Han Xizai walked in panic and shook his head and said, "If you can't succeed, you must not take this position, otherwise you will suffer a great disaster. Feng Yansi is not something I can fight against at the moment."

Zu Chongen said, "Haha, you, Mr. Han, have been smart all his life and are worried about dementia! When did I say that you would openly compete for the position of Left Prime Minister? Forget it, just go to Langzhou honestly...

As long as you can successfully complete what Your Majesty expects in this trip, it will be a great achievement, and then you can think about how to compete for the position of Left Prime Minister. Of course, if the purpose of this trip fails, there is nothing to say. If Feng Yansi and others deal with you at that time, you will be blessed by yourself!"

Han Xizai sighed, suddenly looked up and said suspiciously: "What is the expectation of Your Majesty? But the old general, didn't you just say that you will continue to be neutral? Why do you hope that I will fight for the position of left prime minister? You have changed your mind, right?"

Zu Chongen closed his eyes and asked softly: "Mr. Han, let me ask you, if you want to make a choice, which is more important, the country or the prince's flesh and blood?"

Han Xizai bowed without thinking: "Of course, it should be a country and country! If there is no country, how can the royal family come from?"

Zu Chongen nodded gently and said, "That's it. You, Mr. Han, understand, and Your Majesty naturally understands this truth. But in addition to being the king of a country, your Majesty is also a father. Don't forget that Your Majesty has always loved his children. How could he really be willing to make such a heart-wrenching choice in his heart? What Your Majesty wants is actually a method of both worlds!"

"The method of both worlds?"

"Yes, if you can ask for it all, why choose? You can't see that you have been by Your Majesty for so many years? At this time, your Majesty was only two points in his heart. One was to investigate the case of Li Yuan, and the other was to welcome His Highness Zheng back. Both must be achieved before they can be said to be perfect. This is the result that Your Majesty really wants!

But at this time, someone kept instigating Your Majesty to believe that Li Yuan’s rebellion was true and that he wanted His Majesty to abandon King Zheng’s safety and decisively send troops. What do you think of Your Majesty?”

Han Xizai seemed to be enlightened and slapped his head and said, "The old general said something, I understand. You mean Feng Yansi and others have been instigating Your Majesty to send troops. Although Your Majesty did not say it, he was already dissatisfied... No, but if I didn't stand up today, wouldn't Your Majesty let them go?"

Zu Chongen shook his head decisively and said, "But you have already stood up, right? You, Minister Han, is the biggest variable today, and it has also brought His Majesty hope. Almost all the civil and military officials in the court agreed with Feng Yansi and others. When His Majesty was helpless, you dared to stand up and go against them, and you also got the opportunity to go to Langzhou to supervise the army. This is why I dared to seize the position of Left Prime Minister!

If you can try to achieve what Your Majesty expects this time, how can you be just a Secretariat after returning to the court? Of course, it is not easy to achieve it. You also need to plan your own mind. I am stupid and I am afraid I can't help you..."

Han Xizai recalled Li Jing's last words carefully, "I am also looking forward to Han Xizai", "Don't let me down", and Li Jing's warning to Wei Cen that "must be cautious when using military affairs", suddenly took a deep breath of air conditioning, looking at the face of the elderly veteran in front of him, and admiration arose.

Han Xizai took two steps back, then bowed down and saluted seriously, and said seriously: "Xizai remembers what the old general said today! Thank you for your kindness! No matter how difficult this trip is, I will do my best to fulfill what your Majesty expects!"

"Yes!" Zu Chongen nodded quietly. He was about to turn around but was pulled by Han Xizai.

Han Xizai said sincerely: "Elder General, you have a question you haven't answered yet, so I can only dare to keep you for a while!"

Zu Chongen frowned and thought for a while, then stroked his beard and smiled, "I have never changed my mind. I will help you today because you often enter the palace and have a familiar face..."

Seeing that the veteran was obviously unwilling to speak out and pretending to be relaxed and calm, Han Xizai had to smile helplessly and nodded, "Okay, since that's the case, I won't say much! The veteran general has something to ask for from now on. As long as Xizai can do it, just give me instructions!"

Zu Chongen laughed and said, "I just made a few random words, how can I be arrogant? You don't need to be so polite! By the way, you are the first time you go to Langzhou. It's a long way to go to Langzhou. It's better to have some personal guards around you to prevent accidents... I'm all skilled people under my command, so it's better to pick a few of you to follow you. They are absolutely loyal and have great martial arts skills."

Han Xizai blinked, and wanted to ask at this moment, is your ancestor and old general so enthusiastic about people who are familiar with each other? But after thinking about it, he stopped and calmly bowed: "Since the old general has good intentions, I will be respectful and obedient! I will leave the palace to pack my clothes and set off tomorrow, and time is tight."

Zu Chongen nodded and said, "Okay, I will go and select the staff immediately, and I will ask them to go to your house to stand by later. Let's not talk, I will not talk about it anymore. What you know today is, go back and clean up, I will not see you off."

"Thank you, the old general!" Han Xizai leaned over to thank him again, and then hurriedly said goodbye and left the palace and went home to clean up.

When the Han family heard that Han Xizai was going to Langzhou, the Han family felt suddenly. While packing clothes for Han Xizai, they discussed whether the trip was dangerous. When they learned that it was involved in a rebellion and traveling with the infamous Wei Cen, Han Xizai's wife immediately expressed great concern.

In the afternoon, five capable entourages selected by Zu Chongen rushed to the Han Mansion on horseback. At the same time, Wei Cen also sent someone to inform that the army would gather at the north gate tomorrow. So Han Xizai briefly explained to his home, and had no extra explanation. He began to lock himself in the study room, not disturbing anyone...

Just after dusk, a team of dusty cavalry arrived outside the south gate of Jinling City. The city gate guard recognized the majestic Tang military flag held high in the team at a glance. The general with the white horse and silver spear in front was Liu Jiangsheng, the soldier envoy of Wuping Army, General Zhongwu, and the Grand Governor of Langzhou, Li Yuan.

An hour later, the news that the Grand Governor of Langzhou Li Yuan led his army to defeat the Han army was spread throughout the Southern Tang court as if it had grown wings. The news was like a thunder blew up above the heads of all officials. Everyone in the court looked sideways and discussed in a variety of discussions.

Feng Yansi could hardly believe his ears when he learned this news. He even confirmed to the minor official who sent the letter to the mansion several times before he could believe that the matter was true. Feng Yansi, who had not healed in Japan, almost fainted at that time. He was sweating heavily, his face turned pale and couldn't breathe. His family hurriedly called the medical officer. After a while, he was able to slowly adjust Feng Yansi's symptoms.

He called a few maids to help them sit in the pavilion in the back garden. After Feng Yansi waved them away, he sat alone in the pavilion to meditate. The setting sun was like blood, crows were crying, and yellow leaves were floating. Feng Yansi's heart was even more cold than the coldness of this autumn, and seemed to sink into an ice pool, which was extremely cold.

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