Duanmu's eyes trembled fiercely, marveling at Ling Ning's imperial appearance, and at the same time secretly glad for the choice he made.
Taking advantage of Ling Ning's difficulties, she became his right-hand man. When Ling Ning became famous and aspired to the world, then he, Duan Mu Shuang, would also be remembered in history and could stand shoulder to shoulder with the world's top strategists.
Thinking of this, Duanmu bowed his body slightly, looking more respectful.
Ling Ning didn't know Duanmu Shuang's thoughts. After sizing him up, he asked: "You are Huang Yuanzhang's adviser, why did you come to seek refuge with me? I am now a traitor in Daliang's eyes. Aren't you afraid of being executed by everyone?" ? Also, why do you want to take refuge in me?"
Duanmu Shuang said respectfully: "Prince Qi, the villain is desperate. In order to survive, he can only seek refuge with the prince. The villain is an orphan, so there is no need to worry about being beheaded by everyone."
He did not speak high-sounding words, but spoke the truth.
Ling Ning asked curiously: "Why are you so desperate?"
"The prince commanded the reinforcements for the first time. After fighting out of Songshan, Huang Yuanzhang killed the scout captain and put the villain in charge. Afterwards, the villain sent a large number of scouts to search Songshan and Liangshan to ensure the safety of the mountains. Who Later, I found out that the prince’s soldiers and horses were like divine weapons descending from heaven..."
When Duanmu Shuang said this, his face showed bitterness and continued: "The villain knows Huang Yuanzhang very well. He must have thought that I had taken refuge with the prince and would kill me to vent his hatred. Not to mention that I only have one mouth. Even if my whole body is made of mouth, it is difficult to explain. , can only be killed by Huang Yuanzhang."
Ling Ning's face was expressionless, but she was snickering in her heart.
No matter how hard Duanmu Shuang tried, he still couldn't guess how those tens of thousands of troops appeared.
Therefore, Huang Yuanzhang's belief that Duanmu Shuang had defected to him was not just a random thought. If Duanmu Shuang hadn't rebelled, how could he not have discovered those tens of thousands of people?
At this moment,
Duanmu Shuang continued: "Huang Yuanzhang was defeated, and the villain left quietly in order to protect himself. In today's world, the only way for the villain to survive is with the prince, so the villain came to seek refuge. But the villain also understands that being abrupt and presumptuous His performance cannot convince the prince."
"So I prepared a certificate of surrender to express my willingness to surrender!"
"Please, Your Majesty, give me a chance. I will fight to the death."
Ling Ning pondered for a moment and then said: "What is the name certificate?"
Duanmu replied:
"The old prince died tragically at the hands of Emperor Liang. Although the prince killed King Jin and made Emperor Liang feel the pain of losing his son, the villain felt that it was not enough. So the villain went to Xizhou and used a trick to kill Emperor Liang. My dear sister, the current eldest princess Lin Xixue, captured her and presented her to the prince!"
"Lin Xixue has a noble status, no less than that of the current prince. Now that she has fallen into the hands of the prince, she can be killed to vent his anger and let Emperor Liang feel the pain of bereavement."
"It can also be used as a bargaining chip. The villain knows that Yanzhou is about to face a shortage of food and salt, so he can use Lin Xixue's life to negotiate terms with the court in exchange for supplies."
Ling Ning looked shocked.
Duanmu Shuang actually captured the eldest princess Lin Xixue!
Damn it, Duanmu Shuang is really smart.
Lin Xixue regarded it as a certificate of nomination, which definitely carried weight.
Secondly, if Lin Xixue is captured, there is no need to worry about Duanmu Shuang pretending to surrender, because arresting Lin Xixue is a capital crime.
It was impossible for Huang Yuanzhang to use Lin Xixue's life as a plan.
It is even more impossible for Emperor Liang. He only has this biological sister. He will abandon a prince he does not love, and he will not abandon Lin Xixue.
Ling Ning had to admit that the certificate of surrender that Duanmu Shuang took out successfully proved his determination to surrender.
So Ling Ning stood up, helped Duan Mu Shuang up, and then said with a smile: "Where is he?"
"In the carriage outside the mansion." Duanmu Shuang replied.
Ling Ning said: "Take me to meet the eldest princess."
Afterwards, everyone moved to the front door of the mansion.
Ling Ning looked at Zhang Quan, who nodded and stretched out a finger on his right hand. This means that the carriage has been checked and there is only one woman inside, and there is no ambush.
Ling Ning cupped her hands and said with a smile: "Welcome the eldest princess to Yanzhou City."
The next moment, a gentle voice sounded in the car: "Didn't I tell you to call me Aunt Xue?"
After the words fell, a slender hand stretched out and lifted the curtain, and then there was a gentle and touching picture of beauty.
With her curved thin eyebrows, delicate red lips, delicate oval face, and extremely coordinated facial features, she has the characteristics of an oriental beauty.
Although she is in her thirties, her skin is as white as gelatin and as tender as a peeled egg. She is obviously a young woman, but she still looks girlish.
I have to say that Lin Xixue made Ling Ning's eyes light up.
Since ancient times, girls have the feeling of a young woman, and young women have the feeling of a girl. They are both the best.
Although Lin Xixue is Emperor Liang's sister, she and her father are also good friends, so Ling Ning will not inflict her hatred for Emperor Liang on Lin Xixue.
Ling Ning called out: "Aunt Xue."
"Hey!" Lin Xixue agreed happily, and then her eyes couldn't help but turn red.
Ling Ning guessed that she was thinking of her father, so she changed the subject: "Aunt Xue, you've had a hard time on the journey. Come to the house and rest. I didn't expect Duanmu Shuang to be such a fool and invite you here!"
Having said this, Ling Ning turned to glare at Duan Mu Shuang and shouted: "Duan Mu Shuang! Look at the good things you have done!"
"This subordinate is guilty!" Duanmu Shuang looked panicked, but in fact he was overjoyed.
Only when the lord scolded him did he show that he regarded himself as one of his own.
So Duanmu beat the grass snake with sticks and directly called Ling Ning his lord with discernment.
Ling Ning pretended to be furious: "Who asked you to bring Aunt Xue privately? The grudge between this king and Emperor Liang is between us, and Aunt Xue will never be involved. Now you actually involve Aunt Xue, Tu Zeng Countless troubles, let’s see how I punish you!”
At this time, Lin Xixue requested: "Okay Ling Ning, don't blame Mr. Duanmu. I also have the idea of coming to Yanzhou. Take me to the ancestral hall. I want to give your father a stick of incense."
"Aunt Xue, please come here." Ling Ning nodded and immediately led the way.
Arriving at the ancestral hall, Lin Xixue offered incense to Ling Xingshuang and the ancestors of the Ling family. Her eyes were filled with tears and her mood swings were severe.
Ling Ning didn't dare to speak.
This is a romantic debt owed by his father.
Of course, it is not considered a romantic debt.
That is because the goddess has feelings, but King Xiang has no intention.
Lin Xixue was so infatuated that she never married.
But now that Yin and Yang are separated, it is no longer possible.
After paying homage, Ling Ning arranged for Lin Xixue to move into the back house, right next to her own house, to show respect. At the same time, she arranged for a special maid to serve her, and warned Mr. Sun to take good care of her.
After arranging these, Ling Ning returned to the study, where Duan Mu Shuang stood respectfully.
After thinking about it, Ling Ning decided to keep Duanmu Shuang. One is to cherish his talents, and the other is that Ling Ning really lacks counselors around him. Jia Huaiying and Pang Ju are sometimes too busy.
As for whether Duanmu Shuang would have any problems, Ling Ning had his own way to make sure there were no problems for him.
After making up your mind,
Ling Ning looked at Duanmu Shuang and said seriously: "Duanmu Shuang, from today on, you will be my counselor! I don't want to go into details about the rest. I only have one sentence: If you treat me with loyalty, I will treat you with loyalty. You are a national soldier!"
As soon as these words came out, Duanmu Shuang's heart was shaken.
The source of this sentence is: If you treat me as a countryman, I will repay you as a countryman. It was originally the counselor's expression of loyalty, but now it was changed by Ling Ning and replaced by his solemn expression of seeking talents.
Duanmu Shuang had followed Huang Yuanzhang for many years, but to Huang Yuanzhang, he was just a counselor and had never received the courtesy he received now.
In his heart, Duanmu Shuang also had the loyalty to choose a master.
"My subordinate Duanmu Shuang, I am willing to do my best to be loyal to the chastity and die!" Duanmu Shuang immediately kowtowed, and knelt down again and again.
