As the eldest son of Zhao, Chu Liangsheng's mother died shortly after giving birth to him many years ago. It is precisely for this reason that although his identity is very important, it is far less noble than the queen's sister-in-law, Chu Jiangmian.

Chu Liangsheng, who has been practicing martial arts hard since he was a child, really wants to one day be able to take over the sword in his father's hand and lead the soldiers of Zhao State to gallop across the battlefield and make a name for himself. But at this moment, facing the anxious eyes of Minister Fei Yi, he mustered up the courage several times and wanted to ask for orders, but finally swallowed his words again.

Because, every time he wants to get his blood boiling, he will remember what the teacher who taught him said, and his emotions will immediately calm down. The teacher was hired by his mother when he was still there, and he has been helping him grow up for so many years, and he is very trustworthy.

"Childe's identity is special, and it is not appropriate to go out to fight on the battlefield. Putting oneself at risk in that way outweighs the losses and is harmful. You should always be in Dragon City, and if you have the opportunity, you can help the king deal with some government affairs, share his worries and worries, and win his favor...... That's the best way to go. ”

Although Chu Liangsheng sometimes felt unimpressed by these words. But when his wings weren't really able to fly, he felt it made sense.

In a situation like today, if you rush to fight, it is certainly not the best time. Therefore, after listening to Fei Yi's story, he chose to remain silent for the time being.

The tensions that Zhao is about to face are likely to be the worst in years. No one dares to take it lightly. It's not that there is no such guts, but there is no such ability. There is only one person with this ability, and that is Zhao Wang Chulie. But he probably didn't have the strength to draw the sword anymore.

This was not a formal small military meeting, but a military briefing held at the behest of King Zhao. It was not possible to formulate immediate countermeasures. However, even so, after learning about the real predicament that Zhao Guo was facing, everyone's hearts were already extremely heavy.

"The situation is already so critical, will tomorrow's hunt in the Nine Elements Mountain be held as scheduled, and will the king personally leave Jinxiang Palace?"

Finally, someone asked in a low voice. And this question is exactly what several people are worried about. Although they have not been summoned by King Zhao recently, according to the rumors, they already know about it. King Zhao's physical condition is not optimistic. For Zhao and their people, this is really a blessing and a disaster!

"It's something that has been decided a long time ago, and of course it won't change. Moreover, King Zhao will also personally set off with the army, which is what he just said to me today. ”

Minister Fei Yi replied in the affirmative. As the most trusted old guy of King Zhao, his words are naturally worth believing. Everyone's mood has calmed down somewhat. Since King Zhao was still able to ride a war horse, it meant that things were not so bad that they were unimaginably bad. And as long as he is there, even if he is attacked from all sides, everyone still has the confidence that they can persevere.

"General Long Yu, are the dragoons in Dragon City ready? For the safety of the king, think more, the trip to the Nine Elements Mountain, we must ensure that nothing goes wrong, and there can be no omission! ”

Fei Yi raised his voice and called outside the temple gate. Someone responded and made a big promise.

"The end will be! Since receiving the king's orders, all the dragoons have made all preparations. Even the side of the Nine Elements Mountain is under control. Rest assured, when nothing goes wrong! ”

Long Yu, who was wearing armor and standing with a sword, looked a little excited on his face. This young guard general, who had just assumed the responsibility of commanding the dragoons not long ago, could be said to have a heavy responsibility on his shoulders and felt a great responsibility.

The Dragoon, the most elite cavalry force of the Zhao State, can be said to be a trump card in the hands of the King of Zhao. Although under a hundred battles, the total number of people is now less than 10,000, but no matter which one of them is a brave man who has truly experienced iron-blooded battles. Its combat effectiveness is not trivial.

The original general of this cavalry was the famous general Zheng Liancheng. It's just that this veteran, who is now in his seventies, is too old. Although he has always hung the name of a general, since many years ago, King Zhao has forced him to rest at home. Therefore, the command of this ace cavalry army was actually in the hands of King Zhao himself.

The dragoon soldiers followed him several times to participate in major battles, and his iron blood was immense, and his prestige was far and wide. Now, with the twilight of the king, it is difficult to fight again. As a last resort, he had to temporarily hand it over to the younger generals to command. And Long Yu is the person personally selected by King Zhao.

Fei Yi nodded. He believed that King Zhao's vision of people would not be wrong, although Long Yu was young, he was loyal and brave. After the experience, you will definitely be able to carry this burden. He was about to wave him down, but seeing that the young general seemed to be trying to muster up his courage, he stepped forward and said loudly in salute.

"Your Excellency, the last general is entrusted by the generals and wants to ask the Minister of State to tell the king on his behalf...... Today, there are enemies in all directions, and the country is in a critical situation. The so-called raising soldiers for a thousand days is a time to use soldiers. All the soldiers of Longcheng are willing to ask for their lives, and if the day of the king's order, they will immediately get on their horses and rush to the killing field, and defend the peace of our Zhao country with blood in their chests! ”

The young general's voice was generous and heroic. The reason why he took the initiative to ask for help was because he and the other soldiers had been harboring a fire in their chests for a few days. Isn't it because the news of the king's injury has finally spread, what cats and dogs dare to bully casually? In the hearts of these proud young soldiers, the majesty of King Zhao is a god-like existence, and any blasphemy is unforgivable. Don't say that those former subordinates of Yan State have been defeated, even Qin State and Wei State have nothing to be afraid of! In the end, who is strong and who is weak, only by doing a real job can you tell the winner from the loser!

"General Long Yu, don't be impulsive. There is a time for you to fight! Now the most important task of the Dragoon Army is to protect Dragon City and the King, and don't think about anything else. The guards on the border of Zhao are strong enough to withstand any ......enemy attack. ”

Fei Yi's deep worries won't let anyone see it. He tried to keep his tone as calm as he could, but before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by someone who rushed back to report the news.

An eight-hundred-mile expedited military report arrived in his hands. Fei Yizhang only glanced at it a few times, and his face changed greatly.

"Prime Minister, what's wrong. Is it the battlefield ahead......? ”

All the doctors present gathered around and were greatly surprised. Minister Fei Yi has always been known for his stability, and it is naturally extraordinary that he can alarm him. The guess in their hearts was not wrong, and Fei Yi's subsequent words confirmed a fact that everyone wanted to hear the least.

"The armies of Qin and Wei attacked from two sides, and their momentum was irresistible. General Yuan Rong fought unfavorable bloody battles, was defeated several times in a row, and was forced to abandon the line from Pingyang to Shuomen Pass, and the army gathered at Ziwu Pass to hold the last choke point ...... of the eastward advance! ”

Before the battle report was finished, the hall was already in an uproar. Some people couldn't help but exclaim. If it weren't for hearing it from the mouth of Minister Fei Yi, almost no one would believe it to be true.

"W-How is this possible? How could General Yuan Rong be defeated......! ”

Yuan Rong is known as the first general of the Zhao State. In the past few years, he has led the army to resist the Beihu cavalry more than ten times, and there have been few defeats. Even the Hu people were daunted, but they didn't expect the news of his defeat to come so soon.

"Defeat is defeat, nothing is impossible. General Yuan Rong is injured and sick! He is no longer the invincible star of the year...... To be able to preserve most of his strength in front of the Qin and Wei Tiger and Wolf Divisions was already doing his best. ”

Fei Yi hung his arm weakly, and handed over the emergency military information to others to see, and the sadness in his heart was indescribable. Including himself, Yuan Rong, Zheng Liancheng, Gou Wuxian...... There are more than ten of them in total, and they have followed under the command of King Chulie of Zhao from the beginning, and they are all known as famous generals in the world. Hunting the wind and sand, a hundred battles will not be defeated. From youth to middle age, their years were spent on the battlefield of fighting, and only then did they achieve the prestige of today's Zhao State. But now, they who were high-spirited in the past are dead, and they are old. Only one is left to support the overall situation independently, how long can this aging body, which is already extremely tired, last?

"The news came from the Northland two days ago that General Li Mu had already fought two big battles with the Yan people in Shangcheng. Although we had the upper hand, our soldiers also paid a lot of casualties. The situation is not encouraging. Now, the loss of Pingyang Pass on the Western Front is equivalent to a comprehensive oppression in all three directions...... Alas! If the Meridian Pass can't hold on any longer, the combined forces of Qin and Wei will level the river until the bottom of Longcheng, and there will be no more steep passes along the way that can stop them! ”

After reading it in detail from the beginning, Shangda Zizhong couldn't help but sigh with a heavy face. In fact, everyone understands what he said. But what can be done now? One of the most difficult problems is in front of us, that is, the unscrupulous will be able to go on the expedition!

"The strength of the Qin and Wei states is definitely not to be underestimated. They are all stronger than Zhao Guo, not weaker. If there is really no way to win militarily, why not try to find a way in other areas? ”

It was Dr. Chu Daxing who stood up and spoke. Although his official position is only a doctor, he has another identity that is very prominent. He was born in the Zhao royal family, belonged to the side branch of the previous king, and was the cousin of Chu Lie, the king of Zhao. This person likes to study some tricks on weekdays, and after listening here for a long time, he finally stood up. Seeing that everyone's eyes were over, Fei Yi also nodded at him, signaling but saying that it was okay. Chu Daxing's face showed a smug look.