one's door

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Chapter 373

Yang Rui felt very depressed for the next few days.Suffering from both the family and the teacher, this is a situation he has never encountered before.The process even made Yang Rui feel more tormented than the life-and-death battle in Gujia Village before.

Concubine Mu is right, and Yang Rui agrees.Since he is the Son of Man, he must share his father's worries.

But the things in the teacher's door belong to the teacher's door. Whether to give it to someone or not, these are all determined by the teacher.Even if he begged instead of giving privately, it made Yang Rui feel very uneasy, worried that he would hate the teacher and fail the teacher's painstaking teaching, but he wanted to move the things of the teacher to his home.

Isn't this a white-eyed wolf?Brother Stone has told such a story.

And at this stall, another thing that upset Yang Rui followed.That was his marriage.

Regarding marriage, Yang Rui has always been ignorant. He knows that men and women will get married and reproduce after they reach adulthood. This is how parents and children all over the world come about.I don't think there is anything.But when he was called to "classes" by the ceremony officer in the palace, he realized that "no big deal" refers to ordinary people's homes. For a prince like him, marriage is just a performance. Perform for the opposite in-laws.

Since it is a performance, there must be many etiquette rules, which are no less complicated than the court etiquette that Yang Rui learned two years ago.

And because he was disturbed by the concubine's request, Yang Rui couldn't listen to these classes at all, it was common for him to be distracted.

If it was a different prince, the etiquette officer in class would have used a bamboo board to smack his palms.But for Yang Rui, they really didn't dare.He could only keep reminding him tirelessly, repeating it to Zhang Yan over and over again.

For a while, Yang Rui couldn't restrain the irritability in his heart.Although it is not enough to get up and be absent directly.But he didn't have the slightest thought about this so-called etiquette class anymore.

"It's still quiet when I'm practicing Taoism." Yang Rui thought in his heart.

……

"Your Majesty, this is the plan for the banquet, please read it over."

Still in the study room of Qinzheng Palace, three officials from the Ministry of Rites gathered at this time. They came here mainly to discuss with the emperor about the birthday banquet in a few days, and the latest marriage ceremony with Huayue Kingdom. .

Yang Sheng took Fang Lue and looked at it roughly. As long as the scale and etiquette were simplified as much as possible according to his requirements, he didn't have many requirements for other things.

As for the book of rites with Hua Yue, he took it very seriously.This is not as simple as a simple marriage, but a serious marriage between Nanyuan Kingdom and Huayue. It is completely different from the previous marriage in the name of marriage, which is completely against the resistance psychology in Nanyuan Kingdom. Different.It can be seen from the book of ceremonies drafted together by the yamen of the Ministry of Rites of both parties.Both parties have a common idea, that is, to make this marriage as beautiful as possible.

"Let's do this first, and prepare according to the strategy above. The things in the ritual book are also step by step. After all, there are still a few years left. If there are any adjustments in the middle, we will make them according to this purpose. Step back."

"In addition, His Majesty has one more matter."

"Ok?"

"It's His Highness the Thirteenth. Recently, His Highness doesn't pay attention to etiquette classes at all. The etiquette officer teaching the class is completely helpless, so do you think you can enlighten His Highness?"

"Oh? I'll ask about it."

Wait for the three officials from the Ministry of Rites to leave.Yang Sheng simply asked Wu Kui about Yang Rui's situation.Smiling and shaking his head.I don't care anymore.He could hear that Yang Rui must have been annoyed, and the reason for the etiquette class was also related to the reason for seeking the Dharma from Zhang Yan.Since the baby is upset and can't listen to the etiquette class, let's put it aside for a while.That big wedding is still a few years away, so there is no rush.

But Yang Rui doesn't need to be in a hurry, but Yang Sheng feels that he can start to do some things.After all, Huayue Shangguo had made his attitude clear at this time, and what he was looking for was the word "harmony", and the previous calculations had already been magnanimously admitted.Then Yang Sheng no longer has to worry about the future.

"Are those white-eyed wolves still watching?"

Wu Kui bent down when he heard the words, with a fierce look in his eyes, he bowed back and said, "If you go back to Your Majesty, we will always keep an eye on them. Even if these people hide their children in the homes of ordinary people in other places, we will still be in control of the situation."

"Very good! These people have sucked blood from Nanyuan Nation for many years. They don't think about the slightest benefit of Nanyuan Nation, but they always want to overthrow the country and flatter Huayue. They even united to use Huayue's business name, envoys, The in-laws built a wall for themselves to resist Nanyuan Kingdom. Now it's time to settle accounts with them.

From now on, start arresting people according to the list you saved, work together from top to bottom, try to catch as many as possible, I want them to be killed one by one at the east gate of the imperial city, so that everyone in Nanyuan Kingdom can see this kind of white-eyed wolf end! "

When Yang Sheng said these words, there was much more fierceness in Yang Sheng's eyes than in Wu Kui's eyes.In his city, if it wasn't for the hatred in his heart, he wouldn't be so unable to control his emotions.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the killers under the servants have a sense of proportion. Regardless of men, women, young or old, as long as they can be captured alive, they will never be killed. At that time, they must be cut into pieces according to His Majesty's wishes!"

"But after you start working, you can continue to observe who is not on your list but jumps up and begs for mercy. You can also add those people temporarily. Do you know what I mean?"

"Slave understands!" Wu Kui nodded vigorously.

That day, a bloody storm started from the Yuanding Imperial City, sweeping the entire Nanyuan Kingdom out of control.

In the eyes of those who were caught off guard and startled by the bloody storm, the people who were really covered by the bloody rain were all big families, wealthy merchants, and even quite a few local officials and officials in the government department.After these people were taken down, none of the family escaped.But these people did not stay in the prisons of the local yamen at all, and were sent directly to the Yuanding Imperial City, and guards from various places took turns to protect them along the way.

Everyone knew that nothing good would happen to those who were taken down.

There were also those who begged for mercy, and there were even those who ran out of the palace gate and knelt down, begging to see the emperor, and said that the emperor could not judge his ministers based on his own likes and dislikes.As a result, the emperor sent the imperial guards out of the palace to stand beside the officials and nobles who were kneeling at the gate of the palace, neither helping them nor persuading them, but they were not allowed to get up either.It expresses the emperor's attitude: If you like to kneel, then kneel firmly, and if you don't kneel until your legs are useless, you are not allowed to get up.

And the emperor's birthday banquet this year unfolded in this bloody environment.The seats were still exquisite and luxurious, but people with a discerning eye could understand from the sporadic empty seats that after this year, there would probably be no other voices in Nanyuan Kingdom.The emperor's grasp of the timing and his ruthless style proved once again who is the ruler of Nanyuan Kingdom.

Chapter 374

Zhou Cang came to Baimashi in full armor and waited early. Behind him was a battalion of elite generals. Almost all of these soldiers had survived from the dead in the previous military battle. It can be called an "elite", even if it is not as good as those of the forbidden army, it is not far behind.

In addition, Zhou Cang had originally fifty cavalry in his hand, plus the other fifty cavalry newly assigned to him the day before yesterday, a total of one hundred, all brought here.

The big flag behind him was one more than usual, it was the ceremony flag of Nanyuan Kingdom.At the same time, there were several officials from the Ministry of Officials who came here four days in advance and said they were cooperating.

Everyone in the Western Army hated the Yaozu, including Zhou Cang who had not joined the Western Army for a long time.So even though there was an order from above, when he received the task of participating in the defense of the demon envoys, although he didn't say anything, he was reluctant in his heart.

The agreed time is coming, and the sound of wheels can be heard in the distance opposite the White Horse Stone.The outpost had already scouted around Baimashi, and came back soon to report that the other party was coming.

"Huh? A tiger-headed monster? It seems to be very old." Zhou Cang has seen many strange-looking monsters, including the tiger-headed monster many times.But this is the first time he has seen such an old Yaozu.

The lifespan of the monster race fluctuates greatly, unlike the human race, which is almost at the same level.According to different ethnic groups, some of them have an average life span of only about 30 years, some of them are 70 to [-] years, and some of them are hundreds of years old.

And based on Zhou Cang's current understanding, he could tell from the robe on the tiger-headed old man that this monster clan was not only an envoy this time, but also a high priest under the tent of the king of Haoyue Monster Kingdom!

According to the analogy of titles, the High Priest of Haoyue Yao Country is equivalent to the chief official of the Yamen Department in Nanyuan Country, which is an extremely high title.

In addition, there is a guard team of up to 300 people in the Yaozu who are traveling with them, which are all powerful monster soldiers and generals who have fought against Zhou Cang before.The aura of many of them can overwhelm Zhou Cang.There are no weak ones.

If they were replaced by other soldiers at this time, they would probably be bluffed by the barbed aura of the Yaozu.But instead of being afraid, the soldiers behind Zhou stared provocatively at the opposite side.It's not that they haven't been stained with the blood of the monster race, so who is afraid of whom?

"White Horse Shijun Tunpian General Zhou Cang has been waiting here for a long time, and please come across to show your identity, don't cross the line at will!"

Although it was said that he was here to "defend", Zhou Cang's face was still guarded.The soldiers behind him also unsheathed their swords and leaned forward with their guns.This has almost become their instinctive reaction when they see the monster race.No, you don't need to see it, it will be like this when you smell the smell of Yaozu.

The tiger-headed old man waved his hand, and a subordinate who was also wearing a tiger's head came over with a document, on which was the national seal of the Haoyue Yao Kingdom, and an endorsement of his identity.

"Zakharon?"

"Hehe, this General Zhou, although your pronunciation is ridiculous, but I am the envoy of Haoyue Kingdom on the document."

He turned his head and glanced at the officials of the Ministry of Rites beside him. The latter understood, and accompanied by several soldiers, he walked up to Zaharon and began to make positive contacts.

After almost a stick of incense, the contact was completed, and Nanyuan Kingdom took the initiative to open the border to the Yaozu for the first time, and welcomed the other party's envoys.

In order to avoid accidents caused by more contact between the army and the Yaozu, the whole process of communication was done by two officials from the Ministry of Rites.Along the way, there were several cavalry squadrons under the banner of patrolling, but actually came and threatened the demon missions.In the end, the mission of the Yaozu finally arrived at the foot of Baishi City, accompanied by the malice of the Western Army all the way.

And the news that the envoys of the monster clan came was sent back to Yuanding Imperial City first.

Yang Sheng had just finished his birthday banquet this year, and at the same time he was happily purging those white-eyed wolves in Nanyuan Kingdom.Before all those white-eyed wolves were escorted back to the imperial city, the news of the entry of the Xiyuan county monster race came.

There was Guoxin before.Yang Sheng's attitude is that although there is no precedent, there are still some guesses, so let's let it in and listen to the other party's plan.

However, it was supposed to be a month's journey, but it took a full month and a half to reach Yuanding because of the Yaozu.A group of 300 people were uniformly arranged to live in a manor in Yuanding City.Surrounded by three full battalions of forbidden troops, there are patrols day and night.It is said to be protection, but it is actually surveillance.There may be white-eyed wolves in Nanyuan Kingdom who fawn on foreigners, but those fawning on definitely do not include the monster race.For the monster race, the human race is hostile from top to bottom.

This is the first time Yang Sheng has seen Yaozu.The tall body is more than a foot taller than him. It has the shape of a human but has a tail, and the head is the shape of a beast. The whole body has fur.As depicted in the book, it is a beast walking upright.

In addition, Nazhaharon belongs to the Tiger Clan, the second largest clan in Haoyue Demon Kingdom.And the Tiger Clan also enjoys a very high status in the Haoyue Demon Kingdom, and the position of the High Priest is also at the top with real power.The Yaozu in this position personally acted as envoys, which also made Yang Sheng ponder for a long time.Looking at it this way, Yaozu also attaches great importance to this mission.

Yang Sheng didn't intend to entertain these monsters with good food and comfortable living.The food is all rough tea and light rice, with very little oil and meat.On the night of arriving in the imperial city, the three chief and adjutant officers of the Yamen of the Ministry of War met with Zaharon in the Yamen and had the first round of negotiations.It was also from the other party's mouth that the main purpose of Yaozu's visit this time was learned.

As guessed by Nanyuan Kingdom, the Yaozu really came for Xiyuan County.It's just that the appetite is a little more than expected.

In Yang Sheng's hand was the copper bar that the head of the Yamen of the Ministry of War had just sent over. The first sentence on it read: Yaozu hopes to gain control of the entire Xiyuan County.

If you really can't grab it, then use other methods.Now he came directly to the door.

However, if they asked for it empty-handedly, the Yamen of the Ministry of War would not send the note to Yang Sheng, and they would directly order these shameless monsters to be driven back.If it can be sent to Yang Sheng, it means that the matter is not simple, and the Yamen of the Ministry of War cannot make up its mind, so Yang Sheng needs to make a decision himself.

There was no expression on Yang Sheng's face, but the way he paced around in the study was enough to show that he was not at peace.The copper bar in his hand was pulled tightly by him, and he would unfold it to take a look from time to time.

Yaozu can also be regarded as clear about the chariots and horses.What they want is the land in Xiyuan County.But not for nothing.Promises can be exchanged in two ways.Either it can be replaced by land of the same size in Haoyue Yao Kingdom opposite Yubei Mountain.Or they can also help Nanyuan Kingdom take over the land of Beiwu Kingdom, which also borders them, in exchange.And you can swear in the name of their demon gods that no matter what kind of exchange, Haoyue Demon Kingdom will never initiate war against Nanyuan Kingdom again.

Replacement is not considered by Nanyuan Nation.Xiyuan County is doing well, why should it be replaced with Yaozu?My brain is not flooded again.What really made Yang Sheng difficult was the second choice: taking Beiwu Kingdom in exchange.

Chapter 375

No one can help Yang Sheng make a decision for the Yaozu's request.At least until he had an idea, no one would open his mouth to comment on the matter.It was the same with the Yamen of the Ministry of War, and it was the same with Wu Kui who followed Yang Sheng.

Yang Sheng was left alone in the study, silently pacing endlessly.until late at night.

Early the next morning, Yang Sheng called the chief adjutant of the Ministry of War to the study and expressed his thoughts.

"Although Beiwu and our Nanyuan have had a long-standing grievance, I also have a dream of taking Beiwu and rebuilding the glory of Qiande Shang Kingdom. But this dream should never have the shadow of the monster race mixed in. Otherwise, the reputation of Nanyuan Kingdom will be in the future." The entire human race will be completely stinky, and it will be difficult to integrate into it. In the end, they will only struggle and be forced to become a vassal of the monster race. This fate can be imagined.

Therefore, Yaozu's suggestion cannot be agreed. "

After Yang Sheng said these words, the chief and adjutant officers of the Ministry of War Yamen in front of him were obviously relieved.They were very worried that Yang Sheng would bite the bullet and conspire with the Yaozu to plot Beiwu in order to realize the long-cherished wish of every emperor since the founding of Nanyuan Kingdom.Even mentally prepared words of persuasion.Now it seems that Yang Sheng is very calm and has not been confused by the heavy profit.

"Your Majesty is holy! The monster wolf is playing some tricks with ambition, this is like a joke in front of His Majesty..."

People in the army have always been blunt when they flatter. Yang Sheng has never liked it. He waved his hand and interrupted the other party's compliments, and continued: "Now what you need to consider is what will happen after rejecting the monster race. Xiyuan County is currently watching It's far from peace when you get up."

It's easy to say no, but what about the consequences?

As soon as Yang Sheng's words came out, the three people in the Yamen of the Ministry of War quickly swallowed back their compliments.The chief officer of the Yamen of the Ministry of War took out a strategy and put it in front of Yang Sheng.

"Your Majesty, the monster race is not credible, but it must not be underestimated. Combining the results of Xiyuan County's victory against the monster race last time, and the specific situation this time, the Ministry of War has come up with two plans. Please take a look at it, Your Majesty."

Yang Sheng picked up the plan in front of him, and asked the other party to talk about it while flipping through it.

"So that His Majesty will know. One of the strategies of the Ministry of War is to keep the same and respond to all changes. Continue to follow the previous defense strategy of Xiyuan County, and arrange the Bagua array in the Bijun Tun as a stepped line of defense, supplemented by rangers to disturb its supplies. In addition, this time the rear Anwen can send more troops to Xiyuan County, which should be able to achieve a better resistance effect than last time. Of course, this is based on the premise that the Yaozu will not officially start the national war with us. .

Second, if the Yaozu starts a national war with us.The only way left is to ask for help.The nearest Beiwu, as well as Huayue, are fine. "

"Bei Wu?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, Bei Wu! Bei Wu will never understand. Even if Bei Wu doesn't understand, Hua Yue will never sit idly by. And if it really comes to the point of national war, it is absolutely not for Haoyue Demon Kingdom Easy things. At that time, it will be toughness and luck."

These two military strategies are very rough, and they can't even be called military strategies. They can be said to be a strategic direction to deal with.If you want to implement it, you need to fill in a lot of details.

Plus, both options are too rigid.In the end, the most injured must be Nanyuan Kingdom.Poor Xiyuan County is the largest grain producing area in Nanyuan.Although they were always robbed by the monster clan in the past, but after all, there are still [-]% to [-]% left, and Nanyuan Kingdom can also be much more generous.But if the fight continues, not to mention the national war that completely destroys Xiyuan County, the scale of the previous one is enough to reduce Xiyuan County's grain production by [-]% next year, or even wipe out the harvest.

The big deal for Yaozu is to pat their ass and leave.And what about Nanyuan Country?It's like a cut in a vital part, although it won't kill you immediately, but if you can't stop the bleeding, you will gradually weaken, and you will still be dead in the end.Even if it is not wiped out by the monster race, it is very likely to be divided and eaten by the surrounding human race kingdoms.

Seeing that the emperor frowned deeply and remained silent, they knew that they were not satisfied with these two strategic directions.

"The Ministry of Households was already stretched thin before. Not to mention supporting the national war, it would be unsustainable to attack and defend Xiyuan County with the intensity of the previous one and need to transfer food to the people.

And Xiyuan County is a granary. Do you know what the result will be if you continue to fight like this?

Neither option is appropriate. "

Several people in the Yamen of the Ministry of War committed a difficult situation.

"Your Majesty, do you mean to delay? But this cannot be delayed!"

Yang Sheng shook his head.drag?He's not a fool, can't he know that he can't hold back?

"Tomorrow, you can talk again and tell them our bottom line. Xiyuan County is the land of Nanyuan Kingdom, and we cannot let it go out. You can't exchange it. There is no room for negotiation on this point.

Since they took the initiative to send envoys here, and it was a high priest, it was enough to show that they attached great importance to this matter.There must be something behind Xiyuan County that they need urgently and must obtain.Throw it to them and see how they answer it.Let's see each other again. "

Yang Sheng couldn't think of a better way for the time being.But he didn't continue to rack his brains, and what he grasped was the initiative that the Yaozu took the initiative to find.If the fight continues as soon as the monster clan is rejected, why send envoys?What's more, helping to conquer Beiwu Kingdom?Is it that easy to defeat Beiwu Kingdom?Why didn't you just attack Nanyuan Kingdom directly after spending so much effort?

So Yang Sheng felt that the Yaozu was also spying on them.Even the two plans to replace Xiyuan County don't show any sincerity. They are perfunctory and bluffing at first, but they don't make sense at all when you think about it carefully.

The next day, the Yamen of the Ministry of War directly relayed Yang Sheng's words.The two proposals proposed by Yaozu yesterday in exchange for Xiyuan County were directly rejected.

As a result, the Yaozu behaved very aggressively, and immediately threatened to leave Yuanding Imperial City, and let Nanyuan Kingdom wait for the coming of war.

To be honest, these fierce words were quite bluffing, but in the end these monster races did not leave the imperial city, but returned to the negotiating table angrily, but asked to talk directly to the emperor of Nanyuan Kingdom.

But after Nanyuan Nation has obtained and confirmed its own initiative, how can you say whatever you want?Did you meet the emperor as soon as you said you would?

So the two sides froze.It dragged on for a full seven days, during which the Yaozu even really left the Yuanding Imperial City, which frightened the Nanyuan Kingdom for a while, but in the end Yang Sheng held his temper tightly and did not show timidity.In the end, the Yaozu team turned back before they had gone a hundred miles, and gave a new strategy to the Yamen of the Ministry of War with a livid face, and asked them to pass it on to the emperor of Nanyuan Kingdom.

At this point, the contest between the Yaozu and Nanyuan Kingdom will temporarily take the lead from Nanyuan Kingdom.

But even though the Yaozu once again gave their own price tag, the price tag in the hands of Emperor Yang Sheng still made him feel hot, and he fell into entanglement again.

Chapter 376 Meeting

Yaozu didn't mention the words "control of Xiyuan County" in Yaozu's statement this time.But what replaced it was a piece of news that made Yang Sheng fall into contemplation and hesitation again.

"In five years, there will be a vision of heaven and earth in Xiyuan County, accompanied by an unknown crisis, and the Yaozu is willing to shoulder this catastrophe with Nanyuan Kingdom!" This is what the Yaozu said in the latest news.

vision?catastrophe?

These two words always made Yang Sheng feel unreal.When did the major events of the country become the same as the words in the scriptures?Also catastrophe?Within five years?Is the Yaozu already capable enough to predict the catastrophe five years in advance?

Yang Sheng naturally didn't believe it.If it was really a catastrophe, how could the Yaozu have no time to hide?Still serious nonsense, carry it together?Pooh!It is impossible for Yaozu to be so kind.

Although it seemed to Yang Sheng that Yaozu was still talking nonsense this time, there was obviously some new content in it compared to the perfunctory rhetoric last time.It is a direct admission that there are things or certain events that they want to get in Xiyuan County.

"What is it?" Yang Sheng must be curious.At the same time, he was more cautious about the news from the Yaozu this time.Because both sides are trying to get close to each other's bottom line.If this is the case, once you talk about collapse, it will really collapse.At that time, as the saying goes, if a dog jumps over a wall in a hurry, no one can guarantee that the Yaozu, to be precise, will the Haoyue Demon Congress really start a war and win Xiyuan County at any cost.