Dynasty Call: Low-key Struggle for Hegemony

Yuwen Chengdu quickly came to Li Yuan.

"Wait, there are still us!"

Behind the bandit, Nangong Xiyue picked up Xiaosi and the others and ran out quickly, running towards Yuwen Chengdu.

Seeing a group of children running over, Li Yuan looked at Yuwen Chengdu with some surprise.

Yuwen Chengdu looked at this group of children with bright smiles and didn't know what to say, so he said dryly:

"I met these people on the road and thought they were good, so I took them with me."

The tall Yuwen Chengdu was standing next to the carriage, and Li Yuan could touch his shoulder by leaning over slightly.

"It's okay, it's okay. You can see who else is willing to join me and come under my command."

"Meet His Highness the King of Chu!"

Seeing that Li Yuan did not refuse, Nangong Xiyue quickly said respectfully.

"Meet His Highness the King of Chu."

Xiaosi and his friends have the sweetest mouths.

Yuwen Chengdu glanced at Wu Yong, and the bandits also looked at Wu Yong. After all, everyone knew that Wu Yong came with Yuwen Chengdu.

But now it seems that Yuwen Chengdu and Wu Yong are not as good as they imagined.

Jiang Yuan and Cheng Feng looked at Wu Yong nervously. It was Wu Yong who suggested taking refuge in Princess Chu. What would they do if Wu Yong turned around and took refuge in King Chu?

Of course, it would be better if King Chu accepted him, but seeing the expression on King Chu's face, it was obvious that he didn't care about him.

Wu Yong walked out in one step, bowed respectfully to Li Yuan, and then said to Yuwen Chengdu:

"Meet His Highness the King of Chu,

Brother Yuwen, I appreciate your kindness. "

Wu Yong held a jade fan and was polite. He slightly cupped his hands to Chu Qingyan and said:

"It was me who proposed to Lingfeng Village to join Princess Chu. Thanks to Princess Chu, she thinks highly of us. I must abide by my promise. This is also an explanation to everyone in Lingfeng Village."

Hearing this, Jiang Yuan and Cheng Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Wu Yong with more trust in their hearts.

The surrounding bandits were even more moved when they saw Wu Yong. For them, the leader of the village gave up and joined the leader of Yuwen to join the King of Chu. What a good leader.

"We follow Master Wu!"

blurted out an excited bandit.

"We follow Master Wu!"

Immediately caused a cry from the bandits.

On Chu Qingyan's side, Chu Qingyan heard that it was Wu Yong who proposed to surrender to her. He was the talent she was looking for. In addition, in front of Wu Yong's noble character of keeping his promise just now, there was less shame and anger towards Li Yuan in his eyes. A little more, more of an appreciation for Wu Yong.

Zhou Qiuya and others looked at Wu Yong with admiration. Who doesn't like people who keep their promises?

"Okay, no need to compete. I accept your surrender in Lingfeng Village. From now on, you guys will follow me."

Chu Qingyan said quickly, fearing that Li Yuan would snatch Lingfeng Village away again.

Originally, Lingfeng Village relied on him, but if Lingfeng Village suddenly turned its back on Li Yuan, after the news spread, he would become a laughing stock, and he would not be able to talk about conquering other forces in the future.

"Thank you, Princess!"

As Wu Yong shouted respectfully, the bandits behind him paid homage to Chu Qingyan.

"Congratulations to the princess for getting the talent."

On the side-by-side carriage, Li Yuan congratulated sincerely.

snort!

Glancing at Yuwen Chengdu next to Li Yuan, Chu Qingyan was furious.

His most powerful warrior is gone!

And he even went to the annoying Li Yuan!

I don't know why, I liked Li Yuan when I was in Kyoto, but as soon as I entered Lingzhou, I didn't like Li Yuan for some reason.

………………

Two mornings later, Li Yuan and his party finally arrived at the central city of Lingyang Mansion, Dufu City, a giant city with a population of over one million.

There was still some distance from the city gate. Li Yuan looked at this magnificent city through the car window quietly. The deep city walls were as high as six feet and a half, and they stretched endlessly on both sides.

The thick city gate exudes a heavy atmosphere, and five carriages can pass through the city gate in a row.

From the city gate, you can see the bustling streets inside the city gate. Countless noisy sounds reached Li Yuan's ears. The crowds were surging, bustling, and extremely lively and prosperous!

In the open space on both sides of the street, there are many small vendors selling goods with big umbrellas, which makes the originally wide street still seem crowded. Pedestrians come and go, the sound of selling is constant, and all kinds of life are very lively.

Beside the city gate, a group of people in brocade clothes had been waiting for a long time.

I saw two men headed to the left and right. On the left was a gentle and well-appeared middle-aged man, the prefect Mo Ziyan.

On the right is a military general, wearing soft armor, tall and burly, the commander of the capital's guard army, Chen Wei.

Behind them are a group of important officials.

People passing by kept away from them, or watched and stopped in the distance. What were these big shots doing at the city gate?

Seeing Li Yuan's motorcade approaching slowly, their expressions were solemn. Mo Ziyan and Chen Wei looked at each other and both stepped forward to greet Li Yuan.

The carriage also stopped. Li Yuan straightened up his appearance and stepped out of the carriage.

When everyone saw Li Yuan getting off the carriage, they bowed their heads and said respectfully:

"Welcome to His Royal Highness the King of Chu!"

Passers-by watching from a distance were surprised when they saw the adults in the city saluting Li Yuan respectfully, and they also bent down to salute.

"Everyone, please get up."

Li Yuan got off the carriage and made a gesture of support to everyone.

"Thank you, Your Highness, King Chu."

Mo Ziyan took the lead and introduced: "The magistrate of Lingyang Prefecture, Mo Ziyan, is here to see His Highness."

Chen Wei then said respectfully: "The last general, the commander of the Imperial Guard Army, Chen Wei, is here to see His Highness."

"I have long admired you two great names." Li Yuan stepped forward and helped the two of them slightly.

Then Mo Ziyan introduced Li Yuan to the more important officials in the capital one by one.

After a short introduction, the emperor and his ministers met each other. Mo Ziyan led Li Yuan and his party into the city, and passers-by gave way to each other.

In restaurants on both sides of the street, family members looked at Li Yuan through the windows, trying to see what kind of person the incoming King Chu was.

After talking all the way, Mo Ziyan led Li Yuan to a large street in the middle of the city. There were people coming and going nearby, and passers-by and small businesses were everywhere. On the bustling street, there is a luxurious mansion next to it.

Li Yuan looked at this tall gatehouse. There was a plaque on this tall gate. This large gold plaque had several large gilded characters written squarely on it.

"Prince Chu's Mansion!"

Li Yuan saw the brand-new Zhuang Mansion and said to Mo Ziyan and others:

"Everyone is interested."

"It is our honor to work for His Highness."

"Your Highness, why don't you enter the palace first and wait for someone to introduce you to Prince Chu's palace so that your Highness can get familiar with the environment so that you can arrange your subordinate matters!"

"Can."

As the Prince of Chu's mansion was carefully built by the officials of the capital, it was naturally extraordinary. As Li Yuan and others entered, the exquisite and luxurious mansion was displayed in front of him.

The architectural layout is regular, the workmanship is exquisite, and the pavilions are staggered, which fully reflects the royal family's glorious and wealthy style and pure and elegant charm. There are splendid halls, exquisite pavilions and pavilions, quiet small lakes, and several three- to five-meter-tall towers. On the hill, all kinds of precious flowers and plants are fragrant and elegant. The entire mansion is about 800 meters long from north to south and 600 meters wide from east to west.