Since having children, Jiang Chen stayed overnight in Chengqian Palace every day, taking care of the Empress and watching the changes in his two children bit by bit before going to court.

Because he was in a good mood, the ministers felt that these few days were the best they had ever had.

In addition, with favorable weather and peace throughout the land, the ministers felt that they could live a stable life like this forever.

Except for Yao Shouxin, the Minister of War.

After finishing a day's work, Yao Shouxin rarely returned home to get a good night's sleep.

At this moment, the city guard commander rushed to Yao Shouxin's residence, saying that there was something important.

Yao Shouxin met with the other party, and then saw a dusty person following behind the city guard.

After taking the blood-stained battle report from the other party's hand and taking a look, Yao Shouxin was so shocked that he stood up immediately and took the person to the palace.

Jiang Chen was still resting in Chengqian Palace and was a little displeased after being woken up.

After hearing Yao Shouxin's name from Feng Jin, he immediately woke up and went to the Qin Zheng Hall.

At this time, Yao Shouxin was already waiting with the person who had come. Seeing Jiang Chen coming over, Yao Shouxin immediately said, "Your Majesty, something has happened in Nanzhao!"

Jiang Chen then looked at the person next to Yao Shouxin: "Are you from Nanzhao?"

The man quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I am a guard of Li, the governor of Nanzhao."

"How is Li Youcai now?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Lord Li... has been killed by the rebels!" the man said, suppressing his grief.

"What?!"

Jiang Chen was taken aback. Yao Shouxin then handed over the battle report: "Please take a look, Your Majesty."

Jiang Chen took the battle report, read it, and slammed the desk.

"How dare they! How dare they attack my Great Wei!"

The battle report clearly stated that Mengmu, which was adjacent to Nanzhao, suddenly concentrated its forces and launched a surprise attack on Nanzhao, and captured the Nanzhao government in two days.

Li Youcai, the governor of Nanzhao, refused to surrender and was eventually killed.

And this guard brought Li Youcai's posthumous note and rushed to the capital day and night.

Jiang Chen's eyes were full of killing intent, and he shouted: "Yao Shouxin, immediately order the Western and Southern military camps to encircle Nanzhao!"

"Yes!"

Yao Shouxin received the order and immediately set off to arrange it.

Jiang Chen picked up Li Youcai's posthumous note again, his eyes extremely cold.

Li Youcai clearly stated on it that the reason why Mengmu was able to successfully break through the Nanzhao government city was because of Situ Quan's betrayal!

Soon it was time for the early court, and the ministers were a little puzzled after arriving at the main hall.

Because on the way they came, they found that the Imperial Guards seemed to be taking some action.

But after asking, they didn't get an answer.

Xu Changqing and several other ministers exchanged a few words, but they didn't know what happened. However, they noticed that Yao Shouxin, the Minister of War, was not in court today.

Soon, Jiang Chen came to the hall with a frosty face.

Seeing Jiang Chen's expression, the ministers' hearts skipped a beat.

Since the Empress gave birth to the Crown Prince and Princess, His Majesty has been very happy.

What happened today?

Many people looked at the vacant position of Minister of War, secretly worrying about Yao Shouxin.

After Jiang Chen sat down, he gestured to Feng Jin, who took out Li Youcai's posthumous note and read it aloud.

When they heard that Nanzhao was attacked by Mengmu, everyone was shocked.

Especially Yang Yongqi, when he heard Li Youcai name Mengmu's success was due to Situ Quan's help, he broke out in a cold sweat.

As soon as Feng Jin finished reading Li Youcai's posthumous note, Yang Yongqi immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, this old minister is guilty! Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Jiang Chen glanced at Yang Yongqi and said in a deep voice, "Beloved Minister Yang, this matter has little to do with you, please rise."

Yang Yongqi did not relax at all.

He knew very well that even if Jiang Chen did not pursue his responsibility, he would not be able to continue as Minister of Personnel.

The other ministers were not just decorations!

Sure enough, as soon as Yang Yongqi stood up, several censors came out and said, "We impeach Yang Yongqi, the Minister of Personnel!"

Then, these people impeached Yang Yongqi from his behavior, personal qualities, and the consequences of transferring Situ Quan to Nanzhao, and then said, "Please convict him, Your Majesty!"

Jiang Chen glanced at these censors coldly: "I know."

Knowing meant he was not prepared to take action.

This result surprised many ministers.

Although this incident was not the result Yang Yongqi wanted, it was inextricably linked to Yang Yongqi after all.

With His Majesty's character, how could he be indifferent to Yang Yongqi?

Xu Changqing, who was most familiar with Jiang Chen, understood that the reason why Jiang Chen did not punish Yang Yongqi was because this was not the main issue now!

The most important thing now is to defeat Mengmu as soon as possible!

Understanding this, Xu Changqing immediately came out and said, "Your Majesty, there is sufficient food and supplies, and the army can be mobilized at any time!"

Jiang Chen nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the Weapons Department of the Ministry of War: "How are the weapons and armor prepared?"

The director of the Weapons Department quickly came out and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the weapons and armor are also sufficient."

"Good!"

Jiang Chen shouted coldly: "I have already ordered Beloved Minister Yao to mobilize the Southern and Western military camps, you must ensure that the army has no worries about the expedition!"

Jiang Chen's words shocked all the ministers.

To deal with a small Mengmu, was it necessary to dispatch two major military camps?

Because in the posthumous note left by Li Youcai, it had been stated that Mengmu had a total of 50,000 troops.

And the Great Wei had 120,000 troops in just one military camp!

Seeming to see what the ministers were thinking, Jiang Chen snorted coldly.

"Dare to provoke my Great Wei, Mengmu must pay a heavy price!"

The ministers felt a chill in their hearts and instantly understood Jiang Chen's intentions.

Not only to drive Mengmu out, but also to destroy them!

In the following days, the entire Great Wei took action.

Because the Southern and Western military camps were not close to Nanzhao, and the army had to be properly prepared before the expedition, all parts of Nanzhao had received orders to hold their ground and not go out.

In the Mengmu military camp, General Hamuheng, who commanded the army, looked at Situ Quan and said anxiously: "Now that the other party is holding their ground, what should we do?"

Situ Quan looked at the hanging map, feeling a little depressed.

According to his understanding of Jiang Chen, this should not be the result!

Normally, after hearing the news, Jiang Chen should be furious and order the cities near Nanzhao to send troops to support, right?

Why are they holding their ground instead?

Situ Quan couldn't figure it out.

Seeing Situ Quan not speaking for a long time, Hamuheng said again: "You said we have captured Nanzhao for almost ten days, why hasn't the Wei Kingdom taken any action?"

These words stumped Situ Quan again.

In his opinion, with Jiang Chen's character, he would definitely carry out a thunderous retaliatory strike.

But why is there no movement at all?

This is not normal!