Moro Empire, inside the Imperial Palace of the City of Jacques.

The lord of the country, Vupor Khan, silently listened to everything Zhang Ruming said, and Zhang Ruming said in great detail from beginning to end. Xiao Zhicheng watched cautiously and coldly, this was the first time since he came to the national capital that he did not dislike Zhang Ruming's voice.

After Zhang Ruming finished speaking, he found that Wupol Khan seemed very calm, and there was no anger or even surprise. Wupol Khan nodded very calmly, neither denying anything, nor acknowledging everything Zhang Ruming said. Vupor Khan didn't seem to care much about this matter, but changed the topic and briefly discussed the terms of peace talks with Zhang Ruming. After that, Wupol Khan used the excuse of being unwell and asked Zhang Ruming to be sent back to the Royal Post House.

As soon as Zhang Ruming left, Wupol Khan's face suddenly sank, "Mamaiya City is so lively, three Aiqing, what do you think of what Shangguan Xuanwu said?" ”

When Wei Chihai heard this, he hurriedly clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, this person can't be trusted. Long Mu Da Tusi has always acted calmly, and he categorically did not dare to show his majesty without conclusive evidence. What's more, how could tens of thousands of soldiers who saw this matter with their own eyes be denied by a flamboyant person. ”

There was a hint of disdain in the eyes of the minister of the Ministry of Ministers, he knew that Wei Chihai was very close to the Long Mu family, and of course he would speak for him. But Helian Saxing also felt that Yu Chihai was a little simple-minded, this was about the truth of the prince's death, and this guy couldn't see His Majesty's anger. Helian Saxing didn't answer this question immediately, but looked at Xiao Zhicheng.

"Lord Taifu, you have been in contact with that Shangguan Xuanwu for so many days, but I don't know what Lord Taifu thinks? Listening to the tone of the Shangguan Heavenly Master, it seems that he can talk to Master Taifu very well. Heliansa asked.

When Xiao Zhicheng heard this, he quickly denied it, "Lord Helian must not listen to his nonsense, Your Majesty, there is nothing wrong with the minister and that Shangguan Xuanwu, and I hope Your Majesty will be aware of it." ”

"Mrs. Xiao, I trust you, but I don't know what Aiqing thinks about the incident in Mamaiya City?" Vupor Khan asked.

Xiao Zhicheng looked at Yu Chihai and Helian Saxing, and said with a little hesitation, "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that this matter should be checked in detail. In fact~ Lord Wu also had doubts about this matter. ”

"Oh?" Wupol Khan was slightly stunned and asked, "What does Uncle Wuhuang mean?" ”

Xiao Zhicheng bowed slightly, "The prince said that if he was Duan Lang, the target of the ambush that day would not be Hutu and His Royal Highness the Prince. If Duan Lang didn't want to negotiate peace, he could use Hutu Sacrifice and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince as bait to eat Long Mu's tens of thousands of troops in one fell swoop. In that case, the city of Mamaia could even end the war early. Duan Lang set up an ambush to kill Hutu and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, not only did it not do any good, but it would leave an infamy and anger the entire Moro. Of course, this is all what Wu Wang Ye said, and Xia Guan feels that there is some truth. ”

Vupor Khan nodded, his gaze on Herensa. In the Moro Kingdom, the Helian family is powerful, and Vupor Khan also wants to hear what Helensa Star has to say.

"Helian Aiqing, what do you think?" Vupor Khan asked.

Helian Saxing bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, although Weichen hates that Duan Lang, he can't wait to dig out his heart and eat his flesh. But I have to say that this matter is indeed a bit strange. Your Majesty should know that Duan Lang is not only the emperor of the Great Calendar Kingdom, but also a brave and warlike tiger general. The eighteen slashes in the capital city around him are all famous. As the martial law cultivator said, if they really repented and set up an ambush, why did Duan Lang take the most powerful eighteen guards to Qingshan County. If it were anyone, I am afraid that he would also target the remaining soldiers and horses of Long Mu, rather than Hu Tu and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who did not pose any threat to Duan Lang and the others. ”

Minister of War, Wei Chihai, glanced at Helian Saxing with some dissatisfaction, he knew that during the years of Moro's confrontation with Western Vietnam, it had always been Helian Chaha who guarded the border passes of Western Vietnam. For the Helian family, I am afraid that they hate Xiyue even more in their hearts. However, Wei Chihai has a very good relationship with Long Mu, and he knows that once the case is overturned, Long Mu will bear the brunt of Wupol Khan's anger.

Wei Chihai clenched his fists and said, "Your Majesty, any quibbling is not as good as seeing is believing. Of course, Shangguan Xuanwu will quibble for himself, but the facts are the facts, doesn't His Majesty believe that tens of thousands of Moro soldiers have seen it with their own eyes. ”

Wupol Khan snorted coldly in his heart, and did not answer Wei Chihai's question. Wupol Khan looked at the three important ministers of the court, and sighed slightly, "Forget it, let him go over the past, let's discuss the matter of peace talks." I've been feeling unwell lately, so the three Aiqing will work harder. Xiao Aiqing, this matter is mainly up to you, see how you can suppress the other party's conditions. You should know that if we continue to fight, we will not be able to meet the needs of the war. Even if it survives the harsh winter, who dares to guarantee that the Great Calendar Kingdom will not continue to serve after the beginning of spring. For the sake of the people of Moroli, I hope that this peace talks will be successful. ”

Herensa said, "Your Majesty, Weichen does not agree to continue fighting. A few days ago, the lords of the cities cried to Weichen one after another, and the men in the prime of life were forcibly requisitioned by the prince of Wufa Xiu, and there was a lack of labor in the areas under the jurisdiction of each city, so what would they pay for food in the coming year. It is even said that the city of Mamaia and the prince who cannot be repaired are robbing the grain and grass of the surrounding cities and county capitals. If this continues, a large number of victims will flock to the national capital, and if they are not appeased, I am afraid they will not even survive the harsh winter. ”

Wupol Khan frowned, not to mention the source of soldiers, he was overwhelmed by the food and grass alone. The dragon herd in Mamaiya City wants food, the army of Lu Mu in West Vietnam also needs food, and even Wu Faxiu is urging food. The war was fought with silver taels, but now there is no silver to buy food.

Moro is not like the Northern Ming Dynasty and the Great Calendar Kingdom, after all, Duan Lang and Tantai Mori have secretly prepared for more than a year for this war. Especially in Beiming, the grain and grass are very well prepared. What's more, Duan Lang's department didn't need logistics supplies at all, and directly entered the war plunder mode, which made Moro's food and grass supply even worse.

Wupol Khan rubbed his forehead, "The three Aiqing will go to the council hall to discuss first, I am a little tired." For that Shangguan Xuanwu, Xiao Aiqing tried her best to communicate with him more. This person is not low in the Great Calendar Country, and he must make more use of it. In addition, the internal and external safety of the Royal Lodge must be foolproof. ”

As soon as he heard that he had more contact with Shangguan Xuanwu, Xiao Zhicheng couldn't help but shake his body, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Lord Yuchi and that Shangguan Xuanwu can be more talkative. Of course, the minister will do his best to assist Lord Wei Chi in communication. ”

Wupol Khan was stunned for a moment, nodded and said, "Since this is the case, then it will trouble Wei Chi Aiqing." I'm tired, stand down. ”

Wei Chihai didn't react for a while, he didn't understand why Xiao Zhicheng had to let him contact that Shangguan Xuanwu. Without waiting for Wei Chihai to refute a few words, he saw Xiao Zhicheng hurriedly bow down and say.

"Your Majesty, peace and resignation."

Helian Saxing also retreated, and when Wei Chihai saw it, he could only retreat in a daze.

As soon as the three ministers left, Vupor Khan's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he swept away the tired look just now.

"Zamido!" Vupor Khan shouted.

"The minions are here!" A middle-aged man dodged from behind the screen to the soft collapse, kneeling in waiting.

This man was Vupor Khan's deputy chief of guard, and one of his most trusted confidants. Moreover, this person oversees intelligence agencies throughout Moro.

"Zamido, the closest place to Qingshan County, is there a secret station?"

"Back to the master, Shike Tea City and Duobulun City both have secret stations set up by minions." Zamido replied respectfully.

Wupol Khan nodded, "You heard what you said just now, go to Qingshan County immediately to investigate." Even if my emperor dies, I must know whose hands he died. Whether it is Duan Lang or Lu Mu, the revenge of losing a child must be avenged. If it was Duan Lang's doing, he would immediately send a killer after the peace talks and follow him to the Beiming realm to assassinate him. If that Lu Mu did it, hmph, this thief is even more vicious. ”

Zami clenched his fists, "The slave understands, and this is the Flying Feather Messenger to order the secret station to re-examine the young master's case." ”

Vupor Khan nodded, waved his hand and said, "Go ahead." ”

Zamido bowed his head and left the Tide Viewing Hall. Vupor Khan leaned on the collapse of the collapse tiredly, and since the beginning of the war, the damage caused to the whole of Moro was very large. As the lord of the country, although Wupol Khan hated Duan Lang for helping the Northern Ming Dynasty to enter Moro. But for the sake of the country, Vupor Khan had to put down his worth for peace talks. Moreover, recently, the lords of the cities in various places have been in a hurry, if they can't even guarantee basic winter food and grass, Vupor Khan is afraid that the whole Moro will be in chaos.

However, it was said that Zhang Ruming returned to the royal post house, and Huo Zasi hurriedly asked about the court meeting. Knowing that Vupor Khan was not in a hurry to talk about peace talks, Khozath couldn't help but feel a little strange. Since Moro was not in a hurry, they had to calm down. It can be said that the content of this peace talks involves the fundamental interests of the four countries. Every small concession will cause great losses to the concessioning country. Khozath was even more worried that if a heavy snow fell, it would be extremely unfavorable to the soldiers and horses of the Northern Ming and Dali Kingdoms. Once the war takes a turn for the worse, I am afraid that great concessions will have to be made in the peace talks.

Zhang Ruming was not in a hurry at all, since there was nothing to do, Zhang Ruming simply took Feng Heyang and others to Taifu's mansion. But this time, Zhang Ruming waited until night fell, and he didn't see Xiao Zhicheng.

At the beginning of the lanterns, the official kiln of the Yaks City wine shop also began to be lively. On a not-so-bustling street in the northern part of the city, there was a shop hanging on one side to buy mountain goods, and the shopkeeper put away the lantern hanging outside the door, and was about to close the door. Just then, a carriage stopped outside the door.

A middle-aged man wearing a hat stepped down from the car, and the shopkeeper looked at it and quickly said politely, "Guest officer, we are closing, if you have any goods to sell, please come back tomorrow." ”

"Are you here?" The middle-aged man asked.

The shopkeeper was stunned, "Guest officer, you are looking for a mistake, our shopkeeper's name is Liu, not Fu." ”

"What I'm looking for is the Fu shopkeeper, the blessing of the blessed earth, and his old man asked me to come." The middle-aged man said softly.

The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, looked around, and asked, "The curtain boss you are talking about, is it a tree without roots, or a herding herd?" ”

"No, the Boss Mu I'm talking about is Mu Gu Bo Jin's admiration."

The shopkeeper glanced at the man wearing the hat in surprise and nodded, "Please come with me." Horse-drawn carriages drive into the backyard of the store through the side entrance, and the street is quiet at night, so it's easy to catch the eye at the door. ”

The middle-aged man turned around and signaled to the driver, and followed the shopkeeper inside. The two walked through the store hall to the backyard, and the store guy told the middle-aged man to wait and walked into the main hall alone.

After a while, the shopkeeper walked out, "Guest officer, the shopkeeper Fu is waiting for you inside." Inside please. ”

A middle-aged man walked into the main hall, where an old man sat on a chair. Seeing the middle-aged man come in, the old man didn't get up. The shopkeeper quietly closed the door and guarded the door cautiously.

"You're the treasurer?" The middle-aged man asked.

"Who are you?" The old man asked rhetorically.

The middle-aged man took off his hat and showed his true face, "In the lower city defense battalion general Long Luo, Moro Da Tusi Long Mu is the elder brother of Xia. ”

The old man's eyes showed a sharp color, "I'm sorry, I'm just an ordinary person who buys mountain goods, and I can't afford an adult like you." I don't know what the purpose of the adults is here? ”

Long Luo stared at the old man and said calmly, "Shopkeeper Fu doesn't have to be nervous, I can talk to your secret agents in the next place, Shopkeeper Fu should know who sent me." ”

"But I haven't received any instructions from Boss Muta, although you and I are currently friends and not enemies, but our secrets have the rules of secrets." The old man said with a hint of threat.

Long Luo stretched out his hand and took out a letter from his arms, "Shopkeeper Fu, this matter is urgent, and Governor Lu has important matters that need your cooperation." This is a letter written by Lu Dudu, please take a look. ”

The old man took the letter suspiciously, but he looked at the light, and saw that there was a special secret mark of their Western Vietnam on it, so he opened the letter and read it carefully. After reading the contents of the letter, the old man couldn't help but stand up in surprise. The words of the letters were intelligible only to their trained agents. The old man could confirm that this was Lu Mu's handiwork, but Lu Mu actually asked him to mobilize all the secret agents in the city to listen to this person's instructions, which made the old man a little shocked. You must know that once you act according to the instructions, it is equivalent to betraying all the spies hidden in Yaks City in Xiyue to the Long family. It is even said that they will be controlled by their Long family because of this.

"Lord Long, I don't know why, my family governor used such an urgent secret letter to call people?" The old man asked.

"An outsider has come to the city these days, do you know?"

"I know, the official Xuanwu of the Great Calendar Kingdom. The old man has reported this matter to Shangfeng, and it is estimated that he has not received the news yet. ”

"You have been too slow to deliver the message, and the Governor of Mamaia City and my brother have already received the news. After deliberation, the two of them decided to do something big. That's why I came to you. Long Luo said.

"What's the big deal?" The old man looked at Long Luo suspiciously.

"Assassinate Shangguan Xuanwu!"

Hearing this, the old man trembled and looked at Long Luo in surprise. The old man knew very well in his heart that the inside and outside of the royal post house were heavily guarded, and even if all their secret agents in the city were gathered, it would not be enough for other officers and soldiers to kill. Besides, most of the secret agents in the old man's hands were intelligence collectors, and there were no assassins at all. If you really want them to act, you are simply asking for your own death. It is even said that the old man began to doubt the authenticity of the matter.

"Lord Long, do you know how many heavy guards there are in that royal inn?" The old man asked.

"Of course I know, don't forget that my Dragon Clan still has a certain status in the army. What's more, General Ben is a member of the city defense battalion. Long Luo said coldly.

"Since I know, I will also tell the truth that even if the old man gathers all the spies in the city, he will not be able to rush into the post house. What's more, we are mainly looking for information, and there are not many operators. Even if it is a warrant from the Governor, I am afraid that we will not be able to do anything. ”

Long Luo nodded, "In another letter, Lu Dudu also said about it. Therefore, this operation is for my Long family to join hands with you. We are the Lord, and you are responsible. ”

The old man looked at Long Luo in shock, "Lord Long, are you sure that we are not doing it alone, but that the Long family and us are joining forces to kill Shangguan Xuanwu?" ”

Long Luo nodded bitterly, "My brother is the head of the clan, if he falls, my Long clan will definitely be implicated." The clan elders have agreed to gather the elite of my entire clan, and we must not let Shangguan Xuanwu leave Yaks City alive. ”

The old man stared at Long Luo sharply, wanting to see something in his expression. The old man couldn't believe it, after all, it was a royal post house. If there is a trace of leakage in this matter, it is a great crime to exterminate the race.

Looking at Long Luo's sad and determined expression, at this moment, the old man suddenly understood, no wonder Lu Dudu dared to expose all the secret agents in the city of Yaks. If the Long family dares to participate in this matter, it will not be the Long family that controls them in the future, but the Xiyue secret station will use this to threaten them, and it will completely allow the Tusi clan of the Long clan to obey any orders from Xiyue.