Seiwa

On Gengchen in May of the second year of Jianwen, King Yan led an army of 20 troops to surround Jinan City.

Li Jinglong was dressed in armor, holding a sword in his hand, and stood on the top of the city.With a resolute face and awe-inspiring demeanor, if he hadn't known the details of this coach and followed him all the way from Dezhou to Jinan, the defenders in the city would have thought that this man in front of him would definitely defend the city to the death, and flee without a fight. shame.

Unfortunately, the ideal is beautiful, but the reality is always bitter.

For Li Jinglong, Zhu Di is an incomparably terrifying enemy, who would wake him up in a dream.

The 50 army is gone, and the 60 army is also defeated.

Beiping, Zhengcunba, Baigou River, just thinking about it is tears.

Another fight with Zhu Di?Li Jinglong really didn't have the courage.The 10,000+ people under his command are all defeated troops. They ran out from Hebei with no fighting spirit. Reluctantly fighting was just a target for the Yan army.

Don't resist, run again?

Although Li Jinglong is a military idiot, he has rich experience in political struggle.His keen intuition told him that with the precedent in Texas, if he didn't let go of Jinan and escaped with his life, it would definitely not be a good end for him.

With a series of actions in Dezhou, the reputation of King Yan's kindness has spread.In contrast, as the head of the imperial army, Li Jinglong became a stepping stone for Zhu Di to pursue personal honor.

The brighter the halo on King Yan's body, the more infamy Li Jinglong bears, and Emperor Jianwen, who handed over the commander seal to Li Jinglong, couldn't be alone.

It is polite to know people unclearly, and the word "faint gentleman" is not new.Being scolded for no reason, would Emperor Jianwen, who has always paid attention to his reputation, let Li Jinglong off easily?Obviously impossible.

Looking at the army outside the city, Li Jinglong's expression became more serious.

The emperor of Nanjing was staring at him, and there were not a few who disliked him in the court, and he would never let go of any opportunity to pull him off his horse.More importantly, countless pairs of eyes in Jinan City followed him closely. Everyone wanted to know what kind of decision this coach, known for his duplicity and long-distance running, would make.

Li Jinglong gritted his teeth, "Go out of the city and meet the enemy!"

This order was beyond all expectations.

I am afraid that Zhu Di outside the city did not expect that Li Jinglong would be so "brave". Even 60 troops can't beat his 20 men, but more than 20 remnants have been defeated, dare to challenge the [-] Yan army?

Is your brain okay?

Inside the city, the soldiers of the Southern Army were confused by Li Jinglong's sudden outburst of "bravery" and "fearless spirit".

Out of town to meet the enemy?What a joke!

All the food and weapons were left in Dezhou. During these days in Jinan, the food and grass brought by Tie Xuan, who participated in politics in Shandong, would not starve the army to death.

The defeat, the dissatisfaction with the treatment, and the resentment towards the coach gathered together, not to mention going out of the city to fight with the Yan army, but just defending the city, many southern troops were full of resentment.

It can't be blamed that they don't have a sense of collective honor. Starting from King Yan, it's hard to come back. There have been countless battles, big and small. Did the imperial army beat one of them happily?

The Battle of Baigouhe had this opportunity, but there was an incompetent but likes to command randomly, coupled with the sudden strong wind, the good situation collapsed in an instant, and the King Yan who laughed at the end remained the same.

Like Li Jinglong, the soldiers of the Southern Army couldn't help shivering when they mentioned Zhu Di.

Can the most powerful feudal lord in northern Xinjiang be easily defeated?

Many southern soldiers drew a question mark in their hearts, and the answer to the question made them even more pessimistic.

Compared with the dejected soldiers, there are also a few people who are grateful that Li Jinglong is willing to go out of the city to meet the enemy.For example, Shandong Tie Xuan, who supervised the transportation of grain and grass for the army, and Sheng Yong, a general under Li Jinglong's command.

Tie Xuan specially prepared Zhuangxing wine for Li Jinglong, and led the people of Jinan City to practice for the army.

"Zong Rong will drink this cup to the full, triumphant and triumphant!"

Li Jinglong took the wine glass, speaking impassionedly and passionately, only he knew exactly what was going on in his mind.

The sentry cavalry of the Yan army reported back, and the Jinan defenders went out to form an array, and they played Li Jinglong's handsome flag.

Meng Qinghe was taken aback for a moment before realizing that Li Jinglong's move was really unexpected.

Don't run, don't stick to the city, but fight tit for tat.Is this Li Jinglong's choice?

"Commander, is there any fraud in it?"

Thinking of Tie Xuan in the city, Meng Qinghe immediately became 12 vigilant.

Shen Xuan shook his head, not only did Zhu Di despise Li Jinglong, but none of the generals of the Yan Army thought highly of him.He didn't say anything, but his expression clearly showed that Li Jiujiang didn't have such a brain.

"But……"

"No problem." Shen Xuan pulled up the rein of the horse, "Your Highness has given an order to charge forward."

Meng Qing and Wuyu, in the eyes of King Yan and Shen Xuan, Li Jinglong was so incompetent that he didn't even need to attack from the flanks, and charged directly from the front.

The horn sounded in the Yan army, which was the signal for the cavalry to go to battle.

The Southern Army, which had already fought against the Yan Army, suddenly became confused.

After a series of consecutive defeats, the tragic battlefield was enough to make them firmly remember the horror of Zhu Di's iron cavalry.

Killing cavalry, fierce infantry, you are fighting to the death, do you want to do it again?

With fear in his heart, his movements became sluggish, and the army formation could not be lined up in time, and the Yan army cavalry had already rushed up brandishing their long knives.The blade was shining with cold light, the hooves of the horses were like thunder, and thousands of cavalry swept up like a flood in an instant.

Fear, horror, astonishment.

All kinds of emotions boiled in Nanjun's heart, but he didn't have the fighting spirit and courage to fight to the death.

In an instant, the cavalry of the Yan army rushed into the battle formation, Shen Xuan held his long sword horizontally, and the blood of the soldiers of the southern army stained every inch of ground that the horseshoes stepped on.

Meng Qinghe followed closely behind Shen Xuan, Qian Shi could hold the line, but Tong Zhi had to charge.

It's not as good as Shen Xuan killing one person in one step, and barely protecting himself can still be done.Besides, following the killing god in front, there will be no unscrupulous Southern Army who wants to gain military exploits from him.

Seeing Shen Xuan rushing over, the Southern Army retreated one after another. When encountering this killing god, they had to stay away if they wanted to survive.

In this case, the tighter you follow and the faster you rush, the safer you will be.

A fox pretending to be a tiger, fishing in troubled waters?

Meng Tongzhi curled his lips, he's a fox, what's the matter.

Raise the saber, cut down a southern soldier, and continue to charge forward!

With just one charge, the 10,000+ Confederate Army was defeated.

King Yan saw the opportunity to fight, Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng and Tan Yuan were all sent out, and Wu Jie also led a cavalry charge into the battle, killing heartily.

Qiu Fu, who was left behind, asked for a fight several times, but was rejected by King Yan.Every successful person will have one or two hindrances around him. The reason why Zhu Di is more successful than Zhu Yunqi is that he has seen the essence of these people clearly in advance, and will never let them out unless necessary.

After the Battle of Baigouhe, Qiu Fu became the object of observation in Zhu Di's eyes, and his military career is bound to not be so smooth.But compared to He Shou, who is older and has a smaller official position, he has nothing to complain about.

Dare to complain about Zhu Di, the boss?Don't even think about promotion and salary increase, losing your job is also a matter of seconds.

On the battlefield, the speed at which the Confederate Army was defeated was simply appalling.

Tie Xuan, who was watching the battle from the top of the city, was dumbfounded.If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, no one would believe that the 10,000+ army would be so vulnerable.

Next, there is something even more unbelievable.

Li Jinglong rushed out of the battlefield alone, abandoned the city and fled again.

The soldiers who saw it were in an uproar, shouting repeatedly: "The commander ran away again!"

"That bastard king ran away again?!"

Tie Xuan's eyeballs fell to the ground. Tie Shenzheng, who has been in charge of logistics work, really doesn't understand Li Jinglong's long-distance running ability.Watching him ride away on Juechen, his whole body was petrified.

just run away?

Leaving the 10,000+ troops fighting and running away without looking back?

Do you want to be ashamed? !

Is there a lower limit? !

On the battlefield, the impact of the commander's escape was devastating, and the Confederate Army completely lost their fighting spirit.Things can be one or two, not over and over again.How many times have the brothers been tricked?Continue to risk your life?That's a fool!

Thousands of southern troops surrendered in the formation one after another.I have been tricked so many times, and I will become a tortoise if I bear it any more. If I can't bear it, I will quit!

Seeing that the situation was not good, Tie Xuan at the top of the city immediately summoned the remaining defenders in the city and ordered to open the city gates to rescue the comrades on the battlefield and rescue them back to the city.

Open the city gate?

Pi, who was guarding the city, softened his feet and almost sat on the ground.

What should I do if the city gate is opened at this time and the Yan army rushes in?

Tie Xuan knows that this move is risky, but it is even more dangerous to let the 10,000+ army outside the city be slaughtered by the Yan army!

Without the army outside the city, Jinan City is at stake, and it is doomed to be undefendable!

Tie Xuan insisted that Pi Jiang could not disobey his order and could only open the city gate.

In order to save people, Tie Xuan spent all his money and pulled out all the remaining war horses in the city.Most of the southern soldiers who left the city were gathered and rescued by Tie Xuan, who always remembered the kindness of Tie's participation in politics, and no one frowned even though they knew they were going to die.

On the battlefield, the Yan army had an overwhelming advantage, and the southern army was about to be surrounded. If they did not surrender, they would die.

Under the banner of the Chinese army, the king of Yan stroked his beard and smiled. Without the defenders, Jinan is within easy reach.

When the Yan army's encirclement was about to close, a sudden change occurred.

A cavalry rushing out of the city found the breakthrough, tore a hole in the periphery of the Yan army, and opened a bloody path for the southern army who did not want to surrender.The Yan army was caught off guard and disordered their positions, and the southern army in the formation took advantage of the chaos to break through.It was Sheng Yong who took the lead in the charge.

The torn gap has not been closed, and the Yan army can only watch more and more southern troops rush out of the encirclement and flee into the city.

Zheng Heng was ordered to go to stop him, but he bumped into the rain of arrows flying down from the top of the city head-on, and had to retreat.

What is shocking is that Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Gaoyang County, was almost hit by the arrow. Fortunately, Meng Tongzhi, the guard of Yanshan, blocked the arrow with his body and saved Zhu Gaoxu's life.

Looking at Meng Tongzhi who was shot with an arrow in his left arm, Zhu Gaoxu was very moved.

Meng Qinghe could only smile wryly, who knew it would be such a coincidence, but he didn't hold the rein, so he got shot for no reason.Fortunately, it is protected by armor, so the arrow should not penetrate deeply.If he was like Shen Xuan, he would probably fall off the horse and be trampled into a pulp by the rebel army.

"Meng Tongzhi came alone!"

Zhu Gaoxu became ruthless, the small universe suddenly exploded, and the combat power soared instantly.

A long spear goes out to sea like a silver dragon, unstoppable.

Not far away, Shen Xuan saw the scene of Meng Qinghe being injured, his whole body was filled with killing intent, as if stained with blood.Not only Nan Jun, but even Yan Jun wanted to stay away from him, it was too scary.

The surprise reinforcements and the rain of arrows at the top of the city opened up a way out for the trapped Confederate Army.

King Yan began to mobilize the army, withdraw from the siege, and turned to attack the city. Tie Xuan decisively ordered the city gate to be closed and the suspension bridge outside the city to be pulled up.For the safety of the city, the Southern Army who remained outside the city had no choice but to find another way of life. He was really powerless.

The Yan army tried to attack the city, but failed to achieve any results.

Zhu Di withdrew the siege team, first concentrated on eliminating the southern army outside the city, and then went to attack the city with his hands free.

As a wounded man and a great hero who defended against the arrows of King Gaoyang County, Meng Qinghe withdrew from the battlefield and was immediately treated by a doctor.

As he thought before, the wound on his left arm was not deep. After cleaning the wound, applying medicine, and wrapping it with a clean cloth, it did not hinder his movement at all.Doctor Zhao was accompanying the army this time. Seeing Meng Qinghe got up and was about to leave, he pulled him back, took out a cloth towel, and directly hung Meng Qinghe's arm.

"The injury is serious, and it is not suitable to go to the battlefield again in the near future."

Meng Qinghe stared at Shen Xuan with such a serious wound, but he still went into battle vigorously to kill the enemy.He just scratched the surface, as for?

"Meng Tongzhi thinks you are comparable to Commander Shen?"

"..." Well, there is no comparison.

He is a normal person, Shen Xuan... can no longer be measured in an ordinary sense.

In the evening, Yan Jun withdrew his troops and returned to camp.When the King of Yan learned of Meng Qinghe's heroic deeds, he specially sent Zheng He to express his condolences.

"Tongzhi was injured so badly." Seeing Meng Qinghe's hanging arm, Zheng He let out a groan, with a worried expression on his face, "It hurts even when we look at it."

Zheng He exaggerated, but the expression on his face was full of sincerity.

"My lord is kind, my lowly position is nothing more than doing what I'm supposed to do. So, it's really..."

Feeling the concern of King Yan, Meng Qinghe choked up, expressing in his choking that his gratitude to His Highness King Yan was like a torrent of river water.If given the chance, he would still make the same choice.

Zheng He's eyes were red, and he was obviously moved by Meng Tongzhi's professionalism. He wiped his tears and said, "A man like Meng Tongzhi should be a role model for my generation. Our family must follow Meng Tongzhi's example and devote ourselves to the great cause of the prince."

Be regarded as a role model by eunuchs?

The corner of Meng Twelve Lang's mouth twitched, it's better not to, the pressure is too great.

After Zheng He left, Meng Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the cloth strips on his arms, and rolled his eyes, let's keep them.Seriously wounded should look like seriously wounded.

Dinner was eaten in the tent. Meng Qinghe whetted his appetite and ate five steamed buns and a big bowl of vegetables.

After eating and drinking enough, he leaned on the bed after a simple wash and yawned.

The soldiers patrolling the camp passed by outside the tent, and Meng Qinghe fell asleep in a daze. In his dream, there seemed to be a feather brushing against his cheek, and he flicked it with his hand, but his wrist was clasped.

Drowsy, with half-opened eyes, the eyes are dim, and only a familiar outline can be vaguely discerned.

"Commander..." The waist was clasped, and the temperature of the palm made Meng Qinghe's drowsiness recede by half, "Ziyu?"

"kindness."

The deep voice slowly tapped on the eardrums.

Lips are covered.

Meng Qinghe closed his eyes, put his arms around Shen Xuan's shoulders, and fell into a coma again.

When he woke up the next day, Shen Xuan had disappeared, touching his lips, it should not be a dream.

Walking out of the tent, two soldiers stood guard outside the tent, one of them told Meng Qinghe that Commander Shen had fought against the prince, and as a seriously wounded man, Meng Tongzhi was left in the camp.

"Commander Shen said that if you have the energy, you can go to the transfer officer to check the escorted military rations."

Is this being transferred to the logistics department again?

Twitching the corners of his mouth, he swallowed two steamed buns wholeheartedly, and was about to go to the logistics department to get some food. The soldier said again: "Last night, the king of Gaoyang County came to visit the Tong Zhi. The Tong Zhi has already fallen asleep. Commander Shen thanked him on behalf of the Tong Zhi." Over the county king."

"Oh." Meng Qinghe nodded, "Is there anything else?"

"Doctor Zhao has also been here, and told my colleagues to remember to take the medicine."

Meng Qinghe replied vaguely, his injury was not serious at all, and he was no longer on the battlefield, so he didn't need to take medicine at all.Besides, Dr. Zhao's medicine is not ordinary bitter, it is better not to take it.

On the same day, Meng Qinghe went to the logistics department to report according to Shen Xuan's order, and was warmly welcomed by many of his colleagues who were promoted and transferred.

If you can't move your hands, you can just move your mouth, and the efficiency of the logistics department has been greatly improved immediately.

The Yan army returned without success under the city of Jinan again. When Mingjin retreated, the soldiers did not have much trouble on their faces.They all believe that the people in the city are just a stubborn army with food, guns, and men. Sooner or later, the city will be broken and the enemies who refuse to surrender will be crushed.

Shen Xuan returned to the tent, took off his helmet, and just as he was unarmoring, Meng Qinghe came in with a bowl of noodle soup.

This bowl of noodles is a small stove created by Huotoujun for Meng Tongzhi. The soup does not use much spices. The original broth, sprinkled with minced garlic, tastes quite good.

Shen Xuan stood in the tent, holding the untied long knife, his eyes fell on Meng Qinghe, without saying a word.

The curtain was lowered, Meng Qinghe looked at Commander Shen who had returned from the battle with his face full of dust, and then at himself who was dressed clean and holding a big bowl in his hand, feeling a little guilty.

"It's hard work to lead the battle." Meng Qinghe put on a smiling face, "This is specially prepared for you by the humble staff, eat it while it's hot, it tastes pretty good."

Shen Xuan narrowed his eyes, put down the long knife, took the big bowl in Meng Qinghe's hand, picked up the noodles with chopsticks and took a big mouthful.

Meng Qinghe was a little dumbfounded.

It was the first time I saw such a heroic eating appearance on Commander Shen.

Seeing that the big bowl was about to bottom out, Meng Tongzhi really didn't dare to say to save some for him, he could only watch helplessly as Shen Xuan finished eating the noodles, and drank the noodle soup in a slow manner. an elegance.

Meng Shierang rubbed his stomach, waiting to eat steamed buns with the soldiers.

Putting down the bowl, Shen Xuan's expression became extremely gentle, and he stretched out his hand to Meng Qinghe, pulling him into his arms, "I understand what Twelfth Lang wants. When I conquer Shandong and return to Peiping, I will prepare another generous gift and come to the door visit."

His mind?Then prepare a generous gift to visit?Meng Qinghe frowned and remained silent.

"What is the zodiac sign of Twelve Langs, and when is his birthday?" Shen Xuan avoided Meng Qinghe's injured arm, and rested his forehead on the top of his hair.

Ask about his zodiac and birthday?Meng Qinghe raised his head, should he ask him when he was born next?

Curving the corners of his mouth, Shen Xuan was very calm, "Twelve Lang knows? Very good."

Meng Twelve Lang: "..." Who is the ancient man?

Nanjing

The news of King Yan's march into Shandong reached the ears of Emperor Jianwen, along with Li Jinglong's feat of breaking the escape record twice in a row.

Abandon Texas first, then Jinan.

Looking at the battle report delivered by the Tongzheng Envoy, Emperor Jianwen no longer knew what expression to make.

anger?Outraged?Kill it quickly?Even if Li Jinglong is chopped into meat sauce, the fact that it is done cannot be changed.

Dezhou has fallen into Zhu Di's hands, and Jinan is struggling to support tens of thousands of defeated troops. No one doubts that the Yan army will soon break through the city, including Emperor Jianwen.

Losing the territory can still be negotiated, and what makes Zhu Yunqi unacceptable is that the reputation of King Yan's benevolence has spread from Dezhou to Nanjing.

The King of Yan loved the people, and couldn't bear the hunger and hunger of the people, so he ordered the opening of granaries to release grain.

The king of Yan was humble and kind, and he didn't accept the elders' worship, and he said he felt guilty, so he bowed to the ground.

When the Yan army left Dezhou, the common people wept along the road to stay...

The situation is getting worse and worse, and now there are rumors that the king of Yan fought against Li Jinglong's 60 troops in the Baigou River, and he needed help from the heavens. and flee.

There are also people who claim that there must be colorful auspicious clouds covering every place of King Yan, and what he saw with his own eyes is absolutely true.

Even more unreliable, it is said that before King Yan raised his troops, Emperor Gao, the great ancestor, entrusted him with a dream, saying that there were traitors in the court, so that the vassals raised troops to calm down the difficulties, so that the country could be safe and peaceful.

Colorful auspicious clouds, Taizu entrusted a dream?

Emperor Jianwen lifted the table in anger, and had a better understanding of King Yan's shamelessness.

After doing XX, I still need to set up a memorial archway, and it was successful. Is there anyone so irritating? !

Once upon a time, Emperor Jianwen wanted to do the same thing, but it was a pity that XX was not completed, and the archway was also toppled. It was King Yan who did it, but his own people waved the flag and shouted.

"Your Majesty." Wang Jinghong walked into the warm pavilion with a bow, and reported the latest news to Emperor Jianwen. Cao Guogong had returned to Nanjing safely.

Wang Jinghong also felt incredible. According to the report from the people below, Cao Guogong ran back along the waterway in a boat bestowed by Emperor Jianwen. Except for his haggard look and disheveled clothes, his hair was unharmed.

Li Jinglong created a miracle.

During the Jingnan period, even King Yan, who was protected by the golden bell cover, could not avoid some trauma and scratches.Li Jinglong, who has been defeated one after another, did not leave a single scar. This is not a miracle. What else can be called a miracle?

Among the millions of troops, retreating completely, such a miracle is not something that ordinary people can create.

Emperor Jianwen had no strength to get angry anymore.Now that things have happened, we can only play tricks, otherwise, the emperor's own commander left the army and ran back to the capital, and the means of running was still the boat bestowed by the emperor. What's going on?

Li Jinglong can be shameless, but Emperor Jianwen still wants to see people.

Thinking of the Shandong Canzheng and others who desperately guarded Jinan in the battle report, Emperor Jianwen sighed, and also took his salary. How could there be such a big difference!

"Proposed decree: Promote Tie Xuan, who participated in politics, to be the chief envoy of Shandong, and order Cao Guogong Li Jinglong to return to Beijing. Order Sheng Yong to be a general, with a commander's seal. Together with Tie Xuan, guard Jinan."

In order to cover up the scandal of Li Jinglong abandoning the city and fleeing, Emperor Jianwen had to grit his teeth and make this decree.In this way, Li Jinglong returned to Beijing to act according to the order, and the responsibility of guarding Shandong naturally fell on the shoulders of Tie Xuan and Sheng Yong.

Later, Emperor Jianwen ordered Wei Guogong Xu Huizu and Governor Pingan to prepare for sending troops. Once the city of Jinan was broken, they would immediately lead troops into Shandong.

Neither King Yan nor Emperor Jianwen had any doubts about breaking the city of Jinan, the difference is only in the time of day.The tens of thousands of southern troops in the city, together with Tie Xuan, Sheng Yong and others, have been regarded as abandoned sons.

The subsequent development of the battle situation was beyond everyone's expectations. Jinan City, defended by a bunch of abandoned sons, actually blocked the pace of the Yan army's attack.

A scholar, a defeated general, led tens of thousands of remnants to defend the city!

After fighting for three months, Yan Jun failed to step into Jinan City.

The king of Yan under the city looked gloomy. After another attack was repulsed, he ordered to withdraw his troops, raised the king's tent, and called all the generals to discuss countermeasures.

Zhu Di has lost his patience, he decided to dig dikes to block the stream and flood Jinan!

All kindness and generosity, go to hell!

Hearing this, Meng Qinghe who was standing behind Shen Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and suddenly remembered that Tie Xuan had done another thing before hanging up the magic card, using King Yan's plan of flooding Jinan as a bait, sending someone to feign surrender, almost The entire Jing Nan was ended ahead of schedule.

Thinking of this, Meng Qinghe's face suddenly changed.