She, or perhaps the entire people of Star City, had just read the new newspaper for November.
The newspaper has as much content as ever, but the most eye-catching thing is the headline above.
"The Japanese pirates captured Beihaiguan in one day, and the whereabouts of the defender Huang Shitao are unknown."
General Yu made her feel guilty. She quickly apologized again and quickly left with the convoy.
Prince Qi's Mansion.
When the master returned, all the gates of the palace were opened, and Princess Qi and the palace chief were waiting at the door with many servants.
However, as soon as Chen Xiuzhu got off the carriage and before he could take a sip of tea, his grandfather was anxiously pulling him into the study.
"Your Majesty," Luo Ken couldn't wait to ask as soon as he sat down, "Have you read the latest newspaper?"
Chen Xiuzhu shook his head and glanced at Dongfang subconsciously.
"Grandpa, did the Japanese pirates invade Huayang County?"
cough.
Luo Ken coughed, his face full of weirdness.
Although he did not belong to the Ministry of War, he was also the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, one of the six departments of the imperial court, and held a high and powerful position.
As long as the military information from various places is sent back to Star City, he will know it almost immediately.
Huayang County was already on the verge of collapse under the god-like operation of Lin Hanmo of the Central Army Corps.
But the windmill is a good thing.
Mo Canghai promptly conveyed the news of the Japanese pirates' fraudulent attack on Jiuyuan County to Lu Ping'an, so the Donghai Barrier, which had not yet gone far, turned back to Dinghai Wharf, and regained control of the situation after many dangers.
"Your Majesty, read the newspaper first."
Luo Ken delivered the newspaper he had just received.
Chen Xiuzhu took it and subconsciously glanced at the huge front page headline.
He shuddered immediately and almost spit out the tea he just drank.
"Beijing Customs was breached?"
How can it be?
Chen Xiuzhu opened his eyes wide and read it carefully several times.
"Grandpa, is this true?"
He even wondered if he had stayed in Baekje for too long. For a while, he couldn't even tell who was who in the words Huayang County and Beiguan.
"Your Majesty, you read it correctly. It does say that Beihai Customs was breached."
Luo Ken's tone was a little sad.
When Emperor Changxing was seriously ill, he had already approved the procedure for establishing a crown prince. Si Tianjian even took the birth date of King Qin and began to calculate the auspicious date for establishing a crown prince.
At that time, Luo Ken was worried about his grandfather, but also a little frustrated.
It's easy to say that we don't have a reserve, anyone can compete for it.
Whether or not status is important, it doesn't matter, it is still important.
As long as the position of the crown prince is determined, if ordinary princes like them want to fight again, it will be treason.
Fortunately, the news of Chen Xiuzhu's survival came back before the procedure for establishing a bank deposit started.
Then various situations began to appear on Si Tianjian's side.
The men under him were either seriously ill and unable to get up, or they had violated the laws of the empire and were imprisoned. Anyway, they never had a good life.
A little hope suddenly rose in Luo Ken's heart.
Now that his grandson finally returned to the imperial capital safely under the protection of Beihai Customs, he just breathed a sigh of relief.
As a result, something happened again on Huang Shitao's side. Not only was Beihai Pass captured, but even people's lives and deaths were unknown.
well.
Luo Ken let out a long sigh.
Life or death is unknown. The newspaper may not have obtained the exact information, so it is quite euphemistic.
But at this time, there were fierce Japanese pirates inside the Beihai Pass and heavy snow blocking the mountains outside. Huang Shitao basically had no way to escape.
Based on this calculation, it seems that his grandson has been busy for so long, immersed in fighting at the border and disappeared and suffered, but in the end there were no allies left when he arrived.
"Grandfather," Chen Xiuzhu reminded, "at least Lu Fuhai and Donghai Barrier are standing by my side."
"How about we ask Lu Ping'an, who is assisting in the defense of Huayang County, to release the water?"
Luo Ken took a deep look at his grandson.
He understood what Chen Xiuzhu meant.
Of the five major border defense corps in Yunchui, only the Central Corps is standing blatantly beside King Qin.
Lin Hanmo, who was guarding Huayang County, was obviously an embroidered pillow of no use. He stepped on the lake when he was marching and fighting.
As long as Lu Ping'an relaxes a little, the situation at Dinghai Terminal, which has just stabilized, will soon change dramatically.
Huayang County is one of the top ten superior counties in Yunchui. Not to mention taxation, status and influence are also extremely important.
If the Dinghai Pier is breached and Japanese pirates invade Huayang County, even if they kill chickens to scare monkeys, the Central Army Corps will definitely be held accountable by Emperor Changxing.
When the time comes, if they continue to operate in secret, Feng Haohan, the general of the army, might be implicated.
In this way, the relationship between him and King Qin returned to the starting point.
"You can try it!" Luo Ken's eyes sparkled.
The news spread quickly.
Not long after, a man and a horse suddenly ran out of an inconspicuous hut in Xingji City. After leaving the city, they headed east through the vast white snow.
In the study, the two grandsons sat in separate guest rooms and continued chatting.
"Grandpa, how is your father's health now?"
According to the information received, Chen Xiuzhu was also very confused.
After agreeing, Emperor Changxing handed over all the power of reviewing political affairs.
It's hard to say, but whenever there was a big problem with Yun Chui, Emperor Changxing would immediately step out of his bedchamber to make some comments.
"Father, aren't you playing some tricks with that old monk Hongguang?"
Luo Ken was stunned, picked up a cup of tea, and sipped it thoughtfully.
"I feel ashamed to say that although I go to court every day, I haven't seen His Majesty for a while. Now that the palace is under strict lockdown, I actually don't know the specific condition of Your Majesty's body."
"But last time the Central Army Corps went on an expedition, His Majesty personally came out and scolded the King of Qin. He seemed to be in good spirits at that time, at least he didn't look seriously ill or weak."
Chen Xiuzhu nodded slightly.
"Then if we want to do something, we still have to be careful."
…
The two were chatting.
Bang bang bang.
The door of the study room rang, and the voice of the Palace Chief Shi came in.
"Your Majesty, someone has come from the palace and asked the prince and Lord Shangshu to come into the palace immediately to discuss matters."
Having said this, Chang Shi paused.
"The old slave made some inquiries, and it seems to be about the war situation in Beiguan."
Chen Xiuzhu and Chen Xiuzhu looked at each other in the study room, and suddenly they had something in their minds.
"I understand. Let's enter the palace immediately."
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Royal Palace.
Many people have gathered in the brightly lit imperial study room, standing or sitting quietly waiting.
Chen Xiuzhu walked in with his head held high and immediately received many probing and curious looks.
He smiled and nodded generously in response, and his eyes quickly fell on the only person sitting in the imperial study room.
This man was wearing a colorful phoenix robe and holding a phoenix-headed crutch in his hand. Although his face was old, sitting there seemed to radiate light that no one could easily ignore.
It is Princess Yiguang who has not been out for a long time.
Chen Xiuzhu was slightly surprised and hurriedly went up to greet him.
"Xiuzhu has met Huang Guzu, Huang Guzu is good."
"It turns out that King Qi is back." Princess Yiguang nodded with a smile and looked him up and down, "I hope everything is safe and sound."
Chen Xiuzhu was overjoyed and wanted to say something, but Princess Yiguang ignored him and closed her eyes to regain her composure.