Zhongzhou in October should have been a very pleasant season when the autumn is clear and cool, but the imperial capital in the mainland, which was in late autumn of 695, was shrouded in a panic atmosphere of sad clouds and mist. Pedestrians were hurried on the streets and from time to time, you could see fully armed soldiers patrolling the streets and alleys, which was very rare in the emperor.

"I heard that it's not, the rebellion in Kansai!" A timid and thin businessman lowered his voice and pretended to be mysterious and said to the two tea friends sitting next to him.

"Hmph! When did you get news? I just heard from the palace this morning that the north was backlashing, and there was still a lot of movement. Several mansions were in trouble." A contemptuous sounded out of the nasal cavity, and the middle-aged businessman in a brocade robe said indifferently.

"Oh, what should we do after all this trouble?" Another businessman with yellow-faced rat-bearded complained.

"What should I do? What should I do if I pay it back?" The brocade merchant glanced at the partner next to him and said dissatisfiedly.

"Then, that's a risk. Although the business road going west has not yet been cut off, the forces of thieves have begun to spread everywhere. I think it's a bit mysterious if the official army wants to defeat those thieves and control the road." The yellow-faced businessman retorted dissatisfiedly, "If this goods are blocked by thieves, wouldn't it be for nothing to send sheep into the tiger's mouth?"

"What should I do? Just put it there and wait for mold to rot?" The brocade merchant also said angeredly, "Damn it, don't rebel early, don't rebel late. It's just when my goods are about to go. Isn't this safe to ask me to redeem my book?!"

"We'll deal with it here, it's better than being robbed by a thief and lost all his money!" The yellow-faced businessman looked dejected.

"Look at your bear-like appearance. Not to mention that the road is still under the control of the empire, even if it is controlled by those people, I dare to go and make a breakthrough!" The brocade merchant roared, "I don't believe that my luck is so bad, and I will meet it once I go."

"Brother, it's better to be careful. It's been a few days since the news of the rebellion in Guanxi. During this period, you can see which newspaper has reported on the empire's experience, and it's all silent. If there is good news that the official army defeats the rebels, those reporters with a more sensitive sense of smell than hunting dogs would have been quarreling for a long time?" Although the thin businessman was as timid as a mouse, his words made sense. The yellow-faced businessman nodded repeatedly and said yes.

"Even if we have to go to the dragon pond and tiger den, who told us to get on the street?" The merchant of Jinpao still had no change in his determination, but there was a gloomy look in his eyes. "Now there is a stir in the north. I think we don't leave, I'm afraid the Heshuo area will be in chaos sooner or later. By then, I'm afraid that if we really want to leave, I'm afraid that the merchant of Jinpao really won't have much hope for the imperial army.

The former magnificent and solemn Qinzheng Hall is now full of the bleak smell of cold rain and wind. The civil and military officials in the court consciously and unconsciously suppress their breathing, and lowered their heads to listen to the reports of the intelligence department.

"The situation of the six governments in Guanxi County except for the slightly stable Lujiang Prefecture, the other governments have lost control. Hanzhong Prefecture City has been controlled by nearly 100,000 mobs led by Taiping scholar Bo Jinchen. It has been found that the Hanzhong Security Division has collectively participated in the rebellion. Bao Guowei, the defender of Hanzhong Prefecture, died for his country. The entire Hanzhong Prefecture has been completely lost. The First Division of the Fourth Army stationed in Hanzhong Prefecture has protected the county magistrate's office and moved to Lujiang Prefecture City to work; the situation in Xikang Prefecture is also in danger. October 29

On the evening of the day, two corpses of the Xikang Guard Division were attacked by armed bandits of Taiping Cult in the northern suburbs of Xikang City, and their entire army was wiped out. On the morning of October 30, the Fifth Regiment of the Xikang Guard Division rebelled, and the other two soldiers were surrounded by the rebellious Fifth Regiment and the armed bandits of Taiping Cult. Later, they surrendered. Xikang Prefecture City fell on the same day, and the whereabouts of Xia Rikui, guarding Xikang City, were unknown." When he thought of this, the sweaty intelligence minister Zhou Baozhong couldn't help but glance at His Majesty the Emperor who had not spoken.

Seeing that His Majesty the Emperor had no expression, Zhou Baozhong had to grit his teeth and read: "Most market towns in the north and west of Jincheng Prefecture were all mobs led by Taiping believers. According to the information, about 80,000 rebel armed groups were heading towards the city. Tao Liang, the guard of Jincheng Prefecture, disappeared. The Chief of Administration is currently acting for the affairs of the whole government. The Second Division of the Fourth Army stationed there has been urgently reported many times to demand emergency support; Xie Wuyong, the guard of Bashan Prefecture, and the Director of the Internal Affairs Office, was 1

On October 27, he was assassinated in the official residence at the same time. Administrative Officer Jiang Yuanyi and Bashan Guard Division commander Gao Delin collectively rebeled and surrendered to the enemy. Except for the far southern areas, the entire Bashan area has been controlled by the Taiping Cult. On October 29, riots occurred in Longdong Prefecture City, in which three soldiers of the Guard Division collapsed during the suppression of the riots. Another soldier of the war division and the city guard Song Hua had retreated to Tianshui territory and stood on standby. There was no news about a corps stationed in Queqiao Pass."

"Then let's talk about the north again." Situ Mingyue's cold voice seemed to squeeze out from the crack of ice, but it was still calm, but everyone knew that behind this peace there was often a storm with the collapse of the sky and the earth.

"Well, in the north, Qinghe Prefecture and Anyuan Prefecture among the five prefectures of Beiyuan County have already experienced riots throughout the country. The situation is very critical. According to the information just obtained, Qinghe Prefecture has been surrounded by riots, and large-scale riots have also occurred in Lulong Prefecture. The situation is unclear. Yanshan Prefecture, Laizhou Prefecture and Yunzhou Prefecture in Yanyun County have all shown signs of riots, and the situation is in danger of being out of control. Now the security forces in various places are stepping up the clearance, and the specific situation has not been further informed yet." Zhou Baozhong plucked up the courage to report the information one by one.

"Is there anything unusual in Heshuo area?" Situ Mingyue was not overwhelmed by these disastrous news. Her voice was a little hoarse, but she remained calm.

"Well, Tianshui, Heishan and Longquan Mansions have all shown signs of instability, but no clear news has been heard so far." Zhou Baozhong swallowed his saliva and replied.

"It's so good. In just a few days, it seems that it's going to be overturned. I don't know what you should think after hearing this? This great country was messed up by a group of ignorant farmers. I really can't understand that the Taiping Sect is really that powerful? How many officials from our empire surrendered to the enemy in just a few days, and how many were loyal to the emperor and serving the country and sacrificed their lives for their country?" Situ Mingyue's words were full of spicy irony.

"What are the great opinions of all the people here? Let me tell you." The voice became colder and colder, and the ministers of Your Highness unconsciously lowered their heads, fearing that His Majesty the Emperor would click on his name.

After a long breath, Situ Mingyue looked at His Highness's ministers and suddenly felt that he was so exhausted. Since he ascended the throne, he had never been able to be quiet, and even the annual summer vacation was not stable. He even had the idea of ​​handing over all government affairs to others and just want to rest quietly in a paradise far away from the world. But only at that moment he had such thoughts. The harsh reality forced him to quickly return his thoughts to his eyes.

Before the fall of Guanxi was enough to react, Beiyuan ignited a fire of fire again. He was really hard as an emperor. Why did these things always fall on him? Thinking of this, Situ Mingyue was a little envious of his ancestors. It seemed that except for the two founding ancestors, the other ancestors seemed to have never fallen into his current situation.

After gently rubbing his forehead, Situ Mingyue tried his best to stabilize his mind. He knew that this was not the time to get angry, but needed to calm down and discuss with his ministers how to deal with the current severe situation at this stage, but the resentment and anger held in his heart were always difficult to suppress.

The hall was silent, and sometimes ministers who wanted to cough had to cover their mouths tightly with their hands to avoid irritating the stimulation of calm expressions, but from his ups and downs, you can see His Majesty, who was in a very bad mood.

After a while, Situ Mingyue's voice rang in the hall again: "Apart from these three places, what other abnormal situations are there in other areas?"

"When you go back to your Majesty, although other counties have also shown signs of unstableness, there has been no sign of reversal yet. All localities have strengthened their vigilance and investigation to strictly prevent any respondents from colluding and responding." Home Minister Lu Wenfu answered after leaving the party to pay his respects.

"Oh? Lu Aiqing, I don't want to hear similar phenomena occurring in any place except these three counties. I wonder if it is possible?" At this time, His Majesty's tone was weak, but it was full of sinister and coldness. Only the ministers present could hear the meaning.

His face was as usual, and Lu Wenfu bowed deeply, "I will die before the minister can repay you with kindness."

Even though Situ Mingyue has been a king for a long time, she loves and sympathizes with these feelings, she seems to have nothing to do with him, but at this moment she can't help but feel sad. Looking at the Interior Minister in front of her, she was in her prime, but she looks like she is ten years older at this time. It is obvious that the work pressure during this period made him exhausted and unsustainable.

"Lu Aiqing, thank you for your hard work. At this moment, the empire is at a critical moment. I hope you can think about your words, but His Majesty the Emperor did not continue.

"I must do my best to do my best to do my best." As if I could feel the emperor's wishes, Lu Wenfu's face, which was originally extremely calm, also had a hint of redness.

After trying his best to cheer up, Situ Mingyue sighed and looked at the military minister who was the second person in the left hand. "He Aiqing, what do you think now?"

Knowing that this question will sooner or later fall on me, although I had made many preparations before the court meeting, He Zhiqiu's heart was still full of bitterness. It was hard for a good cook to cook without rice. At present, wars were everywhere in China, and the power of the empire could mobilize was extremely limited, but there were still wolves around him. How did he deal with this?
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