Chapter 311: Covering one’s ears and stealing the bell
Prince Ning's Mansion opened a corner door, and Zeng Er stood inside, gesturing to Xia Xun.
Xia Xun put away the upside-down military flag, held it under his ribs, bent down and walked in. The door was immediately closed.
"Brother Zeng, General Zhang asked to see His Highness. Why is the gate of the palace closed?"
Zeng Er turned around and walked forward: "Follow me, the princess wants to see you."
"Princess? Isn't she Prince Ning?"
Zeng Er didn't answer, Xia Xun took a breath and followed quickly.
In the right side hall of Ning Prince's Mansion, there are earth dragons, braziers, and heated walls, which make the whole hall so hot that it is as warm as spring. Shan Ning is wearing a spring shirt, slim and enchanting, sitting behind the case, playing with it in his hands.
Wearing a jade pendant.
"Yang Xu has met the empress."
"Yang Xu?"
Shan Ning glanced at Xia Xun, her eyebrows raised slightly, and she was slightly confused. Looking at her charming face, as beautiful as a spring flower, her charming lips were slightly tilted, making people want to take a bite, but thinking about the Liu family
The bloody corpse in the poplar forest made Xia Xun feel a little chill in his heart. He bowed and said: "Yes, my name is Yang Xu, Xia Xun... that is my identity when I walk outside.
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Shan Ning smiled lightly and said, "You are quite careful."
Xia Xun didn't answer and asked straight to the point: "The city of Daning is under the control of General Zhang Yu, but General Zhang came to see His Highness Prince Ning, but was blocked from outside the palace. The minister was very confused and didn't know what His Highness was doing.
What does the empress want?"
Shan Ning was still playing with the square jade pendant in his hand, and without even raising his eyelids, he just said calmly: "You are really amazing. No wonder the imperial court's 130,000-strong army collapsed at the first touch, and Li Jinglong's 500,000 soldiers and horses are still being teased by you like a cat toying with a mouse.
This Daning City is an important border town, and Zhu Jian is a brave and capable general, but in just a moment, this Daning City actually changed its owner."
Xia Xun smiled and said: "The Daning Dusi leads Xingzhou and more than 20 guards in Yingzhou. They are all elite from the northwest. They are brave and good at fighting. They are the best in the world. In terms of combat power, His Highness the King of Yan's soldiers and horses are even better.
, but it may not be stronger than the troops and horses of Daning Dusi, which is why His Highness King Yan wanted to ask His Highness King Ning for help. It was so easy to break the city this time, thanks to His Highness King Ning who attracted many troops from Daning Guards.
, and even more thanks to His Royal Highness Prince Ning for his internal help in the Daning Guards for opening the city gate in time."
"It's good that you know."
Shan Ning smiled charmingly, slowly raised her head, and focused her bright eyes on Xia Xun: "As far as I know, the number of people under King Yan's command is only 50,000. If His Highness Prince Ning is willing to rise up and give a shout, people will gather to respond.
But he got 80,000 elite soldiers. His Highness heard that his fourth brother was coming soon, and he was very happy. However, Shaning is just a daughter's family, and she is petty. She has to ask clearly first. In the future, the two brothers will join forces.
When we are together facing a national crisis, who should be in charge and who should be in command, who should be the leader and who should be the deputy?"
"I see!"
Xia Xun suddenly wondered whether this was what Prince Ning meant or whether Princess Shaning made her own decision. If she made her own decision, it would be easier to handle. If Prince Ning became ambitious, this matter would be difficult to handle. He thought secretly.
He asked tentatively: "Then why don't we ask His Highness Prince Ning to come out and serve as the commander-in-chief of the entire army and take on this important task of peace and security? What do you think?"
Shan Ning's expression was stunned, his shoulders were slightly sideways, his delicate body was leaning forward, and he blurted out, "Is His Highness the King of Yan willing?"
"Yes, why not!"
Xia Xun said seriously: "If he hadn't been forced into a desperate situation by the traitors in the court, how could His Highness Prince Yan bear the charge of treason and take the risk of raising troops to quell the troubles? Fang and Huang and his like controlled the court and acted in the name of benefiting the country and the people.
His Highness the King of Yan was desperate because of the harm to the country and the people. He angrily sent out 800 guardsmen and raised an army in Peiping. At that time, he made it clear to the world that Jingnan raised the army to clear the emperor and punish the evildoers. If he failed, His Highness could only sacrifice his life to serve the country.
If it succeeds, until the day when Yu Nei clarifies, His Highness will still return to Peking to be his King of Yan. As the saying goes, in a war, brothers fight, and father and son fight in battle. King Yan and King Ning work together to evacuate the disaster, and His Highness King Ning is fierce and brave.
Wan, who is young and powerful, if he is willing to take on this important task, His Highness King Yan will definitely agree to it. On this point, I am often in front of His Highness King Yan, and I understand His Highness King Yan’s thoughts. I think if His Highness King Yan knows His Highness King Ning’s thoughts,
I will definitely agree happily, but... His Highness Prince Ning... is he really willing to be the commander-in-chief of the armed forces?"
"Crack!"
A slight sound, like fingernails peeling off furniture, suddenly sounded. Shan Ning's face changed slightly. She laughed hurriedly, covering her mouth and said: "You are brave enough to actually do it for His Highness King Yan."
Such a master, I dare not take charge of His Highness Prince Ning. I just asked casually, just because I was afraid that His Highness Prince Ning would be wronged. In fact, Prince Yan is the fourth brother of His Highness Prince Ning. Now among the brothers
, His Highness the King of Yan is already the eldest brother, and the eldest brother is like a father. Of course, His Highness the King of Yan must shoulder this important task of peace and security."
Xia Xun laughed and said: "It turns out that the princess is joking, haha. When the queen is talking to me, please don't joke. Yang is a rough man who uses a mallet as a needle. If the queen has something to say, it's better to be direct.
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Shan Ning was teased by him, her pretty face couldn't help but blush, and she glared at him fiercely, Xia Xun was as if nothing had happened. Shan Ning was so angry that her teeth itched, she had to cough, and changed the subject: "Ahem, just now I heard that the princess heard something in the city
The fighting and killing was so lively, we don’t know much about the details in the palace, but is Daning City completely under control now?”
Xia Xun said: "Don't worry, Madam, Zhu Jian is dead, the officers and soldiers of the Daning Guard have surrendered, and now the entire Daning City is under the control of General Zhang Yu. Just before I came to the palace, I was commanding the envoy Si Yamen of the Daning Guard.
, we have mastered the roster of all the officers and soldiers of Daning Dusi."
Shan Ning said in surprise: "Roster? What are you looking for those things for?"
Xia Xun said with a smile: "Your Majesty, these things are treasures. As far as I know, Daning has 80,000 elite soldiers. Most of the family members of the generals live in Daning City. Of course, there are also other towns, but the roster is also in Daning, especially in Daning.
They are the elite troops of the Three Guards of His Highness Prince Ning who have been transferred by the imperial court. Not only do most of the generals and their families live in Daning, but most of the soldiers are also from Daning, and their relatives and family members all live in Daning. Is that right?
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Shan Ning had already vaguely understood something, and couldn't help but nodded nervously and said: "Yes, you understand clearly after asking about it."
Xia Xun said: "That's it. If you master these rosters, you will master the families of these soldiers. If you master their families, you will control their hearts. If His Highness Prince Ning rises and calls out, they will be willing to care about their old master.
, have joined one after another, that is naturally the best. Otherwise, with their family members in hand, even if they do not come to surrender, how many of them will still be willing to fight to the death with His Highness King Yan? What do you think, the Queen?"
Shan Ning couldn't sit still anymore. She stood up and realized her rashness. She slowly sat down again, pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, King Yan, when can you arrive in Daning?"
Xia Xun said: "The King of Yan led the main cavalry force to the rear, so the journey will be a little slower. General Zhang Yu has sent people to pass the battle report back. I believe that by this time tomorrow, His Highness the King of Yan will be able to enter Daning City."
Shan Ning's face changed again, and then he pretended to be happy and said: "Okay, you go back first and tell General Zhang Yu that General Zhang Yu is busy with military affairs, so there is no need to invite him. His Highness Prince Ning will be waiting for Prince Yan in the palace tomorrow.
Your Highness is in attendance, and a banquet will be held in honor of you."
Xia Xun did not want to leave just now, and said with piercing eyes: "Waiting for you in the palace? Haha, the good empress learned that the officers and soldiers of Daning Guard who are monitoring the palace have been recruited by General Zhang Yu, and His Royal Highness Prince Ning is now free.
Got pregnant!"
Shan Ning's face turned red again, as if she was indescribable annoyance. She bit her thin lips and then sighed quietly: "Yes, King Yan and King Ning are brothers. His Highness King Yan is here. King Ning is here."
Your Highness should be welcomed out of the city, but..."
Xia Xun cupped his hands and said, "If you have something to say, please speak frankly. Yang once said that I am a rough man. If my wife is vague and Yang misunderstands her meaning, I will not be able to bear the consequences if I miscommunicate."
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Shan Ning's eyes wandered, and he turned his face away, then said: "Actually, His Highness Prince Ning... has some thoughts that are difficult to express, so I asked this concubine to come forward. I want to let His Highness Prince Yan know through you first.
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Xia Xun bowed and said, "Please speak, my Majesty. I will definitely bring the words to you."
"That's it..."
Shan Ning's eyes were very strange, and she seemed to be slightly sullen, but she didn't know who she was angry with. She said with a twinkling tone: "The late emperor had twenty-six sons, two sons died young, and four out of twenty survived. Now except
Among the seven princes who were young and had not yet entered the vassal state, among the remaining seventeen princes, those who died of illness, those who were imprisoned, or those who were demoted to common people, there are only nine who are still alive and well.
Among the nine people, except for the King of Valley who fled from Xuanfu to the capital, our Highness Prince Ning is the youngest. Now forced by the situation, His Highness Prince Ning is determined to vassal King Yan to fight the national calamity, but His Highness is unavoidably uneasy in his heart.
, you have to know...the emperor is the co-owner of the world, and if we raise an army to quell the trouble, in the eyes of the emperor, we will be irresponsible after all..."
"I understand."
Xia Xun smiled calmly and said: "His Royal Highness Prince Ning's concerns are actually human nature. I will inform King Yan of His Highness Prince Ning's concerns. I believe that King Yan will definitely think of a proper way. If the peace process fails, he will never
Let His Majesty Prince Ning not be able to see His Majesty."
Xia Xun gave a long bow and was about to retreat. Shan Ning clearly saw a faint smile on the corner of his lips when he stood up. It was a sneer. Shan Ning felt very upset. However, this was exactly what Prince Ning was saying.
Although she has a strong temperament, her husband is hesitant and has many worries, so what can she do?
As soon as Xia Xun stepped back, Prince Ning walked out from behind the screen. He pointed at her angrily and asked: "You are so bold. I just want to leave a way out. Who asked you to make your own decisions? If Fourth Brother
Just go with the flow and leave this great task of resolving the crisis to me. What do you want me to do?"
Shan Ning didn't defend himself, he just lowered his eyes and sighed in his heart: "Another time...I humiliated myself in front of him!"
Her beautiful face is lonely, and she feels helpless and deeply melancholy.
If she were a boy, if she were Prince Ning, she would definitely make a completely different choice than Prince Ning...
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