Ximen Potian waved his hand weakly, his face unusually pale.
At this time, besides the eunuch Wu Sheng, standing beside him was his third son, Ximen Wu.
Since Ximen Hao left, Ximen Wu has not returned to Donglin City.
Especially now that the situation is serious, it is even more impossible for him to leave.
All the civil and military officials stood up, with various expressions on their faces.
Some are worried, some are scared, and some have nothing on their faces but don’t know what they are planning in their hearts.
"Ahem! The Ministry of War, where are Ximen Wentian's troops?"
Ximen Potian covered his mouth and coughed twice.
The Minister of the Ministry of War hurriedly came out of the queue and said with a salute:
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Ximen Wentian's 200,000 troops are divided into two groups. They are in a stalemate with Marshal Di in Huayin County. They are detouring from the Tang Dynasty border to Anyang County and are fighting the defenders of Anyang County. If they can't wait,
Reinforcements, I'm afraid..."
Having said this, I didn't say anything more.
"Hmph! Reinforcements? I didn't expect that my Marshal Zhendong turned out to be a traitor. I issued four orders and refused to mobilize the troops. King Hongxi actually sent troops to contain the army in the west. In the north, the orcs were attacking in large numbers.
.Haha, it seems that our Qing Kingdom is really besieged on all sides!"
Ximen Potian laughed a little at himself. He never thought that his second brother would hide so much power.
"Your Majesty, Marshal Di actually divided his troops to guard Anyang County before. This is thanks to His Highness the Crown Prince's foresight and preparation in advance."
A military attache came out. It was no longer a secret that Di Hu sent troops.
"Dalang, is Dalang back?"
Ximen Potian's eyes lit up. He could only pin his hopes on his eldest son for the current situation in Qing Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty the Emperor received news a few days ago and will be back soon."
Hu Banruo was also wearing official uniform at this time. Now she has received Ximen Potian's permission to discuss matters in the court.
Not only that, he was also granted the title of earl.
"Father! I am willing to lead fifty thousand troops! Go to Anyang County to stop the rebels!"
Ximen Wuyi said politely.
"Ahem! Saburo, I can't send you 50,000 troops, but I can give you 20,000 city defenders to mobilize."
Ximen Potian now feels more and more that he is lacking in troops.
"My son, take your orders!"
Ximen Wu didn't complain at all, he was a war madman!
"Report..."
At this moment, a messenger trotted to the entrance of Qingyang Hall and reported:
"Your Majesty! News came from the east. The troops stationed on the border of Great Qin suddenly attacked our eastern defense line! The intention is unknown!"
"What?!"
Ximen Potian was about to stand up, but he was so weak that he sat back down.
"Buzz!"
The imperial court was in a state of disarray. This was really an internal and external trouble, and this foreign trouble was the Qin Dynasty, which made all these officials worried.
Suddenly, Fox Prajna stepped forward, bowed, and said loudly:
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Da Qin sent troops just in time to contain Brahma Hegemon's rebels! And don't forget, Your Majesty, His Royal Highness is at Tiandu Academy. I heard from him that he has an irreversible relationship with the fifth prince of Qin. And the Da Qin who guards Da Qin's side
The marshal is the uncle of the fifth prince."
"brush!"
Qingyang fell silent instantly, and everyone looked at Hu Prajna.
Everyone knows that this female counselor from the Qiqiao Clan is the prince's confidant, so she should know something.
Ximen Potian also began to think deeply, then laughed loudly and said:
"Hahaha! Okay! This son of mine can help me take care of my worries in the Tang Dynasty. It's worthy of my respect. Ahem..."
"Your Majesty, don't get excited, your health is important."
Wu Sheng hurriedly reminded that Ximen Potian would probably not be able to go to court now if he didn't have the life-extending pill.
"Big brother is awesome! Big brother is still awesome!"
Ximen Wu admired Ximen Hao to death, and at the same time felt deeply ashamed.
Look at others, first he reminded Di Hu to divide his troops to take precautions, and then he used his personal connections to contain Brahma Tyrant’s army of hundreds of thousands!
"Hu Aiqing, in your opinion, what should I do next?"
Ximen Potian finally figured out that among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, only this Fox Prajna could be relied upon.
Of course, the main master who wants the other party is Ximen Hao, and there is Ji Wubing beside Ximen Hao.
Hu Banruo glanced at the officials in the court, then glanced at Ximen Potian meaningfully, and said with a salute:
"Your Majesty, I dare not speak nonsense."
Ximen Potian was stunned for a moment, then understood.
The other party is afraid that there are people from King Huainan in the court, but not because there must be people from the other party here! And there are more than one!
"Cough cough cough! Martial Saint, I am tired."
Ximen Potian said, leaning on the dragon chair and closing his eyes.
"Your Majesty has a decree: all officials will withdraw from the court..."
Wu Sheng sang and shouted loudly. He knew that His Majesty was going to spy with Fox Prajna.
The officials also understood the meaning, bowed one by one, and exited the Qingyang Hall.
In the end, there were only four people left in Qingyang Hall.
"Martial Saint, Sanlang, go and guard the door."
Ximen Potian waved his hand.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wu Sheng and Ximen Wu saluted at the same time, and then arrived at the entrance of the palace. Ling pushed the guards on the left and right, then stood at the door and posted a sentry.
"Hu Aiqing, tell me."
Ximen Potian said with his eyes closed, he really felt physically tired.
Fox Prajna bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, the only army we can mobilize now is Marshal Iron's 200,000-strong army. But now that the orcs are attacking in large numbers, the northern army cannot move easily."
"However, five thousand unparalleled cavalry can be used. Also, in fact, His Highness has already arranged five thousand elite soldiers outside Tianqing City, all of whom are close followers of Marshal Tie. However, these five thousand elite soldiers are mobilized secretly, and few people know about it.
"
"What?!"
Ximen Potian suddenly opened his eyes. He never expected that his son would actually arrange five thousand elite soldiers under his nose!
"Your Majesty, don't panic. In fact, we all know that King Huainan has long been rebellious. Your Highness is just taking precautions in the future."
Hu Prajna explained quickly to avoid Ximen Potian becoming suspicious.
In fact, she also guessed that Ji Wubing had figured something out.
But Ximen Hao didn't explain, so she could only assess the situation.
If King Huainan's army was not about to attack the city, she would not have told Ximen Potian about it.
Ximen Potian was stunned for a long time, and finally sighed:
"Alas! It seems that I am really old. Fox Aiqing, tell me, if Da Lang has any other plans, I will cooperate with him."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty actually has no plans. He just asks us to defend Tianqing City. As long as we defend the capital, the lost land can be recovered."
"Okay, even if I give up my old life, I can keep this Tianqing City! When he comes back, this throne will be his!"
After Ximen Potian finished speaking, he seemed to have become much older.
Fox Prajna didn't say anything, but lowered his head, with an imperceptible smile on his lips.