The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 579: plan
Chapter 579 Planning
“Cousin, this is my brother’s silver spear. I’m lending it to you!” Dong Changmao gritted his teeth. “Cousin, you must come back safely! Protect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!”
Bai Qingyan nodded, kicked his horse’s belly and rushed out first. The prince, who was protected in the middle by the prince’s personal guards and the Bai family guards, also followed him out on his horse.
Dong Qingyue watched Bai Qingyan’s back as he rode away on his horse. His calm and agile figure turned around and quickly stepped onto the platform. His eyes were as sharp as knives, and he was ready to set out to suppress the Anping camp at any time.
Bai Qingyan and the prince came out of the barracks and headed straight for the outside of Dengzhou City.
Old Fang received the news first, and then sent someone to deliver the news to the prince. He had already left the city.
Old Fang knew his limits. When the news that the emperor had fallen off a horse and was unconscious was delivered to him, Old Fang immediately ordered that there was no need to pack up the luggage, and he took the prince’s carriage straight to the outskirts of the city to meet the prince and quickly return to the capital.
Chuntao was also in the prince’s motorcade, which was the idea of Old Lady Dong.
There was chaos in Dadu City. Old Lady Dong predicted that Bai Qingyan would escort the prince back to Dadu City, so she asked Chuntao to take Bai Qingyan’s necessary luggage and follow Old Fang out of the city.
Old Fang is not stupid. The city is in chaos right now and the Crown Prince is in need of manpower, or soldiers. The Princess Zhenguo is an expert in leading troops to fight, so naturally he wants to bring the Princess Zhenguo with him to ensure the safety of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Sitting in the speeding and shaking carriage, Old Fang thought about it and felt that he could not just go back to the capital city. If the capital city had been controlled by the Queen or Prince Liang’s men, the prince would probably be detained if he went back like this.
By then, no matter what crime the Queen or the King of Liang would accuse the Crown Prince of, what would happen? Or what if the Emperor died before the Crown Prince returned, and then made a will to pass the throne to someone else?
Prince Xin returned to the capital, and the emperor fell off his horse…
No matter how Mr. Fang thought about it, he felt that this matter was closely related to the Queen.
The prince is in Dengzhou now, so it would be better to force Dong Qingyue to lead troops to escort the prince back to the capital.
But what if the Rongdi invade?
Compared with the loss of Dengzhou City, the loss of the prince’s kingdom and life makes Dengzhou insignificant.
Old Fang made up his mind. He thought that he would meet the prince outside the city in a while, so he should not leave in a hurry. He should discuss with the prince before taking the Dengzhou army away.
The prince’s motorcade was about to stop outside Dengzhou City. Old Fang helped Ren Shijie get off the carriage, and saw Bai Qingyan and the prince had already caught up on horseback.
“Your Highness!” When Mr. Fang saw Bai Qingyan and the prince, he quickly shook off Ren Shijie who was supporting him and took two steps forward, shouting, “Your Highness!”
“Your Highness!” Quan Yu also ran towards the prince.
Bai Qingyan stopped her horse, dismounted, and threw the silver spear in her hand to the Bai family guards. Then she saw Chuntao running towards her: “Young lady!”
Bai Qingyan nodded to Chuntao, and turned to look at the prince who had been helped down from the carriage by the prince’s personal soldiers. Quan Yu and Fang Lao supported the prince on the left and right. As soon as the prince stood firm, Fang Lao said, “Your Highness, we can’t just go back to the capital. We have to ask Lord Dong to bring the Dengzhou Army to escort your Highness back to the capital!”
“No! The Dengzhou army cannot move!” Qin Shangzhi was the first to speak, “The Nanrong cannot be underestimated. They captured Dengzhou last time, and although they have withdrawn their troops, who knows if they will come back again! Dengzhou cannot be lost now!”
“Dengzhou cannot be lost! Can your life be lost?!” Elder Fang looked at Bai Qingyan, and said in a stern voice, “Your Highness has come to Dengzhou to deliver food and supplies to the Dengzhou army. Now that Dadu is in chaos, Dong Qingyue should send troops to escort your Highness back to the capital. Otherwise, if your majesty unfortunately passes away and the prince cannot return to the capital smoothly, it will bring disaster to the State of Jin!”
“Mr. Fang, Mr. Qin, please get on the Crown Prince’s carriage first. His Royal Highness has a plan for this matter. Let’s listen to His Royal Highness!” Bai Qingyan looked at the Crown Prince, “Your Highness, we still have to wait here for Lupin to lead the Dengzhou Army. You may as well talk to the three gentlemen in detail.”
The prince nodded, clenched his sweaty hands, and said, “Yes! Get in the carriage first, and I’ll tell you in detail inside!”
Quan Yu helped the prince into the spacious and luxurious prince’s carriage. Bai Qingyan told Chuntao to prepare her armor, and then he got into the carriage right after the prince. Then Old Fang, Qin Shangzhi, and Ren Shijie got in.
The prince glanced at Bai Qingyan, and then said, “I have discussed with the Zhenguo Princess and asked her to transfer the garrison troops from the Anping camp to escort me all the way back to the capital city!”
Qin Shangzhi nodded.
“Dengzhou cannot be lost!” Bai Qingyan looked at Old Fang, “If something really happens in the capital, then Your Highness still has Dengzhou to retreat to. If Dengzhou is lost… do you want Your Highness to go to Southern Xinjiang? Who can guarantee that after the Xiliang spies learn of the civil unrest in Jin, they will not take the opportunity to take back the lost territory. By then, we will be attacked from both sides!”
Old Fang raised his hand and stroked his goatee, frowning and thinking carefully.
“And the Anping Camp has never been allowed to leave without an imperial decree! If the Queen or the Prince of Liang controls the unconscious His Majesty in Dadu City, and controls the Anping Camp outside Dadu City… that would be even more terrifying. Therefore… Your Highness the Crown Prince should take control of the Anping Camp before Dadu makes any move! In case of any unexpected events!” Bai Qingyan looked at Mr. Fang, not giving him a chance to think more. “Mr. Fang is mature and prudent. You can follow me and Your Highness to lead the three thousand Dengzhou soldiers to the Anping Camp in case the situation changes. I wonder if Mr. Fang’s body can withstand the fast horse galloping?”
Mr. Fang paused while stroking his goat beard, then nodded: “For Your Highness, even if I sacrifice my old bones, it won’t be a problem!”
The prince was moved and gently patted Mr. Fang’s hand.
“Then Eunuch Quan Yu, Mr. Ren and Mr. Qin will lead the prince’s carriage and go ahead. You must be careful. If something really happens in Dadu, someone might come to assassinate the prince. How can you use the prince’s carriage as a cover without leaving any traces? It all depends on you three!” Bai Qing said.
“Your Highness and Princess Zhenguo, rest assured, Quanyu will protect the Crown Prince’s carriage!” Quanyu was the first to express his loyalty.
“Your Highness and the Princess Zhenguo go ahead. Mr. Ren and I are here to make sure nothing goes wrong!” Qin Shangzhi was quite worried. “But, going to the Anping camp… is also full of dangers!”
Privately, Qin Shangzhi felt that the emperor’s sudden fall from his horse and coma was a good thing. As long as the emperor could hold on until the prince returned to the capital and passed away, the old, foolish emperor who was obsessed with alchemy would die, and the young and strong new emperor would ascend the throne. It would surely bring a new look to Dajin, and the Bai family would not have to resort to rebellion. Isn’t Bai Qingyan planning for the prince now?
“Don’t worry, Mr. Qin. Mr. Fang, I, and the three thousand Dengzhou soldiers are willing to protect Your Highness until our death!” Bai Qing said.
Quan Yu saw Bai Qingyan’s tough expression, and said to the prince: “Your Highness! Quan Yu will put on armor for you!”
When Bai Qingyan saw the prince nod, he saluted, then got out of the prince’s carriage and returned to his own carriage to change armor.
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