Chapter 1396 Presumptuousness

Standing up, he flew straight towards the palace.

...

My arrival triggered a discussion in the court hall. The new emperor Xuanyuanli was high above him, sitting firmly on the dragon chair. After Wen lost his cultivation, his body seemed to be backlashed by Dao, and he looked sickly. The seat was placed too high, which made it easier for him to work harder.

Below the golden steps, civil and military officials are divided into two sides. On the side of civil officials are Yushi Dafu, Fengchang, Minister of Rites, and Minister of Hubu, etc., and on the side of military commanders are Shanhai Gongnan Gongyi, Minister of Military Affairs Tan Guozhu, Sikong Hai, and Nangong Chi and the others, all the important ministers who can be ranked in the Xuanyuan Empire have basically arrived. As for the middle, there is a long table, on which are made the southern line from the Xuanyuan Empire to the Daxiang Dynasty, Changfeng Empire and so on. The territory sand table of the vassal state.

"The Happy King is here!"

Accompanied by the long announcement of the guards in golden armor, the officials on both sides turned their heads and bowed their hands one by one.

I nodded slightly, walked straight to the front of the line of generals, stood in front of Nangong Yi, then clasped my fists and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to discuss something?"

"Exactly."

Xuanyuanli said in a deep voice: "According to Feng Xiang's proposal, the fortunes of the empire and the major vassal dynasties have been connected, and the time is gradually ripe. We just have to wait for a good day and select the candidates for the roster of tigers, and we can seal the title." Xiyue is gone."

"Um."

I nodded: "This matter...it seems that it really cannot be delayed."

Feng Buwen stood up and said, "Does Xiaoyao Wang know that a major event happened in these two days?"

"oh?"

I was taken aback: "What's the matter?"

He frowned and said: "During the battle of the Changfeng Empire, Fan Yi, the throne, lost most of his troops, and nearly half of the Donghai regiment under Han Ying, the swordsmith, also lost nearly half. It can be said that the strange demon army suffered heavy losses, but just two days ago, two more thrones appeared on the East China Sea, the ancient god of war Charr, and the demon wing Landro, the two thrones crossed the East China Sea and arrived at Daxiang The former site of the dynasty is now eyeing many vassal states on the west side, if we don’t prepare early, it is very likely that the Second World War will break out in a short period of time.”

"That's right."

Nangong also came out, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty Qizuo, the last time we fought against the Changfeng Empire, it seemed that our army had won a complete victory, but in fact it was just a disastrous victory. Among them, the major legions of the empire all suffered huge losses. For example, the Border Guard Legion of Lingnan Province lost more than half of its troops, and the Liuhuo Legion, which suffered the smallest loss, also lost at least 50,000 troops. They needed supplies of troops and equipment. The next expedition is on."

"His Majesty!"

Hubu Shangshu came out, holding the jade wat in his hand, and said: "The Hubu has already counted. The expedition of the Changfeng Empire consumed nearly 70% of the grain and grass in the treasury. Now it is spring plowing, and the people have not harvested any grains yet. It is impossible for the treasury to have more food. If there is another war, even if there are no problems with weapons, armor, equipment, etc., the food and payment will definitely not be paid. A mutiny that could have been avoided!"

Xuanyuanli nodded: "I understand what the two adults mean."

I frowned and didn't speak.

At this time, a servant from the Ministry of Rites stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, there have been many wars recently. The rangers sent by the Shanhai Division of the Ministry of Rites have already explored the mountains and rivers of all parts of the empire. Among them, Lingnan Province, Beihuang Province, Far East Travel The aura of mountains and rivers in the province, Yunxi province and other places is weak, far less than before. If Mu Tiancheng, the mountain lord of Nanyue, continues to use his sword and use the luck of the mountains and rivers of the country, I am afraid that the foundation of this country will soon be exhausted. Fighting again will be a matter of fishing in a dry lake, not to mention people, the landscape of the empire will also need a period of time to re-warm."

...

I frowned and looked up at Feng Buwen.

Feng Buwen just smiled and shook his head, looking helpless.

"What do you mean?"

I took a few steps forward, turned around and stood at the foot of the king's steps, and said with a smile, "Your lords mean to say... Blame me, the Xiaoyao King, for resorting to war?"

"I dare not wait, Your Highness, please enlighten me!"

The servant of the Ministry of Rites hurriedly returned to the list.

Nangong also said: "Your Highness, we are all veterans left behind by the late emperor, and we are all for the sake of the empire. If there is any offense, please forgive me. This war... can't continue anymore. If it continues like this, the treasury If it is exhausted, the lives of the people of the empire will also be exhausted, and then... how can we people be worthy of the spirit of the late emperor?"

"Um."

I nodded and said with a smile: "Don't worry everyone, as long as the strange demon army doesn't take the initiative to attack, there should be no wars in the near future. As for your fear of war, I also want to remind you that we don't have to fight if we don't want to fight. If we fight, we may have a place, but if we don’t fight, we will be swallowed up by the strange demon army. Children know such a simple truth, and you adults don’t understand it, right?”

Everyone was speechless.

The new emperor Xuanyuanli got up and said: "Brother, let's discuss the candidate for the Xiyue Mountain Monarch?"

"good."

I nodded: "Do you have any recommendations?"

A servant of the Ministry of War came out and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please send a message to King Xiaoyao. I recommend Mr. Tian Chong, the old Shangshu of the Ministry of War who has passed away for many years. After the old Shangshu passed away, his soul has been enshrined in the ancestral hall of the clan. There is no trace of dissipating. Old Shangshu was a general and commander in the past. In his early years, he followed the late emperor to fight in the north and south. He fought against the Rongdi, the wild west, and the monsters in the East China Sea. He made countless outstanding military exploits. It should be enough Qualified to be the king of Xiyue Mountain."

"Tian Chong..."

Feng Buwen frowned and said, "My lord has passed away for more than twenty years, right?"

"Exactly."

"For the support in the ancestral hall, I'm afraid that although the soul of the old man is still there, the fighting spirit of that year is no longer there." Feng Buwen said indifferently.

"Indeed."

Nangong took a step forward and said: "Besides, this Xiyue is not the Xiyue of our country, but the Xiyue that connects many vassal states. It is a long mountain that is nearly ten thousand miles long from north to south. The number, length, and breadth of the mountains are enough. It is enough to be the sum of the other three mountains, such a huge mountain luck, I am afraid that Mr. Tian Chong really cannot bear it."

Among the crowd, Wang Shuang, the leader of the Blazing Legion, took a step forward and said respectfully: "With all due respect, although Tian Chong was the marshal of the empire when he was alive, many expeditions were made by the late emperor himself. The person who actually commanded the battle was the late emperor. And Tian Chong was just assisting at the side. Rather than saying that those meritorious deeds belonged to Tian Chong, it would be better to say that they were military exploits bestowed on him by the late emperor. What's more, these old battles were just small-scale battles that had not yet started. Jiang Tuotu, even if Master Tian Chong is still alive, I'm afraid his shoulders can't bear the Xiyue Mountain Monarch."

Wang Shuang's personality is really straightforward, and it is a good thing for such a straightforward personality to speak out, but it is not necessarily a good thing in the court, and thanks to me being here to control the situation, otherwise Wang Shuang's few words may be enough Offended all the old and former disciples of Tian Chong when he was alive. You must know that for a powerful official like Tian Chong, there were not a few people who received his favor back then, and now they may all hold important positions in various government offices.

"Um."

The new emperor Xuanyuanli nodded slowly, and said: "My lord Wang Shuang's words are also reasonable. The expansion of the empire's frontiers and territory was basically done in the later period of the father's reign. Tian Chong's contribution is certainly not small, but if he is in harmony with Compared with Fengxiang and elder brother, it is not worth mentioning."

"In this way, the threshold is too high, making it even more difficult to choose."

Nangong also shook his head and said: "We can't send people from the Shanhai Division to search for the soul of the late emperor, so that the late emperor can be the mountain king of Huashan, right?"

"Shut up!"

I frowned: "How dare Duke Shanhai act so presumptuously? The late emperor was lucky to be a generation of virtuous and wise rulers. Compared with the Xuanyuan Empire, the late emperor was always above the sky, so how could he be a mere tiger?"

Nangong also turned pale, and hastily knelt down on one knee: "Your Majesty... Please forgive me for my sin of slipping the tongue!"

Xuanyuanli waved his hand: "Forget it, Duke Shan Hai was just talking too fast, I forgive you for not guilty."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

...

"In that case."

Feng Buwen frowned and said: "How about... first write a roster to list all the available and usable imperial spirits, and then His Majesty and King Xiaoyao will discuss and decide the list of candidates for the Xiyue Mountain Lord and the Mountain God. how?"

"Available."

Xuanyuanli nodded: "Although it is an urgent matter to confer Xishan, it should not be too hasty. What do you think, brother?"

I nodded: "Then draw up the roster first."

While speaking, I directly opened the eyes of the ten-direction fire wheel, and saw into the heart of the new emperor Xuanyuanli, and peeled off his soul layer by layer. When Li is separated from everyone's world, time seems to stand still, and no one will notice anything wrong, only Xuanyuan Li, who stands there blankly, his soul stripped away bit by bit, just said tragically: "Brother... Do you still not trust me?"

I clasped my fists and confessed: "Your Majesty, I sensed something wrong in the imperial city just now, and I was afraid that some unruly person would plant some seeds in His Majesty's mind and make a big mistake. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

He raised his head and burst into tears: "What can I do to make my brother fully believe..."

I didn't say anything, I just checked his mind one by one, looking for something unusual with the eyes of the ten-direction fire wheel, but after nearly a stick of incense, I couldn't find anything, and Xuanyuanli's heart door was closed, he I can't see the real thoughts. After all, the Fire Wheel Eyes of the Ten Directions can only see what exists, and the deepest thoughts of people are beyond the eyes of the Fire Wheel of the Ten Directions.

"Shua!"

When I withdrew from Xuanyuan Centrifugal Mind, I clasped my fists again and confessed: "I'm sorry Your Majesty, please forgive me for my arrogance."

"It's okay, did brother find any clues?"

"There is nothing abnormal, please rest assured, Your Majesty."

"It's so good."

Xuanyuanli reappeared on the dragon chair, with a calm expression on his face, as if nothing that happened just now had happened, while Feng Buwen at the side seemed to have sensed something, just looked at me, shook his head and sighed slightly.