The palace, the study.

"Weichen Tang Yong see the emperor, long live my emperor—"

Tang Yong entered the study, and before he finished speaking, Gao Changgong waved his hand and said: "Tang Aiqing, if you are not in the court, these false courtesies will be exempted!" Have a seat! ”

"Don't waste your courtesy!" Tang Yong thanked him, and then sat down carefully on the chair in front of Gao Changgong's desk, but his body was straight.

"Tang Aiqing, I summoned you here late at night to discuss important matters!"

"Oh? I don't know what it is, the emperor's order is that Weichen is willing to share the emperor's worries. Hearing Gao Changgong say this, Tang Yong's face couldn't help but become serious.

Taking a deep breath, Gao Chang Gongcai said slowly: "I just got the news that the Turkic Tabo Khan has come to the city of Shuozhou. Not only that, Zhou Guoyu Wen Xiaobo Heyu Wen Shenju also led an army of 100,000 to arrive at Yubi, sharpen the knife Huohuo, the big war is coming! ”

Tang Yong's face changed a few times when he heard this, and it took a long time to settle down, and he said in a deep voice: "It's so fast, it's a pity that the traitor Gao Shaoyi hasn't been wiped out yet, and at this time, I can't go all out to meet the Turkic and Zhou coalition forces!" The emperor has a countermeasure in his heart, is there anything he tells Weichen to do?"

"It is precisely because of this that I called Tang Aiqing here!" Sighing lightly, Gao Changgong's face was gloomy, and he was silent for a moment before saying: "Tang Aiqing doesn't know that Gao Shaoyi's 200,000 rebels have been annihilated, and the trouble of Yandi does not exist. ”

Tang Yong's eyes lit up suddenly, and he said with some surprise: "But what did the little prince do?" ”

Gao Changgong nodded, and Tang Yong suddenly struck a knot and praised: "The little prince is really good, he is really my most handsome talent!" Tang Yongzheng was overjoyed, but he saw that Gao Changgong's face was not much joy, and there was still a trace of sadness between his eyebrows, and his heart was inexplicably abrupt, and he asked with some hesitation: "Your Majesty, Gao Shaoyi is defeated, aren't you happy?" ”

Gao Changgong shook his head and sighed: "Tang Aiqing, don't hide it, although Xing'er swept away Gao Shaoyi, she was also seriously injured and is still unconscious!" ”

Tang Yong was shocked in his heart, his eyes widened, and he couldn't speak for a long time. As the current prime minister of the Northern Qi Dynasty, how could he not understand the importance of happiness to the people of the whole country.

Known as the god of war, Joy is not only the giant who fights against the enemy, but also the hearts of the people. One can imagine how much turmoil it would cause if the news of Xing's serious injuries spread out, which would make the Northern Qi's battle against the Turks even more difficult.

"Although I ordered the news to be blocked, there is no impermeable wall in the world, and sooner or later the world will know about it!" Gao Changgong smashed his fist on the bookcase with hatred, and said angrily: "It's really hateful that the Turks and the Zhou State are attacking at this time!" ”

"Your Majesty, I don't know how the little prince is injured, when will he wake up?" Tang Yong frowned. As long as you are happy to live well, even if you can't go into battle to kill the enemy, you can boost the morale of the army and the people, and Tang Yong will have this question.

Gao Changgong shook his head with a gloomy face and said, "Doctor Sun said that Xing'er's life can be saved, but when he wakes up can only depend on the will of heaven." ”

"How so?" The situation really came in the worst direction, and Tang Yong's mood became heavier and heavier. Gao Changgong has not yet been able to fully control the entire Northern Qi, and the strong enemy is coming, and he is happy to be seriously injured, which is undoubtedly worse for the Northern Qi.

"Tang Aiqing, in your opinion, how should we resist the enemy?" Putting aside the thoughts in his heart, Gao Changgong looked at Tang Yongdao seriously.

"Our side is attacked on both sides, and our energy is scattered, and now we can only rely on the city to hold on, and then seek another way if we consume it."

Tang Yong wrung his eyebrows and pondered, and said slowly: "The Zhou people were newly defeated last year, and when the new army succeeded to the throne, the morale may not be high, and the cities of Nanfen, Dongyong, and Jinshuzhou have been strengthened, and there are elite soldiers in the city to guard them, and the grain and grass materials are also sufficient. ”

"But Shuozhou is located on the border, although the little prince has been in business for more than a year, but the Turks are coming violently, which should not be underestimated. In addition, there are many open areas on the border, if the Turks besiege Shuozhou with superior forces, and then send elite cavalry to bypass Shuozhou, go straight into the hinterland of our country, and harass our people, our side will definitely be exhausted and fall behind. Fortunately, General Fu Fu of Shuozhou is good at defense, and with him, even if Shuozhou cannot be called impregnable, the Turks will definitely not be able to bargain. ”

"According to Weichen's opinion, when a heavy army is sent in Shuozhou, and at the same time the cavalry under the command of the little prince is ordered to wait for the opportunity to be on the side, first, it can be used for surprise attacks, and secondly, if he really orders people to go deep into the hinterland of our country, only they can exterminate it."

"Aiqing's analysis is very clear, so we can only respond to all changes without moving!" After a pause, Gao Changgong said again: "I want to appoint a commander in Jinzhou to be responsible for fighting against the Zhou army, Aiqing thinks who is the most suitable." ”

Tang Yong couldn't help but fall into silence, the candlelight flickered, and his face flickered. Whether it was him or Gao Changgong, he suddenly found that the huge country couldn't find a few people who could be in charge.

Wang Lin sat in the south, intimidating Chen Guo and unable to go north; Dugu Yongye is south of the Yellow River, and he must also guard against the surprise attack of the Zhou army; Needless to say, Fu Fu was so happy that he could not afford to be seriously injured at this time.

After being silent for a long time, Tang Yong raised his head suddenly, looked at Gao Changgong with burning eyes, and his tone was unprecedentedly solemn: "Your Majesty, if you don't think that Weichen is old and talented, Weichen is willing to go to Jinzhou in person and resist the Zhou army!" ”

Gao Changgong raised his eyebrows slightly, staring at Tang Yong tightly and falling into deep thought, before slowly shaking his head for a long time.

Tang Yong's heart was shocked, and an unspeakable bitterness and loss surged into his heart. He didn't dare to guess why Xing Xing denied his self-recommendation, but he looked at the bookcase in front of him with some distraction, trying his best to suppress some heavy breathing.

"Tang Aiqing, you are the minister of the humerus of the Great Qi Dynasty, and Emperor Shenwu praises you even more, I know that with your talent, it is more than enough to lead the army, but I have more important things to entrust to you!"

Gao Changgong's earnest words suddenly dispelled the coldness in Tang Yong's heart like the spring breeze, and he looked at Gao Changgong in a slight stunned manner, forgetting his words for a while. Gao Changgong smiled slightly, and then said: "Tang Aiqing, I was born in a horse, led the troops to fight, and went into battle to kill the enemy, and asked myself that I was not weaker than others, but I was in the rear dispatch, and I needed the help of hundreds of officials in the DPRK and China to govern the people's livelihood." ”

"This time, the Zhou army and the Turks are fierce, and we must not fail in the north and west, otherwise the people in the hinterland will be torn by the war, and even the whole country will perish." Gao Changgong's tone was extremely heavy, which made the already depressed atmosphere in the study even more solemn, "I want to go to Jinzhou to resist the Zhou army in person, but Tang Aiqing needs to worry about this rear matter." ”

When Tang Yong heard this, he couldn't help but say anxiously: "Your Majesty, you are the king of a country, with a body of ten thousand gold, how can you go to defend against the enemy in person?" Our side is facing the enemy on two fronts, and we need the emperor to dispatch and command in the middle! ”

Gao Changgong raised his hand to stop Tang Yong from continuing, and said seriously: "Tang Aiqing, this is not a momentary thought, but a deliberate thought. Now Xing'er is seriously injured and can't afford it, the news will definitely shake the world and affect the morale of the whole army. If the mountains and rivers are broken, I will not be able to escape death, rather than this, it is better to die in battle, so as to live up to the expectations of the people and live up to the blood! ”

Tang Yong looked at Gao Changgong with a shocked face, his eyes flashed, and the silent blood in his body couldn't help but boil.

Looking at the gentle middle-aged man in front of him, he seemed to see the domineering man who looked down on the world decades ago. If Cushman & Wakefield could have his pride and courage, why did this great country fall to this?

"Tang Aiqing, promise me, okay?" Gao Changgong looked at Tang Yong tightly, and his tone was extremely sincere.

Tang Yong was shocked, his heart was agitated, he got up from his seat, bowed respectfully to the ground, looked at Gao Changgong with a firm face, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, but Weichen still has a breath of air, and he must ensure that the rear is stable!" ”

"Thank you!" Gao Changgong got up and helped Tang Yong up, held the latter's somewhat thin hand tightly, and said earnestly: "Tang Aiqing, he will return triumphantly one day, and I will not forget the merits of the king!" ”

Tang Yong shook his head with a smile and said: "The emperor is serious, this is a matter within my bounds, I only hope that God will bless me Daqi!" ”

Gao Chang bowed his head, the worry in his heart decreased slightly, and he suddenly remembered something, so he opened his mouth and asked: "Tang Aiqing, I heard that you have a grandson named Tang Jian, right?" ”

Tang Jian looked at Gao Changgong in surprise and said, "How did the emperor hear about that stubborn child, could it be that he broke the law somewhere?" ”

"Definitely!" Gao Changgong waved his hand and said: "I once heard Xing'er say that Tang Jian is talented, has a bold temperament, and has a reputation for filial piety. ”

Tang Yong was stunned, but he said modestly on his face: "The little prince praised it falsely, the thrifty child is stubborn, and he does not obey the control, which often gives Weichen a headache!" Some time ago, Weichen sent him to Qingzhou to study, so that he could have a long experience, so as not to be like the frog at the bottom of the well, not knowing the height of the sky! ”

"Well, the young man's temperament, it's good to be free and easy!" Gao Changgong's expression suddenly became a little sad: "In the past, Xing'er was often not around, and I couldn't help but hurt myself secretly, but now he can't afford to be seriously injured, but I feel even more sad!" ”

"Don't be sad about the emperor, the little prince Ji has his own natural appearance, and he will definitely get better, and the tens of millions of people in Daqi will also wish him a speedy recovery!"

Gao Changgong nodded lightly, and then said, "It's not too early, Aiqing should go back and rest early!" ”

"The emperor doesn't have to work too hard, now that the enemy has not attacked, we still have time to prepare!" Tang Yong bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, Weichen retires!" ”

Gao Changgong smiled and waved his hand, and when Tang Yong left, he looked at the bookcase for a long time before he raised his head and said softly: "Xiao Yun, go and invite Mrs. Li to come to the study!" ”

"Yes!"

Ling Xiaoyun, who was waiting outside the door, responded lightly and left like the wind, and after a short time, the sound of light footsteps sounded outside the door, and at the same time, there was Yang Lihua's crisp voice.

"Your Majesty, Yang Lihua asks to see you!"

"Come in!"

Waving his hand to stop Yang Lihua from saluting, Gao Changgong's face was solemn, and he said in an extremely serious tone: "Lihua, I have something to entrust to you!" ”