Text Chapter 931 Chaos of the Heart

Lanyan City, the political and economic center of the empire, during the war years, this rich city provided countless food, armor, weapons and sources of disease for the front line. Now, the war situation has finally temporarily calmed down. The people in Lanyan City They lined the road to welcome the emperor's triumphant return, and when they saw Qin Yin wearing the emperor's robe, they were all so excited that they couldn't speak.

Finally, the era of the rule of the Three Kings is over, and the chaos in the world should also end with it.

"Is the war over?"

Lin Muyu gave a wry smile. I am afraid it is far from there. The strength of the Tianji Continent is still several times that of the Broken Cauldron Realm. The defeat of the Tianji Empire Expeditionary Army may cause a new pattern change in the Tianji Continent. No one knows what will happen in the future. No matter what, we can only be cautious at every step and be cautious.

Qin Yin has already changed her angel clothes into the military uniform of an imperial female general. She is wearing a dark blue robe with golden purple flowers embroidered on it. This is the standard attire for empresses in the war era, but she always keeps her eyes closed, following Lin Muyu all the way. Go to Zetian Temple.

After the death of the Empress, the number of Imperial Forest Guards who traveled far away to fight has been reduced from more than one hundred to at least less than thirty. It is very bleak. At any rate, the generals of the empire are still intact, at least Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Qin Yan, Wei Chou, Xu Jiantao, Zeng Yifan and others are still alive. These talents are the cornerstone of the empire. Qin Yin knows very well that if there are no soldiers, they can be recruited again. If there are no famous generals, then there will be no one. A new star has emerged.

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The Zetian Hall had been cleaned in advance so that the windows were bright and clean, and it was solemn and splendid. Everyone walked slowly into the hall without resting. There were still many things to deal with after the war, and this afternoon was destined to be very busy.

"Your Majesty, please welcome Her Majesty to return to court."

Everyone knelt down one after another, even the three kings Lin Muyu, Qin Yan, and Feng Jixing also knelt in front of the group of officials. They were lords, but they were still officials in front of Qin Yin.

"Everyone, please calm down."

Qin Yin stood up, walked to the edge of the emperor's steps step by step, bowed to everyone, and said: "I have not been in the empire for many years, and everyone has worked hard these years. It is because of everyone's blood that the Qin family can continue to grow." Standing tall on this continent, I, Qin Yin, represent the kings of the Qin family, thank you, my lords."

Everyone said in unison: "Serving the empire, even if you die, you will have no regrets."

Qin Yin quietly faced Lin Muyu's direction, and said, "Your Highness Yu."

Lin Muyu was startled: "Xiao Yin."

Qin Yin nodded, and slowly knelt down in front of Lin Muyu, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, and said: "Brother Ayu, you are a genius, you can live a carefree life without caring about world affairs, but because Xiaoyin's fetters have made you suffer so much for so many years, Brother Ayu, I know it's all my fault... You have worked hard to meet me..."

She was very moved, the eyelashes under her eyes trembled slightly, and she knelt deeply on the ground.

Lin Muyu hurriedly stepped forward, supported her arms, and whispered: "Xiaoyin, you are crazy, you are the empress, there is no reason to kneel down to your courtiers, get up quickly."

Qin Yin pursed her red lips: "I am not only the empress, but also your younger sister. We are not monarchs and ministers."

"Anyway, you can't kneel on me, get up quickly."

"Um."

When Qin Yin stood up, Lin Muyu knelt down with peace of mind, and glared at Shangguan Jingyue. She was too dereliction of duty as the chief female officer, but Shangguan Jingyue also had a face of helplessness, obviously not cultivated How could she stop what Qin Yin wanted to do.

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Above the main hall, there are many officials. At least two hundred civil servants and military generals followed Qin Yin back to the Zetian Hall. Including the original high-ranking officials of Lanyan City, there are at least three hundred people standing on the main hall, densely packed.

Feng Jixing touched his nose, felt that Qin Yin and Lin Muyu showed his face, and said in a low voice: "Ayu, I feel that you are going to be promoted."

"Why?" Lin Muyu was stunned.

Feng Jixing said: "His Royal Highness Yin regards you as an older brother and also as a lover, and you are the first one. If you don't get promoted, whoever will be promoted."

"Get promoted." Lin Muyu couldn't help swearing, and said, "We are all kings now, below the emperor is the king, and the three of us are all under one person and above ten thousand people. To be promoted is to break the sky, I think it is a blessing not to be demoted."

"Oh, why." Feng Jixing was puzzled.

Lin Muyu whispered: "Look at the many ministers behind us, many of them are princes and kings from various places, and their troops will soon come to Lanyan City, named 'King Qin'. It's a waste of opportunity to ask for an official position, just wait and see, Xiao Yin is back, and our three kings will definitely not last long."

Feng Jixing frowned: "You're right, I should have thought of this a long time ago, they will definitely control the power of our three kings, but... as long as we hold the military power in our hands, everything will be fine."

"The key is that the military power is not in your hands."

Lin Muyu said: "Look, my Gendan Battalion and your imperial army combined total less than 30,000 people, which is pitifully small. If you randomly find one of the honest princes behind us, they may have more troops than us. The reality of the world is that our army is depleted from fighting, while the strength of this group of people remains intact."

Feng Jixing clenched his fists: "It's okay, don't worry, we are gods, and you are a god with the supreme personality. They really make things difficult for us. If any princes and kings come, they will kill one. What's the big deal?"

"Then I'm afraid the world will really be in chaos." Lin Muyu glared at him: "Brother Feng, you are too straightforward, try to discuss everything with me before making a decision."

"Ah Yu, you are becoming more and more cautious in doing things. No wonder the late emperor accepted you as a foster son."

Qin Yan on the side coughed: "Hey, Your Highness Qin Wang and Xin Wang, it's time for the court meeting, you two speak in a low voice, my cousin and everyone are looking at you."

"Ahem..."

Sure enough, Zeng Yifan, Su Yu, Tang Xiaoxi and others, as well as a group of princes, were staring at Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing, the two greatest contributors to the revival of the empire, as if they had seen a ghost. It should be prudent, but these two are too careless.

Qin Yin smiled slightly and said: "Then, let's start the court meeting, and play one by one."

"yes."

Not long after, Zeng Yifan took a step forward with the jade wat in his hand, and said, "Your Highness, the old minister has a performance."

"Please tell me, Mr. Fan."

Zeng Yifan said: "The empire's army has been continuously reduced in the wars over the years, and its strength has been reduced from hundreds of thousands at the beginning to only 100,000 today. The veteran believes that the number of new recruits recruited by the princes from all over the country is too large to be trained. The old minister believes that soldiers should be drawn from the armies of the princes in various places, supplemented to the regular legions of the empire, and the original organizational system of the legions should be restored as soon as possible.”

Qin Yin nodded and agreed: "Well, this matter is indeed a top priority, so... what do the princes think?"

Among the crowd, an imposing middle-aged general clasped his fists and said: "Your Highness, there is something wrong with this matter. When I waited to recruit soldiers, it was because the national disaster was imminent, so the people were willing to put down their farming and go to King Qin, but now the enemy It has already perished, so the subordinates feel that these soldiers should be returned to farming, otherwise, the empire will have no more available military rations."

The person who spoke was Zhuang Yan, the prefect of Sunset City, with more than 50,000 troops in his hand, and he was also one of the most powerful princes.

Zeng Yifan couldn't help laughing and said: "Master Zhuang Yan, if the princes leave with their troops, who will protect the imperial capital Lanyan City? Moreover, the emperor urgently needs to increase its military strength, and all your lords belong to His Highness." Minister, shouldn't you serve the country?"

Another old general smiled, stroked his gray beard and said: "Everything you say is biased. It is the duty of a minister to be loyal to the country, but the king must be worthy of the king, and the common people must be worthy of the common people. We cannot do it for our own sake. I don’t care about the life and death of the people in private, don’t I?”

"Master Su Changying is really good at talking." Zeng Fang said angrily.

Su Changying is the largest vassal in the Yunzhong province, with an amassed force of more than 45,000 people. There are rumors that he is the illegitimate son of Muyun Gong Su Muyun, but no one knows if it is true, but now it has become a climate, and it cannot be underestimated. .

Lin Muyu was a little angry, turned around and looked at a group of princes, and said: "Soldiers, whether to give or not, just a word, there are not so many roundabouts, tell me, are you willing to contribute your troops to the emperor?"

Invisibly, he has used the domain of the elephant's invisible formula, and all the princes seemed to be in an ice cave for a while, almost out of breath.

"Here, of course there is nothing wrong with it." Su Changying spoke.

Zhuang Yan said: "But the states and counties in various places do need troops to garrison, and more than half of the soldiers have to go back to continue farming. Therefore, the subordinates decided to draw 10% of the troops from each prince's army to supplement the Imperial War Department. More reasonable."

"10%."

Qin Yinxiu frowned slightly: "One percent is enough, twenty percent, no one is allowed to violate the order, otherwise military law will be followed."

"yes."

A group of princes knelt down one after another, their faces pale.

Qin Yin continued: "Within seven days, all soldiers must be handed over to the Ministry of War for reporting. The Ministry of Officials will reward the princes based on the strength of the troops they handed over. Seven days later, the reward ceremony will be held."

"Thank you Your Highness."

The officials shouted.

Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, and Tang Xiaoxi kept their faces cold. Obviously, the situation seemed to be out of Zetian Palace's control. The princes from all walks of life had their own thoughts, and people's hearts were already in chaos.

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In the middle of the night, sparks lit up outside Lanyan City, and people from all walks of life came one after another. In the night, a group of noble generals wearing brocades entered a large tent in the chaotic camp. It was in Zetian Temple during the day. Zhuang Yan, Su Changying, Liu Xiyu and others were among the princes with strong military forces.