The guard walked into the tent and said softly.

Marquis Yan Yun was looking at a letter in his hand with interest, and he seemed to be smiling, looking in a good mood. However, this personal guard followed Marquis Yan Yun for many years and knew a little about Marquis Yan Yun's temper. If Marquis Yan Yun was in a good mood, he would never show such a smile-like expression on his face.

On the contrary, whenever Yan Yunhou wanted to kill someone, he often had this look on his face.

Now the expression on the face of Yan Yunhou is like this again. I don’t know which unlucky person is going to suffer.

The guard knew in his heart that the current Marquis of Yanyun would definitely not be close to him. If he accidentally hit him, no one would say what would happen. However, this military order was an urgent military order of Kyoto. The guard wanted to delay the stance, at least wait until the angrily Marquis of Yanyun was relieved before reporting. But after thinking about it, he did not dare to delay it.

"Um."

Marquis Yan Yun responded, took the military order from his personal guards, and opened it to check.

After about half a quarter of an hour of touching, Yan Yunhou was staring at the military order, his eyes never wandered, and he never said anything.

The personal guard standing beside him was already sweating all over his back, as if he had washed himself.

The reason was nothing else, just because the pressure that was constantly emitting from Yan Yunhou really made him breathless.

The pressure was calm and peaceful, but under the calm surface there were storm waves and undercurrents. A pressure rippled, constantly stimulating the soul of the guards. He felt that at this moment, it seemed calm, but the surging magma was surging under the ice. Every wave made him frightened and could not help himself.

I don’t know how long it took, but the Yan Yunhou, who had been silent, finally took action. He bounced the military order in his hand and smiled.

The pressure in the tent dissipated instantly, and it was no longer the power that had just stimulated people's hearts. However, there was a vague aura on the body of Yan Yunhou.

"Reorganize the army and go to the expedition." Marquis Yan Yun put the military orders in his hand on the table and ordered to his personal guards.

"You're going..." the guard asked, gritting his teeth.

"The soldiers were sent to the Nine Witch Tribes." Yan Yunhou put the Kyoto military order aside and began to issue military orders.

When the guards heard that they were going to send troops to the Nine Five Tribes, they were shocked. The Nine Witch Tribe is located in a remote place, and there are still three or four more powerful tribes relying on each other on the way. If you want to attack the Nine Witch Tribe, you have to clear all the tribes along the way. These natives are strong by nature, and the entire tribe is united. It is almost impossible to subdue them, so they can only attack and fight hard.

The few native tribes are not worth worrying about. However, the Nine Witch Tribe is already considered a frontier among the Great Chu Dynasty, and there are a lot of parts of its sphere of influence, outside the Great Chu Dynasty and within the territory of the Liao Kingdom. Although that place is a barren and bitter place for the Liao Kingdom, it is still part of the Liao Kingdom.

If you send troops to the Nine Witch Tribe, if you are not careful, you may involve the Liao Kingdom. At that time, it will not be a simple matter for the Great Chu Dynasty.

"When the military order is here, the whole army will be strong and there must be no questions." As if it was sensing the doubts in the heart of the personal guards, Yan Yunhou whispered.

Although the voice of the words is not high, it cannot be questioned by anyone.

"Yes!" The guard suddenly shuddered and clasped his fists.

The General Order of the Marquis of Yanyun was issued and handed over to the personal guards to convey it. In a short period of time, the Marquis of Yanyun was left alone.

He stood up after the case, looked at the territory map of the Great Chu Dynasty hanging in the tent, and looked at the Liao Kingdom, which was closely adjacent to the Great Chu Dynasty.

"Since you don't want to play this game with children, let me, the old guy, go on a walk with you first."

"Even if you can't win you, you have to fight. Isn't it just for the final battle for decades of open and secret battles?"

Over the past few days, many major events have happened in Kyotochu.

First, there were continuous good news from Yanzhou, and the front line was winning one after another. The land of Yanzhou was subdued by the Zhenbei Army of the Great Chu Dynasty and returned to the rule of the Great Chu Dynasty. The Zhenbei Army no longer stopped, and the troops were sent to Yunzhou again and began to fight with Yunzhou.

How the imperial military newspaper was written, it was naturally unclear to the common people. However, according to many reliable sources, the reason why Yanzhou was recovered so quickly was entirely due to the son of Yanyun Marquis Pei, who was famous in the capital, Pei Donglai, the son of Pei Xiaohou. Pei Xiaohou and the disciples of the aristocratic families who joined the army did many great things on the battlefield in Yanzhou. Killing and plundering formations were just small matters. Pei Donglai, Pei Xiaohou, killed demons and eliminated demons and monsters in Yanzhou.

These news were all spread with eyes and eyes, which made people believe it. When the imperial court's commendation order was posted, Pei Donglai's name was the first, showing his outstanding achievements. In this way, even if someone had not believed it before, he would be convinced now.

The reputation of Mr. Pei gradually spread in Kyoto, and it was very popular for a moment. Some people believed in the rumors that Mr. Pei was surrendering demons and eliminating demons, and believed in the previous statement that "Wenquxing is alive". Some people spontaneously established a sacred temple for Mr. Pei, which enshrines the sacred tablets of Mr. Pei, and came to burn incense and pray for blessings every day. This matter is really strange. People who went to Mr. Pei to burn incense and pray for blessings in the sacred temple were often effective. Pei Donglai's statement that "Wenquxing is alive" was becoming increasingly popular, and the incense in the sacred temple became increasingly prosperous.

This matter is really not about Qingliu's appetite in the court, and some officials have written to write a letter to demolish the temple. However, the court did not put any effort into this matter, because there is another thing that has caused headaches for all the officials in the court.

The envoy who came to celebrate the New Year in Liao Dynasty raped the wife of a soldier in the army. The woman was also strong-willed and committed suicide by hanging herself at home. Unfortunately, this happened just before the soldier returned to Beijing.

The soldier was also a bloody man. After hearing about this tragic incident, he was not patient at all. He sneaked into the inn late at night, cut the Liao envoy alive with a knife, and pieced it to death in pieces.

Since this matter has been done, the soldier also knew that this matter was not good, so he committed suicide at home.

He died happily, but the stall he left behind made the entire Great Chu court and the country as big as a fight.

The Liao Kingdom was located in the northwest of the Great Chu Dynasty, and was a neighboring country with the Great Chu Dynasty. There were many wars before, and the two sides had victory or defeat, and they had been stalemate. However, later, the Liao Kingdom was finally defeated by the Iron Cavalry of the Great Chu Dynasty and paid tribute to the Great Chu Dynasty. Since then, the Liao Kingdom has paid tribute every year and tribute to it every year, and it has been decades since today.

Over the past decades, the Liao Kingdom has been recuperating and its national strength has gradually recovered. The Great Chu Dynasty saw all these and was particularly concerned about the situation in the Liao Kingdom. It is always wary of the Liao Kingdom's national strength after it has completely recovered and made a comeback.

Fortunately, the Liao Kingdom has been in good manner for several years and has not acted as a despicable minister. It has come every year to celebrate the New Year and pay tribute, and has done its duty as a minister.

But as soon as this matter comes out, I am afraid that the two countries will not get along so easily.

The Liao Kingdom's national strength has been increasing in recent years, which is quite a bit increasingly powerful. If we take this opportunity to challenge the Great Chu Dynasty, it will be another difficult storm.

For this matter, the court and the country were quarreling, and the Qingliu in the court often advocated peace talks, meaning that it was clear that this matter was distinguished, and it would be better to be able to turn big things into small things. Even if it was a little money and money, it wouldn't matter. If the Liao Kingdom was aggressive, it would be better to pursue the dead soldiers, which would finally save the dissatisfaction of the Liao Kingdom. After all, although the Liao Kingdom is now a vassal state, its national strength should not be underestimated. The Great Chu Dynasty is now in all directions. If it is lightly launched with the Liao Kingdom because of this matter, the Great Chu Dynasty will probably be difficult to deal with.

Although Qingliu in the court was a bit pedantic in daily life, it was not pedantic in this matter at all and was very versatile in the world. Today's young emperors also tended to suggest Qingliu in the court.

The Great Chu Dynasty is expanding its territory and consolidating its national strength. It is not a good thing to fight against Liao. Even if you endure this for the time being, it can be considered a way of weighing. When the national strength is not strong enough, it is not a good thing to start a war with a powerful opponent after all.

However, this incident was scolded by Shangguan Taishi, Shangguan Hong. In the morning court, the Taishi scolded the Qingliu in the court in front of the current emperor, and completely refuted the Qingliu in the court.

"Soldiers are loyal to the emperor, expand the territory of the Great Chu Dynasty, shed their blood and build an indestructible barrier for the Great Chu Dynasty. Now the wives of soldiers are humiliated by barbarians and barbarians. If they kill them, what crimes are there for soldiers? But now the humble and rats actually want to retreat and respect the barbarians to respect them with the country of the Central Plains. Wouldn't they be defamed and humiliate their reputation? How should the Great Chu Dynasty fall into this state? "

"What crime does a soldier have for his wife to revenge? Don't say that the soldier is not guilty. Even if he is guilty and commits suicide, what crime cannot be forgiven? If he pursues his crime, how can he be worthy of his spirit in the sky? How can he be worthy of the soldiers guarding the border of the Great Chu Dynasty? If he really does do such a move, I am afraid that all the millions of powerful troops in the Great Chu Dynasty will be heartbroken!"

These words were loud and loud, and they were applauded by a group of military generals in the court. Qingliu, the Chinese civil servant of the court, was in a mess, and there was no word to deal with it.

Needless to say, the struggles and struggles in the court are too much. Ordinary people don’t care about them, but only care about the various anecdotes in the court, which is a topic of discussion. The scholars in Beijing have their own opinions on this matter, and the discussion was very lively for a while.

However, before the Kyoto talks about a constitution, news came from the Liao Kingdom. The king of Liao Kingdom was furious about this matter and bluntly said that he wanted the Great Chu Dynasty to give an explanation. Even if the Great Chu Dynasty intends to distinguish the reasons in this matter clearly, the Liao Kingdom turned a blind eye and insisted that the Great Chu Dynasty give a sincere "explanation".

The explanation that the Liao Kingdom wanted was nothing more than "sincerity" such as gold, silk, wealth and other things.

As soon as this incident happened, Shangguan Taishi immediately became furious and denounced the Liao Dynasty's ambitions. Although gold, silk, wealth and property were not a big deal for the Great Chu Dynasty, it was like the Great Chu Dynasty bowing its head to the Liao Dynasty.

There was nothing wrong with the Great Chu Dynasty in this matter. If he bowed his head, it would be an unprecedented shame and humiliation.

There was another debate in the court, but this time the words of Qingliu in the court could no longer withstand the rebuke of Shangguan Taishi. What's even more serious is that many civil officials began to favor Shangguan Taishi in this matter.

No matter what kind of debate there was in the court, one thing finally settled after many controversies.

In winter, the Great Chu Dynasty sent troops to the Liao Kingdom.

The war between the two countries has been confirmed.

The place where the Liao Kingdom is located is located on the grassland. In the cold winter, it is a time when there is a lack of water and grass and food. Taking advantage of this opportunity to send troops to the Liao Kingdom, you can deprive this advantage of the Liao Kingdom.

However, in this way, the Great Chu Dynasty's long-range attacks and food supply became a big problem. However, compared with other methods, the losses of this method were quite small, almost bringing the two countries to the same level.

This is like a game between the two sides, and the scene is turned into an endgame before the game begins, and neither side has an advantage, it is the fairest method.

In mid-October, the court held a war.

In early November, the Great Chu Dynasty launched troops, and the leader was not others, but the most intense battler, Shangguan Hong and Shangguan Taishi.

The position of the Taishi was the head of civil servants, but the Taishi Shangguan Hong of this dynasty was a real military general, with all the skills and skills. However, after taking on the important task of the Taishi, he no longer led his troops himself.

This time, Shangguan Taishi was also angry at the fierce momentum of the Liao Kingdom, which led to this act of personally leading the army. However, the country's great responsibilities were left alone, and this was not a joke. After all, the emperor was young and still needed the assistance of his ministers.

Fortunately, there was a Taifu Zhong Xiufu in the court, who was a great scholar who followed the teachings of saints. He not only understood scriptures, but also had great experience in political affairs. At this moment, Taifu Zhong Xiufu temporarily took over the duties of the Taishi and worked with the emperor to handle government affairs in the court.

In the eyes of the people, there is no problem in this matter, but it is only in the eyes of the civilians.

These things are connected together, and in the eyes of officials in the court, it is another scene. The fact that Shangguan Taishi and the young emperor are not in harmony is already an open secret in the court and the people. And for the past few years, Shangguan Taishi has been controlling the government affairs, and it is truly above ten thousand people. In some places, he even has the right and prestige that even the son cannot be right now.

Now this thing is done, it is really hard for everyone to understand. Shangguan Taishi's current situation is completely empty. Although the Taifu is just the temporary position of Taishi, anyone with discerning eyes knows that Taifu is the leader of the young emperor faction, so this matter will be so let go. I am afraid that when Shangguan Taishi returns to the capital, the young emperor will have another statement and let the Taifu continue to serve as the Taishi.

If nothing unexpected happens, during the period when the Taishi went to the expedition, it would be the young emperor's purge of officials from the original Taishi faction. Even if the Taishi returns to the capital in the future, his relationship between the top and bottom of the court would probably have been cleaned up long ago.

The only one left is the Taishi, which is still a Taishi. At that time, it will be the fish on the chopping board of the young emperor and can only be slaughtered by the young emperor.

"Shangguan Taishi, Shangguan Taishi, what are you playing with?"--In Kyoto, all the officials who could see the situation in the Qing Dynasty but could not see the current situation were full of doubts.

"What do you think about this matter, Taifu?"

On the high building in the imperial city, the young emperor carried his hands on his back and looked at the northwest. The Grand Tutor Zhong Xiufu stood behind the young emperor with his hands down, accompanying the young emperor to look at the top of the imperial city.

Nowadays, only the only one who can be honored by this is probably the only one who can give it to the honor.

Hearing the young emperor's question, Zhong Xiufu took two steps forward and whispered: "Your Majesty, this matter..."

Before he could finish speaking, the frowning young emperor waved his hand and interrupted his words, "No, it won't be that simple. Taifu, you know that old man Shangguan Hong. As long as it is something he holds in his hand, this old man will never give up."

"Training troops to fight? This is tantamount to breaking one's hands and giving up everything you get. Taifu, tell me, can't Shangguan Hong see clearly this truth that you can see clearly at a glance?"

"Your Majesty means..." Zhong Xiufu asked in a low voice.

"The previous position of the Taifu replaced Shangguan Hong was to wait until Shangguan Hong returned to Kyoto, and to punish him with the righteous deeds, to show his various bad deeds in front of the world, and then behead him and show him publicly."

The young emperor sighed and said, "But now it seems that my thoughts are still a bit too naive. Is Shangguan Hong really willing to do this? He must have his own plan to lead troops to conquer the Liao Kingdom."

"I don't want to do anything with him anymore."

The young emperor pursed his lips tightly, making his lips look like a knife.

"Your Majesty..." Zhong Xiufu frowned and whispered.

"Ten Heavenly Stems, Twelve Earthly Branches, and Sixty Jiazi... It's time to send them out. After waiting for such a long time, isn't it just to treat them as the most critical chess piece at a suitable time?"

"Send them to the border." The young emperor exhaled suddenly, his eyes firmly.

"Shangguan Taishi..."

Zhong Xiufu was silent for a moment and said, "Shangguan Taishi personally led a large army to fight for the country and died in the chaos. He devoted his efforts to the country and the people, and was a role model in the world."

"Very good." The young emperor smiled, turned around, and slowly walked down the highest point in the imperial capital.
To be continued...