"Xu Mu, in the entire Changyang, you only have a few thousand troops. Don't forget, I have an army of 30,000 -"
"Try it." Xu Mu interrupted coldly.
Because Yuan Tao went on an expedition, he delayed the opportunity and allowed traitors to gather in groups in the court. No matter how he went in the future, now that he was in the court, the first step was to frighten other people who dared to take action.
It can be regarded as a show of authority, and it is also a kind of bright sword.
Between him and Chen Changqing, due to Yuan An's intentional or unintentional manipulation, they were clearly in a confrontational situation.
Chen Changqing had a sullen face and brushed away his gesture. The thousands of iron guards behind him stepped back in dismay.
On both sides of the palace wall, thousands of figures in black slowly disappeared into the darkness.
"Okay, from now on in Changyang City, one of you and I will definitely die." After saying harsh words, Chen Changqing stood up coldly.
"Waiting for Ding Nanhou's method. Remember, I will add an extra layer of iron armor tomorrow."
Turning around, Xu Mu stopped looking at Chen Changqing and walked straight forward.
In front of the Iron Guard formation, a young commander who was eager to give it a try pretended to pick up an iron bow and gestured at Xu Mu's back.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he started to move, seven or eight poison-tempered flying knives were pierced all over his body. Before he could scream, the young commander fell down foaming at the mouth.
"Damn thing." Chen Changqing raised his head and cursed.
…
"Brother Mu, what happened just now?" Si Hu, who had fetched the carriage, had an angry look on his face.
"Nothing." Xu Mu smiled. Even if Cao Hong came without anyone, there is a high probability that Chen Changqing would put an end to the matter with Yu Wen around.
"Master, are you going to alert the enemy?" Cao Hong jumped down from a high place, his voice a little stiff.
"No, he has been on guard."
Xu Mu took a deep breath. It is estimated that after tomorrow, the entire Changyang City will know the methods of his new prime minister.
"Cao Hong, send someone to keep an eye on Chen Changqing. If you have an opportunity, report him as soon as possible."
Cao Hong clasped his fists and disappeared into the night again.
"Si Hu, get in the car."
"Brother Mu, don't ask me to pick up the carriage next time." Si Hu said in a dull tone, jumped on the carriage, and quickly pulled up the reins.
On the street outside the palace, the lively atmosphere has not subsided. Drunk figures can be seen everywhere, and fireworks and lanterns are everywhere.
After pardoning the prime minister, Yuan An was rewarded with a mansion at the end of the street. I heard that it was the mansion of an old traitor before. After Chen Changqing ransacked his house and killed his family, it was left idle for a while.
"Brother Mu, spring is about to begin."
The color of the snow in February and March seemed to have finally calmed down with the death of Yuan Tao, the young marquis, and there were fewer and fewer ice scum that had condensed into frost on the snowy roads along the way.
The beginning of spring is indeed a grand event for the people. Whether it is farming or handicrafts, they can earn money to support their families again.
But Xu Mu didn't think so. After spring started, Beidi, which had been waiting all winter, would most likely take advantage of the civil strife in the Daji to attack Hezhou again.
Zhao Qingyun has no hope. The more he lives, the more he looks like a dog. Fortunately, Chang Silang, the king of Yuzhou, is in charge of Laoguan. According to Chang Silang's temper, even if it means fighting to the death, he will not let the Beidi people in.
city.
Xu Mu was already thinking about writing a memorial to get a batch of money for Chang Silang to repair Laoguan.
"Brother Mu, is this it? Why are there so many people?" Si Hu stopped the carriage and kept chattering.
Xu Mu raised his head and realized that in front of a mansion, he didn't know when, there were all kinds of people standing there. There were officials, wealthy gentry, and scholars, all standing in the cold wind tremblingly.
"Bye, meet Xu Zaifu!"
Xu Mu frowned.
A young butler with a moustache hurriedly ran out of the mansion, saying good-bye and helping with the horses.
"Prime Minister, these are all here for a visit. Since the Prime Minister hasn't returned, I don't dare to let them into the house."
"well done."
The little housekeeper's face turned red with excitement after receiving the compliment.
"The new prime minister has taken office, and I'm here to congratulate you." One by one, the old officials gathered their courage and hurriedly came over.
Xu Mu was too lazy to speak. Si Hu next to him raised his eyes and glared, and immediately scared away a large number of people.
"If anyone blocks the door of the house again, I will kill him with a knife!"
Many officials holding gift boxes hurriedly made way for a passage.
Xu Mu stepped steadily and walked straight into the mansion.
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"First-grade Prime Minister, Marquis of Zhongyong." Chang Shilang recited it twice, with a funny look on his face, "The new emperor is not too stupid after all, and he knows how to win over his little boss."
"Chen Changqing has also been granted the title of Marquis."
"Maybe it's a balancing act, and it's still a bit immature. He's afraid that he won't be able to keep his little boss, and he's also worried that his success will overwhelm him. But he doesn't know that Chen Changqing is not a simple person."
"I heard that at dusk today, the little boss was asserting his authority. He drew his sword and struck Chen Changqing."
"It's normal." Chang Shiro sighed, "He doesn't want the entire Daji Dynasty to follow the same old path."
"He really wants to save the country. Once he has established his authority, the whole of Changyang should know what kind of person he is."
"Then lord, what are we waiting for?" An old counselor next to him calmed his voice.
"I told you, I don't want to fight now. Especially... against my boss." Tsuneshiro sighed helplessly.
"I think if I fight with my little boss, I might... be beaten to death by him. So, I'd better not fight for now and wait and see before talking."
"I made an agreement before. I promised my little boss that I wouldn't move for the time being. I'm an honest person."
Aside from the old counselor, even Chang Wei couldn't help but smack his mouth.
"Spring has begun, Di Gou is about to move." Chang Silang stood up, his tone a little serious, "Di Gou knocks at the gate, what will happen to Zhao Qingyun?"
"Like last year, are you going to defend the city passes? Are you going to use civilians to fill the ravines?"
"My lord, tell me, is it possible for Zhao Qingyun to surrender to the enemy?" The old counselor pondered for a while, and after saying this, everyone around him suddenly turned pale with shock.
Chang Shiro frowned for a moment, "You can't see Zhao Qingyun clearly. You say he is a thief. He dared to fight to the death with his eggs hanging. You say he hung his eggs, but he is also a thief who is greedy for success."
"You can't see clearly. Even smart people like my little boss have been fooled by him."
"Being a human or a dog is all a matter of one thought."