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Chapter 91 Lin Guming was defeated and captured in Guangling, and 30 soldiers fell into the sand

The news of Lin Guming's defeat of Guangling's 30 soldiers and their halberds has spread throughout the 100 states. The battle involving the [-] states and the mobilization of more than [-] million troops from both sides has come to an end, but there are loud thunders and little rain , all parties are paying attention, waiting for the next move of Dongying people.Lin Guming became famous as a young man, and he was hailed as an elite in commanding the army. It was considered a gold-plated war, but it ended with such a turning point. It not only wiped out the elite of the Allied forces, but was also captured alive by the Japanese. Regarding this battle, the heroes of all parties did not comment immediately, and they were all waiting and looking forward to it. with.But no matter what, the battle of Guangling was just the beginning, and no one knew what would happen next. For a while, the war that was supposed to be a turmoil fell silent like a hornet's nest.

Xuzhou city.

Xi Shen is restless, he is waiting for the news of Guangling, if there is news of Lin Guming's death, he will immediately take control of Xiangjun, openly defect to the enemy and betray the country, reach a cooperation with Dongying, and immediately lead troops into Wu The major counties and cities in the north.Xi Shen feels bitter, if given a choice, who would want to be a traitor, bear eternal infamy, and leave a bad reputation for thousands of years.But now he has no choice. If he doesn't join the Dongying people, Shen Yan will kill Xu Xiao for no reason before the battle, leading to the defeat of the allied army.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Lin Guming is sure to die. Anyway, we have cooperated with the Dongying people. We have no choice until today. What is it to bear the infamy? Throughout the ages, history books are written by the victors. Juquan in the south, no matter. Once he attained the Tao, he ascended to heaven and became the king of the entire Yuezhou? The mansion, the Xi family has guarded the ancestral property for 400 years, and only guarded the land of the five counties to bow down to Great Liang and serve the court of Great Liang , He bowed his head for the emperor of Dongying, it was nothing more than a change of head. Besides, the emperor of Great Liang was petty, but the emperor of Dongying was generous. Our life is short for decades, isn't it just for this thing? Your Excellency Kneeling down to heaven and earth, kneeling down to ancestors, originally kneeling down to the Emperor of Great Liang, now kneeling down to the Emperor of Dongying, it's no big deal, the lord is just bearing the humiliation for the country, don't be psychologically burdened." The military adviser said with a smile all over his face.

"Chen Jian, I'm bored. I was able to read and write when I was five years old, and I was proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics when I was ten years old. The regent took power. These years I have been strict with myself for ten years, and I went around. In the end, the world People would compare me with that idiot Juquan, I feel very unwilling." Xi Shen clenched his fists sadly.

Chen Jianqian laughed: "Master, the world is impermanent."

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Hailing City.

In today's world, no matter whether it is the imperial court or the fourteen prefectures, or the Dongying cabinet and the military government, all eyes are on Guangling, but few people pay attention to Lu Qian in Hailing.It can be said that Lu Qian was a blessing in disguise. Originally, he was resentful that he could not eat the military rations of the imperial court, so he sent troops to support Hailing, but the result was unexpected. Hailing's troops were empty. Part of the large army was wiped out by the remnants of the Wuzhou coalition army, and some went to support Guangling. Less than ten banner soldiers were left to garrison Hailing, allowing Lu Qian to take Hailing easily.Leaving aside the battle situation, Lin Guming's defeat in Guangling, Lu Qian's victory in Hailing, coupled with Dake and Yanchang's defense in Runzhou, this battle is not too ugly to lose, but Lu Qian did it for The Allies saved a little face.As a result, on the day when Lin Guming was defeated, the rest of the Zhongzhou Iron Army from Xiaxiang County arrived late, and had no choice but to station in Hailing, which gave Lu Qian more confidence.

Right now, Lu Qian is negotiating with General Zuo Yuliang of the rest of the Zhongzhou Iron Army. After investigation, it was found that Lin Guming was captured alive and should be under house arrest in Guangling.Zuo Yuliang believed that Guangling’s Dongguan city gate fell, and because the Japanese pirates in Guangling suffered heavy casualties, they were unable to fight again in a short period of time, and even couldn’t build the city tower. This is a golden opportunity to rescue Lin Guming. Guangling put pressure on Guangling to let them release Lin Guming.Lu Qian sneered when he heard the words, and sneered mercilessly: "You are considered a pig by Shan Qi? Lin Guming is the best pawn in the Japanese pirates' hands. Would he not know what we are thinking? I advise you to hit me less If you want to save him, then you go. I came out from Huaiyin and attacked Hailing. It is the utmost kindness to save a little loss for your allies. When the imperial court issued military rations, I had no part in it. Now I know Begging me? It's too late, get out of here."

Lu Qian's attitude was bad, Zuo Yuliang's expression was gloomy, but he could understand Lu Qian, seeing that Zuo Yuliang was still unwilling to give up, Lu Qian waved his hand and said: "I advise you not to make fearless sacrifices, in my opinion , Dongying people dare not kill Lin Guming, at least Lin Guming is safe in a short period of time, and moreover, even if you want to go, you are going to die, you only have more than 1 people, no matter how empty Guangling is, there is still a lot to do. Less than [-] soldiers and horses, not to mention the defense of imprisoning Lin Guming, which can be described as a net, just waiting for you to die."

Zuo Yuliang felt unhappy in his heart, the defeat in this battle was too humiliating, it was actually a problem with the military rations, Zuo Yuliang wished he could go back to Zhongzhou, go to the court, find out the people behind the scenes, and question him face to face.

"Don't worry, Lin will be alone for a short time, and the pirates will gain more benefits from keeping him than killing him."

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Zhongzhou, capital city.

In the past few days, Prince Gong Ji Zai has been worrying all day, not thinking about food and drink, walking and walking in the mansion, Lin Guming will not die, and he can't feel at ease all day.Today, spies came to report that tens of thousands of Zhongzhou iron troops had gathered in front of Qishan Commander’s Mansion, and they were on standby at any time, and the iron troops stationed in various counties of Zhongzhou were mobilizing. The old Marshal Lin Pojun built a huge bronze coffin for himself , Ji Zai sneered, thinking that Lin Pojun still couldn't hold his breath. It is conceivable that as long as the Dongying people dare to kill Lin Guming, Lin Pojun will definitely carry the coffin and go out to avenge his grandson. This is exactly what he has been planning for many years the goal of.What worries him now is that after so many days, Uesugi never killed Lin Guming, which made Ji Zai very headache. The longer it dragged on, the more accidents would happen.

At this time, a milky white pigeon flew into the mansion and landed on his shoulder. Ji Zai's sullen face finally relaxed. He unwrapped the letter paper on the pigeon's leg and read it silently.

evening.

Prince Gong in disguise came to Tingchao Building as scheduled to meet Takeshita Weibu.

Prince Gong was very angry, and asked Takeshita, why Lin Guming is still alive, what are you planning?Do you want to tear up the agreement?

Takeshita smiled all over his face, beckoning Ji Zai to be calm, and said: "Your Majesty, calm down. I have submitted a proposal to His Majesty the Emperor. The cabinet and military government are putting pressure on Guangling. It will take ten days. Wait a moment."

Takeshita also felt strange, it stands to reason that Shang Shanqi should have beheaded Lin Guming at this time, but why has there been no news yet?Could it be that Shang Shanqi wanted to disobey the cabinet's will and the military government's order?In fact, regarding how to deal with Lin Guming, there are also different voices in the cabinet and the military government. Only a part of them hold the opinion of killing Lin Guming, and that part has a strong desire to resist.Again, the political system of Japan is also extremely complicated, which is comparable to the political structure of Great Liang. It is not a single group that dominates. Even His Majesty the Emperor and the Prime Minister do not have absolute power. Any matter requires the cabinet and The military government convened a meeting to formulate plans, draft guidelines, and sign and approve them before they could be implemented. Obviously, the disposal of Lin Guming was only a part of the Guangling War, and it had not yet reached the point where the cabinet members met and passed it unanimously.Takeshita is also worried, the political group that Dongying and Prince Gong are cooperating with is just the Honshu military government headed by Takeshita Weibu, and he is not qualified to represent the entire Dongying.

"Wait a minute, wait a moment, this king has been waiting for a few days, how long do you want to delay? Marshal, this king has been planning for several years, just for today, this is the only chance to use your hand to eradicate the Zhongzhou Tiejun. Good opportunity, there will be no other way in the future. For this king, it is a crucial step to obtain the throne; for you, eradicating the entire Zhongzhou Iron Army is also a military achievement. When this king ascends the throne, I will also support your army in Dongying political influence, you can figure it out." Prince Gong said with a dark face.

Takeshita slandered in his heart, he didn't like Prince Gong, but if he wanted Dongying to gain legal status in Wuyue, he had to have an official document from the Great Liang court, otherwise even if Dongying completely controlled Wuyue, in the hearts of the people in the world, Wuyue It is still an inseparable part of the Great Liang Society, and in the long run, it will still lead to many uncontrollable factors, such as peasant uprisings.But looking at the whole world, he can only cooperate with Prince Gong, who is the only one who can legally obtain the throne except for the sons of Emperor Tai'an.Therefore, Takeshita nodded slightly, and the etiquette was very in place: "Don't worry, my lord, within three days, at most three days, there will be news of Lin Guming's death."

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Huaiyin.

Chen Jiajun's garrison.

Chen Ci had mixed feelings in his heart. Unexpectedly, the 28 Allied Forces formed by the imperial court lost the first battle, the commander Lin Gu was captured, and 30 soldiers fell into the sand. What he cared about was that the root cause of the failure of this battle was not the commander Lin Gu. The wrong command was not because the Dongying people were too brave, but because someone in the imperial court had put inexplicable poison in the rations of the Allied forces.From the unannounced war by the Dongying people to the fall of Yincheng, the imperial court did not send troops for a long time, and even waited for three months, and spent the new year comfortably. Promulgating a call to action against thieves called the princes of the world to send troops to suppress thieves. It is not difficult to see that the power of those traitors in the imperial court is terrifying.One month before, Xin Wuji was dismissed and investigated. Up to now, there are various indications that Chen Ci's heart is sad and cold.

"Husband, it's late at night, let's rest." Seeing Chen Ci, the princess became more and more haggard, thinking that he was immersed in the grief of losing his father and did not come out.

Because it was found out that there was a problem with the military rations, Chen Ci did not continue to eat the military rations. His condition improved a lot and he did not feel dizzy. It seems that the poison is colorless and tasteless, but it is not fatal. It is just a long-term use, and the accumulation of toxins accumulates over time. After the outbreak, it will clear the nerves.

"Princess, let me send you away." Chen Ci looked at the princess seriously.

"Where are you going? I don't want to go to the capital..."

"I won't go to the capital this time, go to... um, go to Jiangcheng. It's far away from the imperial court of Zhongzhou and the war-torn Wuyue. When the war is over, I'll come to find you and reunite with you."

"If you don't go, then I won't go either." The princess turned her head as if angry, mischievous, she was a little angry when she saw Chen Ci, and she froze again, holding Chen Ci's hand tightly, "Husband, I have been waiting for you since I was a child." In the palace, I have never been anywhere, covered with gold powder, like a magpie locked in a cage, I married you at the age of 16, and I have been with you for the past few years, I cannot separate from you."

The princess revealed her true feelings and spoke from her heart.

Chen Ci was dejected, so he had to hold the princess in his arms. It is true, the princess lost her mother when she was born, and she is the emperor's favorite little princess. She married Chen Ci at the age of 16, and has followed Chen Ci out of the palace ever since. , The previous statement considered the princess's safety, but she really didn't consider her feelings. In the eyes of the princess, he is the only trustworthy person in this world.Chen Ci thought to himself, Chen Ci, Chen Ci, it's fine if you die, and you still have such a wife, alas.It's not that the princess is a burden, and staying with her is a drag, but the statement is worried about the current situation.

Right now, Lin Guming is defeated, the allied army has no leader, coupled with the corruption of the imperial court, there is a problem with the military rations, and the morale of the army is broken. Sooner or later, there will be big problems.

The statement boldly made a vision of future wars.

Firstly, if Uesugi really ordered the execution of Lin Guming, that Marshal Lin Pojun, who is far away in the capital, overshadows the sky in Zhongzhou, and makes the world fearful, will definitely go crazy and lead hundreds of thousands of Zhongzhou Iron Army to Wuyue At that time, Wu Yue will be reduced to a purgatory on earth.It is conceivable that there must be someone secretly plotting behind this incident. The old marshal went deep into Wuyue, and the treacherous courtiers must be a stumbling block. Not to mention the prison and the queen without the protection of Lin Pojun, how should all the officials be restrained?The court is bound to be in chaos.What's more, the old marshal fought desperately, and in the end, both sides were hurt. What's more, someone behind the scenes was brewing a huge conspiracy.

Of course, this is the worst possible outcome.

Uesugi should not be so stupid as to be used as a knife. The best plan is to firmly hold back Lin Guming's bargaining chip and use it to negotiate with the Great Liang court. Both sides suffered heavy losses in this battle, and it is difficult to proceed in a short time. An effective large-scale battle requires time to reorganize the troops. Keeping Lin alone and threatening the allies is the most perfect plan.

Let's see how Shan Qi makes his choice.

But even if it is the latter, once Lin Guming leaves Guangling alive, in ten days' time, Uesugi Qi's command of the Dongying army will definitely launch an invasion of the counties in northern Wu.Now that the morale of the Allied forces is low, and even Lin Guming has been defeated, who still has the heart to fight?It is conceivable that when Shang Shanqi attacks the counties in northern Wu, it will be as easy as when he swept Yuezhou back then.

At that time, Huaiyin will definitely be reduced to a battlefield and a swamp of war.

This was the fundamental reason why he let the princess leave early. He only had two thousand soldiers and horses, so it was difficult to protect the princess' safety.

"Yanqing, don't leave me..."

Sensing the emotional change in Chen Ci, the princess clenched his skirt, bit her red lips and said, with a hint of pleading in her tone.

"Ugh."

Chen Ci didn't say anything, he could only look at the dark night, and said to himself, let's take a step forward.

　This is the first book for a newcomer. I didn’t do a good job of market research before opening the book. I took a detour and had problems with the writing technique and shaping the plot. But since I am determined to eat this bowl of rice, the first book will not be unfinished no matter what. , must finish writing.

　　
　
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