And to the north of Xiujiang Town, Monto was also in trouble at this time.

The Song army was stockpiling more than 50,000 people in Xiujiang Town at this time, and the thousands of children of the Beggars' Sect were 60,000. This was twice as many as his command. At present, it was no longer a question of delaying the Song army or not, but whether he could protect himself in front of the Song army.

Seeing the Song army leaving the city in large numbers, he knew that it was time to make a decision. If the two armies completely fought, they would really not be able to withdraw and could only be eaten by the Song army step by step. With the popularity of the Song army's firearms, they would have twice the strength of the Song army, and Monto was unsure that they could take over the Song army. What's more, the situation is exactly the opposite, and the Song army has twice the strength of them.

"General Meng!"

While Monto was still hesitating, there was a deputy general next to him who could not help but say, "We should make a conclusion on whether to fight or withdraw."

"well……"

Monto sighed softly, "What's your idea?"

The deputy general did not hesitate at all. Obviously, he had made up his mind and said, "The Song army is powerful. If our army wants to continue to hold them back now, it is likely that they will be wiped out by their entire army. It is not that we are unwilling to do things, but that we cannot do things. Leave the green mountains and don't be afraid of burning fire. The general thinks that we should retreat immediately. Even if Commander Boyan blames me for not waiting, we still have reason to say that we really cannot deal with so many Song troops."

He pondered for a moment, "If all the soldiers died, then we really have no say."

Monto breathed a long sigh, "You are right, and you will be ordered to retreat!"

His eyes were a little complicated.

In fact, what he was worried about was not just the failure of the battle in Xiujiang Town, whether Boyan would blame him.

Boyan knows him, and he also knows Boyan.

Boyan has always been as delicate as his hair, and Monto knew very well that even if he had put all the blame on Huang Liangce in the letter, Boyan might not believe his words. With Boyan's cunning, he would definitely find some clues in it. Whether to punish him or not is actually just a matter of Boyan's personal intention.

Now he is stationed troops on the side of Xiujiang Town, holding a large army, which is useful to Boyan. But what about after retreating on this trip?

Who knows if Boyan will continue to be willing to bear the matter of Princess Mingzhu for him?

Moreover, Huang Liangce and Li Wangyuan have not died, which is always a hidden danger.

Although Boyan has always valued him, who in the officialdom has never done anything to abandon his troops and protect his car?

This small world that has attracted countless people to flock to is actually not very affectionate. After all, it depends on whether you have value.

Monto felt a little in his heart that if Huang Liangce returned to Dadu and exposed Princess Mingzhu to the emperor, as long as the emperor ordered a strict investigation, Boyan would definitely not protect himself, and at most he would just wait and see. He would not be able to disturb this matter for himself. After all, Princess Mingzhu is the princess the emperor most favored.

For the great cause of the Yuan Dynasty, Kublai Khan could sacrifice Mingzhu. But wouldn’t he feel angry?

When the war is over, I am afraid it will be time for His Majesty to vent his anger. At that time, no one will be able to protect themselves if they are related to Mingzhu.

So, Monto was in a dilemma before.

He wanted Boyan to see his role in the army and make efforts to protect him, but he was afraid that all his soldiers would be lost here.

However, when the deputy general said that he would stay with the green mountains and not be afraid of burning firewood, his heart suddenly felt as if a light was shining in, and his mind suddenly opened.

There was a sound of gold in the Yuan army formation.

Monto looked at Song Jun who was rushing out of the city from a distance and sighed in his heart, "I hope I won't go there..."

He plucked his horse and hurried eastward with the retreating soldiers.

As for the two thousand Yuan army cavalry that was fighting with the children of the Beggars' Gang, it seemed to be forgotten. From Monto down, no one in the Yuan army was evacuated with the soldiers.

It is impossible for those two thousand people to withdraw.

Among the Song army, Wen Tianxiang personally led the army out of the city. He was really surprised to see that the Yuan army suddenly sounded gold before the war started, and he hurriedly retreated.

He knew that Monto led his army to attack Xiujiang Town purely to drag down the garrison of the Xiujiang Town, but what happened?

Could it be that Monto felt that the delay was enough?

Wen Tianxiang did not think that Mengtuo would withdraw his troops because he was afraid that all his soldiers would be destroyed, because even if the Song army was powerful, it would take time to swallow up more than 30,000 Yuan troops. Furthermore, Mengtuo must be clear about the importance of this battle. It can be said that it was the final battle of the Yuan army to attack Song. If necessary, even if he fought to the last battle, he would never dare to withdraw without authorization.

Therefore, Wen Tianxiang became more inclined to the previous guess.

This made his heart suddenly pound.

Could it be that the Yuan army had any arrangements on the riverside, and had the confidence to take over dozens of divisions and units in a short period of time?

Until this time, no news was transmitted from the Delta to Xiujiang Town.

Thinking of this, Wen Tianxiang looked solemn, and he didn't care about pursuing Mengtuo anymore, and said to Zhang Hongwei beside him: "General Zhang, you lead the army to help the children of the Beggars' Gang. The other soldiers will go back to the city with me!"

Zhang Hongwei took the order and waved his hand to leave the large army with his soldiers.

Liu Hongyi was on the right side of Wen Tianxiang and said in surprise: "Marson, don't we continue to pursue the Yuan army?"

Although the Yuan army is strong, chasing now may still cause great losses to the Yuan army. Liu Hongyixu has not been on the battlefield for a long time and is inevitably a little excited at this time and is unwilling to miss such a good opportunity.

Wen Tianxiang didn't say much, but just nodded slightly, "Go back to the city!"

His commanding flag ran towards the city, and the army that had just left the city naturally followed slowly.

Liu Hongyi felt very sorry, but he could only sigh and give up.

He was just a general and could not change Wen Tianxiang's idea. Moreover, as a marshal, Wen Tianxiang's vision might be more farther than him.

After the army returned to Xiujiang Town, Wen Tianxiang rode his horse and headed straight for the government office.

Zhao Dongting had returned to the government office at this time. Le Chan and Qin Han stood beside him. Seeing Wen Tianxiang hurried into the hall, Zhao Dongting said in a slight surprise: "Why did the military order come back? Could it be that Monto was defeated so quickly, right?"

Of course this is a joke. Zhao Dongting was not a lie on the battlefield. He knew that he would destroy the Yuan army, so he could not be so fast.

Wen Tianxiang's face did not relax at all because of Zhao Dongting's jokes, and said in a deep voice: "Master, when the Monto army saw our army leave the city, he hurriedly retreated, and even the soldiers who were fighting with the righteous men of the Beggars' Gang. I think there may be some clues in this. Has he achieved his goal?"

Zhao Dongting's expression was also slightly stern.

Wen Tianxiang didn't say it thoroughly, but he still heard what he meant.

Monto was restraining them. If the goal was achieved, it might be that the situation in the Delta had already decided.

However, even if the winner is decided, Monto has no reason to get the news so quickly.

Now even Zhao Dongting couldn't sit still, stood up and said, "The military order means that the Yuan army has any other means that we don't know about there?"

Wen Tianxiang nodded, "This is exactly what I am worried about. Emperor, should we lead our army out of the city to support us now?"

"No."

Zhao Dongting pondered for a few minutes, and finally shook his head, "If there is a failure there, it will be useless for us to rush to support now. There are more than 100,000 troops there. If the war has stopped, we run over to send a sheep into the tiger's mouth. If Monto returns again, our army will be surrounded. Hey... Do you think Monto withdraws his troops, but is it intentionally trying to lure our army out of the city to provide assistance?"

Wen Tianxiang showed an unexpected look, "Maybe there is really such a possibility."

He did not think of this just now.

At this time, Qin Han said, "Emperor, no matter what Monto's intention is, we will be guarding Xiujiang Town now. If something really happens there, I think Yue Peng and Su Quandang will come back to report the news soon. Even if Monto wants to protect his strength, it doesn't matter if he runs away. He only has about 30,000 soldiers left, which will have no big impact on the entire battle situation."

Zhao Dongting nodded slightly, "Well. Just do that!"

Wen Tianxiang bowed his hand and left the hall again.

Qin Han asked Zhao Dongting, "It's just the emperor. If our army is really wiped out by the entire army, what should we do?"

Zhao Dongting said, "To be honest, I never thought about it. If this is the case, then our dynasty will be out of power. At that time, the entire army can only rush to Shuzhong, and even the foundation of Leizhou will have to be abandoned. Haha, Qin Han, what would you do if I lead my army to Shuzhong?"

Qin Han chose to keep silent again, as if he had not heard Zhao Dongting's words, but the light flashing in his eyes was enough to show that he was thinking about this.
Chapter completed!