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"Your Majesty, this lowly general is willing to lead the troops to pacify the chaos. I request Your Majesty to make a decision early on. If we wait for the traitors to attack the three cities, it would be too late!" Although Wei Cheng had aged quite a bit in the past few months, he was still full of energy when it came to war. He had already volunteered several times, but the emperor had never nodded his head.

Zheng Yong, who had a rather rough appearance, also cupped his fists as he said, "This general is willing to go with General Wei and will definitely be able to clean up all the traitors and relieve the emperor of his worries!"

"Your majesty, General Wei and General Zheng are mainly responsible for the safety of Jincheng City. The two hundred thousand imperial guards are not allowed to move." Yun Chengling replied slowly.

Duanmu Changqi also stepped forward and said, "This old official is willing to lead two hundred thousand soldiers to pacify the chaos in the northwest." Duanmu Changqi also stepped forward and said, "This old official is willing to lead two hundred thousand troops to the northwest to pacify the peace.

The emperor was still silent. How could he not know who to send?

"The country leader might be born a general, but he hasn't fought in a long time. At his age, it's better for him to rest. The treason king is not a joke." Yun Chengling seemed to be against it.

Duanmu Changqi glared at him and said, "Although this old subject is old, my hands and feet are still around. Furthermore, my youngest son is only a martial arts scholar from last year, so killing enemies on the battlefield is not an issue. Your majesty, please pass down the decree. Our Duanmu Clan, even if we have to stake it all to the very last person, we must take down the traitor king. "

The emperor still did not make a sound as he lowered his head in deep thought. The civil and military court began to discuss in a low voice. Some supported Wei Cheng, Zheng Yong, Duanmu Changqi, Hong Zilong, and some other people were silent.

Although Duanmu was anxious, he had no other choice. The decision was always in the hands of the emperor.

After a long while, the emperor lifted his head and asked, "Where's Grand Preceptor Lan?"

"This old official is here!" The Blue Nation quickly stepped out of the line, and their grizzled brows could not help but tremble slightly.

"My dear Lan, I intend to confer the title of General Pingxi of Lan Ruo City. I'll have him lead two hundred thousand troops and set off tomorrow to An City. What do you think?" The emperor must have thought it through, but there was an uproar below. Lan Ruocheng had never participated in the National Examination, nor had he held any official post. He suddenly bestowed the title of general, so he didn't seem confident.

"Your majesty, how could a commoner of Blue River City suddenly bestow a general on you? The chaos in the northwest is not child's play!" Immediately, someone jumped out to object.

The Blue Nation also said, "Child's experience is indeed lacking. Your majesty, please reconsider!"

"Why must you have the qualifications? Before that, I am willing to give young people a chance. Furthermore, the last time Ruocheng and the Duke of Qin worked together to slightly investigate the corruption case, it was also because of a great contribution. In my opinion, he will not disappoint me. "

"Your Majesty, Carefree King is cunning and has come prepared. Young Master Lan is probably a bit young. Whether he can control the two hundred thousand strong army in the middle …"

"..." That's right, your majesty. We should ask the Emperor to send General Zheng over! "

"Emperor Sansi …"

"Alright!" There was no need to say anything else! I have made up my mind! edict, Lan Qing, go back and notify Ruochen as soon as possible. I have high hopes for him. I hope that he is the same as Yu'er and won't disappoint me! "

The officials looked at each other in dismay. Seeing that the emperor was about to make a decree, and that the king was not joking, the moment he opened his mouth, it became a foregone conclusion.

After the imperial court broke up, the Blue Nation rushed home. It had been a long time since he had seen the city, so he had to dispatch people to search for it.

"What?" He's in the Peony Pavilion? Didn't you say that this old man wanted him to return home quickly? " In the end, there was a servant who came back to report, but the result was this kind of news. The Blue Nation was so angry that they had blown their sideburns, and the few madams were all sitting in the main hall. The palace's imperial eunuchs had arrived a long time ago.

The servant was so frightened by the loud voice of the Blue Nation that he started to tremble. "Young …" Gongzi, gongzi asked me to say that he wasn't here, I … This one didn't dare to lie to the Grand Preceptor …

"Damn brat!" This old one has searched the entire city, but still didn't find him and he came back immediately. The Blue Nation slammed the table, causing the teacups to jump as well. It was fortunate that only half of the teacups remained; they did not spill them.

"Immediately inform him that if he doesn't return home within an hour, then there is no need for him to return home anymore. There is also no need to see this old man and his mother, and there is also no need for him to return home, because the Lan family will be sealed off for disrespecting the imperial edict!"

"This, this …" That servant should have been rather honest. After hearing the words of the Blue Nation, his face was filled with panic.

The first wife quickly said, "Old master, don't be angry anymore. I'll send someone to find him now."

"Humph!" "Hurry up! This can't be delayed even for a second!"

"Yes sir!" The first wife quickly instructed the girl at her side before she hurriedly left. She then turned around and said with slight worry, "Cheng'er has never fought before, so why did the emperor order him to do so? The situation in the northwest is so steep. He was sent there just like that. I'm really worried …"

"Worry! Worried about what? "What's there to worry about, the Emperor is right. The Duke of Qin went to pacify the city at the age of seventeen, and he was pretty, and the city is twenty-one this year. Now is the time to test him."

"But just in case … We only have one son! "

"Stinking brat!" "Even if it's not smooth going to the northwest, even if he dies before he gets the chance to, it's still much better than spending his days immersed in fireworks and alcohol in the alley!" The Blue Nation actually didn't want him to go to Lan Ruo City, but the emperor had already given him an imperial decree, so what could he do? When the country was being used, he couldn't tell the emperor that he could protect Lan Ruo City from doing anything because it was his only bloodline, right? He knew that the emperor had only made this decision after thinking about it for a long time, and the Lan family was not on the side of Imperial Consort Lian or the empress, so the emperor could confidently hand over military authority to the emperor.

"Old master!" Although the first wife was very understanding, she was still very perturbed. "Old master, why did the emperor send Cheng'er alone to lead the troops? From my point of view, those experienced soldiers are more suitable!"

"It's already a foregone conclusion. Why are you saying so much? I'll arrange for people to take care of him. Hurry up and bring him back, even if we have to tie him up!" It was obvious that the Blue Nation was a pine like country. The reason for Blue River City to be like this was more or less due to their laissez-faire.

At this moment, Lan Ruochen was lying in a private room in the Peony Pavilion, listlessly listening to people play the zither. He was very upset when something happened to Mu Rong Yu, so he personally asked quite a few martial artists to help him search for it.

There weren't many handsome, gentle, and generous princes like Lan Ruocheng, but it was a pity that he had stayed in the Peony Pavilion for quite some time already. He had only asked the girls to play the zither every day, but he didn't seem particularly fond of anyone, so the ladies of the Peony Pavilion had to do their best to wait upon him, pretending to be a concubine of the Lan family.

Not long after, a dignified and beautiful green-clothed maid suddenly walked in with a straight face, as if no one was around, and turned a deaf ear to the sharp shouts of the old procuress and the turtle slave behind her.

"Young master, it's time to go back!"

"Why is elder sister Zhu Xin here?" Lan Yu city raised their head and saw the surprised expression of the green-clothed maidservant.

"If Young Master was not here, why would this servant come here?" Zhu Xin said with a straight face.

"I'm not in a good mood. I don't want to go back and see the old man right now, can't you pretend that you don't know where I am?"

"This servant knows that young master is in a bad mood, but the emperor's imperial edict has already been delivered to the palace. You're now General Pingxi, and tomorrow, you'll have to bring two hundred thousand soldiers to pacify the chaos in the northwest. Even if you don't return, you'll have to return. The Grand Preceptor won't dare disobey the imperial edict!" Bamboo Heart's tone was calm, as if he was narrating something that had nothing to do with him.

Lan Ruocheng rubbed her forehead and helplessly said, "Why does the emperor want me? Leave such a troublesome matter like this to me. This old man won't shirk from it, sigh!" "If Yu is here, then I am very bored. I am willing to join him in killing the enemy!"

"There's still no news from His Majesty the Duke. It's useless for the young master to continue acting coquettishly here. Go back quickly, the young mistress is very worried right now. When you go back, young master, you'll need Lady An An's heart's attention."

"Alright!" "Let's go!" Lan Rui City knew that the Grand Preceptor's words could be ignored, but such a major event couldn't be avoided. Moreover, Zhu Xin had personally come, meaning that his mother was extremely worried and he needed to go back to coax her.

Not long after they left the Peony Pavilion, a few more people walked in through the entrance. They entered a private room with ease and familiarity. The one in the lead was unexpectedly Mu Rong Hai.

"Villa Owner Lin, I didn't expect that a war would suddenly break out in the Northwest. I'm afraid that our Miao Mu won't be able to make it." Just sitting down, that fat florist sighed again and again.

Mu Rong Hai smiled and said, "We are only doing business here. We have already promised the business family. We can't let slip our promises. We still need to deliver this batch of seedlings to An City on time."

"However, the news in An City is so intense. Who knows? Maybe the King Xiao Yao's rebel army will attack An City before the flowers and trees even arrive. What should we do then?" "The loss of money is small. If someone was hurt by the chaos, then they wouldn't be able to get away." The other brocade robe merchant also started to retreat.

Mu Rong Hai said, "Brother Wang, Brother Zhang, you don't have to worry about this. This shipment will be delivered by Yi Hai himself. Yi Hai has been doing this business for ten years and has never broken his promise. This time is no exception."

"This?" The two of them were still hesitating.

The people are still living like before. We are just merchants, there is nothing to be afraid of, and we will be fine. This business is not small, if we don't break the agreement, then it's fine if we lose money in the fight.

"You can't blame Villa Owner Lin for this. It was originally a business that made a lot of money, but who knew that the Heavenly Slaughter's Carefree King suddenly rebelled!" The fat flower merchant cursed. They were not some other merchants who could make money from wars. If they fought, who would have the mood to look at flowers and plants? Their business would definitely be affected greatly.

Mu Rong Hai's face darkened slightly. "Today, I will ask you two to come out and prepare the goods. Yi Hai will leave tomorrow morning when the city gate is open, so take advantage of the situation and quickly send the goods over. We have already accepted a large portion of the deposit, so if you two want to withdraw, you can take out the deposit."

"This... What are you talking about? " Which merchant would be willing to leave after getting the silver. The skinnier one smiled and said, "I will get off my horse and go back to prepare the carriage. I will also send the head steward to go with you!"

Seeing this, the fat one could only follow and say, "I will also prepare it by night. Villa Owner Lin can rest assured!"

"Mmm, wealth comes from danger. If we can give out this batch of goods, we can make a lot of money. Even if we lose it on the road, our honesty will still be there and it will not be difficult to do business in the future. Don't worry, you two!"

"Then I'll have to trouble Villa Owner Lin. Please take care of yourself along the way, Villa Owner Lin!"

"I've heard that the Emperor bestowed the son of Grand Tutor Lan Ruocheng with the title of General Pingxi. He's about to lead two hundred thousand soldiers to pacify the situation. Brother Wang, Brother Zhang, do you think he can pacify this matter?" Mu Rong Hai suddenly changed the topic.

"Villa Owner Lin's news is quite well-informed. That young master of the Lan family looks like a talent, but he has been missing the land of fireworks all day. I've seen him several times in the Peony Pavilion, but I didn't see any skill in him. I think it's because of Grand Tutor Lan that I sent him!" The Zhang guy said in disdain.

Mu Rong Hai said in a low voice, "Is that so? It's not like the emperor is taking this as a joke, but it's really quite unexpected. General Wei, General Zheng, Young General Hong, and old General Duanmu didn't send anyone, but they sent Lan Ruochen instead.

"I don't know about that, but this kid stole my cousin's limelight from the Hundred Flowers Garden with his little white face. I heard that Grand Tutor Lan has a few daughters and only one son, and he's doted on them very much. He probably recommended him to the emperor because he wanted to give his son some future prospects."

"Oh …" He had been waiting and waiting for such a dark horse to appear. Although Lan Ruocheng was born in a pampered family, he could still suppress the absurd. Although he didn't have a bad reputation nor much praise for it, but the Emperor couldn't possibly let such a person pick a great opponent for no reason. What kind of ability did he have that no one knew?