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Chapter 297

Xiao Zheng persuaded a few more words, but Chen Xiuzhu smiled and said nothing.

He had to give up.

The two turned the subject back.

"Your Highness, if the east coast of Baekje is really as bad as the messenger said, I will suggest that the empire reconsider its support for Baekje!"

Chen Xiuzhu and his staff looked at each other.

He sat up straight, "Why did Uncle say that?"

Now only 3 people have come to Yunchui, and he has defended the long southern coast.Chen Xiuzhu didn't think it was necessary for Yun Chui to send more troops over.

"Your Highness, look outside." Xiao Zheng pointed to the wind and snow outside, "The weather is extremely bad now, and the Japanese pirates are still trying to forcefully land, and they have no intention of retreating or stopping."

"Even if the generals weren't there, one can imagine how much their casualties would have been."

"Indeed." Chen Xiuzhu nodded.

Xiao Zheng's face was full of sternness: "Have you ever thought about why they disregarded the casualties and why they landed, and the soldiers have no complaints or regrets and even regard death as home?"

A flash of inspiration flashed in Chen Xiuzhu's mind, and he instantly remembered that very long-term information.

Volcanoes in the Japanese pirates continued to erupt, and the sky was covered by volcanic ash.The animals and plants on the island are extinct one after another...

"It seems that they are trying their best." Chen Xiuzhu reacted, and his face suddenly became very ugly.

As a prince, it is definitely a big mistake to resist the decree and not return.

If it weren't for the grandfather of the minister of the Ministry of Industry standing behind him, it is estimated that his Prince Jue has become a county king or even an ordinary prince.

The reason why Chen Xiuzhu refused to return was to support Baekje under his feet.

Now the Japanese pirates have made it clear that they will fight for the whole family, and they will never stop unless they occupy this peninsula.

With Baekje's strength and strength, I want to defend this world...

Chen Xiuzhu subconsciously shook his head.

almost impossible.

Therefore, if Yun Chui does not increase his troops, the fate of the peninsula is almost doomed.

Whether Baekje fell or not, Chen Xiuzhu didn't care.

It's just that this means that the plan to send troops to support Baekje will end in failure.

At that time, they are very likely to be wiped out, or they will retreat back to Yunchui's land in despair...

No matter what the result is, it is not what Chen Xiuzhu wants to see.

The only good thing is that he is not a leading general like Xiao Zheng, and there is a high probability that he will not be punished for defeat and dereliction of duty.

But in the eyes of Emperor Changxing or others, he will still bear the lifelong mark of a defeated general.

It will be even more difficult to sit in that position in the future.

Think of it this way.

Although it was freezing outside, Chen Xiuzhu was sweating profusely.

"Your Highness," the silent staff next to him couldn't help but stand up, "We should pass on the situation here in Baekje to Luo Shangshu as soon as possible."

Let Luo Ken quickly find a way.

Either find a suitable reason as soon as possible to let Chen Xiuzhu leave Baekje as soon as possible to wash away the suspicion of fleeing; or send troops to support.

Chen Xiuzhu understood what the staff meant, and he no longer wanted to chat with Xiao Zheng, and hurried back to his tent.

Xiao Zheng watched them leave with complicated eyes.

Chen Xiuzhu can leave at any time.As for him, unless he received an order from the Ministry of War or the emperor, he would never leave.

So just fight to the end.

"Come on!" Xiao Zheng snorted.

"The order continues. Although the year is approaching and the season is wrong, the Japanese pirates are very likely to make a comeback. Everyone, don't be misled by the weather, and all focus on the southern sea."

As for the east coast of Baekje.

Xiao Zheng looked up to the east.

For the time being, wish yourself luck.

Xingji City, Yong'an Hutong, General Xuanwu's Mansion.

crackling.

The sound of dense abacus counting sounded continuously.

Yingpan and her god-sister Miao Dong are checking the accounts.

As the end of the year was approaching, the veterans in the mansion, the caravans coming and going, and the tenant farmers in various shops and farms had worked hard for a year, earning a lot of money for the general's mansion, and working hard for the safety of the masters.

They should also be given a big year-end red envelope.

In this regard, Ren Ning and Ying Pan are not stingy.

Ji Xiang stood aside and muttered: "Madam, Uncle Zhongyong's mansion sent someone to inform that the Gu family caravan has just returned to Xingji City."

"Yeah." Yingpan nodded, "Make an appointment, I'm going to Zhongjian to meet the ancient merchant leader."

Ji Xiang hurriedly wrote it down.

She winked and winked: "The caravan has come back from the south. I don't know about this New Year's Eve. Will the general ask for leave?"

It's time to add a little master to the General's Mansion.

Yingpan didn't know what her maid was thinking.

The movement of her hands stopped, and she shook her head with a smile: "The general guards the southern border. He is busy with military affairs, so he should not ask for leave."

"That's right." Ji Xiang was very disappointed, but after a while she became proud again.

At Ren Ning's current age, he can become the forward lieutenant of the Starfall Legion, which can be said to have a bright future.

As long as these servants go out, who doesn't take a high look?
Yingpan smiled.

Ji Xiang didn't know where Ren Ning was, thinking he was still in Guangxin's camp at Yingshan.

But she is clear.

A few days ago, Yingpan went to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Princess Yiguang told the news that Huang Ming had come back from the west.

According to the news, Ren Ning and Lei Er passed through the Luoxia Mountains a few months ago, and even led the guards of the Duke of Zhen to a big victory.

"It's a good thing to win a battle. But I hope you remember to keep this news in your heart, and you must not reveal it to others." Princess Yiguang repeatedly urged.

"I remember." Yingpan was self-aware and quickly nodded in response.

Therefore, even a close maid like Ji Xiang doesn't know where Ren Ning is now.

"Is there any news about Yanzhen Fortress or Dingxi County?" Yingpan asked.

Although it is possible to know many things outsiders don't know by going to the mansion next door, but the Zhen Guo Mansion is too conspicuous, so it is not suitable for frequent visits.

Ji Xiang likes to listen to gossip outside when he has nothing to do.

When Yingpan asked, she nodded.

"Madam, there is indeed news from the west." Ji Xiang's voice suddenly hesitated, "I just don't know if it's true or not."

Yingpan was not surprised either.

"I'm just tired." She giggled and put down the abacus and brush in her hand, "No matter what you hear, come and listen to it."

After taking a few glances at his master, Jixiang had no choice but to speak.

"I heard that there is no snow in the west this year, and the road is easy to walk. The east-west post road has been opened up, and the support sent by the imperial court has finally arrived at Yanzhen Fortress."

"Uh, this is good news." Yingpan nodded.

After so long, the court's support finally arrived.I just don't know how much of the fort's 15 troops are left.

Yingpan didn't ask this question, and ninety-eight out of ten Jixiang wouldn't know.

Just as she was thinking about it, she heard her maid Xu Xu say, "I heard that four sons from the Duke of Zhen's mansion died in battle."

Zhen Guogong Mansion, Huo's Ancestral Hall.

Candlelight flickered.

Princess Yiguang took over the genealogy from a gray-haired clan elder and flipped through it till the end.

She watched silently for a while, and finally wrote the word "death" next to the four names.

"Grandma, are you okay?" Huo Qing hurriedly moved a stool, "Why don't you sit down and rest first?"

Princess Yiguang waved her hand, "I'm fine."

Being in the Jiang Xun family, she is not unfamiliar with such things and is not surprised.

It's just that last time it was three, this time it's four.

Princess Yiguang's usually steady hand couldn't help shaking a little.

"The east-west post road has finally been opened up. The fortress and Dingxi County should be fine." She muttered to herself.

Huo Qing hesitated for a moment, then nodded quickly: "As long as the doctor and various materials arrive, the epidemic will be brought under control. Father and all the uncles will be able to keep the fortress safe and secure."

"This is the best." Princess Yiguang heaved a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)