Compared with the border towns, the Imperial Capital of the Eclipse Country is still a bit lively, with vendors displaying a dazzling array of items to attract customers to patronize.

At this time, there was a sudden horse roar, and a soldier rode into the city gate, raising the Ming Huang Holy Decree in his hand, "Tiansheng does things, idlers give way!" ”

As soon as the words fell, a column of guards in armor stepped in from the city gate, and the sound of neat and uniform steps attracted everyone's eyes to chase after them, and their hearts chuckled.

Are the rumors true?

"Why don't you go quickly, don't you want to die?" The man who went to the street to buy pulled his wife back to the corner, and his eyes kept looking at the group of guards.

Only then did everyone come back to their senses, silently retreat to the sides, and watched the army walk towards the palace, you look at me, I look at you, and began to talk in a whisper, surrounded by Tiansheng.

The emperor signed the treaty, the lunar eclipse country spread up and down, everyone knows that the lunar eclipse country is already an appendage of Tiansheng, the two countries will not fight again, they sent so many guards, what are they going to do?

The hawker selling hairpins said: "I heard from a friend that the border has been picked up, and now they are all from the Tiansheng Dynasty, and they came to the imperial capital, isn't it ......."

"When the two countries were at war, Tiansheng didn't do anything to hurt us, which means that he is a good emperor and a good country, even if he changes the people on the Ninth Five-Year Position, it has nothing to do with us, what do you do with those hearts?"

"That's it! That faint gentleman only knows how to oppress us, and it is long overdue to be replaced. Tiansheng is a strong country, with him to rely on, we will not be harassed by other countries, a good thing! ”

"A good emperor who is generous and benevolent, he has never been at war, think about it, can there be a good country that has fought since ancient times?"

The Lunar Eclipse Emperor has a deep grievance, and the people are happy to watch the excitement, but they are also worried about their own repercussions, and they all have different attitudes.

The Tiansheng soldiers in their words had already come to the palace gate, and as soon as the leading general walked in, he was stopped by the guards with spears: "Please wait a moment, someone has already told Your Majesty." ”

The general looked down at him condescendingly and sneered: "When I came to the Lunar Eclipse Country, I sent someone to deliver the message in advance, and everyone knew about it all the way. Is the Eclipse Emperor really unknown, or is it false? ”

The guard's face froze, and he insisted, "Please wait for a moment." ”

The general was too lazy to talk nonsense with him, raised his right hand, and was about to give an order, when suddenly there was a "and slow". Inside the palace, the guards who were carrying the message walked quickly.

"General, Your Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time, please come with me."

"Listen to me and rest in place." The general gave his soldiers a look, kicked the horse's belly, took the adjutant general's entourage, and followed the guards into the palace.

In the spacious hall, the Lunar Eclipse Emperor sat on the dragon chair, looking at the general who did not kneel or worship, his eyes sank, and his face still made a gentle appearance, "The general brought people to the Lunar Eclipse Country, what is the matter?" ”

The general handed over the holy decree given to him by the saint, and the eunuch who had served the emperor for many years took it and handed it to the emperor.

The general said lightly: "The lunar eclipse has been attached to our country, and the Holy Lord will naturally protect you as his own people." According to the observation of the Holy Lord, the defense of the lunar eclipse is too weak, and it is extremely vulnerable to attacks by other countries, so I have been sent to lead troops to strengthen the defense, do you have anything to say? ”

It is said to strengthen the defense, what does it actually mean, the emperor knew it, and pulled out a far-fetched smile: "I am grateful for Tiansheng's kindness, but this little thing, I will not bother Tiansheng Country, I will strengthen the guard, and will not let Tiansheng have worries." ”

The general stared at him coldly: "Your Majesty's decision, it's not your turn to put your beak, I just routinely inform you, now that you know, I will complete the task as soon as possible, and later, you take out the talisman." ”

With that, the general left with his men.

The emperor on the dragon chair flicked his sleeves with hatred, and the holy decree in his hand was about to be torn apart. He wanted people to immediately take down the general who offended him, but the reason in his mind reminded him all the time.

You can't be impulsive, and once you are impulsive, everything is ruined.

The general glanced at the palace and ordered in a cold voice: "Count the existing forces of the Eclipse Country, put them under the command of our army, and reorganize the team, if there is anyone who takes the opportunity to stir up trouble, you know what to do." ”

The adjutant general clenched his fists: "The subordinates will never let the general down!" ”

The general nodded with satisfaction and thought for a while: "These ministers in the lunar eclipse court should also sort it out." ”

The adjutant general immediately led the order to do it, and found the leader to count the troops, how many soldiers there were, and along the way, most of the people were willing to return to the Celestial Empire.

Only a small part, loyal to the emperor of the Eclipse of the Lunar Eclipse, was taken out alone, and those who could be persuaded and those who could not be persuaded were handed over to the generals. "General, there are some guards in the Eclipse Country, who are inciting the anger of the people and taking the opportunity to cause trouble."

"I didn't expect the Eclipse Emperor to oppress the people, and there are loyal people." The general said in a deep voice: "Ignorant people don't have to stay, pass on the order, if there is anyone who does not obey, behead!" ”

In just one day, the personnel inside and outside the Eclipse Palace have changed, including the soldiers guarding the imperial capital, who are already Tiansheng people, and the emperor walks in the palace, and from time to time he can have unfamiliar faces.

The eunuch poured a cup of tea for the emperor and complained for him: "It's not enough for Tiansheng to take the border, he actually stationed troops to the lunar eclipse, but wherever His Majesty is in the territory, there must be traces of Tiansheng's people, and the slave really didn't expect that he would not let go of the emperor's Kyoto, this move is to empty Your Majesty!" ”

"How can I not understand?" The emperor's face was gloomy, "If it weren't for the two sides of the island country, how could I have no power to fight back and force me to sign an agreement!" Fall to this point! ”

Thinking that all his people were controlled by Tiansheng and the attitude of the island country at that time, the emperor vented his anger in his stomach, and with a wave of his sleeves, the teacup on the desk fell to the ground with a "snap", making a crisp sound.

The eunuch's knees weakened, knelt on the ground, and said in a panic: "Your Majesty is angry!" ”

The emperor gritted his teeth, and his hatred for Tiansheng was even deeper, and the island country in his mouth was gathering ministers overnight to gather in the imperial study to discuss the changes in the lunar eclipse country.

The prime minister arched his hand and said: "The minister received the news that a few days after the Eclipse Emperor signed a contract with Tiansheng, Tiansheng sent troops to the Eclipse Country, and now the Eclipse King is just a puppet, and he has no real power in his hands." ”

The emperor of the island country hesitated for a moment, and slowly spoke with fear of Tiansheng: "Long Yuanxiu is indeed not to be underestimated, pretending to agree to the surrender of the Eclipse Country, without spending a single soldier, directly take them down, the current Eclipse Country is like a dead country." ”

The other ministers agreed with the emperor's words and echoed one after another, Tiansheng has completely taken the Eclipse Country, whether to change the puppet or not is just a matter of one sentence.

Shang Shu thought of the fate of the Lunar Eclipse Country, and his face was solemn: "The current Tiansheng has swallowed the strength of the Lunar Eclipse Country, I am afraid that it is stronger than before, if they target other countries, the minister thinks ......"

Shang Shu wanted to speak and stopped, obviously thinking that Tiansheng's next target was the island country, and some time ago, the island country had only survived an economic crisis, and he had to doubt this.

The emperor had long suspected this, and glanced at several ministers in the imperial study, and the stronger and stronger oppression enveloped his heart, the minister's face showed a little uneasiness, and the emperor frowned: "If you have any good ideas, tell me now." ”

The ministers looked at each other, and it was impossible for them to surrender and curry favor like the Eclipse Country.

The prime minister muttered: "Your Majesty, you might as well get in touch with other countries and try to make friends, a few strands are kneaded together, Tiansheng wants to take down my dynasty, it's not so easy!" ”

Shang Shu thought of their attitude towards the lunar eclipse in the first place, and his heart was uneasy, and he hesitated for a moment, and then said, "How can it be so easy to get other countries to help us survive this calamity? The minister was worried that there would be variables. ”

The emperor of the island country waved his hand: "In front of interests, personal grievances are not worth mentioning." Money, land, and beauties, as long as they are not excessive, what harm is there in giving them? ”

The prime minister nodded: "What the emperor said is very true, they will not be saved when they see death, and they will be the next to die, I believe they know this very well, and they will not be so ignorant." ”

Shang Shu asked again the doubts in his heart: "If Tiansheng sends someone to stop ......"

The emperor frowned and was displeased: "Is my island country son Lang a greedy person who is afraid of death?" You will do your best to raise the morale of others, and if your morale is damaged at that time, I will definitely ask you! ”

Shang Shu panicked, his face turned white with fright, and he knelt down and kowtowed to admit his mistake: "The minister deserves to die." ”

The prime minister arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Shangshu's doubts should be taken seriously. If Tiansheng attacks me, he will definitely not let me find reinforcements, and I must take precautions in advance! ”

"In this case, this matter will be handed over to Aiqing, and you must find help."

The prime minister bowed down: "The minister's decree." ”

The emperor waved his hand, and the prime minister and his party retreated.

After obtaining the emperor's consent, he went to the treasury to take out the valuables, and summoned trustworthy people to deliver the message to see if he could get a response.

The sky was dark, the city gates slowly opened, and the envoys left the island country one by one in their carriages, and hurried to other countries.

Whether it is successful or not, the key is all on them, the envoys do not dare to be negligent, carefully protect the gifts, avoid the lively official roads, and the places where the people of Tiansheng haunt, only take the crooked path, and come to the neighboring country without danger.

Looking at the gate of the city, which was several feet high, and it was full of patrolling soldiers guarding the city, the envoy gritted his teeth, walked in front of the centurion, and arched his hand: "I am an envoy of the island country, please report it, I have important matters to discuss with your country." ”

"Island nation?"

The centurion looked at him in confusion, beckoned, called a brother of the same position, whispered a few words in his ear, and the soldier also looked at the envoy, said nothing, and turned and walked into the city.

The centurion said, "Wait." ”

The envoy was relieved, and stood at the resting place beside him, and waited for an hour, when the soldier who had gone in to pay his respects came out and said a few words to the centurion.

The centurion looked at the envoy with an unkind face, with impatience on his face: "Let's go, don't be an eyesore here, the people above said that my country has no contact with the island country, as for important things, it is ridiculous, you have gone to the wrong place, and you don't need to come again in the future." ”

The envoy was furious and analyzed the matter to him: "Is your country really so unsparing? If something happens to us, do you think it won't be you next? The fate of the Eclipse Country is obvious to all. ”