Chapter 70 Before the decisive battle

Smoke curled up from the hollow carved copper stove and dissipated in the air.

This incense seems to have been specially prepared and has a slight smell of mugwort, which probably has the effect of repelling mosquitoes.

Zheng Lian stood up, carrying a copper pot, and poured new tea for everyone one by one.

It's not that Zhang Xuan pays much attention to life taste, it's not that he doesn't pay attention to it, but his aesthetics is somewhat incompatible with this era. But in a high position, even if he doesn't care about many things, some people will, such as the things he uses

The incense and incense he entertained his subordinates were all exquisite.

What they are using now is the best of Junshan Silver Needles, which is also respected by the people below. For Zhang Xuan, these things are just good things to hear from others, but he has no idea what the good qualities are.

Zhang Xuan did not pay attention to these external objects.

The tea and water have been changed, but the debate between Gao Yigong and Changsha City has not yet ended.

This is no longer the case twice.

The last time, it was because of the problem of the army that Zhang Xuan hesitated and kept calm.

Now these problems are no longer a problem. Although the food, grass and soldiers' pay have not yet been fully arrived, they have already set off from Jiujiang. The army is almost ready, Cao Zongyu has also arrived, and Wang Long is even ready to take up residence in Yueyang City to protect Zhang Xuan's retreat.

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Gao Yigong's military morale was unstable, and Changsha City was ready to move.

No matter how you look at it, it's time to make a decision.

As for right or wrong?

In many questions, there is no right or wrong.

Strategy is correct because of victory. As long as you can win, no matter how you fight, it will be correct.

Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment and coughed slightly.

Hearing Zhang Xuan's cough, everyone stopped and turned their attention to Zhang Xuan. Zhang Xuan stood up and said: "Since Long Wu dares to declare a challenge to me, how can I avoid the fight? Since he wants to fight,

I will fight and let him die if I want to. I

I have been thinking about it just now, what did Longwu eat to dare to talk to us about a decisive battle? God will not take it, but he will take the blame. Under the city of Changsha, first defeat his army and make him frightened. After being frightened, it is not the order.

I take whatever I ask for.”

"Generals, listen to your orders." Zhang Xuan said.

With the clanking of armor plates, all the generals stood up one after another, bowed and saluted and said: "I obey the orders of the general."

Zhang Xuan said: "Zhou Fuchen."

"The general is here," Zhou Fuchen said as he stepped out of the queue.

Zhang Xuan said: "Guard the front line of the Xiangjiang River and do not allow Gao Yigong's troops to cross the river. Maintaining the logistics of the army is a great achievement."

"Yes." Zhou Fuchen said.

"Cao Zongyu." Zhang Xuan said.

Cao Zongyu came out and said: "The last general is here."

Zhang Xuan said: "I am the General of Zhengnan and appointed as the commander of the right army. I am in charge of my own troops, together with Huang Chaoxuan and Zhang Xianbi. I will form an array on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River to confront Gao Yigong. There is no need to perform any feats. I only need to hold Gao Yigong back.

That’s it for Gongbei.”

Cao Zongyu said: "The general will eventually understand."

Huang Chaoxuan and Zhang Xianbi looked at each other, although they looked away from each other, it was obvious that they had unresolved feelings.

The reason why Zhang Xuan transferred Huang Chaoxuan and Zhang Xianbi to Cao Zongyu's command instead of letting Cao Zongyu lead the soldiers of the original Zhongzhen Battalion who had just joined the Xia Army was for no other reason than to worry about the morale of the army. After all, the Zhongzhen Battalion was Gao Yigong's command from the northwest.

Brought here all the way.

Let these people pay for Gao Yigong. If something happens, it will be very bad.

On the contrary, Huang Chaoxuan and Zhang Xianbi's troops were all former officers and soldiers. For them, there was no psychological burden at all in fighting the original bandits. And the original Zhongzhen camp troops actually had no psychological burden in fighting against the Ming Dynasty officers and soldiers.

burden.

Misplacement, misalignment again. The officers and soldiers became part of the original bandit force of Xia Jun, and the original bandit force of Zhongzhen Camp became a strong support for the officers and soldiers. This is simply black humor.

Zhang Xuan said: "Others, follow me and let's meet Longwu for a while."

"Yes." The generals agreed loudly.

Immediately, a letter was delivered to Changsha City and placed in front of Longwu's case.

After Longwu saw it, he said: "I know, I'm sending an order to all the generals to get ready. Tomorrow we will fight the traitor in Yicheng."

"Yes." The little eunuch said, and then slowly stepped back.

Longwu said: "Xin Tong brings my armor."

Mrs. Zeng promised in a low voice, and then ordered the palace maid to bring up the armor one by one like water.

Longwu's golden armor was broken down into helmets, breastplates, leg skirts, combat boots, etc., and they were brought up one by one.

This suit of armor was used by Longwu during military parades. It was made by skilled craftsmen. It looked glittering, resplendent and eye-catching. Zeng personally put the armor on for Longwu piece by piece. All he could see was the bronze mirror.

A fierce general in golden armor appeared.

Like heavenly soldiers and generals.

But Zeng couldn't bear it anymore. She hugged Longwu from behind and said, "Your Majesty, the city of Changsha is high and the pond is deep. Why do we have to go to war?"

Going to war to meet the enemy was Long Wu's decision to go to war against all opinions. Many civil servants disagreed, but Long Wu used his own prestige to suppress it. After communicating with Ma Shiying, he decided to go to war. It was not that there was a unanimous opinion in Changsha City.

Although Changsha City is almost unable to bear the burden of hundreds of thousands of troops, this is not a reason to go to war.

Longwu sighed, put his hand on Zeng's, and said: "Xin Tong, since ancient times, there has never been anyone who defended the city and retreated from the enemy. The thieves have gone to Yueyang. Even if I don't go out to fight, I'm afraid the thieves will not retreat."

"Can we wait for reinforcements from all directions?" Zeng said.

Longwu's voice suddenly dropped and he said: "There are no reinforcements from all directions. He Tengjiao is my second auxiliary, and there is no imperial decree. Besides others, the Yunnan Mu family cannot protect itself. Guizhou is a place where chieftains gather. Since Wanli,

The use of troops in the three dynasties will be good if there is no trouble. Sichuan will have its own

In politics, before Fan Qing arrived, there were people who attacked and killed each other. Now Fan Qing is lucky enough to be able to drive them to fight against the Zhang thief. As for Guangdong and Guangxi, Ding Chukui acted selfishly and regarded Guangdong and Guangxi as his family property. Just like in Changsha,

I will kill him. It’s okay for Qu Shichun to be in Guangxi, but he is Qian Qianyi’s disciple.”

"Today, the number of soldiers from several prefectures gathered in Changsha City has reached its limit. When the new troops arrived, they were still energetic enough to fight. I'm afraid it will take too long, so I can only sit trapped in Changsha City and wait for death."

It seemed that at the critical moment, Longwu realized what kind of people his ministers were.

The person who made Long Wu sad and disappointed the most was He Tengjiao.

He originally thought that He Tengjiao was his Zhuge Liang, but he did not want to hold his troops outside after a defeat and not take a step towards Changsha. Although there were various reasons, in Longwu's view, none of them could be forgiven. Longwu regarded He Tengjiao as his benefactor.

He Tengjiao may not regard Longwu as his benefactor.

Because Longwu could see clearly, he knew that the strength that Changsha City could gather had reached its limit. He also received Wen Anzhi's letter and learned that it was impossible to count on Gao Yigong. Although Gao Yigong was loyal,

However, Gao Yigong's subordinates may not have this intention.

The matter of repelling the enemy cannot be left to others.

All he can count on is himself.

And Longwu himself was never a person who just waited for death. Instead of waiting for death, Longwu would rather fight to the death, which is why today's battle took place.

"Your Majesty." Zeng pressed her face against the golden armor, tears streaming down her face, and said, "Your Majesty, please remember that we still have our children."

Long Wu's heart warmed slightly, he turned around, took Zeng into his arms, and said: "I remember my child, he will be the next emperor of my Ming Dynasty, and I will leave him a great empire.

Even for the sake of the child, this battle must be won. Xin Tong can rest assured."

How can Mr. Zeng be relieved?

Mrs. Zeng is not an ignorant woman. She has always been involved in the political operations of Longwu. She and Longwu reviewed many documents together. She knows the current situation in Changsha very well. Naturally, she knows what the various ministries in Changsha are like.

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I also understand what kind of person Zhang Xuan is.

Zhang Xuan may not feel it, but in the eyes of many people, Zhang Xuan is almost the top general of Daxia and a famous general. With a ragtag group of people, the chance of winning against a famous general in hundreds of battles is never high, so how can he be reassured?

Come down.
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