"Alas~~ It's really a wave of unsettled, wave after wave. Lie Yu frowned and sighed, "How could Yelan have an accident on the way back to Jiuchen?"

"I don't believe it. Changsun Chi shook his head without hesitation, "The team he brought when he besieged the palace that day was so strong, and the person who had the ability to lead such an excellent team would not be plotted so easily, this so-called assassination came inexplicably, I saw that it was like Emperor Jiuchen deliberately wanted to send troops to Beixuan." ”

"Actually, that's what I thought. Lie Yu nodded approvingly, "But over the years, Jiuchen's national strength has increased, and the strength of the army has also been greatly improved, plus they are prepared, we may not have done this battle." ”

"Your Majesty, Lord Shu Ying is here. A small guard stepped forward to report.

"So fast?!" Lie Yu was a little surprised, "Let him come over." ”

"Yes. The little guard stepped back, and after a while, Shu Ying walked over, stepped forward, and knelt down on one knee, "Your Majesty." ”

"Get up and say. Lie Yu said.

"Yes. Shu Ying got up, his face a little solemn, "The leading president of Jiuchen this time ...... Be... Yes..."

"Who?" Lie Yu was puzzled.

"It's the five princes of Jiuchen, King Yefan of Qi. Shu Ying said.

"Is it him?" Lie Yu was taken aback, "How could it be?"

"Hearing the news of the death of King Guang Yelan came, Emperor Zhaoning suddenly reused this son and gave him the power of the army of 500,000 troops, and let him lead the army to attack Beixuan as the president. ”

"Maybe Emperor Zhaoning was not at ease with the second prince Yefan, and there was no prince available around him, so he used the fifth prince Yefan. The eldest grandson said lately.

"But I think Emperor Zhaoning's move ...... intends to support Ye Fan to be the crown prince, otherwise how could he appoint him as the leader of the president, and he can send a respected general to preside over the overall situation. Lie Yu said.

"Now Yefan has not yet set out to lead the army on the front line, and the current leading general on the front line is Emperor Zhaoning's henchman, Nie Muchen, the president of the border guards. Shu Ying added.

"It's a tricky opponent......" Lie Yu frowned, "I've fought with him, his troop formation is very treacherous, it's not easy to deal with, and this person is also inscrutable, although he is only twenty-six, he has already sat in the position of commander of the border guards." ”

"He seems to be a very talented man. The eldest grandson said lately.

"By the way, I almost forgot someone!" Lie Yu suddenly patted his head, "I was dizzy by so many things, but I forgot about Lie Wuxue." ”

"Yes!" "Yes," Eldest Sun Chi also suddenly realized, "Now that there is such a big turmoil, there will definitely be something on his side." ”

"Shu Ying, you personally keep an eye on Lie Wuxue, you will stay in the capital to take care of him in this war, and I will choose the candidate on the side of the leading general. ”

"Yes. Shu Ying retreated.

"I'll go. The eldest grandson Chi Mao recommended himself.

"Are you going?" Lie Yu shook his head, "If something happens to you on the battlefield, how can I communicate with the national bus?"

"My father?" the eldest grandson chirped, "It's okay, I'll go talk to him." ”

"No, I can't. Lie Yu resolutely denied, "You are the only son of Guogong, you can't take this risk." You will let me stay in Kyoto honestly, and I am not allowed to make my own decisions. ”

"But if I don't go, you can't do it yourself, right?" said the eldest grandson, "You are now the king of a country, you want to sit in Kyoto to deter the Quartet, and you also control the overall situation, and you are ready to move, and now you can't leave." ”

"But ......," Lie Yu sighed, and finally said helplessly, "It seems that there is no suitable candidate." ”

"I'll go. A crisp and loud voice came, not loud, but very powerful.

Lie Yu and Eldest Sun Chi raised their heads at the same time, their pupils froze in an instant, and their faces showed a look of surprise.

......

After the Jiuchen Army captured the sixteen counties of the Beixuan border pass, Emperor Zhaoning convened a great court meeting, and announced at the grand court meeting that Wang Fan of Qi was the generalissimo of the expedition to the north, commanding the three armies, and Nie Muchen, the commander of the border army, was the deputy general, and the two led an army of 500,000 to attack Beixuan.

Everyone was deeply surprised by Emperor Zhaoning's appointment of King Yefan of Qi as the generalissimo, but no one dared to question it. Ye Fan came out of the courtiers, and his face was very cold to take the will and the handsome seal.

"If you return victorious, you are the prince. Emperor Zhaoning said this to Ye Fan in private, "Fan'er, imperial power, you should be very eager for it." ”

"Yes. Ye Fan bowed his head in response, his face was still indifferent. - Emperor Zhaoning sat at the peak of imperial power, at the top of the chess game, and saw everything clearly, he knew that he longed for power, so he gave himself this opportunity.

And Ye Fan naturally accepted it, which was the best arrangement for him.

However, choosing Ye Fan, Ye Fan himself knows very well - he has no prominent family background, and he is the easiest for Emperor Zhaoning to control, and at the same time, it will not threaten his imperial power, so Emperor Zhaoning is relieved to let him be the prince.

But he doesn't care so much, it's okay to be under one person and above ten thousand. became the crown prince, if the fourth brother is really alive, he can at least keep him safe, it is easy to find, and the girl he likes does not have to suffer for himself.

It's just that...... Attacking Beixuan is probably what the fourth brother does not want to see......

But he had no choice and no way.

"I'm sorry, fourth brother. After all, I am ashamed of you, and if you come back, I will personally take the blame, but I also hope that you can forgive me...... I can't ......."

"Fifth brother. Leaving the Taiji Palace, a voice behind him stopped Ye Fan.

"King Yi. Ye Fan turned around with an indifferent attitude.

"My father named you the generalissimo of the expedition to the north, and it seems that he wants to make you the crown prince. "Night.

"King Yi should know that his father will not establish King Yi no matter what. ”

"The king knows. Ye Ji sneered, "But don't be complacent, becoming the crown prince is just a chess piece, standing at the port of power, used to balance the forces of all parties." If you don't do it well, I'm afraid that the end will be like Ye Shu, and even Ye Shu will not be as good. ”

"So what?" Ye Fan said, "Even if it is to become a bullseye and be in dire straits, it is better than not having power." ”

"Well, then good luck. Ye Ji dropped such a sentence and left.

......

Kyoto Restaurant

"See Your Highness. Murong Yongci arched his hand, "Congratulations to Your Highness, now the position of the prince should be a sure victory." ”

"So what?" Ye Fan sneered, "It's just a puppet under my father's emperor, my father doesn't hand over power, and I'm just a fox and a fake tiger." ”

"Take it one step at a time, don't worry, Your Highness. Murong Yongci smiled, "When His Royal Highness has made great contributions to the crown prince, everything else can be done slowly." ”

"But I have no experience in marching and fighting. Ye Fan said, "Do you think I can capture Beixuan?"

"With General Muchen here, His Highness is just putting on a show. Murong Yongci said with a smile.

"Dong Bohou is here today...... I'm afraid there's something else, right?" Ye Fan interrupted.

"Yes. Murong Yongci's expression changed, "Fan Bozhong, the commander of the Iron and Blood Army, found Nan Xuanji, who was living in seclusion in the mountains, a few days ago, and the two talked for a long time, but strangely...... Fan Bozhong did not kill Nan Xuanji, but was very polite. ”

"Nan Xuanji..."Ye Fan's eyes burned with ghostly anger again.

"I followed Fan Bozhong and wrote down Nan Xuanji's location. Murong Yong said, "Nan Xuanji is now on Jingcui Mountain, and he has rebuilt the Xuan Palace, which is the chief rudder of the Xuan Palace. ”

"It's just that the terrain is rugged and very hidden, and if a large number of people and horses go, they will inevitably be detected, causing Nan Xuanji's vigilance. ”

"Fan Bozhong didn't kill Nan Xuanji?" Ye Fan made a contemplative gesture and sneered suddenly, "Heh, it seems that ...... Father, this is a bargaining chip, so as to contain me. ”

"Your Highness's meaning, the emperor doesn't fully trust you. Murong Yongci said in one sentence.

"Although my father said that I was the most like him, this is the most fatal. Ye Fan said, "Because he is like him, he is ruthless." Because I am like him, I will threaten my father's imperial power, which my father cannot tolerate, so he wants to contain me, and this person... Nan Xuanji may be appropriate. ”

"I think the emperor should have made a deal with Nan Xuanji. Murong Yong said.

"It doesn't matter anymore. Ye Fan shook his head, "The important thing is to get the things in front of you well." ”

"Expedition...... Attack the North Xuan. ”