In the living room, the maids set up the tea and left one by one.
In the living room at this time, there were only Ximen Hao, Ji Wubing, Di Chou, Bilian and Liu Quan.
Of course, there is also the inseparable Daji who is guarding Ximen Hao.
Ximen Hao took a sip of hot tea. Along the way, he greeted many people, which made his mouth dry.
"General Di, if you have anything to say, just tell me. Judging from the casual clothes you are wearing, I think it is a private matter, right?"
Di Qiu put the tea cup on the table, then bowed:
"Your Highness is right. It is indeed a private matter, about my little sister Yingying."
"What's wrong with Yingying?"
Ximen Hao suddenly became nervous, saying that he didn't even believe that he didn't have the other person in his heart.
When Di Qiu saw Ximen Hao's appearance, the corners of his mouth twitched, and then he said:
"After Yingying was brought back to Tianqing City last time, she was fine, but she disappeared within a few days, leaving only a letter saying that she wanted to look around. The Di Mansion searched everywhere during this time, but there was no trace.
I found the news about her. So, I just came here to ask His Highness, has he seen Yingying?"
Ximen Hao frowned, touched his chin and said:
"This wild girl makes me feel restless~"
Di Chou felt uneasy again. It was really unpleasant for the dignified eldest daughter of Di Mansion to be called a wild girl.
However, he could see from Ximen Hao's expression that his sister had indeed never been here, and he couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"Okay, General Di, I will send someone to inquire about it in Donglin City later. If Yingying is found, I will send someone to take her back to Tianqing City."
Ximen Hao didn't want to be at odds with the Di Mansion, and this was an opportunity to show his good will.
The four marshals, Marshal Zhenbei, have already been captured by his own shameless spirit. If Marshal Zhennan is also captured, then Ximen Guang will definitely be crushed.
Of course, this ideal is difficult, because after all, Di Hu is the queen's brother and the prince's uncle.
Di Qiu glanced at Ximen Hao a few times, and he could see from the other person's expression that he had not lied.
What's more, the other party personally drove his sister back that day, so there was no way he was doing anything unnecessary.
"Alas! Since His Highness is no longer here, the general will say goodbye and continue to search. Moreover, my father has returned home and he is very angry."
Ximen Hao raised his eyebrows. He had very little impression of this Di Hu because he had never looked at the former eldest prince in the eyes before.
"Then I won't keep General Di. Again, when there is news about Yingying, I will order the Lingge Camp in Donglin City to send the news back."
Di Chou stood up and bowed:
"Then I'll take my leave."
"I won't give it away~"
Ximen Hao looked at Di Qiu's leaving figure, his eyes narrowed involuntarily, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Xiao Ji, have you noticed that Di Chou was a lot more polite during this meeting?"
"Haha~ This shows that you are already a real prince. Your Highness, the next step is to expand your power. Do you want to stay in Donglin City forever?"
Ji Wubing fanned himself and said in a pretentious manner.
Ximen Hao glanced around and then said:
"Bilian, Liu Quan, please step back and call Lao Liu and Ying."
"Slave (slave), please retire."
The palace maid and eunuch retreated, Liu Sheng and Ying quickly came to the living room, and then closed the door.
Ximen Hao saw that his confidants, especially Ying, had completely transformed into assassins, assassins who were loyal to him, which made him very satisfied.
"Shadow, if you have time, go find some preparers for Dark Flag. The more tragic your life experience, the better, so that they will cherish their hard-won happiness."
"Yes, Your Highness." Ying Yi saluted.
"Old Liu, you are responsible for recruiting people for the Ming Banner. You are the same as the selectors for the Dark Banner, but your background must be traced back three generations! In this regard, you can ask someone at the City Lord's Mansion to help."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Liu Sheng also saluted.
"Okay, you guys step back and call Zhao Yunlong to come in."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
After the two people retreated, Ximen Hao looked at Ji Wubing beside him and said:
"Xiaoji, when it comes to selecting people, you can give them your eye. I believe in your eyesight."
"Ahem, your highness, don't worry, I will take care of it. However, your highness, if we want to expand the Imperial Guard, we will need more resources. Our elixirs and primeval stones..."
Speaking of this, he looked at Ximen Hao, his meaning was obvious.
"Made! Raising soldiers is indeed a costly business!"
Ximen Hao rubbed his forehead in distress. The elixirs and primeval stones he ordered had been almost consumed long ago!
Moreover, I am anxious to hire people, so I spare no effort to train them, which indeed consumes a lot of money.
"Your Highness, in fact, we should get involved in some business. Otherwise, let alone your plan to expand the Sun-Tian Iron Cavalry, Jin Yiwei is a bit stretched if it wants to be put into use quickly."
Ji Wubing thought very far, and even thought about what would happen after Ximen Hao became emperor.
Ximen Hao thought for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and took out five talismans, which were exactly what he had in stock: two puppet talismans, two invisibility talismans, and a golden shield talisman.
"Take it and sell it! I think it will fetch a high price."
Ji Wubing picked up the talisman, took a look at it, and said doubtfully:
"You gave me this golden shield talisman before. It was very good. These two runes should be invisibility talismans, but they are more mysterious. What are these two?"
As he spoke, he held two puppet talismans. The runes on them looked like two villains.
"This is a puppet talisman. It can control people, but it cannot go beyond the God Forging stage."
These are all primary red envelopes. After passing the God-forging stage, it is estimated that it will be difficult to succeed. Just like elixirs and weapon-refining materials, they cannot exceed the third level.
"Hiss... I'm sorry! It's a magical talisman! Your Highness, it was also given by the gods?"
Ji Wubing thought he was well-informed, but when facing Ximen Hao, he felt that his knowledge was not enough.
Ximen Hao nodded:
"Get rid of them quietly. It's best to go to the auction house and sell them for a good price. This will last for a while, and after a while, the gods will give me the treasure again."
"Cough cough cough..."
Ji Wubing coughed violently. Damn it, gods often give treasures to such a great prince. If he can't become emperor, he can commit suicide!
"Okay, put it away, Zhao Yunlong is here. Also, don't talk nonsense, and don't make blind calculations, or Master Hao will beat the crap out of you." Ximen Hao threatened.
Ji Wubing quickly put away the five talismans and said seriously:
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I know what to do."
Ximen Hao took a deep look at Ji Wubing. For some reason, he felt that besides Daji, the only one he could trust here was Bingyangzi.
"Your Highness, here comes the last general, Zhao Yunlong!"
Jin Yiwei's voice sounded outside the door.
"Come in."
"Squeak~"
The door opened, and Zhao Yunlong, who had taken off his armor, appeared at the door.
"The general has finally met His Highness."
"Hahaha! Yunlong doesn't have to be polite, come in, come in."
Ximen Hao smiled a little wildly, and Ji Wubing grinned at him, knowing that this guy was going to trick people again.
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