The Zhenbei Army was not something that could be trained in a short time, but was built over a long period of time.

This step-brother has such a strong tone.

"The plan you formulated is excellent, but there are problems in its actual implementation."

There was helplessness in Lixiu's voice.

"Any more questions?"

Guan Ning frowned.

"That's the military garrison system you proposed."

Lixiu said in a low voice: "The military garrison system has allowed those people to see the benefits. Originally, many armies were unwilling to go to the wilderness, but now they are rushing to go. I am worried that the nature of the army will eventually change, and the soldiers will be squeezed into labor, and the final combat effectiveness will be reduced."

The losses will all go into private pockets, and the military expenses will still need to be paid by the court..."

Guan Ning was slightly startled.

"How dare they do this when facing war in the wilderness?"

"The army has always been controlled by nobles from aristocratic families, what is there that they dare not do?"

Li Xiu said: "Actually, you, the King of Zhenbei, also belong to this family, and you are the largest aristocratic family. It's just that you don't collude with them, so you are excluded..."

"well."

Guan Ning sighed lowly.

"This will cause trouble. The plan I made is completely based on reality. They changed it at will and made a big difference..."

He didn't want to say it anymore, because it didn't make any sense, and there would be bitter consequences when the time came...

"Okay, then I'll leave."

Lixiu stood up.

"Are you leaving now?"

"Well, I'm really busy with business..."

He hesitated to speak, but still didn't say it.

In fact, he has one more thing to tell Guan Ning, that is, His Majesty is planning to marry Princess Yongning to Guan Zian.

This is what his daughter Li Shulan ordered.

He probably knows Guan Ning's character, and he will definitely cause trouble after knowing it.

He will inherit the throne soon, no more mistakes can be made...

He thought about it but still didn't say anything.

Two days later, Emperor Longjing issued an edict that since Guan Ning was ranked first among the six ministers in his rotation, he would officially inherit the throne of Zhenbei, and a ceremony would be held seven days later.

The announcement of this incident caused an uproar in Beijing.

Guan Ning was at the height of his fame, and his deeds in Hanshan Temple were widely amplified and worshiped by countless people.

Prince Guan succeeds to the throne of Zhenbei, and he truly deserves his title!

Zhenbei Palace will not decline, but will become the pillar of prosperity as before!

The people in the city were so excited that they regarded it as a festival to celebrate.

This is an excellent thing.

But Guan Ning couldn’t be happy!

Because, Princess Xuanning is missing!

At first he thought she had returned to the palace, but Guan Ning didn't pay much attention.

In the past, Xuanning often didn't say hello.

But after a few days, there was still no news.

Guan Ning went to the palace to inquire, but found that Xuanning had not returned to the palace, and no one had seen him at all.

He did not return to the palace, but his whereabouts were missing.

Where could this go?

Guan Ning began to search. He mobilized many people and even went to Jingzhao Mansion to ask people from the government to search for it, but he still couldn't find it...

It should have been festive, but there was silence in the house, and everyone was frowning.

"Your Majesty, please punish us. If we hadn't that day... maybe we would have known where the princess went."

Several maids took the initiative to apologize.

"It has nothing to do with you."

Guan Ning waved his hand and spoke in a low voice.

"Is it possible that the princess left on her own?"

Jin Yue said, but quickly denied it.

In the eyes of outsiders, the relationship between the princess and the prince is very good and very close, and they both will inherit the throne now, which means that she will become the princess soon!

In fact, some people outside have begun to say that Princess Xuanning was married to a good-for-nothing prince by some strange combination of circumstances, but became a prince instead.

Why would she leave at this time?

Guan Ning was slightly startled.

Is this possible?

He had vaguely noticed Xuan Ning's abnormality beforehand.

She was gentle and considerate to herself, and even had an intimate relationship.

Why should she leave?

It makes absolutely no sense!

Guan Ning couldn't figure it out.

"Your Majesty, Mosshou is here."

At this time, Butler Wu led Mo Xuan in.

Guan Ning asked Mo Xuan for help. She was already within the system, so it was more convenient.

Mo Xuan's face looked a little tired, and she said: "There is no news yet, but you don't have to worry too much. Princess Xuanning is golden and beautiful. She will be fine, and no one dares to harm her. Maybe she is just..."

"Harm?"

Guan Ning was suddenly startled.

He asked: "How is the progress of the mummy case you investigated?"

"The case is more complicated. Three more mummies were discovered the day before yesterday."

"Three more bodies were found?"

"Yes."

Mo Xuan explained: "There is an abandoned courtyard on the outskirts of the city. Five or six homeless people live there. They found a body in the courtyard and reported it..."

"You go about your business first, don't worry about the case."

She added another sentence.

Guan Ning said: "That means nine corpses have been discovered?"

"Yes."

"Have you confirmed your identity?"

"A total of five people were identified twice."

"What do they have in common?"

"The young girls aged fourteen to twenty are all born during the Three Yuan Festival."

Mo Xuan didn't know why Guan Ning asked in such detail, but she still explained: "The previous inference was correct. The victims of this case may be far more than these nine people, or even more. However, they have not been found yet. According to statistics,

The number of missing people reported is thirty-seven, which matches the characteristics of the murderer."

"Suddenly disappeared mysteriously, no news, no clues..."

As Mo Xuan spoke, his expression suddenly became subtle.

Princess Xuanning also disappeared suddenly.

She looked at Guan Ning.

Guan Ning said in a low voice: "Xuan Ning was born on the Lantern Festival."

"What?"

Mo Xuan's face turned pale and he murmured: "Are you guessing? This is impossible."
To be continued...