"Gang leader, something happened in the Western Region, the Western Region..."
Hong Qi's face was pale and his lips were chapped. It was obvious that he had been traveling for a long time. After saying a word, he fainted with black eyes.
Tangning looked at the concierge who rushed forward and said in a deep voice, "Help him in."
A quarter of an hour later, Hong Qicai woke up in bed. He suddenly sat up from the bed, looked at Tang Ning, and said guiltily, "It was my subordinate's incompetence in doing things and failing to protect Madam and Miss Tang..."
Although Tang Ning was anxious, her face remained calm as she said, "What happened? Speak slowly."
Hong Qi drank a cup of tea, then lowered his head and said: "We escorted Madam and Miss Tang to the Western Regions. Although we met many horse thieves along the way, they did not dare to come forward when they saw that we were outnumbered.
Provoke, but ten days ago, when we were preparing to return, we encountered Xiaowan’s tens of thousands of troops..."
Listening to Hong Qi's description, Tang Ning's heart sank.
The reason why he summoned so many elite members of the Beggar Gang to send them to the Western Region was because he was worried that they would encounter any danger in the Western Region. Two thousand heavily armed Beggar Gang disciples, as long as they did not encounter the troops of several major powers in the Western Region, they would
There won't be any big problems.
As for the few big countries, it was impossible for them to go to war over a caravan with not much cargo. Tang Ning thought that he had made thorough preparations, but he still missed the contingency.
Xiaowan's target was obviously not them. Tangning learned from Hong Qi that ten days ago, Xiaowan had dispatched tens of thousands of troops and had just conquered a medium-sized country in the Western Region. On the way back, they happened to meet their team.
, treating them as the remnants of the country, more than two thousand people were captured.
Hong Qi knew that they were far from a match for Xiaowan's army and had no chance of escaping, so he immediately sent dozens of people back to Beijing to report the news. In the past ten days, he had been traveling almost nonstop, and it was only today that he
The first one arrived in the capital.
He got off the bed, knelt on one knee, and whispered: "This is all my subordinate's fault, please punish me, Master!"
"Get up." Tangning patted his shoulder and said, "You have done your best. Get a good rest. Leave the rest to me."
When Tangning walked out of the room, she let out a long sigh of relief. Although the situation was difficult, it wasn't the worst.
The country of Xiaowan has a better attitude towards prisoners than the two ceremonial countries of Chen and Chu, but to exchange them from Xiaowan requires transactions between countries.
There are some things that Tang Ning doesn't want Emperor Chen to know. If this matter is resolved by the court's means, it will only make the matter more complicated.
Tangning had planned everything, but because of this unexpected incident, she had to change it.
Seeing his solemn expression, Su Mei walked forward and asked with concern: "What's wrong?"
After Tangning thought about it, she looked at her and said, "First take Xiao Ru Xiaoyi and the others to Guizhou."
Su Mei frowned and asked, "What about you?"
Tang Ning said: "Mom, something happened in the Western Regions. I want to go to the Western Regions."
Su Mei said without hesitation: "I'll go with you."
Tang Ning shook her head and said, "You are a saint. I will feel at ease if you stay in Guizhou. Don't worry. This time, I will bring the old beggar Lao Zheng, the four elders and the eight elders with me. There will be no
What happened?"
After Su Mei thought about it, a look of helplessness appeared on her face, and she said: "After returning to Guizhou Province, I will ask several elders to join you in the Western Regions."
Tang Ning did not refuse. This time he went to the Western Region. He did not want to make too much noise. Old Zheng and the old beggar, plus a few Wan Gu Sect elders, acted carefully and did not go head-to-head with the large countries in the Western Region.
The last invincible army.
Sudden changes in the Western Region have affected the whole body. Tang Ning's other plans must also be changed in time.
Originally, he planned to go to Guizhou to resettle them, and then go to Chu to pick up Li Tianlan. Now the trip to Chu has to be postponed, at least until he comes back from the Western Regions.
He went back to his study and wrote a letter to be sent to Chu State. He explained to Li Tianlan the reason for the postponement of the agreement, and then came to Princess Anyang's Mansion again.
Matters in the Western Region must be dealt with as soon as possible, so Tang Ning will not have time to take Zhao Man away.
As soon as Tangning stepped into the gate of Princess Anyang's Mansion, she met Prince Fu and Princess Anyang walking towards her.
Before he could say hello to King Fu, King Fu snorted coldly and said, "Didn't you say you can't come here?"
"Father, what are you talking about?" Princess Anyang glared at him, then looked at Tangning and said, "Come in and talk."
King Fu watched the two people leaving and sighed leisurely.
In Princess Anyang's room, after hearing what Tang Ning said, she said angrily: "What, you're not going to take Xiao Man away?"
Tangning explained: "Something happened over there in the Western Regions. I have to go to the Western Regions first. Once the matter is settled, I will come back to pick her up."
"What can happen in the Western Region..." Princess Anyang's expression suddenly became nervous after she finished speaking. She subconsciously grabbed his hand and asked, "Did something happen to Shui'er?"
Tangning nodded and said, "They fell into Xiaowan's hands. I'm going to rescue them."
Princess Anyang said: "How can you save me?"
Tang Ning said: "Don't worry, I have my own solution."
Xiao Wan was an opponent that even Chen Guo had a headache for. Princess Anyang didn't know what Tang Ning could do to rescue Tang Shui from there, but seeing how confident he was, she couldn't help but feel reassured.
Then she realized that she was still holding Tang Ning's hand tightly, and she quickly let go, with an imperceptible blush appearing on her face.
"Xiao Man is getting rid of the princess." Tangning hugged her fists and said, "I'm leaving."
Seeing him leaving, Princess Anyang hurriedly chased after him, looked at his back, and said loudly: "You should be careful yourself too!"
Tangning waved her hand behind her and did not look back.
Princess Anyang watched his back disappear from sight, with deep worry in her eyes. After a moment, she said with some self-pity: "If I were in danger, would you be so nervous..."
…
Maintain the temple.
Since he stopped using Anshen Incense, Chen Huang's health has improved day by day. Although the recovery is a bit slow, he finally sees hope of living.
After the incident with Concubine Tang Hui, he no longer had the habit of using incense to fall asleep. Every step of the meals cooked in the imperial kitchen, from the selection of raw materials to cooking and serving, had to go through heavy inspections. Finally, after the eunuchs tested the poison,
Only then can you eat.
Including the soup sent by Run Wang Zhao Yuan is no exception.
Chen Huang walked around the hall a few times as a habit. Feeling a little tired, he lay back on the bed and asked, "How is Man'er's illness?"
A smile appeared on Wei Jian's face and he said: "Back to Your Highness, the princess's health suddenly improved in the past two days, and the imperial doctor said there is nothing serious."
Emperor Chen shook his head and said, "No matter how much the imperial doctor tries to cure her, Tang Ning can go to the palace and talk to her for a few words, but I wonder if her illness is fake..."
Wei Jian smiled without saying anything. Chen Huang thought of something and suddenly asked, "Where's Tangning, is she gone?"
Wei Jian took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Tang left Beijing early yesterday morning..."
"So fast?" Emperor Chen frowned and said, "It seems that my position as Prime Minister of the Chen Kingdom is really not attractive at all in his eyes..."
…
Right Chancellor Tang Ning, although he is the prime minister of the dynasty, he is a very special prime minister.
Shangshu Province is responsible for important state affairs. As the head of a province, the prime minister is not the one who works hard, wakes up earlier than a chicken, and goes to bed later than a dog. However, he does not care much about court affairs, but has the thoughts to lead.
While traveling with his family, what is even more incomprehensible is that His Majesty actually acquiesced to his actions.
Comparing people with others will lead to death, and comparing goods with goods will lead to throwing away. Ordinary officials will be fined half a month's salary if they are late for even one minute. Right Prime Minister Tang Ning openly took his family to play. His Majesty still loves him very much. I don't know how many people have him in his heart.
Such a sigh.
In Prince Huai's palace, Bai Jin looked at Prince Huai and said, "Tang Ning is leaving Beijing. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you..."
King Huai looked into the distance, shook his head and said: "No, now is not the time..."
