Chapter 147: Murong enters Beijing

Since the conditions were agreed, Cui Hao and Su Hong reported the result to Deng Sheng. Deng Sheng was also very satisfied with such a result. It was a little more than expected, and the autumn harvest was about to be seen. In addition, the five million stones of grain were enough for Deng's country to last for one or two years. Wei was anxious to redeem 80,000 prisoners, and Deng was also anxious. Deng's food was already tight, but now there was another 80,000 more, which was tantamount to injury.

The Deng Kingdom rose too fast and its foundation was not strong, which made it weak. Therefore, after Deng Sheng fought against the Han Kingdom, he decided to rest for a while and no longer easily move troops.

Deng Sheng had just taken over the Deng State, only Nanyang and Shangyong. I won’t talk about Shangyong. It would be good to be able to be self-sufficient. Deng State’s main sources of money and grain come from Nanyang. Although there are many fertile land in Nanyang, it cannot withstand a large population. Therefore, Deng State has always been a good person. If it weren’t for Deng Sheng’s improvement of agricultural tools obtained through the system, Deng State’s arable land increased. In addition, through a series of commercial activities, smuggled from the major grain-producing countries in Central, it would be impossible for Deng State to support so many wars.

As for Jiangxia, Nanjun and Yingchuan, Nanjun are not bad. Thanks to the Jiangling Rebellion that year, the Jing royal family cleaned up the aristocratic families in Jiangling City, causing all the fields originally in the hands of the aristocratic families to fall into Deng Sheng's hands. Jiangxia and Yingchuan are different. The aristocratic families in the two counties are still very strong. Since it is a new place, Deng Sheng can't deal with the aristocratic families immediately. After all, the current common people are generally not well educated, which forced middle and lower-level officials in the country to use a large number of children of aristocratic families.

Although Deng Sheng successively exchanged papermaking and printing techniques from the system, the cost of studying for the people is too high and there are not so many teachers. As for Deng Sheng to fully popularize education, it is even more nonsense. Now it is not a unified dynasty. All countries want to invest all their money and food into the army to fight for dominance of the world. Therefore, all Deng Sheng can do now is to make a secret layout and fully deploy it. It is estimated that Deng must wait until the Deng unified the world, or Deng gains the absolute advantage of unification.

After Ma Rong agreed on the conditions, he immediately left Wancheng and returned to Puyang. Deng Sheng, a captive captive of the 80,000 Wei army, also sent someone to Yingchuan and handed it over to Xue Rengui for temporary care.

Outside Wancheng, a fleet of carriages and horses were slowly coming towards Wancheng. In front of him, a big banner wrote five big words "Shangyong Murong Family". This is the Murong family's convoy. After leaving Fangling City, after more than ten days, Murong Huang and his four sons finally arrived in Wancheng.

"Father, we have arrived in Wancheng, but our Murong family has no property in Wancheng. Where do so many people live?" Murong Jun, riding a horse, said to Murong Yongke, who was sitting in the carriage.

The Murong family has always lived in Shangyong for generations. In order not to attract fear, the power has never dared to leave Shangyong, so there is no industry in other places. Now, I suddenly came to Wancheng, with more than 100 people, where to live is really a question.

Murong Huang in the carriage said, "Let's do this, you, my father and son will go to the inn of the Ministry of Rites to live in first. As for other families, just find a few inns in Wancheng to stay in. Everything will be made after we have met the king."

"Here!" Murong Jun replied.

The Murong family entered Wancheng, which caused a great commotion. The Murong family has been very low-key for so many years, so not many people know them, and they are all wondering who the Murong family is.

However, people within the system, especially the main figures in the military, have basically heard of the Murong family. When the Murong family came to Wancheng, the happiest thing was the aristocratic families. A few years ago, Deng Sheng made a ruthless move and carried out a major purge on the aristocratic families, which made all major families dare not emerge. Now that the Murong family enters Wancheng, it may be a signal that Deng Sheng sent to the aristocratic families. Although the Murong family is a general and is not a strictly aristocratic family, the major families regard the Murong family as their own.

Some newly-resurgent nobles and generals in the army were a little worried. The Murong family is a veteran general, so who knows if they can get along with them?

Among them, the most affected ones were the Li family of the current cavalry general and Boling Marquis (later named) Li Tianhu. Now the Li family has emerged in many talents and has become the number one general in Deng State. In addition, Li Shishi gave birth to a prince for Deng Sheng, which made the Li family famous for the moment. Now that the new general meets the old general, what impact will it have?

In Boling Marquis' Mansion, Li Dingguo found Li Tianhu, who was no longer in charge, and said, "Uncle, now that the Murong family comes to Wancheng, it may have an impact on our Li family."

Li Tianhu sat in the main seat, Li Siye and Li Cunxiao sat on both sides. When Li Tianhu heard Li Dingguo's worries, Li Tianhu smiled and said, "What impact can it have? My Li family and his Murong family have never been in the water of the well."

"Uncle, you can't say that. Over the years, our Li family has become the number one general of the Deng Deng. Even the Yue family, the general of the ches and cavalry, may not be as good as that of the Yue family. But now that the Murong family is coming, it will definitely pose a threat to the status of our Li family." Li Dingguo said worriedly.

Hearing such words, Li Tianhu's face became serious and scolded Li Dingguo: "Dingguo, after you pass, what kind of generals are not? You must remember that everything in our Li family is given by the king. As long as the king trusts our Li family, this false reputation is the same as if it is not. As long as we are loyal to the king and loyal to the Great Deng, let alone the Murong family, even if there are a few more, it will not threaten the status of our Li family."

"Uncle, Dingguo knew he was wrong." Li Dingguo lost his father since childhood and was raised by Li Tianhu, so he was full of awe of Li Tianhu. Faced with Li Tianhu's scolding, Li Dingguo said in panic in a cold sweat.

In recent years, the Li family's status has gradually increased. Li Xiucheng, the eldest son of the Li family, was in charge of Xi County and became a local general. The second son Li Siye controlled the two elite soldiers of the Deng State, the Modao Army. The third son Li Cunxiao became the first powerful general of the Deng State, and the eldest daughter Li Shishi became Deng Sheng's favorite concubine. All of this made Li Dingguo piao and completely forgot how all this came about.

Seeing that Li Dingguo admitted his mistake, Li Tianhu said in harmony: "I know that our Li family has been so smooth over the years, which makes you feel illusioned. You are still young, and I won't blame you, but the more this happens, the more we must be careful and not leave anyone's words. As for the Murong family, the king has not yet concluded, so we don't have to be too anxious."

"Yes, father (uncle)!" several people responded.

In the Wancheng Inn, Murong and his son cleaned up for a long time and finally settled down.

"Father, the Ministry of Rites has just sent someone to deliver the message, and the king will summon us tomorrow." Murong Jun said.

Murong Huang nodded, and then said to Murong Ke: "Ke'er, for your father, can you investigate the news about the nobles in the court?"

After entering Wancheng, Murong Huang sent Murong Ke to investigate the forces inside and outside the Deng court, especially the noble generals who rose to the throne since Deng Sheng ascended the throne.

Murong Ke nodded and said, "Brother, the child has found out." I have to say that Murong Ke's ability is really great. In just half a day, all forces have been investigated.

"The Chinese civil officials in the court mainly refer to Cui Hao, Shangshu Ling, Jiang Wan, and Shangshu Ling of the Ministry of War Su Hong. As for the Zhongshu Ling, Deng Yong, they have basically retreated to the second line now, but there is another person who needs special attention, that is, Zhang Bin, the Minister of Personnel. It is rumored that the next Zhongshu Ling is his, and the old prime minister Cai Feng is completely ignorant now. However, the queen of the dynasty was the daughter of Cai Xiang, and with countless former officials from Cai Xiang's disciples, his power cannot be underestimated." Murong Ke introduced.

After introducing the civil service system, Murong Ke introduced the forces in the generals: "The army is mainly divided into four hills. The first is the chariot general Jun Yue Fei. He is currently the first general of the Great Deng. The second is the Li family, known as the first general of the Great Deng. The head of the family is Li Tianhu, the current cavalry general, and the remaining two are Chang Yuchun, who is in charge of Nanjun and Yang Yanzhao, who is in charge of Jiangxia. These two are the ministers of the king's residence. They have been in charge of the place for many years and are deeply trusted by the king. In addition to these four hills, there are also royal generals, mainly generals of the Yulin General Deng Ai and general Deng Qiang under the command of the Cheqi General. However, their power is not great. However, as members of the royal family, I think the king trusts it very much."

Murong Huang nodded. The Murong family had just entered Wancheng, so they still needed to be cautious. If they could get along well, they would be fine.

Murong Huang said, "Let's do it. After you meet the king tomorrow, you will follow your father to visit the Grand Tutor Huang Fu Song, General Huang Biao, General Li Tianhu, General Chef and General Yue Fei."
Chapter completed!