Chapter 162： something I've always wanted

After the report of the defeat was rushed to the capital for 800 miles, the government and the opposition were shocked.

The Xirong clan is coming this time, if they really break the line of defense of the melting flame army, it is possible for the iron cavalry to take the capital directly.

The emperor urgently summoned the ministers to discuss, in order to imagine the worst outcome and countermeasures, and finally sent a letter to the Wei Bo Jiedu, asking them to help the Rongyan Army.

However, fortunately in misfortune, after Wei Lingyun discovered the enemy's strategy, he did not panic. Instead, he occupied the barracks of the Xirong tribe, and used their food and grass to support the troops and horses, and then pursued and entangled the Xirong tribe, so that they could take the Dajin city in front of them. , but because he was too busy to take care of himself, he did not dare to act rashly.

It's hard to decide for a while.

But everyone with discernment knows that the Rongyan Army has a tendency to decline.

Because Gu Heyan's whereabouts are unknown.

It is rumored that he led 30,000 hussars to break through the heavy siege of the Xirong clan and rushed out of the danger.

There are also rumors that he and the 30,000 soldiers all died under the arrows of the Xirong tribe and did not escape the trap.

In any case, he did not join the Rongyan army, and there was no news for dozens of days.

A month later, someone found an unrecognizable corpse on the battlefield that day. The corpse was wearing Gu Heyan's silver mirror armor, and he also wore a gold-plated silver medal engraved with General Yulin...

Ten days later, a battle report was passed from the frontier to the capital. Half a day before the battle report was presented to the emperor, Fu Yi first learned what was written in the battle report.

Fu Yi was surprised: "Is this true?"

The dark attendant said: "All members of the Rongyan Army barracks are all seven days."

Fu Yi was silent for a moment, then said lightly, "It's time for chaos."

The next day, King Su, Fu Yi, took the initiative to invite Ying, who was willing to take over the Southern Frontier Army, which now has no commander in chief, and stationed in the northwest of the capital. If the Rongyan Army really retreated and lost the city, he would immediately lead the troops to fight and protect the imperial capital. .

The sword has no eyes. As the prince, Fu Yi is willing to fight for the people and territory of the Jin Dynasty. The emperor, who was troubled by the news of the defeat, was quite moved and did not think much about it. Let him go to rectify the southern army.

On this day, King Xian Fu Ji'an just returned from the palace to King Xian's mansion, and a servant rushed to report: "His Royal Highness King Xian, Marquis Xuan Ning is here again."

King Xian recalled that in Xuanzheng Hall today, the emperor was worried that the shaking of the people's hearts would cause panic in the city, so he hid the news of Gu Heyan's death, only informed a few generals who should know about it, and sighed involuntarily.

He hurriedly walked to the side hall, and when he saw Mu Zhiming pacing back and forth there, he looked anxious.

Seeing Fu Ji'an coming, Mu Zhiming didn't even pay attention to the salute, and asked eagerly: "Jian, I heard that a battle report was sent to the palace today. Do you know what was written in the battle report? What is the situation in the frontier now?"

Although he asked about the frontier war, he didn't mention it to Gu Heyan, but how could Fu Ji'an not know what he really wanted to ask.

But now Fu Ji'an can only pretend not to know.

Fu Ji'an: "It is said that the war is anxious and the two armies are at a stalemate."

Mu Zhiming held his breath and waited for Fu Ji'an's next words, but after Fu Ji'an said these two sentences, he was silent.

Mu Zhiming had to clearly state what he wanted to ask: "Did you mention General Gu? Is he okay?"

Fu Ji'an clenched his fists imperceptibly with his hands hanging down beside him, and pressed his thumb knuckles with his four fingers uneasily.

Hearing this, Mu Zhiming breathed a sigh of relief.

No mention of the description need not be mentioned, it means that everything is business as usual, but it is good news.

"Thank you, sorry for the inconvenience. I'll say goodbye first." Mu Zhiming saluted Fu Ji'an and left the mansion.

Fu Ji'an sent Mu Zhiming away from Prince Xian's mansion and returned to the side hall. He suddenly fell on the chair, and sighed constantly with his hand on his forehead.

Just when he was full of worries, a guard approached, handed Fu Ji'an a very small letter, leaned into Fu Ji'an's ear and said, "His Royal Highness, this is the reply letter from Xiang Rushan, the commander of the Imperial Army."

Fu Ji'an didn't show a hint of surprise, took the letter and opened it.

There is only one short sentence above.

In less than a month, there will be a coup.

Four words suddenly flashed through Fu Ji'an's mind.

External troubles, internal worries.

After the Xirong tribe won a few games and plundered a city, due to the stubborn resistance of the Rongyan Army, it began to struggle. The two armies continued to confront each other, and it was another month in the blink of an eye.

On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, Empress Mu Qingwan's birthday.

It stands to reason that it was only half a year after Mu Qingwan was conferred. This first year's birthday should be held lively and celebrated all over the world, but now there is a war in the northwest, and all the expenses in the palace are being reduced, so Mu Qingwan took the initiative to persuade the emperor. , everything is kept simple, only a palace banquet is set up, and no other congratulatory ceremonies are held.

The emperor held her hand and said that although she was in Miyagi, she was concerned about her family and country, and praised her for her high quality and blue heart.

But even if there was only a palace banquet, Mu Qingwan was still very busy when the day came.

When he woke up early in the morning, congratulations were pouring in from all over the place, Mu Qingwan looked at them one by one, and after asking Xiaoyan to return the salute to thank her, she went to burn incense to bathe and change into the queen's court clothes.

The court clothes were heavy and cumbersome to wear, and even the headgear was very particular. Because Xiaoyan, the personal maid, was busy, two little palace maids with unfamiliar hands and feet were waiting for Mu Qingwan to dress up. I didn't know how to wear it, but after a while, I couldn't wear it properly, so I had to kneel and ask Mu Qingwan to punish.

Naturally, Mu Qingwan would not punish them, and asked them to call Xiaoyan in.

The maids left in a hurry. After a while, someone walked slowly into the Fengyi Palace, walked behind Mu Qingwan, and picked up the golden phoenix dancer on the dressing table. He showed disdain and said contemptuously: " This step is quite tacky in terms of style and implication, and it is not worthy of you."

"Yi'er." Mu Qingwan heard the voice and guessed who was coming, and she didn't blame him for entering the cabinet of Fengyi Palace, she smiled, "I never thought that you were the first to arrive, waiting for Ji'an and Xiaolizhu to come, now There are many affairs in the court and there are wars, I want to see you, so I can only take the opportunity of this birthday palace banquet, hey."

Fu Yi put the step back to its original place and asked, "Have you received any satisfactory gifts today?"

Mu Qingwan: "Gold and silver jewelry, nothing more."

Fu Yi: "Yes."

Mu Qingwan turned back, looked at Fu Yi, and reached out to him: "I really want to know what gift Yi'er has prepared for me? Take it out and take a look."

Fu Yi smiled. His smile always made people lose sight of the joy, like a layer of smiling skin sticking to his face, he said, "Wait for the palace banquet, and then give it to you."

Mu Qingwan said, "Can we meet at the palace banquet?"

Fu Yi nodded: "Yes."

Mu Qingwan withdrew her hand, slightly surprised: "Really? It's so mysterious, it makes me look forward to it, what is it? Can you tell me in advance?"

Fu Yi said calmly, "It's what you've always wanted."