In the early morning, it was dawn. In the south bank of the Qinhuai River, at the Jingzhou Military Camp, the prince of Xiangdong, Xiao Fang, and others, were awakened by a sharp and harsh voice.

He thought it was an enemy attack, so he blew a horn and jumped up from the couch, grabbed his sword and rushed out of the tent.

But I saw the guards outside the tent looking outside, just looking at the direction where the sound came.

After looking around for a while, he didn't notice any movement of the enemy attack. Xiao Fang and others felt relieved. Looking at the east, they saw the morning glow full of the sky, and a new day was about to begin.

Several assistants came hurriedly and reported to Xiao Fang and others what they had just heard: the prince of Poyang and several generals were going to attack Dongfu City today.

The army passed by in front of its camp. Somehow, the sergeant squirted to blow a strange trumpet, with a sharp and harsh voice and a little noisy.

Xiao Fang and others found it strange: "Dongfucheng? Didn't you just fight a few days ago?"

"Yes, but this time the Prince of Poyang regroups and wants to conquer him."

After hearing this, Xiao Fang and others looked to the northeast.

There, there is a small town standing on the north bank of the Qinhuai River. This is the Dongfu City. Although the city is small, it is very strong. The government forces fought hard a few days ago, but they only burned the outer gate and failed to break the city.

If you hit it again, you won't be able to hit it.

Xiao Fang and others thought so, looking at the desolate and dilapidated ruins in front of them, they felt sad and angry.

The peace of forty-seven years was broken by Hou Jing's traitor. Jiankang City, which was once extremely prosperous, is now in such a way by the rebels.

At the end of last autumn, my grandfather missed the eldest son of the kings, so Xiao Fang and others took a boat to leave Jiangling and headed for Jiankang. As a result, they walked halfway through the road. News came: Hou Jing was in chaos, had crossed the river, and occupied the quarry.

Xiao Yi, the king of Xiangdong who was the governor of Jingzhou at the time, asked his son to return to Jiangling after hearing the news. Xiao Fang and others were unwilling to return because Jiankang was in trouble. As a child of the royal family, he should lead his army to serve the king.

So the King of Xiangdong transferred troops to follow Xiao Fang and others to advance eastward, and arrived at the outskirts of Jiankang, and joined other soldiers to support the king.

Xiao Fang and others thought that the official army was powerful and it was easy to defeat the rebels, but they did not expect that the rebels were extremely fierce. They first defeated the troops of King Shaoling and then defeated the official army in Qingtang.

Wei Can, the governor of Hengzhou who had been rushing thousands of miles to help, and hundreds of children of Wei, were killed in the fierce battle. The commander Liu Zhongli was rescued and almost died and returned seriously injured.

The two consecutive defeats caused the morale of the officers and soldiers to be defeated. The rebels occupied the highlands on the north bank of the Huai River, and raised many arrow towers and looked down at the south bank from a high place. It would be difficult to attack vigorously.

Therefore, it is nowhere near the breaking through the north shore and resolving the siege of Taicheng. Xiao Fang and others summoned assistants to discuss military strategies every day. They could not think of a solution to rescue Taicheng.

Liu Zhongli, the commander of the General Army of the Kings, has rarely been promoted to the tent recently to discuss matters, and some passively avoid war. However, some of the royal families in the Kings' Army have always had hatred, so they are incompatible.

Xiao Fang and others were anxious about the safety of Taicheng, but had no choice but to do anything. Although there would be troops from Jingzhou coming in the future, it seemed that it would be difficult to open up the situation.

How can he explain to his father if he has not made any achievements here?

My father had disliked him, but now he led his troops to fight, but he returned in vain for nothing...

Xiao Fang and others thought about it, sorrow and anger turned into sorrow.

His mother was the princess of Xiangdong, but she had an affair with others. There were more than one affair with her. This has become a secret that is not a secret. As a son of man, Xiao Fang and others felt ashamed, but could not change anything.

Xiao Fang and others thought that their father should know about this, but his father was reluctant to do so. He was just angry. Every time he talked to him, he had a slight face and his tone became more and more impatient.

No matter what he did, his father was unhappy.

Xiao Fang and others were frightened and didn't know what to do. As a son, they could not make their parents reconcile, nor could they dissuade their mother from restraining themselves, nor could they let their father recognize him. They were stuck in the middle and were in a dilemma.

Therefore, thinking about making military achievements this time, solving the problems of the country and resolving Taicheng, in exchange for his father's recognition and understanding, at least for his efforts, he is more tolerant of his mother.

However, it was not him who actually in charge of military affairs, but Wang Sengbian, the chief governor of the Jingzhou Army. Wang Sengbian did not agree with his own troops taking the initiative because most of the other royal soldiers were waiting and watching.

Taicheng has been surrounded for more than two months. Xiao Fang and others are worried about the safety of their grandfather, uncle and royal family in the city. They really want to rescue the siege as soon as possible, but the official army has never been able to get close to Taicheng.

If possible, he really wanted to use his life to exchange for his grandfather and his uncle would be saved.

Anyway, living is a torment.

While thinking about it, the sharp sound was getting closer and closer. Xiao Fang and others looked up and saw a large group of people passing by the camp. Some soldiers were blowing instruments shaped like trumpets. The sharp and harsh sound was made by the instruments.

Xiao Fang and others had a study of music and could not understand what this kind of instrument was, so they walked up to check it out. As they looked, they found an acquaintance: Li Li, Poyang.

Li Li, who was walking in the team, also saw the Prince of Xiangdong standing in the camp beside him, so he hurried forward to greet him: "I haven't seen you for many years, how can you do now?"

Six years have passed since we parted, but Xiao Fang and others often heard Wang Lin mention Li Li, so they probably knew about Li Li's situation. Now they saw Li Li being black and tall, and they were surprised:

"Li Lang, I haven't seen each other for many years, so I should look at him with admiration."

"It's a long story." Li Li said vaguely. He knew that Xiao Fang and others were bringing Jingzhou troops to serve the king, and they were quite active, so they started chatting with this peer.

"First time, the Prince of Poyang led his army to attack Dongfu City today, and he was very confident to take it. If the first time is convenient, why not watch the battle?"

Xiao Fang and others were inspired when they heard this: "It's true? That's the case? I led my troops to help the battle!"

After hearing this, the assistants at left and right felt a headache. Wang Sengbian, the general general of the Jingzhou Army, rushed over, happened to hear what the prince said, and quickly advised him:

"No..."

But Li Li said, "Thank you for your kindness, but the prince of Poyang has already made arrangements. If you are interested, just watch the battle."

"Watch the battle?" Wang Sengbian asked, and when he saw the prince actually chatting with the tall man, he felt inexplicable: "What are you going to attack Dongfu City? Why do you want the prince to watch the battle?"

Li Li replied: "Let's see the friendly troops break the city."

"Break the city?" Wang Sengbian heard this and looked at Li Li carefully. Seeing that his skin was dark, tall and strong, and wearing armor, he asked, "Isn't you satisfied?"

"The Dongye Supervisor, Li Li, Poyang, is now obeying orders in front of the Prince of Poyang."

When Wang Sengbian heard the four words "Poyang Li Li", he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: The case this kid involved in that year made the King of Xiangdong furious.

It is said that Xu Chanjun wanted this kid to accompany the prince at that time? No wonder the prince recognized him.

"Dongye Supervisor, I'm a straitor? What do you know about war?" The voice came, but it was said by a young general following Wang Sengbian, looking at Li Li with contempt.

Among these people, Li Li only recognized Xiao Fang and others, but he could see that these people were generals and assistants of the Jingzhou Army. He was too lazy to talk to the young general and replied:

"Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Although Li is a mere Dongye Supervisor, he still has to do his part to defend his country."

After Li Li finished speaking, he bowed to Xiao Fang and others and said goodbye. Xiao Fang and others murmured the eight words "The rise and fall of the world is responsible for every man's responsibility". His eyes lit up and he hurriedly followed.

"Li Lang, these two sentences are inspiring, is it a poem?"

Li Li was shocked to find that he was easy to say, and took out the words from later generations and quickly concealed them: "Return to the next chapter, these are just two sentences, which are the words that Beiyi sees elsewhere."

"You see it elsewhere? Why is it such a coincidence?"

"Why do you say 'also' in the first place?"

"Your 'The setting sun and the lone wild goose fly together, and the autumn water and the sky are the same color' was a great sentence. Didn't you say it yourself, but you looked elsewhere? Did Mr. Wang Bo find that?"

"Uh, Bei Zhi has never been able to see that Mr. Wang again..."

"Li Lang, what is this sharp musical instrument?"

"The next thing is that this object is called suona, and I use it as a military instrument so that my subordinates can distinguish the orders."

Xiao Fang and others were a little surprised: "Do you have subordinates?"

"The traitors broke through the outer constellation of Jiankang, and Beizhi summoned some fleeing Dongye craftsmen and enlisted prisoners to serve the country. After all, they were familiar with each other before. After a while, they would follow Beizhi to attack Dongfu City."

Xiao Fang and others were a little anxious: "How can this work? The people who were temporarily recruited are still forced to defend the city. How can they attack the city? There are many officers and soldiers, so the people cannot be killed!"

Li Li was stunned when he heard this and couldn't help but glance at his peers: "What I said in the first place is very true, but I am sure of being a humble position and can break through Dongfu City with small casualties."

"How sure are you? If possible, let me listen to me?"

"I'll know after watching the game."

Li Li walked forward quickly, Xiao Fang and others followed closely, and while walking, Wang Sengbian saw that the prince insisted on watching the battle, so he quickly asked the guards to follow:

"You are protecting the prince well. If you are surprised, come and see him!"
Chapter completed!