Daming: Let you supervise the country according to the order, and you go to cultivate immortals?

Chapter 160 Jiayuguan Battle!
The moonlight shines into the hall through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The air is filled with the fragrance of women and the intoxicating aroma of wine.

Maybe it's because I drank a lot of wine at the banquet just now.

At this time, all the girls gathered in one place, and they didn't feel shy and restrained, on the contrary, they were more relaxed.

The gauze skirt on her body was even thinner, at first glance, it looked like she was in neutral gear.

Even the youngest Zhao Ling'er looked at Zhu Xiongying expectantly with a slightly drunken face.

Before Xu Miaojin, the white tiger was the deadliest, slightly drunk.

Xun'er, Cailing and Xiaowu teased and laughed at each other, the silver bell-like laughter was clearer and more pleasing to the ears...

Zhu Xiongying glanced at the women and thought for a while, this way there is no order and it is easy to cause trouble.

Who supplies the water?Who is in gear?Who comes first?Who is responsible for which part?
We have to think of a way, both rain and dew.

The position and order have to be done well, and it is not easy to operate just by instinct.

"Wait for me for a while."

Zhu Xiongying walked quickly to the case, ready to make a splash.

Xueji and Banruo stepped lightly on their jade feet and came to the desk. One was grinding ink for Zhu Xiongying, and the other was laying paper for Zhu Xiongying.

The beauty is by the side, and she gauzes Yuman lightly.

In an instant, there were many pictures of charming ladies on the rice paper.

There are eight villains distributed on it, and from the characteristics of the figure, one can tell who is who at a glance.

For example, the oldest is Xun'er, the youngest is Zhao Ling'er, the one with the thinnest waist is Cai Ling, the one with white hair is Xue Ji, and the one with fifty hairs is...

"It's all good, let's set it up according to this."

Zhu Xiongying flicked the rice paper, and the half-foot-wide rice paper was suspended directly above the velvet bed. The eight girls looked over after hearing the words, their faces blushed and their hearts beat, and their eyes were filled with anticipation.

Wine, what a good thing.

The eight girls didn't hesitate too much at all, and cooperated with each other according to this picture of the ladies, playing and playing during the period, and the sound of Yinling's laughter continued.

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The next day, by the Taiye Pool.

Early morning twilight, rising warm sun.

Zhu Xiongying carried an exclusive fishing rod and fished leisurely by the pool.

His complexion today is not the same as before. He looks a little vain, but it is understandable.

Even if Zhu Xiongying is as powerful and powerful as he is, he can't be so durable. There is an old saying that there are only fields that cannot be plowed, and there are no old scalpers who will never die.

What's more, those are eight fertile fields.

It is already a miracle that Zhu Xiongying's cow was not exhausted and was able to get up early in the morning to fish.

"Your Majesty, Duke Yan has arrived."

Xiao Bao, who was standing by the side, said softly.

"Ah."

Zhu Xiongying nodded slightly.

Xiaobao nodded to Zhu Di who stood respectfully ten feet away.

Zhu Di approached quickly and saluted respectfully.

"Criminal Zhu Di, pay homage to Your Majesty."

To this day, Zhu Di still regards himself as a "criminal minister" in front of Zhu Xiongying. It seems that Zhu's fourth attitude has indeed been corrected.

At this moment, Zhu Di also looked very tired, but his tiredness was completely different from Zhu Xiongying's.

Originally, he was rectifying the army. After all, taking Champa and Nanzhang needed to be repaired, and then he was preparing to take down the Angkor Dynasty in one fell swoop.

After all, the entire Indochina Peninsula, Annan, Champa, and Nanzhang have been merged into the territory of Ming Dynasty, leaving only the last Angkor.

After taking Angkor, Ming's territory in the south is adjacent to the sea, so there is no need to worry about it.

The army to attack Angkor was ready, and Zhu Di even finished the draft of the oath declaration to boost morale before dispatching troops, but suddenly an edict came, ordering him to return to Beijing as soon as possible.

Although he was very puzzled about why he called himself back to Beijing at this time, Zhu Di didn't dare to delay at all.

After receiving the imperial decree, he immediately led a team of Qingqi from Champa King's Capital to Yunnan, and then sent it to Yingtian through the Qiankun sub-supervisor of the Yunnan Chief Envoy, and then he was able to meet the emperor at Chenshi.

It has to be said that Qiankunjian is simply for the benefit of the public.

At the past traffic speed, it would be impossible for Zhu Di to return to the capital within three to five months.

"Fourth Uncle has worked hard all the way, please sit down."

Zhu Xiongying said lightly, and immediately a palace official moved a chair for Zhu Di.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Xiongying who was still fishing, and the drum in his heart was beating louder, wondering what was going on.

"I am going to send my fourth uncle to the north."

"I don't know what fourth uncle thinks."

Zhu Xiongying spoke lightly.

In a word, Zhu Di was stunned when he heard it directly.

What the hell?North?Is this cheating on me?

Although Zhu Di has surrendered, it does not mean that his city is completely disbanded.

Looking at this matter from Zhu Di's point of view, he would naturally subconsciously think, is this the emperor testing his loyal ministers, is he judging whether he still has disobedience?

Letting him, the former king of the northern border, return to the northern border, is it any different from letting the tiger go back to the mountain?

Although Zhu Di was once defeated, with Zhu Di's prestige in operating the northern border for many years, there will definitely be many people who respond with a shout.

"Your Majesty, I have learned that I have absolutely no intention of returning to the northern border. I only want to serve the Ming Dynasty for the rest of my life. After the four countries in the southern border are pacified, if the country needs it, I can continue to conquer. If not, I just want to return to this place In Tianfu, I will accompany Xiaoling forever, and end the rest of my life."

Zhu Di got up, and there was determination in these words.

Zhu Xiongying listened to the music.

Of course he could hear the meaning of Zhu Laosi's words, and he really didn't expect that Zhu Laosi had such a change.

But the only stubbornness in those words is also very obvious.

"Serve Ming Dynasty" and "If the country needs it", this Zhu Laosi did not mention "loyalty to His Majesty".

"Fourth Uncle doesn't need to think too much, I just hope that Fourth Uncle will go to the northern border to consolidate the remaining troops and build a second line of defense against Timur's army."

Zhu Xiongying put away the fishing rod, his face became serious.

Then he stood up and looked at Zhu Di in front of him.

"I will be retreating from now on. During this period of retreat, I cannot withdraw to take care of the northern border, and the war in the northern border may change at any time. I have ordered Lan Yu, Geng Bingwen, King Su Wang Qing and other 50 troops to build the first line of defense. Defend against Timur."

"But in order to be more secure, I need you to build this second line of defense in case of accidents."

"This time, I will let all your old troops accompany you, and the remaining soldiers in the northern border can be controlled by you."

"As for the matter in the southern border, there is only one Angkor kingdom left. I have sent Chang Mao and his son there, so don't worry about it."

Don't use people with suspicion, don't use people who are suspicious.

Even when dealing with Zhu Di, a vassal who once rebelled, Zhu Xiongying's way of employing people is still the same.

At this moment, Zhu Di was stunned.

He even wondered if there was something wrong with his ears, did he hear wrong?

If it was said that he surrendered to Zhu Xiongying before because of Zhu Xiongying's arrogance, now it is because of Zhu Xiongying's broad mind and courage to employ people.

Thinking in another way, if Zhu Di is in Zhu Xiongying's position.

Zhu Di would never allow a person who had rebelled against him to lead the army again, and he would hold such an important position.

Not to mention that when they attacked the four countries in the southern border, they held more than 20 Beijing battalion troops alone. It is also a great trust to go to the northern border and integrate the second line of defense.

To some extent, the second line of defense is like a life-and-death line.

Zhu Di was wearing a battle armor and knelt down on both knees.

Kowtow respectfully.

"My minister Zhu Di, obey the order."

Zhu Xiongying looked at Zhu Di who was kneeling and saluting, walked past him, and patted him on the shoulder by the way.

"Grandfather has woken up, remember to go to say hello, and I will give you two days off, go home and see Princess Yan."

It's also interesting to say.

Although Zhu Xiongying abolished Zhu Di's title of King Yan, he retained Xu Miaoyun's title of Princess Yan.

An hour later.

Zhu Di was going to the northern border to build a second line of defense, and Zhu Nengqiu Fu and others from the old Yan tribe followed Zhu Di this time. The news quickly spread throughout the court, and the court was in an uproar.

In the Zhaixing Building, Zhu Xiongying is making the final preparations before the retreat.

He is casting a barrier, with the Zhaixing Building as the center, covering the entire Yingtian Mansion.

This is also the last guarantee.

Even if Timur's army attacked under Yingtian Mansion, even if it was an army of millions, even if there was that mysterious western force, as long as this barrier exists, it would not be a big problem to defend it for ten days and half a month.

For some reason, Zhu Xiongying always felt a little uncertain.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Xiaobao ran over quickly, looking a little flustered.

"What's wrong."

Zhu Xiongying glanced at Xiaobao, wondering if this guy should be packing up and heading to Taihu Lake.

"Hundreds of officials knelt outside the Meridian Gate, begging His Majesty to take back the order of Yan Guogong to go to the north."

Xiao Bao said quickly.

He was indeed packing his luggage at first, but when he got the news, his scalp became numb with shock.

The Meridian Gate forced the palace? !
He didn't bother to pack his luggage, and came to report to Zhu Xiongying non-stop.

"Oh?"

Zhu Xiongying thought for a moment.

"Decree, all officials who kneel outside the Meridian Gate will be given a hundred taels of silver. For every hour they kneel, an additional hundred taels of silver will be given. There is no upper limit."

Zhu Xiongying said lightly.

Xiaobao was stupefied when he heard this oral instruction.

What?
What is this operation?
Hundreds of officials kneel outside the Meridian Gate. This kind of operation has not been absent in the past dynasties, and it will happen every now and then.

Generally speaking, the emperor would be angry when encountering this kind of "forced palace".

Some have a good temper and will show up at the Meridian Gate to persuade them, hoping that these ministers will go back and forth wherever they go.

Some people with a bad temper will fight directly until you dare not kneel down. At this time, there will often be some stubborn fools.

And when encountering some cruel ones, it is estimated that they will cut people directly at the Meridian Gate.

I have never seen a silver reward, and the longer you kneel, the more you will be rewarded. What kind of logic is this?

"What are you doing in a daze, pass the decree."

Zhu Xiongying glanced at Xiaobao.

"Obey, obey!"

Xiao Bao hurriedly bowed and delivered the decree.

Zhu Xiongying is not a soul fungus, nor is he a tyrant. Of course, he can't beat all these ministers kneeling outside the Meridian Gate.

And he also knows that this group of people kneeling outside the Meridian Gate today is for the sake of the country. After all, appointing a rebellious vassal king to go to the original fief to integrate the army and build a line of defense that is related to the survival of the country. There is a risk factor in this Too high.

Therefore, Zhu Xiongying rewarded them with a hundred taels of silver as a kind of commendation.

If these old men like to continue kneeling, they will keep receiving money.

These scholar-officials still want to save face. Naturally, they would feel embarrassed if they received too much money, so they withdrew themselves.

Zhu Xiongying raised his hand and pointed towards the lowered Taiye Pool.

In an instant, a huge yin and yang diagram appeared on the entire surface of Taiye Pool.

As soon as the wind passed by, Zhu Xiongying's figure appeared in the center of the Daotu.

"open."

In a word.

Two rays of light, black and white, exchanged instantly and enveloped the entire Yingtian Mansion.

At this moment, all the people in Yingtian Mansion could perceive the changes in the sky, it was dark for an instant, then it was day for an instant, and then there was no change at all.

The barrier covering Yingtian Mansion was completed in an instant.

Afterwards, Zhu Xiongying stepped out in one step, and his figure disappeared into Taiye Pool.

Jiangxi Chief Envoy, 721 Mine.

The name '721' was chosen by Zhu Xiongying according to the original historical track.

Inside the huge cave, Zhu Xiongying's figure appeared.

Spiritual consciousness was released in an instant, exploring the entire mine thoroughly.

It really is a big mine.

According to Zhu Xiongying's estimation, the area covered by the 721 Mine is about the size of hundreds of football fields, and it really deserves to be the largest in Asia.

'I don't know if it's enough. '

For Zhu Xiongying to break through from the Great Heaven Realm to the Equal Heaven Realm, the amount of power required is incalculable.

So in addition to the 721, there are two other mines that are used as alternatives.

Take a deep breath.

Zhu Xiongying's eyes gradually changed, like vast stars.

For this breakthrough, he deliberately selected a skill in the system.

"Nine changes in the stars."

In an instant, the entire cave changed into a vast universe with countless stars twinkling.

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Sudi in the north, Jiayuguan.

Geng Bingwen didn't close his eyes for a whole day and night, his eyes were dark and dark, and his eyes were fixed on the Timur vanguard army outside the pass.

He believed that the coach of the vanguard army on the opposite side was doing the same thing as him, and was also staring at Jiayuguan without stopping.

Su Wang Zhu Xi and Qing Wang Zhu Zhan who were beside him were about to fall asleep.

"The order!"

Suddenly, Geng Bingwen let out a sharp roar.

Both Zhu Li and Zhu Zhan opened their eyes suddenly in shock, and almost lost their souls.

The second king rubbed his eyes and looked out of the pass, only to see Timur's vanguard army, which had been dormant before, started to move.

Moreover, the formation speed is extremely fast!

As motionless as a mountain, as moving as a tiger.

"How could it be so fast!"

Zhu Xi couldn't believe his eyes, this is a whole army of 50, how could it be possible to launch an offensive in such a short period of time.

The 50 troops wandered into a trapezoidal attack formation and marched towards Jiayuguan in an orderly manner.

"Make a plan and then move."

"Your Highness, prepare to defend against the enemy."

Geng Bingwen condensed his voice.

Although Zhu Yu and Zhu Zhan are the kings of Sai, one army cannot have two masters. Above Jiayuguan, Geng Bingwen's words are absolute military orders, and both Zhu Yu and Zhu Zhan must obey their restraint.

(End of this chapter)