Chapter 213

Between Liu Wen and the other five, the atmosphere is quite relaxed and comfortable.

However, the time for today's morning meeting cannot be delayed at all.

The Prince of Yan has already entered Enter Yanjing today, and that grand heaven-worship ceremony is only three days away.

Although all preparations are already in place, this matter concerns the national body and cannot have the slightest mistake.

Today's Cabinet morning meeting was proposed by Mercury Commander Zhang Yu yesterday, and it concerns important news about the Northern Wind.

With the five waiting, this Mercury Commander speaks.

Zhang Yu, as a veteran of the Lu Family Army, is one of the first teams built by the Prince of Yan.

His voice sounds from the wheelchair, saying in a deep voice: "For this ceremony in the Yan territory, the delegations of the four nations have all arrived, only the Northern Wind delegation has been late."

He pauses and continues: "According to intelligence from the Northern Wind's Mercury agency the day before yesterday, the Northern Wind seems to have no intention of coming this time, but instead frequently contacts Hexi, and even secretly communicates with important high-ranking officials of the Li Qian-Yuan royal family, Great Chu, and Korea."

"Outside Yunzhou, the Northern Wind has already secretly mobilized tens of thousands to build fortifications, and Tuoba Tuoba Shuyi has rebuilt the Iron Pagoda over these years."

Huo Hai hears this, his eyes drooping.

He is the person who knows that group of Northern Wind cubs best; his experience going north back then gave him a deep-seated hatred for the Northern Wind.

Between the Yan territory and the Northern Wind, an irreconcilable hatred had long been formed.

The end of the White Horse Alliance, but just one storm is enough to trigger chaos among the four nations.

Since the Northern Wind and the Yan territory cannot be allies, they can only turn to lobby other nations.

For this ceremony, the Northern Wind did not send a delegation, which clearly indicated their stance.

Regarding this point, everyone had long expected it.

Therefore, Zhang Yu proposing today's morning meeting is not without a target.

There should still be "articles" to be written.

Everyone holds their breath, waiting for his subsequent words.

Zhang Yu's face is cold, and he slowly pulls out five lists from his sleeves, handing them one by one to the others present.

Liu Wen takes the list, his eyes scanning the names on it quickly, and his brows cannot help but wrinkle.

"This is a list of high-ranking officials in the Yan territory who have close dealings with various nations, which Mercury has painstakingly collected over the past few years."

"Among them, a portion of people have already secretly confirmed their union, intending to act improperly."

Colluding with foreign nations can be seen as treason.

Although Feng Feng Haiping had expectations, seeing the first name on the list, his expression still changes slightly.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the warm room becomes solemn.

Wen Xiaohe sits upright on the lower right side; compared to the five present, his seniority is the shallowest, and he is the youngest, but his appearance looks mature.

He is of medium build, wearing a black Yan territory official uniform, with large ears, a slightly bald forehead, but a pair of eyes that look kind.

The official uniform of the Yan territory is different from that of other nations.

The colors of the Great Qing official uniforms are purple, scarlet, green, and cyan from high to low; the deeper the color, the higher the status, and one cannot overstep.

The officials of Great Chu are divided even more finely; whether it is the top button for court or the patches on the official uniform, there are strict distinctions.

Civil officials have birds, and military officials have beasts.

Among the people, there is also the nickname "beasts in human clothing."

First-rank civil official, top button with ruby, crane patch.

Second-rank civil official, top button with red coral, golden pheasant patch.

First-rank military official, qilin patch.

Second-rank military official, lion patch.

Li Qian-Yuan also has similar official uniforms.

However, in the Yan territory, all this is different; whether it is civil officials, consultants, or military generals, the official uniforms here are uniformly black.

The material is not particularly particular, and even most of the people can easily buy it, with nothing special.

This is also one of the decrees written in the "Essentials of Northern Governance," "Carriages, horses, and clothing materials have nothing special."

Wen Xiaohe also cannot believe that these political essentials, which almost cover all affairs of the Yan territory, were written by that Prince of Yan in one night inside the palace of Great Qing.

Dou Gu and Liu Wen present are absolutely certain, as they were by his side that night and witnessed it with their own eyes.

Wen Xiaohe holds a key position in finance and taxation in the Yan territory, truly the "God of Wealth" of the Yan territory, holding the lifeline of finance, and his status is of great importance.

At this moment, he is silent, his eyes staring at the list in his hand, on which is listed a core figure in the Lu Family Army, all of whom were one of the twenty-six generals of the pavilion back then, personally promoted by the Prince of Yan, and old generals who made great military contributions to the Yan territory.

They have the righteousness of comrades-in-arms with Liu Wen and others.

Huo Hai sighs slightly; he has fought side-by-side with one of the people on the list many times, living and dying together.

However, in recent years, this old brother has drifted further and further away, expanding his power in the army, and even privately building troops in Bozhou, his behavior having crossed the line.

For a time, Huo Hai's heart is filled with mixed feelings.

Only Zhang Yu, with a cold expression, says firmly: "Ye Mu, this person almost covers the sky with one hand in Bozhou, widely accepting foster sons in the army, with huge power."

"Admittedly, he can complete the tax and various political decrees of the Prince of Yan's mansion every year, but the consultants in Bozhou for three years all came from his students, and the Ye mansion privately hid thirty thousand soldiers and armor, which is a serious crime."

Among the people, there is even the nursery rhyme "A leaf in Bozhou covers the sky."

"In the past, he could still follow the rules, and everyone was not easy to say much. However, a few days ago, Ye Mu actually met privately with the Northern Wind Crown Prince Tuoba Tuoba Hongyan in Bozhou; this matter is no small matter."

Ye Mu, with brilliant military achievements, ranks seventh among the twenty-six generals of the pavilion, truly a brave general of a generation.

When Great Qing titled him Marquis back then, the edict praised him as "everything must be thorough, arranging troops and traveling, possessing both civil and military, going out as a general and entering as a prime minister," which shows he is both civil and military.

He is a Confucian general; besides fighting, his hands never release books, and his family has over ten thousand books.

Once upon a time, Ye Mu said to the Lu Shaobao:

"If you give me three times the troops of the Lu Shaobao, how could I not defeat the Lu Shaobao?"

As soon as this remark came out, the Lu Shaobao actually nodded in approval, and for a time, the reputation of "Ye Three Times" spread in the Lu Family Army.

You must know!

When the Lu Family Army was first founded, it was all personally trained by the Lu Shaobao, and the soldiers were all highly skilled in martial arts, and even some northern strongmen joined the ranks, all not because they were convinced by the Lu Shaobao's reputation, but because they were beaten into submission one by one.

Three times can defeat the Lu Shaobao; this remark is not false, truly a very high praise for his ability.

However, at this moment, although Zhang Yu has expressed his stance, the other five show hesitation, and it is difficult to make a decision in their hearts.

"If war between the Northern Wind and the Yan territory breaks out again, if this person raises a rebel flag, how should we deal with it?" Zhang Yu asks with worry.

"Does the Yan territory also want to split?"

Huo Hai hears this and says decisively: "Ye Mu will definitely not do this! The old man knows his character well."

"He will definitely not do such a betrayal!"

Liu Wen and Dou Gu hear this and also nod silently.

In the Lu Family Army, Ye Mu's prestige is second only to Feng Feng Haiping and Huo Hai, and when the Cabinet was first formed, his name was also prominently listed.

However, Ye Mu had no intention of taking the position, and was finally selected as the Left General of Bozhou plus the Military Governor of Bozhou, holding two positions.

Otherwise, there would be one more chair in today's Cabinet.

Whether it is the Left General or the Military Governor, although he is the number one person in Bozhou, he does not have the right to fully dispatch local officials and troops.

If local armed forces want to leave the prefecture, they must have documents from the Prince of Yan's mansion to dispatch.

Bozhou, part of this area borders Enter Yanjing and the Northern Wind, truly a military stronghold.

Its strategic depth, together with Yunzhou, formed the triangular defense line of Enter Yanjing.

Once the Northern Wind invades Enter Yanjing, the two places can coordinate to send troops, forming a pincer shape, forming an encirclement.

Three years ago, Ye Mu privately built troops in Bozhou and recruited private soldiers; Mercury had already submitted a memorial to inform the Cabinet about this matter.

At that time, the six members of the Cabinet discussed countermeasures together, wanting to summon Ye Mu to the Prince of Yan's mansion and order him to explain the origin.

Ye Mu used illness as an excuse and did not attend the appointment.

The Cabinet was helpless and had to discuss it again, preparing to send sixty thousand Northern Yan troops to Bozhou to investigate the truth.

This matter is indeed of great importance, and the people involved are all pillars of the Lu Family Army. Facing this situation, the six people are all hesitant and difficult to make a painful decision.

Once troops are sent, it means there is no room for maneuver, and it may evolve into internal strife, and there is no room for turning back.

Fighting in the room!

During this period, letters were sent to Mount Zhongnan, but they were like stones sinking into the sea, with no news.

Finally, this matter could only be left unsettled.

A silence in the warm room!

Huo Hai ponders for a moment and speaks slowly: "This year's Prince of Yan heaven-worship ceremony, Ye Mu will definitely come to participate."

Wen Xiaohe laughs and says: "Since General Ye can come to Enter Yanjing, report this to the Prince of Yan at this time, and let him make the decision."

Several people also nod.

Feng Feng Haiping also laughs: "The Prince of Yan has returned, this matter will definitely be solved easily."

After speaking, he comforts everyone: "Now that the Prince of Yan is about to register, it is a great joy, everyone should not be so heavy."

Zhang Yu sighs, how could he be willing to be the villain in his heart!

Ye Mu has always been that respectable Ye Seventh Brother in his heart.

However, when they followed the Lu Shaobao back then, they once swore together:

"Expel foreign enemies, restore the northern territory."

"Let the people of the northern territory live and work in peace, eat meat in big bowls, and drink wine in big respects."

Today's Yan territory, the people's life has entered a prosperous scene, Zhang Yu knows that this hard-won peace must not be easily buried.

Starting a business is difficult, and keeping it is even heavier than a mountain.

In fact, tracing the root of this disturbance, it is all because the Prince of Yan cultivates his heart on Zhongnan, and so far has no heirs to inherit the great cause.

The Prince of Yan is alive, all problems can be solved easily; but if after a hundred years, what should be done?

This grand hegemony, who can bear this heavy burden!

Looking around, there are still four nations eyeing covetously.

There are tigers and leopards outside!

However, with the prosperity of the Yan territory today, Zhang Yu is confident that even if Li Qian-Yuan invades with the whole country, the Yan territory can fight and win.

However, although foreign troubles are fierce, internal worries cannot be ignored.

Under the internal and external difficulties, once the situation changes, the consequences are unthinkable.

Fortunately, the Prince of Yan has returned!

Wen Xiaohe mentions another matter, his eyebrows slightly worried:

"The delegations of the four nations, should we just let them go? They have traveled all the way here, and they must have some understanding of the Yan territory. Although it is a glimpse, it cannot be ignored."

Liu Wen hears this, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, smiling and saying:

"Let them go, this is something on the surface. The 'Essentials of Northern Governance' written by the Prince of Yan has many decrees, most of which are clearly stated. Even if they want to learn, I fear they dare not learn?"

"This is originally a positive scheme. How could they have the broad-mindedness of the Prince of Yan, treating the fame and profit of the people as their own fame and profit?"

Why do the six dynasties only become private plans for the family?

Liu Wen's words are full of reverence for the Prince of Yan.

Dou Gu is also full of emotion:

"Having spent these years in the Prince of Yan's mansion, in the blink of an eye, ten years have passed. Reading these decrees again, I feel more and more the Prince of Yan's foresight, truly a god-man!"

Everyone hears this and nods.

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On the city wall of Enter Yanjing, the sky has not yet broken, but it is already surging with crowds, bustling and extraordinary.

The entire Enter Yanjing is brightly lit!

"These days are really noisy enough to make people unable to sleep, Princess, you haven't rested well either, right?"

Yuwen Yuwen Liqian's maid rubs her sleepy eyes, her slender fingers gently yawning, her voice revealing deep sleepiness.

The two of them set off from the settlement embassy in Enter Yanjing, early holding lanterns, lifting their skirts, and climbed onto the wall of the Nanmen.

These days!

The nights in Enter Yanjing are almost shrouded in the noise of fireworks and firecrackers, from morning to night, continuous.

The maid secretly mutters in her heart, not knowing why these people are so excited, as if the Prince of Yan's return to the capital is a bigger event than the arrival of a "celestial being."

Yuwen Yuwen Liqian does not pay attention to the maid's complaints.

At this moment, the wall of the Nanmen, if it were not for them being the delegation of the four nations, although their status is special, they only have three spots on the wall.

And those who can stand on the wall, besides the people who did not leave yesterday, are the positions specially reserved by the Yan territory for some "figures."

"Princess!"

A familiar voice sounds behind Yuwen Yuwen Liqian.

Yang Wenxian slowly walks over.

He shakes his head helplessly and says:

"I originally left the house early, but there were really too many people on the road, crowded and impassable, so I came late."

Yuwen Yuwen Liqian nods faintly.

Since Yang Wenxian is a rare talent, it is only natural to give him some preferential treatment.

So, she bestowed the remaining viewing spot upon him.

The journey here was indeed blocked.

The road was filled with people surging toward the city gate, and carriages could not pass at all.

Yuwen Yuwen Liqian also noticed that there were four people two steps away from her, who seemed to have arrived here very early.

That is the area reserved for the delegation of the four nations, and standing there are the four people from Great Qing: Xie Xie Chunan, Xie Xie Lingxuan, and her cousin Zou Lin.

There is actually one extra spot.

Thinking of Xie Xie Lingxuan's previous engagement with the Prince of Yan, this seems to make sense.

"Princess and Lord Xie, you came really early!"

Yuwen Yuwen Liqian does not need to look back to know who is coming.

The Fourth Prince of Li Qian-Yuan, Wu Long.

"Yuwen Liqian, I thought the Prince wouldn't come."

Xie Xie Chunan's voice sounds at the right time, laughing:

"The Prince is also coming!"

Wu Long naturally walks between the two groups of people, laughing and responding:

"Outside is as noisy as ten thousand horses pulling a cart, I can't not come."

"However, I really want to see this legendary Prince of Yan."

His eyes inadvertently glance at Xie Xie Lingxuan, but finds that this woman seems not to have noticed the conversation here, her beautiful eyes always firmly staring outside the city.

Wu Long turns his head and looks around.

The wall is already crowded with people, among whom there are many elderly people, and then mostly female family members.

But he does not see anyone from the Great Chu delegation.

He does not care; he doesn't want to see that group of Confucian scholars.

Below the city wall, military formations have long been lined up, and both sides of the avenue are filled with people.

The entire Enter Yanjing city is immersed in a warm and expectant atmosphere.

The entire Enter Yanjing behind them has long been lit up.

It seems that a city has been looking forward to one person for a long time!

The sky finally brightens, and the morning mist rises everywhere.

Not far away, the black crowd stops.

Two fast horses come slowly from the avenue.

At this time, heaven-shaking shouts sound.

The Prince of Yan has returned to the capital!

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