Chapter 120: The King of Shu’s Plan
The end of November in the first year of Jianhe in Dali.
The north wind blows and the autumn leaves rustle.
Because Emperor Xuanyi ignored the situation in the north, the Beirong army rested for about a month in Sucheng, the second capital they had established, and then marched south again.
The previous Su City was temporarily taken over by the eldest prince of Beirong and his troops.
Because there were pioneers who had already blazed the trail.
Under the leadership of the second prince Zha Zha He, an army of 150,000 crossed the Yueling Mountains as if they were in an empty land and marched straight towards Shu.
November 28th!
The army is stationed outside Jiannan Pass!
Shu is in danger!
In Shu, inside the palace.
"Your Highness, Zha Zha and the deputy general are already stationed fifty miles away from Jiannan Pass. I wonder what Your Highness has decided?" The Chief Secretary reported.
"Decision?"
The King of Shu played with the walnut in his hand and snorted coldly, "My good brother didn't cherish the throne after getting it. I have no right to decide."
"Your Highness loves the people like his own children. It is a blessing for the people of Shu to have a prince," the Chief Secretary flattered.
The Chief Secretary continued, "It's just that the people who came to Shu from the north before were only a small group. They were already resettled in the direction of Liangshui Prefecture. Now that the Rong army is attacking, people from dozens of counties around Yueba Mountain are also pouring into Shu.
Tens of thousands of people have already gathered outside the city gates. I wonder how His Majesty plans to accommodate them?"
"Conscripts on the spot!"
The King of Shu said proudly, "Since my good brother won't give me soldiers, these people will be my soldiers."
"Congratulations, Your Highness. Congratulations, Your Highness. Have you made your decision?" The Chief Secretary said happily.
"Don't worry, wait a little longer and see what my good brother has planned!" said the King of Shu in a deep voice.
Capital city.
Upon learning that the Northern Rong army had marched south, Emperor Xuanyi began to worry that his kingdom would be taken away.
In the court, the pro-war and pro-peace factions argued endlessly.
Although Emperor Xuanyi had made up his mind, he also wanted to know what his court officials thought.
The court officials quarreled for a long time, which made him upset. He had no choice but to rub the soreness between his eyebrows and walk towards the harem.
"His Majesty".
Empress Xu rubbed Emperor Xuanyi's temples and comforted him softly, "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. I...
"What do you want to say?"
Emperor Xuan Yi twisted his uncomfortable neck and glanced at the empress nonchalantly with his deep eyes, as if he had seen through everything.
The Queen quickly asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is now in Shu. Is it possible..."
I noticed that the emperor's expression had not changed.
Empress Xu continued, "Could His Royal Highness the Crown Prince lead the army to fight against the Northern Rong barbarians together with General Li and the King of Shu?"
"No," Emperor Xuanyi frowned, "Yu'er is still young, and his eye disease hasn't been cured yet. How can we take risks at this critical moment?"
Emperor Xuanyi had complicated feelings towards Jiang Yu, and making him the crown prince was a helpless move.
However, it has been so long since the imperial decree was issued to let the crown prince return to the capital, but there is still no movement.
Emperor Xuanyi felt inexplicably uneasy.
"His Majesty?"
Seeing the emperor deep in thought, Empress Xu said dissatisfiedly, "It's good that Your Majesty cares about the Crown Prince, but the Crown Prince has eye problems on the one hand, and he has the responsibility of serving the country on the other. If you don't let the Crown Prince take advantage of such a good opportunity to learn and experience it, how can he..."
"Hmph, in the future..."
Emperor Xuan Yi said coldly, "There's no need to mention this matter anymore. I've already made my decision."
Queen Xu's plan failed, and her hatred for Jiang Yu increased even more.
But in front of the emperor, she didn't dare to show it too obviously.
After witnessing the miserable conditions of the world, Jiang Yu, Xu Huai and his companions decided not to return to Beijing for the time being and headed straight towards the Shu King's palace.
Little did he know that this trip had actually led him into a bigger trap.
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"Mother, look, our vegetables are growing so fast!"
"yes!"
At the foot of the northern mountain of Gouxiong Village, the vegetable fields of Chen Xinli’s family are lush green.
Green vegetables, cabbage, radishes, and garlic sprouts have all popped out, looking vibrant under the warm sunshine.
The only vegetables that can be eaten now are Chinese cabbage, spinach, coriander and leeks, and Chen Xinli picked a big handful of each.
These vegetable seeds were bought by Chen Xinli later in the town.
Coriander, spinach and mustard greens are of course best eaten in hot pot.
Chives can be used to make dumplings and leek boxes. When Chen Xinli thinks of the leek boxes that are fried until golden and crispy on both sides, crispy and delicious when bitten, and oozing with egg soup, her hands move a little faster instantly.
Chen Xinli, who was imagining eating delicious food at lunch, was interrupted by a burst of exclamations.
"No, no!
"The Rong army has reached Jiannan Pass."
On the path, a woman carrying a basket on her back and two children hurriedly ran into the village, shouting loudly.
Chen Xinli looked at the figure for a long time before recognizing her as Aunt Zhou from the village.
Aunt Zhou's parents-in-law died early, and her husband was bitten by a poisonous snake while farming. He could not be cured and died, leaving her with two children.
Some time ago, when the villagers heard the news that the Shen family brought back from the county, many families ran to the town to exchange for food and other items.
Only Aunt Zhou's family is penniless and has nothing!
After finishing the fertilizing and watering in the fields these past few days, Aunt Zhou went up the mountain to chop a few loads of firewood. She and her children carried the firewood to the town to sell in exchange for some coarse grains, and then she heard the news.
Then he hurried back to the village to tell everyone.
"Auntie Zhou, is this true? Please speak slowly."
Chen Xinli quickly stopped what she was doing, put the vegetables into the backpack, walked forward to support her and asked.
"Yes, Mrs. Zhou, is the news true?"
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