The next day, urgent news came from the Northeast that the Northeast border was attacked and the enemy was still accumulating troops and ready to launch a large-scale attack at any time.
The emperor had anticipated this, "My dear ministers, do you have anyone who can lead the troops to battle?"
Everyone looked at each other. Morale needed to be boosted at this time, and the King of Qin was the most suitable person. However, the King of Qin had not returned to Beijing yet, so there was really no good candidate for the time being.
Lord Wu stepped forward and said, "I think the King of Qin can be the one to lead the troops."
Your Majesty, "The King of Qin was seriously injured in an assassination attempt and cannot lead the troops."
There was silence in the hall for a moment, and then people started talking. The King of Qin was injured at this critical moment, and no one would believe that it was not premeditated.
Zhou Shuren was confused and stared at the emperor blankly. The emperor would not lie. Rongchuan was seriously injured. What about Xuehan and the baby in her belly
Li Zhao stepped forward and said, "The assassination of the King of Qin was premeditated by the various tribes. They are so ambitious and they deserve to be killed."
Everyone agreed that the King of Qin was the best candidate to lead the troops. Now that the King of Qin was seriously injured and had lost the best leader, the morale of the soldiers must be low as the King of Qin was injured before the war even started.
Zhou Shuren pursed his lips and stepped forward, "The news of the assassination of the King of Qin must have spread across the border."
The King of Qin could be seriously injured in his own territory, which was a huge blow to morale.
The emperor also thought of this, so he did not hide the news of Rongchuan's injury.
Everyone who could attend the court this morning came. The King of Liang, who had been hiding, stepped forward and said, "I am willing to lead the troops to the battle and annihilate the enemy who invaded our land."
Everyone's eyes turned to Prince Liang. He had been staying at home too much these years. After the Queen became pregnant this year, he had not left the Prince Liang's Mansion, as if he was imprisoned in himself.
Prince Liang's request to fight surprised everyone. Prince Liang was seriously injured in the last palace coup. How could he fight in this state
For a moment, all kinds of eyes were cast on King Liang, and most people speculated that King Liang's injury was not fake.
The King of Qi and the King of Chu looked at each other, and the King of Qi glanced at the silent Emperor. The Queen was pregnant again. It would be good if the Queen gave birth smoothly. If something unexpected happened during the delivery, the King of Liang would be in trouble.
The King of Qi sighed inwardly. The King of Liang didn't want to be remembered by the Emperor, but the Queen was in poor health and the King of Liang couldn't hide from her. The Queen had been schemed by the King of Liang in the past.
The morning court ended very late, and orders were given one after another, but the emperor did not give an accurate answer as to who would lead the troops.
Zhou Shuren had secretly allocated supplies, and he knew where the supplies were sent. From the cannons and supplies, he could guess some of the emperor's plans.
He was not nervous about the war in Northeast China, as everything was as expected. He was worried about his daughter and Rongchuan, as Rongchuan was also his son who he raised.
Ning Xu frowned. He hadn't attended court for many days, and when he did, he was hit. How was Rong Chuan's injury? The Princess of Qin was still pregnant. Are the Princess of Qin and the child safe
Ning Xu saw Zhou Shuren stopped and did not leave the palace, so he walked over quickly and asked, "Do you want to ask about the situation of Princess Qin?"
Zhou Shuren raised his eyes, "My Lord, you don't want to ask?"
Ning Xu thought, if this baby is a son, then it will be his grandson, "I will go with you."
As a result, they didn't need to ask, Eunuch Zhang had already been waiting outside the palace, "The Qin Wangfei and the child are fine, they just need to recuperate for a few days. According to the time, the Qin Wang has already set off again."
Zhou Shuren took out his purse and stuffed all the money into Eunuch Zhang's pocket. Eunuch Zhang pushed the money away. He knew whose money he could accept with a clear conscience and whose money was not. "Sir, please take it back."
Zhou Shuren had already turned around and left happily. Eunuch Zhang really couldn't catch up with Zhou Shuren.
Ning Xu felt relieved. He had a strong body from practicing martial arts, and soon caught up with Zhou Shuren. "Rongchuan's return to Beijing will not be smooth."
Zhou Shuren knew clearly that Rongchuan was the son of the retired emperor who had been lost and found again, and the emperor relied heavily on his younger brother. Anything happening to Rongchuan would be a great blow to the royal family. He was a perfect candidate for sacrifice.
Zhou Shuren sighed, "I wish Rongchuan wasn't a prince."
The more the prince gets, the more danger he faces. While Rongchuan enjoys honor and power, he will have to face dangers that he cannot guard against.
Ning Xu didn't know how to respond for a moment. Zhou Shuren had no plans against Rongchuan. He had seen it very clearly over the years. As the father-in-law of the King of Qin, Zhou Shuren had never used Rongchuan to gain anything.
On the contrary, it was his own uncle who, for the sake of the Ning family, was sincere but also calculating towards Rongchuan, and while the retired emperor was indeed good to Rongchuan, he also had his own considerations.
Ning Xu patted Zhou Shuren on the shoulder and said, "Rongchuan's greatest luck in this life is meeting you and your wife."
In Qizhou, Chang Lian stood on the city wall with a stern face. He did not use a crutch to support his body. His back was straight, and he looked coldly at the corpses under the wall.
The granary was burned and the fire was so big that not much food was rescued. The refugees who had been fermenting all night were incited into chaos.
The prefect was comforting the people in the morning when he was shot by an arrow. If it weren't for the fact that the servant he brought with him was highly skilled in martial arts and helped the prefect in time, his injury would not have been as simple as just an arm injury.
The force of an arrow was enough to kill the prefect. Even if he dodged the arrow, it was poisonous. The prefect has already gone down to provide treatment.
Chang Lian looked at the quiet people and cleared his throat. "The granary was indeed burned down, but it was premeditated. Someone wanted to cause chaos in Qizhou. You all saw what happened just now. Shooting and killing an official of the imperial court in broad daylight, how bold is that."
He paused and continued, "This year, many states have experienced floods. All the provincial capitals are doing their best to provide disaster relief. The court has never given up on any of you, but you are easily instigated. I am very disappointed. It has only been more than 20 years since the founding of the country. The older ones among you have experienced wars. Do you want to experience wars again?"
The refugees were not stupid either. Some of them noticed the shooting of the prefect, and after calming down, they broke into cold sweats.
The imperial court now has comprehensive disaster relief measures. During this year’s flood, they did not go hungry, did not suffer much, and the refugees were quiet.
Chang Lian's eyes were cold, and he had the energy to make a fuss. "I know there are still people who have not been caught. They are hiding among you like poisonous snakes. For the peace of Qizhou, I hope you will report any suspicious people you find. Everything is for Qizhou and for yourselves."
He would never say that it was for the city or the court. Only their own interests could make the people motivated. However, they should be excused from the porridge today and should be allowed to calm down.
Chang Lian nodded to General Liu, and General Liu understood that if anyone showed any unusual intention, he would be killed.
General Liu looked at Lord Zhou in a different light. Everyone knew Zhou Changlian's background, that he had a good father and a smooth career. These generals who had climbed up with their blood did not like Zhou Changlian, but today their views changed completely.
Chang Lian walked down the city wall step by step without anyone's support. When he reached the foot of the wall, he could no longer support himself. His feet had not healed yet. He had been standing for a long time today and felt a little nauseous. Blood! The land outside the city was stained with blood.