Wang Zhi's words were very straightforward, and everyone understood.
If there was a day when they needed to use the troops around the capital to protect the capital, then wouldn't the Tatan's iron hooves trample on the capital?
Utejin Khan was a war god on the same level as Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu. Without Pang Xiao and Ji Zeyu as commanders, the people in the capital would not be a match for the Tatan.
Prince Li lowered his head, not daring to let others see the emotions in his eyes.
The Empress Dowager was slightly dissatisfied. She felt that Marquis Qingyang's words were degrading the Empress Dowager's Zhou family, and that he was not worthy of her promotion.
Marquis Qingyang realized that he had misspoken. He suppressed the fear in his heart and said with his head held high, "I only said this for the safety of the Empress Dowager and the people. As for myself, of course I'm willing to go into battle. A general has to fight on the battlefield. Only by killing the enemy can one be carefree."
The Empress Dowager's expression finally relaxed. She smiled and nodded, "It's good that you have such determination. Since that's the case, I'll leave the matter of Heaven's Gate to you and Sir Wang to discuss. "
Wang Zhi cupped her hands and said loudly, "Yes, Empress Dowager!"
Marquis Qingyang's heart was beating like a drum, but he also bowed, "Yes, Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager nodded. Now that the matter in the north was settled, she relaxed a little and a smile appeared on her face.
Marquis Qingyang saw that the Empress Dowager's mood had improved, so he smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, Empress Dowager. The Dragon Legion retreating to Heaven's Gate is definitely a temporary measure. It's just that the Tatan came too suddenly and they were not prepared. The Dragon Legion led by Prince Consort Ji has fought for many years and is an army that has experienced hundreds of battles. I believe that as long as they regroup, the Dragon Legion will be able to chase the Tatan out of our territory. "
The Empress Dowager could not help but smile and nod. Her son-in-law's personality was not likable, and he was cold and did not know how to care for others. He often angered Anyang to the point that he came to the palace to complain. However, his ability to lead troops could not be ignored. She believed that he would be able to lead them out.
The Dragon Legion were not useless people, and there was no reason for them to let the Tatan enter Heaven's Gate so easily.
The Empress Dowager felt more at ease.
After all, Da Zhou had only been established for five years. The soldiers who had conquered the world were still hot-blooded. If they were released, they would definitely howl and bite the enemy like hungry wolves. The Empress Dowager was confident in this aspect.
The Minister of War, Wang Zhi, cast a sidelong glance at the Marquis of Qingyang, almost unable to suppress the contempt in his heart.
It seemed that he had still underestimated the Marquis of Qingyang. Who said that he only knew how to indulge in debauchery? This person's bootlicking skills were not bad either. Thinking of Your Majesty, whose life and death were still unknown, Wang Zhi couldn't help but worry.
Even if there was no turmoil in the court and Your Majesty presided over the situation, such a dangerous situation would not be easily resolved. What's more, the Empress Dowager was a woman without any political sense, and a weak and incompetent Royal Prince?
These people were really crazy about power.
Wang Zhi had no interest in flattering the Empress Dowager, so she bowed and excused herself.
Before leaving the hall, he didn't forget to call out to the Marquis of Qingyang: "Marquis, would you like to travel with me?"
However, the Empress Dowager smiled and said: "Aijia still has matters to discuss with the Marquis of Qingyang."
Wang Zhi complied, bowed, and retreated. Seeing this, Prince Li also bowed and excused himself.
The Empress Dowager nodded her head in a dignified manner. After the outsiders left, she called the Marquis of Qingyang to her with a serious expression.
"Da Yong. Today, Aijia has given you all the power that can be given to you. You have to work hard and fight for Aijia's honor, as well as our Zhou family's honor. Although we normally live well, others say that the Emperor is benevolent and filial, which is why our Zhou family is where it is today. Although Aijia also knows that the Emperor is filial, how is our Zhou family lacking compared to anyone? "
Hearing the Empress Dowager directly call him little, the Marquis of Qingyang also affectionately called out: "Jiejie."
Sitting sideways next to the Empress Dowager, he solemnly vowed: "Your Majesty is indeed not unkind to our family and is sufficiently filial to jiejie. However, I am not just a decoration in the military. It's not that I don't have any ability and can only rely on Your Majesty's face to act. Jiejie, don't worry this time. I will definitely think of a way to stabilize our country and won't let others say that jiejie was biased in making me the commander of the Tiger Army. "
Hearing this, the Empress Dowager nodded her head in satisfaction: "That is exactly what Aijia meant. You are Aijia's younger brother. Each of your actions represents Aijia. You have to work hard and let Aijia's face shine. "
"Jiejie, don't worry." The Marquis of Qingyang said with a clear laugh: "That Pang Zhixi is only being praised by outsiders. What ability can a young brat have? In the past, you and your brother didn't have a chance. Now that you have given me such a good opportunity, of course I will properly grasp it. "
The Empress Dowager nodded her head in satisfaction.
However, at this time, a middle-ranking official suddenly came in from outside the hall: "Empress Dowager! Sir Wang of the Ministry of War requests an audience! "
"Didn't you just leave? What is it now? "The Empress Dowager's heart skipped a beat and her face turned pale with fright.
After calling Wang Zhi in, she saw that Wang Zhi's expression was even worse than before.
"Empress Dowager, the Yongning Prefecture, Hengzhou Prefecture, and Jianyang Prefecture in the south have declared independence and are in agreement with Southern Yan. Southern Yan's Emperor Yuchi Xujie has abdicated and is supporting the former Yan dynasty's Emperor Yuchi Yan to regain the throne!"
At this point, Wang Zhi's expression was ashen. She said with a trembling voice: "Empress Dowager, the south is also in chaos! Those ministers who escaped from the Yan Dynasty must have planned this beforehand. Now, they are bringing their families to seek refuge with their former Emperor! "
The Empress Dowager's mind buzzed and she could no longer maintain her composure.
The matters in the north had not been resolved and the south was also in chaos. Could it be that the Tatan and the Yan dynasty had made an agreement?
The Empress Dowager looked at Wang Zhi for help and then looked at her trusted younger brother. She anxiously said: "What should we do?"
The Marquis of Qingyang's expression was even worse than the Empress Dowager's.
He had a headache when he thought about mobilizing troops against the Tatan. He didn't expect the Yan dynasty to be reinstated. If the two sides attacked him, what should he do?
"Don't worry, Empress Dowager. The south will not be able to do anything. The Yuchi Yan are cowards. Even if the three Prefectures near Southern Yan cooperate with them, a small place like Southern Yan is nothing to be afraid of. "
Marquis Qingyang said in a clear voice, "I feel that the greatest danger of Southern Yan is not in war but in people's hearts."
"People's hearts?" The Empress Dowager calmed down a little.
Marquis Qingyang said: "Empress Dowager, the ministers that escaped from the Yan dynasty must have returned to the Yuchi Yan. There are still many of them who haven't left. These people are in the capital and might be trying to get information from us. "
When the Empress Dowager heard this, she slapped her thigh, "Isn't that right! Go, investigate the remnants of the Yan dynasty. Capture them all and interrogate them! You must interrogate them and find out what the Yan dynasty is trying to do! "
"Yes!" Marquis Qingyang accepted the order.
Wang Zhi looked at Marquis Qingyang and despised him even more.
Be it Pang Xiao or Ji Zeyu, he was willing to accept them as the commander of the Tiger Army. However, Wang Zhi hated people like Marquis Qingyang who only knew how to suck up and not be of use at the crucial moment. However, the Empress Dowager's intention to take power was so obvious. With his position, he could not change the decision of the higher-ups.
Wang Zhi only hoped that Your Majesty could be saved.
If the Emperor could not be saved, and there was no one in the imperial court who could take up the responsibility to turn the tide, the Great Zhou Dynasty would be in danger!
With such two huge things happening in the Imperial Court, it was impossible to hide it. The Dragon Legion Corps in the north lost three passes and retreated to Heaven's Gate to wait for reinforcements. The Yan dynasty in the south revived, and the three Prefectures and Southern Yan supported the Yuchi Yan to regain their position. Once the south acted, Da Zhou would be attacked from two sides.
When Qin Yining and his father heard this news, they were both silent.
For the Yan dynasty to disappear in one night, they must have discussed this beforehand.
However, as the head of the Yan dynasty, they did not reveal anything to Qin Huaiyuan.
He did not know that the Yuchi Yan had escaped.
He also did not know that the surrendered officials had returned.
Qin Huaiyuan's heart was filled with mixed feelings after being marginalized and concealed like this.
Qin Yining consoled Qin Huaiyuan, "Father, it is good that we did not tell you about this. If they really found you, you would have to make a choice. Wouldn't that be a problem? It is better this way. You are no longer an official, and our family just wants to live together freely. It does not matter if they find us or not. Don't you think so? "
Qin Huaiyuan smiled and nodded, "You are right. Right now, all I want is for Zhixi to return home safely and for you to give birth to Lin. I do not care about the chaos in the court. In the future, when I am old, I might want to return home and take a look. Or I might even live there. After all, our family's manor was in the south. As for the rest, I do not care. "
Qin Yining saw that Qin Huaiyuan was sincere and was not trying to comfort her. Only then did she relax.
"Princess." Xianyun's slightly anxious voice came from the door, "A group of people came from outside the manor. The leader is a middle-ranking official. He said that he wants to invite the old master out. He has something to ask. "
Qin Yining and Qin Huaiyuan looked at each other, and they both had their own thoughts.
Qin Yining said, "Did I hear where these people came from? Are they from Yangxin Palace Hall or Ci An Palace? "
"I do not know. However, the middle-ranking official also brought the Jinwu Guards from the palace. It seems that they did not come with good intentions. "
Qin Huaiyuan said, "It must be because of the Southern Yan incident. Not all of the surrendered officials from the Yan dynasty left. Those people were probably arrested and detained. "
Qin Yining stood up and slammed the table.
"They have a good idea. They want to arrest people in my manor? Let's see if they have the ability. "
Qin Yining was burning with anger, and he ordered, "Gather all the Jinghu Wei. Accompany me outside to take a look. I want to see what they are going to ask my father! "
Xianyun nodded and quickly went to give the order. Ji Yun and Bing Tang helped Qin Yining change into outdoor shoes. Worried that she would catch a cold after the rain, they also took out a lotus colored Ru Yi jacket and put it on her shoulders.
Qin Huaiyuan stood up helplessly and ordered someone to support him, "Father will go with you. Don't be too angry, it is not good for your health. Father will tell them when the time comes. "
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