It only took less than half a month from the time the troops were dispatched in Kaifeng to the time they returned to the court. What Zhou gained was not only a victory in a great battle, but also an emperor who was resolute, decisive and bloody.

If Chai Rong was Zhu Wen, then Li Cunxu would be the founding king who was born in the military. But before that, the label attached to Chai Rong was that of a street vendor. In the yamen of Taiwei's family, his aunt Guang Yuerer was involved.

A coward who dares to bully the good old man Feng Dao, and a proud and arrogant fool.

Comparing the two, the impact was even greater. When the news of the Zhou army's victory came back to Kaifeng, everyone in the court was shocked. Perhaps those ministers secretly hated themselves for looking away. It was a mule or a horse that had to be pulled out for a ride.

OK, the emperor is no exception.

With such an emperor, it seems that the Zhou Dynasty's Guo Zuo is very good. At this time, there is nothing to hesitate. The most important thing is to flatter the emperor. First, make a loess pavement and eat pots of pulp to welcome the triumphant army.

, then find a good writer to write a congratulatory statement with gorgeous words, and finally, under the leadership of Zheng Renjie, who stayed behind in Kaifeng, he went out of the city thirty miles to meet Chai Rong's army.

Xu Xian was riding a horse and looked left and right with his lowered head on both sides of the road. He did not notice Feng Dao's slightly rickety figure and pale hair.

Liu Chong was not the only one to lose this battle. Feng Dao also lost his life's reputation and credibility in a bet. I wonder if he will regret his previous impulsive words and deeds now. Feng Dao seems to be peaceful, but Xu Envy

I know that he is very proud in his heart. After this incident, I am afraid that he will not have the face to appear in court in the future.

Entering the palace, Empress Fu, together with the prince and the palace servants, greeted her at the palace gate. When she saw Chai Rong on the horse, she prostrated herself: "I congratulate your majesty on your triumphant return."

Chai Rong got off the horse and helped Empress Fu up, looking at her haggard face, "Thank you for bothering the queen to take care of the trivial matters in the palace."

Mrs. Fu raised her head and looked at Chai Rong, "It's not hard for me. It's just that your majesty is out on an expedition and I'm worried about you all night long. If your majesty doesn't come back, I will follow you. Fortunately, God has blessed me and allowed your majesty to make immortal contributions."

, I can also sleep peacefully."

Empress Fu said that her eyes were already red with a helpless and fragile look, which made Xu Xian's eyes go straight. The Empress Fu he saw before was a woman with a different personality. Who said that she was right, the more beautiful she is.

The younger the woman is, the more likely she is to lie.

"Don't worry, Queen, I will take you with me if I have any personal expeditions in the future!" He held Fu's hand and whispered softly before entering the harem, probably accompanying Fu to catch up on her sleep.

Then nothing happened to Xu Xian. He asked Old Mutou for permission to leave the palace and go home. Old Mutou smiled obscenely to express his understanding.

Xu Xian left the palace and went straight to Changle Tower. When he came out of the street just now, he saw Zhao Ningxiu and Xiaocan waiting on the roadside, calling him to go home early for dinner.

Unexpectedly, when Zhao Ningxiu returned to Changle Tower, she said with disgust: "I came back so early, and the food and wine are not ready yet."

"You can get whatever you want. These days it's either dry pancakes or yellow rice, but I'm so tired of eating them!"

"If you are really hungry, go and eat that person's food first. He has been waiting for you here for an hour."

Xu Xian turned his head and looked in the direction of Zhao Ningxiu's finger, and saw Feng Dao raising a glass and drinking alone. He was not sitting at the window as usual, but was hiding in a corner of the store.

Xu Xian did not sit down directly as he usually joked. Instead, he bowed his hands respectfully and said, "The Grand Master is here."

Feng Dao only wore a Confucian shirt and no crown. His usually meticulously combed hair looked a little messy today, and his expression was not as self-possessed as usual. There was a slight blush on his face full of age spots, and his eyes were blurred. A bit drunk.

Seeing Xu Xian, Feng Dao stood up with a smile and pulled him to face him, "Zhixian, you are here. Come and have a few drinks with me. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Feng Dao loved tea and drank alcohol, but he always had a few drinks. This was the first time he had seen him in such a drunken state. After seeing his refined and elegant appearance, his decadent look seemed to be endearing to an old man.

Feng Dao poured a full cup of wine for Xu Xian, "Why are you staring at me? You are making fun of me."

"The lower official thought that the Grand Master was an old fox who had long since cultivated to become an immortal. He had long looked down upon honor and disgrace in the world. He never thought that he would be so concerned about it."

"Drink this cup with me!" Feng Dao picked up the wine glass, raised his eyebrows and drank it with a squeak. His greedy appearance was no different from that of Lao Zhang.

He put down his wine glass and let out a long sigh, "Zhixian thinks highly of me. I have never looked down upon honor and disgrace. What I have done most in my life is to gain fame and reputation."

"If you can fish for fame and reputation for the rest of your life, then it's not just fishing for fame and reputation. Grand Master doesn't have to worry about it. After finishing the wine, Grand Master and I will go to Jinshui River for a relaxing time."

"I am powerless!" Feng Dao smiled wryly and waved his hand: "You are right, I have been doing fishing for fame and reputation all my life, but I am not just fishing for reputation. It's a pity that when I was about to die, I made a mistake and made a mistake. The late emperor's entrustment has ruined the reputation of a lifetime."

He pondered for a long time before continuing: "When I was young, I served Liu Shouguang in Youzhou Jiedu. I angered him because of my outspoken advice, and was imprisoned and narrowly escaped death.

Since then, I have been cautious in my words and deeds. I have served many emperors in the past dynasties. Regardless of whether they were wise or cruel, I have never made any mistakes. Who knows, but I have behaved and made a fool of myself in front of the king, which will make me embarrassed in the future."

"Your Majesty has great ambitions and a broad mind, and he will not be concerned about a few inappropriate words from the Grand Master."

"I really hope that your majesty will be careful. I feel better here. If you still treat me like before, I will have no choice but to die of shame." Feng Dao filled the bottle of wine again, "Let's not talk about these annoying things. Let me get drunk with you first."

After three cups in a row, Feng Dao just stopped. He suddenly changed the subject and said: "With this battle, the people of the Central Plains can have more than ten years of peace to recuperate. Even the Khitan people will not dare to skimp on His Majesty's strength."

Seeing the disapproving smile on Xu Xian's face, Feng Dao asked again: "Zhixian thinks I made a mistake?"

"I think your idea is too conservative. I am sure that no one will easily provoke Da Zhou, but this does not mean that Da Zhou will not provoke others?" Xu Xian stretched out his hand and pointed to the sky, "There is such a thing As an emperor, the Grand Master thought he would stay in Kaifeng and focus on domestic affairs, or hide in the harem and have children?"

Feng Dao laughed: "What Zhixian said is that I am old and no longer dare to have too many extravagant hopes. But conquering the world is not as easy as you think. You are a businessman yourself. Don't forget that war costs money. If you only engage in military warfare without caring about the life and death of the people, then you are not considered a hero. It is better to be a foolish king who only knows how to have children."
Chapter completed!