The court discussion once again fell into an endless loop. It was not easy to label the children of the late king as rebellious. When Shaodian was a child, the father and son had a reason to be manipulated. Even with the dignity of the prince regent, he could not unify the opinions of the courtiers.
Dealing with Shaodian Yongdao was able to quickly unify opinions, and the Zhongwangzhou theater immediately received a new name: open the passage to Hailin Prefecture as soon as possible and strive to regain Hailin Prefecture as soon as possible.
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The morning light first appears, everything is shadowed, and the hustle and bustle of the city plays its first movement.
Whoosh, whoosh, there was a strong wind in the martial arts arena. Anyone familiar with it knew that it was Master Ding who was practicing.
"who?"
"Jing Bao, don't run away."
The childish voice sounded, and the guards returned to their posts.
Whoosh, a flash of pink flashed, and the eyelids of the guard guarding the door twitched, and then a little girl ran over. The guard bowed and saluted: "Good morning, young lady."
"Haha, don't run!" The little girl staggered into the martial arts arena.
The two maids behind were stopped, and one of them said anxiously: "Be careful, young lady, if you fall."
A bearded guard cursed fiercely: "Don't you understand the rules? I'm practicing martial arts, you dare to break in? You're looking for death!"
"Ah!" a child screamed.
The two maids were so frightened that their faces turned pale.
"It's okay!" Ding Kui's gentle voice sounded, and the people outside breathed a sigh of relief.
In the martial arts arena, the chubby Jingbao huddled up in a ball, trembling all over, with a long sword stuck in front of it, leaving only half of it on the ground.
When it slipped in just now, Ding Kui saw it clearly and wanted to cut it in half with a sword. However, thinking that it was Jing Jing's favorite, Ding Kui held back half of his strength when swinging the sword.
After the little girl screamed and realized that it was okay, she immediately rushed over to it, held it down with both hands, and shouted: "Jingbao, if you don't behave, daddy, beat him!"
Ding Kui's mental power kept covering his daughter to prevent her from falling too hard. "Why did you run out so early?" He walked behind his daughter.
"Mom, go see auntie, Jingjing, I can't sleep." Jingjing picked up Jingbao and stretched out her hands to scratch the fat on its belly. The grass-mud horse's mouth was slightly open, and the skin and flesh all over its body were loosened, looking comfortable.
"Hmm." Ding Kui pulled out the long sword, flicked it, and there was a bang. The long sword just hung on the weapon rack.
He stretched out his hand: "Let's go, daddy will take you back." A small pink hand grabbed his trouser leg, "Daddy, hug."
The little girl must have been tired after running after the grass-mud horse for a while.
Ding Kui patted his forehead, a green light flashed slightly, and he quickly washed himself with a cleaning technique, and then picked up his daughter, "Daddy will take you to the sky to play, okay?"
Jingjing slapped her generous chest with one hand: "Oh, heaven, heaven!" Ding Kui jumped up and flew into the air on the fighting spirit dragon.
This is a common trick he uses to amuse his daughter, and it also helps her experience the feeling of flying from an early age. It is very difficult to take someone to fly, but it is much easier to take care of a child of a few years old. Jingjing does not weigh as much as a spear.
After flying for a while, he saw Ding Chuan walking quickly down below. He expected there was important news, so he flew over directly.
"What's up?"
"Master, important information." Ding Chuan whispered in Ding Kui's ear for a while.
"Well, Jingjing, let's go have breakfast with your Uncle Chuan. Daddy has to go out for something. You have to be obedient." Ding Kui handed his daughter to the housekeeper.
"Yeah." Jingjing nodded and looked at her father until he walked behind the corner.
Ding Kui held the first "court meeting" in the meeting hall.
"I recommend that Mu Ji be granted the title of Marquis of Zhonglie." This was a statement on behalf of the Commander-in-Chief's Office. In his eyes, Mu Ji was more worthy of this title than Du Duan.
Before the court meeting, he informed everyone about the Sixteenth Legion and also mentioned the quarrel in the court in Zhenjing City.
Mu Heng went out to answer: "The title of Marquis Zhonglie requires the approval of more than half of the elders. After all, it is the senior authority of the Senate. This matter will take a long time to operate." He cannot represent the Senate, but he can give reasonable suggestions.
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Others have no opinion.
"Since it takes a lot of time, we should hurry up. If we don't get recognition on the surface, we must get acknowledgment secretly. We can't chill the hearts of loyal and brave people." Ding Kui specially convened this court meeting for Mu Ji.
The fate of the Sixteenth Legion was regrettable. Ding Kui respected commanders like Mu Ji the most. He almost convicted Mu Ji when he heard about Shaodian, and immediately decided to reward Mu Ji lavishly.
"Zhenjing City thinks that we are dragging down the war situation in Hailin Prefecture. Although that is nonsense, shouldn't we do something, such as supporting a group of new soldiers to the Zhongwangzhou War Zone?" Kong Ren held the official position of the Ministry of Rites but
Let’s talk about the affairs of the Commander-in-Chief’s Office.
"I have a plan that can stop everyone talking and save money and food." Mu Sen made some suggestions related to his job.
"Minister Mu, please speak." Ding Kui did not sit on the main seat in the meeting hall, but at the head of the ministers. The chair in the middle of the hall was occupied by Shao Dianluan, and it was illegal for others to sit on it.
Politics is a hypocritical thing, doing rebellious things while wearing the cloak of legality and propriety.
"There is a border danger in the southern part of Nanzhao Prefecture, and the troops stationed here should not move lightly. However, Yang Yuan Prefecture is guarded by the 14th Army Corps, and the 19th Army Corps under Commander Long does not need to bear the heavy responsibility of guarding the border." Musen paused at this point.
"Oh!" Ding Kui understood, "You want to mobilize the 19th Army Corps to the Zhongwangzhou Theater."
"Your Excellency, you have a strong mind. The Zhongwangzhou Theater will not refuse the assistance of the 19th Army Corps, and will definitely fund part of the money, food and supplies.
Although most of the 19th Army Corps are new recruits, they are at least competent in military duties such as patrolling and sentrying, and they are capable of fighting to the death if they really encounter an enemy.
Commander Long has certain connections in Zhongwangzhou, so no one will bully his troops, and the 19th Army Corps can train and exercise as usual.
This will not only break our lies that are dragging Hailin State down, but also save military expenses. It is a way to kill two birds with one stone." Musen expressed his complete thoughts.
Kong Ren clapped his hands and said: "Seconds! The Nineteenth Legion can fill the vacancy left by the Thirteenth Legion. Now that the floods have receded, the people can return to their old land with peace of mind. As long as they cultivate in time, they can still harvest within the year. It's more than killing two birds with one stone."
"Yes." Ding Kui kept nodding in agreement, "The Nineteenth Legion can still grow in actual combat and become familiar with the environment in Zhongwangzhou in advance. By the way, we can test the opinions of the nobles in Zhongwangzhou towards us."
Fei Ze also gave a thumbs up: "This is a good plan by Minister Mu! With the 19th Army Corps leaving, Yang Yuanzhou Mu will be less stressed. In fact, he would like to thank us for not forcing him to choose a side."
Musen didn't expect this at first, that his strategy could bring so many benefits.
"Okay, I will ask Commander Jiang to issue a transfer order and contact the Zhongwangzhou War Zone. In addition, I would like the Ministry of Rites to communicate with the rebel king and ask them to return Commander Mu's remains and try to transport them back to his hometown for burial."
Ding Kui originally wanted to return the remains of all the soldiers, but the weather became warm and humid, and the rebels would definitely not put in the effort to preserve the remains and transport them over.
It is reasonable to ask for the body of the supreme commander back. This is a kind of respect and etiquette, and both warring parties will generally agree.
The court meeting did not end until noon. Ding Kui finally went out. Everyone wanted to report to him and ask for instructions. How could they let him go home so easily.
Returning to the Earl's Mansion, Ding Kui found Shao Dian Luan sitting in the middle hall, "What are you doing? You have to leave things to others, and your task is to take good care of yourself." He pushed his wife back into the chair who wanted to stand up and salute.
"This matter involves a first-level secret language, and others cannot handle it." Shao Dianluan motioned for everyone to exit the central hall.
"Oh?" Ding Kui hugged his wife and sat down.
The first-level secret words were compiled by him personally and were divided into eight instant secret books. They must be destroyed and re-edited after being used once. Only he and Shaodian Luan mastered the secret words in the world.
"The secret agents in Hailin Prefecture used the Magic Guild to send the message back to Pingzhong County..." Shao Dianluan told the secret message again.
"Oh?" Ding Kui looked happy this time, "Ding Zhong went to handle Lu Guotang's contact line. He won't be back in a short time. Why don't I handle it myself."
"No, Yuanyuan has just been born, so why don't you leave us two alone? What if your trip to your country is delayed? Don't you have the Thirteenth Lieutenant to protect the people? This matter is suitable for them to handle." Shaodian.
Luan hugged Ding Kui's arm.
"Thirteenth Lieutenant protecting the people, without Ding Zhong, I'm afraid they won't be able to handle it well." Ding Kui could only trust Ding Zhong when dealing with important confidential matters.
"Ding Zhong is gone and there is Shaodianmi. I think he can do it." Shaodianluan recommended a candidate.
"Brother Mi, um, okay!" Ding Kui was not used to using Shaodian Mi as his subordinate, but if he thought about it carefully, the former director of the Intelligence Department had this ability.
"Just in time for Xiaohua to complete her mission."
"What kind of mission?"
"..."
The Thirteenth Lieutenant of the Guardians assembled again, but this time it was particularly mysterious. No one except Ruan Xingzhu knew what the mission was, and there was also a special operations battalion following behind, ready to respond at any time.
"Don't make things difficult for me anymore. I have made a magical oath. I can only reveal the content of this mission when the time is right." Ruan Xingzhu was annoyed.
Ever since she set off, people have been asking her questions in different ways.
"Tch! Senior brother, are you willing to make you swear?" The word "disbelief" was written on Lu Ying's forehead. "Just tell me one person, and I can swear not to tell anyone." When she said this, she stared at Shaodian Mi.
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Shaodianmi is the only newcomer in this team, and the one she trusts least.
"This mission must be related to a spy, otherwise the lord would not send me here. I am everyone's eyes and ears." Shaodianmi looked helpless.
He did not hesitate to disclose his identity in order to gain the trust of other members.
"Xiao Mi was once my boss, and later became my subordinate. If he can join our team, he is someone we can trust." Ding Cai pretended to be a big brother.
"He said it was about the secret agent. I didn't say it. I don't know." Ruan Xingzhu quickly clarified.
"Yes, yes, it's just my own guess. It has nothing to do with the captain." Shaodianmi patted his face gently.
"Let me help you." Dou Xiaoqi smiled ferociously and slapped him.
"Don't!" Shaodianmi quickly backed away.
"Stop making trouble! Master Ding did this to ensure the safety of the mission. It's the same for us to know earlier or to know later.
Everyone just needs to remember one thing, don't embarrass the Thirteenth Captain of the Guardian." Ruan Jizong performed the captain's duties for his niece.