Cheers rang out one after another, and Xi Xiongtu led the generals to walk towards him. Ning Fan's expression was extremely calm. Now that things have happened in Da Li, the court is gradually getting on the right track, and it is time to return to Dayu.
However, before returning to the capital, I still have to go to Xueyue City and have a candid chat with the empress.
"Dong, congratulations to the master. You have completed the phased task (three) and received the system reward. The luck value is 100,000 points, Dali's friendship is 10 points, Xi Xiongtu's trust, and the summoning value is 1,000 points!"
"That's it?"
Ning Fan frowned slightly, obviously a little dissatisfied. After the battle with Li Yan, his cheat played a decisive role, but the system reward was so embarrassing?
"Master, after system evaluation, this mission is rated A-level. Since the master has not eliminated the main force of Yan's army and has not killed or captured the commander of Da Yan, the rating is low and the mission reward is low!"
"Damn it, at the beginning of Tianbeng, you want me to completely wipe out millions of Yan troops?"
"Do you think this is a cool historical article?"
"You also captured Coach Da Yan? Are you the No. 3 player in the world just kidding you?"
Ning Fan had nothing to say. The dog system gave out rules and regulations. It was not allowed to transfer people from Dayu, and it was not allowed to transfer identities at the beginning. With his identity, should he go to the front line personally?
Please, you are fighting for others, and rushing to the front yourself, even if it is for system tasks, is not worth it!
Thinking of this, Ning Fan's mood became much calmer. The figure of Xi Xiongtu also walked up to Ning Fan, excitedly raised his hands and said: "Master... Master Shen, this time I can win a big victory, you should be the first." achievement!"
"Xi, on behalf of all the thousands of people in Dali, thank you!"
"No need to be polite!"
Ning Fan gently nodded and said with a smile: "The Li army was able to successfully repel Da Yan this time, and Xi Shuai's contribution is indispensable. The soldiers also fought through life and death, fought bloody battles, and the entire Li army united as one to achieve this great victory!"
"It's not the fault of sinking a certain person!"
Hearing Ning Fan's humble words, the generals behind Xi Xiongtu also showed a touch of respect.
People like Mr. Shen who don't seek fame and fortune, don't take credit, and aren't proud, are really role models!
"Master Shen, come in and talk!"
"good!"
Ning Fan and Xi Xiongtu came to the inner palace all the way. After sitting down, Xi Xiongtu's face showed a bit of relief: "After holding on for so long, we finally see the light of day. After this battle, Da Yan wants to defeat me again. But it’s not that easy.”
"Hahaha!"
Listening to Xi Xiongtu's hearty laughter, Ning Fan shook his head slightly: "Xi Shuai, although the situation has improved, it is not as optimistic as you imagined!"
"Why?"
"Although Da Yan was defeated, he still dominated the Central Plains, and although Da Li won, his national power was still weak."
"What's more, although Da Yan mobilized millions of soldiers and horses for this southern expedition, he did not use all his strength. Even the most elite Great Flame Dragon Riders and the Eight Guards of the Capital were not dispatched."
"Now, although Da Yan has suffered a setback, if he desperately counterattacks with all his strength, how can he resist Da Li with his current national strength?"
Hearing Ning Fan's rhetorical question, the smile on Xi Xiongtu's face gradually froze, and he said with a deep expression: "According to His Highness, is it possible for Da Yan to go south again?"
"uncertain!"
"Now, the situation of Da Yan and Hu Nu is unclear, and there is no war in the four borders. Da Li is their breakthrough point. If Emperor Yan decides to annex Da Li, he may give in again in the northern border!"
"As for what the future will bring, no one can predict it!"
"well!"
Xi Xiongtu sighed leisurely: "Let His Majesty deal with this matter. However, I will rebuild the northern defense line in the shortest possible time."
"Um!"
…
Xueyue City.
Early morning.
The courtiers have been put in danger by the Phoenix Tower in the past few days, and the entire capital has been stirred up!
"Your Majesty, please take back the right to kill first and then report on the Phoenix Tower!"
"I second the proposal!"
"Your Majesty, the Phoenix Tower has grown in power and holds great power. It is feared that it may be abusing its power. Please ask the Yushitai to supervise it!"
Figures came out one after another, with angry expressions on their faces.
In the past few days, any official from Phoenix Tower can ride on their head. Even the people in Beijing have spread rumors that they would rather be a Phoenix in Taichung than be the prime minister in the court!
What kind of power is this?
Behead first and report later, royal authority has granted permission.
Eight simple words are equivalent to hanging a knife over their heads forever!
Moreover, this knife could be cut off at any time, and they didn't even have the strength to resist.
Mu Qingcheng looked at the excited courtiers and said calmly: "What kind of things did the Phoenix Tower do that are outrageous to both humans and gods, to make you feel such hatred?"
"Come and tell me!"
"Your Majesty, Fenghuang Tai, with the power of life and death in his hands, acts wantonly in the capital, kills innocent people indiscriminately, and goes rampant in the countryside. His crimes should be punished!"
"oh?"
"Master Xu said that Phoenix Tower killed innocent people indiscriminately?"
"Exactly!"
The middle-aged official known as Mr. Xu said with a solemn expression: "As far as I know, Fenghuangtai has raided the homes of many merchants in Beijing in the past few days. From top to bottom, from the family members to the slaves, they have never Keep alive."
"This move is harmful to Tianhe, so please ask His Majesty to judge!"
"Is this possible?"
Mu Qingcheng's face turned cold and he looked at Du Liufeng in the corner of the hall. The latter was startled and quickly came out and said: "Your Majesty, our Phoenix Platform has indeed raided the homes of several merchants in the past few days!"
"Why?"
"These merchants took advantage of the war in the north to purchase grain and grass on a large scale and drive up grain prices. They even colluded with each other to deliberately hoard grain and grass, making the people unable to eat food. I think they deserve to be killed!"
"Good kill!"
"What is the difference between making such a huge fortune and being a traitor who collaborates with the enemy and treason?"
"They are eating the flesh of the people and drinking the blood of the people!"
"I think these people deserve to be killed, and it is not an exaggeration to punish the nine tribes. What do you think?"
"I second the proposal!"
As the voices fell one after another, Mr. Xu also turned pale, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, I also think that I should be killed, but if you ransack and kill people as brutally as Phoenix Tower, wouldn't it be suspected of hurting innocent people?"
"Master Xu, what you said is wrong!"
“In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must be taken!”
"Otherwise, how can we scare others? What should we do if everyone follows suit?"
Du Liufeng's defense successfully convinced the empress and gained the understanding of the courtiers, but it failed to convince Mr. Xu!
"What if, as Mr. Du said, when the country is in turmoil, it is allowed to violate the law and kill wantonly?"
"Refugees are stealing in the capital. Should they be killed as a warning to others?"
"Should adults in the DPRK be killed for committing corruption and accepting bribes to deter others?"
"Even if the people criticize the government, do we want to kill some of them?"
Listening to Mr. Xu's generous words, Du Liufeng's expression gradually darkened, but Mu Qingcheng gradually became playful and said lightly: "Mr. Xu's words are reasonable. Du Liufeng, from now on, all cases involving the Fenghuangtai family will be dealt with. You need to repay me first!"
"According to the order!"
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