city to greet them!"

Zhang Ruming had received a notice from Kyoto early in the morning, knowing that the Seventh Prince was going to the western camp. But as soon as he heard that he was asked to go out of the city to greet him, Zhang Ruming said disdainfully.

"Come on, come on, isn't it just a prince, what kind of score to put with Lao Tzu. Inform Admiral Li and ask him to find a few random people out of the city to greet him. If you want to ask, you will say that Lord Ben is observing the people's situation and has no time to greet him. ”

Yutai Mingyue was slightly stunned, "Lord Shangguan, you won't behave when the prince arrives?" As far as I know, Great Xia has not yet established a crown prince, and this prince may be the one who will ascend to the throne in the future. ”

"Him?" Zhang Ruming pouted, "This guy is a sick man, if the Seventh Prince can ascend the throne, maybe he will be excited when he ascends the throne, and what should I do if I ~ smoke to death." ”

"Even if you can't get to the top of the throne, be careful of the black state he sues you."

"If he dares to sue, Lao Tzu will shoot his black bricks." Zhang Ruming said seriously.

Yutai Mingyue smiled, not to mention, if it weren't for Zhang Ruming's black bricks, maybe she would have become the crown princess of Moro by now. Since there was a messenger coming, Mingyue didn't want to delay Zhang Ruming's business, and the group returned to the mansion in a mighty way.

The arrival of the Seven Princes made the capital city lively. Don't look at Zhang Ruming didn't go out of the city to greet him, but the people poured out of the city to look at the Qincha team. The Seventh Prince, Delong, saw that only Li Jianshan came out to greet him with a group of idle officials, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head. For the heterogeneous officials and ruffians in the Heavenly Master Palace, the Seven Princes have long been mentally prepared.

Just when the guard of honor of the Seven Princes arrived at Lidu City, at the edge of the desert, the survey army of Lidu City finally saw the green sky. Walking out of the edge of the desert, the soldiers couldn't help but shout excitedly, and many people burst into tears. Even the elite veterans of the Black Armor Guards also lay on the ground and kissed the earth. At this moment, they finally returned to the world from hell.

Duan Lang didn't stop it, watching everyone roar like a vent, Duan Lang also roared to the sky. He hasn't enjoyed any special care these days, and as the chief general of the Sky Survey Army, Duan Lang's behavior of leading by example has been supported by everyone. Especially the eighteen pro-soldier guards trained by Duan Lang himself, looking at Duan Lang's eyes were full of respect.

Seeing that everyone was almost venting, Duan Lang ordered the whole team. Between a dozen breaths, just now there was still a group of crazy demons dancing wildly, and in the blink of an eye, they were lined up in rows of neat and majestic battle formations.

Duan Lang glanced at it and said loudly, "Brothers, congratulations on completing the desert experience, but this is not the end, but you must always maintain this spirit." Do not feel ye bitter, for when death comes, you will be grateful for what you have given today. I won't say much about the rest, you can't just endure hardships and not enjoy them. Twenty miles ahead of Miluo County, you can relax tonight. Brothers in the stove camp, how hard you work, kill pigs and sheep and make a feast, so that the brothers can eat enough. ”

"My lord is mighty~!

"Thank you, your lordship, for your wisdom!"

A group of wild men shouted loudly, as if the wine and meat were already in front of them.

Duan Lang pressed his hand, and the army suddenly quieted down, "Liu Xusheng, now you will lead the army to Miluo County, and repair it in place for three days, and then return to the capital." Cui Zhiliang, all expenses in the army are temporarily funded by the Miluo County Government. Tell them, just say what I Duan Lang said, and Lord Shangguan will transfer this amount of money to them. ”

Liu Xusheng and Cui Zhiliang were together, and Liu Xusheng asked, "My lord, don't you go with us?" ”

"I still have something to do, let's go first."

Duan Lang said, looking at his personal guards, "Gu Fan, Xiang Tian, gather the guards, and follow me back to the capital overnight." ”

"No!"

The two captains of the guards agreed, and the eighteen pro-soldiers walked out of the train. Duan Lang waved his hand at everyone, whipped his horse and ran forward. The eighteen guards of Lidu followed closely with long knives in hand, not at all like a tired army who had just come out of the desert.

At this time, in the back garden of the Lidu Mansion, the bright moon of the platform crossed her arms and looked at the white plum that had just bloomed. Due to her special status, she did not participate in the Qincha reception banquet at noon. Knowing that Zhang Ruming was drunk, Tangtai Mingyue was bored and had to come alone to enjoy the sea of flowers in the garden.

Chirp~! There was an eagle cry in the air, and Mingyue raised her head in surprise. The big fly hovered and slowly descended from the sky. Yutai Mingyue ran over excitedly, stroked Da Fei, and found that Da Fei was still holding a stone chip in his claws. Tangtai Mingyue took it and took a look, and carved the word 'return' with a knife.

Yutai Mingyue took a deep breath, holding the stone slices in both hands and closing her eyes slightly. Looking up and sniffing the fragrant plum blossoms, a shy smile bloomed on his face.

Suddenly, a voice came from not far behind him.

"The plum branches are swaying and the snow is falling, and Mei Dai is delicate and listens quietly. Beautiful, so beautiful. ”

The Seventh Prince, Delong, looked at the bright moon of Tantai stupidly. At this moment, he seemed to see the fairy in the flowers, fluttering in the wind in the sprinkling plum petals, like the Nine Heavens Xuannu descending to the mortal dust.