Chapter 60
Meng and Shen Xuan went to the outskirts of Daning together, and saw Shen Xuan's orderly arrangement of the ambush location, the arrangement of the attack password, and then looking at the fierce expression and gearing up of the Yan soldiers, it was completely expected that unless King Ning did not go out of the city, there would definitely be no return.
When he meets King Yan like this, even if he is King Ning, he is doomed to tragedy.
In the city of Daning, King Ning didn't know that he was being targeted by a group of vicious kidnappers, so he took the modified music and went to see Zhu Di again.
I was fooled by Zhu Di with drunkenness twice before, and this time I can't say anything.
You can't do it twice, you can't do it again.
King Ning was not interested in playing wrestling games with King Yan anymore, and made up his mind that if King Yan continued to play tricks, don't blame him for ignoring brotherhood.
If you don't tie up Zhu Di and send him to Nanjing, you have to teach him a lesson, really can't you see that he is acting?
There is no need to endure it anymore, King Ning is already in a state of explosion at any time.
Unexpectedly, when he saw the menacing Zhu Quan, Zhu Di did not jump up drunk and vomit bitterness as before, but instead dressed neatly and apologized to his brother with a refreshing face, saying that he was really too depressed and had nowhere to vent during this time. I hope King Ning doesn't mind, he apologizes to his brother first.
King Ning didn't react for a while, which play is Zhu Di singing?
King Yan deliberately ignored King Ning's expression, looked at the note in his hand, and asked, "This, but is it a note written by Brother Xian to the imperial court?" β
"Exactly."
No matter what King Yan has in mind, the most important thing is to get down to business. King Ning temporarily put aside the questions in his heart, handed the song to King Yan, and saw that King Yan was missing the two people who often followed him, so he subconsciously asked.
"I ordered them out of the city for my brother." King Yan said, "My brother is in the city, and after a long time, the military camp outside the city must make arrangements." β
King Ning nodded, and didn't continue to ask again, but he always felt that something was wrong, was he thinking too much?
It turned out that King Ning had a keen sense of danger, but by the time he realized it, things were irreparable.
Knowing that there was no chance to send this performance to Nanjing, Zhu Di still read every word seriously, and then thanked King Ning again.
"I really don't know what to say for my brother!"
"Brother, needless to say, this is what the younger brother should do."
The problem of Song Shu was solved, and King Ning considered how to ask King Yan to leave. I didn't want King Yan to be particularly acquainted today, so I took the initiative to leave without waiting for King Ning to speak.
"It's time to bother these days, and it's time for my brother to leave. The family is not peaceful, I have to go back. β
What does King Yan mean by the disparity, King Ning knows very well.
It is not a secret that the imperial court besieged Beiping City with an army of 500,000 troops, King Ning heard the wind that Beiping City was almost broken at night, and for some reason, the southern army that almost entered the city was beaten back by the defenders.
After that, the imperial army was stationed outside the city, neither withdrawing nor attacking the city, forming a situation of confrontation with the defenders inside the city.
Having never witnessed the actual situation with his own eyes, King Ning really couldn't guess what Li Jinglong's idea was.
Is it possible to besiege Beiping and wait until the city runs out of ammunition and food before making plans?
It's stupid to do that. Beiping has not really become an isolated city, Li Jinglong has no brains, and the generals under him will not collectively become idiots, right?
When King Yan returned to the division for reinforcements, the imperial army was afraid that they would be in trouble.
Lose both? That's not necessarily a bad thing for you.
King Ning looked at King Yan who said goodbye to him sincerely, and made a calculation in his heart.
"My brother will leave tomorrow, and my brother is busy, so you don't have to send me."
King Yan asked King Ning to go out of the city to see him off, and King Ning might hesitate and take the initiative to ask Zhu Quan, who was the master, not to go out of the city, but King Ning couldn't nod his head.
The brothers came to defect, but they didn't help, and it is unknown whether they could help them. As a result, my brother is leaving, and I don't want to send it, it's too unreasonable, and it's not good to hear it.
Thinking of this, King Ning hurriedly said: "Brother's words are too outward, and the younger brother must go out of the city to see him off." β
King Yan said no, the virtuous brother still stays in the city, and the elder brother understands your difficulties.
King Ning shook his head vigorously, send, must send, and send it all the way to the suburbs!
King Yan was full of emotion, and grabbed King Ning's hand, "Good brother! β
King Ning's eyes were red, "Song Shu was sent to Nanjing, and the court didn't know if it could pardon the elder brother, but the younger brother really had a ...... in his heart Alas! β
Needless to say, silence is better than sound at this time, and the brothers hugged their heads and cried again.
One was crying and thinking, after pretending to be melancholy for so long, he was finally about to see the dawn of victory.
The other is also crying and planning to plate, and after enduring it for so many days, I finally don't have to endure it anymore.
The next day, a heavy snow fell outside the city of Daning.
The cold wind swept the snowflakes, and the sky and the earth became silvery white.
On the outskirts of Daning, Meng added a cotton coat, but his hands and feet were still cold, and his face was a little stiff.
The power of the Xiaoice period is really amazing, before the most serious period, the weather is cold like this, in a few decades, the north is cold, the south is rainy, the country floods and droughts are frequent, coupled with frequent earthquakes, what kind of scene should a huge country be?
Sneezing, Meng Shishilang rubbed his nose and strengthened his determination that no matter what, Zheng He's fleet must go to the Americas and bring back potatoes and sweet potatoes. It's a big deal to take a risk and find a way to make Emperor Yongle believe that Emperor Jianwen has run out to sea. Anyway, it has long been said in history that Zheng He went to the West seven times, and the first six times were to find Emperor Jianwen who died in the palace fire.
A cold wind blew, Meng slapped his face a few times, put his hand to his mouth, and the hot breath exhaled couldn't make his cold fingers feel better.
Why hasn't the target come up yet? Continue to stay here, if you can't wait for King Ning, you will freeze.
Just as he was thinking about it, a large coat suddenly covered his body, and the temperature of the human body with a familiar cold fragrance grabbed him from behind.
Turning his head sideways, he moved his lips in surprise, "Commander Shen?" β
In the silver and white, the handsome face seems to be blended into the ice and snow, and the inky eyebrows and eyes have become the only color.
Meng shuddered, subconsciously touched the big hand buckled on his waist, and then felt amused by the previous thought, obviously a big living person, how could there be no temperature?
Shen Xuan glanced at Meng, tightened the arm around Meng's waist, and with some strength with his fingers, pinched Meng's waist, "Be honest, don't move." β
The low words quickly dissipated in the wind and snow, and Meng Shilang thought that his heartbeat would soar by two hundred, and he covered his chest with one hand, but everything was normal.
Immune?
Or are you used to it?
His brows furrowed, and before he could figure it out, a group of people had already walked in front of him, and the coiling dragon clothes and big hats on the first two were particularly eye-catching.
The Yan army who was lying in ambush around immediately cheered up, like a pack of wolves waiting for their prey for a long time, their eyes emitting a green light of hunger and thirst.
Meng also suppressed the sudden thoughts.
After staying up in the cold wind for so long, you can't go wrong at the last moment.
King Ning sent King Yan all the way to the suburbs, and was unknowingly brought into the trap that had already been set up by King Yan.
"Brother, the younger brother can only send you here." King Ning said, "Give the court a note, and send it out as soon as the younger brother returns to the city." More can't help my brother, so I can only say guilt. β
Sweeping the snowdrift not far away, King Yan suddenly smiled, swept away the depression on his face, and his tone changed suddenly, "In this case, why don't you raise an army with Brother Wei, how about Qingjun's side?" β
What the?
Hearing King Yan's words, King Ning was a little stupid.
When he was in the city, King Yan decided not to mention this matter, why did he leave quickly, but instead pulled himself to rebel together?
King Ning's heart skipped a beat, realizing that something was wrong with the situation, but it was too late. As soon as King Yan gave an order, the ambushed Yan army suddenly jumped out of the hiding place and surrounded King Ning and the guards who saw him off.
"Brother Wang, why is this?" King Ning's face sank, "This is not your Beiping!" β
King Yan didn't speak, and motioned for Ning Dynasty to look behind him. It turned out that most of the guards who followed him out of the city had been captured, and the few who resisted were also beaten down with three punches and two feet, the knife was on the neck, the nose was blue and the face was swollen, and there was no ability to resist.
At the same time that King Ning was trapped, the situation in Daning City also changed. Ning Wangfu was controlled by the Mongolian cavalry who defected to King Yan, and the palace guards were also arrested and killed, and the officials and subordinates of the palace were also not spared.
Zhu Jian, the commander loyal to King Ning, was killed in battle, and King Ning's wives and concubines and children were "protected". Sanbao, who was dressed in Mongolian cavalry uniform, walked up to Princess Ning and King Ning's eldest son Zhu Panxuan, and saluted respectfully, "The princess and the princess are frightened, and our family has made amends." β
Princess Ning didn't speak, Zhu Panxuan's face was full of anger, and she scolded loudly: "You eunuch! β
After scolding, he was still angry, and he pulled out the short knife with his hand to protect the three guarantees.
was stopped by the Mongolian cavalry with a scabbard, and Zhu Panyan was even more furious, "You! β
Princess Ning grabbed her son, although she was not born like Princess Yan, she was also not a delicate woman. The prince went out of the city and had unpredictable disasters and blessings, and the palace was also surrounded, and anger could not solve any problems.
"Ma listens," Princess Ning's voice was soft, "My prince is all right?" β
"Back to the princess, everything is fine with His Royal Highness King Ning."
"That's good." Princess Ning pulled Zhu Panxuan, who was still unconvinced, "Don't mess around, wait for your father to come back." β
Seeing that the situation in the palace had been decided, Princess Ning was so calm that her attitude became more respectful. A Duoyan Weiqu chief, who didn't want to surround the palace, suddenly stepped forward and said in Chinese, which was not very proficient: "The palace is beheaded, and the captured guards are counted as sheep!" β
Sanbao: "......"
Qu Chang's eyebrows raised, "Don't count?" β
"Yes, of course." The corner of Sanbao's mouth twitched, "But we have to wait for the prince to come back." β
"Good!"
The Mongolian strong man nodded, took out a few pieces of paper and a piece of charcoal from his arms, solemnly wrote down the number of cattle and sheep that could be exchanged for this battle, and pulled the three guarantees to press the handprint.
"This, our family can't be the master......"
"Huh?"
"It's okay, let's press it."
Sanbao was in tears, and the strong men were satisfied.
Princess Ning and Zhu Panyan were dumbfounded.
This is how these Mongol cavalry, who had followed King Ning for many years, were bought?
How will the prince feel when he knows what he said?
Maybe it's better not to let the prince know.
In this way, King Yan successfully dug the corner of King Ning with cattle and sheep and pastures that would not be cashed, and then returned to Daning City, and the roles of the host and guest had been reversed. Seeing that the overall situation has been decided, King Ning did not make senseless resistance, and his family has been "protected", what role can he play by ordering the mobilization of the army at Songting Pass?
Zhu Di dared to rebel, and it shouldn't be difficult to cut off his brother's head.
After figuring it out, King Ning expressed his willingness to unite around King Yan to fight together and rebel together.
King Yan was very happy, and immediately said, "When the matter is completed, you and my brother will share the world!" β
Although it was only a verbal promise, it also made King Ning excited, and he immediately devoted himself to the great cause of rebellion.
The pie drawn by King Yan was so tempting that King Ning made a serious mistake that he forgot how much Zhu Laosi looked like their father.
Zhu Yuanzhang likes to print money indiscriminately, Zhu Di inherited his father's hobby and carried it forward, in addition to printing money, he also likes to write blank checks.
However, Zhu Quan should also feel comforted, he is not Zhu Di's only victim, except for Duoyan Sanwei, who was also fooled, Zhu Di's biological son was the worst.
What son is not in good health?
If Zhu Gaoxu knew Zhu Di better, he would definitely hit the wall with his head, how could he be so real, he was really stupid and naΓ―ve!
Successfully took Daning City, formed a rebel alliance with King Ning, and King Yan led Duoyan Sanwei to attack Songting Pass.
The Songting guard opened the city gate without too much fierce resistance, King Ning was in the hands of King Yan, what else did he resist? Just join the rebel team.
After taking Songting Pass, the army under the hands of King Yan was further strengthened.
The number of Yanshan guards has also increased sharply from less than 5,000 to 12,000, although there is still a certain gap between the oldest left guard, right guard and avant-garde, but it is on par with the Yanshan central guard led by Qiu Fu.
Immediately, King Yan led his troops into Huizhou, where he reorganized his army and established five armies, each of which appointed one chief general and two deputy generals.
Zhang Yu is the general of the Chinese army, and Shen Xuan and Zheng Heng are the left and right deputy generals.
Zhu Neng will be the left army, and Zhu Rong and Li Jun will be the deputies.
Li Bin will be the right army, and Xu Li and Meng Shan will be deputies.
Xu Zhong was the former army, and Chen Wen and Wu Da were deputies.
Fang Kuan will be the rear army, and Yunzhong and Mao Cheng will be deputy generals.
King Yan initially considered making He Shou the deputy general of the Chinese army, but He Shou had not performed well since the battle of Beiping, and he made frequent moves in private, which made King Yan vigilant.
The most taboo for the superior is the serial connection of his subordinates, especially the serial connection of military generals.
Gang up behind Lao Tzu's back, what do you kid want to do?!
In fact, He Shouzhen didn't want to do anything, if he really wanted to rebel against Zhu Di and join the imperial court, he wouldn't have done it so obviously.
The so-called formation of gangs and factions is nothing more than to gain a greater voice in the military. As an old man who followed King Yan, Zhang Yuzhu couldn't compare to him, but Shen Xuan and Zheng Heng, who were latecomers, really made He Shou feel uneasy.
In normal times, He Shou's approach is understandable. But what time is it? King Yan is raising the banner to rebel, and this move is very inappropriate.
was suspicious by King Yan and put a question mark, destined He Shouhui to be farther and farther away from the center of power.
As a result, Shen Xuan, Zheng Heng and others came from behind, and among the five armies, He Shou did not even get a deputy general, so he could only continue to be inspected in the position of Yanshan avant-garde commander Tongzhi. What makes He Shou even more unacceptable is that it won't take long for Meng Shishilang, whose force value can't even catch up with a fraction of his strength, to be on an equal footing with him!
He Shou was no longer convinced, and with the pressure of King Yan, he didn't dare to rebel in the nest, so he could only vent his anger at the southern army.
The battle was more courageous, and he repeatedly made military exploits, but he gradually reversed King Yan's opinion of him, and finally got rid of the title of Tongzhi in the later period of Jingnan and was promoted to command.
It's also a mistake, a blessing in disguise?
The Yan army, which expanded the army and emptied half of Daning City, was really a shotgun for artillery, which was not comparable to the past.
Under the banner of the king, tens of thousands of Mongolian cavalry and a large number of border troops accustomed to battle formations were gathered, plus the firearms looted from King Ning, King Yan was very confident, waved his hand, and ordered to return to Beiping.
Li Jinglong dared to lead the troops to raid his lair, and he must learn a lesson!
Meng Shishilang, who made great contributions in Daning City, was often summoned by King Yan to talk to his side on the way. When King Yan discussed the battle plan with the generals, he also had the honor to observe.
In the Yan army, Meng's status quietly changed again.
is no longer just because of the prince's appreciation of him, but directly from King Yan, the biggest boss.
Everyone can not buy the account of the prince, but they can't ignore the attitude of King Yan.
Not to mention the same level and subordinates, even the command level began to call Meng Shishilang brothers. In the face of this situation, it is not enough to be flattered, but it is necessary to deal with it carefully, and Meng is also proficient.
Zhang Yu was defending important places on the outskirts of Beiping, and Shen Xuan and Zheng Heng, who were deputy generals, temporarily commanded the Chinese army on his behalf.
Zheng Heng saw Meng in Shen Xuan's tent more than once, and seeing that Shen Xuan took good care of Meng, he couldn't help but think about it, Shen Xuan was really extraordinary, maybe it wasn't intentional, but Meng Xuan was appreciated by the prince, and he was grateful to Shen Xuan for his help in the past, and he would definitely be rewarded.
It must be admitted that the conclusions drawn by Zheng Heng also represent the thoughts of most people in the army.
Unfortunately, the answers to questions are often quite far from the so-called "truth".
Inspired by Shen Xuan's actions, the commanders and deputy generals of the various armies began to salute Corporal Xian and care for the soldiers.
Embarrassed to sleep in his tent because of the loud snoring?
It doesn't matter, he purrs louder.
Smelly of sweat?
It doesn't matter, he has sweaty feet!
The military man still wanted to struggle, Shangguan glared, everything is for the sake of the prince, he must go to Lao Tzu's tent to sleep!
The soldier who was grabbed by the collar suddenly burst into tears.
The movement was too big and alarmed King Yan, and when he learned the cause and effect, King Yan specially praised Commander Shen, "Well done!" With such a concerted mind, why worry about big things. β
It is a good thing, a great thing, to be careful, to care for the soldiers, and to be loyal to oneself at all times.
Vice General Shen, who was praised, did not speak, and his expression was very subtle.
Should it be explained?
Let's continue to misunderstand.
Since then, Meng Shishilang has completely taken root in Shen Xuan's account, and it is impossible to move a place.
On the way back to the division of King Yan, the offensive and defensive battle of Beiping City was about to come to an end.
Zhu Gaochi's night attack plan almost led to the destruction of the city by the Southern Army, and the young prince jumped a heartbeat.
Fortunately, Li Jinglong fought with his subordinates and dragged Qu Neng back, otherwise, this fierce general who had fought with Lan Yu would have already attacked the city.
After the sudden heavy snow forced the southern army to retreat, Zhu Gaochi did not dare to continue to support the princess, consulted the princess and consulted Daoyan's opinion, and drew water overnight to transport it to the city, with the help of heavy snow and cold wind, a thick layer of ice was frozen on the city wall.
In just one night, the walls changed.
With such thick ice, the ladder can only slide down, and the city is still attacked? If you don't freeze on the city wall to make ice sculptures, you should thank God.
After a tentative-sexual-attack, the Confederates thoroughly saw the insidious viciousness of the defenders.
The defenders at the head of the city no longer pushed down the boulders and no longer shot arrows, but each carried a bucket of water, and the besieging soldiers climbed halfway and poured down the water with ice ballast, and the cold wind blew, and the human-shaped ice sculptures were instantly baked.
The war was no longer bloody, and the defenders were all turned into artists. The Southern Army, who was forced to act as a work of art, couldn't say what to do, if they were frozen on the ladder, what should they do if they were hung on the city wall?
Shovel down?
Wait until the snow melts?
There is no fate!
Li Jinglong gritted his teeth in anger, but there was still nothing he could do.
Qu Neng and the others also held back their anger, and almost attacked Beiping City but fell short, meeting such a coach, I am afraid that it is more difficult to win the battle than to ascend to the sky!
Hearing the news that King Yan had returned to his division to rescue Beiping, Li Jinglong no longer hesitated and immediately issued an order to withdraw his troops. Beiping will not be able to capture for a while and a half, or withdraw to the camp in Zhengba Village first, so as not to be attacked by Zhu Di's army from inside and outside.
This decision was still relatively wise, and in the process of withdrawing the army, Li Jinglong ordered the governor Chen Hui to lead the cavalry to intercept King Yan halfway to buy time for the army.
After receiving the order, Chen Hui nodded first, and the coach was rarely decisive.
Immediately afterward, he frowned.
Intercept the Yan King? Where to intercept?
Li Jinglong shook his head, "I don't know what to do." β
Chen Hui: "......" dares to fight, but you have to find someone first?
Grit your teeth and find someone! When he went north with the army to the desert, didn't he start looking for people? We're not afraid!
But since you're looking for someone, you have to give more people, right?
Li Jinglong continued to shake his head, "10,000 people, is there more?" It is even more important to defend the battalion. β
Chen Hui was completely speechless.
Only give him 10,000 people to intercept the army of King Yan, when he is often possessed by spring or reincarnated by Lan Yu?
If it weren't for the fact that the situation didn't allow it, Chen Dudu really wanted to give Li Jinglong an old punch. He can be regarded as feeling that Qu Neng was pulled back by Li Jinglong.
But the orders have already been given, what else can Chen Hui do?
I could only take 10,000 people and set off in the wind and snow.
If you can find it, you can fight it, and if you can't find it, it's no wonder that he can't find it.
At this moment, Chen Hui couldn't tell what he thought, whether he wanted to find King Yan's army quickly, or whether he didn't want to meet Zhu Di at all.
Perhaps, the latter may be more so.
sighed, if he was Zhu Di, when he met an opponent like Li Jinglong, I was afraid that he would be happy to jump high, right?