In the early winter of summer, the political situation in the court is changing, sweeping the fallen leaves like this cold wind. When the dust settled, there was a sense of desolation in Kyoto.

Landu City, an important place in the west, is where the western camp is stationed. In the inner house of the Marshal Mansion of Landu City, Fang Yan leaned against the window with her cheeks in her hand, looking at the fallen leaves floating outside the window stupidly. The general official in Kyoto sent 800 li to the western camp urgently, and when he learned that Duan Lang was going to take up a post in the capital city, Fang Yan was both happy and annoyed. Happily, the capital city is not far away, and it can be reached in three or four days. But when she thought of Duan Lang and the promise of Tai Mingyue, Fang Yan's heart felt like she had been pricked by a needle.

In the front hall of the Marshal's Mansion, Fang Jiye, the commander of the Western Battalion, browsed the secret letters sent by several friends in Kyoto, and he was embarrassed by the changes in Kyoto during this time. Fang Jiye didn't expect that Emperor Yuning would take down the military department and replace the military aircraft order of the forbidden military camp. In this way, Kyoto's military power pattern was broken. It can be said that Emperor Yuning completely captured the defense of Kyoto into his own hands.

Putting down a few secret letters, Fang Jiye picked up the notice issued by Kyoto again. Regarding the demotion of the Heavenly Master Palace's Shangguan Xuanwu, Fang Jiye had no opinion. Although Lidu City is also within the defense circle of the western battalion, it does not belong to his jurisdiction after all. However, Duan Lang's rapid improvement made Fang Jiye a little surprised. Especially after his daughter Fang Yan came back, Fang Jiye appreciated Duan Lang's feat in Yushan Pass very much. If he didn't feel inconvenient, he would have wanted to recruit Duan Lang into his command.

The changes in Kyoto and the arrival of the Heavenly Master Hall in Lidu City did not arouse any suspicion on Fang Jiye's part. Compared with him, Zhao Li, who was in Xining City, was in a different mood. The official letter of Kyoto and the secret letter of the Prime Minister of the State of Yu Ban arrived at Xining Castle almost at the same time.

Since the return of the prince Zhao Zhuowen to Kyoto, these things that have happened in Great Xia, the most worrying thing for Zhao Li, the Marquis of Xining, is the change of the commander of the northern battalion. The main forces in the world are basically concentrated in the four major camps, and the reason why Zhao Li is worry-free is because he knows that Emperor Yuning does not have the absolute strength to suppress him. But now, the balance of strength has tilted in favor of Emperor Yuning, which makes Zhao Li faintly uneasy.

Xining Hou Zhao Li picked up Yu Ban's handwritten book and said softly, "Lao Bai, it seems that Yu Ban has also touched the bottom line of Emperor Yuning. Otherwise, this old fox would never bow his head to Ben Hou. ”

The head manager, Bai Ruokong, nodded and said, "Master Hou, according to the news from Kyoto, Emperor Yuning's body is declining day by day, and it seems that the battle for the heir will soon come. The old servant felt that the eldest prince was very promising. If the Hou Ye can persuade Yu Ban to support the eldest prince, he can form an alliance for the time being. ”

Xining Hou shook his head slightly, and stretched out his hand to put Yu Ban's letter into the lamp.

"Lao Bai, if the old man guessed correctly, when he forbade someone to transfer this letter, he was already ready to break the jade. It's just that now that the crisis has passed, the development of events is not as serious as he imagined. Therefore, this old fox doesn't need Ben Hou anymore. This letter is just telling Ben Hou to cook the dead dog and let Ben Hou prepare as soon as possible. ”

"Master Hou, Emperor Yuning has weakened Yu Ban, so is it time for the next step~ us?" Bai Ruokong looked at Xining Hou worriedly.

"Hmph, then it depends on whether Emperor Yuning settles down in the west. Lao Bai, do you think Emperor Yuning will completely give the power of the west to Fang Jiye? Xining Hou asked contemplatively.

Bai Ruokong shook his head, "I think it's very difficult, Emperor Yuning is very suspicious, Fang Jiye has maintained a neutral attitude all these years, this kind of behavior will not be trusted by Emperor Yuning." ”

"Fang Jiye always wants to be alone, and he doesn't want to think about it, with such an important position in the western camp, how can Emperor Yuning let you be alone. However, Fang Jiye has been operating in the northwest for so many years, and it is not easy for Emperor Yuning to replace him. ”

"Master Hou, the most surprising change in Kyoto is your righteous son Duan Lang. If you want me to see it, let's win it over. After all, the last time he was in Kyoto, Shiko had a misunderstanding about him. ”

At the mention of Duan Lang, Xining Hou said disdainfully, "It's just an insignificant chess piece, it's insignificant." Lao Bai, plus keep an eye on Kyoto to see if the talisman of the commander of the western camp can fall into the hands of Fang Jiye. Once it is verified, he will immediately take the prince to Landu City to propose marriage. ”

"Master Hou, the son is not young, why don't you go and propose marriage now? You have a life-saving grace for the other party's inheritance, and he will not refuse. ”

"Nope! You must not go now. If you go to propose marriage now, it will hurt Fang Jiye. When Emperor Yuning learned of this news, he would never hand over the head coach Tiger Fu to Fang Jiye again. It was even said that Emperor Yuning would not hesitate to rectify the western camp. In that case, the gains outweigh the losses for us. Only when the situation is implemented can we take this step. When the time comes, it will be too late for Yu Ning to regret it. With two large battalions in the west and south joining forces, Emperor Yuning can only watch us sit firmly in Xining. ”

"The old servant understands that I will send someone to keep a close eye on Kyoto and the western camp. Once there is reliable information, the old servant will personally take the son to propose. ”

Xining Hou nodded slightly, he has been entrenched in Xining for so many years, and it would be self-deceptive to say that he did not have the idea of being the emperor. It's just that Zhao Li didn't dare to show any signs. Emperor Yuning's body was weak, and he Zhao Li was not old and healthy. As time passed, Zhao Li gradually lost his desire to ascend the throne. He just wants to stabilize the southwest land, so as to leave an iron-clad foundation for his son Zhao Zhuowen.

On the official road in the northwest of Great Xia, the team of the Heavenly Master Hall went all the way to the west and soon came to the capital city. The officials of the Lidu City went out of the city for more than ten miles, and greeted the Lord of the Sky Survey who was about to govern the Lidu City. It's just that Duan Lang is missing from the team. At this time, Duan Lang stayed in Fengluan Mountain for a few days.

Knowing that his son had become a big official, the wrinkles on the face of the old hunter Zhang Zongcheng were about to bloom. The big bear was more mellow than before, and when he saw Duan Lang coming, the big bear couldn't help but press him under his body affectionately.

In the blink of an eye, he left Fengluan Mountain for almost a year, and the experience of this year has made Duan Lang mature and calm. Although he was only a seventeen-year-old boy, his majestic body and resolute face looked like a young man of twenty-four or five.

Duan Lang returned to Fengluan Mountain this time, firstly, he wanted to pick up his adoptive father Zhang Zongcheng and go to the capital city to retire for a long time, and secondly, he also wanted to see the big bear. From childhood to adulthood, in addition to his adoptive father Zhang Zongcheng, Duan Lang only had two friends, Da Xiong and Da Fei. Now that the big bear was left alone in the mountains and forests, Duan Lang also wanted to pick it up. It's just that both Zhang Zongcheng and Da Xiong said they didn't want to leave the mountains and forests. Big Bear's intentions are understandable, after all, the mountains and forests are its world. But his adoptive father's persistence made Duan Lang very helpless.

After a few days of persuasion, Duan Lang saw that his adoptive father was determined to stay in the mountains, so he had to bid farewell to his adoptive father and leave Fengluan Mountain alone.

Eight days later, Duan Lang's fast horse appeared outside the city gate of Lidu City. Looking at the tall city gate from afar, Duan Lang's mood was also full of surging. The city gate has been replaced with a black-armored guard renamed the Sky Patrol Army, and when Duan Lang arrived, more than two dozen black-armored guards lined up on both sides to greet Duan Lang.

"Subordinates, see your lordship." One of the team leaders shouted from one knee to the ground.

Duan Lang grabbed the reins of the horse and looked up and down, "Why are there so few guards in the city?" What about others. ”

"My lord, all the original guards of the city have been gathered in the camp of Lidu City, and several generals are giving them rotation training." The team leader said excitedly.

"Okay, Xusheng, they did a good job. Someone, take me to the government. ”

The team leader agreed, and hurriedly assigned a black-armored guard to lead Duan Lang to the capital mansion. Although Duan Lang had been to the capital city, he really didn't know where the government was.

After a while, Duan Lang came to the mansion. The black armor guard stepped forward to report, and the official in the palace learned that the garrison had arrived, so he hurriedly went in to report.

Duan Lang didn't pay attention to their stubble at all, and said directly, "I don't have to report when I come to the government in the future." ”

The officials of the government did not dare to stop it, but they felt that if the garrison did this, it would definitely anger the Lord of the Sky Surveyor. didn't think about it, Zhang Ruming saw Duan Lang, and Le's fart ran over.

"My brother, you're here. I wonder if you should be here these two days, why, just you, your father? Zhang Ruming glanced back and asked strangely.

"He couldn't get out of there, he said he wouldn't come at all. How is it better than Kyoto? Duan Lang said and sat down next to him.

Zhang Ruming said happily, "Duan Lang, you've made a fortune, you've made a fortune." Do you know how much the capital pays in a year? Speaking out can scare you. ”

Duan Lang smiled, "Look at your money-obsessed look, I don't care about this, anyway, you can't withhold my battalion salary." By the way, how's the matter of recruiting privates? Duan Lang is most concerned about this.

Zhang Ruming smiled, "Don't worry, brother, as long as you have money, you can do things." Jianshan took Zhiliang to personally go to the surrounding county governments to recruit private troops, and there should be good news soon. As soon as you arrived today, Lao Tzu immediately summoned all the officials to pick up the wind and wash the dust for you. Anyway, you are now the generalissimo of our capital city, so you have to let everyone know you. ”

Zhang Ruming couldn't help but say, and immediately ordered people to send orders to all the yamen to summon officials of all sizes in the capital city to come to the party. Lidu City is the yamen of the capital, under the jurisdiction of 12 counties, the area under the jurisdiction is very extensive.

In a short way, three days later, outside the camp of Lidu City, a large group of people came to Huhulala. Li Jianshan and Cui Zhiliang were at the forefront of the horse, this was the private army they recruited. Duan Lang visually inspected the number of people, there were really a lot of people, as many as 20,000. But these are all yellow-faced and thin, like hungry ghosts who have just crawled out of hell.

"Brother Jianshan, where did you dig out a bunch of firewood sticks? It wasn't like bringing me all the prisoners and beggars in the surrounding prisons? Duan Langxin said that how can these people fight, I am afraid that they can be crushed by heavy armor.

Li Jianshan smiled bitterly, "Brother, this is not easy. Don't look at these people listlessly, as long as they are full and eaten, half a month is definitely like becoming a person. ”

Duan Lang nodded helplessly, "It seems that our adults have some blood, Xusheng, Qifeng, bring them back to the camp for the time being." The two of you are temporarily in charge, and you will first familiarize yourself with the basic exercises in the past half a month. In addition, inform the stove camp so that they have meat for a meal and dry food to be full. I can't figure out how to pay for food, but I have to fill up the oil and water. ”

After Duan Lang made arrangements, Liu Xusheng and Cui Zhiliang took this group of beggar-like new troops to the new army camp specially divided by the big camp. The three brothers Zhou Long and Zhou Hu were also arranged in, after all, they were not familiar with the affairs of the army, and Duan Lang asked them to learn from scratch.

After statistics, there were originally 10,000 garrison guards in Lidu City, plus 1,000 black-armored guards and forbidden troops, and in the blink of an eye, Duan Lang had more than 34,000 soldiers and horses in his hands. Although more than 20,000 people can't use it yet, Duan Lang believes that giving him three months will definitely make them turn from lambs to hungry wolves.

As soon as the new army arrived, Duan Lang was stationed in the camp almost every day. A thousand black-armored guards became the main force in the battalion. Duan Lang divided them into two camps, and asked these black-armored guards to train the original veterans of the capital city according to the super training of the black-armored guards. And those new troops, after half a month of nourishment, have also taken on a new look. Duan Lang personally drew up the training syllabus, and began to improve the overall quality of the team in terms of strength, speed, and kills.

Two months later, Zhang Ruming personally came to the camp of Lidu City. Standing on the high platform, looking at the mighty and neat survey army, Zhang Ruming made an impassioned speech. In his eyes, he is already very satisfied with training such an excellent team in such a short time. But for Duan Lang, these people were just getting started.

After Zhang Ruming finished speaking, Duan Lang looked at everyone and said majestically, "Next, I will announce several appointments. With the approval of Lord Surveyor, Zhou Long is hereby appointed as the commander of the forward battalion. Zhou Hu is the commander of the heavy armor battalion. Zhou Wu is the commander of the scout battalion. Huang Zhi is the commander of the left cavalry battalion. Wang Fuzhong was the commander of the right cavalry battalion. Zhang Qifeng is the commander of the firearms battalion and heads the law enforcement team. Liu Xusheng joined the army for the battalion headquarters. Cui Zhiliang joined the army for the battalion headquarters. ”

After Duan Lang finished speaking, he glanced at everyone, and then said, "Listen to the commanders of each battalion, from tomorrow, everyone will enter the desert for death confrontation training. The three-month training will be conducted in a lottery to determine the target. This garrison first put the ugly words in front, this confrontation rewards and punishments are clear, the winner has enough daily delicacies and seafood, and the loser only deserves to eat rough grain. Moreover, the winner of the military salary will receive half of the military salary from the loser. If the confrontation fails more than four times in a row, the barracks will be removed and not retained. If you win more than four times in a row, the whole camp will be rewarded with 50 taels each. Our Sky Survey Army wants an elite division, not a mixture of fish and dragons. In three months, I hope that you can all become worthy of the brave with one as ten. Did you hear clearly? ”

More than 30,000 military guards touched their chests with one hand and shouted in unison, "No! ”

Zhang Ruming also stood up excitedly, but at the thought of taking out the white silver, he sat down silently and went back. Zhang Ruming glanced at Duan Lang dissatisfiedly, and said in his heart that he didn't know that firewood and rice were expensive, and he spent a lot of money just to serve those poor ghosts. But in front of everyone, Zhang Ruming could only swallow the bitter water in his stomach.

Early the next morning, Li Jianshan silently watched the 30,000-strong army rushing towards the desert. Looking at Duan Lang's angular and cold face, Li Jianshan said in his heart that this kid is really ruthless. In the past two or three months, Duan Lang has been fighting with the soldiers almost every day, and even added special training to himself. If three months ago, Li Jianshan felt that even if Duan Lang could defeat him, he would win very reluctantly. But now, the fighting momentum that emerged from Duan Lang's body made Li Jianshan feel that the two of them were fighting, and he had only to flee for his life.

Duan Lang used almost cruel training to sharpen this Sky Survey Army that he had built with his own hands. In the second month of Duan Lang's hard training in the desert, in Kyoto City, a special team of Qincha walked out of the city gate. Their target is Lidu City and the western camp, and this time the Lord Qincha is actually the Seventh Prince Delong.

During these days, Emperor Yuning has been detaining the commander of the western battalion, Hu Fu, and he is also deliberately taking advantage of Fang Jiye. But it's not a matter of always detaining it, and Emperor Yuning's body is getting worse and worse. In recent days, he has barely walked to the court. In the end, under the persuasion of Prince Hong, Emperor Yuning decided to appease Fang Jiye with the royal grace.

The seventh prince Delong's envoy not only wanted to give the western camp Fang Ji's owner Shuai Hu Fu, but another important task was that Emperor Yuning asked him to personally propose to Fang Jiye and marry Fang Yan into the palace as the princess. With this grace, Emperor Yuning believed that Fang Jiye would have a lot of scruples.

The news that Emperor Yuning gave Fu to propose his relatives soon sent a book to the palace of the Marquis of Xining. Upon learning of this news, the Marquis of Xining immediately ordered Bai Ruokong to lead the prince through the desert to Landu City to propose marriage. Xining Hou told Bai Ruokong that he must put on a posture of proposing his relatives. Even if it doesn't work out, he wants Emperor Yuning to see the 'intimate relationship' between the two families. The two teams rushed to Landu City from two different directions, north and south. But no matter how they went, they had to pass through the capital city.

At this time, Duan Lang was still training hard in the desert. In just two months, this team has suffered more than 60 battle losses. If according to the system of the Great Xia Military Department, Duan Lang, as the chief officer, will not be able to escape the blame and must be dealt with. However, Duan Lang did not give the order to stop, and personally led an elite team to shuttle between the battalions to supervise the battle.

Duan Lang's skin turned bronze, and in the desert sand, this team was completely sublimated. Under the confrontation, everyone had a hint of murder in their eyes, and they evolved from an ordinary city defense team, a group of hungry poor ghosts, to real hell messengers.

What made Duan Lang happiest was that he had selected eighteen outstanding brave men in the camp and personally trained them strictly these days. These eighteen brave men gradually emerged in the confrontation and formed a special team. Duan Lang never thought that because these eighteen people all used long knives, they would actually become the wonder soldiers of the world in the future. The enemy camp gave them a terrible title~ Eighteen slashes in the calendar!