March 17th in Beijing.
After Xiao Zimu finished writing his letter last time, he counted the date of Xia Chu's reply and finally arrived at the seventeenth. He waited for a whole day and a whole night.
As a result, Xia Chu's letter did not arrive.
The next day, in the morning court at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, an urgent report came from the Zhao family army in Hanyang City.
The courtiers looked at the emperor's increasingly ugly expression, looked at each other, and began to discuss in low voices.
Logically speaking, there is no fighting in the Zhao army at this time of year. Could it be that there is something wrong with General Zhao's health
Just as they were making random guesses, the emperor spoke calmly.
"Three hundred thousand Hu troops raised their troops to attack Hanyang City. Now, they have camped five hundred miles outside the city."
When the courtiers heard that this was the case, they thought it was nothing.
As long as General Zhao is there, even the 300,000 Hu troops cannot attack Hanyang City, which is guarded by 200,000 Zhao troops.
"An unknown powder was administered to the army. The two hundred thousand Zhao family troops are now unable to fight."
The emperor's next words made all the courtiers confused.
"What does it mean to be unable to fight?"
The courtiers exploded with a bang.
"There are a total of 200,000 Zhao Jiajun, and there is not a single one who can fight?" These words of Fang Bolun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, stood out from the voices of the courtiers, and penetrated into the emperor's ears very clearly.
The emperor was holding his breath, but when he heard these words, he smashed the military report in his hand.
"Your Majesty, calm down." Seeing that the Emperor was angry, the courtiers knelt down and shouted in unison.
"What I want you to discuss at this moment are urgent matters, rather than discussing these useless things at this moment." The emperor snorted coldly.
He knew Zhao Dingshan, and it was impossible for him to issue such an urgent report unless it was absolutely necessary.
Now that he has made it.
This shows that Hanyang City may not be able to defend it.
Once Han Yang is lost, the consequences of marching straight into Qingcheng will be really disastrous.
"Father, we should send troops to Qingcheng at this time. If Han Yang falls, we must hold Qingcheng and make plans to recover Han Yang." Xiao Yanjun came out and analyzed calmly.
The emperor nodded, very satisfied.
Xiao Yanjun's thoughts coincided with his.
Zhao Dingshan's letter mentioned that he had sent people to the nearest Chongqing city to seek assistance from King Mo's army, but judging from the distance, it would be too late, so he should prepare for the worst to avoid being caught off guard.
"Who do you think should be sent?" The emperor looked at Xiao Yanjun and asked.
"My son thinks that the Shi family's army guarding the grassland is good. There are enough troops there. Now that the Mongolian people are planning to marry with our Xiao country, the Shi family's army can withdraw their troops and march to Qingcheng." After Xiao Yanjun thought for a moment, he said in a solemn voice. .
The emperor was very appreciative after hearing this.
Han Yang was adjacent to Shi Jiajun on the left and Mo Wangjun on the right.
Now that Zhao Dingshan has sent people to ask for help in Yucheng, even if King Mo's army fails to rescue Han Yang in time, when Shi Fuqiu arrives in Qingcheng and the two armies attack, it will be easy to retrieve Han Yang.
"Send orders to Shi Fuqiu to immediately recruit 300,000 troops and rush to Qingcheng."
Hanlin should have resigned and went down to draft the decree.
When Du Cheng saw that the emperor had followed Xiao Yanjun's method, he flattered him and said: "The emperor is wise, and it is rare for His Highness the Fourth Prince to be calm and calm in situations."
When the courtiers saw that the emperor's face became slightly brighter, they all agreed in unison: "Your Majesty is wise, and His Royal Highnesses are worthy of the important responsibilities."
The emperor was really upset when he saw their eagerness. He waved his hands, and Eunuch Li shouted brightly: "Retreat from the court."
After Baiguanshan shouted long live, he dispersed the morning court.
After the emperor went to Qingxin Palace, he summoned the Marquis into the palace.
When the Marquis suddenly learned that such a big thing had happened to Zhao Jiajun in Hanyang City, his face turned pale.
He, who had always been calm, became distracted and restless.
The emperor originally wanted to discuss with him why such a thing happened to Zhao Jiajun suddenly.
At this moment, the Marquis became extremely anxious, and the emperor thought that he was worried about Zhao Dingshan.
Therefore, it became the emperor's constant comfort.
The Marquis could not sit still, so he resigned and hurried back to write a letter.
Ever since the emperor's edict was issued.
These days in the capital, there is some uneasiness both inside and outside the palace.
The common people did not know the specific situation. They only knew that the Hu people outside the Great Wall were fighting. The Zhao family army, which had always been victorious, suddenly had an accident. It had been a long time since there had been such a large-scale war.
The borders of various countries have basically been relatively peaceful in recent years. Occasionally, small-scale battles occur, with few casualties.
Therefore, people's hearts are a little unstable.
All the officials in the palace were also worried.
Although General Zhao is not in the eyes of many people on weekdays.
However, he is the mainstay of Xiao country after all.
Something like this happened suddenly, which cast a haze on the hearts of the courtiers.
This man, in the past, I didn't like General Zhao.
Right now, I wish he was well.
Xiao Zimu, who was originally worried about Xia Chu's reply, was now distracted by Hu Jun's matter.
Now he is worried about state affairs, and at the same time he has to grade papers from morning to night every day.
Really busy and exhausted.
In contrast, the emperor had a dark face when he first heard the emergency report.
Now, he is the most calm person.
He had already prepared for the worst, that is, Zhao Dingshan might die on the battlefield.
Because he knew in his heart that even if the Zhao family's army had no combat power, Zhao Dingshan's character would not abandon his soldiers and escape back to the capital alone.
Once, just in case.
The emperor thought, what if Zhao Dingshan was really wrapped in horse leather.
He devoted all the power of the country and even conquered the country of Hu personally.
Whether it was for the love between the emperor and his subjects over the years, or for the life-saving grace Lan Sheng gave him.
He wants the Hu State and pays for it with blood!
Concubine Li in the harem was recently discussing with the emperor a marriage between the Mongols.
The grassland intended to send a princess over for marriage. How could Concubine Li miss such a good thing? It happened that her brother Shi Fuqiu was sent to reinforce the Qingcheng army. She proposed to the emperor that Jun'er should get married when he reached the marriageable age. .
Since leaving Beijing at the beginning of the summer, Xiao Yanjun has adhered to his duty during this period and restrained all his sharp edges in one breath.
He became meek and respectful, and even alienated the ministers.
It has been a long time since there was any news about anyone he had a personal relationship with.
In addition, in the past few days, he behaved calmly and dealt with things appropriately in the court, which indeed won the emperor's favor.
The emperor thought about it and realized that it was also a crucial moment for Shi Fuqiu to go to Qingcheng.
Letting Xiao Yanjun marry a Mongolian princess at this time will also help him to unite in the grassland to destroy Hu in the future.
As far as national affairs are concerned, it is indeed a good thing.
Concubine Li kept the wind blowing by her pillow every night, and the emperor was so coaxed by her that he agreed.
Concubine Li struck while the iron was hot and asked the emperor to decree a marriage.
then.
Ministry of War, Ministry of Rites.
Everyone is busy...
(End of chapter)