While Shengjing was rejoicing because of Beirong's retreat, Yannan was filled with a sense of nervousness.
Fu Jingchao personally organized his troops, preparing to lead his troops from Yannan, attack the border pass, and capture the twenty cities in the middle. He and the new emperor formed a boundary with the Nu River, divided the river, and confronted the north and the south.
"The eldest son is still alive. When the time comes, we should cooperate inside and outside to capture it as quickly as possible without giving the Xiling side a chance to attack." The military advisor pointed at the map and spoke excitedly.
The clans in Yannan, no matter what little calculations they have in mind, have the same attitude at this moment and are willing to support this war.
The aristocratic family represented by Zuo Sheng stated, "I wish the prince a triumphant return and unification of the southwest."
After discussing the time for dispatching troops and the battle plan, Fu Jingchao met Shen Mochen in the study.
The Twelve Continents of Yannan are his base camp. If he wants to lead troops on an expedition, he naturally has to entrust the rear area to reliable people.
Shen Mochen is the best candidate in terms of status and ability.
"I'll leave this to you."
"I will definitely keep it safe for you."
One of them spoke calmly and the other responded solemnly.
"I'm waiting for you to return in triumph with Xingwan."
The next day, the 200,000-strong army held a simple swearing-in ceremony and quickly set off from Yannan.
The news that "King Luo raised troops" spread quickly.
By the time Shengjing received the news, Fu Jingchao had already led his army to capture three cities very quickly.
In fact, because of the reputation of the eldest princess and King Zhennan in this area, these cities close to Yannan put up a symbolic resistance and soon gave up.
When the emperor received the news, he was completely furious and threw the memorial in his hand, "How dare Fu Jingchao send troops, you are a traitor!"
The ministers below said nothing and did not dare to express their anger.
"Who is willing to lead troops out of the station and capture him for me?" the emperor asked loudly.
Unfortunately, no one responded.
No one wants to take the lead. They will face the Fu family's army as soon as they go there. That is an army that can be ranked among the top three in terms of combat effectiveness among all countries.
No one dares to step forward and steal his edge.
The emperor was so angry that no one dared to challenge him. These were his ministers.
Yan Chu, who has been in the limelight recently, has also been unusually silent. Although he has always been proud, but under the absolute power of an army of hundreds of thousands, all means and conspiracies are meaningless.
"The Ministry of War." The emperor named him directly, "I must see an effective response plan tomorrow."
As for the candidates for the expedition, it is indeed a headache.
The atmosphere in the imperial study was heavy. The emperor asked, "Why did he suddenly go to war?"
It was so sudden, there had been no movement before. As soon as Beirong retreated, they couldn't wait to send troops.
The Secretary of the Ministry of War looked at the map unfolded on the table. He looked carefully and soon had a bad feeling, "It seems that the route is heading towards the border."
The emperor immediately said, "Isn't King Min Nan still over there? Let him send troops to resist."
The Taifu on the side whispered, "That's not good."
"What's wrong? Beirong happened to retreat. It would be best for him to lead troops to fight." The emperor said.
Yanchu didn't say anything either. It was very strange that King Minnan, who already had a delicate relationship with the court at that time, would suddenly take the initiative to send troops.
It was just that the situation was urgent at the time, so no one thought much about it, as if they were grasping at straws.
"Yan Chu, tell me." The emperor named Yan Chu.
Yan Chu scolded him as a fool in his heart, but he still couldn't help it. He said respectfully, "I thought there was something wrong."
"What's wrong?" The emperor looked unhappy.
"Does Your Majesty know who the current Princess Minnan is?" Yan Chu asked.
The emperor recalled that he didn't pay much attention to this kind of thing at all, "What does this matter have to do with who his princess is?"
This means I don't know.
Yan Chu suppressed his temper and explained, "Minnan Princess Qin Xuejian was born in a wealthy family and was once a well-known courtesan. After retiring, she came to Beijing with Shen Xingwan and came back. Later, with Shen Xingwan's disappearance, she also disappeared. She was once buried.
She was the one who planned half of the time when the Fuso Tube of the Fish Dragon Guard was blown up."
As Yan Chu talked about this past, the atmosphere in the study became more and more silent.
The Minister of War couldn't help but said, "You mean she has a close relationship with Shen Xingwan?"
Yan Chu couldn't help but sneered, "Not only are we close to each other, they are as close as sisters."
It was rumored that King Minnan doted on the princess and loved her deeply. Under such circumstances, the emperor's proposal just now is dangerous no matter how you look at it.
The emperor really had a headache this time, as Min Nan actually got involved with Fu Jingchao.
"I asked him to send troops, how dare he resist?" the emperor said forcefully.
Even though he was talking about this, he was still so stubborn. Yan Chu really wanted to pry open his head and see if it was filled with water.
The Tutor finally couldn't stand it any longer, so he forced himself to persuade, "It would be bad if it backfires. King Min Nan has never been willing to accept the court's discipline."
"It's not okay to do this, it's not okay to do that, how about just watching him do whatever he wants?" the emperor said angrily.
After discussions until late at night, they reluctantly selected candidates for the expedition and mobilized 100,000 troops.
As soon as Yan Chu left the palace, his expression became cold.
After returning to the Taoist mansion and drinking a cup of herbal tea, I managed to suppress the anger, "I don't know if the late emperor will be killed by him and jump out of the coffin. He will not be able to hold on to the country in less than two years."
Originally, according to his plan, he could lead the emperor to command the princes and become a regent with overwhelming power.
I didn't expect that I would be defeated here, that the emperor would be unable to hold on so quickly?
"Hey, the new emperor's ability is too weak, and the people on Fu Jingchao's side are too good." The curtain in the mansion sighed, "Master, what should we do now?"
The emperor's mud cannot support the wall, and frontal strength is impossible.
He couldn't help but watch Fu Jingchao take away the power of Da Qi's office like this. What's the point of being a regent like this?
He was unwilling to accept that years of planning had failed like this.
Yan Chu looked at the situation of several countries on the map. Beirong retreated and was in civil strife for the throne. He could not get away and attack Daqi in a short time.
Then the only one left is Xiling, who is watching eagerly from the side, but that person in Xiling is not easy to fool, and his thoughts are hard to guess.
There is no other way now. "Find a way to get Xiling to send troops to Yannan. After all, the regent has a relationship with Shen Xingwan."
He had vaguely received news that the man was tricked by Shen Xingwan.
The staff was a little worried, "Qi Han is not easy to fool."
“Always have to try.”
Yan Chu was unwilling to be defeated here no matter what. In more than two months, the three pregnant women in the palace would be ready.
As long as he can give birth to a little prince safely, his plan can be implemented.
One step away, he must not admit defeat.
"Gather everyone together and formulate a plan immediately. Only success is allowed and no failure is allowed."
A new chess game is about to begin, with the world as the bet and all parties playing the game.
