July 5th, Westlin

The lonely mountains, stacked on top of each other, are covered with the last afterglow of the sunset, and the beacon towers look at each other from afar, stretching to the north

There was silence, and at the moment when the sun was about to sink in the west, suddenly, a loud horn rose from the ground, and the mountains shook

There was a loud "boom", and a raging fire broke out on the nearest beacon tower

In the blink of an eye, the second, third, fourth...... One after another, the beacon towers were lit up one after another, stretching for hundreds of miles, accompanied by the earth-shattering sound of horns and golden drums, and the beacon flames were quickly transmitted to the north......

At this time, the military road in Xilin City was full of dust and smoke, the voices of people were boiling, the hooves were like thunder, and the cavalry and infantry under the command of the Blue Banner Army were moving back and forth

With a huge roar, the 10,000-jin iron gate of the city gate slowly rose, and the scouts rushed into the city, shouting: "The main force of the Western Zhou Kingdom is coming!" The main force of the Western Zhou State is coming"

Lining City, Yongning Palace

The wide palace road was full of guards on both sides, and a yellow gate attendant ran on the palace road with a pond newspaper held high, and came to the palace of listening to the wind in a blink of an eye

Zhou Zhi took the Tang newspaper, opened it and saw that her face was deformed with anger, and she shouted angrily: "Su Yun, the king of the Western Zhou Dynasty, pretended to be married, raised troops to seek a position, and also sent troops to attack Xilin City on the border of my southern Xinjiang country, which is simply rampant."

The ministers bowed their heads and were speechless, and Zhou Zhi took a deep breath: "Lin Hezhi, the secretary of the military department!" ”

Lin Hezhi trembled and walked out of class quickly, kneeling down: "The minister is here." ”

Zhou Zhi asked sharply, "What do you think about this matter?" ”

Lin Hezhi replied: "This incident happened suddenly, the civil strife in the Western Zhou Dynasty has not subsided, Su Yunchu ascended the throne, and his foundation is unstable, so he may just use this to enhance his prestige."

Zhou Zhi snorted fiercely: "Then according to what you said, this matter is settled?" That's all I have for the tens of thousands of Blue Banner troops who have died in battle? ”

Lin Hezhi was so frightened that he took two steps: "That's not what the minister meant"

Zhou Zhi continued to ask: "Then what do you mean?" Peace? Or go to war? ”

Lin Hezhi raised his head: "The matter started in a hurry, the minister is really difficult to know, if the army is raised, it is the people of Xilin City who will suffer."

Zhou Zhi said angrily: "Hmph, you mean to make peace?" ”

Lin Hezhi replied tremblingly: "That's not what the minister meant? ”

Zhou Zhi glanced at the ministers who were sitting down and shouted, "Shen Zhitang"

Shen Zhitang stepped out of class: "Your Majesty." ”

Zhou Zhi asked, "What do you think about this matter?" ”

Shen Zhitang said: "Your Majesty, Lord Lin is reasonable, Su Yun assassinated the emperor of the Western Zhou Kingdom on the wedding day, and the main force cannot be placed on attacking Xilin City, we should investigate his intentions first, and it is not too late to send troops."

Zhang Mingwen also stepped out of class: "Your Majesty, it has only been three years since the insect infestation in Xilin City, and it is the time of revival, if there is a war, they will fall into fire and water again!" ”

Zhou Zhi's face softened slightly, and said: "This matter is related to the majesty of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom, the stability of the society, the reorganization of armaments, and the pacification of Xilin City, waiting for another battle!" ”

All the courtiers said in unison: "What Your Majesty said is very true. ”

Zhou Zhi asked: "In your opinion, who can take on this heavy responsibility?" ”

Zhang Mingwen on the side said: "Gu Chen knows, three years ago in Xilin City, Lord Shen had befriended Su Yun, and also fought side by side to resolve the poisonous insect crisis in Xilin City, this matter is none other than Lord Shen!" ”

Lin Hezhi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, three years ago, Lord Shen solved the catastrophe of poisonous insects in Xilin City, and his prestige among the people and army in Xilin City is extremely high, so it is only right for Lord Shen to go."

A smile appeared on Zhou Zhi's face, and he looked at Shen Zhitang: "Zhitang! The poisonous insect case in Xilin City three years ago was solved in less than a month, and today you have to bear the burden again."

Shen Zhitang replied: "It's about the country, and the minister doesn't dare to refuse!" Just ......"

Wu Zetian said: "Just what? ”

Shen Zhitang said: "The minister is not familiar with military affairs, and I hope that Your Majesty will choose a person who knows military affairs and walk with the minister."

Zhou Zhi glanced at him and said with a smile: "Just say it!" Who do you want? ”

Shen Zhitang said: "Fu Yuheng, the double list of martial arts and imperial examinations"

Lin Hezhi said: "Fu Yuheng has been an official for less than three months, and many things have not been understood clearly, and I hope that Lord Shen will think about it again, and there are many people in the military department who are familiar with the art of war."

Shen Zhitang said: "No need! I think Fu Yuheng is very good! ”

Lin Hezhi raised his eyes and glanced at Zhou Zhi, and said in a trembling voice: "But he...... After all, they are the descendants of the Xia family, this ......"

Zhou Zhidao: "Okay! Listen to Shen Zhitang about this matter! That's it! ”

"Shen Zhitang, hereby Wei'er is the generalissimo of the marching army and the governor of the capital, leading the main force of the left guard to Zhenxi Lincheng, acting cheaply, and the holy decree will be issued immediately"

Shen Zhitang said: "The minister obeys the order, thank you"

On the main hall of the Shen Mansion

Shen Zhitang paced slowly, his eyebrows locked, and he lowered his head in contemplation

Li Zhilian pushed open the door and came in, and said softly: "Teacher~"

Shen Zhitang was taken aback and turned around: "Mercy ~ You are here"

Li Zhilian said: "Zhilian wants to go to Xilin City with you"

Shen Zhitang said with a smile: "If this matter is put aside, I will definitely take you with me, but it has been a month since this canonization ceremony, and your identity has been announced to the world, this trip is not appropriate."

Li Zhilian was silent, and said for a long time: "Southern Xinjiang is adjacent to the land of the Western Zhou Dynasty, Su Yunxuan is in the distant Xilin City, there must be his intentions, I will go~ He may be able to tell me the truth"

Shen Zhitang hesitated for a moment: "Su Yun has just ascended the throne, the chance of him being in charge of the expedition should not be great, and you won't be able to see him if you go."

Li Zhilian hurriedly said: "I believe he will come"

Shen Zhitang was stunned for a moment, pondered for a long time, and then said, "It's okay!" Tomorrow I will have your majesty, and I want you to go with me."

Li Zhilian immediately smiled: "I'll go back and pack my things."

"Mercy! Wait a minute" Shen Zhitang stopped her, and said in a deep voice: "In this way~ you will set off first today, and immediately rush to the outside of Xilin City to investigate the situation, I always feel that there will be major events in Xilin City in the next few days."

Li Zhilian nodded and said, "I'll go back and pack my things, and then I'll set off ......."

In Lingyun City, Li Jianqing stood on the high platform, a black shadow swept by, kneeling behind Li Jianqing: "Lord Wang~"

Li Jianqing turned his back to him and asked, "Did they set off?" ”

The black shadow replied: "Shen Zhitang and the soldiers and horses have not moved, the eldest princess has set off first."

Li Jianqing turned around, and his eyes fell on the black shadow: "Send a few people to protect her, don't let the people of the Xiao family hurt her"

The black shadow said: "Yes~"

Li Jianqing turned around and asked again, "How is Gongzi Zhou?" ”

The black shadow said: "Everything is ready~"

Li Jianqing said: "Okay~"

Li Jianqing looked at the endless yellow sand, two months ago Zhou Zhi gave him this Lingyun City as a fief, he was not summoned to return to Ningcheng, he didn't even have time to participate in Li Zhilian's canonization ceremony, so he was brought to the most barren place in southern Xinjiang overnight

But~ he'll be back soon! Go back and get back everything that belongs to him