King Chen's palace was still brightly lit at this time, and the dark palace gate was even more secluded after the fire was tempered, although it was ravaged by Yu Xin's soldiers, it was still a forbidden place in the eyes of Chen Guoren. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

At this moment, Xia Ji gradually entered the palace gate, surrounded by many entourages, and then the palace gate squeaked, and then it closed violently after a while.

As soon as the palace gate is closed, the palace gate must wait until dawn to open again unless Xia Ji orders it.

This is Xia Ji's own national order. The soldiers guarding the palace gate are also her henchmen.

Only in the palace did Xia Ji feel a little at ease. Slowly sitting behind the imperial case, Xia Ji frowned and waved her hand, and immediately followed the palace people who walked into the main hall, and the palace guards and maidens all dispersed.

The hall was empty for a while, and only three or two people remained, standing under the steps in the dim candlelight.

"The lord of the country, that Uncle Xia is really anti-minded, presumably after the defeat of the Chu army and the retreat of the army this time, this person will definitely replace the lord of the country." At the bottom of the steps, a high-ranking official said in a deep voice.

"Kong Lingyin doesn't need to say much." Xia Ji waved her hand to interrupt Chen Guoling and Yin Kongning. She didn't know that Uncle Xia Yu's heart was not right, but unfortunately Chen Guo had no generals, the army of Chu State was pressing, only Uncle Xia Yu could be worthy of the big responsibility, he was only good at governing the government and politics, and he didn't know anything about military affairs, so what could he do.

"Uncle Xia Yu is already powerful in the army, otherwise he would not have gone out of the city to raid such an important military aircraft as the Chu army, but we have never learned any news, which led to the Chu army being left in the country when the court meeting. If it weren't for the fact that the lord of the country was concerned about the courtiers and insisted on protecting our safety, I am afraid that the Manchu Dynasty Wenchen would have already become a sacrifice for the souls of this Chu army. And tonight, Uncle Xia Yu bought people's hearts in front of the lord of the country, those soldiers only knew Uncle Xia Yu but did not know the lord of the country, if this continues, I am afraid that when the Chu army retreats, it will be when the lord of the country is in danger, and the lord of the country will have to make plans early. A man stood up.

Dr. Chen said cautiously. Everything is just speculation, the general has merit in the country, how can he question the general by virtue of unwarranted things. If it leads to the instability of the army's morale, Chen Guo will be in danger. ”

Kong Ning said bitterly: "Lord of the country, with all due respect, if the lord of the country falls into the hands of the Chu army, he can still become his guest, and if it falls into the hands of Uncle Xia Yu, the result will be worrying." Chen was standing next to Uncle Xia just now, and she looked at the lord of the country like she was looking at the prey in a cage... ”

Xia Ji's face turned red, and she said angrily: "How can Ling Yin come out with such a rumor **** to humiliate me." ”

Kong Ning hurriedly knelt on the ground and said bitterly: "As far as the ministers risk death, they are all brave and loyal, and they dare not have the slightest blasphemy. The beauty of the lord of the country is famous all over the world, and according to legend, the lord of Chu also admires the beauty of the lord of the country, so he sent troops to invade. The lord of the kingdom must not underestimate himself. ”

Xia Ji was shy and anxious: "Are you deliberately here to mock me?" ”

"Don't dare!" All three of them knelt on the ground at the foot of the stairs.

"Since the lord of the country ascended to the throne, he has been able to govern the country of Chen as an insider, and the people are rich and rich, and no one in the country is not grateful for the kindness of the lord. It's just that Uncle Xia Yushu was promoted to the end of the country as a homeless person and given the same surname, and now he is not grateful to Dade but has wolf ambitions, which is the difficulty of Chen Guo. ”

Xia Ji sighed and said: "Uncle Xia Yu is not a cruel person, and he respects me and dare not slack off, even if she really wants to replace her, as long as everyone assists her wholeheartedly, Chen Guo can naturally continue to prosper the people." ”

"The ministers accept the grace of the lord of the country, swear to follow the lord of the country to the death, and dare not be a villain who abandons the lord." The three of them spoke in unison again.

"The lord of the country still needs to make a decision early, and he can't entrust Chen Guo to this person with a bad heart." Kong Ning said urgently.

Xia Ji stroked her white forehead, raised her hand and said, "At present, the Chu army is still the biggest threat to the Chen State, so don't mess with yourself, otherwise Wanqiu City will fall and the people will be ruined."

After Xia Ji finished speaking, she didn't wait for everyone to answer, so she waved her hand and said, "I'm tired, let's go and rest." ”

Kong Ning and Dr. Chen glanced at each other, and they both saw helplessness in the eyes of both parties, but seeing that the lord of the country had closed his eyes and rested, he obviously didn't want to discuss with everyone anymore, so he had to bow down and retire.

However, the last person dressed as a military general in the main hall still stands. She is the palace guard Xia Nan, and she is Xia Ji's only henchman in the army, at this time she shoulders the heavy responsibility of guarding the palace and protecting Xia Ji, except for Xia Ji returning to the palace to rest, she has not dared to leave Xia Ji half a step away from this time. And she knew that Xia Ji must have something to say to her.

After a while, sure enough, Xia Ji said leisurely again: "How are the authentic things?" ”

"I've killed all the people who dig the tunnels. Now no one but the lord and me can know the authentic news. Xia Nan said in a deep voice.

"Killed?" Xia Ji frowned and lost her voice. "Didn't I tell you to let them out of the city and let them escape on their own, how could you kill them?"

"This secret passage leads directly to the outer city for more than ten miles, and it is the last way for the lord of the country to survive when he encounters danger, and the last general will not dare to let this secret passage be known to her. Besides, the outside of the city is full of Chu troops, and the target of this group of people out of the secret passage is too big, and it is very likely that they will be caught by the Chu army, and the news of the secret passage is likely to be leaked, and the last way of life for the lord of the country will no longer exist, and the last general will not dare to take this risk. Xia Nan said in a deep voice.

"No matter what, you can't sacrifice so many people for me alone." Xia Ji was a little sad, they were all her people.

"The last general's life was given by the lord of the country, and if it were not for the lord of the country to reward the last general with kindness and food, the last general would have starved to death by the roadside. If it is necessary to pay for the lives of those people, it will also be borne by the last general, but the last general must see that the lord of the country is really safe, and then the last will be at the disposal of the lord of the country, and there is no other word. ”

Xia Ji also remembered that when she was the first lord of the country, under the protection of a group of soldiers led by Uncle Xia Yu, the palace guard at that time, she went out of the palace to observe the people's situation, and saw that on the avenue she saw the soldiers and mothers driving aside many fleeing homeless people, and she felt sour in her heart, and happened to see Xia Nan who was pushed to the ground by the soldiers due to hunger and lack of strength, of course, she was not called Xia Nan at that time, and like Uncle Xia Yu, this name was given to her later.

At that time, he was just soft-hearted, gave her some food, but he didn't expect to save her, and then Xia Nan went to join the army, and finally regained his attention by himself with his ability and merit, after Xia Yushu was transferred to the position of general, he promoted her to the palace guard, and then when the hall responded, he asked for his name, she asked for her name, and on a whim, she gave it the name Xia Nan. I have always been alone, and since then I have my own family.

As for Uncle Xia Yu, it is different, she has her own family, but the surname given by the lord of the country has always been a favor, and it is also a way to envelop the courtiers, which is not the same as Xia Nan.