Chapter 608 King Qiu Chi’s suspicion

Soon, all the ministers from Qiu Chi rushed to the palace.

Yuan Su sat on the throne and asked Yao Cuo to briefly explain the situation to the ministers.

In fact, even if Yao Cuo didn't say it, many people knew about it.

After all, Qiuchi is only such a big place.

The story of the divine statue appearing has spread in the royal city.

Many ministers have even written memorials on this matter and plan to submit their memorials to Yuan Shu tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Shu summoned them to discuss the matter first.

After Yao Cuo finished speaking, Yuan Shu did not ask the ministers about the proverbs. He just asked everyone if there was a way to make the statues grow naturally every day.

Although Yuan Shu pursued immortality and immortality like many kings, he was not a fool in the complete sense.

In this matter, he also suspected that Da Qian's Xi Zuo, who had sneaked into Qiu Chi, was behind the scenes.

But the most urgent task is to find out why this statue naturally grows upward every day.

If someone is up to something, this can be treated as a joke.

But if it was really a message from God, then he would have to take it seriously.

I would rather kill by mistake than tolerate it!

Facing Yuan Shu's inquiry, all the ministers of Qiu Chi showed embarrassment.

How do they know how to make the statues of gods grow upward naturally?

It is said that the statue was carved from a single piece of large stone.

At least three or four thousand kilograms!

Not to mention there are officers and soldiers guarding the statue.

Even if there were no officers and soldiers guarding it, a dozen or so people might not be able to lift an inch of the statue buried in the ground.

Apart from the appearance of the gods, there seems to be no other reason to explain it.

Just when the ministers were in trouble, an old minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, although I don't know why this statue grows upward on its own, I believe that this must be a treacherous plot by the enemy. Please enlighten me!"

"Why should I, the king, tell you clearly?"

Yuan Su raised his eyes and looked at the veteran minister, "Is it possible that you also think that the motto on the statue has a meaning?"

"This……"

Bu Yang's mouth opened slightly, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Of course he had heard of the motto on the statue.

Moreover, he immediately thought of Tiexiong and Yunzheng.

Judging from the content of the proverb, no matter how you interpret it, it means that Tiexiong rebelled and surrendered to the enemy.

But he couldn't say this.

Since Yuan Su is asking, he must have begun to doubt Tiexiong.

He said again that the treacherous ministers in the court might take the opportunity to spread slander.

"Your Majesty, the motto on the statue has even been heard by the humble ministers!"

At this time, a treacherous official in the court stood up and said, "I think that since God has sent a message, the king should take precautions before it happens!"

"Nonsense!"

Bu Yang's anger suddenly surged, and he could no longer care about anything else. He shouted angrily at the traitor, "Tie Xiong has been guarding Tianqiong Pass for several years, and he has never made any overstep! A few days ago, Tiexiong also killed Yun Zheng. The special envoy hangs his head outside Tianqiong Pass. All the soldiers in Tianqiong Pass know this! If Tiexiong wants to rebel, why do you do this? You traitor, you clearly want to trap the king into injustice!"

"What's the use of killing Yunzheng's special envoy?"

The treacherous minister snorted, "Tie Xiong's killing of Yun Zheng's special envoy could also be a show for the king! If Tie Xiong is a loyal minister, he should offer Yun Zheng's head to the king!"

"Yes!" At this time, another treacherous minister also stood up and echoed, "I heard that a few days ago, Tie Xiong clearly had the opportunity to attack Yunzheng, but he kept his troops stationary and watched Yunzheng leave with two or three hundred people. !”

As soon as the man finished speaking, someone immediately spoke to retort.

"Do you think Yunzheng is so easy to kill? How do you know it's not Yunzheng's plot?"

"Then who knows? How can Tie Xiong know that he can't kill Yunzheng if he doesn't try?"

"That is, even if Tiexiong has no intention of rebellion, this move is undoubtedly a fear of war!"

"General Tie's mission is to guard Tianqiong Pass and ensure that Tianqiong Pass is not lost! What's wrong with being cautious?"

"How do you make sure he is being cautious and not having ulterior motives?"

"..."

In an instant, the officials started arguing in front of Yuan Shu.

Every country has factional disputes, and every country has loyal ministers and traitorous ministers.

For a time, the two sides were quarreling fiercely, and no one was convinced by the other.

Listening to the quarrels in his ears, Yuan Su's face became increasingly ugly.

There is another thing that the courtiers don’t know.

He received a secret report that Tiexiong's son and deputy general repeatedly asked for battle and wanted to lead their troops to attack Yunzheng.

But Tiexiong repeatedly stopped the two of them, and never had the slightest idea of ​​sending troops to attack Yun Zheng from the beginning to the end.

It's hard to say whether Tiexiong's move was due to caution, fear, or something else.

Just when Yuan Shu was thinking secretly, the palace guard suddenly ran in, "Your Majesty, the military situation is urgent!"

The palace guard said, hurriedly presenting the urgent report in his hand.

Yao Cuo quickly received the urgent report and forwarded it to Yuan Shu.

As the urgent military intelligence report was delivered, the quarrels at the scene gradually stopped.

Everyone's eyes fell on the military intelligence report in Yuan Shu's hand.

Yuan Su quickly opened the letter and looked at it.

Looking at this, Yuan Su couldn't help but frown slightly.

This is an urgent frontline military intelligence report sent back by Tiexiong's order.

A section of the Beifu Army, about eight or nine thousand men, began to advance towards Tianqiong Pass.

However, the Beifu Army did not launch a direct attack, but only launched at Tianqiong Pass, clearly to block the eastward path of the Tianqiong Pass defenders.

Looking at this urgent report, Yuan Shu couldn't help but frown.

What does Beifujun mean?

Why block the eastward path for the defenders of Tianqiong Pass?

Could it be that Yunzheng thought that the defenders of Tianqiong Pass had abandoned the pass and attacked?

how can that be!

If you leave the sky at the pass and don't defend it, why don't you abandon the pass and attack?

Unless Tiexiong wants to destroy the defenders of Tianqiong Pass and open the gate of Qiuchi to Daqian.

Yuan Su was full of doubts and asked Yao Cuo to read the contents of these letters to the officials.

"What is the Beifu Army doing?"

"What's the point of them blocking the Tianqiong Pass?"

"Perhaps we are afraid that when they are fighting fiercely in the Sole River Plains, we will send troops from Tianqiong Pass to sneak attack on the Muma Grassland."

"Well, that's possible."

"The enemy only has so many people. We can really mobilize 10,000 or 20,000 people from the border and send troops from Tianqiong Pass..."

"The large army of the Beifu Army has just now approached Tianqiong Pass. So, a few days ago, Yun Zheng really only had those few people around him? Didn't Tiexiong miss the great opportunity to attack Yun Zheng because he was afraid of fighting?"

"You can't say that. Who knows where this army was at that time? If this army was behind Yun Zheng at that time, and Tiexiong led his troops to attack and kill Yun Zheng, wouldn't he just fall into Yun Zheng's plan?"

"It was a wise move for Tiexiong not to send troops to attack Yunzheng before..."

As they talked, everyone's topic returned to Tiexiong.

The enemy's army is less than 10,000, so even if they approach Tianqiong Pass, there is nothing to worry about.

The most urgent task is to discuss whether Tiexiong has any rebellious intentions.

However, everyone argued and argued, but no one could convince anyone.

At this time, another palace guard rushed in, "Your Majesty, General Yu Tai sent someone to send an urgent military report!"