"But brother, this will require a lot of manpower, material resources and financial resources." The other generals heard this and were all gearing up. Only Lu Wu frowned and asked: "Judging from the current strength of the Ghost Mother Country, it is impossible to win
The Ghost Kingdom is fine, but it would be too hasty to start a war with the vassal states of Xuanyan Continent. What’s more, once it is too powerful, it is easy to provoke the Fengdu Emperor."
"The poor have their own ways of living a poor life, and the rich have their own ways of living. We only need to eat away step by step, and we can grow stronger gradually. Be weak first and then become strong, make friends from far away and attack closely, unite with other countries to build high walls, and accumulate grain widely. And
The Ghost Mother Country has not had a war for a hundred years and has abundant financial resources. If you pick up a poor man on the street and have a deposit of more than ten taels of silver at home, financial resources are not a problem; the only thing lacking is manpower and material resources." Xiao Shizhu waved his hand and smiled contemptuously.
After laughing, he said: "Besides, the countries in Xuanyan Continent are not invincible, and the same is true for Gonggong. What he is good at is warships and water battles. As long as his warships are destroyed, he is a scumbag. As for Emperor Fengdu, I study the history of the underworld.
I found that as long as you attack on time and in quantity, and don’t claim to be emperor, he will generally not do anything to you.”
"Do you have a detailed plan?" Lu Wu heard this, nodded slightly in thought, and then asked cautiously.
"Not yet, because our first priority is the Ghost Kingdom and not anything else." Xiao Shizhu shook his head and said: "And I want you to train the Xiao family army into a stronger and more terrifying tiger and wolf army before going out for the expedition;
This is one of the essential conditions for hegemony."
"Yes!" All the generals stood at attention again and shouted to him in unison.
"Brother, when are we going to the Ghost Kingdom?" After a moment, Yingzhao stepped forward, rubbing his hands, and said to Xiao Shizhu in a rather complaining tone: "You didn't take me with you last time, so you can't do it this time.
You left me behind again."
"This time the whole army is attacking. Without you as the vanguard general, who will be the vanguard for me?" Xiao Shizhu laughed and said teasingly to the generals: "Look at the heroic recruitment, this is not a feast.
It’s better to go into the bridal chamber and keep him busy.”
"Hahaha." The other generals laughed in unison; Yingzhao scratched his head in embarrassment and asked: "Then when will we set off?". Although Yingzhao is more than brave and a little cautious, he still
I fully understand the hard truth of taking advantage of your illness to kill you. At this time, the navy and port of the Ghost Kingdom have been completely destroyed. Only the Tianhun Army of the main army is still alive. The others were either wiped out in the last war or have been killed by the Ghost Mother Army.
Captured. This is when the Ghost Kingdom is at its weakest and the best time to conquer it.
"Don't be anxious, wait a few days." Xiao Shizhu naturally knew that this was the best time, but he still raised his hand and gestured for everyone to sit down first, then turned to look at Yingzhao and said: "You
You have to wait until your eldest brother and I arrange the marriage and help you marry a sister-in-law, and then I will take you to conquer the ghost kingdom."
"Marriage?" All the generals were startled when they heard this, and doubtful glances shot out from their eyes, all of which were cast on Xiao Shizhu's face. After a moment, they asked him curiously: "With whom?"
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Xiao Shizhu tilted Erlang's legs, played with the antler ring on his left thumb, and said proudly: "Ghost Mother."
Fifteen days later, Xinsi Day, it was a good time to get married, offer sacrifices, and pray for blessings. Xiao Shizhu didn't understand the reason. This was a human trick. How come all the ghosts in the underworld believed this?
But today, the whole country is celebrating on Shuoyue Island, with lights and colorful decorations everywhere. Today, the ghost mother, the leader of Shuoyue Island, is really going to get married. This matter will not happen on Shuoyue Island, and even in the entire underworld. , is not only something worth celebrating, but also a new thing.
Almost everyone has only heard of the king getting married, but never heard of getting married. In addition to the celebration, this marriage has also become a topic of conversation among the people after dinner.
Everyone was speculating, who was so capable of capturing the iron heart of the Ghost Mother? But after learning that it was Xiao Shizhu, the commander of the Xiao Family Army and the "God of War" who protected them from the enemy's massacre, they all raised their eyebrows. Thumbs up, after some admiration, they all said that this is a talented man and a beautiful woman! A perfect match!
This morning, the ghost mother got up at dawn, took a bath with the help of Chen Ruo and other maids, and then dressed up carefully.
Chen Ruo pulled up her long hair and put a solemn and exquisite phoenix crown on her. The phoenix crown was decorated with nine dragons and four phoenixes, as well as twelve large flowers and twelve small flowers. The remaining hair hung down in front of her forehead and was combed neatly. Her bangs hang from her forehead, which is rectangular in shape and decorated with golden cloud and dragon patterns. Twenty-one dazzling pearls are embellished at the bottom, and there is a tie on each side. She has bright eyes and white teeth. With five things of pearls and emerald flowers on it, and rows of beads on her ears, she looked so elegant and elegant.
And she was wearing a double-layered red brocade wide-sleeved dress. The body was woven with twelve rows of gorgeous Zhai patterns made of gold thread, with twelve pairs of Zhai used in each row; the upper and lower parts of each Zhai pattern were decorated with There are four small round golden flowers, and each golden flower bud is inlaid with a pearl. The collar edge is woven with thirteen fur patterns, and the edges of the cuffs are decorated with a gold woven phoenix pattern. A red straight-collared placket is worn over it. The wide-sleeved gown is worn between the shoulders and back, and is draped with a Xiapei embroidered with nine phoenixes; those phoenixes spread their wings and raise their heads, as if they were alive.
Wearing a long skirt embroidered with flower and bird patterns under the waist, and inlaid with gold thread on both sides; embroidered in the middle of the front of the skirt is a pattern of a dragon and a phoenix flying in the sky, playing with pearls in the auspicious clouds. There are dozens of fine pleats on the waist, and the skirt There are twelve panels, embroidered with water patterns, and the bottom of the skirt is decorated with countless small bells. The long skirt folds and flashes like ripples on the water, which is extremely beautiful.
On the waist of the skirt is a pair of two-color laces, half green and half red. The end of the sash is pure red, which is integrated with the apron. There is an emerald button at the opening of the apron. Right. There are two sets of jade pendants hanging on the upper part. They are fat white and slightly cyan, with a delicate and moist texture, good oil properties, and almost no cracks. The end is dripping with exquisite translucent light, which reflects the whole room. There are dragons and phoenixes engraved on it. It is an auspicious picture with a balanced composition, symmetry and a strong decorative flavor.
Finally, she put on a pair of exquisite embroidered shoes, and everything was neatly dressed. After Chenruo traced her eyebrows again, she lightly licked the lipstick paper herself. Although she wore light makeup, her almond-shaped eyes sparkled with silver stars, and her face was as pretty as the moon. , very charming.
Her graceful figure paired with those dazzling brocade and jade clothes made her look even more graceful and luxurious. Her every frown and smile showed an indescribable grace and she had an indescribable beauty that captivated the country and the city.
Today, Xiao Shizhu also put on the black wide-sleeved clothes and sash that the Shangyi Supervisor had made for him. He wore a nine-pointed crown on his head, a suanni leather belt around his waist, a moon-destroying sword on his shoulder, and a hoodie on his lower body. The knees are covered with yellow brocade, the feet are red, and the belt is a pair of jade pendants with dragons and phoenixes in auspicious patterns. The material and color are exactly the same as the pair of jade pendants on the ghost mother's waist. They are also fine mutton-fat jade.
And embroidery is used to weave sun, moon and dragon patterns on the shoulders of Xuanyi with various colored silk threads; stars, mountain patterns are woven on the back, and fire, Chinese insects and Zongyi patterns are woven on the sleeves. They are also woven on the clothes.
There are two each of algae, pink rice and 黼, 黼 patterns.
Although these layers of clothes made Xiao Shizhu very uncomfortable, since he put them on, he lamented more than once that the suits for human weddings are light; but complaining is all about complaining, and at this time, he was conducting in the outer court with great enthusiasm
Ghost slaves decorate the exterior of Tiande Hall.
Xia Xing, who was neatly dressed, came over with a delicate girl who, although not tall, had a pair of red phoenix eyes and was wearing a chest-length skirt. She said anxiously to Xiao Shizhu: "General, today
But why are you having fun here by yourself on your big day?".
"Just to kill some time." Xiao Shizhu turned his head, looked at her and asked blankly: "Isn't the auspicious time not here yet?".
"It's because the auspicious time for the ceremony has not come yet, so it's not the time to welcome the bride." Xia Xing stamped his foot, quickly turned to the girl beside him and said: "Dongyue, hurry up, send the general into the inner court to welcome our Lord."
"No." The girl, or Dongyue, one of the four female officials, responded, walked to Xiao Shizhu in small steps, leaned down softly and gave him a blessing salute, and then said: "General, please!
”.
"Can't she come out on her own?" Xiao Shizhu complained, turning around and heading towards the inner court; Dongyue glanced at Xia Xing, followed quickly, and said to Xiao Shizhu in a leisurely manner: "General,
It was you yourself who declared a few days ago in the Tiande Hall in front of all the officials that you would not be the leader of the country, but would only be my lord's general. If you want to be the leader of the country, it is time for my lord to take the initiative to walk out of the inner court."
"Okay." Xiao Shizhu smacked his lips, feeling a little helpless; then he turned his head and glanced at Dongyue who was following behind him, and said: "I didn't realize you were quite good at speaking before."
Dongyue pursed her lips and smiled, remaining silent.
They came to the Vientiane Palace one after another, and saw that the ghost mother had dressed up and was holding a peony hydrangea tied with red silk in her hand, waiting for her wishful husband in the main hall.
Xiao Shizhu was startled when he saw her. Today's ghost mother is even more beautiful than when he first met her. Her beautiful face and jade face reveal a lot of charm, and her fairy posture and jade color reveal the dignity of a country's leader.
, like a flawless white jade.
"Are you stupid?" The ghost mother saw that he was standing not far in front with dumbfounded eyes, and had not come forward to greet her, so she yelled angrily, then turned around again, winked gently at Xiao Shizhu, and said,
The voice asked: "Does it look good?".
"Good-looking." Xiao Shizhu regained consciousness, took a deep breath of saliva, strode forward and stood in front of the ghost mother, took her hand, and looked deeply at the ghost mother who was looking at him with a smile.
"General!" Dongyue chased after him, and without any explanation, she pulled his hand out of the ghost mother's hand and scolded: "According to etiquette, you have to pull the red silk at the other end of the hydrangea."
"Hey!" Xiao Shizhu glared at her, smacked his lips and said angrily: "Sister, we are a legal couple, what's wrong with us pulling our hands?".
"Not now." The ghost mother heard the words and sneered; Dongyue did not give in, her eyes met his dissatisfied eyes, and said sternly: "You have to sacrifice to the heaven and the earth, worship the ancient god's tablet, the edict
After informing the officials and the people, you will be considered a legal couple."
"Trouble! If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have let you be the one to officiate." Xiao Shizhu reluctantly pulled up the red silk, then put on a flattering smile and begged Dongyue: "Sister, let's discuss something.
Okay; just keep it simple and let’s go into the bridal chamber now, okay?”.
Hearing this, the ghost mother covered her mouth and bent down to laugh, but Xiao Shizhu's words were met with Dongyue's cold words with a straight face: "No. The wedding of the king cannot be careless, everything must be done according to etiquette."
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Just when Xiao Shizhu went to the inner court to greet the Ghost Mother, an uninvited guest came to Xiaoyushan City holding a three-foot-long gold pole decorated with nine-fold unicorn tail hair and was heading towards the Ghost Mother Palace.
The person who came was a human soul. He looked like a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties. He was about four feet tall, with a small cheek that was wide at the top and pointed at the bottom, with a high forehead bone. He had a sharp nose and triangular eyes, and a mane of green hair.
The skin all over his body was as red as fire. Behind him were fifteen men who looked exactly like him. At first glance, they really looked like sixteenth twins.
Behind them, there are two groups of soldiers, each of whom is about the same size and about seven feet tall. They are all wearing heavy armor, phoenix-winged helmets, long black cloaks, and a Qingtong evil ghost mask on their face.
They hold halberds and swords on their waists and hips, showing a majestic appearance. The first two soldiers hold a yellow rectangular flag, decorated with dragon hair, and nine dragons are embroidered on the flag with nine-color silk thread.
When this group of ghosts arrived in front of the Ghost Mother Palace, they were stopped by the guards. The little man holding the scepter suddenly cursed angrily: "You are so blind, didn't you see that I was holding the scepter of Emperor Fengdu in my hand?
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The hundred households in the imperial army took a closer look and saw that it was indeed the nine-layer unicorn tail hair staff of Emperor Fengdu. However, they did not give an order to let it go. Instead, they asked in a neither humble nor overbearing manner: "May I ask the envoy's name?"
"Night Wandering God!" The little dwarf yelled arrogantly, raised his legs, led his own people forward to push away the imperial army, and was about to force his way in.