The sky was dark, and a comet cut through the sky and fell between the mountains and fields.

In an instant, mountains and rivers were moving, and the spirits roared wildly in the forests, river fish came out of the water, insects and rats crossed the street, and the black wind blew the sand.

A strange figure came out of the ruins. He had a horn on his head, his hands were holding it empty, surrounded by lightning, the mountains and rivers changed color, and the woods and the world was twisted.

"ah!"

In Bianliang, on the dragon bed in the imperial city, the old man woke up, sweating all over his body, and he had no idea what nightmare he had, but he could not recall any fragments.

"It's a dream."

His wrinkled hands were like dry claws, and he was touched from left to right. He finally grabbed the familiar soft and delicate body. The touch passed back from his hands was as cool as jade. The old man hugged her in his arms with his arms tightly and pressed against his sweaty body.

"Your Majesty, are you having a nightmare again?" Concubine Wu asked in his arms and snuggled in his arms.

"Yes. But I can't remember it no matter how hard it is."

Concubine Wu was caught in pain in his heart, but she didn't dare to say it, but she just comforted her softly.

He was staring at the top of the couch in the darkness, and the old emperor was silently muttering something. He was too old and fell asleep again after a while.

The next morning, Chen Shou went to the Ministry of War to report.

"Yizhi School Captain?"

The minor official of the Ministry of War originally held his chin and stood up listlessly when he heard the name.

Yi's commander is either rich or noble.

The person in front of me looks like a second-generation ancestor no matter how you look. The young man is so handsome, and it is definitely difficult for him to have such a child if he is not a wealthy family.

Chen Shou laughed and said, "That's right."

The little official hesitated a little, "I don't think I am from Kaifeng Prefecture, I'm a person from my accent."

Almost all the lieutenants of the nobles in the capital were gilded places. They would go to the imperial guards to do some errands in the future, and there would be no foreign population at any time.

Chen Shou nodded and replied honestly: "I am from Xiliang."

The little official's face suddenly looked good, and he couldn't tell what his expression was. In the eyes of the Kaifeng Prefecture people, Xiliang was a bit desolate and belonged to the border area.

But nine out of ten people know the saying "Xiliang horse is dominating the world".

People in Kaifeng Prefecture generally have this mentality. They look down on the people of Xiliang and think they are barbaric and rough, but they also know that their peace and tranquility were fought by the soldiers of Xiliang.

"Is it because the noble man's surname is Li?"

Chen Shou waved his hand and said, "I am not a direct descendant of the General's Mansion, but I have only received the kindness of the General's Mansion and used their quota."

The General of the Western Expedition was also a general who founded the country back then, and his great military achievements were not allowed to be given to others. The General's Mansion had always had this quota, but he had never used it, because they guarded Xiliang and did not need to be qualified to join the imperial guards here. Most of the Li family's children died in the battlefield, which shows how cruel the war in Xiliang was.

"Since it is recommended by the General's Mansion in the West, please come with me and meet our Minister Luo on duty."

He was able to meet the Minister of War as soon as he arrived, which was beyond Chen Shou's expectations. He did not know that Xiliang had very little communication with the court for a long time. There was nothing trivial about Xiliang, especially because they rarely sent a Yizhi School Captain.

The minor official led the way, and there were guards standing in the yard along the way. Chen Shou couldn't help but be shocked. He is worthy of being the Ministry of War in the capital, and the garrison is really strict. In fact, there is no need. No one is asking for trouble, and he dares to come to the Ministry of War to cause trouble.

When I arrived at a secluded yard, I looked through the window and saw several people wearing scarlet officials chatting.

The minor official tidied his clothes outside and walked through the door: "Report to you, Chen Shou, the Yizhi School Captain recommended by the Xiliang General's Mansion to come to the Ministry of War to report."

A sigh came from inside, and someone said, "Let him come in."

Chen Shou heard this voice very gentle and gentle, and thought it should be the so-called Minister of War Liu.

The clerk opened the door and made a gesture to invite him in. After Chen Shou entered, he did not follow him, but closed the door and waited outside.

The rules in the capital are so big...

Chen Shou secretly complained.

When they entered the room, three officials all looked over curiously.

"I have seen you all the officials at the end of the year." Chen Shou bowed slightly and said with his fists.

"Come and sit down quickly, come here, give tea to Captain Chen."

Is I so famous? Chen Shou was flattered. How could he know that this was giving Xiliang face?

After all, the Ministry of War is responsible for the dispatch of food and grass, and has not given Xiliang any in the past few years, so naturally, he has to double the compensation for his face.

"When will you take office at the end?"

"No hurry, this is not hurry, there is no place to shortage of staff at the moment."

When Chen Shou heard this, these old men were going to argue, but he came with a mission. He chuckled and said, "If this is the case, Beijing will be a little abrupt in the future. You can go back and report to the general to the situation."

...

The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while. Although it was not a group of people who were ignorant, they definitely did not want to anger Xiliang because of themselves.

Everyone knows that some time ago, the court did something very unkind. If it weren't for the folks in Xiliang who raised grain, they would have almost ruined the big thing, and they would have conspired to send someone to take down Liangzhou City.

Whether Li Wei is angry is self-evident. If he poured a spoonful of oil and lit Xiliang in the end, he would definitely die.

Mr. Liu quickly stood up and said with a smile: "You are quite impatient. The Yi commander is responsible for the guards in the palace. This is a big deal. I will send someone to check where there are still spaces."

He waved his hand gently, and the officials next to him flipped over the roster on the table, and pondered half a quarter of an hour later: "Wang Zhong from the East Palace entered the imperial guards a few days ago, but there was a vacant."

Mr. Liu smiled and said, "Would you like to go to the East Palace?"

I am so willing to do this. Chen Shou did not expect that there would be such a good thing. Isn’t it much more comfortable to go to the East Palace to take care of the Crown Princess?

He immediately clasped his fists and said, "Since that's the case, I'll report it."

"Hey... you come from afar, so you can leave after lunch at the Ministry of War."

Chen Shou's eyes rolled, pretended to look outside, and pretended to hesitate, "It's getting late, I'll have to go to Beishi again, so I won't bother you."

"Oh? The father-in-law Chen and the father-in-law of Beisi also have friendship?"

"The friendship is not up to date, it's a bit of a relationship, so it's not appropriate not to go." Chen Shou said proudly.

The officials of the Ministry of War looked at each other and sent him out, instructing the minor officials to send him to the Ministry of War without neglecting them.

After leaving the Ministry of War, Chen Shou had an additional official document to go to the East Palace in his arms, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

It is really hard to get along with the capital. The relationships are complicated and the power network is intertwined. You have to hurry up and sort out the rules.

He was frowning, and suddenly someone knocked his shoulder. He turned around and looked at it. Last night, the young man was wearing a scribe robe and stood behind him with a smile.

"Can't you say hello?"

Chen Shou was a little furious. Every time this kid was elusive, he was really a bit cunning.

“Where has it been arranged?”

"East Palace."

The young man nodded and said, "It should be like this."

Chen Shou instantly understood, "Would you do it if Wang Zhong was transferred away these days?"

"Shhh... Let's go, I'll invite you to Zuixianlou for a drink and welcome you."

When Chen Shou heard this name, he had the urge to go. He immediately took a step and walked and smiled, "How can I be so embarrassed? I will definitely invite you next time."
Chapter completed!