Zhu Li already had an ominous premonition in his heart, but he still hoped that this would not really happen. But whatever you are afraid of will come.
Zhu Li looked at the urgent document in his hand, with a helpless smile on his face: "Oh, I was just happy about the victory at Fengyuguan, but now the Liao Kingdom has started to take action immediately."
All the ministers looked at Zhu Li, and they had a bad premonition in their hearts. The atmosphere under the pavilion suddenly became depressing. Zhang Xingfeng didn't pay attention to this, but looked at Lang Feng who was grinning. Just as she was immersed in happiness, the emperor conferred the marriage in front of the audience, so she no longer had to worry.
"Alas!" Zhu Li sighed suddenly.
An old man with a white beard immediately said nervously: "Why did the emperor sigh? Is it because of the Liao Kingdom..." The other ministers were silent. They all knew what happened.
Zhang Xingfeng looked at Zhu Li, smiled faintly, poured the wine in the cup into his mouth, and felt a refreshing chill in his heart, making him feel more comfortable.
When Zhu Li saw Zhang Xingfeng drinking alone and enjoying himself, he was secretly angry: "Zhang Xingfeng, don't you see that I am worried now? At least you care about me, why don't you show any expression at all?"
Zhu Li helplessly found that Zhang Xingfeng probably wouldn't pay attention to him, so he had to take the initiative. Zhu Li put the urgent documents on the table and sighed: "Now the Liao Kingdom has also begun to take action. According to the spies, the Liao Kingdom has already used An army of 1.2 million people began to advance towards Qingzhou County and Yuzhou County. Our Ming Dynasty fought on three fronts. Although now in the battle of Fengyu Pass, our Ming Dynasty won quickly. The people around Fengyu Pass also suffered a lot. Post-war reconstruction, etc. Things need to start immediately, too.”
As Zhu Li spoke, he began to lament.
"The Kingdom of Jin is still attacking, and Di'er is also working hard to deal with the Kingdom of Jin. However, it is still a bit reluctant to rely on the power of the three counties to deal with the Kingdom of Jin. Now that the Liao Kingdom is attacking, it is indeed a bit tricky!"
Hong Zhu suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Our Ming army suffered few casualties in the Battle of Fengyu Pass. The armies of Jizhou County, Youzhou County, and Bingzhou County are still basically intact. Now we only need to let the army of Bingzhou County along with If the troops from Yuzhou County and Qingzhou County resist together, I guess it won’t be a big problem against the Liao Kingdom!”
Zhu Li nodded after hearing this. Yes, the armies of the three counties in the north basically suffered little loss. It is enough to mobilize the army of one county and the armies of the two counties of Yuzhou and Qingzhou to jointly resist.
Zhu Li suddenly looked at Zhang Xingfeng and said to himself: "Zhang Xingfeng, Earl Zhang, I have treated your brother very favorably. Now if I ask you to do something, don't refuse!" Zhu Li was very aware of Zhang Xingfeng's terror. He even guessed that Zhang Xingfeng was responsible for the death of 700,000 Yuan and Mongolian troops inside and outside the city. If Zhang Xingfeng was allowed to lead the army, as long as Zhang Xingfeng showed a little power, the Liao army would probably suffer.
Being able to reduce losses to one's own army is of course something that everyone would be happy to do.
"Earl Zhang, how do you think the Liao Kingdom should be treated?" Zhu Li read Zhang Xingfeng's words in a friendly manner with a smile on his face, without any aura of a superior. Zhu Li had long placed Zhang Xingfeng at a level that was beyond ordinary people's status. Perhaps in Zhu Li's heart, Zhang Xingfeng was no longer comparable to them.
But for the sake of the Ming army, Zhu Li had no choice but to launch an 'offensive' against Zhang Xingfeng.
All the ministers looked at Zhang Xingfeng, but what appeared in front of them was Zhang Xingfeng sipping the wine. Not only were they stunned, everyone was worried about national affairs now, but Zhang Xingfeng could still drink it.
Zhang Xingfeng seemed to have noticed the gazes of the ministers. He smiled slightly and slowly drank the wine in the glass before putting it down. Zhang Xingfeng seemed to have noticed that the eyes of many ministers were red.
"You, Earl Zhang, are just an earl, aren't you? Why are you so arrogant? Your Majesty has already spoken to you, yet you are so indifferent, how can you be so disrespectful!" Most of the ministers thought so, but General Wang vaguely guessed that Zhu Why did Li say such things to Zhang Xingfeng? General Wang looked at Zhang Xingfeng, then at Zhu Li who was still smiling, and secretly said: "Your Majesty, do you hope that the tragedy of the Yuan-Meng Army will happen to the Liao Kingdom again? ?”
"What do you think, Your Majesty? Didn't General Hong Zhu say that if the armies of the three counties are united, it will not be a big problem to deal with the Liao Kingdom?" Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly and looked at Zhu Li. He knew what Zhu Li was talking about. Ever since Zhu Li confronted him in the Jinluan Palace, Zhang Xingfeng knew that Zhu Li must have certain requirements for him because of Lang Feng's kindness. At the same time, Zhang Xingfeng also sighed secretly, Zhu Li was really powerful, he could even guess that the Liao Kingdom was about to attack.
Zhu Li had long been worried that the three countries would attack at the same time. He treated Lang Feng so favorably just to have a good relationship with Zhang Xingfeng. Even if he didn't ask for help from Zhang Xingfeng, it was good to have a good relationship with Zhang Xingfeng.
Zhu Li suddenly laughed loudly and said: "Count Zhang, you are right. The three counties can resist the Liao army, but the pressure on the troops of the three counties is still great. If, I mean if, if The armies of the three counties are not able to defend themselves, and the civilians in front of the Liao army will be defenseless, so what will happen then!"
Zhu Li continued: "Looking at the ministers, there are very few people who can be commander-in-chief. General Hong Zhu is young and promising, but after all, he still has little experience. General Wang is already old, and I have just announced that General Wang will be replaced." How can we let him take action again when he is still in his old age? Count Zhang, tell me, is what I said correct?"
Zhang Xingfeng looked at Zhu Li, smiled jokingly, and said to himself: "Didn't you beat around the bush and say to me: 'Earl Zhang, I don't have anyone capable now, I'm so good to your brother, so just take action!' But I thought I take action, why is it so easy?"
"What your Majesty said is true." Zhang Xingfeng's answer was very simple, without any nonsense. This made Zhu Li stunned. However, Zhu Li was indeed an emperor, and his reaction was definitely very strong.
He immediately smiled and said: "Earl Zhang's amazing skills and young age have allowed the Xingfeng family to reach such a high status. As the head of the family, Earl Zhang has no handsome ability. I guess no one will believe it?"
As soon as Zhu Li said these words, everyone immediately knew what Zhu Li was doing.
is not that right? Zhu Li just kept saying that he didn't have many handsome men under him, and now he said that Count Zhang is a handsome man. What he wanted was not yet clear.
But all the ministers immediately thought: "Yes, Earl Zhang founded the Xingfeng Family at the age of six, which shows his leadership ability. Managing such a large family and making the family so prosperous is probably more difficult than leading an army." There are so many! It seems that Earl Zhang is really handsome!"
For a moment, all the ministers looked at Zhang Xingfeng with burning eyes, as if Zhang Xingfeng was the savior of the Ming Dynasty and the future hero.
Zhang Xingfeng was also stunned. He looked at Zhu Li, who had a hint of cunning in his eyes, but his face was extremely serious. He lamented in his heart: "Zhu Li, you are so good at talking. The Xingfeng family has reached such an extent. It's not because of my management!" Zhang Xingfeng has been in seclusion for ten years, and the family's management is all handled by Brother Wang and the others.
"So, I hope that Earl Zhang can consider the people of the Ming Dynasty and serve as the commander-in-chief to deal with the Liao army this time. What does Earl Zhang think?" Zhu Li finally stated his purpose.
Everyone looked at Zhang Xingfeng.
Behind him, Lang Feng quietly tugged on Zhang Xingfeng's clothes and whispered: "Second brother, just go for a while. Your Majesty will be my father-in-law in a while."
Zhang Xingfeng was stunned when he heard this and looked at Lang Feng, but then he remembered that Lang Feng lost his martial arts. It was because he didn't give him the Biling Pill that he was in this situation, and the guilt in his heart once again emerged. , looked at Lang Feng's pleading eyes, then looked at Zhu Li, and sighed. Just think it’s for big brother!
"Serving the country and the people is indeed what a man of the Ming Dynasty should do, and I am willing to take command!" Zhang Xingfeng was also annoyed in his heart at the same time: "What kind of thing is this? A cultivator becomes the commander-in-chief?"
A satisfied smile appeared on Zhu Li's face, and all the ministers beside him laughed.
Zhu Li said loudly: "Okay, now I give an order to make Count Zhang Xingfeng the commander-in-chief of this army, and General Hong Zhu the deputy commander-in-chief of this army! We will set off tomorrow!" As if he remembered something, Zhu Li said again : "In order to thank Zhang Xingfeng and Count Zhang, from now on, Count Zhang will not be able to kneel down and worship me when he sees me."
Everyone was stunned and couldn't kneel down to worship. This was a privilege only available to the heads of the four great aristocratic families!
Zhang Xingfeng smiled and said nothing.
But all the ministers looked at Zhang Xingfeng with different eyes. They were respectful eyes. These ministers were all individuals.
Zhang Xingfeng, the former third son of the Zhang family, is now the head of the Earl family, and his skills are astonishing. It is said that the sect behind him is terrifyingly powerful, and his master is one of the gods. He had the upper hand in many battles with the Li family.
When the ministers thought of everything about Zhang Xingfeng, they not only sighed secretly: "Your Majesty is really wise. Earl Zhang has achieved so much at such a young age. After ten years, I don't know how amazing Earl Zhang's achievements will be."
Zhang Xingfeng suddenly said: "Your Majesty, Brother Langfeng is seriously injured now. I will send him back to recuperate first." Zhang Xingfeng's tone suddenly changed, and the 'I' came out, but Zhu Li didn't care.
"Okay, Earl Langfeng needs to take good care of his health, otherwise my precious daughter will be sad!" Zhu Li joked, and Zhu Li was obviously in a much better mood.
Zhang Xingfeng bowed slightly to Zhu Li, and then asked people to carry Lang Feng out of the palace in a sedan.
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Xingfeng Manor has appeared in front of him, and the gold-plated characters "Xingfeng Manor" made Zhang Xingfeng feel the slightest warmth.
"This is my root!" Zhang Xingfeng didn't know what was going on, he felt a little emotional. As soon as he returned to Xingfeng Manor, he felt much calmer. Outside, there is always a sense of wandering, but only here can one feel rooted.
"Be careful!" Zhang Xingfeng warned the four guards. The four guards carrying the sedan also knew this and carefully crossed the threshold and entered the manor.
"Master, you are back!" Qiuzhi's voice sounded from afar.
Zhang Xingfeng smiled, waited for Qiu Zhi to approach, and said, "Qiu Zhi, quickly arrange for someone to let Brother Lang Feng rest. Brother Lang Feng's injury this time is very serious."
Qiu Zhi was stunned. She didn't know about Lang Feng's injury. When she heard about it, she immediately asked anxiously: "How did Brother Lang Feng get injured? Is there anyone else who can hurt Brother Lang Feng!" In Qiu Zhi's eyes, Lang Feng That kind of skill is invincible, and Zhang Xingfeng, in Qiu Zhi's eyes, is probably no longer something a mortal can resist. Others are simply not on the same level as Zhang Xingfeng.
Zhang Xingfeng's face suddenly darkened and he said, "Don't ask so many questions. Go and arrange for someone to let me have a good rest."
Zhang Xingfeng felt very bad when he thought about Lang Feng's injury, and his tone suddenly became much heavier.
Qiu Zhi said "hmm" without saying anything, and immediately arranged for someone to let Lang Feng rest. Zhang Xingfeng also knew that his tone was harsh, but looked at Qiu Zhi who was leaving to arrange the servants, sighed, and went back to the house. .
The night breeze is blowing, as cool as water!
Zhang Xingfeng stood outside the door of Lang Feng's room and did not move for a long time. After a while, he stepped into the door and waved to the servant who was taking care of Lang Feng. The servants left immediately.
"Second brother, you are here! You have to leave tomorrow!" Lang Feng was in good spirits and said to Zhang Xingfeng while leaning on the pillow.
Zhang Xingfeng nodded, forced a smile, but the smile was a little forced, and said: "Brother, I am going to Qingzhou County tomorrow, so come and chat with me today!"
"Brother, how are you feeling now?" Zhang Xingfeng was still very concerned about Lang Feng's health.
Lang Feng was so happy today. Ever since Zhu Li granted him the marriage, he had been in a dream, extremely happy. When he heard Zhang Xingfeng's words, he immediately smiled and said: "Your body is very good, very good, haha! "He said and laughed again.
Zhang Xingfeng looked at the many supplements on the table and said, "These are all gifts from Li Da and others!"
Lang Feng smiled and said: "Yes, Li Da, Zhang Yu and the others are so enthusiastic. They have been nagging me for nearly three hours, haha!"
Zhang Xingfeng nodded, walked to the bed and said, "Brother, let me check your body and see if you are feeling much better."
Lang Feng nodded and stretched out his hand. Zhang Xingfeng immediately invaded Lang Feng's body with the power of chaos and began to carefully check the recovery of Lang Feng's body.
As the examination progressed, the smiles on Zhang Xingfeng's face grew more and more. Lang Feng's physical recovery was really amazing. During the storm, Lang Feng's health was still in such bad shape. Now he is mostly better. Ordinary people at least It is estimated that it will take ten days to recover to this point.
Suddenly Zhang Xingfeng's smile froze and his eyes widened.
"ah!"
"Okay, okay, okay, okay..." Zhang Xingfeng suddenly burst into a smile and said four good words in a row. He looked at Lang Feng with an inexplicable luster on his face.
"Brother, big brother, your kung fu has not been abolished, it has not been abolished, you can still practice quickly!" Zhang Xingfeng was obviously too happy, and he was so excited when he said it.
Lang Feng was stunned, and suddenly his heart began to surge with joy. Although now that he had Le Yue, Lang Feng was no longer very sad about losing his martial arts, but after all, losing his martial arts was an uncomfortable thing, and now he found that he My martial arts skills have not been abolished, which is undoubtedly a great joy!
"Second brother, what's going on? Isn't my golden elixir broken? Even if I want to practice, I can only do it step by step, just like ordinary people. You said that my martial arts has not been abolished. What's going on? What's going on?" Lang Feng still wanted to ask clearly, but he knew full well that the golden elixir was broken.
Zhang Xingfeng said with a smile: "Blessings and misfortunes depend on each other. This is true. Back then, my eldest brother was a man and a machine. I was still sad about this, but now I find that it is a beautiful thing!"
Zhang Xingfeng looked at the confused Lang Feng and continued: "Other cultivators will lose all their skills once their golden elixir is broken. But those who are dual cultivators of human and weapon will lose all their skills if their magic weapon is broken! For dual cultivators of human and weapon, he The magic weapon is not only a magic weapon, it also has the properties of the golden elixir."
"Because the eldest brother cultivates both humans and weapons, and the magic weapon has not been damaged, now the magic weapon has begun to guide the true energy in the body to begin to recover. I believe that soon, the eldest brother will be able to practice and recover on his own. It is estimated that in less than half a year, the eldest brother's Your skills will be fully restored!" Zhang Xingfeng's face glowed, and he was obviously very happy.
Lang Feng was stunned. He finally understood. It seemed that it was the Jade Blood Knife's work. He couldn't help but burst out laughing. He was so happy. Today was really a wonderful day. First, he was granted a marriage, and now there is hope for recovery of his skills.
Zhang Xingfeng also had a smile on his face. During this period, he had been worried and guilty about Lang Feng. Now the huge stone that was weighing on his heart was finally removed, and he felt relaxed.
"Second brother, are you sure about this expedition?" Although Lang Feng believed in his second brother, he knew that Zhang Xingfeng had never led any troops. Now that Zhang Xingfeng was asked to lead an army of one million, Lang Feng really Feeling slightly worried about his second brother.
Zhang Xingfeng smiled and said: "Brother, don't be nervous. Aren't you just leading the troops? Isn't there General Hong Zhu? If there is really any problem then, the big deal is, we can set up a mysterious formation to trap the Liao army, and then we can Isn't it easy to attack with arrows? I have many ways to deal with them!"
Lang Feng couldn't help but worry about those Liao troops. Facing his second brother's magical spells, what could those mortals do, but Lang Feng always felt that doing so seemed a bit bullying.
"Second brother, this battle is over to Qingzhou County. Second brother has been there once, and I believe he has a very clear understanding of the terrain there. It will be easy to arrange future battles."
Zhang Xingfeng was suddenly stunned: "Taihang Mountain!"
Yes, Taihang Mountain, Taihang Mountain with super strength!
He has an army of one million, and the Liao Kingdom also has an army of 1.2 million. Although there are only 300,000 people in Taihang Mountain, the combat power of 250,000 people (excluding 50,000 innate masters) alone is one million!
Suddenly an idea came to Zhang Xingfeng's mind.
Zhu Li, Zhu Li, you want to borrow my sword to kill the people of Liao. Can't I borrow a knife to kill someone
Thinking of this, Zhang Xingfeng's face showed a hint of mystery.