It is not uncommon for people from the martial arts world to join the imperial ranks. Even the Imperial Martial Arts Examination is only for these people from the martial arts world and the martial arts world. But one thing is certain, they can only join as low-level military personnel, and generally only mid-level and low-level military officers. I have almost never heard of any person in the world who can climb to a high position, unless he has other identities to rely on, such as being from a noble family or a common people who are very influential in the local area. Since the founding of the empire, the empire has valued civil service over military affairs. Although in the later stages of the empire, due to foreign invasions and pressure from surrounding powers, the emphasis on the military increased, generally speaking, civilian officials were still valued more. Although they have made considerable contributions to the northwest, such as Yan Qing, who was directly promoted from an ordinary person to an important administrative official in the government, this promotion of extraordinary significance is still enough to satisfy all those who aspire to pursue a career in politics. Infinite hope arose in the hearts of the Jianghu sects. At least in the eyes of Mr. Li Wufeng, the Northwest Military and Political Envoy and Governor of Northern Luzon, the martial arts people were not as unworthy as the imperial court and other local officials.
Originally, Wu Feng planned to directly place Yan Qing in the position of deputy director of the Bashan Internal Affairs Bureau, but Xiao Tang opposed this appointment, believing that such an important position in the local affairs department and in the Internal Affairs Bureau would affect Yan Qing's personal management. The fairness of many matters involving the Gu family in Bashan forced Wu Feng to give up the idea and adjust him to Longdong. Wu Feng and Mi Feng also successively spoke to the newly appointed Yan Qing on behalf of the Jiedushi Mansion and the Supervision Office. , Wu Feng naturally encouraged him, and also reminded Yan Qing that he is now an important administrative official in the northwest. He must adapt to the role as soon as possible, complete the role change, completely abandon the past thinking of looking at problems as a Jianghu person, and integrate into the society as soon as possible. While at work, Mi Feng made a routine threat, demanding that the other party must abide by the code of conduct of an administrative official. The supervision force of the Supervision Office is everywhere and will supervise him in all aspects. Violations of discipline and law will never be violated. Be gentle.
Yan Qing's appointment also triggered many chain reactions. Xueshan Sect, Tianshan Sect and even Huanfeng Sect all saw hope. They came to Qingyang one after another and asked to meet Wu Feng and to receive fair treatment, which made Wu Feng overwhelmed. Unfortunately, I have to hand over this important task to Xiao Tang. After all, the appointments of administrative officials are made through the Administrative Office. Although Wu Feng played a big role in it, it does not mean that Wu Feng is ready to open the door to convenience. Important members of the martial arts sects in Guanxi in the northwest, as well as the martial arts masters in Beiyuan, Tianshui and other prefectures now controlled by Wu Feng, are flocking to Qingyang one after another, looking for every opportunity in the hope of being able to win in the future. Ri Zhong seized the opportunity and became the second and third Yan Qing, and was able to shine on the lintel and honor his ancestors. Suddenly, there were many more martial arts figures with knives and swords in Qingyang City, and the work of the Qingyang Police Station suddenly became heavy. They patrolled and inspected all day long, fearing that something would go wrong.
On October 28, 697 in the Chinese calendar, the Tiannan County Garrison Division was reorganized and upgraded to the Tiannan Third Army. The next three divisions entered Myanmar and announced that they had taken over the defense of Myanmar on the order of Lang Yongquan, the Governor of Myanmar. There was a conflict in the fifth division of the Army, and there was also a split within the fifth division of the Burmese Army. The vast majority of the Burmese army, which supported the leadership of the Wen family, and a small number of Burmese soldiers who were instigated by the Lang family also fought fiercely. Three Tiannan Third Army Corps The division took the opportunity to attack and kill, but the Fifth Division of the Burmese Army could not resist and retreated to its base in the hilly areas of southern Burma. The Third Tiannan Army Corps controlled most of Burma.
At the same time, the remaining three divisions of the Burmese Army, which received the urgent report, launched a rebellion on the outskirts of Nanfeng Prefecture, the capital of Tiannan County. Winner declared the independence of Burma and led the three divisions to join the three regular divisions of the Tiannan Army that had arrived earlier. The regiment fought fiercely, and both sides suffered heavy losses. Lang Yongquan announced that Winner was an imperial rebel and asked the Burmese army to lay down their weapons and only seize the culprits. However, under the strong control of Winner, none of the three divisions of the Burmese army defected. After three days of fierce fighting, Winner paid a considerable amount of money. After a great price, they finally defeated the Tiannan Army's defense line, and wiped out a Tiannan Army division that had just been replenished in Qinzhou Prefecture, the last blockade in Tiannan County, and finally fled back to southern Myanmar to live with his eldest son Wen. The Fifth Division led by Special Forces gathered together and raised the anti-Lang flag in southern Burma.
Faced with the independence banner raised by the Wen family, even the central government of the empire strongly condemned it and authorized the military and political envoys of Tiannan County to deal the heaviest blow to those rebels, requiring all surrounding prefectures and counties in Tiannan County to give the Lang family Use power to support the other party in extinguishing this rebellion that challenges the rule of the Tang people. The situation suddenly reversed, and the public opinion of almost the entire empire suddenly tilted towards the Tiannan Lang family. Even Wu Feng, who was far away in the northwest, could not help but shake his head and sigh with a bitter smile. This Lang Yongquan was really lucky enough to win the public opinion of the entire empire from this kind of thing. support, and he had to say that although Winner is an expert in the military, he is indeed a baby who has not yet grown up politically. He actually raised the childish banner of independence. This is not just a provocation. A member of the Lang family provoked the rule of the entire empire, the rule of the entire Tang clan, and provoked by a minority group. This is undoubtedly intolerable.
Wu Feng had long expected that the dominant position between the Lang family and Wen Na would inevitably lead to a war, so he deliberately allowed the two divisions of the Lang family to return from Lujiang, and also used intelligence personnel to deliberately walk between the two families. The suspicious remarks made Wen Na, who had no intention of leaving the Lang family, have to consider his own way out when faced with the suspicious eyes from Tiannan, which finally led to the two families meeting each other at the last moment. Wu Feng even prepared that as long as Wen took up the banner of the Lang family's brutal persecution of ethnic minorities who had surrendered to the empire and excluded dissidents, he could take the opportunity to express his opinions to support the Wen family against the Lang family, hold the Lang family back, and even, when necessary, They could have sent troops from Bashan to the south, but they were completely ruined by Wen Na's foolish hand.
When the whole country was condemning the rebellious behavior of the Wen family, even if Wufeng wanted to support Wen Na, he would not dare to risk the disapproval of the world. He could only reluctantly agree with the shouts and sigh with a bitter smile.
On the October day of continuous autumn rain, the imperial capital shrouded in rain and mist looked even more gloomy and desolate. However, the newsboys running around the streets of the imperial capital announced the occurrence of some kind of change with an ecstatic cheer: "Extraordinary number, extra number, extra number, The latest news is that His Majesty the Emperor is getting better and will take charge of the government soon." "Big news, His Majesty is recovering soon. For details, please see the "Imperial News".
Just like a huge thunder finally tore through the long-lasting gloom, the entire empire ushered in the long-lost ecstasy. The people of the imperial capital burned incense and lit fires in every house to celebrate. It is really difficult to live without a backbone, facing threats from all sides. , the imperial capital has become a depressing place. Businessmen moved their families away one after another, the people were in constant panic, the civil and military officials were leaderless, and the government was in chaos. All of this made everyone worry that the end of the empire was coming.
Inside the locked Anfu Palace, Situ Mingyue was lying on the dragon's bed, although her face was extremely haggard, but her deep-set eyes were flashing with a light that was very different from the past, and the yellow brocade belt tied around her forehead showed that It turns out that he is still a patient, but judging from his face, it seems that the health of the emperor who rules the entire Tanghe Empire has indeed improved a lot as the news media said in the past two days, but the actual situation may only be lying in bed in bed. Only Situ Mingyue herself and the person kneeling under the dragon bed now know this.
"Guangji, I'm not wrong about you. I've felt much better in the past two days. I can go to court to govern tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I have to take advantage of this time to make some arrangements. Otherwise, how can I be worthy of the Situ family?" My ancestors." Situ Mingyue's face showed no hint of sadness in his words. Instead, the man kneeling on the ground kowtowed and cried: "Your Majesty, it is a crime for a humble minister to die."
"Hey, Guangji, what do you mean by this? Do you think I deserve to die in obscurity here for a few months? This is my own decision and has nothing to do with you. If I do this again, it will be like Lying down like a living dead, I might as well die tomorrow. You don't have to blame yourself, this is my choice." Situ Mingyue frowned and said in a deep voice.
"But Your Majesty, this is drinking poison to quench thirst. Your life -" The man kneeling on the ground was choked and speechless.
"Needless to say, as long as you can give me ten days and a half, I will be quite satisfied." The sad look on Situ Mingyue's face disappeared in a flash, replaced by a firm and indifferent look. Maybe it will only be understood when he looks back. Many things. He must use this time to plan and arrange things carefully, otherwise, as he knows the situation now, maybe a spark will detonate the huge powder keg of the empire. What will become of the Situ family in this explosion? He couldn't imagine that he could only try his best to save it, but could he really do it in these short ten days and a half? Will it make things even more out of control? He didn't have any certainty.
"Your Majesty, General Ma Yuan is waiting to meet you outside the palace." The chamberlain whispered outside the door, breaking the gloomy atmosphere in the palace.
"I know, let him come in." Situ Mingyue sighed softly, "Guangji, you can go down too, remember my words, don't tell anyone about this matter, otherwise no one will be able to protect you after I go." I have to live with you."
As the two figures entered and exited, they paused in front of the palace gate. The commander of the Guards Corps and the chief physician of the Imperial Hospital exchanged complicated glances, and then parted ways without saying a word.