The news of Emperor Yuning's visit to Xiangguo's mansion soon spread throughout the major mansions. Many ministers were stunned, especially Feng Zhun, the squire of the military department, who suddenly had a feeling of impending a catastrophe. Other courtiers may not know the mystery, but Feng Zhun knows how serious the crisis here is. Both sides were almost ready to send a shot, but Emperor Yuning walked out of the Xiangguo Mansion unharmed, which made him puzzled.

Feng Zhun couldn't stay up all night, and it wasn't until after the time that the Prime Minister sent someone to send a handwritten letter from Yu Ban, and there were only four words on the letter~ Destiny of Peace.

After reading these four words, Feng Zhun sat weakly in his chair. He knew that the general trend had gone, and if even Yu Ban gave up the intention of confrontation, Feng Zhun alone would be a grasshopper shaking the tree.

On this night, I don't know how many people in Kyoto's major mansions stayed up all night. In the Heavenly Master Palace, Zhang Ruming was even more excited to order people to smash open the nearby tavern, buy everything that could be bought, and celebrate all night in the Heavenly Master Palace. Since their return from Yushanguan, they have not been rewarded at all. Now that Emperor Yuning has finally appeared, it also indicates that the chaos in Kyoto is coming to an end. Whether it is Yushan Pass or Kyoto, the Heavenly Master Hall is the primary hero, and Zhang Ruming feels that tomorrow morning he will be the most dazzling focus.

The Seventh Prince stroked his forehead with his hand, and he was a little speechless in the face of a group of rough people screaming. The Seventh Emperor Dezhang originally thought that the Heavenly Master Palace, where the gods descended to the world, should be a peaceful and quiet place. Unexpectedly, after only staying for two or three days, he was almost tossed to death by this group of reckless people. If he continues to live, I am afraid that his little body will be ruined sooner or later.

Zhang Ruming was excited all night long, but no matter how he and Li Jianshan asked, Duan Lang didn't say a word about the conversation between Emperor Yuning and Yu Ban. Just after the hour, Zhang Ruming changed into a brand-new red robe, dressed himself like a new aunt, and prepared to go to court.

Outside the Jinluan Palace, all the courtiers came very early today, but Feng Zhun, the minister of the Xiangguo Yu Ban and the military department, was not seen for a long time. Seeing the arrival of the honor guard of the Heavenly Master Palace, Dali Temple Qing Fan Cheng ran over.

"Lord Shangguan, you're really early today."

Zhang Ruming got out of the car slowly, "Lord Fan, you came earlier than me." Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your hard work. Zhang Ruming's chin turned to the sky, waving his little hand to greet everyone.

Chu Baoxiong, the servant of the ministry, muttered disdainfully, "Hmph, the villain has a will, and sooner or later he will be killed." ”

Zhao Jiancheng, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, who was standing next to him, whispered, "Master Chu, maybe in a few days, people will be dignified Xiangguo, we have to offer some." ”

"It's a fart, it's a big deal that the official tells the old man to go back to his hometown to retire."

Chu Baoxiong was really dissatisfied in his heart, he worked hard all his life to climb to this position. I didn't expect a blessing heavenly master to break through the ground and occupy a high position by slipping his whiskers and slapping horses, which is not reasonable. What's more, he inspected the achievements of officials in the world, and whoever saw him could not be respectful, but this Shangguan Heavenly Master was simply unsightly.

Zhang Ruming was chatting with the adults 'enthusiastically', and the two cars came before and after. Seeing the sign on the car, everyone knew that it was Xiangguo Yu Ban and Feng Zhun who had arrived. But the strange thing is that the two of them didn't have a guard of honor today, but they just came to the outside of the court gate in a light car.

Chu Baoxiong was hesitating and didn't know whether to step forward to say hello, so he listened to the eunuch on duty preaching loudly.

"The morning is coming~Ladies and gentlemen~going to the court!"

Yu Ban's face was expressionless, and he walked unhurriedly to the head of the ministers, and walked towards the top of the steps. After the ban, the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs divided into two columns and followed him into the Jinluan Palace. The three princes did not show up, and everyone knew in their hearts that Emperor Yuning would definitely come to the court today.

Emperor Yuning didn't let everyone wait for a long time, and walked to the high throne accompanied by Wei Dong. These days the throne is vacant, and the courtiers lack that respect. Now that Emperor Yuning has returned, the entire court has suddenly become solemn and majestic.

After the three long live calls, Wei Dong did not 'play early if there is something to do, and retreat from the dynasty when there is nothing to do', but honestly retreated to the side.

Emperor Yuning glanced at the audience majestically, and said in a deep voice, "I~ fasted for many days, and the three emperors temporarily supervised the country. I thought that with your assistance, I would be a surprise. Unexpectedly, all the places in my Heart Nourishing Hall were piled up, and there was chaos inside and outside the court. You ~ This is a bully, or do you think my three emperors are incompetent. ”

As soon as Emperor Yuning's voice fell, everyone in the audience knelt down, "Your Majesty is angry, and the ministers don't dare~!" ”

Emperor Yuning snorted coldly, "I have only been fasting for more than a month, and there is chaos in Kyoto. Officials were stabbed, colleagues quarreled, and even the dignified military orders were nowhere to be found. Why, is it that I am going to go on patrol for half a year, and I am not even going to tear down the palace. It seems that after so many years of connivance, you have forgotten the law and order. ”

Emperor Yuning looked at everyone coldly, and the ministers under the steps bowed their heads one by one and were silent. Long Ting was furious, saying that it was not good that there would be blood on the spot today. Feng Zhun's fingers trembled slightly, he knew that he was in a catastrophe today. But I don't know what Emperor Yuning will do with him and Yu Ban. Feng Zhun regretted a little, regretting that he shouldn't have listened to Yu Ban's bewitchment in the first place. But now, he knew it was too late to say anything.

Xiangguo sank like water in the forbidden face, stepped forward, knelt down and said, "As the head of a hundred officials, the minister is guilty of the chaos in Kyoto, please punish Your Majesty." ”

As soon as Yu Ban spoke, hundreds of civil and military officials knelt down one after another and pleaded guilty to Emperor Yuning. Above the court, only Shangguan Xuanwu, who was dressed in red, stood straight, with a smug smile on his face. Emperor Yuning glared slightly, Shangguan Xuanwu smiled awkwardly, and had to kneel down.

Emperor Yuning did not let everyone calm down as usual, but said angrily, "Yu Ban, as a Xiangguo, you really can't escape the blame." If I don't deal with you, I'm not enough to convince the people. Come to the people, Xuan ~ Xiangguo is forbidden to be the head of a hundred officials, slack off his duties, and do not set an example to be solemn and punishable~! ”

Speaking of this, Emperor Yuning paused slightly, and all the officials in the court pricked up their ears, not knowing what Emperor Yuning was going to do with Yu Ban. Feng Zhun was even more nervous with sweat on his forehead, if he was even dismissed from his post by Yu Ban, then he would not be far from prison.

Emperor Yuning looked at everyone, "A fine of one year will be exempted from entering the palace for 60 days." ”

After Emperor Yuning finished speaking, some of the people in the audience were surprised and some were stunned, and they didn't understand that Emperor Yuning, who was still angry just now, actually held it up and let it go. This punishment that does not hurt or itch is basically the same as no punishment. It is not even said that there is even a change in power.

Yu Ban's lips trembled slightly, and he bowed deeply, "Minister~ Thank you Lord Longen." ”

Emperor Yuning waved his hand slightly, "Get up." ”

All the courtiers stood up one after another, Wu Guangguang and other ministers were unhappy, but those of the forbidden faction were secretly relieved. However, whether satisfied or dissatisfied, no one dared to stand up and refute it at this time.

Emperor Yuning looked at Feng Zhun, the squire of the military department, "Feng Zhun!" Emperor Yuning's voice was not loud, but it exuded a coercion.

Feng Zhun's body trembled, and he hurriedly walked out of the train, "The minister is here." ”

"Hu Weilin is in Yushan Pass, he has violated my will five times, although he is dead, but as the chief officer of the military department, you can hardly escape the blame. In addition, the disappearance of the military aircraft Ling Zhanfeng has caused chaos in the dispatch of soldiers and horses in Kyoto, and you are even more guilty. Feng Zhun, do you have something to say. Emperor Yuning looked at Feng Zhun with a cold gaze.

Feng Zhun fell to his knees, "Your Majesty is aware of the matter of Yushan Pass, and the minister~ does not know." Zhanfeng's disappearance, the minister is also investigating, and I hope that His Majesty will be gracious. ”

"Hmph, a Fu Shuai Hu Weilin almost caused the two countries to meet each other, if there is no Shangguan Aiqing, I am afraid that the war will burn to Kyoto. Someone came, Xuan ~ Feng Zhun, the squire of the Ministry of War, and cut off the post of the squire of the Ministry of War. I remember that you have been in charge of the military department for many years, and you can return to your hometown with a good waiter. ”

Feng Zhun trembled, although he was ready to go to prison, this result still surprised him.

Feng Zhun bowed to the ground, "Minister~ Thank you Lord Longen." ”

The officials of the court looked at each other one by one, and then they understood that Emperor Yuning let Yu Ban go, but cut off his most powerful arm. Yu Ban, who lost the support of the military department, can be said to have removed most of the threat to Emperor Yuning. After all, the transfer of troops and horses by the local capital must be approved by the Ministry of War, and Emperor Yuning did this to control the garrison of the capital in his own hands.

Just when the ministers were speculating in their hearts, Emperor Yuning asked Wei Dong to announce a holy decree, which was the real and complete cutting off the foundation of the ban.

The old eunuch Wei Dong recited loudly, and the adults below listened carefully, and they found that Emperor Yuning turned his hand, so he took down the Yin of Xiadu Mansion, Chengyang Mansion, Jigang Mansion, Molan Mansion and Kale Mansion, and replaced them with a group of newcomers. Chu Baoxiong, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, trembled in his heart, as the chief official of the Ministry of Officials, of course he was familiar with these capital officials, and they were all protégés of Yu Ban. Chu Baoxiong looked at Yu Ban worriedly, but found that Yu Ban's face was calm, as if these things had nothing to do with him.

After dealing with these courtiers, Emperor Yuning's eyes looked at Pang Gang, the servant of the Criminal Department, "Pang Aiqing." ”

"The minister is here!" Pang Gang replied.

"Regarding the case of the prison of the Criminal Department and the assassination of the officials of the Criminal Department, as the head of the Criminal Department, you should have been punished together. But for the sake of the complexity of this case, I will give you another three days. If you can't solve the case within three days, you can also sue the old man and return to his hometown. ”

Pang Gang stepped forward and knelt down and said, "The minister obeys the order, Your Majesty can rest assured, the minister will solve this case within three days." ”

After Pang Gang finished speaking, Wu Guangguang, Wang Shidu and others had crooked noses. These days, Pang Gang has not cooperated at all, why did Emperor Yu Ning ask, this guy actually vowed to solve the case. They didn't know that this was the double reed played by Emperor Yuning and Pang Gang. The case is easy to solve, but it's hard to say if it's not the real plot.

After dealing with the courtiers and the officials of the capital, Emperor Yuning's face also looked much better, and after looking around at everyone, Emperor Yuning said softly.

In recent months, Zhou Gufeng, the head of the household department, has been recuperating at home. The household department is my warehouse of money and grain in the Great Xia, and it is not suitable for the chief official to be empty all the time. I thought ~. ”

Speaking of this, Emperor Yuning glanced at Shangguan Xuanwu, and then said, "I think that Yang Lin, the heavenly official of the Ministry of Officials, is more suitable. In addition, the military department should not be vacant, so let Zhu Wenjun, the commander of Kyoto, temporarily take over the duties and powers of the military department. This matter ~ Yu Shitai will discuss it over there, and give me an excerpt in the future. ”

Wu Guangguang bowed down and said, "The minister should carefully check the official achievements of the two adults and recommend good talents for my Great Xia." ”

Emperor Yuning nodded slightly, "Okay, if it's okay~ then retreat." ”

Zhang Ruming waited for a long time, and when he heard that Emperor Yuning was actually going to retreat from the dynasty, he was in a hurry.

"Your Majesty, the minister~ something."

Emperor Yuning and all the ministers looked at Zhang Ruming, and Emperor Yuning asked in a disguised manner, "Shangguan Aiqing, what do you have to do?" ”

Zhang Ruming, who was dressed in a red-robed Heavenly Master uniform, looked at Emperor Yuning embarrassedly, and said in his heart that the paralysis is over, and Lao Tzu has not been rewarded yet.

"Uh~ Back to Your Majesty~ What is that~ The matter of peace between the minister and Beiming has been completed, do you see if it~ I want to give someone a receipt as soon as possible."

Emperor Yuning smiled, "This matter has been handled by Honglu Siqing, so Shangguan Aiqing doesn't have to work hard." Anything else? ”

"Uh~ It's gone!" Zhang Ruming's heart was so cold that he couldn't even greet the eight generations of Emperor Yuning's ancestors.

Wei Dong stepped forward and preached loudly, "Retreat from the dynasty~!" ”

With Wei Dong's support, Emperor Yuning walked to the back. Among the courtiers, many people saw Zhang Ruming's lost appearance and were overjoyed. They originally thought that Emperor Yuning would add an official to this Shangguan Heavenly Master, but they didn't think about it, and they didn't say a word for a long time.

On the way back, Zhang Ruming was going crazy, smashing something in the car, and scolding wildly in his mouth. Duan Lang asked about the situation, but he just smiled, but he didn't stop it.

As soon as Zhang Ruming's car arrived at the Heavenly Master Palace, he saw the convoy of the Seven Princes walking out head-on. Seeing Zhang Ruming go down the morning court, the Seventh Prince stopped the car and walked over.

"Lord Shangguan, this prince is going back to the palace, just to tell you." The Seventh Prince said politely.

"You should have left a long time ago, you're not welcome here." Zhang Ruming said with his nostrils facing the sky.

The Seventh Prince was stunned for a moment, "Lord Shangguan, you~ Where did you start with this?" ”

"I was angry with you, so many people died in His Hall of Heavenly Master, and we were born and died to stabilize Beiming. He is good, he is not rewarded with a tael of silver, how will this Heavenly Master face the courtiers in the future. I don't do it~ I don't do anything. Zhang Ruming walked inside angrily.

Duan Lang smiled, "Your Highness the Seventh, don't pay attention to him, this guy is crazy." By the way, aren't you going to stay for a while, how can you leave so quickly? ”

The Seventh Prince, Delong, smiled bitterly, "I'm here to recuperate, but I haven't slept well for two nights that I have been tossed by you. Looking at Lord Shangguan's posture, if I don't leave, he will be able to eat His Royal Highness. ”

Duan Lang smiled, "Okay, Your Highness is welcome to come often." ”

The Seventh Prince looked at Duan Lang and asked softly, "Commander Duan, you didn't get a reward, aren't you angry?" ”

"Hehe, it doesn't matter if you reward it or not, as long as you appease the families of those dead brothers, it's more important than any reward."

The Seventh Prince nodded, "Commander Duan, the position of the Heavenly Master Hall Commander is a bit condescending to you. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your compliment, but I'm content."

"Okay, Your Highness will take your leave, and you should also go and persuade Lord Shangguan, don't let him go crazy."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the Seventh Prince got into the car. Looking at Duan Lang with a calm face from the car window, the Seventh Prince felt that this person would become a great weapon in time.

In the palace, Emperor Yuning was in a happy mood today, and his body seemed to be much tougher. There is an embroidered map of the Great Xia territory hanging in the Heart Cultivation Palace, and Emperor Yuning looks at the cities one by one, not knowing what is in his mind. Behind him, stood a green scarf masked Huai.

"Huai, this position of military aircraft commander, I think of a candidate. I remember Zhang Zhao, the son of Zhang Zeng, hasn't he always served in the Ministry of War? ”

When Lord Huai heard this, he nodded and said, "Yes, Zhang Zhao joined the Ministry of War after his secret training in the Investigation and Defense Department, and he is now the left director of the Ministry of War. ”

"Well, the official product has also arrived, and this position is suitable for him, so let him take it."

"Your Majesty, didn't you say that the household department is going to hand it over to Shangguan Xuanwu? What, you changed your mind on the spur of the moment? Huai asked suspiciously.

Emperor Yuning smiled bitterly, "I really want to give it to him, but I'm afraid that this Shangguan will empty the household department for me." I thought about it carefully, Shangguan is loyal, but his ability to control the household department is probably limited. What's more, I am also going to let him go to Xining and the western camp. Tie him to the household, and it is better to let him out. ”

Lord Huai also laughed and said, "What Your Majesty said is very true, this Shangguan is a troublemaker, let him calm down, I'm afraid it will be Your Majesty who has a headache." ”

While the two were talking, Wei Dong walked in, "Your Majesty, Your Highness the Seventh asks to see you." ”

"Oh, Xiao Qi is here, let him in."

The Seventh Prince walked in, bowed down and greeted, "My son and son greet my father." ”

"Delong, you are not in the Heavenly Master Palace, why did you come back to the palace?"

"Father, the Heavenly Master's Palace~ is too noisy, and it is not suitable for the ministers to recuperate." The Seventh Prince said softly.

Emperor Yuning looked Delong up and down, "Before you came, you saw Shangguan?" ”

"Erchen has seen it."

"How did he behave?"

The Seventh Prince, Delong, was slightly stunned, "Erchen doesn't dare to say it." ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it."

The Seventh Prince had a bitter face and said in a low voice, "He ~ is very rebellious ~ dissatisfied with his father. ”

"Hehe, are you scolding me behind your back?"

"This~ Erchen didn't hear it."

"Hehe, this kid~ can't hold his breath at all. Wei Dong, postpone my will a day before going to the Heavenly Master Hall to read it. I want to see if this ball of flesh, covered in thorns, will come to apologize to me after the decree is announced tomorrow. After Emperor Yuning finished speaking, he and Wei Dong all laughed.

Emperor Yuning was in a happy mood, pointed to the territory of Great Xia and asked the Seventh Prince, "Delong, if I set up a new army, what position do you think is more appropriate?" ”

The Seventh Prince was slightly stunned, looked at the territory, pointed to the capital city and said, "Father, it's more appropriate to put it here." The new army cannot be too numerous, but it must be elite. In this position, the west can block the western camp, and if there is a problem in the south, it can also cross the desert and go straight to Xining Forte. But too many soldiers will arouse the suspicion of the two large battalions, and the small number is not enough to deter. Erchen felt that 20,000 horses were enough. ”

Emperor Yuning looked at Delong in surprise, "Okay! is worthy of being my proud emperor, just like my father thought. Emperor Yuning stroked his palms and praised.

The Seventh Prince's heart moved, and he said with a smile, "Father, 20,000 soldiers and horses have exceeded the military establishment of the capital's city defense. I don't know what excuse my father used to declare the world? ”

Emperor Yuning sighed slightly, "Father is also worried about this matter, if there is no suitable reason, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of Zhao Li and Fang Jiye." ”

"Erchen has a suitable reason, I don't know if I should talk about it or not?"

"Oh?" Emperor Yuning was stunned, "The emperor said it's okay." ”

"Father, the emperor, the son of the minister, in the name of the prince's experience, announced a temporary station. In this case, neither Xining Hou nor Fang Jiye would have any ideas. After all, it is very normal for the prince to carry 20,000 soldiers and horses for training. ”

When Emperor Yuning heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Yes, it's indeed a good excuse." However, I'm afraid that your three imperial brothers will not leave Beijing to take up their posts. ”

Emperor Yuning said in his heart that they were all staring at the throne, and no one wanted to go out. Once you leave Kyoto, you will give up the struggle for the throne. At this point, even Emperor Yuning is not easy to balance.

"The son is not talented, and he is willing to share his father's worries." The Seventh Prince clenched his fists and said.

"You?" Emperor Yuning was stunned for a moment, and immediately shook his head, "You can't do it, my father is not at ease." ”

The Seventh Prince, Delong, said, "Father, the sons and daughters are just a name, and they won't do anything. Just let your subordinates train their elite soldiers and be stationed in the capital city. Over time, the experience can be changed to a long-term station. This is not a big problem for Erchen's body. ”

"Xiao Qi, do you really want to go?" Emperor Yuning looked at Delong suspiciously.

"Father, the son knows that you want Xiao Qi to live happily, but no matter how many people protect you, it is better to control a team of soldiers and horses yourself. What's more, no matter which imperial brother is in charge of the world in the future, the sons and daughters can call the corresponding in the capital city to ensure the stability of my Great Xia. ”

Emperor Yuning looked at it carefully, and the suggestion of the Seventh Prince could indeed solve his worries. But Emperor Yuning was worried about Delong's body and worried that he had no experience in leading troops.

"Delong, Father can consider your suggestion. However, even if you are sent to the capital city, your father will have to find someone you can trust to assist you. ”

"Father, there is a suitable candidate for the son. This man is loyal and reliable, and he is commendably brave. ”

"Oh? My son Delong actually has a candidate, let's talk about it. Emperor Yuning looked at the Seventh Prince in surprise.

Wei Dong and Lord Huai were also very strange, they all knew that His Royal Highness Delong had never been in contact with courtiers, so how could he take the initiative to recommend candidates. You must know that this position is very important, and it can be said that it is a completely independent elite division.

DeLong looked up at his father, and with a hint of pleading and anticipation in his eyes, he whispered a name.

"Heavenly Master Hall ~ Duan Lang!"