In the northwest, the temperature dropped further after entering October.
Maybe in another month and a half, snow will fall from the sky. Generally speaking, this time is not suitable for fighting.
But that's just a general rule. After all, for the barbarians in the far west, they would definitely die if they didn't go south.
Since you must die, why not fight for yourself?
So as time goes by, the zombie density in Tianshan County is getting lower and lower, which means that a war will happen soon.
Because of this, both the guard posts of the Forbidden Army and the guard posts under the Northwest Governor's Office are in a state of active combat readiness.
This also caused all civil and military officials to be very busy because there were too many things to arrange and implement.
But today, the senior officials of the Northwest Governor's Office gathered together and stood in the courtyard outside the lobby.
Even in this gathering, everyone is still discussing official matters, and it is indeed difficult for them to have leisure time.
Of course, there are exceptions among these people, and they are discussing what is happening today.
"The guard eunuch Zhang Xing is here. Could it be that there is something big going on?"
Some people couldn't help but complain: "Every day we do big things, what bigger things can we do?"
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves sounded outside the Governor's Office, and soon there was a noise outside.
Everyone glanced outside, but unfortunately they couldn't see anything because of the screen wall.
But when people from outside approached and heard their conversation, the officials in the Governor's Office finally knew who the visitor was.
"If you ask me, don't give them face for a while, damn... I really think we are easy to bully!"
"Zhang Xing is not a big deal, but he wants to announce the decree here, why can't he go to our place to announce it?"
Seeing that everyone was talking more and more, Xu Hong, as the commander-in-chief, couldn't help but said: "The more they talk, the more unruly they are. Zhang Xing is an imperial envoy delivering orders, so you can talk nonsense?"
This sentence had an effect, and everyone knew that he had made a mistake, and then they stopped talking.
But their conversation made the officials inside grasp the key.
It turns out that the purpose of gathering people together today is to convey the imperial decree. So why did the imperial decree come?
Everyone present was a smart person, and after a little thinking, they roughly guessed what would happen.
The two factions impeached each other a few days ago. This was a huge event, and the court should have had an explanation for it long ago.
The imperial edict has only come now, which seems a little late.
While the officials were thinking about this, the generals of the Forbidden Army had entered the inner courtyard, and the two parties now disliked each other.
Fortunately, they all have sense and know that big trouble has been caused a few days ago, so no one is picking trouble with each other at this moment.
It was precisely because they disliked each other that the courtyard became quiet and the atmosphere became more solemn.
After learning that everyone had arrived, Luo Lun, who was talking to Zhang Xing in the inner hall, walked out with him.
In the conversation just now, Luo Lun learned about the latest situation in the capital, the most important of which was the personal expedition by the imperial commander.
The emperor wants to lead the expedition in person, and combined with the imperial edict that arrived today, Laurent can imagine how disappointed the emperor is with the situation in the northwest.
He and Zhang Xing came outside the hall and looked at the silent crowd. Luo Lun didn't say a word.
I saw him walking down the steps alone, while Zhang Xing stayed on top alone.
Zhang Xing took out a bright yellow booklet in his hand and said with a majestic look: "Important!"
Although it was not a serious imperial edict, just the word "Edict" made everyone present tremble and immediately kneel on the ground.
"You guys criticized each other a few days ago, which really opened my eyes and made me lose face in front of all the officials..."
Good fellow, the first sentence of this edict made everyone present tremble and feel uneasy.
The king is worried about the humiliation of his ministers, and the king humiliates his ministers to death... They made the emperor lose face, which is a proper death penalty.
In fact, after criticizing each other that day, both Luo Lun and Xu Hong felt very regretful.
Faced with such accusations from the emperor, everyone present shook their heads, and they no longer dared to raise their heads.
"The situation in the northwest is related to the safety of the world. You have a strategic plan and it is my humerus. Therefore, I commission you to serve in the northwest. Is this how you repay the emperor's kindness?"
This second sentence was already more accusatory, and everyone present was filled with fear.
No matter how great the credit is, no matter how deep the strategy is, no matter how high or low their position is, their current mood is the same.
Facing a powerful emperor like Zhao Yanxun, their identities were actually the same, they were all humble ministers.
"You are such bastards, you are deeply indebted to me, and you deserve to be severely punished..."
Seeing that everyone was extremely frightened, Zhang Xing changed his tone and continued: "Now the imperial court is in the process of employing people. Remembering the past friendship, I can give you a chance to redeem your merits!"
"If we can no longer cooperate sincerely, we will be punished together for the past and the past, and I will never tolerate it!"
"Appreciate this!"
Good fellow, I have finally finished reading the edict here.
Including Luo Lun, everyone was frightened just now. This was actually because Zhao Yanxun punished subordinate officials extremely severely after he came to power.
Although he lifted it up high and put it down gently, everyone still dared to show any signs of neglect at this moment.
At this moment, they only have one idea, and that is to unite and run the imperial mission well as mentioned in the edict.
"Everyone, please get up!" Zhang Xing said with a smile.
Before he opened the edict, he did not know its contents. When he read the first part, even he thought that those present were doomed.
Everyone stood up slowly. At this moment, they all felt like they were surviving a disaster. Xu Hong and others showed no signs of being arrogant and unruly.
Then Zhang Xing said: "If you were not the emperor's confidant, I'm afraid you wouldn't have scolded me like this... You should be more considerate of the emperor's caring heart!"
Hearing this, everyone was convinced that it was true. If anyone else had heard this, they would have lost their heads.
"You have to work hard. When the emperor comes in a few days, it will be easy for you to do business!"
Hearing Zhang Xing's last words, everyone was muttering in their hearts, what do you mean the emperor will come after a while.
"Eunuch Zhang, is the emperor coming to the northwest?" Xu Hong couldn't help but ask.
Logically speaking, this matter has not been officially announced yet, so Zhang Xing should not talk nonsense.
But he took the initiative to bring it up, and he also got Zhao Yanxun's instruction, with the purpose of making the people in the yard more honest.
"That's right, the emperor wants to lead the expedition himself!"
Upon hearing this, the mentality of several commanders of the Forbidden Army suddenly changed. The only word in their minds was "merit".
The emperor personally came to the front line, which was the time for them to show their performance.
After handing the edict to Luo Lun, Zhang Xing gave some instructions to everyone.
Just when he was about to leave, he heard Xu Hong say: "Master Luo, gentlemen... We are all a bunch of rough people. We have offended many people before, so please forgive me!"
An edict warned them to fight among themselves, but now that Xu Hong has taken the initiative to admit his mistake, how can Luo Lun and others stand still.
"We have also made some oversights, so please forgive me, generals!"
Both parties apologized to each other. This scene made Zhang Xing very satisfied. He would report everything he saw and heard today truthfully.
After Zhang Xing said goodbye and left, Xu Hong and others also followed suit. After all, there were still many things waiting for them in the army.
Luo Lun and others even sent Xu Hong and others out of the gate for the first time. It can be said that they gave them the ultimate courtesy.
After Xu Hong and others dispersed, calm returned to the Governor's Office.
Everyone started doing things according to their duties, but the words of the edict always echoed in their minds.