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Looking at the teahouse in front of him, Lou Yu couldn't help but sigh secretly.

Why do you like to do things in teahouses?

The guards led him into the private room and blocked Feng Erbi, Li Shu and others who wanted to go in together.

"Your Highness?" Li Shu frowned and asked Lou Yu.

Lou Yu's face was calm: "It's just a cup of tea, don't worry, you just wait outside the door."

"Yes!"

The furnishings in the elegant room are fresh and refined, and the incense burner on the table is curling up.

One person sat by the window, holding a teacup, and turned his head when he heard the sound.

He has handsome eyebrows and sculpted eyes, and has an extraordinary bearing.

Lou Yu bowed and saluted: "I have seen His Highness the Third Highness."

The third prince stretched out his hand: "Sit."

It seems casual and free and easy, but in fact it is arrogant and contemptuous.

Lou Yu sat down opposite him.

The fragrance of tea overflows and fills the room with fragrance.

The third prince Lou Zhi sized him up for a while, then raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Your Honor is kind."

Being stared at and looked at, few people can be calm.

Lou Zhi became more interested in Lou Yu.

"I'm terrified, being looked at by the third highness, I have to put on a show."

"Hahaha," Lou Zhi was amused by him, "It's been a long time since I met such an interesting person as Yu Shizi."

Lou Yu arched his hands: "I don't know what orders the Third Highness has?"

"You went on an envoy to the north, and you brought it back to Danzhou City without spending any money or food. Now everyone praises you, so I naturally want to see such a hero."

Although Lou Zhi said such words, there was not much admiration in his eyes.

In his opinion, Lou Yu just took advantage of Zhengshi's position.

I believe that there are not many people in the court who really think that Lou Yu has contributed to it.

The person who can take advantage of the turmoil in the royal court to break the situation must be Yan Hui.

But no matter what, Lou Yu was the real envoy, and he took the bulk of the credit this time, and after all, Lou Yu was of the royal family's blood, so taking credit for the credit would also bring honor to the royal family.

Lou Zhi chose to meet him precisely because of this light.

"Third Highness, don't make fun of me. I'm not familiar with the place of life in the northern region. If it weren't for the support of the members of the mission, I don't know if I will be able to come back." Lou Yu pretended to be modest.

Contempt flashed in Lou Zhi's eyes.

He couldn't help but asked with a smile: "Shizi Yu, I heard that the owner of the resort treated you harshly before, is there such a thing?"

Lou Yu lowered his eyes, as if he didn't want to bring up this humiliation again, so he just nodded slightly.

"You are of the blood of the royal family. Do you know why even a small hotel owner dares to bully you?"

Since the vassal kings were confiscated of military power, the status of the vassal kings and princes in various places has plummeted.

Without the Sacred Heart and without soldiers, who would think highly of you?

Therefore, with the presence of the Du family, the owner of the hotel dared to disdain Lou Yu's arrogance.

Lou Zhi felt furious just by substituting himself, let alone Lou Yu who experienced these things himself?

He was deliberately arousing Lou Yu's anger and unwillingness.

Lou Yu raised his head, his eyes moved slightly.

"Why?"

"Because you have no power."

Lou Yu lowered his eyes again, seeming a little angry: "Anyway, I won't come to the capital again in the future."

"Isn't the capital better than Gyeongju?"

Lou Yu was silent for a few breaths, then raised his head and asked Lou Zhi: "Your Highness invited me to the teahouse, just to tell me this?"

He no longer had the calmness he had when he came back.

Contempt rose in Lou Zhi's heart.

If Lou Yu hadn't been useful to him, he wouldn't have come here in person.

Lou Zhi stared at him, bewitching in a low voice: "You have suffered a lot of injustice in the capital, are you unwilling? Do you have any complaints?"

"So what? What if you don't?"

Lou Yu's eyes are slightly round, leaning toward almond eyes, and they look extraordinarily clear. In addition, the eyelashes are long and thick, as if they have their own eyeliner, which adds a bit of depth to these eyes.

Lou Zhi was slightly taken aback.

Although his brother is a bit of a fool, he is really good.

He couldn't help thinking: If the great cause can be achieved in the future, it would be good to keep such an incompetent and pleasing person in the capital.

"Don't you want to stay in the capital? Let everyone crawl under your feet?"

Lou Yu thought for a while, and replied straightforwardly: "This is too difficult. I am quite comfortable in Qingzhou."

"Zi Zi?" Lou Zhi sneered, "Lou Yu, your feudal lords have no power now, and you will inevitably be bullied in the fief, right?"

After being repeatedly "sprinkled with salt in the wound", Lou Yu finally couldn't help but get up: "Third Highness, I still have important matters to attend to, forgive me for being rude, and leave first."

"Lou Yu!"

Lou Zhi called him to stop, showing a smile as if he was sure of winning.

"What if I can give you everything you want?"

Lou Yu: "..."

The tone is too loud, and I can't listen to it.

He couldn't bear it anymore, turned around and asked coldly, "For example?"

"I will make everyone respect you, fear you, and please you, how about it?"

Lou Zhi didn't believe that he wasn't moved.

Lou Yu clenched his fists, his eyes were tangled.

He stared at Lou Zhi closely, paused for a while, and finally asked, "What do you want me to do?"

Lou Zhi smiled very gently: "I need you to be the first to stand up and respect me as the Lord."

Lou Yu: "..."

He got it.

Lou Zhi wants to seize power, but he is not a prince. If his reputation is not right, he will probably be criticized by the world.

Originally, as long as he could become the emperor, it was no big deal whether he was criticized or not.

But who doesn't love feathers?

Lou Zhi wanted a good name.

At this time, he needs someone next to him to speak for him.

The most powerful voice is the support from the clan.

In today's royal family, apart from the lineage in the capital, there are also branches from other places.

Among these offshoots, Lou Yu is the only one who is famous all over the world because of his meritorious service.

If Lou Yu takes the lead in acknowledging the legitimacy and rationality of Lou Zhi's ascension to the throne, it will be a strong support for Lou Zhi.

Even if it's not too strong, it's better than nothing.

"Don't want to?"

Seeing that Lou Yu was silent, Lou Zhi smiled lightly.

Lou Yu shook his head and said deliberately: "However, Your Majesty is still in good health, no matter how bad it is, there is still the prince..."

These words hit Zhonglou Zhi's sore spot.

He turned cold: "Lou Yu, think about your current situation, think about those faces who wantonly bully you, do you want to continue to live in this world?"

Lou Yu's expression twisted for a moment, and resentment and anger appeared in his eyes.

He clenched his fists and asked with red eyes, "Why should I trust you?"

Lou Zhi admired his expression, and said contemptuously, "Besides trusting me, do you have any other choice?"

Lou Yu: "Are you so confident in yourself?"

"Heh." Lou Zhi bowed his head and took a sip of tea, his face was covered in mist, and he didn't answer.

But his demeanor said it all.

There was greed in Lou Yu's eyes: "To do business, you have to pay a deposit first. I wonder if the Third Highness can come up with the deposit?"

Seeing him like this, Lou Zhi despised him even more, and replied casually: "Don't worry, I will send you to the hotel before you leave Beijing."

Lou Yu stared at him: "What you say is what you say."

"You can go." Lou Zhi issued the eviction order.

A few days later, fifty imperial guards escorted Du Zhi's body back to Beijing.Even in winter, after such a long time, Du Zhi's body was somewhat rotten.

Although Mrs. Du was already mentally prepared, she passed out after seeing Du Zhi's body.

The Du family was in chaos and chaos.

And here, the rest of the mission also returned to the capital.

The seal that should be sealed, the reward that should be rewarded, everyone is beaming.

On December [-]st, the emperor hosted a banquet in Wende Hall to celebrate his achievements.

Lou Yu met the prince at the banquet.

The prince has clear eyebrows and a gentle temperament, which is very different from Lou Zhi.

He was very kind to everyone, and when he looked at Lou Yu, he nodded and smiled.

On the night after the banquet, Lou Yu returned to the hotel.

Someone sent a wooden box.

It's full of gold.

It was the deposit that Lou Zhi promised to send.

Lou Yu happily accepted it.

On the [-]nd of December, Lou Yu left the hotel, led a dozen or so guards, and rode out of the Fengbo Pavilion on horseback.

A man with black hair and black hair stood still and waited.

Lou Yu asked with a smile, "How long have you been waiting?"

"Just here."

Huo Yan replied with a smile, got on his horse, and walked side by side with Lou Yu.

Feng's second pen was attached to the back, and he sighed in his heart.

The position next to His Highness was snatched away by Huo Yan again!

On December [-]th, Lou Yu and his party arrived at Qingzhou City.

Looking at the familiar city tower, Li Shu and others burst into tears.

They are finally home!

After leaving Gyeongju for more than two months, and it was the end of the new year, there were already a lot of official documents and reports on Lou Yu's desk, waiting for him to deal with them.

As soon as I came back, I was so busy that my feet didn't touch the ground.

All the supervisors under him came to report to him.

Lou Yu simply held a group meeting.

At the meeting, households, agriculture, industry, finance and other departments conducted year-end summaries respectively, and reported changes in various aspects of Gyeongju and Cangzhou this year.

Only the military and Anbu are not included.

Both of these are confidential, and they usually report to Lou Yu alone.

The work of the other parts overlaps with each other, so everyone can communicate and brainstorm with each other at the meeting.

The meeting went on for a long time, and by the time it was over, it was already dark.

Lou Yu stepped out of the gate of the government office and was about to get into the carriage when he suddenly felt something strange and looked at the driver.

"When did Ah Yan become a driver?" He asked jokingly.

The last ray of sunlight disappeared into the sky.

Huo Yan's eyes were extraordinarily bright.

He reached out to Lou Yu.

"I'll take you home."

Lou Yu handed over his hand and used his strength to get on the carriage.

There is hot tea and a small stove in the compartment.

Lou Yu's heart warmed up, and the chill all over his body suddenly dissipated, and he felt comfortable and happy from the inside out.

He took a sip of tea and said suddenly, "Stop at the entrance of the alley ahead."

Huo Yan stopped the car as promised.

His Royal Highness's surprised voice came from inside the car.

"Why is this tea so bitter?"

Huo Yan frowned slightly, how come?

He picked the good tea himself, and he thought that his tea-making skills were still good, so how could it be sour?

Then he got up and lifted the curtain and entered.

Seeing him coming in, Lou Yu smiled and pushed the teacup towards him.

"If you don't believe me, try it."

Huo Yan took a sip.

Not bitter.

He looked at Lou Yu puzzled.

Lou Yu was surprised and asked, "Is what you drink really not astringent?"

Huo Yan nodded seriously: "Not harsh."

"Then I'll try it."

Huo Yan was about to hand him the teacup.

His Royal Highness has already been bullied.

Yubai's slender hands grabbed his collar, and his face was so close that he was dazzled by shock.

Huo Yan's heart skipped a beat, the teacup in his hand fell off, and the tea soaked the blanket.

"Your Highness..."

Lou Yu narrowed his eyes slightly: "I remember, when I asked you to choose whether to drive for me or run to the farm, you chose the latter."

"..."

Huo Yan smiled helplessly: "Your Highness wants to settle old scores with me?"

"Otherwise?" Lou Yu snorted, "Also, you are not happy to let you teach me how to ride a horse."

Huo Yan leaned on the carriage, reaching out to wrap his arms around his shoulders.

"Then...how should I count the traces His Highness left on me?"

After the new year he will be eighteen.

The young man, like a perfectly polished sword, exudes heart-stopping charm.

Lou Yu stared at him, and said in a low voice, "Then what if you pinch me?"

His words were meant as a joke, but it fell into Huo Yan's ears, but it was like a thunderbolt from the blue sky, which burned him inside and made his heart ache like twisting.

A coolness ran through the whole body, and the whole person was trembling.

He was really scared.

He almost forgot that it was these hands embracing his lover that once did such an unforgivable thing.

Anxiety, regret, self-blame, fear and other emotions rushed into his chest.

Huo Yan suddenly took him into his arms, and said tremblingly, "I'm sorry."

Fortunately, fortunately, he missed.

The young man's hands trembled violently, but the force that fell on Lou Yu's body was still incredibly gentle.

Lou Yu originally just wanted to tease him, but he didn't expect this situation to happen, so he couldn't help feeling secretly annoyed.

He patted Huo Yan's back lightly, and comforted him: "At that time, there was still a misunderstanding between you and me, and it was because I didn't think carefully."

From their standpoints, there is no right or wrong.

Huo Yan buried his head in his neck: "It's not your fault, I'm stupid, I'm too stupid, I should have seen you earlier."

Lou Yu laughed, it was the first time they officially met.

Suddenly, a touch of coldness fell on his neck.

Lou Yu's heart froze.

He cried?

From now on, Lou Yu only saw Huo Yan cry once, that time in front of General Huo Yan's tomb.

And now, for the second time.

Lou Yu stopped talking and just hugged him quietly.

I don't know how long it took, but my stomach suddenly growled.

hungry.

Huo Yan was startled suddenly, got up immediately, turned around with lowered eyes, not daring to look at Lou Yu.

"What are you going to do?"

"Drive home."

Lou Yu asked with a smile, "Afraid I'm hungry?"

The young man's nasal voice said: "Yeah."

The corners of Lou Yu's lips twitched slightly.

He reached out to pull Huo Yan's sleeve.

"Ayan, I haven't tasted non-astringent tea yet."

His Royal Highness's tone of voice was soft, but it was like holding Huo Yan's heart tightly with a hand.

The young man suddenly turned around, leaned over to wrap the person in his arms, and lowered his head fiercely in a different and powerful posture.

Prince Qing's Mansion.

Feng Erbi stood outside the door and kept looking in the direction of the government office.

It's getting dark today, why hasn't His Highness come back yet?

Isn't the meeting over long ago?

Just when he was about to go to the mansion to see what happened in person, the carriage of Wang Mansion appeared from the corner of the street.

Feng Erbi was overjoyed and rushed to meet him.

Just as he was about to speak, he met the face of the "driver".

"Commander Huo?" He asked in surprise, "Why are you?"

Huo Yan smiled, nodded to him, then turned around and helped Lou Yu get off the carriage.

As the night darkened, Feng Erbi didn't notice any abnormalities on his highness's face.

It wasn't until entering the east courtyard, under the bright lights, that Feng Erbi could see the clue.

"Your Highness, what happened to your lips?"

It seems a little swollen, can't it be getting angry again?

Lou Yu coughed lightly, lowered his eyes and said, "I'm hungry, why don't you set up a meal soon? Commander Huo is eating here too, remember to prepare a double copy."

"Yes."

The food was ready on the table, and the two ate quietly.

The atmosphere of silence makes people feel restless, as if a stone is hanging in the heart, a little panicked.

Lou Yu felt a little ashamed.

He had praised Huo Yan's lung capacity before.

But today was the first time that he clearly realized the strength of his lung capacity.

When Huo Yan collected it before, Lou Yu was evenly matched with him.

But just now in the carriage, he almost couldn't stand it.

Too fierce, too ruthless, too terrible.

Until now, he was still immersed in the thrill that was so intense that his scalp tingled, and he couldn't get away completely.

Huo Yan suddenly broke the silence: "Your Highness, do you want to be pressed tonight?"

His voice was deep and hoarse.

Lou Yu almost lost his grip on the chopsticks.

He nodded slightly, pretending to be serious: "All the ministries have reported to me today, you stay to tell me about the situation of the military department at night."

"it is good."

After eating, the two took a walk in the courtyard to digest food.

Huo Yandao: "Today, Qingzhou and Cangzhou have a total force of nearly 3 troops. The bow and arrow battalion has increased to [-], the cavalry battalion has increased to [-], and the special battalion has increased to [-]."

Thirty thousand soldiers and horses, say a lot less, say more but not much.

According to Lou Yu's knowledge, the Northwest Army has nearly [-] troops.

Compared with the Northwest Army, they are still far behind.

"I'm afraid Lou Zhi is about to make a move."

In the original book, in the 33rd year of Zhengqian, the Tiansheng Sect almost broke through the capital.

And now it is the end of the 31st year, and the New Year's Eve is about to come.

It may seem like there is still a year to go, but things are not set in stone.

Now the situation in Dasheng is very different from the original book, Lou Yu can no longer rely on the timeline of the original book.

He believed in his speculation more.

Judging from Lou Zhi's expression and voice, he seems to be sure of winning.

Both Xie's family and Du's family of the loyal emperor's faction were seriously injured.The princelings are a group of civil servants, and they cannot stop him.

Thinking about it this way, Lou Zhi does have the capital to be arrogant.

Huo Yan knew the "deal" between Lou Zhi and Lou Yu, and knew that he had the heart to force the palace, so he analyzed: "Xie Ce is disabled, Du Qian is dead, one is the general of the military guards, and the other is the deputy commander of the imperial guards. For an important job."

The Martial Guard Division is responsible for the security of the capital city, and the imperial guards are responsible for defending the imperial city.

After these two are abolished, they will naturally be replaced by newcomers.

If the newcomer is a high-ranking person, then there is a lot of room for maneuvering.

Lou Yu Surong nodded.

It seems that Du Qian's death accelerated the process of Lou Zhi's seizure of power.

He asked, "Do you think Tiansheng Sect has really been suppressed?"

Huo Yan instantly understood what he meant.

"Your Highness is saying that the main purpose of the Heavenly Sacred Sect's emergence was to consume the imperial court's supplies and troops?"

Lou Yu looked up at the night sky.

The star curtain hangs low, and the moon is like a broken hook.

"I do have this guess. The Tongzhou war dragged on for too long."

Although Xie Ce is a scumbag, he is different from Du Qian.

He has some real skills.

If it is said that Tianshengjiao has an inner ghost in the imperial army, who can know Xie Ce's battle plan in advance, keep playing with Xie Ce, constantly consume the vitality and fighting spirit of the imperial army, and wait for the opportunity to retreat when the time is right, then , all this makes sense.

However, both sides of the war must suffer.

Tianshengjiao itself also suffered some casualties, and now it must be secretly recruiting troops to expand its power.

Lou Yu turned around abruptly and met Huo Yanjun's eyes.

The two said in unison: "Special Battalion!"

It's time for the Special Battalion to really come in handy!

Because of his outstanding performance, Sun Xin has always been the battalion commander of the special battalion.

After a day of training, he was secretly summoned to the east courtyard just after taking a shower.

Under the bright candlelight, His Royal Highness is handsome and handsome, and Commander Huo is in high spirits.

Sun Xin knelt down excitedly: "Subordinate Sun Xin, kowtow to Your Highness! I have seen the Commander!"

After seeing him at the city gate, he never saw His Royal Highness again.

How can you not be excited to be so close today?

Lou Yu smiled gently and said, "Battle Commander Sun sit down and talk."

Sun Xin was still a little cautious, only sitting on half of his buttocks.

"You are called here because there is a very dangerous and extremely important matter to be given to you and the brothers in the camp." Lou Yu said seriously.

Sun Xin said without hesitation, "Your Highness, my subordinates and brothers are not afraid of danger!"

"Okay." Lou Yu turned to Huo Yan, "You tell me."

Huo Yan drew up an infiltration plan for Sun Xin.

If Lou Zhi wants to seize power, he will definitely choose internal and external support to ensure nothing goes wrong.

They had previously speculated from Anbu's news that Tianshengjiao had connections with the inner court, and there was no other person in the inner court except the imperial concubine who was in the limelight and held the phoenix seal.

The imperial concubine and the third prince belong to the same family, there is no doubt about that.

Then, Lou Zhi definitely wanted to use the Tianshengjiao to attack the capital, set off a military chaos, and then take the opportunity to seize control of the inner city and build momentum to force the palace.

Lou Yu's idea is to let the people from the special battalion serve as secret agents for the Tiansheng Sect, and even rely on their own strength to become the "immortal elders" and "immortal monarchs" of the Tiansheng Sect.

Not to mention that it can shake the entire Tianshengjiao, but sometimes, some small changes will rewrite the final outcome.

This matter has a certain degree of danger, and it must be grasped to a certain degree.

It is necessary to show strength and win the trust of the leader of Tiansheng Sect.

After Sun Xin heard this, he felt a surge of enthusiasm.

So exciting!

Lou Yu smiled and said, "You are always alert, I believe that you will be able to lead everyone to successfully infiltrate Tiansheng Sect."

"This subordinate will definitely live up to His Highness's entrustment!" Sun Xin took up this important task without hesitation.

Their special battalion finally came into play!

"You pick some outstanding brothers, pretend to be strangers to each other, and infiltrate from various branches. Don't let people discover the clues."

Lou Yu made a confession, and said earnestly: "Be sure to take care."

"Subordinates obey!"

On New Year's Eve, every household in Gyeongju and Cangzhou is decorated with lanterns and festoons, and it is very lively.

Sun Xin led a dozen elites to leave Gyeongju at night.

They are full of enthusiasm and vow to overcome obstacles and achieve great things for His Highness.

During the New Year's Eve dinner, Lou Yu drank some wine while being happy, and with Feng Erbi's support, he returned drunkenly to the East Courtyard.

"Your Highness, I will wait for you to take a bath."

Lou Yu leaned on the low couch, shaking his head like a rattle: "I don't want it."

"Na Nu, go get a basin of water, soak your feet and rest."

"I do not want."

Feng Erbi was helpless, His Highness was a bit childish when he was drunk.

"Then what does His Highness want?"

Lou Yu: "I want Huo Yan! Call him here!"

"..."

Feng Erbi hurriedly sent someone to call, feeling a little disappointed in his heart.

His Highness paid more and more attention to Commander Huo.

Soon, Huo Yan came over in a normal suit.

Feng Erbi stopped him outside the door, and said angrily: "Your Highness has drunk some wine, be careful of your hair being pulled."

Huo Yan was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled: "It's okay."

"..."

Why does it feel like things are getting worse and worse!

After Huo Yan entered the room, he saw Lou Yu lying on a low couch.

The candlelight flickered lightly, His Royal Highness's face was beautiful, and his drunken jade fell down, like woven ink hair pouring down from the low couch, about to reach the ground.

Huo Yan couldn't help holding up Qingsi, and said softly: "Your Highness."

"You came."

Lou Yu wasn't really drunk, but the alcohol stimulated his brain and made him excited.

He stretched out his hands to hold Huo Yan's face, and said with a smile: "Our Ah Yan will be eighteen after tonight, and the longer he is, the more handsome he will be."

He confiscated all the strength in his hand, and directly squeezed Huo Yan's handsome face into deformation.

Huo Yan let him play around, and said vaguely: "Not as good as Your Highness."

"What Your Highness?" Lou Yu frowned, "Erbi calls me Your Highness, Sanmo calls me Your Highness, everyone calls me Your Highness, why do you also call me Your Highness? No, change it!"

Huo Yan's eyes were softer: "Then what should I be called?"

"think it yourself!"

Huo Yan leaned over and kissed Lou Yu's forehead.

"A Yu, how are you?"

Lou Yu's face was peach-blossomed, the corners of his eyes were flushed, he stared at him with moist eyes, and obediently replied: "Okay."

He seemed to think of something, suddenly got up and went to bed, dragged Huo Yan excitedly to the bedside cabinet, pointed to a drawer and said, "Open it!"

Huo Yan opened it as promised.

There is a kit in the drawer, the kit is made of exquisite materials and the stitches are fine, it is top grade.

Lou Yu said as if offering a treasure: "Open it again and have a look."

Huo Yan opened the kit, his expression slightly stagnant.

Inside was a lock of hair.

The hair was combed fairly neatly and tied in a knot in the middle to keep it from straggling.

"This is……"

"I accidentally picked it up for you before. I didn't throw it away. I put it all in."

As Lou Yu spoke, he took out another pair of small scissors, and before Huo Yan could react, he clicked and cut off a small strand of his hair.

"A Yu!" Huo Yan's eyes were filled with distress.

Lou Yu smiled and said: "Ayan, help me tie them."

Concentric knot.

Huo Yan's mind went blank for an instant, only the violent heartbeat was beating in his ears like a drum.

The hand holding the kit was shaking.

If His Highness can respond to his wishes, he will be satisfied.

He never expected anything else.

What a sacred and beautiful word.

Can you really have it yourself?

Seeing that he was stunned and didn't respond, Lou Yu couldn't help being wronged: "You don't want to?"

Huo Yan immediately came back to his senses, took his hair with trembling hands, and made a knot with his own hair, but because his hands were shaking so badly, he was a little clumsy, so he couldn't tie it for a long time.

"Hurry up." Lou Yu couldn't help urging.

Huo Yan raised his eyes to look at him, somehow, his heart was settled at once.

He coaxed in a low voice: "It's my fault, I kept A Yu waiting for a long time."

The two locks of hair were finally tightly intertwined.

Huo Yan carefully put them into the kit, and stared at Lou Yu with handsome eyes.

"A Yu, how about giving this to me?"

With a smile on his face, Lou Yu held Huo Yan's cheeks, leaned forward and said, "One pop, I'll give it to you."

After all, take the initiative to kiss.

The thread of love is entwined, and the red candle is lightly shaken.

When Lou Yu came back to his senses, the two of them had already fallen on the bed.

He exhaled slowly, and after calming down for a while, he talked about business.

"I asked Wutimu for the grassland in the south of Daermu before, so we can't just leave it alone."

People around me didn't respond for a while.

Lou Yu couldn't help raising his eyes to look, and suddenly bumped into Huo Yan's eyes that were as deep as the sea but also revealed fiery eyes.

His heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly said, "I'm only 17 years old!"

Huo Yan's voice was deep and hoarse: "Seventeen?"

Dasheng can get married at the age of 15.

He didn't quite understand.

Lou Yu has some modern concepts engraved in his bones: "Anyway, it didn't work before!"

"Okay." Of course Huo Yan listened to him.

Lou Yu grabbed his hair and twisted it around his fingertips.

"You haven't answered me yet."

Huo Yan took a deep breath and asked, "Does A Yu want to take a trip to the pasture in person?"

"Ah."

Lou Yu did have this plan.

"The grassland is just outside the Jizhou Customs. I want to go to the border in person and discuss cooperation with Cheng Da."

Abutu is the former Crown Prince of Agutu, and his identity is sensitive.

Even if Wu Timu promised not to kill him, Lou Yu can't guarantee that there will be no "accident".

He asked Abutu to raise war horses, cattle and sheep for him, not only for supplies, but also to leave a knot in Utimu's heart.

Abalu is to the north and Abutu is to the east.

Even if he became the new king of the Northern Territory, he would not be able to truly control the entire Northern Territory, just like Achinade back then.

Although Abutu is alone and alone now, don't forget that there is also Achinade's captain Penu wandering outside.

As long as Abutu raises his arms, Penu is likely to be willing to choose to be loyal to the crown prince.

Of course, that's all for the future.

Lou Yu now only needs Abutu to train his horses, cattle and sheep.

But the pasture is too far away from Gyeongju, and Lou Yu is beyond his reach. If he wants to firmly control Abutu, if he wants to really control such a large pasture, he must personally discuss cooperation with the Jizhou frontier army.

As far as he knew, the frontier army in Jizhou was not only short of food and salt, but even their war horses were old and disabled.

Their war horses have not been updated for a long time.

Lou Yu believes that the "Livestock Training Program" will definitely make their eyes shine.

"When does Your Highness plan to leave?" Huo Yan held his hand, "I want to accompany you."

Lou Yu smiled: "Go north on the second day of the new year. But 'His Royal Highness' doesn't want 'Commander Huo' to accompany him."

Huo Yan understood.

He smiled and said, "I want to be with A Yu."

"it is good."

As the night deepened, the two embraced each other and fell asleep.

Feng Erbi waited for a long time but did not wait for Huo Yan to come out. Hearing that there was no movement inside, he entered the room lightly.

The next moment, he froze in place.

On the exquisite bed, His Highness and Commander Huo hugged each other tightly, their black hair tangled together, and for a moment it was impossible to tell who belonged to whom.

An unbelievable thought suddenly came to my mind.

Feng Erbi couldn't help but widen his eyes.

But suddenly bumped into a pair of gloomy eyes.

Huo Yan was extremely vigilant, he heard Feng Erbi as soon as he came in.

It's just that Lou Yu was already fast asleep, and he couldn't bear to be disturbed, so he didn't move.

He didn't look back until Feng Erbi walked to the bed and stayed for a while.

The two stared at each other for a long time.

Feng Erbi opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he was afraid of waking up His Highness, so if he didn't say anything, he felt panicked again.

He thought about it, and finally decided not to say anything, turned around and left the room, and closed the door carefully.

For more than two months, Lou Yu finally had the most comfortable sleep.

When the cock crowed, he opened his eyes.

As soon as he woke up, he saw the handsome face he liked, and he felt quite happy.

Huo Yan woke up early, and when he heard the change in Lou Yu's breathing rate, he knew he had woken up, so he opened his eyes.

The two smiled at each other.

Lou Yu naturally kissed him on the lips, got up and said, "New year and new atmosphere, I hope the people of Gyeongju will like the big gift I gave them."

Huo Yan looked softly.

"They'll love it."

On the first day of the new year, the Gyeongju Government Office issued an announcement.

The general idea of ​​the announcement is: His Royal Highness has made great achievements in the Northern Territory, and the Holy Majesty rewarded him, and specially exempted Gyeongju from taxes for three years!

The common people were stunned at first, but when they came to their senses, only ecstasy remained.

They couldn't help asking the little official.

"Did the court really order it?"

"Is it true that Gyeongju is exempt from taxes for three years?"

"Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo up taxes!"

"My God, my God! I'm not dreaming!"

Everyone was excited and couldn't believe it.

But the facts were right in front of them, and they couldn't help but believe it.

Of course, the imperial court's taxes are exempted, but the taxes for Prince Qing's Mansion are still there.

But the common people are willing!

His Highness has done so much for them, and they are willing to use the money to raise His Highness for nothing!

As soon as the announcement came out, the common people became more and more motivated.

When the news reached Cangzhou, it also caused a sensation.

Lou Wei, Fan Yusheng, and Fang Lin are working together in the government office.

Lou Wei had a look of admiration: "A Yu is too powerful!"

Even Fan Yusheng had to admire: "You know, the people of Cangzhou hate being from Qingzhou."

Fang Lin's respect spontaneously arose.

He assisted Fan Yusheng in handling official affairs. The longer he went to the people and the closer his communication with the people, the more ashamed he felt.

Seeing the suffering of the common people with his own eyes, he truly realized Lou Yu's broad mind and ability to govern the world.

He smiled sincerely: "If I were a commoner, I would also yearn for Qingzhou."

Lou Wei nodded in agreement: "I also want to work with A Yu!"

When Fan Yusheng heard this, he felt sour in his heart.

"If there are any mistakes or omissions in the lower officials, please forgive me, King Cang."

Lou Wei was puzzled: "Why did you say this suddenly? I didn't say you were wrong."

Fang Lin and Fan Yusheng grew up together, but he has never seen him in such a state of mind, so he couldn't help laughing and said:

"King Cang, Master Fan has been praised by others since we were young, but we have worked together for so long, you have never praised him, and you often praise your son in front of him, of course he will reflect on what he did not do well. "

Lou Wei looked at Fan Yusheng in surprise, and hurriedly said, "I'm not saying you're bad, I praise A Yu because A Yu always brings surprises to people, it's not that you're bad, but..."

"It's Yu Shizi who is too kind, isn't he?" Fan Yusheng smiled with his eyes bent.

He is proud by nature, but in front of Yu Shizi, he often feels ashamed, as if he is just a frog at the bottom of a well.

Lou Wei asked sincerely: "If Prefect Fan is sent to the northern border, can Danzhou be taken back unconditionally?"

Fan Yusheng laughed and shook his head.

He couldn't guarantee it.

"So, you don't need to underestimate yourself." Lou Wei comforted him, "You are already good enough, how many years does it take for someone like A Yu to emerge?"

Fang Lin also nodded: "Brother Fan, let's not compare ourselves to others, just do our best."

Fan Yusheng sighed secretly.

He wasn't disappointed because he wasn't as good as Yu Shizi, he was just worried that he couldn't keep up with Yu Shizi.

On the second day of the new year, North Gate of Gyeongju.

Lou Yu led Huo Yan and other guards, personally led a load of salt, and went to Pozhen Pavilion outside Yangwu Mountain.

This is where Gyeongju trades goods with the border army every month.

As soon as they arrived, Liu Kang and others rushed over on horseback carrying coal.

Seeing Lou Yu and Huo Yan coming in person, he couldn't help being shocked, and quickly got off his horse.

"Your Majesty pays homage to Your Royal Highness!"

After Liu Kang saluted, he sincerely praised: "Your Majesty heard at the border that His Highness went to the northern border and took back Danzhou City. I am really grateful!"

Not only him, but also General Cheng and the military adviser all admired His Royal Highness.

What the guards value most is the city that they are desperately guarding.

How could Lou Yu not move them?

It is a great blessing to have a hero like Yu Shizi!

Lou Yu said modestly: "This is the credit of everyone in the mission. Captain Liu, please be polite."

"Your Highness came here in person today, is there something important?"

Lou Yu looked at his mount and said with emotion: "Although the northern border is bitter and cold, the cattle, sheep and horses are exceptionally fat."

Liu Kang felt deeply. He patted his old friend and sighed: "It has been with Xiaguan for ten years."

Really old horse.

Liu Kang has a deep relationship with it, so seeing it getting old day by day, he feels sad in his heart.

But I have to admit that such an old horse can no longer play a big role on the battlefield.

Dasheng's cavalry has been losing to the grassland cavalry. On the one hand, it is due to the difference in physique, and on the other hand, it is the unevenness of the horses.

Old horses react slowly and are not as fast as strong horses, and may become a drag at critical times.

But the frontier army is poor, so where can they get money and food for horses?

Lou Yu said regretfully: "Such a war horse with such outstanding military exploits should have retired long ago to take care of itself."

"Who said it wasn't."

Lou Yu said at the right time: "I have a very important matter to discuss with General Cheng. I wonder if Captain Liu would recommend it for me?"

"Of course I would!"

Their frontier army has always been very grateful to Yu Shizi, so there is no need to talk about such a small matter!

Moreover, the general and the military adviser have long wanted to see Yu Shizi.

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