Are you crazy? Trying to trick him into military service? He's the number one dragon on the fro

The next day.

Lu Xiao got up very early, but because the emperor and the prime minister were going to hold a court meeting, he didn't have a chance to go to the Hall of State Affairs with his commemorative document until almost noon.

Given his current status and position, he is not qualified to attend the court assembly.

However, before going, he thought about it and decided to meet with Emperor Dehong first, in case anything unexpected happened at Zhou Kang's place.

If that's true, then the emperor could lend a hand.

Unexpectedly, upon arriving at the entrance of the Hall of Diligent Governance and expressing his request for an audience, Emperor Dehong did not allow Wang Fu to speak but instead spoke himself:

"Minister Lu, please come in quickly. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Forget about all the red tape!

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao looked slightly surprised, because the other person sounded like they were in a good mood, and Wang Fu next to them was also smiling without saying a word, as if there was some happy news.

Seeing a group of palace maids walking towards him, he could only suppress his doubts and go inside.

Upon entering the hall, Emperor Dehong strode forward, pulled him aside to sit down, and said with a smile:

Today, our family is gathered here to drink and celebrate our reunion!

"Junior Sister, Brother-in-law, why are you two glaring at each other?"

When Lu Xiao saw Liu Xianya there, he was truly shocked, because Emperor Dehong was too fast. He found her and brought her back to the palace in just one day.

Even now, he still finds it hard to believe that the person sitting across from him is his wife!

Liu Xianya was also surprised, staring blankly at the man in front of her, and subconsciously exclaimed:

"Didn't you already accept the summons from Emperor Dehong and prepare to return home?"

"Why are you still here?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao smiled wryly and glanced in the direction of the Hall of State Affairs:

"The Prime Minister ordered me to write down the basic information about the White Wolf Outpost in a memorial and submit it, perhaps to intervene in the development of the White Wolf Outpost."

"I have come here today to ask Your Majesty to keep an eye on things and intervene promptly if anything goes wrong."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Dehong, who was standing nearby, quickly nodded in agreement.

"Brother-in-law, rest assured, I will ensure your safety in the capital!"

"However, I have not summoned you two here today simply to reminisce, but to tell you something important."

He sat down in the main seat, looked around, and then focused his gaze on Liu Xianya:

"Junior Sister, didn't you always think that the fire wiped everyone out?"

"Actually, that's not the case. You also have a younger brother who is still alive, and he has been well protected by me all these years. He is currently serving in the Left Imperial Guard."

"I have already sent someone to inform him that he will be resting for the next two days, and you siblings can take this opportunity to have a good reunion."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xianya was first stunned, then her face showed disbelief. She remained in a daze for a long time, and before she knew it, tears streamed down her face as she choked out:

"Is it...that child, Wubing?"

"yes."

Emperor Dehong nodded, signaling her to calm down:

"After the fire, my men found Wubing, but not you. They searched the entire Dongshan County but still couldn't find you, so they had to give up the search."

"Wu Bing lived with me for a period of time, and then, under my arrangement, he entered the Imperial Guard and diligently practiced martial arts."

He said that once he has completed his studies, he will personally avenge his parents and sister!

I'll be so happy to see you at home later.

Liu Xianya covered her mouth, nodding and sobbing as she spoke:

"I...I always thought he perished in the fire, because when I escaped, the Wubing residential compound was already engulfed in flames, and the people inside had nowhere to escape!"

"Dehong, can I go home now?"

"I can't wait to see Wu Bing!"

Upon hearing how she addressed him, Emperor Dehong's eyes flashed with delight, and he agreed without hesitation:

"I will naturally give my full support to whatever my junior sister wants to do."

"I will send someone to take you home immediately, so that you and your brother can be reunited!"

Before long, Liu Xianya had a chance to greet Lu Xiao before being escorted by several imperial guards to the Liu family residence in the capital.

Lu Xiao expressed his deepest gratitude to Emperor Dehong for his hospitality and kindness, and then took the folding book to the Hall of State Affairs.

At this moment, he looked at the plaque above his head and fell into a deep silence. After an unknown amount of time, he took a deep breath and strode into the Hall of State Affairs to see the Prime Minister again!

Unlike yesterday, Zhou Kang was already brewing tea when he saw him today, and invited him to sit down opposite him.

Under Lu Xiao's tense gaze, Zhou Kang opened the memorial and read it carefully:

"A mere hundred men, fewer than a hundred warhorses, and incomplete sets of armor..."

"In such harsh and difficult conditions, Commander Lu was still able to win a battle; he truly is a skilled commander!"

"Do you think that if we dispersed these soldiers who followed Commander Lu in attacking the Black Sand Tribe, we could cultivate more generals and commanders for our Great Northern Army?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao clenched his fists inwardly, already cursing the person in his heart.

This prime minister is indeed as rumored, acting without any scruples, and interfering in matters of national importance for his own selfish interests!

Across from him, Zhou Kang observed the changes in his expression out of the corner of his eye, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but gradually curl up.

Just as Lu Xiao reached his limit of restraint, he urged him again:

"Whether you agree or not, Commander Lu, you must give me a definite answer."

"Because without your personal leadership, this wouldn't have been possible!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao was stunned. Seeing that the other party didn't seem to be joking, he asked incredulously:

"What the Prime Minister means is..."

Zhou Kang laughed loudly:

"I plan to give you a hundred sets of iron armor to take back with you when you leave."

"As for what I just said about dispersing those skilled soldiers, it was actually to let them personally train the new recruits of my Great Zhou!"

"Lu Xiao, I can give you authority and let you operate freely at the White Wolf Outpost. Quickly build a border army that is skilled in battle and of high quality. Can you do it?"

This time, Lu Xiao was completely shocked.

From yesterday until now, he has always believed that Zhou Kang needs information related to the White Wolf Outpost because he wants to plant someone there and gradually take control of the situation.

It now appears that the other party was only providing some support to the White Wolf Outpost based on the actual situation.

How could he not be shocked?

Seeing that he was still in shock, Zhou Kang smiled and waved, inviting him to have some tea.

"Expanding the army should be your top priority upon returning to White Wolf Outpost!"

"We can recruit soldiers, no matter how many, but they all need to be trained to be skilled and capable fighters!"

Are you confident you can do it?