In the study, Ailang was watching the military affairs reports sent by Chen Gong, summarized by various places.

The troops are of great strength, distribution area, equipment, and food and grass reserves in various places are very detailed.

After reading the report, Ailang thought for a moment and said strangely: "My army has obviously exceeded 800,000, but why do I feel that the troops in each direction are not enough?"

Chen Gong smiled and clasped his fists and said, "Lord, our territory is not the territory of Xuzhou in the past! Now, Xuzhou, Qingzhou, Huainan, Yangzhou, Jingzhou, Luoyang, Guanzhong, Youzhou, and Nanzhong are all in their hands. The rapid expansion of the territory has also caused the challenges and opponents we face to increase rapidly! That's why our subordinates suggest expanding the army! Although our total strength exceeds 800,000, it is still a bit stretched for the needs!"

Ailang frowned and said, "I understand what you said, but I still think that it is correct to follow the path of elite troops. Spending the same money to arm a 100,000 army and a 10,000 army is not sure that a 100,000 army can win with a 100,000 army! And the smaller force is obviously much better than a large-scale army in terms of food and grass to ensure social impact, etc."

Chen Gong felt that what Ai Lang said made sense, and couldn't help but think, and said, "But if the troops are insufficient, the harm caused will be irreparable! Losing the opportunity to attack is second. If the opponent takes the opportunity to attack, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Ailang frowned and thought, "Well, this really makes sense!"

He looked up at Chen Gong and said, "Then let's discuss this matter carefully at the annual meeting!"

Then he laughed, "Don't be anxious, it's been a few days since I'm anxious, I can't eat hot tofu!"

Chen Gong smiled and clasped his fists and said, "I understand!"

Chen Gong thought of something, looked at Ailang, and asked carefully: "Lord, I heard that you have given Concubine Dong to the point of giving..." Chen Gong didn't know what to say for a moment, but Ailang already understood what he meant, and couldn't help but feel embarrassed and smiled dryly: "Why do you know too?"

Chen Gong nodded and asked with concern: "Is this true?"

Ailang patted his head and said, "This is the case! Alas, it was all caused by drinking too much! But since I have done it, I won't be sorry for her!"

Chen Gong looked full of joy and murmured to himself: "This is so good! This is so good! Could this be God's will?"

Ailang looked at Chen Gong who was a little nervous and felt puzzled. He didn't know why he suddenly seemed to have taken the wrong medicine?

Chen Gong clasped his fists at Ailang and said, "Lord, my subordinates thought they could take this opportunity to replace the Han Dynasty, and the lord became the founding king!"

Ailang was startled and then said inexplicably: "Are you mistaken? I am just with Concubine Dong, this and that, why has it become the time?"

Chen Gong smiled slightly and said, "The lord may not know anything. Nowadays, Concubine Dong's prestige among the people cannot be underestimated.

Now that the Han Dynasty has declined, the emperor's reputation is far less than that of Concubine Dong. Concubine Dong actually symbolizes the influence of the Han Dynasty in the hearts of many people.

If the lord formally marry Concubine Dong, even in the hearts of those who still care about the Han Dynasty, I am afraid that the destiny has shifted and the Han Dynasty has lost the heart of heaven! Then the lord takes advantage of the situation to open the foundation and establish his karma, which is a natural thing!"

Ailang only felt that one person had no head or two. Although he didn't take the emperor seriously at all, he never thought about becoming an emperor. This was really, really too sudden for him. He subconsciously felt that being an emperor did not seem to be a good thing.

Seeing Ai Lang hesitating, Chen Gong thought Ai Lang felt that it was important and it was difficult to make a decision immediately, so he smiled and clasped his fists and said, "Now, the important civil and military officials are almost all gathered in Luoyang. You can discuss this matter with everyone at the annual meeting!" Ai Lang was startled and felt that it would be too embarrassing to take out the matter between him and Concubine Dong to discuss it. He quickly shook his head and waved his hand and said, "No, no! This is too, too that!"

Chen Gong didn't understand and asked, "What do you mean by lord?"

Ailang hurriedly said, "I'll think about this matter again."

Seeing Ai Lang say this, Chen Gong temporarily pressed the matter. He felt that there was no need to rush to do this matter. Perhaps it would be most appropriate to discuss with Wenhe and others before making a decision.

Ailang was walking by the lake in the backyard, thinking about what Chen Gong had just said, and couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

He stopped, looked at the frozen lake in front of him, and murmured: "I am the emperor! His grandma, I never dreamed of this!"

At this time, Diao Chan came quickly from a distance.

Ailang heard the footsteps, withdrew his thoughts and looked in the sound.

Seeing Diao Chan's face full of joy, she couldn't help but become curious.

Diao Chan came to Ailang and bowed: "Husband!"

Ailang helped Diao Chan up, held her slender hand, and asked with a smile: "With such a happy look, is there any happy event?"

Diao Chan smiled slightly and said, "My husband is really a magical plan. He is worthy of being His Highness, the King of Qin!"

Ailang felt his heart swayed, and gently pinched Diao Chan's chin with his fingers, and said impulsively: "This little mouth not only fascinates people, but also makes people extremely sweet!"

Diao Chan gave Ailang a charming look.

Ailang asked: "Has the training girl's affairs been handled?"

Diao Chan smiled and nodded, saying, "It's this thing!"

Ailang led Diao Chan and walked along the silver-white lake. From a distance, the heroic and beautiful women were like fairies, and the beauty was beyond words.

Ailang smiled and said, "Cicada'er really has a way!"

Then he asked curiously: "Chan'er, how did you convince the trainer girl to get married with Zhao Chuancheng?"

Diao Chan smiled and said, "I didn't convince this matter because the trainer didn't like this person at all."

Ailang was surprised and asked, “Isn’t it Zhao Chuancheng?

Who is that?"

Diao Chan glanced at Ai Lang and smiled and said, "I have convinced the trainer to confess to that person in person, so we don't have to worry, and we don't have to worry, just wait patiently."

Ailang smiled, nodded, and said, "If this is the case, I will save a lot of worry! Alas, it's really hard for men. Not only is it difficult for husbands to be, but this brother is not easy to be a good brother!"

Diao Chan smiled and said, "I'm afraid my brother will become a husband!"

Ailang was surprised and asked, "What does this mean?"

Diao Chan glanced at Ailang and said, "I'm just talking casually, why should you take your husband to heart!"

Ailang has always been rough and did not pursue the matter when he heard Diao Chan say this.

Before they knew it, the two of them had already walked into the water pavilion.

Ailang couldn't help but sigh when he looked at the beautiful snow scene outside the water pavilion.

I immediately thought of the scene when I was still in school and building a snowman with my mother in the snow, and I couldn't help but feel endless longing in my heart.

Before I knew it, tears blurred my eyes.

Diao Chan stood beside her and couldn't help but feel shocked when she saw Ailang's appearance.

I couldn't help but lean myself into my husband's arms.

Ailang felt Diao Chan's warmth, and his longing mood couldn't help but fade away a lot. He lowered his head and threw a grateful look at Diao Chan.

Diao Chan was as gentle as water. She remembered the topic she had discussed with her sisters more than once, that was, her husband seemed to have something hidden in his heart, and would always express that melancholy and longing expression when she was alone.

Everyone thought that there was an unknown woman hidden in Ailang's heart, and everyone felt discouraged.

The Spring Festival is getting closer and closer, and the festive atmosphere in Luoyang is getting stronger and stronger. The streets and alleys are decorated with lights and colorful colors, and everyone's face is filled with festive looks.

However, at this moment, a fast horse was racing from the west in the wind and snow, passing through the bustling Zhendian outside the city, and rushed straight into Luoyang City.

Passers-by didn't care about this scene, and just took a look and did their own things.

Ailang came to the hall and saw that the hall that was about to be the annual meeting venue was ready, so he nodded very satisfied.

At this moment, there were rapid footsteps at the door, and Dian Wei led a dusty officer straight to Ailang.

As soon as the officer saw Ailang, he immediately folded his fists and said, "Oh, lord, something big happened in the Western Regions! Queen Jingjue was plotted against and was unconscious. The Kushan army suddenly entered the Western Regions. At the same time, Kangjue and Wusun coalition forces also suddenly launched an attack! Now many small countries have turned against each other, and Jingjue and Puchang City are in danger!"

When Ailang heard the officer's report, he was only incredible and shocked.

The officer hurriedly took off the bag on his back, took out a roll of bamboo slips and put them on it, and said, "This is Lord Mao Jie's handwritten letter, please check it out!"

Ailang immediately took the bamboo slips, opened them and looked at them, frowned and said, "The situation suddenly worsened to this point!"

He immediately said to Dian Wei: "Call everyone to discuss matters immediately!"

Dian Wei clasped his fists and ran down.

Not long after, a group of civil and military officials who received the summoned rushed to the palace, and everyone could already feel some unusual atmosphere.

All the civil and military officials came to the hall one after another, and soon everyone was here. Everyone's eyes were staring at Ailang standing above the hall. Seeing Ailang's solemn look, everyone was guessing in their hearts.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Ailang picked up the bamboo slips on the desk and said, "This is Mao Jie's urgent report I just received! Something happened in the Western Regions!"

Everyone was a little surprised and couldn't help but whisper.

Zhuge Ruoxue asked, "Is it because Wusun rebelled?"
Chapter completed!