Jinling City is still bustling and bustling today.
There are countless people coming and going, the prosperity remains the same, and even the sound of singing echoes on the Qinhuai River day and night.
This is Jinling City today.
Even if the war comes, but now, it is still not affected by anything.
In the imperial city, Sima Chong was reading the latest memorial.
He was having a very unhappy time.
Because the Jin State was attacked by three armies of the Qin Army, Sima Chong ordered the front line to resist. I wonder if the front line blocked it?
Sima Chong was very worried.
As a result of the previous discussion, Sima Chong took Xie Chong's suggestion and resisted for a while before suing for peace.
But Sima Chong also had no idea.
That’s all Shi Yu.
Even Wang Lie and Sima Chong didn't have much to worry about.
But his good son-in-law was like a god in military warfare, and his military invasion was like fire. This was what Sima Chong was most worried about.
Sima Chong read the memorials, each one explaining that it was unkind for Jin to send troops during Qin's national mourning, and that Jin should make a truce with Qin.
Sima Chong became angrier as he watched.
Before, why didn't the officials at the Yushitai write letters to remonstrate?
Before, every official at Yushitai agreed.
Now, they all jumped out.
Now, everyone is against it.
In anger, Sima Chong waved his hand and knocked all the memorials on the desk to the ground with a crash.
When Jian Xingmao saw this, he sighed in his heart.
The current situation is really deplorable.
You must know that before, Jin State was still in a good situation, expanding its territory and making Jin State stronger than ever before. But now, Jin State is in crisis, and the situation has become more difficult than ever.
Jian Xingmao stood aside without speaking, waiting quietly.
Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps came.
A young eunuch came to Jian Xingmao's side, quickly reported in a low voice, and handed over a letter.
brush!
Jian Xingmao's complexion changed drastically.
The expression on his face became even more serious and solemn. He waved the young eunuch to retreat and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, something big happened on the front line. The army led by Lin Feng broke through Peijun in Yuzhou and even entered Jiujiang. County, captured Jiujiang County. Jiujiang Governor Gu Chunqiu has surrendered."
As he spoke, he handed over the letter.
boom! !
Sima Chong's mind suddenly exploded.
My head is dizzy.
His body was trembling slightly.
how come?
Peijun and Jiujiangjun both surrendered.
The expression on Sima Chong's face was no longer stable. His trembling hands tried to pull out the letter, but failed to pull it out several times. Sima Chong groaned, tore open the envelope, then took out the letter and browsed it quickly.
He saw that Peijun and Jiujiang both surrendered without a fight, and Sima Chong's expression became serious.
This thing is too difficult.
How to do it?
"Come here, please inform Gu Xi, Xie Chong, Xie Xuan, and Zhang Xixi to discuss matters."
Sima Chong had no time to think and quickly made arrangements.
After a short time, Gu Xi and others entered together, and everyone stood respectfully below.
Sima Chong stared at Gu Xi and said coldly: "Gu Xi, your Gu family is very kind. Gu Chunqiu, the prefect of Jiujiang, surrendered directly and submitted to Qin. Now Lin Feng's army has not only defeated Pei County, but also Occupy Jiujiang County."
Wow! !
In the main hall, Gu Xi and others were shocked.
All were extremely shocked.
No one expected that such news would suddenly happen.
It's so shocking.
Gu Xi has been in Jinling City. Although he was born in the Gu family and is also the head of the Gu family, he did not expect Gu Chunqiu's behavior and did not have any news.
thump!
Gu Xi still knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, I have no knowledge of what Gu Chunqiu did. It's just that I am guilty of this matter. My lax upbringing caused Gu Chunqiu to surrender directly. Please forgive me."
Sima Chong had the heart to kill Gu Xi.
However, he still has a trace of reason.
He knew not to kill.
Once Gu Xi is killed, the court will be in chaos.
Sima Chong snorted, but did not let Gu Xi get up or talk to Gu Xi. He looked directly at Xie Chong and asked, "Xie Gong, what do you think we should do now?"
Currently, the person Sima Chong trusts the most is Xie Chong.
This is an old man from Jin State.
He is the wisest person.
Xie Chong's face was also serious. He had previously made suggestions to allow local resistance, and at the same time, the imperial court also sent troops to rush for reinforcements to facilitate resistance. Logically speaking, there is a chance to block this. But Xie Chong didn't expect that he would be defeated so quickly.
Xie Chong thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, there is nothing we can do about the situation now. The three armies of the Qin State came to kill, and they were already coming with great force. Now that Lin Feng has broken Jiujiang County, the situation is already unfavorable for our Jin State. It will greatly encourage the Qin army of Meng Chong and Wang Lie, and the morale of the Qin army will become stronger."
"The morale of our Jin country will further decline."
"I'm afraid we can't stop it."
"So the veteran believes that the only way now is to send envoys to see Lin Feng quickly to express Jin's intention to seek peace."
Xie Chong said seriously: "If we continue to fight, maybe the Jin State can still fight, but the Qi State is still taking advantage of it. If we continue to fight, the Jin State will suffer greater losses. After all, Lin Feng and the Jin State also have a connection. Yes. So there is still a chance to use emotion and reason."
Sima Chong's expression changed again and again.
Before, he took the initiative to attack Qin, and he was very motivated and enthusiastic.
Now, he is surrendering.
I had to sue for peace.
Sima Chong took a deep breath, calmed down the restless emotions in his heart, suppressed the mixed feelings, and asked: "Xie Gong, who do you think is the most suitable person to go on a mission?"
"Of course it's Gu Shangshu."
Xie Chong answered without hesitation.
Sima Chong frowned and said, "Is he suitable?"
There was doubt in the words.
After what happened to Gu Chunqiu, Sima Chong was already suspicious of Gu Xi and thought that Gu Xi was incompetent.
Xie Chong said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Gu Shangshu is an upright and loyal man, and the old minister is willing to vouch for him. In addition, Gu Shangshu and Lin Feng still have some friendship. Therefore, it is most appropriate for him to go as an envoy to see Lin Feng. selection."
Sima Chong's eyes fell on Gu Xi and asked, "Gu Xi, what do you think?"
Gu Xi knelt his head on the ground and said, "I am willing to go."
Sima Chong said: "I hope you can live up to your trust this time on your mission."
Gu Xi said: "I will do my best."
Sima Chong felt bad, and had no intention of dealing with government affairs, let alone continuing the conversation. He waved his hand and said: "Okay, that's it, let's get busy."
Everyone retreated.
Gu Xi walked out of the hall, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Mr. Thank you very much."
Xie Chong shook his head and said: "I recommend you for the sake of Jin State, not for you. So, there is no need to thank you."
Gu Xi still insisted on bowing and thanking her before going straight home. After packing up, he went north by water and headed west toward Jiujiang County.
