I have been a county magistrate for ten years. My subordinates insist on giving me a yellow robe.

Outside the imperial capital, Jiang Yuan and his two companions swaggered out of the city gate and headed straight for the dock teleportation station.

"Sir, let's rent a big ship this time, preferably one with maids to serve us." Li Hu rubbed his hands excitedly.

"What's the matter? Are you addicted to it after riding on the East Factory's ship once?" Jiang Yuan asked back unhappily.

Just as the three were arguing, there was a sudden commotion behind them. When Jiang Yuan turned around, a group of guys in black standard armor appeared in front of him.

Black Guard!

Jiang Yuan was shocked. This was an army that was even more powerful than the Dragon Guards and only took orders from the emperor.

They actually showed up in broad daylight, and there were so many of them, at least a hundred people.

"you……"

"Sir Jiang, I'm here on the orders of His Majesty to escort you back to Taiping County. The boat is already at the riverside. Please get on board!" Lao Hei said with a bow.

"Well," Jiang Yuan forced a smile. "I appreciate your Majesty's kindness, but how about letting me go back on my own?"

Jiang Yuan really doesn't trust Duanmu Yuanchen anymore.

Damn, it’s about escort, who knows if something weird will happen along the way.

Zhu Yuanzhang sent people to pick up the young Ming King, but the ship sank halfway. This is a living example.

"Lord Jiang, the emperor's order cannot be disobeyed. Please get on board." Lao Hei still spoke firmly.

Jiang Yuan nodded helplessly: "Okay, lead the way."

Soon, after a group of people got on the boat, Lao Hei gave an order and the boat immediately began to weigh anchor and hoist the sails. After sailing a hundred meters, Jiang Yuan suddenly heard a shout from behind him.

Chen Liu appeared at the dock and waved to Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan leaned on the railing until Chen Liu's figure completely disappeared from his sight, then he turned around and looked at Lao Hei who had been standing behind him.

"Well, what's your name?"

"Wuming, you can call me whatever you want, sir." Lao Hei said lightly.

Jiang Yuan pondered for a moment, then tentatively asked, "I've heard Chen Liu mention you before. Did I also call you Lao Hei?"

"As long as the adults are happy."

"Well, okay, Lao Hei, you Black Guards must be very busy, why did you mobilize so many people at once this time?" Jiang Yuan said cautiously.

Even though Lao Hei was wearing a mask, Jiang Yuan could still see the smile in his eyes.

"Sir, before we set out, His Majesty said something to me. Please rest assured, Lord Jiang, I have never forgotten the grace of saving my life."

After hearing this, Jiang Yuan felt a little relieved. Duanmu Yuanchen was gradually being corrupted by power, but it was not to the point where he would not recognize his relatives.

"Then thank you Your Majesty."

Jiang Yuan said this and turned to walk towards the cabin.

Before anyone knew it, three days had passed and it was time for the morning court session in the imperial capital.

"My dear ministers, do you have anything else to say?" Duanmu Yuanchen asked casually. Ever since Ning Zhiyuan passed away, almost no one in the court dared to contradict him.

It is even more impossible for there to be any factions or cliques forming for personal gain.

After Jiang Yuan's action against Yu Chenliu, all the civil and military officials became as obedient as kittens.

"Your Majesty, we have nothing to do." All the ministers spoke in unison.

Duanmu Yuanchen was about to wave his hand to announce the end of the court session when a hoarse voice suddenly came in.

"Your Majesty! Urgent news! Urgent news! Urgent news from Yunzhou!"

"Three days ago, the remnants of the previous dynasty raised an army of 500,000 and have now captured Yunzhou, Jingzhou, Qianzhou, and Yezhou!"

As soon as this voice was heard, Duanmu Yuanchen, who had been quite calm just now, suddenly became uneasy, trembling all over, and quickly walked to the palace gate.

A postman with blood on his body was kneeling outside the palace gate, holding a secret report in his hand.

"Your Majesty, wait a moment." Chen Liu said in a low voice and hurried to take the secret report from the postman. However, the postman still kept his hands raised and was reluctant to move them.

"Go back and have a rest." Duanmu Yuanchen said softly.

There was still no sound from the postman, and Chen Liu quietly shook his head at Duanmu Yuanchen.

With the intensity of this 800-mile express delivery, I'm afraid more than just one postman will die.

"Take it away and bury it properly. Commander Chen, please read the letter quickly." Duanmu Yuanchen said anxiously.

Damn it, I’ve only been on the throne for a short time. I finally overthrew the Ning family and was about to prepare to massively support the border and counterattack Southern Liang, but the prince of the previous dynasty jumped out at this time. Damn it!

As someone who had followed Duanmu Xiongtu to conquer the world, Chen Liu certainly knew the urgency of the matter. Without saying a word, he opened the envelope directly.

After just two glances, Chen Liu's expression darkened visibly.

"Your Majesty, the four states of Daduan have fallen. Except for a few important cities such as Caiyun City, Ye City, Qianzhou City, and Wanjing City, the rest have fallen into the hands of bandits!"

"The military situation is urgent, Your Majesty, please dispatch troops immediately!"

"I am willing to serve as the vanguard!"

The military commanders who followed him knelt on one knee and said, "Your Majesty! I beg you to fight! I am willing to lead an army of 100,000 and wipe out the remnants of the previous dynasty!"

"With only 80,000 soldiers and horses, I will surely be able to show the great power of the Great Duan!"

"I only need 50,000!"

Damn it! Ever since the founding of the Great Duan Kingdom, only the Southern Liang Kingdom has dared to challenge it.

But the Southern Liang Dynasty has always advocated the use of force, and fighting with them is a life-and-death struggle. Only Ning Fei dared to make such a bold statement that he would defeat the tough Southern Liang Dynasty within ten years.

This situation is fine for civil officials, but for military generals, it is completely useless.

How can you get promoted if you don’t fight? How can you get rich if you don’t get promoted?

The emergence of Prince Zhao now has simply opened up a new avenue for their already difficult careers.

As long as you can get the first merit, it is possible to be promoted to a general and be granted a title of nobility!

"My dear ministers, please be patient. This matter still needs careful discussion." Duanmu Yuanchen said, turned around and walked back to the hall, and the civil and military officials behind him hurriedly followed.

Soon, a call for battle was heard in the hall.

Duanmu Yuanchen simply raised one hand, and all the voices disappeared immediately. Everyone looked at the dragon throne expectantly, fearing that they would not have a share this time.

"My dear ministers, the rebel army has 500,000 people. Do you have confidence?"

"Your Majesty, all we need is your order, and I will bring the rebel leader's head to me!" A general spoke without hesitation.

Chen Liu also curled his lips, five hundred thousand?

Haha! If you can really have an army of 500,000, I'll just smash myself into a piece of tofu and die!

The entire Da Duan was able to gather 500,000 soldiers and horses, but being able to gather them does not mean that they can be sent out for a war. It is okay to keep them in peacetime, but if they are really sent out to fight, the Da Duan’s treasury will not be able to hold on for long. These are two different matters.

According to Chenliu, there were 500,000 soldiers and 200,000 of them were fake, leaving only 300,000.

Then cut half of the logistics personnel, and remove some new recruits with little combat effectiveness. These are simply brought in to fill the numbers. It is hard to say whether there are 100,000 left.

While Chen Liu was thinking about this, Duanmu Yuanchen, who was sitting on the dragon throne, had already stood up and walked in front of Chen Liu with the Emperor's Sword in his hand.

"Captain Chen, I order you to take command, wield the Emperor's Sword, lead a force of 100,000, and immediately march out to suppress the bandits!"

"Order Xue Zhen to be the vanguard, and Jiang Wanli to be in charge of logistics."

"Send out troops to suppress the bandits!"