The two hundred and thirteenth chapter Daxuan is in danger
The first blood tree planted by King Huai was found in Xifeng Forest.
Xueshu said only one sentence over and over again: "Your Highness, I want to give you a child."
If you guessed correctly, this blood tree should have been transformed by a certain princess or a concubine.
Although Tao Huayuan couldn't hear what the blood tree was saying, she still couldn't help but shudder. Xu Zhiqiong signaled her to be silent. He used a hidden mirror to hide his figure and quietly approached the blood tree.
There were more than a dozen people guarding the blood tree, and they were all dozens of feet away from the blood tree. These dozen people were all hiding in the tree, making it difficult for ordinary people to notice, but Xu Zhiqiong could identify their location from the sound of their breathing.
After evading all the guards, Xu Zhiqiong came to the blood tree and opened a cloth bag, which contained more than a dozen random poisons.
Shi Shuangliu said that three can be used, and five can be used at most. To be on the safe side, Xu Zhiqiong directly used five.
Five Gu worms lay on the bark of the tree and gnawed hard, and soon they all got into the trunk.
Perhaps the bite hurt the blood tree, and its roots trembled. The blood tree noticed Xu Zhiqiong's presence.
"Your Highness, I want to give you a child!"
The blood tree's voice suddenly became shrill, and a piece of roots rushed toward Xu Zhiqiong.
Xu Zhiqiong did not panic. With his agility, he hid behind a poplar tree. The roots of the blood tree twisted around the poplar tree, entangled two tree frogs and tore them into pieces in an instant. Xu Zhiqiong
Qiong took the opportunity to escape far away.
The sounds of guards came from the surrounding trees.
"What's going on here? Come over and have a look!"
"Who dares to go there? This tree is going crazy again."
"Go if you are told, little bastard, why can't our family control you?"
Listening to this voice, these people guarding the blood tree are all eunuchs.
A guard jumped down from the tree, looked carefully, and shouted to the tree: "It's okay, just two toads!"
"What's wrong with this tree? Two toads are making such a big noise."
"What's so strange about this? Yesterday, two birds passed by and caused trouble in this broken tree for a long time."
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Xu Zhiqiong retreated, patted Peach, and signaled to Tao Huayuan that it was time to leave.
Tao Huayuan kicked Xu Zhiqiong, and the two quickly left Xifenglin.
Arriving outside the dense forest, Tao Huayuan asked: "Is that strange tree just now the Impermanent Blood Tree?"
Xu Zhiqiong nodded and said: "It was planted by King Huai. I don't know who the owner is now."
"Who else could it be? It must be Liang Daguan's family! Do you want to destroy all these blood trees?"
"You can't say this nonsense. Why would you want to destroy such a beautiful tree? If you don't believe me, come back and take a look in two days. I guarantee it will flourish!"
"Why should I come to see you? Do you think your life is too long? Go to the next one quickly!"
In one night, there were thirteen blood trees, and at least two of them had to be cleared away in an hour.
Fortunately, with Tao Huayuan, I touched my plump peach and my face along the way, so the walk was not hard at all.
When daybreak was approaching, the work was done. Thirteen blood trees, each with five poisonous insects, were planted.
Back in the capital, Tao Huayuan was exhausted, and Xu Zhiqiong said: "If you don't mind, you can rest in my Mingdengxuan for a day."
Seeing the sincerity on Xu Zhiqiong's face, Tao Huayuan sighed: "You little thief, just those two pieces of flesh were almost peeled off by you, and you left some advantages to take advantage of later. Now, I have been
You dragged me down, you have to tell me the truth, do you want to kill all the blood trees in Liang Daguan's family?"
"I don't want it to be a bloody tree, Tao'er, I definitely didn't lie to you about this."
"You little thief, no matter what you want to do, I will do what I promised you. I will come find you again in the evening and bring those volumes of silk books back to me the next time you enter the palace."
Tao Huayuan left. Xu Zhiqiong wanted to have a good sleep, but he didn't expect Chen Shun to come to Zhang Deng Yamen.
"Xu Qianhu, His Majesty announces your entry into the palace."
Xu Zhiqiong was shocked.
Did Emperor Zhaoxing know?
Did you know so quickly?
If he knew, could I still enter the palace?
"Xu Qianhu, what are you waiting for?" Chen Shuncai urged, "Hurry up and follow our family!"
If you don't enter the palace, you have to fight Chen Shuncai, and Xu Zhiqiong obviously can't fight him.
There is a chance to escape, but if he just escapes, his identity will be exposed, and everything he has worked so hard for in Daxuan will be lost.
Calm down, I definitely didn't reveal any flaws last night. The Liang family definitely didn't come to me for the blood tree.
What else could it be if it wasn't a blood tree?
Don’t think too much, just go and take a look and you will know.
Xu Zhiqiong stood up and said, "Chen Bingbi, please allow me to change my clothes."
"Hurry up, there is no time to delay for this urgent matter."
When they arrived at the secret pavilion, Xu Zhiqiong saw many familiar people.
The chief assistant of the cabinet, Yan Anqing, is also there, the second assistant, Shu Jingchang, is also there, the left minister of the Ministry of War, Sui Zhi, and the new minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Gongsun Wen, are also there.
Liang Jixiong, the holy mighty elder of Canglong Palace, was there. Seeing his second brother, Xu Zhiqiong was completely relieved.
Zhong Shen is also here. Could this matter be related to the Imperial City Division?
Yu Shan is also there, and it seems that Wuwei Camp is also involved.
Emperor Zhaoxing sat on the dragon chair, silent, as if waiting for someone. Xu Zhiqiong was not the latest to arrive.
Not long after, an old man with white beard and hair walked into the secret pavilion. Xu Zhiqiong was shocked, he turned out to be Taidivination.
Yin Yang Si Taibu is an official of Daxuan, but Taibu almost never interferes in government affairs. What big thing happened to invite him here?
Xu Zhiqiong looked at Liang Jixiong, whose expression was complicated.
When everyone came together, Emperor Zhaoxing spoke: "My lords, I am promoting the state of the country and it has reached the critical moment of survival. I invite you to come here now to clarify my ambition. I am willing to fight to the death to fight together."
Defend the country thousands of miles away!"
After Emperor Zhaoxing finished speaking, he ordered his chamberlain to circulate the copied memorial to everyone.
Xu Zhiqiong took the memorial and looked at it. It was an urgent report sent by Wu Jingchun, the prefect of Luzhou, through the Solid Foundation Array.
Luzhou is to the south of Yongzhou, which is the northern border of Daxuan.
The general of chariots and cavalry is currently in Yongzhou, fighting with Tunu.
Wu Jingchun, the prefect of Luzhou, wrote in an emergency report: The entire territory of Yongzhou has been captured by Tunu. Tunu's army is collecting food and grass and will attack Luzhou soon.
Xu Zhiqiong was stunned.
Yongzhou was lost? Was it really lost?
Emperor Zhaoxing asked: "How many troops and horses are there in Luzhou?"
Sui Zhi replied: "There are more than 3,000 defenders."
Luzhou is not a border, and the more than 3,000 defenders are part of the regular garrison.
Tunu has an army of 100,000 people. With just over 3,000 people, they cannot survive a single battle.
Once Luzhou is lost, Pingzhou will be to the south. Pingzhou also has more than 3,000 defenders. The situation is the same as Luzhou.
If Pingzhou is lost again, it will reach the capital!
Since coming to Daxuan, Xu Zhiqiong has only seen the prosperity of the empire, but never thought that the danger of national subjugation is just around the corner.
But this is not right.
What's wrong?
Yu Shan read the report and asked: "Yongzhou is a neighboring state, Tuanzhou and Xunzhou each have 50,000 defenders. Why don't they send troops to resist the enemy?"
There is not only Yongzhou on the northern border, but also Tuanzhou and Xunzhou. Yu Shan understands military affairs and can see the problem at a glance.
Sui Zhi shook his head and said: "Tuanzhou and Xunzhou are closed to the outside and have not sent out a single soldier."
Gongsun Wen said angrily: "This is a rebellion! Your Majesty, please go to these two states, behead the magistrates, and lead the troops of the two states to kill all the slaves!"
Emperor Zhaoxing looked at the ministers without saying a word.
None of the ministers responded, except Sui Zhi who couldn't help but shake his head.
"Sui Aiqing, what do you have to say?"
"Your Majesty, I think there is nothing wrong with what the two states are doing."
Gongsun Wen said angrily: "Seeing the loss of the country, but still standing still, how is this move different from treason? There is nothing wrong with it!"
Sui Zhidao said: "Secretary Gongsun, do you know how many armies Tunnu sent? If the two states of Turbulence and Xun are lost, and the entire northern territory is lost, how can our Daxuan survive?"
Sui Zhi is right. We don't know how many troops Tunu has invested in this war.
If the two states of Turbulence and Xun are rashly involved in the battlefield, it is very likely that the entire northern border will be lost. The three armies of Tunu will be escorted, and the capital will be faced with enemies on three sides. Even if you want to defend, you will not know where to attack. Then there will be no room for a comeback.
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It was a wise choice for Tuan and Xun states to stand still, but Xu Zhiqiong still felt that something was wrong.
He looked at Liang Jixiong, but Liang Jixiong remained silent.
Emperor Zhaoxing hammered the case and shouted: "At this critical moment of life and death, your ministers do not have to hold back. Xu Qianhu, if you have anything to say, just say it clearly!"
Xu Zhiqiong thought for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, Luzhou and Yongzhou are adjacent. Why did you wait until the entire territory of Yongzhou was lost before you came to report?"
This is the biggest doubt discovered by Xu Zhiqiong.
There is a war going on in Yongzhou, and it is impossible for Luzhou not to receive any news. It is unreasonable to send an urgent report now that the troops are approaching the city.
Emperor Zhaoxing sighed and asked Chen Shuncai to hand another memorial to Xu Zhiqiong.
Xu Zhiqiong read the report and was speechless for a while.
This memorial was also sent by Wu Jingchun. According to the description in the memorial, the cavalry general defected to the enemy in Yongzhou.
The war in Yongzhou was originally in a stalemate. Tunu occupied two cities and Chu Xin held on to four cities. Luzhou kept sending weapons and food to Yongzhou, but they never expected that Yongzhou would fall.
Unexpectedly, Chu Xin suddenly switched sides, leaving Wu Jingchun, the prefect of Luzhou, unprepared. By the time he was ready to fight, Tu Nu's army was already on the border.
Zhong Shen read the report and was also confused.
He looked at Taibu and asked, "Is this news true?"
Taibu licked his lips and didn't answer.
How do you want him to answer?
He didn't believe that Chu Xin would rebel, but the news came from the solid base array.
The person guarding the Guji Magical Array is his subordinate Yin Yang Division. If the Guji Magical Array sends false news, it will prove that his subordinates are collaborating with the enemy and treason.
Taifu was silent, and Zhong Shen asked again: "Why did the general of chariots and cavalry surrender to the enemy? Was it because he had no reinforcements or no food and grass?"
Sui Zhi shook his head and said: "I don't know the details yet, but he has an army of more than 70,000 people. Even if it is difficult to defeat the enemy for a while, there is no reason to surrender to the enemy."
Gongsun Wen was furious: "This thief has long been disobedient. I am willing to go to Yongzhou alone, kill Chu Xin, and lead his army back to the homeland of Daxuan!"
Sui Zhi rubbed his forehead and said: "Servant Gongsun, please stop acting out of your own will!"
Gongsun Wendao said: "I am a member of the country, and I would like my heart and mind to be ruined. How can I use my energy to do things?"
Emperor Zhaoxing said: "Gongsun Aiqing, you don't understand military affairs, please listen to what the Sui Minister has to say!"
Sui Zhidao said: "I have summoned all the states to mobilize troops and horses to go north to fight the enemy. However, it will take at least ten days to mobilize 100,000 troops from the east and west. It will take another ten days to rush to Luzhou. The top priority is to defend Luzhou."
Yan Anqing, the chief assistant of the cabinet, said: "With only three thousand troops, how can we hold on for twenty days?"
Sui Zhidao said: "It is absolutely hopeless to disperse the garrison. If we concentrate our troops and garrison the state capital, we can still hold back the enemy, but I'm afraid that Magistrate Wu... has ulterior motives."
Gongsun Wen shouted: "Wu Jingchun, a dog thief, also wants to surrender to the enemy?"
Shu Jingchang, the second assistant, said: "With an army of three thousand and an enemy of one hundred thousand, it is really hard to predict whether Wu Jingchun will have the courage to face the enemy."
Emperor Zhaoxing said: "If he has no courage, I will give him courage. I will personally go to Luzhou to help him fight!"
Xu Zhiqiong felt that this idea was correct. If the emperor personally led the expedition, the three armies would sacrifice their lives to serve, and it might be possible to delay the expedition for more than twenty days.
Even if it couldn't be delayed, Emperor Zhaoxing died on the front line, wouldn't it still leave a lasting legacy?
Then the prince cried for two days and successfully ascended the throne. Wouldn't it be perfect?
He also knew that Emperor Zhaoxing was just talking. In this case, it was impossible for Emperor Zhaoxing to go to the front line.
Gongsun Wen immediately knelt down and urged: "A country cannot live without a king for a day, how can your majesty take risks so easily!"
Sui Zhi also advised: "When the army is gathered, Your Majesty will lead the army to march personally and defeat Tunu in one fell swoop, then he will be selected."
Emperor Zhaoxing shook his head and said: "My decision has been made. Dear friends, you don't need to say anything. Elder Shengwei, when I am not in the capital, your government affairs will be handled by you."
Oops!
Xu Zhiqiong saw Emperor Zhaoxing’s intention!
But seeing that it was useless, Liang Jixiong had no choice.
Liang Jixiong leaned over and saluted: "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Luzhou to fight on your behalf in person!"