Throne room.

The sun is setting in the west, and the twilight is deep.

In the brightly lit Jinluan Palace, the faces of the Son of Heaven and the ministers were particularly solemn.

Since the report of Gu Song's death in battle was reported to Jinluan, everyone has not left for more than half a step, and has been discussing the next countermeasures.

Among the ministers, Gu Hai's expression was the most gloomy and gloomy.

The dead Dingbei Marquis Gu Song is the son of the Gu family and the elder brother of Gu Hai. In the past ten years, Gu Song has been guarding the border and has not been able to return to Beijing. But this did not affect the relationship between the two brothers. The two have been in correspondence once a month.

From the moment the wolf smoke ignited, Gu Hai had a bad premonition.

A few days ago, he even dreamed of Gu Song, who he hadn't seen for many years, and apologized to him in his dream, entrusting his wife and children, young and old, to him.

He had never told anyone about this dream, but the shadow of uneasiness in his heart grew stronger. Until today, I received the battle report, and the nightmare came true.

Gu Song is dead!

He didn't die on the battlefield, but died in a suffocated position under the cold arrows flying behind him.

Unspeakable grief and indignation stirred in my heart.

He couldn't wait to immediately lead all the generals of the Gu family to the border, kill and retreat the enemy army, find out all the traitors in the army, cut them with a thousand knives, and avenge Gu Song!

But he couldn't do anything.

He is not only Gu Song's younger brother, but also the official secretary of Daqin. At this moment, stabilizing the situation in the court, the people's hearts and the army's hearts is the most important thing. He has no right to be willful!

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The main general is dead, has the morale of the army been broken? Has the border pass been lost? Has the enemy captured all the border cities? What is the situation?

The reports on the border battles received every day are all news that has been delayed for many days. I don't know what the latest situation is at the border pass.

"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that the most important thing now is to send troops for reinforcements. Lu Shangshu of the Ministry of War looked anxious and eager, and his voice was quite hoarse: "In addition to the garrison sent before, we will also mobilize troops to go to the border pass." ”

Lu Shangshu is reasonable. Cui Ge Lao immediately opened his mouth to second, and his voice was also hoarse: "The situation at the border pass is unclear, and sending troops to reinforce is the top priority." ”

Shoufu Wang Ge Lao also had a heavy face: "The old minister seconded Cui Ge Lao's words. ”

Since Cui Ge Lao entered the Cabinet, he has hidden signs of parting with Wang Ge Lao. The two are quite at odds with each other. At this time, the state affairs are current, and the two invariably let go of the little disregard between each other.

The Son of Heaven nodded: "Zhongqing's proposal coincides with what I think. I wonder if there are any recommended candidates in Zhongqing's mind?"

Of course, it can't be without a chief general in the army. The first thing to bear the brunt of the problem is to re-send people to the border to lead the troops.

This person is ......

The ministers subconsciously glanced at each other, and then their eyes swept over the faces of Gu Hai and Cui Ge Lao.

The name of the Hou Shizi of Dingbei came to everyone's hearts together, but no one took the initiative to open their mouths to propose.

Everyone knows that the situation at the border is not good, and if you go to the border pass, you may die and never return. The prince of Dingbei Hou is the nephew of Gu Shangshu and the son-in-law of Cui Gelao. No one wanted to be the first to open their mouths and anger Gu Shangshu and Cui Gelao.

Xiao Xu, who was sitting on the dragon chair, also looked calm.

Li Shangshu coughed, stepped forward, and arched his hand: "Weichen has the courage to say a word." The Gu family guarded the border pass for generations, and after the death of Gu Zhan, the marquis of the northern part of the country, Gu Song attacked the lord and took over the border army. ”

"Now that Gu Song has died, it is reasonable for the prince of Dingbei Hou to go to the border pass to lead the army. ”

This Li Shangshu is clearly still holding grudges about not fighting for Gu Hai's position as Shangshu that day, so he will take the lead in jumping out when the time comes, deliberately poking Gu Hai's heart.

Everyone subconsciously looked at Gu Hai.

Gu Hai has never been a soft persimmon, a typical smiling tiger. Li Shangshu admonished like this, can Gu Haiyan not fight back?

Gu Hai really stood up.

However, what he said shocked everyone.

The minister thought that what Li Shangshu said was extremely true. Please ask the emperor to issue an order immediately, and order Gu Jinxing, the prince of the Northern Marquis, to lead all the generals of Gu to set off for the border pass. ”

The busy and hard work in the past few days has made Gu Hai's handsome face lose a bit of brightness and neatness. But his eyes are firm, his voice is calm, and he doesn't have a shocking power: "Protecting the family and defending the country is the family motto of the Gu family." Gu Jiaerlang has been strictly taught since he was a child, and he is ready to lead troops into battle at any time. As the grandson of the Gu family and the son of the Marquis of Dingbei, this is his responsibility. On behalf of the Gu family, please ask the emperor to decree. ”

Even Li Shangshu, who was a villain with an unjust mind, was shocked.

Li Shangshu silently looked at the impassioned Gu Hai, and suddenly sighed in his heart, "I am indeed far inferior to him".

Now that I think about it, his loss to Gu Hai is not wronged.

Cui Ge Lao quickly reacted and arched his hand: "What Gu Shangshu said is extremely true, and the minister also asks the emperor to make an order." ”

Even Gu Hai and Cui Ge Lao took the initiative to ask for the order, and the others had nothing to hesitate about, and quickly seconded the proposal.

Xiao Xu's eyes flashed with complexity, but he didn't hesitate, and quickly said in a deep voice: "Okay, I'll make an order." ”

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As soon as Xiao Xu's words fell, an attendant entered the Jinluan Palace to report: "Your Majesty, the lady of the Dingbei Hou Mansion has a fold to present it to the saint." ”

Mrs. Tai?

Xiao Xu was startled at first, but soon realized something, and his eyes quickly swept over the ministers who looked surprised. Among them, only Gu Hai looked calm, obviously guessing what would be written in this recital.

"Present the fold. Xiao Xu restrained his thoughts and made an order in a deep voice.

The waiter brought the fold over, and the little nobleman stepped forward, took the fold, and then sent it to Xiao Xu's hand.

Xiao Xu didn't move, and gave a faint order: "Cui Shuling, you will read it out and let the secretaries listen to it." ”

Cui Saburo responded aloud, respectfully accepted the recital, and then read it aloud.

“…… When the courtiers heard the bad news, their hearts were not very grieved. However, the border war is important, and the Gu family has no time to indulge in grief. The Gu family is deeply encouraged, and I wish the country and the people to be safe. The border pass was in danger, and the prince Gu Jinxing was willing to ask for war to go to the border pass and take over the border army. Time is urgent, and the courtiers have the audacity to ask for an order, and beg the emperor to agree!"

This generous and tragic letter of invitation to fight is like a huge wave beating on everyone's hearts, making people feel angry and unable to help themselves.

Dingbei Hou Mansion is known as the first general of Daqin, and it really deserves its name. At this critical juncture, I never flinched and timid, and took the initiative to ask for help. This responsibility alone is already moving.

Gu Jiaerlang, they are all good!

The ministers straightened their chests in unison.

Even Xiao Xu was also excited and relieved at this time: "Okay! Even women and children are far better than bearded eyebrows. After the decree is prepared, please ask Elder Cui Ge to go to the Hou Mansion to announce the decree in person. ”

Fu Zhuo gave up.

Elder Cui Ge also had a solemn face: "The minister's decree." ”

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