Chapter 701 Great Victory

350,000 horse soldiers approached the city. As soon as the news came out, people in Qiantang panicked. The dignitaries tried their best to escape from Qiantang, and those who couldn't escape fled to the countryside. The Northwest Army is more lenient to the farmers who are farming. Once the city is broken, the countryside will be safer than the city.

Mu Boxi said to Yu Baojia worriedly: "Brother-in-law, we only have thirty-five people now." Apart from the strong city wall, they have no other advantages. But no matter how strong the city wall is, the soldiers cannot keep the city if their combat effectiveness is not enough.

Yu Baojia said in silence: "A Xi, I will leave this battle to you." He planned to go to Yongcheng at night, and then go to Beijing by boat.

Mu Boxi is not stupid, how can he not understand the meaning of Yu Baojia's words. He was ready when he was in the long water, so naturally he won't back down now. Mu Boxi said: "Brother-in-law, once the news spreads that you are not in Qiantang, the city will be lost immediately." The commander escaped, and the soldiers below stopped working hard.

Yu Baojia said: "As long as you cooperate, no one will find out within ten days." Anyone who is in a high position or in danger will find a substitute for himself, and Yu Baojia is no exception. people. After years of training, this person behaves somewhat similarly. Of course, it's easy for people around you to spot it.

Mu Boxi was taken aback, and said, "Brother-in-law, did you know from the beginning that you couldn't win this battle?" Because Mu Boxi had the idea of ​​fighting to the death, he never thought about running away after losing at all.

Up to now, Yu Baojia no longer hides Mu Boxi: "The imperial court was held back by the battle in Tongcheng, and they couldn't send troops to reinforce us. We can't compete with Yunqing with our Jiangnan troops alone." If it was the previous plan If it succeeded, Yunqing died, so he is still the majestic governor of Jiangnan. Unfortunately, the plan failed.

Mu Boxi was silent for a while and asked, "Is brother-in-law going to join Yan Wushuang?"

Yu Baojia nodded and said: "Now only Yan Wushuang can compete with Yunqing." After a pause, Yu Baojia said: "Even if Yunqing attacks the capital in the future, he can still retreat to Liaodong." Liaodong is Yan Wushuang's old nest However, it is not so easy for Yunqing to occupy Liaodong.

Mu Boxi said: "Brother-in-law, Yan Wushuang is not a reliable person." Yan Wushuang's moody, cold-blooded and heartless temperament has long been spread throughout the world.

Yu Baojia said: "After working so hard for so many years, it's time to take a break." As long as he handed over his treasure and closed the door for his own little life, Yan Wushuang would not kill him no matter what.

When Mu Boxi heard this, he swallowed all the words he wanted to say in his heart: "Brother-in-law, let A Yuan go to the capital with you, and A Wen stay behind!" Mu Boxi only had two sons, not a son. He didn't want both of his sons to go to the capital, if something happened, they would all be included in it.

Yu Baojia did not object: "You can decide on this matter!" He was also unwilling to leave Qiantang, where he had lived for decades, but the situation forced him to leave Qiantang.

That night, Yu Baojia left Qiantang with a few confidants and headed for Yongcheng.

Because the news was well hidden, Northwest intelligence personnel did not find out until the third day after Yu Baojia left. On that day, there were rumors outside that Yu Baojia had abandoned the city and fled to the capital.

In order to guard against the unstable morale of the army, Yu Baojia's stand-in came out on the fourth day to show his face. This appearance attracted assassins, the powerful guard had already been taken away by Yu Baojia, and the substitute was assassinated to death immediately.

Pick City receives the news of Qiantang's victory. According to Xu Wu's estimate, not to mention half a month, it would take at least ten or eight days to take down Qiantang, but he didn't expect that it took only five days to take down Qiantang.

Yuxi had already got the news that Yu Baojia had left Qiantang, and said: "The commander-in-chief has escaped, how can the soldiers below be willing to work hard again.

It's also because we got the news too late, if it was earlier, it wouldn't take five days. "

After Qiantang was captured, Xu Wu didn't care about the other cities that hadn't been captured yet. Now there was only one thing left. Xu Wu said: "Princess, I have received reliable news that Yu Baojia has accumulated tens of millions of silver!" Their annual taxes are not so much.

Yu Xi shook her head and said: "Adding precious items such as jewelry and antique calligraphy and paintings, I'm afraid it will have to double." Baojia saved three to five million taels of silver, which is pretty good, but he didn't expect to save tens of millions of silver. It can only be said that Jiangnan is worthy of being the richest place in the world.

Xu Wu said: "I only hope that the troops sent by Qiu Ye can catch up with them." Even if it is only 30%, they can get four to five million.

Yuxi said: "It depends on God's will." Fujian has sent troops a few days ago, and it should be able to catch up according to time, but the water is not as good as the land, and there are many accidents at sea. Whether he can get this huge sum of money is really uncertain.

Xu Wu immediately said: "God is on the side of justice."

Yuxi smiled and said: "This matter is not up to us." Speaking of it, God has actually loved them very much.

Knowing that Qiantang was down, Zaozao was very excited: "Mother, is dad coming back soon?" Dad has been away from home for more than four months.

Yuxi shook her head and said: "Not so fast, now it's just laying down Qiantang, and there are still many things to deal with in the follow-up. I won't be able to come back until November at the earliest. If it is later, it will be at the end of the twelfth lunar month." things to deal with.

Liu'er couldn't help saying: "So long?"

Zao Zao complained: "Mom, it's all you. If you let me go with Dad, I can still help Dad!"

Yuxi was in a good mood, and said with a smile: "Help your father? You will only do a disservice if you go."

Zao Zao hummed, "Mother, you underestimate people."

Brother Yu pressed his belly and said, "Mother, big sister, I'm so hungry, let's talk after we finish eating, okay?"

After dinner, Yuxi took the six children to the garden for a walk. This time Liu'er wisely didn't talk about the disappointing topic of playing the piano, but followed Yuxi obediently.

Zao Zao glanced at Brother Hao, and then said boldly, "Mother, since Dad won't be back until the end of the year, why don't you let me go to the south of the Yangtze River?"

Without even thinking about it, Yu Xi said: "Until you reach the age of thirteen, you can't go anywhere, so learn your skills at home."

Zao Zao looked at Brother Hao as if asking for help. Brother Hao shook his head, expressing that there was nothing he could do to help her, and the only one who could understand her mother was her father.

Back in the courtyard, I saw the woman in charge of the inner courtyard of the Han family. The woman said to Yu Xi: "Princess, the old lady is sick and wants to see the concubine." After speaking, the woman lowered her head. Who doesn't know that the princess is very busy with all kinds of affairs, but the old lady doesn't know how to be considerate at all, and she will bother the princess whenever she has something to do.

In fact, Lu Xiu blocked many things, but it was not easy for Lu Xiu to stop her when she was sick and wanted to see her daughter.

Brother Yu said impatiently: "Why is my grandmother always sick every three days? Is it a real illness or I have to talk to my mother again." Finally, his mother was about to take a rest, but the trouble was gone.

Brother Hao said with a cold face: "Ah You, think about it in the future." If this word is spread, it will not be said that Brother You has no respect. If the child is not good, it is the responsibility of the parents.

Yuxi asked: "Ayou, is it because mother is sick and wants to see you in the future, do you think mother is pretending to be sick?" Yuxi said this, her expression was very calm, without any fluctuations.

Seeing Yu Xi's expression, Ah You knew that Yu Xi was angry. Ah You was actually afraid that Yu Xi would get angry, so he immediately lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "Mother, I was wrong."

Yuxi said: "Write the interpretation of filial piety, loyalty, propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame twenty times at night."

Brother Yu lowered his head and said in a low voice: "Yes."

After Yuxi finished speaking, she said to Zaozao and Brother Hao: "You follow me to visit grandma."

After entering the upper courtyard, Brother Yu could smell the strong smell of medicine, and Brother Yu knew that his grandmother was really sick. But the expression on Brother Yu's face didn't change, let alone the slightest hint of guilt. In Brother Yu's mind, there are only family members, and he doesn't care about other people at all.

When Lu Xiu heard that Yuxi brought the children over, she hurried out of the house to stop her and said, "You can't let the children in. What if you get sick?" Qiu suffered a cold this time and developed a high fever in the morning. Now she has taken medicine , the talent is better.

Yuxi said: "It's okay, just let them not approach later." Since they are here, they must go in. Yuxi doesn't worry about Zaozao and the others in good health, but Liu'er is not sure, but Liu'er alone doesn't look good outside.

Lu Xiu nodded.

The six Zaozao siblings greeted Qiu Shi, said a few words, and left. Going to the door, Brother You turned his head and frowned when he saw Qiu holding Yuxi's hand. They are afraid that their grandmother will be sick to them, so why not worry that their mother will be sick?

Brother Rui tugged Brother Yu's arm and said, "Let's go, go back early, or I won't be able to finish my homework today." The homework must be finished, but Brother Yu was fined today. If I don’t write earlier, I guess I won’t be able to finish writing today.

When people are sick, they are the most vulnerable. Whenever they are sick, Qiu misses her two sons. Qiu asked: "Yuxi, I heard that you have sent an official letter to relieve the governor of Shanxi. Does it mean that he will stay in Haocheng from now on?" What's the use of having a son? Less than one side.

Yuxi smiled and said: "Mother, whether the eldest brother stays in Haocheng depends on his own will." Yuxi has no plan to keep Han Jianming in Haocheng. If you don't take advantage of your current strength to accumulate qualifications outside, you will have no chance in the future. However, if Han Jianming is willing to stay in Pickaxe City and not let it go, then she will not force her, but the possibility of this is very low.

Qiu Shi said: "Yuxi, let your eldest brother stay in Pick City!" Both sons are not around, and the family is old, weak, sick, and disabled, which always makes Qiu Shi worried. Lu Xiu began to understand Qiu's thoughts and couldn't laugh or cry. She didn't even know what her mother-in-law was thinking, the Pingxi Palace was right next to her, who dared to think of them.

Yuxi shook her head and said: "Brother has to decide this matter. Mother, you know how big brother is, if I force him to stay in Pick City, he will definitely blame me."

Qiu said tearfully: "My body is getting weaker and weaker. If I die one day, I'm afraid I won't be able to see him for the last time."

Yuxi hurriedly comforted her and said: "What is this mother talking about? The doctor said that it will be no problem to live another twenty or thirty years. Mother, don't think nonsense, and take care of your illness. If you really don't want your elder brother to go out , When he comes back, you have a good talk with him."

Qiu's tears rolled down her face, with a sad face: "When did your elder brother hear what I said?" Since the child became sensible, she was the one who listened to him.

Yuxi thought for a while and said: "Well, mother, you should talk to the elder brother first, and if the elder brother insists on letting him go, then you can go to the office with him."

Yuxi actually wanted to let Han Jianming go to Jiangnan to serve as the governor, but this matter had to be discussed with Yunqing. Although Yunqing never refused her appointment of officials, she would not speak out without Yunqing's consent.

Lu Xiu's heart skipped a beat when she heard Yuxi's words. It would be a good thing for her if Qiu Shi could follow Han Jianming to the post. Because of this, she can take her son to Shu.

Qiu's heart was very moved, she didn't want to let her son go out, she was afraid of delaying his son's future and being blamed, it was a good idea to follow his son to take up the post: "What if your elder brother doesn't agree?"

Yu Xi said with a smile: "Mother, don't worry, if the elder brother disagrees, I will say it." There has always been a saying in the capital that Jiangnan raises people. Therefore, many people with poor health and conditions will go to Jiangnan to recuperate. If Han Jianming was indeed appointed as the governor of Jiangnan, letting the Qiu family go with her would be equivalent to letting her go there to recuperate, and Han Jianming had no reason to refuse.

Qiu hesitated for a moment, and said, "Yuxi, your sister-in-law has been making a fuss ever since she heard that the young master of the Feng family was engaged, why don't you go and see her and enlighten her."

Yuxi smiled and said: "Sister-in-law is Qiqi's mother, what does she think about Qiqi's marriage, how can I intervene as a married woman?" Take care, if it weren't for the Qiu family, she might have become a pile of bones; later, the Qiu family helped her get rid of Han Jingyan, and Yuxi will always remember these kindnesses in her heart. Therefore, he is willing to be filial to the Qiu family. But she doesn't want to take care of an ungrateful person like Mrs. Ye.

Seeing that Qiu Shi still wanted to say something more, Lu Xiu quickly interjected: "Mother, let alone Yuxi, even I don't want to interfere. Mother, won't the eldest brother be back soon? When the time comes, let the eldest brother talk to the sister-in-law. Let's talk about it." Lu Xiu actually knew why Qiu wanted to find Yuxi when something happened. Since the son is not around, the daughter is capable, so naturally she will find her when she has something to do. But don't even think about it, Yuxi is a married person, and she is busy with so many important things every day, how can she have time to take care of these trivial housework of the Han family.

Qiu Shi sighed and said, "Then wait for your elder brother to come back and settle this matter!" (To be continued)