As good news came out one after another, the whole inner and outer city of the exile was as lively as celebrating the New Year in advance, and everyone was beaming with joy.
At the same time, the news was tightly sealed, and no trace was leaked to the outside world. Even the border towns adjacent to the place of exile knew nothing about it.
While the people in the exiled land were celebrating the New Year happily, there were flames of war everywhere outside the borders of Da Viet.
People on the borders of various countries were displaced and struggling to survive in the war. In order to find a sense of stability, they traveled across mountains and rivers and crossed numerous dangers, and flocked to Dai Viet to seek refuge.
Long Yuanguo.
Court meeting.
All the officials gathered in the hall to express their opinions, and it was as noisy as a vegetable market.
Emperor Long Yuan was sitting on the dragon chair above, his face extremely ugly, and his whole body was full of anger.
"Who in the entire Central Plains Continent doesn't know that our Longyuan Kingdom is a water China? The southwestern swamps are our Longyuan territory. Lingjiang dares to try to add our imperial land to its own map. Who can bear it!" Standing at the forefront of the military ministers Civil officials made angry speeches.
The civil servant on the side frowned, "Lingjiang's wolf ambition, it is impossible for me, Long Yuan, to let it succeed. But this battle has been going on for more than a year, and the heavy losses suffered by our country, Long Yuan, are incalculable. If we continue to fight, Absolutely no good.”
"So what? Do you want to show weakness and give up such a large territory? When the two countries fight, Longyuan will be damaged, and Lingjiang will not be much better. At worst, we will perish together! Otherwise, if you take a step back today, you will have to step back tomorrow. The enemy’s ambitions are insatiable!”
"This won't work, and that won't work either. Look back at the people of Long Yuan! In order to support the border war, they levy heavy taxes and arrest people. They will be dispersed before the war can win the hearts of the people! Otherwise, how can the surviving Long Yuan people on the border I would rather leave the country than come back!"
"There are no fewer refugees fleeing on the Lingjiang border than I, Long Yuan! In short, since the war has begun, we must not retreat! Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to lead the troops to fight! Even if we fight to the last man, I will drive Lingjiang out of our territory, Long Yuan." !”
Hundreds of officials were divided into two factions and were quarreling fiercely. Emperor Long Yuan clung to the armrest of the dragon chair, with veins popping out on his wrist. He was filled with hatred and powerlessness.
Longyuan, Lingjiang, and Fenglan all had Beixiang's back, but this time Beixiang had no time to take care of itself, so how could he care about them.
Throughout the Central Plains, all countries were in chaos and unable to escape, except Xiling and Dayue.
I don’t blame the people for flocking there, they just want to live.
Emperor Long Yuan closed his eyes hard, and when he opened them again, his eyes were stained with anger, "Fight! At any cost, this battle with Lingjiang must be fought to the end! Otherwise, Lingjiang will not be the only one who wants to pounce!"
When Long Yuan's side was quarreling, Lingjiang didn't give in too much.
In terms of land size, both Longyuan and Lingjiang are small.
Emperor Lingjiang sat on the dragon chair with his back slightly slumped. He looked at the red-faced and thick-necked ministers below who were still arguing. He listened to the border war report, and his eyes became black one after another.
"Lingjiang has never coveted that swamp between Lingjiang and Longyuan! What else is there in that ghost place besides the mud that can swallow people? It stinks everywhere! Longyuan Kingdom borrowed that shabby place By raising an issue, you are clearly bullying our Lingjiang Elementary School!"
"Emperor Long Yuan is a foolish king! He believed the rumors from outside. Why did Lingjiang want to take the swampland into his pocket so as to clear a road from the swamp to get Long Yuan directly? He also believed this. What he used to govern the country was not his brains but his ass! "
"Now the people on the border are rushing to Dai Viet, and the people inside are also panic-stricken. Well-known wealthy businessmen from various places have even begun to evacuate the border... No matter whether they win or lose this battle, Long Yuan and Ling Jiang have actually lost. Alas."
"Everything was done by Sha Dian behind the scenes! If the Ghost Emperor hadn't stirred up the situation and added fuel to the flames, how could Lingjiang and even the other countries have fallen into such a situation! Let me tell you, the countries worked together to eliminate the culprit, and the Ghost Emperor Only when the emperor comes out and shows his head to the public can the world be restored to peace!"
"This is the most ridiculous thing! Not to mention whether the various countries can kill the Ghost Emperor, even if they can, they won't do it! Otherwise, Xiling and Dayue will definitely end up, and the situation will only become even more out of control!
Have you forgotten that there is Nan Sang who is watching eagerly and doesn't know when he will pounce. That is the real enemy!
And according to my guess, the Ghost Emperor's methods are not limited to this. He is Huo Ziheng's disciple, and he is the one who can be called a think tank among many disciples!
He wants to avenge Su Jiuni, and Nan Sang is naturally part of his plan. We have no idea what other chess pieces he holds in his hand!
If you push him too hard, it will only make the countries die faster! Don’t you remember your lesson yet?
The Ghost Emperor dares to make enemies of other countries, he is not afraid of death at all! "
"Today, among the twelve countries in the mainland, only Dayue and Xiling, as well as Yunqin, which is the only one attached to Xiling, are safe and sound. These three countries either have not participated in dealing with Su Jiuni, or they have let Su Jiuni go... If we had not mixed the Lingjiang River back then, With those things, can I still feel safe today?"
These words instantly silenced the noisy court, and all officials fell silent.
Although they were both silent, who could dare to say that they had no regrets in their hearts.
Except for Longyuan and Lingjiang, the same is true for the other countries that are floating in the muddy waters. Before and after the New Year's Day, which is the most festive time in the world, there is no New Year's atmosphere at all. Everywhere is filled with panic and depression, as if mourning a concubine.
The countries have been living like this for two years.
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Place of Exile.
When you wake up early in the morning, you can hear the crackle and crackle of firecrackers all over the village.
This is a game played by children in the village every year.
Tianbao opened his eyes and woke up. The main room and kitchen were already busy.
My mother, my second aunt, and my aunt were busy in the kitchen, frying fruits, making pancakes, and preparing New Year dishes.
My father, his second uncle, and his uncle went back and forth to the inner city, delivering pork and wine to the village... and had a drink at each house.
The four older elders, Grandpa and Grandma, Grandma Lu and the Eldest Princess, were sitting by the brazier in the main room, chatting and laughing with each other year after year.
There was also a row of people squatting under the eaves of the porch at the entrance of the hall, starting from Grandpa Du and going to the left. Even Wangbai and Shi Ying were squeezed into the queue to count.
Hearing her footsteps as she walked out, everyone turned their heads and invited her enthusiastically, "Tianbao, let's go shopping in the inner city!"
Nian Suisui, the ghost spirit, immediately rushed up to hug her legs, raised her chubby face, and said in a heart-warming tone, "Sister, take Nian Suisui with you!"
Tianbao raised his eyebrows and smiled before saying anything, showing his beautiful white teeth.
The team set off in a mighty manner, sitting on the necks of the elder brothers and the third brother year by year, just like the young generals who were about to charge on the battlefield, as majestic as they were.
When setting off, Xiaomaisui took out a banknote and a small bag from his arms and handed them to Tianbao, "Sister, this is what Uncle Duandao asked me to bring back. It is the salary he saved in the military camp over the years. He is The general who defends the country has a mountain of military discipline and must set an example in everything. He has no way to come back with us. Apart from the title of a general and military merit, these are the only things he has. Uncle Broken Blade said that he saved them all for you. If you can This is all I give you.”
After a pause, she whispered, "When he heard the news about your return, he was training soldiers on the military camp playground. He stood on the stage and cried in front of his soldiers."
That tough guy who bleeds but never sheds tears has been overwhelmed by guilt and pain in the past two years.
Tianbao held the banknote and the small bag, his hands felt heavy.
She couldn't find any relevant memories in her mind, but when she heard the words "Uncle Broken Knife", she inexplicably thought of the majestic mountains, which were quiet and peaceful.
"Uncle Broken Knife? You've been a general? How many years have you been a general? That's all you have? You're not much better than grandpa if you're like this!" A bird's nest man came over next to him. He glanced at the banknotes and turned away without interest. Go back, "Since you know each other, he must be an old acquaintance of grandpa, and he must be called uncle... At this age, he must be grandpa's son! Jie Jie Jie!"
Wheatear was speechless.
Tianbao holds his forehead.
