After the ministers left the court, they all began to discuss the matter of Long Chen being reprimanded by the empress in public.
"In so many years, this is the first time I heard the Holy Master reprimand Long Chengen."
"He will be too weak towards the world this time."
"This is wrong. Who dares to say that he will be tough on the world? Who dares to say that?"
"I don't think the problem lies with Tianxiahui. His great achievements shock the Lord."
"Yes, after the last war, the borders of the three countries have been determined. I estimate that there will be peace in the next few decades."
"Xixia was controlled by the Tianxiahui, and Nanliang suffered heavy losses, and they didn't even want to fight."
"Since there is no war in the world, Long Chengen..."
"The good bird hides itself in all its traps, but the cunning rabbit dies and is cooked by the lackeys..."
"That's all, no more talking."
The ministers dispersed and returned home, but the news about Long Chen being reprimanded by the court spread.
....
In the courtyard south of the city.
It started to rain heavily, and Yan Xing came to the door holding an oil-paper umbrella.
After closing the umbrella and placing it at the door, Yan Xing pushed the door open and went in.
Ji Ba was lying on a wicker chair watching the rain, while Niu Yang and Gao Nian were playing chess beside him.
"Young Master, please help me see, I can't beat Lao Niu."
Gao Nian scratched his hair and asked Ji Ba for help.
Ji Ba took a look and said, "Lock a son there."
Gao Nian took a closer look and said happily: "Okay!"
One son fell, and Niu Yang's good situation was turned upside down.
"Oh, young master, don't help Lao Gao."
Niu Yang sighed and shook his head.
Ji Ba smiled and said: "Playing chess is about planning for the situation. You must plan for the overall situation, and you can't just look at one corner."
Speaking of what he was proud of, Ji Ba thought of Long Chen again, and an unpleasant feeling arose spontaneously.
The last time we played chess in Quanhu, Ji Ba was pinched to death.
"President, there is news from the capital."
Yan Xing came in to report.
"what news?"
Ji Ba asked coldly.
Niu Yang saw that the defeat was certain and was too lazy to play again.
Yan Xing said: "When she first came to court, the empress wanted to use troops against Xixia, and the ministers in the court also agreed to send troops."
"He also named Long Cheng'en the Grand Marshal of Pingxi, and the two princesses accompanied him."
Ji Ba's face was stern and he snorted: "She dares?"
Niu Yang and Gao Nian waited for Yan Xing to finish speaking.
"Long Chengen dissuaded him in public and asked the empress not to send troops. The empress was angry and reprimanded Long Chengen in court."
"I heard that after the disbandment of the dynasty, the empress scolded Long Chengen again in the inner court, saying that he was frightened by the Tianxiahui."
After hearing this, Ji Ba sneered and said, "That's pretty much it. I'm just saying, he sounds aggressive, but in fact he doesn't dare to do anything."
After listening to this, Niu Yang asked: "Is it possible that Long Chengen just tolerates it like this? This is not his style."
Yan Xing replied: "Long Chengen advocated sending heavy troops to encircle and suppress the monks of Zhaoti Temple in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, in order to demonstrate against Xixia."
Gao Nian sneered: "Protesting against Xixia, I think they are also demonstrating against us!"
Yan Xing chuckled and said, "Second elder, I think so. This junior thinks so too."
"President, if Long Chengen dares to be dissatisfied with us, should we clean it up?"
Yan Xing is young and high-spirited, and is very confident in doing things. He feels that he is invincible in the world and does not take Long Chen seriously.
Ji Ba smiled and said, "No, let him demonstrate. I like the way he dares to be angry but dare not speak."
I feel very angry and jump very high, but I don't dare to do anything. This feeling is very useful.
Niu Yang nodded slightly: "That's right, let him go. He looks aggressive, but in fact he doesn't dare to take action."
Yan Xing bowed, "I understand."
"In three days, we will set off for Jinling. We have almost packed our things. Does the president have any other instructions?"
In the past few days, Yan Xing has been packing things and picking people.
Ji Ba cannot live without women every day, and Yan Xing is choosing Mei Ji to accompany him.
"Just follow the order."
Ji Ba was a little impatient, so Yan Xing bowed: "I accept your orders."
Yan Xing exited the room.
It was still raining outside, and Ji Ba said, "If it rains the day after tomorrow, should we postpone it?"
It is difficult to travel on rainy days and it is inconvenient to go out.
"It's been raining for a while. It should be good to go on the road the day after tomorrow."
"Besides, we are taking the water route, and it will be easier to sail if there is some rain."
Niu Yang stood under the eaves and looked at the sky.
He knows how to read the sky, but of course it's just about the weather. He doesn't know about stargazing at night.
"Then let's do it. We'll leave the day after tomorrow."
Ji Ba lay on the wicker chair and continued to drink tea and listen to the rain. He was also a gentle man.
....
Long Chen came out of the Daming Palace with a very ugly face, and the ministers of the San Dynasty did not dare to speak to him.
The imperial army brought the horse over, and Long Chen rode through the street with a cold expression on his face, and almost bumped into someone.
Back at Long Shuai's Mansion, He Juntao came over to lead the horse.
"Master...are you in a bad mood today?"
Usually Long Chen is very happy when he returns home from the imperial court, but today his face is not good.
It was the first time He Juntao saw Long Chen like this.
"close the door!"
Long Chen turned over and dismounted, said coldly, and strode into the backyard.
Su Yourong saw Long Chen coming back and asked, "What's wrong, sir?"
Long Chen did not answer, but went straight into the other courtyard.
Zhang Qian and the other five are practicing inside.
Seeing Long Chen come in, the girls collected their weapons and came over.
"Are we going to start taking action?"
Zhang Qian asked as Dugu Jiali, Bai Tingting, Wu Chuchu and Wu Xiangyun gathered around.
"Yes, there was a play in the court just now, and I don't think I have much time."
"You follow my plan and lead your own troops. Leave now."
Everything that happened in the court just now was an act, and the empress and the two princesses knew it well.
"Would the world not notice?"
Bai Tingting was a little worried.
"At least for now, Tianxiahui has not noticed it yet."
Long Chen was also worried about being discovered these days. Fortunately, Ji Ba was arrogant and didn't take Long Chen seriously.
Zhang Qian asked: "Where is the princess?"
Long Chen said: "The two of them are going to deal with the big one. The third princess will go to Yanmen Pass, and the fourth princess will take action in the capital."
"There is Lao Wu over there in Xifeng City, so don't worry."
"You are each responsible for the key points. You must not make any mistakes."
The entrance to Yanmen Pass was responsible for doing business with the barbarians and was a very important stronghold.
Emperor Lingyi had guarded Yanmen Pass, so it was most appropriate for her to take action.
The Sifang Building on the capital side is of course the top priority.
Xifeng City is at the junction of the Three Kingdoms and is also an important stronghold connecting the Tianxiahui. Wu Jian has 200,000 Long family troops in hand, so he should be fine.
They will lead their own troops to attack other important strongholds.
"Okay, I'll go into the palace again and invite the soldiers to come out. Then you can set off!"
Long Chen immediately went out to the palace again.
Long Chen had just come out of the Daming Palace and went to the palace to ask for orders. This seemed a bit redundant.
In fact, it was done for the world to see, making them feel that Long Chen was confused and did things out of order.
"Okay, let's pack our things now."
Zhang Qian and the other two immediately went back to their room to clean up, and set off after Long Chen obtained the military talisman.
Long Chen left the other courtyard and arrived at the front yard. He Juntao had just put the horse in the stable.
"Prepare your horses, I want to enter the palace."
"good..."
He Juntao felt very strange, feeling that Long Chen was a little lost today.
Soon, He Juntao led the horse over, and Long Chen rode to the palace gate.
Stopping his horse, Long Chen quickly walked towards Fengming Palace.
