They really know how to pick their timing!
He suppressed the battle report, his face remaining expressionless.
"Mr. Pang, you've come from afar, you must be tired." Yin Ji smiled coldly. "Our two families are now like oil and water. May I ask what brings you here?"
Pang Qing, in his fifties, was thin and refined. He bowed upon hearing this and said, "Your Highness, as the saying goes, all the world's hustle and bustle is for profit! I have come here on my master's orders, naturally for the safety of the Great Yin Dynasty!"
The words were beautifully spoken, but every sentence was a test.
Yin Ji sneered inwardly, but remained sincere on the surface: "Oh, your master's ideas are quite peculiar! What crisis could we possibly be in?"
Pang Qing gave a meaningful smile and took out a letter from his sleeve:
"This is a letter written by my master himself. He is willing to lead the thirteen prefectures of Jiannan to submit to the Great Yin Dynasty, but he asks the Prince of Jin to promise to protect the Yang family and grant him the position of Jiedushi of Jiannan, to be guarded for generations."
Yinji took the letter but did not open it, placing it on the table: "This matter is of great importance and cannot be answered immediately. However, Mr. Pang, rest assured, as long as your master sincerely submits, we will consider it."
He changed the subject: "However, I've heard that things haven't been peaceful in Jiannan lately? There have been assassinations, injuries, and even a grain depot explosion... Is that true?"
Pang Qing's expression changed slightly, but he quickly recovered: "Indeed, there has been an unfortunate incident. It was all caused by petty villains, and we have strengthened our defenses. Thank you for your concern, Young Prince."
"That's good." Yin Ji picked up his teacup, a gesture of seeing the guest off. "Mr. Pang must be tired from his journey. Please rest at the inn for a few days."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Pang Qing rose to take his leave. "Then we will await good news!"
After he left, Yinji immediately opened Lin Feng's urgent report, his expression gradually becoming serious.
Pei Lun rushed in: "Young Prince, what's the battle report from Longmen Pass?"
"The first battle was a victory, but we suffered two thousand casualties. Li Hu's forces are strong and he will not give up." Yin Ji handed the battle report to Pei Lun. "Governor Lin said that we need to hold out for at least another month."
After reading it, Pei Lun sighed, "In January... the Grand Commander went to Hedong again, and I don't know if General Wu will be able to return in time. Even if he can, the Western Expeditionary Army is exhausted and needs rest before it can fight again."
"Therefore, I have decided to go to Longmen Pass to boost the morale of the army!" A resolute look flashed in Yinji's eyes.
Pei Lun was shocked: "Your Highness, you mustn't! You are of noble birth, how can you go to such a dangerous place? What if something happens to you..."
"It is precisely because I am the Grand Commander's disciple that I must go."
Yinji stood up. “My master entrusted Xijing to me. If I only dare to hide in the city, how can I command respect? How can I face the soldiers who are fighting bloody battles?”
"I want everyone to see that the Grand Commander's disciple is not a coward."
Looking at the young prince before him, Pei Lun suddenly understood why Zhao Muyun dared to leave without worry.
Although this young man is young, his courage and decisiveness already show the qualities of a great leader.
"Your humble servant... obeys." Pei Lun bowed deeply. "But please, Your Highness, be sure to bring elite guards and do not risk your life."
“I understand,” Yinji nodded. “Also, during my absence from the city, the affairs of Xijing will be handled entirely by Minister Pei and Minister Fan. However, regarding my uncle His Majesty in the palace…”
"Your Highness, rest assured, Commander Wang has already made arrangements!"
"That's good!"
Just then, someone rushed over and reported: "Your Highness, General Xiao has sent an urgent message: Fengtian troops have also appeared in Wuguan Pass and are attacking our army!"
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