The Young and Vigorous Eighth Prince

Blood Rose stood on the roof, looking at the clothing store not far away, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.

Just for a moment, she really wanted to capture Jiang Fan, but when she met Jiang Fan's indifferent gaze, she suddenly felt a little nervous.

She had never felt that kind of oppression even from the powerful enemies she had encountered.

Jiang Fan's words were still ringing in her ears. If she wanted to save her brother, she had to take a risk!

Either go to the prince's palace, or let his brother's condition continue to deteriorate and eventually die from the pain!

"I hope you won't let me down..." She took one last look at the clothing store, and after a few jumps, she disappeared from the spot.

However, not long after she left, two men in black appeared at the spot! They looked in the direction where Blood Rose left, with murderous intent in their eyes.

"His Highness said that if Blood Rose goes to find Jiang Fan, she should be killed... I will go after her, and you go gather the people and don't let her take that sick guy to see Jiang Fan!" The person on the left said coldly.

"Boss, what about that woman? She is from the same school as Your Highness, and Your Highness loves her. Isn't it too much to treat her like this?" The person on the right sighed.

"If she could be used by His Highness, she would certainly be able to live well, but she let Jiang Fan go. Moreover, after Jiang Fan spread the news of the magic medicine, she cut off contact with His Highness. I'm afraid she had been on guard against His Highness for a long time. If she was really subdued by Jiang Xin, it would only be detrimental to His Highness. Keeping her would also be a disaster! If anyone wants to blame someone, blame herself for making the wrong choice!"

"Alas... She must be helpless. Your Highness said he could cure her brother, but in the end he almost killed her brother. It's good enough that she doesn't hate Your Highness!"

"Second brother, be careful with your words! If you don't want to get yourself killed, just shut your mouth..." The person on the left scolded the person on the right, then rushed forward and chased after Blood Rose.

The person on the right heard this, sighed, and quickly rushed to the other side.

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Jiang Fan returned to the Prince's Mansion. On the other side, Emperor Yan was in the imperial study with a frown on his face and a rage in his eyes.

More than a dozen important officials and generals stood among them, all with unhappy expressions.

They had just received military intelligence from Jinzhou. Beimeng took advantage of the fact that Dayan was making a bet with them and secretly sent troops to bypass the border and directly attack Jinzhou, which borders the Daxi Dynasty.

Jinzhou has now fallen into the hands of the Northern Mongolian cavalry, and Weizhou Pass, the border between Dayan and Dashi, has become an isolated city.

It happened to be sandwiched between Jinzhou's Northern Mongolian cavalry and the Great Western Frontier Army. The Hezhou Pass of the Northern Mongolian border town was also under the threat of Jinzhou's Northern Mongolian cavalry.

The Northern Mongolian move put Dayan in a passive position. If they were allowed to gain a foothold in Jinzhou City, both Weizhou Pass and Hezhou Pass would be in danger. The Northern Mongolian cavalry could attack Weizhou Pass in the west and Hezhou Pass in the north.

Weizhou Pass borders the Daxi Dynasty. If the other party colludes with the Northern Mongolian cavalry, the western part of Dayan will be lost. If the Northern Mongolian cavalry on the other side of Hezhou Pass sends cavalry to attack from both sides, Hezhou Pass will also be in danger.

If either of the two border passes is lost, Dayan will have no defenses and the enemy will be able to advance all the way to the heart of the Central Plains.

"Your Majesty, the Dingxi Army of 100,000 soldiers, under the leadership of General Ning Zhen, can definitely stop the Northern Mongolian cavalry. The Great Western Dynasty will not dare to act rashly. The border city of Hezhou is guarded by the Five Tigers of the Chu Family and the 150,000 Zhenyuan Army, so there is no need to worry for the time being."

"Our best solution now is to drive the Northern Mongolian cavalry out of Jinzhou City!" Minister of War Yang Zhenye said to Emperor Yan.

Several generals beside him also echoed.

"Yes, Your Majesty, as long as we take back Jinzhou, the danger at the border can be resolved. Please make the decision, Your Majesty!"

"I am willing to lead the troops to the battle!"

"I am also willing to lead the troops to the battle!"

Several generals came forward to ask for a fight. Emperor Yan looked at the generals who asked for a fight, and there was a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

Although these people were all generals who were familiar with military books, they were not experienced in battle. Except for the border towns, Dayan had not seen war for many years, so there were too few generals who could fight.

Moreover, although the Northern Mongolian cavalry that captured Jinzhou this time had only 20,000 troops, they were also equipped with 30,000 logistical infantry.

In addition, the combat power of the Northern Mongolian cavalry was extraordinary. Even if the cavalry of the Zhenyuan Army were to confront them, they would need more than twice the cavalry strength to have a chance of fighting against them.

Although the Zhenyuan Army in the capital still has 50,000 troops, including 10,000 cavalry, they are used to defend the capital and should not be used lightly.

The troops that could be mobilized from other places were barely enough to mobilize 100,000 men, but most of them were infantry, and they were completely unable to fight against the cavalry.

If Northern Mongolia holds on to Jinzhou and sends cavalry to assist, it will be almost impossible for Dayan to recapture Jinzhou.

At this moment, the Right Prime Minister Ye Ren winked at Huang Zhenren. Huang Zhenren understood and stepped forward and said:

"Your Majesty, I think that you should send the Eighth Prince over here!"

As he spoke, other court officials immediately echoed him, "Your Majesty, I also think that the Eighth Prince can be sent to handle this matter. With the Eighth Prince's wisdom and ability, he will definitely be able to drive the Northern Mongolian cavalry out of Dayan."

"Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince is the best candidate. If someone from the royal family goes to fight, it can not only boost morale, but also demonstrate the royal majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yan looked at Huang Zhenren, then at the courtiers who made the proposal, and narrowed his eyes slightly. These people have bad intentions!

Everyone knows that going to Jinzhou is a very dangerous thing. If you return in defeat, you may either die on the battlefield or be criticized by thousands of people.

But Emperor Yan's heart was slightly moved. Although these people had ulterior motives, wasn't this also an opportunity for his son?

If his son could drive Bei Meng out of Jinzhou City, his prestige would be even higher. He could even gain support in the army!

By then, he will pass the throne to his son, and his throne will be more secure! Of course, this is also an opportunity to test Jiang Fan.

"Prime Minister Ye, Prime Minister Fan! What do you think?" Emperor Yan looked at Ye Ren and Fan Xian who were sitting on the Diaoyutai, and secretly cursed the two old foxes for pushing others to the forefront.

"Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince won the bet with Beimeng. Beimeng unilaterally tore up the contract. I think they are not only slapping the face of the royal family, but also slapping the face of the Eighth Prince. I think for the sake of the Eighth Prince's own face, he should go to war!"

Ye Ren bowed respectfully and said calmly.

"Prime Minister Ye is absolutely right. The Eighth Prince now enjoys great prestige among the people. Beimeng has done such a thing to humiliate the Eighth Prince. As a member of the royal family, the Eighth Prince should go and ask for an explanation in person!"

Fan Xian followed suit respectfully.

Emperor Yan looked at the two men, a cold light flashed in his eyes. These two old guys, their words were flawless, but their intentions were obviously bad!

However, Emperor Yan couldn't blame him for this. After all, although his words were shameless and his actions were despicable, he said it in a very high-sounding manner!

Of course, Emperor Yan actually had the idea of ​​letting his son go. If Chu Yan'er helped him, coupled with the two tigers of the Chu family, his son might be able to accomplish extraordinary feats!

But he wanted to ask his son's opinion on this matter.

"I have my own plans for this matter. You can go down!" Emperor Yan waved his hand to his ministers.

Ye Ren and Fan Xian looked at each other, and a hint of coldness flashed in their eyes. They followed the courtiers and left the imperial study.