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Chapter 58 Where is the Minister of War?

Bianzhou.
What a magnificent city Bianzhou!
General An Qing, the General Who Guards the West, is renowned for his divine military strategy and commands 300,000 elite troops. How could he be so utterly defeated!

Zhao Jingqian was furious, and his already pale face turned completely bloodless.

Cao Gao cautiously approached and whispered in his ear:

"Your Majesty
General An had previously requested funds from the imperial court to build a horse farm, but there had been no response for a long time.

now"

Stop being so wishy-washy and get to the point!

Cao Gao: "According to a report from the Blood-Clad Guard spies a few days ago..."

General An has been away from the army for a long time, and is suspected of being out seeking pleasure with women.
Bianzhou City, being a strategically important border city, cannot be captured in half a day; it might not be so easily conquered.
Someone has surrendered the city!

"Rebellion! Rebellion!"

Zhao Jingqian's face was extremely gloomy.

He glanced coldly at Tian Shu Pavilion and waved his long sleeves.

"Cao Gao, wait here for Mr. Xu."

I need to return to the palace to discuss matters.

"After the gentleman came out, he immediately reported the news to me."

Before Cao Gao could answer, a figure suddenly darted out from the top of the octagonal pavilion, flying upwards against the blood rain.

"It's Mr. Xu!"

It's not just in the palace.

The entire city of Kyoto could see that golden figure soaring straight into the sky.

Xu Jinhuan saw Gu Niaoniao wave her hand, and specks of golden light appeared out of thin air, suddenly lifting him up and sending him soaring into the sky.

Based on the principle of 'mutual assistance'.

The first thing Gu Niaoniao needed to do for him was to resolve the strange blood rain that was shrouding Kyoto.

As his gaze rose higher, he immediately spotted the thick, ink-like spiral of clouds.

Just as the two expected.

This so-called blood rain was not a natural disaster or anomaly, but a complete man-made catastrophe!
Wherever the golden light reached, the dark clouds along the way seemed to flee as if they had encountered their nemesis.

"What kind of monster is stirring up trouble here!"

Xu Jinhuan exhaled and spoke, the rolling sound waves resounding in all directions.

With Gu Niaoniao backing him up, he could say he had no worries at all.

If you're going to show off, then show off the biggest!

He plunged alone into the spiral, with golden light ahead, and felt almost no resistance.

The ink-black fog receded to both sides, revealing a strange, blood-red figure.

Its limbs were extremely long, and its whole body was trembling, as if it was terrified of this uninvited guest.

Xu Jinhuan's eyes shone with golden light.

With just a glance, the blood-red shadow let out a wail and vanished like ashes.

In an instant, the clouds dispersed, the rain stopped, and the sun shone down once again.

Streaks of golden light carried Xu Jinhuan down to the ground.

The strong wind made the robes billow incessantly.

His long black hair flew in the wind, and his face was solemn, like a celestial being.

In Kyoto, countless people bowed and worshipped the golden figure slowly descending from the sky.

Even Zhao Jingqian, inside the imperial carriage, couldn't help but feel a sense of longing at this moment.

"Thank you sir!"

As the strange phenomenon dissipated, Zhao Jingqian bowed to Xu Jinhuan in greeting.

"There has been a change on the frontier, and the situation is urgent! I request that you, sir, accompany me to the Hall of Supreme Harmony for a discussion!"

Xu Jinhuan shook his head expressionlessly:

"Xu is a commoner and should not interfere in palace affairs."

"Let's cooperate with the Imperial Advisor first and address the unusual celestial phenomena." Perhaps due to his anxiety, Zhao Jingqian's face showed no emotion, he simply said:
"As you say, sir."

Xu Jinhuan stood with his hands behind his back, watching the imperial carriage sail away in a grand procession.

In his memory, without his intervention, this bloodbath would have lasted for three days in Kyoto.

This was the signal that the barbarians of the southern border were launching an attack on Yan.

"Mr. Xu, please."

The guard beside him bowed in greeting.

Xu Jinhuan remained silent and, led by the other party, walked out of the palace along the same route.
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Hall of Supreme Harmony.

All the officials witnessed the scene of the divine being descending from the sky.

Thinking of the person His Majesty personally waited for at the Tian Shu Pavilion, everyone exchanged glances, and everything was understood without words.

In the crowd, Chang Wei lowered his head, and even though he tried his best to suppress it, the corners of his mouth still unconsciously turned up slightly.

Is my spring finally coming?
People say that Chang is a groom every night.

Who understands my good intentions?
"Greedy for money and lustful for women" is the biggest misunderstanding people have about this official.
"His Majesty has arrived!"

Cao Gao's familiar, sharp voice rang out, and the officials immediately stopped whispering and stood with their heads bowed.

A furious shout suddenly came from behind:

"Where is Zhu Gangli from the Ministry of War?!"

Even before the person arrived, the cursing had already entered the hall.

Standing in the corner, Zhang Longxing clearly saw the Minister of War, who had rendered meritorious service in supporting the emperor, stiffen.

Behind him, Vice Minister Chang Wei wore a meaningful smile.

Zhang Longxing quickly looked away, his heart filled with turmoil.

The world in Yanjing is about to change!
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Upon leaving the palace, Xu Jinhuan immediately spotted the Seventh Princess, who was waiting nearby.

As he approached, doubts arose in his heart, and his steps slowed down.

There is murderous intent!
"Mr. Xu, you were quite impressive just now."

"Not at all, it's all thanks to Young Master Shen's excellent teaching."

Xu Jinhuan inwardly grumbled, swallowing back the question he had prepared to ask Yun Ci if she was on her way.

"Humph!"

Zhao Ruoxi crossed her arms and turned her face away.

As she spent more time with her, she felt more and more uneasy.

First, there's the annoying mistress and the silly, cute little girl constantly around him, which is already annoying enough.

Having just arrived in Kyoto, I soon encountered an obsessive-compulsive prostitute, a cold and beautiful talented woman, and a mature and elegant imperial advisor.
This lecherous man is by my side.
There's never a shortage of women!

Two little figures in Zhao Ruoxi's mind are fighting every day.

On one hand, he told himself to prioritize the greater good and not to forget the hatred of killing his father and brother.

On the other side, they frantically issued warnings, demanding an explanation from that lecherous man!
Looking at the other person's harmless smile, Zhao Ruoxi sighed helplessly. In the end, the rational side of her mind temporarily prevailed.
After all, since they met, this man has always been a man of his word.

If everything is as the other party says, then I probably don't have much time left.

"That rain of blood just now?"

Xu Jinhuan nodded: "I personally broke the opponent's evil spell in the clouds; it was the witchcraft of the Southern Frontier."

Zhao Jingqian rushed off to court; barring any unforeseen circumstances, rebellions had already broken out in both the west and south.

Having said that, he took the lead and walked forward.

Zhao Ruoxi was left standing there completely bewildered.

As agreed, the two were to visit Grand Secretary Xu Xinnian today.

This man is quite shrewd and wields considerable influence in the court; he also harbors considerable reservations about the current emperor.
It was precisely because she stayed in Kyoto that she was determined to win over the primary target of her faction!
Although he had been idle all day, he still had some recollection of the location of the Grand Secretary's residence.

"Hey! The Xu family's residence isn't over there."

Xu Jinhuan turned around and chuckled softly:
"How can you arrive empty-handed on a first meeting?"
Besides, the morning court session is not over yet, so going early is useless.

That gentleman doesn't have many hobbies, but he has a particular fondness for green tangerines. We'll bring some with us as a small gift."

(End of this chapter)