November 29th is the month of Dingmao and the day of Xinwei is suitable for offering sacrifices and praying for blessings.
After the emperor ascended the throne, everything was complicated, and the gift of thanksgiving has been extended to this day.
"I pray that my country will be safe all over the world, that the weather will be smooth, and that the country will continue to prosper!" On the top of Guoshan Mountain, Xia Chengxuan raised his hands and prayed to the sky.
"I pray that my country will be safe, that the weather will be smooth, and that our country will continue to prosper!"
The ministers bowed down and bowed to God again and again, and the ceremony was completed.
After the ceremony, Xia Chengxuan invited Xia Chenghuan and Xia Chengcan to travel to Guoshan with them. The three of them walked slowly and chatted.
"Have you all read Binan's military report?" Xia Chengxuan turned around and asked the two of them.
"I've seen it. Mu Danqing and Chen have 150,000 troops in Baishan, which is only two hundred miles away from the border. With their marching speed, they can attack Penan in three days. We will make plans early." Xia Chengcan replied solemnly.
Duan Muyu sneaked into Dahua secretly at the invitation of Xu Xiaoyu and An Wuyu, which was taking a huge risk. Xu Qianmeng, as a minister of the Jue Kingdom, had to be fully prepared. In addition to ordering "clairvoyants" to inquire about information from all parties and keep sentries along the way, he also did another major thing: letting Mu Danqing lead an army of 150,000 to station at Wangxiankou in Baishan County.
This is a dual-use strategy. First, it allows the Dahua court to focus on the border between the two countries and has no time to take care of the Ruozhou alliance; secondly, if Duanmuyu is really in danger, Mu Danqing can also lead his army to attack Dahua and forcibly VIP.
Sure enough, as soon as his army was stationed at Wangxiankou, the Pinan outpost rushed 800 miles to deliver the report to the capital. For a time, the government and the public in Dahua were filled with worries.
After Xia Chengxuan ascended the throne, instead of persecuting Prince Yi's Mansion and Prince Zhi's Mansion, he rewarded them greatly. Both Xia Chenghuan and Xia Chengcan were canonized as princes over the system. The princes and princesses of the two royal palaces also had their own rewards. Both of them joined the court to assist the government, and each shouldered important civil and military responsibilities. Even the White Army, which he was most afraid of before, was completely handed over to Xia Chengcan.
What a delegation of authority!
What a trust!
"Chengcan, even if I don't tell you, you know the danger of the country. You and I are both direct descendants of the Xia family, and we should take the responsibility to support this country. Since ancient times, great disasters have arisen from Xiaoqiang, and brothers have fought against each other, causing endless harm. It often gives the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of it, and this is what happened to your and my father's generation. The current Dahua really can't stand the torment. I hope you will put aside your distracting thoughts and help me wholeheartedly. Only you, me, and Chenghuan can work together, and the Xia family Only then can a country be protected from destruction when surrounded by strong enemies. If we work together, we will not doubt each other. I appoint you as the commander of the White Army, and all the 90,000-strong army will be under your control."
These words were said by Xia Chengxuan when he summoned Xia Chengcan at night before April. At that time Xia Chengcan could hardly believe his ears.
The white-clothed army is the strongest combat force in Dahua. Although it is only 90,000, it is far superior to the 200,000 stationed army. Xia Chengxuan finally returned to the imperial court, but he was handed over to him so easily!
Since they are of the same mind, they will not doubt each other.
"We are working together, but we don't doubt each other? He is so bold? Haha, I lost to him in the battle for the throne. I am really not unfair at all. If you say that I can help the great people in their hardships, I am not as good as him."
From then on, Xia Chengcan no longer had any thoughts of fighting, and devoted himself to assisting him in handling government affairs.
"Well. Both Duanmuyu and us both know that the war between the Great China and the Kingdom of China will come sooner or later. Mu Danqing will never take so many people to the border for no reason. Maybe Duanmuyu wants to challenge me before the strength of Great China is restored. Let's start this battle. The combined number of Pinan Post and Cangzhou Military Camp is only more than 40,000 people, and they will definitely not be able to withstand it. King Xin, I want your army in white to move their base to Bozhou. What do you think?" Xia Chengxuan looked serious. It's called Xia Chengcandao.
Xia Chengcan did not inherit Xia Muyang's title of county prince, but had a new title: Prince Xin. This was the first time in China in more than three hundred years.
Some people said that the new emperor employed and rewarded people in an eclectic way, while others said that he ignored etiquette and acted arbitrarily. However, Xia Chengxuan didn't care at all, and he made Xia Chenghuanrui Prince, which meant that he and the two of them would share the power of the country.
"That's how it should be." Xia Chengcan responded, "The White Army was originally established to deal with the Jue State. The previous garrison in Xiahe County was just due to problems left over by history. Now that the Jue State has mobilized troops, it is I, the White Army When the army resists the enemy and serves the country, it is better to move to Penan quickly rather than slowly, and we will finally start tomorrow."
"That's right. I'll go find Sima Ang when I get down from the mountain soon and ask him to prepare the chariots, horses, grain and grass needed to move the army." Xia Chenghuan continued, "There is generally a good harvest in all states and counties this year. Even if there is a war, the army will not be short of pay." .”
Xia Chengxuan smiled and said: "Haha, that's good!"
The three of them walked dozens of steps. He suddenly remembered something and said to Xia Chengcan: "King Xin, Mu Danqing's army has 150,000 people. Including the border guards of Baishan County, there are 200,000 people in the country. Your white clothes Although the army is brave, I am still a little worried. What do you think of Oulu Hai?"
Ou Luhai only learned of Xia Muyan's intentions after meeting Xia Chengcan in Gaizhou. Although he brought his troops back to their base in time, he committed the serious crime of tampering without permission. Taking into account his prestige in the army, Xia Chengxuan only reduced his military rank and did not impose any other punishment.
"Does the emperor want him to lead the Chu Nan army and occupy Mu Danqing with me?" Xia Chengcan asked.
"Ou Luhai has led Chu Nan's army for many years, and he knows Mu Danqing well. Apart from him, I can't think of a suitable person to help you." Xia Chengxuan frowned and replied, "It's just..."
As an emperor, of course he has his own concerns.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I believe that Ou Luhai has no second thoughts. Please reinstate his military duties and lead the Chunan army to Binan first. The white-clothed army can only send the cavalry first, and the infantry will only be able to move over after the year. Let's He should just keep an eye on Mu Danqing first." Xia Chengcan said seriously.
"Okay!" Xia Chengxuan responded with a smile, "Give him a favor and let Ou Xiaoxiao go to General Chu Nan's Mansion to get a military position. Father and son go into battle, I hope they can be invincible."
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"The person who wants your life!"
Mei Yuanchen was startled and quickly turned around, his face instantly becoming solemn.
"It must be them! These people who came to kill me must be the murderers of my parents, Haitang, Uncle Fu and the others!" He clenched his fists tightly, but felt a little overwhelmed - the person opposite Too much.
Without saying a word, Jiu Qingqing pulled out the short sword from his waist and rushed towards Mei Yuanchen.
His speed was extremely fast and his attacks were ruthless. He was far beyond the comparison of the three people on the ground. Before anyone got close, Mei Yuanchen knew that he was no match for him.
The short knife stabbed at him, but he couldn't dodge it. Just when he was about to pierce his chest, there was a "clang" sound, and it was Yun Xiaoyang who blocked Jiu Wuqing with his sword.
Before Mei Yuanchen could even say a word to her, Jiu Qingqing came to kill him again. Yun Xiaoyang swung her long sword and faced him with a frown.
Sixty to seventy handlers brought by Jiu Qingqing were nearby. Upon seeing this, they all took out their weapons and swarmed towards Mei and Yun.
