Step on a branch

Chapter 154

It's no wonder that Fan Taibao was in a daze. In the imperial study, except for Qin Wei who came to report the letter, almost everyone couldn't recover.

The enemy is now, and it is time to discuss countermeasures. The Marquis of Yongning who shouted to penetrate Xiliang no matter whether he had the opportunity or not, unexpectedly fell ill.

This is not so much an unlucky illness as it is unlucky.

Shengsheng cast a shadow over this battle.

Dong Shilang was very concerned about the Marquis of Yongning, he pulled Qin Wei and asked, "Is the old Marquis seriously ill?"

Qin Wei's face showed embarrassment.

Not to mention that the emperor and the elders were surprised, even Qin Wei was surprised.

My father, although old, has always been in good health.

In daily practice, he is no match for his father.

What Qin Yin talked about all day long was that "an old man can lead an army even if he is seven or eighty-one".

It was such a strong father who suddenly fell down when he heard that Xiliang was sending troops.

When Qin Wei was called over, he looked at his father who was on the sickbed, who was having difficulty even speaking, and his mind went blank.

"Father," Qin Wei thought about his choice of words, "Illness comes like a mountain."

"It was obviously quite energetic before." Huang Taishi said.

Qin Wei agreed with Huang Taishi's words in his heart, and said: "My father's character, usually he would not talk about a wound, but this time it happened badly, so..."

Master Huang listened and nodded.

This is the truth.

Old Hou Ye is a real bull-tempered, more upright and tougher than a bull.

When he was young, he fought bloody battles, and whoever asked him to rest in peace would be in a hurry. When he got older, he would not reveal his pain to others.

Thinking about it this way, I couldn't help coughing heavily that morning, maybe, it was really an old wound?

Or maybe...

Grand Master Huang quickly glanced at the emperor.

The last time I passed by in the imperial study, wasn't it just a show for everyone?
It is precisely because he knows his own body that Qin Yin told him so before.

All of a sudden, various ideas were mixed.

Grand Master Huang didn't have time to think about it carefully. Although Qin Yin couldn't come, they had to come up with an idea quickly on how to deal with Xiliang, which was overwhelmed by the army.

"If Xiliang sends troops, it may not be able to completely stop them with the current border layout," Dong Shilang said, "It is better to quickly mobilize troops for reinforcements."

"According to my minister, Xiliang is resentful because the spies were captured and wants to demonstrate, but they may not dare to attack Feimenguan."

"The two armies are looking at each other, are you in a hurry?" Qin Wei said, "Even if there is a demonstration in Xiliang, seeing that Feimen Pass has not increased troops for a long time, they will become more courageous."

"If Xiliang changes the previous situation, maybe they have a tacit understanding with Nanshu, and if they don't deal with it properly, they may be flanked."

"General Mao, who is guarding Feimenguan now, has too little qualifications, and Xiliang people will not take him seriously at all. There must be a famous one, which will make Xiliang terrified when he hears about it."

Several ministers, you say what you say, and each expresses his own opinion.

At the end, his gaze fell on Qin Wei involuntarily.

"It can make Xiliang terrified..." Qin Wei sighed and shook his head, "My father, he fell ill."

Dong Shilang looked at Qin Wei seriously: "My son might as well..."

As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Qin Wei immediately raised his head and chest, clasped his fists with both hands, and said to the emperor: "I invite you to Feimen Pass. Although I am not as powerful as my father, I will do my best to live up to my father's reputation."

The emperor pressed his forehead, with a wooden face, and did not answer these words.

He always felt that Qin Yin's illness was too strange.

Qin Yin is warlike and has mentioned countless times that he wants to go to war.

With such a good opportunity right now, Qin Yin could justifiably go to the border, but he fell ill.

"Ordering generals and dispatching troops can't be done right away," the emperor said after a while, "Let the imperial physician show Qin Aiqing first. It's getting late, let's go to court first."

In the court room, the civil and military ministers didn't see Huang Taishi, Fan Taibao, Qin Yin and several military officials, and they murmured for a while.

When they arrived at the Jinluan Hall, they heard that Xiliang was marching, and there was an uproar.

Hearing that Qin Yin fell ill, the whispers almost lifted the roof of the hall.

Someone asked: "Old Hou Ye is sick, who should we lead the army?"

"As long as the reinforcements arrive at Feimenguan," someone said, "when the numbers are suppressed, Xiliang will naturally retreat in spite of the difficulties."

"Xiliang burned the granary and plundered the town. If they retreat, should we just forget about it?"

"Otherwise? Are you leading the troops to fight back?"

"I will take it, I will take it," said An Beihou, facing the emperor, "I am willing to lead the army to point directly at Xiliang!"

One asked for orders, and three or four followed.

Perhaps, it is really because they have been restrained for a long time, and the opportunity to go out is ahead, and everyone wants to come out on top.

General Feng Zhong, who was about the same age as Marquis Yongning, shook his head: "Marquis Anbei, you have little experience in fighting the enemy, and you are probably not as good as the general."

Anbeihou blushed.

What Feng Zhong said was the truth.

His title came from his father who died in the battle. He also followed the late Duke Dingguo in the Western Expedition 12 years ago, and won two battles, but the most critical battle ended without a problem due to Lin Xuan's illness.

After that, there were few battles. He had recruited bandits and trained soldiers, but he really had no experience in leading troops independently.

Because there is no chance.

As for General Feng Zhong, although his ability is average, his qualifications are old enough.

An Beihou thought for a while, then took a step back: "If there is an old general leading the army, I would like to be the deputy general. I have inherited my father's achievements, and I still have shortcomings, but I will never lose to anyone with my courage."

Lieutenant General, is this all right?

If he doesn't go to the battlefield to accumulate achievements, he will not be able to become the main general in another 20 years.

Feng Zhong didn't answer, and he wasn't the chief general yet.

On the side, Huang Taishi exchanged a look with Fan Taibao.

They are worried about An Beihou leading the army, but if it is a lieutenant general, I believe he can bear it.

"I think the Marquis of Anbei can do it," Fan Taibao said.

Of course, the main general is the most important, but it is also a way of thinking to finalize the candidates for the deputy generals first.

After all, the appointment of the chief general also depends on Yongninghou's body.

Although it is said that the Marquis of Yongning is more than brave and inferior in strategy, his experience and reputation are priceless treasures.

As some people said before, when the Marquis of Yongning goes there, he can hold down his own people, and he can hold down the enemy army even more.

Seeing the Qin character banner from a distance, Xiliang people have to weigh it themselves.

What's more, there are really no generals who can truly use soldiers like gods and are brave and good at fighting.

The last unparalleled wise general owned by Da Zhou was Lin Xuan, and he died more than ten years ago.

Thinking of Lin Xuan, Fan Taibao stroked his beard and turned to look at Lin Fan.

This kid is also a fierce one, why hasn't he said anything?

It's okay if you don't look, but when you look, Fan Taibao happens to see Lin Fan, who has been silent all this time, walking towards the center of the hall with one step.

"I have inherited my father's achievements and won the respect of the emperor, but I have no achievements of my own." Lin Fan raised his voice and said, "Please be a pioneer and go to Feimen Pass to fulfill my father's last wish to conquer Xiliang."

　Thanks to the book friend Mu Wei Chengli for the reward, and thanks to the book friend Yu Sheng'an for the reward in the book city.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)