Night has come, and the moon and stars are in the sky.
The entire Cloud City was as bright as day.
Phoenix lanterns are flying all over the sky, and the shadows of phoenix lanterns are swimming on the lamp wall.
Floats parading through the streets, cloud platforms displaying rare treasures, jugglers, lantern riddle guessers, hawkers...
Pedestrians are busy.
Jiang Anan was sitting in the largest phoenix lantern, with the shadow of the phoenix in front of her eyes, the stars in the sky above her head, and the fireworks in the world below her head.
The previous New Year's Eve was spent in Fengxi Town. The town was also very lively, with delicious food, red lanterns, and firecrackers... Last year's New Year's Eve was in Barren Mountain, and her brother set off fireworks for her.
This was the first time she had experienced such a grand excitement. It was like being in a beautiful and brilliant dream, which made her forget to leave. She forgot all about her worries and couldn't remember those copybooks that she could never finish.
For Jiang Anan now, those copybooks are her only sorrow.
Ye Qingyu was watching over her, pointing out some interesting places to her from time to time. Occasionally, he would use Taoist magic to sprinkle light and rain, and celebrate New Year's Eve with the people of Yuncheng.
Jiang Anan smiled happily and asked even in her busy schedule: "Where is my brother?"
"I don't know." Ye Qingyu was also very confused: "Have I prepared a New Year gift for you?"
"Oh." Jiang Anan held her little face in anticipation: "I also want to prepare a New Year's gift for my brother."
"Then let's go down and buy it for him after we play for a while... Look over there!"
"Wow! So beautiful!"
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Innocent children are carefree.
The young man with the sword flew quickly under the night, flying over Maplewood City, which had become a dead zone, flying over the 800-mile Qingjiang River, flying past Wangjiang City, and flying towards Hualin County.
On New Year's Eve, there was not much festive atmosphere in Zhuang State. The whole country was enveloped in a heroic mood.
People were full of hatred for their neighbors to the north. The war that took place in Yiyang Prefecture of Yong State touched the hearts of every Zhuang State person. They were anxiously waiting for the result and eagerly looking forward to the outcome.
Zhuang State dispatched an army of 300,000 this time. In addition to the necessary border garrison troops, almost all military forces were mobilized. The forwards only broke through the defense line, and the army behind them had already followed up.
In the early days, small-scale frictions with Mo Country were used as an excuse to train the army in Hualin County one after another. It is probably only today that the real reason can be seen by those who are interested.
Zhuang Gaoxian's national war against the Yong Kingdom was definitely planned for a long time.
The Mo Kingdom, which ceded ten cities in the First World War, was not regarded as an important opponent by the Zhuang Kingdom. If the Mo Kingdom had not paid a huge price to gain the support of the Qin Kingdom, Zhuang Gaoxian would have broken the Mo Palace.
So from the very beginning, the frictions at the Zhuangmo border and the trials of the new recruits were all just a cover-up, all for preparation for this battle against Yong.
It is said that the troops on the front line of Zhuangmo are being trained and rotated in Hualin County. In fact, only the top officials of Zhuang State know how many troops are stationed in Hualin County, how many are dispatched, what are the routes of each department, and how many troops are in Qinghe County.
Before the start of the national war, a large number of troops were transferred to Qinghe County in the name of rotation.
Here Zhuang Gaoxian smashed the dragon chair and became furious, while over there the entire Zhuang Kingdom's army descended from the mountain... This is by no means a preparation that can be made overnight. This kind of preparation may have even started many years ago.
When Zhuang Gaoxian was still hiding in the palace to recover from his injuries.
Otherwise, this cohesion and efficiency cannot be explained.
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Xin'an City.
High candles were burning in the Wenhua Pavilion, and people were constantly coming in and out, either eunuchs or guards, conveying various messages.
There are six rows of desks in the pavilion, three rows on the left and three on the left. The well-spoken officials in Xin'an City are all busy writing here and completing official duties one after another.
During the national war, people were overwhelmed with various affairs. Maintaining the operation of an army of 300,000 people was not an easy task.
Only the most important matters will be summarized and handed over to the short-bearded middle-aged man sitting at the top.
Mr. Zhuang Guo's deputy prime minister sat upright and serious, his eyes occasionally moving as if to penetrate people's hearts.
Behind him stood a young monk holding a sword.
Everyone in the pavilion knows that this young monk with clear features is Li Jianqiu, a direct disciple of Vice Prime Minister Dong A. It is said that he had a master-disciple relationship in the Maple Forest City Taoist Academy in his early years, and he is highly regarded by the Vice Prime Minister.
Just seeing how Dong Ah would quietly ask for his opinion from time to time when he was dealing with official duties, one could see how much care was taken in training him. This made many people secretly jealous.
You must know that Dong Ah, as the deputy prime minister, is in charge of criminal affairs. He has real power and his status is not lower than that of the head of the Criminal Investigation Department. No matter how you calculate it, in the entire power structure of Zhuang State, he can be firmly ranked in the top ten.
This time the Zhuang Kingdom fought with the whole country, Emperor Zhuang ordered Dong A to stay in Xin'an City and sit in the rear, which showed his trust. It was also regarded by many as a signal to assume the role of the next Prime Minister. His status has surpassed that of the Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department, looking at the entire
The civil and military ministers of Zhuang State were probably only under the leadership of Prime Minister Du Ruhui and General Huangfu Duanming.
You must know that Du Ruhui has paid too much for the entire country of Zhuang and worked for too long. He has enjoyed the national destiny of the country of Zhuang, but has been burdened more by the country of Zhuang. Now that the country of Zhuang is rising strongly, it is time for a top god like him to come.
Let go of the burden and concentrate on practice. If you can stand the truth of the hole, it will be even greater luck for Zhuang Guo.
Du Ruhui himself has repeatedly expressed his preference for Dong Ah to succeed him as prime minister.
Being valued by such a powerful man, one can imagine how jealous this boy named Li Jianqiu was.
"There should be nothing going on. Let's leave ten guards on duty and let the others go back and rest first."
After approving the last official assignment, Dong A straightened up and walked out: "I'm going to inspect the city affairs."
He knew that if he didn't leave first, no one would dare to rest first.
A civil servant immediately stood up and said: "How can I do anything for you, Deputy Prime Minister? I can just go down and take care of such a small matter."
Dong Ah waved his hand to stop him: "This battle will determine the fate of the country for a hundred years. You are all the pillars of the country. At this historical moment, doing your part well is a great contribution to the country. There are some things I can do
Just do it yourself.”
All the officials were already familiar with the deputy prime minister's character and knew that he would not change his decision, that he was upright and did not like false etiquette. Therefore, no one tried to persuade him. Ten officials were left on duty, and the others dispersed first.
Go. It is said to be a rest, but in fact no one can rest. Every official has his own things to do.
Zhuang Gaoxian made a desperate move to fight for his country. Even the White Feather Army was transferred to the front line. Xin'an City was at its most empty.
Dong Ah was very involved in everything, even inspecting city affairs personally, because he was afraid that everyone would be focused on the battlefield of Yong State and neglect domestic affairs.
The chief of the Criminal Investigation Department, whose whereabouts are hidden, is quietly sitting on the front line of Zhuang Mo to prevent the Mo country from taking advantage of the situation. If the Mo country dares to be thief, they will have to bite a hard nut. There are also troops on the border with Cheng country.
Be prepared.
Dong Ah was walking on the broad streets of Xin'an City, thinking about a myriad of things.
Li Jianqiu, who was following behind him, rarely spoke. He only answered Dong Ah's questions.
The long street extended into the distance, between a row of darkened houses. There was a red lantern hanging in front of the door.
In Xin'an City, which is immersed in the atmosphere of the national war, these two red lanterns to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new seem a bit awkward.