Hangzhou, in the palace of Wuyue.

Zhao Ming stood alone in the study room, with many memorials and booklets placed in front of the desk, one of which was unfolded and placed on the table.

Zhao Ming stood in front of the map, his whole body was like a wood, and his thoughts had already flown thousands of miles away.

The news that Xie Qian sent back shocked Zhao Ming and Wu Yue's government to discuss the government. Unexpectedly, the Qing Dynasty would suddenly mobilize more than 100,000 cavalry to reinforce outside the pass.

Judging from Xie Qian's memorial, the Wu Yue army in Liaodong went forward to Gaizhou and was far away from the Lushun Fortress.

This means that it is difficult for 50,000 Wu Yue troops to withdraw back to Lushun, and they can only be forced to fight decisively in the field by more than 100,000 Qing troops.

The military newspaper was sent from Liaodong to Hangzhou. It took more than a month. The result of the decisive battle in Gaizhou should have been released, but Zhao Ming didn't know what the situation was.

The Wu Yue army did not prepare for this sudden battle in advance. No one knew whether the Qing army could be repelled and safely retreated to Lushun.

This battle was the first large-scale battle between the Wu Yue army and the Qing army after the defeat in Jiangbei.

If the Wu Yue army was defeated and lost tens of thousands of people, it would be another heavy defeat for the Wu Yue Kingdom.

Nowadays, Zhao Ming is the leader of a country and has a huge territory. He cannot go to the front line in person like before.

Now he was sitting in the palace and could only worry, waiting for the news to come, and the feeling was really bad.

Just when Zhao Ming was lost, he shouted behind him, "Your Highness!"

Zhao Ming came back to his senses and turned around. It was Chen Zilong, Chen Mingyu, Yan Qiheng, Qian Qianyi and others who came over.

"How do you guys come?" Zhao Ming smiled.

Chen Mingyu and others bowed and said worriedly: "I have learned the news from Liaodong and are worried about the situation of the war, so I come to Your Highness to ask if there is any new news."

After several years of the Battle of Jiangbei, the Wu Yue army gradually recovered its strength after years of rest and expansion. If it was defeated again in this battle, it would be a huge blow to the confidence of the Wu Yue Kingdom.

Seeing this, Zhao Ming waved his hand, asked everyone to sit down, and called the maid to serve some refreshments.

At this time, Qian Qianyi said again: "Your Highness, I heard that Governor Xie's army encountered more than 100,000 enemy cavalry in Gaizhou. What is the situation now?"

Zhao Ming took a sip of tea, slowly put down the tea cup, shook his head and smiled, "I don't know what the situation is in the battle."

Everyone was a little uneasy after hearing his words. Chen Mingyu said with great concern: "This is the first battle with the Qing army again since the defeat of Jiangbei, and there is absolutely no way to lose it!"

Qian Qianyi said: "In recent years, seven or eight out of ten have been spent on restoring military strength. If there is a mistake, that's true~"

Although the Battle of Jiangbei has been around for a long time, the impact has not dissipated, like a huge rock, pressing on everyone's hearts.

In order to restore its strength, the vassal state made many efforts. If it fails again, it can only give up Liaodong and temporarily give up the strategy of expelling the Qing Dynasty.

Zhao Ming was actually very anxious. In the past, Zhao Ming participated in any major battles. Now that he is not on the front line, the Qing army has the advantage of military strength, and all cavalry are fighting in the wild, how could he not be anxious?

Now Zhao Ming actually really wants to know the battle situation in Liaodong, but it is useless for him to be anxious. The battlefield is thousands of miles away, so he cannot fly to Liaodong, and news about Liaodong cannot fly over.

Therefore, it is not easy to worry now. Zhao Ming comforted: "Sir, don't worry. Xie Qian has been in Liaodong for several years and should be able to deal with the current situation. We must believe in the generals and soldiers on the front line."

When everyone heard the words, they nodded absent-mindedly. Zhao Ming changed the topic: "This time, the Qing army suddenly launched a large-scale increase in troops outside the pass. The lonely king analyzed that the Qing Dynasty must have some plans. Can you tell why?"

When Zhao Ming mentioned this, everyone pondered and Yan Qiheng bowed and said, "Your Highness, if you guessed it well, it should be for Bashu!"

Yan Qiheng presided over the negotiations with Sun Kewang. After the negotiations failed, he has been paying attention to the development of the situation in the west.

Zhao Ming actually got some news and had a long judgment in his heart that the Qing army blitzed into Liaodong mostly to go to Bashu to eliminate worries.

"Sir, let me say it specifically!" Zhao Ming raised his hand and signaled.

Yan Qiheng said: "Your Highness and all colleagues know that the court sent Yu and Sun Kewang to negotiate, but when Sun Kewang had already agreed to Yu's proposal, he suddenly ambushed Sun Kewang, causing Sun Kewang to be defeated. Sun Kewang's army was more than 100,000, and nearly 70,000 were captured and captured, killing nearly 70,000, and only 30,000 people were led into Hanzhong."

Zhao Ming nodded slightly. Yan Qiheng had already told him about these situations.

Yan Qiheng continued: "Sun Kewang originally agreed with Li Dingguo to lead more than 100,000 troops to attack Hanzhong. However, after Sun Kewang was ambushed all the way, only 30,000 people rushed into Hanzhong. The troops were insufficient. Not only did he not kill Nanzheng, but he was surrounded by Wu Sangui in Xixiang. Shu was in a difficult situation, but now Li Dingguo is not able to save Sun Kewang. Then there are only two outcomes for Sun Kewang!"

When everyone heard this, their expressions became serious. Qian Qianyi frowned and said, "Which two types?"

Yan Qiheng glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "First, Sun Kewang was defeated and died. The Qing army took advantage of the situation to enter Shu. Second, Sun Kewang surrendered. The Qing army took Sun Kewang as its guide and took the opportunity to enter Shu!"

Zhao Ming fully agreed with Yan Qiheng's analysis. The Longwu court could be said to have taken a very stinky flag, which was so stupid that it was suffocating.

Zhao Ming said: "In either case, Sichuan and Sichuan will be in chaos, but this vassal is beyond the reach!"

The chaos in Sichuan can be said to be a foregone conclusion.

If the distance is close, Zhao Ming wants to take advantage of the situation and see if he can absorb a group of Xichuan soldiers, especially Li Dingguo, Liu Wenxiu, Bai Wenxuan and other Western generals. If he can be taken over to his command, Zhao Ming will be like a tiger.

Unfortunately, the distance is too far, and the power and prestige of Wu and Yue cannot affect it, so I can only watch the Qing Dynasty benefit.

Yan Qiheng said: "Now the Qing army has made a large increase in troops outside the pass. If you want to contact the threat outside the pass first, you can only hope that Governor Xie can turn the tide. Otherwise, the Qing army will resolve the threat outside the pass and seize Sichuan. The momentum will be achieved and the world will be in danger."

When everyone heard this, they became even more worried. From this point of view, the Battle of Gaizhou is not only related to the Wu and Yue Kingdom, but also to the future trend of the world, so they will be even more unbearable.

At this time, everyone was worried when they suddenly saw the military officer Gu Yanwu sergeant and rushed in.

He was about to report to Zhao Ming, but was surprised to find that all the senior officials of the government were there, so he could only politely say, "I will see Your Highness." Then he bowed to everyone.

When Zhao Ming saw him coming in a hurry, he asked, "What's the matter with him, sir?"

Gu Yanwu's face was full of excitement. He took out a memorial from his sleeve and said excitedly: "Your Highness, the battle report has been here!"

As soon as Zhao Ming said this, before he got up, Chen Mingyu, Chen Zilong and others stood up at the same time and asked, "How?"

Gu Yanwu smiled and said, "Great victory! Your Highness, the Grand Priest, the Grand Secretary, the Minister of Justice, and the Governor Xie attacked halfway through Qingshui River, defeated the Qing army, and killed more than 30,000 Manchu and Mongolian elite cavalry."

When everyone heard the words, they became excited. Chen Mingyu danced and strode forward, robbed the memorial, and couldn't wait to read it.

"A great victory is indeed a great victory!" Chen Mingyu and the others couldn't help but exclaim while watching.

Zhao Ming was itchy and wanted to read the military newspaper immediately, but his face was very calm and said, "Okay! I have long said that I have to believe in the soldiers on the front line, so I told you not to worry. Okay, now the result is out, you can go back to deal with political affairs!"

When everyone heard the words, they felt rude. Chen Ming was embarrassed and put the general newspaper in front of Zhao Ming's table.

"I have lost my composure!" Chen Mingyu took the lead in salute and smiled: "I will go back to deal with political affairs now!"

When the group of people left, Chen Mingyu looked up at Zhao Ming. Seeing Zhao Ming calm, he couldn't help but sigh that his highness was becoming more and more heroic.

Zhao Ming watched everyone leave, and when the few people left, he immediately picked up the memorial, held it up with both hands, and looked carefully over and over again, and all the excitement appeared.

"It's rare, it's stable now!" Zhao Ming sighed repeatedly.

"Your Highness~" At this moment, a guard suddenly broke in and saw all his expression.
Chapter completed!