Chapter 36 The Regent Leads the Troops
Yun Wuhen heard this and spoke.
"Although the woman in black just now used a scepter and her witchcraft was similar to that of the high priest, she did not have the strength of the high priest. So the one just now must be the Saint of Southern Border."
Xiao Fuguang frowned as he knew little about southern Xinjiang.
"What is the relationship between this saint and the high priest?"
Yun Wuhen explained patiently.
"The High Priest is the highest sorcerer in Southern Border, with unfathomable strength. The Saintess of Southern Border is the disciple chosen by the High Priest, and will be the next High Priest."
Xiao Fuguang nodded when he heard this.
"I see. I understand."
Looking at Yun Wuhen's worried expression.
"Master, you just said that you should have figured it out long ago. Is it because of something the high priest did that you figured out the war today?"
Yun Wuhen sighed lightly, and a hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes.
"Indeed, the High Priest must have used some secret method to interfere with the celestial phenomena, causing a deviation in my calculations. If it weren't for the exceptionally strong light of the Greedy Wolf Star, I'm afraid I would have been deceived for even longer."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive about the high priest's ability, and at the same time, he became even more worried about the current situation.
"The alliance between Beipan and Nanjiang will undoubtedly pose a huge threat to Xuanyuan."
Yun Wuhen pondered for a moment, his eyes determined.
"Since the Saintess of Southern Border can come to the Imperial City, I'm afraid she is going to the battlefield."
"Looks like I have to go to the battlefield."
"The people of Southern Xinjiang are skilled in witchcraft. If this is used on the battlefield, it will bring disaster to the Xuanyuan soldiers."
Xiao Fuguang spoke upon hearing this.
"Will the high priest go to the battlefield?"
Yun Wuhen spoke after hearing this.
"She can't go."
Looking at Xiao Fuguang's puzzled eyes.
Yun Wuhen continued to speak.
"I suffered a backlash during my calculations today, and the high priest won't be any better off."
Looking at Yun Wuhen's pale face, Xiao Fuguang spoke worriedly.
"Then Master, you..."
Yun Wuhen soothed.
"It's okay, Master, just take a rest."
Tai Chi Hall.
Emperor Xuanyuan looked at the ministers with a serious expression.
"Beipan is invading, and Yanmen City is in danger. Which noble is willing to lead troops to support it?"
There was silence in the Taiji Hall at first, but soon the ministers began to discuss.
"Beipan actually took action at this time, it's almost Chinese New Year."
"I think it's because Beipan is short of food and clothing again this year."
A minister bowed to Emperor Xuanyuan.
"Your Majesty, what is the current situation of the battle?"
Emperor Xuanyuan glanced at the eunuch beside him.
Soon, the eunuch walked up to the minister with the memorial and handed it to him.
Emperor Xuanyuan spoke slowly.
"Although Yanmen City only sent news of Beipan's invasion, I met with the Imperial Master last night. This time, the warriors are not just Beipan, but also Southern Xinjiang has joined forces with Beipan. We must send troops to support them as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
A minister stepped forward, bowed, and spoke.
"So the imminent danger the Emperor mentioned was calculated by the Imperial Master. What if the Imperial Master's calculations were wrong..."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Last night, after the Imperial Master met with me, he was assassinated on his way back. The assassin was none other than the Saintess of Southern Xinjiang. Southern Xinjiang has indeed joined forces with Bei Pan."
The Minister of War bowed.
"Your Majesty, Nanjiang is skilled in witchcraft. Now even the Imperial Preceptor has been assassinated. I'm afraid Nanjiang and Beipan have been planning this for a long time. Beipan is naturally good at riding and shooting, and with Nanjiang's witchcraft, we must send a capable general to fight this battle."
After hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan swept his eyes over the ministers.
"Which noble is willing to lead the troops there?"
After hearing this, the ministers looked at each other in confusion. The people of Beipan were naturally warlike, and anyone who fought against Beipan would suffer a loss.
Upon seeing this, Emperor Xuanyuan spoke angrily.
"say."
"Are you all mute today?"
"It takes a thousand days to raise an army, but only a moment to deploy it. Now that Xuanyuan is in trouble, are you all going to keep silent?"
When the emperor was furious, millions of people died and everyone knelt down in fear.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Xuanyuan Jing set his gaze on the prince.
"Prince, what do you think? Do you have anyone to recommend?"
The prince bowed.
"Father, Xuanyuan has been in constant war for years, and the national treasury is... If we continue to fight, the people will suffer. Why don't we seek peace with Beipan?"
As soon as the crown prince spoke, the second prince looked at him with disdain.
"Your Highness, that's so easy to say. How dare the great Xuanyuan nation of ours seek peace with the mere Beipan?"
Then he bowed to the emperor.
"Father, since the others have come to attack us, we must naturally accept the challenge. I have someone to recommend."
Emperor Xuanyuan spoke upon hearing this.
"I wonder who the Second Prince wants to recommend?"
The second prince continued to bow.
"Your son recommends Duke Yao."
As soon as the Second Prince said this, Duke Yao's gaze fell on him, but due to his status he didn't dare to say anything.
The prince bowed.
"Father, this is not possible."
"Duke Yao has never been on the battlefield. How can you rashly entrust him with such an important task?"
Emperor Xuanyuan frowned slightly, his eyes wandering between the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, obviously holding reservations about the opinions of both.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense and subtle.
At this time, an old man dressed in civil servant's clothes slowly walked out of the queue and bowed.
"Your Majesty, I believe the Second Prince's words are not without reason. Although Duke Yao has no experience leading troops, his family has been loyal for generations, and Duke Yao himself is extremely intelligent. Perhaps he can use his unique strategy to deal with this crisis. Of course, to ensure absolute safety, you can select an experienced deputy general to assist him."
As soon as these words were spoken, many ministers nodded, thinking that this was a compromise.
"Your Majesty, we second this motion."
Duke Yao stepped forward with a bow.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to help you with your worries, but I am old and inexperienced, so I am afraid that I am unable to do what I want!"
The prince bowed hurriedly.
"Father, Duke Yao is indeed old, and he is a civil official. It is not appropriate for him to lead the army anymore."
Emperor Xuanyuan's face was gloomy. Duke Yao was indeed not suitable to lead the army.
Seeing this, the fifth prince stepped forward and said.
"Father, I am willing to lead the troops to support you."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan directly rejected it.
"no."
"You are still young and have no combat experience, so don't cause trouble."
The Taiji Hall fell into silence again.
Emperor Xuanyuan's expression became even gloomier.
"Aren't they all usually quite talkative? Why are they all silent now?"
That’s Beipan.
There is also the difficult southern Xinjiang.
The ministers could only bow their hands.
"Your Majesty, please calm down."
At this time, the eunuch shouted loudly.
"The Regent has arrived."
Following the eunuch's loud shouts, Xuanyuan Jing, dressed in a black brocade robe and with a stern face, walked into the hall.
His appearance made the originally tense atmosphere suddenly tense. All the ministers looked at him sideways, secretly guessing his purpose.
Didn’t the Regent say that he wanted to cultivate himself and stop interfering in state affairs?
Why are you here?
Xuanyuan Che walked into the center of the hall and first bowed to Emperor Xuanyuan.
"Your Majesty."
Emperor Xuanyuan nodded slightly.
"Your Highness, excuse me."
"Why is the Regent here?"
Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly after hearing this.
"Your Majesty, I heard today that the Imperial Master had been assassinated, so I went to visit him. I then learned that Beipan had invaded, and that Southern Xinjiang was also involved. This matter concerns the safety of our nation."
Emperor Xuanyuan's expression relaxed slightly.
"Since the Regent knows about this, what does he have to say?"
Xuanyuan Jing spoke frankly.
"The alliance between Beipan and Nanjiang is a formidable force. This king is willing to lead his troops to Yanmen City to stabilize the situation."
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