Faced with the impending coup by the Empress Dowager, Chu Yunlan, Xiao Yichen, and Shen Yifeng remained calm and composed.
They quickly calmed down, analyzed the situation, and formulated a response strategy.
Using his imperial power, Chu Yunlan secretly summoned loyal palace guards and some trusted ministers to form a protective force.
Xiao Yichen, relying on his wisdom, devised a series of strategies to counter the Empress Dowager's conspiracy, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at a crucial moment.
Shen Yifeng was responsible for contacting some generals outside the palace who were loyal to the court, so that they would be ready to support the palace at any time.
On the day of the coup, the Empress Dowager's faction led a large number of soldiers into the palace, their shouts of killing deafening.
Chu Yunlan personally took charge of the command, and the guards, inspired by her, fought bravely.
Xiao Yichen's trap threw the Empress Dowager's army into chaos, with many soldiers losing their way and killing each other.
Meanwhile, Shen Yifeng's reinforcements arrived just in time and attacked the Empress Dowager's army from the rear.
Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the Dowager tried to escape, but was stopped by Xiao Yichen and Shen Yifeng.
Ultimately, the Dowager was captured alive, and her followers surrendered one after another.
The crisis in the inner palace of the Night Dynasty was resolved, and Chu Yunlan rewarded those who had contributed to the victory.
Xiao Yichen and Shen Yifeng gained even greater prestige due to their achievements.
However, before everyone could recover from the joy of victory, an urgent report came from the border: the enemy country had launched an invasion under the cover of night when there was internal strife.
Chu Yunlan immediately summoned his ministers to discuss countermeasures. Xiao Yichen volunteered to go to the frontier to fight against the enemy.
Shen Yifeng remained in the palace to assist Chu Yunlan in handling state affairs.
Xiao Yichen led his army day and night to reach the frontier.
On the battlefield, amidst the smoke of gunpowder, Xiao Yichen led from the front, engaging in a fierce battle with the enemy.
Just as the battle was at a stalemate, the army suddenly ran out of food and supplies.
It turned out that the officials in charge of transporting supplies in the rear had been bribed by the enemy and were deliberately delaying the supply of supplies.
Xiao Yichen is facing an unprecedented predicament...
Xiao Yichen knew that if he panicked at this moment, it would lead to the complete defeat of his army.
On the one hand, he calmed the soldiers down, and on the other hand, he quickly sent out trusted confidants to investigate the surrounding situation and find ways to replenish supplies.
Fortunately, they discovered an enemy grain depot nearby, which was relatively poorly defended.
Xiao Yichen made a decisive decision to lead an elite force in a night raid on the granary.
After a fierce battle, they successfully captured the granary, solving their immediate crisis.
The soldiers' morale soared, and under Xiao Yichen's command, they launched a fierce counterattack against the enemy.
Meanwhile, Shen Yifeng, who was in the palace, also noticed the abnormality in the supply of food and provisions from the rear.
He conducted a secret investigation, uncovered officials who had been bribed by the enemy, punished them severely, and reorganized a reliable grain transport team to ensure the supply of materials to the front lines.
Under Xiao Yichen's valiant command and Shen Yifeng's strong support, the Night Dynasty army gradually gained the upper hand.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the enemy began to retreat.
Xiao Yichen would not let go of this opportunity to press his advantage. He led his army in a relentless pursuit, routing the enemy forces and causing them to flee in disarray.
After months of fierce fighting, Xiao Yichen finally succeeded in repelling the enemy army and defending the borders of the Night Dynasty.
When he returned in triumph, the entire capital was filled with joy and cheers.
Chu Yunlan personally went out of the city to welcome Xiao Yichen and held a grand celebration banquet for him.
However, the crisis facing Yechao was not completely resolved.
During this war, the imperial court suffered a huge financial deficit, and the lives of ordinary people were also affected.
Some local officials took advantage of the situation to engage in corruption, which increased the burden on the people and led to widespread public resentment.
Chu Yunlan was deeply worried and summoned Xiao Yichen and Shen Yifeng again to discuss countermeasures.
They decided to launch a nationwide anti-corruption campaign to clean up officialdom, reduce taxes for the people, and restore the country's vitality and prosperity.
Thanks to their efforts, Yechao gradually emerged from its predicament and ushered in a new period of development.
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