The Xiang army was defeated in Dongyu City, according to the original strategy, after breaking Dongyu City, it would be difficult for the soldiers and horses of Xixiao to gather, and I did not expect the reinforcements to come so quickly.

This also disrupted the layout of the Xiang army.

If you want to push forward again, I'm afraid it will not be a simple matter.

In just a few days, Xixiao's reinforcements gradually arrived, with Dongyu City as the camp, and gradually advanced to both sides, turning defense into attack.

The Xiang army retreated to Yongning City for a little rectification.

Xixiao's soldiers and horses are menacing, if they advance at this moment, it will definitely outweigh the losses, seeing that Dongyu City is gradually being defended, the generals in the Xiang army can't help but make difficulties.

"It's a step too late......"

"Without the important place of Dongyu City, it will not be easy to fight later."

"Xixiao has gathered more than 200,000 soldiers and horses in such a short period of time, which is indeed something I didn't expect."

"Why did it ...... so quickly?"

This is also what everyone is puzzled about.

What they don't know is that Xixiao's national strength has become stronger and stronger in recent years, and the official road has been rebuilt between various places, and it only takes five or six days from Ximing to Dongyu, and if it is faster, it may be possible to arrive in three days.

If it was the truth of previous years, maybe half a month might not be reached.

It is also because of this that Dongyu City was kept.

"Everyone, let's think about how to break this Dongyu City first......

The people in the tent all frowned again and again, and in addition to the strong attack, they thought of a good plan.

But if he attacked, Na Xixiao may not have the strength to fight, and the chance of winning is fifty percent, and he can't afford such a risk.

And this advance was also shelved because of the failure to capture Dongyu City.

……

When the war breaks out suddenly, I am not afraid that the war will continue to advance, and the most worrying thing is the stalemate.

Grain, grass, and military consumption, these are all white money, and this silver was originally taken from the treasury, but if the treasury is exhausted, then someone will suffer.

Daxiang has been in civil strife for many years, and in order to eliminate the rebels, there is not much silver left in the treasury.

According to the original plan, if Dongyu City was broken, the silver taels needed could be slowly filled, but it backfired, and the war was stalemate, so these silver taels and grain and grass were obviously not enough.

Only look again!!

After Zhao Zhen learned about this, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in front of her eyes, "My Daxiang has never lacked silver taels, grain and grass!" ”

A tantric piece can be played.

Suddenly, a wave of turbulence was set off in the capital.

Overnight, dozens of officials had their homes raided.

Another secret guard immediately went south and raided the houses one by one according to a list.

Zhao Zhen went south back then, and he had already discovered this corruption, but he was in front of the rebellion and had no time to take care of it.

In just one night, nearly one million taels of silver were obtained from the raid, and the originally tight treasury was suddenly abundant.

But Zhao Zhen's trip caused dissatisfaction among hundreds of officials.

In the near future, dozens of officials played one after another.

Zhao Zhen's face was extremely gloomy, and his gaze looked at the person at the forefront of the hundred officials.

The person standing there had a calm face and saw Zhao Zhen looking at him.

He slowly stood up from the ranks of the hundred officials.

"Your Majesty, the conquest has begun, and the rear should be stable and unharmed, so as not to cause accidents."

The face of the Xiangye standing in front of the queue was calm, and he was not afraid at all.

Weichen seconded.

"The minister also seconded the ......"

"Wechen ......"

Xiangye said again: "Please also ask the king to think twice!" ”

Zhao Zhen was stunned in his heart, and saw that all the officials in the hall knelt down.

"Please think twice!"

"Please think twice!"

No one in the hall was standing, and everyone was standing behind the Xiangye.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but be in a trance.

He naturally knew to stop, but the scene in front of him made him unbelievable.

Looking at the hundreds of officials kneeling on the ground, Zhao Zhen seemed to feel that this Daxiang court seemed to be no longer his......

His gaze fell on Xiangye, and he said calmly: "Very good......"

Over the years, he has been concentrating on the great cause of the world, and he never thought that the court was already full of holes, and now that the military attache has gone to fight, this court seems to have become the prime minister.

Zhao Zhen breathed a long sigh of relief, he was still negligent after all.

This prime minister is really skilled, and he has enveloped the entire civil service system under his nose.

This also made Zhao Zhen feel deeply uneasy and worried about Daxiang's future......

Because now he no longer has the energy to fight with these civil officials, even if he fights, he will lose both, but it does not mean that he Zhao Zhen is afraid.

Yes, he Zhao Zhen is not afraid.

But after he died, how could his son fight with these civil officials?

In that imperial study.

Zhao Zhen let out a long sigh, and he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

He also suddenly realized that he was really old.

is also because of the changes in the court, this house raid was stillborn before it fully began.

……

That night.

As the crown prince, Zhao Wushuang was invited to the imperial study by the eunuch.

Zhao Wushuang was a little surprised that his father called him late at night.

Zhao Zhen asked all the subordinates in the imperial study to retreat.

Only father and son were left in the house.

Zhao Wushuang said: "My father summoned his sons and ministers late at night, could it be that there is something important to discuss?" ”

In fact, there is not much father-son affection between the two of them, Zhao Wushuang grew up in the palace since he was a child, but he rarely saw this father, for him, although he was father and son, he was like a monarch and a minister.

Zhao Zhen's mind is all on the world, and she has long been accustomed to her son's tone.

But he didn't care anymore.

Those who achieve great things cannot be perfect after all.

Zhao Zhen retracted her thoughts and said, "Come with me." ”

The prince was a little surprised that Zhao Zhen was called 'I', but he didn't ask too much.

Zhao Zhen led him to the top of the main hall, which was empty at this time, and candles were lit everywhere.

"Why did my father bring me to the main hall?" Zhao Wushuang asked.

Zhao Zhen asked, "Do you want to sit in this position?" ”

Zhao Wushuang was stunned in his heart, and he was silent and did not answer.

"Don't dare?" Zhao Zhen asked.

Zhao Wushuang shook his head, he didn't dare, but he didn't explain.

Zhao Zhen asked, "If you don't dare, why don't you sit?" ”

Zhao Wushuang met his eyes, and there seemed to be no emotion in those eyes, but when Zhao Zhen opened his eyes, Zhao Wushuang's gaze faded.

"Speak." Zhao Zhen said.

Zhao Wushuang looked at the dragon chair, and just said lightly: "Return to the emperor's ...... father"

"Trouble."

His answer was only two words, trouble.

When his father went south to exterminate the rebels and the crown prince was in charge of the country, he discovered this problem in the court.

At that time, he knew that if he sat in that position, he would definitely regret it.

Zhao Zhen was stunned.

His lips were slightly open, and he wanted to say something.

saw that his face suddenly became cloudy, and said, "Are you afraid of trouble?!" ”

Zhao Wushuang calmed down and asked rhetorically: "How troublesome it is, isn't my father more clear than my son?" ”

Zhao Zhen's eyes widened and he scolded angrily: "Bastard!! ”