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

Of course, Jiangzhou is also an industrial base that Ning Fan has built most carefully. Ning Fan has a far-reaching layout in this place. Ning Fan once wanted to move the capital to Jiangzhou.

"I can see that you are reluctant to part with the mountains and rivers of Jiangzhou, but it doesn't matter. In the future, near Kyoto, I will also re-create a series of supporting facilities based on the original Jiangzhou system."

Ning Fan reached out and patted Zhou Qun's shoulder.

Nowadays, everything in Kyoto is too damaged and old, and it is not in line with the plan to develop into a grand city in the future. What's more, Kyoto's location cannot form a large-scale peaceful city.

Xiao Lingxi came, and so did Xina. There was finally a woman in the harem, and the entire palace quickly became busy preparing accommodation for the two noble concubines.

In fact, everyone understood that Xiao Lingxi was the future queen, but Ning Fan didn't say these words, so everyone didn't dare to say it openly.

When they went to court the next day, all the ministers got wind of the news and persuaded Ning Fan to get married.

"The country has not yet been unified, so how can we have a family?"

When Ning Fan said these words, all the officials were shocked.

When everyone didn't know what was going on, the words of the Minister of War made everyone shocked.

In the past few days, the news about the outbreak of war in the northwest has been blocked by Ning Fan, so none of the civil and military officials knew about it.

At this time, Shi Qian, the Minister of War, told the public about the chaos in the northwest, which immediately caused the whole city to explode.

The war had just ended, and suddenly the war started again. All the officials in Kyoto were panic-stricken, and everyone looked at Ning Fan with a surprised and uncertain look.

Secretly, rumors have spread all over the world, and some people even said that they had seen Emperor Dafeng in the northwest.

"Don't panic about what's going on in the northwest. It's nothing. It's just a bunch of people."

When Ning Fan spoke up, the officials fell silent, but when they looked at Ning Fan, their eyes were still full of surprise and uncertainty.

In fact, all civil and military officials know very well that although the land in the northwest is not the most prosperous land in Dakang, the people there are surprisingly tough, especially the several big families, and their strength cannot be underestimated.

If these forces united to oppose the imperial court, the consequences would be inestimable.

"Huang Chao, you stay, the rest of you can retreat."

The tired Huang Chao was summoned to the capital by Ning Fan overnight. Ning Fan's purpose of summoning Huang Chao was also very simple, which was to let Huang Chao take command to deal with the Northwest Army.

The frontier troops far to the northwest cannot move. Even if the northwest is in chaos, the frontier troops cannot be in chaos. They must still be alert to the Huns taking advantage of the chaos to attack.

To wipe out the rebel army in the northwest, we must use the power in Huang Chao's hands and the power of the Beida Battalion. By integrating these forces together, coupled with Ning Fan's newly established firearms battalion, the outcome is basically determined.

After the morning session, Huang Chao followed Ning Fan to the Qinzheng Hall.

The weather has warmed up recently, and Ning Fan no longer has to stay in the pavilion every day. Recently, he has gradually moved his office to Qinzheng Palace.

At this time, Huang Chao was kneeling on the ground without saying a word, with a serious face, because he knew that something big was going to happen soon. The power of the northwest rebels should not be underestimated, and it was far from being as calm as Ning Fan said.

"The northwest rebels, who number three hundred thousand, have assembled their troops from Tiannan Pass and are preparing to march to Kyoto along Tiannan Pass in the near future."

Qinzheng Palace once hung a huge map according to Ning Fan's request, and Ning Fan was pointing his finger at the location of Tiannan Pass on the map.

"I want you to take the Beida Camp and the newly established firearms battalion to stop the rebels at this location."

Ning Fan stretched out his hand and drew a circle on the map. This circle was Pingnan County, which was more than 400 kilometers away from Tiannan Pass.

Pingnan County has a unique geographical location and unique advantages. It has always been a battleground for military strategists, because it is an intersection. If you want to enter Kyoto from Tiannanguan, you must go through Pingnan County.

Two hundred miles away from Pingnan County is Pingnanguan. Ning Fan did not ask Huang Chao to set up defenses at Pingnanguan but in Pingnan County. That is because Pingnan County is far more accessible than Pingnanguan. It is difficult to defend and attack.

According to Ning Fan's estimate, as long as he brings 30,000 people, plus the strength of the firearms battalion, less than 40,000 troops, he can firmly block the 300,000 northwest rebels outside the pass.

"Your Majesty, this is a military matter, not a child's play. It is absolutely impossible for 30,000 people to fight against 300,000 people."

Huang Chao's heart dropped when he heard that Ning Fan wanted him to lead the Beida Camp to stop the 300,000 northwest rebels.

As the saying goes, it's hard for a good woman to make a meal without rice. Even if he can fight, the tenfold disparity still makes Huang Chao feel desperate.

"You can see the current situation. I have no usable soldiers or people in my hands. You are my biggest guard of honor. We must not let the northwest rebels enter Pingnan Pass. Otherwise, Dakang will be doomed."

Although the expression on Ning Fan's face was still very calm at this time, the words he spoke made Huang Chao's heart freeze.

Only then did he realize that Ning Fan's apparent calmness was all a bluff. In fact, Ning Fan was very uneasy about the northwest rebels.

"But don't worry, I still have backup plans and will mobilize heavy troops from Tianjiang soon. The Dragon Scale Army will also retreat and rush to Pingnan for support. You must rush to Pingnan within three days. The county is once again on guard."

Ning Fan drew a few lines on the map. After seeing Ning Fan draw the marching route, Huang Chao finally calmed down.

Ning Fan is a very prudent person, and he needs to be sure of everything before he can do it. Seeing that Ning Fan has already been confident, Dynasty finally gradually relaxed.

"But if you can't stop the northwest rebels, you can let them in."

Just when Huang Chao felt that Ning Fan was confident, Ning Fan suddenly said this again, which scared Huang Chao to the point of almost jumping.

"Your Majesty, once we enter Pingnan Pass, all that's left is a vast plain. There will be no danger at all. What can we do to stop the 300,000 rebels?"

Huang Chao was really shocked. He felt that Ning Fan must have lost his mind to say such confused words.

"When the northwest rebels massacre and plunder, half of Dakang will be plunged into war."

Huang Chao's hands began to tremble when he thought of that horrific situation.

He is one of the few people nowadays who sincerely hopes for Ning Fan's good and well-being.

But the plan Ning Fan came up with really made Huang Chao feel uneasy.

"Don't think that the enemy is too strong, and don't think of ourselves too weak. Just go here to stop the enemy. I will figure out the rest."

Ning Fan sat there motionless and steady, not even frowning.