Duan Lang and others traveled all the way to the capital of the Northern Ming Dynasty, and Xianglu City was surrounded by fertile grasslands, which was also in line with the characteristics of the Northern Ming Empire, after all, their ancestors were formed by nomadic tribes.

Along the way, Tangtai Mingyue rarely talked to Duan Lang, perhaps after that absurdity, Tangtai Mingyue deliberately avoided Duan Lang. However, after entering Xianglu City, Yutai Mingyue specially shouted Duan Lang to the side of the car and talked to him for a few words.

"Brother Duan, Mingyue can only accompany you here. I don't know when we can meet again, and when I go back, I will say hello to Sister Fang Yan on my behalf. Regarding the matter of the peace covenant, I also asked Brother Duan to be more considerate of Beiming. Yutai Mingyue forced out a smile, she didn't want to make herself look so desolate when she was separated.

Duan Lang looked at the slightly pale face of Yutai Mingyue, at this time she had lost the sassiness of the iron-fisted slasher, like a helpless little girl, waiting for the mercy of fate.

"Mingyue, did you really accept your fate like this?" Duan Lang couldn't help but stretch out his hand and gently soothe her face.

Tantai Mingyue trembled slightly, and said with a wry smile, "If there is an afterlife, I hope to be a mighty man and fight side by side with Brother Duan." But in this life, Mingyue, as a woman, can't fight against this unfair fate. All Mingyue could do was to ask for some more returns for Beiming. Brother Duan, thank you very much. ”

Yutai Mingyue bowed slightly, and quickly turned around and returned to the car with tears in her eyes. Han Feng shook his head helplessly, he couldn't interfere in the royal affairs, but looking at the sad appearance of Tantai Mingyue, Han Feng was also very distressed.

The princess's convoy left alone, and Zhang Ruming lay on the window, watching Li Jianshan with a thief. When Duan Lang turned around with red eyes, the two quickly returned to their positions, as if they hadn't seen anything. The envoy's motorcade was led to the official post house, and Zhang Ruming's residence was only one street away from the prince of Moro.

In the post house, Liu Xusheng and Cui Zhiliang checked the terrain and arranged the guards, and the two of them looked around uneasily. The Northern Ming Kingdom specially sent a five-grade official to arrange the food, drink, accommodation and transportation of the envoy team. And informed Shangguan Xuanwu that tomorrow, the lord of the country, Tai Hongshi, will receive the envoys of Daxia in the Jinluan Palace, and that night, they will have a banquet in the Imperial Garden.

As soon as the officials of Beiming left, Zhang Ruming looked at the sullen Duan Lang and stepped forward to comfort him.

"Duan Lang, in fact, I am panicking for Princess Mingyue. You said that such a handsome girl has to marry the prince of Moro. I have seen the people of Moro, all of them look like no one, and they still have a sour smell on their bodies. If you want me to say, you should take her down on the way, and the fertilizer and water will not flow into the fields of outsiders. ”

Duan Lang raised his head and looked at Zhang Ruming in a depressed mood, "Dead fatty, Lao Tzu is very annoyed, don't come to mess with me." ”

Zhang Ruming said nonchalantly, "Brother, do you know what's going on?" In fact, this is called unrequited love. Brother, I'm from the past, so I can't hide this from my eyes. ”

When Li Jianshan heard this, he asked strangely, "My lord, do you still have a family?" ”

Zhang Ruming's head flickered, "There is no family, but when Lord Ben was young, he also loved a woman deeply." Although she is a widow, she cooks a good dish. Alas~! It's a pity, because of peeking at her-bathing, this girl chased me three streets with a stick. ”

Duan Lang said disdainfully, "Brother Li, don't listen to his nonsense, this guy doesn't like people, but that dish." ”

Li Jianshan couldn't help but smile and said, "Poor lord, a generation of beauties has missed the marriage. Brother Duan, in fact, you should also learn from our adults, you have to do whatever it takes to chase women. ”

"See if you see it, those who know me ~ Jianshan also!" Zhang Ruming said triumphantly.

Duan Lang stood up depressedly, "I don't have time to take care of you two, I'll go back to the room for a break." ”

As soon as Duan Lang was about to leave, he saw Liu Xusheng hurriedly walking in, still holding a valuable post box in his hand.

"My lord, the prince of Moro sent someone to hold a name post and invite Lord Shangguan to his meeting."

"The Prince of Moro?" Zhang Ruming was stunned for a moment, "Lao Tzu wants to smoke him, but also talk about it?" Tell his head, let them go. ”

"Wait!" Li Jianshan stopped, "My lord, he is the prince of the Moro Kingdom, and this will affect the relationship between my Great Xia and the Moro Kingdom. ”

"The Moro Kingdom doesn't have a border with our Great Xia, so what does he do. When I thought that Mingyue was going to marry that bastard, Lao Tzu wanted to smoke him. Zhang Ruming put his hands behind his back, and his mouth was as if he was eighty thousand.

Li Jianshan saw it, so he had to wave his hand to let Liu Xusheng retreat. Along the way, he also figured out Zhang Ruming's temper, and he didn't have anything to do with it, and he wouldn't go with the knife on his neck.

Duan Lang walked out of the hall very depressed, he knew that there were some things that could not be done by manpower. This is not a charge, and you can kill two more if you don't want to die. Moreover, Tangtai Mingyue is the princess of Beiming, and she is very different from him in terms of status.

In the official post where the Moro Kingdom was staying, the crown prince Wubatu was waiting for news from his entourage. The Moro Kingdom does not border Bactria and the relationship between the two countries has always been harmonious. A few years ago, the king of Moro also sent a special envoy to present a five-clawed golden dragon carved by Tian Topaz. Now that the envoys have arrived, of course Wu Batu wants to show his goodwill. Once Moro and Great Xia formed an alliance, whether it was Northern Ming or Western Yue, they would be attacked from both sides. This is the reason why the Moro Kingdom wants to show goodwill with Great Xia very much.

The entourage returned, and when Wu Batu learned that he had been withdrawn without even seeing the name post, his face couldn't help but become cloudy. In Wu Batu's opinion, this envoy is too ignorant of the depths, and he takes the initiative to show favor to the prince, not to mention a small envoy, even if the Great Xia Xiangguo is forbidden, he has to give a few thin noodles. Since people don't accept this feeling, Wu Batu can only give up as a hot face and stick it to the cold fart stock.

In the Beiming Palace, today's lord of the country, Tai Hongshi, did not meet anyone, and has been persuading his daughter Tantai Mingyue in the harem. Tantai Hongshi was also very guilty in his heart, he knew that his daughter was much better than his two sons, and even in many state affairs, Tantai Hongshi adopted Mingyue's opinion. However, for the long-term peace and stability of the Northern Ming Kingdom, Tai Hongshi had to agree to Wu Batu's proposal.

Seeing that his daughter's face was slightly cold and he didn't speak, Yutai Hongshi sighed helplessly, "Mingyue, my father knows that I am sorry for you, but my father is also helpless." My father is already old, and it won't be a year or two before your second brother will take over the throne. Tassel is a child who is lazy by nature and lacks the ambition to govern the country. Therefore, my father wants to set aside ten years of tempering time for him, hoping that he can make my Beiming strong. ”

Tantai Mingyue raised her head and looked at her father, who had gray hair, and Tantai Mingyue could only secretly swallow this cup of bitter wine. Compared with the two elder brothers, Tantai Mingyue has national righteousness in her heart. For the sake of the prosperity of Beiming, why not sacrifice yourself.

"Father, you don't have to say it anymore, Mingyue can marry, but there is one thing that the Moro Kingdom must do."

"Mingyue, if you have any requirements, don't hesitate to mention them." Yutai Hongshi asked in surprise.

"Over the years, the Moro Kingdom has repeatedly harassed our borders and plundered my best horses, grain and grass in the Northern Ming Dynasty. If they are really sincere, then sign a peace pact with Bactria like Bactria did, and the two sides must not have a large number of troops stationed on the border. If you can't even do this, they will marry me Mingyue, which can only be said to be humiliating me Beiming with the mentality of a high-minded power. Mingyue looked at her father solemnly.

"Good! The father sent someone to inform Wu Batu. If they can't do that, they really don't deserve to marry my daughter. Mingyue, you are tired all the way, so take a good rest today. Tomorrow night, my father will hold a banquet in the imperial garden to wash the dust for the envoys of Great Xia. My father hopes that you can also participate, after all, this peace was won by you personally. ”

Yutai Mingyue hesitated, nodded slightly, and said, "Okay, I'll participate tomorrow night." In addition, if I marry outside, I hope that my father can hand over the secret station I established to Master Han Feng to take care of. After all, Master Han is familiar with the operation here, and I don't feel at ease when I hand it over to others. ”

"Father agrees, as long as you don't blame your father, I will promise you everything."

Tantai Hongshi looked at his daughter Tantai Mingyue apologetically, because he knew that Beiming's cultivation and recuperation were inseparable from his daughter's dedication. She went through danger and achieved the results of the Great Xia peace talks. He also exchanged his life for a short period of peace in the Moro country. Yutai Hongshi can't help his daughter, and even the entire Beiming has to be grateful for her dedication.

Just as Zhang Ruming was calmly waiting for tomorrow's meeting, Kyoto in Great Xia was surging at this time, and all forces were making their own calculations.

In the Palace of Cultivating the Heart, Emperor Yuning met with many people today, especially several senior generals from the Kyoto camp, who were summoned by him one by one. After a busy day, Emperor Yuning was also a little haggard.

Wrapped in a thick layer of mink wool, Emperor Yuning looked at Wei Dong who was standing on the side, "Wei Dong, who of these people can take on the position of the chief and deputy commander of the northern battalion?" ”

When Wei Dong heard this, he hurriedly bowed down and replied, "Back to the master, the slave is just a minister, so don't dare to speculate." In case the master is misled, it is not a pity for the slave to die ten thousand times. ”

"Hehe, you old fox, I still don't know your mind. I'm afraid that all forces are asking you about this. ”

When Wei Dong heard this, he was so frightened that he fell to his knees, "The master is clear, and the slave is absolutely tight-lipped and does not dare to divulge the slightest bit of news." ”

Emperor Yuning raised his hand and said with a smile, "Get up, I don't blame you." Anyway, this matter can't be hidden for long, and you should earn some money, I acquiesced. ”

"Uh~this~ The minions don't dare." Wei Dong cautiously figured out Emperor Yuning's thoughts, not knowing whether what he said was true or not.

"Get up, it's been a busy day, and I want to rest alone." Emperor Yuning said, leaning back in his chair tiredly.

"No, the old slave retired. Master, do you want someone to send a bowl of ginseng soup? ”

"No need, I want to be quiet."

When Wei Tong heard this, he hurriedly agreed and retreated. As soon as Wei Dong left, Lord Huai, who covered his face with a black scarf, walked out from the screen behind.

"Huai, what's the situation outside?" Emperor Yuning wrapped his mink velvet and asked.

"Lions and tigers fight, and no one will let them. The thin layer of paper that had been hidden between the factions was now completely torn. ”

"Hehe, okay, let them fight. It's not to help my son. ”

"Your Majesty, do you really plan to appoint the third prince as the prince?"

"What if you stand, what if you don't. Haven't they thought that since I can stand, I can also be abolished? Don't think that I don't dare to make a big deal when I'm old. Dragons have reverse scales, but they haven't touched them yet, otherwise, I will not hesitate to wash Kyoto with blood to stabilize my country. ”

"Your Majesty, since you have a fixed mind, why bother to let Lao Hanlin and Wu Guangguang get involved. In that case, wouldn't it make them both dissatisfied? ”

"Hehe, Huai, what they are dissatisfied with is Yu Ban, not me. They will think that I was forced to choose the third child because I was forced to do so. Don't worry about this for now, I have a secret decree here, and you will immediately send someone to the general Ma Ruzheng. Let him be ready at any time, Wei Ran's position is not easy to sit in. ”

Lord Huai hurriedly took over the order, "Your Majesty, you don't seem to have summoned General Ma today, right?" ”

"Those I summoned are all neutral factions, and they can accept it. I knew that Wei Dong would sell it, but I just told them to stop a little. How could I give such an important place to a neutral person to guard. Emperor Yuning said contemptuously.

"Then~ What should Wei Ran do?"

As soon as he said Wei Ran, Emperor Yuning couldn't help but sigh, "He's old, give him a suitable place to retire with peace of mind." I knew that Wei Ran would agree, and this was his best choice. ”

Lord Huai nodded and didn't say anything, and was about to retire, but Emperor Yuning suddenly asked, "Huai, why don't you ask me, why did you choose Ma Ruzheng?" ”

Lord Huai looked at the holy decree in his hand, "Your Majesty, this general of the chariot and cavalry seems to be the uncle of the Seventh Prince." Since Concubine Ma left, General Ma has been idle at home for so many years, and he is just a name in the military department. ”

"Huai, you really know a little. I also want to leave some capital for Xiao Qi by doing this. No matter which emperor takes the throne in the future, for the sake of the commander of the northern battalion, he will be a little better to Xiao Qi. If it weren't for his body and bones, I would really have plans to set up Xiao Qi as a reserve. Alas~! Xiao Qi's fate is not as good as ah. After Shangguan came back, let Xiao Qi go to the Heavenly Master Hall to pray for blessings, I only hope that Xiao Qi can live happily. ”

"The Seventh Prince has His Majesty's favor and believes that the gods will take care of him. If nothing happens, the minister will retire. ”

Emperor Yuning thought for a while, "The old emperor Uncle Prince Hong will arrive in Kyoto in a few days, and as soon as he leaves, you will focus on the western camp." That Fang Jiye, I am still a little worried. ”

"The minister understands!"

Emperor Yuning waved his hand and leaned back on the dragon chair slightly tiredly. Intrigue with all the courtiers all day long, Emperor Yuning is really a little powerless. But he knew that something had to be done. Otherwise, Great Xia will definitely become a mess in the future.

Compared with Emperor Yuning's hard work and busyness, Zhang Ruming and others are idle and have nothing to do.

The official post of the Great Xia envoy, Zhang Ruming and others repaired for an afternoon, there was no formal arrangement today, and everyone was very relaxed. Looking at the sullen Duan Lang, Zhang Ruming refused the dinner arranged by the officials of Beiming and prepared to go out for recreation. Since you have come to the capital of Beiming, you have to see the prosperity and characteristics of others.

Zhang Ruming asked Liu Xusheng to lead the brothers at home, and Li Jianshan and Cui Zhiliang forcibly pulled Duan Lang out of the official post.

"Brother Duan Lang, don't be so sullen, since you can't go back to the sky, let's let it be. Let's go out for a drink. Li Jianshan put his arm on Duan Lang's shoulder and said affectionately.

"Yes, yes, Jianshan is right, as the saying goes, all sorrows are better than a meal. It's not interesting to eat with those Beiming officials, so let's find a place to eat. Zhang Ruming said happily.

Duan Lang smiled bitterly, "Okay, then don't get drunk and don't go home, Lao Tzu really wants to get drunk." ”

"Commander Duan, then I'll have to fight with you tonight to see who gets down first." Cui Zhiliang also said.

The four of them were all in civilian clothes, and they did not ride horses and cars, and they walked down the street. Cui Zhiliang asked passers-by and learned that the most luxurious restaurant in Xianglu City is called Zhulu Garden. After a while, the four of them hired a carriage and came to the Zhulu Garden.

As soon as Zhang Ruming saw eating, he would forget how much sorrow he had. After a few rounds, Duan Lang, who was worried about his heart, was poured down on the table. Zhang Ruming was not finished with fun, and he couldn't leave Duan Lang alone, so in desperation, Zhang Ruming asked Cui Zhiliang to send Duan Lang back to the official post first.

Only Zhang Ruming and Li Jianshan were left in the private room of Zhulu Garden, and it was not interesting for the two to drink dryly, Li Jianshan said sloppily.

"My lord, do you want to have some fun? I've heard that there's everything in the backyard. ”

"Hehe, Lord Ben has always been clean, but a sinful body like this also needs to be washed by the gods. Let's go, let's go and be kind. ”

The two of them left the private room where they were eating and walked to the backyard. The real gold cave of Zhulu Park is in the backyard, which is not only quiet and elegant, but also full of noble atmosphere. Even the mountains and rivers in the garden are very stylishly arranged.

"Well, it's very good, it's almost time to catch up with the royal garden. Jianshan, have you ever been to the palace? The next time Ben-sama takes you around, it's the real garden. ”

Zhang Ruming walked around while boasting, and the two of them were staggering and walking, but they were blocked by a garden guard.

"I'm sorry officer, you went to the wrong place, the building on the right is the reception pavilion of Zhulu Garden. There are nobles in the pavilion in front, and they have been taken over. ”

Zhang Ruming was drunk and smoky, and said unconvinced, "What a nobleman, let him go away, Lao Tzu will give him double the silver." ”

The guard in the garden sneered, but also replied politely, "This master, you can't afford to mess with the one in front, it's not a matter of silver, it's that his identity is very special." ”

"Special?" Zhang Ruming said in his heart that there is something special than Lao Tzu's identity, "Tell me, what is a special law?" ”

The guards in the garden looked around and whispered, "He is the prince of Moro, can you compare?" ”

The Prince of Moro? Zhang Ruming said in his heart that this bastard is actually there, there is really a way in heaven that you don't go, and there is no door in hell for you to break into. Since the master is also here, it is just a good time to entertain this bastard.

Zhang Ruming immediately changed his face, and reached out to take out a few pieces of silver, "This little brother, I really want to go and meet the prince of the Moro Kingdom, in fact, I just want to see what he looks like." Look, can you make it easier? ”

The guards in the garden looked at Zhang Ruming, and suddenly burst out laughing. Li Jianshan and Zhang Ruming looked at the guards in the garden strangely, they didn't understand what he was laughing at, they couldn't be stupid because of this broken silver.

The guard stretched out his hand to take the silver, "It's okay to look at it from a distance, don't alarm people, otherwise you won't be able to eat and walk around." ”

"Hehe, that's that, by the way, I don't know how many guards this prince has brought?"

"Who is embarrassed to make a big deal in such a place, and only brings two attendants. Don't worry, this is Zhulu Garden, and no one dares to cause trouble here, unless he is tired of living. The guard said menacingly.

"Thank you, little brother, let's take a look and leave." After Zhang Ruming finished speaking, he stepped forward.

Li Jianshan hurriedly followed, pulling Zhang Ruming's sleeve, "My lord, you~ What do you want to do?" ”

Zhang Ruming looked around and asked in a low voice, "Jianshan, can you fight three at a time?" ”

"Fuck, I knew you were going to get in trouble. I'm not afraid of fighting, but with your identity, this can lose the face of Great Xia. No, no, absolutely not. Li Jianshan said.

"Look at your little bit of talent, is Lord Ben a messer, let's just go and see what this guy looks like, it's a big deal to say hello and leave. Don't worry, Ben-sama knows it. Zhang Ruming walked forward with a sense of wine.

Li Jianshan said in his heart that this guy must not cause trouble, this is Beiming, not their Yushan Pass. Zhang Ruming went, and Li Jianshan could only follow hard.

In the pavilion, the prince of Moro held a jade girl in his hand, and sang a flower in an unknown tune. As soon as Li Jianshan saw this prince, he immediately understood why the guard was smiling just now. This guy's short and fat figure, if it weren't for the yellow curly hair on his head, and Lord Shangguan would be like two brothers.

Zhang Ruming licked his lips, "Paralyzed, even if he looks ugly, he dares to be so fat, Lao Tzu has to beat him today." ”

Zhang Ruming muttered a sentence in his mouth, groped on the ground with his waist, and walked over with his hands behind his back.

"Stop, what man is so bold. This place has been covered by my grandfather, get out of here. One of the guards beside Wu Batu said angrily.

Zhang Ruming didn't even look at the guard, but looked at Wu Batu and said, "You are the crown prince of the Moro Kingdom." ”

Wu Batu frowned, pushed away the woman in his arms and stood up, and asked vigilantly, "Who are you?" ”

"It doesn't matter who I am, just tell me if you're or not." Zhang Ruming stepped forward and took two steps.

Wu Batu's guards suddenly stopped in front of him and glared at Zhang Ruming, Wu Batu saw Zhang Ruming's round figure, smiled, pushed the guards away and stepped forward.

"Since you know that this prince is here, you dare to come over, you shouldn't be a nobody. Say, who are you? ”

Zhang Ruming looked at the two guards left and right, and asked with a smile, "Your Royal Highness the Prince, do you know me?" ”

Wu Batu shook his head, "I don't know. ”

"Hehe, great, what, look over there~ yes, that's over there."

Wu Batu turned around strangely in the direction of Zhang Ruming's finger, and the two guards also looked at him suspiciously. Zhang Ruming's right hand was withdrawn from behind him, and he was still holding half a muddy brick in his hand. Just when Wu Batu didn't understand what he was looking at, Zhang Ruming lifted the green brick and slapped it hard.

"I told you kid to rob women!"