Shaohua is Junqing

Chapter 156

As winter turns to spring, the war reignites.

Beitang Mo Ran brought Si Yu and others back to the Shanzhou camp.

After a winter of rest, the Tuhun Kingdom regained its vitality.

General Wen Da was strict in military discipline, and with Prince Chen in charge, morale was greatly boosted, and they won several battles in succession.

There will be casualties in war. Although the battle was won, Siyu felt heavy-hearted every time she saw the injured being supported or carried back to the barracks.

That day, Siyu finished treating the wounded and sat on the hill behind the camp to rest.

"When will the war end? The people are displaced, their families are broken up, it's really pitiful." Siyu couldn't help but sigh.

"It's almost there." Beitang Mo Ran's gentle and firm voice came.

"Your Highness."

"I also hope that this war can end soon. We have won several battles in a row and have recovered all the lost territory. Our army's morale has been greatly boosted, while the Tuhun Kingdom has suffered a series of defeats, and its morale is low and its army is scattered. I believe they can't hold on for much longer."

"Well, we will definitely be able to win and bring peace back to the people."

The war in the northwest battlefield is in full swing, and although the capital seems calm, danger is actually approaching quietly.

At night, in the study room of Prince Hao’s Mansion in Bianzhou.

"How did things go?"

"I personally went to see King Xiping and expressed his desire to cooperate with him. King Xiping was a little hesitant at first, but when I took out his handwritten letter and told him his promise, he agreed."

"The dignified King of Xiping is also a man who seeks nothing but profit." King Hao sneered.

"We can take advantage of people like this."

"That's right. Have you explained the plan to him clearly?"

"My subordinates have made everything clear, and the King of Xiping has also said that he will act according to the plan."

"Okay, I will go and pay my respects to you right away. When I arrive in the capital, you will send a message to the King of Xiping, asking him to act according to the plan."

"Yes, I obey."

Capital, Imperial Palace, Baohedian.

"Royal brother, it's been a long time since we last met. I miss you so much. The Queen Mother also often talks about you and my fourth brother."

"I also miss the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, so I submitted this memorial. As soon as the Emperor's imperial edict arrived, I rushed to the capital without stopping, just to be able to meet the Emperor and the Empress Dowager as soon as possible!"

"My brother, your filial piety is commendable. Go pay your respects to the Queen Mother first, and we will talk later."

"Yes, I will retire."

Prince Hao went to Shoukang Palace to pay a visit to the Queen Mother and brought her many specialties and novelties from Bianzhou, which made the Queen Mother very happy. She said that her love for him in the past was not in vain.

"If I must guard the garrison, I really want to be with the Queen Mother all the time."

"I am very happy that you have this intention, but the rules passed down by our ancestors cannot be easily broken. However, since you are here this time, please stay a little longer. I will plead for you with the emperor."

"Thank you, Queen Mother." This was exactly what King Hao wanted.

Royal Palace, Qinzheng Hall.

"According to the report from the Ministry of War, from midnight to 11 a.m. yesterday, a total of twelve soldiers guarding the four major city gates were killed. According to the coroner's examination, they were all killed by a single knife, and there was no sign of resistance." said Prime Minister Yuan.

"Who is so cruel that he killed so many people overnight?" Minister of War Yan Yanfeng said angrily.

"Our country is currently at war with the Tuhun Kingdom. At such a sensitive time, someone actually did such a heinous thing in our capital. One cannot help but wonder if it was done by a spy from the Tuhun Kingdom." said Peng Xiang.

"If there are spies from the enemy country infiltrating the capital, that would be a serious matter and we must investigate it as soon as possible." said Prime Minister Yuan.

"If the guards at the city gate can be killed silently, then what about my safety and the safety of the people in this city?" The emperor slammed the dragon table in anger.

"Your Majesty, calm down."

"Your Majesty, please calm down." The ministers echoed.

"Order the commander of the Imperial Guards to work with the Ministry of War and the Dali Temple to investigate this matter as quickly as possible within ten days. Court is adjourned."

"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor."