In the previous battles, the initiative was in Long Chen's hands, but this time he was caught off guard by Li Chengdao, which made Long Chen very unhappy.
Now that we are here, let Li Chengdao and the soldiers of Nanliang see what it means to be someone who transcends the emperor.
The ghost clan's story has been spread out, but almost no one believes Long Chen's words.
If that's the case, let's prove it with a fight.
Li Chengdao's siege this time should also be a test. He broke through the emperor and was full of confidence to compete with the empress and Long Chen.
"Then we won't add more troops and let Li Chengdao attack."
The empress decided on a strategy. The side that defended the city needed fewer troops. With 80,000 elite soldiers to defend the city, plus Long Chen, it was not impossible to fight.
Long Chen nodded and said: "Okay!"
After talking about the business, Long Chen stood up and left. The empress suddenly said: "I feel that there are some obstacles in my cultivation. Please help me smooth my meridians."
Long Chen turned back to look at the empress wearing a pink bellyband, and then glanced at Ying Feng next to him. Although he had thoughts in his heart, he was too...
Yingfeng immediately bowed and said, "Wei Chen, go take a look at the defense in the city."
After saying that, Yingfeng exited the room.
This Yingfeng is so sensible...
The empress looked at Long Chen quietly.
Even if things were like this, Long Chen couldn't resist and disobey the order. After all, the relationship between the two of them was that of a king and a minister.
"Wei Chen accepts the decree."
Long Chen took off his shoes, got on the empress' bed, and sat down behind him.
The pink belly band only covers the front, leaving a waterfall of black hair on the back.
The empress sits cross-legged, and her curves are incomparable when viewed from behind.
Long Chen slowly lifted up his black hair, gathered it up, then wrapped it around the empress's shoulders and placed it in front.
The white jade back is tied with a bellyband rope and a bow...
Long Chen forced himself to calm down, mobilized his true energy, pointed his finger at the Dazhui point, and then dredged the meridians along the spine.
The qi and blood flow very smoothly without any blockage at all. The empress's physique is very suitable for practicing the Art of Immortality.
Sure enough, the empress lied just to take advantage!
Yingfeng is guarding outside.
After a long time, Long Chen came out of the room and kept waving his hands.
"alright?"
Yingfeng asked meaningfully.
Long Chen said: "It takes a lot of effort to smooth the eight extraordinary meridians."
Yingfeng looked at Long Chen suspiciously and asked: "That's it?"
Long Chen asked back: "Otherwise? What else would I dare to do?"
Yingfeng looked at Long Chen's retreating back and thought to herself: When did you become serious?
Yingfeng walked into the room. The empress changed into a pair of pajamas and looked a little unhappy.
It seemed like Long Chen really didn't do anything...
"Li Chengdao is about to attack. Go and assist Gongsun Ming in checking the city defense."
The empress knew very well Gongsun Ming's strength, and relying on him alone would definitely not be enough.
Yingfeng immediately went out to check the city defense.
The empress was lying on the bed, Yuru raised her long legs, and said doubtfully: "Why did she suddenly change her temper? Who gave this kid a beating?"
Normally, Long Chen would definitely be dishonest, but tonight he was extraordinarily observant, which made the empress very strange.
After Long Chen came out of the room, he did not go back to the bedroom directly, but found He Juntao.
"Go and find out where Li Chengdao's grain and grass are stored."
Long Chen's problem was that he didn't have enough food and supplies, while Li Chengdao's advantage was that he had a good army and enough food.
If Li Chengdao's food and grass were burned, he wouldn't be able to jump up.
He Juntao immediately said: "Yes!"
After giving the instructions, Long Chen immediately went back to his room to sleep.
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The capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and the Ministry of War.
The messenger delivering the battle report rushed into the Yamen. When the officials from the Ministry of War saw that Ba Baili was in a hurry, they immediately asked: "What's going on?"
The messenger replied: "Houmi Pass has been lost, the guard Zeng Shuang has been killed, and there is a danger of a large-scale invasion of Nanliang."
The official stretched out his hand and asked: "Where is the battle report?"
For such a big matter, there must be a personal letter from the guard general.
But the messenger said: "The battle report... is in the hands of the Holy One."
The official looked at the messenger in shock, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Is the battle report in the hands of the empress?
The messenger noticed the official's doubts and immediately explained the matter. The Ministry of War officials found it incredible that such a thing could happen.
"You come with me to see Master Shangshu."
The official was afraid that Wang Wei would not believe him, so he took the messenger with him to Houya. Wang Wei was discussing the matter of food and grass with Fang Yu, the minister.
"Sir, Houmi Pass has been lost and Nanliang has invaded."
The official pulled the courier forward, and the courier bowed: "The courier from the small Diaoyu City is here to pay my respects to Lord Shangshu."
When Wang Wei heard that Houmi Pass had been lost, he immediately asked: "What's going on?"
The messenger explained the story about Monkey Mist Pass, and also told the news about meeting the Empress and Long Chen on the way.
Wang Wei also felt incredible after hearing this.
"The Holy One and King Wu went to Linjiang City? They already knew it?"
As soon as the news of the loss of Houmi Pass arrived, Long Chen and the Empress arrived at Diaoyu City. Isn't this too much of a coincidence?
"This... I don't know, little one."
How could the messenger know the situation of the empress? He could only answer truthfully.
Wang Wei asked: "Do the Holy Emperor and King Wu have any instructions?"
The messenger shook his head and said: "I didn't say..."
Wang Wei was slightly disappointed. The empress and Long Chen didn't have a clear intention, and he didn't know how to deal with it.
Houmi Pass has been lost, and Nanliang is in danger of attacking. Should you send troops to reinforce it?
"Master Shangshu, look at this..."
Minister Fang Yu was also hesitating whether to send troops for reinforcements or to wait and see.
Wang Wei was silent for a long time and said, "I'm going to the palace."
Such an important matter must be discussed with Di Yuwei and Di Xingwan. It is not easy for me to make decisions on my own.
The messenger temporarily stayed at the Ministry of War while Wang Wei entered the palace. Fang Yu immediately left the Ministry of War and sent the message to Nanliang through his own channels.
Wang Wei hurriedly entered the palace and arrived at the side hall of Daming Palace.
Di Yuwei and Di Xingwan handled government affairs here.
Entering the palace, Gongsun Yun was discussing matters with Di Yuwei.
"Wei minister pays homage to the princess."
"I'm going to pay my respects to Lao Zhuguo."
Wang Wei saluted, and Emperor Yu asked slightly: "What's the matter, Master Shangshu?"
Wang Wei immediately reported the matter. After hearing this, Di Yuwei was at a loss and could only look at Gongsun Yun.
Gongsun Yun muttered: "Don't worry. Although the fall of Houmi Pass happened unexpectedly, the Holy Emperor and King Wu are both here, so things won't be too bad."
"You want to ask whether we should send troops for reinforcements?"
Gongsun Yun guessed Wang Wei's thoughts at once, and Wang Wei immediately replied: "Exactly, I don't know whether I should send troops?"
Emperor Yu said slightly: "There is a possibility of a large-scale invasion in Nanliang. The combined strength of Linjiang City and Caishi City is only 150,000. If we don't send troops, I'm afraid the Queen Mother will be in danger."
After the war last year, the Empress adopted a strategy of recuperation, and many of the frontline troops went home to rest.
That's why the problem of insufficient troops arose.
Of course, it is also to save food and grass.
Wang Wei looked at Gongsun Yun, and Di Yuwei was anxiously waiting for Gongsun Yun's decision.
Gongsun Yun shook his head slightly and said: "No, if there is a need to increase troops, the Holy One should have said so at that time."
"The Holy Spirit did not give any orders at that time, and there is still no order coming back now. It means that we are on hold for the time being."
Emperor Xingwan said anxiously: "But the front line is so critical. If Linjiang City is lost, the queen mother will be in danger."
Gongsun Yun comforted him and said, "Second princess, your Majesty is surrounded by King Wu. Who is King Wu's opponent in the world today?"
Long Chen is where Gongsun Yun's confidence lies. As long as Long Chen is with him, the empress will definitely not be in danger.
Di Yuwei thought about it. With Long Chen in charge, there shouldn't be any problems.
"In that case, shall we wait any longer?"
Di Yu slightly looked at Wang Wei, and Wang Wei looked at Gongsun Yun.
Gongsun Yun said: "Wait a little longer and wait for the Holy Spirit's will."
Wang Wei received the order and immediately left the Daming Palace.
Wang Wei did not return to the military headquarters immediately, but took a detour into a small alley.
