After entering the Thousand Winds City, on the way to the palace, Taihao came to Shaoling's side and chatted with him as he walked.

Tai Hao smiled: "Brother Shaoling, long time no see!" ”

Shaoling responded: "Lord Taihao, how are you doing?" A few days ago, I heard that you led troops to attack Thousand Winds City, and at that time, I was under house arrest in the palace by Bi Luojing and couldn't come out, so I couldn't meet you, and I asked Lord Taihao to forgive me. ”

Tai Hao said: "Brother Shaoling, you have a difficulty, how can I blame you?" Where is Big Brother Gusheng now? ”

Shao Ling replied: "He is still guarding the Taiji Gate, there are four gates in this Thousand Winds City, and the Taiji Gate is the most important, and the best generals must be used, so he can only be wronged by Brother Gusheng to guard." ”

"I really didn't expect the Shaoling brothers to become a colt, is Sanya okay now?" Tai Hao continued to ask.

Shao Ling smiled slightly and said, "Lord Taihao, there is a reluctant request below. Thousand Winds City is the capital, and at the feet of the Son of Heaven, the emperor is mighty. If we are courtiers, we cannot be called brothers. Therefore, don't call Zai Xia 'Shaoling Brother', just call Zai Xia by his name. ”

Tai Hao suddenly realized that Shaoling's heart had changed, and he was no longer the faithful retinue he had when he was in Pinghe City. At this time, Taihao felt more and more that the distance between him and Shaoling was getting farther and farther away. They had been through a lot together, but now, their thoughts and values seem to have begun to go their separate ways. He began to think: Yes, now that Shaoling's identity has changed, how can he still call himself a brother?

So, Tai Hao took a deep breath and said, "Shaoling Pony, I didn't think it through, please don't pay too much attention to it." ”

Shaoling said with a smile: "Lord Taihao, you can call the name of the next one, you don't need to add the word horse, I have already heard that all the official positions of the first emperor have been abolished." He paused and continued, "Just now, Lord Taihao asked me about Sanya's current condition. ”

Taihao responded: "Yes, Sangya, and Nian Yu......"

"Lord Taihao, isn't it a little inappropriate for you to ask a man in front of him if his lady is okay now?" Shaoling's face changed slightly, and he asked with a smile.

Taihao didn't know how to answer for a while, Shaoling smiled: "Hahaha, Lord Taihao, I'm joking with you below, Princess Sangya is very good now." ”

Tai Hao continued to ask: "Where is Nian Yu now?" I wonder if the young spirit colt has her whereabouts? ”

Shao Ling said: "Nian Yu...... She...... I don't have her whereabouts anymore. His words suddenly became slurred, as if there was some accident to hide Taihao.

Taihao didn't continue to ask, but changed the topic and said: "I was forced to leave Pinghe City and lost contact with you, I miss you every day, looking forward to seeing you again one day. ”

Shao Ling said lightly: "It's a good thing to be able to meet Lord Taihao safely." Speaking of which, I would also like to thank Lord Taihao for recommending me to become an adjudicate in the army of Pinghe City, and thus began my career. ”

Tai Hao arched his hand and said: "Shaoling Horse already has extensive knowledge and outstanding talents, and should become the mainstay of the country. Allowing you to hold the position of lieutenant is really unfair to the abilities of the young spirit colt. ”

Taihao and Shaoling chatted as they walked. They recalled the bits and pieces of their time in Pinghe City and sighed that time had passed.

While talking, they arrived at the Suzaku Gate of the Imperial Palace. Suzaku Gate is the south gate of the imperial city of the Eastern Empire, and it is named because the Suzaku in the four elephants represents the south. Under the gate is the "Tianmen Street", the central axis of the Thousand Winds City of the Eastern Empire, where the first emperor often held ceremonies.

Taihao walked into the Suzaku Gate, looked up at the towering city walls and towering palaces, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart at the majestic momentum of the Eastern Empire. Immediately, he followed the emperor's team to the Qiankun Palace.

In the Qiankun Palace, Xuan Cheng said to the officials of Thousand Winds City: "I was able to come to the palace smoothly thanks to the Shaoling Horse to get rid of the rebel leader Yao Fuji. Xuan Cheng turned to the Shaoling Concubine, "Shaoling Concubine, please tell all Aiqing how you killed Yao Fuji?" ”

The young spirit horse smiled and saluted Xuan Cheng, then turned to face the officials and said, "Back to Your Majesty, my lords, the minister pretended to surrender to the rebels and led the rebels into the palace to lure Fudge to Thousand Winds City. The minister and the forbidden army who remained in the palace had already discussed this plan, and after Yao Fuji entered Thousand Winds City, he quickly launched an action. The forbidden army led by the minister engaged in a fierce battle with the rebels, and the minister took the opportunity to capture Yao Fuji and ordered him to be beheaded. ”

After listening to the young spirit horse's story, the officials couldn't help but be amazed. They all expressed their respect and gratitude to the young spirit colt. Xuan Cheng was also full of praise for Shaoling's performance, believing that he was an excellent general and a loyal courtier.

"Shaoling Concubine, you have made great achievements for the country, when you were in Tianxue City, after the Emperor Xuanyu heard that you surrendered to the rebels, he deposed your position as a concubine, I know the true intention of your surrender to the rebels today, and immediately announced the restoration of your status as a concubine, and awarded you the honorary title of General of Zhenguo, and gave you 10,000 taels of gold, 100 horses of brocade clothes, and a mansion." Hyun Cheng said.

"Your Majesty, the minister does not dare to deserve this honor. The minister only did his part. The young spirit said modestly.

Xuan Cheng smiled and nodded, and then said to the officials, "Okay, now we have to discuss how to quickly eliminate the remnants of the rebels of Yao Fuji. Please speak freely and discuss a practical plan together. ”

Yan Fang came out and suggested to Xuan Cheng: "Your Majesty, although Lao Yu is not an official in the court, he has a few words to say. ”

Xuan Cheng said: "Mr. Yanfang, although you are not an official of this dynasty, you are also my advisor, just say what you have to say." ”

Yan Fang said: "Your Majesty, the current Eastern Empire is still facing the dilemma of internal and external troubles. Soon after the death of the first emperor, the situation in the imperial court was very unstable. The old minister suggested that His Majesty should consider it comprehensively, first of all, to stabilize the situation in the DPRK and China, to eliminate the rebel henchmen, and to give an account to the people of the world. Since the bones of the first emperor are not cold, the people are slightly dissatisfied with His Majesty's accession to the throne, so we must take the dragon body of the first emperor back to Thousand Winds City from Tianxue City, hold a grand funeral ceremony and bury it in the imperial tomb as soon as possible. ”

After listening to Yan Fang's suggestion, the officials nodded in agreement. Liang Yu also stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Mr. Yanfang's suggestion is very pertinent, we really need to stabilize the situation in the DPRK and China first, eliminate the rebel henchmen, and give an explanation to the people of the world. At the same time, it is also necessary to bring the dragon body of the former emperor back to Thousand Winds City, hold a solemn funeral ceremony, and bury it in the imperial tomb as soon as possible. However, the crusade against the rebels of Fuguina cannot be delayed any longer. ”

Hyun Cheng asked, "Which army is fighting the rebels on the front line now?" ”

Liang Yu said: "Back to Your Majesty, General Mao Jing, who is stationed in Puchuan City, has been fighting the front line and has recaptured several cities from the rebels for the Eastern Empire. ”

Xuan Cheng exclaimed: "Oops...... I actually forgot General Mao Jing, Emperor Xuanyu once told me that when I led the troops to attack the rebels, I would join the soldiers and horses stationed in Puchuan City, but I didn't expect the rebels to occupy Thousand Winds City in advance, and I changed the matter of meeting with General Mao Jing. Liang Yu Aiqing, do you know how many soldiers and horses General Mao Jing has now? ”

Liang Yu said: "Your Majesty, after the minister left Tianxue City in the past few days, he has not received a report from the front line for the time being. However, as far as the minister knows, the number of soldiers and horses of General Mao Jing should not be too much, and there may only be tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. ”

Xuan Cheng frowned slightly after listening to Liang Yu's answer. He knew that although General Ujing was brave and good at fighting, his troops were not very strong. If General Ukei's forces are not enough to fight the rebels, then the security of the Eastern Empire will be threatened.

"And what do you think we should do?" Hyun Cheng asked.

Liang Yu thought for a moment, and then said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that we should send additional reinforcements to the front line as soon as possible to strengthen General Mao Jing's forces. At the same time, we should also strengthen the defense of Thousand Winds City to ensure the safety of the palace and the people, in case the rebels attack Thousand Winds again. ”

Xuan Cheng nodded, agreeing with Liang Yu's opinion. He asked the young spirit colt, "Young spirit colt, what do you think about this matter?" ”

The young spirit horse thought for a moment, and then said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that what Prime Minister Liang Yu said is very true! ”

Xuan Cheng nodded and said, "Shaoling Concubine, since this is the case, I will send you to lead two hundred forbidden troops to Tianxue City to take the dragon body of Emperor Xuanyu back to Thousand Winds City." ”

Shao Ling arched his hand and said, "The minister obeys the order." ”

Xuan Cheng shouted, "Taihao Aiqing." ”

Taihao heard Xuan Cheng call his name, and hurriedly stood up and responded: "The minister is here!" ”

Xuan Cheng continued: "I have conferred on you the title of General of the Thief, and immediately led 200,000 soldiers and horses to Puchuan City to join the army of General Ujing, and served as the commander-in-chief, leading the army to conquer the rebels. ”

Taihao responded: "The minister obeys, but the minister has a request......

Hyun Cheng asked, "What are your requests?" Despite the word. ”

Tai Hao arched his hand and said: "The minister wants to recommend Gu Sheng as the deputy general of the thief and lead the army to defeat the rebels together." ”

Xuan Cheng asked, "Where is Gu Sheng now?" ”

Before Tai Hao could answer, Shao Ling arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Gu Sheng is currently the guard general of the Taiji Gate of Thousand Winds City, although he has some combat experience, but the minister thinks that he is not qualified for the position of deputy general of the thief. Your Majesty may not know that this Gu Sheng was Lord Taihao's entourage when he was in Pinghe City. Although it is understandable that Lord Taihao promoted his retinue to become a lieutenant general, it is not child's play to crusade against the rebels, and the minister suggested that Lord Taihao choose other more outstanding generals as his lieutenant generals. ”

Tai Hao said: "Your Majesty, Shaoling Horse is not bad, the minister did not deliberately promote him because he was the minister's entourage, but the minister thought that Gu Sheng was loyal to the court and had great talents, and he attacked the rebels with the minister, and the minister was more sure of winning." ”

Shao Ling smiled: "Lord Taihao, this statement is biased, if you want to say that Lord Taihao is loyal to the court, you agree with it, but you say that Gu Sheng is loyal to the court, and you don't agree with it." You must know that when Gu Sheng was in Luyang City, he had already fought with the rebels, and together with the rebels, he led his troops all the way to Thousand Winds City. You still say that he is loyal to the imperial court? ”

Tai Hao said: "Your Majesty, the minister discussed with Gu Sheng a few days ago, and the reason why he joined the rebel camp was also a helpless move, just like the Shaoling Horse, he pretended to surrender to the rebels, and of course he was loyal to the Eastern Empire in his heart." ”

Shaoling heard that Taihao used himself as an example to relieve Gu Sheng, and he didn't know how to respond for a while.

At this time, Xuan Cheng said: "Taihao Aiqing, I believe in you, the generals you recommend will definitely have his merits, and I have approved it." ”

Tai Hao arched his hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!" ”