Chapter 2553 Black Thorn Returns

Except for loved ones, those who have passed away will soon be forgotten.

Jin Youzi's departure was quickly submerged in intensive discussions about the distant war.

Before that, everyone was most concerned about the three vacant positions.

Currently, the most popular person among the Ministers of the Ministry of Finance is Liu Zhongfu, and he is most praised for his integrity. Even Dongchang cannot find any corruption or taking advantage of him.

The remaining two assistant political bachelors...

Almost no one doubted that Hu Hu would be one of them.

He has seniority and is a trusted minister of Emperor Wen. Everyone knows what he has done.

Moreover, this person is gentle and has few enemies. As an assistant political bachelor, there will be no objections.

What about the remaining one?

So when the emperor held a court meeting, the officials were as excited as farmers going to the market.

Fang Xing still didn't like the big court meeting and felt that he got up too early.

When Du Qian's name was read out, a group of people were dumbfounded.

Du Qian's qualifications are not enough!

Countless eyes were focused on Du Qian, who still refused to leave after the emperor left.

Du Qian felt these gazes. He walked up to Yang Rong and others with a smile, cupped his hands and said, "I am stupid, I will ask you all for your guidance in the future."

Hu Hui also came, but there was no need for him to panic. Only Du Qian stood out.

"You're welcome. From now on, we will all be colleagues and assist His Majesty together."

Of course Yang Rong knew who Du Qian was, and with the addition of Hu Hui, the political hall would become lively in the future.

but……

The relationship between Fang Xing and Du Qian is not very good!

The interested person went to find Fang Xing, only to see him, Xu Jingchang, and a lot of martial arts officers walking away.

While civil servants focused on the struggle for power, military officials needed to consider distant threats.

They did not go to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion because drinking was not allowed there.

But no one was willing to receive this group of people at home for fear of being impeached by the censor.

Finally, everyone went to Shenxianju.

"Dehua, can you delay doing business?"

Xu Jingchang asked like a money maniac.

"No business in the morning."

Having this group of people come to eat is a living advertisement for Shenxianju.

The younger brother led people up to the second floor, and Fang Xing went to the backyard to see Mochou and her son.

"father!"

Huanhuan was studying, and Fang Xing bowed his hands to the husband outside. The husband smiled and said, "Your master is almost done with his studies. Please ask Mr. Xing to make plans as soon as possible."

Fang Xing said, "Thank you very much."

The gentleman was speaking politely, because he knew that Huanhuan would enter Zhixing Academy sooner or later, so it was better to be more generous and take the initiative.

But Fang Xing didn't want to bring the young Huanhuan into the academy for the time being.

"Harley and Rouchari must be preparing."

In the private room on the second floor, because it was still early for lunch, there was wine, but the food to go with the wine was peanuts.

Meng Ying glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "This is the last chance for a battle."

There was confidence in these words.

After this battle, there will be no more enemies on the grassland.

"The western side is too far away, and the land route is impossible. The sea route is too expensive, so we can only grind slowly. Then this battle can be said to be the last battle of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhang Fu raised his wine glass and said slowly: "This is the last battle to overwhelm the country, and it will never happen again."

"how to do?"

Someone said: "Now we don't even know how many troops the opponent has, so it's useless for us to say anything!"

"At least one hundred thousand!"

Meng Ying analyzed: "They need to consider supplies, so this is why I was so insistent when building the north-south cement road. Only when the road is good can supplies be in place."

Everyone became more and more excited as they talked. When they found out that Fang Xing never came, they sent someone to ask.

"Someone in the palace summoned the master."

Everyone sighed, and Xu Jingchang said: "If Xu has such a holy favor, why should he worry about his children and grandchildren?"

"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings!"

Zhang Fu said this a little shamelessly, because his teachings to Zhang Mao were so meticulous.

I wish I could even discipline my smile.

…

The atmosphere in the palace was good, and most of the people he saw were happy.

Fang Xing asked the eunuch who took him in.

"Uncle Xinghe, the Queen Mother has just issued a decree. Everyone in the palace has two sets of new clothes!"

The Queen Mother is in a good mood, which is good news.

When he arrived at Qianqing Palace and saw Zhu Zhanji in plain clothes, Fang Xing smiled and said, "Going on a trip?"

Zhu Zhanji nodded and said, "Black Thorn is back."

Fang Xing's heart skipped a beat.

"Many of the people who were rescued were injured or injured, so I ordered them to continue their investigation around the border wall and return to Beijing today."

…

The early summer in Beijing is slightly hot, and the sun is so bright that it makes it hard to keep your eyes open.

A group of cavalry galloped along the official road.

Even near the capital, these cavalry are still wearing armor.

Pedestrians, carriages and horses on the official road avoided each other, unable to look directly at him due to the evil aura.

"What a powerful evil spirit!"

The evil spirit of Black Thorn is indeed relatively strong. When passing by Taiyuan Prefecture, it also wiped out a bandit den and killed all the bandits on the mountain. Their heads were hung on the trees. As a result, the local people still dare not enter that mountain. .

When the military camp was just ahead, Wang Yan saw more than a hundred people waiting outside.

"Hold your breath!"

Wang Yan rode over, thinking of the way Black Thorn was pursued by the pursuers, he couldn't help but be a little dissatisfied with the original plan.

But when he saw the two people standing at the front, all his thoughts disappeared, and he reined in his horse with a blush on his face.

"dismount!"

Black Thorn showed amazing equestrian skills and dismounted neatly.

Zhu Zhanji came over steadily, and Wang Yan knelt down on one knee and said, "I have seen your Majesty!"

When Zhu Zhanji saw that there were fewer people in Black Thorn, he knew how difficult this trip would be.

He said: "Thank you for all the hard work."

Wang Yan thought of the hardships along the way. Even though he was used to seeing life and death, he still raised his head slightly and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am fortunate to have fulfilled my mission during this trip to Samarkand."

He thought of Cai Hu, who was wrapped in flames, and Ma Song, who was a little stupid.

The biggest problem that a small force needs to overcome in special operations is loneliness.

It's uncomfortable to be alone.

Zhu Zhanji looked down at these soldiers and said, "In this battle, you will show off your power in a foreign land, and you should be rewarded!"

These soldiers were listening to the emperor's words indifferently. When they heard that they were being rewarded, they couldn't help but look up and their expressions gradually became lively.

These are veterans, the most elite veterans.

They have long ignored life and death, and are extremely skilled in killing people.

The only things that can move them are family affection and money.

Zhu Zhanji was slightly unhappy, and Fang Xing whispered behind him: "We are all veterans, numb."

Zhu Zhanji nodded slightly and said, "I am here to welcome you. The food and wine in the camp have been prepared. You deserve this. Go and enjoy it."

"Long live your Majesty!"

Black Thorn slowly entered the camp, Wuchuan was watching, and then went to find Wang Yan.

"Sir, why are there so many missing?"

Wang Yan had been standing outside the camp gate. Hearing this, he said calmly: "I was chased all the way."

Five words, but all the bloodshed.

The scar on Wuchuan's face trembled and he said, "Sir, this battle was not fought correctly."

"The Black Thorn should not be used in this direction, at least the response will be late."

Zhu Zhanji gradually realized the error of his original decision, but he could only say this to Fang Xingxing.

"This is war."

Fang Xing said calmly: "Other than Black Thorn, who can rescue those prisoners in Samarkand City? As for the response, there is no lurking place over there. Once discovered, the coalition forces will mobilize. That's Die."