Chapter 162 Targeting A Ying
"Nan Chu?" Xiao Wen Zhang said in disbelief.

"The Prince of Zhennan is leading an army stationed at the border, and Xie Chengyi is also implementing a countermeasure. Although victory will not come immediately, Nanjing will not gain any benefits for a while. He has assembled 100,000 soldiers. From which direction will he break through the Northern Jin defense line?" Fan Zhen asked after analyzing bit by bit.

Xiao Wenzhang's heart suddenly moved, "It's too high to climb."

"The slave is here."

"Send Xie Chengyi!"

Gao Pan subconsciously looked at Fan Zhen and said, "Yes."

After a while.

Xiao Cong and Xie Chengyi entered the warm room one after another.

"Father!"

"His Majesty!"

Xiao Wenzhan looked at Xiao Cong, Xie Chengyi and Fan Zhen, and handed the letter over quietly.

Xiao Cong looked at it first, and after reading it, he handed it to Xie Chengyi with a frown.

"Emperor Nanjing is imprisoned? He can even gather an army of 100,000?" Xiao Cong said in shock.

Xie Chengyi, who had been through many battles, was a little calmer. "Commander Fan, you said the emperor was imprisoned?"

Fan Zhen nodded, "Yes."

"Who leads this army of 100,000?" Xie Chengyi asked.

"It should be Wu Kui." Fan Zhen continued.

"Wu Kui hasn't fought with Bei Jin many times, right?" Xiao Cong asked back.

Then Xiao Wenzhang concluded, "It seems that Nan Jing's opponent is really not Bei Jin."

"Helan Cha must know that it is impossible for one country to challenge two countries at the same time." Xie Chengyi said calmly.

"Then it is true that he is negotiating peace with Northern Jin." Xiao Cong concluded immediately.

"Then why did he attack Nanchu?" Xiao Wen Zhang seemed confused.

Xie Chengyi looked at everyone and said, "Because the new emperor of Nanchu has taken the throne, his foundation is unstable. If a war breaks out at this time, Nanchu may not be able to resist."

"Nan Chu is not a small country. How can we attack it just because Nan Jing says so?" Fan Zhen didn't understand what he meant.

"If there is an internal accomplice, or a traitor known to Nan Chu, all explanations will be much more reasonable." Xiao Wen Zhang felt a chill on his back. No matter which ruler it was, the most taboo and fearful thing was a traitor.

Xie Chengyi nodded slightly, "Your Majesty is wise."

But Southern Chu is, after all, a relative of Northern Jin. If it really encounters a crisis, how can it just sit back and do nothing?
However, once the marriage is arranged, Nanjing will become a relative of Beijin.

Help whom?

Xiao Wenzhan was in a dilemma.

Not only that, Xiao Wenzhang was even more worried about the fact that Nan Jing could actually gather an army of 100,000.

In the warm room, Xiao Wenzhang only left Xiao Cong.

"Should I choose Nan Jing or Nan Chu?"

Facing his father's question, Xiao Cong lost his former radical attitude. No matter who he chooses, it is possible that Northern Jin will be trapped in a dead end. "I am terrified."

"Cong'er, do you know why father is so anxious to negotiate peace?" Xiao Wenzhan spoke so slowly, which was rare for him.

Xiao Cong was shocked and shook his head, "Please enlighten me, Father."

"It's not just because of the strength of Nanjing, but also because of Nanjing, there are many capable warriors among the royal family..." Xiao Wenzhang sighed. He seemed to be reminiscing about the past, "I once fought with the late Emperor Nanjing on the battlefield. At that time, I mocked his bravery. I didn't expect that in just a few decades, this Helan Falcon would raise so many sons with outstanding abilities! And I——"

Maybe he was thinking about his children. Some were disabled, some died, and some were sentenced. Only Xiao Cong and the Sixth Prince were left. How could he not be anxious?

"It's my fault that I'm incompetent!" Xiao Cong immediately knelt down and said.

Xiao Wenzhang shook his head slowly, "It's not your fault, it's my fault. I was too conceited. If I could teach you guys well, how could you be so passive?"

Xiao Cong originally wanted to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, but when he heard his father's emotion, he immediately petitioned, "Your son requests to go to the battlefield to defeat the enemy!"

Xiao Wenzhang looked at Xiao Cong with a sigh, "You can't go."

"I can fight!" Xiao Cong's stubborn temper hasn't changed at all, quite like himself when he was younger.

"I can't allow any disturbance to occur in the country!" Xiao Wenzhan said solemnly.

It was the first time that Xiao Cong realized that his father was really old.

"So what does father mean?" Xiao Cong immediately returned to his calm expression, but with a little more contemplation.

"Marriage! Let Chuyi go! She can at least solve your worries for ten years..." Xiao Wenzhang looked at Xiao Cong thoughtfully. At this moment, even Xiao Cong, who had never thought of competing for the throne, realized what his father meant.

"Father, you..." Xiao Cong was speechless for a while.

Xiao Wenzhang's face was gloomy. "Now, I only have you and Xiao Lian. However, Xiao Lian is still young and cannot take on the responsibility of Northern Jin. The burden of protecting the country can only be shouldered by you. Only then can I rest assured."

"Father!!!" Xiao Cong knocked heavily.

Xiao Wen Zhang breathed a long sigh of relief. It would be better to make arrangements for this matter early.

"Okay, I have made up my mind." Xiao Wenzhan said weakly, stroking his forehead.

After Xiao Cong left, Gao Pan looked at Xiao Wenzhang, who looked extremely bad, and felt worried. "Your Majesty, shall I call the imperial physician?"

Xiao Wenzhang shook his head and sighed, "Forget it, I know my body."

Gao Pan knew that Xiao Wenzhang would not easily listen to advice, so he said, "Yes."

***
Helancha Mansion.

Xiao Jiyao said in a stern tone, "Your Highness, can't you see? Huo Aying did this on purpose! Why does she have to wear Green Waist Dancer's clothes when there are so many other clothes to wear?"

Helancha's eyes were gloomy. "What does Huo Aying know? Perhaps there is someone behind the scenes directing him..."

Xiao Jiyao was shocked, fearing that Helan Cha would direct his anger towards Xie Chengyi, and quickly replied: "Your Highness, you don't know that Huo Aying is not an ordinary woman. She is scheming and good at flattering people. How can she be a simple person? Even if the prince protects her, she will not care about his face at all. Who else can force her except herself?"

Helancha never really wanted to take Huo Aying as his concubine, but just wanted to provoke Xie Chengyi. Now, Huo Aying had set him up for no reason, so he couldn't accept it. He looked at Xiao Jiyao sternly, "How do you want to deal with this?"

"Let's go all out and kill her!" Xiao Jiyao didn't even bother to prepare and spoke bluntly.

Helancha's eyes moved, "Princess, you probably forgot that I want to marry you and mend our relationship with Northern Jin. How can we stop fighting and killing each other?"

"As long as you follow my arrangements, this will be yours!" Xiao Jiyao calmly took out a note from her sleeve.

Helan Cha looked at Xiao Jiyao suspiciously.

The opened document clearly stated: Nan Chu Soldier Case.

Just as he was about to reach out to take the letter, Xiao Jiyao put it away with a "swish".

"What do you mean, Princess?" Helan Cha asked puzzledly.

Xiao Jiyao said with a serious expression: "It depends on whether the prince can meet my requirements."

For Helancha, the prerequisite for him to accomplish great things is to take over Southern Chu, but national affairs cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness. He can only take risks when he is completely sure. Otherwise, once problems arise, not to mention Southern Chu, even Northern Jin may become an arrow shot at Nanjing.

The Nan Chu military plan in Xiao Jiyao's hand is a detailed plan for the deployment of the Nan Chu army. As long as he has it, this matter can be accomplished!
So, Helancha said with a calm face, "Okay! Princess, you can give me your orders!"