After talking with Murong Ke for most of the day in the study, Mo Rongzhan ordered the attack on Anhe City five days later the next day. The soldiers of Xia State were in high morale because of the return of the Emperor. These days, they had been practicing formations in the barracks. Everyone wanted to beat the arrogant North Underworld Army out of Anhe City as soon as possible.
This news was blocked in Xiazhou City. Even Lu Lingzhi, who was in Anhe City, could not find out. He was still waiting for Mo Rongzhan. He believed that Mo Rongzhan would want to kill him personally after receiving his letter.
"Mr. Ling, you said that Xia State would send troops in a few days. It's been a few days, why is there no movement?" Chen Jun came to find Lu Lingzhi personally. Since the last opportunity to attack Xia State, he had been eager to enter Xia State again.
Lu Lingzhi did not tell Chen Jun who was in Xia State. If Chen Jun knew that Mo Rongzhan had returned, he would definitely not send troops to fight. He might even be so scared that he would give up Anhe City.
"Wang Qu lost to you because he underestimated you last time. This time, he will naturally be more cautious. There is no need to rush," Lu Lingzhi said lightly. "Has General Hai suppressed the civil unrest?"
Chen Jun said, "I have already told General Hai what you said last time. I heard that two people who led the rebellion were captured. After investigation, it was found that there was indeed someone behind it. However, the person behind it was not caught. I'm afraid they have already escaped."
Lu Lingzhi nodded without surprise. He had already guessed it. It had already been so long. The people sent by Mo Rongzhan must have already left the Dark North Kingdom.
"Mr. Ling, do you really not want to stay in the Dark North Kingdom? General Hai can recommend you. Whether it is a civil or military official, as long as you are willing, our emperor will definitely put you in an important position. The emperor is an emperor who cherishes talented generals, "Chen Jun said.
"Does General Jin not have talent?" Lu Lingzhi asked with a faint smile. "He seems to have died a little unjustly."
Chen Jun was stunned and said awkwardly, "General Jin, that … that was an accident."
Accident? This explanation was novel.
Lu Lingzhi said lightly, "General Chen does not need to persuade me anymore. I have already thought of a way out. When Anhe City is stable, I will leave."
"It seems that Mr. Ling has already decided." Chen Jun was a little disappointed.
"General Chen, since you have the time, why don't you go train the soldiers? Next time, you won't be able to defeat Wang Qu so easily," Lu Lingzhi said calmly.
Chen Jun immediately straightened his back. "You're right. I'll go to the barracks to take a look."
Lu Lingzhi watched mockingly as Chen Jun left. His slender fingers gently caressed the gem on the hilt of his sword. It seemed that he would be meeting Mo Rongzhan soon.
"This person is really stupid!" Guan Jie suddenly said from the corner.
"Only fools can make use of it." Lu Lingzhi smiled. "Aje, have you recovered from your injuries?"
Guan Jie moved his hands a few times. "It's all healed."
"That's good." Lu Lingzhi looked at him with a smile. "Is everyone else here?"
"They're here. They're in the inn. Big brother, what are you going to do?" Guan Jie asked curiously.
Lu Lingzhi lowered his eyes and looked at his sword. "This is my last stand."
"Whoever you want to kill, I'll kill for you." Guan Jie said, "Big brother, don't get hurt."
"The person I want to kill is not so easy to kill. You don't have to do anything. I have my own way to deal with him." Lu Lingzhi said softly.
Guan Jie nodded with some disappointment. "I see."
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Knowing that Mo Rongzhan was about to go to war, Ye Zhen had been making delicious food for him in the past two days, which enriched her life in the marshal's mansion. However, Mo Rongzhan didn't like her going to the kitchen all the time, for fear that she would tire herself out.
However, Ye Zhen always had a way to get him to agree, so she went to the kitchen to cook for him today.
"Niang niang, the sea cucumber is ready." Lin Zhiran said with a smile.
"Well, let's make duck strips and sea cucumber today." Ye Zhen took the sea cucumber and checked it while ordering the dishes to be made today. "There seems to be fresh crabs today. Make some fat dumplings for the emperor."
Madam Cao, who was preparing the duck meat, smiled and said, "Niang niang is so good to the emperor."
Aunty Liu, who was cutting vegetables in the kitchen next to her, glared at her, "Do I need you to say that?"
Madam Cao seemed to be a person who was not good at talking. After being glared at by Aunty Liu, she looked at Ye Zhen awkwardly, deeply afraid that she would be blamed for saying the wrong thing. She was seriously ill before, and it was Niang niang who asked someone to invite a doctor to treat her. Therefore, she regarded the empress as her savior. These two days, seeing the empress's peaceful and friendly demeanor, she unconsciously put down the awe in her heart. If it weren't for Aunty Liu's reprimand, she wouldn't have known that she had said the wrong thing.
Ye Zhen didn't seem to notice everyone's nervousness. She smiled and said, "Who else can this imperial concubine be good to if not the emperor?"
Lin Zhiran bowed her head and smiled. She was full of gratitude to Ye Zhen. If it weren't for the empress, no one in the marshal's mansion would dare to invite a doctor for her mother. Therefore, the empress was their savior.
"Niang niang!" Eunty Fu came in from outside.
"Eunty Fu, is the emperor looking for this imperial concubine?" As soon as Ye Zhen saw him, she thought it was Mo Rongzhan looking for her again.
Eunty Fu smiled and said, "Niang niang, it's General Ye. The emperor asked this slave to inform you."
"Brother?" Ye Zhen's eyes lit up. She put down the things in her hand and asked, "Is my brother here?"
"Yes, General Ye came from the Wilderness and is talking to the emperor in the study." Eunty Fu smiled.
Ye Zhen immediately turned her head and ordered Aunty Liu, "Prepare a few dishes today."
In the study, Ye Chunnan was reporting to Mo Rongzhan about the situation in the Wilderness. When he talked about how Wan Ziliang left the Wilderness injured and occupied the northern cities of Western Liang, his expression became solemn. "Your Majesty, if we don't stop Wan Ziliang, I'm afraid that Western Liang will be annexed by the Northern Dark Kingdom sooner or later."
"Indeed, Beitang Yu's ambition is the whole of Western Liang." Mo Rongzhan said in a deep voice, "If it weren't for the civil strife at this time, I'm afraid that Western Liang would have been lost."
Ye Chunnan said, "Your Majesty, should we help Western Liang?"
"Wanyan Xi sent an envoy to Pingjing to talk to his father-in-law, hoping that he could lead his troops out of Western Liang." Mo Rongzhan said lightly.
"Huh? Isn't this Prince of Western Liang too naive? " Ye Chunnan was amused. How could he spit out the meat that was already in his mouth? Donglai and Pingjing now belonged to the Jin Kingdom. It was ridiculous for Wanyan Xi to expect them to return it without any benefits.
Mo Rongzhan smiled faintly. "It's not that Wanyan Xi is naive, but that Tuoba Xuanyuan is too confident."
Ye Chunnan said, "Your Majesty, did you ask me to come to Xia Province because of Western Liang?"
"This is one of the reasons." Mo Rongzhan smiled. "Don't you want to see Yao Yao?"
"Yes!" Ye Chunnan grinned. Of course, he wanted to see his sister.
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(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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