Above the court, Chu Baoxiong, the waiter of the hall and ceremonial department, cried two lines of snot and tears. Since entering the official career, Chu Baoxiong has suffered such a great humiliation. Great Xia civil and military officials, who see him must not be respectful. What's more, Shangguan Xuanwu is lower than him, which makes him feel aggrieved to death.

Chu Baoxiong cried to Emperor Yuning and complained of grievances, and the members of the six departments were very united this time, and unanimously demanded that Shangguan Xuanwu be severely punished. Even Wu Guangguang and other ministers who had always been at odds with Chu Baoxiong also sided with him.

Lao Hanlin stood up even more angrily, "Your Majesty, the ministers have been officials in the court for dozens of years, and I have never seen such a brazen and bold courtier. Beating up officials below the level of offense is simply to bring chaos to the country and the people. If Your Majesty does not punish him severely, where is the prestige of my Great Xia Dynasty and where is the ancestral system. ”

The justice that Lao Hanlin said was awe-inspiring, and Chu Baoxiong's tears crackled and fell. In the past, he didn't like these people horizontally, but he didn't expect that at the critical moment, they would all uphold justice for him.

On the throne, Emperor Yuning stroked his forehead with his hand, and cursed Shangguan Xuanwu in his heart. He just asked Shangguan Xuanwu to make a small mistake and even roared at the court, so as to find an excuse to exempt him from his merits in Yushan Pass and Beiming, and take the opportunity to send him to the capital city to 'think'. This is a good thing, and the beating of the six senior members caused public anger. If the disposition is light, I'm afraid the ministers won't agree. But if the handling is heavy, if Shangguan Xuanwu holds a grudge, it will be troublesome.

Emperor Yuning looked at Shangguan Xuanwu with a majestic gaze, "Bold!" Shangguan Xuanwu, why did you want to beat Chu Shilang in the following crimes, you are guilty. ”

Zhang Ruming said in his heart, I know why, isn't it all you who asked me to find fault and make mistakes. However, in the face of Emperor Yuning's questioning, he still had to pretend to be pitiful.

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister is not guilty, it was Chu Baoxiong who made the first move, and he also kicked this heavenly master, I don't believe you ask about the fire, they all saw it."

"Oh? Ladies and gentlemen, is there such a thing? Emperor Yuning looked at everyone.

The ministers shook their heads one by one, but none of them stood up to testify for Zhang Ruming.

Zhang Ruming glared at everyone angrily, "You~ How can you be like this, he kicked the official on his heels, I don't believe you didn't see it." ”

Emperor Yuning said in his heart that you are too popular, and snorted angrily, "Shut up!" As a third-grade patrol heavenly supervisor and a blessing heavenly master given by the emperor, he actually beat the official regardless of etiquette, righteousness and shame, what kind of system is this. I just made a decree yesterday to publicize your achievements in Yushan Pass and Beiming, and I am ready to canonize you as a second-grade supervisor and add the title of viscount. I didn't expect you to do such a ridiculous thing today, why, is it too late for me to be rewarded, and I don't want to hide it. ”

Zhang Ruming waited for the little eyeballs in surprise, and said in his heart that of course Lao Tzu would not hide it, but when he heard that he was going to be named a second-grade supervisor, Zhang Ruming's heart suddenly trembled with excitement.

"I don't dare." Zhang Ruming replied respectfully.

Emperor Yuning glared at him, "Hmph! It's not that you don't dare, I think you're getting carried away. Ladies and gentlemen, Shangguan Xuanwu has done such a ridiculous thing, I think it will be worth the merits~! ”

Without waiting for Emperor Yuning to continue, the old Hanlin Wang Shidu said indignantly, "Your Majesty, it is a great crime to commit this according to the ancestral system, and the ministers will not be punished so lightly. ”

"Your Majesty, the ministers are not convinced." Chu Baoxiong immediately fell to his knees.

Hao Chengjian, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, strict discipline is the foundation of the country. If the world does not follow suit, what law and discipline are there to speak of. If they all beat people like Lord Shangguan, then a five-grade military attache can kill a dignified and first-class minister, and how can we handle government affairs. ”

Wang Shidu followed and said, "Lord Hao is right, the Heavenly Dao Principle cannot be violated. ”

A cadre of ministers played one after another, demanding that Shangguan Xuanwu be severely punished. Don't look at it, just beat Chu Baoxiong, but this is a taboo in the official's body. In particular, the reason why these powerless civil servants dared to walk sideways in front of the military attaché relied on this rule. If not, then it will not be up to anyone in the court to have the final say.

Emperor Yuning glared at Zhang Ruming depressedly, and said in his heart that let you make a small mistake, you actually stabbed such a big basket. However, no matter how big Zhang Ruming provoked, Emperor Yuning had to hold him around.

Emperor Yuning looked at Yu Ban, who had not spoken, and asked, "Yu Aiqing, as a Xiangguo, how do you think we should deal with it?" ”

The courtiers suddenly fell silent and looked at Yu Ban. Yu Ban looked at Chu Baoxiong, bowed down and said.

"Back to Your Majesty, what you have said makes sense. If it is not severely punished, some people will follow suit in the future, and they will never use the credit as a bargaining chip to beat the minister. The minister thought that it should be demoted three levels in a row and should not be reused within two years. If he commits it again, he will be punished with dismissal from his post and the crime of being discharged from the army. ”

Emperor Yuning said in his heart that this is really poisonous, not to mention that even being demoted by three levels, even if he is demoted by two levels, he is not qualified to participate in the government, of course Emperor Yuning will not do this.

Emperor Yuning stood up from his throne, "Ladies and gentlemen, I don't want to see this happen. Shangguan Xuanwu should have been severely punished for what he committed today. However, the matter of peace between Yushan Pass and the Northern Ming Dynasty was greatly credited by the people of the Heavenly Master Palace. If it is severely punished, it will also chill the hearts of all the soldiers in the Heavenly Master Palace. But if it is not heavily punished, it is unreasonable to be in the country and in the law. I have decided that Shangguan Xuanwu will not only offset his merits and demerits, but also be fined for one year, and demoted from Kyoto to serve in the capital city. For the rest of the Heavenly Master Palace, the rewards remain the same. This matter ~ ends here, there is no need to discuss it again. Shangguan Xuanwu, you go back and think about it first. ”

The ministers of the court looked at each other, and they were quite acceptable to Emperor Yuning's punishment. In any case, even Yu Ban felt happy to degrade this annoying fly out of the capital. For officials in the imperial system, it was also a big sin to degrade Kyoto, and it was basically the end of their careers. In the entire court, only Zhang Ruming's heart was like running 10,000 grass and mud horses, with an aggrieved face and a thick neck.

Walking out of the palace, Zhang Ruming greeted the eighteen generations of Emperor Yuning's ancestors in his heart. He didn't understand why Emperor Yuning did this, could it be that he had fallen out of favor? Zhang Ruming walked out depressedly and came to the side of the car, Duan Lang saw his appearance, and knew that he was scolded without asking.

"Duan Lang, it's over~ Our Heavenly Master Hall has completely fallen out of favor." Zhang Ruming said with a bitter face.

"The! What about your kid's ability to smash black bricks, even if Chu Baoxiong is not pleasing to the eye, there is no need to hit people in person. ”

"You~ You know a fart, Lao Tzu was calculated. Paralyzed, calculating old man~ I can't drip him yet. Zhang Ruming scolded in annoyance.

While the two were talking, a eunuch hurriedly walked over, "Lord Shangguan, Commander Duan, please come with me, Your Majesty has a decree to let you two warm the pavilion and wait." The others can go back to the Heavenly Master Hall first. ”

Zhang Ruming and Duan Lang glanced at each other, Zhang Ruming was not stupid, although he was dissatisfied in his heart, he immediately understood that Emperor Yuning must have other intentions.

In the warm pavilion, Zhang Ruming quietly told Duan Lang about the things handled in the court. Moreover, he didn't hide the secret decree of Wei Dong last night. Knowing that it was Emperor Yuning's arrangement, Duan Lang was also a little puzzled.

The two of them waited for two incense sticks for a long time before they saw Emperor Yuning walking in with his tired body. Zhang Ruming and Duan Lang stepped forward to salute, and then stood with their hands down.

Emperor Yuning sat on the soft collapse and rested for a while, then asked, "Shangguan, are you dissatisfied with today's treatment." ”

Zhang Ruming pouted, "Yes, but I don't dare to be dissatisfied." ”

"Hehe, you know each other." Emperor Yuning said, pointing to the Great Xia territory hanging on the wall, "Do you know what it is?" ”

The two of them had been watching for a long time, and Zhang Ruming said, "I know, it's the glory of my Great Xia." ”

Emperor Yuning smiled and nodded, and then he said his intentions. Duan Lang was also shocked when he heard this, but he didn't expect Emperor Yuning to hide them there as an ambush. Knowing that he was going to become the boss of this ambush army, Duan Lang couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart and almost showed it.

"Shangguan, Duan Lang, I have entrusted you with such a heavy responsibility. I have great trust in you, and I hope you will live up to my trust. Emperor Yuning admonished.

Zhang Ruming stepped forward and bowed, "Minister, you must live up to Your Majesty's love." ”

Duan Lang also knelt down and thanked him, "Thank you, Your Majesty Longen." ”

Emperor Yuning nodded with satisfaction and asked the two to step back. Although Emperor Yuning was tired, he still had to talk to the Seventh Prince, Delong. After all, Emperor Yuning didn't want to hurt the heart of his most beloved emperor.

At noon on the same day, Emperor Yuning announced to the world that he severely reprimanded Xuanwu, the Heavenly Master Palace's Heavenly Inspector, for his following acts. At the same time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued several appointments. Almost all of these appointments are related to the Heavenly Master Palace.

First of all, the defense of Yushan Guancheng prepared for He Lianjia, and was exceptionally promoted to the Ministry of War and Treasury for his meritorious service in blocking the war. The first and fourth deputy positions of the Ministry of War, the squire of the Criminal Department is the main position, and the four envoys are the deputies. It can be said that He Lianjia has become an important minister of the military department from a local garrison, in charge of the logistics supply of soldiers and horses in the world and the establishment of food and salary.

Secondly, Li Jianshan, a thousand households in Yushan Guanmi, also joined the main military department and became the commander of the treasury under He Lianjia, and the chief officer was the commander of the arsenal and equipment distribution. The most unexpected thing is that the commander of the Heavenly Master Hall and the black armor guard were all cleared out of the forbidden army and became the local establishment of the capital city. And the commander Duan Lang was also appointed as the defense master of the capital city. At this moment, the entire Lidu City became an acre and a third of land in the Heavenly Master Palace.

Hearing this news, Lord Huai of the Investigation Division felt a little uneasy. When the Seventh Prince recommended a candidate to Emperor Yuning, he strongly opposed Duan Lang being in charge of the army, but recommended Li Jianshan to serve as the defense of the capital city. Emperor Yuning did not discuss this matter with Lord Huai, which made him a little surprised. I don't know why, Lord Huai always feels that this Duan Lang has something to do with the Duan Shadow Artist back then. Although there was no evidence, Lord Huai's keen sense of smell sniffed out a trace of danger from Duan Lang's body.

A large, heavily guarded compound on the western outskirts of Kyoto, this is one of the most mysterious bases of the Detective Division. There are two locations throughout the Division, where it is strictly forbidden for anyone to enter or leave at will. One is the study of Lord Huai, and the other is the secret prison here. Even the spies who deliver food to the prison are not allowed to leave the compound for three years. Three years later, the agents disappeared and a new batch of people were replaced.

Lord Huai ordered someone to open the door of the dungeon of No. 1 and walked in alone. As soon as Lord Huai entered, the agent closed the cell door and stood on both sides to guard it closely. Since the establishment of the Division, Lord Huai has been visiting here every once in a while, but the frequency has gradually decreased in recent years. No one knows what he is doing in the dungeon, and no third person in the world knows this secret except for Emperor Yuning.

In Kyoto City, in Zhou Guangji's courtyard, Duan Lang told him about the situation, and Zhou Guangji excitedly stroked his palms and said yes. In Kyoto, no matter how much power you have in your official position, you don't have as much power as having control of a soldier or horse in person. Zhou Guangji didn't expect Emperor Yuning to trust Duan Lang so much, and he actually secretly ordered to privately raise troops and horses.

As soon as the two of them were combined, Zhou Guangji was ready to place Zhou Long and the others in Duan Lang's military camp. What they want is absolute loyalty, not loyalty to Great Xia, and Zhou Guangji wants to turn the camp of the capital city into another Duan family army that is only loyal to Duan Lang.

With a holy decree, Shangguan Xuanwu of the Heavenly Master Hall was demoted from Beijing. However, his official position is still that of the Heavenly Surveyor, but he is only acting as the governor of the capital. The five hundred black armor guards were replenished and completed, and at this time, their number was no longer the black armor guards, but Zhang Ruming's request for a domineering name ~ Sky Survey Army.

Unlike the last time the Qin sent on a tour, this time Zhang Ruming left Kyoto, and none of the senior officials of the entire court came to see him off. Zhang Ruming doesn't care, anyway, he will be the boss of the capital city in the future, and maybe he will never return to Kyoto in this life.

The group walked out for more than 20 miles, and Cui Zhiliang, who was at the front, suddenly ordered to stop. Duan Lang was sitting in the car chatting with Zhang Ruming, and couldn't help but be stunned, and asked by opening the door.

"What's going on? Why stop. ”

"Commander Duan, no, Lord Garrison, please take a look." Outside the car, Liu Xusheng raised his hand and pointed.

Duan Lang and Zhang Ruming looked forward, and couldn't help but widen their eyes in surprise. On the opposite side of the convoy, there were several columns lined up in strict order. Judging by their attire, they should be the centaurs of the forbidden military camp. Li Jianshan was riding a tall horse and was smiling at everyone.

", what's wrong with this guy? Jianshan, what are you doing, come here. Zhang Ruming shouted.

Li Jianshan came over on horseback and came to the front of the car, Li Jianshan clenched his fists and said, "My lord, let's meet again." ”

"Don't come to this set, tell me, what's going on?" Zhang Ruming asked, pointing to the team in front of him.

Li Jianshan looked at Duan Lang and smiled, "Brother Duan, this is specially prepared for you by Your Majesty, the elite of the five hundred forbidden army has been allocated to the city defense camp of your Lidu City." ”

Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, and immediately stood on top of the chariot excitedly, looking at the neat and mighty forbidden army team opposite. These people, like the Black Armor Guards, are the elite of the forbidden army. It can be said that before he took office, he had a thousand elite divisions in his hands. This time, Duan Lang was very happy.

"Thank you, Brother Li, for your hard work. Xusheng, Qifeng, immediately take over the team. Duan Lang said happily.

"No!"

Liu Xusheng and Zhang Qifeng agreed, and the two excitedly urged the horse forward.

Li Jianshan then arched his hand, "Lord Shangguan, there is another matter, His Majesty ordered the lower officials to follow your lord to take up his post. ”

"What, follow this official to take office? Didn't you serve in the military department? Zhang Ruming looked at Li Jianshan strangely.

Li Jianshan smiled bitterly, "I, the commander of the Treasury Department of the Ministry of War, to put it bluntly, was specially appointed for you. Your Majesty said that if you recruit private troops, you will definitely lack weapons and equipment. No, I want to follow you to work on the spot, and I don't need to give instructions on the spot. ”

Duan Lang was stunned when he heard this, and immediately understood the overall layout of Emperor Yuning. For this ambush army, Emperor Yuning really made a cost. The boss of the treasury on the side of the military department is He Lianjia, and with the signature of him and Li Jianshan, he will send the equipment to Lidu City unknowingly. It seems that Emperor Yuning wants them to establish an elite division as soon as possible.

When Zhang Ruming heard this, he happily asked Li Jianshan to get into his car and drove Duan Lang out. Zhang Ruming still likes to chat with Li Jianshan, and has some dirty ideas, and the two can always hit it off.

Duan Lang scolded with disdain and urged the horse to the front of the team. The team of 1,000 people was majestic, and Duan Lang, who was at the front of the team, also had a change in his temperament. In the past, he was like a lone wolf, waiting for an opportunity to bite each other in the dark. Now, his wings are gradually spreading, and he has finally transformed from a lone wolf to the king of the tiger roaring mountains and forests.

Duan Lang looked up at the sky, when he left Fengluan Mountain, Duan Lang went to Lidu City by mistake. didn't expect that today, it would become his base for hunting the world.

Kyoto, goodbye. Taking this step, when he returns to my Duan Lang, he will definitely wash away the shame of my Duan family!