The governors and officials from various states came to participate in the sacrifice to heaven, and they brought at most a few hundred soldiers to protect them. Zhao Hanzhang led the most people, more than a thousand people. This was because she was Gou Xi's most important opponent, and she was afraid that he would take the opportunity to kill her.
These hundreds or even thousands of people were not worth mentioning in front of the 200,000 Huns army.
On the contrary, if the Xiongnu could quickly surround Yuncheng, trap them like the King of Donghai and his party, and directly kill the emperor, courtiers and local officials of the Jin Dynasty, then the Jin Dynasty would be completely destroyed.
There are quite a few Jin royal families in the city at this time, and by the way, Sima Rui, the founding emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, is also here.
At this time, Sima Rui was just an ordinary clan member of the Jin Dynasty, and his status was far inferior to that of Prince Sima Quan, King Sima Yan of Wu, King Sima Ye of Qin, etc.
Because Sima Rui was only a distant branch of the royal family, not a direct descendant of Emperor Wu of Jin.
Except for Zhao Hanzhang, no one knew that he would surpass a group of descendants of Emperor Wu of Jin and become orthodox in the future, not even he himself knew.
However, Sima Rui cherished his life. He promised to provide food and grass and lead an army to support him when he returned. The premise was that he had to go back, so he bid farewell to the emperor in the hall, saying that he would go back immediately to raise military food and recruit soldiers and horses.
As soon as Sima Rui started, other governors and local officials also stood up to say goodbye.
They all accepted the tasks that Zhao Hanzhang and Gou Xi had just assigned, but the premise was that they had to go back first.
Gou Xi's face was ugly and she couldn't help but look at Zhao Hanzhang.
Zhao Hanzhang's face didn't look good either, but he still nodded slightly and said to the emperor who was standing between her and Gou Xi: "It's not sweet to force them to stay. Forcing them to stay is not a help, but will do bad things. Let them go."
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Gou Xi also heard it, pursed her lips, and nodded slightly when the emperor looked over.
Zhao Hanzhang whispered: "Your Majesty will send them off personally."
Gou Xi's eyes flashed, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go change my clothes and send them to the outside of the city with Your Majesty."
Gou Xi wants to apologize.
Zhao Hanzhang did not express any objection.
The emperor was so moved that he immediately agreed to their resignation.
He immediately and Gou Xi, who had changed into civilian clothes, led the civil and military officials and sent the people outside the city. They took their hands one by one and said, "I and the general will stay here and wait for the help of the ministers."
After hearing this, the governor and officials who originally wanted to run away felt sour in their hearts, tears rolled down their faces, and they hurriedly promised: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, we will definitely come!"
Gou Xi came forward in cloth clothes, bowed to everyone and apologized, "I have been in ignorance for the past two years, and I have greatly misled the country's affairs. It is my fault. When this matter is over, I will apologize to your majesty and the people again. I also ask you to ignore the past grudges and resist the enemy."
No matter how much grievances you have, you can settle them with me after this battle is over."
Many people looked at Zhao Hanzhang secretly.
Zhao Hanzhang, who was originally standing beside the emperor, took two steps out when he saw this, turned sideways and returned the salute to Gou Xi, and then said: "Okay, let's put aside the grudges for the time being. General, let's work together to fight the enemy first."
Seeing this, everyone responded and responded.
After saluting, those who got on the carriage got on the carriage, those who got on the horse mounted their horses, took their staff and officials and ran away.
The emperor watched them go away and his lips trembled. He had an intuition that they would not come back once they left. He couldn't help but look at Zhao Hanzhang and Gou Xi standing on one side and asked, "Two Qings, will they really come back?"
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Zhao Hanzhang looked indifferent and said, "I am unwilling to do so. They are not here to help, but they can be used as tinder if they spread out."
She paused, as if she felt her words were too pessimistic.
Gou Xi glanced at her and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will protect you."
Zhao Hanzhang said: "The same is true for me!"
When people are gone, there is no need to argue about whether to offer sacrifices to heaven.
After discussion, everyone decided that we should stick to Yuncheng.
The geographical location of Yuncheng is very important. Once it is captured, the entire Yanzhou cannot be saved. At that time, the Xiongnu army can attack Yuzhou not only from the north, but also from the east.
So this is a matter of both prosperity and loss.
Zhao Hanzhang's order to mobilize Zhao Ju's army to come for reinforcements has been sent out, and she has to leave and return to Yuzhou to take charge of the overall situation.
The most important thing is Luoyang.
Gou Xi also said: "Chief Zhao, Luoyang cannot be lost, and Chen County cannot be lost either."
Zhao Hanzhang looked serious, "General, don't worry, I am here, and Chen County is here."
Chen County is the last line of defense in the Central Plains. If Chen County is also breached, then she will really have to consider moving her family south. This is a disaster she has tried hard to avoid for so many years.
Thinking of Gou Xi's operations in history, Zhao Hanzhang raised his eyes and looked at him and said seriously: "General, I am here to support you, and please trust me. Don't talk about victory or defeat lightly."
Gou Xi nodded immediately.
The emperor on the side looked at the two men and found that they had discussed everything.
Zhao Hanzhang looked at the emperor, personally sent him back to the palace, and whispered to him: "Your Majesty, please trust the general and work together to fight the enemy."
The emperor asked her in a low voice, "My dear, if something happens to Yuncheng, where should I go?"
Zhao Hanzhang met the emperor's tearful eyes, paused, and felt a little soft-hearted. After all, the emperor was only twenty-seven years old. Since he was named the emperor's younger brother at the age of twenty-one, he has been treated as a puppet.
One operation and you can't help yourself.
Zhao Hanzhang pursed his lips and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty can go to Chen County. If Luoyang is still there, then return the capital to Luoyang. If Luoyang does not exist, I will welcome your Majesty to Chen County, go to Xiping, or go to Jiangnan, Huainan..."
The emperor burst into tears.
Zhao Hanzhang: "But at this time, your Majesty is the pinnacle of Jin's Dinghai. I also ask your Majesty to guard Yuncheng and calm the hearts of all the people in the world."
The emperor nodded fiercely, "Okay!"
Zhao Hanzhang then raised his hand to say goodbye.
The emperor hurriedly wanted to see her off, but Zhao Hanzhang stopped him and said: "Your Majesty has just returned from outside the city, why bother running around again? I can leave by myself."
She said: "Your Majesty, rest assured here. The general will be able to protect you, and I will definitely lead the army to come to your aid."
The emperor nodded repeatedly and could only stand there and watch her go away. After a while, he remembered something and hurriedly called the supervisor Zhou: "Quickly call Zhao Shangshu and ask him to loosen the governor of Zhao."
Supervisor Zhou lowered his head in response and ran to the side hall to find Zhao Zhongyu who was busy.
Zhao Zhongyu hurriedly left the palace and returned home. Zhao Hanzhang was asking people to pack their things and leave on an urgent march.
Ming Yu only learned the whole story from Zhao Hanzhang, "Did King Langya leave too?"
Zhao Hanzhang nodded.
Ming Yu frowned slightly and asked: "I remember that the envoy once told Mr. Fu that if one day the Jin Dynasty is in great danger but it is not destroyed, the only choice is to go south to avoid it. At that time, who is most likely to inherit the throne?
King Langya, this is a battle for the survival of the Jin Dynasty, why do you want to let him go?"
Since Zhao Hanzhang was determined to aspire to the throne, why not take this opportunity to kill him?
With Zhao Hanzhang's current power and status, killing a less important clan would be enough.