It's May, the willows are lingering, the south wind is bringing warmth, the wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful.

Outside the city of Shangjing, there is a sea of ​​people. I don’t know how many people have gathered here, blocking the port. A hundred steps outside the pier, the soldiers from the Jingzhao Prefecture Public Security Department have used up all their strength to maintain the situation.

In order.

The Public Security Bureau did not have enough people, and some were transferred from the garrison of the capital. Even so, it was still difficult to stop the enthusiastic citizens from going to the capital.

They are so excited because today is the day His Majesty returns to Beijing.

When the war broke out between Daning and Wei and Liang, His Majesty personally went to the battlefield in the south. He only returned after Xue Huairen died of illness on the way. After his funeral, he rushed to the battlefield without stopping, and finally returned to Beijing today.

Returning to Beijing this time has a different meaning. It means returning home with a great victory. It has completely turned the tide of the war, turning defense into offense, and taking the initiative.

The good news has already been sent back to Shangjing. Under the command of His Majesty, the Battle of Daze City and the Battle of Ba City were fought. Both battles were won. Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty, Zhu Wen, died, and even the Crown Princess of Daliang was snatched back by His Majesty...

All of these have celebratory meanings.

I don’t know where the news came out that His Majesty will return to Beijing today, and the people of the city came spontaneously...

When the afternoon sun shines on the wide surface of the canal and the first silhouette of a sail begins to appear in the distance, the crowd has already begun to burst into cheers.

Your Majesty is on this boat.

When the anchor was dropped, all the people in the port were already in an uproar. Countless people shouted with their throats broken, and countless people had their feet trampled. They gathered around to welcome the triumphant return of Emperor Daning.

At this moment, Guan Ning was on the deck, looking at the cheering crowds at the port and smiling unconsciously...

"Father, it's not that I always dislike such occasions. Why is it so grand this time?"

Hong Qi raised his head and asked curiously.

Many people know Guan Ning's habits. He has never liked to attend such big occasions. Even normal tours are as simple as possible.

Because of this matter, the veterans of the Ministry of Rites said many times that the emperor should pay attention to his dignity, but it had no effect.

Hongzhao, Hongqi and others who have been around Guan Ning all know that this time was arranged by the emperor. Although it was not intentional, it was the imperial court pushing behind the scenes, which led to this grand welcoming scene.

"Because the imperial court needs a great victory to calm people's hearts, and the people of the city also need to be able to see the hope of victory."

Hong Qi suddenly realized.

It turns out that everything my father does has deep meaning.

He looked at the cheering citizens of the city and suddenly understood the significance of the soldiers fighting desperately on the southern battlefield.

"Let's get off the boat with me!"

Guan Ning turned to Lu Qiling behind her and said with a smile: "Actually, more than half of the people who come here are here just to see you."

"It's to welcome His Majesty's triumphant return."

Lu Qiling didn't dare to accept such remarks.

"When I return to Shangjing, I will give you a surprise, a surprise you will never expect."

"What is that?"

Lu Qiling's inquiry did not receive an answer, so she followed Guan Ning off the boat. She had been thinking about what surprise would be given to her?

The heat waves came one after another, and Guan Ning was right.

Many of the city residents who crowded here came here for Lu Qiling. After all, she has the reputation of being the most beautiful woman in Daliang.

Being snatched back by His Majesty, isn't this a great victory in itself?

Under the ship, many officials were waiting. The first assistant Gong Liangyu, the second assistant Zhao Nanxing, the Minister of Household Affairs Xue Qing, the Minister of War Fei Tian, ​​the military aircraft of Tiance Mansion Pang Qingyun, the military aircraft minister Fei Shen and others were here.

meet.

Behind them were neatly arranged ceremonial guards. Returning to the palace from here, Guan Ning had to accept the cheers of the people in the city.

The formation was huge, and this was indeed a deliberate ceremony. During times of war, a great victory can best calm people's hearts.

The civil servants and military officers were very happy and at the same time very worried inside.

His Majesty finally returned to Beijing, and the incident of the shocking bet could no longer be concealed.

Everyone's eyes subconsciously turned to Fei Tian.

Isn't this guy afraid? He has a straight back and is more confident than anyone else...

sharp.

They admired it from the bottom of their hearts.

In fact, rumors had spread in the capital during this period. On the day His Majesty returned to the capital, Fei Tian stepped down.

Regardless of whether this matter is right or wrong, the nature of it is too bad. If Your Majesty does not rectify it, wouldn't it be a disguised form of aiding this unhealthy trend?

Fei Tian was too arrogant, asking for accounts everywhere with his account books, and offended many people. I really don’t know where his confidence came from?

Everyone was shaking their heads.

Fei Tian, ​​who looked calm on the surface, was actually quite panicked, but he was still pretending.

At this moment, Guan Ning had already stepped off the ship.

"Long live my emperor, long live me."

A group of civil servants and military officers saluted.

"No need to pay tribute."

Guan Ning raised his hand and was in a good mood now that he was back in Shangjing.

"My dear sirs, you have worked hard. During the period when I am not in Beijing, all my dear sires have managed the affairs of the country, stabilized the political situation, appeased the people, and coordinated the war effort. Only when the rear is stable can the front line be worry-free."

Guan Ning was generous in his praise.

Although he was far away on the battlefield, he was still in charge of Shangjing. When the new dynasty was first established and he went south on foreign tours, people would rebel when he returned to the capital. This situation no longer exists.

The civil and military forces of the entire dynasty, and even local officials, worked together to deal with the war. Of course, there were some who committed chaos and corruption, but they were in the minority after all.

"The cabinet serves as the center, and the current situation is stable. As the chief assistant, Gong Liangyu, you have done a good job."

Guan Ning found that this guy had more and more of Xue Huairen's temperament. When he heard that Xue Huairen was still alive, Gong Liangyu asked for advice many times, and it seemed that he had learned some skills.

"I am terrified."

"Xue Qing, it's not easy for you either. When fighting, you need money everywhere. It's really difficult for you."

"I am terrified."

Guan Ning praised him one by one, which made Fei Tian even more nervous.

"Fei Tian."

"I'm here."

Fei Tian's reaction was much greater than that of others, which also proved that his so-called calmness was all a pretense, and he was mostly guilty of a guilty conscience.

"The Ministry of War did a good job."

Compared to others, this compliment is too simple, even perfunctory.

Your Majesty has an idea!

At this moment, everyone thought, does it have to be expressed anger to be angry?

No!

Or maybe it’s because you value someone, and you scold someone because you value someone.

For officials, what they fear the most is being ordinary and doing official business. When this happens, it means they really have an opinion against you.

The people present are all old wanderers who have been involved in the officialdom. How can they not understand these questions?

Mr. Fei, wish yourself well!

Everyone had the same thought in their hearts.

It seems that His Majesty has a plan to deal with it. He has taken down the first criminal and left others alone. His praise just now has shown that.

Fei Tian's face was ashen.
Chapter completed!