The Young and Vigorous Eighth Prince

In Hejian Prefecture, the people were in panic. Some were angry, some were afraid. The Red Lotus Cult had rebelled, and many people were afraid that the Red Lotus Cult would retaliate against them.

After all, not long ago, under the leadership of Jiang Fan, the people destroyed many branches and strongholds of the Red Lotus Sect.

Hearing that the Red Lotus Sect had 160,000 rebels besieging the city, and that Hejian Prefecture only had 10,000 defenders, all the people were filled with despair. 160,000 versus 10,000, how could Hejian Prefecture be defended?

The common people instinctively felt that Hejian Prefecture would fall in the next few days, but they had no chance to escape the city and could only live in fear and despair in the city all day long.

In the capital, the princes first received the news that the Red Lotus Cult had sent people to assassinate Jiang Fan. When they heard that the Red Lotus Cult's left protector and more than a dozen first-rate masters had been killed.

Several princes and dependent courtiers stood there in shock, all thinking they had heard wrongly. A master-level warrior, coupled with a dozen first-rate masters, such a combination could be described as killing gods if they stood in the way, and killing Buddhas if they stood in the way.

But such a lineup was defeated by Jiang Fan, how could they believe it was true? But the facts were in front of them, and they had no choice but to believe it.

The hearts of several princes were filled with fear and despair. Armed assassination could not defeat Jiang Fan, and conspiracy and trickery were useless against him. Such an opponent was too terrifying!

In the battle for the throne, what else can they use to defeat Jiang Fan? Now that Jiang Fan has solved the problem of Su Yuanguang being framed, all the court officials are ready to make a move.

I am afraid that before long, most of the officials in the entire court will support Jiang Fan, and even the local governors will become Jiang Fan's people.

At that time, Jiang Fan's position would be as stable as a rock, and no one could shake it. The first prince, the third prince, and the fifth prince were getting anxious!

The most anxious one was the Sixth Prince. He thought that he could get rid of Jiang Fan with the help of the Red Lotus Sect. Everything was in his plan. However, no matter how far-reaching his plan was, he was always one step weaker than Jiang Fan.

He couldn't understand how Jiang Fan had plotted to kill Cheng Shengtian, a master-level expert! It was really unreasonable.

Otherwise, Cheng Shengtian's assassination alone would be enough to get rid of Jiang Fan. But now it seems that the idea of ​​using the Red Lotus Cult's masters to assassinate him has failed.

However, just when several princes, Ye Ren, the Sixth Prince and others were feeling unwilling, angry and desperate, they received news of the Red Lotus uprising.

When they heard the news, a sneer of gloating appeared on their faces, and they felt proud in their hearts.

This time, no matter how powerful Jiang Fan is, he will not be able to escape. The Red Lotus Cult has surrounded Hejian Prefecture. With 160,000 troops against 10,000 soldiers defending the city, it is estimated that Hejian Prefecture will be breached in no more than three days.

When Emperor Yan heard the news, he was completely stunned, his eyes filled with worry and panic. He never thought that the Red Lotus Cult would act so quickly.

He had already sent Chu Xinghe out, but Chu Xinghe had probably just arrived in Bingzhou at this time, and it was probably too late for him to gather the armies of the three continents.

Now, how can Jiang Fan fight against the 160,000 rebels of the Red Lotus Sect with only 10,000 defenders of Hejian Prefecture!

"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry. His Highness the Eighth Prince should have made a plan long ago. He has already mobilized 2,000 of the more than 2,000 white-robed soldiers left in the capital! At this time, those white-robed soldiers should have arrived at Hejian Prefecture."

Shadow quickly consoled him.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yan's expression was slightly delighted, for he knew that his son could not have failed to anticipate the Red Lotus Cult's rebellion, and must have had a backup plan.

However, when he heard that there were only 2,000 white-robed soldiers rushing there, he sat back on the dragon chair somewhat dejectedly. It was not that he did not trust Jiang Fan, but really, how much use could 2,000 white-robed soldiers have?

That was an army of 160,000, not 60,000 or 6,000! How could a 2,000-man army of white robes possibly defeat an army of 160,000?

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Eighth Prince is blessed by heaven. Since he had already guessed that the Red Lotus Church would rebel and had reacted, he will definitely be fine! With the Eighth Prince's wisdom, the Red Lotus Church alone will not be a problem for him!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yan nodded. Now he could only hope that his son had a plan in place. Otherwise, he would be afraid of losing the son whom he was most satisfied with and who loved him the most!

The people of the capital also received the news of the Red Lotus rebellion. They had just been happy for Jiang Fan to solve the grain tax issue, but after hearing about the Red Lotus rebellion and the almost complete fall of Hejianzhou, the people began to worry about Jiang Fan.

Two hundred and sixty thousand rebels, with such a huge momentum, once the Red Lotus Sect completely establishes itself, Jiang Fan will probably not be able to leave Hejian Prefecture. Once surrounded in Hejian Prefecture, Jiang Fan will most likely die at the hands of the Red Lotus Sect.

But the people's worries were useless, they could only watch helplessly, sighing. They were also full of helplessness, and they were afraid that the Eighth Prince would not be able to survive this disaster!

Just as the people were worried about Jiang Fan's safety, in the Eighth Prince's Mansion, Chu Yan'er also received information from Hejian Mansion. When she heard that 160,000 troops surrounded Hejian Mansion, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.

But she felt relieved when she thought of her husband transferring the 2,000 white-robed cavalrymen away. These 2,000 white-robed cavalrymen were all dressed in new clothes. The armor produced in Jinzhou had already equipped them all.

Nearly two months have passed since Jiang Fan left Jinzhou and returned to the capital. With the vigorous production of the Jinzhou Steelworks, they have barely produced enough fine steel equipment such as armor and Mo Dao needed by the White Robe Army soldiers.

The combat effectiveness of the White Robe Army today is absolutely terrifying. As for how strong they are, the current Red Lotus rebellion is just the opportunity to test it.

Putting aside the worries in her heart, Chu Yan'er looked at the little girl beside her and asked:

"Xiaoya, is Duo La Yue Er still behaving well? Is she still sitting in the pavilion every day, staring blankly at the north? Or is she still practicing swordplay all day long?!"

"Miss, she is so pitiful. Sometimes she sits there for a whole day, secretly shedding tears. If someone passes by, she will have a cold face, as if she has never cried. Sometimes she practices swordplay for a whole day, and her hands are so tired that she can't even lift them, but she still practices!"

"It's already so tragic, why are you so stubborn! It's just that all my relatives are dead, why don't you cry a little? Just cry if you want to, it's not shameful. If all my relatives are dead, I don't care what others think, I'll cry if I want to!"

The little girl curled her lips, and at the end of her words, a sense of guilt welled up on her face and her voice became a little softer.

All his relatives have died, isn't it too much for me to say this? The little girl thought so.

"No matter what, she is just a girl. It's great that she can stay calm after such a sudden change. If it were someone else, they would have gone crazy long ago!"

Chu Yaner sighed, and felt a little sympathy for Duo Ra Yue Er, although she and Duo Ra Yue Er were enemies. But when she heard that Duo Ra Yue Er's family was extinct, she still felt bad for Duo Ra Yue Er!

"You guys, please take good care of her and wait until your husband comes back!" Chu Yan'er glanced at the yard beside her with a complicated look in her eyes.

"Also, Xiaolan, go to Huainan Prefecture and inform Dai Yunzong and Yang Yexu to increase the number of patrols, especially at night, and watch out for people entering. Those people can't sneak in, and I'm worried that they will use force!"

"The training of the musket team must also be stepped up! If the number of muskets increases, the number of musket team members can also be appropriately expanded!"

Chu Xiaolan, who was standing by, nodded and turned away.

Chu Yan'er looked towards the direction of Hejian Mansion at this time, with a wave of longing in her eyes. Jiang Fan had been gone for so long, and she missed him very much.

But there were too many things going on at home, and she knew that she couldn't go to Hejian Mansion with Jiang Fan.