I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

Chapter 253 Win or lose, please give Your Majesty an explanation!
Hearing this, the other two were shocked, looked at the man, and asked, "How do you know?"

The man showed a mysterious look on his face and waved his hands at the two of them.

Seeing this, the two stepped forward one after another, making a gesture of listening.

At this time, he lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "I overheard the chat between two merchants from Yan Kingdom."

Hearing this explanation, the expressions of both of them became a little strange, and they questioned: "How do the merchants of Yan Kingdom know about the front line?"

"Having said that, some time ago, I heard from an officer of the Ministry of War that Fang Xiang won a battle on the front line and wiped out a hundred thousand Yan troops..."

"Furthermore, if the imperial court really lost the battle, how could there be no news?"

Seeing that the two didn't believe it, the man seemed a little anxious, and said with a snort: "The imperial court has lost the battle, it must be because they are afraid that others will know, how could it be possible to spread the news!"

After a pause, he swore again:

"To tell you the truth, I got this news from Yan Guo's secret agent!
It is said that Yan Guo sent 30 troops to besiege Fang Xiang. In just three days, Fang Xiang could hardly hold on.

In addition, there are 20 Yan troops bypassing Yongzhou and going straight to our Chang'an, and they will come to the city within ten days at most!
Believe it or not, I believe it. Yesterday I packed up and saluted. After the Royal Bank opened, I took out the silver, and I took the whole family to the south to avoid the limelight, and waited for the war with Yan Kingdom someday. It's over, I'll come back. "

The voice fell.

He picked up the teacup, took a sip, moistened his throat, then looked at the two of them, and persuaded them earnestly: "I advise you two to prepare early, and when the Yan people really call, it will be too late to run away!"

Seeing that what he said was true, the two looked at each other, and they could see a hint of panic in each other's eyes, and their hearts couldn't help feeling uneasy.

One of them still retained some reason and asked, "Why do you know Yan Guo's secret work?"

"It's none of your business...you can do it yourself!"

Speaking of this, the other two couldn't help but not believe it.

Silence for a while.

The two finally couldn't bear it anymore, they got up one after another, planning to go back home to pack their luggage and make preparations early.

at this time.

Suddenly there was a loud noise outside Yirenju.

Followed by.

A yamen arrester came in, looked around, raised his voice, and said loudly:

"Recently, a secret agent from the State of Yan spread the news through letters and conversations, saying that 30 Yan troops besieged Wochuan Prefecture, and another 20 Yan troops went straight to Chang'an.

It has been confirmed that the above news are all rumors, the purpose is to disturb the hearts of the people!

This arrester was ordered by Lord Fu Yin to refute the rumors that the Yan army that invaded our Daqian has a total of 30 people, of which 10 people have been annihilated by Fang Xiang!The remaining 20 people were stopped outside Wochuan Mansion!

of course!

This police officer believes that even if the rumors are not refuted, the majority of people of insight can distinguish what is true and what is false. "

Speaking of this, with a firm face, he shouted:
"Please believe me! Victory will eventually belong to the imperial court! It belongs to Daqian!"

The voice fell.

There was no sound in Yirenju.

Some diners were staring at each other, in a state of bewilderment.

Before that, they had never heard any rumors at all, so they all looked blank.

There are also some diners with wide-eyed eyes and a look of surprise.

Obviously, they had all heard the rumor before, and more or less believed it.

That's why, when he heard what the policeman said, he would show such an expression.

Seeing that no one was talking, the arrester was silent for a while, raised his voice, and continued: "Chang'an Yamen and the Ministry of Criminal Justice have arrested more than [-] people from Yan Guoxie, who were beheaded at Caishikou at noon today! You can go and watch! "

Speaking of this, I didn't stay any longer, turned around and left, and went to the next shop.

After the arrester leaves.

Yi Renju fell into a brief silence, and then a burst of heated discussions erupted.

"When the Prime Minister set off, he brought a total of 20 people. Now, in just a short time, one hundred thousand Yan troops have been wiped out! Awesome! Awesome!"

"Speaking of which, those Yan people are really hateful. They used such a low-level method of spreading rumors to mess with my people!"

"Yan Guo did not have a deep hatred against me, and sent troops only to deal with Zhou Guo, how could it be possible to send 60 people all at once.

If I remember correctly, all the Yan armies combined are not that many... It is ridiculous that some people believe such rumors! "

on a table.

The two who just got up looked at each other, and they could see embarrassment in each other's eyes.

The two of them looked at the person spreading the rumors at the same time, with strange expressions on their faces, and asked, "Could you be the secret agent of the Yan State that the police said?"

As early as when the police quickly refuted the rumors.

The man's face became extremely ugly.

At this moment, when he heard his friend's questioning, his face became even more ugly, and he said angrily: "The three of us grew up together, do you think I worked carefully?"

"Then why were you so sure?"

The two looked at him with teasing in their tone.

Hearing this, the man wanted to defend himself, but remembering what the arrester said before, he turned off the fire in an instant, lowered his head, and kept eating food without saying a word.

Seeing this scene, the other two couldn't help laughing.

at the same time.

Similar scenes happened everywhere in Chang'an.

The six government offices and the Chang'an government office sent a large number of people to refute the rumors in places where the people gathered.

In addition, there are rumor refuting documents posted on the bulletin board.

Of course, as the most effective means of disseminating news, newspapers are not far behind.

In order to spread rumor-refusing documents throughout Chang'an as soon as possible, many bookstores chose to issue a temporary newspaper.

The headlines on the front page of the newspaper, in addition to the documents to refute the rumors, also included the good news from Wochuan Mansion a few days ago, and anecdotes about Cheng Zhengdao's sacrifice to the Imperial Academy.

Because this issue of the newspaper was printed suddenly, it was not in the original plan, and it did not conform to the rules of newspaper numbering, so it was numbered as an extra number.

a time.

The yelling of "outside the number" spread throughout the streets and alleys of Chang'an City.

Such a large-scale and large-scale refutation of rumors cannot dispel everyone's doubts.

But enough to reassure most people.

After all, they are still more willing to believe in the court than the news spread by Yan Guo.

of course.

There is also a small group of people who think that dispelling rumors is just a means for the court to cover up the defeat, and still choose to believe the news of Yan Guo's secret work, sell their property, and flee Chang'an.

As far as the court is concerned, as long as they don't work for tigers and spread rumors, it doesn't matter whether they leave or not.

Therefore, this wave of rumors that might cause turmoil was extinguished in a very short period of time.

just.

For the officials, the rumors and good news in the newspapers did not make them feel at ease.

Because they know it in their hearts.

No matter how much Fang Xiang used his soldiers like a god, it was impossible to wipe out 20 Yan's elite with only [-] newly recruited soldiers.

If the Yan State does not retreat for a day, and Bai Qi does not return to aid for a day, Chang'an City will always be shrouded in a shadow.

No one knows when the Yan army will come to the city.

It would be too late if we really had to wait until that day before trying to negotiate with Yan.

of course.

It is human nature for officials to have such concerns.

Not to mention them, even the Empress Wu Mingkong, who is determined to fight the Yan Kingdom to the end, occasionally has such concerns.

In particular, Yongzhou was occupied by Ban Hongfei's 20 troops.

The news of Wochuan Mansion and Jiannan Road could hardly reach Chang'an, which aggravated her concerns.

She believed that Fang Xiu could defeat Ban Hongfei, but she was also worried that something unexpected would happen to him.

Thousands of miles apart.

Wu Mingkong couldn't do anything, he could only pray for Fang Xiu in the bedroom every night, hoping that everything would be fine for him.

"God bless, even if you can't win the Yan Kingdom, let Fang Xiu be safe."

On the dragon couch.

The little empress, who always scoffed at the theory of gods and ghosts, closed her eyes and muttered silently.

Then just lie down, close your eyes, and let yourself fall asleep.

The moonlight is like water, sprinkled on the head of the bed, bringing a bit of tranquility to people.

I do not know how long it has been.

Wu Mingkong gradually fell asleep, and when he opened his eyes again, it was already the next morning.

"Your Majesty, it's time for the morning court."

Lin Wan'er stood respectfully beside the bed and reminded.

"Ah."

Wu Mingkong nodded lightly and got up from the bed.

Lin Wan'er hastily stepped forward to change her clothes.

After getting dressed.

Wu Mingkong, dressed in a dragon robe, left the Hall of Mental Cultivation and walked towards the Hall of Fengtian.

Inside Fengtian Hall, civil and military officials stood in their positions as usual.

After the court lady shouted, she started to play if she had a book, but she retreated without a book.

It was quiet for a while.

Some officials came forward to salute and presented the memorial.

Time passed minute by minute.

An hour later.

The government is almost done.

Quietness returned to Fengtian Hall.

Seeing this, the palace lady was about to shout and retreat.

Suddenly an official stood up from the back row, saluted respectfully, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have a book to play!"

It was Wang Hao from the official department who spoke.

Although the rank is not high, as a speaker, he has a lot of power and is qualified to enter the palace for discussion.

Wu Mingkong raised his eyes to look at him, and said lightly, "Yes."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wang Hao saluted again, with a solemn face, looked at the empress, raised his voice, and said loudly:

"I believe that the war between the imperial court and the Yan State has been going on for more than a month. Whether it is a victory or a loss, or whether there is a mutual victory or defeat, the Ministry of War should give His Majesty an explanation. If it keeps concealing the truth and does not report it, it will only make the civil and military officials and the people of the world worry. uneasy."

As soon as these words came out, the entire Fengtian Palace fell into a deathly silence.

The Minister of Honglu Temple couldn't help but looked back at him, thinking: The gang from the Sixth Division are really not afraid of death, even at this time, they dare to contradict Fang Dang.

However, having said that, what he said is correct. The battle has been fought for more than a month, and it seems that it will be almost two months. Whether it is a victory or a loss, or whether there is a mutual victory or defeat, there must be an explanation, and everyone can feel at ease. .

When the rest of the officials heard this, their expressions didn't change, but they had more or less the same thought in their hearts.

Qian Haonan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, frowned, his vicissitudes of face showed dissatisfaction, he glared at Wang Hao, and said angrily: "Marching and fighting are the affairs of the Dudu Mansion and the Ministry of War, what does it have to do with you? Do you understand battle reports?"

Not to be outdone, Wang Hao fought back:

"Although the lower officials don't understand the battle report, they know what wins and what loses!"

Qian Haonan said unhappily: "Didn't you see the good news published in black and white in the major newspapers a few days ago?"

Hearing this, Wang Hao fell into silence.

The rest of the officials also fell silent.

obviously.

They did not believe the good news published in the newspapers.

Among the four kingdoms of Wu, Zhou, Qian and Yan, the Yan army is the strongest!
Even ordinary Yan people who have not received training, because they are martial arts, they all have a good physique, not to mention completely crushing the newly recruited soldiers of the imperial court, they can evenly share the prize.

How could such a Yan army be wiped out by Fang Xiang with 10 people so easily!
That good news can only fool some ordinary people who trust the imperial court.

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Qian Haonan immediately understood what they were thinking, and also fell silent.

the reason is simple.

He himself is not sure whether the good news sent from Wochuan Mansion is true or not.

Even if he completely trusts Fang Xiang, he believes that Fang Xiang has the strength to wipe out a hundred thousand Yan troops.

However, he knows better than anyone else the virtues of those newly recruited soldiers.

Such a great victory, no matter how you look at it, feels unrealistic.

The questioner was silent.

Those who answered were equally silent.

The atmosphere became a little weird for a while.

Wu Mingkong sat on the dragon chair, looked at the scene in front of him, slightly frowned, and was about to say something.

Suddenly there was the neighing of horses outside the hall.

Horses are forbidden to run wild in the palace, unless there is urgent information!

Hear the neighing of horses.

Whether it was Wu Mingkong on the dragon chair, or the civil and military officials standing upright, they were all shocked and looked at the door in unison.

"Something happened!"

Such thoughts appeared in everyone's mind.

Everyone looked at the door without blinking their eyes, and their hearts beat violently involuntarily, waiting for the messenger to enter the hall to face the saint!
Time passed minute by minute.

The neighing of the horses sounded again.

Everyone was silent, not daring to make a sound.

Immediately afterwards, there was a rush of footsteps coming from outside the house.

Before the person appeared, the voice came.

"Your Majesty! Yongzhou is here to report! Eight hundred miles, hurry up!"

Sure enough, it was news from Yongzhou!

It's still eight hundred miles to hurry!
Hearing the voice, the hearts of Wu Mingkong and all civil and military officials once again rose to their throats.

Just now.

The messenger finally stepped into the hall.

With excitement and joy on his face, he knelt down as soon as he entered the hall.

"Your Majesty! Yongzhou is here to report!"

Wu Mingkong and all the civil and military officials noticed his expression and realized something instantly, their heartbeat became more and more violent.

"What's the matter!"

Wu Mingkong took a deep breath, tried his best to calm down, and asked calmly.

The sender knelt on the ground, held up the battle report in his hand, and replied loudly: "Return to Your Majesty, the battle report from Yongzhou!"

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Wu Mingkong and Baiguan were a little speechless when they heard this.

Qian Haonan is so impatient, he can't wait to go up and give him a kick.

Who doesn't know that this is a battle report from Yongzhou!

The key is the content of the battle report!

Good news, or bad news!
Say it clearly, and let everyone feel at ease!
"Bring it to me!"

After all, Qian Haonan couldn't hold back, strode forward, pulled the battle report over, opened it, and scanned it hastily.

Immediately afterwards, with excitement on his face, he raised his eyes to look at the empress, and said loudly in a trembling voice:
"Your Majesty! Good news! Great news!"

(End of this chapter)