Sterling arrived at the Chief Minister's Mansion on time, and Zichuan Shenxing greeted him warmly and led him to the dining room. Sterling found that this was indeed as Zichuan Shenxing said, and it was a common meal, because there was nothing else except him.

The guests, but the dishes were very rich, Stirling was surprised that this did not conform to the habit of Zichuan Ginseng Star. Li Qing, who served as an internal affairs official, once mentioned to him with a smile: "Our general leader is the least extravagant and wasteful general leader of all generations.

"It implies that Zichuan Shenxing is very stingy in some aspects. He can spend 3 billion without hesitation to arm a legion, but he is reluctant to add an extra fish to his dinner. "Your Highness, it's so rich, Your Highness

, You're too busy to finish it."

Zichuan Shenxing said indifferently: "It's okay, I can't finish my meal and I will continue to eat the next meal." He laughed: "Come on, since I'm here to be a guest, don't be so restrictive. Relax and open your appetite and eat hard!

Alas, you have suffered so much in the Far East these days. Sterling, look at yourself. After a few months, you will be dark and old.”

"I am willing to serve the family! That is the duty of the ministers, and I really don't dare to take it like this..."

"Oh, didn't I tell you not to be restrained? Sterling, you're not good at all, you can't let go. You are not allowed to say anything about "sir" or "Your Highness" tonight. Just treat me as if you were a sir.

How about your elders, please call me Uncle Shenxing?”

Sterling had always been a little nervous. Seeing Zichuan Shenxing's kind look, a stone fell to the ground, and she smiled and said, "Then Xiaguan will be over."

The two of them sat down at the beginning, and Zichuan Ginseng Star kept introducing various dishes to Sterling: "This is a patterned crucian carp from the west, which can only be caught in a few weeks a year, and it must be sent to the imperial capital alive.

It's rare." Sterling kept picking up food for Sterling, and she felt very uncomfortable, but she always had a kindness and couldn't refuse. She was sweating all over the place.

After dinner, the two were chatting while drinking coffee in the living room. Zichuan Ganxing asked about the battle situation in the Far East with concern. He was particularly concerned about the morale and combat effectiveness of the civilian army collected from various sources. These civilian army occupied the Zichuan King's Army in the Far East.

More than half of that.

Sterling thought about it and frankly told Zichuan Shenxing: "Most of the civilian army are noble armed forces and peasants from all over the country. Although they are in a hurry, they are not afraid of death with their bravery and courage.

When I was in a state of killing, I could compete with the regular division for a while. But when I was at a disadvantage, I was easily panicked. I heard something: the civilian army went to suppress bandits, and the orcs only came out to have a few dozen people.

In response to the battle, thousands of our civilian troops were scared to escape; another time was in the middle of the night, in Fang Jin's camp, a civilian soldier had a nightmare and shouted: "Devil!"

The camp was blown up immediately, and the soldiers cried and shouted: "No, the demons are here! Where are you? Run away quickly!" In the dark night, everyone ran around like headless flies, not knowing the direction, just crying

Howl: "Escape! Escape!" Fang Jin wanted to push them down, and held the torch and shouted: "Calm down! Everyone moves closer to me, move closer to me!" But he couldn't stop the tide of people, if it weren't for him

The guards tried their best to rescue Fang Jin would be trampled to death that night. After dawn, they found that hundreds of people were trampled to death by their own people last night. It took Fang Jin a week to put it

The disastrous soldiers gathered again, but there were fewer than a few thousand people. If they were not deserters, they would have encountered a rebel who was killed when they were alone."

Now the family royal army has four groups in the Far East: my Central Army has about 100,000 people; Minghui's Black Flag Army has about 100,000 people; Fang Jin's various civilian army commanded by about 250,000 people;

There is also the remaining troops of the Far East Army, after sorting out, there are about 110,000 people, but they are relatively scattered, including the defenders in the Valen Fortress and the garrisons of the two provinces of Deya and Iriya.

Several commanders who led the troops believed that Fang Jin had the largest number of subordinates, but in terms of combat capabilities, Fang Jin was the weakest because his subordinates did not even have a regular division. If the rebels wanted to open up our gap, they would not have a gap.

, I will definitely start from Fang Jin. Minghui and I plan to dispatch one or two divisions to enrich Fang Jin's troops as support."

Zichuan Shenxing was attentive and nodded constantly: "Yes! The soldiers must be trained! I have arranged 50,000 civilian troops to receive regular training at Valen Fortress!"

Sterling nodded and echoed: "Your Highness is wise."

Zichuan Shenxing immediately changed the topic: "By the way, Sterling, you are not young anymore, so you should hurry up with Li Qing, right?"

Sterling was shocked and immediately replied: "I thank your Highness for your concern, but the mountains and rivers are broken, the land in the Far East has not yet settled, and the rebellion has not yet subsided. Hundreds of thousands of rebels are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the world. I, Sterling, have been blessed with the grace of the chief and the family.

, in this national crisis, we should do our best to repay, and it is really not appropriate to be distracted to consider personal matters.”

"That's wrong with you, Sterling." Zichuan Shenxing said solemnly: "Suppressing civil strife and defending enemy enemies outside is a responsibility for the whole family. You can't say it as your own business.

Ah! Without you, we would not have quelled the rebellion in the Far East?"

Sterling stood up and saluted: "Yes, the emperor is arrogant, I hope your highness forgives his crime."

Zichuan Shenxing waved his hand and asked him to sit down: "So, don't take too much weight on your own. Just share the burden of a thousand pounds together! From your perspective, although it is your duty to be loyal to the family, the family has tried to let it go.

Loyal ministers suffer and suffer, and have to delay their youth? You said you should wait for the rebellion to be put down. I think if peace talks are not reached, we will fight this battle. Is it really so pedantic that we have to wait for ten or eight years later.

Will you get married again? That's a joke.

Sterling reluctantly said: "But the military affairs of the officials are urgent, and they are about to rush back to the Far Eastern troops..."

"Ai, don't worry. Now that you are negotiating and you have nothing to do when you go back. Why not stay in the imperial capital for a few more days and leave after the marriage. Of course, the time is a bit rushed, but you will leave it to

I'm fine, I'll host it and ensure it's a decent job!"

It is a great honor to always give the wedding and host the wedding. If it were normal, Sterling would have to kneel down and agree. But Sterling was confused at the moment and couldn't find anything to say and was stunned.

Zichuan Shenxing didn't blame him for being rude and said to himself: "At that time, everyone can settle their status so that they can stay together and wait for peace of mind! Otherwise, Li Qing is a girl, so you can bear to let her go.

Are you spending your youth while waiting?”

"Sterling, killing enemies on the battlefield is indeed important, but it is also very important to cultivate the next generation for the family. You and Li Qing are both excellent and loyal to the family. I believe that your descendants must be very good.

Excellent and loyal!”

"Okay, Sterling, I don't think you have any objections. Then let's settle it like this. Well, I just flipped through the calendar. The day after tomorrow is very good. Sterling, you have no objections, right? Then,

Let's set it the day after tomorrow. Then you spend a week's honeymoon and then go back to the Far East."

"How much savings do you have? Is it enough to hold a marriage? If not enough, I can help you with part of it. Li Qing is from a famous family, so we can't do it too shabby, and it's aggrieved her."

Sterling was confused, but there was always one that was sober: "You must not let go of your agreement now." He spoke with a hoarse voice: "Your Highness, I sincerely hope that you can postpone the engagement."

Zichuan Shenxing's face darkened. This was the first time Sterling violated his will.

"Sterling, why do you have this attitude? Do you think that you have an extraordinary identity and Li Qing is not worthy of you?"

Since he said it, Sterling felt much more courageous: "The officials dare not. Miss Li Qing was born with a noble background, beautiful appearance, virtuous and generous, and quite capable..."

Zichuan Shenxing nodded constantly: "Yes, yes, then what else are you not satisfied with?"

"No. Xiaguan just believes that with Miss Li Qing's appearance and character, she should be able to choose a better home. Xiaguan is just a martial man, and has a poor background, and is not worthy of such a virtuous wife."

Zichuan Ganxing stood up and said word by word: "Sterling, do you want to regret the marriage?"

Sterling gritted her teeth and said softly, "Yes."

After saying that, his whole body was exhausted. He gritted his teeth and closed his eyes and waited for the upcoming thunder to be furious.

However, it was calm, and Zichuan Shenxing's tone was surprisingly kind: "Sterling, do you don't like Li Qing, are you interested in other girls? Tell me, I will make the decision for you. No matter who, you

Just agree."

"Sir?" Sterling was a little confused about Zichuan Shenxing's thoughts.

"No matter who it is, just agree."

"Indeed, the lower official has a heart." Seeing Zichuan Shenxing's kind attitude, Sterling said with courage: "The person I like is Cardan."

Zichuan Shenxing raised his eyebrows: "That princess of the demon clan?" In fact, he had already known Cardin's background, but now he still had to look unaware of it.

Sterling mustered up the courage to tell the matter. Zichuan Shenxing listened very carefully, but did not say a word, walking around the room. Finally, he stood firm on the windowsill and slowly spoke, "I'm old."

.”

Sterling didn't understand his intentions, so he had to interrogate and said, "Sir, you are only less than 60 years old and strong, and full of energy."

How can we talk about the word "old"!"

Zichuan Shenxing ignored him and continued: "Realistically speaking, after living such a big age and being a general leader, he has made a fortune. He should have taken everything lightly. But there is only one thing I can't rest assured.

”

Sterling looked at Zichuan Ganxing without saying a word. Tonight, this scheming general seemed to put down the mask he had been wearing, showing a rare honesty.

"From our ancestor Zichuan Yun broke through all obstacles and founded the Zichuan surname, until my brother had fought bloody battles and was dying, my Zichuan family bloodline has gone through vicissitudes and has been passed down for seven generations! The glorious surname "Zichuan" must not be

I will be destroyed by my hands! Otherwise, the result of the bloody battle of the seven generations will be destroyed by my hands, and then after I die, I will have no face to see my brother or my ancestors and ancestors of my family! So I will do whatever I do,

All of them are to maintain the long-lasting sins of the family. I am willing to bear them alone. Even if I fall into hell after death, I dare not regret it!”

Sterling comforted: "Your Highness is so serious. Although the Far East rebellion is serious, it is not enough to threaten the life and death of my family."

"What I say is not the Far East." Zichuan Shenxing's eyes were threatening: "In the ten years after my death, the inheritance of our family will be in the most dangerous period. Zichuan Ning is young, has a shallow knowledge, and is also a good person.

Female people have no prestige at all. How can they suppress many opposition forces and intimidate the ministers? The ambitious generals and civil officials, as they see that the country is suspicious, will definitely have people who are ill-behaved; the princes from all over the country, as they see that the central power is weak, will also

Someone took risks and tried to replace them! Just like the rise of my Zichuan family in the territory of the Light Empire, who could have expected that the second and third Zichuan would not appear, and divide the territory from my family and become king?

At that time, Zichuan Ning had no military support and no support from civil servants. How would she, a weak woman, deal with the traitors who were spread all over the court and the country from the inside out?"

Sterling was frightened and then comforted Zichuan Shenxing and said, "I think your highness is still too worried. The ministers and civil and military officials of the family are still loyal to the family. I hope your highness will always be alive, but if there is a day when the mountains collapse.

Ling, I believe that the ministers of the family will definitely love Miss Dai as much as His Highness and be loyal to her."

Zichuan Ganxing shook his head: "Sterling, you think of people too well! Now that I am alive, they are all very well-behaved. You just need to wait for me to die, hum! I still remember that the great rebel Yang Minghua is here

Didn’t my brother seem very loyal when he was alive?”

"That Your Highness means..."

"Zichuan Ning is a woman. She needs a strong man to control the regent and protect her side! He is like a sharp sword, shocking the traitors and making them afraid to act rashly. Only in this way can Zichuan Ning protect Zichuan Ning

Safely spend the first ten years of dangerous time in the early days of his rule! This person needs both talent and courage to intimidate his ministers; he also needs loyalty and courage, otherwise it will have a counterproductive effect. Sterling, who will take charge of this

What's the task more appropriate?"

Sterling thought about it and replied: "This is a major event in the country, and the officials should not be talked too much. But since the chief inquired, the officials can only say that according to the current situation, the President Luo Minghai is loyal to the family and you.

Geng Geng, hardworking Wang Zheng, good at civil affairs, and is highly praised by everyone. I think he is more suitable."

Zichuan Shenxing smiled and said, "I believe Luo Minghai will not have any second intentions. But he has a fatal weakness. He does not understand military affairs and lacks support from the military. He looks very good now, but it is just because he has

I supported his waist behind me, and by then I was gone, he could not handle it at all."

Zichuan Shenxing said in his heart: First of all, he is no match for Di Lin at all! Luo Minghai, Luo Minghai, you are always worried about the death of your family. Hate blinds your eyes and reason. This should not be a big deal.

The politician's weapon! If I were you, I would be sad and sad, but I would treat it as a natural disaster, just like a tsunami, an earthquake would kill people, and accidental injuries in war are common.

Why can't we treat it in a plain way? Even if we are irreconcilable with Di Lin? In political struggles, if necessary, a calm politician can agree to cooperate with his father-killing enemy without hesitation. You can't even see this

One thing is that as the president, you cannot tell that if you want to plan any major event, you must have the support of Di Lin, the Chief of the Supervision Department. Didn’t Yang Minghua dare to publicly commit rebellion after obtaining Xiao Long’s support?

If you two join forces, you can do whatever you want, run rampant, and even put me in vain and dismiss me - but then again, if it weren't for this reason, I wouldn't have chosen you and Di Lin as president and supervisor respectively

Long...

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Sterling pondered: "Sir, what about the inspector General Di Lin? He is capable and powerful, well-versed in military affairs, firm and decisive..."
To be continued...