Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

Chapter 141 Huaiying, what do you think?
"drive!"

Dozens of fast horses rushed toward the south gate of Luoyang with thunderous momentum, billowing thick smoke wherever they passed.

The frightened city gate guards quickly waved flags to signal that the city gates should be closed.

Before the guards at the city gate could react, they heard from afar that the negotiation was successful and the Turks promised to send troops unconditionally.

"Quick! Get out of the way and let the red feather messenger pass!" the gatekeeper general shouted loudly.

In an instant, the heavy city gate was pushed open again by the defenders.

Everyone looked at these red-feathered messengers speeding past with awe in their eyes.

drive!
After entering Luoyang, dozens of fast horses instantly turned around and headed towards their respective targets.

"Looking at this posture, it seems like there is important news coming back from the front line."

"I hope it's not news of defeat."

"It's hard to say what good news there can be if even Cao Ren's army has been wiped out."

The people watching shook their heads and sighed, and dispersed with heavy hearts.

.........

Royal Palace, Guanfeng Hall.

Although it has entered March, the cold is still severe.

Hundreds of ministers in red and purple official uniforms stood here looking at the main hall with deep thoughts.

After an unknown amount of time, a white-haired old doctor came out of the room.

Seeing this, everyone gathered around and asked.

"Mr. Li, how is the Queen Mother's body? Is it healthy?"

The old doctor bowed his hands to everyone and said to Di Renjie.

"To be honest with Mr. Di Ge, the Queen Mother is worried that her body is seriously damaged and she will need to rest for a few months before she can recover."

"It's best not to irritate her or her condition will get worse."

The old doctor shook his head and walked out of the palace carrying the medicine box, leaving behind a group of ministers looking at each other.

"What should we do now, Mr. Di Ge? Cao Renshi has submitted three requests for help to the Ministry of War in succession. If the imperial court does not give a reply, Yingzhou may be in danger of falling." Cheng Shan, the Minister of War, said anxiously.

"Don't worry, let me think about it first." Di Renjie said thoughtfully.

"The imperial court sent Wu Sansi to rescue him a few days ago. Where is he now?"

"This……"

"Say!"

"Yes, Mr. Dige."

Cheng Shan bit the bullet and said: "As far as I know, Wu Sansi led a large army to gather in the military camp and refused to rescue, saying that he was afraid of falling into the enemy's conspiracy!"

"This piece of trash is really useless!" Di Renjie coldly shook his sleeves and said angrily.

"Fengge Luantai immediately sent an order to Wu Sansi, ordering him to rush to Yingzhou for rescue."

“As for other things, let’s put them aside for now!
"Subordinate to obey!"

After Cheng Shan retreated, Di Renjie clasped his hands behind his back and sighed, with a faint look of worry on his brows.

He did not expect that the war would be defeated so quickly. In just a few months, tens of thousands of troops would be defeated in the Songmo area.

If the situation continues to develop, there is no guarantee that the important land of Yingzhou will not fall into the hands of the Khitans.

If that were the case, it would be a huge blow to the court.

"Well, the country's affairs are really difficult. I don't know how Fan Xin's talks with the Turks are going."

Di Renjie sighed secretly, and forced himself to cheer up. Just as he was about to let the officials go back to rest, a hurried report reached everyone's ears through the palace wall.

"Start playing Mr. Di Ge!"

"The negotiations in Lingzhou were a complete success, and the Turks agreed to send troops unconditionally!"

"Currently, the [-] Eagle Division has marched towards Yingzhou and is about to join the Zuoweiwei army stationed there!

As soon as the words fell, two red-feathered messengers covered in blood burst into the square, holding up the contract with a large seal in both hands.

Di Renjie was shocked and quickly took the contract and opened it.

His face kept changing.

a long time.

He took a deep breath and asked in as calm a tone as possible. "I want to ask you, do the Turks really have no strings attached?"

With his knowledge of the Turks, it was impossible for the latter to want nothing.

As if they knew what he was thinking, the two red feather messengers told the story exactly.

When everyone heard that the Turks had treacherously detained the Tang princess, they were all furious.

They didn't expect that Mo Chui would be so shameless, trying to use the detention of the princess to achieve the purpose of claiming Lingzhou.

What's more, in order to defend the dignity of the Tang Dynasty, Fan Xin, a young man, would go to Black Sand City alone with a coffin packed full of explosives.

How tragic this is!
What arrogance!
Thinking of this, everyone unconsciously felt a sense of reverence in their hearts.

If a fourth-rank petty official is like this, why should he worry about being brave in the prosperous Tang Dynasty?

At this time, Zhang Jianzhi stepped forward and said cautiously: "Mr. Di Ge, could the contract be fake?"

Di Renjie put away the contract, and the long-lost smile reappeared on his face.

He chuckled while stroking his beard.

"It has the seal of Zhang Jiujie, the deputy general manager of the Qingbian Road March, and the wolf seal of the Turkic Khan." Do you think it may be fake? "

As he spoke, he passed through the crowd and came to the door of Guanfeng Hall and said loudly.

"The Empress Dowager is told that Fan Xin, the young minister of Dali Temple, broke into the enemy's cave alone and overwhelmed the Turkic heroes. Good news has come back!"

Bang!
The palace door opened wide, and Wu Zetian walked out in a white shirt, staring at Di Renjie with a pair of phoenix eyes, and said with a trembling voice. .

"Huaiying, you said the negotiation was successful?"

Di Renjie presented the contract with both hands and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the Queen Mother, congratulations to the Queen Mother."

"Fan Xin went to Black Sand City alone with gunpowder tied around his body. Not only did he rescue Princess Taiping, he also scared the Turkic Khan into sending troops unconditionally."

"The [-] Turkic Eagle Division is already on the way now. It won't be long before they join forces with Zuoweiwei's army in Yingzhou."

"And then eradicate Sun Wanrong, the rebellious official and traitor, in one fell swoop!"

boom!
This news was like a thunderstorm, and Wu Zetian was shocked to the point where she stood on the spot, with a huge wave of panic in her heart.

Just now she was still thinking about whether to abandon the Western Front that she had worked so hard for many years after the negotiations failed, and transfer the Anxi Army to Yingzhou to participate in the encirclement and suppression of the Khitans.

Unexpectedly, good news would come to Lingzhou so soon.

This is simply unbelievable!
After being a monarch and minister for many years, no one understood Wu Zetian's mood better than Di Renjie.

Said with emotion.

"Queen Mother, the good news said that Fan Xin went to Black Sand City with a coffin."

"In order to prevent the Turks from looking down upon me, the Tang Dynasty, I almost set off gunpowder."

"It is said that the Turkic Khan's face turned pale, and he quickly withdrew his conditions and instead sent troops unconditionally."

"Queen Mother, your love and care worked after all."

Wu Zetian wiped the corners of her eyes with a look of pride.

"Of course, Fan Xin was promoted six levels to a full fourth-level officer within one year.

"Throughout history, there are only a few people who can win this honor."

"I deserve him!"

Having said this, Wu Zetian waved her sleeves and said majestically.

"Pass the message, Princess Taiping and Fan Xingong are in Jiangshan Sheji, and I will personally wait for their return in Qianyang Palace."

"Everyone in the court who is of rank five or above must be present. Anyone who disobeys orders will be punished as a disobedient!"

"I obey the decree!" Di Renjie bowed, straightened up and whispered in Wu Zetian's ear.

"Queen Mother, I heard from the red feather messenger that Her Highness and Fan Xin were in a carriage..."

"Is there such a thing?" Wu Zetian frowned and looked at Di Renjie.

"Huaiying, what do you think of this matter?"

Di Renjie smiled slightly and said meaningfully: "Queen Mother, one is a peerless hero and the other is a royal phoenix. Do you need to think about it?"

Looking at each other, the monarch and his minister burst into laughter.

"You old fox!"

"That's all. When Fan Xin comes back, it's up to you to go to the Fan family to secure a match."

(End of this chapter)