The disaster of the world begins with Dongfang Bubai

Chapter 63 Sikander

half year later.

Jinguan City, an official residence.

"General Wan, my general is in seclusion practicing, it is really difficult for him to come to the banquet." A man in armor said in a deep voice.

Wan Songbai said with a smile:

"No problem, no problem. I have gotten used to it over the past few months. No wonder General Xi, despite his young age, has become a divine general. This is not only due to his extraordinary talent, but also due to his hard work day and night. Such perseverance really makes me ashamed."

He paused, then said with a smile:
"This time we want to host a banquet for General Xi, not only to celebrate the great victory in Longxi not long ago, but also because His Majesty has seen that we have properly handled the affairs in Shu, and has issued an edict ordering us to return to the capital together to receive the reward."

"Shen will report the truth to my general." Shen An bowed and turned to leave.

Two months later.

Before approaching the capital, Wan Songbai came to find Xi Mingzhang specifically.

"General Xi, the Longxi army has also returned victoriously. You and General Ling are the most famous young generals today, and you have both made great military achievements. Therefore, the emperor intends to let you and General Ling receive the reward together tomorrow in order to preserve the good story."

"I heard that General Ling grew up in the presence of the emperor since he was a child. I can't even be considered a humble family. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Xi Mingzhang sighed.

"As the saying goes, a hero is not judged by his origin. Brother Cheng of Wan Mou was born into a peasant family, but he is also about to become successful and famous now."

Wan Songbai patted Xi Mingzhang on the shoulder and said:

"You and I are comrades in arms. Wan is much older than you, so I am taking advantage of you. You should be bold and flamboyant when you should be prudent, and be reserved and simple when you should be high-spirited."

"Young people should behave like young people. If Wan was your age and did such things, I'm afraid his tail would be up to the sky."

"Besides, you are a person with the same divine vein as General Ling. There is nothing wrong with that. Relax and bear it peacefully tomorrow."

After saying that, he turned and left with a smile.

Xi Mingzhang glanced at the bright starry night, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and returned to the temporary tent.

The next day.

Outside the magnificent and tall capital city, a huge procession of carriages and horses formed a square array, with a military band beating gongs and drums in the middle.

As the drums beat, a large number of soldiers and horses came towards them, each holding a large banner, namely Wan, Xi, and Ling.

At the gate of the capital, a middle-aged eunuch said loudly:

"Ling Buyi, Xi Mingzhang listens to the imperial edict."

"Issued an imperial edict to General Ling Buyi, who killed the general and defeated the army, won a victory thousands of miles away, wiped out the power of the bandits, and put an end to the war. After this battle, the world was initially settled, and his merits are particularly outstanding."

"I now appoint Ling Buyi as Guanglu Xunwei, commanding the Left Cavalry Battalion of the Imperial Guards, and Yueqiwei, the commander of the five schools of the Northern Army. I will also promote him to the rank of Shizhong, and allow him to enter the palace to receive orders. I will also grant him the right to wear a sword and shoes when he enters the palace, and he does not need to bow when he attends court, and he does not need to name his name when he pays respects."

"Issue an imperial decree to General Jianwei Xi Mingzhang to suppress the rebel army and eliminate the traitors, quell the troubles in Shu, and bring peace to the country."

"I now appoint Xi Mingzhang as the Weiwei, commanding the cavalry officers of the five schools of the Northern Army, and promoting him to the rank of Shizhong, and he can enter the palace to take charge of affairs."

Xi Mingzhang and Ling Buyi bowed and said in unison:
"I thank you."

Cao Cheng came forward to help with a friendly look:
"Generals, please stand up and accept my order."

When Xi Mingzhang received the imperial edict, he sneered in his heart:

"Is Emperor Wen really just too magnanimous or too broad-minded? The Guardian, the third of the Nine Ministers, is in charge of the palace gate guards and palace inspections. He is a 2,000-stone official with a silver seal and a green ribbon. It is usually held by the person the Emperor trusts the most, but he gave this position to me."

"Either the Divine Vein Master is too important and people are worried, and they can only feel at ease if they keep him under their noses, or they really want to use me, and their arrogance can suppress me."

"So, not only was I put in charge of the palace gate guards and the palace patrol, I was also appointed as the cavalry captain, leading 700 soldiers to guard the capital."

"With this calculation, no wonder he dared to let Ling Buyi enter the palace with a sword and shoes, and he did not bow when attending court, nor did he mention his name when praising or bowing. He was really not afraid of rebellion." Immediately, Cao Cheng said with a smile on his face:
"General Ling, General Xi, this is the carriage uniform specially bestowed by the emperor. Hurry and change into it. When the emperor heard that the two generals had returned victoriously, he wanted to come and greet them in person, but was persuaded by the Imperial Censor Zuo."

"So His Majesty has personally hosted a banquet to welcome the two generals."

Ling Buyi was the first to put on his riding clothes, but he turned around and jumped on his horse, saying:

"Tell Your Majesty that I have received a letter about an important case. After I have dealt with it, I will return to the palace to have dinner with Your Majesty. At that time, I will personally apologize to Your Majesty."

When he said this, he turned his head to look at his own Black Armored Army and gave the order:

"Set off."

"Yes."

The black-armored soldier replied loudly.

"Master Cao, has General Ling always been so powerful and majestic?"

Xi Mingzhang looked at Ling Buyi's back as he led his troops away, slowly put on his uniform, and asked with a chuckle.

"He has been like this since he was a child. I am used to it." Cao Cheng smiled bitterly.

"Please General Xi, please come with me into the palace."

He seemed to have thought of something and said immediately:

"The emperor knows that General Xi has no residence in the capital, so he has granted him a mansion. When he leaves the palace, I will have someone lead General Xi back home."

Cao Cheng stretched out his hand and gestured:

"Your Majesty has prepared a carriage, please get in, General Xi."

When Xi Mingzhang looked around, he saw a horse-drawn carriage. The people who could ride in the carriage were only the crown prince, princes, and princes, and only those who were specially favored by the emperor could use it.

Half an hour later, the carriage stopped at the gate of the palace. Xi Mingzhang got off the carriage, passed through the palace gates, and came to the outside of Xuanming Hall. Cao Cheng smiled and gestured to wait for a moment, then entered the hall first.

After an imperial edict was issued, Xi Mingzhang stepped into the Xuanming Hall. Although he lowered his eyes, he could sense the figure and appearance of the person in the main seat.

This is a middle-aged man who looks reserved, introverted and friendly, but he has the potential to be decisive and ruthless, and to make decisions based on his own will. In the dark, there is also a majestic force that blesses him, making him like a mountain that supports the sky.

Xi Mingzhang immediately understood that this was the destiny of the Han Dynasty. As long as the destiny was intact, no one could harm it. He was wearing armor, so he could not perform the full ceremony. But just as he was about to bow, Emperor Wen smiled and said:
"No need to be so polite. Today you are a meritorious official of the country. Besides, I hosted a private banquet to welcome you, but I didn't expect Zisheng to be busy with official business again."

When he said this, he couldn't help but look at Xi Mingzhang carefully for a while, and laughed:

"I have heard of your name, the Ghost-Faced Rakshasa, and I specifically asked Cui Qing what you look like. He said frankly that you have a heavy bone structure, a cold mind, and a pair of pupils that are as clear as autumn water."

"Now that I see it, it is indeed true. It is even better."

"Your Majesty, I am overly flattered and I am ashamed to accept the compliment."

Xi Mingzhang bowed and lowered his brows. As he grew up, his appearance became more and more dazzling. Especially after he practiced the "Dao Heart Demon Planting Method" in the Tang Dynasty world, the demon seed had a strange charm of its own, which made his appearance even more charming and unforgettable.

Emperor Wen motioned Xi Mingzhang to sit at the dining table, and then asked:

"I heard from Cui Qing that you are not yet twenty. Do you have a courtesy name?"

"I chose this name for myself because my experiences since childhood were quite rough. I wanted to accumulate virtue and gain good rewards, so I named myself Kande." Xi Mingzhang knelt and bowed.

"Kande, the virtue of modesty, has a good meaning. It seems that you never forget to study even when you lead the army outside. That's good." Emperor Wen waved his hand to indicate:
"Don't be too restrained. Today is my day to welcome you."

"Here."

(End of this chapter)