Outside Qian'an Palace, Chen Changhe smiled uglier than crying.
The ministers who came here this time were only two cabinet ministers and two ministers, who were also the main talkers in the court today.
"Eunuch Chen, there are really too many things. If not handled properly, it will lead to big troubles. I will wait..."
Before Wang Tinghe could finish his explanation, Chen Changhe said: "Mr. Ge, I know everything, please come in quickly!"
Then, these four ministers entered the hall.
Emperor Zhao Weilong was sitting on the throne, his look of decadence clearly evident.
Before anyone could speak, Zhao Weilong spoke first: "Has the messenger for help been sent out?"
"Your Majesty, we have sent out the guards stationed in the southeast and southwest, as well as the ministers and others!" Wang Cunzhang, the Minister of War, reported.
There are still 40,000 garrison troops available for mobilization in the southeast and southwest directions.
Zhao Weilong knew this, so he also sent eunuchs out of the city to deliver orders. The current inquiry was just for double insurance.
Zhao Weilong felt relieved when he heard that the Ministry of War had also sent people. It was always safer to send two groups of people to deliver orders.
Immediately afterwards, Chief Assistant Wang Tinghe said: "In addition, before the arrival of the rebels, I sent people to send urgent messages to the counties in the south, and ordered each capital to set up troops!"
Hearing this, Zhao Weilong said helplessly: "I am thankful that the troops from the southeast and southwest can arrive in the capital on time. As for the counties in the south..."
In the counties in the south, the troops and horses have been mobilized by the imperial court, so it is very difficult to mobilize troops.
What's more, the counties in the south are already alienated from the imperial court. They were reluctant to send troops before, so it would be better if they don't add insult to injury now.
At least ten thousand steps back, if the south is willing to send troops in time, several counties can gather enough 30,000 to 50,000 troops and send them to the capital within a month or two.
At that time, perhaps things had changed in Beijing.
There was an air of murder in the hall, everyone had their own plans in mind, and for a while there was only dead silence.
Finally, Huang Zhicheng, the official secretary, said: "Huang, in addition to mobilizing troops to defend the city, I think... we should also recruit young people in the city to participate in the defense!"
"In this way, one can strengthen the city's defense, and two, it can restrain the young and strong so that they will not be deceived by evil words!"
The key point of Huang Zhicheng’s words actually lies in the second sentence.
Nowadays, there are a lot of rumors in the city. Although the imperial court tried its best to correct the situation, it could not stop the rumors.
"This method is good. There are hundreds of thousands of people in the city. It is easy to recruit 100,000 young men to defend the city!" Wang Tinghe strongly agreed.
Wang Cunzhang on the side also said: "The food in the city can last at least a month, enough to last until King Qin's troops arrive!"
Hearing their lively talk, Zhao Weilong couldn't be happy.
Even if King Qin's troops arrive, what will happen next? Can these people relieve the siege of the capital?
The armies at Han River and Jishui were defeated, what can these people count on?
Listening to the ministers still discussing, Zhao Weilong interrupted everyone and said: "My dear friends, do we still have hope of winning?"
After hearing this question, several ministers became quiet for a while.
The hope of victory was slim, and everyone present knew this very well, but they could not bear to tell the truth after all.
At this time, Huang Zhicheng stood up and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I am willing to live or die with the imperial court!"
With his statement, the old Wang Tinghe also stood up and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, I am willing to live and die with the capital!"
Huang Zhicheng was loyal to Zhao Weilong, and Wang Tinghe had a feud with Zhao Yanxun, so they were naturally willing to "fight to the death."
Immediately afterwards, Wang Cunzhang also said: "I am also willing!"
At this time, no matter whether you like it or not, you must take a stand.
"The same goes for me!" Xie Xiaofang, the second assistant, also spoke.
Xie Xiaofang has always been a representative figure of the southern faction, so he is not popular with Zhao Weilong.
But at this moment, what he said was indeed sincere, because he and Zhao Yanxun also had some issues.
At the beginning, Wang Tinghe and Xie Xiaofang, representing the civil service group, fought with the emperor and drove Zhao Yanxun out of the capital.
"With the words of some of my dear friends, I feel at ease!"
Next, several people discussed some things, and then Zhao Weilong ordered several ministers to leave.
"Tell Mr. Huang to stay!"
"According to the order!"
After a while, Huang Zhicheng was called back, which also showed that the emperor trusted him the most.
"emperor……"
"Sir, I want to see the city wall. You can come with me!"
Hearing this, Huang Zhiben wanted to refuse, but he swallowed the words again.
In these extraordinary times, there is no need to be bound by etiquette anymore.
"I will accompany the emperor!"
Zhao Weilong rarely smiled, and then said: "That's great!"
An hour later, on the north wall of the capital, surrounded by palace guards, Zhao Weilong was looking at Yong's army outside the city.
After an hour passed, the following cavalrymen of the Yong Army gradually felt that nearly 10,000 cavalrymen had gathered outside the city.
At this time, there is only one way to defend the city, and it will be extremely dangerous to go out to fight.
Looking at the cavalry in the distance, Zhao Weilong murmured: "I thought that the bandit army had three heads and six arms, but now I see it with my own eyes and know that they are just like ordinary people!"
"Sir, these people have defeated the imperial army one after another. Why do you think this is?"
Facing the questions raised by the emperor, Huang Zhicheng found it difficult to answer.
"You say... is it true that as my ninth uncle said, he is the one destined by fate and destined by fate?"
Huang Zhicheng did not answer, and Zhao Weilong gave the answer himself.
Huang Zhicheng immediately replied: "Your Majesty, King Yong is a traitor and rebel against the party. How can he be the one destined by destiny?"
Unexpectedly, Zhao Weilong said again: "At that time, Emperor Taizong also followed the destiny and raised troops to conquer the world!"
In fact, there is no point in debating this. Zhao Weilong's endless chatter only shows that his defense is now broken.
"Your Majesty, you have to cheer up, it's not the last moment yet!" At this time, Huang Zhicheng looked serious and put on the airs of an imperial master.
Zhao Weilong didn't say any more, but walked forward. At this moment, he looked particularly vicissitudes of life.
"Long live the Emperor..."
The soldiers I met along the way all kowtowed when they saw the emperor's dragon flag.
The emperor is the son of God, and it is an extremely honor for these soldiers to see the emperor in person.
At this moment, Zhao Weilong showed his kind side, and he seemed very enthusiastic towards the soldiers.
"You have worked hard for your loyalty to the imperial court!"
Then Zhao Weilong said: "After winning this battle, I will personally hold a celebration banquet and treat you to a drink!"
"Long live the Emperor..."
The emperor was talking and wanted to invite them to drink. Of course the soldiers were very happy.
At this time, Huang Zhicheng noticed the strange movements of Yong's army outside the city, and was apparently attracted by the sounds on the city wall.
"Your Majesty, please stay away for now, the rebels are moving closer this way!"
After hearing this, Zhao Weilong looked down the city and saw that dozens of cavalry were approaching.
"Whoever can kill one bandit will be rewarded with ten taels of silver. If he kills five people, he will be promoted to one level!"
The emperor's golden words made the soldiers full of energy after hearing this. They drew their bows and arrows and aimed at the cavalry outside the city.
It has to be said that shooting moving targets is a difficult task. Everyone fired four or five rounds of arrows before they were able to kill only three people.
Looking at the three corpses in the distance, Zhao Weilong felt particularly happy and praised: "Good!"
"Come here, let's take a look!"
The emperor's golden words not only fulfilled his promise, but also exceeded his promise.
After being rewarded with money, the three soldiers who killed the enemy were all promoted one level and became small flag officers in the army.
Even though they have no one under them now, once the young men in the city gather together, these three people may become a hundred households.