There were many talented people in the Southern Liang Dynasty, but Li Chengdao preferred Xuanjizi.
In addition to Xuanjizi's high level of cultivation, ability to make elixirs, and resourcefulness, a very important reason is his special status.
Xuanjizi is an outsider, and his body is defective. He is not a man and has no offspring.
Such people will not betray themselves for the sake of their children and grandchildren.
But the ministers in the court were different. Li Chengdao always felt that they were going to do things behind the scenes.
When he came to power through a coup, he felt suspicious and doubtful that he was not in the right position.
Zhong Gui went to Xuanji Temple to convey the order, and soon, Xuanjizi arrived at the Imperial Study Room.
"emperor."
Xuanjizi entered the door, and Li Chengdao motioned to sit down and talk.
Xuanjizi sat down and Li Chengdao said: "Cheng Li captured the Monkey Maze Pass." ??
Xuanjizi was delighted when he heard this and said: "As expected of a naval general, having captured Monkey Pass, the navy's advantage lies in our beam."
"If the Eastern Zhou Dynasty wants to invade, they must cross the river, but the monkey fans are in my hands, and the Eastern Zhou army cannot cross the river."
"Even the emperor can take the opportunity to capture Linjiang City."
Li Chengdao nodded slightly, and then said: "I just got the information, the empress and Long Chen are on their way to Linjiang City."
Xuanjizi was surprised and asked: "For the monkey mystery? Or for the invasion of the army?"
The Empress and Long Chen were dispatched at the same time, this matter was no small matter.
Especially recently, it is said that Long Chen's cultivation level has surpassed that of Emperor Zun and entered a realm that no one has ever heard of.
If such a ruthless person comes to Linjiang City, I'm afraid no one will be able to match him.
Li Chengdao said in a gloomy tone: "The intelligence said that only the Empress and Long Chen brought Yingfeng and a few shadow guards, and that's it. The army is still training at the South Camp, and there is no sign of mobilization."
Wang Wei was in the Military Department of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If the army was mobilized, Li Chengdao would be able to find out immediately.
Xuanjizi was puzzled and said: " If they don’t bring a large army, why are they going to Linjiang City?”
Li Chengdao said: "This is what makes me confused. I heard that Linjiang City is training naval forces, and I guess that Long Chen may go to Linjiang City for training."
"But if it's just to train the navy, Long Chen only needs to come to Linjiang City alone, why does the empress want to accompany him?"
Linjiang City was training naval forces, and Li Chengdao had known about it for a long time.
The person in charge of training the navy now is Gongsun Ming. This man doesn't understand the navy at all, and his training is all superficial. Cheng Li even mocked him, saying that Gongsun Ming talks about war on paper.
Long Chen was different. When they captured Linjiang City, the Long Family Army had trained naval forces.
Therefore, it is normal for Long Chen to appear in Linjiang City to take over from Gongsun Ming to train the navy.
The weird thing is, why does the empress want to come together?
Logically speaking, it is normal operation for the empress to sit in the capital and take charge of the overall situation.
When both people appeared, Li Chengdao had to carefully consider whether Long Chen was holding something bad in his heart.
Xuan Jizi thought for a long time and suddenly said: "Does the empress want to be alone with Long Chen?"
Li Chengdao looked at Xuan Jizi in shock. He did not expect that Xuan Jizi would say such outrageous things.
The majestic empress left the capital and went to Linjiang City together just to be alone with Long Chen?
Xuan Jizi realized that he had made a mistake and immediately said: "I heard that Long Chen and the empress had an ambiguous relationship, so... I made such a guess."
Xuanjizi felt extremely embarrassed, but Li Chengdao said: "It's possible. But he must have other things, what are they?"
Xuan Jizi immediately said: "Could it be that the Houmi Pass was lost, and the empress and Long Chen were anxious, so they both rushed to Linjiang City with the intention of recapturing the Houmi Pass.
close?"
Li Chengdao shook his head and said, "The timing didn't match up. They set out before the Houmi Pass fell."
Li Chengdao was very puzzled as to why the empress and Long Chen rushed to Linjiang City.
It was impossible for him to think that the empress followed Long Chen to ensure her safety because she was afraid of a ghost fetus attack. .??.
Xuanjizi was silent for a long time and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is not important anymore. Since the Empress did not lead any troops, I have captured the Monkey Maze Pass again. This is a God-given opportunity."
"If the water flows down from Yunqi City, cuts off the river with naval forces, and then launches a siege, there is hope for Caishi City and Linjiang City to be recovered."
"As long as we can recapture two cities, the forces of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty will retreat to the north of the Yangtze River, and the situation will be favorable to me in Daliang."
Li Chengdao was not one to sit still and wait for death. This was his original plan. The Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Western Xia had been fighting for so long, which consumed a lot of national power.
Nanliang has been recuperating and recuperating these days, and it did not do its best to support Xixia's siege of Linjiang City.
In contrast, the Eastern Zhou Dynasty was still training troops and collecting grain, and Nanliang's troops had sufficient grain. This was a favorable opportunity.
If this opportunity is not seized, Li Chengdao will be very passive when Long Chen's army is trained.
But the empress and Long Chen suddenly appeared, which made Li Chengdao very worried.
Long Chen has many tricks, and Li Chengdao is worried about falling into the trap.
"Yes, when the chaos continues, the Monkey Maze Pass has been lowered, and Linjiang City and Caishi City are an isolated city."
"Taoist Master, I'm afraid I have to trouble you to come with me for this matter."
Li Chengdao was scared. He was worried that the empress and Long Chen would attack at the same time, and he wouldn't be able to handle it alone.
Xuanjizi thought to himself: I am only a Martial Emperor, so if I go, am I going to die?
"The poor man accepts the decree."
Although he was unhappy in his heart, Xuanjizi did not dare not to go.
Li Chengdao said, if he doesn't go, It is inevitable to be suspected.
"Arrange immediately, the Taoist priest and I secretly rush to Wushun City."
Wushun City is 50 miles southwest of Linjiang City. Qiu Kuohai stationed troops there, which was the front line against Linjiang City.
Zhong Gui immediately went to make arrangements.
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After meeting the messenger at the inn, the empress and Long Chen rode towards Linjiang City.
Both of their bodies had changed and they didn't need to rest at night, so they arrived at Diaoyu City in one day and one night.
But Yingfeng and Yingwei couldn't stand it, they were very tired.
When they arrived at the north gate of Diaoyu City, the soldiers guarding the city discovered Long Chen's eight men and immediately sent troops to stop them.
Houmi Pass has been lost, Diaoyu City is under martial law, and no one is allowed to enter or exit.
Yingfeng stepped forward and shouted in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty is here, open the door!"
When they heard that the empress was coming, the soldiers couldn't believe it and immediately informed the guard Zhang Ke.
Zhang Ke hurriedly came out of the Commander's Mansion, identified the empress and Long Chen on the city, and hurriedly shouted: "Open the door!"
The north gate opened, and the empress and Long Chen entered on horseback. Zhang Ke and the general bowed in front of the horse.
"The last general, Zhang Ke, pays homage to the Holy Majesty and the Regent!"
The empress waved her hand and said: "No need to be polite, summon the generals to the commander's mansion to discuss matters."
The empress and Long Chen walked to the commander's mansion, and Zhang Ke immediately ordered all the generals to assemble.
The empress and Long Chen were both familiar with Diaoyu City and entered the handsome manor directly.
The empress sat in the main seat, Long Chen sat in the second seat, and Zhang Ke and others stood in the hall.
Yingfeng and Yingwei tried their best to keep their eyes open to prevent themselves from falling asleep.
Long Chen took a look and said, "You guys go and have a rest."
The shadow guard looked at the empress, who nodded slightly, and Ying Feng and the shadow guard immediately went down to rest.
The empress asked: "Where are the people in Monkey Miguan?"
