"Oh, thanks to the help of the Dao Chief, it is really a blessing for the people of my Canglan Country. ”

When Princess Taiping heard Baizhu's words, Princess Taiping on the throne looked at Feng Sheng's whole body carefully with a trace of gratitude and a slightly sad look.

She was about to stand up and do something, but someone else took the lead:

A tall man in the minister stood up and took the lead in bowing lightly to Feng Sheng to show his gratitude.

Looking at this person wearing plain clothes and crowns, he looks very scholarly and polite, elegant and easy-going temperament, roughly speaking, he should be a civil servant;

But after careful investigation, he realized that this person's cultivation was the highest among the monarchs and ministers here, and he had reached the first level of heavenly cultivation in the Star Realm.

However, there are still many differences with Feng Sheng, a monk with a red roots, this person's true yuan aura is vain, and the physical strength and divine soul are simply different from Feng Sheng.

Most of this body cultivation must have been forcibly improved by taking pills.

"Dao Chief, let me introduce you to you:

This is Xiang Long, the strongest man in my Canglan Country, and also the hussar general who commands the army of my country among the top ten saints, and is also the first of the top ten saints..."Baizhu gushed endlessly to introduce his eldest brother with a different surname to Feng Sheng.

Talking too much also made the other party embarrassed, shook his head frequently, and excused himself:

"It's just the beautiful words of the Baizhu medical saint, how can it be taken seriously, and it was obtained by chance, relying on external forces to get this little bit of Taoism, how dare you show off in front of an expert like the Taoist and immortal figures, and laugh and be generous.

It's also to make you laugh, don't dislike it..."

The rhetoric was neither humble nor arrogant, giving people an infinite favor, but Feng Sheng had to nod yes.

"You're humble. ”

"I heard a debate here just outside the main hall, and I suddenly asked, I don't know if it's about the demon wolf of Yuexu Mountain?"

As he spoke, Feng Sheng bowed half-bent towards the queen of Canglan Kingdom, nodded his head to say hello, and didn't even kneel and kowtow, he was not a minister or a virtuous person, and it was impossible for Feng Sheng to make such a big gift.

This did not arouse much disgust from this princess of Taiping, but poked her weakness, and people were embarrassed all of a sudden, and their faces were half red:

"The ugliness of the family should not be publicized, so that the poor implementation makes the Taoist laugh at you. ”

"Eliminating demons and defending the path and supporting justice should be the duty of my generation of cultivators.

Your land originally belonged to the realm of mortals, but because of the monks, it was just a disaster, if you don't know, it's just that, since you have encountered it, then you can't sit back and watch it anymore..."Feng Sheng's stubborn temper came up, and he didn't care that the little gray ash next to him kept pushing himself, hinting not to continue, but he still couldn't stop this "enthusiasm".

After listening to Feng Sheng's words, this princess Taiping was overjoyed by how she appeared, but it could be said that she was displeased.

What does this mean?

Let's not care what kind of relationship there is between you, the Canglan Country, and that Yuexu Mountain, but now because of these contradictions, the people of your Canglan Country may face the danger and fate of being slaughtered by demon beasts at any time.

Isn't it a blessing that I am kind enough to help you break the siege and break the threat of this Yuexu Mountain?

Do you think that a passing tourist will interfere with your flies and dogs in this projectile land, who is rare?

Is there anything wrong with what you did that makes you have such an expression?

Without waiting for Princess Taiping, who was sitting on the throne, to speak, the hussar general Xiang Long came out first to make a round, and said with a smile:

"The Taoist chief has such a heart for the world, mercy for all sentient beings, integrity, and the purity of his temperament is really a blessing for the common people, and it is really admirable.

This time, the Taoist passed by my Canglan country and was able to break the siege, which is really one of the great blessings of our country, and the fortune of the country is prospering. ”

"I, Canglan Country, and Yuexu Mountain have been living in peace for many years, and they are at peace, and I also know that I am not able to fight against such a behemoth.

However, the more I retreat, the more arrogant he becomes, wantonly rampage, domineering and cruel, insulting the dignity of my country, and slaughtering the people of my country, which is incompatible.

To start this national war, we do not seek to complete our efforts in one battle, but to do our best for the peace of eternity, and we are obligated as courtiers, as soldiers, and shrouded in horse leather.

This anxiety and the great war will begin, and the damage to the militia of my Canglan country will be immeasurable, but fortunately with the help of the Taoist, it is really a godsend..."

With this general's leading role, the crowd was excited, and the ministers seconded the proposal.

As soon as General Xiang Long's words fell, no less than seven or eight ministers expressed their orders and seconded the proposals.

Although I don't know how many of these individuals belong to the top ten saints together with the great general Xiang Long, they can also take a peek at the speculation and roughly find out how the great general Xiang Long's reputation is in the court.

When the ministers stayed where they were talking and gossiping, an old man moved his position and stood up, looking at his appearance, he should be a scholar of all people.

As soon as the old man came out, the noisy ministers immediately stopped and quietly listened to the teacher's teachings.

I saw him bow down to the queen on the throne, bow three times, and then slowly open his mouth and say:

"The people are the foundation of the country, the people's peace is the world, and the world is prosperous.

Today, the demon wolf in the northwest attacked with halberds for his own selfish interests, crossing the bottom line of the covenant between the two sides.

What the general said was extremely true, and the old minister also seconded the proposal, the opening of the country, the destruction of no way, and the punishment of demons and evils!"

Although he had nothing to do with this old gentleman, his words coincided with the concept in Feng Sheng's heart, and won Feng Sheng's own nod and said yes.

The vast majority of the ministers here have such an attitude of asking for war, and there are few words of opposition, so what is the explanation for the argument and noise that Feng Sheng heard outside the hall just now?

Could it be that the ministers are admonishing Her Majesty?

I don't know if it was with the addition of Feng Sheng, which made the originally balanced balance unconsciously fall to the side;

Or maybe the matter was about to come to light, and a result was reached, which happened to allow Feng Sheng to witness, and with the concerted efforts of the ministers, Her Majesty the Queen on the throne could not refuse the public's affection and had to make a compromise:

"The ministers' request is reasonable, and the battle of Xushan in the same month is inevitable.

It's just a matter of national war, it's a big matter, it's related to the national economy and people's livelihood, the rise and fall exists, every detail needs to be considered in 10,000 minutes, all unnecessary losses will be avoided in advance, and casualties will be reduced, and the details need to be considered in the long run..."

If you don't fight, you will win the war, and you can get the result you want at the lowest cost.

Saying that, Princess Taiping on the throne looked out of the main hall, the sunset was infinitely good, but it was almost dusk, and the court meeting ended hastily:

"It's getting late, and it's hard to make a decision on the details, so let's discuss it another day. Retreat!"

She turned to Feng Sheng again and said:

"The Taoist is tired and tired today, and I have asked people to prepare a side room for the Taoist to rest your feet;

When the time comes, there will be a battle in Xushan in the same month, and the Taoist will make a lot of efforts to help us by one or two..."

"Well, that's fine. ”

And since the other party has already made his words clear, and his attitude is so obvious, Feng Sheng himself is not good at forcing something.

And how to help is the safest, and he hasn't thought about it yet, so he also needs a little time to think.

It didn't take long for someone outside the hall to walk in and take Feng Sheng and the two to rest, it was none other than the cold General Long Fei.

...

Long Fei led the way in front, and on the way to the wing, on Feng Sheng's performance just now, Xiao Gray had to ask questions:

"Hey, I said Feng Sheng, is it really good for you to do this?"

"Hmm? What's wrong with me doing that?

Isn't it in her interest that I will relieve her of external troubles and protect her thoroughly?

If she was worried that I would interfere in the politics of her Canglan Country and threaten her position, there was no need;

Or did I encourage her to start a war, and she was afraid that she would let the people of Canglan Kingdom innocently sacrifice their lives and refuse?

I can withstand thousands of troops and horses alone, and I dare not say that I have cleaned up all the demon wolves in Yuexu Mountain, but if the casualties are controlled within the minimum range that can be tolerated, I still have that confidence, and with tactical strategy, what does she have to worry about?

And how can there be such a thing as immortality in war, because if you don't want to suffer casualties, you have to let yourself and your people live forever as slaves of others, so that it is ?..."

"I'm really speechless, I don't know what I'm wrong about, but I have words and righteousness. Muttered in a low voice, Xiao Ash calmed down, cleared his mind and said to Feng Sheng, explaining his point of view:

"Maybe that's what you're talking about, but that's just what you think, not necessarily people think the same way.

If everybody sees things the way you think they are, where in the world is there so much distraction?"

Maybe he was afraid that Feng Sheng would not believe it, or that he would have no evidence, so Xiao Ash provided evidence to corroborate it:

"At that time, I was above the main hall, and I don't know if you noticed the face of the princess Taiping, where there was a half-convinced and calmly accepting appearance, it was clearly afraid of your obscenity and had to give in, and even a little bit of a feeling of cannibalism.

I was terrified to see it below, and my little heart was scared so much that I didn't want to..."

Speaking of this, Feng Sheng couldn't help but stop and look incredulous:

Although the little gray gray guy said that he was frightened and delirious by the princess Taiping, it was obvious that there were many exaggerated elements, but he was also able to react one or two.

"Don't believe me. And then there is the treatment of you and me, looking at the place where the two of us are about to be taken to settle down now, it must not be much better:

If you offend the other party like this, it's normal for people to not play some tricks to respond to you. ”

Looking around, the winding paths are secluded, the small pavilions are green, and the popularity is much less than elsewhere.

It is conceivable that the wing room where the two of them temporarily live is a dilapidated one, transparent on all sides, and the wind comes from all sides, which is said to not delay your cultivation, better integrate into nature, and unite nature and man.

It would be nice to barely be able to give you and me a place to shelter, little gray thought to himself.

Listening to Feng Sheng and Xiao Gray talking a lot in front of him, General Long Fei couldn't help but interject two sentences, but he didn't know what to say, so he held back such a sentence for a long time:

"It's really a villain's heart to spend the belly of a gentleman, Her Majesty the Queen is afraid of disturbing the rest of the two, so she chose such a secluded place.

It is a beautiful place with fresh air and a picturesque place for the entire palace. ”

"Yes, it's almost time to catch up with the primeval forest, where is the environment still beautiful and the air is fresh?" the little gray muttered in response.

Thinking of his previous disagreement with this Long Fei General, it was not a fuss that such a poisonous tongue was not a fuss.

He whispered like this, and he didn't know if the other party heard it, he should have heard it, but it wasn't enjoyable, and the little gray gray continued:

"But it's not surprising that the palace is in tatters. ”

Take a closer look around, the building of this palace is still quite old, simple, reminiscent of before entering the palace, and the architectural style around Yong'an City is also quite different, you can imagine the age, it is simply an old antique, and even a little dilapidated in many places.

It's just that the word "tattered" is a bit overdone.

“...”

If it weren't for the personal introduction of the Medical Saint Baizhu, and as a witness, witnessing Feng Sheng and the two of them repelling the demon wolf army of Yuexu Mountain, I am afraid that this Longfei General would think that Feng Sheng would have come out of nowhere to deceive the gods, and want to enter the palace to deceive and enjoy the glory and wealth.

Hearing Xiao Ash stumbling on himself like this, Long Fei was unconvinced and defended:

"This is called art, do you understand? And Her Royal Highness the princess adheres to the will of the emperor, is diligent in government and loves the people, not arrogant and extravagant, advocates frugality, and takes it as the foundation, the outline of governing the country..."

"Frugality is a virtue in itself, but it is not the primary criterion for judging the merits of a monarch.

And what is thrift? Coarse tea and light food every day, coarse linen clothes, or living in a thatched hut?"

After listening to Long Fei's answer, Feng Sheng nodded meaningfully and said yes, but he couldn't help but shake his head, he was not too satisfied with this, and talked eloquently:

"Strengthening the army externally and defending against foreign aggression; internal politics is clear, the rivers are clear and the sea is clear; the economy is developed and the people are prosperous; this is the primary criterion for judging whether a monarch is competent or not, and everything else can be put aside."

This is also the profession and duty of the monarch, and other virtues and excellent qualities must be built on this, and see their own position clearly, and do not overstep their responsibilities, otherwise it is not a distinction between priority and priority?"

Feng Sheng's words are clear enough:

Your princess of Canglan Kingdom, the princess of Taiping, may really uphold her father's will and aspire to be a Ming monarch, and she has really achieved virtuous and virtuous virtues, but she is still far from a qualified monarch:

When the people of your Canglan country are invaded by foreign enemies (and you are probably able to resist), you choose to cower and retreat, what kind of frugal virtue can you talk about?

An unqualified monarch makes people sing praises to him?

Although Feng Sheng's words were difficult to accept for a while, he was noncommittal.

As for frugality, the same thing has different meanings in the hands of people at different levels, at different times:

Abalone and shark fin is naturally a luxury for the common people who eat coarse tea and light rice every day, but it may not be really rare for the monarch, or even ordinary.

If you are a monarch who can greatly enrich the material wealth of the society and the people have enough food and clothing, why not?

Do you really want to eat bran to show frugality?

In the year of the famine, the people did not have enough to eat, starved all over the wilderness, and the children were eaten, at this time, the monarch was not effective in treatment, but the delicacies were not reduced, which was not unfrugal, but unkind...

Therefore, when he saw the wine pond meat forest, he judged that a monarch was poor and extravagant, which was really ridiculous, but it was just the resentment and prejudice from the low-level ants, and it may still be the smear and complaint of later generations. ”

There is another saying about frugality, the image and the reality.

In the mortal world, there is a lord of a country who likes to wear clothes with patches, giving people the reputation of thrift and virtue, and it is easy to get ten gold when he mends his clothes (although the true yuan stone is the common currency in this world of cultivation, but in the mortal world, it is still gold and silver as currency, and a few copper coins can buy a gorgeous dress, and the rich family has only a small amount of silver, let alone gold).

This king likes to mend clothes, and he has the same style as the poor, is it really thrifty and virtuous?

It's just a fame and reputation, and it's just a person who rejoices in his achievements.

...

After chatting with General Long Fei a lot, before I knew it, several people had already arrived at their destination.

Although this wing room is not as terrifying as Little Gray said and thought, it is not much different.

"Something to call me, nothing to disturb. Simply leaving the next sentence, General Long Fei didn't look back, and left directly, I don't know if it was his nature or simply disliked Feng Sheng and the two.

The moon stars are scarce, the insects are constantly chirping, and a ray of moonlight from the roof falls impartially on Feng Sheng's pillow, but it really dispelled his last trace of sleepiness.

Feng Sheng lay quietly on the bed, listening intently to the sound of the guards changing guards outside the house:

"General Long Fei, why are you here?"

"I'll defend you in the middle of the night, so stand down. ”

"But you are not the one on duty tonight, and General Xiang Long has an order, and the two of them are very expensive and entertaining, so don't let people disturb them casually..."

Before the other party finished speaking, I saw Long Fei say 'um', and then the tone of his speech was different, giving people a threat:

"Could it be that his Xiang Long's order is an order, and my Long Fei's order is not an order?"

Immediately frightened the guard, and said again and again, 'Don't dare, don't dare', panicking:

"Don't dare, general, you've worked hard. ”

After speaking, the guard lowered his head and retreated, seeing that Long Fei had no other reaction, and the person was far away, so he was relieved and spit out a breath of turbidity.

The night was long, and after this change of guard, the surroundings of Feng Sheng's wing room returned to calm.

After a long time, there was a sound of rustling footsteps on the roof of the wing house, and Feng Sheng recognized his identity without showing up in the house:

"I don't know why General Long Fei visited the office late at night?

And it's still dressed like this? This really doesn't match your status as a general. ”

At this time, there was no light in the house, and by the bright moonlight, I could probably see it clearly:

The man was dressed in ordinary soldier's civilian clothes, covered by a veil, and held a broad-brimmed sword in one hand.

This sword Feng Sheng recognized as the one he had pinned to his waist when he met Long Fei during the day today.

Although it is not certain whether this sword is unique, or if this person stole it from Long Fei, it can be speculated.