The Great Xia Shuangfeng Mountain, within the camp of the Southern Theater of Operations. Coach Yan Facheng and Tantai Mingyue stood on the tower, looking at the heavily guarded fortifications opposite. Under the tower, Xiang Tian and others are heavily guarded, and no one is allowed to approach the tower.

"General Yan, how long has it been since the two sides were at war?" Tantai Mingyue looked at the other side and asked.

Yan Facheng sighed, "Since Yu Ban ordered to take down Ma Ruzheng, I and the Marquis of Xining have temporarily suspended. To be honest, if Dezhang ascends the throne, maybe this double mountain will become the new frontier of my Great Xia. ”

"What, what does General Yan mean, Dezhang and Yu Ban will recognize Xining Marquis Zhao Lijian as emperor?"

"Mingyue Military Division, if you stand in the perspective of the government, a temporary suspension is also a good choice. The treasury of Great Xia is empty, and it may be difficult to support it if it continues to fight. Retaining the Marquis of Xining can be used as a buffer zone between my Great Xia and Nanping. In this case, there will be no more fighting in the south for at least twenty years. However, as a general, Ben Shuai felt that he should still be exterminated. ”

Tantai Mingyue shook her head, "The human heart is not enough to swallow the elephant, who dares to guarantee it, then Xining Hou Zhao Li only thinks about protecting Xining's one-third of an acre." ”

"With the number of soldiers and horses and the population of Xining, they should not have the ability to march eastward."

"Xining Hou Zhao Li doesn't have this ability, but Nanping does. In the past, the Marquis of Xining guarded southern Xinjiang, and his identity represented the Great Xia Empire, and Nanping did not dare to do anything. If Zhao Li really established himself as king, he could only become a puppet of Nanping. Otherwise, even if Great Xia approves it, Nanping will not allow him to exist independently. When the time comes, the Nanping army will push the border pass to Shuangfeng Mountain and turn Xining into the land of Nanping. ”

"Why, Nanping still dares to annex the Marquis of Xining? Isn't he afraid of my Great Xia's national power to retaliate? Yan Facheng was stunned.

"General Yan, the art of war, the division is famous, and the soldiers are united. Once Great Xia recognizes the self-reliance of the Marquis of Xining, it will be a war between the two countries, and it will have nothing to do with my Great Xia. Even if troops are sent, it is only assistance, and there is no need to talk about the power of the whole country to retaliate. Great Xia can help, and Xiyue can also help Nanping. When the time comes, it will be another big war that is difficult to predict. ”

"What does the Mingyue military division mean, this Xining Marquis~ must be eradicated?"

"Yes, it will be a big disaster to stay, and Xining Hou and Nanping will definitely gain an inch."

Yan Facheng nodded, as a general, he agreed with Tai Mingyue's point of view. It is the duty of a soldier to protect the mountains and rivers of the country, and Yan Facheng has not lost his true nature.

Yan Facheng looked at Mingyue and said, "Mingyue Military Division, let's talk about the present." In the past few days, Ben Shuai has deliberately been indifferent to those herald officials according to your wishes. If DeLong is angered, my hundreds of thousands of troops will be cut off from food and grass. Besides, does Mingyue really think that Delong will be soft? ”

Tantai Mingyue smiled faintly, "Your Excellency General, don't worry about it, the entire Great Xia, you and me, the two major war zones are the pillars of Great Xia, and both are indispensable." If the general's surrender goes too well, then Delong will be suppressed. Only what is obtained with all kinds of difficulties will be cherished. ”

Yan Facheng nodded, "Ben Shuai has nothing else to ask for, I just hope that the old brother who has followed me for many years will not be dismissed by the court." The old man has followed Emperor Yuning for many years, and his loyalty to my Great Xia is evident. Dezhang lost the succession, and the marshal had nothing to say, but he dismissed the old man's military power like this, and the old man was really unconvinced. However, if the matter is not resolved as soon as possible, the old man is also worried about the instability of the army. After all, there is also a descendant of Ma Ruzheng here. ”

"General Yan rest assured, wait a few days, this army division will definitely give the generals a reassurance."

Tantai Mingyue looked at the sky, and she believed that Dafei would bring her good news in the past two days. Mingyue and Yan Facheng reached an agreement in private, on the surface, it was because the two major theaters of war sympathized with each other, and Mingyue was striving for greater benefits for the soldiers in the south. But secretly, Mingyue used Yan Facheng to play a chess game for Duan Langbu, who was in Kyoto. She wants to use the southern camp as an important bargaining chip to seek greater benefits for the capital city.

Inside the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the new Emperor Delong is discussing the news from the southern theater with two important ministers. But Duan Lang said that he was sick and did not enter the palace, and Duan Lang's performance was in line with his temper in Delong's eyes. If Duan Lang behaved too calmly, it would make Delong suspicious. Now Duan Lang deliberately made a little mood, which shows that he is just deliberately forbearance in the school field, and he does not have any foresight.

Wu Guangguang and He Lianjia were sad, and they had no way to deal with the southern theater. If Yan Fa really raises troops to rebel, it is difficult to say whether Delong's throne can be stable.

Wu Guangguang thought about it for a long time, and then said, "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that Kyoto must make corresponding preparations. But the old minister is a civil minister after all, and there are some things that need to be consulted by Lord He. ”

He Lianjia hurriedly gave up his hand, "If Lord Wu has any advice, just give me orders." ”

"Lord He, I wonder if the 200,000 soldiers and horses in your hands, plus the defense of Kyoto, can resist the attack of Yan Facheng's army?" Wu Guangguang asked.

"Your Majesty, Lord Wu, although we have soldiers in our hands, there is an extreme shortage of generals who can fight well. It won't be a problem in the short term, but if you want to say that you want to resist it in the long term, I'm afraid ~ it's very difficult. Helenga looked at Delong in embarrassment.

Wu Guangguang nodded, "In this case, there is only the only way to dispatch the soldiers and horses of the capital city." At present, in Great Xia, who can confront Yan Facheng's army, Lao Chen can't think of other candidates. ”

Delong rubbed his forehead, of course he knew that only Duan Lang could fight against Yan Facheng. But the school meeting is just about to take back other people's military power, and then invite others to fight, isn't this a slap in the face?

"Wu Xiangguo, He Aiqing, how big do you think Yan Facheng in the Southern Theater is out of control?" Delon looked up at the two of them.

Wu Guangguang bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, judging from the secret report, Yan Facheng's ability to suppress the mutiny in the army shows that he still hopes to surrender." But now the minister didn't know what he was asking for, so he wasn't sure. However, Yan Facheng took down General Ma Ruzheng without permission, and took a truce with Xining Zhao Li without authorization, both of which are serious crimes of killing the head and destroying the door. If I were him, I would not submit to Your Majesty without perfect assurance. Therefore, the minister thinks that it is better to prepare as soon as possible. ”

He Lianjia also followed, "Your Majesty, the minister also thinks that Lord Xiangguo is right, now for the sake of today's plan, the only way to ask Duan Lang to come out." What's more, as a Xuanfu envoy, she will bear the brunt of any change. Even if His Majesty didn't invite Duan Lang to come forward, with his minister's understanding of Duan Lang, he would lead his troops to kill him. ”

Wu Guangguang looked at Delong gloomy and uncertain, and stepped forward and said, "Is Your Majesty worried that Duan Lang is dissatisfied with the withdrawal of troops and horses?" ”

DeLong sighed, "Those damned disciples are really annoying to me. Duan Lang said that he was sick and didn't enter the palace, which ~ was simply playing a little trick with me. If he doesn't come to see me, he can't let me see him. ”

"Your Majesty doesn't need to worry, Lord He can come forward in this matter. After all, Duan Lang is young and vigorous, and it is inevitable to have a little emotion. But Lao Chen believes that Duan Lang will still be considerate of the holy will and put the country first. ”

Delong nodded, "Then~ Trouble He Aiqing to take a trip for me, go and see how Duan Aiqing is doing." ”

"This~!" He Lianjia looked at Delong in embarrassment, "Your Majesty doesn't know, in the past two days, Duan Lang has been urging for food and grass and military salaries, and the minister has been avoiding him." ”

"Give! He gives whatever he wants. If there is not enough food and grass, even if it is pulled from the mouths of the soldiers and horses in Kyoto, I must be guaranteed the supply of the capital city. As for the military salary, Wu Xiangguo immediately went to the household department and urged them to allocate it as soon as possible. ”

When He Lianjia heard this, he hurriedly clenched his fists and said, "The minister obeys the order!" ”

As soon as He Lianjia and Wu Guangguang left, the huge Jing Pavilion seemed empty. Delong couldn't help but sigh, after becoming emperor, he didn't even have a confidant to say. In the past, when I was in the capital city, I could still mingle with everyone and talk and laugh. But now, everyone is subservient to him. It's no wonder that his father, Emperor Yuning, privately raised the Great Xia criminal minister Ruimu, at least between their masters and servants, they can be honest with each other. Thinking of this, Delong couldn't help but think of Shangguan Xuanwu, whose mouth was dirty. At the very least, this second fool still has a sincere side.

Just when Delong's heart was in turmoil, in a foreign minister's mansion in Kyoto, Jiangxia invited Liang Yi and Zhang Guangzhi to gather in the mansion of the same family. If it weren't for the demand for the city's defenses, they would have returned by now. But under Feng Zhun's instructions, everyone instead formed a group and played together, waiting for His Majesty's will.

"Brother Jiang, this is really happy. Duan Lang has become the target of everyone, I see how long he can be arrogant. Liang Yi said happily.

"Hmph, at a young age, he is in a high position, and his teacher once said that such people have courage and no strategy than they will suffer greatly. I see, in a few years, this guy will definitely not end well. Zhang Guangzhi also said.

Jiang Zhuming just smiled and greeted, and when he saw that the wine and food were all on the table, he gave an order, and all the subordinates withdrew.

Jiang Zhuming looked at the two of them, "Two brothers, you really feel that Duan Lang is our great enemy?" ”

"Why not, if it weren't for him, Delong would not have been on the throne, and our mentor would not have been harmed." Liang Yi said angrily.

Jiang Zhuming calmed down for a moment and said, "Actually, the battle for the heir is clear, and it can't be said that what Duan Lang did was wrong. What's more, now that Emperor Delong has ascended the throne, we are all courtiers, and it is inconvenient to discuss this matter. In addition, I would like to ask, do you still obey the words of the teacher? ”

Liang Yi and Zhang Guangzhi were stunned for a moment, and the two nodded and said, "Of course listen." ”

"Did the teacher make you rebel and obey?"

Liang Yi's face turned cold, "The teacher is like a reinvention to us, if there is no mentor to help, we are just a poor student." It is even said that it will end up in the field. If the teacher is alive, just one sentence, I Liang Yi will not hesitate to go to the soup. ”

"That teacher has passed away, and you can still listen to his words." Jiang Zhuming looked at the two of them with stern eyes.

Liang Yi stood up, "Brother Jiang, when you say this, do you look down on the arrogance below?" I don't care if my teacher is a criminal minister of Great Xia or not, my Liang Yi will always obey his words. ”

"Yes, one day is a teacher and a father for life, and I dare not forget the grace of cultivation and recreation." Zhang Guangzhi said.

Jiang Zhuming looked at the resolute gaze of the two, nodded and said, "Okay, since the two brothers are so righteous, let's tell the truth." In fact, the teacher had already released his old suspicions with Duan Lang. Also, before I died, I visited my teacher. ”

"What, you've visited your teacher?" The two looked at Jiang Zhuming in surprise.

"Yes, in the prison of Dali Temple, I met my teacher. Moreover, Duan Lang took me there privately. ”

"Duan Lang, that thief, is still so kind? Brother Jiang, he can't have any purpose, right? Zhang Guangzhi asked in disbelief.

Jiang Zhuming shook his head, "Brother Zhang, with Duan Lang's current status and power, can he use tricks with us?" Moreover, the teacher predicted that within three years, Great Xia would definitely be subject to heavenly changes. The teacher didn't want to see me and others be purged in the future, so he showed you and me a clear way. ”

Jiang Zhuming told the situation of that night in detail, and after listening to it, the two couldn't help but change color.

"What, the teacher thinks that Duan Lang wants to win the world?" Liang Yi looked at Jiang Zhuming in amazement, and his voice was lowered a little.

"The teacher is good at strategy, he has been in the phase for decades, and he has seen the world's major events more clearly than us. Although the master is a bad move in the matter of Dezhang's accession to the throne, his analysis of the world is still very accurate. Nadron only wanted to ascend the throne and become emperor, but his body could not bear the pressure of the emperor. What's more, Delong is jealous of Duan Lang now, and sooner or later there will be a big battle between the two. With the insight of his mentor, Delong will definitely be defeated. Therefore, my teacher asked me to wait and follow Duan Lang. ”

"Brother Jiang, such a big thing must not be joked. Following the prince, even if he fails, he is a loyal bone of Great Xia. But following Duan Lang, this is ~. Liang Yi didn't dare to say any more.

Jiang Zhuming took out a piece of Dali Temple file paper from his arms, "This is the last testament of the teacher, if you don't believe it, please look at it." ”

When Liang Yi heard this, he quickly took it, and Zhang Guangzhi also stood up and stretched out his head to look at the file paper. Looking at the handwriting, it is indeed Yu Ban's handwriting, which is undoubtedly convinced. While the two were watching, Jiang Zhuming also told him about the plan with Duan Lang. After reading Yu Ban's book and listening to what Jiang Zhuming said, the two of them suddenly realized. No wonder Duan Lang was very calm in the school field, it turned out that he had premeditated.

"Brother General, what does that Duan Lang mean, is it for us to be enemies of him on the surface?" Zhang Guangzhi asked.

"Yes, Duan Lang, this is also to protect us. You must know that Delong is not currently cleaned, because we still have the value of use. Once this value is lost, you and I will be purged by the court. Therefore, Duan Lang cooperated with us in this play. However, after I return, I will gather the merchants of Melan City and immediately urge them to trade with the capital city. There will also be a secret channel of communication between our two cities. You and I are both from the same door, and I, Jiang Zhuming, trust you very much. How, whether to join or not. ”

"Brother Jiang, what about the other fellow disciples?" Liang Yi looked at Jiang Zhuming.

"Don't worry, I've already sent someone to take my teacher's family to Melan City. Go back and take some time to convene a secret meeting with your fellow disciples in the next place. First, let the brothers and sisters of the same sect visit the family of the teacher. Second, I also took this opportunity to discuss quietly. Of course, there must be a notice of choice, and the matter must not be leaked. ”

Liang Yi nodded, "Don't worry, Brother Jiang, in Delong's eyes, we are no different from our teacher." Like you said, sooner or later it will be cleansed. Since the teacher is prescient, let's give it a go. Perhaps, you and I can still be a founding hero. ”

Zhang Guangzhi said worriedly, "But, let's take back the soldiers and horses, how should this matter end?" ”

Jiang Zhuming smiled slightly, "Don't worry, since Duan Lang dares to agree, he has a way to refuse." We just need to cooperate, and we don't have to ask about anything else. ”

Liang Yi and Zhang Guangzhi looked at each other, and the time of a meal overturned all their ideas. The enemy who originally hated him, but he didn't expect his teacher to release his suspicions at the last moment. The two of them were also shocked by this incident and were in a trance, and they could only slowly calm down the turmoil in their hearts.

In the Heavenly Master Palace, He Lianjia, who had always been good friends with Duan Lang, didn't expect to eat the closed door. He didn't see Duan Lang at all, not only that, but Zhang Ruming scolded him. If it weren't for the sake of his old friend, Helianjia would have almost been kicked out.

Inside the palace, Delong noodles with daily pig iron. Even He Lianjia was turned away by Duan Lang, and he didn't know who else would be able to make this trip for him. Do you have to force me to admit my mistake to him?

Delong angrily threw the teacup to the ground, and at this moment, he knew that the difficulty of controlling the courtiers of the world was no less difficult than the battle for the heir. What's more, Duan Lang's power in his hands has already made Delong feel an uncontrollable threat.

"Hmph, if my father can still deign to go to the Forbidden Mansion, can't I go to the Heavenly Master Palace. Duan Lang, you remember to me that the crime of bullying the king, he will definitely pay it back in the future. ”

Delong stood up and gave an order, ordering the eight iron guards to accompany him, and he wanted to explore the Heavenly Master Hall at night.