My wife is number one in the world

Chapter 3705 How to be proud

"Thank you, Marshal Duan, and thank you, Governor Ge."

Zhang Kuang turned his head and glanced at the generals standing behind Duan Dingbang, then smiled faintly and set his gaze on Duan Dingbang.

"Dingbang, I didn't see Lu Chen, Cai Yan, Tong Zhian and the others. Did you let them stay in Persia?"

When Duan Dingbang heard Zhang Kuang's question, he immediately nodded happily.

"That's right, old man.

I sent my scout brothers to deliver the notice earlier. I think you, old man and all of you uncles have already read the content.

The specific situation is just as I, a junior, wrote in the notice.

Before I returned from Persia, I left a total of 50,000 troops there.

All of a sudden, there are 50,000 troops left, and it won't work without a general to lead them.

Therefore, I have no choice but to let Vice Marshal Lu, Senior Cai and other generals stay in Persia."

After listening to Duan Dingbang's explanation, Zhang Kuang smiled and nodded with an understanding look.

  "Dingbang, you have considered this matter very carefully!

In this case, I have nothing more to say."

As Zhang Kuang was speaking, he turned around with a smile and looked towards the long human-shaped dragon outside the city, which was composed of more than 40,000 soldiers and had its tail as far as the eye could see.

"Dingbang, the 40,000 soldiers have traveled half a day to get here, and it's time to let them have a good rest.

For now, you should make arrangements for the 40,000 soldiers outside the city.

Once you have arranged for the soldiers outside the city, we will set off back to the palace and have a good chat."

When Duan Dingbang heard Zhang Kuang say this, he immediately clasped his fist happily.

"Okay, okay, I'll do as the old man says. I'll make arrangements for the soldiers outside the city first.

By the way, old man, I wonder what the current situation is like on the parade ground in the royal city?

Do you think I should arrange for the soldiers to go into the city to rest? Or should I arrange for them to temporarily set up camp in the wilderness outside the royal city?"

Zhang Kuang pondered for a moment, then smiled faintly at Duan Dingbang and said loudly: "Dingbang, what is the current food and grass situation in the army?"

"My dear old man, the army still has sufficient food and fodder. We can probably hold out for about half a month."

"Can the food and fodder last for about half a month?"

"Yes, old man."

Zhang Kuang nodded happily and raised his hand to gently stroke the gray beard on his chin.

"Dingbang, since the army's food and grass can last for about half a month, you should arrange for the soldiers to be stationed outside the royal city first.

We can discuss the follow-up matters after we have reminisced about the past.”

Duan Dingbang nodded with a smile and punched Zhang Kuang again.

"Okay, then I will let the soldiers camp outside the city first."

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately turned around and looked at the generals standing behind him.

"Gonglu, Zhuge, Yunhao."

Upon hearing this, Ge Gonglu and the other two hurriedly took a step forward.

"The end will be here."

"You have all heard what Marshal Zhang and I said just now. The three of you should leave the city immediately and arrange for all the soldiers to set up camp outside the royal city.

As for where to set up camp, the three of you can make your own arrangements."

"We have received your order. We will take our leave first."

After Ge Gonglu and the other two saluted to Duan Dingbang, they immediately turned around and rushed towards the city wall.

Seeing this, Nangong Ye looked at Duan Dingbang with admiration, chuckled and nodded.

  "Dingbang, you are really good at commanding the army!

The waves behind push the waves ahead, and the new generation surpasses the old.

We are all old bones and won't be able to spend many more years in the army.

The world that is conquered in the future will belong to you young people."

Hearing Nangong Ye's words of praise for him, Duan Dingbang immediately bowed to Nangong Ye with a humble look on his face.

"I dare not, I dare not, old man, you are too kind.

When it comes to military management, I, as a junior, still need to learn a lot from the two old men, the seniors, and the uncles.

One day, if I, a younger generation, encounter something I don’t understand.

When the time comes, I will go to ask the seniors for advice on how to run an army. I hope you will give me more guidance!"

“Haha, hahaha, you kid, you are still as humble as ever!

Dingbang, it is a good thing to be humble.

However, being too modest is not good! "

Seeing Nangong Ye say this, Duan Dingbang quickly waved his hand.

"Old man, you misunderstood me. You misunderstood me.

The sage said, when three people walk together, there must be one who can be my teacher.

Therefore, I am not being modest on purpose, but I must always maintain a humble and studious heart. "

Nangong Ye, Zhang Kuang, Wanyan Chizha, Yaleha, Yun Chong and others listened to Duan Dingbang's defense. After looking at each other twice, they all burst into laughter with smiles on their faces.

"Haha, hahaha.

Oh, you kid."

“Haha, hahahaha~”

"Haha, no wonder His Majesty thinks so highly of you.

Let alone anything else, just looking at your attitude of not being surprised by honor or disgrace, it would be really strange if His Majesty didn't value you."

Although Cheng Kai, Feng Buer, Chu Jing, Ning Chao, Jiang Lei and others did not say anything, their eyes were full of pride when they looked at Duan Dingbang.

  Their nephew, whom they treat as their own son, is so successful, and as uncles, they are proud of him!

While Zhang Kuang, Nangong Ye, Huyan Yu and the others were laughing and chatting, suddenly clouds of dust rose above the official road outside the city.

After receiving Duan Dingbang's order, the 40,000 soldiers immediately followed the flags fluttering in the wind in front of their team and dispersed in an orderly manner towards the wilderness on both sides of the south city wall.

Zhang Kuang and his group heard the shouts coming from outside the city, and they turned around and looked towards the wilderness outside the city.

When they saw that the 40,000-strong army, even though it had been dispersed, was still in good order and full of momentum, admiration appeared on their faces.

From the expressions on their faces, it can be seen that they are extremely satisfied with the performance of the young people outside the city.

Soon.

Zhang Kuang withdrew his gaze from the soldiers outside the city, raised his head and looked up at the cloudless blue sky with a smile.

When he saw that the sun, which was originally at its zenith, had shifted, he withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Duan Dingbang who was standing aside.

"Hahaha, Dingbang."

"Is the junior here, old man?"

"Dingbang, I have to say that you guys came back at the perfect time!

It's noon now, time for lunch.

To be honest, as soon as we old guys learned about your return, we immediately ordered people to prepare a banquet for you.

It's almost time, let's stop standing on the city wall and talking.

Come on, let's hurry back to the palace right now, and we old guys will give you a good welcome. Then, we can drink and reminisce about the past."

Upon hearing this, Duan Dingbang quickly raised his hand and punched Zhang Kuang, Nangong Ye and the others.

"Thank you for your help, elders. I would be disrespectful to refuse your request."

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Go, go, go, go to the lower city, go to the lower city. "

"Two old men, please come in first, the elders."

"Hey, you're welcome. Please, please."

"Together, together."

The group of people greeted each other and rushed straight to the city wall.

Cheng Kai deliberately slowed down his pace and looked at Han Peng with a smile on his face.

"Old Han, it's already noon, and someone will be here to take over your shift soon.

After you finish your shift, don’t forget to rush to the palace to welcome Dingbang and the others.”

"Okay, I understand. General, we'll see you later."

"Okay, okay, see you later.

By the way, when General Ge and the other two return from outside the city, don’t forget to arrange a few people to send them to the palace.”

"Yes, I understand."

Cheng Kai nodded slightly and headed straight towards the city wall.

Soon, a group of generals, both big and small, rode on horseback towards the palace.

Nangong Ye glanced sideways at Duan Dingbang who was chatting and laughing with Cheng Kai, Feng Buer, Chu Jing and others, then slightly tilted his head to look at Zhang Kuang, Wanyan Chizha, Huyan Yu, Yun Chong and others.

"Brother Zhang, brothers, when are we going to tell Dingbang that this kid is in the palace right now?"

Hearing Nangong Ye's question, Zhang Kuang narrowed his hands with a strange look in his eyes, then raised his hand and stroked the gray beard on his chin with a smile.

"Say? There's no need to say.

When Your Majesty sobers up, just send someone to summon him for a meeting.

Otherwise, if we brothers had informed His Majesty in advance that Dingbang was currently in the palace.

Then, I'm afraid he won't be able to enjoy the welcome banquet we arranged for them!"

"hiss."

Nangong Ye couldn't help but take a deep breath and nodded happily.

“That’s true, haha.

Well, wait until His Majesty sobers up and then summon him to meet him."

"I agree."

"Seconded."

"That's what we think, but will Cheng Kai, Bu Er, Ning Chao and the others tell Ding Bang about this soon?"

"Hahaha, Brother Yun, don't worry.

  Because of General Duan Bushen, brothers Cheng Kai, Bu Er, Jiang Lei and others treat their nephew Dingbang as their own son!

Therefore, they certainly didn't want Dingbang to come back from the battle and not be able to enjoy even a welcoming banquet.

Besides, His Majesty is because of that old king Liu Zhian... um... cough cough.

Ahem. Because of Mr. Liu's matter, His Majesty got drunk on the city wall and is now sleeping in the room.

In this way, even if Cheng Kai and the others told Dingbang that His Majesty was now in the palace, Dingbang would not be able to go to pay a visit to His Majesty immediately.

  Whether it is the former or the latter, Dingbang cannot see His Majesty, so why should they tell Dingbang about this!

So, I guess Cheng Kai and the others will definitely not tell His Majesty Dingbang that he is currently in the palace."

After listening to Zhang Kuang's well-reasoned analysis, Nangong Ye and others nodded thoughtfully.

In fact, it was just as Zhang Kuang expected.

Cheng Kai, Feng Buer, Ning Chao and the others chatted and laughed with Duan Dingbang about various topics, but they never mentioned to him that Young Master Liu was currently in the palace.

As for the reason, it is the same as Zhang Kuang analyzed.

It’s not that they didn’t want to tell Duan Dingbang about this, but because they knew that Young Master Liu had gotten drunk not long ago.

At this moment, he is sleeping soundly in the room.

Faced with such a situation, if they told Duan Dingbang about this now, it would do almost no good except adding to the pressure on their good nephew.

It took about half an incense stick of time.

Zhang Kuang, Nangong Ye, Huyan Yu, Cheng Kai, Duan Dingbang and a group of people finally rushed back to the palace while chatting and laughing.

As soon as the group arrived at the palace, Zhang Kuang immediately gave orders to his personal soldiers.

"Dawei, go to the kitchen immediately and inform the cook to send the wine and cold dishes to the main hall first.

Then I told them that they didn’t have to wait for the hot dishes, they could be served at any time.”

"Yes, I have received your order."

"Dingbang, let's go, let's go directly to the main hall."

"All is up to the old man's arrangement."

Zhang Kuang, Nangong Ye and their group deliberately took a detour and directly avoided the residence of Young Master Liu, Qi Yun, the Third Princess and their family.

Therefore, until they arrived at the main hall of the palace, Duan Dingbang and his group did not see Qi Yun, the third princess and their family.

Half a day later.

In the huge palace, heroic shouts gradually rang out.

"Brothers, as the saying goes, there is no father and son in a bar.

Therefore, whether you are from the older generation or the younger generation, there is no need to follow too many rules when drinking.

After a long separation, we are reunited again.

Come on, let's have a drink together."

"Drink together!"

"cheers."

Amidst the laughter and cheers, generals came one after another into the main hall of the palace, carrying two jars of wine in their hands, with smiles on their faces.

With the arrival of generals one after another, the atmosphere in the palace became more and more lively.

Time passed silently and quietly.

The sun in the clear blue sky is gradually moving towards the west.

Unknowingly.

It was evening and the sun was about to set.

The afterglow of the setting sun filled the western horizon with pleasing haze.

On the east side of the palace, in the main house where Young Master Liu lives.

Qi Yun, the third princess, Chen Jie, Wenren Yunshu and the other sisters sat in the main hall of the room, chatting in low voices while skillfully embroidering handkerchiefs with needle and thread.

Suddenly, a slightly lazy moan was heard from the bedroom behind the screen.