Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 215
The first blood tree that King Huai planted was found in Xifeng Forest.

Blood Tree repeated only one sentence: "Your Highness, I want to give birth to a child for you."

If I guessed correctly, this blood tree should have been transformed by a princess or concubine.

Although Tao Huayuan couldn't hear what the blood tree was saying, she still couldn't help shivering. Xu Zhiqiong signaled her to be quiet, and he used the hidden mirror to hide his figure, and approached the blood tree quietly.

There were more than a dozen guards around the blood tree, all tens of feet away from the blood tree. These dozen people were all hiding in the tree, and it was difficult for ordinary people to detect, but Xu Zhiqiong recognized their positions from the sound of breathing.

Avoiding all the guards, Xu Zhiqiong came to the side of the blood tree, and opened a cloth bag, which contained more than a dozen life-giving Gu.

Shi Shuangliu said that three would be enough, and five at most. To be on the safe side, Xu Zhiqiong directly used five.

The five Gu worms lay on the bark and gnawed hard, and they all got into the trunk after a while.

Xu Shi gnawed at the blood tree, and the roots all over his body trembled. The blood tree sensed Xu Zhiqiong's existence.

"Your Highness, I want to give you a baby!"

The voice of the blood tree suddenly became shrill, and a piece of root hair rushed towards Xu Zhiqiong.

Xu Zhiqiong didn't panic, and with his agility, he hid behind a poplar tree. The roots of the blood tree entangled in the poplar tree, entangled two tree frogs, and instantly tore them to pieces. Qiong took the opportunity to escape to a distance.

The voice of the guard came from the surrounding trees.

"What's going on here, go and have a look!"

"Who dares to go there, this tree has gone crazy again."

"Go as soon as I tell you, little brat, why can't our family control you?"

Hearing the voice, the group of people guarding the blood tree were all eunuchs.

A guard jumped down from the tree, looked carefully, and shouted at the tree: "It's nothing, just two toads!"

"What's wrong with this tree, the two toads are making such a big noise."

"What's so strange about this, two birds passed by yesterday, and this broken tree made trouble for a long time."

……

Xu Zhiqiong stepped back, patted Fat Tao, and signaled to Tao Huayuan that it was time to leave.

Tao Huayuan kicked Xu Zhiqiong, and the two quickly left Xifenglin.

Outside the dense forest, Tao Huayuan asked, "That strange tree just now is the impermanent blood tree, right?"

Xu Zhiqiong nodded and said, "Planted by King Huai, I don't know who the owner is now."

"Who else? It must be Mr. Liang's family! You want to destroy all these blood trees?"

"You can't talk nonsense. How can you be willing to destroy such a good tree? If you don't believe me, come back in two days and make sure it's luxuriant!"

"Why should I come and see? Is it too long? Go to the next one!"

In one night, there were thirteen blood trees, and at least two had to be cleaned up in an hour.

Fortunately, there was Tao Huayuan, who patted Fat Tao and his face all the way, and the walk was not hard at all.

When the sky was about to dawn, the work was done, and the thirteen blood trees, each with five Gu worms, were all planted.

Back in the capital, Tao Huayuan was exhausted, Xu Zhiqiong said: "If you don't mind, let's rest in my Mingdeng Pavilion for a day."

Seeing the sincerity on Xu Zhiqiong's face, Tao Huayuan sighed: "Thief boy, you are about to touch the skin of those two flaps of flesh, and you will take advantage of it later. Now that things have happened, I have been You dragged yourself into the water, you have to tell me the truth, do you want to kill all the blood trees in Mr. Liang's house?"

"I don't think it's a blood tree, Tao'er. I never lied to you about this."

"Thief boy, no matter what you want to do, I will do what I promised you. I will come to you at night, and when I enter the palace next time, bring those scrolls back for me."

Tao Huayuan left, Xu Zhiqiong wanted to have a good sleep, but Chen Shuncai came to the Lantern Yamen.

"Xu Qianhu, His Majesty announces you to enter the palace."

Xu Zhiqiong was shocked.

Did Emperor Zhaoxing know?

Know so fast?

If he knows, can I still enter the palace?
"Xu Qianhu, what are you waiting for?" Chen Shuncai urged, "Hurry up and follow our family!"

If you don't enter the palace, you have to fight Chen Shuncai, Xu Zhiqiong obviously can't fight him.

There is a chance to escape, but if he escapes like this, his identity will be exposed, and everything he worked so hard for in Daxuan will be gone.

Calm down, I definitely didn't show any flaws last night, and it's definitely not because of the blood tree that Mr. Liang's family came to me.

What else could it be if it wasn't a blood tree?
Don't think too much, just go and have a look.

Xu Zhiqiong stood up and said, "Chen Bingbi, let me change clothes."

"Hurry up, it's an urgent matter that cannot be delayed for a moment."

When he arrived at the Secret Pavilion, Xu Zhiqiong saw many acquaintances.

Yan Anqing, the chief assistant of the cabinet, is also there, as is Shu Jingchang, the second assistant, Sui Zhi, the left servant of the Ministry of war, and Gongsun Wen, the new servant of the Ministry of officials.

Liang Jixiong, the elder of the holy prestige of the Canglong Temple, was there. Seeing the second brother, Xu Zhiqiong's heart was completely relieved.

Zhong Shen is also there, so is this matter related to the Imperial City Division?
Yu Shan was also there, and it seemed that the Wuwei Camp was also involved.

Emperor Zhaoxing sat on the dragon chair, silent, as if he was waiting for someone, Xu Zhiqiong was not the latest to come.

Not long after, an old man with white beard and hair walked into the secret pavilion. Xu Zhiqiong was shocked that it was Tai Bu.

Tai Bu of Yin Yang is an official of Daxuan, but Tai Bu almost never interferes with government affairs. What happened to invite him here?

Xu Zhiqiong looked at Liang Jixiong, who had a complicated expression on his face.

When all the people came, Emperor Zhaoxing said: "My lords, I have made great publicity for the country, and it has reached the critical point of survival. I invite you to come here now to understand my ambition. I am willing to fight to the death and fight together. Guard thousands of miles of rivers and mountains!"

After Emperor Zhaoxing finished speaking, he ordered his servant to distribute the copied memorial to everyone for circulation.

Xu Zhiqiong took the memorial and saw that it was an urgent report from Wu Jingchun, the prefect of Luzhou, through the solid foundation formation.

Luzhou is in the south of Yongzhou, and Yongzhou is the northern border of Daxuan.

General Cheqi is currently in Yongzhou, fighting Tunu.

Wu Jingchun, the prefect of Luzhou, wrote in the urgent report: The whole territory of Yongzhou has been captured by Tunu. The Tunu army is raising food and grass, and will soon attack Luzhou.

Xu Zhiqiong was dumbfounded.

Yongzhou fell?Really lost?
Emperor Zhaoxing asked, "How many soldiers and horses are there in Luzhou?"

Sui Zhi replied, "There are more than [-] defenders."

Luzhou is not a border, and more than [-] defenders are regular garrisons.

Tunu has an army of [-], and with only these [-] people, he cannot survive a big battle.

Once Luzhou falls, Pingzhou is to the south, and there are more than [-] defenders in Pingzhou. The situation is the same as that of Luzhou.

If Pingzhou falls again, it will be the capital!

Since coming to Daxuan, Xu Zhiqiong has only seen the prosperity of the empire, but never thought that the worry of national subjugation is close at hand.

But this is not right.

What's wrong?
Yu Shan read the report and asked, "Yongzhou is adjacent to two prefectures. Tuanzhou and Xunzhou each have [-] defenders. Why don't you send troops to fight against the enemy?"

There is not only Yongzhou on the northern border, but also Tuanzhou and Xunzhou. Yu Shan understands the military, so he can see the problem at a glance.

Sui Zhi shook his head and said, "Tuanzhou and Xunzhou have closed their doors and haven't sent a single soldier."

Gongsun Wen said angrily: "This is a rebellion! Your Majesty, Rong Chen went to these two prefectures, beheaded the magistrate, and led the troops of the two prefectures to kill Tunu!"

Emperor Zhaoxing looked at the ministers without saying a word.

None of the officials responded, only Sui Zhi couldn't help shaking his head.

"Sui Aiqing, what do you have to say!"

"Your Majesty, I think that there is nothing wrong with the actions of Tuan and Xun states."

Gongsun Wen said angrily: "Seeing that the country is in ruins, but still standing still, how is this action different from treason? There is nothing wrong with it!"

Sui Zhidao: "Gongsun Shilang, do you know how many armies Tunu sent? If the Tuan and Xun prefectures fall, and the whole north is lost, how can I have a chance to declare?"

What Sui Zhi said was right, it is not known how many troops the Tunu Kingdom invested in this war.

If the two prefectures of Tuan and Xun are rashly involved in the battlefield, it is very likely that the entire northern border will fall, and the three-way army of Tunu will be charged. The capital will face the enemy on three sides. If they want to defend themselves, they will not know where to fight. Then there will be no room for a comeback. .

It was a wise choice for Tuan and Xun states to stand still, but Xu Zhiqiong still felt it was wrong.

He looked at Liang Jixiong, but Liang Jixiong remained silent.

Emperor Zhaoxing hammered the case and shouted: "At the moment of life and death, you don't have to shy away from it. Xu Qianhu, if you have something to say, just say it!"

Xu Zhiqiong thought for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, Luzhou is adjacent to Yongzhou, why did you not come to report until the entire territory of Yongzhou fell?"

This is the biggest doubt that Xu Zhiqiong discovered.

Yongzhou is at war, and it is impossible for Luzhou to not receive any news. It is really unreasonable to send an urgent report now that the soldiers are approaching the city.

Emperor Zhaoxing let out a long sigh, and asked Chen Shuncai to hand over another memorial to Xu Zhiqiong.

Xu Zhiqiong read the report and was speechless for a while.

This memorial was also sent by Wu Jingchun. According to the description in the memorial, General Che Qi defected to the enemy in Yongzhou.

The war in Yongzhou was at a stalemate. Tunu occupied two cities, Chu Xin held on to four cities, and Luzhou kept sending weapons, food and grass to Yongzhou. It was completely unexpected that Yongzhou would fall.

Unexpectedly, Chu Xin suddenly turned against him, and Wu Jingchun, the prefect of Luzhou, was unprepared. When he was ready to fight, the Tunu army had already suppressed the situation.

Zhong Shen read the report, but he was also at a loss.

He looked at Tai Bu and asked, "Is this news true?"

Tai Bu licked his lips, but did not answer.

How do you ask him to answer?
He also didn't believe that Chu Xin would rebel, but the news came from the solid foundation circle.

It is his subordinate Yin Yang Division who is guarding the solid base magic circle. If the solid base magic circle sends false news, it will prove that his subordinates are collaborating with the enemy and treason.

Tai Bu said nothing, and Zhong Shen asked again: "Why did the chariot general join the enemy? Is there no reinforcements or no food?"

Sui Zhi shook his head and said: "I don't know the details, but he has more than [-] troops under his command, even if it is difficult to defeat the enemy for a while, there is absolutely no reason to surrender to the enemy."

Gongsun Wen was furious: "This thief has long had the heart to disobey me. I am willing to go to Yongzhou alone, kill Chu Xin, and bring his army back to Daxuan's homeland!"

Sui Zhi rubbed his forehead and said, "Gongsun Minister, don't be too arrogant!"

Gongsun Wendao: "I am the country, and I am willing to lose my mind. How can I say that I am acting with emotion?"

Emperor Zhaoxing said: "Gongsun Aiqing, you don't understand military affairs, just listen to what Sui Shilang has to say!"

Sui Zhidao: "I have sent messages to all states to mobilize troops and horses to fight against the enemy in the north. However, it will take at least ten days to dispatch [-] troops from the east and west. It will take another ten days to rush to Luzhou. The most urgent thing is to defend Luzhou."

Yan Anqing, chief assistant of the cabinet, said: "How can you stick to it for [-] days with only [-] troops?"

Sui Zhi said: "It is hopeless to disperse the garrison. If we concentrate our forces and garrison the state capital, we can hold off the enemy, but I'm afraid the prefect of Wu... has other ideas."

Gongsun Wen shouted: "Wu Jingchun, that bastard, wants to join the enemy?"

Second assistant Shu Jingchang said: "Three thousand troops, facing an enemy of one hundred thousand, whether Wu Jingchun will have the courage to meet the enemy is really hard to predict."

Emperor Zhaoxing said: "If he has no courage, I will give him courage. I will go to Luzhou to help him fight!"

Xu Zhiqiong felt that this idea was correct. The emperor's personal conquest, the three armies must risk their lives to serve, and it might really last for twenty days.

Even if it can't be delayed, Emperor Zhaoxing died on the front line, wouldn't there be a good story for the ages?

Then the prince cried for two days and successfully ascended the throne, isn't it perfect?
He also knew that Emperor Zhaoxing was just talking. Under such circumstances, it was impossible for Emperor Zhaoxing to go to the front line.

Gongsun Wen immediately knelt down and persuaded: "The country cannot be without a king for a day, how can your majesty take risks so easily!"

Sui Zhi also advised: "When the army is assembled, His Majesty will lead the army to fight and defeat Tunu in one fell swoop, then you will be selected."

Emperor Zhaoxing shook his head and said: "I have made up my mind, so you don't need to say too much, Elder Shengwei, when I am not in Beijing, you will take care of the government affairs."

Oops!

Xu Zhiqiong saw Emperor Zhaoxing's intentions!

It can be seen that it is useless, Liang Jixiong has no choice.

Liang Jixiong leaned over and saluted: "Your Majesty, the old minister is willing to go to Luzhou to conquer on behalf of His Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)