Chang 'an!
It was late at night, but the lights in the palace were still lit.
Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Zhijie, and the other important officials were rushing to the Dew Hall.
Li Er was still reading the memorial.
"It's already so late, and all the beloved ministers are asking to see you at this time. Could it be that there's something important?”
Li Er hurriedly asked when he saw them coming together.
"Your Majesty, the one hundred thousand soldiers of the northern borders have reported that the Jie Li Khan has led two hundred thousand soldiers south. The Cloud Prefecture and Serenity Prefecture have fallen into the hands of the Turks.”
"The Turkic cavalry is moving south at top speed, their vanguard heading straight for Chang 'an.”
Li Jing reported the information he had just received to Li Er.
"What?"
Li Er stood up abruptly.
"Has the situation in the Northern Borderline already reached this stage? Why hadn't the various prefectures sent any urgent messages yet?”
None of the officials present responded.
Li Er's expression slowly turned from disbelief to anger.
In June, he launched a mutiny at Xuanwu Sect and killed Crown Prince Li Jiancheng and King Qi Li Yuanji.
On the 9th day of the 8th month, Li Yuan abdicated, and he officially inherited the throne.
However, a centipede would not die.
The Crown Prince's power spread all over the world. How could it be so easy to eradicate him?
Even though he was already the ruler of the Nine Five, in the eyes of those people, only Crown Prince Li Jiancheng was their master.
However, the Turks 'invasion was a major event, so how could they abandon the public for personal reasons?
"How hateful! This bunch of rebels!"
Li Er slammed his palm on the table, his eyes flashing with lightning.
These officials who had committed dereliction of duty deserved to die ten thousand deaths.
But now was not the time to pursue them.
Li Er tried his best to calm the anger in his heart.
"Who reported this news?”
Hearing this, Li Jing stood up and bowed slightly.
"I was worried about the situation in the north, so I sent the butler to the north to investigate.”
"Because it was already late at night, it would take time to enter the palace to pass the message, so I took advantage of the time to send someone to invite a few ministers to come along.”
Hearing Li Jing's words, Li Er nodded in satisfaction. His expression revealed a hint of admiration.
At this moment, time was of the essence.
The situation on the battlefield changed rapidly, and they needed to fight for time.
If he saw the Emperor and went to inform the ministers, it would take a few hours.
"What do you guys have in mind?"
Since several of his trusted ministers were present, Li Er asked bluntly.
"Right now, Chang 'an is empty. We need to immediately mobilize troops into Chang' an.”
Fang Xuanling's face was filled with worry.
" The Turkic army is coming at us menacingly, and the troops are affected by the deposed Crown Prince. They can't fight with their full strength. I'm afraid that the Turks will arrive at Chang 'an City in a few days.”
Du Ruhui nodded.
"It's just that it's too late to mobilize troops now.”
The Turks were all cavalry, and they moved as fast as the wind.
There were not many troops near Chang 'an at the moment.
As for the soldiers from all over the world, by the time they arrived, they would probably be too late.
"In this humble subject's opinion, if we withdraw our defenses, the Turks will see through us.”
"Since that's the case, it's better to send troops to take the initiative to attack. I'm not talented, but I'm willing to ask Your Majesty to fight.”
Li Jing's voice was very deep and slow, faintly revealing a heroic spirit.
However, everyone could tell that there was a sense of helplessness hidden within this boldness.
"Apothecary, tell me, what are your chances of winning this battle?”
Li Er stared at Li Jing.
"In this battle, I will only die.”
Li Jing bowed slowly.
"Nonsense, you are the pillar of the country. How can you talk about life and death so easily?”
Li Er scolded angrily.
"Is there no other way?”
Li Er asked again.
Li Jing slowly raised his head and stared at the map.
"The only way is to fight to the death and let the Turks see the strength and confidence of our Great Tang. If they retreat in the face of difficulties, they might have a chance of survival.”
"In that case, what are we waiting for?”Yuchi Jingde stood up.
"Your Majesty, this subject is willing to be the vanguard and go to Jingyang to fight the Turks to the death.”
"Good!" Li Shi Min nodded.
The Turks were menacing, and they needed a fierce general to beat down their arrogance.
And Yuchi Jingde's bravery was definitely unquestionable.
"I will appoint you as the general manager of Jingyang Road's army. Set off immediately and head for Jingyang.”
"This lowly subject accepts the order!" Without the slightest hesitation, Yuchi Jingde immediately bid farewell and left.
The military situation was urgent and could not be delayed for even a moment.
Li Er looked at Li Jing again.
"Apothecary, you need to guard Chang 'an and command the army of the entire country. No matter what, Chang' an cannot be lost.”
"This lowly subject accepts the order!"
Everyone was worried.
This new empire was facing an unprecedented crisis.
The Turks were so ferocious that the Great Tang was in danger of being overthrown.
As for the situation in the Northern Borderline, no one mentioned it.
Even though everyone knew what kind of tragedy would ensue if they fell under the hooves of the Turks.
However, they now carried the Great Tang's vast territory and billions of people on their backs.
Any decision had to be made based on the overall situation.
Of course, they had to send troops to recover and protect the northern borders, but not now.
The most important thing right now was to stop the Turks from continuing south.
However, none of them knew.
In the northern borders, there was an army of only three hundred men galloping across the land, fighting alone, killing the Turkic barbarians until they cried for their parents and blood flowed everywhere.
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