Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 580 Critical

He was ranked in the top one-fifth of the rank of military attachés, and there were only a few military attachés who could stand in front of him. Zhu Xiuyuan would be so bored that he would count the heads of people in front of him every time he held a court meeting.

One two three four five...

Ok?
wrong!

Zhu Xiuyuan found something wrong.

Why didn't King Zhongshan, the number one military attache, come?

Could it be... Zhu Xiuyuan remembered that King Qingliu captured Jiangpu County with 3 troops, facing the capital across the river.

This King of Zhongshan, who is in charge of the capital camp and guards the capital, is probably going to...

Just as Zhu Xiuyuan was guessing, a eunuch ran in from outside the hall, knelt down and worshiped: "Your Majesty, the old prince Zhongshan wants to see you!"

"Xuan, hurry up!"

Chen Huang waved his hands several times in a row, and his face, which was originally cold, showed a happy look. These two expressions were crowded on Chen Huang's face, and it looked incongruous.

The eunuch received the emperor's order and hurried away.

All the ministers in the palace, except for Zhu Xiuyuan and a few people who had ulterior motives, probably knew the reason for Emperor Chen's move, the rest of the ministers looked confused.

what happened?

What happened tonight?
Why is everything so weird?

Of course, most ministers have doubts in their hearts, but there are also a small number of ministers who don't take it seriously and stand there silently, bending down and yawning secretly...

"Liang Guo!"

Emperor Chen suddenly spoke, attracting the attention of all the ministers.

Chen Huang slowly stood up from the dragon chair, his face was ashen and a little pale, and he was gnashing his teeth like an angry beast.

When all the ministers saw this situation, they immediately became as silent as cicadas.

Although they didn't know what happened, they could still tell that Emperor Chen was in something wrong.

"Yan Kingdom!"

Chen Huang's voice once again spread throughout the hall.

It contains boundless anger, almost said through gritted teeth!

The ministers who didn't know what was going on could not help but look at each other in silence.

What happened to Emperor Chen?
"There are also King Linhuai, King Shanyang, and Marquis Qingliu!"

Emperor Chen glared at the ministers below with a pair of "dragon eyes" and "miserably" glanced at them. He gritted his teeth and seemed to regard the ministers as the King of Linhuai and others.

Emperor Chen's look was so scary that several ministers were curious and raised their heads for a moment, then immediately lowered their heads, not daring to meet Emperor Chen's gaze.

"I treat you well!"

Chen Huang's tone changed slightly. In this sentence, there was more of an exclamation, a kind of helplessness.

Then, Huang Chen seemed to have exhausted all his strength and slumped down on the dragon chair, his whole body going limp.

The domineering force and cruelty just now disappeared completely.

When the ministers saw this, they were even more confused.

What exactly happened here?
Has anyone come out and explained?
Perhaps he heard the voices in the hearts of the ministers, but at this moment, King Zhongshan strode into the hall.

The ministers looked around hurriedly and saw King Zhongshan in armor. He was wearing golden armor, shining under the lights of the hall. He had a cloak on his shoulders, looking majestic and hunting.

King Zhongshan strode in, moving like a dragon or a tiger. The armor plates on his armor hit and rubbed against each other. The sound they made was also transmitted into the hall and was listened to by all the ministers in the hall.

The eyes of all the ministers were straightened.

Why did King Zhongshan come in wearing armor?

This is going to court, shouldn't you be wearing court clothes?
Could it be...

Many ministers have vaguely guessed something based on today's strange events.

Although King Zhongshan is not tall, he is actually very domineering despite his armor.

Ignoring the stiff eyes of the officials, he walked straight to the middle of the hall, bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty, fortunately you have lived up to your command. After a bloody battle, our soldiers in the Beijing camp finally blocked the enemy's army north of the Yangtze River's natural chasm!"

"Our navy in the capital has blocked the river, and the enemy's traitor general has retreated back to the city. Your Majesty, we have saved the river!"

King Zhongshan's voice was very loud, ringing and metallic. He seemed to be very excited, as if he had just come off the battlefield.

King Zhongshan's words were like a bolt from the blue. Even the most stupid person would have heard it.

It turns out that not long ago, there was a big war outside the capital?
No wonder, no wonder...

All the weird things today seem to have answers.

However, new questions followed one after another. Why did the war happen?

Could it be that the Yan people have attacked near the capital?

That shouldn't be the case. During the court meeting yesterday, didn't they say that there was nothing unusual about the Yan people?

"Good! Good! Good!"

Chen Huang said three words of "good" in succession, and he stood up with excitement, "I am still convinced of Emperor Zhongshan's ability! After today, I will definitely reward him heavily!"

"The old minister thanked His Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, Old Prince Zhongshan, what happened?"

Finally, someone couldn't hold back anymore, and came out to ask.

This was also the doubt of the ministers. They all got very alert and looked at Emperor Chen and King Zhongshan.

"Uncle Zhongshan, you came just in time, please tell me about the current situation!"

After Chen Huang got over his excitement, he slumped back onto the dragon chair, resting his elbows on the armrests of the dragon chair and resting his forehead on his hands, looking very tired.

"The old minister obeys!"

After receiving the emperor's order, King Zhongshan turned around, faced the ministers, glanced at him, and explained the current situation one by one...

Zhu Xiuyuan mingled among the ministers and listened carefully, pricking up his ears.

The ministers were stunned, and he was also stunned.The ministers exclaimed, and he also exclaimed.

Anyway, they just follow the same example, don’t reveal their flaws, and pretend they don’t know anything.

Things about Kou Wanwan must not be leaked, not only because Kou Wanwan is his "underground lover".

Kou Wanwan has a special status, is backed by a powerful "organization", and is hiding in the capital. She must have some purpose...

No matter what the purpose is, it should not reveal the slightest abnormality.

At the end of the letter, she also reminded that the letter must be burned after reading. This is also the reason.

After a while, King Zhongshan finished explaining.

All the ministers were silent. You looked at me and I looked at you, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Zhu Xiuyuan frowned slightly, and he quickly compared in his mind the difference between what King Zhongshan said and what Kou Wanwan said in the letter.

In the end, Zhu Xiuyuan came to the conclusion: There is not much difference between the two. It can only be said that the emphasis is different, but the matter is definitely the same thing, and King Zhongshan did not deliberately hide it.

"It seems that after the Yan army started to act, they no longer deliberately 'counter-reconnaissance'. Their whereabouts and intentions were immediately exposed to Kou Wanwan's men, as well as the spies and agents sent by King Zhongshan." Zhu Xiuyuan guessed.

"Now, all my dear friends are aware of the situation that our country, Chen, is facing now!"

Chen Huang sat paralyzed on the dragon chair, with his elbows resting on the armrests of the dragon chair, and his posture remained unchanged.But he didn't touch his forehead any more, and raised his head slightly, scanning the ministers below.

After hearing this, all the ministers hurriedly stood upright and faced Emperor Chen.

After King Zhongshan explained it, they were all frightened. Those drowsy ministers who yawned secretly had already forgotten their drowsiness.

"The Yan people's 20-strong army suddenly went south, and the King of Linhuai of Haozhou, the King of Shanyang of Chuzhou, and the Marquis of Qingliu of Chuzhou... they all turned against the Yan together!"

"Whether it's the 20 Yan people going south, or the Linhuai King and others rebelling against each other, it's impossible for such a big event to go without a little trouble."

"But why, it wasn't until the Yan people captured Jiangpu County that I knew that such a serious thing had happened..."

Chen Huang sat slumped on the dragon chair, a little more decadent. His forehead rested on the palm of his elbow resting on the armrest of the dragon chair again, with a very troubled expression on his face.

"Your Majesty, the spies and agents sent to the north are all under the old minister's command, but... the old minister is guilty, please punish him!"

King Zhongshan simply said that such a thing should not have happened, but it just happened and cannot be argued with.

With the facts before his eyes, King Zhongshan simply admitted his mistake and asked for punishment.

Emperor Chen turned his head, stared at King Zhongshan, and raised the corners of his eyes.

penalty?
How to punish?
Just now King Zhongshan entered the main hall and reported that the soldiers of the Beijing camp had repelled the enemy troops and temporarily protected the safety of the capital...

Chen Huang also praised him and recorded a merit for him.

Although Chen Huang was indeed very dissatisfied with the spying and detailed work.

But if the Yan people only raided the borders of Haozhou and Chuzhou, he would at least have time to mobilize his troops.

But now, people are attacking Jiangpu County directly opposite the capital...

To be honest, Chen Huang really wanted to catch King Zhongshan and beat him up, so he shouted and asked: What kind of spy did you train?
Why is it so unbearable?

But... except for the one who just praised King Zhongshan, this King Zhongshan cannot move yet.

there are many reasons.

First of all, in terms of loyalty, Emperor Chen had no doubt that King Zhongshan was absolutely loyal.

Also, now that the army is pressing down on the country, the capital is in danger, and the important force for the defense of the capital lies in the hands of King Zhongshan.

Changing coaches on the spot is not a wise move.

"That's it, that's it!"

Chen Huang had a dark face and waved his hands twice, turning the page.

"Now that Yan's 20-strong army has invaded the border, the King of Linhuai, the King of Shanyang, the Marquis of Qingliu, etc. have rebelled together and defected to the State of Yan... I came to you late at night just to hear your opinions."

Chen Huang felt weak. After saying this, he rested his forehead on the palm of his hand again and turned his head, not wanting to look at the ministers below the hall.

"Your Majesty, the Yan people are coming with ferocious force. Moreover, the King of Linhuai, King of Shanyang, Marquis of Qingliu, etc. have rebelled. All the states in the north of our capital, except Yangzhou and Hezhou, have turned against us."

"Throughout our dynasty, we have never suffered such a disaster! So the old minister suggested... to move the capital to Hangzhou in the south, or to Kuaiji and other places..."

Move the capital?

When these two words resounded through the hall, everyone, including Emperor Chen and Concubine You who were above the imperial rank, as well as King Zhongshan, Zhu Xiuyuan, Li Zhong, and most of the ministers in the dynasty.

They were all stunned.

Moving the capital is just a nice way of saying it.

To put it harshly, it is actually running away.

Abandoning the entire capital, carrying only light belongings, and running south overnight!
"To shut up!"

"presumptuous!"

Everyone was stunned for a while, and suddenly, Li Zhong, the head of the civil service, and King Zhongshan, the head of the military attache, both spoke angrily at the man at the same time.

The two bosses are absolutely powerful in the court.

Now they actually opposed and denounced together, which immediately shocked many ministers.

They almost went out to second the proposal of "moving the capital".

After all, the Yan army came with ferocious force and almost reached the opposite side of the capital in the blink of an eye. Moreover, they had no idea beforehand and were kept in the dark.

What's the fun in this?

Strategy 36: Walking is the best, of course it means running away.

This is actually what most ministers have in mind.

It's just that some people are anxious and jump out with this suggestion immediately.

But who knew that the proposal to "move the capital" would actually arouse unanimous opposition from the civil and military leaders of the dynasty, Prime Minister Li Zhong, and King Zhongshan.

Next, Li Zhong, the Prime Minister of the State, King Zhongshan, and some senior officials in the court, such as Yang Tingyu, etc., began to criticize this person verbally and in writing, saying that he was loyal, filial, honest, and shameless. He said that this person wanted to find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

"That's it!"

Chen Huang suddenly spoke, a little weak, and he was probably tired of hearing it.

"Now that the country is in crisis, dear friends, you should think about how to defend against the enemy! As for the proposal to move the capital, there is no need to mention it again. If I am indeed forced to move the capital by the Yan people, and if word spreads, where will my face be put?"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"My dear friends, the situation is urgent now. The two armies of the Yan army are rushing towards our capital without stopping. It can't be delayed. If you have any good ideas, it doesn't matter."

After Emperor Chen said this, the ministers below the hall looked at each other and had nothing to say for a while.

Most of them can only think of the "good strategy" of "moving the capital".

"His Majesty."

Finally, King Zhongshan, still in armor, stood up.

"When the veteran led the soldiers of the Beijing camp to push back the enemy army, he already ordered dozens of envoys to be sent to Hezhou, Luzhou, Xuanzhou, Liyang, Changzhou, Suzhou, Huzhou and other places."

"With the veteran's order, in the name of the 'General of Guarding the Capital', he urgently mobilized the generals of Hezhou, King of Luzhou, King of Xuancheng, King of Liyang, King of Jiangyin, King of Zhenze, King of Changzhou, and the generals of Huzhou to lead his headquarters Soldiers and horses, go to the capital immediately to serve the king!"

"The road is long and short. I believe it will take another day or two for reinforcements to arrive one after another. By then, the capital will be guarded by tens of thousands of troops, and they will be able to block the Yan army north of the Yangtze River's natural chasm and not be able to advance even an inch!"

King Zhongshan’s voice was very loud and resounded throughout the hall.

Hearing it in the ears of the ministers, there was a feeling of deafening enlightenment.

One of the main reasons is that King Zhongshan finally mobilized local garrisons, and once he mobilized, he wiped out all the garrisons from the states and counties south of the capital and mobilized them all to the capital...

The faces of the ministers were slightly embarrassed, some remained silent, while others glanced in the direction where Zhu Xiuyuan was.

After King Zhongshan finished speaking, the entire hall fell into a brief silence.

Needle drop is audible.

I vaguely remember that a few days ago, in this court, the issue of the defense of the capital was discussed. Zhu Xiuyuan, the uncle of Jiangcheng, suggested that local garrison and naval forces could be mobilized to the capital to strengthen the defense of the capital.

However, everyone opposed and ridiculed, thinking that the power of King Zhongshan alone was enough to protect the safety of the capital.

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