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While the Northwest was busy sharpening their knives, the Xishan Daoyunshan Mansion was also awe-inspiring.

Governor Qiao Mingtang certainly knows the current situation in the world. Looking around, it seems that the world is in the smoke of gunpowder. Needless to say, the three forces in the northwest will meet each other. Liaodong Chidian has also sent troops to Fuhai Road to fight Hebei Qingtian King.

But what Qiao Mingtang is most concerned about now is the capital city in the south.

Qiao Mingtang is one of the important local figures of the princeling party, and holds real power. Tianmen Dao has invaded Yuling Dao, and it is only one state away from the capital. The situation in the capital is already in jeopardy.

For the crown prince, the defense of the capital is naturally extremely important. Although most of the guards have been transferred to the banks of Qinshui, there are hundreds of thousands of people in Tianmen Dao. The crown prince dare not take it lightly, and issued several orders in succession , Mobilize local adjustable troops and horses, and go to the capital Qinwang.

Qiao Mingtang is the prince's man, and Qiao Mingtang naturally dare not neglect the predicament the prince is facing now.

There are [-] imperial guards in Xishan Road, originally there were many guards, but at the beginning Yu Buyi mobilized the guards in the pass to fight against the Xiliang people in the northwest, now there are still many Xishan guards, they are stranded in the northwest, It even became part of the Xiguan Pingxi Army.

The local governor originally had no right to mobilize the guard army, but along with the prince's letter, there was also a military transfer order from the Ministry of War. The military order was sent to Qiao Mingtang, but Qiao Mingtang also had the right to mobilize the only part of the guard army in Xishan.

The spring breeze is gentle, which makes people feel comfortable, but Qiao Mingtang naturally cannot feel comfortable.

Rescuing soldiers is like fighting a fire. Qiao Mingtang didn't dare to delay after receiving the prince's order to dispatch troops. He gathered 3 guards from Xishan Road, plus [-] imperial guards. Less than [-] people are ready to leave at any time. Prepare.

Inside the Governor's Mansion, Qiao Mingtang was under the service of Mrs. Qiao, putting on his battle armor. He was born as a civil servant, and he might never wear a battle armor in his life, but the situation is such that the civil servants have to lead the army to become generals.

"Report, Wei Commander, please see me!"

"Let him in!" Qiao Mingtang opened his arms, letting Mrs. Qiao help him put on the battle armor, without turning his head, when Wei Tianqing, the commander of the Imperial Guards of Xishan Road, came in, Qiao Mingtang just put on the battle armor , Wei Tianqing was also wearing armor, and when he saw Qiao Mingtang like this, he showed surprise, cupped his hands and said, "Qiao Du, what is this?"

Qiao Mingtang gave a slight hint, and said, "Tianqing, sit down and talk!"

After Wei Tianqing sat down, Qiao Mingtang smiled and said, "I asked you to come here today because I have something to ask you...!"

"Qiao Du, please don't worry!" Wei Tianqing stood up immediately, cupped his hands and said solemnly: "The humble official will definitely lead his troops to arrive as soon as possible, obey the prince's military order, and defend the capital...!"

Qiao Mingtang shook his head, waved his hands and said, "Tianqing, you misunderstood, the governor didn't ask you to lead the troops south, the governor has something else to explain!"

Wei Tianqing was startled, Qiao Mingtang glanced at Mrs. Qiao, saw that Mrs. Qiao's eyes were slightly red, stretched out his hand, took Mrs. Qiao's hand, and then said to Wei Tianqing: "Tianqing, this time lead the troops to go south , I will be in command personally by the governor, and I will lead the troops into King Jingqin...!"

"Ah?" Wei Tianqing was a little astonished, "Qiao Du, you led the troops into Beijing? But... so what about the West Mountain Road?"

"I'll leave it to you." Qiao Mingtang solemnly said, "I've already made up my mind that the governor will lead his troops into Beijing, and you will stay on Xishan Road, guard the west mountain, and help the governor take good care of his wife...!"

"Qiao Du, how...how is this possible?" Wei Tianqing was taken aback, "My lord, you are a civil servant, and you have never been on a battlefield. The Tianmen Dao has hundreds of thousands of people, and Quzhou must not be able to keep it. The Tianmen Dao is under the capital city. Then It will be a matter of time, and it will inevitably be a tragic fight, my lord...!"

"I understand." Qiao Mingtang nodded and said, "I understand everything you said about me...!"

"If that's the case, why do you want to lead the troops in person?" Wei Tianqing said: "Although the humble job is incompetent, it is also good at fighting. When the time comes, follow the orders of His Royal Highness, bloody battles will be on the battlefield, but you...!" Arching his hands, he said solemnly: "My lord, I implore you to sit in Xishan, and I will lead my troops to the south."

"Tianqing, listen to me." Qiao Mingtang looked dignified, lowered his voice slightly, and said, "His Royal Highness has shown me the kindness of rebuilding. Now that the capital is in trouble, His Royal Highness has sent me to the capital to rescue. In any case, send troops to serve the king. It is imperative and cannot be neglected.”

"The humble official knows this truth."

"Then let me ask you, what will happen next after the Xishan Army enters Beijing?" Qiao Mingtang said seriously.

Wei Tianqing obviously didn't understand what Qiao Mingtang meant for a while, and asked, "What does your lord mean?"

"Let me ask you, after Xishan soldiers and horses leave, the West Mountain Road will be very empty and weak, do you think there will be people staring at the West Mountain Road?" Qiao Mingtang said solemnly: "After sending troops to the capital, will our West Mountain Road be safe? "

Wei Tianqing was startled, then frowned and said, "My lord, you mean, Anyi...!"

"Anyi is nothing to worry about." Qiao Mingtang shook his head, and said in a low voice, "What we really need to beware of is the northeast."

Wei Tianqing blurted out, "Feng Yuanpo!"

The north of Xishan is bordered by Anyi Road, while the northeast is bordered by Hexi Road. When Qiao Mingtang mentioned the northeast, Wei Tianqing immediately thought of Feng Yuanpo.

Qiao Mingtang smiled coldly, and said: "That's right, I'm afraid that after Xishan sends troops, Feng Yuanpo will do something to me in Xishan."

Wei Tianqing frowned and said, "Your Excellency, you mean that Feng Yuanpo has ulterior motives and wants to get involved in Xishan? The Holy One is still in Hexi, so Feng Yuanpo dares to act rashly?"

"Recently, Hexi has made a lot of moves." Qiao Mingtang looked solemn, "Feng Yuanpo transferred tens of thousands of soldiers and horses from the barbarians. The Holy Majesty's bestowal...!" He frowned, and said with a sneer, "I really want to know how that loyal duke persuaded the Holy Majesty to add ranks to so many Hexi officials."

Wei Tianqing said: "This is very strange. Since the founding of the country, there have only been two kings with different surnames. Besides, for more than 20 years, there has never been a king with a different surname. Although Feng Yuanpo has considerable military exploits, But if you talk about being the king, it's not his turn. Liaodong's Chiliandian, and Lei Guheng, in terms of meritorious service, even Feng Yuanpo can't catch up with him, but Chiliandian and Lei Guheng couldn't. Feng Yuanpo was crowned king, but Feng Yuanpo was crowned king, this matter... is indeed strange!"

"If it is said that the Holy Majesty likes Feng Yuanpo, it would make sense to be crowned king in an unconventional manner, but he wantonly conferred titles on Hexi officials, and suddenly sent out a marquis, two earls, and those barbarian chiefs, all of whom were titled titles. This is really hard to understand." Qiao Mingtang said lightly: "Originally, the Holy Majesty wants to reward the officials, so we shouldn't say anything more, but the Holy Majesty has granted the Hexi officials so much, and it is at such a sensitive moment. Don’t want to think about the feelings of other officials in the world?”

Wei Tianqing thought for a while before asking: "Qiao Du, is there something hidden in this?"

"As for why this is so, I don't know." Qiao Mingtang shook his head, "But Feng Yuanpo must be careful to guard against this person. What I am most worried about is that he will take advantage of the emptiness of Xishan and sneak in and get his hands on it." Xishan...the Holy Majesty sealed the officials of Hexi, so naturally he has a lot of faith in Feng Yuanpo, I'm afraid that Feng Yuanpo will slander in front of the Holy Majesty...!"

"My lord is very worried." Wei Tianqing nodded and said, "But because of this, your lord should stay at Xishan, lest Feng Yuanpo make trouble behind his back...!"

"Tianqing, you still don't understand?" Qiao Mingtang sighed: "If I stay in Xishan, Feng Yuanpo will really slander in front of the Holy Master and want to get involved in Xishan, then how can I refuse? Directly refuse, Feng Yuanpo If Po An was accused of treason and directly led the troops, the consequences would be disastrous, if he complied, wouldn't Feng Yuan Po be able to intervene in my Xishan affairs in a fair and just manner?"

After all, Wei Tianqing is also a shrewd person. After realizing it, "My lord, what you mean is that even if you lead the troops to Beijing, even if you have an imperial edict to come, you can still use the excuse that your lord is not in your own way, so you don't obey the order for now?"

"Exactly." Qiao Mingtang said solemnly: "This is one of them. Tianqing, you stay behind at Xishan, no matter what kind of tricks Feng Yuanpo plays and wants to get involved in Xishan, you can use the excuse that the governor is not there and ignore it." After a pause, he lowered his voice and said: "Imperial Guards, the governor only took away 500 people, leaving 4000 Imperial Guards in Yunshan. The [-] people will be handed over to you. No matter what, you must restrain them." Yunshan, wait for me to return from the capital."

Only now did Wei Tianqing understand the seriousness of it, and said solemnly: "My lord, don't worry, I will stay in Yunshan with a humble job. As long as this life is here, I will never let anyone get involved in Xishan."

"This is our foundation, even the crown prince's foundation." Qiao Mingtang said slowly: "Tianmen Dao has hundreds of thousands of people, covering the sky and covering the sky. Although His Highness wants to stick to the capital, whether the capital can really be preserved is unknown. If the capital really misses, Xishan is the crown prince's way of retreat, so there is no room for any mistakes here. Tian Qing, your talent for leading the army is far above me. The governor knows that if you are sent to the capital, then There will be more generals in the battle of the capital, and the possibility of keeping the capital will be a little bit more, but for me, even if I fail to go to the capital this time, I can still have Xishan as a retreat, but in case Xishan falls to someone else hands, then we will lose even our foundation, the capital can be lost, but Xishan must not be lost!"

Wei Tianqing got up, cupped his hands and said solemnly: "Your Excellency, I understand what you mean. Thanks to Your Excellency's trust, I will repay you with all my strength, and I will protect the West Mountain for you."

"Madam stays in Yunshan, so you have to take good care of Madam for me." Qiao Mingtang calmed down, looked at Madam Qiao, and said softly, "Madam, I am relieved to have Tianqing stay here and take care of you. .”

Mrs. Qiao's eyes were red, and her beautiful eyes were full of worry: "Master, you must be careful when you go to the capital, and take care of yourself. I will wait here for your return."

Qiao Mingtang smiled slightly, stood up, dressed in armor, picked up the saber on the table, put it on his waist, stepped forward, and patted Wei Tianqing on the shoulder, "Tianqing, I will leave Xishan to you. Help me hold it!"