The news of the defeat of the Great Zhou army in Fujian was sent to the capital in an expedited manner of 800 miles. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Ji Weiming made a quite detailed record of the Yizhou army's formation, combat effectiveness, and general quality in the battle report, especially Zhuge crossbow, how he exaggerated and said. If Jiang Yun sees it, this guy will be very happy, for no other reason, the Zhuge crossbow in this battle report is basically not much different from AK47 in terms of description.

This is not surprising, he can no longer escape the responsibility of defeat, times the enemy's military strength, it is so defeated, how angry the court will be, just thinking about it, he knows that if he wants to minimize his responsibility, the only way is to find the reason from the other party.

It's not that I'm weak, it's that people are too strong. That's pretty much what it means. Therefore, instead of concealing it at all, Ji Weiming wrote tens of thousands of words in great detail, which was extremely detailed and exaggerated.

After this report arrived at the palace, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty who were in the early dynasty were all dumbfounded. They didn't know that King Pingnan still had a talent for bragging, judging from the battle report, the enemy army was a god descending from heaven at all, and it was okay if he didn't fight this battle.

After arguing for a long time, I didn't come up with a specific solution. Almost all the spare military forces of the three provinces were transferred to Fujian, but they ended up in a fiasco, how else can they fight? Continue to draw local troops from other places to support? Jokes, God knows if there will be any accidents in these places after the troops are exhausted. What's more, in order to deal with a mere barbarian projectile land, he actually asked half of the Great Zhou Dynasty to participate in the war, and his face was not good when he said it.

This is a shame, and the kind that is thrown to grandma's house, looking at the emperor's gloomy face, they don't have the courage to make this suggestion.

You look at me, I look at you, the court was silent, and after a long time, the Manchu Dynasty civil and military finally reached a consensus through eye contact. Wei Xuan, the secretary of the military department, stepped forward, raised the wat board and said loudly: "Long live Chen Qi, the southern provinces have no spare strength to support Fujian, and according to the report of the king of Pingnan, the enemy's combat strength is unprecedented, even if we barely scrape together tens of thousands of people, I am afraid it will be difficult to win." For the sake of today's plan, I also ask Your Majesty to issue a decree and order the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies to go to the enemy. ”

"The minister seconded the proposal."

"The minister seconded the proposal."

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The ministers jumped out one after another, and every time they said a word, Ji Chong's face turned pale. These, bastards!

When I was going to clean up Xu Jiye, one was more happy than the other, and now I want to come to the door to ask for help, but let me lose this face, how can there be such a reason in the world? If it were on weekdays, Ji Zhong would not pay attention to such bullshit remarks at all. What could be more important in the world than the face of the royal family? He can't be ashamed, and he can't afford to lose this person.

He preferred to form the Gyeonggi battalion and transfer the capital to command the envoys to the south. Let the world know that no matter which courtier is missing, the Great Zhou court can operate well, and there will be no problems, and nothing is unequal to him!

But he couldn't say these bold words at the moment, because Da Zhou's troubles were far more than what he saw in front of him.

Just a day ago, a secret report came from Datong Mansion that there seemed to be signs of a large army deployment and assembly in Mobei. Ji Chong, who received the news, immediately understood that the rumors of the battle of Fujian had spread, and this battle must be resolved as soon as possible.

If Yizhou is not enough to let Ji Zhong take it to heart, then the situation of the Xiongnu is very different, it is a behemoth at the same level as the Great Zhou, a war machine. He didn't have enough confidence just to garrison the Huns, let alone start a war on the northern and southern fronts.

At this juncture, it is absolutely impossible for the command envoys in the capital to be of other use, and they must be prepared for the unexpected. As a result, the last elite armed forces that could be used in the Battle of Fujian were left with the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies.

Do you really want to pull down your face and let Xu Jiye go out of the mountain? What Ji Zhong thinks, how unwilling. After a moment of silence, a whimsical thought suddenly appeared in his mind, and Ji Chong's eyes lit up, and he immediately paid attention.

"Herald." He smiled and said lightly: "Promote Wuyi General Xu Huanting, be the fourth rank Xuanwu general, and grant the position of Marshal Pingnan." On the day of the arrival of the order, he was ordered to lead the five armies and the three armies of the Governor's Mansion to immediately open and rush to the front line to support. The war in Fujian was under the full control of Xu Huanting, and she was given the right to make decisions, which could be cut first and then played. King Pingnan, the general of Zhenguo needs to be ordered to act, and those who violate the order will be beheaded! ”

As soon as these words came out, the hall was in an uproar.

Xiaoyouxi, the official of the Ministry of Officials, was stunned and said, "Your Majesty, what did you say?" Are you kidding? ”

"Am I joking?" Ji Zhong snorted coldly.

"No... That's not the case. Your Majesty, without merit and effort, from the fifth grade directly to the fourth grade, and two levels in a row, will this be too fast? General Xu has only been awarded the rank of general for only three years... This kind of promotion speed is not only unprecedented, but also unheard of. ”

Xiao Youxi is not worried about a fourth-rank general, he is worried that Xu Huanting is only nineteen years old now! Three years to climb from the fourth grade, the emperor is generous, the reward is also enjoyable, and when people are twenty-nine years old, what else can you seal? Will the throne be relinquished? What about thirty-nine? It's not enough for you to reward the whole week!

Is this reward a blessing or a curse? Hyo Woo-hee thinks it's a disaster, and it's a big disaster! When the emperor has nothing to offer, it is time for him to sacrifice the butcher's knife. But no one with a little brain can be tempted by such a dangerous reward to take on such a fateful errand.

Wei Xuan, the secretary of the Ministry of War, stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the rank of General Xuanwu is too low, and I am afraid that it will not be appropriate to confer the post of Marshal of Pingnan." A prince on the front line, a general of Zhengerpin Zhenguo, even if there is a holy decree, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince me, and the old minister believes that this battle is still necessary for the Duke of Wei to go out. ”

Ji Zhong made it clear that he didn't want to use Xu Jiye, the matter of the Guogong Mansion was not over, and calling Xu Jiye would be a shame for himself. Ji thought about it and let Xu Huanting go on the expedition, which was more in his interests.

First of all, Xu Huanting is from the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, and with the father-daughter relationship with Xu Jiye, there will be no constraints in the command of the army.

Secondly, Xu Huanting's military array ability, Ji Zhong couldn't be more assured, and it may even be that she has already come out of the blue, so there will not be much difference between letting her go on the expedition and choosing Xu Jiye in the war.

Finally, there is the cliché bit of caution. Xu Jiye's prestige is high enough, if he wins this battle, not only will the past be written off, but he will even have to be rewarded again. Just as Xiao Youxi is worried, for Xu Jiye, the emperor has no reward, so he can't be crowned king, right? More than ten years ago, it was a special circumstance, the Xiongnu invaded the territory and almost broke through the imperial city. Xu Jiye's exploits are obvious to all, and he can't help but appreciate them, but if he wants to say that he is willing to make him a king, is it possible? Of course Ji Zhong is not happy, even if it is sealed, he will have to find a reason to take it down for his prince in the future. Xu Jiye also saw this, so he resolved the rejection and won a reputation of indifference to fame and fortune.

As for Xu Huanting, it is far from being so tricky. She is the best of the new generation of generals in the Great Zhou Dynasty, the mainstay of the future imperial court military, it is not necessary to give her prestige in advance, and I heard that the relationship between the father and daughter does not seem to be so harmonious.

Ji Chong's idea was very simple, in his lifetime, he took the initiative to divide Xu Jiye's family. The position of the Duke of the Kingdom was left to Xu Chenghei, and the Governor's Office of the Five Armies finally had to be transferred to Xu Huanting's name, each performing its own duties, and the prestige was naturally equally divided.

When the brother and sister have their own children in the future, who hasn't been careful? Who can not think more about their biological children? There will definitely be contradictions, even if there is none, at least there will never be a heart between the two, which will endanger the situation of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Having made up his mind in his heart, Ji Chong naturally would not let these officials have a chance to cause trouble for him, he said lightly: "I have made up my mind, so let's do it." ”

After the retreat, the holy decree was prepared as soon as possible, and then sent to Jinling quickly.

A week later, the news was transmitted back to the palace again, and the emperor was dumbfounded when he heard the return of the messenger.

Xu Huanting was seriously ill, bedridden, and unable to go on the expedition.

Picking? Ji Zhong couldn't help but be angry! What he feared the most finally happened, didn't the father and daughter say that the relationship was not harmonious? How can I face the court with one heart. Seriously ill? The devil believed that she was seriously ill.

What to do? Ji Zhong paced back and forth in the imperial study, and to hell with the calmness that the emperor should have! The eyebrows are burned! There are still more than 100,000 troops in the imperial court in Fujian who dare not go to war, but the Yizhou army shows off their power outside the city all day long, and has a lot of fun. Although there was no further offensive, Da Zhou's face was completely lost.

That's not all, Ji Chong even dared to assert that if the war could not be quelled within a month, the Mobei Xiongnu should move. At all times, Da Zhou suffered from the enemy on his abdomen and back, and what actions did he take in the Goryeo next to the couch and the East Exit? He couldn't even think about it. The embankment of thousands of miles collapsed in the anthill, and the giant Da Zhou might fall down easily, and then he was swarmed by the surrounding foreigners and gnawed cleanly.

No! Ji Shige would never allow this to happen.

He looked at the messenger coldly and said in a deep voice, "Xu Huanting is really sick?" Did you see it with your own eyes? ”

"Your Majesty, the last general has never seen it." The herald shook his head and replied, "In addition to General Xu's status as a general, she is also the daughter of the Duke of Wei, how can her subordinates visit her boudoir?" ”

"Did Wei Guogong say anything?"

"No, General Xu is seriously ill, Wei Guogong is very anxious, he has no interest in talking at all, and the last general does not dare to be bored." He thought for a moment and continued: "But the little grandfather Xu Chengsi chatted with the last general for a while, and it was about General Xu. ”

"Oh?" Ji Zhong raised his eyebrows and asked, "What did he say?" ”

"It is said that General Xu's illness is due to his illness and his fear all day long, so he can't afford to be sick."

"Sick from thinking? Which one does she think? The emperor knew that this would not be fun, but he still couldn't help laughing, and he was still frightened... This girl is notoriously bold, and what can make her afraid may not be found all over the world.

At this point, the emperor breathed a sigh of relief, Xu Huanting is fine, proper!

"It is said that General Xu's fiancé committed an accident and was arrested, and General Xu couldn't afford to get sick."

Ji Chong was stunned again. Fiance? When did she jump out of a fiancé again? Why haven't I heard of this? Still caught? "Who caught it?"

The herald gave him a cautious look. "Your Majesty, it's you."

"Bastard! When did I catch her fiancé? ”

"Uh... That man's name is Jiang Yun. The herald paused and added, "The one in the prison of the Criminal Department." ”

"Jiang Yun?" The name is a little familiar, but I can't remember it for a while. After listening to the supplement, Ji Zhong suddenly realized that his feelings were the classic history!

That's not right! Isn't he Kiro's fiancé? Why did you get involved with Xu Huanting again? His granddaughter came all the way from Jinling to intercede for him, and there was no problem with the relationship between the two, so Xu Huanting had to think about it.

Wu Wang Ji Mingcheng is his own son, and he naturally knows nothing better. This son is a well-known calf protector, especially the three daughters, he is really afraid of falling in his hands, and he is afraid of melting in his mouth, can he tolerate Ji Luo serving a husband with others? It's impossible! Could it be a fraud?

Ji pondered for a moment and asked, "Have you secretly confirmed what Xu Chengsi said, is it true or false?" ”

"It's true."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, the end will be certain." The herald thought for a while and replied: "Most of the people in the officialdom of Jinling City know about General Xu and Jiang Yun, and the two are said to be already picking the day of engagement. The reason why Jiang Yun was so heavy-handed to Ji Overseer was precisely because of the Overseer that he sent someone to rob General Xu. wanted to do something wrong, but was caught by Jiang Yun, that's it... ”

"This rebel!" Ji Chong had already heard about the incident, and he only thought that it was the Guogong Mansion that was talking nonsense in order to get rid of the crime, and he naturally wouldn't believe this kind of one-sided statement. But if the Jinling officialdom is known to everyone, there will be no fake. This little beast has done such an impossible thing, and deserves to be beaten to death!

The last general also went to King Wu's mansion and asked His Royal Highness King Wu about it. Although His Royal Highness's face is very stinky, what he said is no different from the rumors, it seems that Jiang Yun is really stepping on two boats, in short, His Royal Highness is extremely unkind to this person. ”

"Oh? Mingcheng's face stinks? ”

"Yes, obviously reluctant to talk about it."

"Alright, you can go down."

Although I think it's a bit unbelievable, but according to the current situation, I can't go wrong. Xu Huanting is bargaining with herself through the war. This Jiang Yun is quite capable! The dignified county lord and the daughter of the Guogong Mansion actually let him hook up, and Ji Zhong became more and more curious about him.

"Wang Hao, Xuan Jiangyun is here!"

"The old slave obeys."

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Outside the door of the imperial study, Jiang Yun stood in front of the door, and his ears were filled with the voice of the prince. Pay attention to the rules, how to respond, and so on. Jiang Yun had already heard the calloon, but the old eunuch was relishing it and enjoying it.

"Xiaguan was escorted to Beijing, he left in a hurry, he didn't prepare, and he hoped that his father-in-law would smile at all." Forget it, break some money, and the right to be quiet.

The old face of the prince smiled like a chrysanthemum, and he quickly stuffed the five hundred taels of silver tickets into his cuffs. "Master Jiang, go in, Your Majesty is waiting for you."

"Thank you."

After pouring thanks, Jiang Yun stepped forward and pushed the door in.

After entering the imperial study, before he could stand still, he took two steps and lay down in the center of the main hall. "Weichen, thank you for the emperor's grace not to kill."

Looking at the unsightly figure lying on the ground in front of him, Ji Zhong said with a straight face: "When did I say that I won't kill you?" ”

"The emperor has all the opportunities, how can he have the leisure to meet a dying person." Jiang Yun replied lying on his stomach: "Since you summoned Weichen, I want to come to Weichen's life for the time being." ”

"You're not stupid, just flat."

After Jiang Yun got up, Ji Zhong glanced at him up and down, and bowed his head slightly: "Well, how much does it look like, how old is it?" ”

"Wechen is nineteen this year."

"Nineteen years old, seven grades, which is quite good. I ask you, what is your relationship with the Lord of Shuiyun? ”

Ji Luo? Jiang Yun thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, this... It's hard to say. ”

"I ask you, what do you mean it's hard to say?"

"I haven't had time to build a relationship yet... Jiang Yun said honestly: "It's a pleasure between the two, but His Royal Highness King Wu is too difficult, he has to climb to the third grade of Weichen for two years before he is willing to marry the county lord to Weichen, Weichen feels that it seems to be no fun." ”

"It's not like, it's no drama at all!" Ji Zhong sighed: "I ask you again, what is your relationship with General Wu Yi Xu Huanting?" ”

What can my brother have to do with her? Jiang Yun instinctively wanted to deny it, but when the words were about to speak, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed. The heart said that the emperor asked about this matter, it should be the Guogong Mansion that started to contribute, right? Jiang Yun knew it in his heart, and immediately replied: "Your Majesty, it's not easy to say. ”

"Why can't you say?"

"It's a pleasure between the two, but Wei Guogong is too difficult, and he has to ask Weichen not to have anything to do with the county lord from now on."

"Heh, people all over the world are making things difficult for you?" Ji Zhong couldn't help but be happy, how could he come up with such a living treasure. "You have committed a felony."

"Wechen is guilty."

"Just be convicted." Ji Chong shook his head and said: "Committing such a serious crime should have been cut with a thousand cuts." I remember that you are young and still have some ability, so I will give you a chance to atone for your sins. Yizhou sent troops to invade Fujian, and I want you to return to Jinling immediately and cooperate with Xu Huanting to defend against the enemy. If I can successfully repel the invading enemy army, I will not be responsible for what happened before. ”

Jiang Yun glanced at him and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, if you win neatly and raise my Great Zhou Guowei, will there be a reward?" Like what... Get promoted to an official or something. Your Majesty, you also know that His Royal Highness King Wu has very high requirements, and Weichen has a deep affection for the county lord, so he should always try his best to fight for it. ”

"How dare you bargain with me?" Ji Chong's eyes widened, and then he smiled again. "That's it! Xu Huanting is about to be promoted, if you can really cooperate with her to raise the prestige of our country, I will give you her official position. ”

Jiang Yun's eyes lit up. "General Wu Yi?"

"What do you think? Xu Huanting is also a martial arts general who has won martial arts for two years, and this is the only time that he has been promoted unusually. I give you her first rank, from the sixth rank, the lieutenant of the loyal martial arts. ”

"Captain?" Jiang Yun was a little unhappy. "Weichen is now from the six grades of praise, the captain of the military academy."

"Can the ranks of the yamen of the five armies be compared with those of the imperial court? Captain Chungmu is also a general, and he is also promoted to the rank of soldier, which is equivalent to giving you a two-level promotion. Seeing that Jiang Yun still looked disapproving, Ji Zhong couldn't help but be angry and funny, pondered for a moment, and said, "Isn't it difficult for you to have a headache on both sides?" In this way, I will do good things to the end, as long as this victory is beautiful, I will call the shots and give you and Xu Huanting a marriage. ”

can disgust and disgust Xu Jiye, this thing can't be stopped! The old emperor was secretly proud in his heart.

"No... No need. When Jiang Yun heard this, he blurted out without thinking about it. It is difficult for others to withdraw from the army in Yizhou, and for him, it is not a matter of words. Jiang Yun just wants to earn an official position for nothing, this old emperor's thinking is a little abnormal. Expedition, marriage? Is there any causal relationship between the two?

"Young man, you can't be too greedy. It's better to catch one than not to catch one. Luo'er, you continue to work hard, Xu Huanting's side, I will do it for you! ”

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Grass! You should make dumplings! (To be continued.) )