In Kyoto, Daxia, Delong has been a little restless these days, and his hidden illness has become more and more serious. In addition to the busy work, the imperial doctors were helpless to deal with Delong's hidden illness except for pouring him some bitter soup and water.

"Liu Zhi~!" Delon shouted softly.

"The old slave is here." Liu Zhi, the head of the internal guard, bowed down and came to the bed.

"I don't go to the court today, what do the ministers in the court have to say?" Delong glanced at Liu Zhi.

"Back to the master, the ministers are very attentive under the leadership of Wu Xiangguo. Knowing that the master was unwell, the ministers were very afraid, if it wasn't for Lord Xiangguo to stop them, they would all ask for orders to come to the master to say goodbye. Liu Zhi said sycophantly.

Delong frowned slightly, he was tired of listening to these flattering words these days, and at the moment of national disaster, Delong suddenly wanted to hear different opinions.

"Liu Zhi, you go and see what the ministers are doing, and there are words accusing me."

Liu Zhi was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "Master, don't worry, the Internal Affairs Office will read it before submitting it." If there is really any bold slave who dares to accuse the master, the Internal Affairs Office will definitely inform him in advance. ”

When Delong heard this, he waved his hand in annoyance, "Forget it, you can step down, I'm tired." ”

Liu Zhi didn't understand what he didn't do well, which made his master angry. But he didn't dare not listen to Delon's words, so he had to bow down and retreat.

Delong's eyes were slightly closed, and memories of the past kept flashing back to his mind. At that time, he felt that he would become a generation of Ming monarchs and bring Great Xia back to its peak glory. A few years have passed in the blink of an eye, but I didn't expect to bring Great Xia into war.

Delong regretted a little, he didn't regret making a move on Duan Lang, but felt that he should follow the example of his father, Emperor Yuning, and control the overall situation in forbearance, and should not directly send troops to resist Duan Lang. Just like when Yu Ban was in power, Emperor Yuning wanted to take him down several times, but for the stability of the country, he did not move the ban until the last moment. If I could have forbeared, I am afraid that the situation I am in today will not be the same.

Delong was closing his eyes and pondering, so he listened to Liu He call softly, "Master~!" ”

DeLong frowned, "Dog minion, didn't I tell you to step down." ”

"The master is angry, Lord Chuti said that there is an urgent military report." Liu Zhi said tremblingly.

As soon as he heard that there was an urgent military matter, Delong suddenly opened his eyes, "Quick, please come in." ”

Liu He hurriedly ran out, and after a while, Chu Ti, the squire of the military department, followed Liu He into the Jing Pavilion.

Delong leaned on the couch, saw Chu Ti, and hurriedly asked without waiting for him to bow, "Chu Aiqing, is there any urgent report on the war?" ”

"Your Majesty, I just received an eight-hundred-mile rush from Prince Hong, and Duan Lang attacked Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun's troops in the area of Huining City. The army of the court responded to the battle in a hurry, but there were many soldiers and horses in the capital, and the army of Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun was defeated, and it has not yet been contacted with the main army. Prince Hong had already ordered He Lianjia and Yan Facheng to lead his troops to stop the attack. In addition, the Nanping army took the opportunity to launch a strong attack, and Prince Hong temporarily retreated to Yixiang City in order to preserve his strength. His Majesty and Hou Deguang of Heian jointly signed a concert to implore His Majesty to immediately withdraw 200,000 elite soldiers and horses from General Ma Ruzheng to support the southern front. ”

"What?" Delon sat up with a flutter.

Delong couldn't believe his ears a little, and asked again, "The soldiers and horses led by Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun are all my sharp front battalions, and they are defeated?" How many men and horses were lost, and what were the casualties of Duan Lang's family? ”

"This~, there is no explanation in the battle report, but it is only informed that Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun do not know where to go for the time being, and the prince has sent someone to look for it. Moreover, the prince believed that after Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun regrouped their troops and horses, they would move closer to the main army. Chu Ti bowed down and said.

"Missing? 100,000 horses and horses are missing? How can this be true, it is simply unreasonable. Not to mention 100,000 soldiers and horses, even 100,000 pigs and sheep, they can't be captured by Duan Langquan all at once. Someone came, Xuan Zhang Zhao came to see me immediately. ”

Delong's face was pale, and nearly 600,000 horses were given to Prince Hong, who did not believe that the army of Nanping could reach Kyoto. But the 100,000 Ruifeng battalion is nowhere to be found, and even if Delong has not led the troops, he feels incredible. Even if it is defeated, it can only move closer to the direction of the main force of soldiers and horses, how can there be no news.

After a while, Zhang Zhao hurriedly walked in, "Minister Zhang Zhao greets Your Majesty." ”

"Zhang Zhao, I ask you, are there any urgent reports in the capitals of the Southern Theater?"

Zhang Zhao was stunned, not understanding why Delong asked this. Zhang Zhao didn't know why, thought about it carefully, and said, "Back to Your Majesty, the war in the Southern Theater is stable at present, and the minister has not received any unfavorable news, so he has not reported to His Majesty." ”

"Is the war going on? You~ You're really mad at me. "Delong said in his heart that Prince Hong has retreated to Yixiang City, and the war is stable. The court allocated a huge amount of money to establish the Prison Heaven Courtyard, but there was not even accurate news, what use did you want him.

Zhang Zhao saw that Delong was furious, and his face turned white with fright. Chu Ti sighed secretly and hurriedly told him about the battle situation in the south.

When Zhang Zhao heard this, he trembled and hurriedly kowtowed, "Your Majesty ~ the minister is guilty." But the battle was sudden, and the minister believed that Hanhaizhai's secret report was on the way. Please Your Majesty to be aware ~ The minister has never slackened. ”

Delong took a few deep breaths and stabilized his mind, "Zhang Zhao, I order you to quickly find the whereabouts of Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun's subordinates. No matter how much manpower and material resources you use, if you can't find out, don't blame me for not remembering the old feelings. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I'll go and investigate."

Zhang Zhao agreed, but he didn't dare to leave, he didn't know if Delong had anything else to order. Delong saw Zhang Zhaopestle motionless there, and said angrily, "Don't get out of here." ”

"No!" Zhang Zhao was so frightened that he ran out of the Jing Pavilion. Since he took over the helm of the Heavenly Courtyard, it was the first time that Delong had been so angry.

Chu Ti looked at Delong's slightly distorted face, hesitated for a moment, bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, the prince prays for General Ma to transfer troops and horses, do you see this matter~?" ”

Delong rubbed his head, calmed down and asked, "Chu Aiqing, do you think that 600,000 soldiers and horses can't stop the Nanping army?" ”

"This~, it's hard to say. Your Majesty, although the prince has many soldiers and horses, most of them are new troops. The minister felt that the purpose of the prince's dispatch of 200,000 soldiers and horses was probably not aimed at the Nanping army. ”

"Oh? Is that~? ”

"It should be aimed at the soldiers and horses of Lidu City. Now that Duan Lang has taken Huining City, if he goes north directly from there to Kyoto, there will be no soldiers and horses to stop him along the way. Once the prince divides his troops to block it, the Nanping army will inevitably attack and move north. The minister also felt that if the war in the west was stable, 200,000 troops could be dispatched to support the southern theater. As things stand, His Majesty should focus on the Southern Theater of Operations. ”

Delong's body trembled slightly, "Duan Lang went north ~ and went straight to Kyoto?" No, this traitor must not be allowed to go north. Quick, immediately send someone to the Western Theater with the Golden Talisman. Tell Ma Ruzheng that troops must be sent immediately without delay. ”

Delong was really a little scared, and at this moment, he suddenly felt that the Great Xia River had become precarious. Once the army of Lidu City came to the city, Delong didn't dare to think about that kind of consequence. Even if Nanping and Xiyue fought in Kyoto, he could still surrender the table and cede the land to sue for peace. But if Duan Lang's army wants to fight under the city, I am afraid that it will directly take away his country.

Just when Kyoto sent people west to urge the troops, He Lianjia and Yan Facheng led 50,000 soldiers and horses to the outside of Huining City. He Lianjia looked at the battle flags of the capital city fluttering on the head of the city, and couldn't help but sigh again and again.

Yan Facheng looked at He Lianjia, "Old He, what should I do, should we set up camp, or wait for other soldiers and horses to come and level us." ”

He Lianjia smiled bitterly, "Most of the wounded soldiers that the prince sent to us this time are retreated, let alone facing Duan Lang, even if we encounter a stronger mountain bandit, I'm afraid we can't do anything about it." Boss Yan, you wait here first, and I'll go see Duan Lang alone. ”

Yan Facheng nodded, "My life was saved by the capital city, life and death have been weakened, if they really want to fight, let the horse come." Lao He, if Duan Lang wants to fight, you don't have to go out of the city again. If Duan Lang calms down the world in the future, don't forget to give my boss Yan incense. ”

He Lianjia glanced at Yan Facheng, "Don't be so pessimistic, Duan Lang is still nostalgic." The world is uneasy and the people are suffering, I believe Duan Lang will listen to me. Boss Yan, the soldiers and horses are handed over to you, and I will come when I go. ”

He Lianjia took a dozen horses and ran towards Huining City. Duan Lang and the others in Huining City had already received the news of the scout, and when they learned that it was He Lianjia and Yan Facheng who were the masters, Duan Lang was really a little crying and laughing. However, Duan Lang really admired Prince Hong's move, and even played the emotional card.

The dilapidated gates of Huining City were wide open, and neither troops were sent nor battle-arrayed, as if they were ignoring the 50,000 wounded soldiers. Helenga came to the city on horseback and was stopped by several 'normal' guards.

"Who, what, dismount and talk." One of the guards shouted at Helenga with a spear in hand.

When He Lianjia heard this, he immediately burst into anger, he was wearing the general's battle armor, and he could see their army not far behind him. The other party is actually the same as a routine query of catching a fast catch, which is too much to look down on him.

He Lianjia held back his anger and said, "I am He Lianjia, the general of the Southern Expedition of the Imperial Hall, and I told Duan Lang that I wanted to see him." ”

"The Great General of the Southern Expedition? Haven't heard of it. My family Duan Shuai has a lot of opportunities, how can I take care of you. Hurry up, this is an important place for the barracks, don't blame me for being polite if you don't leave. The guard said arrogantly.

He Lianjia's eyes widened, "Are you kid looking for death, the 50,000 imperial army behind Lao Tzu, hurry up and let Duan Lang come out." ”

"Fifty thousand troops?" The guard looked into the distance and mocked, "Those few people can also be called a large army?" Old man, you won't be old fools, will you? ”

He Lianjia's nose was about to be crooked, and Canglang pulled out his battle knife with a bang, "You kid listen to me, hurry up and let Duan Lang come out to greet him." If you dare to be presumptuous, believe it or not, Lao Tzu cut you. ”

Several guards suddenly rushed out of the city gate, holding guns and surrounding Helianga in the middle. At this moment, I only heard a lazy voice above the city.

"Stop~! Someone was making a noise under the city, disturbing Lao Tzu's spring dream. ”

Zhang Ruming stretched out his head and looked at the city, with a gloating expression on his face.

"Shangguan Xuanwu ~ you ~ Do you treat your old friend like this?" He Lian shouted angrily.

"Shout, isn't this Lord Kaga-sama Horenkaga. You didn't follow Delong's kid to enjoy happiness in Kyoto, how did you get here? Zhang Ruming looked at He Lianjia with a smile.

"You don't come with me, get out of the way, let me in."

"Wait, I said Lord He, you are a member of the court, and we are all traitors recognized by the court. You have to go into the city, and beware of people accusing you of black things behind your back. Zhang Ruming shook his head and said.

He Lian's face darkened, "Shangguan Xuanwu, my soldiers and horses have come to the city, what do you want." ”

"Alas~ Look at what you said, you brought someone to me, why do you still ask me how I am? I said, Lao He, you didn't fall when you were riding a horse. ”

"Okay, okay, even if I He Lianjia can't stand you, if I want to kill or fight, I just want to see Duan Lang."

"I'm sorry, now you and I are enemies, you can see you when you say it. Lao He, go back, we will go north in the next day or two. Thinking of the relationship between you and me, please get out of the way of your people, otherwise, don't blame Lao Tzu for being polite. Zhang Ruming pouted, and his nostrils couldn't pout into the sky.

He Lianjia's face was pale, in fact, even if it wasn't for Prince Hong's order, he would still see Duan Lang. The foreign invaders invaded the lives of the people, and He Lianjia felt that Duan Lang should stand on the national righteousness and join forces with the court to fight against foreign enemies first. Even if you don't join forces with the court, you can't watch the people of the Great Xia clan suffer and do something worse.

"Shangguan Xuanwu, if I don't see Duan Lang today, I will never leave. Now Lao Tzu will break in, and if you have the ability, you will order me to be killed. Although I, Helianga, am not a hero, I am by no means afraid of death. ”

After He Lianjia finished speaking, a dozen horses rushed directly inside. The guards at the gate had already received the order, and of course they didn't dare to really stab Helianga off his horse. But patrolling in the city, he didn't receive Zhang Ruming's instructions.

"Lao He~ Lao He~ You're crazy~ Pass the order, don't let go of the arrow!"

Zhang Ruming wanted to tease He Lianjia, but he didn't think that he would really dare to break into Huining City. This time, Zhang Ruming was numb, for fear that the patrol in the city would shoot He Lianjia with an arrow.

Just as Zhang Ruming ran down the city wall in a panic, He Lianjia had already rushed into the city. But he didn't run far before he was stopped by the Heavenly Horizontal Knife.

Not far behind Xiang Tian, Duan Lang looked at He Lianjia on horseback, smiled wryly and hugged his fists.

"Brother He, you shouldn't come."

He Lianjia stopped his war horse and looked at Duan Lang, he knew that the 'you' Duan Lang was referring to, including his soldiers and horses.

"Duan Lang, the matter of the food monarch and the loyalty of the king, besides, the world is in turmoil, I have to talk to you."

"Lao He~~Lao He~ You're crazy, I really think I'm breaking in casually, what should I do if I shoot you." Zhang Ruming ran over panting.

Duan Lang looked at the guards around him who were waiting for him, and nodded slightly, "Brother He, let's go, go and sit in the barracks." ”

He Lianjia secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as long as Duan Lang was willing to see him, he felt that he knew that he would be able to persuade Duan Lang to put the national righteousness first.

Just as He Lianjia's army arrived in Huining City, the Nanping army began to frantically search for wealth, grain and grass in the surrounding capitals. The twelve county towns around Yixiang City, plus the two places under Guocheng under Tianyu City not far from the south side, were strongly looted. The people panicked, and there was even one county where the people were slaughtered because the people killed a standard.

For a time, the people fled frantically, and the news that the court army was powerless to stop Nanping quickly spread throughout Great Xia. The pessimism of the people is like ripples stirred up in the water, spreading outward layer by layer.