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Chapter 795 General Pei?
No one knew what Mu Mingyuan was thinking. Chu Chengye tried his best to suppress the joy in his eyes. After planning until now, he was finally able to defeat the fourth child in one fell swoop. How could he not be elated?

Except for the eldest prince's party, all the ministers looked very solemn. The eastern border is in danger, to what extent is it in danger?What are the consequences?Why is it suddenly in danger?
Wei Qiang has been on the sidelines for many years, did Nan Qi take advantage of his loopholes this time?
Especially the faction of the Fourth Prince felt extremely heavy.

The emperor glanced at Eunuch Liu, and Eunuch Liu hurried forward, took the letter from the messenger soldier, and handed it back to the emperor.

On the other side, the messenger soldier breathed a sigh of relief, and said again: "General Wei was assassinated and unfortunately died. The Southern Qi sent troops, the army was chaotic, and even defeated. Lian Ping, Qi Guang, Feng Lin, Qing Yu, and Hua Yi five The city is lost!"

Now, even Chu Chengye and the eldest prince's party changed their faces.

It is not a big problem that Wei Qiangheng is not dead, but five cities have been lost, what is this concept?This means that the army of the Southern Qi Dynasty has almost rushed straight in. Moreover, this is not the latest news. After all, even if the messenger soldiers rush for eight hundred miles, it will take seven days.

The battlefield situation changes rapidly, and many things can happen in seven days.

And without the guarding general in the east, who can resist the Southern Qi army?
Cheng Guogong was filled with righteous indignation: "The traitors of the Southern Qi Dynasty have wolf ambitions, and they took the lead in breaking the mutual non-aggression agreement between the two countries! It is really shameless!"

Some people echoed his thoughts and said, "Nanqi's failure to abide by the covenant and faith should be condemned! The monarch of Nanqi is dim-witted, and he doesn't know who instigated it. Have they all forgotten how they took the initiative to ask for peace back then?"

"Before, Chen Bing had already broken his promise on the frontier, and now he has initiated a war on his own initiative. The Southern Qi monarchs and ministers are all shameless!"

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For a while, the court hall was full of voices attacking Nan Qi, but no matter how fiercely these people scolded, what was the use?

The emperor has seen the contents of the letter.This is a report written by the deputy general of Wei Qiangheng in the East.

When the Southern Qi was confronting the army of the Eastern Territory, neither side dared to act rashly, but that night, Wei Qiangheng was assassinated suddenly. Strong in martial arts, escaped in the dark, and even failed to catch the murderer.

Originally, the army blocked the news, but Nan Qi learned of it, and launched an attack on the same day.

The Eastern Xia Army, which lost its general, was defeated, and more than half of the [-] troops were killed or injured.All the way back, Nan Qi pressed hard at every step. In just seven days, he lost five cities in a row.

At this time, the voices of the crowd were like flames being thrown into the haystack, and the emperor was angry: "Why did General Wei die and not report back to the capital immediately?"

Everyone couldn't answer, and looked at the messenger soldier.

The messenger soldier had a dusty face, dry lips, and shook his head blankly. He was just a messenger soldier, and he didn't know anything.

Moreover, after so many days of almost sleepless, riding horses, even though there was a post station to change horses, two horses were exhausted, and he himself had reached the limit. , Finally couldn't hold it anymore, fell to the ground.

The emperor's voice was cold: "Shangshu of the Ministry of War!"

The Minister of the Ministry of War, Kai Xuancheng, broke out in a cold sweat, and knelt down in front of the line.

He was also very wronged. The news from the Ministry of War should always be the most complete and up-to-date. After all, all the news related to the war would be sent to the Ministry of War first.

The news he received from the East Territory yesterday was that everything was normal. Why is it that the East Territory lost five cities in a row today, which was [-] miles away?
The emperor called him, but he didn't know what was going on!

He bowed his head and said: "The Ministry of War has not received the news, maybe it is a delay on the way!"

The emperor was furious, patted the right armrest of the dragon chair, and said: "We lost five cities in a row for seven days, but the news could not be sent back for a long time. This is my good subject!"

Kui Xuancheng touched his head to the ground and dared not lift it up.

All the officials knelt down on the ground, the wrath of the king, laying down millions of corpses, under the majesty of the king, how dare they stand?

The emperor lost his temper once, but now he can't solve any problems by being angry.

At this time, he forgot about his beloved Lao Jiu, and also forgot that Mu Mingyuan might deceive the emperor.

If the Southern Qi continues to fight like this, throwing cities and pools, and shrinking the country, wouldn't it be possible to fight to the capital in a few days? At that time, what kind of kings and ministers will there be?

The emperor said: "Don't be dumbfounded, quickly come up with a charter!"

Kong Xi said directly: "Your Majesty, the veteran is willing to go to the battlefield again! Those bastards in Nanqi, let the veteran meet them!"

Kong Xiru is nearly fifty this year, so he is not considered very old.

However, he was injured on the battlefield in the early years. Although he was very good at fighting and rarely lost, the emperor didn't want to send him out.

He said: "The matter of going out for a while, my lords, the Southern Qi's invasion of the frontier is a very important matter, but if you have any thoughts, you may as well speak up!"

Min Wei said: "The last batch of grain and grass is in the Guyu Mansion according to the route. After Huayi, after five cities, the largest city is Guyu. The guard of Guyu, General Shang, if you get the news, go to help, It should be able to stand up for a while, but if you don't get any news..."

I'm afraid that there will be no reinforcements behind the remaining five cities, and it will be difficult to defend them. At that time, from Southern Qi to Guyu, General Shang will also be under heavy pressure.

Therefore, the imperial army must go as soon as possible. If General Shang can hold on for a few more days and reinforcements arrive, they can stop the Southern Qi soldiers in Guyu.

But now, with no information, they don't even know where the Southern Qi army has gone. In addition, Wei Qiangheng, as the commander of the first army, is in the army, how could he be assassinated so easily?
Is it a traitor in the army, or is it a fish in troubled waters, a personal grievance, or a conspiracy by the people of Nanqi?

It's the first time I've been so passive about the frontier.

The military situation was urgent, but they were caught off guard.

Looking at the crowd with frowned eyebrows, Kong Xi sneered in his heart, what is the current situation in the court?Back then, when the Southern Qi army invaded the border, they were killed by...that man, and they dared not invade for 16 years. Now, the general Zhen Guo has been dead for more than ten years, and the Southern Qi army finally came here.

However, Chaozhong reacted strangely to the Southern Qi criminals. They used cursing to cover up the fear in their hearts. The fear in their hearts of losing five cities in a row was more than righteous indignation!They scolded the Southern Qi Dynasty and the incompetence of the defenders. Without one Wei Qiangheng, there would be no soul like, but they didn't mention what would happen to the people who lost the five cities!

They lived happily in the capital, even though they were worried, but they didn't think about the life of the people who had been under the iron heel of the Southern Qi Dynasty.

What a pity that General Zhen Guo died back then.

If the emperor finds out the reason and doesn't kill General Zhen Guo's family because of the conflict between his husband and wife, how could the Southern Qi dare to commit an offense today.

In Kong Xi's heart was boundless fighting spirit. Although he was injured and his energy was not as good as before, but he was in the north at that time and had never fought against the Southern Qi army. Now, he was planning to meet the Southern Qi army.

He came out again and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go!"

The emperor thought that Kong Xi had made great military exploits in the northern border. Because of this, the army in the northern border almost became the private army of the Kong family. He only knew that there was General Kong, but he did not know that there was an emperor!
Later, he transferred back to Kong Xi with tricks, and finally took back the soldier talisman, and now give the soldier talisman to Kong Xi?
It's not that there is really no candidate, he doesn't consider it.

He said slowly: "Kong Aiqing, you were injured in your early years and still need to be taken care of. I am full of power, can't I find two young people to lead the army?"

He looked around the crowd, and said: "Southern Qi has soldiers and generals, so don't I have one in Dongxia? If Southern Qi can kill my generals in Dongxia, Dongxia has nothing to do with Southern Qi?"

Once this remark comes out, who dares to answer?

They just knelt down on the ground in unison, panicking again.

The emperor waved his hand impatiently.

Fortunately, after some discussion among the ministers, the charter was finally produced.Rescue is inevitable, and the household department will prepare all the food and grass. At this moment, all other non-urgent expenses are temporarily suppressed, and the food and grass for the army will be the first.

The final question is who will be the leader.

Kong Xi was rejected by the emperor the first two times, so he knew that the emperor didn't want him to go to war.

Forget it, although the Southern Qi came in a menacing manner and took down five cities, it really didn't have to be like facing an enemy.

Chu Jingxian said: "Father, why don't I go!"

The emperor glanced at him, the knife he just used smoothly, can't get out of his control!So ignore it.

Zhuang Guogong winked at Chu Yuncheng. Wei Qiangheng had an accident, and he didn't know the specific circumstances. The Eastern Territory was originally Wei Qiangheng's soldiers and generals. If the fourth prince took over, this would be the best result.Not only that, but if the Fourth Prince leads the troops to win the battle, the disadvantage will be turned into an advantage.

However, not only did Chu Yuncheng not stand out, but he even took a step back.

How dangerous is the battlefield?How can he go?

Besides, how could he leave Beijing at such a time?Didn't Li Jing give up all the advantages to Chu Chengye?

He didn't want to go, and Chu Chengye didn't want to go either. These two were fighting each other in the court, each with their own talents, wishing to put a peacock tail on the back of their ass to show their excellence so that they could become the prince. Shrinking its head like a tortoise, trying its best to reduce the sense of existence.

The emperor guessed their thoughts accurately, and did not count on them at all.

Chu Xinyuan said: "Father, my son please order me to go out!"

The emperor glanced at him with deep eyes.

16 years ago, Gu Qiheng, the general of Zhenguo, led the soldiers of the Eastern Border to repel the Southern Qi and made him take the initiative to seek peace. Only by copying and beheading all his families did he prevent future troubles.

No, not completely eradicated.

Lao Wu's mother is Gu Qiheng's younger sister. Although she went to Huangquan with a three-foot white silk at that time, Lao Wu stayed behind.

Gu Qiheng had a great reputation at that time, even higher than Kong Xi's reputation in the northern region. He had never been defeated in a battle. Everyone called him the God of War, and when his crimes were announced to the army, many people still did not believe it.

Over the past ten years, the Eastern Border Army has been constantly replaced, divided, dispersed, reorganized, and transferred.Then, Wei Qiangheng took over the rectification, and then erased the traces of Gu Qiheng.

Therefore, anyone in the east can go, even Kong Xi, but not Chu Xinyuan.

He will not make another strong enemy for Lao Jiu.

He can even get rid of the fifth child himself when necessary!

There are many military generals in the court, but they are very prestigious, capable and able to stand on their own. After all, they can be counted.

Jiang Mao, the commander of the patrolling guards who hadn't left yet, said suddenly: "Your Majesty, I would like to lead the troops there!"

The emperor immediately denied it. Jiang Mao was indeed born in the army, had been on the battlefield, and had experience in leading troops, but patrolling the capital was also a top priority.

Zhuang Guogong Wei Ceqing recommended two more candidates.

Of course, Wei Qiangheng was not the only one in their army.But one of them has another station and cannot be moved at will, and the other one follows Wei Qiangheng. Wei Qiangheng died and lost five cities. Now that there is no news, how do you know that person is still alive?

The emperor who was willing to go to the expedition was unwilling, so the emperor directly ordered the general: Qiao Mingtang, the Minister of the Ministry of War, this is from the Western Region Army, and he was also promoted after Zuo Qianqi's Fengchun case.

The emperor is not very satisfied with such a candidate, but now he can only use it first.

The matter was thus settled.

The emperor felt even more tired.

Just as he was about to call back, he saw Eunuch Liu winking at him.

He also remembered that there seemed to be something left to do.

So he sat down again, and explained that the household department must cooperate well, and the military department must also select elite soldiers and good generals to go out with Qiao Mingtang, the time is urgent, and the troops will be dispatched early tomorrow morning.

Naturally, the news from the Ministry of War was delayed this time, so that when the matter came to an end, they even found out with everyone in the court that they had seriously neglected their duties. The Minister of the Ministry of War was fined half a year's salary.

The matter of the Eastern Territory has a corresponding strategy and has been implemented. The depression in the emperor's heart is a little smoother. He glanced at Chu Chengye and Chu Yuncheng, who had shrunk back just now, but after the dust settled, and began to talk eloquently. cold.

Originally, he just pushed these two people out to open the way for Lao Jiu. They were useless, and the emperor was not disappointed.

After discussing for another quarter of an hour, the announcement came: "Ninth Prince, General Pei and members of the Ministry of Rites are waiting outside the palace!"

The emperor's spirit was shaken, he sat up straighter, and said: "Xuan!"

All the ministers were surprised, Ninth Prince?General Pei?These two names are so fresh.

How old is the Ninth Prince now?Fifteen or sixteen?And General Pei, which General Pei is it?Is there any military general in the court with the surname Pei?
This is the general who returned to the court outside and sent the Ninth Prince to welcome him back to the city?
Their doubts were immediately answered.

A young man in brocade clothes and a jade belt around his waist, with bright eyes, and although his face is a bit immature, he still has the royal prestige. This is the Ninth Prince, and the one behind him is thin and beardless, wearing a first-grade court dress... Oh, this is Fang Zhaoyue, Minister of Rites.

Not only the nine princes, but also a group of officials headed by Fang Shangshu from the Ministry of Rites to welcome them?
Who is this General Pei?

Everyone looked over and didn't know each other.

This is strange, they are all officials in the same dynasty, so it's fine if the newcomers don't know each other, but among them, there are ten-year-old ministers who are also in a daze.

Where is General Pei descended from the sky?

When everyone was thinking about who this person was, Mu Mingyuan blurted out: "Pei Shichen?"

As soon as they heard the name, some people thought of who it was, Pei, isn't the surname of Pei in the Weiwuhou Mansion?It's just that there hasn't been a noble for several generations. Although the mighty Marquis may have passed away, the Pei family is still there.

This is the return of Pei Shizhen, who had been away from the capital for more than ten years and dared to take the sack of Mu Mingyuan, the servant of the third-rank official department, as a seventh-rank Yiwei Lang?
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