Since Zhu Rong came to power, in addition to his own conquest, he has repeatedly broken the alliance with the Southern Liang, first of all, he did not abide by the mutual market treaty, and the Northern Wei caravan made trouble in the territory of the Great Liang several times, injured the merchants of the Liang State, and sought personal gain; Now, in the name of humiliation in the mutual market, he sent troops to harass the border between Daliang and the Northern Wei Dynasty, and General Xiao Da failed to negotiate peace with the envoys of the Northern Wei Dynasty several times, and Zhu Rong still intensified his efforts to provoke war.

Xiao had no choice but to play to the official family at first, asking for war with the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Eight hundred miles of fast horses were urgent, and Emperor Wu of Liang received a letter from the border pass on the third day.

On the main hall, after Emperor Wu saw it, he was furious, and said angrily: "Zhu Rong is too presumptuous, and now he is openly provoking my Daliang, so my Daliang can't sit still, and this battle is now unavoidable." ”

Huang Mingxuan, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, said: "Zhu Rong is in power in the wrong name, and his words are not good, and now he wants to provoke my Daliang, even if there is a war, I Daliang is the people's will, Zhu Rong is not popular with the people, this battle, my Daliang can afford to fight!"

Gao Dazai said on the side: "Having said that, after all, Zhu Rong has an army of 100,000 in his hands, and my Liang has been fighting for many years, and the total number of men who can fight is only 80,000, and there is no very good chance of winning, and I hope Your Majesty will think twice." ”

Mrs. Xue thought for a while and said, "What Your Majesty said is very true, now that Zhu Rong has torn his face with us, we don't have to save face for him anymore." However, the enemy's strength is far superior to ours, and His Majesty should choose a competent general to lead the troops. ”

Emperor Wu of Liang said: "General Xiao has been stationed at the border for more than 20 years and has rich combat experience. ”

Xue Taifu added: "Although General Xiao has experienced a hundred battles, but after galloping on the battlefield for many years, the tiger will also have times when he is tired, so it is better to select a group of young and promising generals to help." ”

After hearing this, Emperor Wu of Liang agreed very much, and asked, "Who does the Xue Qing family recommend?" ”

Xue Taifu said: "Pingnan General Chen Xian, who was in Nanzhao before, was brave and good at fighting, and saw through the enemy's conspiracy many times. ”

Everyone was right.

Emperor Wu of Liang agreed: "As the Qing family said, the widow sent Chen Xian to the border pass to help General Xiao. ”

So, he immediately issued an order, drew up a holy decree, and sent someone to send it to Chen Xian.

In Chunning Palace, Concubine Hu was recovering from a serious illness and leaning on the throne, Gao Mengyao and Chen Xian came to visit.

Gao Mengyao said: "Niangniang's face is ruddy, I think it's no big deal, the courtiers brought some bird's nest for Niangniang to make up, I hope Niangniang won't dislike it." ”

Concubine Hu smiled: "It's hard for you to have a heart for this child, this palace will definitely not live up to your good intentions, sit down." ”

After saying that, he asked Qingwen to help Gao Mengyao sit down.

Chen Xian also said: "The minister also found the best ginseng and angelica for Niangniang to heal her body. ”

Concubine Hu smiled: "You child, just like my own son, you don't have to see outside, sit down." ”

After that, let Chen Xian also sit down.

Xiao Zhong said: "Since you all have gifts, we are indispensable. With that, he looked at Xiao Mingyue.

Xiao Mingyue smiled and said to Amber, "Bring the things!"

So Amber stepped forward and brought the gift and handed it to Xiao Mingyue, after Xiao Mingyue opened it, it was a brocade dress made of soft silk.

Concubine Hu looked at it and smiled: "This is a rare soft silk, and there are only a few tributes from all over the country every year." ”

Xiao Mingyue said with a smile: "It's good if my aunt likes it, but my cousin has been discussing with others for a long time before the boss agrees to sell it, and he almost revealed his identity." ”

Concubine Hu said angrily: "I don't lack anything, as long as you are all good, I will be happy, why bother so much." ”

Xiao Zhong said: "It's just a part of the son's heart, and my mother accepts it with a smile." ”

While he was talking, Gonggong Feng brought two little eunuchs in to deliver the decree.

As soon as he came in, Gonggong Feng saluted Concubine Hu and Xiao Zhong and others.

Concubine Hu asked, "Why is my father-in-law here?" ”

Gonggong Feng smiled and said, "The old slave was ordered to pass the decree to General Chen. He looked at Chen Xian again and said, "General, please take the order." ”

Chen Xian knelt down and saluted, and Feng Gong said fairly: "Fengtian carrier, the emperor said, now there is General Pingnan who has made meritorious contributions to resist the enemy, brave and mighty, and now the border Wei people are in turmoil, and the widow specially ordered you to be the general of Fuyuan, go to the border, resist the enemy army of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and defend the land of my Great Liang." Chin!"

Chen Xian listened to it and said, "The minister accepts the order." ”

He took the holy decree from Gonggong Feng's hands.

Feng Gong said fairly: "Since the general accepted the order, the old slave retired." ”

Then turn around and go out.

Xiao Zhong said: "The Wei people are too much, and Zhu Rong, who controls the government, is simply a sinner who has brought disaster to the country and the people. ”

Chen Xian said: "As soon as the minister goes, His Royal Highness and Niangniang should also take care." ”

Concubine Hu also said with concern: "Not long after I came back, I will fight again, and the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, so you have to be more careful." ”

Chen Xian said: "Yes, the minister will be more careful." ”

Xiao Mingyue said: "I'll go back with Brother Chen!"

Concubine Hu hurriedly stopped: "Mingyue, the border is in war, the war is dangerous, you are too dangerous for a girl, you should stay in the palace with peace of mind and accompany your aunt." ”

Xiao Mingyue said worriedly: "But my father and brother are there, I have to go back and be with them." ”

Xiao Zhong also said: "Cousin, don't be afraid, my cousin has been through a hundred battles, he should be fine, don't worry, there is also our General Chen." With that, he looked at Chen Xian.

Chen Xian hurriedly said: "Don't worry, I will protect the generals and them." ”

Xiao Mingyue said again: "I'm also worried about you. ”

Chen Xian said: "Don't worry. ”

After speaking, Chen Xian prepared to go back to the General's Mansion and pack his bags.

Xiao Mingyue returned to the room and thought: "Almost all the forces of the Northern Wei Dynasty are in the hands of Zhu Rong, in this way, even if the Great Liang can win, it will suffer heavy losses, and now it is best to use a third-party force to break down Zhu Rong's forces." ”

He decided to write a letter to Yuwendi, asking Yuwendi to incite the king of Heqing to send troops, on the one hand, he could help Nanliang, and on the other hand, he could also have a great chance to eradicate Zhu Rong's forces and regain power.

So, he asked Amber to still quietly send a letter to the guard at the harem gate, asking him to send it to Yuwendi's villa.

General's Palace.

Xiao Zhong and Chen Xian stood in the inner room, and Chen Xian said: "The minister is here, life and death are unpredictable, Your Highness must be careful and take care." ”

Xiao Zhong patted Chen Xian's shoulder and said, "Kill the thieves with peace of mind, I am by my father's side every day, and they don't dare to do anything." ”

Chen Xian said: "Although Youlan is wrecked now, the ministers still have ill intentions towards His Highness and the Taifu, so His Highness should be more careful." ”

Xiao Zhong said: "Don't worry, Brother Wen has always been good friends with me, and Mrs. Xue has been my master since childhood, and I believe in the two of them." ”

Chen Xian said: "The heart of defense is indispensable, the minister is incompetent, and he can't always protect His Highness." ”

Xiao Zhong said: "You are the general of my Great Liang, with a great responsibility, to protect the family and defend the country, how can it be that I am alone, go to war with peace of mind!"

After that, the two chatted some more gossip, and Chen Xian asked Xiao Zhong to take care of the general's mansion on his behalf, and asked Xiao Zhong to take good care of Xiao Mingyue.