Jiuxi

Chapter 515 Chapter 513 [Heart of an Inch of Grass]

Xunyang City, Wangzhai.

"Sister Chulong!"

Li Bingxue was dressed in military uniform, holding his helmet in his left hand, and his tall figure looked heroic.

Wang Chulong quickly signaled Jin Shu to take the helmet from her hand, stepped forward to hold her hand and said, "It's a coincidence that you're here. I've just arrived home. Is the situation in the north still stable?"

Li Bingxue responded: "Huangfu Yu took the wounded soldiers from Cuiting City back to Ju County, and dispatched more than 2,000 elite soldiers to garrison Cuiting. Now there are 4,000 defenders and 500 strong archers there. There are troops in the rear With support at any time, and my Feiyu Army stationed in the north of Ju County, there is no need to worry about the safety of Cuiting for the time being. However, the previous Jing Army came back, and another Jing Army passed through the Molin Trail and appeared in Shiquan City. "In addition, we cannot take it lightly at the moment."

The two sat across from each other. Jin Shu served the tea and then retreated behind Wang Chulong.

After Wang Chulong heard what he said, he couldn't hide his surprise and asked: "The Feiyu Army is in the north of Ju County? Didn't they return to Xunyang to rest?"

Li Bingxue briefly told the story of the attack on Jingjun's vanguard that day, and finally said with a smile: "The Feiyu Army just traveled a long distance and did not get into a hard fight. The food and grass in Ju County are enough, so there is no need to come to Xunyang."

She had tried her best to simplify the process of rushing into the formation, but the little maid Jin Shu was still dazzled by what she heard.

She stood up without hesitation and bowed solemnly in accordance with military etiquette.

Li Bingxue still maintained that posture. She knew very well that this was not what Wang Chulong wanted to say.

There seem to be thousands of words in my heart, but I don’t know where to start.

The secret order Li Bingxue received was similar to what she heard Li Tianrun say face to face in the Jingzhou Army camp. There was only one difference, and that was that Li Tianrun decided to launch a strong attack on Yongqiu City in advance with the help of Zhu Zhen, an insider.

Li Bingxue shook his head and said: "This is what it should be. But I'm a little strange. Why didn't my father directly mention this in the military order and insisted on me coming to Xunyang City? Sister, don't get me wrong. It's not that I don't want to see you, it's just that I don't want to see you. The war is tense now, and as the commander of the Feiyu Army, it is not appropriate for me to leave my post without permission."

Seeing this, Li Bingxue subconsciously leaned forward and asked, "Sister, what's wrong?"

Li Bingxue explained: "Sister, it's like this. I originally planned to take a break in the north of Ju County, but I received a secret order from my father. He asked me to continue to guard the eastern front. Huangfu Yu and Su Zhang also received similar orders. According to the military order, our mission is to prevent Jing's army from breaking through from the Eastern Front to Xunyang City. My father also said in the secret order that I should send a copy of the military information on the Eastern Front to my sister in a timely manner, and also asked me to come to Xunyang immediately to find my sister. Once, he said you had something to say to me."

Wang Chulong forced a smile and said softly: "I feel a little ashamed that the Governor thinks so highly of you, but I will definitely do my best to help you learn more about the military situation on the Eastern Front."

Speaking of this, Wang Chulong could not continue to hesitate and said after careful consideration: "Bingxue, I went to the camp before leaving, and wrote a secret letter to Zhu Zhen according to the instructions of the Grand Governor, and explained at the same time. The governor told me that the main force of the Jingzhou Army will launch a strong attack on Yongqiu City the day after tomorrow. "

Li Bingxue has always been an upright and straightforward person, but when she saw Wang Chulong's dilemma, she did not ask immediately. She thought for a while and replied: "Qing Yugong wanted to use this all-out attack to consume my father's energy. At the same time, once someone If we can make a breakthrough everywhere, we can force my father to divide his troops for rescue, thereby reducing the pressure on Yongqiu City. I guess he will not fight our army outside Yongqiu City in the short term. Although this strategy is not difficult to see through, Qing Yugong used it. He was betting on whether my father would continue to besiege a towering and strong Yongqiu city at the risk of being penetrated on the east and west fronts. "

Wang Chulong asked slightly puzzledly: "You must have something serious to do when you come to Xunyang this time, right?"

Wang Chulong took advantage of the situation and found that Li Bingxue might not have a comprehensive view of the overall situation, but he had a very keen judgment on the battlefield situation.

Wang Chulong wanted to stop her, but how could a weak woman like her be better than Li Bingxue in terms of agility? He stepped forward to hold her arm with some distress, and said angrily: "Why should this be done between you and me?"

Li Bingxue nodded and said: "It can be seen from this that Qing Yugong is by no means a reckless or pedantic person. There is a reason why my father attaches great importance to him."

"If the Governor accepts this bet, it is possible that Yongqiu City cannot be captured and the east and west fronts are breached, which will ultimately result in a futile attempt. On the contrary, the Governor chooses to divide his troops to support the east and west fronts, and the siege of Yongqiu will be natural. "Remove."

Li Bingxue's eyes suddenly brightened, her handsome eyebrows flew up, and she said with a hint of regret: "The Feiyu Army is cavalry after all, and even outside Yongqiu City it can only play the role of plundering the formation... Let's not talk about it. Fortunately, this time Sister, I would like to help you. With Manager Zhu as your internal support, our soldiers will definitely be able to reduce a lot of casualties when they attack the city. Sister, I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of my father and the soldiers of the Jingzhou Army."

After thinking for a short time, Wang Chulong asked: "Bingxue, what do you think of Jing Jun's recent series of movements?"

Wang Chulong understood instantly, but she fell into rare silence.

Calculating the time, the big battle should be the morning after tomorrow, because she spent more than two days on the road.

"I see."

Wang Chulong pulled her to sit down again, then sat next to her and said slowly: "The Governor is planning to divide his troops to support the east and west fronts after capturing Yongqiu, and he himself will lead some of his troops to sit in Yongqiu. Defend this important city in Jiangbei."

Li Bingxue frowned slightly.

Wang Chulong said frankly: "The Governor also said that although Qing Yugong is on the sidelines at the moment, if he knew that the Governor had captured Yongqiu and only garrisoned it with part of his troops, while other elites rushed to the east and west fronts, that Qing Yugong will definitely gather a large number of troops to attack Yongqiu." At this point, Li Bingxue finally understood the reason why her father asked her to come to Xunyang to find Wang Chulong.

On the one hand, she wanted Wang Chulong to tell her the detailed arrangements of Yongqiu City, and on the other hand, she also hoped that Wang Chulong could dissuade her when necessary.

Why need to be discouraged?
The answer speaks for itself.

Wang Chulong looked nervously at the young female general next to him.

Li Bingxue did not react too violently. She lowered her head slightly and said: "In the Battle of Mengshan, if Qing Yugong had not tried hard to dissuade him, his father Qing Yuding would have stepped into the encirclement of our army. Even if he escaped, he would have stepped into the encirclement of our army. In the end, he died of illness because he lost more than 10,000 elite troops in the first battle and the invincible Jing army suffered its first defeat. My father told me that Qing Yugong would always be worried about this. If his father had not died prematurely. , the Qingyu family will not have been suppressed by Emperor Jingguo all these years."

Wang Chulong held her slightly cold palm.

Li Bingxue continued: "Now that the overall situation is forcing him, coupled with the blood feud that year, Qing Yugong will not miss the opportunity to avenge his father. My father also knows this, so he will take the initiative to divide his troops and guard Yongqiu City himself. Lure Qing Yugong to lead the main force of Jing's army to the foot of Yongqiu City, where my father has chosen for the decisive battle. "

From Qing Yugong's perspective, it was impossible not to see that this was a very dangerous situation.

In order to lure this famous Jing Dynasty general to take the bait, the Jingzhou Army must make an absolutely real move to divide its troops.

Even if they finally return on time according to Li Tianrun's arrangement, Yongqiu City will inevitably fall into a strong attack by the main force of Jing's army for some time.

Wang Chulong said softly: "Ice and snow."

Li Bingxue turned to look at her and said calmly but firmly: "Sister, I know my father's intention in asking you to tell me this. I also know that military orders cannot be disobeyed, even if I am his daughter."

The more she said this, the more worried Wang Chulong felt.

Li Bingxue continued: "A few years ago, even if I was worried, I would only force myself to follow orders, but now my father's physical condition...sister, I can't not see him for the last time."

As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up.

This time, Wang Chulong's weak body burst out with incredible power. She held Li Bingxue's arm tightly with both hands and said hurriedly: "Bingxue, wait!"

Li Bingxue's face was pale, and her clear eyes were full of fear. She said with difficulty: "Sister, the Feiyu Army will still stay here. The two lieutenants are my comrades who have fought side by side for many years. They can take care of them." This cavalry. I only took a dozen soldiers to Yongqiu. I just wanted to be with my father during the most difficult time."

Wang Chulong took a deep breath and said seriously: "Bingxue, don't panic first, please listen to me first, okay?"

Li Bingxue nodded hesitantly.

Wang Chulong slowed down and said: "Bingxue, I know it's hard for you to believe what I say now, but you should believe your father. I have never had contact with the Governor before, but I often heard about him in Heluo City. As the Governor of Jingzhou, he is responsible for the most important defense along the Hengjiang River and is His Majesty's most trusted lieutenant. How could he take risks without being sure? "The morale of the Jingzhou Army depends on your father alone. If he makes a mistake, how can the Jingzhou Army complete the great mission of encircling Qing Yugong?"

Li Bingxue's clenched fists loosened slightly.

Wang Chulong said softly: "I believe that even if more than 100,000 Jing's troops besiege Yongqiu City, the governor can stand proudly on the city wall, and the soldiers will never allow Jing's troops to set foot on the city wall. This plan seems dangerous. In fact, it is to leave the difficult decision to Qing Yugong. With the commander-in-chief's ability to lead the army, our army will definitely be able to successfully complete the siege of Jing's army. Furthermore, even if Governor Xiao of Huaizhou is now dragged by another Jing's army. In Dingzhou, but don’t forget that His Majesty the Emperor in Beijing has sent troops to the north for support, and Lu Chen will definitely arrive in time! "

Hearing the word "Lu Chen", Li Bingxue had mixed emotions in his eyes, but they were quickly covered up by worries about his father.

Wang Chulong was afraid that she would get into trouble, so he added: "The key to this battle lies in the final encirclement. As the only main cavalry in Jingzhou, the Feiyu Army can only exert its strongest strength under your leadership. Bingxue, can you Do you want the Governor’s painstaking plans to go to waste?”

That last sentence shocked Li Bingxue.

She stared at Wang Chulong blankly, her eyes gradually clearing, but her voice was still sentimental: "Sister, I will act in accordance with my father's military orders, but I can't help but worry about his health."

After knowing each other for such a long time, Li Bingxue would always be the heroic female general in Wang Chulong's heart, riding a horse and holding a spear, but today she showed another side to her.

Wang Chulong understood this emotion. Li Bingxue was not worried about her own safety. She was worried about the most important relatives in her life, so she acted so weakly uncharacteristically.

When she thought of this, she sighed softly and put her arms around Li Bingxue's shoulders.

Li Bingxue leaned on her shoulder and whispered softly: "Thank you."

(End of this chapter)