After checking these horse thieves, Qiqi Ke still found nothing.
In fact, Xu Guangliang did have some clues, but due to the reputation of Jin Yiwei, he did not dare to say anything even if he was killed.
What's more, he didn't know that the person following the commander of the Imperial Guard was the emperor.
Qiqike had no choice but to return to Orkhon City with Zhang Yi.
Cao Nai and Kuang Ye waited for a long time, but when they saw that they returned without success, they became even more dejected.
Seeing the three eldest men looking like they were mourning for their heirs, Qi Qike advised: "My lords, don't worry, who is the emperor? Nothing will happen to you!"
Cao Nai asked in confusion: "What do you mean by this?"
Qiqi Ke said: "Which thief in this world could harm the emperor? Please rest assured, the emperor must have made arrangements in advance."
Cao Nai paused and then asked: "What kind of arrangements are there? Why didn't you inform me in advance?"
At this moment, an officer from Mobei Guards stepped forward and whispered a few words in Chi Chike's ear.
Cao Nai immediately became nervous: "What are you muttering about?"
Qiqike's expression changed, but he didn't speak.
When Cao Nai saw this, he thought something had happened and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "What news do you need to tell us secretly? Even if the sky falls, you must tell us!"
Qishike could only wave his hand and said: "Gula, you tell me!"
"Yes, Commander!"
The officer standing behind her was named Gula, and he was the commanding officer of Mobei Guards. He immediately said: "My lords, I have just received news that a group of soldiers were discovered in Huluntai Town, five hundred miles away. Cavalry of unknown origin!"
"What?"
Kuang Ye jumped up and asked, "How many people are there? What equipment?"
Gula shook his head and said: "These people are extremely cautious and only move at night. Our informant did not dare to get too close. He said there are about one or two thousand people."
"One or two thousand, cavalry?"
As a former Minister of War, Kuang Ye is very sensitive to the situation on the battlefield.
The imperial court set up five guards from west to east along the Onan River. How could there be cavalry on the grassland?
Then I heard that the emperor's whereabouts were unknown, and suddenly, a bad thought came to my mind.
"Get the map quickly. Where is Huluntai Town?"
Gula looked at Qiqike, who nodded slightly.
He took the map from the side, spread it out, and circled the location of Huluntai Town.
Kuang Ye was almost lying on the map, while Cao Nai and Zhang Yi also looked solemn.
Qiqike rolled his eyes and asked, "Is there anyone from the Ministry of War?"
Kuang Ye raised his head, looked behind him, and said, "Wu Heng, come here!"
Yu Qian, the Minister of the Ministry of War, went to the front line, while the left minister stayed in the capital. Following Cao Nai and others this time was Wu Heng, the right minister of the Ministry of War.
Upon hearing the old leader's call, Wu Heng hurried forward: "I'm here!"
"Why are there cavalry here?"
Wu Heng stared at the map for a while, shook his head and said: "The Ministry of War has no arrangements, I guess they are not the soldiers and horses of the imperial court!"
Everyone was talking and things became more and more serious.
Because it is impossible for cavalry to appear here!
A solid line of defense was built from Beihaiwei to Mohewei. Where did these people come from?
Wu Heng seemed to realize something and said: "It is also possible that the forces of the Duoyan Three Guards and the Mohe Guards are heading north to attack the Tatars, and there will be a gap in the Onan River defense line..."
Kuang Ye then said: "Even if the number of troops on the defense line is reduced, we cannot allow thousands of cavalry to break into the hinterland of the desert, unless..."
Everyone also reacted one after another. Just as the army set off for the battle, the enemy broke through the defense line. There must have been a premeditated plan, and there was someone to help!
Kuang Ye's eyes fell on Qi Qi Ke, and Qi Qi Ke also reacted and said dissatisfied: "Master Kuang, what do you mean?"
"What's the meaning?"
Kuang Ye sneered and said: "The Duoyan Guards and the Mohe Guards have just gone out, and a large number of unidentified cavalry entered the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty. Please explain!"
"What do I explain?"
Qiqike raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "I just learned that, besides, Huluntai is not under the jurisdiction of Mobei Guard at all, what does it have to do with me?"
Kuang Ye pointed to the map and said: "The remnants of the Tatars who are in the country are in the country of Yaksha. Now this group of cavalry is pointing directly at the Mobei Guards. Don't you need to explain it?"
"OK!"
Qishike also had a bad temper, so he immediately said: "In that case, I will count my troops and fight to the death with the enemy, Gula!"
"exist!"
"Gather your troops immediately and follow my command to march!"
"yes!"
"Wait!"
Kuang Ye suddenly interrupted and said: "Master Cao, Master Zhang, and Minister Wu, I propose that the position of commander of Qiqi Ke be suspended until the situation becomes clear."
Now that the emperor's whereabouts are unknown, and unidentified cavalry have entered the desert, when you lead the troops to conquer, are you going to conquer the enemy or the emperor?
Qi Qiqi was unwilling and said: "Master Kuang, if you want to remove me from my post, it means I am guilty. Please provide evidence!"
Kuang Ye said coldly: "These cavalry are clearly coming for you, what more evidence do you need?"
Qiqi Ke could no longer hold back, pointed at Kuang Ye's nose and cursed: "Don't rely on your old age here. As the commander of Mobei Guards, I was appointed by the emperor. Why do you want to remove me from my post?" ?”
At this time, Cao Nai stepped forward and said: "This is a serious matter, Qiqi Ke. You have temporarily stepped down from your responsibilities as commander, and we will not embarrass you. When the truth of the matter is found out, if it really has nothing to do with you, we will understand Give you justice."
Qiqike said angrily: "Unless there is an imperial edict from the emperor, no one can come today!"
Kuang Ye looked at the crowd and asked, "Has anyone come from the official department?"
This trip to the capital was mainly led by the Cabinet and the Ministry of Rites. Because it might involve the deployment of troops, the right minister of the Ministry of War also followed.
However, since there was nothing to do with the official department, only one chief officer was sent to follow.
"Qiu Tong, the head of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, what are your orders from Mr. Kuang?"
Kuang Ye said: "Immediately issue a document of appointment and dismissal, and temporarily remove Qiqike Mobei Guards from the post of commander."
Qiu Tong looked at everyone and said, "Master Kuang, without the seal of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, even the documents from the Ministry of Personnel will be invalid."
Kuang Ye frowned and said: "In extraordinary times, extraordinary things should be done. Duke Cao and Duke Zhang of the cabinet are both here. With their signatures, it is not your responsibility to wait until the emperor asks about it!"
Qiu Tong could only nod his head and said: "I'll draft the document right now!"
Chi Chik's patience reached its limit and said: "Gula, drive these people out!"
Gula stepped forward, clasped his fists and said: "The top priority is to find the emperor and eliminate foreign enemies. Please command your Excellency to put the overall situation first!"
"you……"
Qishike pointed at Gula, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"very good!"
Kuang Ye finally showed a smile on his face and said to Gula: "From now on, you will be the temporary commander!"