lonely king

The people in the palace entered Zhang You's Mansion late at night, and within a cup of tea, Zhang You wore a cloak and drove into the Nanming Palace in a sedan chair.

Gongsun Zhi was still worried that Zhang You would be angry and refused to enter the palace to see him, but Zhang You had never thought about it, his mind was full of the current situation in Nanming, how to relieve the king's worries was not what Gongsun Zhi thought. So stingy.

"My minister has met the king." Zhang You hurriedly saluted, with an anxious expression on his face, fearing that Gongsun Zhi would have to wait for a long time.

Gongsun Zhi looked at Zhang You who was rushing over, and suddenly smiled wryly, he shouldn't have suspected so many people since he suspected Zhang You.

"Aiqing, let's get up. The situation in Nanming is extremely unfavorable. I still... hope that Aiqing can help me..."

Gongsun Zhi's words were not at all smooth, and he let go of his stance as a king, which made him feel awkward.Zhang You didn't care about Gongsun Zhi's expression at all, his eyes were always on the map on the wooden table.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to say too much. The situation in Nanming is severe now. I must do my best for the Majesty and Nanming." Zhang You pointed to the map on the table, "I heard that Qiang Zhu sent troops to capture Taoyang City?"

Mentioning this, Gongsun Zhi's face was stained with anger, "This small country that came out of nowhere not only captured Taoyang, but also captured the surrounding cities with a radius of hundreds of miles, and all the reinforcements of the king perished in the city. Besides, this king underestimated this small frontier country!"

Hearing that the reinforcements were wiped out, Zhang You's worry became even more obvious. He murmured the name, "Qiang Zhuo, Qiang Zhuo..."

"But Mr. Baili went to Qiang Zhu?"

Gongsun Zhi sneered, "Baili Nian is now under the command of King Qiangzhuo of Taoyang City!"

When Baili Nian left Nanming that day, Gongsun Zhi felt that it was very strange for this person to go to Cangyu Mountain. As expected, he actually assisted King Qiang Zhuo to occupy Taoyang City by force!

"Brother Baili..."

Zhang You frowned, a little disappointed and a little unbelievable. When Baili Nian came to Nanming to congratulate him that day, he showed that Qiang Zhu had no intention of fighting for the world. Now Qiang Zhu sent troops to Nanming, and Baili Nian accompanied him. What do you mean?

"This king shouldn't let him go that day! If he can't be used by me, he should be killed!" Gongsun Zhi said fiercely.

Zhang You sighed, "It's useless to say these things now, what matters is the current situation. Yu Wenyang in the north has already attacked the Baiji River. Although he has captured countless lands in the Southern Ming Dynasty, once Yu Wenyang reaches the Baiji River, he will no longer be able to move forward. Just go up and send troops to drag it."

Although Gongsun Zhi was unwilling, he still nodded. At this time, he also lost his former vigor and realized how serious the situation in Nanming is now.

"What about the western region? Send troops and horses to fight Xi Zhao quickly?" Gongsun Zhi asked.

Zhang You stared at the map for a long time, and this question lingered in his mind for a long time, but Zhang You shook his head, "If Qiang Hao had not sent troops, this move was credible, but now that Qiang Hao captured Taoyang City, seeing Then join forces with Xizhao's army and horses, Nanming's soldiers and horses can deal with Xizhao well, but if they fight against Xizhao and Qiang Zhu's combined army and horses, I am afraid it will be difficult to win."

"Nanming's good time has passed."

Zhang You's face was full of heartache and worry, and he didn't complain that Gongsun Zhi missed the opportunity, but Gongsun Zhi's expression was very bad, and he clenched his fists.

"Is Aiqing blaming me?"

Zhang You was taken aback for a moment, and looked up at Gongsun Zhi, a little angry. "Your Majesty! Up to now, are you still thinking about these useless things? My minister has never blamed the King, can the King let go of suspicion for a while!"

"This king..."

Gongsun Zhi was a little speechless. Seeing Zhang You's sincere and worried eyes, he bit his lower lip and said in a compromise, "This king... this king knows."

Zhang You didn't have time to argue with Gongsun Zhi, the war in Nanming was enough for him to worry about, how could he have the energy to discuss it with Gongsun Zhi.

"Your Majesty, the situation in the Western Territory is complicated, and I have no feasible solution for a while. Nanming's army and horses are already insufficient in food and grass. It is difficult to achieve a quick battle. A protracted war is unbearable for Nanming. It would be best if there is a truce, but Xizhao There will be no truce at this moment..."

Zhang You squeezed his forehead, his face was full of sorrow, even if he was as clever as him, it would be difficult to solve Nanming's predicament now, how difficult it is to turn defeat into victory.

"Then the king and Aiqing will discuss and plan here, and they will definitely be able to decide on a countermeasure."

Gongsun Zhi softened a lot, he frowned and looked at the map, Nanming's good chess was played by himself into such a mess, who can he blame.

Zhang You nodded and said firmly, "We will definitely be able to decide on a countermeasure."

……

To the east of Cangyu Mountain, in Taoyang City, is Gaoming Terrace.

Baili Nian was still painting, and Mo Yan half-kneeled in front of Baili Nian.

"My lord, there is new news from the northern border. Beiyan's Yu Wenyang has attacked to the edge of the Baiji River. Nanming has already been unable to hold back, and has allowed Yuwenyang's troops to station on the edge of the Baiji River."

Baili Nian raised his brows, "Yu Wenyang's pace is really fast. In such a short time, he arrived at the Baiji River."

"Yu Wenyang was preparing to cross the river, but the Nanming army and horses did not resist. If Beiyan's army and horses were allowed to attack the Nanming King City first, wouldn't this world belong to Beiyan?" Mo Yan was a little worried.

But Baili Nian chuckled, "Beiyan's army is good at fighting on flat ground. Crossing the river is not Yu Wenyang's forte. Moreover, the Baiji River is as wide as a hundred miles. It is not so easy to cross the river. However,"

Putting down the Zhuque jade pen in his hand, "But Yu Wenyang has already reached the Baiji River, the war in the north will be delayed, and the war in the west is the most important thing, we have to speed up."

Baili Nian raised his eyes to look out the window, his eyes gradually darkened, it was already late autumn, the night was cold, and the wind was also biting, blowing on his body made him look thinner, but also firm in the wind.

Baili Nian was thinking with lowered eyes when he heard the sound of strong footsteps from the stairs, his eyelashes trembled slightly, knowing that it was Sai Jian who had entered the Gaoming Terrace, so he glanced at Mo Yan, Mo Yan understood, turned and disappeared out of the window.

Sai Jian stepped into the attic of Gao Mingtai, only to see Baili Nian sitting on the soft bed, looking up at him.Sai Jian was about to rush over, but before the corners of his mouth curled up, he thought of Baili Nian's words that day, so he restrained himself a little, and stopped rushing over, but went to sit opposite Baili Nian.

"Does Nian'er know that this king will come, and is waiting for this king?"

"Your Majesty came to Gao Mingtai so late, he must have something important to do." Baili Nian didn't answer Sai Jian's words, but asked casually.

Originally thinking that Baili Nian might say some soft words, Sai Jian was somewhat disappointed, but still nodded.

"Yue Wei escorted an envoy over, and he has already entered Taoyang City. He is in the attic to the east of Gaoming Terrace, and the elder is talking to him. It should be about the joint attack on Nanming."

"King Xizhao escorted an envoy over..."

Baili Nian murmured these words, then raised his eyes to look at Sai Jian, "There is a big Shu chief guarding the gate, so it's good for the king to go up and see, why come here?"

"This king..."

Sai Jian looked speechless, he looked at Baili Nian, his brows were already wrinkled, and he was very irritable.

"What's the matter, Your Majesty? Just say what you want." Baili Nian said softly.

"My king..." Sai Jian still said, "Xizhao Lai's envoy is Princess Yue Zhixin, why is this king going to see her!"

Baili Nian was startled for a moment, his eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he quickly maintained his calm.

"Even if Xizhao's eldest princess is here as an envoy of Xizhao, why can't the king see it, or is there something else?"

Baili Nian really hit the mark, Sai Jian raised his eyes, looked at him a little aggrieved, and then sighed a long time, irritated.

"Master Dashu wants this king to marry Xizhao, and to marry the eldest princess Xizhao. It is this Yue Zhixin who came here. This eldest princess is really interesting. He came all the way to marry me. Knowing that I still have the ability.”

When Da Shuchang talked about this matter with Sai Jian, he had a headache and his head was about to split, not to mention that Sai Jian was not interested in Yue Zhi, but just talking about marrying Xi Zhao, Sai Jian was 1 unwilling, Qiang It is true that Zhuo and Xizhao are separated by a strip of water, but now Qiangma occupies Taoyang and its surrounding areas, and Xizhao expands hundreds of miles to the east, the layout of the map has long been different.

It may not be a good thing to put Princess Xizhao in his palace, Sai Jian can still consider this point.

"The king doesn't want to marry Xi Zhao?" Baili Nian asked casually.

"Of course I don't want to! This king is fine, why did you put Xizhao's eyeliner in Qiangzhu Palace!"

Baili Nian raised his eyes slightly, and slightly hooked the corners of his lips, somewhat surprised, "Your Majesty can still think of this."

"This king really doesn't like to be tempted, but this king is not stupid."

Sai Jian twitched the corner of his mouth. It was not a good feeling to be underestimated by Baili Nian. He half-lyed on the cushion and looked up at Baili Nian who was sitting on the opposite side. Send Princess Zhao away, my head hurts when I see Princess Xizhao and that chattering elder! Nianer help me send her away, okay?"

"Not good." Baili Nian said calmly.

"why?!"

Sai Jian sat up straight suddenly, and looked at Baili Nian puzzled, "Could it be that Nian'er is also like the eldest son, asking me to marry Princess Xizhao?"

Baili Nian raised his eyes, his face was cold, "whether to marry Xi Zhao is a matter for the king, the king can decide, but it is not appropriate to send Princess Xi Zhao back at this moment, Xi Zhao Yueying's troops have already attacked Lincheng of Taoyang City sent Yue Zhixin to Taoyang City to jointly attack Nanming, so if you send Yue Zhixin back now, don’t you tell Yue Zhi that you don’t want to join forces with him?”

"But this king just doesn't want to join forces with that kid Yue Ying." Sai Jian said with a sad face.

Baili Nian: "..."

Baili Nian really couldn't communicate with Sai Jian, he frowned and looked at Sai Jian with a somewhat ugly expression.

"Nian'er, don't be angry." Sai Jian scratched his head, he saw Baili Nian's displeasure, "If you want to join forces with Xizhao to attack Nanming, I have already entered the Central Plains, and I know that I can no longer be like before. In the muddy waters of the Central Plains, if you don’t advance, you will retreat. This king will unite with Xizhao, but the union belongs to the union. This king has no intention of marrying. If there is any misunderstanding, Princess Xizhao will be in my hands. , wouldn’t this king pay for his death!”

Hearing Sai Jian's nonsense words, Baili Nian actually laughed out. What kind of nonsense is this? Just go to see him, and the teacher will return to the court in the future, and then send him back to Xizhao."

"In this way, it is tantamount to taking away the brains around Yue Ying. Without Yue Zhi's ingenuity, he can plan for Yue Ying, and Yue Ying will not be as happy as before."

Baili's eyes were getting darker, Yue Zhixin was not just a simple and noble princess to Yue Wei and Xi Zhaolai.

Sai Jian still had a sad look on his face, and he muttered to himself, "Such a powerful princess, let alone stay in Qiang Zhu, Nian'er alone, my king can't stand it, so many smart people surround this dull king. Man, wouldn't this king have a headache to death."

"Kings!"

Baili Nian frowned, very displeased, compared to him, he was very displeased.

"Cough, cough, cough," Sai Jian said with a contrived smile, "I'm talking nonsense, Nian'er, don't be angry, I won't send Princess Xizhao back, but I will put it in the attic at the westernmost part of Taoyang City, and let her stay by herself." There, I can't afford to offend or hide."

Moving to the opposite side of the table, Sai Jian moved closer to Baili Nian, "Nian'er, you don't want me to marry Princess Xizhao either, do you?"

Sai Jian raised his face and smiled a little silly. He had restrained himself for a few days, and his rascal nature was revealed again. Baili Nian looked at the man in front of him, his eyes flickered for a moment, and his expression returned to indifference .

"As I said just now, it's fine for the king to make a decision on this matter. It doesn't matter whether you marry or not. As long as there is no disagreement with Xi Zhao at this time, and the joint capture of Nanming can be guaranteed, Princess Xi Zhao is not important."

He doesn't care about this matter, and he doesn't want to spend his time on it. He just wants to stabilize the current situation and not give Nanming a chance to turn defeat into victory. All he thinks about is how to let Qiang Hao and Xi Zhao jointly capture Nanming.

But when this answer was heard in Sai Jian's ears, he was a little disappointed. The smile on Sai Jian's face disappeared, "Does Nian'er only want the king to attack east?"

Baili Nian raised his eyes, "Otherwise? The king left me a counselor by his side, isn't it just to plan the Central Plains world that the king yearns for?"

"This king..."

Sai Jian frowned fiercely, paused for a long time, then stood up suddenly.

"What does the king want, Nian'er, you know!"

Without waiting for Baili Nian to speak, Sai Jian turned around and walked out. After leaving Cangyu Mountain, Sai Jian seemed to have developed a lot of temper. Whenever he mentioned the Central Plains and the world, he was always so irritable.

Baili Nian glanced back at Sai Jian's back, and his face became gloomy.