The news that the reinforcements on the front line were attacked by the Hu people and led to the defeat of the whole army soon became known to the imperial court through the mouths of some soldiers who fled back from the front line.

The shock caused by this news in the entire Great Wei court was unprecedented, and it made everyone in the entire court panic.

Although I don't know how many of the reinforcements will survive, as well as the whereabouts of Xie Yuheng and others, who are the main generals, but judging from the information we have so far, the situation is very bad.

According to the deserters, most of the soldiers were sleeping in the camp at the time, and by the time they found out it was too late.

After the Hu people stormed the camp, they killed people and set fires everywhere, and many of them were even burned alive in the tents.

Although in terms of numbers, the Wei army had more soldiers than the Hu people, but under this kind of sneak attack, everyone was in a mess, and it was completely scattered, and it was as easy for the already fierce Hu people to kill them as it was to kill chickens.

The entire camp was quickly destroyed by the Hu people, and no one could resist the slaughter of these Hu people.

Later, the Wei soldiers who were killed in fear, let alone resist, were simply a swarm of headless flies, and they were all so frightened that they fled in all directions and collapsed.

In short, there was chaos at that time, and no one knows how many people died and how many escaped.

As for Xie Yuheng and the others, it is estimated that they are also more auspicious, because the camp where these high-ranking officers are located is the place where the Hu people have the most and the most fierce attacks.

In the chaos, there was even news everywhere that the general had been killed by the Hu people, and I didn't know if it was true or not.

From the accounts of these deserters, one can imagine how chaotic the situation was at that time, and it was difficult to obtain more accurate information.

But one thing is certain, the army to aid Beijing was indeed defeated by the Hu people, and it was completely defeated.

Obviously, there were more than 200,000 people on the front line, but now only less than 4,000 have escaped, and the rest are estimated to have either died or fled, and the possibility of escape is the highest.

After all, no matter how good the Hu people can kill, it is impossible to kill so many soldiers fleeing in one go.

If we look at it optimistically, there should be three to forty percent or even half of the soldiers who managed to escape, but instead of running to Xinjing, they chose to flee in a different direction.

But even so, it is not easy to reorganize these frightened deserters.

Especially now that Xie Yuheng and others, who are the main generals, their lives and deaths are uncertain, it is even more extravagant to hope that these military generals, who are likely to have died in the enemy formation, will recollect deserters from all over the country and return to Xinjing.

What's even worse is that once the army aiding Beijing is defeated, the Hu people will no longer have anything to worry about, and they can completely go to Xinjing's side to kill directly.

In other words, it is likely that the Hu army is already on its way to Xinjing.

Thinking that the Hu people would soon be killed, many officials and nobles who knew the news of the defeat of the reinforcements were suddenly frightened, and the first thing that came to mind was to flee from Xinjing quickly.

But at this time, under the instruction of An Guogong, the entire Xinjing had already closed the city gates, and no one was allowed to enter or leave.

Although those dignitaries and nobles who knew about it were so anxious that they smoked, there was nothing they could do.

At this time, whoever dares to propose to the imperial court that he wants to leave Beijing is likely to be raided and arrested in the name of collaborating with the enemy in the next moment.

Today's An Guogong, no one will give face.

This series of blows, coupled with his own serious illness, has greatly changed the temperament of An Guogong, who was calm and scheming in the past, and has become an old monster who is not only extremely irritable, but also kills at every turn.

In the face of such a powerful but unreasonable old monster, no one can do anything.

Compared with the officials and nobles of the family who were in a hurry to jump up and down, the countless ordinary people living in Xinjing had no impact, and they still lived as usual, but they couldn't go out of the city.

The reason why there is such a big difference is because the news of the defeat of the reinforcements has been tightly sealed by the government and not let the people below know.

The people of Xinjing, who had been kept in the dark, thought that reinforcements would arrive soon, so although they were worried that the Hu people would attack the city sooner or later, they did not feel hopeless.

And the government desperately blocked the news, also to avoid the outbreak of fugitives in the city due to panic.

If you consider the big picture, this kind of total lockdown is warranted, at least to maintain the now crumbling Great Wei Dynasty.

After all, Xinjing is the capital of the Great Wei Dynasty and a symbol of imperial power.

Unless it really reaches the situation of ruin, no country will easily give up its national capital.

Once a large number of officials and civilians flee from the capital, it will definitely form a strong psychological pressure on the soldiers stationed in the capital, resulting in panic and low morale, and there may even be a large-scale wave of desertion.

If that's the case, then how can the capital be able to hold on?

And now Xinjing, including the forbidden army and the five military camps, has a total of 100,000 defenders, and it can resist the attack of the Hu people for the time being.

While holding on to the city, the Xie family could issue an order to the king of Qin to all parts of the country in the name of Emperor Wei, and summoned soldiers and horses from all over the country to come to Beijing to rescue.

As soon as reinforcements from all over the country arrived, the siege of Xinjing would naturally be solved.

This is far better than having to flee with the sick and Andy family.

In addition, the territory that the Xie family can control is now only the provinces of Jiangnan, if they give up Xinjing, where else can they flee to? Is there a stronger and easier city in the whole Jiangnan than Xinjing?

Therefore, it is reasonable for the Xie family to adopt a comprehensive lockdown of the city, and it is also the result of careful consideration.

However, it is normal for people to be greedy for life and afraid of death, and those dignitaries who have been enjoying glory and wealth are even more afraid of death.

In the face of the approaching Hu army, almost most of the officials and families who knew about it knew that with the doubling of the strength of the Hu army and the strong combat ability, this battle would definitely be more auspicious.

Moreover, the more than 200,000 troops led by Xie Yuheng to aid Beijing are already the real capable soldiers in the entire Jiangnan who can fight, and the Hu people have even defeated this main army, not to mention other local guards, no matter how many reinforcements there are, they are just a group of rabble.

In addition, it is still unknown whether Xinjing's side can hold out until the reinforcements arrive.

In other words, this new Beijing Jiucheng cannot be held.

Once the Hu people really attack, those ferocious wolf-like Fanbang savages can kill them regardless of your identity.

At that time, the whole of Xinjing will become a hell on earth, and no one will be spared.

So instead of staying here and waiting to die, it is better to leave as soon as possible and find another way to live.

This is the common idea of most dignitaries and nobles.

But now that the entire Xinjing has been completely locked down by the government, it is not easy to escape.

For a time, all the officials and families who knew about it were full of pessimism and despair, and everyone was in danger.

Not only them, but also the people of the royal family are no exception.

That night, the family of the eldest princess of Qingping was sitting in the hall with a sad face discussing things.

At this time, in the hall, in addition to the eldest princess of Qingping, there were a total of five people attached to Ma Yi'anbo, Qiu Junhai, the son Qiu Yufan and his wife, and the second son Qiu Yuchen.

What they were discussing was how to leave Xinjing.

The eldest princess of Qingping is the half-sister of Emperor Jing'an, and the aunt of Emperor Shuntian Zhao Yufeng and Emperor An Zhao Yan'an.

But so what, almost everyone knows in their hearts that Emperor Jing'an died in the hands of the Xie family, and the two emperors of Shuntian Emperor Zhao Yufeng and Emperor An Zhao Zhuoan are just chess pieces in the hands of the Xie family.

Therefore, even if the eldest princess of Qingping is the aunt of the two emperors, she is just an ordinary royal family with a good name, and she has no real power.

The eldest princess of Qingping never thought that with her own face, she could let the Xie family be outside the network and allow her family to leave Beijing without permission.

Don't say that she doesn't have this face, even if she just mentions it like this, it is likely to anger the "Hidden Emperor" An Guogong, who has become more and more irritable, and cause a big disaster for the family.

Therefore, when they even discussed, they did not dare to let outsiders know, and they could only discuss in secret with a few people.

But no matter how much they discussed, they couldn't come up with a feasible solution, which was really sad.

Just when everyone was shrouded in this gloomy mist, the personal ring of the eldest princess of Qingping suddenly walked in and reported: The second lady has something to discuss with the eldest lord alone, and begged to see her.

Hearing that the Ning family asked to see him, and he was going to talk to the eldest princess alone, the prince Qiu Yufan and his wife suddenly showed a look of disgust.

For Ning Yashan, the daughter of a traitor who has made the entire Qiu Mansion famous, Qiu Yufan, who is the prince, and Yin, the wife of the prince, naturally have no good face.

If it weren't for the eldest princess who had been protecting her, they would have handed her over to the government a long time ago to clear up her relationship with the traitor Ning family.

Now at this critical juncture of life and death, this Ning family still has the face to ask to meet the eldest princess alone, which is simply shameless.

Qiu Yuchen didn't expect his wife to pick this sensitive time to ask for a meeting, so he couldn't help but be anxious and embarrassed, and hurriedly apologized: "Mother, maybe Ah Shan doesn't know that we are discussing important matters, please don't be surprised by my mother, I'll let her go back." ”

The eldest princess of Qingping shook her head and said, "Your daughter-in-law is not a person who does not know the importance of things, since she has something to ask to see, let her in."

You go back and think about it privately, and if you think of a good idea, tell me right away, and go ahead. ”

"Yes, Your Highness."

"Yes, Mother."

Qiu Junhai and Qiu Yufan, as well as Qiu Yuchen, left the hall one after another after saluting.

When a few people walked to the door, they soon saw Ning Yashan standing outside.

The prince Qiu Yufan and his wife snorted coldly with a straight face, and then walked away directly past her without even saying hello.

Qiu Junhai, who was attached to the horse, was a father-in-law, but nodded to her politely.

Ning Yashan immediately saluted him back and sent him away.

Only Qiu Yuchen took his wife's hand a little anxiously and said, "Ah Shan, what is the matter with your mother?" Can't you tell me? ”

Ning Yashan said solemnly: "Husband, I have something important to discuss with His Highness.

This matter cannot be delayed, and I ask for your forgiveness. I'll make it clear to my husband when I get back. ”

"Okay, you have something to say, don't make your mother angry."

"Don't worry, husband, I know how to do it."

Qiu Yuchen let go of her with a worried expression, and then stood at the door and watched his wife enter.

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"Shan'er, do you have anything to do with me?" In the hall, the eldest princess of Qingping asked kindly.

Ning Yashan took out a letter from her cuff and handed it to her and said, "Your Highness, please read this letter first." ”

The eldest princess of Qingping took the letter with some doubts, and then slowly opened it.

When she saw the beginning of the letter, her face suddenly changed.

I saw a simple and straightforward line written at the beginning of the letter: "Your Highness is a thousand years old, and Chen Ning Zhiyuan has something to do." ”

The handwriting is strong and strong, and the force penetrates the back of the paper, revealing an indescribable domineering.