Chapter 43: The Inside Story

The withdrawal of the imperial court surprised everyone.

Because everyone knows the importance of this war.

Once the imperial court chooses to retreat or be defeated, it will inevitably shake the foundation of the rule of the Great Jin, and the entire Shenzhou will fall into a stormy situation at that time.

Therefore, the imperial court cannot retreat, let alone defeat.

Even if the war was expanded, the imperial court would have a reason to persist in fighting.

Here's the problem.

The Cloud Sky Hall dispatched five grandmasters this time, plus Su Yanfu and Zhong Liyuan from the Rescue Army.

Seven Grandmasters are in charge.

The court has no chance of winning.

In particular, the death of Xuan Zhenzi and Xuan Yangzi has an unclear relationship with the imperial court.

If the imperial court stubbornly stumbles with the Cloud Palace, it will undoubtedly end up in an even more tragic end.

Weigh the pros and cons.

The imperial court's decision to withdraw seems to have made sense.

The imperial court does not care about sacrifices, only meaningless sacrifices.

Perhaps in the eyes of the imperial court, the nature of this war has quietly changed, and there is naturally no need to insist on fighting it anymore.

"Xuanhuazi, Xuanmingzi, are you sure that the imperial court really plans to withdraw its troops?"

In fact, after hearing the news, Xuan Lingzi was also stunned for a moment.

But he obviously didn't believe that the imperial court would bow his head so easily and admit defeat.

"Returning to Senior Brother, according to Senior Brother's opinion, the imperial court's withdrawal this time does not seem to be fake. ”

Xuan Huazi, who had a clear face, said with a serious face.

"Why?"

Xuan Lingzi asked.

"Because when Senior Brother and Senior Brother Xuan Mingzi went to the imperial court camp, the imperial army in the camp had already been packed up, and it seemed that they were just waiting for the village ......to be set up," Xuanhuazi said slowly. From this point of view, the withdrawal of the imperial court was not improvised. ”

"The key is also the Wei Guogong. ”

Xuan Mingzi interjected at the right time.

"Wei Guogong?"

Xuan Lingzi was puzzled for a moment.

Of course he knew the Wei Guogong in Xuan Mingzi's mouth.

At the beginning of the founding of the Great Jin Dynasty, six hereditary princes who retired with the country were canonized, and Wei Guogong was one of them.

Today.

The descendants of these six princes have long been identical to the royal family of the current dynasty.

Among them, the most powerful were the Duke of Wei, who held military power, and the Duke of Wei, who was in charge of the government.

These two princes can be called the two pillars inside and outside the court.

Especially Wei Guogong, who is now seventy years old.

The Great Jin Dynasty was built for seven years.

It was this Wei Guogong who led the army to successfully suppress the suffering army, and at the same time fought Su Yuanhong, calming the situation in Lizhou in one fell swoop.

In the eleventh year of the Great Jin Dynasty, the Northern Barbarians entered the Kou.

It was this Wei Guogong who led his army north to resist the Northern Barbarians, and finally forced the Northern Barbarians to reach a peace agreement with the imperial court.

History is like a cycle.

This time.

Wei Guogong's soldiers once again pointed to the Relief Army, but his opponent this time was replaced by Su Yuanhong's son Su Yunxiao.

As everyone knows.

This patriotic prince has been on the battlefield for a long time, is good at using soldiers, and his combat style is flexible and changeable, which is surprising, and he is known as the old fox.

In other words.

Plan for the right direction and then move, know and stop.

If the withdrawal of the imperial court was decided by Wei Guogong, it is difficult not to doubt the deep meaning behind it.

"Judging from our negotiations with the other party, it seems that there is a problem within the imperial court. ”

Xuan Mingzi hurriedly said.

According to the meaning revealed by this Wei Guogong, it seems that the emperor of the dynasty is going to die. ”

Xuan Huazi immediately added.

"The Emperor is dying?"

Xuan Lingzi was slightly surprised.

"It's more than that. Xuan Mingzi continued. "Wei Guogong once mentioned intentionally or unintentionally that the emperor of the dynasty has always been in good health, and he has not been infected with illness or illness over the years, and he also wondered why the emperor was suddenly in danger......"

"Senior Brother Xuan Mingzi, do you remember that this Wei Guogong also muttered a sentence to himself. Xuan Huazi reminded.

"Of course. Xuan Mingzi nodded. "This old prince seems to be worried that there will be a change in the capital!"

"In other words, the other party suspects that the emperor's dying may be related to the prince of the current dynasty?"

Xuan Lingzi pondered for a moment and said.

"It's possible. Xuan Mingzi said thoughtfully. "Senior brother, you and I both know that once the emperor dies, the most likely to inherit the throne is the crown prince supported by Wei Guogong and the seven princes supported by Wei Guogong, now Wei Guogong is leading the troops, but Wei Guogong is staying in the capital, if Wei Guogong supports the Seven Princes to launch a palace mutiny, the prince is powerless to resist......"

"But what we should be most concerned about now is the death of Xuan Zhenzi and Xuan Yangzi, not the dispute within the imperial court!"

Xuan Kuizi, who had a gloomy face on the side, suddenly spoke.

"Senior Brother Xuan Kuizi, have you ever thought about what if the death of Xuan Zhenzi and Xuan Yangzi is involved in this battle for the imperial court?"

Xuan Huazi shook his head and said.

"What do you mean?!"

Xuan Kuizi stared at Xuan Huazi and said.

"Xuan Kuizi, don't be impatient!" Xuan Lingzi on the main seat glanced at Xuan Kuizi silently and said. Senior Brother Rong Xuanhuazi finished speaking. ”

"Senior brother!" Xuan Huazi said in a deep voice facing Xuan Lingzi. "On the way back, the junior brother has been thinking, is it necessary for the imperial court to anger our Yunxiao Palace at this juncture......?

"Let's get to the point!" Xuan Kuizi suddenly said with an impatient look.

"Senior brother, don't worry. Xuanhuazi took a deep breath and said. "What if, someone wants our Cloud Hall to keep the imperial army outside the city?"

"I understand what my junior brother means. Xuan Lingzi said with a half-squinted eye. "Some people want to kill people with a knife to do something convenient. ”

"That's why Wei Guogong will finally say that he will definitely give us an explanation in the future. ”

Xuanhuazi said.

"Then Xuan Zhenzi's death is for the time being?"

Xuan Kuizi heard the words and instantly took the case.

"Xuan Kuizi, now that the imperial court has taken the initiative to bow to our Yunxiao Palace, and at the same time promised to give Xuan Zhenzi Xuanyangzi's death an explanation in the future, in this case, we might as well give the imperial court a little time, if the explanation given by the imperial court cannot satisfy us, it will not be too late for us to pursue it. ”

Xuan Lingzi frowned slightly.

"It's not you people from the East Pole Heaven who are dying!

Xuan Kuizi glared at Xuan Lingzi on the main seat without fear.

"What does the junior brother want? Do you want to let the whole situation get out of control regardless of the overall situation? Do you know what that means?"

Xuan Lingzi's face was like frost.

"Senior brother, I hope you don't forget!" Xuan Kuizi said word by word. "We are the Sky Palace!"

"I hope you don't forget either!" Xuan Lingzi stared at Xuan Kuizi with cold eyes. "The task assigned to us by the hall master before leaving!"

"Do you only have tasks in your eyes?" Xuan Kuizi said without giving in.

"I will find out the death of Xuan Zhenzi and Xuan Yangzi. Xuan Lingzi silently closed his eyes and said. "As for junior brother, you are no longer suitable to stay in Wanyang. ”

"You want to chase me away?"

Xuan Kuizi immediately sneered when he heard this.

"Okay, I'll go! I want to see how you can give us an explanation when the time comes!"