The messenger sent by Liu Bin, the border guard, knelt down immediately, startling all the officials.

"Sir, the army from the Western Regions is coming. All the border guards except us have been killed. Please prepare as soon as possible!"

"What!"

Ma Hancheng stood up.

Everyone also looked at each other, could this be a joke?

The army from the Western Regions attacks Daning?

Are they crazy?

I have never heard of such a thing in all dynasties!

They are all expanding their territory to attack the west. How can they attack in the opposite direction?

"It's true!"

"The number of troops should be hundreds of thousands, but it is quite large..."

When the soldier spoke in detail, everyone's expressions changed drastically.

"not good!"

Ma Hancheng exclaimed: "Daning is facing a war, and all the troops have been deployed on the Wei-Liang border. How can we mobilize troops to guard the border?"

He is the state pastor and knows the state of the country.

The Northwest Army only has 30,000 troops, and the nearest garrison at Pingzhang Pass only has 30,000 troops. If it is really as serious as stated, it cannot be defended at all.

"We have already sent someone to notify the Northwest Army. I'm afraid it will be difficult to resist... What should we do?"

Ling Bing's eyes were filled with sadness and despair.

He shuddered when he thought about the crazy looks of those people from the Western Regions. This was a catastrophe!

"Take this brother down to rest."

Ma Hancheng took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

Normally, it would be impossible for the Western Regions to attack Daning, but the situation is different now.

He understands.

This must be a conspiracy!

Taking advantage of Wei and Liang's joint attack on Daning, even the Western Regions wanted to take advantage of the loophole in order to carve up Daning!

"Huang Qianhu, the situation is urgent. Jin Yiwei immediately sent someone to send the information to Shangjing as quickly as possible."

"yes!"

Jinyiwei Qianhu Huangyu quickly got up to make arrangements.

"Sir, what should we do?"

Many officials were panicked.

An attack by hundreds of thousands of Western Region troops would definitely be a disaster.

There are not many garrison troops in the northwest, and there are no garrisons in the state capitals, only government officials and royal guards.

This can’t be stopped!

"If the situation is really serious, we have no choice!"

Ma Hancheng said: "Post notices throughout the state and issue emergency wartime orders!"

"Emergency War Order?"

Everyone changed color slightly.

This is an article formulated by His Majesty after the establishment of the new dynasty and clearly written into the Yuanwu Code.

When encountering emergencies such as border crises or enemy invasion, the chief officer in the border state can issue emergency wartime orders and independently recruit troops to defend against the enemy.

In fact, this order was designed to target the North.

Since the friendship with the Kled tribe, the northern garrison has been gradually reduced and almost ineffective, but it cannot be guaranteed to be foolproof.

This ordinance gives the chief officer great authority and cannot be used at will.

"Master Ma, do you really want to do this?"

Prefect Tian Wei said with a solemn expression: "You also know the situation in Weizhou. How can we resist if we need people but no one, and if we need food but no food?"

"We must resist!"

Ma Hancheng said in a deep voice: "The southern border is being invaded by enemies. If there is another trouble in the northwest, Daning will show signs of disintegration if it is not careful. Even if all the people in Weizhou die, the army of the Western Regions will never be allowed to break out."

state!"

These words shocked everyone, and Zhou Mu Ma Hancheng's determination also shocked everyone.

"Since the establishment of the new dynasty, His Majesty has always cared about Weizhou and allocated a large amount of relief food every year. Last year, a large-scale case of malfeasance and corruption broke out in Weizhou. We are all newly appointed officials. Your Majesty has not treated Weizhou badly. Now it is our turn.

It’s time to give back!”

Ma Hancheng's voice was deep.

"It is our duty to share your Majesty's worries. Now that the country is in great calamity, it is time for us to contribute. If there is a war, I will be the first to go on the scene. Are you willing to go with us?"

Ma Hancheng's generous words inspired everyone's hearts.

They are indeed newly appointed officials, many of whom were appointed by His Majesty!

"I am willing to protect Daning with Lord Ma and fight to the death to prevent the enemy from leaving Weizhou!"

At that moment, someone stood up.

He is very old, and looks to be nearly sixty. In fact, he has been an official for a very short time, and he should be said to be the first batch of officials since the establishment of the new dynasty.

His name is Liang Mingzhi, a native of Shangjing Suburban County. He passed the imperial examination in his early years and was depressed and frustrated.

When the new dynasty was established, His Majesty issued an announcement to recruit officials to fill the shortage of officials in the new dynasty.

He applied.

It's because His Majesty returned the land to the people and gave them hope. He knew that there was hope for the country.

They were the first batch of disciples of the Emperor, and they still remember His Majesty's lectures vividly to this day.

He went to the war-torn areas in the north and worked his way up from county magistrate to governor. He did very well. He had the opportunity to go to Beijing, but he gave up. He wanted to be a local official to serve the people of Li.

A large number of officials in Weizhou were interrogated and investigated, and he took the initiative to invite them to this remote and cold place.

"When the country is in trouble, we should take the lead!"

Liang Mingzhi murmured in a low voice.

"I am the Emperor's disciple!"

After so many years, he has grown old, but his passion has not diminished!

"I am willing to follow you and guard the country!"

The voices sounded in unison, and at this moment their hearts were also in unison.

Those who serve as officials should serve the people.

When the country is in trouble, we must take the lead.

"Okay, with this unity, we, the people of Weizhou, will definitely be able to stop the army from the Western Regions!"

Ma Hancheng's voice was firm.

A few days later, news of the invasion of the Western Region army came, and the suffering people moved south one after another.

Only then did the people know that the northwest would suffer a great disaster!

At this time, a notice was issued from the state capital and immediately circulated throughout the state!

Guard the border for the country and fight to the death to stop the enemy.

Officials from all over the country took to the streets in person to mobilize.

"I apply!"

A middle-aged man stood up.

"Last year, His Majesty paid a private visit incognito. I spoke to Your Majesty. Your Majesty loves the people. If it weren't for Your Majesty, we would have starved to death. I will give this life back to Your Majesty!"

"Give me weapons and I will go to the battlefield!"

"Weizhou is also called Suizhou. Who in the previous dynasty cared about our life and death? After the establishment of the new dynasty, your majesty has provided relief many times. Your majesty has not forgotten us. We should repay the favor!"

Emergency regulations were issued and there was a flood of applicants.

What you sow will bear what you sow.

Without that private visit, Guan Ning would not have discovered the problems in Weizhou, nor would he have replaced all the officials. Otherwise, how could those officials in the past have thought about stopping the enemy?

Similarly, without Guan Ning's love for the people, how could so many people stand up and serve the country when the country is in danger?

They are just ordinary people. They have never taken up arms, but they do not lack the courage to stop the enemy!

Under the mobilization and organization of Zhou Mu Ma Hancheng, Weizhou quickly got out of the panic of encountering a powerful enemy and began to organize manpower guards. Although it was difficult, it was also effective.

They want to keep the Western Region army in Weizhou, even if they all die!

The turmoil in the northwest is ongoing.
Chapter completed!