Jiuxi

Chapter 520 Chapter 518 [Heart War]

More than twenty miles north of Yongqiu, Bai County.

There are more than 3,000 Yan troops here who are in panic all day long. Since the fall of Yongqiu, these Yan troops have been worrying about whether the Qi army will continue to march north when they open their eyes every day.

In the end, the Qi army did not set foot here, and the Yan army also waited for the main force of the 35,000 Jing army led by Qing Yugong himself. Everyone felt like they were receiving an amnesty.

Jingjun took over the defense of Bai County and immediately sent a large number of elite ranger scouts to the south to closely monitor the Qi army in Yongqiu City. At the same time, a baggage line from Heluo City to Bai County has also been established, and a steady stream of carts will transport grain and grass here.

It can be judged from various signs that Qing Yugong will build Bai County as a forward stronghold, and after the troops from the rear arrive, he will then start to surround Yongqiu City.

In the main hall, Qing Yugong was listening to the border military information compiled by his general He Shilie.

"The skills are not listed in return. The Southern Qi Yingze Army and the Xunyang Army are still stationed in Cuiting, Juxian and Shiquan areas. The Cavalry Feiyu Army is still behind Cuiting and has no signs of movement for the time being. In addition, the Southern Qi Anping Army and Yang Zhai's army has also moved towards the east front."

"It's time for Asu to report back. The defenders on the front line of Xilinguan and Gaotang City in Southern Qi have not been reduced. Li Tianrun has sent Guangji troops to the western front to strengthen the defense."

Qing Yugong asked calmly: "Qi Jun didn't hide any traces?"

He Shilie nodded and said: "Yes, Your Majesty. The three armies of Anping, Yangzhai and Guangji of Southern Qi are the main force to attack Yongqiu. After a short rest, they left Yongqiu and marched towards the east and west lines respectively, and they were right on the border. Marching, our army's rangers can clearly identify their flags. Now there are Qingxu and Heyang armies in Yongqiu City, plus Li Tianrun's guard camp, the full strength should be 30,000. However, because of the Battle of Xifengyuan and the Battle of Yongqiu. After the battle, the general estimated that the Qi army in the city would be about 23,000 to 4,000 people."

This veteran who rarely frowned on the battlefield now frowned into the character "Chuan" and finally gritted his teeth and poured all the medicinal soup into his stomach.

Qing Yugong has issued a transfer order, and part of Jing's army is heading towards Bai County. It seems that counterattacking Yongqiu has become an inevitable choice.

Spread out the white paper and pick up the pen.

The expressions of He Shilie and the other Jingjun generals were solemn.

In the evening, this letter was delivered to Li Tianrun.

He was holding a bowl of dark medicinal soup, glanced at the writing on the envelope and put it aside, then looked at Xue Huaiyi, who was staring eagerly in front of him, and said helplessly: "Old sir, can this medicine be suspended for a few days? "

"Follow the order!"

"A lot."

The leader of the soldiers took the envelope respectfully and then strode out.

Li Tianrun sighed and stared at the bowl of dark medicinal soup. He secretly lamented that this was more troublesome than facing the powerful Jing Jun. He didn't know why the taste of this medicinal soup was so terrible. What was even more terrifying was I have to drink a big bowl every day.

Xue Huaiyi shook his head without hesitation.

Qing Yugong looked calm and continued: "Not only are these 20,000 people all elite soldiers in hundreds of battles, but at least they have been tempered by many battles. Now they are blocked by the Yongqiu city wall, and there are sufficient people in the city. The food, fodder and defense equipment are enough to withstand the attack of tens of thousands of our troops, not to mention that with Li Tianrun personally in charge, the Qi army can exert far greater strength than usual."

Not long after, a letter appeared on the paper.

After the ink dried, Qing Yugong called the leader of the soldiers and said calmly: "Send this letter to Qi Jun and tell them that this is my king's personal letter to Li Tianrun."

The fall of Yongqiu completely disrupted Jingjun's rhythm, but this is a real battlefield, and any accident may happen.

"Go down. Keep surveillance of the south these days, and appease the soldiers. I don't think I need to teach you how to inspire the soldiers' fighting spirit."

The generals exited the festival hall, and Qing Yugong came to sit in front of the case.

Li Tianrun looked at the soup in the bowl and asked curiously: "What is this?"

Xue Huaiyi took the soup bowl and then transformed into a small bowl.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Xue Huaiyi slowed down and said, "Gargling can cover up the taste in the governor's mouth."

Li Tianrun smiled and said, "Thank you."

Xue Huaiyi sat down next to him. Although he deliberately kept a straight face when Li Tianrun drank the medicine, in fact, after more than a year of getting along with him, he only had admiration for the governor of Jingzhou. No one could compare to him. The doctor knew better about Li Tianrun's physical condition.

That kind of extreme pain is definitely unbearable for most people, and Li Tianrun still has to worry about the war.

After Li Tianrun recovered, he looked at Xue Huaiyi and said, "Old sir, my personal soldiers have learned how to boil the medicine, so I plan to have someone send you back to Guangling."

Xue Huaiyi shook his head and said: "No need."

Li Tianrun was silent.

Xue Huaiyi continued: "I know what the Governor is thinking. Now that Jing's army is coming towards Yongqiu, no matter how much preparation the Governor has made, Yongqiu is still likely to fall. Once the city is broken, none of us will survive. ”

Li Tianrun said sincerely: "Old sir, thanks to your careful care for more than a year, I can continue to command the army, but now -"

This time Xue Huaiyi interrupted him resolutely and said sternly: "Grand Governor, although I don't know how to wield a sword or a gun, I have never forgotten my identity as a Qi man. The war is imminent. If I stay here, I can not only help everyone With the governor's help, he can also give advice to other doctors and save injured soldiers with his own hands. Even if he only saves one more person, this is the meaning of the old man's stay. " Li Tianrun looked at the old man's determined eyes and could not say anything else. After exiting his mouth, he could only nod his head and said: "Okay, I will follow the old gentleman's wishes, but this medicine..."

"This is even more non-negotiable."

Xue Huaiyi smiled, stood up and left with two bowls.

Li Tianrun watched him walk out of the festival hall, and his eyes immediately fell on the envelope at hand.

"Captain Li respects you."

Qing Yugong's beginning was very polite, but Li Tianrun didn't take it seriously and continued reading.

"... Your Excellency attacked Yongqiu in one day, and turned from passive to active in a blink of an eye. You are worthy of the reputation of the famous general of Qi. This time I led the troops south. Originally I was unwilling to fight with Your Excellency in Yongqiu City, but now it seems inevitable. Looking at your military skills throughout your life, you are especially good at asking the emperor to enter the urn, such as the battle of Mengshan, and what is different from the battle outside Yongqiu today. This time, you personally entered Yongqiu and led me to attack, which seemed to be your own. Trapped in a desperate situation, we are actually using heaven and earth as our furnace to annihilate our army at the foot of Yongqiu City."

"Now that your Excellency has taken the initiative to divide the troops, the main forces of Guangji, Anping and others have left one after another. Perhaps in the near future, they will come back and gather here again. Such foresight and courage are no less than the demeanor of the past. I can only admire you. However, You and I are enemies on the battlefield, and we will face each other life and death. It's a pity. Every time I think about this, I can't bear it. After all, you are one of the few talented people in Qi, so why did you die in Yongqiu City?"

Seeing this, Li Tianrun raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

In his letter, Qing Yugong straightforwardly stated the Qi army's strategy, which was to use Yongqiu as bait, and then mobilize all reserve mobile forces to counter-encirclement when the Jing army was trapped on this main battlefield.

Li Tianrun was not surprised that the other party could see through this. As the war gradually escalated, the role of conspiracy and tricks became smaller and smaller. In the end, it still had to rely on head-on confrontation on the battlefield.

The interesting thing is that Qing Yugong actually said the word "unbearable".

You must know that Qing Yuding's death was inseparable from the defeat of Mengshan.

"...Perhaps in your eyes, my intolerance is really hypocritical. It is a pity what happened back then, but I always believe that everyone has his own master on the battlefield, and life and death have their own destiny, so why should you resent others. Your Excellency is personally in charge of Yongqiu. This is A big city must be like an iron wall. I think this is your confidence. If you insist on not taking the initiative to retreat to Baima Pass in the south, no matter how much I can't bear it, I will have to bury a general with my own hands."

The signature is a simple three-character Qing Yugong.

There is no doubt that Qing Yugong's letter is sincere.

He knew Li Tianrun's plan and could accurately point out Qi Jun's intentions, while also pointing out a way out for Li Tianrun.

Most importantly, he expressed great confidence in this letter.

Just like Li Tianrun was confident of capturing Yongqiu at a very small cost, Qing Yugong was also confident that this scene would happen again.

Li Tianrun thought for a long time.

Qing Yugong's confidence comes from two aspects. One is that the main force of Jing's army is strong enough. Even in the face of the towering and solid city wall of Yongqiu, they can climb up with a fearless attitude.

The second is that he also has an ambush in Yongqiu City, and he can imitate Zhu Zhen at the critical moment.

Li Tianrun suddenly smiled softly when he thought of this, and then he picked up his pen and wrote a few lines at the end of Qing Yugong's letter.

"Come, please send this letter back tomorrow morning."

"Yes, Grand Governor."

The soldier took the envelope respectfully.

The next morning, Qing Yugong received a reply from Li Tianrun.

Under the gaze of a group of powerful generals, Qing Yugong opened the envelope unhurriedly, and his own handwriting immediately came into view.

His eyes moved to the last piece of paper, and he saw a few more lines at the end.

"Prince Changshan, Li bets that your Majesty's decree will be delivered to Bai County within ten days. At that time, you must march no matter what."

"Your Majesty just wants to see your army and our army fight like rivers of blood. No matter who wins or loses, this is the result he is happy to see."

"Instead of being burdened with suspicion and being startled every step of the way, the county prince would rather lead his army to Nantou. Li will guarantee with his life and fortune that the Emperor of Da Qi will grant you the title of prince."

"If not, please fight at Yongqiu to determine the fate of Qi and Jing."

The generals looked at Qing Yugong with concern. Seeing that he remained silent, He Shilie couldn't help but asked nervously: "Your Majesty, does Li Tianrun have provocative words?"

Qing Yugong shook his head slightly, folded up the letter, and said calmly: "I hope to see him angry and frustrated, but if he is such a person, how can he be worthy of being my opponent?"

"Give me the order, all ministries should speed up their march. They must arrive here within five days!"

"Follow the order!"

(End of this chapter)