I was kicked out of the house, and I was reborn and became the emperor

After he finished speaking, he looked around. Are those faces who once followed him in battles willing to respond to his call again?

His eyes were as sharp as torches, as if they could penetrate everyone's heart.

"Looking back, in March two years ago, Marquis Wuwei had an army of 200,000 soldiers, but he was defeated by the Jurchens' 10,000 soldiers.

Last June, the Jurchens made a comeback and the Marquis of Wuwei almost abandoned the city and fled. If the court had not sent the prefect Wu Minbo in time to turn the tide, Ningjin City would have fallen long ago.

Today, the Jurchens have broken through the Yumen Pass, war is raging in the northern border, and our homeland is in danger.

However, the Marquis of Wuwei chose to abandon the city and flee, leaving behind millions of common people. Let me ask you, don't you feel a bit unwilling in your hearts?

Yunzhou City, this land that raised us, should it become a battlefield trampled by others? As men, how can we tolerate such humiliation? Haven't you ever thought about winning a battle! To win glory for yourself and your family? "

The entire Yunzhou city was dead silent, with only the whistling sound of the wind, as if it was also waiting for an answer.

Eunuch Wenxi stood aside with a barely perceptible smile on his face.

"A young hero, unrivaled in the world."

He murmured in praise.

The 50,000 Fang family soldiers looked at each other, and there was unspeakable guilt and reflection in each other's eyes.

"Yes, we have been running away all the time and have never really stood up to protect this land."

A soldier muttered, breaking the silence.

One person took the lead, and thousands of people responded. The long-suppressed fighting spirit seemed to be ignited by Fang Yi's words.

Soon, the uniform voice resounded throughout the sky above Yunzhou City.

"Yes! We must win the battle! We must bring glory to the Great Zhou! We must regain the honor for Yunzhou!"

Marquis Wuwei and Fang Fan looked back in astonishment, looking at the army behind them responding like a tide, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.

Marquis Wuwei's head slowly drooped; and Fang Fan, as if he had lost all hope, stood there in a daze, at a loss as to what to do.

……

When everything was settled, Marquis Wuwei could only return to Dai County in disappointment, with only 500 personal soldiers with him, while the rest of the Fang family army set up camp outside Yunzhou City.

Fang Bo was appointed as the deputy governor of Yunzhou City, responsible for coordinating the various troops.

After the matter is over,

"I have heard that General Fang Yi is good at commanding the army. I dare to ask if I can go into the city today to see those heroic soldiers. Maybe I can even get a glass of good wine and have a taste of it together." The eunuch Wen Xi, who announced the imperial edict, looked at Fang Yi with a smile and a twinkling eye.

Fang Yi's doubts grew even more intense. He glanced at Wu Minbo calmly. Seeing him nod slightly, Fang Yi smiled and said, "Sir, if you are willing to condescend to come, I will naturally accompany you sincerely. There will be a banquet in the city tonight. I am willing to drink with you until we are satisfied."

After getting the agreement, Eunuch Wenxi walked away with a smile on his face.

Looking at the eunuch's gradually receding figure, Fang Yi's doubts did not dissipate: "Is this trip not just for a sip of wine?"

Wu Minbo continued, "People from Kyoto should not be underestimated. Eunuchs who can serve the emperor are all extraordinary.

If I'm not mistaken, this visit must be closely related to a certain prince. We'll know the answer to this evening.

But remember, it is a taboo for Beijing officials to have private dealings with frontier generals. You must act with caution and don't make enemies easily.

When you leave, you might as well show some appreciation. Maybe he can say a few good words for you in the capital in the future. It won’t do any harm. Hehe, you know what I mean.”

As they talked, Wu Minbo was unknowingly infected by Fang Yi's relaxed atmosphere and laughed continuously.

Fang Yi nodded silently, understanding.

Before night fell, Eunuch Wenxi had already arrived in the city.

Although everything seemed calm on the surface, Fang Yi felt that he must be scheming something.

So Fang Yi took his father-in-law around the city, and Wen Xi went along with it and gave him some polite compliments.

The two found a quiet corner and sat down. The camp was supposed to be a place where alcohol was prohibited in preparation for war, but because the Jurchen army was withdrawing and it was an extraordinary period, Fang Yi specially prepared delicious food and wine and made an exception to hold a banquet.

"Father-in-law, please. The conditions in the border area are limited, so we only have this border specialty roasted lamb leg, which has a unique flavor. Please try it."

Fang Yi smiled and raised his glass to invite him to join in. He temporarily suppressed his curiosity and wanted to see what this eunuch was planning.

"General, you are too polite. How dare I make you worry? The wine here is indeed mellow. Compared with the imperial wine in the palace, each has its own merits. It is hard to say which one is better."

Eunuch Wenxi's words were full of humility, seemingly ordinary, yet extraordinary.

After three rounds of drinks, Eunuch Wen Xi noticed that Fang Yi was still silent, and he became anxious, so he took the initiative to break the silence.

"I am here not only to read the imperial edict, but also to express my gratitude to the general with the Sixth Prince's thoughts. Before leaving, the Sixth Prince specifically told me that the peace in the Northern Frontier is all due to the general's bravery, so he specially gave me a thousand taels of gold to show his admiration."

"Your Highness is too modest. Going to war for the country is the duty of a subject. Besides, the Jurchens are causing chaos on the border, and everyone should be able to kill them. Why should we worry about it?"

Fang Yi thought to himself that what Governor Wu said was indeed correct.

But the prince took action personally just to thank an earl?

Maybe there is an ulterior motive behind this?

No matter what, take this wealth first.

Under the city of Yunzhou, the orphans and widows of the fallen soldiers cannot survive long with the meager relief provided by the imperial court. This money can be used to supplement their household expenses.

Eunuch Wenxi took a sip of wine, cleared his throat and continued, "I heard that the general just turned sixteen?"

Fang Yi nodded slightly.

The eunuch sighed, "The Great Zhou has been established for hundreds of years, and there are only a handful of people who have been awarded titles at the age of sixteen based on their military achievements. The general will definitely be a pillar of the country in the future."

"No, no, it's all thanks to the soldiers who followed us without hesitation and risked their lives."

Fang Yi was vague, sensing that the critical moment was approaching.

"The Sixth Prince's palace has a strong power. If the general can form an alliance with him, his future career will be very successful and he will be able to do anything. His Highness has specially asked me to tell you that he hopes to make friends with the general, work for the court together, and support each other. There are many benefits. I hope the general will think twice."

Eunuch Wenxi finally revealed his cards.

Fang Yi pondered for a while. What was the Sixth Prince planning?

It is quite unusual to win over the border generals, so why does he favor Fang Yi so much?

If he agreed, he might suffer in the future; if he refused, he would immediately make an enemy of the powerful Sixth Prince.

When faced with a dilemma, Fang Yi left himself room to maneuver.

"It is my great honor to be favored by Your Highness. If Your Highness has any orders in the future, I will naturally do my best within the scope allowed by the rules."

"Within the rules" means within a reasonable range, and we will help if we can; otherwise, I'm sorry, little earl, I'm unable to do so.

Eunuch Wenxi naturally understood it.

Since there was no rejection, the mission was accomplished.

After a few drinks, my father-in-law stood up and said goodbye.

Before leaving, Fang Yi asked Fang Bo to give him a bag of gold. Eunuch Wen Xi was in high spirits and left with great satisfaction.

Fang Yi stayed alone in the city, weighing the pros and cons, and decided to proceed step by step and not step into danger easily.

He vaguely felt that a huge conspiracy was quietly shrouding the court, but he found it difficult to grasp the key points.