Facing Li Zhong's accusations, Zhao Xun looked a little gloomy and felt even more embarrassed. A few days ago, it was not that no one suggested that the court send troops, but Li Xun said this, but he didn't take it seriously. He felt that Cheng Xisi had few soldiers and could not become a climate. Now, he thought that he was indeed too naive.

There will never be fools who can dominate one side. They will never do anything that is unfavorable to them. Even if it is the emperor's order, it will be the same. At most, it will be a different method, and it will be a bit polite, but the final result still requires consideration of interests.

The situation is very obvious now. Huang Baichuan and Wang Huailio were calling out very well there. How could they do this? In fact, they were holding on to the army from the beginning and were planning to watch the fire from the other side of the river. If this were not the case, how could Cheng Xisi have expanded so quickly in just a few days?

Li Xun said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, now you can't hesitate. The court should quickly mobilize a large army to suppress the rebellion and put all hope on the local governors. Now it seems a bit unrealistic."

Zhao Xun nodded and asked Li Zhong: "Zuo Prime Minister, what do you think?"

It has become inevitable that the court will send troops, but how to do it is a big problem and we must be careful. Zhao Xun hopes that Li Zhong can give a general strategic guidance.

Li Zhong fell into deep thought. War is not a joke. You must never act rashly before you have mature plans and thinking. This is the habit and character that Li Zhong has maintained for many years. He just opens his mouth. It is not a talent, but a talk on paper and is unrealistic.

At this moment, a guard hurriedly ran in.

"Emperor, Qizhou urgently reported."

The guard walked to the middle, half kneeled on the ground, and raised his anger on his back.

Zhao Xun pointed at Li Zhong and said, "Let's see it first."

Li Zhong didn't say much, he took the hurry report and watched it quickly.

After a while, after reading the battle report in his hand, Li Zhong's face had become very serious. He looked at Zhao Xun and said in a deep voice: "Qizhou Defense Envoy Hong Xi reported that Cheng Xisi led 30,000 rebels. Within two days, he led two states in Ying and Shou. Now the troops are entering Qizhou. Hong Xi hopes that the court will send troops to rescue immediately, otherwise the mere three thousand soldiers in his hand will not be able to defend at all."

It's interesting to say that if Zhao Xun hadn't sent someone to chase Li Zhong and chased him to his hometown Qizhou, even if Li Zhong knew about the news of Cheng Xisi's rebellion, he would have stayed in his hometown for a few days. In this way, Cheng Xisi suddenly attacked Qizhou, he would have really captured Li Zhong alive. If this is true, it would have been a big thing that has attracted the world.

Zhao Xun looked shocked on his face, and then said angrily: "What do you want to do between Huang Baichuan and Wang Huaili? Are you actually watching Xisi do things recklessly?"

Li Xun shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, don't have any hope for Huang Baichuan and Wang Huailio. In the face of danger, they will never rush to the front."

After saying that, Li Xun looked at Li Zhong and said in a deep voice: "Sir Zuo Xiang, where do you think Cheng Xisi's goal is?"

Li Zhong asked back: "What do you think?"

Li Xun said: "Jinyang."

“Same as I thought.”

Li Zhong said to Zhao Xun: "Emperor, although the land of Yizhou is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and rich in resources, there are strong military governors and vassal states on both sides. If Cheng Xisi did not leave Yizhou, no matter how many troops were, he would be trapped and died. He obviously understood this truth. Therefore, at the beginning of the uprising, he would concentrate the main army and go north directly. His intention was to attack Hedong before the court could react. The core of Hedong was Jinyang. Once Jinyang was taken down..."

Zhao Xun had no choice but to listen to Li Zhong's words. In fact, it doesn't matter whether he listened or not. Cheng Xisi led an army of 30,000 to head straight to Hedong, which was not only a military need but also a political consideration.

Hedong was once the foundation of the wing king Zhao He. Many people and families had a close relationship with Zhao He. They helped the wing king Zhao He fight for the throne. With the failure of the coup, Zhao He was disgraced and ended his life, but his death did not mean that the end of the matter.

Although the Wing King is dead, how could Zhao Xun let go of the people and families who are related to him easily?

In fact, after Zhao Xun succeeded to the throne, he has been vigorously purging opposition forces from all sides, especially the figures and families related to the coup, and he intends to sweep away all potential threats and eliminate all potential threats. It is just because of the instability of the court and the delay of other matters. Zhao Xun's focus has not yet been placed in Hedong, but has only captured some less important figures such as Mao Anfu. Of course, everyone understands that this is just the beginning. Zhao Xun has freed his hands and will definitely carry out a major purge on Hedong.

Therefore, many officials and families in Hedong have been in panic all day since the failure of the Yiwang coup, and are worried all day long. They know very well that Zhao Xun may not let him go. Cheng Xisi is now entering Hedong. If he really conquers Jinyang, what will the result be? He will definitely be flocked by many people. Cheng Xisi will have a great improvement in his overall strength in a short period of time. If this is the case, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Zhao Xun quickly thought of this, and he suddenly felt nervous on his face and said to Li Zhong: "We cannot let Cheng Xisi enter Hedong. We should immediately order soldiers from all over Hedong to go to Qizhou to block it."

Li Zhong said with a serious expression: "The two armies face each other, the rear is the most important thing. I am afraid that there is fierce fighting in front of me and the rear is empty, which gives others the opportunity to take advantage of it."

Li Xun said deeply: "There are still some remaining forces in Hedong, and some of the troops cannot be driven to Qizhou. Once the rear is empty, some people will definitely take the opportunity to invade the trouble, and instead cut off the retreat."

Li Zhong said in a deep voice: "At present, Hedong should focus on stable defense. The emperor can immediately order the governor of Puzhou Yunji and the governor of Yunzhou Huang Qiu to lead their troops immediately to Jinyang. The imperial court sent imperial guards to quickly rush to Hedong, join forces with Yunji, Huang Qiu and other armies to encircle Xisi and eliminate them in Hedong."

Zhao Xun nodded repeatedly, pointed at Li Zhong and said, "All matters are fully responsible for the left prime minister, and I will definitely support them with all my strength."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Zhong bowed and then, he finally suggested that Zhao Xun immediately issued an edict to commend Caizhou Jiedushi Huang Baichuan and Chuzhou Jiedushi were broken, winning and stabilizing the hearts of the people, and urging them to not advance to attack, but just lead the army to Yizhou. For such a simple matter, Huang Baichuan and Wang Huailio obviously have no reason to do anything.

After explaining these, Li Zhong said goodbye and left, quickly rushed to the imperial guard camp outside the city, preparing to order troops and generals to go to Hedong.
Chapter completed!