"Changsha!" Xu He suddenly said to Xu Song and Xie Kun.
His words left the two of them a little confused.
"Changsha?" Xie Kun frowned.
Xu He said: "Yes, the Xiang River is swollen and flowing straight down, you can reach Changsha in three days!"
“Although it’s early spring, we can reach Changsha in five or six days at most!”
Xu Song suddenly stood up and said with a face full of surprise: "The city wall has just been demolished and repaired in Changsha. The work is less than half completed and the city is empty. If the rebels are really as Liang Sheng said, they can march straight in. By then, there will be no more questions!"
"After Changsha, down the Yangtze River is Jiujiang!" Xie Kun added!
At this moment, Xu Peng hurriedly came with another person.
"Mr. Ge, there is an urgent report in Jiangxi!"
Xu Song couldn't sit still anymore. He took the letter from the man's hand and opened it.
After a while, he turned his back to everyone and said: "Something happened in Yuanzhou Mansion! A group of people of unknown origin suddenly attacked Chaling Pass to the west of Liling without any banners!"
"Chaling Pass".
Xie Kun exclaimed!
Xu He was also shocked.
Yuanzhou is Pingxiang and Yichun in later generations.
The Chaling Pass was just built in the 26th year of Zhizheng.
It is located between Liling and Xiangdong City in later generations, and is the key point for Hunan to enter Guangxi.
Chalingguan was just built in the 26th year of Zhizheng in order to control the two places.
One hundred households of Yuan Zhouwei were stationed inside, leading two hundred troops.
confirmed.
The goal of Guangxi Quanzhou's troops was actually the same as the offensive line of the Taiping Army in later generations.
First go north to Huguang, then transfer to Jiangxi, go down the river, and then join the rebels in South Zhili to gain a foothold in South Zhili.
Even if it is a fast horse, it will take four or five days to transfer to the capital.
At this time, I don’t know if Changsha is still in the hands of the imperial court.
The southern part of the Wei Dynasty was now in complete chaos.
Xie Kun murmured: "Fortunately, I didn't order the dispatch of Jiangxi soldiers and Guangxi wolf soldiers before, otherwise it would be even more troublesome now!"
Xu Song turned around and said: "I will go to the cabinet to check in and discuss it with the chief minister! Don't leave just yet, wait for me to come back!"
After saying that, Xu Song hurried out.
Xie Kun looked at Xu Song's back and suddenly sneered: "Huh, this time the traitors entered Jiangxi, I don't think Qin Yan is in a hurry."
In the duty room, as soon as Xu Song arrived, Qin Yan couldn't wait to welcome him out.
When the Ministry of War receives such an important emergency report, it must be delivered to the cabinet ministers as soon as possible.
When Qin Yan got the news, he quickly sent for Xu Song, who was the most knowledgeable in military affairs among the cabinet ministers.
Unexpectedly, not long after the messenger left, Xu Song had already arrived in a hurry.
"Zhongwang, you're finally here!"
Xu Song didn't have time to exchange greetings, so he said to Qin Yan: "Chief Assistant, has the news been delivered?"
Qin Yan looked around, shook his head and said: "Your Majesty is practicing Taoism in Wanshou Palace, and foreign ministers will definitely not be able to see it. Besides..."
Xu Song knew that he was afraid of bearing the emperor's wrath alone.
But if such an important matter is delayed for a moment, the thieves will have more time to join forces with Jiangxi.
If the troops from both sides really reached the mouth of Hukou and flowed down the river, the southern part of the Wei Dynasty would be completely in chaos, and no one would be able to shoulder this responsibility.
Xu Song immediately called the secretary of the cabinet and asked him to go to the ceremonial supervisor to invite Wang Ji.
The two waited anxiously for about half an hour before Wang Ji hurried over.
"Oh, let me tell you, two pavilion elders, what is the important matter? I and I have to serve your majesty, and your majesty cannot do without people!"
Qin Yan closed his eyes and pretended to be dead. Xu Song, the third assistant, could only come forward and said: "My lord, there are rebels in Guangxi and Jiangxi. The situation is urgent. We want to see your majesty!"
Wang Ji was startled, but he quickly shook his head: "Two pavilion elders, it's not like you two don't know His Majesty's rules. When the old man was practicing, no one was allowed to approach him without summons!"
Seeing that Qin Yan was still pretending to be dead, Xu Song could only say anxiously: "This is a serious matter, please, please..."
It's not that Wang Ji doesn't dare to say something, but he wants to share something.
If the imperial court wins a great victory, he will go in directly.
But at this moment, the bandits in Hefei have not been eliminated, and chaos has broken out in Guangxi and Jiangxi again.
You know, Guangxi is just fine.
Jiangxi was an important financial and taxation center for the imperial court.
Emperor Zhizheng originally didn't want anyone to disturb him when he was practicing, but if he rashly went in and talked about it, he was still scolded to death.
Qin Yan finally got out of the state of suspended animation at this time, and his old eyes shed tears.
Wang Ji was shocked: "Mr. Qin Ge, what are you..."
Qin Yan said: "Everyone in my hometown is in ruins. I miss you so much that I am burning inside and outside. My dear, if you are afraid of taking responsibility, then you can lead me into the palace and I will personally plead guilty to Your Majesty!"
Xu Song looked at Qin Yan in surprise.
When Wang Ji heard this, it was not difficult.
If someone helps share the burden, this matter will be easier to handle.
As soon as Wang Ji agreed, Qin Yan's tears disappeared.
Xu Song sneered from the side.
Something really happened in Jiangxi, otherwise even if the thieves entered Nanjing the next day, this person wouldn't be so excited.
In the Longevity Palace, the smoke was burning.
Emperor Zhizheng, wearing a purple and gold Bagua robe, is sitting cross-legged.
Chen Hong, who was waiting outside, suddenly saw three people walking down the corridor.
The person leading the way was the ancestor who had just left, and the other two... alas, turned out to be two pavilion elders.
He quickly went up to Wang Ji and said, "Godfather..."
"Mr. Qin Ge, Mr. Xu Ge!"
He half-bowed, not to mention how humble he was.
Qin Yan smiled at him, Xu Song stood behind Qin Yan silently, with no expression on his face.
But Wang Ji scolded: "I asked you to stand up for our family. Who asked you to come out? What if Your Majesty calls for something and no one is there? Get out..."
No matter how thick-skinned Chen Hong is, he can't stand being scolded like a dog. What's more, he has been "favored" recently and feels superior to others.
Unexpectedly, Wang Ji, an old immortal, actually humiliated him in front of two foreign ministers, and his face suddenly turned red.
However, since Wang Ji was the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, it would be too easy to stumble him.
He endured the humiliation and said with an apologetic smile: "Yes, yes, godfather, I'm getting out of here, I'm getting out of here!"
After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Qin Yan walked to the door and stood there.
Wang Ji tiptoed open the palace door and walked in.
Qin Yan, who was at the door, had time to say to Xu Song: "Zhongwang, fortunately I listened to you and didn't send troops from Jiangxi to Nanzhi!"
Xu Song smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Qin Yan said again: "I'm going to see Your Majesty soon. You are the most knowledgeable among the three of us. Do you have any countermeasures now?"
Xu Song said: "Let's see your Majesty first before we talk. For now, we just demolish the south wall to make up for the west wall."
Qin Yan said suspiciously: "You really have nothing to do? Zhongzang, don't suddenly make suggestions to His Majesty like last time. We can ventilate beforehand to save my face from looking ugly!"
Xu Song said: "Chief Assistant, I am also very confused right now, but I think we must first block the enemies from Hefei from going south, and then guard Changsha! Isolate the rebels in Guangxi and Jiangxi and defeat them one by one!"
Before he finished speaking, he heard a loud noise in the Wanshou Palace. The sound was much louder than usual...
Emperor Zhizheng was angry...
