Tianjun City.

Since Ye Yu rescued the people of Tibet, the Tibetan scholar Karaqin worshiped the spirit department.

Because he was literate and hyphenated, he was appointed by Deng Zhen as the head of the case room.

Today, as usual, he rushed to the stronghold of the Spiritual Department early, and after meeting Deng Zhen, he leisurely went into the case room.

Karaqin made a cup of tea and leisurely walked to the desk and sat down.

Looking at the mountains of documents on the desk, he said very happily, "Today is another busy day, and I can record the household registration of the people in the city, and I don't have to worry about it in the future." ”

He had enough reason to be happy, not long ago, the Ming Dynasty included Tianjun City into the imperial territory, and it was even more in place to reorganize Tianjun City into Tianjun County.

On the day he received the notice, Karaqin began to compile a register of the city's compatriots.

At this time, the roster in the entire Tianjun County is almost complete, as long as it is handed over to the incoming magistrate, they will officially become the people of the Ming Dynasty.

Just as he was clearing out distractions and preparing to start compiling the rest of the roster, a Tibetan miscellaneous servant walked in in a panic.

Looking up at the neighbor's son, a trace of dissatisfaction appeared on Karaqin's face, "Luo Qi, what kind of system is it in a panic?" ”

Luo Qi, a Tibetan boy, was not proficient in Chinese, but when he saw Karaqin's expression, he knew that he was a little angry.

He scratched his head and spit out stiff Chinese, "Uncle Karaqin, there is ...... There are books...... The book is here. ”

"Clerical?"

"That's right!"

"Bring it!"

Karaqin shook his head helplessly, thinking that he would have to vigorously popularize Sinology if he found an opportunity in the future, maybe his generation would not have a chance, but he could not wait for the imperial court to open up the imperial examination to them.

After taking the paperwork, Karaqin looked at it slowly and methodically, and when he saw the contents, his face suddenly changed.

He suddenly got up and shouted at Luo Qi: "You hurry home, tell the clansmen not to go out if it's okay, and remember not to gather." ”

After speaking, he went out of the case room worriedly and hurriedly rushed towards the main hall.

……

Inside the main hall.

Deng Zhen was immersed in looking at the Kanyu map around Tianjun City, thinking about which villages needed to set up stations.

He directly skipped the village that had been destroyed by Houtulie, and his eyes fell on the Tata village about thirty miles outside the city.

"Karaqin said that this place is often infested by spirit beasts, and it seems that a spirit guard can be sent to garrison it." Deng Zhen nodded to the location of the Tata village on the map, and muttered to himself with a serious expression.

"Boom! Boom! Boom! ”

As his gaze continued to move, there was a sharp knock on the door.

"Come in!"

Deng Zhen shouted disapprovingly, and his eyes never left Kanyutu.

Outside the door, Karaqin calmed his mood and gently pushed the door in.

When he saw Deng Zhen, he reported a little nervously: "Wei ...... Captain of the Guard! Something happened in Golmud! ”

Hearing this, Deng Zhen looked up at Karaqin, and saw that he was a little nervous, so he asked suspiciously, "What can happen to the city that has just been captured?" Could it be that my father has issued another military order for three out of ten? ”

Karaqin sighed secretly, if this matter is not good, it is not a simple matter of three out of ten.

"No...... No. He looked up at Deng Zhen and replied with a bitter face, "It's Deng Shuai who has an accident......

Hearing this, Deng Zhen's heart suddenly burst out, and he hurriedly grabbed the document and read it.

After reading the contents of the document at a glance, his face suddenly showed shock, and after a while, he became angry again, and gradually filled with sadness.

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Ying Tianfu.

In the Wuying Hall of the Forbidden City, Zhu Yuanzhang closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, looking at Zhu Biao, who was diligently reading the chapter, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.

I thought that my son had finally grown up and could already help deal with political affairs, and he could be regarded as busy.

"Biao'er, don't worry!" Zhu Yuanzhang opened his eyes slightly, smiled and reminded, "Slow down, don't be too tired." ”

Hearing this, Zhu Biao soothed his body, and did not mean to stop, "Father, the son is still young, and he is not in the way." ”

"It's not a loss to our old Zhu family, just as stubborn as your father." Zhu Yuanzhang slowly closed his eyes and muttered softly.

At this rare and warm moment, the chief chamberlain hurriedly walked in.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was closing his eyes to recuperate, his movements under his feet quickly became lighter.

"Your Majesty! The commander of the brocade guard Mao asked to see him. ”

"Huh?"

Zhu Yuanzhang slowly raised his eyelids and said with some dissatisfaction, "What's the matter?" ”

"It's about the Western Expeditionary Army."

"Let him in!"

……

"Slave Mao Xiang, knock on Your Majesty!"

After a while, hearing the attendant announce his visit, Mao Xiang hurriedly entered the hall and knelt down to bow.

In fact, the Ming Dynasty does not kneel and worship, except for the New Year's Day, Mid-Autumn Festival and other special festivals and the first day of each month, the subjects do not need to kneel when they see the emperor, they only need to bow (bow their hands).

But Mao Xiang has always been different from other civil and military forces, every time he meets Zhu Yuanzhang, he must bow down.

Because he knew very well in his heart that the position of the commander of Jinyiwei was not obtained by merit, but by absolute loyalty to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Get up!"

Zhu Yuanzhang opened his eyes, looked down at him, and said indifferently, "How is the matter of the Spirit Sect?" ”

At this time, he no longer shy away from Zhu Biao, and deliberately let him slowly get in touch with some secrets.

Mao Xiang glanced at Zhu Biao, and then hurriedly replied to Zhu Yuanzhang: "The minions have figured out the internal structure of the Spirit Sect, in addition to the sect leader, there are two deputy sect leaders, four Dharma protectors, eight elders, and more than a dozen apostles. ”

He raised his head slightly, seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang's face was expressionless, knowing that these could not arouse his interest, he continued to report, "The slave has found out the identities of the members below the deputy sect master, they are all under the supervision of Jinyiwei, but the deputy sect leader is still ......"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, and interrupted him with some dissatisfaction, "I didn't find out his identity after two contacts?" ”

"Yes...... Yes, the two times he sent the mission was to let the little beggars on the street pass the book. Fine sweat broke out on Mao Xiang's forehead, and he quickly explained.

"A cautious man."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, didn't care too much, just let Mao Xiang continue to infiltrate the Spirit Sect.

When Zhu Biao in the hall first heard about the spiritual sect, he immediately showed a curious expression.

Seeing that he was interested, Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly, "Mao Xiang, I will send a copy of the Lingjiao case to the prince later, and I will also copy a copy of the new information to the prince in the future." ”

"Slaves obey!"

"Hmm!" Zhu Yuanzhang saw that the matter was almost the same, so he waved his hand, "I'm tired, you can step down!" ”

However, he forgot that it was not he who summoned Mao Xiang, but Mao Xiang took the initiative to come to meet him.

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Mao Xiang did not retreat, but stood in the hall timidly.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the dragon chair, gradually lowered his face, and the scolding words had already reached his mouth.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang's face was not stubborn, Zhu Biao hurriedly got up and spoke, "Father, look at the appearance of Commander Mao, or there are important things to do." ”

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's face calmed down, and he looked at Mao Xiang and asked coldly, "What else is going on?" ”

Mao Xiao glanced at Zhu Biao gratefully, and hurriedly knelt down and said, "The Western Expeditionary Army is coming to report, and the Duke of Weiguo ...... He died in battle! ”

"What!"