A meeting attended by all the internal and external ministers of the Zhao royal court, as well as relevant important figures, was urgently convened in the former hall under such circumstances. And this meeting, which was held in response to a military defeat, soon after it began, fell into a heated quarrel.

The defeat of the Zhao army on the Western Front undoubtedly weighed on everyone's hearts with a heavy boulder. Therefore, the focus of this emergency meeting was on two aspects. The first is naturally about the succession to the throne after the death of King Chulie of Zhao. The second is how to deal with a war in which the situation is severe.

If it was in the past, no matter what happened to a big thing, someone would decide with a word, which has become everyone's dependence. But now, looking at the empty king's seat above, there is no longer that huge figure to rely on, I can't help but feel desolate.

The rain outside was falling unhurriedly, and like the sorrow in people's hearts, it seemed that there would never end. After everyone had seen the emergency military situation from the front, Minister Fei Yi stood up and waved his hand vigorously to stop the panicked chatter. The matter was urgent, and he didn't even bother to change out of his muddy clothes, and the minister of state, whose face and hair were stained with mud, was no longer the gentle appearance of his usual days.

"The king has been newly mourned, and he has been defeated again...... The current situation does not allow all of us to say more meaningless things here. I hope that from now on, we will all work together to find a way to get through this difficult time. The 8,000 miles of mountains and rivers of Zhao Kingdom and the life and death of hundreds of thousands of people cannot afford to be lost in the slightest! ”

Fei Yi's haggard face showed a distressed look. Many people sighed secretly, and they were all sad and indignant at the thought of the humiliation he had just received in front of the gentlemanly prince.

"I have been blessed by the king for many years, so I naturally don't need to say much. Whether it is for the sake of Zhao or for his homeland, he must do his best to resist the enemy army...... Prime Minister, you have to take good care of your body! If you also fall at this critical juncture, wouldn't it be even worse for Zhao Guo, and even worse? ”

A political doctor stood up with an impassioned expression, and while expressing his determination, he also comforted Fei Yi a few words, for fear that the person who temporarily presided over the overall situation would have any accidents.

Fei Yi shook his head. What he needs now is not empty rhetoric, but practical solutions. If he can save the situation by risking his own life, then he will do his best and will not hesitate to do anything.

"Your Excellency, things won't be so serious for a while, will they? Although the army on the Western Front was defeated in the hands of the Qin and Wei coalition forces, there were still tens of thousands of troops, and if they held Wutong Pass, they should be able to hold out for a while....... ”

Doctor Zizhong frowned and stood up to express his opinion. But before he could finish speaking, Fei Yi waved his hand to interrupt him.

"Things on the battlefield change rapidly, but they are not calculated in this way. The Doctor doesn't know soldiers, so it's no wonder you...... Alas! Fighting on several fronts and dividing our forces to defend against the enemy, our troops were already insufficient. As long as there is a mistake in one direction, it will involve the success or failure of the overall situation! Now General Yuan Rong is dead, and the western front is completely lost. The Qin and Wei armies advanced hundreds of miles in a few days, and such a defeat was not just a defeat in the western battlefield

。 What's more serious is that Qin Wei's army will form a north-south echo with the Yan ** team, and General Li Mu, who is on the Shangcheng front line in the northwest, will immediately face great danger. If they divided their forces and launched a flank attack on Li Mu with the Yan army, then it would be difficult to preserve the defense line in the northwest direction of the Zhao State! At that time, the armies of Qin, Wei, and Yan will definitely drive straight in, what else can we do to stop it? ”

Zizhong was interrupted, and he was extremely unhappy. However, after listening to Fei Yi's simple analysis, he stood there and opened his mouth, but he couldn't say anything to refute after all. Even if he doesn't understand military affairs, he knows that this is definitely not alarmist, but a reality that is likely to become. If such serious consequences are really caused, the demise of the Zhao State will really be countdown! The senior doctor also sighed involuntarily, but he felt that someone behind him was pulling at the placket of his clothes, and when he looked sideways, it was Uncle Wang Chu Daxing. I saw that the other party gave him a look, and I didn't know what I wanted to say to him.

Zizhong lowered his eyes and pretended not to see it. Ever since he walked out of the gourd mouth of the Nine Elements Mountain, he had been seriously wary of this old fox. He didn't understand, how could the secret forces that Chu Daxing had said he had summoned to deal with Chu Jiangmian become pretended to be by the people of the Qin State? He really wanted to ask him face to face, but he never had a chance in the palace. However, he did not want to break with it openly until he had figured out the situation. But he no longer listens to his instigation.

Uncle Wang Chu Daxing seemed to have sensed Zizhong's suspicion and dissatisfaction. He withdrew his hand and secretly sneered. I've already boarded the thief ship, how easy is it to go down again! Hum! Since Zizhong didn't want to listen to him, he was happy to stand by and see what tricks these guys who were loyal to King Zhao had before talking!

The others looked at each other and were silent for a long time. Just as he was about to say a few words to boost morale, he seemed to be speechless and endless, but he heard the voice of the Minister of State Fei Yi and the old man say again.

"Ladies and gentlemen...... Not only that, but with the defeat on the battlefield, there will be more serious things to come! The plan of the Five Kingdoms to attack Zhao initiated by the Qin State is already known to the whole world and is not a secret. Now the three kingdoms of Qin, Wei, and Yan are attacking in a big way, and the reason why the Southern Han and Qi sides are holding their troops is not because they don't want to attack, but because they are waiting for the best opportunity to preserve their strength...... And now the time has come! If the expectation is good, I believe that at this moment, the east and south directions of Zhao State have begun to be attacked by the enemy! ”

Fei Yi raised his voice loudly, and there was thunder rolling in the clouds, and everyone was even more shocked. As if to verify his guess, there was a noise outside, and two urgent messages came into Jinxiang Palace one after another. Fei Yi took it in his hand, only glanced at it, his face became gloomy, his arm hung down weakly, and he said to everyone sadly.

"Here we go...... The State of Qi and the Southern Han finally launched an attack on the Zhao army! ”

A bolt of lightning illuminated the somewhat gloomy palace, followed by a terrifying thunderclap. Although we had known for a long time that there would be such an outcome, when this worst-case scenario became a reality, everyone still felt indescribable fear and sadness in their hearts.

"Your Excellency, Doctors...... Since the military situation is urgent, how can we delay any longer!

The last general is not talented, and he is willing to lead his cavalry to the frontline battlefield to support, bravely kill the enemy, thousands of miles away from the enemy, and protect the stability of the land and people of Zhao State! ”

In the silence, some people finally couldn't bear it anymore, and came out of the crowd, raised their arms generously, and shouted for war. When everyone looked for it, it was the general Long Yu in armor.

Since the enemy attack at Hulukou, all the way until entering Dragon City, Long Yu and all the Dragoon soldiers had a fire in their hearts. At this time, when he heard the news of Zhao's defeat, he stood up desperately and took the initiative to ask for battle. In his impression, when was Zhao Guo bullied like this in the past? Now that the king's bones are not cold, all cats and dogs have been bullied. As a young general who once followed Chu Lie to chase the Northern Hu Cavalry for hundreds of miles, it didn't matter what enemy he was facing! He would rather die on the battlefield than waste time here doing pointless discussions.

It's just that how can a general who only wants to fight understand the danger of the current situation? Without waiting for others to speak, Fei Yi directly rejected his request.

"The Dragoons are tasked with defending Dragon City, so how can they leave so easily? General Long Yu doesn't need to say much, just step aside and wait for the arrangement! ”

"Your Excellency! The king of ...... It's all gone! At this critical moment, on behalf of all the Dragoon soldiers, please give the order quickly! ”

Unexpectedly, Long Yu not only did not retreat, but instead knelt on one knee, stroked his breastplate, and once again loudly and resolutely asked for the order to fight. When he said the word "king", he gritted his teeth to keep himself from choking.

"General Long Yu, I think you're probably mistaken. Even if you want to take the dragoons into battle, I don't have the authority to approve it! ”

Fei Yi looked at him expressionlessly, and the wrinkles on his face piled up deeper. Hearing him say this, everyone else looked over, and their eyes were complicated. Long Yu raised his head and asked categorically.

"Then, please tell the Prime Minister who has the right to mobilize the dragoon now, I will beg him!"

"Whoever has the Fengyun Sword and the Golden Feather Bow left by the king has the right to command the dragoons! General Long Yu, if you want to fight, you go to him! ”

Long Yu's eyes froze, of course he knew who Fei Yi was talking about. The king handed over these two weapons that represented his past glory to Chu Jiangmian in the Nine Elements Mountain, and the meaning was self-evident, that is, to let this young prince inherit his great martial arts and lead the people of Zhao to continue walking. But now...... Chu Jiangmian had an extremely abnormal attitude and said that he would keep watch in the Fushou Hall for ten days, and he would not pay attention to anything outside. This kind of behavior is simply ridiculous! If he is allowed to be so ridiculous inside and outside the royal court, then don't say that it has been ten days, I am afraid that the Zhao Kingdom will soon be disheartened and the country will be destroyed!

Just when Long Yu mustered up the courage to get up and leave, he heard someone snort coldly, took over what Minister Fei Yi had just said, and stretched out his hand to stop him.

"General Long Yu, slow down! It's not too late for you to stay and listen and decide what to do...... Ladies and gentlemen! I didn't want to question the king's authority, but now that I have to say something. Chu Jiangmian acted in a disorderly manner, acting arbitrarily, and it was difficult to take on a big responsibility. Do we want to watch the fall of the Zhao State and remain indifferent? ”