The news that Fang Jiye and the Heavenly Master Hall entered Beijing at the same time attracted the attention of many people. Especially the capital officials in various places, who have heard the 'notoriety' of the Heavenly Master Hall for a long time, have long wanted to see who this Shangguan Xuanwu is sacred. Outside the Heavenly Master Hall, they were suddenly surrounded by all kinds of eyeliners, and their every move would be reported to their respective masters.

After repairing overnight, early the next morning, the Heavenly Master Hall also began to act. Fang Jiye took his entourage and went directly to Prince Hong's mansion. However, Zhang Ruming, Duan Lang and others generously went to visit the Seventh Prince Delong.

For Fang Jiye's visit, the Kyoto officials are very understanding, after all, the two have been working together in the northwest for many years, and when they come to Kyoto, they always have to visit this old prince who has little time. But the Heavenly Survey Supervisor Shangguan Xuanwu went to visit the Seven Princes, but it was a little difficult to see. It is said that now that the general trend of Prince Dezhang has been decided, even if the officials are arrogant and do not take refuge, they will not take the initiative to visit other princes. Before Dezhang officially ascended the throne, the princes had not completely lost their right to ascend the throne. Doing so is equivalent to standing directly on the opposite side of Prince Dezhang. However, the Heavenly Master's visit to the Seventh Prince Delong also gave these members of the court an extra idea and expectation.

In the mansion of the Imperial Historian, several clerks and ministers were discussing with Wu Guangguang about his birthday. Knowing that Shangguan Xuanwu had gone to the mansion of the Seventh Prince, Wu Guangguang pondered for a while, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it seems that this Shangguan Heavenly Master really has some Taoism. With this Sky Survey Supervisor disrupting the situation, Prince Dezhang and Yu Ban want to cover the sky with one hand, I'm afraid it's not so easy. Wu Guangguang looked at several colleagues with a happy face.

"Lord Wu, almost all of Kyoto and the capital of the world are controlled by the crown prince and Yu Ban, and if I want to say that he Shangguan Xuanwu can't stir up much turmoil." Imperial Doctor Wang Zhimu said disdainfully.

Wu Guangguang shook his head slightly, "If Shangguan Xuanwu only relies on one Fang Jiye, it really won't be able to stir up much turmoil." But now that he has gone to the mansion of the Seventh Prince Delong, there is something mysterious in it. ”

"Lord Wu, what do you say?" Several colleagues asked.

Wu Guangzhao glanced at everyone, these days, they, the clerks and ministers, were in a depressed mood, as if they had been abandoned by Emperor Yuning. Wu Guangguang doesn't think so, military power is needed to control the world, but governing the world is inseparable from them, clerical ministers. No matter which prince ascends to the throne, it is inseparable from them, the clerical ministers, who give advice and govern the world. It's just that he has been suppressed by Yu Ban, and Wu Guangguang is not comfortable in his heart. Now someone dares to stand up, and this is the scene he wants to see the most.

"Ladies and gentlemen, don't look at the fact that the Seven Princes Delong is at ease on the surface and does not participate in the battle for succession. However, after Ma Ruzheng took over the northern camp, there was a mystery in this. Even Prince Dezhang has to look up to him, the imperial brother, at present. And that Heavenly Survey Supervisor Shangguan Xuanwu has basically been tied to the Western Daying Fang Jiye. Now that he is going to visit the Seven Princes, if the Western Camp joins forces with the Northern Prince, half of the Great Xia will fall into the hands of the Seventh Prince, Delong. ”

Wu Guangguang dialed it so little, many people nodded one after another, but some people disagreed. Imperial Doctor Wang Zhimu shook his head and said.

"Lord Wu, this is just a beautiful expectation, I'm afraid that the higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment. Several adults, we all know that Prince Delong is weak and cannot withstand the ravages of political storms. Therefore, His Majesty let him stay away from the government and not participate in the seizure of the heir. Even if Ma Ruzheng took over the northern camp, with the cowardice of the Seven Princes, I am afraid that he would not dare to compete with the crown prince at all. What's more, Fang Jiye has always been calm, even if they came together just to protect themselves. ”

"Hehe, Lord Wang's words are wrong." Wu Guangguang waved his hand, "As you said, Ma Ruzheng and that Fang Jiye are both calm and calm people, but don't forget, that Shangguan Heavenly Master is not a stable and good person. ”

"Lord Wu is right, that Shangguan Xuanwu is a madman at all. Fang Jiye and Ma Ruzheng really want to be able to back him up, this guy is crazy, and he will be unable to sleep and eat. ”

"Okay, if Shangguan is crazy and dares to contradict the ban at the birthday banquet, the old man will definitely be the first to stand up and support him. Even if the old man's official position is dismissed, he can still export evil anger. ”

The leaders expressed their opinions one after another, and secretly, many adults in Kyoto had this idea. Even the old Hanlin Wang Shidu, who has always hated Shangguan Xuanwu, hopes that he can stand up against Yu Ban. Zhang Ruming, who was in the bureau, didn't know that he had been listed by these clerical ministers as a banner against Prince Yu Ban and Prince Dezhang.

In the mansion of the seventh prince Delong, Zhang Ruming crossed Erlang's legs and held the pastries sent from the palace in his hands. As long as there is something to eat, his mouth cannot be idle. Prince Delong didn't care, and chatted happily with Duan Lang.

"Delong, I didn't see you last time I came to Beijing, how about it, this journey is hard, can you still stand it?" Duan Lang asked in the tone of a friend.

"Brother Duan, I used to be stuck in the house, and I had to be filled with medicine at the slightest breeze. I didn't expect to go out for a spin, but my body and bones were much better. It seems that we have to go out for a walk. ”

Zhang Ruming ate something in his mouth and asked vaguely, "Seventh Prince, what is the reaction of Dezhang's side after coming back?" Did you tell them about the fiefdom? ”

The Seventh Prince smiled, "Dezhang is only the crown prince now, and he has not yet been crowned emperor, and he has no right to reward me." ”

"Then Your Majesty's side~ Did you say it?" Duan Lang asked.

When the Seventh Prince heard this, he waved his hand to let all the palace maids and guards who were waiting for him retreat, and then said cautiously, "I believe you two know about the matter of your father." This matter must be kept absolutely secret, and the father is not ready to show his head at the birthday banquet. Listening to his father's meaning, he was preparing to come out to stabilize the overall situation after the Marquis of Xining and Great Xia officially broke up. As for the matter of sealing the territory~ I haven't mentioned it to my father for the time being. ”

"Fuck, Your Majesty just watched the court go into chaos, and he wasn't afraid that Yu Ban that bastard would mess up the world?" Zhang Ruming said unevenly.

Listening to Zhang Ruming's somewhat rebellious foul language, the Seventh Prince didn't hear it, but looked at Duan Lang and said.

"Brother Duan, my father is also very happy to see General Fang and Uncle join forces. Yesterday, my father also told me to wait for you to arrive, and let this prince entertain you well. The day after tomorrow is the birthday banquet of the father, or, the Japanese prince will be in the mansion tomorrow, and he will have a banquet for his uncle and General Ma? ”

Duan Lang was stunned, and immediately looked at the Seventh Prince with joy, "What does Your Majesty mean ~ make it public?" ”

The Seventh Prince nodded with a smile, "Yes, that's what Father and Emperor meant. Since he suddenly became seriously ill, Yu Ban and the third brother covered the sky with one hand, and the hearts of the people in the court were unstable. The father also wanted to give a message to the officials of the court and the local capitals before the birthday banquet, that is, there is still a force that can resist the ban, and this world is still the world of the father. ”

"Good!" Duan Lang praised happily, "Since you want to deter Yu Ban and the prince, it is better to make the banquet bigger." Delong, let me say that we don't have to feast at your house. Whichever restaurant is the largest in Kyoto, we will have a banquet in which restaurant. Nominally, you are the host, but among the invited officials, let's expand it again. ”

Prince Delong thought for a moment, "If it's a banquet outside, I think it's most appropriate for Lord Shangguan to come forward as the host." He will come forward to entertain the ministers, and when my uncle and General Fang and I arrive, it will be easier to deter Yu Ban and others. ”

Duan Lang said with a smile, "That's right, how can you let the Seventh Prince fight against this notoriety when you show up and act as a villain." Our Lord Shangguan is notorious, and it is most appropriate to put him on the bright side. ”

When Zhang Ruming heard this, his head suddenly shook like a rattle, "Don't come to this set, Lao Tzu doesn't agree." ”

The Seventh Prince was stunned for a moment, and was about to ask why, Duan Lang said with a wry smile, "He is afraid of spending money, if the Seventh Prince can bear the cost of the treat, this guy will agree faster than anyone else." ”

The Seventh Prince looked at Duan Lang with a wry smile, "I said that you guys are too deductible, and you are still so concerned about inviting this prince to the banquet." ”

Duan Lang sighed, "There's no way, I have spent all the silver in Lidu City, and if I don't save some more, this guy will force me to go to the street to perform." ”

The Seventh Prince smiled, "Okay, all the expenses will be paid by the prince." In addition, when the time comes, the prince will take the lead in the congratulatory gift, and it is estimated that the adults will not be stingy. ”

When Zhang Ruming heard this, he sat up straight, "Then it's decided, and you are not allowed to regret it." ”

"Hehe, the dignified civil and military officials of the capital city were actually forced like this by the silver. It seems that it is not so easy to raise a private army. ”

Duan Langxin said You don't know how good Lao Tzu's soldiers and horses are now, and the entire western battalion of light cavalry plus heavy cavalry battalion is only 70,000 horses. And among these cavalry, one-third of the war horses have aged, and they are basically just a cavalry name. However, in Lidu City, Duan Lang equipped the 27,000 guards with excellent war horses, and the remaining 3,000 people were chariot battalions with sharper operations. The silver taels spent on these equipment and war horses almost drove Zhang Ruming and Li Jianshan crazy. Good money is spent on the blade, and the sophisticated equipment gives Duan Lang confidence. It can be said that at present, the soldiers and horses of Lidu City are definitely the fastest moving elite division in Great Xia.

In the Kyoto Prince's Mansion, the movements of Fang Jiye and the Heavenly Master Hall after their arrival did not pay much attention to Prince Dezhang. Whether it was Fang Jiye going to visit Prince Hong, or Shangguan Xuanwu going to Delong's mansion, he didn't think that these people could make any waves. But a day later, Dezhang and Yu Ban received the news that the Heavenly Master Hall had invited the ministers to a banquet, and they were immediately a little angry.

Prince Dezhang slapped the royal case, "Damn bastard, tomorrow is the birthday banquet of his father, but he has a big banquet tonight, is Shangguan Xiao'er demonstrating to this prince." Hmph, this prince issued a curfew, ordering that during the birthday banquet, for the safety of Kyoto, no one should go to the street after sunset, and those who violated the order were ordered to be immediately arrested by the Kyoto patrol. This prince wants to see that there are a few rebels who dare to face the wind. ”

Yu Ban's face was gloomy, and he said softly, "His Royal Highness the Prince, in fact, you don't have to be angry, the big waves are really gold, and it's good to let those people come out early." However, the minister estimated that except for Fang Jiye, no one would wade into this troubled water. Of course, maybe the Seventh Highness will give them a face. Shangguan Xuanwu visited the Seventh Prince Delong, probably to let everyone know that he was threading the needle for Fang Jiye and Ma Ruzheng. ”

Speaking of this, Yu Ban smiled sinisterly, "Let them make trouble, even if Ma Ruzheng joins forces with Fang Jiye, what can it do." After the birthday banquet, Ma Ruzheng should know to be a little more restrained, so that he can protect himself safely. ”

Prince Dezhang gasped angrily, originally he was still a little worried and resistant to the forbidden design to kill Fang Jiye. But at this moment, he hated to let Yu Ban implement the ambush plan earlier. Without Fang Jiye as a backer, he would not let go of any of those thieves.

In the major mansions in Kyoto, many dignitaries have received invitations from the Celestial Master Hall. Zhang Ruming did not use the banner of the Seven Princes, and invited all the dignitaries to gather at the Shuntian Restaurant in Kyoto purely in the name of the Heavenly Master Palace. Zhang Ruming also wants to see how many people can come by relying on his own reputation and status.

Old Hanlin Wang Shidu looked at the invitation letter from the Heavenly Master Palace, and couldn't help cursing, "Hmph, it's really a dirty child, invite someone to have a meal, and even indicate that you must bring a congratulatory gift." Ridiculous~! ”

Wang Shidu scolded and scolded, and even in his heart he was very disgusted with this Shangguan Xuanwu. However, he knew that this feast had to be present. Not only did he want to come forward, Wang Shidu also planned to invite several old ministers of the Hanlin Academy to join him in this field.

In the mansion of Wu Guangguang, Wu Guangguang couldn't cry or laugh when he looked at Hanwen, so he could only order a backup gift, and he also decided to go and stand on the table for Shangguan Xuanwu.

For the civil and military officials of Kyoto, ministers like Wang Shidu and Wu Guangguang are very few after all. The crown prince is in charge of the forbidden power, and no one wants to touch this mold at this time. However, they will send out the Fuzhong Eyeliner to see how many people dare to stand up against the prince and Yu Ban.

The Heavenly Master Hall was silent for a day without movement, and in the evening, Zhang Ruming set up a guard of honor and rushed to the largest restaurant in Kyoto ~ Shuntian Restaurant. Duan Lang walked in front with eighteen personal guards, and the two flags, two drums and four gongs behind the car immediately attracted the people of Kyoto.

As soon as the people and horses of the Heavenly Master Hall moved, it was like a boulder thrown into the lake, and the whole of Kyoto suddenly turned into huge waves. In the eyes of those who have a heart, Shangguan Xuanwu has erected a banner of confrontation. I just don't know how many people dare to stand up under his banner.

Kyoto Shuntian Restaurant, today inside and outside are cheered up, dare not have any mistakes. Although the owner of the restaurant is just a businessman, the businessman also has the sense of a politician, and everyone knows that this banquet is not trivial.

Zhang Ruming's guard of honor set up a formation, ready to welcome the ministers who participated in the banquet. In the hall, there is also a special sign-in table, which means that you have to give a congratulatory gift when you enter the door. Zhang Ruming was dressed in a red-robed celestial master uniform, waiting for the arrival of the ministers.

In the palace, on Emperor Yuning's table, there was also an invitation letter. Looking at the content of the letter, Emperor Yuning couldn't help but laugh.

"Hehe, it's really rare for my courtiers in Daxia to dare to openly ask for courtesy. This kid does things strangely, and he is really not afraid of leaving a name. ”

The Seventh Prince bowed slightly, "Father, I heard that in order to feed the private army, the officials in the capital city are about to be unable to pay their money. If this continues, I am afraid it will not be a long-term solution. ”

Emperor Yuning smiled calmly, "Don't worry, soldiers are not used to raise, but to be taken out to fight." There are many ways to raise soldiers, and the most convenient one is to raise soldiers by fighting. After the birthday banquet, it's time to try the knife edge of the capital city. If it's as you say, this battle will fatten them up. ”

"What my father said is very true, but I don't know how many dignitaries will be present tonight." The Seventh Prince was also a little worried, if they were the only ones who went to the banquet, it would be much weaker in terms of momentum.

Emperor Yuning pondered for a moment and said, "It doesn't matter how many people go, as long as you are there, he will understand the layout of his father." ”

Emperor Yuning didn't care how many people in the court dared to stand up, as long as there were two major camps to support Shangguan Xuanwu, this was enough to deter Yu Ban. While Emperor Yuning was delegating power, he also released a signal to tell Yu Ban that it was okay to assist the crown prince Dezhang, but there must be no dissent. Emperor Yuning laid down the important chess piece of the Seven Princes, which was to warn Yu Ban that he could only be a minister, and he should not have delusions.

Seeing that the hour was approaching, the seventh prince Delong asked his father to retire. The Seventh Prince left the Warm Pavilion, and Emperor Yuning summoned Wei Dong over. Emperor Yuning took out a handwritten oracle and whispered a few words, Wei Dong agreed, and quietly withdrew from the warm pavilion.

Outside the Shuntian Restaurant, Zhang Ruming, who was slightly anxious, finally ushered in the first guest.

A deacon shouted loudly, "The commander of the western battalion ~ General Fang Jiye has arrived~!" ”

Zhang Ruming greeted him with a smiling face, "Hehe, General Fang, do you want to add some gifts or something?" Although he is his own person, he is just taking the lead. ”

Fang Jiye snorted, "Lao Tzu gave all his daughters to you Lidu City, this is not enough. ”

While the two were talking, the deacon shouted again, "Hanlin Academy, Master Wang Shidu has arrived~!" ”

"Master Hanlin, Zhao Ru is a big person~!"

"Imperial History ~ Lord Wu Guangguang has arrived~!"

"Imperial Doctor ~ Lord Wang's Pasture has arrived~!"

With a shout, Zhang Ruming hurriedly greeted him. Fang Jiye didn't expect that this group of sour Wenchen would still be so arrogant and dare to stand up for the Heavenly Master Hall at such a moment.

"The Seventh Prince~His Royal Highness Dezhang has arrived~!"

"The northern battalion ~ General Ma Ruzheng has arrived~!"

As soon as he heard that the Seventh Prince and Ma Ruzheng had arrived, Fang Jiye also got up and went out. Duan Lang looked at the big people who came one by one, except for Wang Shidu and Wu Guangguang and other ministers, they were basically within his expectations. But to Duan Lang's surprise, Dali Temple Qing Fan Cheng was able to come.

One after another, the news quickly spread to the Xiangguo Mansion. Yu Ban's face was gloomy, listening to the list of people who went to the banquet. These people had been expected by him, and they did not cause much concern to Yu Ban. In the worried eyes of Chu Baoxiong and others, Yu Ban still sat firmly on the Taishi chair, calm and relaxed.

The basic ones who should have come have come, and for the Kyoto officials, although these people are not small, they are still a little shabby overall. After all, these people are still a very small minority of the huge number of officials in the imperial system. Compared with the forces of the forbidden country, it still seems a little thin.

Duan Lang ordered the banquet to be opened, and today's banquet was not set up in a private room, and more than a dozen tables were set up in the lobby. Looking at most of the vacant seats, Zhang Ruming's face was also a little embarrassed. At that moment, the deacon shouted again.

"The squire of the military department ~ Lord Zhu Wenjun has arrived~!"

"The military envoy ~ He Lianjia has arrived~!"

"Tobe Squire ~ Lord Yang Lin has arrived~!"

"The squire of the criminal department~ Master Pang Gang has arrived!"

When Zhang Ruming heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he stood up. The weight of the adults who came in this wave was not light, and half of the members of the six departments came at once. The news was quickly delivered.

At this moment, Zhang Ruming can rest assured, at least half of the heaviest members in the middle of the court. It seems that the signboard of his Heavenly Master Hall is still very good.

Zhang Ruming greeted everyone and just sat down, listening to the deacon shouting excitedly.

"The commander of the Kyoto camp ~ General Yan Facheng has arrived~!"

Fang Jiye and Ma Ruzheng were stunned for a moment, "What, Yan Facheng is also here?" I can't be mistaken. ”

At this moment, everyone stood up in surprise. Yan Facheng, the coach of the Kyoto camp, has always been very low-key, but at this cusp, he also chose to stand by their side?

In the Prince's Mansion, Prince Dezhang, who had been paying attention to the Shuntian Hotel, learned that Yan Facheng, the head coach of the Kyoto camp, had gone to the banquet, and his hands couldn't help but tremble, and the jade cup in his hand fell to the ground with a snap.

Xiangguofu, Yu Ban's body trembled slightly, and he no longer had the calm momentum just now.