"I'm afraid it's too late. Fu Li is only a little distance away from Xuzhou. As long as Shang Yunxi fights his life, he can reach Xuzhou for a day and two nights. We don't have cavalry and can't catch up." Mei Kuang shook his head: "But if you can't catch up, you have to go. The emperor also has arrangements in Xuzhou. The more power you have, you have more hope."

Qin Han's eyes shone, and he couldn't help but clench his fists and marched into Xuzhou. This would be the most important battle for Huaiyou at the moment. As long as he entered Xuzhou City, no one could seize Xuzhou from Huaiyou. As long as he took Xuzhou, the two Sihai prefectures would not be able to escape. By then, Huaibei and Huainan were connected together, and the king would really become the kings of the two Huaihe kings.

"Then we..." Qin Han said in a deep voice.

"Well, Fu Li asked Chunlai to stand here. We will lead the right first army and the right second army marched to Xuzhou!"

Fu Li must be guarded. This is the key to the south of Xuzhou and it is also the passage for the Huaiyou Army to head north in the future. It is also a matter of course to station the naval forces of the two armies to defend.

It’s just a pity that so many defensive facilities have been carefully arranged, but it’s a bit regrettable. However, if anyone else doesn’t open his eyes and wants to give it a try at this time, he will not be stingy.

The Caizhou army has entered Xuzhou, and it is currently showing that it is advancing towards Qi County. However, if the Caizhou army knew about the situation here, I wonder what would the Yuan family lead the team Wu to consider?

Should we continue to head towards Qi County, or change the road to Fuli, or go directly to Xuzhou? Or should we wait and see or even retreat?

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Mei Kuang guessed correctly, they really couldn't get through.

In fact, the army from the north and south directions all understood that at this time, whoever enters the city first will have an absolute advantage, and the complex situation in the city also makes them not hindered from entering the city.

Once you enter the city, it means fighting, which is a cruel and extremely destructive street fighting.

At night, Lu Qiming kept urging the front army that was jogging in small steps. It was the Fifth Army of the Right Army led by his younger brother Lu Qixiu, and it was also the most elite army he had.

The soldiers were all a little tired, but they could already see the lights on the head of Xuzhou city from afar. Everyone was very energetic. Over the years, they have been stationed in Fengxian, Peixian and Tengxian, and rarely had the chance to return to Xuzhou. Now they can finally enter Xuzhou openly.

When I entered Xuzhou City, I felt different from the feeling of hot soup, Hu cakes, braised mutton, and roast chicken when I entered Xuzhou City.

"Brother, you can already see Xuzhou City in front. I have sent someone to contact the North Gate Guard." Lu Qixiu was wearing strong armor and a broad-leaf heavy sword with a sword leaf in his right hand that was three times as big as an ordinary sword. He was so murderous intent that he was holding his helmet in his left hand and rode his horse.

"Well, Qi Xiu, be careful. There is also a single army in Shang Yunxi in Xuzhou City. Guo Mingyu, who is under his command, should be led by his left arm and right arm. You must be careful!"

Lu Qiming became more and more calm. Although Shi Feng secretly ordered each other to fight each other, if Shang Yunxi had any intention of being ill-telled, he would be afraid that he would try to stop him from entering the city at this time. However, Shi Feng still had two armies, so it depends on whether Guo Mingyu dared to disobey publicly.

The north gate of Pengcheng was controlled by Fengya Army, but Guo Mingyu could not know about such a big disturbance. Now it depends on whether the North Gate defenders can withstand Guo Mingyu's pressure.

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When Guo Mingyu got the news, he almost jumped up from Hu's chair, and his sarcastic gaze fell on the other party: "Where did this news come from?"

"Sir, there is a neighbor in the Jiedushi's mansion. He was the personal guard of the Jiedushi. He accidentally said that the situation in the city was unstable. Jiedushi had already intended to transfer troops back to the city, and said that he had ordered the troops to be recalled from other places, but he did not know which army to recruit to return."

Guo Mingyu's face changed. He knew that the army went south was ambushed outside Fuli City. That night, General Dazhan had already sent someone to send the news back. Moreover, General Dazhan wanted to let him control the situation in the city, so he would soon lead his army back to Pengcheng. In just two days, the situation in the city would not change.

He also felt that in just two days, how big a mistake could happen? The Jiedushi only had two armies. Although they controlled the four gates in the east, west, south, and north, everyone knew their combat power.

As long as the Grand Marshal comes back, the Grand Marshal should have the final say in Xuzhou City.

"Send someone to the East Gate and North Gate to check the situation immediately, and if there is any movement!" Realizing that the situation was not right, Guo Mingyu decisively ordered and he also started wearing armor, preparing to prevent accidents.

Soon the scout sent back the news that there were abnormalities between the north gate and the east gate, and the teeth army were preparing to set up defenses.

Guo Mingyu was shocked. If Shi Feng generals Lu Qiming and Yu Mingzhen were both recruited, the Grand Marshal would probably be unable to control the situation after returning to the city. Neither Yu Mingzhen nor Lu Qiming were Yi and others. Even though his strength was not as strong as the Grand Marshal, if the two stood on the side of the Jiedushi, the Grand Marshal would dare not act rashly.

Without too much thought, he ordered the entire army to stand by. In addition, he personally led a battalion of troops to quickly go to the east gate to see what was going on.

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When Guo Mingyu confronted the arrogant Yajun at the east gate, Lu Qixiu's front had already arrived at the north gate.

As the suspension bridge was lowered, Lu Qixiu discovered that the Jiedushi was actually following the city gate tower.

While he was busy reporting to his brother, he saluted Shi Feng and reported his return to the teacher.

I could feel that Shi Feng was not in a good mood, but he was always quite kind.

Lu Qiming arrived soon, and under such circumstances, he did not dare to delay. While ordering the troops to enter the city immediately, he accompanied Shi Feng to introduce the situation of his troops.

"Sir, the situation in the north is very bad. Yan and Yun prefectures have been drought for a long time. Even ordinary gentry have begun to flee, and ordinary people have even fled in all directions. Our Fengxian and Peixian are under the greatest pressure. I heard that the number of Juyeze water bandits has increased several times in just a few months. Yuncheng, Shouchang, and Xuchang have lost control, and Juye has become a paradise for water bandits. Even Zhu Mao's Taining Army dare not go to Yunzhou. In fact, Yunzhou is already in a state of complete chaos, and all the officials and yamen run away from the governments of various counties have run away. Daliang is also a little overwhelmed. I heard that the water bandits in Heze and Yanbaigou are also quite rampant. It is estimated that Juyeze water bandits infiltrate Caozhou."

Shi Feng sighed softly, feeling exhausted.

Of course he knew the situation of Taining Army that Zhu Mao was a purely a war madman. He only wanted to train troops and fight wars all day long. He was lazy to interfere in the civil affairs of the states under his rule. Apart from collecting taxes and donations, he would not ask more questions, as long as he could provide enough money and food.

This situation has lasted for so many years, and the Taining Army has survived, but this time he seems to be unable to survive. The drought for several consecutive years completely destroyed the agricultural economy of Yan, Yunyi and the three prefectures. Except for the situation around Juyeze in Yunzhou, the situation is slightly better, but due to the years of disrepair of the water conservancy irrigation canal, except for the slightly better places near the lakes and ditches, other parts of Yunzhou are also in a difficult situation.

However, Shi Feng felt that he seemed not much better than Zhu Mao. The chaos in Xuzhou was not only due to the famine caused by the drought, but also due to the coveting of the strong neighbors around him. Caizhou, Daliang, Huaiyou, and Pinglu were all eyeing each one. Now the influx of refugees has brought huge hidden worries to Xuzhou, but it has become the best opportunity for these strong neighbors.

"Qi Ming, we can't control Zhu Mao's side. Just manage ourselves well. Do you think the situation in Xuzhou is much better than that in Yanzhou?" Shi Feng was in a low mood. "Yunxi led the team south to fight Fuli. Without a battle, my 10,000 troops in the tooth army were almost gone. I don't understand how this battle was fought, and Yunxi did not have any rewards. I don't know who to believe now."

Lu Qiming didn't know how to respond to Shi Feng's words for a moment. He felt that these words should be a test of Shi Feng's words for him.

Shi Feng was able to come to the city gate to greet him personally, which was a gesture of his own. And saying these words also proved that he had lost confidence in the current situation. Perhaps what he asked for was a better result for him or his family?

"Sir, you are a little pessimistic, but sir, what do you think?" Lu Qiming whispered: "I mean, do you think our Xuzhou is probably..."

Lu Qiming didn't continue, but Shi Feng continued calmly: "Is it difficult to save it anymore? Or I am afraid I will not be a Jiedushi for a few days?"

Lu Qiming shook his head, his face changed and he sighed.

"This is not a topic that cannot be raised. Even my personal guards are wondering where they should go in the future. Do you think I, the governor, can still be regarded as a military governor?"

Shi Feng's face gradually became gloomy. He also knew that he might not be a military governor for a long time, and he was unwilling to be succeeded by his original military commanders. This would be a humiliation for him. Moreover, these people may not be willing to take away their family's assets, so he must make careful choices.

He still doesn't know who the military heads were falling behind, but he believes that since Lu Qiming agreed to his arrangement to go south and almost went south in full swing, it means that Lu Qiming has already made a decision, which may be a good thing for him.

Shang Yunxi is returning to the army and will enter the city tomorrow at the latest. The Daliang Army has passed Xiaoxian. Only by reaching balance is the most beneficial to him and his own interests can be guaranteed. Feng is very clear about this.

"What did sir?" Lu Qiming's heart thumped, but since he came, he would be at ease and always faced it.
Chapter completed!