Whether they are defense envoys or regimental training envoys, they are all generals from humble families.

As the land annexation became unstoppable, the military system of the government was destroyed, and the power of the aristocratic families shrank, except for the border troops on the four borders, the garrisons in important towns and places within the dynasty were basically controlled by the new army.

There are not many soldiers left under the general officials. Although there are still many people with general positions, most of them are mere commanders, and the only troops they can command are their own soldiers.

At present, Kong Yanhua, the first official of the poor family, is clearly at odds with the queen and does not agree with the queen's opinion of sending troops. How could these defense envoys take the initiative?

Besides, they were also worried about Yuan Muzhen, fearing that they would die if they went out.

So after Zhao Qiyue's question came out, the defense mission trainers all lowered their heads and stared at the ground.

After waiting for a moment and not hearing a reply from behind, Kong Yanhua chuckled secretly, couldn't help but feel proud, and said with disdain in his heart:

"I'm just a waste queen. Do you really think that if you go to danger alone and return to Bianliang at this time, you can move the world and order and prohibit it? I have no idea how much I weigh!

"You don't take me seriously, don't respect my opinions, and just want to command the humble generals. What a fool's errand. Do you really think that my years of involvement in political affairs were in vain?

"Without my nod, I want to see how you can execute the so-called military order and turn your will into the actions of the army! Can you still kill all the defense envoys in the palace?"

Kong Yanhua was complacent and secretly happy. Most of the other officials from poor families had similar thoughts, and some with evil intentions were still waiting for a good show.

Han Shu, Zhang Yan and other officials from aristocratic families were all eclipsed. They turned back to stare at the poor generals who were as motionless as stone sculptures. They felt both angry and powerless, and the feelings in their hearts were hard to describe in words.

It's just that they can't command these poor generals, but now that the queen who has the emperor's orders is here, it doesn't help?!

All the officials of the aristocratic families could clearly feel at this moment the silent contempt and ridicule from the power of the poor family.

The ruthless facts told them nakedly that the once noble family that shared the world with the emperor was no longer glorious and powerful, and their power had become a thing of the past.

Now, they are just a bunch of wretches!

This feeling made all the officials from aristocratic families in the palace feel extremely sad and angry in a very short period of time!

Just when the officials from the aristocratic families were about to lose control of their anger and were about to take advantage of this opportunity to attack and compete with the officials from the poor families, someone suddenly stood up.

A young general wearing talisman armor walked out of the defensive crowd.

He faced the queen in the palace, cupped his fists and saluted, and said loudly: "I, Zhang Jing, ask for your orders to go out to fight for the sake of the queen, for my great Qi Dynasty, to defeat the Northern Hu barbarians! If things fail, I am willing to raise my head to see you!"

The heroic and heroic voice shouted from Zhang Jing's mouth was like the clash of gold and silver. Even though the hall was full of people, it was still echoing endlessly in the hall.

All the ministers in the palace, regardless of their family background, immediately locked their eyes on Zhang Jing.

The officials of the aristocratic family were shocked and surprised. They didn't understand why a general from a poor family was willing to issue a military order at this time. The officials of the poor family also couldn't understand - some people who only had party fighting and no dynasty in their hearts wanted to whip him.

In just a moment, everyone realized that this Zhang Jing was the regiment training envoy who was promoted to the defense envoy when the empress first arrived in Bianliang to suppress the chaos of the troops fleeing outside the city.

"General Zhang, do you know how much impact this battle will have on the overall situation if defeated? The entire Central Plains war situation and even the safety of the dynasty will be in dire straits because of this! Can you shoulder this responsibility?" Kong Yanhua asked sternly.

When Zhang Jing jumped out, he was furious and felt that the majesty of the leader of a poor family official had been thrown to the ground.

Zhang Jing ignored him and just said to Zhao Qiyue: "If I are defeated, I am willing to raise my head to apologize!"

Zhao Qiyue nodded: "General Zhang fought bravely and did not lose the power of the Qi generals. I am very pleased. In this case, Zhang Jing obeys the order!"

"I'm here!"

"I order you to personally lead one hundred thousand troops and horses to leave the camp and go north to meet the invading enemy. You must fight and win!"

"I accept your order!"

"Where is the Minister of War?"

"I'm here."

"I order you to supply the soldiers, armor and food that General Zhang needs. If there is a shortage and it hinders the army's campaign, I am the only one to ask!"

"My lord, take your orders!"

Zhao Qiyue stood up. The terrain of the platform raised her petite body, making her appear majestic and majestic in the eyes of the ministers:

"The rest should perform their duties and do not slack off. If you miss the battle, military law is ruthless, and when the heads fall to the ground, don't blame me for not predicting!"

No matter what their thoughts were, all the ministers remembered Zhao Qiyue's identity as the Zhao family and her previous murderous deeds at the top of the city.

After discussing the matter, the ministers dispersed, leaving Zhao Qiyue alone with Prime Minister Chen Xun.

Because Zhao Qiyue promised to use the Chen family and allowed Chen Anzhi to lead the Chen clan to participate in the war, Chen Xun saw hope and was now filled with gratitude to Zhao Qiyue.

It's just that he doesn't understand why Zhao Qiyue is willing to risk the family's disapproval to give life to Chen, the family's enemy, when he needs the family's support the most.

Now that Zhao Qiyue had left him, he must have something to say. Chen Xun did not dare to neglect. While bowing and waiting for the other party to speak, he was thinking in his heart how much price Chen could offer.

Yes, it's exactly the price.

There is no free banquet in this world, and Zhao Qiyue will not use Chen for no reason. Today's kindness is as big as heaven to Chen, and Chen must show enough sincerity to complete this exchange of benefits.

How much sincerity can Mr. Chen show?

Chen Xun felt bitter in his heart.

When the emperor used him, he bought his entire Chen family's fate and future, and turned the Chen family into lackeys, driving them at will without regard to their feelings.

The situation faced by Chen now is even more difficult than before, and there is no longer a foothold for him.

Zhao Qiyue gave Chen a way out at this time. Even if Chen was asked to become a vassal of Zhao and completely become a pawn of Zhao, Chen Xun had no choice but to agree.

Chen Xun had had illusions about the emperor before, thinking that as long as Chen was loyal to the emperor, even if a poor family conquered the world, Chen could still maintain a scholarly family and a dignified official status.

Now he has recognized the reality: following the emperor's path to the dark side, the Chen family will only make the same mistakes as the Xu family!

As long as Zhao Qiyue can give Chen a chance to make meritorious deeds and give Chen a foundation, Chen has no choice but to do whatever the other party says.

"When His Majesty withdrew south, the prime minister sealed the city in time, ordered the army and civilians to defend the war, and united with practitioners from several aristocratic families to stabilize the overall situation. When I came back, I did not face an uncontrollable mess. I am deeply grateful."

What Zhao Qiyue said was far beyond Chen Xun's expectations.

According to common sense, if Zhao Qiyue wants to turn Chen into her pawn or vassal of Zhao at this time, he must put pressure on him, make him realize Chen's predicament, and make him understand that there is no other way than to obey orders.

No choice.

Rather than to praise his achievements.

"The Queen is ridiculous. Our country is in danger, life and death are on the line, and I am the prime minister. If I do nothing, how can I face the people of the country?" Chen Xun said modestly and cautiously.

These words also made it clear that the survival of the Chen family was on the line. He had no choice but to give it a try. Only then did Chen Anzhi's head Ou Sha flee with his money and beat the officials of the common people, just to have a chance to fight again and make meritorious deeds.

After thinking about it, he decided to be aware of the situation and express his feelings directly while the atmosphere of the conversation was good, so as not to hide it and make the other party dissatisfied, so he said:

"The Empress is willing to use the Chen family's people to participate in the war and perform meritorious service. I am very grateful. In the future, whenever the Empress is sent on an assignment, the Chen family will definitely obey her orders!"

After saying this, Chen Wenchang couldn't help but bow his head.

Then, he heard Zhao Qiyue's surprised voice: "Why did the Prime Minister say this? The palace uses people from the Chen family, not to ask the Chen family to serve me or the Zhao family."

Chen Xun also raised his head unexpectedly, wondering what he meant.

If it weren't for the purpose of subduing the Chen family, Zhao Qiyue should have dealt with him as the prime minister at this time, attacked a group of Chen family officials, vented ill will on the aristocratic family, and gained the support of the aristocratic family.

If it is not for the interests of oneself and the family, is it possible that it is because of the interests of the family and the country?

If Zhao Qiyue really said these eight words: loyalty to the emperor and the righteousness of the family and the country, Chen Xun would think it was absurd, and would be worried and desperate.

That meant that Zhao Qiyue didn't regard him as one of his own at all, and he might sell the Chen family sometime in the future.

This does not mean that both sides do not have the interests of family and country in their hearts.

But the situation in the dynasty has reached this point, the disputes among the poor families have reached this level, and the relationship between Zhao Qiyue and the emperor has reached a point where it is almost completely broken - the emperor was almost deposed - and he only talks about loyalty to the emperor and the family.

The righteousness of the country is too high-sounding.

At this time, in the eyes of the family, Zhao Qiyue was no longer in the same boat as the emperor, and what she did could only be for herself and the family behind her.

So Zhao Qiyue used the Chen family not to conquer the Chen family, what else could it be?

Chen Xun was uneasy. He was afraid that Zhao Qiyue would say something about being loyal to the emperor and serving the country.

Fortunately, Zhao Qiyue didn't say that.

But what Zhao Qiyue said made him even more shocked and stunned than when he heard the principles of family and country justice.

Zhao Qiyue said seriously: "I use Chen's name without any utilitarian motives, just because Xiao Ningzi said something to me."

"Manager Zhao?"

Chen Xun was stunned. He didn't know what this matter had to do with Zhao Ning. What did Zhao Ning say that could have such great energy? "May I ask the Queen, what did Manager Zhao say?"

Zhao Qiyue smiled: "He said that Chen Anzhi and him are brothers."

After hearing this, Chen Xun stood stunned on the spot.

I couldn't say a word for a while.

It's just that my heart is surging, and my old eyes can't help but become moist.

...

After a while, Chen Xun once again bent down and bowed, his voice choked with sobs: "Manager Zhao's friendship as a friend and the Queen's deep kindness, I will keep it in my heart and dare not forget it.

"It's just that...for my sake, the Chen family, the Empress failed to quickly convince the various families and missed the important matter of the Empress. I am extremely ashamed!"

Zhao Qiyue waved her hands and said indifferently: "I, Zhao, are a general. Even if I want to win the support of various noble families, I will not bother to use power, let alone sacrifice Xiao Ningzi's friends. One battle is enough.

"When the result of this battle comes out, the prime minister will naturally understand."

When the situation was so difficult and the battle was full of huge threats and uncertainties, Chen Xun was deeply surprised that Zhao Qiyue showed such confidence.

But for some reason, at this moment, he chose to believe the other person from the bottom of his heart.
Chapter completed!