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Chapter 209 No One Responds
Chen Xiuzhu's disappointment was beyond words.

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Xiao Zheng was a little anxious, and couldn't help coughing: "When His Highness is going north, what orders does His Majesty have?"

After regaining his senses, Chen Xiuzhu hurriedly practiced Tai Chi, "Father ordered me to observe the living conditions of the border people and think about the way to be a king; at the same time, I will learn from the generals how to arrange formations."

Xiao Zheng waited for a while, but he didn't hear what he wanted to know, so he could only continue to ask, "What about Yanzhen Fortress and Old Town Duke?"

During the meeting, another reason why Huang Shitao from Beihai Customs and Tian Hongyan from the Yanhui Legion insisted on refusing to go east was that the west side of Yunchui had become a mess, and even General Huo Zheng, the old town official, was infected and died.

At this time, neither Emperor Changxing nor the Ministry of War will allow them to fight eastward, after all, the treasury cannot afford it.

Xiao Zheng was really speechless.

Chen Xiuzhu looked at him in surprise, and then told what happened during the Dragon Boat Festival in Xingji City.Special mention was made of Ren Ning's donation of 25 silver and the fact that various wealthy families donated money to buy food, herbs and medicinal materials.

"The purchased food, herbs, and doctors have been rushed to the west. I believe that Yanfeng Fortress will return to normal soon."

The implication is that there is nothing to worry about in the west.

Xiao Zheng nodded, feeling happy and depressed at the same time.

The happy thing is that the second son, Xiao Gang, not only made a group of like-minded friends, but also made a lot of achievements; the sad thing is that as a father, he has not made decent things for a long time.

Xiao Zheng was too lazy to play charades, and asked directly: "Your Highness, so Your Majesty did not expressly support or oppose our going east to rescue Baekje, right?"

Chen Xiuzhu was noncommittal, but just smiled, "Everything is up to the generals, play by ear."

Having said that, he is biased.

After traveling all the way to Northern Xinjiang, Chen Xiuzhu didn't want to stay at the city gate for a year, so he turned around and returned to Xingji City.

Even before setting off, his grandfather Luo Ken warned: "As a prince, you don't have to go to the front line to fight, so you don't need to worry about your personal safety. But as long as you go to the battlefield, you will naturally have your share of military achievements."

With military merits, there will be military recognition and connections.

Although the civil servants in Xingji City now have a greater right to speak.But once something happens, no matter which dynasty or generation, it is always right that the gun comes out of power.

Now that he has the opportunity to get to know some generals who are capable of recruiting and fighting in a fair manner, Chen Xiuzhu must take good advantage of it.

Xiao Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, and he glanced left and right.

"My lord, Baekje is a vassal state of Unchui. It has always been connected with our mountains and rivers. It can be said to be a barrier to the east of Unchui. They are now in danger of being attacked by Japanese pirates. Whether it is out of morality or righteousness, we should not stand by. .”

"Besides, the Japanese pirates are a despicable people who are not only greedy, but also have a lot of blood feuds with the people in the counties along the eastern coast of Yunchui. The little Baekje can't satisfy their appetite at all, and sooner or later they will head west toward us."

"Now that Beixiong has stopped, we might as well take the opportunity to drive these Japanese pirates back to their hometowns, lest they make a big fortune in Baekje, and the North Customs will be attacked on both sides."

"What Uncle Xiao said is true," Chen Xiuzhu nodded in agreement, "I don't know what I need to do?"

Xiao Zheng was overjoyed, he pondered for a while.

"In war, we pay attention to the right time, place and people. But no matter what the situation is, the side with more soldiers is always the one who has the upper hand. Although the victory with fewer soldiers is praised in history, it is always a minority."

"I only have [-] East Sea defenders in my hands. If the prince can persuade the Yanhui Legion to go east together, then the matter of driving out the Japanese pirates will definitely go much smoother."

He moved his mouth and didn't mention the North Customs defenders.

With Huang Shitao's face of not seeking merit but seeking no faults, Xiao Zheng estimated that unless Emperor Changxing named him by name, he would not move his nest.

"In addition, we need a batch of food and grass." Xiao Zheng added.

"The geese go back to General Tian of the Legion to communicate with the king. As for the food and grass..." When it comes to food and grass, Chen Xiuzhu is also a little confused.

"The king's fief is in Hanoi County, which is a well-known grain area. If there are thousands of tons of grain, the king can make do with it. If there is more, there is no other way."

And it doesn't fit.

Xiao Zhengchang sighed, "This is troublesome."

Thousands of dans of food seemed like a lot, but in front of the troops going abroad to fight, it was just a drop in the bucket, and they couldn't eat for a few days at all.

"My lord and General Xiao," a counselor couldn't help but said, "Xingluo and Zhennanguan went to attack Nanfeng. Not only did they rob the granary of Hushouguan, but they also couldn't rob many towns in Nanfeng. The problem of eating."

"If we help Baekje, shouldn't they solve the food problem?"

Chen Xiuzhu was startled.

However, Xiao Zheng already shook his head.

"Having said that, it's always right to be prepared. And the battlefield is changing in an instant. We are not very clear about the current situation on the Baekje side while staying at the North Customs."

"If we rush to send troops without bringing more food and grass, if Baekje's granaries are emptied by Japanese pirates, then we will be in a dilemma."

Everyone was stunned, and couldn't help feeling worried.

After chatting for a while, Xiao Zheng got up and left.

Chen Xiuzhu and several counselors looked at each other, and they all looked to the south at the same time.

I really don't know, I was taken aback.

Or Starfall Legion.

Without mentioning any food and grass at all, they captured Nanfeng silently.

In the following days, Chen Xiuzhu met Tian Hongyan and Huang Shitao many times.He even made a special trip to find Yumu, Yanhui and even the county lieutenant of Jinghu County according to the situation in the south.

Everyone who saw him was polite on the surface.

But as long as it comes to sending troops to rescue Baekje, these generals and lieutenants will talk about it one by one, neither agreeing nor refusing, anyway, they will not give half a promise.

After learning the details, Xiao Zheng heaved a long sigh with a gloomy face.

Neither he nor Huang Shitao or Tian Hongyan had the unanimous appeal of Wei Junqian or the Xingluo Legion, and they did not convince others at all, so they went to Baekje with them for an adventure without hesitation.

At this time, Baekje's fourth rescue letter flew over.

When the three giants of Beihai Customs and Chen Xiuzhu saw it, Qiqi's expression changed.

This rescue letter is written in blood.

The tone of the above was serious, if Yun Chui didn't make a move, the capital of Baekje would fall.

"Impossible." Huang Shitao, the guard of the North Customs, stared at the seal on the lower right, and was the first to question.

"Although the capital city of Baekje is not as high and thick as Song Dingcheng City in Nanfeng, it is still a capital city. The Japanese pirates have so few people, how could they be captured so quickly?"

"There must be fraud in this!"

"Come here!" Tian Hongyan shouted: "Have the spies come back? What is the current situation in Baekje and the number of Japanese pirates who have landed?"

Xiao listened expressionlessly.

So what if I know the specific situation, will someone come to the rescue?

(End of this chapter)