69novels Chapter 108 Volume 3 Man Jianghong
Chapter 108 Volume 3 Man Jianghong
On October [-], the imperial court received new frontline news that the Tatars broke through the Jizhou defense line, and everyone panicked.
On that day, You Miao was practicing archery in the courtyard. Although she hadn't used a knife for half a year, after picking it up, she could barely hit the target.When he was pulling the string, Zhao Chao hurried in from the door and said, "Quick, bring the booklet with you, follow me into the palace."
You Miao immediately put away the bow and arrow, and followed Zhao Chao into the palace to discuss matters. You could see that everyone was worried and anxious. You Miao asked, "Didn't the war be stable a few days ago?"
Zhao Chao looked at You Miao, thought for a while, and said with a trembling voice, "Don't tell the news yet."
You Miao nodded.
After a few breaths, Zhao Chao said: "General Lan has sacrificed, and died in battle."
You Miao: "..."
"Where's Brother Nie?" You Miao felt a chill down her spine. When she was studying in Liuzhou, Sun Yu once said that with two generals, Lan Hong and Nie Dan, guarding the east and west of the Great Wall, they can keep the frontier stable for 20 years.Now Lan Hong is dead? !
"Brother Nie is mobilizing soldiers and horses, gathering remnants of soldiers, and defending against the Tatars." Zhao Chao said, "Once Lan Hong dies, the northern defense line will be completely lost. This time I may really have to go out."
You Miao didn't expect to go to the battlefield so soon, and Lan Hong died, how could it be?
You Miao: "When will you set off?"
Zhao Chao: "You don't need to accompany the army, I will send you out of the city and return to Liuzhou tomorrow morning."
You Miao immediately became angry: "What do you mean?"
Zhao Chao lost control of his emotions: "It's not your turn to decide! You obey me!"
You Miao: "..."
Zhao Chao couldn't help panting, and the two stalemate for a moment, Zhao Chao said: "Forget it, let's not talk about this, the news came just now, Lan Hong died in the past few days, and the deployment was completely messed up!"
Zhao Chao explained as he walked, that once the Tatars in the north invaded, Lan Hong mobilized troops to support the northern front.As soon as the troops were withdrawn, the Liangxi Plain became empty.Nie Dan and Lan Hong had a fierce conflict over the formulation of the fighting route. Nie Dan asked Lan Hong to retreat to the south of the Yellow River, waiting for reinforcements from Gyeonggi, and asked Tang Hui to lead the Yulin Army to leave Beijing and go north.
Otherwise, if Lan Hong went to fight against the Tatars alone, he would surely suffer from the enemy.
However, Lan Hong was too big, and led his troops to turn around to Zhengliang Pass. When they passed through the Lan Pass Mountain, they were suddenly ambushed by Tatars and Karma people. They suffered heavy losses. However, the Tatars retreated as soon as they succeeded in a blow.
Wang Xin retreated to the north bank of the Yellow River, planning to fight to the death.
The situation was extremely critical at this moment, Zhao Chao and You Miao went directly to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, all the ministers were there, and everyone was talking about it, but Zhao Mao was not on the throne, only the crown prince stood in the center, frowning deeply.
Zhao Chao said: "The soldiers are already outside the city, and more than 4000 soldiers have been mobilized from Yangzhou."
The prince said: "Where is General Tang Hui?"
Tang Hui took a step forward, bowed and said, "The end is here."
You Miao thumped in his heart, and immediately said: "No!"
Although You Miao didn't personally lead the troops, he was familiar with the way of soldiers. Zhao Chao also knew that Tang Hui was leading the Yulin Army, and his duty was to protect and protect them. How could he lead the Yulin Army to the front line?As soon as the crown prince opened his mouth, You Miao guessed that these people's overall arrangement must be to let Tang Hui lead the Yulin army to the front line, collect the remnants of Lan Hong, gather them together, and go north to meet the enemy.
But the Imperial Forest Army will never do it!
You Miao almost blurted out the phrase "no" before he finished speaking. Everyone in the hall looked at him. As a minister who has not yet held an official position, he has already exceeded the norm. It was far from his turn to speak, so he hurriedly apologized and said: "Your lie, I deserve death."
The prince laughed it off and didn't pursue it, but Zhao Chao said loudly: "The Imperial Forest Army is not suitable for the northern transfer. First, the terrain on the north bank of the Yellow River is complicated. Second, the Imperial Forest Army is not suitable for fighting guerrilla warfare. General Tang still prefers to guard the capital."
Li Zai said: "Since the Imperial Forest Army can't go to the front line, they can only send new recruits to the battle and be incorporated into the Northern Frontier Army, but General Tang Hui..."
Zhao Chao said: "Let me lead the troops, and Tang Hui will stay in the capital."
No one spoke in the hall, and after a long time, Li Zai said: "Third Highness, the recruits are mixed, and it is not easy to rule. Now that the Gyeonggi Army is withdrawn, there are really only [-] Imperial Forest Army left in the capital. In my opinion...or..."
The needle could be heard, and the crown prince said: "Third brother, can you win this battle? The entire capital, the wealth and lives of [-] people, are all betting on your shoulders."
Zhao Chao's pupils contracted slightly, and You Miao's heart shuddered, almost a tacit understanding with Zhao Chao. At that moment, he knew that Zhao Chao was timid.
"Yes." Zhao Chao replied, "Brother, please rest assured."
The prince smiled and shook his head slowly, the deep meaning in his eyes was clear at a glance.
You Miao secretly sighed in her heart.
"Then." The prince said: "The third brother stayed in the capital to command the Imperial Forest Army. General Tang led the new army of the Gyeonggi Army to the north to take over the remnants of Lan Hong's Northern Army. You have 10 people in your hands. You must drive the Tatars out of the Central Plains. "
Tang Hui bowed and said, "The last general takes orders."
This time, Zhao Chao did not raise any objections. Everyone in the hall knew it, and You Miao knew it all clearly——Zhao Chao still lost, not to the prince, but to himself.
"You Ziqian stay here." The crown prince said: "The rest of the matter will be discussed tomorrow morning."
All the officials retreated one after another, the prince signaled You Miao to follow him, and You Miao followed the prince out of the palace with the stack of useless booklets, walked through the imperial garden, and headed towards the study.
When passing through Changle Palace, the palace was smoky, and there was the sound of Taoist singing.You Miao felt a little curious and looked around, but the prince waved his fingers lightly, and You Miao frowned.
"You should not be appointed until the beginning of spring." The crown prince entered the side hall, washed his hands, and said calmly: "But now that the frontier war is tight, Sanding Jia's documents are one step ahead, which is beyond the norm."
You Miao knew that she was going to appoint an official for herself, so she hurriedly said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
The crown prince smiled, but he didn't mention You Miao's official position. He just asked, "I've been tired lately. My third brother has been like this since he was a child. He has recognized a reason, and he always doesn't hit the south wall and doesn't look back."
You Miao couldn't say anything about Zhao Chao, so she just smiled.
The prince handed over a small box, and said, "Here is your tribute tea, let's make some tea and drink it."
You Miao gladly took the box, and inside it was Biyu Qingfeng from the next year, and the prince said again: "The Sixth Road in the south of the Yangtze River is now closed, so we have to wait for the next year and save some drinks."
You Miao hummed, being with the crown prince is different from being with Zhao Chao, he now understands why both the court and the central government support the crown prince, and indeed he has some skills.People like the prince may not be sincere, but when getting along with him, no matter what he thinks in his heart, he feels like a spring breeze on his face.
Not to mention worrying about saying the wrong thing, Zhao Chao's emotions are too much, although he can hide it well in front of the other courtiers, but mixed with You Miao, he is like a child who can't grow up, more true, Also more casual.