Reborn to overthrow the throne, I became the new emperor's dark moonlight

Because the woman was still in the study, Ji Chuan took them to the side hall.

After General Qin finished his greeting, he asked bluntly, "Sir, is it true that Yincheng is out of food?"

Ji Chuan had just heard General Qin's words in the house and knew that the matter had been exposed.

His face was gloomy. "Before a battle, the most important thing is to disrupt the morale of the troops. As a general, you didn't investigate who was deliberately disrupting our morale, didn't make any pre-battle arrangements, and actually believed the rumors. I am truly disappointed."

General Qin didn't care about being rebuked. He was delighted to hear this and said, "Your Excellency, do you mean that the food in Yincheng is still there? The soldiers won't have to starve?"

Ji Chuan knew his temper and took a deep breath, "Don't fall into the enemy's trap. I transferred the grain only to ensure food security, not to disregard the lives of the soldiers.

I'm already collecting food, so you won't starve. Just keep guarding Yincheng for me."

The smile on General Qin's face gradually froze.

Although Ji Chuan did not admit it directly, he understood that the rumor was not entirely a rumor and that there was really no food left.

It took him a while to accept this fact, and he asked, "Sir, don't you believe that we can defend Yincheng?"

That's why we were in a hurry to move things and find a way out.

Ji Chuan really didn't believe it.

The Xinjiang Northern Army is able to severely damage and drive away the barbarians. It is the same as the Qiao Family Army back then. Together with Xu An and his men, the soldiers defending the city in Xinjiang South are unlikely to be their opponents.

Otherwise, he would not have panicked and asked the emperor for help, expressed his intention to form an alliance with Su Heting, and finally failed, and had to transfer his property and food.

But he wasn't stupid enough to tell the truth at this moment. He just angrily said, "Is it that I don't trust you, or do you not trust me? Would you rather believe the rumors?"

His counter-accusation left General Qin speechless.

Ji Chuan comforted him again, "I am with Jiangnan and the soldiers. I will not let them go hungry. You go back and deal with those who spread the rumors in time to stabilize the morale of the army.

I have already requested assistance from the imperial court. Upon receiving the letter, the emperor will surely send troops to help suppress the rebellion in southern Xinjiang."

To General Qin, this assurance sounded very pale and empty, but as a higher-ranking official, he could overpower others. He dared to question Ji Chuan, but he could not make a decision without his permission.

"Sir, the day my father taught me to wield a sword, he made me swear that a Qin family man would fight to the death, but never retreat.

No matter what the situation, I will defend southern Xinjiang to the death, just like the Qiao family defended northern Xinjiang, fighting to the very end."

He bowed solemnly to Ji Chuan, but there was a trace of sadness in his eyes.

He could die in battle, but the tens of thousands of soldiers behind him could not die in vain. "Please do your best to mobilize food and fodder."

Ji Chuan did not doubt his loyalty and nodded, "Don't worry, there will be food and reinforcements."

General Qin was not at ease at all.

He walked out of Ji's house with a heavy heart and went to Yao's house as if possessed by a ghost.

Seeing the Yao family's door open and the house empty, I felt even more sad.

The Yao family is the largest treasury behind the adults. Even if the Yao family has fled, even if the adults mobilize food from other places, it will be a drop in the bucket.

But Jiangnan had to defend himself, so he gripped the reins tightly, gritted his teeth and jumped onto the horse.

"Master, will General Qin harbor resentment towards you and have other thoughts?"

After everyone left, Butler Ji asked tentatively.

He was somewhat disappointed that the master did not punish the rude man.

Ji Chuan looked at him coldly, "I know what you are thinking. General Qin's loyalty to Jiangnan and his ability are not comparable to Captain Li's."

Although he was also angry with General Qin, with a powerful enemy at the door, what he needed most was someone who was willing to sacrifice his life for southern Xinjiang.

General Qin is such a person. He needs him to hold on and not surrender.

"Master, you are very wise. I dare not have any evil thoughts." Butler Ji knelt down hurriedly.

He has.

Captain Li is his man, and Captain Li's sister has just become the master's woman. If the master takes advantage of this opportunity to demote General Qin, the people below will move, and Captain Li will also be able to move up.

Ji Chuan didn't have the heart to deal with the affairs of the mansion at the moment, so he waved his hand and asked Butler Ji to leave.

General Qin was indeed loyal, but he also loved his soldiers, and he would not hide the food situation from them.

He still has to deal with this matter personally.

Back in the study, the woman had already tidied herself up. Ji Chuan asked, "No matter who brought you before me, you should now remember who you belong to."

The woman nodded timidly, "Yes, I am yours, Master."

Ji Chuan snorted coldly, "Behave yourself, I won't let you down, go away."

Some people are smart in everyday matters, but when it comes to big things, their vision becomes extremely narrow. Steward Ji is such a person.

But in the past, things in southern Xinjiang were smooth and there were no major incidents. Steward Ji managed the mansion well both inside and outside, so Ji Chuan was willing to appreciate him.

Now that southern Xinjiang is in trouble, people like Steward Ji should not be reused. He knocked on the table a few times, and a secret guard appeared.

Ji Chuan ordered, "Check Qiao Xi's whereabouts and see if you can find evidence that Qiao Xi is Qiu Bayue."

He must reveal Qiao Xi's identity in public when the two armies confront each other.

At that time, the Qiao family, praised by the world for their meritorious deeds, will become a family of traitors because of Qiao Xi's actions.

"The Qiao family's glory should have faded long ago."

Ji Chuan sneered.

Before he could even smile, two more generals came looking for him, also concerning the rumor.

Now that they were pointing their fingers at the generals to defend against the enemy, Ji Chuan had no choice but to coax them. It took him a while to calm them down.

The headache that had been slightly relieved started to start again, but this time he could no longer bring the woman to him for pleasure, because he had to go to the military camp in person to calm the people down.

As he stepped out of the threshold with tired steps, Ji Chuan comforted himself that the carrier pigeon would soon reach the capital, and once the emperor learned the truth, his predicament would be resolved.

By then, he will definitely retaliate against Qiao Xi and the others a hundredfold or a thousandfold.

On the mountain road.

The old man held the little girl in his arms and coaxed her, "My dear Fubao, as long as you agree to learn martial arts from me, I will grant you whatever you want."

Little Fubao pursed his lips and shook his head like a rattle.

"Why? Isn't martial arts good? It can strengthen your body, protect yourself, and protect others. No one can bully you."

Fubao still shook his head.

The secret guards traveling with him couldn't stand it anymore. The old man kept nagging Fubao to learn martial arts, and Fubao kept shaking his head.

He advised, "Fubao is still young and doesn't know the benefits of martial arts. It won't be too late to learn it when she grows up and knows it."

Besides, Fubao is a girl and will definitely be raised in the King's Palace in the future, so it doesn't matter if she doesn't learn martial arts.

But the old man was very persistent, "Martial arts should be learned from childhood. Fubao has good bones, so now is the perfect time for him to learn."

The secret guard was puzzled, "Why do you insist on Fubao learning martial arts?"

The old man glared at the secret guard and said, "I want you to talk too much."

why.

How could he know why?

He felt in his mind that this child should and must learn martial arts, but he couldn't explain why.

But this child is a stubborn one. No matter how much good or bad things are said to him, he just won't listen.

Even scaring with a green snake was useless.

As the old man thought about it, he became angry and put Fubao on the ground. "If you don't practice martial arts, I won't hold you anymore."

Fubao was put on the ground. Instead of being angry, he was very happy. He didn't care about the old man's reaction and ran back with his short legs.

Her parents had told her before they died that she must never learn martial arts.

The threat failed again. The old man was discouraged and had to take the little carrot back. "Your uncle and aunt are not good to you. What are you going back for?"

Fubao said, "I'm not going back to my uncle's house, I'm going back to my own home."

The old man retorted subconsciously, "Your house has been burned down, what are you going back for?"

Then he was stunned. How did he know that Fubao’s family was gone?

Before he could think deeply about it, the little guy on his arm burst into tears, "Dad, Mom..."

Not only the house was burned, but also my parents.

The old man was most afraid of children crying, so he hurriedly coaxed them, "Don't cry, don't cry, grandpa will catch birds for you to play with, okay?"

As he was speaking, a carrier pigeon flew over his head.

Without thinking, Shoushan took out a dart from his waist and threw it at the pigeon.

The carrier pigeon was knocked down, and he jumped up with Fubao in his arms and caught the pigeon steadily.

After landing, he saw a letter on the pigeon's leg. He exclaimed and handed the pigeon to the secret guard, "Look, what's written on it?"

The secret guard read out obediently, "Qiu Bayue is Qiao Xi. She already knows the truth about the Qiao family's deaths in battle and wants revenge, so she sows discord."

After hearing this, the old man's eyes widened. "Which bastard dared to sue me for Xi Bao'er?"

The secret guard laughed helplessly, "You remember the princess."

It can be seen that the old man really likes the princess. After all, when he is confused, he doesn't even recognize the prince.

The old man said proudly, "My granddaughter-in-law, of course I remember."

Fu Bao listened to the conversation between the two, his eyes rolling like black grapes, and then asked, "Who is Qiao Xi?"

The old man didn't think much about it and replied, "My grandson's wife, the daughter of the Qiao family in northern Xinjiang, is as well-behaved as Fubao. She is very good at martial arts. Fubao, if you learn martial arts, you will definitely be as powerful as her. Do you want to learn?"

He took the opportunity to coax her.

Fubao shook her head. She didn't practice martial arts, but she wanted to find the girl from the Qiao family. This was what her father had told her before he died.