The spring cold is steep, and the night wind blows on people's bodies, which also looks extremely cold.

At the moment, the lights in the Funing Hall were bright.

Wang Ge Lao Cui Ge Lao and others have been in the palace for many days, and under the anxiety of sleeping and eating, the faces of the ministers are not good, and they can't see where to go. They all looked dark, their brows furrowed, and their eyes were red.

Xiao Xu's expression was similar. He held the latest battle report in his hand and said in a deep voice: "Today, the border army has sent a battle report, and the 100,000 border army has lost 30,000 soldiers, and the number of casualties is too amazing. If the reinforcements do not arrive in time, the border city is worried. ”

The most important thing in fighting a war is morale. At present, there are too many casualties among the border troops, and their morale is inevitably a little sluggish.

Lu Shangshu said with a worried face: "If the number of dead and wounded in an army exceeds forty percent, the people's hearts will be broken and the will to fight will fade. The heavy casualties of the border troops are really worrying. ”

Cui Ge Lao frowned and asked, "Lu Shangshu has already ordered the transfer of troops for reinforcements, I don't know when I will be able to reach the border pass?"

Lu Shangshu replied helplessly: "It will take about five or six days." ”

In other words, the next five or six days will be the most difficult time for the border army.

The ministers fell silent in unison.

The capital is quite far from the border pass, and the 30,000 dead and wounded soldiers are now only a bloody number for them. However, if the border army could not resist, the Tibetan Turkic coalition would occupy several border cities and then advance into the plains of the Central Plains.

At that time, it will be the people of Great Qin who will suffer. The Great Qin River will also be in jeopardy.

Therefore, the border army is full of casualties, and it must survive these few days!

At that time, Gu Zhanzhen guarded the border passes, with a far-reaching reputation and great achievements. The current Dingbei Hou Gu Song has been guarding the border for more than ten years. However, the reputation is not very prominent. Compared with Gu Zhan back then, Gu Song looked much more mediocre.

Can Gu Song boost morale and lead the troops to defend the border pass?

The same question arose in everyone's minds.

Xiao Xu hadn't slept well for many days, and his voice was a little hoarse: "General Gu has always taken the lead and fought to the death. If you think about it, you will be able to hold on. ”

Gu Hai, who had not spoken, stepped forward at this time and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, Weichen's eldest brother is indeed not as brave and good at fighting as the second brother back then, he has a serious temperament and is even better at defending the city. In the past, I was guarding the pass, and I couldn't see it. Now that the enemy army has invaded the pass, I am afraid that the big brother will not be able to catch it. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked and looked at Gu Hai in unison.

Gu Hai, who has always been handsome and dignified, has neither the time nor the intention to clean up himself, and the short stubble on his face is quite vicissitudes.

Gu Hai's face was a little gloomy and helpless, but his eyes were bright and resolute: "Weichen didn't mean to be alarmist, it's just that he is willing to ask the emperor to prepare for the worst!"

Xiao Xu looked at Gu Hai steadily, was silent for a moment, and then said, "What Gu Shangshu said is not unreasonable. ”

You can't put all your hopes on Gu Song. Instead, it is necessary to be prepared for Gu Song's defeat and defeat, and even more so to have a plan for a long-term war.

……

At three o'clock, after the ministers finished their deliberations, half of them left the palace and returned to their homes, while the other half stayed in the palace to prepare for an emergency military situation and the Son of Heaven summoned and sent them at any time.

Gu Hai had been in the palace for a few days, and left the palace tonight and returned to the Dingbei Hou Mansion.

It was already the middle of the night, but everyone in the Dingbei Hou Mansion did not rest, and gathered in the Zhenghe Hall.

When Gu Hai stepped into the Zhenghe Hall with a tired face and red eyes, the first person to greet him was not the Fang family, nor Mrs. Tai, but the eldest sister-in-law Wu family.

"Third brother, what's going on with the war at the border pass?" Wu's face was full of eagerness and his eyes were anxious: "Is there any news about your eldest brother in the war report?"

Gu Jinxing and Gu Jinzhi also greeted him, and the two brothers looked at Gu Hai together, their eyes full of concern.

Gu Hai calmed down and said: "The battle at the border is quite urgent, and there are heavy casualties......

Before he finished speaking, Wu's face was already pale, and his body shook a few times, shaking.

"Mother!" Gu Jinxing was startled, and immediately reached out to support the Wu family. Gu Jinzhi on the side also quickly made a move and held Wu's other arm.

Wu's eyes turned black, and the water flashed in his eyes.

"Wu, don't get excited. Listen to the third child's words. Mrs. Tai's voice was quite calm.

Gu Hai immediately continued: "There is no mention of the eldest brother in the battle report. However, in the current situation, no news is the best news. ”

If the news of the commander is mentioned in the war report, he will either win the battle, or he will be defeated, wounded, or killed.

There is no news at the moment, at least it means that Gu Chung is not worried about his life.

After hearing these words, Wu Shi eased up, wiped his tears with his sleeve tremblingly, and squeezed out a smile: "There is third brother Lao, if there is news of your eldest brother, let someone send a letter back to the house immediately." ”

Gu Hai replied with a straight face: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I care more about the safety of my eldest brother than anyone else." ”

In front of everyone, it is inconvenient for Mrs. Tai to ask questions if she has something to say. Looking at Gu Hai, whose eyes were red, Mrs. Tai couldn't help but feel a little distressed, and said busily: "The third child must be very tired after staying up for so many days, go back and rest quickly! ”

Gu Hai was indeed very tired and tired, so he nodded and agreed.

……

"Your Majesty, it's late at night, it's time to rest. ”

Xiao Xu was still watching the battle report.

Xiao Guizi saw it in his eyes, was anxious in his heart, and boldly stepped forward to persuade: "Fighting a war is not an overnight thing, the border war is unfavorable, and the emperor must hold on." It's not good for your health to stay up late like this. The emperor should go to bed early!"

Xiao Xu has been poisoned since he was a child. Over the years, Xu Cang has been carefully recuperating Xiao Xu's body, so that Xiao Xu's body is no different from ordinary people.

However, in the end, the foundation is thinner than others, and it is too painful to work hard day and night. In just a few days, Xiao Xu's face has lost a lot of weight.

Xiao Xu didn't reply: "I'll sleep after I finish reading." ”

The little nobleman had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.

At that moment, footsteps sounded outside the door. Then, a familiar woman's voice sounded at the door: "Sure enough, I haven't slept so late." ”

As soon as the voice entered his ears, Xiao Guizi suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

It's the queen mother who is here!

The person who came was Gu Guanning.

In early spring, the weather is still cold. There are many charcoal basins burning in the Funing Palace, which are warm and melting. However, it was not as warm as Gu Wanning's voice when it entered his ears.

Xiao Xu's tense spirit suddenly relaxed a little, and a smile rose at the corner of his mouth: "A-Ning, why are you here." As he spoke, he stood up.

Maybe it's because I've been sitting for too long, or maybe I've been too worried and distracted lately, and when I got up suddenly, I was a little dizzy.

Xiao Xu reflexively held on to the table.

Gu Wanning's face changed, and he walked forward quickly and held Xiao Xu's arm: "Xiao Xu, what's wrong with you?"