Seeing that Geng Gong was determined, King Zuo Xian had no choice but to continue to besiege Jin Man.

Geng Gong and the others returned to the house to continue discussing. Shi Xiu said: "What General Zhang said is reasonable, the weather is turning cold, the enemy army has been besieged for a long time, and it will be difficult to protect this city if it continues like this for a long time." I think it's better to ask the squad leader Shi for help, maybe there is a glimmer of hope. Geng Gong said: "There are no Han soldiers under the squad leader Shi, and it is difficult to make a difference by relying on the miscellaneous soldiers of the Western Regions alone." Zhang Feng said: "Dead horses are live horse doctors, it's better to give it a try." Geng Gong said: "Since both of you have this intention, then ask General Zhang to take the risk." You can avoid the Black Tyrant Heavenly Soldiers to climb over the Tianshan Mountains and take a detour to Shule, where Ban Chao is even more dangerous. Zhang Feng said: "Don't worry, general, if you can see Ban Chao, I will come back no matter what." That night, Zhang Feng single-handedly opened the West Gate and left.

Si Pingqiu took Geng Gong's letter for help and rushed to the capital in less than a month. Si Pingqiu first went to the house of the general Dou Gu, and saw that Dou Gu was seriously ill and could not be disturbed, so he had to come to Gongsun Miao's mansion. Seeing that it was from the Western Regions, the gate official hurriedly reported to Gongsun Miao. Gongsun Miao met Si Pingqiu in the living room. Si Pingqiu presented Geng Gong's letter asking for help, and Gongsun Miao was stunned when he saw that the Che Master had rebelled, Chen Mu was dead, and Guan Pet was defeated. I thought that this Chen Mu was recommended by me to His Majesty, and the Marquis of Wei tried his best to protect it, so he became the protector of the Western Regions, and he has paid me tribute over the years. After thinking about it for a long time, I still have to stabilize Si Pingqiu first, and then discuss with Li Yi. Therefore, he said to Si Pingqiu: "The lieutenant has worked hard, stay in my house first, don't talk about this kind of military and political affairs to outsiders in advance, so as not to cause panic in the DPRK and China, and you and I can't afford to be guilty at that time." I will make a decision after discussing with Li Yi, the marquis of my haohou. Si Pingqiu said gratefully: "My lord, I have to worry a lot, General Geng's two thousand soldiers and horses are difficult to stop the tens of thousands of troops of Heibatian, and saving soldiers is like fighting fire." Gongsun Miao said: "Don't worry, Duwei, I also shed blood in the Western Regions back then." After saying that, he asked his family to settle Si Pingqiu to stay, and hurried to Li Yi Mansion.

Li Yi is worried about the affairs of the imperial court. Seeing Gongsun Miao's visit, he said unceremoniously: "Do you have something?" Gongsun Miao saw Li Yi walking around the hall with his hands behind his back, so he stammered: "Master Hou seems to have something on his mind, but what happened to the court?" Li Yi said: "After the death of the first emperor, I thought that life would be better, but I never thought that it would come to such a point. Gongsun Miao was surprised: "What's wrong?" The villain was also the emperor's teacher, is it-" Li Yi didn't wait for Gongsun Miao to finish speaking, and said: "Yesterday, the emperor somehow let Mu Rong be the captain in charge of the world's soldiers and horses, Wang Lun was the Sikong, and the imperial historian Yang finally recommended me as Situ, but the emperor didn't allow it." Now that the general is sick and unable to serve the council, the emperor ordered Geng Bingxing, the general of the west, to serve as a general. Wang Lun and Geng Bing are my opponents, both of them are in the prime minister, what status can I have in the court in the future? ”

Seeing this, Gongsun Miao knew that Li Yi was uneasy about this, so he hurriedly comforted: "Hou Ye rest assured, although Wang Lun and Geng Bing are about to enter the phase, they are not as strong as Hou Ye. I heard that the first general Dou Rong has a pair of great-granddaughters, who are stunning beauties in the world, and will be twenty-eight years old, you might as well introduce them to the emperor through Sun Gonggong, the emperor is a young prince, how can he withstand the temptation of beauty, if he accepts this daughter, are you still worried that you will not get the emperor's trust in the future? Li Yi pondered for a while, suddenly came to his senses, and said with a smile: "It's okay, you go to visit first." By the way, I'll take care of it for me, and I'll visit in person another day. Gongsun Miao agreed, but left Si Pingqiu's emergency military situation behind.

It turned out that Dou Rong's son Dou Mu was dismissed by Emperor Ming for corruption and perversion of the law. However, considering that although Dou Mu was dismissed from his official position and lived at home, he was of bad character and had a lot of wealth, so he sent an official to live in his house to monitor him. Because of the surveillance of court officials, although Dou Mu did not dare to continue to do evil, he was extremely dissatisfied with the dismissal of the official and often complained. Emperor Ming ordered him to leave the capital and return to his hometown as a citizen. His son Dou Xun was able to continue to stay in Beijing because he was a concubine. After Dou Mu was cut to the people, he was arrested and imprisoned for bribing the county order, and died in prison. At this time, the princess died of illness, and someone in the court reopened the case, so Dou Xun was implicated and was also arrested and imprisoned. Because he was accustomed to living a life of arrogance and luxury, he could not withstand the pain of the bars and the reprimand of the prison guards, and soon died in prison. Fortunately, there are two bloodlines, a man and two women, the boy is called Dou Xian, and the girls are called Dou Min and Dou Hui, who have been fostered in a distant relative's house. Gongsun Miao has no other skills, this kind of male and female affairs, he is a complete expert, after he jumped up and down, the daughter of a down-and-out criminal minister, actually entered the palace in a grand manner.

Si Pingqiu waited in Beijing for many days, and saw Gongsun Miao hurrying all day long, and failed to speak several times, and his heart was very anxious, and then he saw that Gongsun Miao was going out, so he hurriedly stopped and said: "Lord Guo, General Geng has been holding on to Jinman for almost three months, and the rescue will not be able to come again, and Jinman may not be able to protect it." I couldn't help but shed tears. Gongsun Miao said impatiently: "Du Wei is so ignorant, now that he is busy with political affairs, Jinmancheng is a land of projectiles, and he can't hold it, won't Geng Gong break through?" When Si Pingqiu heard this, his heart suddenly cooled, and he hurriedly said with tears: "My lord is busy with state affairs, please return General Geng's letter for help, and the villain directly reported to Captain Mou." Seeing this, Gongsun Miao was afraid that he would stir things up to the emperor, so he hurriedly turned his face and said kindly: "Okay!" Good! Captain, please rest assured, I will play the emperor today, and you are waiting for good news at home. "Let's go directly to Li Yi Mansion.

Li Yi was also taken aback when he saw Geng Gong's distress letter and Chen Mu's defeat, and hurriedly asked, "When did you receive this letter, and why did you report it today?" Gongsun Miao said: "The government is cumbersome, and I am afraid that it will disrupt Wei Hou's other arrangements, so I am not in a hurry to report to you." Besides, once the report of the defeat in the Western Regions is made public, I am afraid that it will cause chaos. Li Yi slapped the table and said, "Stupid! How can such a major military event be delayed, why don't you report to the Taiwei Mansion quickly? Gongsun Miao said unhurriedly: "Master Hou is not in a hurry. Listening to Si Pingqiu, Geng Gong could only hold for three months, but now more than three months have passed, even if the imperial soldiers arrive, Jin Mancheng may have been lost long ago. Geng Gong is brave and good at fighting, and if he can't hold the city, he will definitely be able to break through. Gongsun Miao looked up at Li Yi when he said this, and saw that he was a little less angry, lowered his voice and said with a serious expression: "Besides, Chen Mu and Guan Chong are all recommended by us, and now they have been defeated, and they live alone Geng Gong, who is the protégé of the great general Dou Gu, and the cousin of Geng Bing, the general of Zhengxi, and is friendly with Wang Lun. Li Yi hesitated when he heard this, and said after a while: "The report of the defeat in the Western Regions has reached the capital, Geng Gong is still guarding Jinmancheng, I can't figure out whether he is dead or alive, you still take the time to report this matter to the Taiwei recently, you have taken the lead in the front, don't you say it?" Gongsun Miao comprehended, smiled miserably and said: "Don't worry, Hou Ye, the lower officials understand." ”

Si Pingqiu waited for a few more days, but there was no movement from the imperial court, and he came to beg Gongsun Miao again. Gongsun Miao said impatiently: "I have already handed over the letter to the Taiwei Mansion, and the ministers of the DPRK and China have been discussing this matter in the past few days, whether they advance or retreat, and there is no conclusive conclusion, so you can wait a few more days." Si Pingqiu heard Gongsun Miao say that the letter for help had reached the military department, and he was a little relieved, so he thanked Gongsun Miao.

After many days, the imperial court decided to send Duan Peng, the Taishou of Jiuquan, to lead the troops to rescue Geng Gong, and Fan Qiang ran to Jiuquan at night to lead the army for Duan Peng.