Chapter 698 Fierce Battle (1)

The rain stopped, and a rainbow spanned the sky in the blue sky, like a colorful bridge. The white clouds float slowly, and the sun also slowly pushes aside the barrier, slowly revealing its smile, and the gentle sunlight shines on the whole earth.

Standing in the yard, Du Zheng looked at the rising sun, and couldn't help saying, "The sun finally came out." It had been raining for seven days, and he was about to get angry.

Yun Qing said: "The sun is out, and we have to get down to business." One more day of delay is one more day of loss, not to mention seven days of delay.

At noon this day, Yunqing led his troops to attack Changshui. However, Changshui's defense was strong, and Mu Boxi personally went into battle to kill the enemy. After half a day, Yunqing lost more than 5,000 horses.

In the evening, Du Zheng entered the commander's camp wearing a suit of armor, and said to Yun Qing, "My lord, this Mu Boxi is a character." From the moment the troops were dispatched to the present, this battle was the most difficult to fight. But this aroused the passion in Du Zheng's bones. If they were all cowards who were afraid of death, this battle would be meaningless.

Yun Qing said: "Mu Boxi and Yu Baojia are brother-in-law." Mu Boxi's wife is the younger sister of Yu Baojia's wife.

Du Zheng said: "I thought Yu Baojia would support those wastes! It's rare that there is a useful person among these relatives."

Yun Qing said: "I don't know what's going on with Wu Xing's war?"

Du Zheng said: "Wu Xing and Changshui are his last barriers, and Luo Liang's side should be similar to ours." If Wu Xing breaks through, they can enter Changshui from behind, but this can only be thought about up.

On the other side, Xu Zhen and Yu Cong had already led troops to capture Yuanzhou. However, Lian Hetai transferred all the troops to Hongzhou, and it would not be easy for Xu Zhen to take Hongzhou.

Xu Zhen was in the tent, discussing the war with Yu Cong and his generals, when he heard the soldiers shouting outside: "General, there is an urgent letter from Haocheng."

Seeing the beautiful plum blossom font on the envelope, Xu Zhen knew it was Yuxi's handwritten letter. If it wasn't for a major event, Yuxi would not write letters to the generals below, they were all official letters.

Xu Zhen said to the general in the camp: "You all go down!" The letter written by the princess must be of great importance.

Xu Zhen opened the letter only after Yu Cong was left in the tent. After reading it, Xu Zhen held the letter and fell into deep thought.

Yu Cong asked: "What did the concubine say?" Looks like it shouldn't be a trivial matter. Of course, if it's a trivial matter, it's not up to the princess to write the letter herself.

Xu Zhen frowned and said, "The princess said that we should rush to Hongzhou as quickly as possible."

Yu Cong was a little surprised: "That's it?" In the early morning, they also received a letter from Yunqing, asking them to rush to Hongcheng as soon as possible.

Xu Zhen said: "Not only that, when the concubine asked us to attack Hongcheng, we just need to contain the opponent's troops, and we don't need to work hard." Of course, Yuxi's words didn't mean that, but the meaning was similar.

Yu Cong asked: "Let us pretend to attack this matter? Can the princess say why?" Seeing Xu Zhen shaking his head, Yu Cong said: "Do as the princess said!"

Xu Zhen didn't refuse either, but said with some embarrassment: "Both the prince and the princess asked us to speed up the process, which is no problem. But the prince asked us to rush to Hongcheng as soon as possible to attack the city, but the princess meant to be with the prince. Opposite!" I don't know who to listen to.

Yu Cong thought for a while and said, "It will take at least six days from here to Hongzhou. Such a long time is long enough for us to tell the news to the prince and get a reply from the prince." I told the prince. But standing in their position, they should also report this matter.

Xu Zhen immediately wrote a letter, and after sending it out, he couldn't help but said to Yu Cong, "Do you think the princess will kill Lian Hetai this time as she did last time?"

At that time, they will get twice the result with half the effort to fight Hongzhou.

Regarding Yuxi's killing of Yuwenhe before, Xu Zhen could only applaud, not feeling inappropriate at all. Since it is an enemy, either you die or I live. Although the method is not very good, but it works quickly.

Yu Cong said: "Probably not. The princess was able to kill Yuwenhe with the help of the Li family. But it is not so easy to kill Lian Hetai." As the coach of Lian Hetai, it is as difficult as boarding sky.

Xu Zhen was very curious and said, "Then what do you think the princess will do?" He really wanted to know!

Yu Cong shook his head and said: "I can't guess what the princess wants to do." Regarding Yu Xi, Yu Cong was actually a little apprehensive. Some men will be afraid of a woman who is too powerful.

Xu Zhen said with a smile: "Xu Wu may know, why don't we ask Xu Wu?" As the concubine's confidant, even if the princess didn't tell him, he should be able to guess.

Yu Cong looked at Xu Zhen and said, "Do you think Xu Wu will tell me if I ask him?" Since the princess did not tell them the reason for the feigned attack on Hongcheng, she said it was a secret. Although he and Xu Wu are brothers, it is impossible for Xu Wu to violate the principle for him, and he cannot make things difficult for his brother.

Xu Zhen laughed straight, and said, "I just said it casually, you take it seriously." It is also because the relationship is like brothers, so there is no scruples in speaking.

Seeing Yu Cong's black face, Xu Zhen immediately changed the subject: "I really can't figure it out. What do you think the princess ate to grow up? How can she be so powerful?" The prince is good at fighting, but he is too righteous , not as flexible as the princess.

In fact, Xu Zhen didn't think as much as others, he just thought that Yu Xi was with them, so the more powerful Yu Xi was, the better for them.

Yu Cong thought for a while and said: "I heard that the princess likes to read books. People who love to read are very smart."

Xu Zhen snorted and said, "Pull it down! There are so many people who like to read, why is there no one as powerful as the princess?" Especially those sour scholars, just read a few more books and look down on them , thinking they were rude and barbaric. These people didn't even think about it. If they hadn't shed blood and died on the front line, the Beiyao people would have fought over.

Yu Cong said with a smile: "If the princess knows that you respect her so much, she will be very happy." Yu Cong neither respects nor dislikes Yuxi, and belongs to the middle school. Yu Cong felt that everyone had different ideas, as long as they didn't do anything radical, they couldn't force others to change their minds.

Xu Zhen said cheerfully: "Respect is in my heart, it doesn't matter if the princess knows it or not."

Some of Yun Qing's generals were dissatisfied with Yu Xi's power, some admired her, and some respected her like Xu Zhen.

When Yuxi received the battle report from Changshui, her expression was a little unhappy: "The battle situation in Changshui is not ideal." She attacked countless times, but was repelled by Mu Boxi every time. According to this battle situation, winning Changshui would have to pay a heavy price. But the problem is that after hitting Changshui, they have to hit Qiantang. If there are too many casualties, Qiantang may not be taken down.

Xu Wu was also a little anxious when he heard this: "Wu Xing's side? Isn't the situation over there not ideal?"

Yuxi nodded and said: "The battle over there is not smooth, but it is better than Changshui." She knew that Changshui was not easy to fight, but she didn't expect it to be so difficult.

It is well known that the army in the south of the Yangtze River is not strong in combat effectiveness. But the performance of Changshui and Wu Xing's defenders was somewhat beyond Yuxi's expectations.

Xu Wu thought for a while and said: "Although Yu Baojia claims to have millions of troops, only 300,000 are elite." In addition, the combat effectiveness is not strong. Is to flee.

Yuxi nodded and said: "I'm afraid that Changshui and Wu Xing's defenders are Yu Baojia's elite troops. It seems that Yu Baojia didn't plan to guard Qiantang at all, but was already preparing to go to the capital." The troops went to defend Wu Xing and Changshui to delay time. This also showed that Yu Baojia had no intention of fighting to the death with Yunqing at all.

After listening to Yuxi's analysis, Xu Wu said, "It's really possible. However, the news from Yang Duoming said that the government has no other abnormalities except the forced confiscation of ships." In this case, even if Yang Duoming wants to spread No one would believe the news that Baojia was about to flee to the capital. Furthermore, in the Qiantang area, the government is now very strict with public opinion. As long as the government catches those who spread rumors, they will beheaded, and no one dares to act under high pressure.

Hearing this, Yuxi thought for a while and said: "Yu Baojia is planning to transport his belongings to the capital at one time. But this is a good thing for us." Even if Qiu Ye is willing to send troops, his sailors also need It took a while to reach Jiangnan. If Yu Baojia transported his belongings during this period, he would be able to reach the capital safely. But if he postponed the time, it is unknown whether these belongings can be safely transported to the capital.

Xu Wu said with some concern: "Wu Kuo hasn't heard any news yet, princess, do you think there will be an accident?" If the negotiation is settled, Wu Kuo will definitely send the news back. But now it was silent, which made Xu Wu a little worried.

Yuxi said: "No news is good news." It is impossible for Yan Wushuang to think of things she can think of. In order to prevent her people from contacting Qiu Ye, Yan Wushuang will definitely kill the people she sent. It's just that Yuxi didn't say this, because even if she knew it was dangerous, she still wanted to send someone there.

Xu Wu really didn't expect this: "Princess, if Qiu Ye cooperates with Yan Wushuang, wouldn't our plan come to nothing?"

Yu Xi smiled and said: "Qiu Ye is self-respecting and doesn't listen to the imperial court's orders, let alone Yan Wushuang. In this situation, he will only cooperate with Yan Wushuang unless his mind is broken."

Xu Wu said: "I hope Wu Kuo can meet Qiu Ye smoothly." As long as Qiu Ye knows about this, he should be reluctant to take such a big advantage.

Yuxi hummed and said: "Over there in Fujian, we can only do our best, the rest is beyond our control."

Xu Wu nodded and said, "If Xu Zhen and the others can take Hongcheng down as soon as possible, that would be great." After Hongcheng is taken down, Xu Zhen will be able to lead his troops straight to Wuzhou. This will inevitably cause panic to the soldiers and common people in Qiantang, and it will also reduce the pressure on the prince accordingly.

Yuxi also hopes to take Hongcheng down as soon as possible. If Hongcheng is taken by them, it means that this war will end soon. If the war is extended by one more day, it will cost one more day. Every day's expenses are calculated in units of ten thousand taels of silver. Yuxi's hair was almost graying because of raising military expenses.

Yuxi said: "The idea is very good, but it is very difficult. The progress in Hongcheng is not smooth." Lian Hetai investigated this matter very strictly, and Yan Wushuang put a lot of intelligence personnel in the army. Already folded six intelligence officers. Up to now, they have only secretly persuaded a middle-level general.

Xu Wu was taken aback when he heard this, and said, "Princess, why did you order Xu Zhen and the others not to attack the city with all their strength?" Normally, Xu Zhen and the others should be asked to capture Hongcheng as quickly as possible is.

Yuxi said: "Lian Hetai has 200,000 troops, and they still occupy favorable terrain. What do you think our 100,000 troops have to win?" Yu Baojia sent another 100,000 troops back to Qiantang not long ago, so Hong There are only 200,000 soldiers and horses in the city.

Xu Wu said: "My lord asked Xu Zhen to attack Hongcheng mainly to contain Lian Hetai and prevent him from bringing troops back to help Yu Baojia."

Yu Xi hummed and said: "So Xu Zhen's task is to contain Lian Hongcheng's 200,000 soldiers and horses, not to capture Hongcheng. When the prince hits Qiantang and Yu Baojia flees to the capital, will Hongcheng be able to fight?" Attack yourself."

Xu Wu was very surprised and called out: "Princess..."

Yu Xi knew what Xu Wu was going to say, and said calmly: "Money is certainly important, but the lives of soldiers are more precious than gold and silver." Can take Hongcheng. If so, why take the risk.

The longer he stayed with Yuxi, the more Xu Wu admired Yuxi.

The battle ahead is unfavorable, and Zao Zao is also sick. Yuxi saw it in her eyes, but kept holding back and didn't say anything. But at night, Zao Zao sat at the dinner table and said that he had no appetite and didn't want to eat.

Yuxi put down the bowls and chopsticks she had just picked up, and said to Zaozao with a cold face, "Follow me to the study." Asking Zaozao to go to the study is also to save face for Zaozao.

After entering the study, Yuxi said: "The battle ahead is unfavorable, so you don't want to eat. What if your father loses the battle? Don't you want to live?"

Zaozao exploded when she heard this, and said that it was Yuxi who said it, and she would not be polite if it was someone else: "Mother, don't say such depressing words, father will not lose the battle."

Yu Xi said expressionlessly: "Why didn't your father lose the battle? When your father fought the Beiyao people before, he also lost many battles."

Zao Zao had a look of disbelief.

Yu Xi snorted coldly: "If you don't believe it, you can ask your grandfather or Xu Wu." After finishing speaking, Yu Xi stared at Zao Zao and said: "In a war, you win or lose. If you can't accept losing even, you should rest early With the thought of leading the army, mother will find you a good family earlier."

Zao Zao's face became impatient: "Mother, you and Dad have promised me that I will lead troops to fight in the future, you can't take your word for it." Once Yuxi objects to her leading troops, all previous efforts will be in vain.

Yu Xi said in a cold voice: "As a general of an army, you must keep calm no matter what the situation is. Otherwise, the price will be the lives of thousands of soldiers. As for your impatient temper, Do you think you can keep calm in times of crisis?" Jujube's current temperament is not suitable for leading troops at all.

Zao Zao was told to lower her head, but soon she raised her head and said: "Mother, I will change it."

Yuxi said: "It's not enough to just talk, you have to put it into action. Now, go out to eat."

Zao Zao honestly went out to eat.

ps: Shrimp, I have a cold. At this time, it is most likely to catch a cold, so parents should pay attention to it. (to be continued)