Qin Rui nimbly dodged, causing Ding Guogong's palm to miss, and everyone laughed.
"Okay, as long as we have these things, our city can still be defended." Duke Dingguo put away the smile on his face and said a little solemnly.
After he fell silent, everyone fell silent and all looked at their father.
Fengxiaguan is the first pass for the Mobei tribes to enter the Central Plains, and it is also the easiest to defend and difficult to attack. The city wall is high and strong, and is surrounded by endless mountains on both sides. Outside the mountains, wind and sand are rolling, and because of the blocking of the mountains,
, there is already green after Fengxiaguan.
"Their patience is also limited." The elder of the Qin family said with some worry, "If it comes to the end of summer, I'm afraid the war will be different."
Yes, there is no impregnable city gate in this world. Just guarding it is not the solution after all.
"The court should not delay it for that long." Duke Ding patted his son on the shoulder, "I believe they will react soon."
When Duke Dingguo said this, a gray figure appeared in the sky, and an eagle fiercely cut through the sky. Everyone looked at each other and said, "It's mother's cornucopia!"
Qin Rui's sharp eyes recognized the origin of the goshawk in just a moment. It was the eagle his father and mother used to communicate, named Cornucopia.
As soon as he finished speaking, the gray figure landed beside Duke Dingguo, looked up at his master, and screamed.
Duke Dingguo hurriedly knelt down, untied the bamboo tube tied to the legs of the cornucopia, and took out the letterhead with the mark of Lady Dingguo from it.
After he read his wife's letter, his expression suddenly became serious.
"Father, what big thing happened in the capital?" The eldest son of the Qin family asked Qin Rui to get meat to feed the eagle, and then asked in a low voice.
"Our Majesty is about to go on a personal expedition!" Duke Dingguo sighed and handed the letter to his sons.
Everyone circulated it, and after reading it, everyone pursed their lips and became silent.
"The decision made by His Majesty the Emperor is too rash!" Qin Rui said with slight dissatisfaction after taking the meat and feeding it to the eagle.
The speed at which the Qin family's falcon delivers news is unmatched by ordinary carrier pigeons. The serious message is still on its way to Mobei, but the eagle has already brought the news more than half a month ago.
In other words, it will take twenty days for the news of His Majesty's personal expedition to be officially sent to Linchuan.
"What can he do when he comes?" Erlang of the Qin family frowned and said, "While we have to fight, we must also devote our energy to protecting him!"
"Be careful what you say!" Duke Dingguo glanced at his sons and said sternly.
Fortunately, there are no outsiders here.
"Father, what is the purpose of His Majesty's personal expedition?" Sanlang of the Qin family also frowned, "Is it to show off the strength of my Da Xie? He should bring reinforcements."
"In my opinion, he will definitely bring reinforcements. By then, the command of Fengxia Pass will no longer be in our hands!" Shiro of the Qin family snorted and lowered his voice.
"That's good, it's time to relax!" Erlang of the Qin family also hummed.
"I'm afraid it's not that simple." Qin Rui looked at his father a little but somewhat, "If you win this battle, it will be a great victory for Your Majesty. In any case, this is a happy thing for everyone. But what if you lose?
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When Qin Rui's words fell to the ground, everyone felt the same.
If they lose, the Qin family will be the scapegoat for His Majesty’s faults!