Before the sound fell, there was another loud roar around the big golden pillar in front of Duanmen.

As far as the eye can see, many people have complex expressions mixed with fear and confusion. Some people even just stood up and stumbled to the ground. The people on the periphery were even more confused and confused... Obviously, everyone was confused.

He was stunned by the news of the third conquest of Dongyi.

Perhaps because he had already guessed that this would happen, Zhang Xing had no intention to kill at all this time, not even a little bit of anger or dissatisfaction... He was even sure that no one could oppose the saint today and pull this matter out.

return.

The Mao Ren Sage worked hard and led everyone on this journey, making everyone tired, frightened, and afraid, just for this scene.

But at this time, even the bravest and most loyal ministers who have the best interests of the Wei must consider a major question, that is, does opposing the saint at this time also oppose the Wei and weaken the authority of the Wei?

After taking a look at Qin Bao and Bai Yousi, Zhang Xing was a little curious. Why should they, such smart people, feel strange? Should they be shocked?

In the chaos, Nanya Prime Minister Su Wei and the Minister of War Duan Wei walked up blankly in front of everyone's eyes and expectations. Duan Shangshu remained silent and fell two or three steps behind. Su Wei trembled and came to

In front of the huge golden pillar, he was the first to bow down and worship.

Then, a scene happened that made Zhang Xing slightly change his mind and reflect on himself.

Su Wei, who was dressed in purple robe, bowed and stood up. He hesitated for a moment, but still had complicated eyes and asked seriously: "Your Majesty, can you clean up the Jin area first, and then attack Dongyi? I heard that there are already tens of thousands of people in Jin area.

Thieves, if we can gather them, wouldn’t we be able to kill two birds with one stone?”

To be honest, at this moment, in this situation, it is not easy to say these words.

The saint also seemed a little surprised. He took a serious look at his prime minister. He rarely got angry and just smiled and replied: "It doesn't matter, I have decided to send the British Duke out to control Taiyuan. With him here, the land of Jin can always be stabilized.

It’s hard to say that I can still achieve two birds with one stone according to your strategy.”

Su Wei was silent for a moment, wanting to say something more, but after meeting the saint's gaze, he finally nodded and went to receive Duke Niu's order in public.

But for some reason, Duke Niu stopped moving.

The saint looked at him in surprise, but followed Niu Du Gong's gaze and saw a person walking up from below, and then a chill ran down his spine - that was his imperial uncle, Cao Lin, the Prime Minister of Jing'an Taichung.

Cao Lin's appearance on stage seems to be reasonable, but in fact it still makes Zhang Xing, an outsider and a saint, extremely surprised at first glance.

Especially the saint. He almost trembled all over. He even glanced at Bai Yousi obviously. He wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything. He just narrowed his eyes and tried his best to keep an eye on the visitor with a full crown.

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"His Majesty."

Uncle Cao Huang came to the foot of the steps, bowed respectfully in front of everyone, then stood up proudly, and asked softly in the winter wind. He did not imitate Niu Du Gong to use his Qi to make people hear his words. It was more like an ordinary uncle-nephew conversation between a monarch and his ministers.

"Your Majesty wants to conquer Dongyi three times, and do so in person?"

"Yes." The saint seemed to be answering calmly.

"Who initiated it?" Uncle Cao asked seriously.

"Jiangdu is left behind to fight, and the deputy left behind is Zhou Xiaoming; the general manager of Youzhou is Li Cheng... plus Xiao Xianggong Zhang of Nanya." The saint blurted out. "Moreover, I also temporarily consulted Sima Xianggong, Bai Xianggong, and Dazhang this morning.

Xianggong and Xianggong Yu all said it was very good, and even Xianggong Niu and Xianggong Su had no objections."

"The only one who didn't consult the minister?" Emperor Cao's eyes were complicated and he asked again.

"I think most of Nanya agrees, and most of the generals in the army agree. Even if the emperor's uncle opposes it alone, it won't be enough to shake the overall situation. Besides, the emperor's uncle is the backbone of the Wei Dynasty after all, and he wants to stay in Dongdu to watch his tower.

...There was no further consultation." The saint took a deep breath and tried to remind him in a calm tone. "Why, does the emperor really want to fight against the world alone?"

After saying this, the emperor seemed to have remembered something, spread his hands, and displayed his full set of crowns.

"There is no reason for that, and I don't have the ability." Emperor Cao's uncle spoke calmly. "As of now, I just want to make a bet with His Majesty..."

"What bet?" The emperor was caught off guard.

"If the conquest of Dongyi is victorious, I will resign and return to my hometown in Guanxi. I will no longer participate in government affairs, and your Majesty will not leave any room for veteran officials." Uncle Cao raised his hands and spoke clearly. Although it was just an understatement, it was like thunder on the ground.

"But if this expedition against Dongyi fails again, Your Majesty must ask me to appoint you as Prime Minister to assist Your Majesty in reviving the Wei Dynasty."

Like everyone else, the emperor suddenly changed his mind.

But after a while, the majestic leader of the Wei Dynasty actually nodded in front of everyone:

"Just follow the emperor's uncle."

In the evening, Zhang Xing and Qin Bao returned to their homes in silence.

At this time, Bai Yousi was already waiting in the courtyard. After seeing the person coming, he blurted out: "Zhang Xing, why didn't anyone stop the saint from marching eastward?"

Qin Bao, who had long wanted to seek answers, immediately looked at his brother Zhang.

"Did your father stop me?" Zhang Xing said bluntly. "If your father can't stop me, others don't have to stop me either."

Bai Yousi's breathing became heavy, and he immediately asked again: "Why did the saint do this?"

"He wants to do it." Zhang Xing, who passed directly over the other party, seemed to be angry.

"Are you angry with me?" Bai Yousi frowned.

"No, you are upset." Zhang Xing, who came to the door of the hall, stopped and looked back. "I am replying to you seriously... He wanted to do it, so he did it."

"I don't understand."

"He was the emperor. In order to ascend to the throne, for his own position, and to be able to dominate without being restrained by others, he killed all his brothers, killed all his sister's descendants, and killed more than half of the old ministers who were in charge of his life; and for the sake of

Whether it was to save face or to transcend the late emperor, he used countless manpower and spent countless lives to build the Eastern Capital, the Mingtang and the Great Golden Pillar. He also used troops to surrender the Wu Clan and defeated Dongyi twice... Dare you ask such a person?

, how can you tolerate that arrow from Yun Nei?" Zhang Xing turned around and stood solemnly, facing him seriously. "Now he wants to attack Dongyi to prove that he is still a wise and powerful saint. Naturally, there are countless people who have been rubbed by him and know his temperament.

People follow their will to clear the way... He is a saint, he is an emperor, and you have seen his power today. If he wanted to do something, he did it."

"But, so what if we lose?" Bai Yousi held the sword and asked further. "How dare he make that bet with Zhong Cheng?"

"Why doesn't he dare?" Zhang Xing immediately asked back. "Although the conquest of Dongyi is a waste of people and money, it is actually reasonable; although the conquest of Dongyi requires a lot of casualties, it actually has a great chance of winning... right? You are talking to me.

As we all know, the biggest reason for the failure of this conquest is precisely the saint himself, but the saint does not admit it, and he does not feel this from the bottom of his heart... So from the perspective of the saint, this battle is a sure win."

"You guessed it earlier, didn't you?" Bai Yousi sighed for a moment. "Today at Da Jinzhu's place, your expression didn't change at all."

"yes."

"But why?" Bai Yousi couldn't ask further, and at the same time glanced at the direction of the door. "Even if you have guessed such a big thing, you are still so calm?"

Just as Zhang Xing was about to answer, someone suddenly rushed over, pushed open the door, and then asked while holding on to the door frame while panting:

"Zhang Sanlang, the sky is falling, do you know?"

"If the sky falls, someone taller will stand up." Zhang Xing blurted out, seeming to be replying to Li Ding who just broke in, and also seemed to be replying to Bai Yousi. "What's none of my business, and none of your business."

Things? One by one, I don’t know but I thought he was a loyal minister and filial son of the Wei Dynasty!”

After saying that, this man actually left everyone behind and went directly to the main room to drink tea.

Several people in the courtyard, including Bai Yousi and Li Ding, looked at each other in confusion. Qin Bao's face turned red, but Yueniang stuck her head out after a while and asked seriously: "Does Mr. Zhang want to have New Year's Eve dinner now? Sister Bai and Mr. Li

Are you also celebrating the New Year here with us?"

Speaking of which, tonight is actually the New Year's Eve.
Chapter completed!