Late at night, the lights in the Zetian Palace were brightly lit, and the palace maids lit up the Crane Palace lanterns.
The lights of the lamps gathered together and swayed incessantly as a gust of wind passed by.
After dismissing several ministers, Qin Jin only left Qin Yin, Tang Xiaoxi, Feng Jixing, Lin Muyu, Qin Lei, Chu Huaimian and other close people behind.
He asked with a very solemn expression: "Ayu, what Commander Feng said Is it true that those mercenaries are good at Lingnan swordsmanship?"
Lin Muyu nodded: "Well, what Commander Feng said is true."
Qin Jin groaned: "Who do you think these wandering mercenaries are going for?"
"Xunlong Forest is full of dangers.
It is impossible for this group of wandering mercenaries to break in without purpose.
In fact, there is no need to guess.
They are also going for Xiao Xi."
Lin Muyu said in a calm voice.
Tang Xiaoxi was slightly startled and said, "Even if the Imperial Army comes from Lingnan, why are they looking for me?"
Qin Yin's beautiful eyes were full of wisdom and she said: "Xiao Xi, you are the most cherished descendant of Duke Lan, and you are also one of the successors of the entire Seven Seas Province, so there are only two reasons why this group of Lingnan troops are looking for you.
The first one is to save you, and then ask for credit from Lan Gong, so as to make good friends with Qihai Province.
The second one is to find you and take you back to Lingnan to blackmail Lan Gong.
Only these two The reason.”
Tang Xiaoxi was silent, with indescribable sadness in her eyes.
Once upon a time, she, who was carefree, had become an important chess piece on the empire's chessboard.
Feng Jixing took a deep breath, clasped his fists and said: "Before contacting me again, the Xia Ke Guan wanted to take action against Xiao Xi over and over again.
This seems to be more reasonable.
The Xia Ke Guan's power in Lingnan has not been affected by the imperial edict at all.
It is still After growing up, I will finally think that the real person behind the Xiake Hotel may be a certain powerful official in Lingnan."
"a certain powerful official" Qin Jin's eyes shone brightly and he said, "A Lei."
Qin Lei cupped his fists and said, "My subordinate is here."
"Tomorrow morning, summon your father to come to Lanyan City.
I haven't seen my third brother for a long time."
"Yes, I will finally understand."
Qin Jin looked up at everyone again and said: "Feng Jixing, strictly strengthen the security of the imperial capital.
Chu Huaimian, the reorganization of the flying cavalry camp must be completed within three days.
I want a flying cavalry that can be invincible."
The whole camp defends the imperial capital."
Chu Huaimian cupped his fists and said: "The final general will definitely live up to the holy hope."
Qin Jin looked at Lin Muyu again, his eyes softened, and said: "Son, you did a great job in quelling the war between the demon clan this time, and last time you saved Princess Xiao Xi alone in the Dragon-seeking Forest.
It's a great achievement, but killing Tang Bin by mistake really makes my father don't know how to reward you.
Now, what kind of reward do you want?"
Lin Muyu thought for a moment, clasped her fists and said, "Father, I don't want anything else.
I just want you to give me 20,000 imperial military badges.
Can you do that?"
"Imperial Army Badge" Qin Jin said in surprise: "What do you want this for?"
Lin Muyu explained: "Father, do you still remember the Gentian Camp?
This mercenary group is under my control, but mercenaries are mercenaries after all.
They do not have an ultimate ideal, so I hope that my father can secretly give me 20,000 yuan."
The Imperial Army badge tacitly acknowledges that this Gentian Battalion belongs to the Imperial Army, but is not directly under the control of the Ministry of War.
This allows me to soothe the hearts of these mercenaries, so that even if there are any changes in the future, their blood and tears will still be for the Empire. flow."
"Okay."
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Qin Jin stood up with some excitement and said, "Everyone needs comfort.
I will not let the Gentian camp down.
I immediately ordered the Ministry of Industry to rush to cast 20,000 pure gold Imperial Army badges and hand them over."
To Lin Muyu.”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
From a distance, a courtier followed the order.
"Is there any other necessary reward?"
Qin Jin asked again with a smile, as if he felt that the 20,000 badges were far from worth Lin Muyu's military exploits this time.
Lin Muyu shook her head and said, "The rest are not needed."
“Really no need” Qin Jin smiled: "General Yu Wenxie, the protector of the country, made a command error in the Battle of Zhenyao Pass, which resulted in the loss of nearly 70,000 elite soldiers in Qihai Province.
I have already taken away his military position.
I originally planned to use this third-level military rank Here it is for you” Lin Muyu was stunned: "My father wants to promote me, so of course it's a good thing, just come and do it."
Qin Jin couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, I will immediately promote Lin Muyu to the rank of third-grade national protector general.
He will receive a salary and be promoted accordingly.
He will be given a gilded dragon talisman and can mobilize no more than 20,000 troops in the empire at any time."
"Thank you, Father."
Lin Muyu expressed his sincere thanks.
Now he had greater power.
Qin Jin accepted him as his adopted son, with no title or other rewards, so many people did not even take him as a prince in their eyes.
But now that he has been promoted to the third-level military rank of General Protecting the Country, I am afraid that those people can no longer help but look up to him.
Suddenly, the words of Qiyao Demon Emperor echoed in his heart: "If you want others to respect you, you must first make them fear you."
This sentence really makes sense.
In the middle of the night, Tang Xiaoxi was sent back to the Duke's Mansion.
Tang Xiaoxi had just obtained three fragments of the Fire God's Seal, so he naturally had to practice hard.
As for Lin Muyu, he went back to the temple to rest.
After all, the temple was his home.
As the general who protects the country, all the seals and ribbons have been put into the Qiankun bag.
Qin Jin wants to build a new mansion for him in the imperial capital, but it may not be possible to move in in a short time.
Please wait slowly.
The next day, when Lin Muyu attended the morning court as the general protecting the country, a shocking news came.
A little earlier, Zeng Yifan sent a memorial, applying to retire and return to his hometown.
As a result, Qin Jin agreed, and just before While everyone was going to court, the Shenhou Mansion was already packing their luggage and preparing to move back to their hometown in Tianshu Province.
At this point, Lanyan City has truly changed.
The conservative forces headed by Zeng Yifan have gradually lost their support.
However, Lin Muyu, Chu Huaimian, Zhang Wei and others who were cultivated by Qin Jin have already gained military power.
The world of Lanyan City has truly become the Qin family's world.
Above the main hall, King Ji Ning Qin Huan put his hand on the hilt of his sword and said with a smile: "Brother Emperor, I don't know why you are summoning me here this time.
Could it be that you want to go fishing with me again?"
Qin Jin couldn't help laughing: "Third brother, I'm joking.
I've been busy with government affairs recently, so I don't have time to go fishing.
But there is really something that we can do together, and we really need to go fishing."
"Oh, what do you mean?"
Qin Huan asked with a smile.
As the king of Ji Ning, Qin Huan did not hold military power.
On the day Qin Jin ascended the throne, Qin Huan handed over all military power and did not care about political affairs.
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Therefore, he Prince Ning has a good reputation in Lanyan City, so it is the best policy not to fight.
Qin Jin nodded and said, "Third brother, how long has it been since you last seen your second brother?"
"Second brother" Qin Huan smiled: "It's been about five years."
"Yeah, it's been five years in a blink of an eye."
Qin Jin sighed: "We three brothers haven't been together for five years, so as spring is blooming, I plan to let Xiao Yin supervise the country for a month, and meet you for two We went fishing with my younger brother at Fairy Lake in Tianshu Province and regained the joy of childhood.
I don’t know what my third brother thinks.”
Qin Huan was overjoyed and said with a smile: "I am so happy that the emperor has this idea.
As long as the emperor issues a holy edict, the three of us brothers can get together at the Fairy Lake.
No, no, no, I have to go back and sort out the wine in the house.
Let’s go fishing and enjoy wine at the same time.
This is the joy of brothers.”
Qin Jin laughed and said, "Well, that's it.
Xiao Yin has grown up, and it's time for her to have a good experience.
I will leave the imperial capital for a month, and all state affairs within this month will be handed over to His Highness.
Well, I also hope that all the ministers can help my daughter with all your heart.
I am afraid that the country of Great Qin will have to rely on you in the future."
All the ministers knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please be at ease.
We will do our best to assist Your Majesty Yin."
"Um" Qin Jin nodded and said: "Third brother, then you write a feather letter and send it to Lingnan together with my holy edict.
After waiting for the second brother's reply, we will go to Tianshu Province together."
"Yes, Your Majesty" At this time, Feng Jixing clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, I will lead the imperial army and go with you to Tianshu Province to serve as a guard."
"No."
Qin Jin waved his hand and said: "The Forbidden Army has the important task of protecting the imperial capital and is not allowed to leave Lanyan City."
Qin Lei said: "Then the general will lead the Royal Forest Guards to accompany him for protection."
"No."
Qin Jin said with a slight smile: "The Royal Forest Guards must protect Xiao Yin's safety and are not allowed to leave without permission."
Qin Huan was stunned: "What kind of army does the emperor plan to bring to Tianshu Province?
Bandits are rampant along the way.
It is not very safe.
How can we do it without enough troops?"
Qin Jin smiled: "I will draw 50,000 elite soldiers from the Tianchong Army, plus 40,000 Longquan Army to guard the imperial mausoleum.
When passing through Cangnan Province, I will ask for 10,000 elite soldiers from Sikong Fan, and 100,000 elite soldiers will follow.
It will be enough for us to go to Tianshu Province together."
"That's enough, that's enough."
Qin Huan was very excited and said with a smile: "I think back then, the three of us brothers fished, played chess, and rode and shot every day.
Now we are all old.
If we can regain the childhood memories, "Happiness and death are enough."
"Haha, third brother, you talk so fast, it's really unlucky to talk."
After the discussion, Qin Jin left Lin Muyu behind and asked him to stay with him and Qin Yin to have lunch.
At noon, Qin Jin, the imperial emperor, put on his apron again and started cooking lunch.
Every time he cooked, he must do it himself without anyone's help.
From cutting vegetables to lighting the fire and cooking, he did it all by himself, and Lin Muyu Qin Yin's job is to wait for the meal.
"Father, do you really want to go fishing in Tianshu Province?"
Lin Muyu asked.
Qin Jin smiled: "Yes, we three Qin brothers haven't gotten together for a long time."
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Qin Yin looked worried: "What if the second uncle really has a disobedient heart?"
"Those matters between brothers should be settled between brothers without using weapons."
Qin Jin said with a slight smile.
Lin Muyu asked: "What if Qin Yi, the king of Zhennan, does not accept the invitation from his father?"
The cutting knife in Qin Jin's hand suddenly became heavier and nailed into the wooden board with a "snap" sound.
He said calmly: "That just gives me a reason to send troops to Lingnan.
I have already sent a feather letter to Duke Lan and Duke Yun.
As long as Lingnan is disloyal, Lingbei will use 700,000 troops to cross the Qinling Mountains and redraw the empire's territory at all costs
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