Countless thoughts raced through my mind.
Could it be that the Tatars have launched a surprise attack on Xuanfu in this freezing weather?
Lu Xingjian and Steward Li did not appear in the next room.
The news of the emperor's unauthorized arrival in Xuanfu must be kept secret from as many people as possible.
Otherwise, if the incident of Emperor Yingzong being captured were to happen again, it would likely lead to the destruction of the country.
General Bai Yu nervously rubbed the thumb ring hidden in his sleeve.
Unlike the garrison eunuch Chen Gui, who was an official directly under the emperor's command, or the Right Vice Censor-in-Chief Liu Jing, who was on good terms with the Minister of War Liu Yu.
Two years ago, just six days after the late emperor's death, the Tatars launched a surprise attack on Xuanfu. Bai Yu, who was then the deputy commander-in-chief, led his troops and was surrounded by the Tatars at Yutai Ridge for seven days and seven nights, almost resulting in the annihilation of the entire army.
Fortunately, a heavy rainstorm washed away the Tatar soldiers' supplies, forcing them to hastily withdraw to their camp and thus lift the siege.
More than 2,000 people died and more than 1,000 were wounded in that battle.
Bai Yu was impeached but failed to comply with the law and was almost punished. He was only exonerated this May.
If anything happens to the Emperor in Xuanfu this time, Bai Yu will definitely be the first one to be pushed out to take the blame.
As long as the news of the emperor's arrival in Xuanfu is kept strictly confidential, the Tatar army will not invade in large numbers during this freezing weather.
Tatar soldiers are human too; they can't withstand marching and fighting in this kind of weather.
Lu Xingjian listened intently to the conversation next door and quietly asked, "Where is Xiao Bin?"
This is Xuanfu, located on the front line of the battle in the northern desert, where enemy spies must be everywhere.
He did not dare to act rashly as he had in the capital.
If the Tatars knew about his private relationship with Su Wanwan, it would be hard for them not to use it against her.
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