"Resign?!"

Xue Youyou looked at Shui Xinying with some surprise, and asked slowly, "Where are you going?"

"The disciple wants to follow Ming Rui and go to Chongyuan. ”

Xue Youyou listened, her face suddenly froze, but she said gently: "Xinying, you get up and speak first." ”

This time, Shui Xinying didn't insist anymore, and immediately stood up and bowed down in front of her master.

Xue Youyou was silent for a long time before she spoke again: "The teacher knows that because of the matter of the Hemostatic Pill, there are many differences of opinion between you and Wan Law Enforcement of the Torture Hall.

Although it was not clear in the end, it was not clear who did it. However, the people of the Loyalty and Righteousness League should have been convinced beyond doubt that the hemostatic pills taken by the two subordinates of the Loyalty Alliance who were killed were not from the Xiuyun Sword Sect.

Even those who were as stubborn as Wan Hengjiang did not continue to insist that the Xiuyun Sword Sect should be responsible for this matter. So, you don't have to feel anything wrong with it.

However, after the incident, Wan Hengjiang actually ordered the destruction of all the hemostatic pills in the medicine hall, and also ordered the people in the medicine hall to no longer accept any medicinal materials provided by the Xiuyun Sword Sect.

For his approach, the teacher was also very angry. It's just that since Zuo Yusong's death, all the affairs in the medicine hall have been in charge of Wan Hengjiang. If the teacher wants to hold him accountable for this matter, there is no very suitable reason. ”

Hearing that the master actually explained in detail to himself as a disciple in such a tactful tone, Shui Xinying couldn't help but feel quite frightened, and at the same time, she deeply realized the master's good intentions.

She hurriedly replied, "Master, the disciple understands what you mean. Although Wan Hengjiang's approach is somewhat radical, it can still be regarded as an effective means to solve the problem.

In fact, this whole thing didn't have any impact on the Xiuyun Sword Sect, but it just saved some medicinal materials. But the disciple knows that Master, you have many difficulties in the middle.

After all, this time is different from the past, and after the Loyalty League was completely out of the control of the imperial court, people's minds changed. Whether it is the several hall masters in power in the alliance, or the helmsmen of each side outside the alliance, it is inevitable that they will have the idea of starting a new mountain and establishing their own sect.

And Master, you have not long taken over the affairs of the alliance, and you still need to establish your prestige, but it is impossible to blindly use thunderous methods against those opponents in the alliance as before, so as to intensify the contradictions and make people's hearts completely deviate.

Because of the matter of the Hemostatic Pill, the people in the Loyal Alliance have had some misunderstandings about the Xiuyun Sword Sect. And the disciple naturally won't cause trouble for the master anymore and have another dispute with Wan Law Enforcement over this matter.

However, this time he chose to leave, not to hide from trouble, but to help Ming Rui and rescue Chongyuan. ”

"Rescue the abyss?"

Hearing Shui Xinying's words, Xue Youyou's face became even more solemn, "What happened over there in Chongyuan?"

"Ming Rui has just received reliable news that the Empress Dowager Yin of Beirong is contacting the countries of the Western Regions and preparing to invade Chongyuan in the near future. ”

"What?!Beirong is far away from Chongyuan, does Empress Dowager Yin want to risk sending troops on an expedition in winter?"

Shui Xinying shook her head and said, "According to Mingrui's speculation, the Empress Dowager Yin is just inciting the countries of the Western Regions to send troops against Chongyuan. This year, there was a severe drought and no rain in the Western Regions, water sources were sharply reduced, and livestock died in large numbers, and there was an unprecedented famine.

It was this natural disaster that Empress Dowager Yin took advantage of, on the one hand, promising to provide assistance to the countries of the Western Regions, and on the other hand, instigating them to invade the abyss and rob them of food, livestock, and water.

And once Chongyuan starts a war with the coalition forces of the countries in the Western Regions, the Empress Dowager Yin can send troops on an expedition in the name of mediation and take the opportunity to completely occupy Chongyuan.

In this way, Dayu has the intention to send troops to help Chongyuan, and he is already unknown. Moreover, the move of sending troops will inevitably meet with unanimous opposition from both the government and the opposition.

If Chongyuan fell into the hands of the Empress Dowager Yin, it would not only provide Beirong with endless wealth, but also open a channel for it to advance eastward. Through Chongyuan, the Beirong Iron Cavalry could attack Dayu all the way from the west. ”

Xue Youyou had been listening with a frown, and as soon as Shui Xinying's voice fell, she suddenly grabbed one of her hands and asked with concern: "This time, are you the only one who will accompany Ming Rui to go?

"For now—"

Shui Xinying was about to reply, but Xue Youyou took her hand and motioned for her to sit down in the chair next to her.

After sitting down, she continued: "What I have obtained so far is just news from Xinjing. Without evidence, it is naturally impossible to openly ask for help from the Dayu Imperial Court.

However, Ming Rui had already discussed with His Majesty the Emperor, and once the war in Chongyuan was tense, Prince Ding would personally lead the army to relieve the danger of Chongyuan.

Today, Mingrui has received the handsome seal of the Western Route Army. So early tomorrow morning, their uncle and nephew, one true and one false, will leave Jingyang together. ”

Xue Youyou couldn't help but be slightly stunned, "Prince Ding is also leaving?"

"Yes, Master. The commander of the Western Route Army appointed by the imperial court was Prince Ding Haoxing Xiaoyu. Ming Rui only took over the handsome seal in the name of Prince Ding, and the person who really wanted to command the Western Route Army was naturally the real Prince Ding.

The Western Route Army was stationed on the western border of Dayu, which was naturally much closer to Chongyuan than Jingyang. Moreover, the Western Route Army has always been well-trained and in a state of readiness at any time, once the war in Chongyuan is tight, Prince Ding can immediately lead a part of the Western Route Army to Chongyuan to relieve the siege.

This arrangement is more time-saving and labor-saving than the temporary conscription of local army and the reorganization, and then trekking from Jingyang to Chongyuan after reorganization, and it is more likely to receive the effect of the speed of the soldiers.

In addition, as you know, Ming Rui has always been an auxiliary governor in the name of Prince Ding. Now that he is leaving, it is natural to give a reasonable explanation for the disappearance of the prince from the court.

Otherwise, Prince Ding will not appear in the court for a long time, which will inevitably cause discussion among the ministers. But if the real prince Ding is allowed to stand on top of the court, people will inevitably see the flaws in it, and it will cause more suspicion.

It was precisely because of these considerations that His Majesty the Emperor would take the opportunity of appointing the commander of the Western Route Army to let the two Ding princes leave the court. In this way, no one will discover the secret of the real and false princes in the future. ”

"I see—"

Xue Youyou said slowly, but an inexplicable look of amazement flashed on her face unconsciously.

But soon, she frowned, and said with a little relief: "Prince Youding personally led the troops, it should be foolproof, and the danger of the abyss must be solved!"

Although she knew that things were not as simple as Master thought, Shui Xinying didn't say anything about it, but just nodded with a smile and said, "It's exactly as Master said!" But this time, Prince Ding just went to the West to take charge of the Western Route Army, while Ming Rui was going to Chongyuan first.

About two months ago, the great patriarch and three elders of the Yin Clan were secretly poisoned by the people sent by the Empress Dowager Yin, and their lives were all in danger.

It is inevitable that people on the Chongyuan side will be flustered, and I am afraid that they will not be able to make an effective defense against the attack of foreign enemies in time. Therefore, Ming Rui wanted to rush to Chongyuan first to assist the hidden defenders there to strengthen the city defense and train new soldiers.

Fortunately, after getting the news, Ming Rui immediately sent people to contact those hidden people in Dayu. So far, a contingent of more than 500 people has been assembled, and sufficient weapons and equipment have been managed.

It's a pity that the situation is urgent, and there is not much time to practice this improvised team. Ming Rui plans to lead them to Chongyuan early tomorrow morning. Hopefully, in times of crisis, these centaurs will be of some use.

I can't help much, but I can keep Mingrui safe. Since the Empress Dowager Yin is determined to win Chongyuan, it is likely that she has already made a lot of arrangements there. If the Beirong spies hidden in Chongyuan dare to strike again, I will definitely eradicate them all!"