Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

The Huns were really difficult to deal with. This nomadic nation not only had a large population, but was also naturally brave and good at fighting.

The key is that the Huns have no fixed location and are extremely difficult to track. Once they are defeated, they will quickly disappear into the vast desert and no trace of them can be found.

"Your Highness, the imperial envoy is here."

Ergou's voice suddenly came from outside the door, startling Ning Fan and Zhou Qun who were talking about something in the room.

The imperial envoy has arrived?

Why is it here all of a sudden when I haven't heard any news?

After Ning Fan was slightly surprised, he stood up and changed his clothes, planning to greet the imperial envoy.

The imperial court sent people over at this time. It was self-evident that they must have set their sights on the 50,000 Dragon Scale Army in Jiangzhou.

This is a time of life and death, and any force must be used. It is impossible for the court to forget the military power in Yingfan's hands.

"Your Highness, Mr. Cheng Weicheng is here in person!"

Ergou stood at the door, helping Ning Fan get dressed while whispering.

Ning Fan was stunned. He did not expect that Cheng Wei came to Jiangzhou in person. It seemed that this time it was indeed a matter of life and death. Even a senior figure like Cheng Wei came in person.

Ning Fan hurriedly walked out of the door without bothering to put on his clothes properly.

Arriving at the courtyard, Cheng Wei had already walked in dusty, surrounded by several followers.

"Mr. Cheng Ge, why are you here?"

Ning Fan hurried forward to greet him.

Cheng Wei looked tired, waved his hand towards Ning Fan and said, "Your Highness, is there anything to eat?"

Ning Fan saw the tired faces of Cheng Wei and the others, and knew that they had suffered a lot on the road. Cheng Wei was old and it was indeed very hard to travel all the way from Kyoto to Jiangzhou.

Ning Fan quickly ordered people to prepare food and invited Cheng Wei and others into the main hall to drink tea.

"Why did Mr. Ge come to Jiangzhou in such a hurry?"

After Cheng Gelao drank half a cup of tea, his expression softened a lot.

"Your Highness, I, Dakang, have reached the point of life and death. The northwest war has already started a decisive battle with the Huns. The result will be in the next two days. If the Huns are really allowed to enter the border, the consequences will be disastrous."

"So, Your Highness should know what I mean by coming here, right?"

"Your Majesty also had many instructions before leaving. He asked me to tell you, Your Highness, that the affairs in the northwest are the affairs of the country. If the country does not exist, how can the people be attached to it?"

Cheng Wei spoke a lot in one breath, which was completely different from his usual calm personality. Ning Fan could already tell that the elder had lost his bearings.

I'm afraid the court didn't expect that even General Xiao Zhongzhong couldn't withstand the Huns' attack. It seems that Dakang has really reached its most dangerous moment this time. Even the 50,000 soldiers and horses in Jiangzhou are being targeted by the court. .

"Mr. Ge, there are hundreds of thousands of troops from all over the country. Why is our Jiangzhou Army being targeted by the imperial court? I have worked so hard to save these troops, and I have not paid a penny to them. The court wants it.”

"There are also those aristocratic families who hold huge amounts of wealth. When the country is about to fail, these people are indifferent. What do they mean? Doesn't the court come up with a method of punishment?"

Ning Fan did not agree directly and happily.

He must at least negotiate some conditions with the court, because if he fails to negotiate conditions at this time, there will be no chance later.

Hearing Ning Fan's words, Mr. Cheng Ge fell into deep thought. After a while, he said: "Do you think it is appropriate for His Highness to say these words at this time? The country is about to cease to exist. Even if you hold these 50,000 soldiers and horses, You will become a thorn in the side of the Huns in the future, and they will not let you go."

Hearing Mr. Ge say this, Ning Fan showed a somewhat disappointed look on his face. He did not expect that Mr. Ge would be so confused at the critical moment, and did not even understand what he meant.

"Brother, haven't you noticed that those aristocratic families are filling their own pockets and secretly sucking blood, and they are the ones who are eroding my wealth bit by bit? Doesn't the imperial court take the opportunity to severely beat these aristocratic families at this time?"

Ning Fan simply made it clear.

But Lao Wei shook his head slightly and said with an ugly face: "Can the imperial court not think of things that His Highness can think of? These things are very difficult to handle. These aristocratic families have been deeply bound to the imperial court. There is a group of people inside the imperial court. They The court is simply not allowed to do this.”

"Are they just watching the imperial court be completely defeated under the iron heel of the Huns? If there is no way for families like Dakang to survive, the Huns will not be so kind to them."

Ning Fan clenched his fists angrily. He was now completely disappointed with this court.

"Your Highness, you still overestimate these noble families. They would rather contribute their wealth to the Huns than give up their wealth to Da Kang."

Elder Ge clenched his fists, his expression as full of anger as Ning Fan's.

"Lord Ge, you hate these clans so much. Why have you never done anything to these clans in so many years?"

Ning Fan asked with doubt on his face.

This is the biggest question in Ning Fan's mind. Ning Fan has never understood why Cheng Wei, as the elder of the pavilion, hates these clans so much, but does not take action against them.

As the de facto cabinet leader of the imperial court, he was fully capable of launching some attacks on those wealthy families, but he chose not to do so. This was what Ning Fan was puzzled about.

"Your Highness, do you think a dying patient can be treated with strong medicine?"

"Dakang has been struggling for decades. On the surface, it looks like it is prosperous, but in fact it is already an empty shell. If the left hand deals with these powerful people, they will immediately overturn the table."

Cheng Ge Lao's face was full of pain. He was afraid that his life's ambition would never be fulfilled. This was what worried him.

Ning Fan let out a long breath. He finally understood that this pavilion boss had been enduring humiliation and hard work all his life, and he had been planning hard, but it was a pity that this life was wasted.

Ning Fan also understood what a scholar's rebellion was, and it didn't happen in three years. Cheng Weicheng, the old man, had a strategy to stabilize the country, but he didn't have military power, so he was like a toothless old lady chewing bones when dealing with those noble families. It's hard to swallow at all.

"Your Highness, this is not the time to discuss these matters. Are you really willing to send troops? He said that you are willing to send troops to directly attack the Huns' rear from the grassland. I believe that at this time, the Huns will definitely be in trouble."

Mr. Cheng Ge looked at Ning Fan eagerly.