Super Mom System

Chapter 188 Eight Hundred Miles and Another Eight Hundred Miles
King Huainan and Cai Jing rushed back to the main hall, and Wang Baicheng, the commander of the front office of the palace, was assigned to lead the imperial army to implement martial law in the imperial city.

Civil and military officials waited anxiously in the Daqing Hall, and finally the news of the emperor's death came.Huainan King Zhao Chong and Prime Minister Cai Jing read Zhao Jie's edict in public, and circulated the edict to the ministers.Everyone was terrified when they saw it, and their minds were full of thoughts.

On the one hand, it was too sudden. Zhao Jie was usually very energetic, but after drinking his son a glass of wine, he just gave up.Regarding the late emperor's poisoning, neither the imperial edict nor the King of Huainan gave even a single word of explanation.On the other hand, Taizu Taizong of this dynasty was a brother-in-law, but he also left behind the secret of "the shadow of an ax shakes a candle".Now that Emperor Daxing has a prince, it is really far-fetched to pass on the throne to the King of Huainan who is over fifty years old.Even if the prince is young, the late emperor can still choose a suitable heir from the clan.

Fortunately, the Daqing Hall was full of talented people who were aware of current affairs. No one jumped out to commit suicide. Instead, they were obsessed with the performance of the tragic drama, and there was a lot of crying in the hall.

After Cai Jing took the lead in wailing a few times, she signaled everyone to stop, and said solemnly: "Emperor Daxing's virtue has been spread all over the world, and his heart is for the common people. It is inevitable that the country will be in turmoil, so he made a will, ordering Huainan King to ascend the throne immediately, and let me assist you wholeheartedly. Everyone Minister, we are deeply favored by the emperor, and we must not disappoint the ardent efforts of Emperor Daxing."

After saying that, he turned around to face Zhao Chong, bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty Cai Jing, I sincerely invite the King of Huainan to ascend to the throne as soon as possible."

Someone takes the lead, and the people below will immediately understand.Feelings, Cai Jing, you old tortoise, you already belonged to King Huainan.

Everyone followed suit, and shouted: "I respectfully invite the king of Huainan to ascend to the Datong as soon as possible!"

Zhao Chong burst into tears. He was crying with joy.The throne that had been held for decades was now at hand.According to the rules, he had to give in a few times in terms of form.Everything in the hall is clear, so nothing will happen.

He choked with sobs and said: "How can you be so powerful, dare to accept the trust of the community? Don't dare to accept it."

Cai Jing said: "The sky is tilted and the earth is falling. No one but the prince can take on this important responsibility!"

The crowd shouted: "It is not the prince who cannot take on this great job!"

Zhao Chong put his hands behind his back and looked at the sky with tears in his eyes.I was so excited, I couldn't help laughing.Zhao Chong had to brew his emotions.

All the civil and military officials admired his acting skills, and for a while, there was silence in the Daqing Hall.

Just give up the throne.Repeat this nonsense twice more, and Zhao Chong will be able to "reluctantly" accept the throne.

However, there was a sudden sound of horseshoes outside the Daqing Hall!

Everyone's hearts were in their throats.Someone ate the bear's heart and leopard's gall, and rushed to ride a horse in the imperial city.

But the veterans of downhill are clear that there is only one possibility, and that is...

"Oh!"

The gate of the Daqing Palace was suddenly pushed open, and Wang Baicheng in golden armor held an urgent letter and staggered in.

Zhao Chong frowned, why is this Wang Baicheng so unsteady, the emperor never saw him like this after he died.

He tried not to use a heavy tone and said: "Why are you so panicked?"

Wang Baixiang suddenly reacted, looked at the people in the hall, and said hesitantly: "My lord, this matter needs to be reported secretly."

Zhao Chong was almost angry. In front of everyone, you pushed the door open and came in, and then said you wanted to report secretly?
"In the main hall are the pillars of the country, so let's talk about what's going on."

Wang Baicheng gritted his teeth and said, "The news from Bazhou is urgent. Two days ago, the [-] Jurchen army suddenly surrounded Bazhou and attacked the city from all sides."

"Ah!" Someone in the hall immediately exclaimed.One hundred thousand Jurchens?During the heyday of the Khitan people in the north, their territory was wider than that of the Great Xia Dynasty, and the Khitan cavalry was even more invincible in the world.However, the 30 Khitan army back then was beaten to collapse by [-] Jurchens in animal skins.The huge Khitan Kingdom perished within three months!If it weren't for the incomparable army owned by the Great Xia Dynasty at that time, the Jurchen would have already drunk the Yellow River.

Now a hundred thousand troops are besieging Bazhou, and its momentum is like Mount Tai pressing down on the top. Once Bazhou is broken, the north is a smooth road, and there is no danger to defend as far as the Yellow River.

Some cartilaginous palms in the hall have begun to sweat.

"Jurchen siege?" Zhao Chong suddenly turned his head to look at Cai Jing, this is different from what he said!The Jurchen received so many supplies from Lao Tzu, they should have sent some miscellaneous soldiers to wander around the border.These barbarians dared to take advantage of the fire to rob.

Cai Jing's expression was very innocent, as if saying that I was also deceived.

Zhao Chong hurriedly asked: "Where is Situ Pharmacist?"

Wang Baicheng said: "The letter mentions that General Situ is organizing the entire city to resist."

"Submit the secret letter."

At this time, Zong Sishu, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, raised three fingers and said: "Everyone, don't panic, don't forget that General Weiyuan Hou Tongguan brought a full 30 forbidden troops to the north. In addition, Situ Yaoshi is a veteran general, and he will not be able to do so within three days." , There must be good news that Bazhou City will be relieved."

Some people are slightly reassured, while many others are not.Tong Guan was just a eunuch. He had been unlucky before. He served as a military supervisor a few times and got some unwarranted military merit, so he was made a marquis by Zhao Jie.But it’s hard not to mention his fighting skills.

The most important thing is that Pharmacist Situ is from Zhao Chong.Although there are many troops in Tongguan, they may not be willing to send some to Pharmacist Situ.

At this time, there was another rush of horseshoes outside the hall.

The eunuch outside the palace preached: "It's another eight-hundred-mile rush from the north!"

Zhao Chong hurriedly said: "Quickly pass it on!"

Immediately, a travel-worn messenger rushed into the hall, knelt down on the ground, and presented the secret letter with both hands.

Zong Sishu walked over quickly and took the secret letter, tore it open and read: "On the evening of the eighth day of the lunar month, Bazhou City fell. The defeated troops disrupted Weiyuanhou's camp and was taken advantage of by thieves. Weiyuanhou led his army. Only by resisting desperately did the whole army return."

This letter was written by Tong Guan, and there are many spring and autumn brushwork in it. It needs to be re-translated to find out the truth of the matter.

The truth is that Bazhou City was not defended for a day, Tongguan, the bastard, did not send troops to rescue, and immediately ran away with the troops when he heard the news!
"Wow! Bazhou City is broken?!"

Everyone was frightened when they heard the news, and Zhao Chong felt dizzy when he heard the news.

"Where is Pharmacist Situ?"

Zong Sishu said in grief and indignation: "General Situ is loyal and brave, so he must die for the country with his own body."

"You should set up an altar to sacrifice." Zhao Chong's mind is a little confused now, and he is very angry at the Jurchen's stabbing in the back.It was decided to establish an image of a heroic martyr who fought against the Jurchen first.

"Hey, hey~"

Today's third [-]-mile express courier has arrived.The news he brought was even more shocking.

This is a message from the city guard of Wen'an County, eighty miles south of Bazhou City: "Weiyuan Hou's troops were chased and killed by Jurchen iron cavalry, leaving corpses everywhere! The Jurchen iron cavalry is like a river, unstoppable. The last word of the general of Wen'an County .”

What? The 30 forbidden troops are gone, and the Jurchens feel like they are in a deserted land!
Zhao Chong was naturally envious of that damned emperor brother, who could faint even if he fainted!His face was livid now and his mind was blank.

(End of this chapter)