In the northwest, Fu Jingchao has been here for more than half a month, and everyone who needs to know knows it.
On this day, he was reading the news from Shen Xingwan, and he breathed a sigh of relief knowing that the overall situation in southern Fujian was settled.
During this period, the Xiling army has been moving continuously, while the northwest side is as stable as Mount Tai. I don't know whether they are aware of it or fearless.
Hong Ling said excitedly at the side, "Does that mean everything is fine in the northwest now? Can we withdraw?"
Fu Jingchao lowered his head and looked at the letter in his hand, "Let's take a look again."
Qingsi came in hurriedly, "There is something strange happening in the military camp on the west side of the prince's mountain."
Fu Jingchao, "What's going on?"
Qingsi said, "According to the report from the spies, there are 50,000 soldiers of the regent, and they plan to bypass the mountain from the side. The purpose is unknown."
Fu Jingchao immediately looked at the map on the table. If he went around the mountain, he could directly enter the northwest territory.
Xiao Han and the counselors who followed were alerted.
Old Monster Fushan, the counselor in the mansion, stroked his beard and looked at the map carefully. "This place has always been known as the Valley of Death. The mountains are dangerous and the forests are primitive. There are many unknown dangers hidden in it. People on both sides were sent to explore the road. As a result,
There were no survivors.”
"Gradually, this place almost became a forbidden mountain, and no one cared about it."
Fu Jingchao frowned, "Is the news reliable?"
Qingsi nodded, "It's reliable. This spy has climbed relatively high and doesn't easily pass on information to others."
Fushan old monster said, "Things will be troublesome, if we really let them come."
Xiao Han, "It's unlikely. Is it possible that all 50,000 troops will be buried in the mountains?"
Fu Jingchao said, "It's impossible. Since the other party dares to send so many people, they must be sure of it."
No one said anything in the study for a while, and things got tricky.
If the border is the headquarters of the Fu family, then the northwest side is the emperor's confidant.
The emperor has been strictly guarding the Zhennan Palace in recent years, fearing that they would encroach on the military power in the northwest. Therefore, the Fu family's power in the northwest is really not good, and they cannot solve such a problem.
The old weirdo from Fushan said, "No matter what, we can't let this matter go, otherwise the northwest will be in danger."
Qingsi added, "There should be very few people who know this news. We can receive it here because the spy has a special status, so he can get a glimpse of it."
Fu Jingchao pondered for a while and then made a decision immediately, "Send a greeting note to General Zhou. It's time for me to pay him a visit after I've been here for so long."
The other party has been silent about his arrival, so only he takes the initiative.
Zhou Cheng received his invitation and slapped it on the table, "What do you mean by him?"
He is a close confidant of His Majesty, and the current relationship between Zhennan Palace and the royal family is delicate.
So he turned a blind eye to Fu Jingchao's arrival and wanted nothing to do with him.
The deputy general below said, "He has been here for more than half a month, hasn't he always been very sensible?"
Zhou Cheng said disdainfully, "I don't want to see him. I'm probably just looking for trouble."
Zhou Cheng didn't like any of the sons of powerful people in Beijing, including Fu Jingchao.
Another lieutenant general advised, "Looking at his past, this prince is not a fool. Since he didn't come to the door at first, there must be a reason why he came now. It's better to meet him."
Zhou Cheng threw the post to him and said impatiently, "Then you will see how it is handled and arranged."
The deputy general acted very quickly and responded quickly, inviting Fu Jingchao to come for a drink the next day.
The next day, Fu Jingchao changed into neat clothes and took Qingsi to visit the military camp.
When they went, it was when the soldiers were doing morning exercises.
Vice General Zhang, who was in charge of receiving him, said, "The general has gone out with his troops to practice. I asked the prince to wait."
Fu Jingchao said in an easy-going manner, "Go and do your work. Don't worry about me. I'll just take a look."
Fu Jingchao took Qingsi and walked slowly around the front camp. There were people training in formations everywhere, and they looked very powerful.
Qingsi has been with him for a long time, and she has developed a good eye for these things. She whispered, "This General Zhou is very capable, and these soldiers are well trained."
Fu Jingchao said calmly, "If you can win the emperor's favor, you will naturally have two skills."
The two were left here, and no one paid attention to them until the sun rose.
Qingsi wiped her sweat and said, "Isn't it a show of force?"
Fu Jingchao said nothing and found a shady place to sit down.
It was not until noon that the soldiers started eating, and Vice General Zhang arrived late. "I'm sorry, there are too many things in the military camp. I'm just busy now."
Fu Jingchao said calmly, "No problem."
He was so calm that Vice General Zhang looked at him highly and said, "Your Majesty, please come with me. The general is waiting for you in the study."
When Fu Jingchao entered, Zhou Cheng was eating meat and drinking wine.
Fu Jingchao took the initiative and said, "General Zhou, you are fine."
Zhou Cheng raised his hand and drank all the wine in the bowl, "Why is such a noble person like the prince here? There are no delicious food and fine clothes here."
No matter how you hear this, it sounds a bit strange.
Fu Jingchao directly found a seat and sat down, and said calmly, "I'm here this time because I want to talk to the general about Xiling."
Zhou Cheng gave a fake smile and said, "I'm afraid the prince has found the wrong person."
Fu Jingchao stared at him, "There is something strange happening in Xiling, involving fifty thousand soldiers. Didn't General Zhou receive the news?"
Fu Jingchao asked knowingly and suppressed his arrogance.
Sure enough, Zhou Cheng put away his carefree smile and became serious, "You can eat whatever you want, but you can't talk nonsense. You must have been fooled, right?"
He has been operating in the northwest for so long and has not received any news. Fu Jingchao has only been here for less than a month. How can he receive it?
Fu Jingchao said with ease, "Why, does General Zhou not trust the intelligence network of Zhennan Palace, or does he not trust me?"
Zhou Cheng narrowed his eyes and fell silent.
He suddenly remembered something that had recently attracted attention from all parties.
The regent of Xiling was causing trouble in Minnan, and it also involved the future princess who was wanted.
No one got the news beforehand.
Zhou Cheng thought of this and said, "The prince didn't tell you, what news did you receive?"
There was a huge map on Zhou Cheng's desk. Fu Jingchao said directly, "The regent's 50,000 soldiers will cross the Jiuyi Mountain and enter the northwest territory."
Zhou Cheng was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "Your Majesty, are you kidding me? Everyone in the northwest knows that if you enter the depths of Jiuyi Mountain, you will definitely go there and never come back. Jiuyi Mountain is also called Suoming Mountain.
Xiling is crazy to send so many people into the mountain."
Fu Jingchao sat there with an awe-inspiring aura, "I have accurate sources of information. This matter can be confirmed. Please make plans in advance, General Zhou."
Zhou Cheng still didn't believe him, and even suspected of fraud, "Your Majesty, please tell me where your news came from, and then I can judge whether it is true or false."
Fu Jingchao's expression was a bit colder, "Inside Xiling, can the general believe this?"
