The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 323 Guangxi Decisive Battle ([-])

Zhao Dongting and others were surprised.

The beggar gang had just arrived, and the weapons had not yet been distributed. Xiao Yulin obviously didn't mean to lead the disciples of the beggar gang, but wanted to command the Tiankui army and the Tiangang army.There has never been a precedent for this kind of change of the commander-in-chief just before the battle since Zhao Dongting founded the [-]th Army of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Moreover, Xiao Yulin's identity at this time is still a bit special, after all, he just joined the Song army.

Zhao Dongting was in a bit of trouble.

If you don't agree to Xiao Yulin, it will undoubtedly dampen his enthusiasm.But now that more than [-] soldiers and horses are handed over to him, Zhao Dongting doesn't trust him that much.

This even made Zhao Dongting a little dissatisfied with Xiao Yulin.

As a courtier, if you let the emperor make trouble, then you are an unqualified courtier.

Fortunately, among the generals in the Southern Song Dynasty, there were many people with discerning eyes. Seeing Zhao Dongting frowning and pondering, Wen Tianxiang said: "Your Majesty, whether you can defeat Meng Tuo will directly affect the survival of the Great Song Dynasty. I ask you to lead the army in person."

Zhao Dongting nodded decisively, "Okay, then the military plan will order you to be the chief general and General Xiao as the deputy general to lead the Tiankui and Tiangang armies."

He couldn't help feeling in his heart that it was good to have a courtier like Wen Tianxiang.

At this time, if the other commanders of the Song army requested to fight, Zhao Dongting would not agree. After all, Xiao Yulin is the new commander of the Tianjie army, and has the same rank as the other commanders. If the other commanders invite the battle, Should he let Xiao Yulin be the main general?Or is it better for the lieutenant general?

As the main general, he is not at ease.As the lieutenant general, I was worried that Xiao Yulin would think too much.

But Wen Tianxiang is naturally different, he is the Military Commander, the highest military officer of the Song Dynasty.It is only natural for him to invite the general to fight.

In addition, Wen Tianxiang has a very high prestige in the army, he is the main general, and he is not worried about any troubles in the Tiankui army and the Tiangang army.

When Zhao Dongting said this, his eyes were fixed on Xiao Yulin's expression.Seeing that there was nothing unusual about him, I felt a little relieved.

It seems that he really just wants to invite the army to fight, and has no other thoughts.

Wen Tianxiang strode out of the hall, and shouted to Yue Peng and Su Quandang, who were still fighting each other: "You two generals, stop. Since you both want to command the Flying Army, then go. Now general Tiankui Army , The Tiger Talisman of the Tiangang Army is handed over to this commander, who will personally lead the army to attack Monto."

Yue Peng and Su Quandang retreated at the same time, looked at Wen Tianxiang, "Hand over the Tiger Talisman?"

The faces of both of them changed a little, thinking that Wen Tianxiang and the emperor were angry because of their fight and wanted to deprive them of their military power.

Immediately, the two of them felt a little furious, and knelt down on the ground, "The final general is willing to lead the army forward, please take back the order of the military aircraft."

Wen Tianxiang's mind was so exquisite, he immediately knew what the two of them were thinking, his face was no longer tense, and he said: "Don't worry, you two, it's not to take back your military power. It's just that the emperor ordered me and General Xiao to lead the Tiangang Army and Tiankui for the time being." It’s just an army, so that General Xiao can get familiar with the war. Well, now give me the Tiger Talisman, and then go down and prepare! Monto has an army of [-], so don’t be careless.”

Only then did the two feel relieved, they took out the Tiger Talisman and handed it to Wen Tianxiang, and ran away.

Wen Tianxiang took the Tiger Talisman and hurried away with Xiao Yulin.

Not long after, when the hot air balloon slowly lifted into the sky again, more than ten thousand soldiers from the north gate of Xiujiang Town also marched towards the Monto barracks.

Zhao Dongting watched the hot air balloon take off outside the hall, and suddenly said to Liu Hongyi next to him: "General Liu, lead the army out of the city with me."

Liu Hongyi was slightly puzzled, "Your Majesty, where are we going?"

Zhao Dongting chuckled and said, "There are still 2000 Yuan troops to the west of us, aren't there?"

For the past few days, although Song Bitao hadn't made any movement, Zhao Dongting hadn't forgotten his existence.

Liu Hongyi suddenly showed excitement, "The last general is going to call the soldiers."

His Leizhou Army weapon configuration is already good, but since he came here, he hasn't fought on the battlefield yet!

About two quarters of an hour later, Zhao Dongting left Xiujiang Town and headed south with Le Wuhui, Hong Wutian, and Liu Hongyi's Leizhou Army.

Wuzhou.

Almost at the same time that Yue Peng and Su Quandang led the Flying Army back to Xiujiang Town from the Delta, pigeons also arrived in the Yuan Army barracks in the city.

Immediately after the messenger received the letter from the pigeon, some soldiers reported to Boyan and Ye Su'er.

After reading the letter, the two of them had serious expressions on their faces, and then they hurried to meet in the main hall of the government office.

The letter came from Delta.

The Song army broke through, and Yang Fan died in battle. The last general Tuohe'er and Wang Lei led the army to pursue the Song army to the north and took Xiujiang Town.

The first four words alone were enough to make Boyan and Ye Su'er's faces change drastically.

Kublai Khan abandoned Princess Pearl just to win this battle.But who would have thought that under heavy siege, Song Jun would break through?

Doesn't this mean that he lost his wife and lost his army?
Both Boyan and Ye Su'er are aware of the seriousness of this matter, and even in their identities, they cannot bear the responsibility for such a defeat.

The two had just met in the government office, and Ye Su'er said: "Marshal, do you think Tuoheer and Wang Lei can take down Xiujiang Town?"

Boyan sat heavily on the chair, did not directly answer Ye Su'er's words, but said meaningfully: "Deputy Marshal, it's time for us to think about retreating."

These words made De Ye Su'er's face turn pale, "Do you think Tuoheer and Wang Lei have no chance of winning?"

"Ah……"

Boyan smiled wryly and said: "The Song army is powerful. Think about it, the deputy commander. Since the two of us have sent troops to Guangnan West Road, when we have three times the strength of the Song army, when can we take advantage of it? Now, our army has lost troops and generals, and only half of the soldiers are left. Although Tuoheer and Wang Lei are brave and resourceful, how many are they? How can they win the Song army with a strength of nearly [-]?"

Ye Su'er said: "Then Monto..."

Boyan sighed heavily, "Monto also suffered heavy losses. At this juncture, I am afraid that he has no intention of fighting Song Jun anymore..."

Ye Su'er also slumped on the chair when she heard the words, "It seems that our army is doomed to lose in this battle..."

Boyan said: "Although defeat is not inevitable, we must also think about retreating. If we return after a big defeat, will those people in the court let us go?"

Ye Su'er's eyes froze suddenly, "What do you mean?"

At this time, neither of them thought of ordering Toheer, Wang Lei, and Monto to withdraw their troops.Because they are all leading the army in the wild, they can fly pigeons to send letters back to Wuzhou, but Wuzhou can only rely on fast horses to pass orders to them.Looking at it now, it is obviously too late.

Boyan looked deeply at Ye Su'er, but said: "I don't have any plans, I just want to discuss countermeasures with you."

"It's not that you don't have any plans."

Ye Su'er sighed: "It's just that you don't dare to say what you have planned in your heart? At this moment, what else can we hide from each other? If the defeated army returns to Dadu, those people in the court will not let it go." My two, even if the emperor thinks about our military achievements in the past, I am afraid that we will be deprived of our military power and let us retire safely in the court. But the wall is overthrown by everyone, if we are deprived of our military power, what kind of turmoil will arise in the court ? When the time comes, will we really be able to take care of our old age with peace of mind? With your current status, if we lose power, countless people will be killed because of this..."

Ye Su'er's words can be said to come from the heart.

Seeing her speak, Boyan pondered slightly, "If the army is defeated, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Ye Su'er said: "Unite the surrendered generals from all over the Southern Song Dynasty, garrison the city, and continue to deal with the Song army."

Boyan frowned, "But can the emperor give us this chance? When the army is defeated, I'm afraid the emperor will immediately issue an edict to call me back to Dadu twice."

"The general will be outside, and the king's life will not be accepted..."

Ye Su'er said in a low tone, "Only by holding heavy troops outside, those people in the court can't do anything about us. When the emperor sends reinforcements to come, we will get rid of you and me in the court. Are they the only ones who can be used? At that time I If the two follow them to defeat the Song army, the emperor will remember your military achievements, and we will not lose power completely."

"Then if the reinforcements are defeated by the Song army again..."

"If you lose to the Song army again, it will not only be your responsibility. They are also to blame. Then they will have the face to impeach you and me?"

Boyan nodded lightly, "It's still your thoughtfulness."

Ye Su'er looked at Boyan, "I just hope you can agree with me."

Boyan said: "The deputy commander-in-chief is worrying too much. Don't you know how I am, Boyan?"

Ye Su'er nodded, shrank back to the chair, and stopped talking.

Neither of them had any intention of leaving the hall, and they didn't even have the slightest thought of anything else before the outcome of the war.

(End of this chapter)