Xie Yunshu obviously had a different attitude towards the dim sum made by Ye Hao himself, and he didn't have the same defensive heart as he did for crabs before, and ate them in his stomach without warning.

On the other side, in the capital city far in the north, one after another secret decrees were sent out quickly and rushed to other places.

Zhenbei Pass.

The two armies confronted each other in the dense forest outside Zhenbei Pass, and there has been no real battle so far, only occasionally there are some small firefights, and there is no damage to the personnel, it is purely a small fight.

It's not that these soldiers don't have the courage to rush forward, it's that the king of Zhenbei and the old emperor have different thoughts, and they are not ready to really start a fire.

The reason why Zhenbei Pass is called Zhenbei Pass is that its topography is very superior, whether it is for external warfare or internally, its geographical conditions are excellent, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

It was because the king of Zhenbei understood this that he did not send troops out, but waited for the old emperor's army to take the initiative to attack, and they took the advantage.

Even if he has a violent personality and has never really been on the battlefield, he has several staff members who are good at making decisions around him, which is recommended to anyone who stays in Zhenbei Pass for a while, and will see it.

But at this point, not only the king of Zhenbei and his party understood, but the army led by the disciples of the Fan family on the opposite side was also clear.

Although the old emperor handed over the power to the Fan family, without his order, Fan Heguang still did not dare to command his juniors to cause the other party's displeasure in order to make some meritorious deeds.

The Fan family has reached its current status, not only has the best position, but also holds the military power, and the most taboo is to support the army and respect itself, which has aroused the suspicion and dissatisfaction of the old emperor.

Fan Heguang, who had been fanning the flames by the old emperor's side, knew his temperament too well, and would definitely not let his family go down the same path as the Xie family.

"How's the news from the capital?"

The commander sitting in the tent of the Chinese army was drinking and enjoying himself with a calm expression, and there were several beautiful maids serving him, not at all like he was here to march and fight.

The subordinate kneeling in front of him handed over a letter and turned away, as if he had not seen the women who were extremely out of place in the army.

Flipping through the letters in his hand, the face of the child of the Fan family with immature faces was still relaxed.

"Uncle's consideration is still extremely thorough, this trip to the march and battle is really just a formality, and so is the king of Zhenbei on the opposite side, he doesn't dare to fight if he wants to, and he is cowardly!"

With a sneer, he put his arms around the maid beside him who was beating him on the back, and continued his extremely comfortable life.

Although the battle in the north has been stalemate, and there is no real confrontation, this news still has wings and flies up and down the entire domain dynasty.

Along with this, there was also a secret decree sent by the old emperor to be sent to several princes urgently.

"The war in the north is tight, and the rebel thieves have controlled hundreds of thousands of Zhenbei troops to rebel, and several vassal kings quickly dispatched troops to the king of Zhenbei to arrest the thieves!"

Except for King Ruixian, the other vassal kings received almost identical edicts, and their intentions were also extremely obvious.

And King Ruixian, it's not that the old emperor deliberately wants to let him go, it's just that he is located in Donglin County, at least on the surface, he doesn't have a single soldier.

As for the private soldiers raised by themselves in private, even if everyone knows this, it can't be put on the table.

But even so, it is impossible for the old emperor to skip him alone, even if there are no soldiers, then as Donglin County, the second largest grain producing area in addition to Jiangnan, it is natural to get the last part of the grain as the grain and grass for the march, right?

"Huh! The old thing has a good calculation, his own army is pressed in Zhenbei Pass and does not move, and he wants to call a few of our soldiers and horses to send them to death. Not only has he suppressed the king of Zhenbei, but he can also consume the soldiers and horses in our hands, and he has the benefit of being a fisherman!"

Several vassal kings are not fools, and as soon as this secret decree arrives, they see through each other's intentions.

Regardless of what King Ruixian and King Xining planned for the time being, as soon as Zhao Gaowei received the secret order, he called Xie Yunshu into the study to discuss countermeasures.

He had already openly turned his face with the old emperor, and this time he naturally would not compromise as before, looking at the secret decree coldly, with a sneer on his face.

Let's not talk about the two who are already rich in wealth, King Xining and King Ruixian, he is a king of Cheng'an, and to put it mildly, he is a prince, but when he was placed in Lingnan, he was really poor and white.

As the so-called bad water raises the people, Lingnan back then was more desolate and remote than Lingnan today, occupied by various local families and gentry, how much effort did it take him to clean up?

Most of his savings over the years have been spent on raising soldiers.

Zhao Gaowei has worked hard for more than ten years, how can he give it to others as a gunman so easily?!

"It seems that the one in the capital has made up his mind to clean up several vassal kings at once, and this kind of plan is extremely in line with the style of the head of the Fan family."

Putting down the teacup, the look on Xie Yunshu's face was still as usual, but there was darkness in his eyes.

The mastermind behind the war in the north, as long as there is anyone who can reach this level, knows it in his heart.

The old emperor's thoughts have been obvious to everyone over the years, and it may be like the Fan family, who really risked offending several vassal kings, and gave him an idea, and he was the only one.

After all, not everyone can be like Fan Heguang, who can find out the old emperor's mind and remove the thorn in his eye with his hand.

When Prime Minister Xie was pulled off the horse, how many people in the court could compete with Fan Heguang?

Not to mention that Xia Bohan needs to take into account the family behind him and the entire Jiangnan region, that is, the current Fan Heguang Shengnong, who wants to get along with him, isn't he deliberately making trouble for himself?

This is known to everyone in the court, so it will cause the situation where the Fan family in the capital is dominant.

But Zhao Gaowei didn't want to pretend to be rounded and flattened by others now, so he squinted his eyes and snorted coldly.

"I'm afraid I can't beat such wishful thinking!"

Not to mention him, even on the side of the king of Xining, it is impossible to accept such a will.

What do you have in your heart, isn't it all clear? Who would be willing to really expend their own troops to make cattle and horses for the old emperor?

If you don't take advantage of this time to directly reverse it, you're just still waiting.

"Still."

After a pause, Zhao Gaowei's face was cloudy, and he seemed to be a little irritable.

"It has taken several days for this secret edict to be sent to Lingnan, and it also says that Jingzhong will send a messenger to assist in the deployment of troops, and it is expected to arrive in the near future."

Judging from this point alone, the old emperor was still not too confused, knowing that just a secret decree would definitely be useless.

Last time at the queen's birthday banquet, several vassal kings could directly refuse, but this time the transfer of troops was even more serious, so naturally they would not nod.

But when Chin Cha arrived, it was different.

Everyone in the world will know about this and look at a few vassal kings.

If it weren't for the direct opposition at this time, under the supervision of the Qin Cha, they would really have to pinch their noses and admit it.

"Chincha?"

Xie Yunshu frowned, he didn't expect Fan Heguang to leave a hand and not give a few vassal kings a choice.

Now there are only two ways in front of them, either obediently transfer troops to the old emperor and send them to the north to be consumed with the Zhenbei army. Either it is the direct opposite, like the king of Zhenbei, he is the king of the land, indicating that he is not dispatched by the capital.

But in this way, even if they win in the end and kick the old emperor out of power, they will more or less take up a stain of improper position.

If you want both, it's hard!

Just as Xie Yunshu was pondering, there was a sudden knock on the door of the study.

"Lord Wang, Lord Yunqing asks to see you."

The little guy who was guarding the door of the study said loudly, and the whole room heard it.

Zhao Yunqing?

Zhao Gaowei and Xie Yunshu glanced at each other, and they both saw the doubts in their eyes.

At this time, Zhao Gaowei naturally had to put on a kind face like his own uncle, interrupted the conversation with Xie Yunshu, and asked Zhao Yunqing to come in.

"Yunqing has seen Uncle Wang."

As soon as Zhao Yunqing entered the door, he saw it

When Xie Yunshu, who was also in the room, an inexplicable look flashed in his eyes.

However, this look was fleeting, and no one noticed.

"Why didn't Yunqing's niece prepare for marriage in the courtyard? You're going to get married in Xining County in a few days, so don't leave anything out of the way."

Facing Zhao Yunqing, a smile appeared on Zhao Gaowei's face, but it didn't reach the bottom of his eyes.

Zhao Yunqing and Chu Xiao's marriage days have not been long, and Xining County will send the dowry gift in the next few days.

It's just that now that there is such a fuss in the capital, it is difficult to say whether the king of Xining has the heart to handle this happy event.

Left and right Zhao Gaowei has done everything he should do, no matter whether the king of Xining wants Zhao Yunqing, the nephew and daughter-in-law of his own family, it has nothing to do with him.

"My niece doesn't know much about these matters, but fortunately, with the help of some grandmothers in the Cheng'an Palace, my niece has sorted it out. When I came over today, my niece made some snacks to express my heart, and thank you Uncle Wang for your kindness."

Zhao Yunqing glanced at Xiaoqin behind him, and motioned for the other party to put the food box in his hand on the table.

When I opened the food box, there were three or four plates of orange and yellow snacks that were not too many.

The faint fragrance spreads through the air, not too attractive, but not very bad either.

Glancing at the snack, Zhao Gaowei smiled, still with a hypocritical smile.

"My niece has a heart, and this king, as your own uncle, should add a dowry. As for those marriage matters, now that you are married from our Cheng'an Palace, you will definitely not lose face!"

"Yunqing knows that she was very willful before, and she always caused some trouble, and I hope Uncle Wang and Mr. Fu don't mind."

Saluted again, Zhao Yunqing's posture today was very low, which was extremely abnormal.

Xie Yunshu looked at his nose and nose, and without saying a word, he calmly watched the conversation between the two back and forth.

Zhao Gaowei waved his hand, although his face was extremely polite and kind, but at this time, the most urgent thing was to discuss with Xie Yunshu how to deal with the imperial court, and Zhao Yunqing came indeed out of place.

Seeing that the other party had no intention of leaving, he couldn't help but bring some chases in the open.

"Yunqing's niece should have a lot of things to do, right? Your kindness is in the king's heart, so let's go and get busy with yours first!"

I thought that the other party was going to make a fuss, but I didn't expect Zhao Yunqing to nod obediently this time.

"Okay, the niece stepped back first."

After speaking, he turned around without the slightest hesitation and left the study with Xiaoqin.

Such a neat and neat behavior, even Zhao Gaowei was a little surprised.

"It's really transformed?!"

Previously, when Xiaoqin talked back and forth, saying that Zhao Yunqing belittled his biological father King Ruixian and praised Zhao Gaowei, the latter didn't believe it in his heart.

After all, what kind of character Zhao Yunqing was in the past, everyone saw it.

But according to her recent behavior, it really seems that she has a long memory and has become introverted.

"Not necessarily!"

Xie Yunshu's gaze swept over the snacks on the table, and he opened his mouth to say the first words after Zhao Yunqing appeared.