Taihuang's body was wrapped in a quilt, but his hands were still cold, Qi Ning's heart sank, knowing that the old man was afraid that he would not last long.

Although Taihuang looked very weak, there was still a smile on the corner of his mouth, and he said softly: "Let you come alone, you are not afraid, it seems that the courage of the Jinyi Qi family is still on your body." ”

He still spoke very clearly, Qi Ning clenched his hand and said, "Old Guogong, I'll go to the doctor right away and give you .....!" ”

"Birth, old age, sickness and death, manpower is invincible." Tang Taihuang said with a smile: "Don't worry about me, when it's time to leave, even if Da Luo Jin Immortal descends, it won't keep me." ”

Qi Ning's expression was gloomy, although there was a deep estrangement between the Golden Dao Tai and the Jinyi Qi family, but in the days when he was in contact with the Golden Dao Tai family, the two sides did not have too deep hostility, and he knew very well in his heart that the extremely weak old man in front of him was once a generation of famous generals who had made great achievements in the battlefield, and had made countless contributions to the Great Chu Empire, and he was indeed an elder worthy of respect.

Since ancient times, famous generals have been like beauties, and they are not allowed to see white heads in the world.

"You did a good job in the affairs of the East China Sea." Tai Huang said softly: "It has preserved the reputation of the Tai family, and also stabilized the situation in the East China Sea for the imperial court. ”

Qi Ning immediately said: "That's what juniors should do." ”

Taihuang shook his head and smiled: "People are cunning, there are not many people who send charcoal in the snow, but there are many people who fall into the well. Speaking of this, he suddenly coughed violently, Qi Ning was suddenly a little anxious, Tang Taihuang took a handkerchief, covered his mouth, Qi Ning said: "Old Guogong, you should rest well, it's ..... so late!" ”

"Don't worry." Tan Taihuang raised his hand and pointed to a small chair next to him: "You sit down first!" ”

Qi Ning pulled over the small chair and sat down on the edge of the Taihuang, and then the Taihuang said: "Since the founding of the Great Chu, I have come all the way, and it has been extremely difficult. ”

Qi Ning looked serious and said: "After the emperor ascends the throne, he has ambitions, and in time, he will be able to make my Great Chu prosperous." ”

"The emperor will definitely be a good emperor." Taihuang said slowly: "It's just that no matter how wise the emperor is, he must have capable ministers and generals to assist him with all his might." We, the old ministers, can no longer share the worries of the emperor, nor can we fight for the imperial court, and these burdens need to be borne by you descendants. ”

Qi Ning listened to his tone and knew that what he said was not polite words, but an expectation from the bottom of his heart, and said respectfully: "Don't worry, for the sake of Da Chu and the emperor, Qi Ning will do his best." ”

Tan Taihuang nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Among the younger generations, there are not many talents who can take charge alone, and if you have more strength, you will definitely become an important weapon of the country." ”

"The old man has an overreputation."

"Remember, always be loyal to the emperor and always believe in the emperor." Taihuang Zhengse said: "The emperor is a promising king, and with your assistance, my Dachu will definitely be able to prosper." Another cough, Qi Ning saw it in his eyes, sighed in his heart, and secretly wanted to look at this, I am afraid that the limit of Taihuang will be in these days.

A wave of worry suddenly rose in his heart.

In today's court situation, among the four hereditary candidates at the beginning, the Sima family can be regarded as a single family, and the other three, whether it is the Jinyi Qi family or the Golden Dao Tai, individually, cannot compete with the Sima family, and because of this, Qi Ning has actually always hoped to form a political alliance with the Golden Dao Tai, and the strength of the two families is enough to make the Sima family jealous and dare not act rashly, and it is precisely because of this that Qi Ning's handling in the East China Sea is actually a clear signal of alliance to the Golden Dao Tai family.

In the battle between the government and the government, it is never the one who has a loud voice who can win, and the two sides of the battle have their own strength, and when they have to tear their faces, they will completely rely on the strength of their hands to fight each other.

Now the only remaining military boss in the empire is only Taihuang.

After all, the veteran general's influence in the military is already unique, and the Tai family has been acting in a low-key manner, but no one knows how powerful it is when the veteran Taihuang makes a move one day, the old treacherous and cunning like Sima Lan, then he has to consider the strength of the Tai Huang, so although the power is tilted towards the government and the opposition, it has not completely reached the point of being unscrupulous.

However, if Taihuang passes away, a sharp weapon to deter Sima Lan will disappear, and the situation in the court will be more powerful for the Sima family, on the other hand, once the threat of Taihuang to Sima Lan disappears, then from now on, the Jinyi Qi family will have to face the Sima family alone, and it will also become the biggest thorn in the eye of the Sima family, and this is exactly the situation that Qi Ning is most unwilling to see.

Without the Shantai Huang and the Shantai family, they are like a toothless tiger, like a sick cat, and they will not even be taken into account by anyone.

Since the death of the old marquis of Wuxiang, the Hou Su family of Wuxiang has been struggling to breathe, and there is only one standing position in the court, and there is no place to speak.

After Qi Jing's death, the Jinyi Qi family has actually lost direct control over the Qinhuai Legion, although Qi Ning has sprung up and barely supported it, but the trump card that can be directly used in his hand is only the weak Black Scale Battalion.

On the contrary, the Sima family has the black knife battalion in hand, and has already taken the Xuanwu battalion in their hands, and even sent Sima Changshen to the Qinhuai army to seize the military power, once the Taihuang died, Sima Lan let go of the power, Qi Ning believes that it will not be long before the Sima family can not only control the soldiers and horses near Gyeonggi, but also Sima Changshen will also form a climate in the Qinhuai army, so that the military and political affairs will fall into the hands of the Sima family, and the court and China will no longer have an invincible opponent.

"There are changes in the north, but it is a great opportunity." Tang Taihuang said slowly: "Qi Ning, do you think you can miss this opportunity?" ”

Qi Ning shook his head and said, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it really can't be missed." The imperial court has formed an alliance with the Eastern Qi people, and the two countries have joined forces to attack Han, and the emperor is about to go to Pinglin to hunt in autumn to strengthen morale, and after the autumn hunt, he should soon send troops to the Northern Expedition. ”

Tang Taihuang said: "Do you think this is a good opportunity for the Northern Expedition? ”

Qi Ning was stunned, only felt that there was something in Taihuang's words, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Several princes of the Northern Han Dynasty competed for the throne, and now they are already fighting each other, it is said that the fifth son Beitang Zhao has encircled the border army and has already killed Luoyang, and the sixth son Beitang Hao also summoned the soldiers and horses near Luoyang to fight with Beitang Zhao. As for the fourth son, Beitangfeng, he ran to Xianyang, and relying on the strength of his uncle Qu Yuangu, he had also entered Tongguan and pounced on Luoyang. The Northern Han Dynasty is now in a civil war, and the sand is scattered, at this time, if I unite with the Eastern Qi people to go on a northern expedition, I will be able to make some gains. ”

Although Taihuang's voice was weak, his mind was still very clear: "In your opinion, once the Northern Expedition occurs, do we have the strength to defeat the Northern Han in one fell swoop?" ”

Qi Ning groaned slightly, and then said: "Old Guogong, things on the battlefield are changing rapidly, and the big war has not started, so it is difficult to determine who wins and who loses." Although the Northern Han Dynasty fell into civil strife, after all, it was strong, and since it was able to hold on to our Great Chu for decades without being defeated, there were not a few of its elite soldiers and fierce generals. My Great Chu Northern Expedition is to go abroad to fight, far away from the mainland, compared with the two countries, each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so ..... I don't dare to say that the Northern Expedition will win. ”

There was a hint of relief in his eyes, and he said, "It's not easy for you to think of this. Many people in the DPRK and China only thought that this Northern Expedition and the civil strife in the Northern Han Dynasty would lead to success in one fell swoop if we joined forces with the Eastern Qi Dynasty. Shaking his head and sighing, "That's all a scholar's opinion, if your father was still alive, he would never have this idea." Signaling Qi Ning to come closer, Qi Ning stepped forward, and Tai Huang said softly: "The civil strife in the Northern Han Dynasty is indeed a God-given opportunity for my Great Chu, but it is not a good opportunity to destroy the Northern Han Dynasty, but ...... A good chance to win Dongqi! ”

Qi Ning suddenly changed color, but Taihuang's eyes were extremely deep, and he said in a low voice: "You didn't expect it? ”

"Old Guogong, do you mean to say that while the Northern Han Dynasty is in turmoil, let's ...... Defeat the Eastern Qi? Qi Ning was shocked in his heart, he never thought that Taihuang would have such a plan.

Taihuang said slowly: "The Northern Han Dynasty is by no means a country that can be pacified in one war, of course, because the strength of the Northern Han Dynasty cannot be underestimated, but also because there is still a big variable in the Northern Han Dynasty. ”

"Variables?"

"Changling Marquis Beitang celebrates!" Taihuang said word by word: "Your father Qi Jing is an unborn general, and the military strategy and talent of Beitangqing, Marquis of Changling, are by no means below your father." Back then, Beitangqing commanded the Southern Army of the Han Kingdom, and your father was deadlocked in the Qinhuai River, and the two tried their best, but it was still just a draw, and our Great Chu was in the hands of Beitangqing, and did not win a piece of land. ”

Qi Ning nodded slightly and said: "The juniors also know that Beitangqing is the No. 1 famous general in the Northern Han Dynasty, and he has a very high prestige in the hearts of the Han army, but he is just ..... I heard that he suddenly disappeared many years ago, and now the commander of the Southern Army is Zhong Liao. ”

"Whether he is dead or alive, no one knows." "Once the coalition forces invade the Northern Han, the Northern Han people will not sit idly by, and they will definitely end the civil strife and unanimously resist our attack." Yue Huanshan has a good chance of winning against Zhong Liao, but once Beitangqing is still alive and the Northern Han Dynasty puts the military power into his hands when it is in danger, then the consequences will be unimaginable, and Yue Huanshan is definitely not Beitangqing's opponent. After a pause, he sighed: "Looking at my Great Chu generals, there is no opponent comparable to Beitangqing." ”

He fought all his life, and of course Qi Ning believed in his judgment.

He suddenly realized that if the Chu State really went all out to attack the Northern Han Dynasty this time, once Beitangqing appeared, the Chu army would inevitably fall into danger in the face of such a terrifying opponent as Beitangqing, and if the Chu army failed this Northern Expedition, then for the Chu State, after all, it would lead to domestic turmoil, and no one could predict the situation in the world at that time.

Know yourself and know your opponent, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles.

But the biggest problem of Chu now is that he didn't figure out whether Beitangqing was dead or alive, if Beitangqing really died, taking advantage of this opportunity to go on the Northern Expedition, it was not hopeless, but if Beitangqing was still alive, and the Northern Han Dynasty took him as the commander at a critical time, it would be a great doom for the Chu army.