Dressed as a young King Zhuang of Chu

The next day, it rained all day.All the important officials in the court directly rested in the palace, waiting for the urgent report from the front, and discussing countermeasures together.It was getting dark, and Xiong Lu sat on the throne, looking at the courtiers who were discussing countermeasures in the hall, feeling a little heavy.Such things, when he lived in modern times, would never be on his shoulders, but now he has to make decisions for the people of a country, and he doesn't know whether he is doing well, right?

In the rain at night, someone came to brave the rain with a bamboo stick and straw shoes. Xiong Lu looked out, only to see the raindrops falling slowly along the coir raincoat.

The palace man reported: "Your Majesty, Gong Gong is rushing back from Yuanshui."

"Come in, please. It's getting dark, let's light the lamp."

Luo Jia took off his coir raincoat, handed the bamboo stick to the palace servants, walked into the hall, bowed his head and saluted, "Your servant, Luo Jia, kowtows to Your Majesty."

In the main hall, the lights were lit one by one, Xiong Lu said: "There is no need to be polite, the workers are coming in the rain, thank you for your hard work."

Xiong Lu looked at him carefully, he was about forty years old, he looked a bit serious.He felt that Luo Jia and Luo Ao were somewhat similar in appearance, but judging from their demeanor, they seemed to have completely different personalities.

After Luo Jia got up, he said a few words to him, and then went to Grand Master Pan to discuss the situation of the battle with them.Xiong Lu listened quietly, listening to their argument, thinking of countermeasures, and his brain became active.Most of the people who can discuss politics here are smart people, and it is actually quite enjoyable to listen to their conversations.

On the third day, the news from the front was not good.Many armies were in a stalemate with the Chu army, and several teams advanced further into the hinterland of Chu.Xiong Lv had already quietly discussed with Grand Master Pan and Yu Qiuzi about the matter between Commander Yin and Da Sima, and they agreed.Today he brought the written instructions from Guan Fuxiu, his handwriting is not beautiful enough, so he still entrusts Guan Fuxiu to do this.

There are two copies of the edict, one for Douban and one for Doujiao.After the news from the front reached Yingdu again, he summoned a group of ministers and ordered them to read the two edicts on the spot.Kneeling like a bucket, he accepted the edict, his voice a little excited: "Thank you for your love! I will do my best to protect the peace of my Great Chu!"

Seeing the expression on his face, Xiong Lu seemed to be very grateful.He couldn't help thinking, did this person really send assassins to assassinate King Zhuang and himself?

The share of Doujiao is given to the soldiers, who take it to the front line and hand it to Doujiao.

After the heavy rain, the weather turned completely cold.Xiong Lu put on more clothes, looked at the sky, and became slightly worried.He didn't know where he could take the country.If he does not do well, will history be changed?If history changes, will he cease to exist?

Another day later, there was an urgent report from the front that the enemy had penetrated deep into the hinterland and was approaching Yingdu.People in the court were panicked, and many ministers couldn't sit still, anxious like ants on a hot pot.At this time, a minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the enemy army is about to reach Yingdu. Chu is surrounded by enemies. Yingdu is no longer safe. It is better to retreat first and move the capital to Hangao!"

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers responded one after another.Xiong Lu was very surprised and felt uneasy.It is right to retreat first to preserve strength, but now that the enemy has not arrived, doing so is like admitting defeat first, which is not good for the morale of the Chu army.Xiong Lu didn't quite agree with this approach, but the hall agreed, making him uncertain whether his idea was right or wrong.

At this time, Luo Jia took a step forward and said loudly, "I think it's impossible!"

Xiong Lu collected his mind and said, "Please tell me, Gong Gongzheng."

"The state of Chu was able to move its capital to Bangao. Is it possible that the mediocre and the Rong could not go there? In this war, the mediocre provoked the first, and the minister thought that it was the first to defeat the mediocre. The men and Baipu thought that we were famine in Great Chu. The people are living in dire straits, and the troops are not strong enough to defeat the enemy. Therefore, they are waiting for a good opportunity outside the city. Recently, they have the tendency to enter the city. If I, Da Chu, send troops first to intimidate these two armies, they will definitely return. After solving these two armies, there will be chaos The situation will be a little clearer."

There was chaos in the court, and Xiong Lu suddenly understood why those ministers abandoned Yingdu just now.Most of these ministers are descendants of nobles, and they are used to enjoying the good life. When the enemy troops suddenly come to the door, they will naturally worry. Out of self-safety considerations, they agree to move the capital.

When Luo Jia came out, Xiong Lu finally regained his senses, and said: "I think that what Luo Gongzheng said is very true, so I will do what Luo Gongzheng said."

Luo Jia knelt down to thank him: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I... have one more request."

"please say."

"I would like to ask the king to go to the front line in person."

Want to ask me to drive you personally?Xiong Lu thought about it, at this moment when the country is in peril, he should stand up and fight for the country like a man.So he nodded and said: "The widow has exactly this intention. Today Dou Lingyin, Pan Taishi, Gong Gongzheng, Shen Gong, Doctor Yu, and Dr. Wu stayed here to discuss the affairs of state. Let the rest go away. Tomorrow the widow will go out with the army." .”

The courtiers retreated one after another, and the hall was quite clean.Xiong Lu breathed a sigh of relief, feeling less oppressive.

Douban hung the map of Chu on the wall, and there were models of soldiers and horses on the table.From the two days of getting along, Xiong Lu could see that Dou Ban and Luo Jia didn't seem to get along very well, and the two were like fire and water.But at this moment, when the country is in peril, the relationship between the two of them has eased a lot. Although they sometimes confront each other, they are basically learning from each other, exchanging ideas with each other, and discussing big plans together.

Grand Master Pan stroked his gray beard and said: "Your Majesty really wants to go to the front line in person? Veteran ministers are always worried. There are many dangers on this battlefield. Your Majesty is still young and has only been in charge for a few days..."

Grand Master Pan finished his sentence halfway, and Douban continued: "Grand Master Pan's worries are justified, but I think that the king should go out to experience more. I am a son of the royal family of Chu, and I am not timid. The king should also be like the previous kings. Your Majesty."

The requirements are really strict, the Xiong couple thought to themselves.He said: "What Dou Lingyin said is that Taishi Pan is worried about the safety of the widow and has his own considerations, but the widow will one day take on the great responsibility of the monarch of Chu. The widow can't always rely on virtuous ministers to rule the country, and he should also become a wise king. , to be worthy of all virtuous ministers."

When he said these words, Grand Master Pan had tears in his eyes and nodded slightly.Yu Qiuzi also stroked his beard with a smile on his lips.Shen Gong and Wu Chen shot their gazes, lingered on Xiong Lu for a while, and gradually retracted.Dou Ban's eyes also seemed to be filled with light, he said: "Your Majesty seems to be much more mature than a few days ago, and he is more and more demeanor of a former monarch."

Xiong Lu smiled and said, "Thank you Ling Yin for your praise."

After finishing speaking, the eyes of several people returned to the map, and Luo Jia reorganized the situation of the battle, and asked: "Your Majesty, who should be sent to intimidate the people and Baipu?"

Xiong Lu recalled the conversation with Guan Fuxiu last time, and said: "I already have a candidate in my heart, this person first repelled the people and Bai Pu, and then took a detour to attack Yongguo. After thinking about it, I think Dr. Lu Ji Li is good. The next time, he appointed him as the marshal and repelled the enemy army."

Dou Ban was a little surprised, and said: "Your Majesty, although Ji Li has meritorious service, he has never actually been on the battlefield to kill an enemy. I'm afraid..."

"Ling Yin's worries are justified, but the state of Chu is employing people right now, and Ludi is closer to the place where the Zong people and the Baipu army are stationed, which is convenient for dispatching. Gong Zheng also said that these two armies are not to be feared. I believe that Ji Li can handle it."

Luo Jia looked at Dou Ban with a trace of provocation in his eyes.Dou Ban turned his head, glared at Luo Jia, and replied, "It's according to what the King wants."

Seeing the two fighting in private, Xiong Lu couldn't help but feel ashamed.How old are you, don't you think it's childish?Moreover, Uncle Jia's personality is really not at all like that of a natural dull man. If he is shrewd to death, he often hits the mark.Fortunately, he thought that this Luo Jia was also virtuous and virtuous, and he was a somewhat silly technical geek.

"After appointing Commander Yin and Chief Sima, the left and right Sima became vacant. I think it is more suitable for Master Pan to be the Zuo Sima. Do you have someone in your mind for the position of Right Sima?"

Yu Qiuzi stroked his beard, looked at Shen Gong Wuchen, and said, "Shen Gong's younger brother Qu Dang is the city patrol officer. I heard that Qu Dang is a good candidate for his martial arts skills and benevolence."

Duke Shen and the wizard clasped their hands together, and said: "Doctor Yu praised me a lot, my brother is a straight man, and the wizard is really worried about whether he can handle the affairs of the court well."

Xiong Lu didn't understand Qu Dang, but Yu Qiuzi believed what he said, so he said: "Shen Gong, now that I, Da Chu, is employing people, please ask Qu Dang to be the right Sima first. Find another job for him."

Having said this, Shen Gong and the witch officials cupped their hands and said: "The witch officials will thank the king on behalf of my brother."

Tomorrow is going to be a personal expedition, and the bears are a little bit worried, but also a little bit excited.When parting, Grand Master Pan turned around and reminded: "Your Majesty, you will set off tomorrow, remember to order the palace servants to go to the ancestral temple to ask Guan Bu Yin to come forward to pray to the gods, and pray that Master Wang will return to Ying smoothly."

It turned out that he could still see Fuxiu.He nodded and said: "The widow immediately ordered the palace servants to inform Guan Bu Yin."