The Child Emperor

The Huns came to show off again. They annihilated a Chu army who came to rescue them. They dragged the corpses back and forth outside the city with horses, and made a series of whistles from their mouths.

This move has no practical significance, it is purely to show his cruelty to the prey with nowhere to go.

The soldiers of the Chu army who were defending the city couldn't stand it any longer, and turned around one after another. Several generals went to inform the general of the chariots and cavalry. Deng Cui received them in casual clothes and said, It's time for the reinforcements to come. It's okay. Be honest.

The generals were stunned, and Fan Zangshan couldn't help but said, Are we just watching and doing nothing?

What can I do? Deng Cui asked, motioning for the maid behind him to beat his shoulders.

This... another sneak attack?

The Huns are not fools. How can they be attacked every time? They retreated the camp ten miles to deal with this kind of thing.

The retreat of the camp means that the Chu army has a longer round-trip distance after leaving the city, and it is more likely to be cut off by the surrounding Huns.

Your Majesty entrusted the important task of defending the city to the general, but the general's strategy is to sit back and wait? Although he fought a victory with Deng Cui, Fan Cangshan still did not trust this person very much.

Deng Cui thought about it for a while, then nodded, Yes, that's it.

Fan Zangshan was furious and turned his head to look at the other generals. Everyone bowed their heads and said nothing. Only he dared to speak.

Deng Cui didn't mean to be angry, he still thought about it seriously for a while, pointed to the other shoulder of the maid, and then said: It's different, I'm also sitting still, I'm more calm, even if I die, my posture will be better. , I have to toss back and forth, but I still can't break through, and the appearance of death is still ugly. You can also see that the Huns don't respect the dead very much.

Deng Cui actually laughed, and Fan Chuangshan was so angry that if it wasn't for the distinction between superior and inferior, he could have strangled the little white face on the opposite side with his bare hands.

Fan Zangshan remembered that the emperor was sick and should not bother him with this kind of thing.

Deng Cui yawned indifferently, I persuade General Fan to avoid right and wrong, the matter is clear, Jincheng has not been conquered, it is not you and me, not the thousands of Chu troops, nor the people of the city, but the Huns who weigh it over and over again. , I think it is more cost-effective to use the emperor to lure reinforcements from all over Da Chu. Now that reinforcements have taken the bait, it means that Jincheng can support for a while longer.

Fan Chongshan was so angry that he almost vomited blood, but he couldn't refute the other party's words, so he had to turn around and leave, not even wanting to say goodbye.

Deng Cui closed his eyes, and dismissed the farewells of the other generals.

Fan Zangshan walked around the city for half a circle. The streets were very deserted. The people hid at home and dared not come out. Most of the soldiers were guarding the front of the city. Even this arrangement was the result of the generals doing their own thing. Tsuki didn't give any orders at all.

Fan Zangshan wanted to lead his troops out to fight, but without the permission of the emperor or Deng Cui, the city gate would not be opened, and he also knew that this battle would be defeated and the siege of Jincheng could not be solved.

Deng Cui was right, the reason why Jincheng is still there is that the Huns did not seriously attack the city, and Fan Zangshan just couldn't bear the general's indifferent attitude towards the whole situation.

As a general, shouldn't I be wholeheartedly sharing the worries of Your Majesty? Fan Chuangshan asked loudly, and the guards behind him nodded, not knowing why.

Fan Zangshan still came to the palace, but the person he wanted to see was not the sick emperor.

When Cui Teng was not there, the entourage received the guests. Fan Zangshan sat in the living room and waited. No matter what the entourage suggested, he would not leave.

Cui Teng didn't come back until after dark, and when he saw Fan Chongshan, he couldn't help but be stunned, General Fan? What a rare visitor.

One of them is a fierce general trusted by the emperor, and the other is a confidant of the emperor. They have often met before, but have not communicated in private.

Fan Zangshan stood up, not politely, and said, I have something to discuss with Cui Gongzi.

Me? Cui Teng was even more surprised. Although he usually thinks highly of himself, in front of a real general, he has some self-knowledge. If there is a war, I can't help.

It's related, but it's not a war. Fan Chongshan took a step forward, Your Majesty trusts you, right?

Uh, so be it.

You are His Majesty's brother-in-law. I heard that when General Cui supported others to become emperor, you would rather not be filial and rely on His Majesty.

These are all facts, but no normal official would say it in front of the Cui family. Cui Teng was even more embarrassed, and said bluntly, General Fan will say anything if he has something to say, no need to beat around the bush.

Your Majesty is in bed, and Jincheng's military and civilians have lost their backbone...

Isn't there a cavalry general Deng Cui?

The problem lies with him. Fan Zangshan said angrily, I can't speak, you have to tell your majesty, let your majesty be careful, Deng Cui has no intention of guarding the city.

Cui Teng was taken aback, What? Deng Cui wants to join the enemy?

Fan Zangshan was stunned for a moment, and felt that he didn't say such a thing, but after a second thought, he felt reasonable, It is possible that he can sit back and relax at home, not to inspect the city wall, nor to arrange guards, and a support army outside was annihilated by the Huns. , he is also indifferent, he is clearly looking for a way out!

Okay, Deng Cui dares to do such a thing! I'm going to see Your Majesty, I just came back from there.

The two were reckless and violent. In a few words, Deng Cui was charged with surrendering to the enemy, and he was about to set off aggressively. Fan Cangshan finally remembered the reason why he came to Cui Teng in the first place, and reminded: You must speak carefully, don't let Your Majesty is angry, but it aggravates the condition, I came to you because I thought you could talk.

General Fan thinks I can speak? Cui Teng was surrounded by many flattering people, and no one had ever praised him as speaking.

Fan Zangshan nodded. He actually didn't know much about Cui Teng. He only knew that he was a playboy of the Cui family and was trusted by the emperor. My favorite minister should be able to speak. Otherwise, why would you gain His Majesty's favor?

If someone else said this, Cui Teng would immediately be furious, but Fan Chongshan said it unintentionally. Cui Teng thought about it and decided to take it as a pure compliment, but he calmed down because of this, I can speak... You shouldn't be looking for me, you should look for the King of the East Sea.

He? The King of the East Sea has fought with His Majesty for the throne, is it unbelievable?

That was in the past. He is very well-behaved now. Let's go and find him together. He will definitely not make His Majesty angry and explain things clearly.

King Donghai lived in the courtyard next door to Cui Teng. After listening to the two people's complaint against Deng Cui, he asked, What have you heard? Or have you seen something?

Fan Zangshan was taken aback, Isn't this obvious? It's not just me, other generals have also seen the things I said just now, and they will know when they ask.

Yes, who would betray the emperor 'obviously'? No matter how bad Deng Cui is, he is still a general of the state of Chu. The maid gets along, what betrayal?

The two were tongue-tied, and Cui Teng said dissatisfiedly, It's all your fault. If you don't understand it, you will talk nonsense.

Fan Kangshan scratched his forehead, remembering that at first he just wanted to remind the emperor to beware of Deng Cui through Cui Teng, or to change people to rectify the city defense, why did he suddenly accuse Deng Cui of treason? He doesn't even believe it himself.

Uh, sorry... Fan Zangshan left in a hurry.

Who made him a fierce general? Donghai Wang looked at Cui Teng, You are also confused, why do you listen to his nonsense?

I...you rest, I'm going back to sleep. Cui Teng turned to leave.

Wait, I was looking for you.

What's up?

Don't pretend to be confused. Yesterday you went to see Sister Cui Zhao, and you have been hiding from me since you came back. Today, you are still in front of Your Majesty. There must be something wrong. You always claim to be a loyal minister. Prove it to me now.

Cui Teng blushed and thought for a while, Then you have to promise not to talk nonsense.

Am I that kind of person? Donghai Wang thought to himself, he wouldn't talk nonsense, he would only talk purposefully.

Zhang's father and daughter are aphrodisiac musicians.

Ok, I know.

Cui Teng was shocked, and he didn't dare to hide it, They were bought by Mrs. Ping'en Hou, and they want to dedicate the third sister to His Majesty...

Hey. Donghai King sneered, Go on.

But Qin Master Zhang said that His Majesty seems to be practicing some kind of special exercise, and he is resistant to the sound of the piano, so he will get sick.

Your Majesty is obviously poisoned! The King of the East Sea did not believe that Qin Yin could have such a magical effect.

Mrs. Ping'en Hou didn't know that His Majesty was poisoned. I told her, she was surprised, and asked Master Zhang Qin to come and explain to me tonight.

That 'Zhang Qinshi'? Father or daughter?

Mrs. Ping'en Hou didn't say anything.

I know who you are looking forward to. You are not going to invite me, are you?

Uh, I'll come and tell you after we meet.

Idiot, Qin Nu can't speak, how can I explain it to you? It must be Zhang Zhuhe.

Cui Teng was greatly disappointed. He only paid attention to Qin Nu's eyes, and had long forgotten that she couldn't speak, You can also make gestures, I can understand.

Then go back and wait, control yourself, don't scare the old man.

Cui Teng laughed twice, turned to leave, and still had a glimmer of hope in his heart, thinking that the person who came would be Zhang Qinyan.

King Donghai had eaten at the emperor's place, called his servants, and prepared to rest after washing up. No matter who went to see Cui Teng, he probably wouldn't come to tell the king of Donghai tonight.

The emperor's illness seemed to be getting worse and worse, and King Donghai couldn't help but think, if he could return to the capital now...

He dismissed this unrealistic fantasy and went to bed.

After tossing and turning for more than an hour, just as he was about to fall asleep, the King of the East Sea was awakened by the sound outside.

Fan hit the mountain and went back again, and he had to see the King of the East Sea.

The King of the East Sea walked to the door wearing a coat, and said unhappily, Is there something wrong with General Fan?

Fan Zangshan pushed the servant away, walked a few steps to the East Sea King, I found the evidence.

What evidence? The King of the East Sea was not sober yet.

Evidence of Deng Cui's rebellion. Fan Zangshan said affirmatively, He will send someone out of the city tonight to contact the Huns, and I'll go arrest them later, and come to collect the stolen goods.

Donghai Wang was deeply surprised, and was about to say that things would not be so simple, when Cui Teng came, hurriedly running to the door, panting and said, It's Meng E, Zhang Zhuhe said that it must be Meng E who poisoned him. .

Cui Teng and Fan Zangshan glanced at each other, but they didn't expect to see each other at this time.

The East Sea King raised his eyebrows, which was a rare situation: he had two conspiracies in his hands, while the emperor was kept in the dark.