Empress Jinghua: The eunuch is nine thousand years old

Chapter 829 Robbery

The next day, early in the morning, Xia Shengqing set off with his army to the border town.

Xia Zijin stood at the entrance of the city wall and watched him, the wind was very strong, he was wearing armor and riding on horseback, his eyebrows and eyes were straight, watching his figure gradually disappear, Xia Zijin's heart seemed to be blocked by a big stone. She couldn't speak, as if something very bad was about to happen.

It was as if, after Xia Shengqing left, she would never see her again.Xia Zijin almost couldn't help shouting, but she was still holding on tightly, the unease in her heart spread like a tide, submerging her whole body, and she could hardly breathe.But now, no matter how worried she is, she can't call him back.

Xia Zijin covered her mouth and stood on the city wall with red eyes. She didn't turn back to the palace until Xia Shengqing's figure disappeared from her sight.

The people in the border town are pitiful to say the least, it’s just that they have been suffering from disasters, it’s finally better to cultivate their health and rest, Liang Guo sent troops to attack again, but after going through so many things, the people in the border town are worse than ordinary people Be much calmer.

Seeing Liang Guo's army crushing the city, the city did not panic, but calmed down.The soldiers guarding the city stood on the city wall, also staring at the dark army below.

When Xia Shengqing came to help, the soldiers in the border city had been guarding for three days. Fortunately, there was still enough food and grass in the city, so it was still able to last, but the people were already very tired.Seeing Xia Shengqing leading the troops, the already exhausted soldiers of the frontier city became excited again.

I have to say that what Xia Shengqing said was right. His coming in person really gave them confidence.Ye Xiao originally thought that Marquis Jingwu would be in command this time, but when he learned that it was an eunuch who was in command, he suddenly became unhappy, kicked over the low table in front of him, and jumped into a rage, "What is the Emperor Dalai doing? Do you look down on Yemou?" ?”

Although Xia Zijin has already confirmed that Xia Shengqing is not a real eunuch, some people just like to cling to this matter, such as Ye Xiao. Xia Shengqing was in charge of Lai, so he was naturally dissatisfied.

However, he still remembered his own emperor's instruction to give courtesy first and then soldiers, so when he learned that Da Lai had sent envoys to negotiate peace, he did not get angry.

He took a deep breath, and a cold murderous look appeared in his eyes, but after a while, he withdrew his expression.Fang Zhou is used to watching words and expressions, so naturally he didn't miss the disdain that appeared in his eyes earlier, but this alone can't scare him, if he was afraid, he wouldn't rush over.

This time, Da Lai negotiated peace with sincerity, because Da Lai was in a weak position, and Fang Zhou didn't have any idea of ​​testing. He showed his sincerity when he came up, but the other party obviously didn't accept it.

Perhaps it could be said that Emperor Liang had no intention of negotiating a peace at all. He went to the border town and Yuncheng to start the war this time.Therefore, at the negotiating table, Ye Xiao put forward this condition from the very beginning, saying that Liang Guo's army would be stationed in Yuncheng, and Fang Zhou's expression sank instantly. not him.

After Yuncheng is the capital city, agreeing to this condition is no different from putting Emperor Dalai on fire, and no one would agree to it.He tried to replace these two conditions with other methods, but Ye Xiao bit him to death and didn't let go. If he still can't see that the other party has no intention of negotiating peace at all, he will be a fool.

At that moment, he darkened his face and stood up, "Since General Ye doesn't want to talk about it, then Fang will leave!"

When the two armies were at war, Ye Xiao would never offend this point. Therefore, Fang Zhou returned to the border town safely, with a face as if the other party owed him 100 million taels of silver. He went to ask for the debt, but he didn't To the same, ugly tight.Xia Shengqing knew the result of his negotiation this time just by looking at his face.

Instead, the generals in the border town kept asking him what happened.Thinking of what Xia Zijin said before she set off, Xia Shengqing couldn't help but smiled wryly. It seemed that she guessed right, Liang Guo was determined to go to war with Da Lai this time.

Since the other party didn't show any mercy, he didn't have to show any mercy. Xia Shengqing's eyes flashed with murderous intent. He looked at the soldiers of Liang State who came from the border, and watched them attack the city. His eyes fell on Xia Qixuan who was riding on horseback.Aware of this gaze that could almost freeze people to death, Xia Qixuan raised his head subconsciously to look at him, and raised the corners of his lips provocatively.

Xia Shengqing sneered, turned her gaze away, and dismissed it.Seeing that he was ignoring him, Xia Qixuan clenched his fists and creaked his teeth, wishing he could bite off a piece of his flesh, but Xia Shengqing didn't see any of this.

Ye Xiao saw Xia Shengqing for the first time, and it was so different from what he had imagined before. He couldn't help but froze in place, opened his mouth wide, and was speechless for a long time. The gap between Xia Shengqing's appearance and his imagination was too great. Big.He originally thought that this eunuch was neither yin nor yang, but he didn't expect that the person in front of him was actually very handsome.

When he came back to his senses, his expression became solemn. When he looked at Xia Shengqing just now, he almost had a conditioned reflex, and felt a chill rise from the bottom of his heart. His instinct of fighting for many years told him that this person was a difficult person.

Xia Zijin also received the news on the battlefield. After learning about the conditions proposed by Liang Guo, she broke off the flower branch in her hand and said in a sharp voice, "It's beautiful what they think. How could they come up with something like this?" When things come up, it seems that they are unwilling to negotiate a peace.”

Xu Deren waited on her side, lowered his head, trembling with fear, "Your Majesty, Liang Guo is deceiving people too much, we should go to war and beat them back."

Xia Zijin rolled his eyes at him, followed by a faint sigh, if it was possible, why would she not want to, but the problem is, she doesn't have this ability, Da Lai is too weak now, this battle is doomed to be difficult.

Seeing her ugly expression, Xu Deren didn't dare to say more, for fear of offending her and making her even more unhappy.

On one side, Xia Zijin was worried in the palace, on the other side, Xia Shengqing was also not at ease. Liang Guo was determined to go to war with Da Lai this time. He had been preparing for many years. Although he was a little dissatisfied at first, under the leadership of Ye Xiao, he quickly cheered up. After attacking the city again and again, Xia Shengqing had an ugly expression.

After defeating Liang Jun for the third time, not only was there no joy on his face, but it was more dignified.He took a deep breath, looked at the soldiers in the camp, and said in a heavy tone, "Notify the people to transfer to Liangcheng."

"General!" The soldier closest to him shouted immediately, his expression was agitated, obviously he didn't agree with his words.

Xia Shengqing looked at him with a blank expression on his face. This expression alone left him speechless.Yes, the border city seems to be able to resist the Liang army now, but in fact there is already a shortage of food, and the Liang army will be able to break in after three days at most. If the people are still in the city by then, blood will flow into rivers.

"Yes, the last general will do it." The general who had spoken earlier silently swallowed the words in his mouth, turned around and left.

Seeing him leave, Xia Shengqing rubbed the center of his brows, and let the rest of the soldiers go back with a tired face. After everyone left, Xia Shengqing opened his eyes again, "You can find out which way the Liang army's grain and grass are transported. gone?"

"Master, we found it." Immediately, a shadow guard jumped out to respond.

Hearing the answer, Xia Shengqing's eyes suddenly burst into a captivating light, "Okay, you take someone there immediately, remember, you must not let Liangshang come over."

"Wait, I'm going to go in person, and you pretend to be my king and sit here." Xia Shengqing saw that he was about to leave, and suddenly called out.

The shadow guard immediately frowned, "My lord!"

Xia Shengqing waved her hand, "Okay, this matter is settled."

And Liang Guo didn't know that Xia Shengqing had found out the route for them to escort the grain and grass. The next day, the people in the border town were almost evacuated.

Xia Zijin couldn't help worrying when she learned that he was going to rob food and grass, but it was three days after she received the letter. If she succeeded, he should be fine by now. If she didn't, it would be a disaster .Xia Zijin's eyelids kept twitching, causing her heart to hang in the air.

She grabbed the envelope and put it on the lamp, thinking about Xia Shengqing's matter in her mind, she was restless, and accidentally burned her fingers.She hurriedly picked up her finger and took a sip, the pain gradually decreased, but her expression became more serious.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?" Seeing her being burned, Xiaokui beside her couldn't help but exclaimed, seeing Xia Zijin waving her hand, she swallowed the words, but her eyes were full of worry.

Her heart was beating uncontrollably, faster and faster, almost jumping out of her chest, Xia Zijin finally couldn't bear it anymore, and shouted, "Xu Deren."

Xu Deren was standing at the entrance of the hall, when he heard her calling him, he immediately opened the door and went in, "Your Majesty."

"Is there a minister to play today, is there any news from the frontier?" Xia Zijin's fingers gripped the corner of the table tightly, staring at Xu Deren without blinking, for fear of missing any news.

Seeing her like this, Xu Deren couldn't help sighing from the bottom of his heart, with a sad expression.Ever since Xia Shengqing took command of the expedition, the emperor had to ask this question three times a day.The emperor had only asked this question an hour ago, and now he asked again, showing how worried he was. In just a few days, the whole person lost weight.

"Your Majesty, no." Xu Deren couldn't help but comfort her, "Your Majesty, there is no news, but it is the best news. After all, Empress Lin will be fine."

Xia Zijin nodded, accepting the statement, no news, better than hearing bad news, and then, before she could comfort herself, she listened to the plea from the commander of the Imperial Forest Army outside.The heart she had just put down came into her throat again, "Open the door quickly and invite him in."

(End of this chapter)