Night has fallen.

And the wind and snow did not stop.

and state.

Bingzhou is about 900 miles northwest of Gale City, leading seven counties such as Yanmen, Xihe, Shangdang, etc., the geographical location is very important, since the former sixteen states are occupied by the big bird country, and the state has almost become the front border pass of Dawei.

When Zhaoju arrived at Bingzhou with 300 men and horses, it was late at night.

They hardly stopped this way, and after a day and a night of hurrying, they took turns changing horses, so that they could reach the military camp of Gonggong Tong before the time of day.

The camp was not large, with only about 100 tents.

A team of men and horses came out.

The first one rode on the horse, and he wore a red robe, which was majestic.

Zhaoju turned over and dismounted.

"King Zhaoju meets Tong Dashuai."

Father-in-law Tong also turned over and dismounted, helping Zhaoju who was trembling in his body, beside Father-in-law Tong, there was a woman dressed as a guard, her posture was tall and her eyes were sharp, she was a real person of Xianyu.

Because Zhaoju was guarded by General Xin, Xianyu Zhenren set off before Zhaoju and came to Bingzhou to meet with Tong's father-in-law, and at the same time conveyed Zhaoju's meaning to him.

"Your Highness is working hard, and Ben Shuai is worried that His Highness won't be able to come."

Zhaoju's lips were shivering from the cold, but his thoughts were still very clear.

"There was some delay in the first two days, but fortunately I arrived today, how is the war in the Big Bird Country?"

Father-in-law Tong pulled Zhaoju and walked towards the city.

"There is news from the scouts in front, the Great Bird Kingdom has been defeated in the last few battles, Wan Yan A Shilan of the Great Capital Country is unstoppable, and now Yele Yanxi is defending Nanjin City, mobilizing all the tribes to rescue, if Nanjin is lost, then the sixteen states in front of the Youqian will immediately fall into the hands of Dajing, and then we will have no chance!"

Zhao Ju glanced behind him, and saw that the three hundred soldiers he brought out all had a tired look on their faces, and Captain Gao was even carried off his horse, and he had collapsed.

"Okay, then let's eat and rest quickly, and get ready to act early tomorrow morning!"

The three of them walked into the big tent of the father-in-law, and then someone carried Taiwei Gao in, after all, he was the ambassador of Heqin, and his status was here.

Xianyu Zhenren stood behind Zhaoju and massaged him, Zhaoju felt a warmth spread throughout the meridians, and his body suddenly felt a lot more comfortable, he took out a letter and said, "This is a secret order from the two prisoners to the marshal." ”

Father-in-law Tong took the letter with both hands, unfolded it, raised his eyebrows, nodded, and took the letter into his arms.

"What's the secret order of the two brothers?"

"Your Highness, you know, it's a sneak attack on Youzhou."

"What do you think are the chances of success?"

Father-in-law shook his head.

"Ben Shuai doesn't know, the big birdman seems to be aware, our dark stakes in Youzhou have been pulled out one by one, judging from the news sent back before, their city defense should be very empty, but the last news said that their defense has been strengthened in recent days."

"Is there any possibility of persuasion?"

"I'm afraid it's difficult, unless we take Youzhou first, then we will have the capital to negotiate."

Zhaoju's eyebrows furrowed.

"So, the two brothers' ideas are too simple?"

Gonggong Tong nodded and asked, "By the way, how is Your Majesty's health?" ”

"Father, he has not been poisoned, but I am afraid that it will be very difficult."

"Alas, how can this be, as soon as Ben Shuai comes out of Gale City, His Majesty will have an accident!"

"Yes, Marshal, how many soldiers and horses are there in the state, and where is the army now?"

"There are 4,000 defenders in Bingzhou, and the army is now a hundred miles away from Bingzhou, the first time the old minister received a message from the flying pigeon in the palace, it was the queen who ordered the army to stand by, but the second time was two days ago, the prince and the king of Qi sent a secret order, so that the old minister cooperated with His Royal Highness to attack Youzhou, so I brought a thousand people over first."

"How many defenders are there in Youzhou City?"

"A few days ago, the dark pile sent back the last message, saying that it was less than 1,000 before, which was a great opportunity, but now it seems to have been missed."

Zhao Ju rubbed his hands and shouted that it was a pity, if it wasn't for the queen's order to order the army to be stationed in place, maybe he would have taken Youzhou City, and he wouldn't have to take the risk by pretending to be a horse.

"Why did you miss it again now?"

"Because Yele Yanxi sent the fourth prince Yele Jincha to garrison Youzhou a few days ago, this person will rectify military discipline and recruit troops as soon as he arrives, and in just a few days, he has put together a team of 2,000 people, saying that if Dajing Kingdom hits Youzhou, he will fight with them!"

Zhaoju snorted.

"Two thousand is nothing, a rabble plus arrogant people, this fourth prince has seen this king, I have dealt with him in Windy City!"

"Your Highness should not underestimate the combat effectiveness of the Big Birdmen, they take up arms, and everyone can go to the battlefield!"

"If that's the case, they won't be beaten by Wan Yan and Ah Shilan."

"What Your Highness said is reasonable, but it is better to be careful."

"Okay, Dashuai, this king thinks that we should be fast, immediately mobilize the four thousand soldiers and horses of the state, plus your thousand, I will deceive the gate of Youzhou early tomorrow morning, you carry out a sneak attack, now we will send an order to arrange!"

Hearing this, Taiwei Gao finally couldn't help it, and he was powerless to speak.

"No, Your Highness, you can't be so reckless, we haven't seen the reality of Youzhou City, there is only one chance to sneak attack, if it is not successful, it will be difficult!"

Zhaoju was a little hesitant when Taiwei Gao said this.

Captain Gao said: "Our army is still a hundred miles away, a hundred miles away, whether we can reach Bingzhou in one day is not yet known, if we can conquer Youzhou tomorrow, it's okay, if we can't fight, we will suffer." ”

"Then why wait for the Great Capital Kingdom to come and take the Sixteen Prefectures in front of You?"

"Your Highness, the old minister feels that there is no fire burning eyebrows at the moment, otherwise the Bird Kingdom would not have proposed to make peace with us at this time."

"They made a request for peace to delay time, but the situation is changing rapidly."

"Then the crown prince and the king of Qi still let you take risks?"

"This is not an adventure, and the relatives are just a pretense, this king suddenly thought, since you think you can't sneak attack immediately, but I can go and persuade Youzhou now!"

Gao Taiwei and Tong Gonggong were taken aback.

"This, this is the second idea of the crown prince and the king of Qi?"

Zhaoju shook his head.

"No, this is the countermeasure that this king thought of in a flash of inspiration, if the big bird country is destroyed, surrender is the only way out, and the sixteen states in front of the dark are better to return Dawei than to send Dajing for nothing, so this king feels that now is the best time!"

Xianyu Zhenren had a mist in her eyes, and the Zhaoju in her eyes was no longer the ignorant teenager, but a young man who had grown up and matured.

Mrs. Gao and Gonggong Tong glanced at each other and finally nodded.

Windy City.

Imperial City, Renming Palace, Renming Building.

Yue'er brought a basin of water and gently wiped it for Xuanling, while Binliang and Ji Hong helped on the side.

Xuan Ling's eyes narrowed, as if he was asleep, and he didn't seem to be asleep, but his expression was very peaceful.

Footsteps sounded downstairs.

Then there was a knock on the door, and Huang Jien's voice said, "Niangniang, Imperial Doctor Zou has arrived." ”

"Okay, please let him take the pulse for the emperor first!"

"Yes"

Huang Jien answered.

Yue'er handed the towel to Bin Liang and said, "You guys are here to take care of Your Majesty, if there's anything wrong, just go to the study next door and call me." ”

"Yes, sissy."

Bin Liang and Ji Hong agreed together.

Yue'er walked out of the door, and before she entered the study, she saw an old man with a white beard standing there, this old man was about six feet tall, his body was not fat or thin, he was wearing a pu head on his head, carrying a medicine box in his hand, a square face, two lying silkworm eyebrows, a ruddy face, wearing a dark official robe, and a jade belt around his waist.

"Zou Xiaoyuan, the first-class imperial doctor of Tai Hospital, visited Concubine Duanniang!"

Zou Xiaoyuan saluted as soon as he saw Yue'er.

Yue'er had seen this person when she was a child, but her impression was extremely vague, and when she looked at this old imperial doctor at the moment, she felt that he was deep and introverted, and he was a steady person.

"Mr. Zou doesn't have to be polite, you take the pulse for the emperor first, I'll wait for you in the study next door, I have something to say to you alone."

"Yes, Xie Niangniang!"

Zou Xiaoyuan went in to check the pulse, Yue'er came to the study, and after a while, Zou Xiaoyuan knocked on the door and came in, and as soon as he came in, he had a look of surprise on his face.

"Niangniang, Your Majesty is getting better!"

"Oh, what's getting better?"

"The emperor's pulse has stabilized, and there are signs of detoxification."

"Okay, great, Mr. is really auspicious, you have a turn for the emperor when you come."

"Xie Niangniang praised."