Hearing this, Song Youwei looked up at Yunze with joy in her eyes. She knew Yunze's methods and believed that Yunze could rescue her father.
"Well... then I will go with you now..." Song Youwei nodded to Yunze.
The two said goodbye to Song Rui and left the Prime Minister Zuo's Mansion. After returning to Yun Mansion, Yun Ze took advantage of the darkness and left the capital overnight with Song Youwei and Song Lin.
Just after leaving the capital, a carriage stopped at the official road not far ahead. Xing'er was waiting here with a few special soldiers. There was a whining sound from the carriage.
Just as Yunze and the others on horseback approached, the sounds inside stopped. Song Lin and Song Youwei looked at the carriage strangely, then turned to look at Yunze.
"Sir, we have been brought out. They are fine. However, all three of them seem to have martial arts skills. Fortunately, we used smoke to stun them. Otherwise, I am afraid there will be some trouble!"
Xing'er came up to meet Yunze and said respectfully.
Yunze nodded. He opened the curtain and saw Xian'er and her two maids tied up inside, with a look of astonishment on his face.
"Sir, I'm afraid they will run away when they wake up, so..." Xing'er's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
"Untie it..." Yunze waved his hand to Xing'er, then turned to look at Xian'er and said: "I know what you want to do, and I also know what happened to you. If you believe me... just follow me. ...If you insist on returning to the capital, I will let you go!"
Xian'er heard the words and nodded slightly. Yunze took out the cloth from her mouth through the car window. Xing'er got in the car and untied the rope from her body.
Xian'er didn't speak, just sat in the car with a silent expression, not looking at Yun Ze. I don't know what she is thinking.
Yunze didn't say anything more, and headed forward with Song Lin and Song Youwei who were full of doubts. Song Lin and Song Youwei were arranged by Yunze in another carriage prepared by Xing'er.
In this way, the carriage rushed towards Danyang quickly. Seven days after he left, the capital finally received a secret message from the border.
Along with the secret report, there was also an urgent battle report from 800 miles away. Yuguan was lost and Dajin broke through Yuguan. Sizhou after approaching Yuguan!
At this time, Song Ji was sitting on the dragon chair in the court hall, his expression extremely ugly. There was also a hint of panic in his eyes.
"My dear friends, what do you think we should do at this time!" He looked at the ministers below. Although his expression seemed calm, the anxiety in his heart made him full of anger.
"Back to Your Majesty, Dajin is coming this time with great force. If we face a head-on confrontation, I'm afraid we have no chance of winning. Not to mention, if Yuguan is lost, our country's gate to Jingchao will be opened."
"Moreover, the Khitan border is also facing threats. The Khitan troops are stationed at the border. I am afraid that they may invade Dajing at any time. Your Majesty, please make a decision as soon as possible!"
Li Zheng took a step forward and said solemnly. At this time, he had already changed from the decadence he had felt some time ago, and he looked refreshed.
"Your Majesty, I agree with what the right prime minister said. Now, we should make a decision. Since Dajin wants the heads of the left prime minister and Yunze, we might as well agree to him, send the left prime minister and Yunze to the Jin Kingdom, and agree to cooperate with the Jin Kingdom. Let’s attack the Khitan together.”
"Your Majesty, I also think this is the case. Sacrificing a left prime minister and Yun Ze can ensure the stability of our country and even expand our territory. Your Majesty, this is a blessing for the country!"
"I also feel that I should agree to Dai Jin's request. Otherwise, with Dai Jin's strength, it is really possible to defeat our Jingchao several times and approach the capital."
At this time, all the officials belonging to the Right Prime Minister's faction stood up, and many of these people belonged to King Kang's lineage. In the entire court, almost 60% to 70% of the officials unanimously supported Li Zheng.
They were either from Li Zheng's faction or from King Kang's lineage. The rest are from the Mingwang lineage and Song Rui's lineage.
Hearing that these people were actually in the court and openly agreed to the Jin Kingdom's request to give the prime minister of a country to the enemy, those officials with conscience and integrity were trembling with anger.
They had never seen such a shameless person. Facing the national crisis, they didn't think about how to deal with it, but instead joined forces to frame Zhongliang. This is obviously preparing to give up on Zuo Xiang and Yunze.
Moreover, Yunze was obviously a favorite in Song Ji's eyes, but these people still dared to say that they wanted to deal with Yunze in front of Song Ji. This meant forcing him into the palace.
When Song Ji heard this, he looked at the ministers below, his eyes full of anger. He was absolutely reluctant to let go of Song Rui and Yunze. These people took the opportunity to kill Yunze and Song Rui, which made him furious.
However, after hearing the analysis of the ministers, cold sweat broke out on his forehead again. In particular, Yuguan was only defended for less than seven days before it was defeated. It was obvious that Jin Guo was forcing him to submit.
Either he would sacrifice Song Rui and Yunze, or Dajin would really launch an assault on Jingchao and directly destroy Jingchao. Now that Yuguan is so vulnerable, I am afraid that Dajin may really have the idea of destroying Jing.
"Shameless people, you bunch of beasts... We are facing a national crisis. You don't want to destroy the thieves, but you want to harm your compatriots. Are you still human?" Officials from Song Rui's faction in the court stood up and cursed angrily at the one on the opposite side. All the ministers.
"Why aren't you sent to the Kingdom of Jin, and your heads will be used in exchange for the withdrawal of the Jin Kingdom's troops? I think the Kingdom of Jin will definitely agree!"
Several officials from Song Rui's faction quickly agreed.
At this time, Marquis Jing'an stood up, pointed at Li Zheng and others opposite him, opened his mouth and shouted angrily:
"You traitorous ministers who have harmed the country, if we really agree to the request of the Jin State, then my backbone of Dajing will be broken. I'm afraid that not only will the Jin State not be allowed to withdraw its troops, but the Jin State may even take the opportunity to feel that I, the Jing Dynasty, can be bullied...then it will be an even bigger disaster!"
Song Rui on the side remained silent and stood there silently.
On the dragon chair, Song Ji looked at the people arguing below and felt a headache. He looked at Song Rui, who was silent, and there was an inexplicable anger in his eyes.
"Prime Minister Zuo, as the person involved in this matter, please tell me...what should I do about this matter!"
Hearing this, Song Rui looked up at Song Ji, cupped his hands lightly and said: "I obey your Majesty's will. If you want me to die, I have to die! If you want me to live, I have to live!"
When Song Ji heard this, he snorted coldly and looked at the people below. He looked at Li Zheng. Now, the only person he can trust is Li Zheng. Originally, if Gao Chang was here, he could listen to what Gao Chang meant.
He now regrets killing Gao Chang. As for Song Rui, he is the person involved. Even if Song Rui shows enough loyalty, he still doesn't want to listen to Song Ji's opinion. Not to mention, Song Rui obviously didn't want to give any advice.
He was a little angry at Song Rui's attitude of testing him, and even more angry at Song Rui's calmness. Of course, he actually felt a little guilty towards Song Rui in his heart.
Although what happened back then was kept secret, he had a vague feeling that Song Rui might know the secret, and the guilt in his heart made him have murderous intentions towards Song Rui again.
When Song Rui suddenly asked for leave, he felt that Song Rui might know the truth. But when he saw that Song Rui didn't have any violent reaction, he gradually felt that Song Rui might not know about it.
But now Song Rui's performance made him feel that the other party might know what happened back then, but he was just holding back. The murderous intention in his heart became stronger.
"Your Majesty, I think it is better to obey the wishes of the Kingdom of Jin and send the left prime minister and Yunze there. At that time, we will sign an alliance under the city. We also agree to work with the Kingdom of Jin to destroy the Khitan. The Kingdom of Jin is currently with the Khitan. To fight, as long as we meet their demands, they will never make things difficult for me, Jingchao."
Li Zheng hurriedly said, how could he not see the look in Song Ji's eyes. Song Ji was afraid that he had already favored them, but it was impossible for him to say it himself. As a minister, of course he has to share the worries of his master, and he will be responsible for the evildoers.
Of course, if he could get rid of Song Rui and Yunze and avenge himself, why not do it.
"Your Majesty, I second the proposal..." For a moment, 70% of the officials agreed in unison.
When Song Rui heard this, he looked up at Song Ji who was sitting on the dragon chair. Seeing the movement in his eyes, he sighed and closed his eyes.
"You..." Upon hearing this, Marquis Jing'an and others shouted angrily and pointed at the ministers opposite.
"Okay, everyone, shut up. This matter is settled... Come, take the left prime minister down and send him to the border soon!" Song Ji suddenly shouted coldly and suppressed all the voices.
Two imperial guards walked outside the hall. They walked up to Song Rui with complicated eyes.
Song Rui did not speak, but turned around and left the hall with the guards. Marquis Jing'an and others still wanted to speak, but Song Ji snorted to stop him. Song Ji stood up and continued:
"Yang Wu, send a team of people to bring Yunze back and send them to the border... I am tired today, so please retreat!"
Without another word, Song Ji turned around and left the hall. Fan Hui, who was following behind him, had a look of anxiety on his face. He wanted to open his mouth to plead for Yunze several times.
But feeling the cold breath on Song Ji's body, he knew that even if he begged for mercy, Song Ji would not change his mind. After following Song Ji for so many years, how could he not know Song Ji's temperament.
He could only send Song Ji back to Taiqing Palace, but just when he wanted to leave, Song Ji stayed. Song Ji just looked at him lightly.
"I'm going to paint today, so just wait and see!"
When Fan Hui heard this, he sighed and stood respectfully aside. He knew that Song Ji was afraid that he would notify Yunze and did not give him a chance. Once the imperial guards left the city, it would be impossible for him to arrange for someone to notify Yunze.
At the same time, not only Fan Hui was retained, but also a number of officials from Song Rui's faction. Song Ji didn't want to give Yunze any chance this time.
Now that he has made a decision, he cannot be ruined by anyone. Although he loves Yunze, he knows how to choose compared to his own country. Just like when he sacrificed Song Rui's son to make the Khitans retreat.
Yunze soon learned about the changes that happened in the capital, and Yunze had already laid out an intelligence network along the way. When they were approaching Danyang City, Xing'er passed the news to Yunze that the Imperial Guards were pursuing her.
Yunze sighed and looked helplessly at Song Lin and Song Youwei on the carriage. It seemed that he and Song Rui were going to have a complete falling out this time.
Fortunately, he had already guessed this day and was fully prepared. We will return to the fiefdom soon. As long as he returns to his own territory, Song Ji can't do anything to him.
Because of Song Lin's relationship, Yunze didn't want to confront Song Ji head-on, but he would never let Song Ji manipulate him.
Yunze did not return to Danyang City, he had already taken root outside the city. There are also people taking care of the properties left in the city. Although there is a connection of interest between the Danyang Prefect and him, who knows what choice the other party will make in the end.
When the carriage arrived at the fiefdom, Yunze was a little stunned by the scene in front of him. Within a few months, the fiefdom had undergone earth-shaking changes.
The entire fiefdom was built entirely as a city. Although it was not as big as Danyang City, it was still nearly half the size, and high city walls were built around it. All are masonry and cement structures.
Since the last sneak attack on the fiefdom by Weihu Mountain and Tianlang Mountain, Yunze asked Tang Jian to start the construction of the city wall. In addition, the fiefdom has been recruiting people from outside. Not only the refugees, but also the surrounding people who could not survive, also came to seek refuge.
The current population in the fiefdom has reached 150,000. This does not include the 50,000 people who were selected to enter Longtoushan. Those people are reliable.
There are almost 200,000 civilians under Yunze, and among them, there are about 10,000 trained troops in Longtoushan. There are 20,000 people in the fief.
However, the training of these people is very secretive, and they usually appear in front of outsiders in the form of escorts. Even the people in the fief do not know that there are 20,000 regular troops in the fief.
Standing at the city gate in front of the fiefdom, Song Lin and Song Youwei had astonishment on their faces. Song Lin was shocked when she saw the masonry city wall. She had never seen such a majestic and strong city wall. Even the city walls of the capital are not as good as this.
Song Youwei was shocked by the changes in the fiefdom. She had come here secretly before, but it was not as big as it is now. She never imagined that the fiefdom would undergo such earth-shaking changes in just a few months.
Xian'er and her two maids also looked at Xincheng in shock, their eyes full of astonishment. When they left Danyang, they also came here to see it, but it was not of such a scale at that time.
In front of the city gate, Luo Yunniang and others were waiting. Seeing Yunze's arrival, Luo Yunniang and the other girls' faces were filled with joy. He hurriedly greeted him. Following him to greet him were a number of senior officials in the fiefdom.
Xian'er saw a figure in the crowd. When she saw the figure, she covered her mouth in shock, her eyes were full of disbelief, and her tears couldn't stop flowing down.
She turned to look at Yunze, her eyes filled with gratitude. Along the way, she originally felt a little resentful towards Yun Ze. But he accepted his fate. She was even thinking about finding an opportunity to leave after returning to Danyang, and then go to King Kang to save her mother even if she risked her life.
But who would have thought that Yunze would be one step ahead of her and rescue his mother.
"Ms. sir... you're back..." Luo Yunniang walked up to Yun Ze with red eyes. Her belly was already very big at this time. She should be nine to ten months old, and she was afraid that she would give birth soon.
"Brother-in-law, if you don't come back, my sister will go to the capital to find you... My sister said that she wants you to be by her side when the baby is born!" Luo Yunxi came over and said with a smile.
At this time, she was much more lively than when she first saw Yunze.
"You girl!" Luo Yunniang laughed and nodded her sister's forehead, her face full of shyness.
Luo Yunxi stuck out her tongue, her face full of joy. The remaining Luo Qingcen, Su Qianmo, and Ye Ziyan looked at Yunze with smiles, and there were tears in their eyes.
Yunze looked at the women, then at Tang Jian and others, and nodded. He did not see the brothers Luo Zhengyang and Luo Zhengyan, who were probably already involved in research.
'Let's go back to the city! '
In a few days, the Imperial Guards might be here, so Yunze had to prepare early, or there might be a battle between them and the Imperial Guards. Getting together is a joy, but crises still have to be dealt with.
