Dongchu Kyoto.
After Xuanyuan Yu returned to the palace, both Xuanyuan Zhi and Xuanyuan Duo came to ask about the results.
Xuanyuan Yu said smugly, "Don't worry, the Su family army is willing to take action, they will come to defend the capital!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuanduo was overjoyed and immediately showered Xuan Yuanyu with flattery: "Our third brother is truly amazing! He directly dispatched the Su family army. With the Su family army being so powerful, they'll surely beat Xuan Yuanzhan to a pulp!"
Xuan Yuan Yu felt even more pleased with himself after Xuan Yuan Duo's flattery.
Xuanyuan Duo nudged Xuanyuan Zhi and said, "I told you the third brother would be fine. The Su family army listens to the third brother so well that they can be used by us. We don't need to worry about Xuanyuan Zhan attacking the capital."
Xuanyuan Duo was very happy, but Xuanyuan Zhi sensed something amiss: "Why defend the capital instead of resisting Xuanyuan Zhan's army!"
As for defending Kyoto, their forces are already sufficient. They have 100,000 Kyoto reserve troops, 100,000 city guards, 50,000 Imperial Guards, and 50,000 Imperial Regiments, totaling 300,000 troops.
I heard that Xuanyuan Zhan only has this many troops. Even if the Su family army doesn't come out, they should have no problem defending the capital. The most important thing now is that Xuanyuan Zhan's army is advancing rapidly and is about to reach the capital.
Even if they could hold the capital, if Xuanyuan Zhan really marched outside the capital, it would put immense pressure on them and cause panic among the people.
Wouldn't it be better if someone could stop Xuanyuan Zhan and prevent his army from getting close to the capital, or even drive his army back to the north?
Xuanyuan Yu probably thought the same thing; he couldn't possibly only let the Su family army guard the capital.
Xuan Yuanzhi's idea is correct, and Xuan Yuanyu does think so, but the Su family army doesn't completely listen to him!
Xuanyuan Yu coughed awkwardly and lowered his voice: "I don't even have a real military tally. The fact that the Su family army is willing to step forward is already a great favor. Let them defend the capital. It's better than them refusing to step forward at all."
Xuanyuan Zhi guessed that was the case, and frowned solemnly, saying, "Is even Father's imperial edict useless?"
Xuanyuan Yu shook his head: "They said that the Su family army has not received the emperor's salary, so they don't need to worry about the emperor. They also said that the Su family army cannot participate in the internal strife of the Eastern Chu royal family, and the emperor's decree is not effective. They are only willing to come forward to guard the capital because of my uncle."
Xuan Yuan Yu's words were completely unconvincing, and Xuan Yuan Zhi did not believe him at all.
Out of respect for Su Renzhong? Could Xuan Yuan Yu possibly be closer to Su Renzhong than Xuan Yuan Zhan?
He's the son-in-law, and he's just a nephew. Even if the Su family army really cares about Su Renzhong, they should still help Xuanyuan Zhan.
However, it must be said that Xuanyuan Yu is quite capable, as he was able to persuade the Su family army to step forward. Although it was the defense of the capital city, with the Su family army involved, Xuanyuan Zhan had no chance of winning.
Xuanyuan Duo thought so too, and looked at Xuanyuan Zhi to comfort him, "Let's defend the capital city. With so many troops, plus the Su family army, Xuanyuan Zhan definitely won't be able to break into the capital city. Xuanyuan Zhan will surely be defeated!"
Xuanyuan Yu narrowed his eyes menacingly and said, "Just wait and see. If Xuanyuan Zhan really dares to attack the capital, I will make sure he never returns!"
This time, no matter what, he must not let Xuanyuan Zhan live. Whether it's the Su family army or other forces, he must make full use of them and absolutely cannot let Xuanyuan Zhan leave the capital alive.
As for the Su family army, since it cannot be fully utilized by him, he will use the Su family army to resist Xuan Yuanzhan's forces, preferably making them fight to the death, and then he will lead the capital reserve army, the city guards and imperial guards to wipe them out in one fell swoop.
At that time, we can not only get rid of Xuanyuan Zhan, this major threat, but also wipe out the Su family army.
How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed! The Su family army was once a major headache for my father, wasn't it? If the Su family army is not eliminated, every emperor of Eastern Chu will have a headache. So let him end the Su family army!
Xuan Yuanzhi glanced at Xuan Yuanyu, who was determined to win, and said nothing more in opposition.
Well, now that the Su family army is willing to take action, whether it's to stop Xuan Yuanzhan or just to defend the capital, Xuan Yuanzhan has little chance of winning.
It's good that the Su family army is guarding Kyoto; at least they don't have to leave Kyoto, and Kyoto is absolutely safe.
Thinking of something, Xuan Yuanzhi looked at Xuan Yuanyu again: "Have you ever thought about Xiliang?"
"What Xiliang?" Before Xuanyuan Yu could speak, Xuanyuan Duo looked at Xuanyuan Zhi with a strange expression.
What is the second brother saying? Why bring up Xiliang when everything is fine?
Xuanyuan Yu understood what Xuanyuan Zhi meant.
He was worried that their actions against Xuanyuan Zhan would provoke retaliation from Xiliang.
After all, Ning'er's mother might be a member of the Western Liang royal family.
Thinking of Su Xuening, Xuan Yuan Yu's heart still ached. He gritted his teeth and said, "What do we care about Xi Liang? If Xi Liang really dares to start a war with Dong Chu, Dong Chu will not be a pushover!"
Eastern Chu and Western Liang have fought before. Although it was the Su family army that drove Western Liang back before, even without the Su family army, Eastern Chu could still defeat Western Liang with its current military strength.
Besides, now that Xuanyuan Zhan is plotting a rebellion, how can he still control Xiliang? He'll definitely kill Xuanyuan Zhan first!
In fact, the matter of Xiliang had always been a concern for Xuanyuan Zhi. He was very worried that if he dealt with Xuanyuan Zhan, Xiliang would intervene, which would lead to a great war between Dongchu and Xiliang, and that would be terrible.
After all, Eastern Chu is currently embroiled in internal strife, and if Western Liang were to take advantage of this situation, it could lead to a major disaster.
However, Xuan Yuan Yu's thinking is also correct. Xuan Yuan Zhan is now rebelling, and they certainly cannot let Xuan Yuan Zhan succeed. Once Xuan Yuan Zhan succeeds in rebelling and takes the throne, not to mention Xuan Yuan Yu, he will also die!
Even if it's just to protect themselves, they have to kill Xuanyuan Zhan.
Xuanyuan Duo had no idea what cryptic words Xuanyuan Zhi and Xuanyuan Yu were exchanging. After Xuanyuan Zhi left the imperial study, he quickly pressed him, "What did you just say about Xiliang? What does our internal strife in Eastern Chu have to do with Xiliang?"
Xuan Yuanzhi glanced at Xuan Yuanduo, somewhat helplessly.
The incident between him and Xuanyuan Yu in the western suburbs of Kyoto was something neither he nor Xuanyuan Yu mentioned to Xuanyuan Duo, so Xuanyuan Duo was still unaware of it.
"Speak!" Seeing Xuan Yuanzhi's hesitant expression, Xuan Yuanduo became a little anxious.
What are the second and third brothers hiding from him? It seems like it's very important.
Xuan Yuanzhi thought for a moment and decided not to hide it from him: "Do you still remember Su Xuening?"
Xuanyuan Duo raised an eyebrow: "Nonsense, isn't she Xuanyuan Zhan's queen? How could I not remember her!"
Xuanyuan Yu was completely obsessed with Su Xuening; how could he not know Su Xuening? "Didn't you say she was rescued?"
"Do you know who rescued her?"
"Who?" Xuan Yuanduo was completely bewildered.
They didn't say, so how could he know who rescued Su Xuening?
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