Yuan Xichen waited until he calmed down before giving the order.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, after all, only that group of people were in trouble.

Then he went straight back to the bedroom, followed by Yuan Yi and several others.

It turned out that they went to the government office to find the county magistrate today in order to send more people to monitor the movements of the refugees.

When we met the person who left the note, we learned that the large number of refugees coming to Dongyu was actually planned.

The number of refugees is increasing, and the consequences will be disastrous if they are not controlled.

Yuan Yi conscientiously helped Yuan Xichen change into a light-colored long gown. After they were dressed, he asked, "Your Highness, do you think Jiang Hao's words are reliable? Although what he said makes sense, I believe we should be cautious. We still need to make every possible preparation and leave ourselves a way out."

The Jiang Hao that Yuan Yi mentioned was a grain transport officer sent by the imperial court to deliver disaster relief grain. He was only in his early forties today.

This time, it was him that Yuan Xichen went to meet. Jiang Hao also told Yuan Xichen the reason for the incident. In the end, Yuan Xichen did not care about him hiring someone to shoot an arrow.

It turned out that the food given by the court was originally intended for the victims, but when he checked later, he found that the food had been swapped.

It was originally filled with white rice, but in the end it all turned into brown rice.

Losing food is a serious crime, and Jiang Hao wants to cooperate with Yuan Xichen in order to save his life.

Jiang Hao told Yuan Xichen that the emperor had actually issued another order, which was that food could be given to disaster victims in other places, but the supply to Dongyu would be delayed for the time being.

It is difficult to disobey the king's order. Jiang Hao felt like an ant being roasted on the fire, small and helpless.

Finally, he took the risk and found Yuan Xichen to tell him the emperor's order, so that Yuan Xichen could stabilize the refugees here. He also tried his best to lead the refugees to other places, so as to stabilize the people first.

Yuan Xichen also knew that the restless force among the refugees this time might have been instructed by the emperor, so he could not do anything.

After hearing what Yuan Yi said, Yuan Xichen actually already had an idea in his mind.

But he also wanted to hear other people's opinions, at least to solve the problem as perfectly as possible.

Dongyu cannot be in chaos. Once chaos breaks out, it will only make things worse. Those people outside are also watching closely.

Yuan Xichen sat at the table and gently sipped the jasmine tea. The fragrance of the tea lingered in his mouth, leaving a lasting aftertaste.

He glanced at everyone with his sharp eyes, and then said slowly: "It's okay, we need to make more preparations later, just in case. Since he wants to play with me, then I will play with him well.

Also, go and make some arrangements to find Dongyu's beauties, train them a little, and then give them to him. You should know what happens next."

It is well known that Emperor Yuanjia was of violent temper and also lustful.

Yuan Xichen placed someone next to him not to gather information, but to physically defeat him.

As long as he has health problems, he naturally doesn't have the energy to do anything.

Yuan Yi knew Yuan Xichen's plan in an instant and thought it was feasible.

Seeing that it was almost time, Yuan Yi and the others left the room and returned to their own rooms.

After the door opened, a group of maids came in and helped Yuan Xichen undress.

Yuan Xichen felt sleepy at this time and soon fell asleep.

A silent night, sweet dreams.

The next day, Yuan Xichen was awakened by the noise outside before dawn.

Yuan Yi ran in panicked, holding a carrier pigeon in his hand.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Take a look at this letter."

Yuan Yi had already opened the letter and stuffed it into Yuan Xichen's hand.

Yuan Yi was so panicked that he almost lost his composure and was completely at a loss as to what to do.

Yuan Xichen was already a little irritable because he was woken up, but when he saw Yuan Yi's panicked expression, he realized that the matter was not simple, so he did not pursue his recklessness.

"Your Highness, please allow me to report that I have discovered a group of mysterious individuals in the mountains and forests. Through our efforts, we have successfully captured several of them. Under torture, one of them succumbed to the torture and confessed. It turns out that two months ago, General Gu Chen was urgently summoned back to the capital, only to be suddenly imprisoned.

Because of the general's military achievements, he was not beheaded, but his military power was handed over. The whole family of more than 200 people were exiled to a wild land about a thousand meters away from here.

The soldiers stationed at the border were also dispersed across the country by Emperor Yuanjia. The one who actually helped guard the border was General Gu Chen's deputy general Chen Ke, who only brought a total of 50,000 people.

This news has not been leaked so far, so we still don't know. Just ten days after the general was imprisoned, the barbarians at the border were ready to move. Finally, three days ago, the 100,000-strong army broke through the border defenses.

"These reports haven't reached us yet. I heard that a capable individual has emerged from their ranks. According to his confession, their goal is to quietly encroach on our territory. According to him, within a month, a hundred thousand troops will arrive at the gates of Dongyu City. Your Highness, I have to believe this. I lost my temper in my haste, and I hope you will forgive me."

Yuan Yi finally explained the situation clearly, but he was still very nervous.

After hearing this, Yuan Xichen's handsome face showed a trace of sadness. He really didn't expect things to turn out like this.

If Emperor Yuanjia had not been suspicious by nature and had not suspected General Gu Chen so recklessly, he would not have suffered such injustice and the border would not have been lost.

The saddest thing is that the message was transmitted with a delay. Even when others were almost at his doorstep, Emperor Yuanjia probably didn't know about it.

If there were no treason and deception, this situation would never have happened.

After Yuan Xichen calmed down a bit, he said with a serious expression: "Send a pigeon to the capital immediately and tell them the truth about what's happening here. Have them send people over to help hold the defense line. From now on, send more people, strengthen patrols, and keep an eye on the surrounding situation.

Also, you must immediately go and assemble the troops. At the first quarter of the Yin hour, have the cook prepare a meal so that the soldiers have a full meal before they depart. At the third quarter of the Yin hour, I will lead the 80,000-man army and set out. You will temporarily defend the city while I reunite with Chen Yi and the others.

As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war, Yuan Xichen did not dare to delay any longer.

If we are a step late, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yi was the first to kneel down and stop them, saying, "Your Highness, no! You are of noble status, how can you condescend to go on this expedition? I will lead the troops, and you will stay here to defend Dongyu."

"Yes, Your Highness, you can't go. If something unexpected really happens, we will be left without a backbone." Several other shadow guards spoke in unison to stop Yuan Xichen.

"My king, I have made up my mind and cannot change it."