"Nianchen, General Li has replied, take a look!" Bai Luoyu handed a letter to Gu Nianchen.
"Okay." Gu Nianchen took the letter and took a look at it. Sure enough, General Li checked the prince's mother's family and found that they were indeed descendants of the Jin people. It was just a long time ago, so they didn't find it out at the time!
"Write back to General Li. Now that the eldest prince has lost his title of crown prince, he will definitely fight back. Tell him to be careful and not lose the border." Gu Nianchen said to Bai Luoyu.
The latter nodded, walked to the desk, wrote a letter, and then gave it to his confidant to deliver.
"Besides the actions on the border, what do you think the prince has planned here?" Bai Luoyu asked.
"I can't guess it now. It depends on the extent of his madness. He has been hiding his edge and being a foolish prince for so many years. He thought the throne was already in his pocket, but now it's impossible. He may do anything." Gu Nianchen narrowed his eyes slightly.
In fact, he had already thought of the most likely path the prince would take, but he couldn't tell Bai Luoyu.
There is a big difference between the two of them. Gu Nianchen came here for Bai Luoyu, and everything else has nothing to do with him.
But Bai Luoyu has indeed lived here for more than 20 years. He has deep feelings for this country and has a relationship with the emperor as a subject.
Once he tells it, Bai Luoyu will be caught in a dilemma, so it’s better not to let him know.
No matter what, the ending will not change!
For several days, the Eastern Palace was very peaceful. The eldest prince remained confined to his bedroom and did not leave.
The sensational corruption case of Prince Wei was also publicly tried in the Dali Temple. The amount of money involved in the case was huge, and Prince Wei was sentenced to be beheaded in public at the Meridian Gate. The crown prince was spared but was still under house arrest!
The people's anger was calmed down and everything seemed to have calmed down.
But the urgent report from the border broke the peace.
"The Jin army has assembled an invading army of 200,000 at the border. The border is in crisis!"
The hall was completely silent. No one had expected the Jin people to launch such a sudden massive attack. Even if an army of 200,000 could break through the border, what would happen next? What was the purpose of this move? No one knew.
Gu Nianchen thought, it's finally here, much earlier than he expected. Perhaps, firstly, the eldest prince can't wait any longer. Secondly, if their army approaches after winter, the supply of food and fodder will be a huge problem.
The emperor's face was as dark as ink and he put the report aside!
"What good advice do you have?"
"Your Majesty, I believe the Jin are bluffing, merely trying to gain more resources for the winter. They are just a tiny country, so why would they fight against our dynasty?"
"That's wrong. Our border defense force is only 100,000 strong. If an attack really comes, how can the border soldiers resist? Wouldn't their sacrifice be in vain?"
"Yes, Lord Cao is right!"
"This old minister believes that we should dispatch troops to the northern border to suppress the arrogance of the Jin people and maintain the dignity of our dynasty!"
"I second the motion!"
"I second the motion!"
"Chen'er, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I also think that we should send troops to support immediately and give the Jin people a head-on blow!" Gu Nianchen replied!
"Since everyone agrees to send troops, who should we send? Should we transfer troops from various borders or from Kyoto?" The emperor frowned.
"Your Majesty, I believe the Eastern Territory is the closest and most suitable!"
"Then what should we do if the Letu people attack?"
"I believe that General Bai is the most suitable person to go. General Bai's subordinates are all elite soldiers and generals, and he has 30,000 cavalrymen, which can solve the urgent problem!"
After this person finished speaking, Gu Nianchen looked up and saw that it was indeed the former prince's faction.
"What about the defense of Kyoto?"
"The 200 million guards in Kyoto can ensure Kyoto's safety!" the commander of the guards replied in a deep voice.
Gu Nianchen glanced at the commander. This person had never taken sides, and Gu Nianchen was not sure whether he was a deeply hidden princeling.
【Can you see anything? 】
[The process has changed too much now, and the original plot is no longer of reference value! ]
【What use is there for you! 】
【#O_o#】
"Send Bai Luoyu to the audience!"
The emperor finally made up his mind, and soon, Bai Luoyu walked into the hall in white clothes!
"Your Majesty!"
"Now that a force of 200,000 Jin soldiers is invading the northern border, I order you to personally lead 30,000 cavalry to the northern border to provide assistance. The remaining 70,000 troops will follow closely behind. You must teach the Jin people a lesson they will never forget!"
"Yes! I obey your command!"
"Get ready and set off immediately. No need to report again. I await your triumphant return!"
Before leaving, Bai Luoyu looked at Gu Nianchen deeply, and the latter's eyes were always on him!
"Withdraw from the court!"
Bai Luoyu hurried back to organize his troops and set off, and rushed back to the barracks as soon as he left the palace.
After he had arranged everything and was packing his luggage in the barracks, he was suddenly enveloped in a warm embrace.
"Be sure to be careful, okay? I'll wait for you to come back!" Gu Nianchen leaned on Bai Luoyu's shoulder, greedily sniffing the unique fragrance of Bai Luoyu.
Bai Luoyu reached out and stroked Gu Nianchen's cheek: "Don't worry about me, nothing will happen. But you are in Kyoto, so be careful. Don't take any action before I come back, don't make me worry!"
Gu Nianchen nodded: "Well, I'll wait for you to come back."
"This time it's your turn to behave. I have to pack up and leave right away. Let me go!" Bai Luoyu gently patted Gu Nianchen's big hand around his waist.
Gu Nianchen let go of Bai Luoyu and took out a piece of soft armor from behind: "Put this on. Swords and knives are blind on the battlefield, so don't take it off!"
Bai Luoyu looked at the soft armor in Gu Nianchen's hand, took off his outer clothes and put it on inside!
"Don't worry!"
"I'm still worried!" Gu Nianchen felt so reluctant. They had just been together for a short while, and this damn eldest prince was even more anxious than himself!
"Okay, I really have to go! Wait for me to come back!" Bai Luoyu held Gu Nianchen's face, kissed him lightly on the lips, and then turned around gracefully.
This is not the time to be sentimental. He has to protect this land, just like his fathers did. This is his mission!
Gu Nianchen was in the barracks, listening to Bai Luoyu's passionate words and the deafening drumbeats outside! Put away your emotions, because next up is your battlefield!
Two days after Bai Luoyu set out, late at night, the palace was filled with a roar of “Fire! Help!”
"The East Palace is on fire, help come!"
Gu Nianchen was on the roof at this time, looking towards the East Palace, with flames rising into the sky.
"Commander Lu, aren't you going to put out the fire?" Gu Nianchen shouted to the commander of the imperial guards on another roof!
"My duty is to protect the safety of Kyoto. If there is a fire, the eunuchs are enough!" Commander Lu seemed not surprised at all that Gu Nianchen appeared here, or rather, he was indifferent.
The fire in the distance was not as big as before, but there was still thick smoke. Neither of them spoke, but just looked in the direction of the East Palace.
Suddenly a voice broke the silence between the two!
"The eldest prince is missing!!!"
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