Chapter 237 All the Civil and Military Officials in the Court Are Not as Good as a Young Man!

Ning Chen had a playful expression.

He thought Nie Liang really didn't come to such a place of prostitution... After all, he was too young.

Nie Liang was a shy guy, but he just couldn't say it.

Ning Chen walked towards Nie Liang, ready to embarrass him.

Who knew that the other party suddenly clasped his fists and leaned over and said, "Does this young man know my brother?"

Ning Chen was stunned for a moment, and then his mouth twitched, "Commander Nie, are you playing this trick on me?"

The latter looked puzzled, "This young man admitted his mistake, I am Nie Feng, you should be talking about my brother Nie Liang, right?"

"Nie Feng? I am Nie Renwang."

The other party clasped his fists and bowed, "Nie Renwang? So your surname is also Nie? Nice to meet you!"

Ning Chen was a little confused for a while.

Could this person really not be Nie Liang?

Without waiting for Ning Chen to ask in detail, the other party bowed, "I have something important to do, see you again if we are lucky!"

After that, he turned and left.

Ning Chen stared at his back for a long time. Could it be that this guy is not Nie Liang? But his twin brother?

No, this guy must be Nie Liang.

He pretends to be quite like him.

Ning Chen pouted and turned away.

......

The next day, morning!

Ning Chen drove to the Supervisory Department.

As soon as he walked into a place, Feng Qizhen and a few other bastards surrounded him.

"Let's go and watch the fun?"

Ning Chen asked curiously: "What fun?"

"Don't you know? Prince Fu is going to be beheaded."

Ning Chen was stunned, "So soon?"

Gao Ziping said: "This is the order of His Majesty. No interrogation, just beheading. How can it not be fast?"

Ning Chen thought about it, shook his head and said: "Forget it, I have something else to do, you go!"

"If you don't go, we will go!"

Feng Qizhen and a few others went to watch the fun.

Ning Chen rolled his eyes. There was blood all over the place. What was there to see?

He lay on the table, re-drew the drawings of the musket and artillery, checked them, and made sure there was no problem, and prepared to send them to Ji Mingchen.

He sent the drawings to the Ministry of War, chatted with Ji Mingchen for a while, and had a meal by the way.

In the afternoon, he returned to the Supervisory Office.

A red-clothed man ran over to tell Ning Chen that Geng Jing was looking for him.

Came to Geng Jing's room.

"The emperor has ordered you to go to court tomorrow!"

Ning Chen's mouth twitched. He really didn't want to go to court. He got up too early.

"Sir Geng, why did the emperor suddenly summon me to court?"

Geng Jing shook his head, "I don't know, but something big must have happened?"

Ning Chen rolled his eyes. It was really good, as if he hadn't said anything.

Ning Chen suddenly thought of Nie Liang and asked curiously: "Sir Geng, I want to ask you something. Does Commander Nie have a younger brother?"

Geng Jing nodded and hummed.

Damn it! ! !

Nie Liang really has a younger brother?

"Are they twins?"

"Yes! Commander Nie is indeed a twin, one civil and one military. The younger brother is at home serving his parents, so Commander Nie has plenty of time to protect His Majesty's safety... Why are you asking this?"

Ning Chen said, "I met a man at the entrance of the Jiaofang Bureau last night. He looks exactly like Commander Nie. He said his name is Nie Feng."

Geng Jing smiled and said, "That must be Commander Nie's younger brother!"

Ning Chen's eyes flickered. He always felt that the man last night was Nie Liang.

"Does Commander Nie never go to places of prostitution?"

Geng Jing shook his head, "I don't know about that... But Commander Nie is responsible for protecting the safety of the entire imperial city, so he should not have time to go to those places."

Ning Chen said, but always felt that the man was Nie Liang.

......

The next day, early court!

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be at peace!"

The Emperor Xuan, who was sitting on the dragon throne, raised his hand slightly, "My dear ministers, please stand up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

As soon as the ministers stood up, they heard the Emperor Xuan say, "Today, other matters will be postponed for the time being. I have an important matter to discuss with you, my dear ministers."

The ministers raised their heads and looked at the Emperor Xuan.

The Emperor Xuan spoke slowly, "It has been confirmed that the Left Prime Minister is in Yuzhou."

The civil and military officials were stunned. The Left Prime Minister actually fled to Yuzhou?

Only Ning Chen was not surprised. He had known about this for a long time.

Geng Jing stepped out of the line and leaned forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to take people to Yuzhou and bring back the left prime minister."

Emperor Xuan's face was gloomy, and he said angrily, "I'm afraid it's not easy to bring him back... Among the people I sent to Yuzhou to investigate, only two escaped alive."

"The traitor is in Yuzhou, secretly stationing 20,000 troops... All the officials in Yuzhou, big and small, have been controlled by this traitor."

The civil and military officials were in an uproar!

Shocked, shocked, unbelievable... The left prime minister actually rebelled.

Ning Chen was stunned, he had talked about this with your majesty before.

What they were most worried about at the time was that the prime minister would rebel, but they didn't expect that the left prime minister would rebel first.

The civil and military officials looked terrified.

If there were only the left prime minister's 20,000 troops, it would not be a big deal...What they were worried about was the 200,000 troops in the hands of the prime minister.

The people sent by your majesty have already alerted the enemy... The left prime minister has been prepared, and it is not easy to get rid of him.

The most important thing is that Yuzhou is the closest to the border.

The Grand Master has one son and one daughter.

His son, the uncle of the emperor, was chopped off by Ning Chen.

His daughter, the queen, was sentenced to death by His Majesty.

If he knew, he would go crazy... If he didn't rebel, he would be sorry for the 200,000 troops under his command.

Emperor Xuan said in a deep voice: "What I am most worried about now is the Grand Master."

"The left prime minister controls Lingzhou. If he joins with the 200,000 troops of the Grand Tutor, the consequences will be disastrous."

The ministers were restless and their eyes were full of panic.

The Grand Tutor has been guarding the border and fighting for half his life. He has 200,000 troops under his command. He is strong and powerful. Only General Chen can barely suppress his prestige in the army.

But General Chen's current situation obviously makes it impossible to go to war.

If the Grand Tutor joins with the left prime minister, the 220,000 troops will go straight to Lingzhou.

The 50,000 garrison troops in Lingzhou are probably not enough.

Take Lingzhou, march straight in, break through Liangzhou, and then go straight to the imperial city.

The 220,000 troops, the imperial city's Weilong Army, the city defense army, and the imperial guards are no match.

The son and daughter are all dead, leaving the Grand Tutor a lonely old man...If the imperial city is broken, the whole court will probably be bloodbathed.

Thinking of this, the ministers were all terrified.

Even the censors who usually like to jump up and down are like frightened quails, their mouths shut tighter than chrysanthemums.

Only Ning Chen lowered his head, and I don’t know what he was thinking?

In fact, he was secretly happy... He was not afraid of the Grand Tutor’s rebellion, but he was afraid that he would not rebel.

He killed the Grand Tutor’s son and daughter directly or indirectly.

If the Grand Tutor broke into the imperial city, he would be the first one to be cut into pieces.

Only one of him and the Grand Tutor could survive.

Emperor Xuan looked at his ministers and asked in a deep voice: "My dear ministers, who is willing to take orders and go to war?"

"I sent people to Yuzhou to investigate Zuo Xiang before the incident of Prince Fu and the Queen... This means that the news of the failure of Prince Fu and the Queen's rebellion should not have reached Yuzhou yet."

"From the capital to Yuzhou, it takes more than ten days to go at full speed... If you take a boat downstream and change the route from Lingzhou to Yuzhou, it will take less than ten days."

"From the border to Yuzhou, it takes at least half a month at the fastest... Zuo Xiang receives the news and then passes it to the Grand Tutor. It takes at least one month to go back and forth."

"There is enough time... As long as we get to Yuzhou before the Grand Tutor receives the news and get rid of Zuo Xiang's 20,000 troops, we can seize the initiative."

"Yuzhou City is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If we occupy Yuzhou City first, even if the Grand Tutor's 200,000 troops come, they can hold them off for some time, giving me time to mobilize troops."

The entire court was silent.

The only troops that can be mobilized now are the Weilong Army and the 50,000 garrison troops in Lingzhou.

The Weilong Army guards the imperial city, so it is impossible to transfer all of them.

Therefore, the maximum number of troops that can be deployed is 60,000 to 70,000.

His Majesty himself said that the city of Yuzhou is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

With this amount of troops, it is as difficult as ascending to heaven to take Yuzhou before the Grand Tutor.

Even if Yuzhou is taken by chance, how can it be defended against the 200,000 troops of the Grand Tutor?

To put it bluntly, this is simply going to die.

Moreover, what if the Grand Tutor rebels and joins forces with the Wu Kingdom?

The people of the Wu Kingdom are bloodthirsty and warlike, how can this war be fought?

When thinking of this, the faces of the ministers turned pale, their legs trembled, and cold sweat broke out on their backs.

Emperor Xuan looked at the dead silence in the court, and the anger on his face could no longer be suppressed.

"My dear ministers, who is willing to lead the troops to fight?"

The ministers hung their heads and remained silent.

Fighting is for merit, but this battle is obviously to die.

Emperor Xuan's face was livid, "Speak, are you all mute?"

"Aren't you jumping up and down and talking a lot on weekdays? Now it concerns the survival of the Great Xuan, why are you all silent?"

The ministers remained silent, their mouths shut tighter than chrysanthemums.

Emperor Xuan was furious and said sternly: "Li Shiyao, are you willing to lead the troops to the battle?"

The general who was named knelt on the ground, his face pale, "Your Majesty, I am willing to share your worries, but my mother is seriously ill at home, and I really can't get away. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Xuan snorted coldly and said: "Liu Yuanfeng, are you willing to lead the troops to the battle?"

"Your Majesty, I have recently suffered from an old illness, the pain is unbearable, and I can't sleep at night... Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Xuan's face was so gloomy that water was about to drip out.

He named several generals in a row. These people had different reasons, but their purpose was the same... they were unwilling to accept orders to go to the battle.

Emperor Xuan was almost angry to death, his face was livid.

"Okay, okay... this is the official of the Great Xuan who always shouted that he would devote himself to me and die for me, and was loyal and devoted?"

"The civil officials are incompetent, and the military generals are afraid of death... what's the point of me keeping you?"

"Now that the Great Xuan is in danger, you are greedy for life and afraid of death... Do you want me to lead the army in person?"

Emperor Xuan was furious, and his roar resounded throughout the court.

The ministers knelt on the ground and shouted: "Your Majesty, please calm down, we are incompetent!"

Emperor Xuan was so angry that his face was flushed and his whole body was shaking.

Ning Chen felt that it was almost time, so he stepped sideways and stepped out of the line, leaning over and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down... I am willing to lead the troops to go out and take down the city of Yuzhou."

Emperor Xuan looked at Ning Chen, his face eased a little, and his eyes were full of relief.

He really didn't make a mistake. At the critical moment, this kid really made him proud.

The ministers looked at him sideways with sneers on their faces.

They did not admire Ning Chen's courage, but were full of ridicule in their hearts... It's not about showing off, but showing loyalty at the right time.

Jumping out at this time is to seek death.

Is the city of Yuzhou so easy to attack?

Even if you are lucky enough to capture the city of Yuzhou, the 200,000 troops of the Grand Master can easily crush you into slag.

This is not going to fight, this is going to die... This battle is almost a one-way trip!

This Ning Chen is just a fool. He doesn't even consider the time to show his loyalty?

After all, he is too young... Go, you can't come back if you go.

The Emperor Xuan's expression eased a lot, full of satisfaction... The whole court of civil and military officials is not as good as a young man.

"Ning Chen, if you are asked to control the state of Yuzhou before the Grand Tutor and wipe out the 20,000 rebels of the Left Prime Minister, how many troops will you need?"

Ning Chen said: "20,000 is enough!"

Emperor Xuan: "..."

The ministers looked at him sideways, is he crazy?

It is simply a fantasy to want to take Yuzhou with 20,000 troops.

Emperor Xuan said in a deep voice: "Ning Chen, this matter is not a joke."

Ning Chen said seriously, "Your Majesty, I can issue a military order!"

"20,000 troops are enough to take Yuzhou! Your Majesty can use this time to dispatch troops and wait for news from me... After I take Yuzhou, please send troops to support me."

Emperor Xuan stared at Ning Chen for a while, seeing that he was calm and confident, he nodded slightly.

"There are no garrisons in Yuzhou. All the soldiers are guarding the border with the Grand Tutor... Since you want to change your route from Lingzhou, the 50,000 Changling Army in Lingzhou are at your disposal."

"How about I give you another 2,000 musketeers?"

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Okay!"

The Emperor Xuan couldn't laugh at all, "Ning Chen, if Yuzhou is lost, the consequences will be disastrous... You must control the situation in Yuzhou before the Grand Tutor."

Ning Chen nodded, "I will do my best!"

The Emperor Xuan said in a deep voice, "I have ordered the Changling Army to prepare food and grass... As soon as you arrive, you can lead people to Yuzhou."

Ning Chen was a little excited.

First, the left prime minister has been operating for a long time and has been secretly mining gold mines. This old bastard must have hidden mountains of gold and silver in Yuzhou. If he can take Yuzhou, not only will he have a great achievement, but he will also have great wealth waiting for him.

Second, take down the state of Luzhou, and then attack the Grand Tutor... Even if the Grand Tutor did not rebel, he would force him to rebel.

The Queen and the uncle of the king died directly or indirectly in his hands... So, the Grand Tutor must die, and he must not be allowed to live.

If he can take down Luzhou, kill the Grand Tutor, and subdue his 200,000 troops... Then the 200,000 troops at the border will be his biggest ceremonial guard and trump card in the future.

"Ning Chen, you are familiar with the firearms camp, go and select 2,000 soldiers yourself... I will send people to prepare the warships, time is running out, you have to set off as soon as possible."

"Minister, obey the order!"

Emperor Xuan looked at Ning Chen deeply, "Come back alive to see me... When you come back, I will make you a marquis and reward you heavily!"

Ning Chen nodded heavily.

The ministers sneered in their hearts. It was a foolish dream to want to take down Luzhou with more than 20,000 people.

Ning Chen might not come back after this trip.

Ning Chen leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, then I will take my leave! I will go to prepare first."

Emperor Xuan nodded.

Ning Chen walked out of the Golden Palace, feeling that the wound on his leg had healed a lot, his steps were brisk, and the corners of his mouth were raised.

Nie Liang, who was guarding outside the palace, looked at Ning Chen and asked curiously: "What are you so happy about?"

Ning Chen smiled brightly, "I'm going to fight."

Nie Liang's expression suddenly froze... Is he sick? Is fighting worth being so happy? This is a matter of life and death... This Ning Chen's brain is indeed different from that of normal people, is there something wrong with him?