When Yan Li arrived at Zichen Hall, there were already many people gathered there.
Most of them were familiar faces. Not to mention the other three students from the Inner Yard, other than the Prajna Buddha Painting, a few instructors from the Inner Yard were among them. There were also a dozen students from the Outer Yard who were all outstanding and appreciated students.
Of course, they were not the only ones who were called. Dozens of other students were waiting for news.
Before Ji Zhiyuan arrived, the crowd gathered in groups of twos and threes and whispered to each other.
"I have an uncle who works in Yuan Zhou. At the beginning of the year, he said that the High Chancellor of the Desolate predicted that this year's winter would be especially cold and that he needed to plunder enough food before winter."
"Your news is outdated. I heard that the King of the Desolate Men, that bloodthirsty Aguba, has taken a fancy to His Majesty's beauty and wants to snatch her as his bride …"
"Who did you hear this from? There is no such thing … Let me tell you, the real reason is Tang Sanghua …"
"Tang Sanghua?"
"It is said that she is the Barbarian Princess. She was chased by the Judicial Department for thousands of miles and almost lost her life, so she harbors a grudge. This time, she instigated the Desolate Men to take revenge."
There were discussions here and there. Everyone had their own opinions, but they all seemed to be the same thing.
"What's the situation in Yuan Zhou now?" Yan Li listened for a while and felt that no one was reliable. He walked towards Lianhai Changjin and asked in a low voice.
"Nothing." Lianhai Changjin smiled bitterly.
"What do you mean?" Yan Li did not understand.
As the saying went, birds of a feather flock together. The Inner Yard naturally stood together with the Inner Yard.
Ma Guanshan took over and said, "It means that nothing has happened yet. However, the most dangerous moment is precisely at this moment. However, the alliance between the two tribes of the Desolate Men is already a done deal, so His Majesty summoned us here to prepare for a rainy day. "
Speaking of this, he changed his tone and said meaningfully, "As the saying goes, soldiers are trained for a thousand days to be used in a single day. You are a student of the Academy. In the face of a national crisis, you cannot indulge yourself."
Yan Li said noncommittally, "Why did the two tribes form an alliance? What are they plotting?"
"Perhaps it has something to do with Xi Liang," Ma Guanshan said.
"Xi Liang?"
"There are signs of Western Liang sending ironware and food to the two races, but we haven't found any evidence." Ma Guanshan glanced at Yan Li. "Qin Queyue blamed Dynasty for the death of his sister. In other words, whether you guys admit it or not, Yanshan Robber is now a part of Dynasty."
"It's cool under a big tree. What's wrong with that?" Yan Li shrugged, his face expressionless.
Ma Guanshan smiled and said, "That's good."
"His Majesty has arrived." Yang An's sharp voice rang out, and the hall immediately quietened down.
Ji Zhiyuan walked out from the side door behind the curtain and sat down on the throne.
"We greet Your Majesty." Everyone knelt down.
"No need to stand on ceremony." Ji Zhiyuan flicked his sleeves. Through the curtains, his beautiful eyes swept across everyone. "I believe you've heard about it before you came, so I won't repeat it. This time, the allied forces of the two races are coming with great momentum. Once Rong City falls, countless people will suffer a disaster. When that time comes, there will be starvation for hundreds of miles, and there will be no rooster crowing for thousands of miles. Therefore, the important task of guarding the border still rests on you, my ministers. "
"We will risk our lives for it."
Ji Zhiyuan nodded and said, "Since Taizu, the biggest task of our dynasty has been to stabilize the border, strengthen the country, and enrich the people. Now that the cultivators have reappeared, it has increased the responsibility on us. Since we enjoy the honor of cultivation, we should bear the hardships that ordinary people can't bear. Let's not talk about the future. All the people in the world are citizens of Dynasty, and they all have the right to live in peace. "
Yang An smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are right."
Ji Zhiyuan glanced at everyone and said resolutely, "Anyone who tries to deprive and destroy this right is my enemy!"
Ma Guanshan was overwhelmed with emotions. He immediately knelt on one knee and shouted, "I'm willing to die for Your Majesty!"
"Shen Liuyun, listen up," Ji Zhiyuan said.
Shen Liuyun stood up.
"All students and instructors of the Academy are members of the Golden Guards. I appoint you as the Commander of the Golden Guards, and you will assist Old Marshal Zhang in defending Yurong City."
"Yes."
In the face of major issues, Shen Liuyun would not shirk his responsibility.
"I appoint Jiang Changtian and Ruan Tianhe as Deputy Commanders. The two of you must assist them well."
"Yes!"
"I appoint Yan Li and Ye Qing as Deputy Golden Guards …"
The following appointments were relatively insignificant. The authority of the Golden Guards was in Shen Liuyun's hands. This was undeniable. Therefore, Yan Li did not have to worry about anything. It was fine if he did not bully others.
Speaking of the border, he thought of Tang Sanghua. He thought of her expression before she left. Although she saved his life with a letter before coming out of seclusion, with her vengeful personality, she would not let it go.
He felt a headache when he thought of the possibility of running into her this time.
However, her breasts were really big. Among all the beauties he had seen, no one could surpass her in this aspect.
"Hey, are you an idiot? His Majesty is calling you!" Ye Qing reminded him in a low voice.
"Your subject is here …" Yan Li answered subconsciously.
"Yan Li, I am talking to you. Did you hear me?" Ji Zhiyuan said unhappily.
He was the first person to be absent-minded in Zichen Palace and have his soul wander outside.
Of course, Yan Li did not dare to say that he was thinking of another woman. He said vaguely, "No, I didn't sleep well …"
"Tomorrow morning, go to the Resentful Yuan Tower to pick up a person. I want you to escort her safely to Yurong City. Do you hear me?"
"Yes, I hear you." Yan Li only responded, but he did not react.
Ji Zhiyuan's expression relaxed a little. He said, "Ma Guanshan and Lianhai Changjin will stay. The rest of you, go back and prepare. We will set off tomorrow morning!"
After everyone left, Yan Li thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I have a question."
"Speak."
"Who is the person you want me to escort?"
"You will know tomorrow."
"Apart from me, who else is there on this mission?"
"No one else."
"I feel that this mission is difficult. I ask the Guard Department to send reinforcements."
"Do you want the whole world to know about this secret mission?"
Yan Li always felt that this was a trap. He did not want to jump into it, but it seemed that he had to. He rolled his eyes and said, "Your subject's cultivation is weak, and my treasured weapon is even more fragile. I am afraid that I will not be able to escort her well and ruin Your Majesty's plan."
"I heard that your treasured weapon is about to advance." Ji Tiansheng could not help but feel angry and amused. In the entire imperial court, Yan Li was the only one who dared to raise conditions with her. But he still said, "I will give you 20 pieces of starsilk in my personal name. You can go to my private warehouse later to get them."
Yan Li immediately beamed and said happily, "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your understanding."
The starsilk needed for Li Ya's advancement was almost complete.
"Get lost."
After Yan Li left, Ji Zhiyuan turned to Ma Shan and Lianhai and said indifferently, "Do you know why I left you two behind?"
"Your subjects do not know."
Ji Tiansheng raised his head slightly and looked at the blue sky through the carved window net. His gaze was profound. "There are not many people I can rely on. Lu Yuanqing alone cannot stop Qin Queyue's wild ambitions."
Lianhai Changjin could not help but say, "Your Majesty, didn't General Lu repel the Military Council?"
"Repel?" Ji Tiansheng sneered. "Qin Queyue is an old fox. We have not seen a trace of his 100,000 cavalry. Do you think Lu Yuanqing has the ability to do so?"
"Your Majesty, are you saying that Qin Queyue is pretending to be weak?"
"No, this is his overt scheme."
"Overt scheme?"
"General Ma, tell me."
Ma Guanshan immediately explained, "He is pretending to be weak on the surface. In reality, he is giving us time to mobilize troops to resist the invasion of the foreign races. Therefore, he will definitely launch a large-scale attack on the Bing Province when the outsiders attack, and we won't have a choice. "
Lianhai Changjin immediately understood that this was indeed an overt scheme.
Ji Tiansheng continued, "This time, I plan to transfer General Ma to the Martial God Fortress. I believe that his ability to mobilize troops will definitely surpass Lu Yuanqing's. However, I am afraid that Qin Queyue will send people to assassinate General Ma. Therefore, I hope that you can protect General Ma at all times."
"Your subject is afraid!" Lianhai Changjin never imagined that this was the reason for keeping him here.
"Don't worry, there is another person apart from you," Ji Tiansheng said.
"Who?"
"Yan Wushuang."
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