In danger, he traveled through time to save her, and the black-bellied prince doted on her

Wang Zhengzhong was worried about the soldiers and territory in distant places, and was also worried that his brother-in-law Xue Haiping would be attacked severely, so he wanted to go to Hu Yu immediately with military supplies.

However, if the Modao army fell into Chang Kun's hands, they could threaten the royal officials of Sheng'an or retreat to the south and surrender to the enemy.

Wang Zhengzhong would not sacrifice public interest for personal gain. He glanced at Chang Kun, who even abandoned his own son, and said righteously:

"Your Majesty, you can't do that. The Modao Squadron is a strong force that the Emperor has left for you to guard the capital. You must not leave the capital."

"Although Chang Dubing, the son of Governor Chang, committed a crime punishable by the extermination of his entire clan, Governor Chang devoted himself to the Great Sheng, so it is better to confer the title of Marquis on him."

"Pengzhou had a decent harvest last year and is close to Hu Yu. We should buy grain from Pengzhou and Zizhou. As for silver, the Yinping gold mine in Pengzhou that the Ministry of Industry is mining has a large reserve. Let the Ministry of Revenue pay Pengzhou first."

"Let Pengzhou Governor Chang Yinghai escort the gold to Sheng'an, and the court will use the silver to buy grain in Zizhou!"

Chang Kun's dark face became even darker. He said in front of all the officials that he deserved the death penalty but was going to be granted a title of nobility, slapping and humiliating him, and also let his son Chang Yinghai be responsible for escorting the gold.

He wanted to transfer Chang Yinghai and make him a hostage in Sheng'an City. He had not said that he chose Chang Dubing just now. Now he was in a dilemma. He couldn't let the Chang family die out.

The arc of Emperor Hui's mouth was pressed down. The old foxes had more strategies. They could not only capture Chang Kun, but also solve the problem of military rations.

Wang Huaiyang has too little experience and was trapped in Yuzhou like that. He is really not worthy of being reused.

In this case, the person who offended Chang Kun was Wang Zhengzhong.

Emperor Hui said, "According to Lord Wang's advice, Chang Yinghai will escort the gold to Sheng'an, Yan Zhoudu will be promoted to the position of Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and Chang Kun, the Governor of Zizhou, will be granted the title of Marquis of Wuping."

How ironic! Who knows which war Chang Kun quelled? He was not even praised for his title of nobility.

When Mu Jinan was conferred the title of Princess and Prince of Xi, Emperor Hui personally wrote two imperial edicts praising her highly. He was using and fearing Mu Jinan. He did not want her to return to Sheng'an City and wanted to kill her. But in his heart, Mu Jinan was once a hero and a righteous person.

Now, facing Chang Kun's title of nobility, with just two perfunctory words, none of the officials dared to laugh in his face.

Chang Kun's proud thought of being appreciated by Emperor Hui and being able to negotiate terms suddenly disappeared. If he didn't appreciate the favor, he would not be able to leave the hall today!

After all, generals with great military achievements like Xue Zecheng and Guo Yi would die here.

Chang Kun looked up at Emperor Hui who was sitting on the dragon throne. The gold had no temperature at all, only the supreme "cold power" to kill people.

The blurry eyes looked down at every ant from above with contempt. If they stepped on the He family, blood would flow like a river! Even the Lu family, which had prospered for hundreds of years, fell. What was he?

Chang Kun is too arrogant. The war has not started yet and the emperor is still sitting here, but he dares to make threats. If Emperor Hui cannot understand his thoughts, he would not be able to sit firmly in the East Palace and ascend to the throne!

The spring chill poured down from the dark eaves, poured into the silent Xuan Zheng Hall, and pierced Xue Yao's broken finger. The wound was still painful.

Chang Kun, who was standing nearby, suddenly shuddered. He saw that Emperor Hui was listening to Zhang Zhao's slander while plotting whose life he was going to kill. The unfathomable deterrence in his stupidity was unmatched, even surpassing Emperor Ming!

With a plop, Chang Kun knelt down heavily, his forehead, covered with cold sweat, banging against the floor tiles. His fingertips almost poked into the gaps between the tiles, and his heart didn't even dare to beat wildly.

Chang Kun was afraid that Emperor Hui would suddenly become insane and kill him: "Your Majesty, I have no merit or virtue, so I dare not take the title of marquis!"

Emperor Hui leaned back on the dragon throne. He did not speak. All the officials immediately knelt down. The dark Xuanzheng Hall finally became a little brighter, and a beam of light shone under his feet.

Emperor Hui stepped on the light, and the black shadow was pressed on the chessboard.

Emperor Hui glanced at Chang Kun. Since he was so scared, it meant he understood everything and became wary and alert. If he returned to Zizhou, that would really strangle him!

As an emperor, he could either collect or force military rations! He had been so foolish for so long, and if he could weigh the pros and cons of one person, he could avoid being scolded by the court officials, which would be twice the result with half the effort!

Huang Han has some dealings with Mu Jinan, so he cannot go to Zizhou. Wang Zhengzhong wants to go to Hu Yu, so who should he send to guard Zizhou?

Zhao Ji was the imperial guard and the commander of the imperial guards except for the two eunuchs. He was loyal to him. When Yu Zitu surrendered to Emperor Hui, the Yang Zhao Guards were able to protect the emperor.

Xu Junyao had no battlefield experience, Xue Yao always spoke in favor of Mu Jinan, Yan Yi had been on the battlefield, and his brother Yan Zhoudu had just been promoted to the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and was still in Sheng'an City, so they did not dare to act rashly.

Zizhou is very close to Sheng'an. After thinking about it, Emperor Hui said, "Zizhou Governor Chang Kun is tired from traveling, so he should stay in Sheng'an. Zhao Ji will be the governor of Zizhou, and Yan Yi will be the governor of Zizhou to coordinate the affairs of the state."

Yan Yi thought, he is a military commander, let him be a governor? That means he has to pay grain! He has offended the officials, merchants and local tyrants in Zizhou before he even takes office.

Zhao Ji and Yan Yi said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

Chang Kun broke out in a cold sweat. He had just seen Emperor Hui almost draw his sword, and he just thought that it was best to save his life for the time being. Now Chang Yinghai of Pengzhou had to escort the gold, and his father had become a "hostage"!

Emperor Hui tapped the dragon throne with his fingers, a foxy smile flashed across his lips:

"Hu Yu, the war is urgent. Pengzhou should send food immediately. Sheng'an granary should also send food. Zizhou should send food to Sheng'an now. When Chang Yinghai escorts the gold here, we will give it to Zizhou!"

"Zhang Zhao, check the city gates strictly!"

This move preserved the emperor's reputation as a benevolent monarch, relieved Hu Yu's urgent need, and guaranteed his military food reserves in Sheng'an City! Seizing the two states of Pengzi, killing three birds with one stone, and dismantling and repairing appropriately.

The strict inspection of the city gates is to prevent the families of certain officials from leaving quietly. Emperor Hui did not say it explicitly, was he saving face, or did he let the treacherous minister Zhang Zhao to investigate? Who can leave the city easily?

If Xie Xu didn't know how to be an emperor before and couldn't make good judgments, he has learned it now by training with these court officials!

Wang Zhengzhong pursed his dry lips, his fingers still trembling a little. Fortunately, Emperor Hui captured Chang Kun and Chang Yinghai, otherwise he would have been a sacrificial sheep.

Moreover, if Xue Haiping loses the battle, it will be easy for him to be implicated. As long as he leaves Sheng'an, Xue Shanting and Wang Junyue will be hostages. He must now obediently listen to what Emperor Hui says.

Emperor Hui's eyes didn't even need to show cruelty, it was just the indifference of appreciating flowers after the rain, but it was that kind of nonchalant contempt that made all the officials feel that if they stood at the feet of the imperial power, they had to bow down if they didn't want to be exterminated!

All the officials felt that it was Emperor Ming who sat back on the dragon throne. The spring chill penetrated into their hearts and lungs. The sound of breathing as shallow as a mayfly flowed softly in the hall. They all bowed their heads and knelt in worship: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Three consecutive knocks, the sound of submission that echoed in the hearts of all officials, spread out of the Xuanzheng Hall and rolled like thunder in the cloudless sky.

Strong winds and heavy rains filled the northern city of Youzhou. The water in the ditches gradually became turbid, and there were no pedestrians on the muddy roads. Clusters of water splashed down from the eaves, and the fallen flowers in front of the courtyard drifted away with the mud.

Standing under the eaves, Mu Jinan's brocade robe was half wet. She lowered her head and looked at the letter: "Chang Dubing is imprisoned in Heyuan. Chang Kun is our enemy. He is now held hostage, which is a good thing for us."

"But this man is also a man who is indecisive. We want to use him and Chang Dubing to open the Sheng'an Passage, but it is hopeless. Zhao Ji has followed Emperor Hui for many years and is a 'die-hard' who will only defend to the death."