Chapter 324: The Calm Before the Storm
White Tiger Country, Left Prime Minister's Mansion.
A man in a black cloak entered the study under the guidance of the waiter.
Seeing someone coming, Zuo Xiang immediately got up to greet him, "General Mu, you are finally here, the old man has been waiting for you for a long time." ”
Hearing this, Mu Haoda lifted the cloak on his head and arched his hand to the left prime minister, "See the left phase." ”
Seeing this, Zuo Xiang hooked the corners of his lips, "General Mu doesn't have to be polite, please come in quickly." Zuo Xiang said and made a gesture of please, and the two entered the study together.
When the other adults in the study saw the two of them coming in, they all stood up at the right time and bowed their hands to Mu Haoda, "General Mu is polite." ”
Seeing the three ministers in the study, Mu Haoda was stunned, and then looked at the left minister beside him.
Looking at Mu Haoda's slightly suspicious gaze, Zuo Xiang said with a firm face, "General Mu don't worry, these adults are all loyal to the emperor like the old man, and they have no two hearts. ”
Looking at Zuo Xiang's firm eyes, Mu Haoda nodded, then turned to the three adults, and said apologetically, "A few adults are not strange, the stakes are very high, and the general is also cautious." ”
The three adults all nodded their heads in understanding.
"General Mu is thoughtful, this is an extraordinary time, and we should indeed be careful."
This time, the left minister invited a total of four adults to talk secretly, in addition to Mu Haoda, the other three are Taifu Zhou Liangqi, Dali Temple Qing Jiao Yongnian, and Liu Hong, the secretary of the Criminal Department, who spoke was Lord Liu Hongliu.
Seeing that several adults were a little restrained, Zuo Xiang frowned lightly and said, "A few adults, please take a seat, time is pressing, and business is important." ”
The other people nodded and sat down together.
As soon as he sat down, Liu Hong couldn't help but ask, "The second prince is about to ascend the throne, is General Mu really going to Shengjing to quell the chaos?" ”
Hearing this, the others also looked at Mu Haoda, waiting for his answer.
Mu Haoda smiled lightly when he heard this, "Since you have received the holy decree, you are naturally going to go." ”
Looking at the chuckle on the corner of Mu Haoda's lips, Zuo Xiang's eyes flashed, "General Mu took the holy decree not just to quell the chaos?" ”
Mu Haoda chuckled again when he heard this, "Those who know me, Zuo Xiangye." ”
Looking at the two of them sympathizing with each other, everyone was confused, why didn't they go to Shengjing to quell the chaos?
Receiving everyone's puzzled eyes, Mu Haoda put away his chuckle and said with a solemn face, "The border is in turmoil, and the people are suffering from the war. Today, Zuo Xiang and Lord Zhou also said in the court that our top priority is not to start a war with the Qinglong Suzaku, but to find out the reason why the Qinglong Suzaku suddenly sent troops to the White Tiger. ”
If they really want to go to war, with their White Tiger forces, they will not be able to fight against the two countries of Qinglong and Suzaku at all, not to mention that there is Xuanwu mixed in.
Hearing this, Zuo Xiangyan and Lord Zhou glanced at each other, and then turned to Mu Haoda and said, "General Mu means to go to Shengjing to find out the truth of the matter. ”
Mu Haoda nodded when he heard this, "Yes, now that the second prince is in control of the government, the capital is almost closed, not to mention finding out the truth, just want to send a letter out, it is very difficult, only when you get out of the capital and stay away from the control of the second prince, can you have a chance to find out the truth." ”
Everyone nodded silently when they heard this, the situation in the capital is indeed not optimistic, almost the entire court is almost the second prince's people, even if there are no people who are in the same stream, they dare not stand up against the second prince at this time, and they can't fight against the second prince with just a few of them.
Seeing everyone nodding, Mu Haoda said again, "When I arrive in Shengjing, I want to meet the Qinglong Emperor in person, or their main general, and ask the reason." ”
Time is pressing, this is the fastest and most effective way, if he can see the Qinglong Emperor, he also wants to ask about the current situation of the prince and the princess of the war, the second prince is about to ascend the throne, he must find the prince of war in the near future, otherwise he will not be able to prevent the second prince from ascending the throne.
A flash of astonishment flashed in Lord Zhou's eyes when he heard this, "See the Qinglong Emperor? Wouldn't that be dangerous? ”
The others were also worried when they heard this, Qinglong and Baihu were at war, and when they went to see the Qinglong Emperor at this time, didn't they throw themselves into the net?
Seeing that everyone was worried, the corners of Mu Haoda's lips raised slightly, and he said with relief, "A few adults, rest assured, the old emperor of Qinglong has been to Baihu before, and the prince of war sent me to escort his old man, he is not like an unreasonable person, and I think that Suzaku and Qinglong do not really want to go to war with us, if they really intend to go to war, Suzaku will never stay outside Quzhou City to this day, and Qinglong will not send 300,000 troops and still linger in Shengjing." ”
Everyone nodded abruptly when they heard this, it is true, although they are all officials, but they still know about the strength of the border pass, there are only 150,000 soldiers and horses in the Shengjing border pass, if Qinglong really wants to break their Shengjing, it will be an easy matter, and it will never be delayed until now and still lingering in Shengjing.
Zuo Xiang pondered for a moment, looked at Mu Haoda and said sincerely, "Then you should be careful." ”
Mu Haoda's eyes flashed when he heard this, and he raised his eyes to look at everyone, "I will definitely find out the truth as soon as possible and rush back as soon as possible, and the affairs of the capital will bother you adults." ”
Everyone nodded in unison.
"General Mu, don't worry, we have us in the capital."
"If there is any movement in the capital, we will definitely find a way to send a message to you."
Mu Haoda nodded when he heard this, and then took out a talisman from his arms and handed it to Zuo Xiang, "This is the talisman of the Praetorian Guards in the capital, if there is something in the capital, Zuo Xiang will be transferred." ”
"Okay." Zuo Xiang took the talisman and carefully hid it in his arms.
Mu Haoda thought for a while and took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Zuo Xiang, "This is my edict, when the situation is critical, Zuo Xiang can take this edict and go to Wuyangpo on the outskirts of the capital to find my deputy general Luo Fu, and he will send troops to support you." ”
In order to prevent the capital from moving, he only took 150,000 of the 200,000 troops, and he would stay on the outskirts of the capital with the remaining 50,000 troops in case of emergency.
Hearing this, a flash of appreciation flashed in Zuo Xiang's eyes, and he took the letter in Mu Haoda's hand and carefully hid it.
"It's getting late, it's time for me to go." Mu Haoda stood up as he spoke, arching his hand to everyone, "Ladies and gentlemen, we will meet again in the future." ”
When everyone heard this, they all bowed their hands and said, "General Mu is careful all the way. ”
Mu Haoda nodded when he heard this, put on his cloak again, turned around and walked out.
Zuo Xiang looked at Mu Haoda's back, his eyes flashed.
Liu Hong looked at Mu Haoda who disappeared around the corner, and said with emotion, "This Mu Haoda is not simple, the prince of war has a good eye." ”
Zuo Xiang came back to his senses when he heard this, and nodded, "Yes, Lord Zhan is very good at choosing people, and this Mu Haoda must be a virtuous and good general in the future." ”
Among the three princes of the emperor, the eldest prince is simple-minded, brave and strategic, the second prince is brave and strategic, but unfortunately people are too insidious, only the prince of war can not only be martial, brave and strategic, but also care for the people, the most important thing is the most popular, since ancient times, the one who wins the hearts of the people wins the world, no wonder the emperor has always intended to pass on the throne to the prince of war, I am afraid that he has already seen through the nature of the three princes.
In the imperial study of the White Tiger Palace, Xuanyuan Hao and Zhuge Weiming also negotiated a cooperation plan.
"In order to show sincerity, within three days, Xuanwu will withdraw his troops, and the prince should not forget to agree to the conditions of this king."
Xuanyuan Hao's eyebrows loosened when he heard this, and the corners of his lips hooked slightly, "Naturally, this prince will never break his promise to do so." ”
Zhuge Weiming nodded when he heard this, got up and said, "Okay, this king will go to Youzhou." ”
Seeing this, Xuanyuan Hao also stood up and said, "This prince sent someone to send you over." ”
Zhuge Weiming's face flashed with confidence when he heard this, and he raised his eyebrows and said, "No, this king can go to your White Tiger Palace alone, are you still afraid that this king won't be able to reach Youzhou?" ”
Hearing this, Xuanyuan Hao's eyes flashed with a ghostly light, and the corners of his lips hooked slightly, "It's that the prince is too worried, and the regent is going well, so don't send it." ”
Without waiting for Xuanyuan Hao to finish speaking, Zhuge Weiming's figure flashed and disappeared into the imperial study.
Looking at the place where Zhuge Weiming suddenly disappeared, Xuanyuan Hao frowned, when did Zhuge Weiming's cultivation become so high.
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Early the next morning, Duanmu Xi and Xuanyuan Mo arrived in the Demon Realm.
Duanmu Xi looked at the red and black Demon Palace with a novel expression, not knowing whether the small flames burning everywhere were real or illusory.
Duanmu Xi thought about it, so he stretched out his hand and reached into the pile of flames burning in front of him. But before her hand touched the flame, she was grabbed by Xuanyuan Mo.
"Lady, don't play with fire." It's obviously a warning, but it can't be said from Xuanyuan Hao's mouth, but it's full of the taste of **drowning.
The corners of Duanmu Xi's lips hooked slightly when he heard this, "It's okay, I have a fire spirit root, and these fires can't hurt me." ”
Looking at Duanmu Xi, whose lips were lightly raised, Xuanyuan Mo frowned slightly, "Lady, don't underestimate these fires, the fires in this demon palace are all Nine Heavens Demon Fire, you haven't entered the divine status yet, if you touch it, it will expose your white bones, and if you touch it, you will turn into ashes." ”
Listening to the last eight words, Duanmuxi jumped away from the fire in an instant, looking at the pile of flames in front of her, Duanmuxi couldn't help touching her right hand, fortunately she didn't touch it just now, otherwise her right hand wouldn't be useless.
Looking at Duanmu Xi's sudden movements, Xuanyuan Mo suddenly regretted saying that the matter was so serious, and was about to open his mouth to comfort, but he heard Duanmu Xi suddenly raise his eyes and say, "How can I enter the divine ranks?" ”
Xuanyuan Mo was stunned when he heard this, then thought for a moment and said, "You were a person from the immortal realm in your previous life, and if you want to enter the divine realm, you must return to the immortal realm." ”
Duanmu Xi nodded when she heard this, she didn't want to go to the fairy world yet, all kinds of memories of her previous life were vivid, and the death of the emperor's father and Zichun seemed to be right in front of her, and she didn't want to face the things that had carved the deepest imprint on her heart now.
Looking at Duanmuxi, who suddenly fell silent, Xuanyuan Mo's eyebrows frowned slightly, a touch of distress flashed in his eyes, and he gently hugged Duanmuxi into his arms, "It's okay, everything is over, they are all doing well now." ”
Duanmu Xi's eyes flashed with relief when he heard this, indeed, compared to his previous life, his father is much happier now, and Brother Zichun has always been a simple person, and he was reincarnated as Lian Zhengyu in this life, she believes that he will also be happy.
"It's early in the morning, you're deliberately trying to provoke me, a lonely man!" Just as the two were hugging each other, a playful voice sounded behind the two.