Bypassing a heavily guarded central hall and passing through the hall, you will find one of the palaces of the current emperor Situ Mingyue - Anfu Palace. This is the palace where Situ Mingyue himself lived. Because he had been visiting the harem concubine Bin for a long time, he lived there instead. Not much time here.
Stepping into the room, fish candles have been lit in the slightly dim room, the spacious bed with carved dragons, and the old man wrapped in yellow silk and brocade robes leaning on the bedside are none other than the emperor Situ Mingyue. In just a few days, , the originally energetic old man seemed to have aged ten years suddenly. The fine wrinkles between his forehead and eyebrows were particularly clear, and his slightly thin cheeks were a little red due to the violent breathing. Two young eunuchs were kneeling next to him. Wait for him to take medicine.
Seeing He Zhiqiu come in, he swallowed the liquid in one gulp and calmed down his breathing. The old man motioned to the Minister of Military Affairs, who was already kneeling on the ground to pay his respects, to stand up and abstain from courtesy. At the same time, he also gave a gesture to the middle-aged eunuch in palace clothes who came in with him.
The eunuch in palace clothes bowed slightly in understanding and waved, and the two young eunuchs silently followed him out, leaving only two people in the whole room.
"Your Majesty!" Seeing that Situ Mingyue's mental condition was much worse than before, the Minister of Military Affairs felt sad for no reason, and his eyes suddenly became moist.
Situ Mingyue was also quite moved when she saw her close minister showing his true feelings. In times of crisis, loyalty will be revealed, and in times of chaos, loyalty will be revealed. These two old sayings are true. Although it only lasted three days, how did the important ministers in his court perform? Although my mental state has been up and down in the past three days, it does not mean that I have lost control of the situation. Almost everyone's performances have been fully demonstrated in the past few days. As a seriously ill person, I just use this opportunity to Opportunity saw the performance of these people clearly and clearly.
A rare hint of emotion appeared on his face, but it disappeared in an instant. Situ Mingyue said kindly: "Why, Aiqing, why are you like this? My body is still very good, but I just need some time to rest. There is no need to worry too much, Aiqing. "
"Yes, Your Majesty. This old minister is just unfounded. Your Majesty is in good health and will recover from minor ailments occasionally." The Minister of Military Affairs, who is experienced in accidents, quickly answered.
"Well, let's not talk about these things. It's been really difficult for my beloved these days. The ministers in the court and my incompetent sons didn't cause any trouble, right?" Situ Mingyue had a faint smile on his lips. , I can’t tell what the smell is.
"Your Majesty, everything is fine in the court, but there are still many things that need to be finalized by your Majesty, and some things can no longer be delayed." He Zhiqiu replied respectfully with his heart tightening, pretending not to hear the implication of His Majesty the Emperor's words. .
"Everything is okay? He Aiqing, are you afraid that I can't stand the excitement?" Situ Mingyue curled her lips slightly, and sighed inwardly, "You don't have to hide it from me, I know very well, I'm afraid my sons are a little bit Can't you calm down? Those ministers don't seem to be so peaceful!"
He Zhiqiu's forehead was dripping with cold sweat. For a moment, he was so confused that he simply didn't know how to answer such a sharp question from His Majesty the Emperor. Although he had a clear conscience these days, His Majesty's words also pointed out that there was someone in the court. He is ready to make a move. It seems that even though His Majesty is ill, he is still sharp-sighted. Any disturbance in the court cannot be hidden from his ears. Maybe a violent storm may be set off with just a few moves. Thinking of this, the Minister of Military Affairs no longer dares to think about it anymore.
Seeing that He Zhiqiu just knelt down silently without saying anything, Situ Mingyue felt a burst of sadness in her heart. Yes, royal affairs, although they are family affairs, no matter how big or small, are all related to the world. How can you be demanding? What about an outsider intervening in these affairs
Shaking her head, Situ Mingyue had a helpless smile on her face, but she put the topic aside: "Okay, I won't talk about this topic anymore. Let's talk about the situation outside and your thoughts. Don't be too scrupulous. I, I know it myself."
Finally heaving a sigh of relief, He Zhiqiu quietly wiped his sweat and cleared his throat before saying: "Although the situation is very bad now, it has stabilized compared to the previous two days. In the north, except for Beiyuan County and Yanyun County, which have already fallen, With the exception of the two prefectures of Cangzhou and Yunzhong, the rest of the country has basically stabilized its position. However, Yanyun County suffered tremendous pressure from the army of the Kingdom of Poole in the north at the same time. Although it assembled nearly 300,000 troops, it could only maintain its defensive position. However, the Taiping rebels have not made any major moves in the past few days, and it is estimated that they are also taking measures to consolidate their rule in Beiyuan and Yanyun."
While reporting, the Minister of Military Affairs secretly looked at the face of His Majesty the Emperor, who was leaning on the bed. He found that his face was quite good. Although he was gloomy, there was no other abnormal behavior. Perhaps he had been stimulated by the bad news that was coming one after another. When I'm numb, two more things won't matter.
Gently closing her eyes, Situ Mingyue rubbed her temples and asked slightly tiredly: "That's all?"
"Well, there is news from Lulong Mansion in Beiyuan County that it has not yet fallen, but we have not received reliable information yet." Seeing the emperor's ugly face, He Zhiqiu had to bite the bullet and tell the unverified information. .
"Oh?" Situ Mingyue perked up, "The city guard of Lulong Mansion is Qiao Xia, right? I didn't expect that he could guard Lulong Mansion. It really surprised me! It seems that many things have happened We can't look at superficial phenomena. I've heard a lot of reactions about this Qiao Xia, but it doesn't seem to be very good. But just because he can protect the land of Lulong for me, I don't think he can even be the governor of that county. It's not an exaggeration!" At this point, Situ Mingyue raised her voice, obviously speaking out of emotion.
He Zhiqiu secretly complained in his heart. On a whim, in order to comfort His Majesty, he reported this unverified situation to His Majesty. If the information was wrong, wouldn't it be very bad? Moreover, He Zhiqiu also knew that even if Lulong Mansion really defended, it would definitely not be the ability of Qiao Xia, a boastful guy. If it was about flattering others, Qiao Xia would not let others do it. If it was about other things, I am afraid it would be too high. However, I heard that Mi Feng, the division commander of the Lulong Garrison Division, still has some abilities. I wonder if this news has anything to do with him
Seeing that the Minister of Military Affairs did not answer a word for a long time, Situ Mingyue was a little surprised. She glanced at the other party and found that the other party was a little absent-minded. She coughed lightly and woke up the other party from his fugue.
"Your Majesty, I forgive you. I was temporarily distracted and thought of other things." He Zhiqiu came back to his senses and begged for forgiveness again and again.
"He Aiqing, what is it that makes you distracted in front of me?" Situ Mingyue asked curiously.
This question made the Minister of Military Affairs become nervous. It was just an excuse at first, but His Majesty the Emperor took it seriously. He was speechless and had an idea. He said: "The old minister also got a piece of news. The situation in Longdong is somewhat... Changes occurred, and a battle broke out at Partridge Pass. It is said that Li Wufeng's army clashed with the Taiping rebels at Partridge Pass."
"Oh?" Situ Mingyue was really interested after hearing this, "This guy really can't bear loneliness! He can't even rest for a moment. What's the result?"
"The specific situation is still unclear, but it seems that Li Wufeng's troops have the upper hand, and the Taiping rebels have retreated to Longdong and Xikang. But they have strengthened the defense of Longdong Fucheng, and Li Wufeng has stopped moving." He Zhiqiu didn't Knowing how His Majesty the Emperor viewed this matter, he selectively introduced the situation of this battle.
"Hmph, I really don't understand why Li Wufeng's men can win every battle? And look at my army, why do they always disappoint me with their performance?" Situ Mingyue looked up to the sky and sighed, looking at it with a pair of eagle eyes. The top of Siluo's tent directly above.
His Majesty the Emperor's casual words made the Minister of Military Affairs feel as if his face was cut by a knife. As a human minister, he was deprived of the emperor's salary, but could not share the emperor's worries. He was really ashamed. Although His Majesty the Emperor did not refer to himself, he As the Minister of Military Affairs, responsible for the important affairs of the imperial government, why is there no responsibility
"Your Majesty, this veteran indeed deserves death and has failed to live up to His Majesty's great trust." He Zhiqiu gritted his teeth and knelt.
"That's all, He Aiqing, I don't mean to blame you. It's just that the current situation is difficult and I feel really uncomfortable!" Situ Mingyue sighed with a desolate expression after taking a long breath.
He Zhiqiu calmed down and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry too much. The situation in the north has stabilized, and the negotiations between the diplomatic department and the Macihan people have also made some progress. Although the situation in Kansai is still unclear, it is peaceful." The development momentum of the rebels has slowed down significantly, and the empire has passed the most difficult period. As long as we plan reasonably and supplement it with some other measures, we will be able to thwart the Taiping rebels' wishful thinking." He Zhiqiu's tone was full of certainty.
Shaking her head slightly, Situ Mingyue was not so confident, "He Aiqing, I can understand your mood, but it is not easy for the Taiping rebels to create such a big momentum in such a short period of time! I have been working hard for the past two days. When I reflect on it, what is the reason for this situation? Is it because I lack moral integrity, or are the ministers and officials I appointed too incompetent, or are the Taiping rebels too inciting?"
His Majesty the Emperor's words have never been so weak. At least he has never seen He Zhiqiu in his decades of service as an official. For a while, he also considered this issue carefully. The fish, candles, lanterns and flowers exploded softly. The monarch and his ministers were speechless, thinking silently.
"I'm just being sentimental," Situ Mingyue laughed self-deprecatingly, "Now is not the time to think about these things. By the way, since He Aiqing already has a case, tell me about it. I really need a practical solution. There is a feasible plan to reverse the current unfavorable situation. As long as the negotiations with the Machikhans can achieve results, the Southern Military Region can withdraw part of its troops. In addition, if Ai Qing feels that it is necessary to use the city guard, I also agree."
Thanks to the vast number of book friends for their support and love, the book has been pre-ordered more than 500 times in Shanda. I hope everyone can continue to support it. Booking address: "The Genius Cursed by God" by Ah San Shouma Booking address: