In the first month of the fourth year of Jianwen, Yan Wangshi went out of Beiping, and Fengrui pointed to Shandong again.

Sheng Yong and other court generals didn't expect King Yan to come so quickly.

The war has been fought for three years, and the two sides have already had a tacit understanding that there will be no war in the first month, and they will only attack in the spring.

King Yan suddenly stopped talking to Sheng Yong and the others, and opened fire in the first month, shouting and killing at the imperial army, clearly not planning to celebrate the New Year, and others should not think about it!

"Yan is coming against this, and the plan must not be small."

In the city of Jinan, Sheng Yong had just received the news that the imperial court would send troops to reinforce him, and he still had a large amount of food and salary with the army.

How good is it for someone to have food?

As a result, King Yan suddenly sent troops, and all his plans were disrupted, and he couldn't laugh anymore after half of laughing.

Sheng Yong gritted his teeth, but not a year? Well, that's it! He wants to see if King Yan can really defeat Jinan!

When the generals received the order, they immediately accelerated the construction of the city defenses. The soldiers lined up in several teams, day and night, to the outside of the city to pick, transport back a large number of logs and boulders, and collect military rations in the countryside in case the Yan army cut off the grain route and besieged the city.

Jinan was ready and waited for the arrival of the Yan army. King Yan's actions once again exceeded everyone's expectations, and the army abandoned the previous route of marching, crossed Gaocheng, froze by the river, crossed the Hutuo River at night, and turned to Weixian County into Shandong.

The generals of the Southern Army were a little confused, and they couldn't figure out the purpose of King Yan's move. Do you have to do another Dongchang war?

I didn't want King Yan to stay in Dongchang at all, so he took the Taoist Pavilion Tao all the way south, and even won the championship county, Dongping, Yuncheng, Juye, Dingtao, and Shanxian County, and it took less than two months to pass through Shandong and stride into Jiangsu.

The Yan army ignored the Sheng Yong military in Shandong, and was not worried about being copied from the back road, and marched in a hurry wholeheartedly, as long as the weather permitted, they traveled day and night, and the vanguard of the road exploration was all composed of Mongolian cavalry and the elite of the border army, and the twelve cavalry broke through the Zou County chasing army, which was really unstoppable.

Under the leadership of Zhu Di, the Yan army is like a bullet out of the chamber, and it will never stop until it hits the target.

After entering Jiangsu, a more fierce attack was launched, and Feng County and Pei County changed hands one after another.

Yan Bowei, the magistrate of Pei County, refused to surrender, and did not have enough troops to defend, before King Yan entered the city, he sent his son back to his hometown, stayed in the county office, cleaned up his clothes, bowed to the south again, and cried: "The minister has no way to repay the country, only one death!" ”

The last text scolded King Yan for not being a minister and hanged himself.

The son, who had been sent out of the city, turned back halfway, saw his father's body, fell to the ground and wept, and then killed himself.

After Yan Bowei's death, Pei County commanded Wang Xian to open the city gate and welcome King Yan into the city.

Meng was ordered to search for the "fine work" of the imperial court in the city, entered the county office, and found that the master book and history of Pei County were all dressed in official uniforms, sitting in the lobby, waiting for the arrival of the Yan army.

Looking at the righteous and righteous master and the others, Meng smiled bitterly.

This scene, no matter how you look at it, looks like a contest between the righteous side and the evil forces.

He rebelled with King Yan, and in the eyes of these people, he was a rebellious minister and thief who aided and abused, and a model of villains.

"Shameless thief!"

Under the leadership of the chief bookkeeper, a cadre in the county government launched a ruthless attack on Meng and others, and severely attacked them. They didn't know who his surname was, but they didn't prevent him from attacking and spitting on him.

Scolding this one, whether it is life or death, will leave a name in history!

"A thief must not die well!"

was scolded like this in person, no matter how good his mentality was, he couldn't calm down.

Meng somewhat understood that King Yan would be so angry with Fang Xiaoru that he would kill him, even if he wasn't a pervert-kill-man-madness, he wouldn't be able to keep his sanity when he encountered such a thing.

"Tongzhi, I still talk nonsense with them, mark it myself, and tie it up!"

The horse often held down the waist knife, and his eyes were red.

It was not only Meng who was scolded, but one of the Yan soldiers who broke into the county government was counted as one, and they were not spared.

Don't dare to "speak bluntly" to King Yan, catch the soldiers to greet the ancestors, what kind of ability is it?

Guarding the border and fighting with the Northern Yuan all the year round, and daring to rebel with King Yan, none of the soldiers had a good temper.

They're rebelling, what's the matter?

Zhilu said that they are a group of chaotic ministers and thieves, and they dare to spit in their faces, and their bones must be very hard! Men like hard bones!

It's a pity that only someone like Yan Bowei is worthy of being called a man!

What are these in front of you?

Ma Chang's face was gloomy, and when a scribe scolded his father, he pulled out his waist knife

Meng stopped Ma Chang.

When the Yan army entered Jiangsu, it was getting closer and closer to the capital, and every move would be infinitely magnified, which would affect the reputation of King Yan. Good or bad is only a thought.

The soldiers passed through Cao County, and found the lying down soldiers of the Southern Army on the side of the road, and King Yan personally ordered the treatment, and said: "The lone soldier is to sweep away the traitorous ministers, how can the soldiers not be saved." ”

This move is obviously suspicious of gaining prestige.

Meng knew that the generals of the Yan army also understood very well that if they encountered scattered court soldiers along the way, whether they were scattered or slipped on the battlefield, they would all be collected and given food and clothing. Many people were moved, put on the jacket of the Yan army, joined the rebel team, and swore to serve the king of Yan.

With the addition of these people, the benefits were obvious, and the speed of the Yan army's advance was more than doubled.

Don't look at it as just a group of small soldiers, but it is these small soldiers who play the most crucial role in the war. The terrain and city defenses along the way of the army are like a girl who has been unveiled, and there are no more secrets.

Before, King Yan only had the topographic maps drawn by Shen Xuan and Yang Duo in his hands, but now, he has a group of living maps.

Brushing prestige is really a profitable business, Yan Wang said, if you don't brush white, you must go wherever you go!

King Yan has an order, and the generals under his command naturally can't dismantle the stage, not only can't they dismantle it, but they also have to brush it together.

With the halo of a rebel on his head, he will also be accused of coming from the wrong way when he sits on the throne. Zhu Di must find a way to clear his name. It's not impossible to sharpen the gun in battle, but with the usual accumulation, the gun can be sharpened brighter.

Thinking of this, Meng Qiang suppressed the anger in his heart, clenched his fists, and saluted Tang Ziqing and the others, who were screaming and scolding themselves.

The scolding of the chief book and others choked in their throats, and Ma Chang and the others Yan Jun were also stunned, saluting the people who scolded them? Meng Tongzhi was confused?

Under the surprised gaze of everyone, Meng opened his mouth and said: "You are all loyal and righteous people, loyal to the imperial court, fearless in the face of danger, righteous and awe-inspiring, generous to death, and greatly admired. Would you like to help prepare the rope below? The rope is troublesome, it is better to hit the wall? Looking down, the walls and ground of the county government are very strong and should not be damaged. I admire you too much, I really can't bear to let my subordinates use the knife and hurt my feelings. ”

The county government people: "......"

Yan Jun present: "......" Tongzhi was really confused, right?

Looking at the expressions of the people in the county government as if they had swallowed flies, Meng coughed, and his words suddenly changed, "Although I admire your high righteousness, I can't agree with your views." Since the Son of Heaven ascended the throne, he has not made any achievements in national politics, but he has listened to the words of Confucianism, does not remember the affection of relatives, and has cut down the feudal domain and forced the vassal king to death. His Royal Highness King Yan raised troops to serve the legacy of Emperor Tai-Zugao, in order to sweep away the traitors in the court and return the society to Qingming! ”

Looking at the county government master and wanted to refute, Meng deliberately raised his voice, "The army has passed through, there is no crime in the autumn, and the people are in distress, His Royal Highness King Yan has ordered grain to be released several times, have you never heard of it, and the people in Dezhou and other places are sending off His Highness?" ”

The main book and the canon and history said angrily: "It's just a chaotic minister and a thief pretending to be merciful!" The common people are ignorant, they don't know the righteousness, they are willing to be thieves for the sake of immediate benefits, and they are shameless! It's not a pity to die! ”

"Fools?" Meng shook his head, "I don't think so. ”

"Strong words!"

Meng shrugged his shoulders, not intending to continue arguing with them.

King Yan is indeed a rebel, and he is not reasonable.

Since you work for King Yan, you have to stand firm. Brought Emperor Hongwu out again and again, but it was just to correct the name of King Yan.

The winner is the prince and the loser is Kou, and the strength determines who can laugh the most, which is not something that can be easily changed with a few scolding. Even if you scold a flower, the result is the same.

After saying what should be said, Meng took Ma Chang and others out of the hall, retreated outside the county office, saw that there were people gathered around, the corners of his mouth bent, he clasped his fists and saluted the door, and said loudly: "Meng Mou and his subordinates admire your high righteousness!" King Yan is bent on sweeping away the traitorous ministers, and the society is clear, you are well aware of the righteousness, understand the hardships of King Yan, please accept the next worship! ”

Ma Chang and the others still hadn't turned their brains, but when they saw Meng Tongzhi saluting, they could only bend down.

After the ceremony, Meng smiled and hugged his fists to the people around him, and then whispered to Ma Chang: "Take people to the back door, so ......"

As soon as Ma Chang grinned, he knew that with Meng Tongzhi's character, how could he be slapped and put his face up, it must be a kick.

The scene in front of the county government was quickly reported to King Yan.

After pondering for two seconds, King Yan smiled and said to Shen Xuan: "Xuan'er Guo has the ability to know people, and this matter is really best handled by Meng Tongzhi." ”

"The prince praises falsely."

Zhu Gaochu and Zhu Gaosui's brothers exchanged views in a low voice on the side, Zhu Gaosui was a little puzzled, Zhu Gaochu explained to him that no matter whether those people in the county government were die-hards or surrenderers, Meng's move blocked their retreat.

"If you don't take refuge in your father and run back to Nanjing, the court will no longer believe them."

"If you die?"

"That's not about my father." Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile, "It must be because they understand that the DPRK and China are traitorous and chaotic, and they are powerless and unable to advise, so they can only make their will clear with death and admonish with death." ”

Zhu Gaosui smacked his tongue, this Meng is really amazing.

Before the time for tea, news came that Tang Ziqing, the chief secretary of the county government, and Huang Qian, the history of the canon, had abandoned the darkness and turned to the light, and under the "protection" of Meng Tongzhi, they arrived at the camp.

As for whether he walked by himself or was knocked unconscious by the gagged and carried it...... Anyway, the people have already come, and the results are confirmed, so there is no need to delve into the process.

King Yan praised Tang, Huang and others for their profound righteousness, and at the same time ordered the burial of Yan County and the proper settlement of their families. In front of the people in the city, he shed two hot tears and sighed loudly: "Yan County Ling is a loyal and righteous person, he is really a loyal and righteous person!" ”

Peixian commander Wang Xian and others were grief-stricken, crying "Brother Yan" in their mouths, but they stepped on the shoulders of the dead and crawled to a higher official position.

After counting the county yakucan, according to the usual practice, King Yan ordered the grain to be released.

The people of Pei County carried the food they had received, and they all thanked King Yan for his kindness.

Tang Zi Huang Qian and others, who were kidnapped by Meng from the back gate of the county government, were full of feelings when they saw the elders and big families in the city who entered the camp to meet King Yan. I had the heart to scold a few more words, but I was glared at by the fierce soldier, my big fist was clenched nervously, and my bones were crisp.

Meng Tongzhi said that he must convince people with reason.

The military men have always been accustomed to reasoning with their fists, which shows how wonderful the life of Tang Zhushu and others will be.

After staying in Pei County for only three days, the army moved again.

The forward of the road exploration first crossed Fengshui, gathered ships along the way, and aimed directly at Xuzhou.

At this point, Sheng Yong and Ping'an couldn't sit still any longer, and they finally understood King Yan's true intentions.

Jinan, he doesn't fight.

Turf, it doesn't matter.

The destination of King Yan is only the capital!

The defenders of the capital were insufficient, the Yan army was violent, Sheng Yong and others trembled, and no longer strictly defended the city, they mobilized troops one after another, and chased after King Yan.

King Yan must be stopped, or at least Zhu Di's pace must be slowed down. At the same time, hurry up to send a letter to the capital, once the king of Yan invades Nanjing, everything will be over.

Ping'an was closer, and led an army of 40,000 to rush forward first.

The Yan army is all cavalry, and Ping'an's command is not a weak brigade, you chase after me on both sides, as long as you seize the opportunity, the Ping'an army will bite the tail of the Yan army. For a month in a row, King Yan attacked the city and camped in peace, so he was angry, so he adopted Shen Xuan's suggestion, set up an ambush on the Huaihe River, and knocked a brick of peace.

The flat terrain on both sides of the river and the sparse forests are not the best place to set up an ambush.

Ping An never expected that King Yan would wait here to pat him on the bricks, and when he crossed the bridge in the evening, a large number of Yan troops wrapped in leaves and withered grass suddenly jumped on the shore, and he was really frightened.

Due to the darkness of the sky, the first reaction of the Heian Army was not to encounter an ambush, but to encounter a ghostly mandrill. In addition to the fright, the bridge was crowded, the bridge was trampled underneath, and there were countless falls into the water.

The Yan army took advantage of the situation to chase and kill, and the Ping An army was defeated.

Zhu Gaoxu, who was also dressed in withered leaves and straw, wiped the dirt on his face, and patted Meng on the shoulder with a smile, "Meng Tongzhi is really talented, he can think of this plan, I admire it!" ”

Although the image is a little worse, and you have to roll in the soil, the effect is quite good.

Grabbing the withered grass tied to his head, Zhu Gaoxu slapped Meng twice more, "Don't say that Meng Tongzhi is like a little girl, Meng Tongzhi is definitely a gentleman, pure!" ”

Meng: "......"

It should be a good word, right? But when he heard it, he wondered what was going on with beating people?

The defeat was peaceful, and the first stumbling block to the south was cleared, and King Yan ordered Shen Xuan to lead the vanguard to cut off the Xuzhou grain route.

On the afternoon of March, Shen Xuan led the army to Dadian and happened to run into the army led by Tie Xuan.

Coincidentally, Tie Xuan and Xu Huizu were ordered to support Jinan, but before they left Jiangsu, King Yan called.

It is better to come early than to come by chance, and where to fight is not to fight.

Tie Xuan, who had defeated Zhu Di in Jinan, was very confident and ordered his soldiers to take the initiative to attack, determined to swallow this Yan army with a superiority in troops.

Tie Xuan thought well, and the strategy formulated by the generals under his command was also decent, but it was a pity that he overestimated himself and underestimated the enemy's combat effectiveness.

In the final analysis, the victory in the Battle of Jinan was due to a lot of luck. If there is no god card of Emperor Tai-Zugao, he may not be able to force King Yan to retreat.

Shen Xuan is a complete killing god, Tie Xuan's army, most of them are strong men recruited by Qitai Huang Zicheng, who have never experienced a real bloody massacre, let alone seen a fierce man like Shen Xuan.

For the first time since the beginning of the war, both the border army and the Mongol cavalry encountered such a vulnerable enemy.

As soon as the knife was raised, the man ran away.

Although the combat effectiveness of the southern border guard is slightly inferior to that of the northern border army, it is not so much worse, right?

Is it another trick to lure the enemy?

Such a means was not used less by the imperial army.

The Yan army's attack hesitated for a moment, but Shen Xuan, as the main general, did not stop, holding a long knife in his hand, and launched a third charge against the scattered Tie Xuan army.

The main general rushed over, even if it was really a trap, the subordinates must also rush.

So, regardless of the three-seven-twenty-one, the forward troops swept away like a flood.

Meng wanted to follow Shen Xuan, but found it a little difficult.

Shen Xuan rushed too fast, and Tie Xuanjun didn't run slowly.

The two legs are chased by four legs, and they can also pull a distance of several meters, which shows that the potential is amazing, and the explosiveness is equally amazing.

Under the protection of Gao Fu and others, Meng no longer rushed forward with the large army, but lagged behind and did the work of picking up leaks.

In the army for four years, he is not as experienced as Gao Fu, and he can also see that something is wrong with this group of southern troops. It's not like a guard, but like a farmer who was temporarily pulled into battle.

When he met someone who was still alive, he stopped Gao Fu and the others who wanted to mend the sword, and asked a few questions, and sure enough, most of the people in this army were recruited.

From putting on the jacket to pulling on the battlefield, the shortest time is only half a month, and it is no wonder that such an army can have combat effectiveness.

"I heard from Zongqi that I want to go to Jinan, but I don't want to ......"

Going to Jinan?

Meng suddenly thought that the court thought that King Yan would wait until spring to launch an attack, and the team would be pulled to Jinan, and the troops could also be trained. If there are more heads, you can also be strong. Guarding in the city, the scout of the Yan army knows whether it is a guard or a makeshift patchwork of strong men?

The abacus played well, but unfortunately it fell short.

"Save the people first, wait for Commander Shen to come back, and listen to the command."

"Obey!"

Following behind the large army all the way to pick up leaks, Meng picked up three people from 100 households, two people from the general banner, and more than 20 people from the small banner and soldiers. None of these people's injuries are too serious, so it's absolutely fine to follow along.

Meng was not worried that they would suddenly burst out and take their own lives. They are not injured, and they are not the opponents of Gao Fu and others, let alone now?

As he walked, Gao Fu found another seriously wounded Southern soldier. Dressed in the jacket of an ordinary soldier, but with a literati's beard. His face was covered with blood and dust, and he couldn't see his face clearly. There were 100 households and 1,000 households in the Southern Army who fell beside this man. Judging from the lying position, he faintly guarded him.

Gao Fu felt that something was wrong, Meng Ye frowned, and called the three hundred households who followed behind, "This person, do you recognize him?" ”

Gao Fu dragged people over, and the three hundred households exclaimed at the same time, "Iron Squire?!" ”

Iron Squire?

A thought flashed through Meng's heart, and he eagerly asked, "Who do you say he is?" ”

"Back to Tongzhi, this person is Tie Xuan, the left attendant of the military department."

Meng Qidi's eyes widened, looking at Tie Xuan, who was angry but couldn't make a sound, God, Commander Shen killed all the way, and actually missed this one?

"Tongzhi, you see?"

"Lift it up...... Gao Fu, don't drag your clothes, what if you strangle someone to death? Meng glared, this leak is not easy to pick up, is God seeing his sincerity?

Go-bok loosened Tie Hyun's collar and placed him on horseback, head down, like carrying a sack.

Tie Hyun is a tough guy who can be killed but not humiliated.

was first rescued by the enemy, and then was so "tortured", he was so angry that he didn't come up in one breath, and fainted directly.

"Tongzhi, what should I do?"

Meng waved his hand, fainted, fainted, first stop the bleeding, don't let people die. There is no need to change clothes, no need to wipe your face, and after the army arrives, it will be sent directly to King Yan.

Tie Hyun didn't speak just now, did he hurt his throat?

In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong, after returning to the camp, I will think of a way to not let him speak, even if King Yan must kill him, it should give him a good time.

If you don't kill ...... Meng shook his head, this task was really too difficult.

However, he remembered that Tie Xuan should have been arrested after the city of Nanjing?

was picked up by myself so early, was it a coincidence or a butterfly flapped its wings again?

couldn't figure it out, Meng simply didn't want to think about it, just waited for Shen Xuan to come back and then make plans.

At night, after the vanguard army camped, Meng informed Shen Xuan of the capture of Tie Xuan.

"What does the commander think is appropriate?"

Shen Xuan untied his saber and loosened his cuffs, "When the army comes, hand it over to the prince to dispose of." ”

Meng nodded, he could only do this.

I hope Tie Hyun can continue to be dumb, but if it doesn't work, he can only use extraordinary means.

Salt or sugar? Smoke is free, it's too much.

Just as he was thinking, his chin was suddenly lifted and a pair of dark black eyes were met.

"What are you thinking?"

"Nothing."

Meng Xiaoxiao, it is really difficult to save Tie Xuan's life, but he owes the other party a favor, and he must find a way to repay it, no matter what Tie Xuan thinks, he is worthy of himself.

Shen Xuan didn't ask much, and pecked Meng's lips, "Sleep." ”

The candles were extinguished, the clothes were folded, and the footsteps of the soldiers on patrol were heard outside the tent.

With the familiar warmth, Meng slowly sank into sleep.

In the sound of long breathing, Shen Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze swept over the sleeping Meng, and after a while, he took the person into his arms, and there was only silence in the tent.

The army arrived two days later, and learned that Meng had captured Tie Xuan, and King Yan immediately sent someone to invite him, and seeing that Tie Xuan was seriously injured, he also ordered the doctor accompanying the army to treat him.

After two days, Tie Hyun regained some strength, only his throat was not good. When he saw Zhu Di, he didn't salute or scold, his back was straight, he glared angrily, and expressed his extreme anger with his expression and body language.

"Tie Fangbo has something to say to Lone?"

Uncle Fang is another name for the political envoy, and Zhu Di calls Tie Xuan Uncle Fang instead of Shilang, which shows how deep his resentment is about the Battle of Jinan.

Tie Xuan sneered, "Rebels and thieves, how dare you stand in heaven and earth!" ”

The voice was hoarse and unpleasant, as if it were pulled by a bellows.

Meng was shocked, and the military doctor clearly said that he couldn't speak! I should have poured sugar water if I knew that I should have poured sugar water!

King Yan's face was gloomy, and Tie Xuan still said word by word: "It is difficult to say that it is difficult, but it is really a rebellion!" Such a great rebellion will be punished by heaven! God doesn't accept it, and it won't be rewarded! He ...... in front of the Tai-Ancestral Spirit."

Bang!

Tie Xuan couldn't continue, but was kicked away by Zhu Gaoxu.

"Bastard! What are you to insult your father like this! ”

Tie Xuan was bleeding from the corners of his mouth, his face was fearless, and he stood up, still sneering at Zhu Di.

"You ......"

Zhu Gaoxu was about to step forward, but was stopped by Zhu Di.

"Tie Fangbo is bent on death, and he will fulfill you alone! Come! ”

At the sound of an order, two personal soldiers entered the tent and dragged Tie Xuan out of the tent.

The hoarse scolding faded away, and Zhu Gaoxu said: "Father, my son is going to kill this person with his own hands!" ”

"Go ahead."

Zhu Gaoxu pressed the knife with one hand and strode out of the tent, and soon, the scolding disappeared, replaced by splattered blood and human heads rolling to the ground.