Ning Chen was very much looking forward to the arrival of the vassal king and the prince.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty had nothing to look forward to.
These vassal kings and the King of Qin who were sealed outside by imperial edict were the real powerful and noble people.
It is very different from Xu Muzhi, who was killed before.
Although the county kings killed by Xu Mu also had fiefs.
The actual fiefdom is generally the land of a county, which means that it can provide food for one hundred to several hundred households.
There is only one in Qianhu.
However, these vassal princes and princes all enjoy at least ten thousand households and have a high degree of self-control over one or even several houses.
Moreover, they have men with heavy troops under their command.
Because they all come from the four states bordering the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom in the north.
This is the rule set by Taizu of the Wu Dynasty that the royal family guards the country.
Every generation of the Wu Dynasty royal family would select the best adult princes to guard the four northern states.
That's why Wu Zhao said that this was her biggest test since she came to supervise the country.
These were Emperor Shun's most outstanding princes, and they also had heavy troops.
…
Early this morning, Ning Chen went to court as usual.
Seeing many people looking gloomy and gloomy, Ning Chen felt particularly good.
The fact that everyone is so worried is enough to show that things this time are definitely very difficult.
This time it's definitely not a petty fight like the Fifth Prince's.
Ning Chen has now completely ruled out the possibility that Marquis Dingguo and Prince Jing will intervene.
King Jing didn't care at all. Even if Marquis Dingguo wanted to intervene, King Jing would not agree.
So whether he can make a lot of money this time depends on Ning Chen's own performance.
The drumming stopped, and Ning Chen was already standing in the Jinluan Hall.
Ning Chen's position is now very forward.
Ning Chen still remembers when he first came to this world.
The position where I fought was very close to the door.
Now I am very close to Dawu Zhao.
There were probably four rows of ministers and an imperial eunuch separated.
"General Xu Muzhi, we have something to report." Just as Ning Chen was calculating the distance, Xu Muzhi, who was going to the palace for the first time today, suddenly came out and said.
"General Xu, no courtesy." Wu Zhao's demeanor was still as calm as every day in the past.
"She is indeed a woman who can be an empress and let me hold her thigh." Ning Chen silently gave Wu Zhao a thumbs up.
Xu Muzhi stood up and said: "The general, following the orders of the Marquis of Ding, will send His Highness a gift to congratulate His Highness on his title of prince."
Everyone has been waiting for this gift from Marquis Dingguo for a long time.
Because Marquis Dingguo's attitude will, to a large extent, affect many people's attitude towards Wu Zhao.
Therefore, whether Marquis Dingguo's gift is valuable or not has a great impact.
After listening to Xu Muzhi's words, Wu Zhao still maintained a harmonious expression on his face and said, "Thank you, Marquis Dingguo, for me."
Xu Muzhi thanked him and took out a wooden box.
The box is not big, about the size of a palm.
So you can see it with the naked eye and know that the space inside is not too big.
Of course, the size of the space does not indicate whether the thing is precious or not.
Just the relatively small space limits the preciousness of the gift.
Even Ning Chen looked at the palm-sized box and wondered what was inside.
"Marquis Dingguo can't just put an empty box and ask Wu Zhao to write down his wish, and then Marquis Dingguo can help realize it. If that's the case, it seems pretty cool."
Ning Chen complained a few words in his heart.
In fact, it was not only Ning Chen who was curious, but also all the civil and military officials in the dynasty who were not curious.
They really want to know what precious things can be stored in that palm-sized box.
Of course Wu Zhao was also very curious.
Because Wu Zhao couldn't figure it out at all about the gift.
The eunuch in front of the palace respectfully handed the box to Wu Zhao with both hands.
Wu Zhao took the box, looked at it, and then slowly opened the box.
Ning Chen felt that at this time, if a clown suddenly jumped out of the box, the plot would be too good.
Marquis Dingguo will definitely not be so boring.
But everyone saw that after Wu Zhao saw what was inside the box, there was a momentary expression of surprise and surprise on his face.
This made everyone in the civil and military dynasties become very curious about the contents of the box.
Wu Zhao didn't let the civil and military officials of the court wait too long before he took out the contents of the box.
The thing in Wu Zhao's hand was a fiery red jade carving, but it was only half of it.
Ning Chen didn't recognize this thing, but most of the civil and military people present recognized it.
Their speaking tone seemed to have been trained.
A unified exclamation: "Qilin Soldier Talisman!"
After hearing the exclamations of these people, Ning Chen knew what this was.
At the same time, I also understood why the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were amazed.
Marquis Dingguo holds 300,000 Dingguo troops, although he is not as completely self-controlled as Prince Jing.
However, the late emperor was grateful for Dingguohou's contribution, and at the same time, he wanted to show his absolute trust in Dingguohou.
He handed half of the Qilin Soldier Talisman in his hand to Marquis Dingguo.
In this way, if Marquis Dingguo wanted to mobilize the Dingguo army, he would not need to go through him as the emperor.
This is definitely the greatest trust and honor.
After the death of the late emperor, everyone knew that Marquis Dingguo had half of the Qilin Talisman in his hand.
It can mobilize 300,000 troops, the most powerful legion of the Wu Dynasty.
However, no one proposed to take back this half of the Qilin Soldier Talisman.
Firstly, it was because the Zhengqi Great Wall guarded by Marquis Dingguo was too far from Fengjing.
If something happens, it will be too late to come to Fengjing again to ask for orders.
Secondly, because of Dingguohou's personal force, they really couldn't afford to offend him.
Haven't you seen that after Emperor Shun came to power, he didn't even mention this matter?
The emperor is not in a hurry, why should they be in a hurry?
But no one expected that Marquis Dingguo would take the initiative to hand over the Qilin Soldier Talisman at this time.
What does it mean?
Does this mean that Marquis Dingguo fully supports Wu Zhao's ascension to the throne?
If this is the case, then Wu Zhao really has an incredible backer behind him.
Although this backer is due to the checks and balances of Prince Jing.
You cannot intervene directly.
But the existence of such a backer is enough to deter anyone who plans to play dirty tricks from doing anything rashly.
"General Xu, this gift from Marquis Dingguo is very valuable.
This palace cannot accept it.
The Qilin Soldier Talisman was given to the Marquis of Dingguo by the late Emperor.
I am so virtuous and capable that I can accept this Qilin Soldier Talisman.
Please General Xu, please help me return this item to Marquis Ding."
Wu Zhao said very modestly.
There was no way to be immodest about this matter, and Wu Zhao never expected that Marquis Dingguo would give him such a heavy gift.
This gift from Marquis Dingguo is much more valuable than giving him a dragon robe directly.
Xu Muzhi said: "I am afraid that your highness, the junior general, cannot make the decision. If your highness wants to return it, please wait until the junior general asks the Marquis before making a decision."
After hearing Xu Muzhi's words, Wu Zhao had no choice but to give up on the matter.
But after receiving such a precious gift, Wu Zhao's mood suddenly became brighter.
Among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, many who had not thought highly of Wu Zhao before now had slight waves in their hearts.
There is no way, Marquis Dingguo is too high and powerful.
Now he founded the Legalist School, established the Holy Way, and entered the second level.
A figure like Marquis Dingguo, if you wish.
Demarcating territory and becoming king is a piece of cake.
Now that he is willing to fully support Wu Zhao, this signal is really important.
Even Ning Chen was wondering if there might be something wrong with Wu Zhao's bloodline.
Even if he dotes on his own daughter, I'm afraid it's nothing more than this.
"Daughter, you want the throne, right?"
"Okay, Father Marquis, I will give you 300,000 tiger soldiers. We will beat anyone who disobeys!"
Ning Chen also complained in his heart.
Regarding the matter of blood, no matter how stupid Emperor Shun was, he would never make a mistake on this issue.
Initially, everyone thought it would be another ordinary morning.
As a result, Marquis Dingguo gave everyone a king bomb directly.
After this morning court, it will definitely be extremely lively whether in the city or outside the city.
Naturally, Wu Zhao also knew the influence of this matter.
Therefore, Wu Zhao specifically named Cao Xing and asked him to increase the security management of the entire capital.
At the same time, Wu Zhao also ordered the imperial army to send more manpower to patrol to prevent enemies from sneaking into the city and causing trouble.
As for who this enemy refers to, it can only be a matter of opinion.
…
The border of the Forbidden Army thousands of miles away.
A barbarian troop of ten thousand people was quickly pressing towards the Wu Dynasty border.
The contemporary King Jing received the military report and immediately issued an order.
Three thousand cavalry were sent to cooperate with the frontline infantry to surprise and destroy this barbarian team.
The heavy armored infantry of Marquis Dingguo and the cavalry of Prince Jing.
These are the two troops of the Wu Dynasty.
Marquis Dingguo is on the Zhengqi Great Wall, mainly for defensive tasks.
So almost all the energy was put into the heavy armored infantry.
King Jing's side is different. Because they often need to fight in the wilderness, cavalry is King Jing's focus.
But raising cavalry is really expensive.
Therefore, Prince Jing still needs the court to allocate 8 million taels to balance his revenue and expenditure even though he does not pay taxes every year.
Prince Jing's cavalry were all cavalry armed to the teeth.
Even the war horses were covered in armor.
Three thousand cavalrymen, flying the royal flag of Prince Jing.
In less than half an hour, we arrived at the designated location.
The two barbarian generals who were leading the barbarian side showed cruel smiles when they looked at King Jing's three thousand cavalry.
"Prince Jing is so generous. He sent out three thousand cavalry at once.
It just so happens that there are three thousand barbarian soldiers from the barbaric soul realm who have been baptized by the divine and demonic energy hidden in our formation.
Just let them practice with Prince Jing’s cavalry!”
"It's so good that not one of the three thousand cavalry can be let go." Another barbarian general said cruelly.
The attack begins.
The barbarians dispersed as soon as they came up, forming a surrounding posture.
This made the two cavalry generals leading the team on the opposite side frown.
However, they had no intention of retreating because they were the pride of King Jing.
The invincible cavalry of Prince Jing.
Against the barbarians, Prince Jing's cavalry never failed.
"kill!"
As the leading general shouted loudly.
Three thousand iron cavalry, like sharp spears, stabbed directly at the barbarian team on the opposite side.
Among the barbarians on the opposite side, three thousand were bathed in the spirit of gods and demons, and completed the third return of their ancestral barbarian souls.
At this moment, the soul fire in the body was raging, and a black death appeared in the eyes, completely replacing the whites of their eyes.
The already ferocious-looking barbarians now appear even more terrifying and intrusive.
The fourth-grade cavalry general who was rushing at the front could feel the slight trembling of his horse under his crotch at this moment.
Prince Jing's war horse is the same as the war horse of Dingguo Hou Heiqi.
They all belong to the half-demon tribe.
This is no ordinary domestic horse.
Therefore, the level of tolerance for fear and the level of adaptability to the battlefield environment are both superior.
Not to mention anything else, it was the three thousand cavalry he commanded.
There are several war horses that have never drank barbarian blood or eaten barbarian meat.
There is absolutely no fear of barbarians.
But at this moment, these war horses were indeed trembling slightly.
"kill!"
Although I don't know why the horse under my crotch is afraid.
But the leading general believed that as long as he rushed into the formation, he would charge and kill.
Then your good brother will become fearless again.
Only this time, he obviously underestimated his opponent.
When the two armies were less than a hundred feet long,
The three thousand barbarian warriors in the barbarian soul realm on the opposite side directly released all the suppressed barbarian souls in their bodies.
One after another, the soul energy carrying the terrifying and overwhelming will directly formed a soul power storm.
The three thousand war horses on the opposite side all stumbled forward.
Three thousand cavalrymen fell heavily from their horses.
Seeing such a plan, three thousand barbarian soul warriors.
He yelled a barbarian language and rushed forward.
"Kill the enemy!"
Prince Jing's cavalry fell off his horse and quickly stood up.
Following the leading general's shout.
All the cavalry gave up their heavy guns and instead used their sabers.
The heavy guns of Prince Jing's cavalry are all specially made.
The length of each gun is three and a half meters, which is one meter longer than ordinary guns.
Then the entire body is made of fine steel, and each rod weighs more than two hundred kilograms.
Such a heavy gun would be difficult to exert its power without the cooperation of a war horse.
After all, it is really too heavy. Even if you are a martial artist, it will be consumed very quickly while dancing.
The cavalry commander did not put down his heavy guns.
Instead, he jumped directly and swept away the heavy gun in his hand.
A ray of silver light left the body directly with the tip of the gun.
"puff!"
"puff!"
"puff!"
Wherever the silver light passed, a dozen barbarian souls bathed in the energy of gods and demons were cut in half.
But the strange thing is that the two halves of the barbarian's body that was cut in half quickly came back together and were resurrected.
"Rebirth of soul power!"
"How can it be!"
The cavalry commander looked at the resurrected barbarians in front of him with a look of disbelief on his face.
The way of cultivation of the barbarians is not the same as that of the human race.
The barbarians obtained opportunities to return to their ancestors again and again through sacrifices.
Because it is said that the ancestors of the barbarians are the earliest creatures in the world - gods and demons.
Therefore, barbarians can obtain feedback from gods and demons by sacrificing their own blood, flesh, and souls.
Among them, the sacrifice in the Barbarian Soul Realm is to sacrifice one's own soul.
By sacrificing their souls, barbarians can acquire all kinds of incredible abilities.
Among them, the rebirth of soul power is an ability that every barbarian can obtain.
This is the basic ability of gods and demons.
However, over the years, as the commander of the vanguard cavalry, he has not encountered dozens of barbarians who have gained reborn soul power.
But now, in front of his eyes, there are more than a dozen.
Look at the dozen or so barbarian warriors behind them who exude the same temperament.
He couldn't help but feel his heart tightening.
If all these thousands of barbarian warriors in the barbarian soul realm had such reborn soul power.
Then I won't be able to fight this battle, and I'm afraid I will definitely lose this battle.
