Yangxin Palace, in addition to the Qianqing Palace, is Zhao Heng's favorite residence.

But today, the palace of nourishing the heart has gathered an important minister of the Chu State.

"Secretaries-"

Zhao Heng held the newspaper in his hand, forcibly suppressed the anger in his chest, and squeezed out from between his teeth word by word.

"The Military Intelligence Department urgently reported that Miaojiang Quli rebelled, Suilin City was lost, and the guard Chen Zan was killed!"

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were in an uproar.

Although he learned from Xiao Huang's door, who came to deliver the decree, that His Majesty was urgently summoned because of important military discussions, no one expected that the matter would be so serious.

"Your Majesty, is what the Military Intelligence Department is telling you true?"

Han Fu, the secretary of the military department, had a serious face and asked.

Zhao Heng waved his hand, his voice slightly tired.

"The Military Intelligence Department played with a red secret letter...... It is estimated that in two days, the military department will also get the news. ”

He never expected that Suilin City, which he thought was the safest and least likely to have an accident, would be captured by the rebels.

Three days ago, Jiang Fangshun, a merchant from Miaojiang, drunk all the high-level officials of Suilin City with wine, and then killed dozens of city gate guards, opened the city gate, and let the rebels enter the city, so that overnight, Suilin City changed hands.

After the guard Chen Zan was captured, he swore not to obey the thief, was hacked to death by the rebels, and his body was hung on the city gate for public display.

Zhao Heng remembered very clearly that Chen Zan was a general strongly recommended by Zhennan General Qu Zhen, saying that he was a rare general in the army, and he had also summoned him to the palace to play right, and he was extremely satisfied with him, but he unexpectedly lost an arm today!

When Han Fu heard this, his pupils shrank.

Now, things are in trouble.

As soon as the military intelligence department responds to the information, the red color is the most urgent, which has the meaning of "military intelligence is like fire".

"Let's discuss how the imperial court should deal with this rebellion in Miaojiang." Zhao Heng said, and motioned to Zhang Chu, who was standing aside, to hang the map of the southwest of Dachu on the screen for the important ministers to observe and decide.

As the titular captain in charge of the country's soldiers and horses, Zuo Shichang got up and arched his hand to Zhao Heng when he heard this, and then walked quickly to the map and looked at it carefully.

Zhang Chu held the candlestick and stood beside Captain Zuo.

The candlelight illuminated the picture brightly, reflecting the serious expression of Captain Zuo.

After watching half a cup of tea, Captain Zuo said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, the military situation is like fire, and we must not delay for half a minute. In the opinion of the old minister, he should quickly send troops to suppress the rebellion. If it is delayed for a long time, not only will it be difficult to support the lonely trees in the south of Quzhen, but even the south of the Jianing River will be in danger of capsizing! ”

Han Fu, the secretary of the military department, also said:

"What the old lady said is very true, Suilin City is the only way to Annan Province. If the rebels gain a firm foothold in Suilin City and then control Denglong Pass, then Annan Mansion will be left alone, and Qu Zhennan, who is stationed in Annan Prefecture, will be even more lonely.

If Myanmar is in trouble at this time, then Quzhen is in danger.

Not only that, there are few mountains and many hilly plains north of Suilin City, and there is almost no danger to defend. The rebels occupied Suilin City, and the gates of the four prefectures on the south bank of the Jianing River were wide open.

If you don't deal with it properly, it will be as the old lady said!

I beg your majesty to send troops to quell the rebellion quickly! ”

Zhao Heng rubbed his eyebrows and said impatiently:

"Needless to say, I also know that the situation is critical. But what I want to know is, where to send troops and who to send as generals? ”

Han Fu pointed to a map and said loudly:

"After the rebels take Suilin City, the next step must be to take Jiaxing Mansion and expand their forces. The minister asked His Majesty to immediately increase the troops in Ningtongcheng. As long as you hold the city, the rebels will suffer a heavy setback! As long as the rebels can be delayed for more than ten days, the imperial army can successfully cross the river, sweep the caves of these rebels, and cut them all. ”

"Your Majesty, Han Shangshu's strategy is the best policy, and the old minister seconded it!"

Captain Zuo's voice echoed in the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Seeing that the first and second figures in the military had reached an agreement, Zhao Heng didn't say anything more, nodded and said, "So, who went to Ningtong to defend against the rebels?" ”

As soon as these words came out, there was silence in the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Looking at the ministers, Zhao Heng became more and more depressed in his heart.

The policy of emphasizing literature and suppressing military force is a national policy set by the Shenzong Dynasty, but unexpectedly it made Wenchen bigger, and it was difficult for military generals to get ahead, so that in today's crisis, they can't find suitable generals to lead the army to quell the rebellion.

This is a ridiculous joke!

After a moment of silence, Du Ming, the head of the household, muttered: "Your Majesty, there is one person recommended by the minister, and he can lead the army to the enemy. ”

"Speak!"

"Your Majesty," Du Ming arched his hand, "this person is Fang Zhe, the magistrate of Yixuan County, Ningyuan Prefecture, who is familiar with military affairs and is friendly to the people. In Yixuan Renzhi County for three years, the local people praised each other, and the surrounding thieves and water bandits were extinct, which was a rare person who was both civil and military. ”

Zhao Heng thought about it, nodded and said:

"That's the case, according to what Du Qing said."

Immediately, Zhao Heng issued an edict to transfer Fang Zhe to guard Ningtong, and transferred 3,000 soldiers from the prefectures on the north bank of the Jianing River to Ningtong.

"Your Majesty."

Seeing Zhao Hengzhun playing by himself, Du Ming was overjoyed in his heart and spoke.

Unexpectedly, at this time, a small yellow door hurriedly entered the Heart Cultivation Palace, Zhang Chu stopped at the palace gate, took the report in his hand, and walked quickly to Zhao Heng's side.

"Your Majesty, Miao Jiang of the Military Intelligence Department is urgent!"

Zhao Heng's face changed slightly, he stretched out his hand to take it, opened it and looked at it, and said with a long sigh:

"Zhongqing, Denglong Pass, lost!"

"So fast?"

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but be shocked.

"Your Majesty, you can't delay it any longer!" Captain Zuo said solemnly, "The imperial court must send troops to quell the rebellion before the rebels sit down!" ”

"Old lady, I ask you, where did the counterinsurgency troops and horses come from, and who is the leader of the army?"

Zhao Heng frowned and asked.

"The leader of the army will be free to be judged by His Majesty. However, the mobilization of soldiers and horses is not a day's work, and the intention of the old minister is to transfer some soldiers and horses from the Beijing camp, and gather some soldiers and horses from various prefectures along the way to jointly quell the rebellion. This matter cannot be delayed for too long, otherwise the Burmese country will send troops when they hear the news, and the rear of Quzhen South will be unstable, so how can they rest assured that they can resist the enemy? In addition, Annan alone could not supply the soldiers and horses under the command of Qu Zhennan with food and grass. ”

Captain Zuo said in a deep voice.

"Okay, just according to the words of the captain! Han Qing, you and the soldiers will make a list within three days to see where the soldiers and horses can be mobilized. Du Qing, the household department prepared all the materials, grain and grass needed for the expedition as soon as possible. ”

Zhao Heng was also a decisive person, and immediately ordered.

Han Fu and Du Ming bowed to the order.

"As for the person who led the troops, according to my intentions, how about transferring Guan Qing here?"

As soon as Zhao Heng said this, whether it was Zuo Shichang, the chief lieutenant, or Han Fu, the secretary of the military department, their faces changed greatly.

"Your Majesty, by no means! General Guan is a pillar of Da Chu, and he must not be moved lightly, otherwise he will be affected by a hair, and if Qi Guo takes this opportunity to cross the river to the south, it will be a big trouble! ”

Seeing that the two did not agree with this move, Zhao Heng had no choice but to give up this thought.

It's just that whoever leads the troops to quell the rebellion needs him to come up with an idea as soon as possible in the next few days.

Waiting for the ministers to leave, Zhao Heng put his hands behind his back and looked at the southwest map hanging on the screen, and his thoughts were numb and uncertain for a while.

During the 130th Shenzong Dynasty, the Yue rebellion in Pingxi and Dingyuan directly attracted the Koubian army of the Dian Kingdom, making these two provinces fall into the hands of the enemy. This incident has become a regrettable thing that Shenzong will never forget until his death.

If the five southwestern prefectures are lost during my reign, then after my funeral, I am afraid that I will not be able to see my ancestors and ancestors!