The little empress, who has always been breezy and turbulent, saw this scene, she could no longer restrain the excitement in her heart, and stood up from the dragon chair.

The good-looking peach blossom eyes stared at Qian Haonan, and asked a little hurriedly: "But Fang Xiang repelled the besieging Yan army?" ”

Qian Haonan looked excited and replied loudly:

"Not only that, Fang Xiang also led the army to repel the 100,000 Yan State Iron Cavalry who planned to go south!

Drive all the 300,000 Yan troops back to the Yan Kingdom! In addition, he also captured the Yan army's chief general Ban Hongfei alive! ”

As soon as this remark came out.

The entire Fengtian Temple fell into a deathly silence.

The little empress and the civil and military officials all stared wide-eyed, their mouths opened slightly, and they looked at Qian Haonan in disbelief.

In their eyes.

Fang Xiang's ability to repel the Yan army besieging Wochuan Mansion was already a great victory.

Because.

As long as this is done, the 200,000 army led by Ban Hongfei can be contained, leaving time for the imperial court to arrange the second line of defense.

Who would have thought.

Fang Xiang actually used 200,000 rabbles to repel 300,000 elites of the Yan Kingdom, and at the same time captured the main general of the Yan army.

This...... Is it possible?

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.

In the middle of the matter, Wang Hao stood up, looked at Qian Haonan, and asked, "Qian Shangshu is sure that the battle report is written to repel 300,000 Yan troops, not 100,000 Yan troops?" It was the chief general of the Yan army who was captured, not a partial general? ”

When Qian Haonan heard this, his face showed dissatisfaction, glared at Wang Hao, and scolded angrily: "Do you think that this official is as old and dizzy and stupid as you? ”

faced Qian Haonan's ridicule.

Wang Hao looked extremely calm and replied: "Xia Guan just thinks that all this is too unbelievable and unreasonable......

As soon as this remark came out.

The members of the Fang Party in the Fengtian Hall all cast angry glances.

Obviously.

Wang Hao is suspecting that Fang Xiang is falsely reporting the battle situation!

"Back then, 50,000 Tiger Ben troops could pursue 200,000 Wu troops, but now why can't I use 200,000 troops to repel 300,000 people?"

Zhou Zheng, the young master of Honglu Temple, stood up, looked at Wang Hao, and said coldly.

As soon as the words fell.

Qin Xingyan, the head of the household, also stood up.

His vicissitudes of life showed dissatisfaction, snorted coldly, and said: "The swallow bird knows the bird, the party is strategizing, and the soldiers are like gods, how can you be a judge who has no power to restrain the chicken, and can only puff out his lips and tongue!" ”

When Wang Hao heard this, a look of annoyance appeared in his eyes.

I wanted to fight back, but I noticed the eyes of His Majesty and the members of the Fang Party, swallowed back what I wanted to say, squeezed out a smile, and said: "Qin Shangshu's words are reasonable, Fang Xiang is like a god, and he really shouldn't be treated with common sense." ”

That's what he said.

But anyone with a discerning eye can see that he is actually not convinced.

Don't talk about him.

Even some members of the Fang Party heard such a battle report, and their hearts were a little dripping.

Think about how much truth there is and how much exaggeration.

The capture of Ban Hongfei, the chief general of the Yan Army, should be a fact.

Otherwise, it will soon be exposed by Yan Guo.

It may not be possible to repel the 300,000 Yan army and drive them all back to the Yan Kingdom.

Maybe......

The Yan army just temporarily retreated because of the loss of its main general?

Although Baiguan didn't say anything, he more or less had similar thoughts in his heart.

Regardless of whether the battle situation is the same as the war report says.

Fang Xiang won a big battle, and it was true after all!

And as long as Yongzhou has not fallen, the imperial court is not passive, and on this basis, every victory is an unexpected joy!

Baiguan thought so, and a smile appeared on his face.

That's when it happened.

The voice of the empress resounded in the Fengtian Temple.

"Give me the battle report!"

Wu Mingkong stood in place, looking at the battle report in Qian Haonan's hand, and ordered.

Qian Haonan was slightly stunned, and hurriedly replied: "Yes, Your Majesty!" ”

Immediately after that, the battle report was presented with both hands.

The palace maid stepped forward, took the battle report, and presented it to the empress.

After Wu Mingkong opened it, browse from top to bottom.

Seeing a familiar mark somewhere, her delicate face showed excitement, and she blurted out: "It's true!" ”

In just three words, it instantly attracted all the attention.

The civil and military officials raised their eyes to look at the empress, with a touch of doubt in their eyes.

It's true?

The battle report sent by Yongzhou, can it still be fake?

Now.

Wu Mingkong realized that he was out of shape and quickly adjusted his emotions.

Put away the battle report, looked at the hundred officials, and said slowly in a cold voice: "What the war report says, everything is true, spread my will, transcribe the content of the war report, and announce it to the world!" ”

Speaking of this, he looked at the waiter of the Ministry of Rites and instructed: "The Ministry of Rites is ready to welcome the return of Master Fang Xiang to the court with the highest standard of etiquette!" ”

As soon as these words came out, all the officials were stunned.

Welcome Fang Xiang's class back to the court?

To put it this way......

Fang Xiang really repelled the 300,000 Yan army?!

This..... How is this possible!

Then again.

Why did His Majesty immediately change his attitude after reading the battle report, and firmly believed in its contents.

Thinking so, the officials subconsciously looked at the empress.

Seeing that Her Majesty the Empress had a very firm expression.

They soon realized.

His Majesty's correspondence with Fang Xiang should have a specific mark.

After seeing the mark, His Majesty believed that the battle report was sent from Fang Xiang.

"Your Majesty is so sure that he even asked the Ministry of Rites to prepare the etiquette of welcoming Fang Xiang in advance, explaining that the news on the battle report is accurate......"

"In this way, Fang Xiang really repelled the Yan army! The imperial court really won! ”

The hundred officials stood in place, all of them in a daze.

Until Qian Haonan shouted: "God bless you!" Only then did he wake up.

One by one, they showed excitement, looked at the empress, and opened their mouths to flatter.

"Defeating the 300,000 elites of the Yan State and capturing the chief general of the Yan Army, this is an achievement that my great cadres have never had, Your Majesty has completed such a feat in less than two years after ascending the throne, which is really admirable to the ministers!"

"Your Majesty's martial arts are unparalleled in the world!"

"Your Majesty......"

In the face of the flattery of hundreds of officials.

Wu Mingkong's delicate face showed a hint of displeasure, and he interrupted them with his mouth.

"Defeating the Yan army is Fang Xiu's merit, what does it have to do with me!"

The voice fell.

The officials looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a while.

The Empress noticed their bewildered expressions, and suddenly realized that she was overreacting.

Fang Xiu wasn't here again.

What else can these officials do besides compliment the emperor.

You can't praise the powerful ministers who lead the troops in front of the emperor.

It's not reasonable or reasonable.

That's it.

She waved her hand and said leisurely: "Although the Yan army has retreated, I don't know when it will come back, and you must not relax your vigilance." ”

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Hundreds of officials saluted one after another.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong sat back on the dragon chair, thought for a moment, looked at the waiter of the Ministry of Works, and said: "I plan to build a memorial arch outside Chang'an City to welcome the return of Fang Xiang's class to the court, and hand it over to the Ministry of Industry, how long will it take to complete?" ”

Zhao Zizheng, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, thought about it for a while, and arched his hand: "Back to Your Majesty, the silver is enough, and it can be completed in a month at most!" ”

Wu Mingkong heard the "silver" and fell silent.

After half ringing.

She raised her eyes to look at Zhao Zizheng and said, "I will allocate money to you from the internal treasury and strive to complete it as soon as possible." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Zizheng stood upright and bowed respectfully.

Wu Mingkong retracted his gaze, looked around, and said leisurely: "Do you have something to do?" If it's all right, retreat! ”

The officials glanced at each other and saluted in unison.

"Wait for the resignation!"

Subsequently, in order, he left the Fengtian Temple.

1. Leave the Mukden Temple.

Hundreds of officials surrounded the Yongzhou victory and discussed enthusiastically.

Meanwhile.

At the behest of the empress.

Newspapers were reprinted in major bookstores.

The newspaper is only one page and a few hundred words.

At the top are the four big characters of the dragon flying and the phoenix dancing - Yongzhou victory!

Evening.

Sunset.

On the most prosperous streets in Chang'an City, the shouts of newspaper vendors sounded.

"Extra! Extra! Yongzhou victory! Fang Xiang retreated from the enemy of 300,000 and captured the main general of the Yan army alive! ”

The sound was not loud, but it attracted the attention of hundreds of people.

"What do you say, you sell newspapers?"

A scholar in a robe stretched out his hand to stop the newspaper seller and asked in disbelief.

The newsman looked at him and repeated loudly.

"Yongzhou victory! The imperial court won! ”

Got a positive answer.

The scholar was slightly stunned, and muttered to himself: "Win, the court wins......"

The voice grew louder and louder, and finally it was almost a roar.

"We won!"

In just four words, it set off a wave of sound on the bustling street.

Less than a stick of incense.

The city of Chang'an was drowned out by the shouts of victory.

The people believed that the imperial court would be able to defeat the Yan Kingdom, but they all thought that they would pay a heavy price.

After all, the Yan people are still martial, and the Yan army is strong, which is something that everyone knows.

Who would have thought.

Under the leadership of Fang Xiang, the imperial court was able to defeat the Yan army so easily!

In the midst of the crowd.

It's not just who shouted.

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live Fang Xiang! ”

After a short period of silence.

Thousands of excited people followed suit, shouting loudly.

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live Fang Xiang! ”

The voice is high, reaching into the sky.

Less than a stick of incense.

The enthusiastic shouts resounded throughout Chang'an, inspiring!

............

Yan Guo.

Palace.

Yan Huang, who was dressed in a purple and gold dragon robe, sat on the dragon chair, looking at the battle report in his hand, his face was gloomy to the extreme.

Ban Hongfei died in battle.

300,000 troops, more than 60,000 losses!

The remaining 240,000 people have no desire to fight again in a short time.

paid such a heavy price, but did not even capture a single city of the Qianren.

Not to mention the killing of the prime minister of the Qianguo, I haven't even seen the shadow of others!

There is no doubt that such a record is an indelible shame for Emperor Yan!

The more he looked, the more angry Yan Huang became.

In the end, he couldn't restrain his burning anger, slapped the table, and scolded: "Waste! It's rubbish! ”

Liu Yuan, the right minister of Yan Kingdom, stood in place, his face was also ugly.

After being silent for a long time, seeing that Emperor Yan had finished venting his emotions, he said: "Your Majesty, those 240,000 people are still stationed at the border pass, and they have to consume a lot of grain and grass every day. ”

When Emperor Yan heard this question, he raised his eyes to look at him and asked coldly, "What do you think?" ”

Liu Yuan pondered for a moment and replied: "The minister thinks that with the current strength of the Qianguo, it is enough to destroy the Zhou State, and in order to achieve the goal of containment, the imperial court must not sit back and watch the Qianguo continue to grow. ”

These words showed Liu Yuan's attitude.

In short, this battle still has to be fought!

Fight until the Qianguo gives up the invasion of the Zhou State!

When Emperor Yan heard this, he also fell into thought.

After a while, he said coldly: "If the Zhou State can be destroyed by the Qianguo so easily, what is the point of forcibly protecting it with the life of my Great Yan Erlang?" ”

Liu Yuan hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, in the eyes of the minister, although the Zhou State has weakened a little in recent years, its strength is not weak compared to the Qianguo, but the Qianguo took advantage of the danger of the people and sent troops to the Northern Expedition in the matter of internal turmoil in Zhou. ”

"As long as the Zhou State survives this wave of offensive, it will definitely be able to involve the Qianguo for my Dayan in the future, and when the time comes, the imperial court will sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight......"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Emperor Yan.

"In your opinion, sooner or later, Qianguo will grow so strong that it will be difficult for my Dayan to deal with?"

Hearing this question, Liu Yuan was slightly stunned.

Just as he pondered how to answer.

Emperor Yan said again: "To tell you the truth, in my opinion, the reason why the prime minister of the Qianguo was able to defeat my big Yan Erlang this time was just some tricks that could not be put on the table, as well as useless tricks and tricks. ”

"In addition, Ban Hongfei's useless waste actually disobeyed my order and divided the troops into two ways, which laid the foundation for the defeat!"

"If I lead the troops, in less than half a month, I will be able to cut off the head of the prime minister of Qianguo!"

Hearing this, Liu Yuan thought that Emperor Yan was going to drive the expedition in person, and his heart jumped, and he was about to open his mouth to persuade him.

Immediately afterwards, I heard Emperor Yan say: "It's just a small prime minister of the Qianguo, and I don't need to go out in person." ”

The voice fell.

Liu Yuan let out a sigh and said, "What Your Majesty said is very ......"

After a pause, he continued to persuade: "Your Majesty, the Qianguo is not what it used to be, and we must not let them develop and grow, otherwise they will become a big trouble for the imperial court in the future!" ”

Seeing that he spared no effort to persuade him, Emperor Yan frowned slightly, and said with some displeasure: "I have already sent 300,000 troops to surround and rescue Zhou, what else do you want me to do!" ”

“......”

When Liu Yuan heard this, he didn't know what to say for a while.

This time.

Emperor Yan continued:

"From now on, if it weren't for the last moment, I wouldn't let my big Yan Erlang go to work for Zhou Guo again."

After a pause, he added:

"The Tiger Army of the Zhou State has not yet gone all out, and when they can't resist it, I will send people to support again."

When Liu Yuan heard this, his heart sank, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, when that time comes, I'm afraid it's too late for support!" ”

His tone was slightly hurried, which made Emperor Yan more and more displeased.

Emperor Yan glanced at him meaningfully, and said coldly: "I have made up my mind, there is no need to say more, Liu Xiang retreats!" ”

Liu Yuan opened his mouth, and wanted to persuade again, but when he noticed Emperor Yan's expression, he swallowed his words back.

He sighed inwardly and turned to leave.

"Retire!"

............

Meanwhile.

Zhou Guo.

Jinnan Province.

Imperial Palace, in the Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Zhou looked at the battle report presented by Dongchang, and his face was extremely complicated.

"Qianguo...... Actually won. ”

"Winning so easily, it's as if the 300,000 army of the Yan Kingdom is a rabble."

"So it seems that the Qianguo invaded my Great Zhou and did not go all out?"