Chapter 250: Danger at the border, seek advice from Guo Jia

After returning to the capital, the sky had already darkened. All the civil and military officials in the court went home to rest, while the Jinyiwei were busy, interrogating the captured prisoners overnight, and a group of rebel bandits were also imprisoned.

Emperor Yu summoned several important officials in the court and the military generals in the capital, and rushed back to the palace at full speed.

"My dear ministers, you have worked hard today. You have accompanied me through the gates of hell!"

"Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune. God will protect you. You will be blessed in times of trouble."

Hearing Zheng Xuan's flattery, Emperor Yu waved his hand and said tiredly: "Okay, stop flattering me. The military situation is urgent now. Tell us what we should do?"

"Report!"

As soon as Emperor Yu finished speaking, he heard a long shout outside the palace, and saw a young eunuch hurriedly stepped in: "Your Majesty, the commander of the Jinyiwei, Lord Jiang Li wants to see you."

"Announce!"

Ning Fan's face also froze. Jiang Li must have something very important to see him at this time.

"Your Majesty, I am here to see you!"

"What happened?"

"Your Majesty, the Western Territory has received a secret report that Dayan is mobilizing troops towards Xuanjian Pass, with a total of 300,000 troops."

Emperor Yu's face immediately darkened. Currently, there are only 100,000 troops stationed in the Western Territory. Over the years, the Western Territory has been as stable as a rock. First, the terrain of Xuanjian Pass is dangerous, and one man can block the pass, and ten thousand men cannot break through.

Second, King Sheng has won several consecutive victories over Dayan, and his reputation is well known.

Now, Dayan has deployed 300,000 troops and directly pressed on the Western Territory, and without King Sheng, the Western Territory is in danger.

"Father, I request to return to Xinjiang immediately."

Ning Chen immediately stepped out, with a look of worry on his face. Emperor Yu fell into deep thought and did not speak easily.

"Report!"

Another long shout came, and a figure in armor rushed in and shouted: "Your Majesty, Donghuai has gathered more than 100,000 troops on my border. Please send troops to help!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was silent. Zhao Changying looked solemn and whispered: "Now the main force of the East Territory is in the capital, leaving only tens of thousands of remnants. I didn't expect Donghuai to dare to make a comeback. It's really a big courage!"

Ning Fan took a deep breath, He forced himself to calm down, looked at Emperor Yu, and bowed slightly: "Father, there is no time to lose. Both the east and west regions should send troops to support!"

"Especially Xuanjian Pass, we can't let it be lost!"

Emperor Yu's expression immediately condensed, his eyes swept around, and said in a deep voice: "Ning Chen, you mobilize all the cavalry from the Zhenguo Army and lead the army to Xuanjian Pass immediately. Defend Xuanjian Pass at all costs!"

"Your son obeys your order!"

Ning Chen immediately clasped his fists and saluted, holding a military token and quickly left the hall.

"Your Majesty, I request to send troops to resist Donghuai."

"Yes!"

Emperor Yu also nodded slightly and said softly: "Donghuai just suffered a great defeat on the battlefield in the East Territory, and now it is forcibly recruiting more than 100,000 troops. It seems that it is gambling on the fate of the country!"

"Father!"

Before Zhao Changying and others could speak, Ning Fan stepped forward and said solemnly: "The East Territory is not a threat, and the more than 100,000 troops of Donghuai are not to be feared. The most urgent task is the West Territory, Xuanjian Pass!"

"Once Xuanjian Pass is lost, Dayan's 300,000 troops will attack our capital without any obstacles."

"I suggest that the Duke of Zhenguo divide 100,000 soldiers, rush to Xuanjian Pass! "

As soon as Ning Fan finished speaking, all the ministers fell into silence. Liu Fengping sighed and said softly: "Your Highness, there is no need to mention the importance of Xuanjian Pass. We naturally know it."

"But the battlefield in the East is more complicated. The territory of Donghuai borders our Dayu, and the north-south border is nearly 100 miles long. If 100,000 soldiers are divided, it will be impossible to defend with only 100,000 soldiers!"

As soon as these words came out, Ning Fan also fell into silence. The situation on the battlefield in the East was different from that in the West. A Xuanjian Pass blocked the military power of a country. As long as Xuanjian Pass was not broken, Dayan's soldiers would never step into Dayu.

But the East is different. The border stretches for hundreds of miles. If one point is broken, it will be like a flood bursting the dam and the whole line will collapse.

Besides, there is the King of Huai in the South, who is eyeing it covetously and may go north at any time. Ning Fan still knows nothing about the combat power of 100,000 new troops.

"Kong Ming, Feng Xiao, Gong Tai, what do you think?"

Ning Fan looked at the last three people without hesitation. Zheng Xuan and Lin Qiushi both showed a hint of displeasure in their eyes. Now that they were all important officials here, King Yong bypassed them and asked a few unknown people.

"Hmph!"

"Your Highness, the important matters of the court will be discussed with us!"

"It is a great honor for His Majesty that these few white-clothed people can stand on this dry shore. Your Highness is a bit presumptuous."

Hearing Zheng Xuan speak, Ning Fan's face sank: "If Lord Zheng has any good ideas, just speak up. I will listen attentively. If you don't have any good ideas, just shut up and be a quail."

"The rise and fall of the country is the responsibility of every man. What's wrong with a white-clothed man? You wear this big red official robe, but you think about fighting for power every day. They are just ordinary people, but they still know how to worry about the country and the people."

"Are you really shameless?"

Seeing Zheng Xuan's face was livid and he wanted to retort, Shen Li bowed slightly: "Lord Zheng, what your Highness said is not unreasonable. As long as it can help His Majesty share the worries and resolve this crisis, what's wrong with a white-clothed man?"

"Besides, Kong Ming is my old friend, and his talent and knowledge are still better than mine."

"What!"

When these words came out, not only did the ministers look surprised, but even Emperor Yu couldn't help but look up to Zhuge Liang. He knew that Mr. Zhuge was not simple, but he didn't expect that he could be worthy of such an evaluation from Lord Shen.

"Humph, since Lord Shen is so kind, I naturally have nothing to say, but I am willing to listen to Mr. Zhuge's opinions."

"Hahaha, as long as Mr. Zhuge doesn't propose a peace plan."

Zhao Changying also heard the words of King Yong humiliating Zheng Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel in court. Now that the old matter was brought up again, Zheng Xuan's face changed for a while, and anger surged in his heart, but he didn't dare to offend Zhao Changying easily.

"That's enough!"

Emperor Yu patted the table lightly and scolded: "With the enemy at hand, don't mess around."

"Kong Ming, do you have any good ideas?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head slightly, bowed his hands, and said softly: "Your Majesty, I am good at observing the general situation and managing government affairs. I am not as good as Fengxiao in matters of power and strategy. I believe Fengxiao has already made up his mind?"

Seeing Zhuge Liang turn the words to Guo Jia, Emperor Yu frowned slightly, and his face showed a bit of displeasure. Zheng Xuan took the opportunity to ridicule: "Is this your good plan?"

"Now that state affairs are urgent, you are shirking each other again."

"Haha, that's all!"

While Zheng Xuan was sneering, he noticed the cold eyes of Emperor Yu, and immediately shrank his head and shut up obediently.

"Mr. Guo, do you have any good ideas?"

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[This is the first serious update since the book was published. I wonder if everyone is satisfied...]