Chapter 590: Please hold me down
Chapter 590 Please hold me down
More than ten thousand Xu family troops went to Linyuan on the way, not that it was a smooth journey.
In the meantime, the tail has been in contact with the court’s chasing soldiers twice-
They walked all the way, so naturally they would not be defenseless behind them. They set up traps and ambush along the way, in order to greet those who catch up.
In the process, the opponent lost a general, beheading Qin Wu himself, so the army was in a mess. Then the army was dragged down by the trap set by Xu Jiajun, and for a while, he did not continue to chase, but chose to temporarily settle down three hundred miles away from Beijing. Make people return to Beijing to report a letter, waiting for the imperial court to issue orders.
They only had 20,000 soldiers and horses in this trip. It would be no different from the fantasy of chasing and suppressing Xu's army.
Zhen Guoguo suddenly rebelled, and no one knows what Xu Jiajun intends to do next. The so-called pursuit should actually be called defense and deterrence.
The most important thing for them is to defend the capital.
At this time, the coach was beheaded, and the army was distracted and uneasy. Seeing Xu Jiajun all the way to the north, he was slightly relieved.
Even though I knew that this relief could only be temporary, but at least for the moment, the Lord Zhen Guo had no intention of being a capitalist for the time being.
This is also a blessing in misfortune...
Who knows that Lord Zhen Guo has a strong temper, and once his temper comes up, he dares to say and do anything. If the other party really leads the army to attack the capital at this time, then Daqing will really be all messed up overnight!
Even so, the news came back to the palace, but Emperor Qingming still fell ill with anger.
The ministers guarding the outer hall looked at the busy figures of the imperial physicians, and when they were anxious, they couldn’t help feeling that “the emperor’s useless things are too slow.”
Ask them to say that it’s inevitable that they can’t beat it. This time is just a test. How can they be mad... Before the emperor sent troops, he thought that he could kill the Lord Zhenguo in one fell swoop?
——I’m afraid I’m not thinking about fart!
The King of Town did not immediately attack the capital, which meant that the capital still had room to breathe. The emperor did not take advantage of this opportunity to think of countermeasures, weigh the situation, and deploy everywhere, but he fell ill with his eyes closed!
Delay in decision-making is one thing. Once the news of the emperor’s illness spreads, it is another one that shakes the hearts of the army and the people!
If it weren’t for the prince who was too weak in every aspect, it would be fine if they told them that the emperor would not save him!
When it comes to this, I can’t help but feel even more angry. Political affairs are not good, and children are not good...
What do they want the emperor to do!
You can’t be an emperor, but you can’t let go of a minister——
However, as soon as Xia Tingzhen died, the greatest suppression among the hundred officials was the same. The various forces in North Korea and China were not united. For this reason, differences and disputes continued.
There was a chaos above the court, and news of the town government’s rebellion spread day by day.
On the way Xu Jiajun rushed to Linyuan, apart from the court chasing soldiers behind, the front was not unblocked.
When passing through Qicheng, he was once blocked.
However, there are only more than 6,000 troops in one city and one guard, and they are totally vulnerable to Xu Jiajun.
On that day, the people in Qicheng were all trembling about this.
Ran Xu Jiajun rushed through Qicheng and did not see a moment of stay. He neither looted nor intended to occupy the city, let alone hurt the people, but continued to march forward.
After returning to their senses, the people of Qicheng gradually felt a little regretful after being frightened at first...
Is this gone?
Look again?
Xu Jiajun is not a foreign race, and Zhen Guo Gong has always been kind. When he fought the world with the emperor many years ago, he had set military rules in the army that must not hurt, oppress the people and lower the soldiers——
They Qicheng is not as wealthy as the neighboring Linyuan and the terrain is tight, but the place is big enough and the people are steadfast and willing to work. The annual grain harvest is just before Daqing, why didn’t the town’s prince care?
By the way...Lin Yuan!
The Qicheng prefect was shocked. Soon after Xu Jiajun left, he immediately sent a letter to his friend Fan Ying, the prefect of Linyuan, reminding him to take precautions.
Fan should receive the letter, without hesitation, immediately began to arm.
But it's just in vain.
Only two days, the soldiers and horses guarding outside the city were completely defeated, and the guard commander Xiang Qing was captured alive.
However, Xu Jiajun did not continue to rush after passing through Qicheng as before. Instead, he set up camp outside Linyuan City. The place he chose was obviously very particular. Not only did he consider the advantages and disadvantages of the terrain, but whether it was convenient to transport grain and grass, etc. Conditions, I also asked Mr. Yao Fang to show Feng Shui...
"Facing south, there is water in the south, making money and prospering!"
"If there is water, it's not fake, but there are bridges on the water, and the bridge head goes straight to the camp gate. This is a taboo!"
"I can do it!"
"What's the matter with you? This is my general's barracks! It's your turn to speak with a bald foreigner?"
Lin Yuanwei Commander Xiang Qing was tied with his hands and feet and stuffed it in the tent. Hearing the two gentlemen arguing about the location of the main entrance of the barracks outside the tent, after listening carefully for a while, it was difficult to tell who said more. Makes sense.
Wrong...
Now this posture... Xu Jiajun is not going to take root here!
In the next few days, Xu Jiajun stayed still, which confirmed his guess.
This person is worried in the city.
Xu Jiajun came for a few days, and the city gate was closed for a few days. The army is now outside the city, but they are just surrounded, and there is no sign of a strong attack.
In Linyuan City, the prefect Fan Ying could no longer sit still.
On this day, a group of Xu Jiajun in black armor came outside the city gate and aroused the guards' alertness.
The crossbowmen above the tower are ready to go.
But listened to the head of the person who said loudly: "I'm waiting on the order of the general, and I'm here to send a message to Prefect Fan!"
Qin Wu’s voice was rough and ear-sounding: "This time the situation is forced, we must use your city! However, Linyuan City has a deep relationship with our generals, and the generals are easily reluctant to attack. If Fan Zhifu is willing to make it easier, The general promised that he would not harm every plant in the city!"
"The three-day period is for Prefect Fan to consider carefully and weigh!"
"Three days later, if Prefect Fan still insists on resisting, then it will only be offended!"
The guards on the top of the tower changed their colors after hearing this.
The news of soon reached Fan Ying's ears, and spread among the people in the city under the influence of the "people with heart".
In the past two days, there have been endless talks from various sources in the city, and even a few elderly people went to the government to ask each other, and begged Fan Zhifu to order the opening of the city gate to welcome the town’s Guogong into the city.
The young people may not feel deeply about this, but the older people don’t know why Linyuan City is today’s rich, what is it——
is the Hui Shi of the late former owner of the Yuan family, and also the protector of Xu Jiajun during the war!
At that time, the world was really chaotic and turned into a pot of porridge, but they Lin Yuan was protected by the Yuan clan and Xu Jiajun, making an exception.
The road under your feet was shopped by the Yuan family with money.
Today’s city wall was built under the supervision of General Xu’s eldest son and son-in-law of the former patriarch’s house.
Why General Xu turned back, they don’t know, but at this time they welcome Xu Jiajun into the city, even if they don’t talk about repaying favor, even if it’s just for self-protection, Xu Jiajun is worthy of their trust!
You can't beat it anyway!
Xu Jiajun really wants to attack the city, where can I wait for three days!
With thousands of troops and horses, even if Linyuan City is flattened, it is also possible!
People are sentimental and righteous, but what reason do they have to defend the city desperately? Not to mention whether it can be guarded or not, just for whom is this city guarded? Is it the current court?
Speaking of the court, the first thing that comes to mind is the tax and servitude apportion that has become more and more heavy in recent years...
To put it more shallowly, whether the current court is good or not, and whether it is worth it, no one knows it more personally and is more qualified to comment than these small people.
The three-day period, with only one day left, was full of voices in Linyuan City.
Golden Wuxi pendant, autumn clouds are all over the sky.
Xu Mingyi walked out of the tent, looking towards the vast sky, and the mountains and rivers not far away were clear and clear, and the people's heart became open and clear.
At this time, there was a sound of armor and saber struck while walking, Xu Mingyi subconsciously turned his head to look, and saw the young man in soft armor striding over.
Seeing that it was Wu Chao, a smile appeared between her eyebrows, and she walked quickly.
"How? How many people does the other party have?" Seeing that he was unscathed, her tone was also very casual.
"It's only a thousand people." Wu Chao said: "But it's not here to find trouble——"
Isn’t here to find trouble?
Xu Mingyi was startled, and immediately said: "Could it be that it is surrender?"
Wu Chao nodded, and said with a smile: "The leader said that he was the name of the Grand Duke for a long time. When he learned of the incident, he immediately rushed over."
Xu Mingyi couldn't help but laugh, where and where, no longer wait and see?
I thought it was an opportunity to make trouble, but it was expected that he came to surrender, and asked Wu Chao to make a special trip.
But peace is better than fighting.
I don’t know how Fan Zhifu in Linyuan City will choose.
They are unwilling to attack Linyuan. In addition to unintentionally causing unnecessary casualties, there is one more thing to think about--
Linyuan City is a place of prosperity and wealth, and its internal order is complete, which is one of the reasons why they chose Linyuan. If they want to be a stronghold, they have to think about it in the long run. If they can, they don't want to overly disrupt the order within.
Just as he never chose to attack the capital, but retreated to Linyuan, it was also out of similar considerations.
This principle is very simple. If you really want to attack the capital directly, not to mention the strong defense of the capital, the emperor will no longer be a man, but will be first-class for fear of death. The strength of the battalions outside the city is roughly 150,000 or 60,000—
Even if Xu Jiajun is brave and good at fighting, he can draw a tie in numbers, but this battle is not a one-day battle. As a party of rebellion, under the imperial city, the supply of food and grass is the top problem.
Not to mention that the imperial court will definitely not wait to die. The capital is in trouble, and the deployment of troops everywhere cannot be ambiguous. Then there are wolves who smell blood from all sides——
At that time, their Xu Jiajun is no different from being in a cage, and there is no way to retreat.
They want to win, not to be angry with someone. They are so stupid that they want to fight for their lives so that others can reap their profits.
Before the court has time to make a complete response, it is the long-term plan to occupy the important place of Xia Linyuan and build a defense.
"Don't worry." Wu Chaocha felt her thoughts, and said: "Fan Ying is afraid that he is already on pins and needles at this time, even if he still refuses to drop, there are other ways to think of."
Xu Mingyi looked at him, and her eyes became clear for a moment.
Other ways...
for example……
Well, let’s see if we can wait for news tonight.
Having always been marching and fighting, although there are flesh-and-blood fights everywhere, she once heard her grandfather say that even when she was against the enemy, she had humane pity. The so-called capture of the thieves and the king is not only to try to win, but also to reduce the casualties of both sides.
It is not only Xu Mingyi who has the same idea.
There is also Fan Ying, the prefect of Linyuan.
Prefect Fan has not eaten or drank a sip of water for a whole day.
Nowadays, many people gather outside the government office, all to persuade him to give up resistance.
He didn’t want to!
Who wants to die if you can live?
What's more, now he is carrying not only his own life and death, but also the subordinates who guard the city. Among these subordinates, most of them are young people born and raised in Linyuan City. At this time, it may be convenient for the people gathered outside the government office. With their parents and relatives...
Yes... but can he agree? !
Prefect Fan felt bitter, desperately trying to figure out a solution for both.
Xu Jiajun waited for three days!
The people waited for three days!
Why didn’t he wait for three days?
He was waiting for Xu Jiajun to send someone to sneak into the city to hijack him!
Why didn't come?
Dignified Xu Jiajun, why can't you take the initiative anymore!
He has been unable to wait until the person who hijacked him. Fan Zhifu expressed his disappointment.
So he decided to create opportunities for himself.
"My lord, Yuan Dong's house is here." A government officer entered the hall and said.
"Let people come in."
The middle-aged man who walked in wearing a lake-blue jacket was the owner of the Yuan family, Yuan Dezhi.
"Caomin, see adults." Yuan Dezhi saluteed respectfully.
Prefect Fan sighed seemingly, and said: "Hidden, don't be polite, just sit down and talk."
Yinzhi is the expression of Yuan Dezhi. He always has his own set of skills in dealing with people and things, and he has a good relationship with this prefect Fan who has been transferred to Lin Yuan for only two years in private.
Since Xu Jiajun came to Linyuan City, he was "invited" to come to the government office as a guest, but the guest stayed for too long. After Xu Jiajun came for a few days, he stayed in the government office for a few days.
is a guest, but in fact, everyone can see that this is under house arrest in disguise.
"Leaving you in the mansion this time is really forced by the situation. The virtuous brother has always been transparent, so he should know the pros and cons of this..." Fan Zhifu said helplessly.
Yuan Dezhi said: "Brother Fan is in this position. I understand what considerations this move is based on."
The Yuan clan and the Zhen Guogong Mansion were relatives by marriage. The Xu family's army came to the city. In order not to cooperate with the Yuan clan inside and outside, he was only placed under house arrest, which was very respectful to the Yuan clan.
"Tomorrow is the period of three days..." Fan Zhifu ate his first sip of tea today, but he ate the posture of drinking, set the tea cup again, and sighed: "There are no outsiders here. Brother Tongxian say something in your heart... You know what the official is, and you don’t always care about these false names! If you can save a city of people and avoid a war, this so-called loyalty is nothing. Regret it!"
"But... if it drops..." Zhifu Fan's voice suddenly became much lower, and tears flashed in his eyes: "My life is irrelevant, but my old mother in Dianyang, as well as a family of young and old, It must be dragged down by me and the court angered..."
Yuan Dezhi nodded gravely.
Although he and Fan Zhifu have made profit calculations, he really respects each other's character.
He has expressed emotion more than once that although his Majesty today is utterly unbearable, but fortunately Daqing still has these good officials, otherwise he is afraid that it will not be as good as it is today.
He knew well that Fan Zhifu’s remarks were not acting.
But...what can he do for this?
Goodnight everybody.
(Say a trivial thing, haha, today I saw that men’s mouths are harder and stronger, and human cubs are no exception. I coded today, cubs came next to me, picked up a small package of pink unopened things, and said, "Mom , I want to eat this hee hee", I: "That's wet wipes brother.", Cub: "I know, I just want to eat wet wipes!")
(End of this chapter)