After closing the coffin lid, Monk Kongji went to the front yard with red eyes and saw Eunuch Ma standing there.
"National Master...Condolences."
Ma Fang sighed.
He heard the news that Ma Zun was killed by Long Chen, and he felt very sad.
A powerful Martial Emperor was just gone, and Xixia suffered heavy losses.
"Stop talking, what's the matter with father-in-law?"
"The king invites the imperial advisor to come to the palace to discuss matters."
The two of them left Zhaoti Temple and soon arrived at the palace.
Entering the backyard, Shi Le was practicing martial arts, waving a golden mace in his hand like the wind, and a cloud of dust swirled around him.
Seeing Kong Ji come in, Shi Le stopped and threw the golden mace to the eunuch next to him.
"Your Majesty."
"I heard that Ma Zun died in battle?"
"Before leaving, the poor monk repeatedly told him to only provide advice for Yeluhong and not to conflict with Long Chengen head-on. But he didn't listen, and that's why what happened today!"
The two of them sat in the courtyard, and Ma Fang came over to serve them with tea.
At this time, the weather is getting warmer and the temperature outside is just right.
Shi Le sighed slightly and said: "What kind of demon is this Long Cheng'en? Mojie went to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty as an envoy, and he was stunned when he came back. Ma Zun entered the grassland, and the result..."
Monk Kongji remained silent and lived for decades. This was the first time he encountered such an evil opponent. Whoever went there would die.
"What's the plan of the Imperial Master? We can't let Long Chengen do whatever he wants, right?"
Shi Le is a man who must avenge his enemies. He lost two generals one after another. It is difficult to reconcile himself to not avenging his revenge.
Monk Kongji sighed sadly: "The poor monk must avenge this, but he must plan for the long term."
"Your Majesty, Long Chengen relied on Yang Jing Stone to break through. It has been more than half a year now. If calculated based on three years, his life will not be long."
Shi Le was a little angry and said: "The Imperial Master wants to wait for Long Chengen to die? Is there no way at all?"
Kong Ji means that if you can't beat him, forget it and wait until Long Chen's lifespan runs out.
This method was actually the safest, but Shi Le couldn't help it.
"The poor monk... must take a long-term approach."
He was planning a long-term plan again, and Shi Le felt angry and said: "I always thought that the master of the country had a wonderful plan to bring peace to the world, so why was he helpless against a eunuch?"
Monk Kongji was speechless and looked very ugly.
Shi Le also felt that he had spoken too much, so he waved his hand and said, "That's all, let's plan this matter slowly."
"I just received a letter from the Kingdom of Us, saying that the high priest wants to come to Xixia next month, and I want to send a national advisor to Jinsha Pass to welcome him."
Ma Fang brought a letter of credence, and Kong Ji took it. When he opened it and read it, there were different words on it.
In the entire Xixia, only a few people in Kongji and Shile could read the writings of Us.
"Okay, the poor monk should greet you personally."
Kong Ji looked serious and looked very respectful.
There is a saying that the Buddhist sect of Xixia was actually born out of the theocratic religion of the Us state, and Zhaoti Temple also respects the theoistic religion of the Us state as its sect.
Therefore, when the high priest of the Uz Kingdom visited, Kongji naturally respected him very much.
After receiving the credentials, Shi Le asked: "How is Mojie?"
Kongji replied: "Still trying to persuade..."
Shi Le was a little impatient and said: "If you can persuade me, just do it. If you can't persuade me, then let's destroy it!"
Nothing but emptiness and silence.
After exiting the palace, Kongji returned to Zhaoti Temple and entered the backyard.
After hesitating for a moment, Kong Ji entered the dungeon.
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The capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The empress took Di Yuwei and Di Xingwan, as well as a group of ministers from the court, to greet him at the north gate.
The empress wore early summer palace clothes, and Di Yuwei and Di Xingwan also dressed up specially.
The Minister of War, Wang Wei, looked to the north, faintly saw the flags of soldiers and horses, and said: "We have been to the four gates of the capital. General Long is really a peerless military commander!"
In the battle of Linjiang City, the empress welcomed them at the south gate; in the pacification of the pirates, the empress welcomed them at the east gate; in the battle of Jade Buddha Pass, the empress welcomed them at the west gate; today, after pacifying the northern barbarians, she welcomed them at the north gate.
Long Chen is the only one in the world who can be treated like this.
"General Long is my fierce and blessed general of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Baili Bing, the official minister, praised it highly.
Duan, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, both stood on tiptoes, watching Long Chen coming from a distance, and thought to himself: General Long is so powerful, he can actually pacify the grassland.
When the people of the capital heard that Long Chen had completely pacified the grassland, they all gathered outside the city to welcome him.
"I heard that General Long brought back hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep."
"The Holy One has said that every household in our capital has a cow and a sheep."
"They say war consumes national power. Why do I feel that General Long always brings back good things every time he goes to war?"
Some of the people were watching the excitement, while others were waiting for their cattle and sheep to be distributed.
"Your Majesty, the princess and the general have arrived."
Yingfeng saw Long Chen arriving a hundred meters away. The empress was riding a horse, followed by Di Yuwei and Di Xingwan, and stepped forward to greet him.
"The humble minister pays homage to His Majesty."
When Long Chen saw the empress greeting him, he quickly got off his horse.
"My son, I pay my respects to my mother."
When Emperor Lingyi saw the empress, he happily bowed before the horse.
The empress smiled and said: "Let's all get back on our feet. I read the battle report and found that you fought well in this battle."
"Long Cheng'en, you have outstanding military achievements in this battle. I will grant you the title of Dazhu Kingdom and command the military power of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Dazhu State is the highest military commander of a country, and Gongsun Yun once served as it.
In this position, one person is inferior to ten thousand people. Long Chen's status is second only to the empress and half higher than the four princesses.
"Thank you for your grace, but I dare not accept it."
Long Chen felt something was wrong in his heart. Being a first-class flying dragon general was already an honor, but serving as the Great Pillar Kingdom again might be too much of a limelight.
The ministers were about to congratulate him, but saw Long Chen rejecting it in public, which made everyone confused.
Controlling the military power of a country is more practical than becoming a king, so why should you refuse?
"Are you too little? If you are too little, I will make you king!"
The empress' voice was majestic and domineering, and the officials and people around her did not dare to vent their anger.
Long Chen had a lot of confusion in his heart. His contribution to pacifying the grassland was great, but it was not enough to grant him the title of Dazhu Kingdom. It was even more impossible to make him a king.
What is the empress planning?
After learning about the conspiracy from Yeluhong, Long Chen became more cautious in doing things and did not dare to underestimate anyone.
Everyone is scheming, everyone has their own conspiracy, and we must be cautious, as if we are facing an abyss, as if we are walking on thin ice.
"I don't dare. I only have half of the credit for this battle. The three princesses have contributed a lot. I don't dare to monopolize the military merits of the soldiers."
Long Chen firmly refused but refused.
The empress looked at Di Lingyi and asked, "Is this your credit?"
Emperor Lingyi said in public: "The Queen Mother clearly knows that the story of this battle has been reported. In fact, it was all the credit of General Long, and my son and ministers were actually just assisting."
The empress looked at Long Chen again and said coldly: "Long Chengen, if you feel that the title of king is not enough, how about I give you the throne?"
hiss...
Long Chen's heart skipped a beat and he bowed respectfully: "I don't dare, I would like to thank you for conferring great favor on the Dazhu Kingdom!"
Not only Long Chen, but also the three princesses and the surrounding ministers were frightened.
Why did he welcome the triumphant victory suddenly and abdicate the throne?
It sounds like the empress is beginning to be suspicious of Long Chen?
"That's right. I have clear rewards and punishments. You have made great contributions and you can afford the position of Dazhu Kingdom."
The empress' smile was as bright as a flower, but Long Chen felt dazzled and couldn't figure out what the empress was thinking.
"Congratulations to Dazhu Kingdom."
"Congratulations, general, on your promotion to Dazhu Kingdom."
"We, the Great Zhou Dynasty, have the Dazhu Kingdom again. I am very happy and congratulated."
All the ministers congratulated him one after another.
They were also frightened just now.
Long Chen paid his respects and said, "Your Majesty, I have brought back 500,000 cattle and sheep this time. Please handle it with Your Majesty."
The cattle and sheep were brought back to the people, but Long Chen could not distribute them in his own name and had to let the empress handle them.
If a minister distributes things to the people without authorization, he is trying to win people's hearts and is suspected of treason.
The empress ordered: "Duan Shangshu, it is up to you to handle this matter. Each household in the capital will be given two sheep or one cow, and the family members of those killed in battle will be given double the amount."
Duan Shuangshuang bowed and said, "Wei Chen has received the order."
The empress nodded slightly and said, "Go back to the court."
The empress was in front, Long Chen mounted his horse, followed closely behind the empress, Emperor Lingyi was beside him, and the others were behind him.
When the people heard that cattle and sheep were really being sent, everyone shouted long live the mountain.
