When it came to the war with Nanliang, the ministers became silent.
Although Nanliang lost Linjiang City, the Shangguan family suffered a heavy loss, and lost 200,000 elites, the foundation of Nanliang was still there, and it was still the strongest country.
"Your Majesty, although Shangguan's Tianwei army was defeated in Linjiang City last time, Nanliang's vitality was not damaged. I heard that this time Nanliang gathered hundreds of thousands of troops, and Shangguanwei personally led the troops. I'm afraid... .”
Li Yizheng, a veteran cabinet minister, frowned, looking like something was seriously wrong.
"It's not because of the old thief Long Ye. The Long family has fought in the south and north. The territory of Nanliang has almost doubled, and the population is twice as large as ours."
"Yes, the Long family army conquered too much land for Nanliang and destroyed so many small countries."
"Fortunately, the Tatsuno family is dead. The sky has eyes."
The ministers were talking a lot, and the empress glanced at Long Chen, who was expressionless, and said, "Okay, let's get down to business, what should we do?"
When it came to the main topic, the ministers in the court were speechless again.
Di Luoxi came out and said: "Mother, Linjiang City was captured by my son, and I am willing to go to defend the enemy."
None of the ministers in the court spoke, and the empress felt helpless.
Unlike Nanliang and Xixia, the Eastern Zhou Dynasty had very few civil servants and generals, and they were all supported by the empress alone.
The Empress's cultivation level has surpassed that of the Emperor. She is the only Emperor's cultivation level in the world, so she can compete with Xixia and Nanliang.
In the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, there was only the General's Mansion, supported by two generals, Jing Tianlie and Jing Feng, and the other three and four princesses.
There are only four generals available, three are guarding outside, and only Di Luoxi is there.
"Okay, the fourth princess is going to Linjiang City to defend the city. Who is willing to go with us?"
The empress scanned the hall, but no one accepted the mission.
Bai Qiulian, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, came out and said: "Your Majesty, Long Chengen assisted the fourth princess in capturing Linjiang City. You can let him go this time."
Bai Qiulian spoke, and others followed suit: "What Bai Shangshu said is absolutely true."
The empress looked at Long Chen, who bowed and said, "We are willing to assist the fourth princess."
The empress nodded and said, "Okay, you two can go."
After the end of the dynasty, Long Chen and Di Luo Xi just returned to the West Palace when they received the order from the empress to let Long Chen go to Fengming Palace.
Long Chen immediately stood up and entered the empress's bedroom, with Yingfeng leading the way.
Once inside, the empress was reading the military report, with a solemn look on her face.
"The humble minister pays homage to His Majesty."
Long Chen bowed and said.
The empress collected the military report, looked up at Long Chen, and said, "How long have you been in the palace?"
Long Chen replied: "More than a year."
The empress nodded slightly and said seemingly casually: "It has been a year, but the body has not changed much. The other eunuchs have become neither yin nor yang in a year."
Long Chen's heart was shocked, and he felt that the empress seemed to have discovered something.
After practicing the method of cultivating yin, although the second brother's fierceness can be hidden, the body's male hormones are secreted normally and the muscle lines will not disappear, which makes him look a bit dazzling.
Many people have said this and must find a solution. Are Liuwei Dihuang Pills useful?
Long Chen was thinking wildly, but the Empress said: "Maybe it's because of martial arts training. Your martial arts has improved again?"
Long Chen replied: "I just reached the middle stage of the king yesterday, and my cultivation speed has been slow."
The empress laughed and said, "It takes one year to go from a warrior to a king. Do you think it's too slow?"
You know, even if you are a genius, it will take at least 10 years to go from warrior to king, and you must be a top genius.
Long Chen smiled and did not answer.
"Has the Dragon Gang not contacted you yet?"
Last time Long Chen proposed to have a face-to-face meeting with the leader of the Dragon Gang, there was no news from Shi Jian.
"Not yet. This matter is not urgent. They want something from us now."
"You have done a good job. Now the attitudes of the Tianxiahui and the Dragon Gang are biased towards Eastern Zhou."
With that said, the empress took out the military report and put it on the case.
"When I went to court in the Daming Palace just now, I ordered you and Luo Xi to go to Linjiang Town to guard."
"The training of Shangguan Wei's Tianwei Legion has been completed. Li Chengdao has ordered him to take back Linjiang City. The war is about to break out."
"My original intention is for you and Luo Xi to go to Linjiang City to assist Li Xiannan in his defense and repel Shangguan Wei."
Long Chen picked up the military newspaper and read it carefully. Shangguan Wei led the newly trained 300,000 recruits, plus the original 100,000 veterans, a total of 400,000 troops stationed in Caishi City.
The two cities are only 50 miles apart, and war may break out at any time.
"How? Are you sure?"
The empress saw that Long Chen didn't speak for a long time.
"The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and I dare not say I am sure."
"Just now in the court, I have already said what I said, and I will definitely do it."
Having fought so many battles in the Long Family Army, Long Chen knew that the battlefield situation could change at any time, and the outcome was unpredictable.
But as a general of the Long Family Army, Long Chen is used to thinking about problems from the perspective of winning.
"Okay, you go with Luo Xi. The northern barbarians may invade. I can't give you troops this time, only those from Linjiang City. You can think of a way yourself."
There are strong enemies on both sides of Dongzhou, and Emperor Lingyi was sent from the north to help. The situation is not optimistic, and the empress wants to keep a reserve army.
"Weichen understands."
"Let Luo Xi come over. I have something to say to her alone."
Long Chen left the dormitory and returned to the West Palace.
Di Luoxi asked: "Why did the Queen Mother summon you alone?"
Long Chen said: "Let me assist the princess in defending the city, and now I will send you over."
Di Luoxi immediately got up and went to Fengming Palace.
Xuan Yi and Qing Yue were packing their things, and Zhang Qian said, "Should we also pack them?"
Long Chen said: "You go back to Qiuxing Hall to tidy up, and I will go to the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works to explain the matter."
Zhang Qian said: "I am your guard, of course I will follow you."
Long Chen saw Hu Bu and called Duan Shuangshuang over.
"grown ups."
Duan Shuangshuang is dressed in Tsing Yi, very plainly dressed, and the makeup on her face is also very light, giving people the feeling of an artistic girl, with a gentle temperament all over her body.
"I will go to Linjiang City with the Fourth Princess soon. I don't know how long this battle will last. The Ministry of Revenue has entrusted you to watch over it. The business between the Tianxiahui and the Long Gang will be done as usual. The accounts should be checked."
"Don't worry about the supply. I will instruct Xu Ming from the Engineering Department to make the products. Here are the breastplates, cheongsam and other clothes. You are a woman, so it is more appropriate for you to be in charge."
"If there is an emergency, you can send a message to Linjiang City, or directly report it to the Holy Emperor for decision."
Duan Shuangshuang bowed and said, "I will remember this."
Duan Shuangshuang is careful and mature in his work, so he doesn't need many instructions.
Long Chen got up and went out to the Ministry of Industry. Duan Shuangshuang followed behind him and said, "Sir, be careful along the way."
Long Chen nodded, arrived at the Ministry of Industry, and told Xu Ming to continue everything as usual and ensure product quality. Xu Ming took note of this.
After giving the instructions, Long Chen returned to the West Palace, and Di Luoxi also came back. After packing his things, he immediately took the soldiers from the West Palace to Linjiang City.
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Jing family.
A wretched-looking man entered Jing Heng's room and quietly closed the door.
"How about it?"
Jing Heng asked in a low voice.
Tang Wei said: "It's been arranged. This time Long Cheng'en is guaranteed to be defeated!"
Jing Heng sneered and said: "Okay, Long Cheng'en was re-employed because he captured Linjiang City, this time I will make him suffer a big mistake!"
Tang Wei was a little worried: "What if it's leaked?"
Jing Heng cursed in a low voice: "Nonsense, I never knew about this!"
Tang Wei nodded and said: "Yes, yes, this has never happened before."
