The battle between the Western Regions and the Kingdom of Bing has lasted for 20 days, and the two sides have had several small-scale face-to-face battles at Xiting Pass, but they all ended in defeat in the Western Regions.

The people of the Western Regions are strong and domineering, and defeat will never wear down their morale, they will only become more and more courageous, learning lessons in each battle, and now the state of Bing is becoming more and more difficult to defend.

The report of the battle would be delivered to the Imperial Palace of Wucheng once every three days, and the messenger would be able to deliver the message in about five days.

In the court, the officials gave advice one after another, discussing the sudden major event of the war, a terrible thing that made Zhao Yuanxi lose his mind.

This person dressed in a black official mansion, kneeling in the center of the hall and weeping and admonishing, is Wang Xuanhan's father Wang Lezhang, although he is only forty-five years old, he is full of white hair, and he looks like an old man.

Wang Lezhang admonished: "The king, the son of the minister, Wang Xuanhan, died tragically under the sword of the people of the Western Regions, and the sons of the Su family and the sons of the Chen family were also taken captive, which is a great shame!" Never agree to ransom unreasonable demands for the captives! Now is the time for the whole army to attack! ”

Wang Lezhang's son died tragically, and he naturally wanted to avenge his son, so his position was that he had to fight to the death.

Zhao Yuanxi sat upright, he was also in a trance, Su Yuhua was now captive, and he was full of worries.

Chen Beidi stood up and said, "The minister has advice. ”

Zhao Yuanxi said: "Play." ”

Chen Bei said: "Now we haven't found out the true strength of the Western Regions, and the previous few skirmishes have also tested each other's strength, and we can't guarantee that the people of the Western Regions have anything to hide." Therefore, it is not suitable to rashly attack the Western Regions now, and this matter needs to be treated with caution. ”

Zhao Yuanxi said: "What Chen Bei said is reasonable, and what Wang Lezhang said is also reasonable. But it's not thorough enough, but does anyone have a better way? Now that the representatives of the aristocracy have been arrested, it has become a means of blackmailing our country, and this matter is the most important matter today. ”

The loyal ministers looked at each other, but they were silent.

Today's court can be regarded as precarious, after the death of Emperor Zhao Yi, a group of old officials resigned and returned to their hometowns, and now the oldest old officials are just some of the rules, and they basically can't put forward any good ideas in this kind of national affairs.

"My lord, the handmaid has a way."

It was a maid of the palace who spoke, and she spoke weakly in the corner, her voice trembling a little.

Chen Beidi looked in the direction where the maid was and said, "Who dares to interject at will!" There are no rules! ”

Zhao Yuanxi interrupted: "Alas, since this maid has some ideas, it is better to call it out and talk about it." ”

Chen Beidi saluted the emperor and said, "The king is benevolent, what knowledge can this little maid have?" Wouldn't she be smiling and generous when she came up to admonish? ”

Zhao Yuanxi waved his hand to the maid in the corner and said, "Come here, don't worry about boldly saying what you think, this king will not blame you." ”

When the maid heard this, she walked from the corner to the hall, first knelt down and bowed, and then raised her head and said, "The maidservant thinks that the people of the Western Regions are rude and impulsive, like to use force, and are unreasonable. And this concern is nothing more than a lack of food and grass, a shortage of troops, or a fear of our country's strength. The previous battles were also tests of the waters. Now they have kidnapped the sons of the Su family, the sons of the Chen family, and killed the sons of the Wang family, which is nothing more than a demonstration and pressure on our country. If our country pays the ransom, it will relieve the financial worries of the Western Regions; If our country does not pay the ransom and the whole army attacks, it will be a trick to lure the enemy into depth. ”

Zhao Yuanxi was a little surprised, this woman actually analyzed it so much, reasonable, although he had thought of it, but these words came from a woman's mouth, but it was extraordinary.

Wang Lezhang said: "I actually said some nonsense! What minister in this hall does not know what you are talking about? Want you to be sensational here? ”

Zhao Yuanxi interrupted: "Wang Qing retreats first, you have lost your beloved son, and this king will definitely give you an explanation." ”

Wang Lezhang was splashed with cold water, and when he saw that Emperor Yuanxi's face was serious, he didn't dare to make another mistake, and obediently retreated into the ranks of hundreds of officials.

Zhao Yuanxi said: "You go on." ”

The maid bowed to Wang Lezhang and said: "The pain and shame of our country's loss of aristocratic men must be avenged; And the people of the Western Regions threatened with prisoners, and our country could not accept it, if the money was given for the first time, there would be a second and third time. In this way, not only will the royal face be lost, but also the hearts of the people and the army. The maidservant believes that our country should send a well-known general to lead troops to raid the Western Regions, mainly attacking the opponent's horse farms and granaries. Without horses, the combat effectiveness of the Western Regions will definitely be reduced by half, and without food, it will lose a strong guarantee for continuous warfare. ”

Zhao Yuanxi was overjoyed when he heard this, this woman did not agree with his own thoughts, and said: "Yes, it is really rare for you to have such insights and talents." What is your name? ”

The maid replied: "The maidservant Luo Yao is the maid of the court meeting of the Mountain and River Palace, responsible for the cleaning of the main hall and the side halls. ”

Zhao Yuanxi said: "You have such talent, it's a pity to be a maid." Why don't you go to the military department and take the official position of Ru Linlang as an official. ”

Chen Bei said: "The king must not!" It is against the law for a woman to be an official, and although this maid has some knowledge, it does not match an official position like Ru Linlang. Gifted ordinary people have to take the exam for five years and ten years before they can get the official position of Ru Linlang, and it is really inappropriate for the king to give the official position so hastily. ”

Zhao Yuanxi stood up and said: "Then Dr. Chen Beidi will be responsible for inspecting this woman, and if she passes the exam, she will be Ru Linlang." If she doesn't pass, then she will continue to be a maid. Let's scatter the dynasty! ”