Not long after, a tall military general walked into the main hall.

Ning Zhong stated Pei Yue's request again, his expression slightly unnatural. After all, several commanders of the Guping Camp had previously advised him to keep the military stronghold system, but he firmly refused. In his opinion, as long as these military strongholds

The soldiers sacrificed their lives to consume the vigor of the Xiwu people, so that in the final decisive battle they could defeat the opponent in one go.

Perhaps because he was worried that the people below him would be thinking wildly, Ning Zhong finally said: "Envoy Pei brought some very important information, so I have to adjust my strategy. Don't tell others for the time being to avoid leaking the information."

Long Ting's face was dull and showed no agility, and he replied in a dull voice: "The general will definitely remember the commander's instructions."

"Go and do it." Ning Zhong waved his hand.

"Wait a minute."

Pei Yue suddenly spoke and said to Ning Zhong: "These two subordinates of mine are quite reliable and know the specific situation of Jiming Village and Xishui Village at this time, so I asked them to help Commander Long lead the way. Marshal Ning

What do you think?"

Ning Zhong's eyebrows moved slightly, hearing the implication of the other party's words. As his thoughts turned around, he smiled and nodded: "That's very good."

Pei Yue thanked him, and then said slowly: "Fu Hongzhi, Meng Longfu, you two each lead a hundred cavalry, and follow Commander Long to handle this matter. You must lead the reinforcements and food and grass to arrive safely and quickly. Do you understand?"

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"I humbly obey my orders!"

The two of them bowed in agreement, and then followed Long Qing out of the main hall.

The business was done, and Pei Yue was about to leave. He really had no interest in the Marquis of Wuwei, and at the same time, he always felt that Lu Min's arrangement was strange. In today's military power structure in Daliang, Wang Pingzhang represents the emerging nobles.

Except for special cases like Li Pingzhong, who entered the military service as a civilian, the others were basically generals with real power in the military, such as the commanders of Dingxi Camp and Jinshui Camp in the Western Region.

The founding princes were divided into two, and the centipede of the Dingguo family was dead but not stiff. Now Gu Liang, as the governor of Chengjing, is naturally a banner figure that everyone expects. As for Pei Rong, he has already withdrawn from the inner circle.

The other faction was represented by Lu Min, the Marquis of Cheng'an in the Chengguo Mansion. Relying on his outstanding family background and his own abilities, he walked step by step to the position of the right military plane, faintly overpowering the valley.

Although emperors of all dynasties hated cliques among their ministers, it was impossible to eliminate this phenomenon. People have close relationships, as well as various intricate interest relationships, which naturally formed a relatively tight circle over time. Emperor Kaiping

Knowing this, he never thought of forcing all civil servants and generals to become isolated ministers, but instead tried his best to build a system of checks and balances.

The so-called solitary minister, if there is silence, one person is enough.

Taishitai Pavilion is like a sharp sword hanging over the heads of all officials, and Silent Cloud is the person who holds the sword on behalf of Emperor Kaiping.

Pei Yue knew the structure of the court very well, so he couldn't understand why Lu Min let Ning Zhong serve as the head coach of Guping Camp.

Of the four camps in the Western Region, Guping Camp is undoubtedly the most important. After all, it is the closest to Hucheng, and you can guess with your toes that it will be the place where the people of Xiwu watch the most closely.

After seeing it with his own eyes, Pei Yue had already concluded that Ning Zhong was an Adou who couldn't be helped, so he wanted to know the purpose of Lu Min's arrangement even more.

It was just that he obviously couldn't find any useful information on this idiot, so he didn't want to stay any longer. However, Ning Zhong changed his previous indifference and rambled on.

Ning Zhong had a gentle and friendly smile on his face, thinking in his mind how to kill Pei Yue.

Pei Yue's move of letting two of his subordinates accompany the army just now made Ning Zhong even more fearful and angry. A seventeen-year-old young man is so thoughtful that he can even think of possible loopholes, which is far beyond him

cognition.

Even if he didn't care about today's embarrassing incident, in order to repay Lu Min's regard for him, Ning Zhong felt that he had to think of something. Everyone knew that Wang Pingzhang was sixty-four years old and could not sit in Zuo Junji's position for too long.

, then there will inevitably be a fight between Gu Liang and Lu Min.

Pei Yue was Gu Liang's most valued junior, and the better he performed, the stronger the murderous intention in Ning Zhong's heart became.

It would definitely not work in his own military camp, and it would be useless to send assassins, because Ning Zhong knew that Pei Yue had thousands of elite cavalry around him at any time.

While chatting with a smile on his face, he also pretended to be a descendant of the founding prince and kept getting close to Pei Yue, while on the other hand he was thinking hard.

Recalling Pei Yue's experience after arriving in Lingzhou, a bold idea gradually took shape in Ning Zhong's mind.

As long as he dies in the hands of the Xiwu people, doesn't it have nothing to do with him?

Even if he would be severely criticized for this, Lu Min would definitely protect himself.

Thinking of this, he wanted to send Pei Yue away immediately and think about this opportunity. However, he had been too enthusiastic just now. He could not do the act of serving tea to see off the guests. When he was hesitating, a soldier walked quickly.

Come in and report: "Commander, the angel from Kyoto is here."

Everyone was shocked, Ning Zhong quickly ordered the incense table to be set up, and knelt down respectfully to receive the order.

The person who conveyed the order was not the eunuch in the palace, but a sentry in the imperial army named Li Sui.

The content of the imperial edict was very concise. Emperor Kaiping told Ning Zhong to stop the Western Wu army to the west of Lingzhou, and to pay close attention to the situation in Hucheng. If there is danger there, rescue must be carried out in time. Finally, he informed him of the court's arrangements.

, after hearing that Lu Min, the Marquis of Cheng'an, was leading the Beida Camp to march westward and would arrive at the border around mid-August, Ning Zhong couldn't help but show joy on his face.

Li Sui handed the imperial edict to Ning Zhong, looked at Pei Yue behind him, and asked tentatively: "But Lord Zhongshan Pei is in person?"

Pei Yue nodded.

Li Sui said happily: "I went to the imperial envoy's office in Xingyang City, but I couldn't find Lord Pei. I heard Lord Qin said that you came to the border, and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find you. I'm so lucky to meet you here. Lord Pei,

Please accept the order."

Ning Zhong was slightly startled, feeling something was wrong.

Pei Yue's expression was relatively calm, but the four generals behind him were all happy. Li Sui's words were so polite, so it was obviously not a bad thing.

"The Emperor Chengyun of the Heaven issued an edict: I govern the world with literature and quell chaos with force. Military commanders and generals are the mainstay of the imperial court and the foundation of the country. They are able to do both civil and military affairs. If they are unable to repay their efforts, their achievements will be wasted and not praised.

To favor one's fate

Pei Yue, the son of Zhongshan Mountain, greatly defeated Xidi and suppressed the horse bandits, so it is appropriate for him to be given the rank of military officer. Now that the traitors are invading the country and the king's army is on an expedition, why should we abandon our loyal ministers and good generals in the mountains and fields? I have specially appointed you as the commander of the Tibetan Front Guard.

Thank you."

Li Sui finished reading in a measured tone, put on a respectful smile, stepped forward to help Ning Zhong and Pei Yue, then handed the imperial edict to Pei Yue, and praised sincerely: "Congratulations, Lord Pei!"

"Thank you, Lieutenant Li. Congratulations." Pei Yue didn't look abnormal, but his heart was beating very fast.

Seeing how calm Li Sui was, he couldn't help but admire him secretly. No wonder he could take the position of commander at the age of seventeen. His calm mind alone was amazing! After receiving the banknote from Wei Rui, he

The smile on his face became more and more sincere.

"Sire, please move forward. His Majesty has ordered me to bring you a few words."

"please."

Li Sui did not forget to express his apology to Ning Zhong, and said with a smile: "Ninghou, I am so humble and disrespectful."

Ning Zhong forced a smile and said, "Angel, you're welcome. I'll treat you to some thin noodles and a glass of wine later."

"Dare to disobey orders." Although Li Sui's official rank is not high, he is obviously not an ordinary sentry officer, and he is not at a disadvantage in front of Ning Zhong.

Ning Zhong watched the two people walking towards the hall, but he, the serious coach of the side camp, could only stand outside, feeling very angry in his heart.

What made him even more unhappy was that the emperor actually directly promoted Pei Yue to be the commander, which meant that this kid would have more than 10,000 people under his command!

He dared to break the formation and kill generals with two thousand men. If he was given ten thousand men, he might even dare to attack Zhang Qingbai.

More importantly, if this boy suddenly has such a powerful power, wouldn't his plan just now be completely invalidated?
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