Great Xia, the north side of Shuangfeng Mountain is a large camp of soldiers and horses.

The guard of honor that was supposed to arrive a long time ago finally arrived. Mingyue could have arrived two or three days earlier, but after Dafei brought news from Kyoto, she decided that she didn't need to be in such a hurry. The later the news of the return of the southern theater to Shundelong arrives, the more beneficial it will be to Duan Lang who is in Kyoto. There is a flying feather who has sent a message to the palace in the honor guard, and Delong will soon know about the reconciliation here. Since Delong wanted to recover the soldiers and horses of Lidu City, of course Yutai Mingyue would not let him be so wishy-washy. The power of reconciliation in the southern theater is in her hands, and Mingyue wants to see how Delong can take back this fate.

In the big tent of the Chinese army in the southern camp, Yan Facheng had a solemn expression and discussed countermeasures with several cronies. Yan Facheng had already received the news that the guard of honor was heading south, don't look at him as unfamiliar with the bright moon of the city, but the battle report of the great victory in the capital city had already been browsed countless times. For the strategy and courage of this soldier and horse military division in the capital city, Yan Facheng also admired it from the bottom of his heart. Knowing that it was Tangtai Mingyue who served as the Xuanfu envoy, Yan Facheng had some expectations.

The sudden collapse of Dezhang and Yu Ban's forces made Yan Facheng also full of worry and anxiety. Don't look at him, he is not a hardcore descendant of Dezhang, but after all, Emperor Yuning handed over the Kyoto camp to the crown prince Dezhang, and he also tended to let him be loyal to the prince. But now that Delong has suddenly taken the position, Yan Facheng is in a very embarrassing position.

Chu Xin, who joined the army in the big battalion, saw Yan Facheng frowning, and said with his fists clenched, "Yan Shuai, at present, I control hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses in the Southern Theater, and it can be said that I hold the lifeblood of Great Xia. If Delong's will is to condemn him, he will simply return to Kyoto. Dezhang is dead, isn't there still two princes, Deqing and Deguang. It's a big deal, let's use the momentum of soldiers and horses to lift them up. ”

The forward general Xu Daduo also said, "Yan Shuai, what Chu Senjun said is right, Ma Ruzheng was taken by us, he is today's national uncle." Even if we are loyal to Delong, there will be no good fruit to eat in the future. If you want me to see it, just go back to Kyoto. ”

Yan Facheng's face sank, "Kill back to Kyoto?" You think it's that easy to kill back? Don't forget that there are still 200,000 troops at the lower pass, ready to help defend Kyoto. As long as they hold on for half a month, the soldiers and horses of Lidu City will be able to fight until the siege is lifted. When the time comes, we will face a two-sided attack, what are the chances of winning? ”

"Hmph, Duan Lang is just a hairy child, and Lao Tzu doesn't believe that he can grow three heads and six arms." Xu Daduo said unconvinced.

Yan Facheng shook his head, "There is no vanity under the fame, don't underestimate that paragraph." Not to mention his record in Lidu City, just Wuliang City faces Mo Kun, which of you can do it. In the face of the Nanping army, we have suffered many times. But that Mokun took the initiative to avoid Duan Lang. Doesn't that tell the whole story? ”

Chu Xin, who joined the army, agreed, and said, "Yan Shuai is right, the current Lidu City is no longer the western camp that Fang Jiye used to be. Several iron-blooded battles have made the generals of Lidu City famous. Now no one in the world knows the eighteen beheadings of the capital city, and there are three brothers of the Zhou family on the list of generals, not to mention Mingyue, the military advisor who broke the army of Han Pingzi in Xiyue with fewer victories. ”

Yan Facheng nodded and said, "The way of the art of war is not many, but fine." Duan Lang is surrounded by strong generals, even if I have twice as many soldiers and horses in my battalion, I am afraid that there is no chance of winning the fight. Ben Shuai is not to destroy his own prestige and increase the ambition of others, the fame of the generals is to fight, not blow. Duan Lang alone can cross the desert twice, who of you can do it. The Battle of Wuliangcheng, the Battle of Jiashankou, and the Battle of Landucheng, the capital city, are all famous with blood. ”

"Then~ Yan Shuai's meaning, we can only accept Delong's will?" General Zuo Chengbao asked.

"No!" Yan Facheng looked at everyone, "Delong sent the Mingyue military division here, and Ben Shuai also understood what he meant. Delong was also worried that Ben Shuai would not be subject to the Holy Order, so he sent the military division of Lidu City to come. Because Delong knows that among the current Manchu Dynasty civil and military, there is no one who is trusted by Ben Shuai. But this Mingyue is different, she represents the power of the entire Lidu City. If Mingyue can agree to our wishes, then Delong can only obey. After all, Delong didn't have the courage to offend both major theaters. ”

"But this Lidu City is the backing to support Delong's ascension, can that military advisor consider it from our standpoint?" Right General Xie Cai said worriedly.

Chu Xin, who joined the army, pondered for a moment and said, "General Xie, at this time and that time, Duan Lang's work has shaken Sheji. If this military advisor is smart, she should know the reason to hinder Kyoto. In the opinion of the last general, this military advisor should be a person who can plan such a meticulous battle situation in the capital city. ”

Yan Facheng said in a deep voice, "Then we will meet this military advisor first, and then discuss the matter of receiving the order." Inform me to set up a banquet tonight to catch the wind for Xuanfu. ”

Yan Facheng is ready to start a war of words with Tantai Mingyue to express the wishes of their soldiers. And here in Kyoto, the new Jun Delong is proud of the spring breeze and is ready to hold the first world council after he ascended the throne.

When the day of the discussion came, the morning court was canceled, and as soon as the morning came, dozens of people in the palace sounded the horn of gathering. In less than a stick of incense, hundreds of officials gathered in the royal school field. The four corners of the school field, the eagle drums, the eagles, and the sharp front battalion soldiers and horses are clearly arrayed around.

On the high platform, there is a canopy of dragon chairs, and at the bottom of the steps, there are two tables and chairs. The civil and military officials guessed that the people who could be the head of Emperor Delong should be Wu Guangguang of the current Xiangguo and Duan Lang, the general of the Zhenguo. They are the only ones who have this qualification. After all, Prince Hong belongs to the royal family and needs to sit in the group of royal relatives.

It was almost an auspicious time, and the six ministers entered. Immediately afterwards, when the dynasty Xiangguo and the old Hanlin Wang Shidu entered the royal school at the same time. Hundreds of officials in the world greeted the two elders one after another, especially some Hanlin protégés, who had great respect for Wang Shidu. If it weren't for Wang Shidu's old age and good health, I'm afraid that it would not be Wu Guangguang's turn to sit in this Xiangguo position.

Wang Shidu's face was full of red light, and he clasped his fists and walked forward while nodding his head. The last time he was in this school field, he witnessed the succession. When I came again, I couldn't help but feel like I was in a different world.

Just before Wu Guangguang and Wang Shidu walked to the train, there was a commotion at the east gate of the school. The Heavenly Master Hall and his party also entered the royal school. Zhang Ruming, who was dressed in a red robe, walked in the front, waving his little fat hand with figure-eight steps, and his nostrils couldn't wait to look up to the sky. Duan Lang took a half-step back in a low-key manner, and followed majestically in a general's battle armor. Behind Duan Lang are Zhou Long, Zhou Hu, Li Jianshan and others.

Most of the officials in the world are not very familiar with Duan Lang and others, but this kind of battle and the momentum brought out by Duan Lang and others on the battlefield are indeed awe-inspiring. Yu Ban's disciples secretly looked at it, although they were resentful in their hearts, they had to say that the murderous coercion on Duan Lang's body made them a little frightened.

Fan Cheng greeted Zhang Ruming with a smile, "Lord Shangguan, you look good today, if you have free time at night, how about we fight again?" ”

"Old Pan, don't change it, you were carried back last time."

"Come on, you're playing tricks, let Zhou Long and them drink for you. If you have the ability, let's do it one-on-one. ”

Pang Gang laughed and said, "This is a serious occasion, you two don't let the world's officials laugh." ”

Zhang Ruming waved his little hand, "It's okay, today is a good day, presumably His Majesty Delong is also happy." ”

He Lianjia also walked up to Duan Lang, "Duan Lang, I haven't gone to your place to ask for a few glasses of water and wine since I returned to Beijing, you have to be the east tonight." ”

Duan Lang said with a smile, "Lao He, you are now a squire of the military department, Kyoto is your ground, you should invite me." How is it, have the next passes been arranged? ”

"The soldiers and horses at the lower pass have been transferred to the camp in Kyoto, and the western theater is stable, and there is no need to be stationed there."

Duan Lang said in a low voice, "That's not good, don't you guard against my soldiers and horses?" ”

He Lianjia smiled and said, "you, my little manpower can't prevent you." ”

As the two spoke, Li Jianshan also walked up, clasped his fists and said, "Lao He, congratulations." It's only been a little over two years, and you've become a squire in the military department. ”

"Jianshan, aren't you also the Yin of the Two Cities Mansion."

Li Jianshan said with emotion, "I really don't know if I should be grateful for this war, otherwise I would still be a small official." ”

"Yes, the times make heroes."

He Lianjia also glanced at Duan Lang with emotion, if it weren't for the war and the battle for the heir, a young man like him would be nothing more than the leader of the Heavenly Master Palace. But now, he has become a general who even the emperor respects three points. People's fate is destined, and after the Great Xia is stable, it will be difficult for civil officials and military generals to be promoted. I'm afraid that only when the next battle for the heir will there be major personnel changes.

Duan Lang greeted everyone, and suddenly his footsteps stopped, and his eyes looked at one place. In the Wenchen train, Feng Zhun put his hands in his sleeves, and his eyes were looking at Duan Lang.

Duan Lang hesitated for a moment and walked over, "Lord Feng, don't come unharmed." Duan Lang said with his fists clenched.

Feng Zhun smiled bitterly and arched his hand, "General Duan, congratulations below." ”

"It's not a matter of congratulations, Duan is just a martial artist who serves the country. In the future, I will be an official of the same dynasty, and I hope that Lord Feng will take more care of my capital city. ”

"Don't dare, don't dare, I respected you when I saw you before. But now, the lower official is about to salute the general. ”

"Lord Feng is polite, and before the ban leaves, he also mentioned the adult. Knowing that the adult was reactivated, Yu Ban was also happy for the adult. ”

Feng Zhun's face changed, "Duan Lang, are you laughing at the old man?" ”

"No, I'm telling the truth, believe it or not." After Duan Lang finished speaking, he turned around and walked forward.

Feng Zhun had a gloomy face, and Duan Lang's words seemed to be laughing at him for not being arrogant. But don't you know that what Duan Lang said is indeed the truth. What's more, in Duan Lang's eyes, he Feng Zhun is no longer qualified to be an opponent.

Just when the civil and military officials exchanged heads, they heard a scream shouting, "Your Majesty is coming, welcome you." ”

The civil and military officials immediately stopped speaking, the honor guard of the Son of Heaven entered the school ground, and Wu Guangguang led the ministers to kneel and chant.

"Greetings to Your Majesty, long live my emperor long live ~ Long live ~!"

Delong sat in the dragon bowl with high spirits, watching the ministers hear long live, and his heart couldn't help but be a little surging. This is the power of the emperor, the feeling of dominating the world, but he can feel it in the court.

However, among the ministers, there was a guy who was in the way and caught Delon's eye. Zhang Ruming, who was short and fat, stood out like a flock of chickens, and actually waved his little hand to him like braised pig's trotters.

For Shangguan Xuanwu of this terrible scenery, Delong simply pretended not to see it. Coming to the high platform, Delong turned around in a dashing manner.

"Ladies and gentlemen, be flat!"

"Your Majesty Emperor Xie."

The courtiers stood up, and Zhang Ruming was suddenly drowned in the sea of people. However, there are some things that Delong is also helpless. After all, Zhang Ruming, as the Heavenly Master of the Protector of the Country, represents the divine will, and he still has to take a high look at this second fool.

"Come on, give it to Lord Xiangguo, Lord Shangguan, the Heavenly Master of the Protector of the Country, give me a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long."

After Wu Guangguang finished talking to Zhang Ruming, he walked to the two positions under the high platform. Only then did the ministers of the world understand that the seat was not for Duan Lang, but for the Heavenly Master of the Protector Shangguan Xuanwu. Many people were secretly happy, which showed that in Delong's eyes, he Duan Lang was just a general who fought in war, and he did not exceed the authority of the etiquette system.

Delong did not take a seat, but looked at the ministers in high spirits, and said loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the first time that the world has discussed politics since I ascended the throne. My Great Xia has a vast territory and a large population, and it is the first of the five kingdoms in the world. But since the rebellion of Zhao Li, a traitor in Xining, Xiyue and Nanping also want to carve up our Daxia territory. The rebellion of soldiers and horses endangered the country and caused the displacement of the people. Fortunately, all the soldiers worked together to resist the invasion of foreign enemies. Now the western theater has won a complete victory, and the southern theater is also in sight. But the war of nearly a year has left my Great Xia treasury empty and the people's hearts unstable. At this time, I ascended the throne and became the emperor, but I was really panicked, afraid of disappointing the world, betraying the trust of your Aiqing, and even more afraid of disappointing the Jiangshan Sheji established by my ancestors and ancestors. ”

Wu Guangguang stood up, arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, this is a blessing for us. May Your Majesty's benevolence protect me in Great Xia and prosper forever. ”

The ministers also followed suit, but Zhang Ruming pouted, saying in his heart that this horse was shot early, and he became a benevolent and virtuous monarch before he was governed.

Delong pressed his hand with satisfaction, "My country still depends on the strong support of your Aiqing." At present, the war is coming to an end, and I feel that at this time, the most important task is to clean up the source and stabilize the people's livelihood and restore the strong and prosperous spirit of my Great Xia. Since it is the world's politics, I also want to listen to your Aiqing's suggestions. ”

After Delong finished speaking, Wu Guangguang took the lead and began to admonish. The members of the capital of the world are also complaining about grievances and pleading. In particular, the war-torn city asks Delong to reduce taxes. DeLong listened very carefully to the opinions, or directly solved the problem on the spot. This kind of corporal Lixian practice made the ministers very impressed.

Zhang Ruming sighed, and he was bored and almost fell asleep. Duan Lang just listened silently, and he couldn't participate in these government affairs.

Li Jianshan quietly touched Duan Lang, "Duan Lang, just now His Majesty has been emphasizing that the war is coming to an end. It seems that he is going to emphasize literature over military force. ”

"Wait and see, the best is yet to come." Duan Lang said, his eyes swept over Jiang Zhuming and the others.

"What's the show?" Li Jianshan asked strangely.

"You'll find out later." Duan Lang smiled mysteriously.

Li Jianshan looked around suspiciously, not knowing what Duan Lang was referring to.

In the school field, the recorder was busy sweating profusely, and after an hour and a half, it was almost the end. The meal time has passed, everyone is hungry, who is saying more words at this time, I can't let Zhang Ruming's eyes roll to death.

The scene gradually quieted down, and just when the courtiers thought it was going to end, they suddenly saw Jiang Zhuming stand up.

"Your Majesty, the minister has a performance."

Delong's eyes lit up, and he asked with a smile, "Molan City is a tax capital, why, Jiang Aiqing also has to reduce taxes?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, Molan City has not suffered from the war, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and this year's tax ministers will definitely double the supply."

"Good! If they are all like Jiang Aiqing, then I can sit back and relax. I don't know Aiqing, what else do you have to play? ”

"Your Majesty, in the past year, my Great Xia has suffered from years of war, and bandits have also been rampant in various places. The minister thought that since he wanted to restore the people's livelihood, he had to clean up the bandits. Otherwise, the people will be restless, and the government will be helpless. Since the war is coming to an end, and there is no major war in the capital city for the time being, the minister implores the commander of the capital city Duan Lang to return our city defense soldiers and horses, so that the government can clear the bandits. Otherwise, even the tax money is not guaranteed to be protected. ”

As soon as Jiang Zhuming said, Liang Yi and others also stood up, denouncing the bandits, and imploring to take back the city defense soldiers and horses. Not only that, but the officials of the military department also followed suit, and wanted to take back the new army in the capital city and expand the defense of Kyoto.

Delong's gaze looked at Duan Lang, but he didn't wait for him to speak. Zhang Ruming, who was about to doze off, jumped up all of a sudden.

"What, to recover the soldiers and horses of the capital city? Lao Tzu to see who dares. All the soldiers of our capital city are fighting bravely in front of the enemy, and the wounds of the soldiers have not healed, and you are actually going to fucking sprinkle some salt. Grandma drops, I'm. ”

Zhang Ruming was furious, but he didn't expect that near the end, he actually pointed the finger at their capital city.

Duan Lang showed an imperceptible smile on his face, he didn't let Zhou Long tell Zhang Ruming, just hoping that Zhang Ruming would perform in his true colors and cooperate with him to perform this scene well. Otherwise, if this guy had known in advance, he might not have been able to arouse the anger in his heart.

Li Jianshan looked at Duan Lang in surprise, and only then did he understand the meaning of his words just now. Li Jianshan's heart couldn't help but move, could it be that Duan Lang had already known about this in advance?