After the group chat ended, the large army behind them also followed.
Everyone continued on their way, heading towards Baijia City in Hezhou.
After ending the group chat, Prince Jing and Marquis Dingguo continued to do their own things.
Only here in Wuzhao, there are still many things to deal with.
Wu Zhao formally drafted a decree and appointed Ning Chen as the general marshal of this expedition to the Western Regions.
All troops participating in the Western Expedition, whether they are the Huwei Army, the Forbidden Army, or the Border Guard Army, are under Ning Chen's control.
Ning Chen makes the final decision on all appointments in the army, and can be executed first and then announced.
Such an edict clearly demonstrated Wu Zhao's trust in Ning Chen.
At the same time, he also made it clear to everyone that the first success this time could only be Ning Chen's.
I just believe in Ning Chen, whatever you say is useless.
Secondly, since Ning Chen is the generalissimo, he has jurisdiction over the three armies.
Then all three armies will fly Ning Chen's commanding flag.
It is perfectly normal for the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom to use Ning Chen's banner.
The reputation has been protected, and the credit belongs to Ning Chen.
Kill two birds with one stone.
In addition to this decree, Wu Zhao also ordered Lu Gao to continue to speed up the transportation of supplies to Hezhou.
Since Ning Chen also gave them a piece of Mahayana Buddhism, this battle must be fought quickly.
Mahayana Buddhism must be utilized properly.
After arranging a series of things, the bright moon was already hanging high outside.
Looking at the moonlight outside, Wu Zhao suddenly realized that he had never looked at the moon so seriously since he became the emperor.
It is not easy to be this emperor.
There are endless things to deal with every day.
Although his father used his own way to pave the way for him to ascend the throne, he also used his own way to maintain the integrity of the Wu Dynasty.
But at the same time, he also left himself a huge mess.
In the past two years, Wu Zhao never dared to stop for a moment.
There are simply too many things that need to be dealt with.
"Thankfully, I have you, otherwise I wouldn't even have this moment of free time." Wu Zhao murmured softly.
Sun Banban was standing on one side. Although he heard what Wu Zhao said, he also knew who Wu Zhao was talking about.
But Sun Banban directly looked at his ears and nose, and his nose looked at his heart, thinking that he was blind and deaf.
"Banban, what kind of reward should I give Ning Chen if he pacifies the Western Region this time?" Wu Zhao looked at the moonlight and asked Sun Banban beside him.
When Wu Zhao doesn't ask questions, Sun Banban can think that he is deaf, blind or mute.
But when Wu Zhao asked a question, Sun Banban had to give an answer.
"If the champion is directly crowned a duke at his age, it will be regarded as a timeless achievement and his name will go down in history." Sun Banban said.
Wu Zhao shook his head and said: "Just being a Duke is not enough."
"Does Your Majesty intend to give the champion a king with a different surname?" Sun Banban asked tentatively.
Wu Zhao looked back at Sun Banban and said, "Does Banban think Ning Chen is not qualified?"
Sun Banban said truthfully: "Actually, I think that even if the Western Region is not pacified, if the champion marquis pacifies the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons, it is enough to make him the king."
After a pause, Sun Banban also expressed his worries: "It's just whether the clan will agree to confer an additional king with a different surname. This may still be difficult."
Wu Zhao said, "I don't need to worry about the clan. Uncle Jing will naturally convince them."
Although Sun Banban didn't know why Prince Jing was willing to do such a thing.
But if Prince Jing is really willing to end his life.
There must be no objection from the clan.
Facing Wu Zhao, the clan dared to resist.
But facing Prince Jing, they did not dare to resist.
Wu Zhao also talked about family ties and rules when facing the clan.
Prince Jing didn't give him any face at all.
Of course, Prince Jing's lineage has never had any precedent of meddling in clan affairs.
If this time, Ning Chen intervenes in the clan for Ning Chen, then Ning Chen will really make history.
After Wu Zhao's decree was spread, it caused quite a stir in Fengjing.
He directly appointed Ning Chen as the Grand Marshal, and also handed over the entire Imperial Army to Ning Chen's control.
This power is great, but far from ordinary.
You must know that the Forbidden Army is the royal guard and has never been directly controlled by members other than the clan.
Ning Chen can be said to have broken precedent.
From this point on, those with keen noses have already smelled a slightly different smell.
Wu Zhao is planning to make Ning Chen king.
Being crowned king is no small matter.
Regardless of the fact that Ning Chen's current title holds power, it already far exceeds that of 99% of the clan members.
However, once you are crowned king, it is another matter.
First of all, after being crowned king, Ning Chen's title can be hereditary and irreplaceable.
Secondly, after being crowned king, Ning Chen can marry a woman from a clan member.
After finally being crowned king, Ning Chen can openly intervene in the affairs of the clan.
Ning Chen, the big shark, entered the clan sequence.
I'm afraid the clan is going to undergo a major blood change.
This arrangement also gives people the feeling that Wu Zhao will reorganize the clan next.
At this moment, in Prince Yu's palace, most of the clan members in Fengjing gathered here.
King Yu himself does not have any actual power, but because he is senior enough.
Therefore, he can be regarded as a being like the Dinghai Shenzhen within the clan.
There are still many people in the clan who are willing to give him face.
At the same time, he also accumulated a lot of connections within the clan.
It is said that even Prince Jing would give him some face.
It is precisely because of this that King Yu became the nominal leader of the clan.
At this time, the mood of the clan members in the palace was not high.
It can even be said to be very depressed.
At the same time, there is also an undercurrent of anger hidden in this downturn.
"Your Majesty will never let your Majesty do this casually."
"A gangster like Ning Chen will definitely trample on the clan rules if he enters the clan."
"He may even threaten the rule of my Wu family."
"You must not ignore this matter of Prince Yu. We must join forces to resist Ning Chen's entry into the clan."
"Yes, King Yu, this time we must work together to resolutely prevent Ning Chen from entering the clan."
Old Yu Wang is enjoying this moment very much and everyone is admiring him.
There is no way.
Prince Yu has no real power, so only moments like this will allow him to find the glory of being a prince.
"Prince Yu, why don't you say something? Do you think everyone will follow your lead?"
Seeing that Lao Yu Wang and Lao Shen were there without saying anything, some people couldn't bear their temper and asked.
Old King Yu seemed to have just come back to his senses and said: "As you know, now is the time when Your Majesty is most popular and popular among the people.
At the same time, the achievements His Majesty has established are truly displayed here.
The achievements made by Ning Chen are truly displayed in front of you.
If we jointly stop it at this time, it will most likely be counterproductive."
What Old Yu Wang said is also very realistic.
In fact, they also knew in their hearts that according to the achievements made by Ning Chen.
The title of king is really more than enough.
However, they just don't want Ning Chen to enter the clan.
Ning Chen is not a rule-abiding person.
If Ning Chen was a rule-abiding person, they would very much welcome Ning Chen into the clan.
After all, being bound to a strong man like Ning Chen would be of great benefit to the clan's stability.
But Ning Chen is a person who is willing to trample on the rules.
If Ning Chen is allowed to come in, they will become the type of people who will be trampled on.
So they really don't want Ning Chen to enter the clan.
"Prince Yu, actually we can try to contact Prince Jing."
"Prince Jing may not have known about Wu Zhao's intention to absorb Ning Chen as a king with a different surname."
"If Prince Jing knew about it, Prince Jing would definitely disagree."
"After all, the stability of our clan means the stability of the royal family."
Since someone proposed King Jing, others began to agree one after another.
Finally, someone finally suggested it, hoping that Prince Yu could contact Prince Jing.
Let Prince Jing come forward and help them get rid of Wu Zhao's idea of naming a king with a different surname.
"Prince Yu, among us, you are the only one who can speak to Prince Jing. You must come forward in this matter!"
"Yes, Prince Yu, you are the oldest prince, and the old Prince Jing even drank and talked with you. If you come forward, Prince Jing will definitely give you face."
With one sentence from everyone, they immediately praised Old King Yu to the point of being ecstatic.
He did have a drink with Old Prince Jing, but there was no conversation at all about drinking and talking.
It was just a simple drink together.
As for the reason, it was not because he invited Prince Jing.
It was because Emperor Wu hosted a banquet for members of the clan, hoping that the clan would support his plan to conquer the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons in the north.
Prince Lao Jing was also among those invited.
At that time, it was also because of the appearance of King Lao Jing that the clan changed its attitude and instead supported Emperor Wu's northern expedition to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons.
At that time, King Lao Jing found him, and he just wanted him to initiate a series of connections within the clan.
Let the stubborn old men in the clan agree with Emperor Wu's choice at that time.
Prince Yu and Prince Lao Jing are just a little bit of love.
And to be honest, the so-called persuasion is nothing more than a notification.
Tell those who did not come to the banquet that Prince Jing has set his sights on them and let them make their own decisions.
That's it, a very simple process.
After that, Old Yu Wang gradually became a being like the Dinghai Shenzhen within the clan.
Because he has a good relationship with Prince Jing.
At least that's what everyone thinks.
Ask Prince Jing for advice, but they don't have the courage.
Therefore, it was during that period that King Yu became the leader of the clan in a daze.
"Prince Yu can no longer delay at this time. Once the formal imperial edict is issued, it will be too late to say anything about this."
"Once someone like Ning Chen enters the clan, he will definitely clean us out first. By then, the clan's surname may be Ning."
"This matter of Prince Yu is related to the foundation of the country, so we must contact Prince Jing."
Under everyone's repeated urging and coercion, King Lao Jing also made a decision.
I plan to contact the current Prince Jing personally.
I hope he can look at the little affection between his father and himself back then and give him face as an old man.
Prince Jing didn't even need to express his position, he just needed to say that he knew about the matter.
Then Wu Zhao will definitely seriously reconsider this matter.
Within the clan, there are naturally specific jade talismans that can be used to communicate.
But Prince Jing may not respond to this specific jade talisman.
What Old King Yu kept here was the communication jade talisman that Old King Jing gave him that could contact King Jing's lineage.
This jade talisman has always been regarded as a treasure by the old King Yu.
For Prince Jing to be able to give this kind of thing is already a favor in itself.
Seeing the jade talisman that Old King Yu took out, all the members of the clan present were envious.
This is a messenger jade talisman that can directly contact Prince Jing's lineage.
Taking a deep breath, Old Prince Yu also began to contact Prince Jing.
Prince Jing, who was in Jingzhou, frowned slightly when he saw the communication jade talisman brought by his subordinates, but he still connected to the communication jade talisman.
"What's the matter?" Prince Jing asked indifferently without any tone.
Prince Jing did not have a good impression of the clan.
So naturally there will be no emotion when speaking.
After hearing Prince Jing's reply, Old Prince Yu relaxed completely.
As long as Prince Jing is willing to reply, that will be all.
Immediately, Old Prince Yu told Prince Jing the matter in a respectful manner.
At the same time, it was explained that Ning Chen might be given the title of King with a different surname.
In addition, I talked about the attitude of the clan towards this matter.
After hearing this, King Jing said directly: "The war is about to begin, but you are still fighting among yourself. Tell them for me, anyone who dares to talk nonsense about Ning Chen will be killed without mercy if they disturb the morale of the army!"
After saying this, Prince Jing ended the call directly.
After hearing Prince Jing's answer, Old King Yu was stunned.
"What did King Yu Jing say?"
Seeing that Old Yu Wang was in a daze, everyone else stepped forward to ask.
Old King Yu was called back to his senses by everyone. After taking a deep breath, Old King Yu said: "Prince Jing said that anyone who talks nonsense about Ning Chen will be dealt with as disturbing the morale of the army and will be killed without mercy! "
After hearing what Prince Jing said, everyone in the room was stunned.
The whole room could hear the quiet sound of needles dropping.
This is considered a clear statement by Prince Jing.
It's just that it's not that he doesn't support Ning Chen, but he strongly agrees with Ning Chen being crowned king.
This is very embarrassing.
Originally they were going to contact Prince Jing to stop it, but Prince Jing now supported it.
Then they can only support it.
"Prince Yu, I have something to do at home, so I'll take my leave first."
"I remembered that I also have important matters at home..."
All of a sudden everyone said goodbye one after another, for fear of being remembered that they had been there.
Soon Prince Yu's palace became deserted, but Prince Yu was still immersed in shock.
King Yu may be shocked, but Ning Chen has already received an order from Jade Bird regarding his appointment.
At the same time, there are also some matters regarding the start of the war.
According to the plan, Wu Zhao asked Ning Chen to start the war as early as possible.
All the supplies are already on the way and can be delivered to Hezhou in half a month at most.
Wu Zhao hoped that Ning Chen could use the matter of Mahayana Buddhism to attack Hezhou and strive for a quick victory.