Zhongyong Gong looked at the surrounding onlookers and said worriedly: "Today, no matter what, we will send the army out of the city." ”

Admiral Jiang was relieved: "Don't worry, even if there are people from Xishu hiding in the capital, there will not be too many, let alone a nest." It's still okay to deal with a few minions. ”

Zhongyong Gong sighed and said, "I hope." ”

But things in the world are always afraid of something, and as soon as the voice of the loyal and brave man fell, a loud explosion came from the front of the army.

"Boom!" ”

"Oh no, something happened!" The brave and anxious forehead jumped straight, and he flicked the horsewhip and ran forward.

Admiral Jiang also sensed the seriousness of the situation and followed closely by the side of Zhongyong Gong.

Yuan Shangshu, who was guarding the city gate, heard a loud noise not far away, and immediately mounted his horse and galloped away, and the other soldiers were even more nervous, not daring to relax a little.

When Zhongyong Gong rushed to the front, the strong smell of gunpowder mixed with the smell of blood came to his nose, and in front of him was a blur of flesh and blood, stumps and broken arms, and it was impossible to tell whose it was.

Admiral Jiang endured the nausea churning in his chest, and asked the soldiers who were still alive in front of him, "How did those explode just now?" Can you see clearly? ”

Some of the soldiers were stupid at this time, and did not say a word; Some were so frightened that they fell to the ground and yelled; Some were even so frightened that they were incontinent, and they didn't listen to Admiral Jiang's questioning at all, and they couldn't extricate themselves from the purgatory-like experience they had just had.

Zhongyong patted Admiral Jiang and said, "Don't ask, it's good that they can survive." ”

Admiral Jiang scolded angrily: "Damn, if you have the ability, you can come with real knives and guns, what kind of ability are these yin people!" ”

Yuan Shangshu hurriedly got off the horse, and when he saw the tragic situation in front of him, he was afraid for a while, and a trace of luck was crossed, but more anger.

If it was Yuan Gang who led the team today, I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to escape the end of this flesh and blood, right? Who the hell is going to put the army to death!

Zhongyong Gong stepped forward and said, "Yuan Shangshu, I'm afraid that I will have to reorganize the army and set off again." The nearest soldiers were so frightened that they couldn't do anything, and it was a matter of whether they could regain their senses in the future, and the others were also scared. I'm afraid we'll have to wait until tomorrow to set off again, and we have to rush back to report the situation to the emperor before then. ”

"So, what about here? And how should these soldiers be placed? Yuan Shangshu said with a frown.

Admiral Jiang stepped forward and said, "Leave it to me here." ”

Yuan Shangshu nodded and said, "Then please ask Admiral Jiang." I went back and arranged more bereavement for these dead soldiers and those mentally disturbed soldiers, this time it was really miserable. ”

Admiral Jiang patted Yuan Shangshu and said, "You go to see the emperor first, who will lead the army tomorrow will have to ask the emperor to decide." ”

"Ugh." Yuan Shangshu sighed, turned around and left with Zhongyong Gong.

Admiral Jiang looked at the mess all over the ground, so he had to let the sane soldiers return to the barracks with the frightened soldiers, and then turn around and go to the city gate to find his own soldiers to clean up the mess all over the ground.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, the Zuo Protector, who was hiding in the shadows, left proudly.

In the palace Qinzheng Palace, Emperor Jiakang was sitting on the soft floor behind the screen and playing chess with Prince Ying.

Gonggong Chen hurriedly came in and said, "Your Majesty, Duke Zhongyong and Yuan Shangshu are here." ”

Jiakangdi frowned and urged, "Let them come in quickly." ”

Prince Ying felt the change in Daojia Kangdi's mood and asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?" ”

Jia Kangdi pinched his temples with a headache and said, "It stands to reason that they should be at the city gate now, but I'm afraid something will happen." ”

Sure enough, after Zhongyong Gong and Yuan Shangshu came in, they knelt directly on the ground, looking like they were pleading.

Jiakangdi closed his eyes, waved his hand and said, "Get up and say, what's going on." ”

Zhongyong Gong knelt on the ground and said in a choked voice: "The minister was afraid that someone would raid, so he followed behind the army, but the thief actually threw gunpowder in front, and the soldiers at the front were blown up into a blur of flesh and blood. ”

Jia Kangdi's hand trembled, and the black chess pieces fell to the ground, making a "knock knock" sound. Gonggong Chen hurriedly stepped forward to pick up the chess pieces, and then retreated to guard outside the screen.

Jia Condi took a deep breath and asked, "Are there any ordinary people who are injured?" ”

Zhongyong shook his head and said, "We are in a hurry to come back, and we haven't had time to count yet. It is now in the hands of Admiral Chiang to deal with. ”

"They actually threw gunpowder in the streets in broad daylight. It's a dehumanization! Jia Condi slapped the table heavily and said angrily.

Prince Ying thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is better to be still than to be still, it is better to wait a few days before sending a large army to set off, and tomorrow morning when the court comes, the emperor can mention this matter, and then ask the courtiers if there is a suitable candidate." Now is the time for those people to be complacent, and when the time comes, let's take advantage of the situation and see who is behind it. ”

Jiakangdi nodded, looked at Zhongyong Gong and Yuan Shangshu kneeling on the ground, and asked, "What do you think?" ”

"The minister seconded the proposal."

Zhongyong Gong and Yuan Shangshu said in unison.

Jia Kangdi said worriedly: "In this way, Chen He and Yuan Gang will be in short supply of grain and grass. ”

Zhongyong Gong thought for a while and said, "Actually, it's okay to find all the ministers now, maybe the person behind it is waiting for us to jump into his trap." Let's discuss it in this diligent palace, and then send a large army to set off tomorrow, and it won't be too long. ”

Jia Kangdi nodded and said, "You two get up quickly, I really don't blame you for this." Even if you were at the forefront, you would not be able to stop this disaster, and if you were blown up, the loss would be even greater. ”

With that, Emperor Jia Kangdi got up and helped Zhongyong Gong and Yuan Shangshu up.

"Your Majesty."

Zhongyong Gong and Yuan Shangshu said in unison.

Emperor Jiakang patted Yuan Shangshu on the shoulder, then walked outside the screen and said, "Gonggong Chen, send someone to inform all the courtiers to come to the Qinzheng Palace immediately to discuss matters, and also inform Admiral Jiang to let him find out the number of dead and wounded, but there are ordinary people who are suffering." ”

"Yes, the old slave will go." Gonggong Chen nodded, bowed and left.

Half an hour later, all the courtiers appeared in the Qinzheng Palace.

Emperor Jiakang sat majestically on the dragon chair, his eyes swept underneath, and the ministers all looked at their noses and noses, and they didn't dare to come out, for fear of being accidentally taken out by Emperor Jiakang for questioning.

What happened on the streets leading to the city gate early in the morning was so tragic that it was difficult for the ministers to think about it.

But the clearer I knew, the more scared I became.

The ministers were afraid that Emperor Jiakang would let them investigate the case, and they dared to make a move against the army sent by the emperor, which was definitely a bear's heart and a leopard's courage, and the strength behind it was unimaginable; The generals are afraid that Jiakangdi will send them on the expedition, which is obviously a matter of sending their heads!

"What! Isn't it usually quite able to speak? Why don't you open your mouth today? Jia Kangdi said in a deep voice.

"The minister is terrified."

The ministers said in unison.

Jia Kangdi angrily picked up the tea cup on the desk and threw it out.

"Smack!"

The teacup fell to the ground and shattered.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

The ministers were so frightened that they quickly knelt down.

Jiakangdi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Kneel down for me, whoever can think of the candidate who will lead the army will get up!" Otherwise, no one will think of it today! ”

The ministers had a bitter face and scolded Xishu to the bottom.

Gonggong Chen felt that Jiakangdi was shouting a little hoarse in his throat, and hurriedly made another pot of tea and offered a new tea cup.

Jia Condi picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said, "What? No one has been chosen? Or do you need me to name them one by one? ”

"The minister is willing to lead the troops."

Zhongyong Gong and Yuan Shangshu stepped forward to ask for advice.

Emperor Jiakang smiled and said: "You see, a year is not confused, a year has already dared to go out again, if I remember correctly, there should be a lot of young generals below, right?" Aren't you afraid of making people laugh off their big teeth and laugh at our Murong Dynasty, no one can use it? ”

"The minister is willing to lead the troops."

All the generals reluctantly stepped forward to ask for orders.

Emperor Jia Kangdi saw the expressions of the generals in his eyes, and then asked the ministers, "Don't you civil officials have any opinions?" Isn't it usually very talkative? Which one is more appropriate? ”

This...... The ministers looked at each other, and their hearts were more bitter than eating Coptis chinensis.

At this time, Ye Yuan, the squire of the military department, got up and said: "The minister thinks that the generals present are all in important positions in Beijing, and it is not appropriate to lead a large army to go out at this time. ”

Jiakangdi raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? I seem to remember that Ye Aiqing used to be a fierce general by Sun Wangye's side, could it be that Ye Aiqing wanted to lead the troops in person? ”

Ye Yuan was stunned, shook his head, and said: "Of course the minister is willing to lead the troops to the expedition again, but now that there are many affairs in the military department, the minister cannot be separated." ”

Jia Kangdi waved his hand and said: "The position of the captain of this vanguard is indeed a little lower, but I can keep your position as the squire of the military department, and you will still be the squire of the military department when you come back, and I will give you more rewards." ”

Ye Yuan felt that he was really dumb and couldn't say anything about eating Coptis chinensis, so he wouldn't agree to this matter if he knew it.

Just when Ye Yuan was stunned and didn't know what to do, Sun Wangye stood up.

Emperor Jia Kangdi looked at Sun Wangye with half-squinted eyes and asked, "Sun Aiqing stood up at this time because he wanted to oppose me?" ”

Sun Wangye said with a smile: "Whatever the emperor says, how dare the ministers object." The minister just had a reluctant request. ”

Jia Conti asked suspiciously, "Oh? Aiqing, please speak. ”

Prince Sun glanced at Prince Ying, sighed and said, "It's good that Prince Ying is here, in fact, it is also a family matter." ”

Prince Ying is even more puzzled, how can he bring it to the court when it is obviously a family matter?

"Can Lord Sun say it clearly?" Prince Ying asked puzzled.

Lord Sun nodded and said, "My grandson, Prince Ying's youngest son Chen Yan, has always begged me to take him out for training all these years. Alas, I am also an old man now, and I am idle at home, so how can I take Chen Yan out to practice. Now if Ye Yuan can lead the army to the battle, the minister hopes that the emperor will give Chen Yan a chance and let Ye Yuan teach Chen Yan well. ”

Now the whole hall was even quieter, and the other ministers lowered their heads for fear of causing a commotion.

This Murong Chenyan said that it sounds good to be the grandson of Prince Sun, but he is also the concubine of Prince Ying and the nephew of Emperor Jiakang, this is obviously with the emperor's power!

Loyal and brave turned around without slashing, holding back the anger that could erupt at any moment.

Yuan Shangshu finally understood what was going on, and lowered his head in interest, not daring to say another word.

The royal thing is to cut and untidy and messy, and a little touch can set yourself on fire!

Jiacondi clenched his fists, took a few deep breaths, tried to calm the anger in his heart, and couldn't say a word for a long time.

But the most shocked, the most disappointed, and the most painful in this palace is Prince Ying, whose palms and backs are full of meat!

Chen Yu is the son-in-law, of course, occupies the position of the son; Chen He can fight well at a young age, so he naturally pays more attention; As for Chen Yan, he has been looking for a path suitable for him, and he has never cared about this son!