Was the whole group wiped out in the previous life? Reborn to drag the crippled king into the bridal

Li Tuquan just looked at Emperor Wenzong without saying a word.

Cang Xian also knelt quietly on one knee, not daring to disturb him from thinking.

Emperor Wenzong quickly figured it out, "I understand, Lao Wu's goal is not to protect the Prince Yu's Palace, but the military power."

Li Tuquan tried to confirm with him, "Your Majesty, do you think that the rumors were spread by Your Highness?"

Cang Xian said coldly: "But Your Highness is like this now, even if you take back the Iron Cavalry, what's the use?"

"What you said does make some sense. Let alone the Iron Cavalry, even if you give him the military token of Southern Xinjiang, it will be useless."

Emperor Wenzong dispelled his doubts because of Cang Xian's words, "Keep watching, I will see the attitudes of the civil and military officials first."

If it was just rumors, he could turn a blind eye, but if someone wrote to him, he would have to consider it carefully.

Especially since the military generals reported this matter, he could not ignore it. Now it was time to use military force, so he could only focus on military affairs and ignore civil affairs for the time being.

Cang Xian finally stood up and said, "I'll take my leave."

Emperor Wenzong picked up the red pen again and continued to review the memorials.

***

That night.

Prince Yu’s Palace, East Wing.

Mo Zhaohua gave acupuncture to Chu Xuanchi's legs as usual.

Chu Xuanchi leaned against the head of the bed calmly, "Have you arranged everything?"

Wuying helped, "Everything has been arranged, and the court will begin tomorrow morning."

Chu Xuanchi looked pleased, "Did you remind them to be quieter so that their purpose would not be too obvious?"

Wuying skillfully took out a needle from the small wooden box and handed it to him, "Master, please rest assured. I have personally reminded you."

Mo Zhaohua held the silver needle in her bare hands and injected her inner strength into the acupuncture points. "I can't wait to know the surprise."

Chu Xuanchi pursed his thin lips into a line, "It's almost there, whether it's a surprise or a joy, there will be a result within three days."

"May I make a bold guess?" Mo Zhaohua looked up at him, "My husband's current plan is for military power?"

"Oh?" Chu Xuanchi wanted to give her a surprise, but she gave her a small surprise first. "Why does Zhao Zhao think so?"

He had never mentioned the matter of military power to her, and he had never expected that she, a lady from a noble family, would think about it in this way.

Mo Zhaohua smiled and explained, "My husband mentioned the Iron Cavalry before, and I have inquired privately. The Iron Cavalry is now stationed outside the city."

Huaying had been in Shengjing for less than two months, but she had already known about the Iron Cavalry. She just asked casually and Huaying told her everything.

Only then did she realize what the Iron Cavalry meant to Chu Xuanchi. They could be considered his personal soldiers, so it was naturally important for her to take back the military power.

Chu Xuanchi knew immediately that it was Huaying who told her about the Iron Cavalry. "Huaying is willing to tell you everything, which shows that she trusts you as much as I do."

"I trust them as much as I trust my husband." Mo Zhaohua completely trusted these guards. "My husband, tell me whether my guess is right or not?"

Chu Xuanchi admitted frankly, "Zhao Zhao's guess is correct. The Iron Cavalry is the result of my hard work and they have sacrificed a lot for me. I should take good care of them."

He personally selected and trained this cavalry unit, which made great contributions on the battlefield. The losses in the last battle still haunt him to this day.

If he had not trusted the wrong person, he would not have fallen into the enemy's trap, causing Leng Ying to die in order to save him, and almost losing half of the cavalry.

Speaking of the Iron Cavalry and recalling the bloody past, pain welled up in his eyes and his expression became solemn, with some hatred in it.

Wuying saw with his own eyes how Leng Ying stood in front of Chu Xuanchi and was shot into a hedgehog by the rain of arrows from the Nanzhao army, standing upright until his death.

Now when he thought of that scene again, he vaguely saw Leng Ying with thousands of arrows piercing his heart, kneeling on the ground, protecting the seriously injured Chu Xuanchi behind him.

If they had not been plotted against and separated from the cavalry, they would not have been surrounded. Fortunately, the cavalry fought desperately to break through and they were lucky enough to survive.

Thinking of Leng Ying, who was both his teacher and friend, Wuying's face darkened and a fierce look flashed across his eyes. He must avenge this grudge!

Mo Zhaohua didn't know the details and was busy acupuncture, so he didn't see their faces and expressions and didn't continue the conversation.

She then asked, "I heard that a thousand cavalry soldiers can defeat ten thousand people in the capital. Your Majesty, can you be willing to return the cavalry soldiers to your husband?"

Chu Xuanchi's eyes were dark. "Originally I didn't dare to think about taking back the military power so quickly, but the Nanzhao assassin gave me a chance, so I'll give it a try."

Mo Zhaohua continued to ask, "How confident are you, my husband?"

Chu Xuanchi replied, "30% of the people's support and 30% of the military generals, there is still some hope."

Mo Zhaohua has confidence in him. "My husband is always modest. He said 60%, so in fact it must be at least 80%."

Chu Xuanchi felt better after seeing how well she understood and trusted him. "The one who knows me is Zhao Zhao."

***

Morning next day.

Sure enough, a military general came up and mentioned the matter of the iron cavalry.

This general has returned from Southern Xinjiang and has his own say on the feud between Nan Zhao and Chu Xuanchi.

He spoke earnestly, "Your Majesty, the King of Yu once defeated the Nan Zhao army and made them flee in disarray. They have long been intent on killing us, so we must be on guard."

After he took the lead, several other generals followed suit on the spot, but not all of them were secretly arranged by Wuying.

Many Dongling generals admired Chu Xuanchi, and they did not want him to die at the hands of Nanzhao assassins, so it was understandable that they would lend their support.

"The palace guards have not fulfilled their duty of protection. If the Nanzhao assassins come again, they will still be unable to protect the king's safety."

"That's right. The Nanzhao people are still thieves and want to kill the king. Your Majesty, please think twice and understand the king's current situation."

"The King of Yu almost died on the battlefield. If he cannot guarantee his safety in Shengjing and the people of Nanzhao succeed, it will definitely undermine the morale of the soldiers."

Several generals spoke one after another in an impassioned manner, but Emperor Wenzong did not make any comment for the time being and just listened quietly.

Duke Fuguo came out with a tablet in hand to second the motion. As Mo Zhaohua's grandfather, it was not appropriate for him to participate, but his words carried weight.

He said righteously, "Your Majesty, I second the proposal. Dongling is in a troubled time and is surrounded by enemies. The assassination is a once in a lifetime thing."

Rong Hai naturally agreed with him and followed him out, "I also agree. The safety of the King is related to the morale of the soldiers. Your Majesty, please be cautious."

Although there were strict orders prohibiting the formation of factions for personal gain, most court officials privately formed factions and took sides, such as the Prince's Party and the Prince of Jin's Party.

The Left Prime Minister and the Right Prime Minister have many disciples and are also from two major parties. Many court officials follow their lead and will charge into battle at the mere glance of them.

There was also a neutral faction that did not participate in the fight for the throne among the princes and was only loyal to Emperor Wenzong. Therefore, relations within the court were always complicated.

The Left Prime Minister and the Right Prime Minister, to a certain extent, also represent the Jin Wang Party and the Prince's Party. They naturally do not want Chu Xuanchi to get the military power.

Therefore, they communicated with each other through eye contact and asked their people to line up to oppose. At this moment, the goals of the two prime ministers were rarely the same.

Someone then stepped forward and said, "To protect the King, we don't have to send the Iron Cavalry. We can also send the Jinwu Guards or even the Imperial Guards."