Chapter 15 Chapter Fifteen

Long Ying laughed and said: "Yes! We can ask Suo Ge to hand over Chan Master Zen. If he refuses, he will use a knife on Tuqi, even if there is no excuse?" Feng Guoting happily said: "The wicked will have their own way." Long Ying lost his voice: "Am I a villain?" Wan Renyu said: "You are not an evil person, you are an evil person. Ha!" Feng Guoting said: "There!" The four of them looked forward, and the gods appeared in the distance where the sun was shining. The navy ship disembarked outside the Dingding Gate of Shendu, and Wu Zhaolong came in person to welcome the returning soldiers.Immediately, the city entry ceremony was held. With the front and rear guards clearing the way, Wu Zhao and Long Ying rode slowly side by side. Lou Shide, Zhang Jiujie, Yang Xuanji and Feng Guoting followed closely behind the two horses. The crowd lined the road to welcome.

Wan Renyu and Huang Yuanwu slipped away quietly, the former was unwilling to participate, while the latter rushed to meet his sister. Crowds threw lighted firecrackers to the front of the line, and they crackled loudly. The smell of gunpowder and fireworks filled the long street, making it even more lively and clearing away the decadence since the Kip Stone Valley defeat. This resounding victory gave rise to hope for the future for the first time. From then on, there was no need to cede land and pay money to reconcile with foreigners, and it also filled the only regret of the empress of Great Zhou's lack of foreign achievements.

Wu Zhao sat proudly on his horse, smiling and waving in response to the crowd's shouts of long live.Whenever she waved her dragon hand, the cheers of the crowd climbed to the peak, highlighting the fact that she is loved by the crowd. Long Ying didn't dare to stand side by side with her, and was two steps behind, with mixed feelings in his heart. Every inch of the eight-mile-long road from Dingdingmen to Duanmen of the imperial city was made by Wu Zhao. Sun Wanrong's head and Wu Zhao's throne are as stable as Mount Tai, and no one can shake them. The rest depends on how to deal with the super overlord beyond the Great Wall.The succession to the throne is still the key issue, and it can be said that the middle school has the upper hand now.However, Wu Zhao's will and the counterattack of the Wu family's children, who are all in power, are still the source of instability in the Great Zhou Dynasty.He has experienced Wu Zhao's fickleness many times.

After entering the imperial city, under the auspices of Wu Zhao, they first went to the Vientiane Shrine to hold the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven. This is the first time that Longying has set foot in this giant hall, which is half bigger than the main hall of Shangyang Palace, Guanfeng Hall.The giant pillars adorned with golden dragons rise from the ground, mainly with dragon and phoenix patterns.Exquisitely carved floor tiles.There are colorful painted screen walls, bucket arches and beams decorated with glazed components, and three-story white jade steps at the southern end.The lower halls of the shrine alone are more open and sacred than any other halls in the palace, and they are magnificent.

All Wu's children attended, but not Li Dan and his relatives.It can be seen that although he is a prince, he is still neglected. After offering sacrifices to heaven, ancestors were worshiped, but it was the ancestors of the Wu family who were held in the Taimiao in the southeast corner of the imperial city.A state banquet is held after the sacrificial ceremony.At the same time, the whole city celebrated.The lively situation is like the Chinese New Year. Until midnight, Zhu Jie's celebration was still in the ascendant, and Long Ying was eager to meet his wife.After asking Wu Zhao for approval, he promised to meet her in the imperial study room tomorrow morning, and immediately ran away.Of course, I dare not miss Guolao Di Renjie. After making an appointment to meet Wu Zhao tomorrow morning, I will visit him at Guolao Mansion and hurry back to Gantangyuan.

Longying opened his eyes, and his goal was the familiar dome of the mosquito net.Ordinary but kind, the person in her arms squirmed.Haven't woken up yet. From the moment Dingdingmen entered the Divine Capital until now when she wakes up, reality and dream are fused together, and it is difficult to separate them.He didn't see Princess Taiping, and he didn't want to ask her whereabouts.I didn't see Shangguan Wan'er either. According to Eunuch Rong, she was ordered by Wu Zhao to go on a business trip, but she didn't know what she was doing. Now what he wants to see the most is Duanmu Ling and the little witch, and he only wishes to go to the imperial study room to meet them later.

Just about to get up, Renya hugged him tightly, and said coquettishly: "My lord is not allowed to get up." It was just the two of them on the bed.Last night the three daughters thought that he would not return all night, so they each went to bed, so he pampered them one by one, and finally took Qiao Renya back to the room to enjoy the joy of fish and water. Renya closed her eyes and said dreamily: "Knowing that my husband came back after winning the battle, we were all so happy. The Holy Majesty wanted us to participate in the state banquet, but the fat eunuch said to the Holy Majesty that it is best not to let us show our heads. In the end, the Majesty gave the Fat Eunuch Persuaded."

Long Ying thought that the fat father-in-law was thoughtful and tried not to let outsiders see Renya. The astonishing beauty of Renya, which I still feel pity for, can drive lustful men crazy.And until today, I have owned this beauty for a long time, and I still lose control when I see her.Said: "I'm going to see the Holy One!" Renya opened her delicate and attractive eyes, twinkling, and a mischievous smile escaped from the corner of her mouth, she said: "You promised to take our three sisters to ride horses outside the city tomorrow morning, so Renya will wake up with you."

Longying turned around and pressed her firmly, and said with a smile: "How dare you threaten my husband, is the punishment for my husband last night not severe enough?" Renya smiled and said, "Are you afraid of you? Oh!" It's spring in every room. Longying yelled in his heart, he finally went home! When Long Ying came outside the imperial study room, he had the illusion that he had never left the capital of God, nor had he been outside the Great Wall.At the same time, thinking of those who are in the capital of God, how could they have imagined that the front line is such a terrifying place.

Eunuch Rong came up to welcome him and said, "The Holy Majesty has just arrived and is waiting for Master Ying. They are all married! I don't know how popular they are." Long Ying still couldn't make up his mind, and asked puzzledly, "Who is married?" Mr. Rong said, "It's them who stayed in the United States!" Long Ying said happily: "Who did you marry?" Eunuch Rong said: "It's important to see the Holy Majesty, and I will report to Lord Ying later." Longying climbed the stone steps, shouted at the guards at the gate, stood at attention, and saluted, his attitude was obviously different from before, much more respectful.

Longying packed up his feelings and entered the imperial study. Wu Zhao looked out of the window, thoughtful. Long Ying came behind Wu Zhao, saluted and said: "Xiaomin pay homage to the Holy One." Wu Zhao said indifferently: "How is the evil emperor?" Long Ying was stunned and couldn't speak for a while. Wu Zhao turned around the dragon body, his spirits were flying high, his phoenix eyes were shining brightly, and he said: "The evil emperor of our holy gate is indeed an invincible commander on the battlefield. It’s a big loss. Now I have two letters of credence in my hand, one from Su Huo and Li Zhiji, expressing my submission to Da Zhou. With the help of the evil emperor, why can’t I do it?” Long Ying is most afraid of Wu Zhao's appearance, if she wants to support Wu Chengsi's ascension to the crown prince, what should she do?He hurriedly said: "In fact, the victory this time is extremely dangerous. Not only are we not the opponents of the Khitans, but we are also not the opponents of the Turks. Please be aware of it." Wu Zhao said displeased: "Why did the evil emperor say that? Our victory is already an undeniable fact." According to the facts, Longying said calmly: "The defeat of Xiashigu had a profound impact on our military power of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and caused us to lose a large number of well-trained regular troops. The troops who came here in a hurry not only lacked both training and experience, And most of them are prisoners who were forcibly recruited to serve as soldiers. They have no fighting spirit, and they are basically scattered and cannot stand the test of long-term battle. Fortunately, they have gained time to breathe. As long as there are five years of peace, Guo Yuanzhen can cultivate a new generation of big men. Zhou Jingbing, it was difficult to silently sip at that time. But this time it was the Khitan and Xi people who really defeated the Turks, not our Great Zhou army." Wu Zhao's long face relaxed slightly, nodded and said: "It's rare for you to win without arrogance, but now that Mochuu's troops have been greatly reduced, why don't we take advantage of the momentum to pursue and miss the opportunity?" Longying sighed: "Turk is too big, and most of it is a place of bitter cold and drought. After three days, there will be frost, and winter will come. Now we must take advantage of the situation to rectify the army and strengthen the defense of the frontier." Wu Zhao said: "Evil Emperor!" Knowing that she had something important to say, Long Ying responded, "Xiao Min is here!" Wu Zhao said: "It doesn't matter what method you use, you must come to see me with Mo Chuou's head." Knowing that she hated Mo Chuai for taking the opportunity to lie to her, Long Ying suddenly agreed: "Xiaomin will do this for the Holy One." Wu Zhao took two steps forward, and threw himself into his arms. The dragon lips kissed him heavily, and then let him go. He walked towards the dragon table, and said casually, "How does the evil emperor want me to reward you?" Long Ying turned to her Long Bei and said: "There is something wrong with the Holy Gate. Of course, the little people will go through fire and water, and they will do whatever they want. Why do we need rewards?" Wu Zhao turned around like a whirlwind, his eyes glowed brightly, and said: "Until now, I have the feeling that you are really a member of my sect. Do you really regard yourself as a member of the holy sect?" Longying said affirmatively: "As long as I can make the Holy Gate famous forever, I, Longying, will be a member of the Holy Gate." Wu Zhao said, "What do you plan to do next?" Longying said: "I have to go to Tubo, I hope the Holy One can give me the right to bargain with the Tubo people." Wu Zhao said: "As long as the evil emperor is willing to make a promise and promise to do his best to let my Wu Dynasty continue in your lifetime, I can give you the military power to drive on your behalf." Long Ying said dejectedly: "If Xiaomin agrees to His Majesty, it will be useless for His Majesty to give Xiaomin any power. First of all, Wan Renyu would not fight side by side with Xiaomin. Without his Jing Zhongyue, Sun Wanrong's head would not be what it is today. As high as hanging outside the imperial city." Wu Zhao said angrily, "Why can't you support me wholeheartedly?" Long Ying sighed: "The sage should understand the situation better than the ordinary people. Those who follow the people's will win, and those who go against the people's will lose. How many people can the sage kill?" Wu Zhao said coldly: "I want you to go back and think about it carefully, and come here tomorrow morning and tell me the answer." Long Ying thought that if he continued talking, he would only have a big fight with her.I really didn't expect to break up with her when I talked to her for the first time after I came back.Resign and leave. Walking out of the study, it was Ling Yu who was holding Xue'er for him. Seeing his happy face, he knew that he and Juju's newly married life was very happy. At this moment, Eunuch Rong was called into the study by Wu Zhao, exchanged glances with him to talk about later, and hurried into the fast.Ling Yu let go of the horse's rein, and walked side by side to the gatehouse with him, and couldn't help looking more at Xue'er who was obediently following behind, and said: "Xue'er's eyes and coat color have changed, it's so weird! So horses can There are changes." Long Ying spends time with Xue'er day and night, but he doesn't notice any changes in it. He thinks that it must be affected by the demonic energy, of course he doesn't point it out, and casually responds: "It's indeed becoming more and more spiritual." He said: " How about a show?" Ling Yu said happily: "She is happy, she is so happy that she is smiling every day, I don't go anywhere, I go home to accompany her when I have free time, everything is thanks to Lord Ying." Long Ying said: "Brothers, you're welcome. Didn't that kid Wu Yanxiu bother you?" Ling Yu snorted coldly and said, "I heard that on the day of our great celebration, Wu Yanxiu lost his temper at home, got dizzy from drinking, and smashed a lot of things. I was also worried for a long time. He is going to Turkic to marry Mo Chuan's daughter Ningyan, so don't worry about him for now." Long Ying remembered that the fat father-in-law said that one of the conditions for the so-called "conquest of Khitan" silently was to propose a marriage to the Zhou royal family for his daughter.The fat father-in-law also thinks that Mochuu is insincere and just wants to create division.Now Wu Zhao has sent Wu Chengsi's son to marry Ningyan, which is tantamount to expressing her heart to the people of the world, she is the heir of the emperor, and she prefers Wu's children instead of Li Tang's clan.well!Wu Zhao was wise and decisive when he sent himself northward, where did he go? After seeing Di Renjie and Duanmu Ling, he must go back to the palace to ask the fat father-in-law for advice. Last night, no matter whether it was a sacrifice to heaven or ancestors, or a state banquet, the fat father-in-law was not seen. It was known at the time that it was not a good omen. It seemed that the relationship between the fat father-in-law and Wu Zhao had once again fallen into a low ebb. The last thing he should have done was to defeat Mo Chuai, which made Wu Zhao feel that he had enough time to make changes and arrangements for the emperor's heir, and he was not afraid of anyone daring to object. Asked: "Are Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansi living a happy life these days?" Ling Yu replied: "I don't know much about the situation of King Wei and King Liang. I only know that Wu Youyi and Wu Yizong were transferred back from the front line. Not only did they have no faults, but they were also entrusted with important responsibilities." Longying was in a bad mood.Said: "What important task?" Ling Yu said: "Wu Youyi was sent to Chang'an by the Holy Majesty to be the number one leader in the Western Capital. Everyone knew that this was a fat vacancy, and he was allowed to live in the imperial palace and favored Jilong. It is said that some of their own Wu's children also Jealous." Long Ying thought to herself that Wu Zhao's move was against people's will, how could it convince people? Ling Yu continued: "As for Wu Yizong, what kind of material is he to become the chief officer of the Shendu garrison. Everyone knows clearly that he has no virtue and no ability, and he can continue to be reused." Long Ying gasped when he heard that, the military power of the garrison outside the city, didn't it fall into the hands of Wu's children?However, it can also be seen that the Wu family's children really lack talents. Wu Youyi and Wu Yizong were entrusted with important tasks by Wu Zhao with only a little experience in leading the army, and the so-called military achievements of the two are shady. Ling Yu said: "The most infuriating thing has to do with Lai Junchen who Master Ying is very familiar with. More than two months ago, Lai Junchen was played by the old man. His Majesty put him in prison, but he was imprisoned for less than ten years. Heavens, Emperor Wu Yizong came back and went to see the Holy Majesty with Wu Chengsi, and after less than an hour of talking, the Holy Majesty ordered the future Junchen to be released, and he also explicitly ordered the old man not to mention Liu Sili's case again." Long Ying's heart sank. Liu Sili's case not only involved Wu Chengsi, but also directly related to Wu Yizong.Wu Zhao's move was to prevent Di Renjie from implicating the Wu family's children.But I also feel miraculous that the word test for Lai Junchen that day was indeed fulfilled like a god. At this time, when he came to Guanfeng Square, Longying said: "We will talk about it when we come back." Ling Yu said: "Master Ying has made great military achievements and came back, but the person has not changed at all, Ling Yu admires it." Long Ying grabbed his shoulder.He laughed and said, "I don't think I've done anything to become his grandma." Flying on the horse, he galloped away to vent the injustice in his heart. Haven't reached Di Mansion yet.In Tianjin Bridge, she has been intercepted by the more beautiful and charming little witch Di Ouxian. Although she still has that savage and naughty appearance, she has a unique temperament that she didn't have before. It is something that cannot be described in words. It makes her have all kinds of internal appearance on the outside, and her allure to Long Ying is greatly enhanced. When the little witch saw him, she didn't hide the joy that burst from her heart, and she shouted from a distance with affection in her eyes, "Good guy! You didn't come to see him after the state banquet last night, do you want to ask for a beating?" She alone has attracted everyone's attention, not to mention the addition of a dragon eagle?Terrified, Long Ying's fast horse sped up, led Hei'er around the horse's head, and rode down Tianjin Bridge with her.He smiled and said, "My future wife is safe and sound. I thought I could see you at the state banquet last night." The little witch pouted and said, "Father forbids people to go! I'm so tired that I can't sleep well all night." Long Ying said in surprise: "I thought you were going to accompany Master? Why didn't the old man let you go?" The little witch said angrily: "If you are not allowed to go, you are not allowed to go. How do you know what father is thinking? I don't know how to arrest you to see others. He doesn't even know how to do it." Long Ying laughed and said: "Future wife, calm down, I will coax you well." The little witch said with lingering anger: "The big-headed ghost who coaxes you only knows sweet words, and he doesn't even give anyone a letter. He is even more heartless than before." Long Ying hurriedly said: "It's my brother's fault. How can the little witch ask me to make amends? It's no problem to stay with me tonight." The little witch couldn't help laughing, and said with joy, "Will you really accompany me?" Long Ying patted his chest and said: "Once a man speaks out, it's hard to chase. I will spend a good night with Xian'er tonight. Ha! It's so cool x there is a happy thing in God's capital." The little witch said: "I don't want you to accompany me at night, but I want to accompany you on other things." Long Ying began to feel bad, and said with numbness, "Why do you accompany me?" The little witch said triumphantly: "I want you to accompany him to the western capital. Don't refuse, otherwise Xian'er will never forgive your big mistake of not coming to see him last night." Longying finally knew that he had been tricked into adultery. royal palace.Omiya Supervisor. Long Ying sat down opposite the fat father-in-law who was chewing on the table, and said with a sigh of relief: "I'm really afraid that my father-in-law will be harmed by Wu Zhao." The fat father-in-law pointed at the food on the table with the leg of lamb in his hand, and said, "Let's talk after eating something." Long Ying said: "I just had lunch at Guolao Mansion, and I was so full that I lost the ability to take another bite. Ha!" The fat father-in-law squinted at him and said, "Did the little witch eat with you?" Long Ying smiled wryly and said: "She is too busy packing her luggage and has no time to pay attention to me." Then he said, "Fa Ming openly went to Chang'an to give a lecture. What's going on?" The fat father-in-law first finished the leg of lamb in his hand, and said in a leisurely manner: "Boy, you are still not good enough, and when you encounter a little setback, you will look disheartened and pitiful. You don't know the reality has always been like this, how can everything go smoothly? From the rivers and lakes to the imperial court, and between countries, all of them are constantly changing in response to the new situation. Now Wu Zhao not only blocks the head-on knife, but also stretches out his dragon legs, propping Mo Chuo more than ten feet away. Time can't get up and make another move. With her ability to grasp the situation, how can she miss the opportunity and try to achieve her big wish of replacing Li Tang with Wu Zhou? You really don't understand her, kid." Long Ying said: "But Fa Ming is the one she wants to kill! How can he be allowed to leave the monastery and carry out public activities in a big way?" The fat father-in-law took a sip of hot tea and said leisurely, "Because Faming knows how to read the limelight better than you, and knows that when the frontier is temporarily calm, going against Wu Zhao is tantamount to courting death. This guy invited Sanzhen Miaozi to find her apprentice, From Taiping to Mingkong conveyed the message of Faming's begging for mercy. After three days of consideration, Mingkong went to see Faming in person at the Jingnian Temple. The father-in-law didn't need to hear it with his own ears, but he knew what they said. Sigh! Mingkong's heart is softer than before A lot." Long Ying shouted in disbelief: "Has her heart softened?" The fat father-in-law patted his belly and said, "One day you will understand." Long Ying said: "Have Wu Zhao and Fa Ming reached an agreement?" The fat father-in-law nodded and said, "Fa Ming must have knelt down and sworn to her to declare his allegiance to her, and expressed his support for the emperor's candidate whom she picked out. Ming Kong, on the other hand, ordered him to rectify the world, first to control Buddhism and Taoism, and then to support her." If Li Xian's Jianghu sect uses knives, if Cihang Jingzhai is sensible, he will be left until the end." The dragon eagle's head was as big as a bucket and said: "Cihang Jingzhai has never been ignorant. My fairy hastily went to Chang'an after hearing that Fa Ming would go to Chang'an ten days ago." Fat Eunuch said: "Don't worry about her, there has never been a fairy sent by Jingzhai who will be killed by others, Bi Xiuxin's time is not counted, if it is counted, it will be killed together at most, and Shi Zhixuan can't get cheap. Ming Is Kong forcing you to support her Wu family disciples?" Long Ying admired: "Elder-in-law is really powerful, she only limits me to make a formal statement tomorrow. If she makes a move, what should I do?" Fat Eunuch said: "You don't understand her too much. No matter from the perspective of the emperor, or her status as the master of the Holy Gate, she loves you so much that she is afraid of it. Evil Emperor, you have become her favorite. How could she be willing to kill you? What's more, she was really moved by you." Long Ying was taken aback, and responded in astonishment. Fat Eunuch said: "The true love I am talking about does not refer to the relationship between a man and a woman. Although there is a little bit of it, it is a kind of affection between the elders and the younger generations, just like the relationship between the father-in-law and you, but it is not the same. It involves deeper emotions, because you have become another Kou Zhong in her heart, or Xu Ziling, or even a mixture of the two, which can be traced back to her complex for Houhou." After a while, he continued: "So as long as you don't threaten her throne, and don't interfere with the sensitive issue of the heir's succession, no matter how you offend her, she will be fine after a round of anger. This cognition is very important, so that you know how to act Position yourself." Longying said dejectedly: "So what if I know? How should I reply to her tomorrow? If I want to support the Wu family's children, I really can't do it. His grandma! I really want to take someone away, nothing will happen." Go ahead." The fat father-in-law said lightly: "Can you do it?" Long Ying pointed to his head and smiled wryly: "Think about it, it's okay!" The fat father-in-law smiled and said, "You have forgotten who you are again. Tell me, what effect does war play on demons?" Long Ying showed surprise, and thought: "It's so weird! When my father-in-law mentioned it, I suddenly realized that I hadn't thought about this problem for a long time, and I almost completely forgot about the demon seed. Whenever I face danger, I will naturally climb the demon seed extreme state." The fat father-in-law Lao Huai said comfortingly: "This is the best news. It means that your Dao heart and the demon seed have begun to merge. This is a subtle change, and no one can detect it, including yourself. The only exception is Duanmu Ling who has a fairy fetus, when you see her again, try to kiss her fairy mouth and see how she reacts."