However.
Mo Xiangbin didn't get angry, and his expression didn't even change. He took out a jade talisman that symbolized imperial power from his arms and handed it to Mo Junyang, "With this, you can mobilize all the soldiers in the Mo Kingdom. If you dare to disobey me, you will be killed without mercy!"
"Wow!"
The crowd made noise again, but Mo Xiangbin was furious. Even if everyone had objections to his decision, they just looked at me and I looked at you. No one dared to mess with Mo Xiangbin at this juncture.
He could only watch helplessly as Mo Junyang took the jade talisman, which represented the supreme power of Mo Country, into his arms.
After Mo Xiangbin explained this, he closed his eyes and lay motionless on the couch like a deflated rubber ball.
Mo Junyu looked anxious, but Mo Xiangbin didn't give him a chance to speak.
He had no choice but to ask Mo Junyang: "Brother Yang, the rebels are approaching step by step. How do you think we should fight against the enemy?"
As soon as these words came out, it meant that the princelings fully supported Mo Junyang in taking the lead. Even if the four princelings had objections, they could only hold it in at this time.
"You stay to protect the emperor and the ministers and nobles. I will leave you two hundred of the most elite guards to guard outside the palace of the emperor and the queen mother. No one is allowed to get even half a step closer." Mo Junyang was also very direct, even He told his arrangement without any modification.
Mo Junyu had no objection, but Mo Junhao was unwilling to do nothing and said in public: "Since the eldest brother is staying to protect my father, I should do my best. I also ask Prince Mo to assign some soldiers to me." , the officials’ families in Kyoto and the people in the city are also in urgent need of protection!”
These words suddenly touched the hearts of many people present. No one present had any family members left at home. As the war continued, their relatives and family members would be the first to bear the brunt!
Not to mention that the four princelings repeatedly agreed, hoping that Mo Junhao would quickly lead troops to protect their families. Even some people in the princelings looked at Mo Junhao longingly.
He didn't speak, but his eyes showed eagerness and gratitude.
Mo Junyu pursed his lips slightly, and he could tell at a glance that Mo Junhao was clearly trying to gain impression points in front of the ministers and win their favor.
He immediately said displeasedly: "My fourth brother has dispersed his troops, so who will lead the troops to fight against the rebels?"
Mo Junhao lightly passed the blame back to Mo Junyang, "Since my father has left the matter of capturing the rebels to Prince Mo, Jun Hao does not dare to take credit, so he can only do his best."
After a pause, he glanced at Mo Junyu meaningfully, and said quietly: "If the eldest brother is really worried, you can also help the eldest son from the side and protect the father. This simple thing, my brother can do it." It can be done.”
If protecting the ministers' families can gain the goodwill of the ministers, then staying in the palace to protect the emperor and the queen mother is a way to gain impression points in front of the emperor and ensure one's own safety. It is definitely a comfortable job.
After all, no one wants to directly confront the rebels.
Not to mention the danger, and it’s easy to fall into someone else’s trap.
Of course, Mo Junyu couldn't give it up to Mo Junhao, but he couldn't hold on to Mo Junhao at this time.
After weighing the matter, he had no choice but to hand over the most difficult and arduous task to Mo Junyang, "Brother Yang, I'm afraid you will have to worry more about leading troops to defend against the enemy!"
It was difficult for the prince to say this, and he did not dare to look at Mo Junyang while he was speaking.
Fortunately, Mo Junyang did not express any dissatisfaction with this - his cold face was calm and there was no clue about his thoughts - he only agreed indifferently: "Okay."
Immediately, Mo Junyang made several arrangements to straighten out the defensive layout of the palace and the protection of the noble families in the city.
Things that were originally a mess gradually became clear.
The noble ministers, generals and soldiers who were originally in panic gradually became relieved and felt that this rebellion did not seem so terrible.
"If you have no objections, please follow Mo Shizi's instructions as soon as possible!"
Mo Junyu made the final decision and finalized the matter.
At the same time, he solemnly asked Mo Junyang, "This incident is very involved. I hope Brother Yang can take more care!"
Mo Junyang nodded and silently agreed.
Just before leaving, he called Wei Zichao and gave the order calmly, "You will always stay by Qingxue's side to protect her safety. You must not let her get hurt at all."
Wei Zichao didn't feel at all how aggrieved it was to be assigned to protect a woman when a war was imminent. He ignored the strange looks from the people around him, stood at attention, patted his chest and promised: "I promise to complete the mission!"
But at this time Qu Yuebai stepped forward and pulled Mo Junyang aside.
With a sad face, he whispered: "I just wanted to tell you this."
"how?"
"When you asked me to escort the women into the harem before, I didn't see Shi Qingxue walking towards the harem. At that time, I thought she was following you and didn't care. But just now I scanned the entire banquet and didn't even look at it. To see her figure..."
Qu Yuebai looked at Mo Junyang and his expression suddenly turned ugly, and he couldn't say anything else.
When Mo Junyu saw this, he secretly said something bad.
If Mo Junyang's pet peeve is gone, can he still be expected to fight well and defeat the enemy
The prince quickly called his servants and asked them one by one about Shi Qingxue's whereabouts.
After asking several servants, an inconspicuous eunuch finally came out and whispered: "I think I saw Shi Liu Niang following this guard and going outside."
As he spoke, he pointed at Wei Ziye.
"What?" Mo Junyu was startled, not daring to look at Mo Junyang's expression, and quickly called the guards guarding the palace gate to ask.
The guard at the gate said tremblingly: "The sixth lady of the Shi family snatched a horse and rode it out of the palace."
"Why didn't you stop her!" Mo Junyu shouted angrily at the other party.
The little guard was so frightened that he shrank his neck and almost cried to defend himself: "Shi Liu Niang has the Queen Mother's pass token on her, and even the servants can't stop her!"
In addition, at that time, Qingxue had an impatient face, a long whip in his hand, and an evil aura about him, the kind of person who would take action if he disagreed with someone.
No matter how bold the little guard is, he won't dare to stop him!
Or Qu Yuebai asked calmly: "Where did you see her go when she left the palace?"
The little guard knew this and quickly replied: "I saw her riding her horse in the direction of Bei Street. She should be returning to the Duke Shi's Mansion!"
"Today's palace banquet, Mrs. Shi Guogong did not attend. It is understandable that Sister Xue is worried about her mother's safety. Zuo Shi Guogong's Mansion is not far from here. I will go to Shi Guogong's Mansion first, and as for dispatching subordinates to other places Hurry there and you won't be delayed!" Mo Junhao took the initiative to ask to rescue Shi Qingxue, while not ignoring the families of other ministers.
Everyone agreed repeatedly and urged Mo Junhao to leave quickly.
Mo Junyang did not go against Mo Junhao because of Shi Qingxue. He only said to Wei Zichao: "Follow her. If you find Qingxue, stay by her side."
"Yes!" Wei Zichao nodded in agreement and was about to leave.
But Mo Junyu quit.
He pulled Wei Zichao and said reluctantly: "Fourth brother has brought so many people to rescue Shi Liuniang, she will definitely be fine. Zichao is so good at martial arts, it would be better to stay in the palace to protect his father. If If you are worried, just ask Zhou Ji to follow the fourth brother to Shifu!"
Mo Junyang shook his head and refused without thinking, and the reason was very straightforward, "Zhou Ji's martial arts is not yet mature enough, and he cannot fight alone."
After saying that, he ignored Mo Junyu's changed expression and pushed Wei Zichao away.
Then he told Qu Yuebai a few words and left the imperial garden with his spear in hand.
Zhou Ji was a little unhappy at being disliked by Mo Junyang so bluntly.
But in front of Mo Junyu's stormy expression, he didn't dare to show it at all, and only asked cautiously: "Your Highness, what should we do next?"
Mo Junyu glanced at him coldly and got angry: "Didn't you hear Prince Mo's order just now? Do as he said."
"This... is, is!" Zhou Ji was affected by his master's resentment and tightened his grip even more.
Mo Junyu gave Zhou Ji a submissive look, but when he recalled Wei Zichao's face that was neither humble nor arrogant, he felt even more irritated.
How come they are both guards, but there is such a huge difference!
The prince said he was very depressed!
Mo Junyu's worry about Mo Junyang reached an extreme level because of Wei Zichao's departure. He clenched his fists and a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his sharp eyes.
A decision quietly formed in his mind.
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As soon as Shi Qingxue heard that the rebels had captured Kyoto City, he immediately realized that things were going to be bad.
Coming from a family of military commanders, she is very sensitive to this kind of rebellion and has received a lot of education.
When civil strife breaks out, the families of unarmed soldiers and soldiers are the first to bear the brunt.
As long as the families of the soldiers are under control, no matter how brave and skilled the soldiers are, they will become vulnerable and invulnerable in the face of the lives of their relatives.
Even though the Toki family army is not in Kyoto now, it is only a matter of time before they confront the rebels.
Therefore, the Shifu family members—especially Dong Hui—cannot fall into the hands of the rebels under any circumstances, otherwise everything will really be over!
Shi Qingxue didn't even have time to inform Mo Junyang, so she immediately grabbed a horse and rushed to Shi's house.
However, when she hurried back to Duke Shi's Mansion, the gate of Shi's Mansion was already surrounded by soldiers.
They were all dressed in Damo military uniforms, with a white scarf tied to their right arm.
"What are you going to do? Let go of the madam! Let go of the madam!" A noise sounded at the door.
I saw several soldiers holding Dong Hui down and walking in front of Mo Junjiu. Aunt Zheng followed behind, slapping a certain soldier on the back, trying to snatch Dong Hui back.
Finally, the soldier became impatient and pushed Nanny Zheng directly.
Aunt Zheng fell backwards, bumped into the doorpost on the side, and fainted without saying a word.
"Azheng!" Dong Hui shouted anxiously, wanting to look back.
Mo Junjiu directly grabbed the person in front of him and threatened him rudely: "Mrs. Shi, don't move around, otherwise we will bump into each other later. Don't blame me for not warning you!"
While speaking, his gaze also glanced at Dong Hui's belly.
Dong Hui was so frightened that she held up her hands and stared at Mo Junjiu in fear and wariness. She shouted tremblingly: "Your Highness, my master has never had any grudges with you. Why did you bully the Duke of Shi? Aren't you afraid of the emperor?" Blame it?”
Mo Junjiu sneered, as if mocking Dong Hui's ignorance.
Youyou said: "It's time to change the dynasty. Do you think I still care about this? I want to see how my father will blame me if he becomes a king or a loser in the future."
Only then did Dong Hui know that Mo Junjiu was really going to rebel. His already pale face lost all color, and his body began to tremble involuntarily, as if he was extremely scared.
Mo Junjiu nodded with satisfaction and pushed Dong Hui back to his subordinates to take good care of him.
But the other party hadn't touched Dong Hui yet. Dong Hui didn't know why, but she started struggling again, and the people below couldn't catch her at all.