Jiang Nv is indescribable

Chapter 664
In the autumn and July of the second year of Longxi, Concubine Qi Ying condemned Wu Zhao, Mu Zhao of Dongning Prefecture, and Xue Bode, Mu of Nanxiong Prefecture, to lead an army to conquer the south.

Most of the courtiers disapproved of the use of troops to occupy the south, and the common people were afraid that their hard-won peaceful life would be shattered and they would return to the dark days a few years ago.

Jiang Fosang was under enormous pressure to make this decision.

And the reason why she insisted on sending troops against all opinions, and her attitude was so resolute, was not only because of Zhannan King's peeping and pressing every step of the way, but Dacheng also had to break through the blockade with Boyi Zhannan of the sea kingdoms if he wanted to revive Impossible.

In other words, this battle is inevitable.

In addition, there is a deeper reason.

Why does Zhannan Monarch stare at Dacheng like a vulture?Dacheng's civil strife is just an introduction.

The new king ascended the throne, and urgently needed a victory in the war to suppress the raging public opinion in the country and establish his own position.

If it is an unprecedented grand victory, not only can it quickly unite people's hearts, but it can also greatly increase one's prestige-what can be more grand than expanding the territory?

Coincidentally, he needs it, and she needs it too.

Therefore, this battle can only be won but not lost, otherwise...

But in the private letter to Xiao Yuandu, there were only four words on the back of the paper: "Return safely."

The important ports of Rongqi and Nanxiong states had already assembled a large number of troops, and they set off to attack the South on the day the edict was issued.

Jiang Fosang paid close attention to the news from the front while also keeping a close eye on Zhongzhou.

Due to the series of behaviors of the sheep cluster, the burden on the people in the south suddenly increased, and the people's grievances boiled over. A large-scale rebellion broke out again in May.

Pei Ao sent troops to quell the rebellion that swept across the southern land.

After the rebellion was put down, he did not retreat to Jiangzhou, but once again raised the banner of the Qing emperor, pointing his sword at Da Sima Yangqun.

Pei Ao had recently achieved his ambitions, and he was invincible along the way, but he didn't meet a decent resistance.

The army came to the city of Jingling, the sheep clusters were killed, and many members of the Yang clan were killed. Pei Ao replaced him as the new Great Sima...

In addition to these news, the person who sent the letter to Jiulao Mountain also brought back a handwritten letter from Qiu Yu.

Qiu Yu and Feng Hao, their husband and wife, intend to come to Nanzhou to get together, but Qiu Yu is pregnant, and the due date is at the end of the year, so it is inconvenient to leave, but I hope to find a chance to meet again in the future.

Jiang Fosang sighed sadly, knowing that this opportunity might be hard to find.

When the child is born, you can't take the baby in swaddling to trek through mountains and rivers, at least wait until the child is older.Who knows what it will be like then?

But originally it was just a trial, the plan couldn't keep up with the changes, how could the world go as expected, so he soon felt relieved.

Thoughts returned to the current situation again.

Pei Ao and Li Quan were originally an offensive and defensive alliance, and Li Quan sent troops from Cangzhou to support them whether they were fighting the rebellion or marching into Jingling.However, after the dust settled, the governors of several southern states were replaced by Pei Ao's uncle and brother, but he returned empty-handed.

Dissatisfaction is certain, but even if Li Quan is dissatisfied for the time being, he may not dare to tear himself apart with Pei Ao, for fear that he will set his sights on Dacheng...

When Xu Chao went to Nanzhou and returned after being defeated, Li Quan scoffed at this, and once told people that Nanzhou would fall into his hands sooner or later.

The Northwest Garrison recently sent back news that there was a change in the border town of Cangzhou...

Jiang Fosang has issued orders to the troops of the pass fortresses in the northwest to defend against danger to prevent the enemy from raiding.

Still feel unsafe.After much deliberation, someone called Liang Shuo and ordered him to disguise himself and sneak into Cangzhou with the caravan.

"No matter how strong the city gate is, the key is always in the hands of the person, and vice versa. Li Quan is a filial son, and he listens to his father most. His old father loves money like his life. Anyone who bribes with money will get what he wants. It's done... You go back now, try to find a way to catch up with Mrs. Li..."

Liang Shuo said: "If the old man opened his mouth like a lion—"

"Give it!" Jiang Fosang lowered his eyes, "Give me whatever you want!"

It can be delayed for a day.After passing through this hurdle and the matter of Zhannan is settled, we will see who gets into whose hub.

"Apart from treasures, Mrs. Li's only hobby in her life is cricket fighting, but she should put more effort into it. Be careful."

"promise!"

Liang Shuo returned to the mansion and explained a few words to his wife, and led the caravan to leave Zhulu City that day.
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The Southern Expedition Army was divided into four groups, and the four groups of naval forces were divided into joint attacks. Among them, the two groups of Xiao Yuandu and Xue Bode were the main forces, and the remaining two groups formed the east and west wings to cooperate with the main force.

Xiao Yuandu led the boat division to set off from Rongqi, and Xue Bode set off from Nanxiongbian County, cutting through the waves all the way, sailing with the wind like flying, and entered Beijiang in Zhannan territory in the shortest time.

Faced with the overwhelming army, Zhannan was shocked.

They didn't expect that Dacheng, who was rumored to be turbulent and deceitful, would dare to send troops on his own initiative!
Didn't you condemn the envoy to seek peace before?The soldiers are like wolves and tigers, but they don't look like they are afraid of war.

There are also those tall and sturdy warships, which are not only reasonably configured, but also have various ship types. Apart from the mobile castle-like building ships, most of them are light warships that are extremely fast and suitable for confrontation at sea.

Compared with Zhannan who shot cold arrows from far away or risked his life to fight hand-to-hand after boarding the enemy ship, Dacheng's ship was either equipped with a bed crossbow, a shooting pole, or a fire claw. Once hit by it, even if he was not on the spot The shipwreck and loss of life also caused heavy damage.

Xiao Yuandu organized the faster ships into a commando team, half of them were sea barbarians who had been subdued before.

This assault team was led by Lieutenant General Xiu Tu, defeated the opponent's vanguard in the first fight, beheaded more than a thousand enemies, and captured a large warship.

Winning the first stop, boosting morale.

Many places were attacked, and the southern side was forced to divide its forces and respond hastily.

Unexpectedly, under the brave charge and heroic assault of the Dacheng Army, the fortifications set up in advance were all vulnerable.

It was only a short period of time from the defeat in the first battle to the subsequent collapse of the whole line. In the end, they had to adopt conservative tactics-strengthen the city defense and stick to the danger.

Unexpectedly, the opponent is not only good at water warfare, but also siege warfare...

In the subsequent advancing process, as the main attacking force, they almost never encountered tenacious resistance from enemy surface ships. They successively won several key points and drove straight all the way to the Luqiu Fortress [-] miles away from Guanji City, the capital of the southern country.

This is also the last barrier to occupy the southern capital.

After Xiao Yuandu fully understood the situation there, he ordered a strong attack without much hesitation.

The two sides first fought fiercely at sea for five days, and the Zhannan defenders were defeated, and finally abandoned the fortress and fled.

Under Guan Ji City, Xiao Yuandu, who had waited two days longer, joined forces with Xue Bode, who had also made great progress, and the two sides began to join forces to attack the city.

There are more than [-] defenders in Guanji City, and the total strength of the Southern Expedition Army is only about [-]. The two are basically the same.

Although Dacheng ran for thousands of miles, they were all transported by large boats, without the labor of cars and horses, and the supplies on board were sufficient. Many warships and food were also captured along the way, so no matter whether it was besieged or stormed, they were defeated by Du Sai's route. Sooner or later, Guanji City, which is difficult to rescue, falls.

As expected, a few days later, Minister Zhannan launched a mutiny, assassinated the monarch, cut off his head, and opened the city gate to surrender to Dacheng.

(End of this chapter)