When the time came for the three thousand Manzhen cavalry to leave the camp, after discovering the signs of the Manzhen camp's movement, the two officers and soldiers who had been pressing for Lin Fan and them in the rear were also restless.

Ji Minglan had a letter from Zhou Chang to advise, he knew that if Lin Fan was lost, he would definitely not be able to explain to the Lord of the Ministry after he went back, not to mention that he would watch him die in battle without helping.

At this time, in order to avoid punishment, he said to Yu Zicheng very anxiously: "General Yu, the Manzhen army has begun to move, Lord Lin, they are only afraid that there will be danger next, and it is time for us to fight!" ”

Yu Zicheng hesitated a little: "General Ji, you don't know the combat power of the Manzhen army, our army is not their opponent." And now there are 3,000 cavalry troops out of the camp, and if our army goes to war, I am afraid that we will not be able to win, but we will just let the soldiers go to death in vain! ”

Ji Minglan hurriedly said: "General Yu, what do you mean by this?" Our army has 10,000 people, and the Manzhen cavalry army is only 3,000, their combat power is strong, but our army is also elite, under such a large gap in strength, no matter how strong they are, we will not have the strength to fight! ”

"Besides, Lord Lin, they faced the Manzhen army with more troops than them, didn't they still gain an advantage? Now that the reinforcements of the Manzhen Army have been dispatched, Lord Lin and they are unable to support them alone, and it is the time when we are needed. But what are you saying here that you can't fight, are we just here watching Lord Lin and them die there? ”

"I don't mean anything, I'm just talking about things, what is General Ji anxious about? And I remember that yesterday General Ji was the same as me, he was clearly opposed to today's war, why did he change his mind today, and suddenly thought about going into battle in a hurry, so he was not afraid of losing face? Yu Zicheng's voice was very calm.

Ji Minglan retorted: "Yesterday was yesterday, and now is now!" Yesterday I opposed the war out of public intentions, and now I want to play out of public intentions! ”

"Everything must be determined according to the time and situation, how can we blindly be stubborn. Yesterday I thought that the enemy army was too strong, and it would be difficult for our army to win in battle, but if we were not careful, we might lose. ”

"But today, Lord Lin has obviously gained an advantage in this battle, which proves that Lord Lin's approach is right, I naturally want to change my mind, how can I miss a big deal in order to maintain a little bit of my so-called face?"

"Besides, none of this is important, the important thing is that the enemy army is sending reinforcements right now, Lord Lin is in danger, we are colleagues in the Great Cloud Army with him, how can we sit idly by?"

Yu Zicheng said coldly: "General Ji's words are wrong! Today's battle was originally Lord Lin's insistence, and we repeatedly opposed it and persuaded him not to move. It is precisely because of his insistence on playing that there is this scene, and now his fate is also self-inflicted, and he can't complain about others. ”

"I'm not afraid of death, but I can't take the life of my Shandong Taoist soldier to exchange it for a person who kills himself!"

Ji Minglan looked at him in shock, as if she knew the person in front of her for the first time: "You... How can you say such a thing? Everyone is a colleague, and we should be watching and helping each other. If you are the one who is on the battlefield now, but your fellow officers and soldiers do not save them when they see death, and still say such words, how should you feel? ”

"Although I only met Lord Lin for the first time yesterday, I don't know much about him. But from those words yesterday, I dare to pack a ticket, if it were you and me who were trapped on the battlefield now, Lord Lin would never abandon us

, I'm afraid that I won't even have the slightest hesitation, and at this time I have already rushed up with people and horses. ”

"And now that things are so urgent, you and I are still arguing here, in contrast, how can this make you and me embarrassed!"

"And don't forget, you and I promised Lord Lin that if the war is feasible, we will send troops to help?"

Yu Zicheng was unmoved: "So what? I once said that this battle is feasible and the troops will be dispatched, but that must be feasible, and now that the enemy's reinforcements are coming, for the sake of safety, our army cannot move lightly! ”

"Besides, don't forget, Lord Lin also said that it is up to us to decide whether to go to war or not, and I never promised him that he would definitely send troops!"

"As for what you just said, it's just your personal speculation, how can you be sure that if you and I are in trouble, he will definitely come to the rescue?"

At this point, Ji Minglan saw that he couldn't persuade him, so he stopped persuading, he drew his knife and ordered the generals behind him: "The soldiers of the Central Plains Dao, prepare to fight with me, save people and kill the enemy!" ”

Before leaving, he looked at Yu Zicheng as if he was looking at a dead man.

waited until Yu Zicheng was stared at by him, and then he said coldly: "General Yu, don't forget, according to my Dayun military law, the main general will die in battle, and all the generals will be beheaded." Since the general insists on doing so, I won't say anything more, but I just hope that the general will not regret today's decision on the execution ground in the future! ”

Yu Zicheng's face changed greatly when he heard this, but he still said calmly: "Why did General Ji say this!" I am the army of Shandong Province, Lord Lin They are from Huainan Province, I am not controlled by Lord Lin, nor am I a general under his command. Even if Lord Lin dies fighting for the country, I am afraid that the military discipline of the imperial court will not fall on my head. ”

Ji Minglan looked in the direction of the capital, and the sound of war drums was still coming: "You come to listen to this drum, so many war drums are sounding at the same time, if there is no order from the big man in the city, who do you think would dare to beat the war drums?" This battle has definitely alarmed some of the big people in the city, so do you think what you just said is still important? ”

"If the Huainan Provincial officials and troops are gone, and you and I are coldly watching, not a single soldier is lost. What will the people and defenders of the city think? How will Your Majesty and the courtiers of the Chinese military affairs feel? ”

"At that time, even if it was to calm the anger of the people and give an explanation to the soldiers and civilians in the city, the court would not let you and me go. Cutting off our heads is the best explanation! ”

"So far, do you still think that the military discipline of the imperial court will not fall on you?"

Ji Minglan finally arched his hand at him and said, "That's all I have to say, I will say goodbye." As for whether General Yu will send troops, please ask the general himself to think carefully here! ”

"Drive!" After Ji Minglan finished speaking, he led the Central Plains Dao official army to leave the military formation, to intercept the three thousand Manzhen cavalry.

After Ji Minglan left, Yu Zicheng's expression was uncertain, he thought about Ji Minglan's words, and weighed the pros and cons in his heart.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally gritted his teeth and made up his mind, and also pulled out his sword, and ordered to all the troops under his command: "The whole army obeys the order, goes out with me to fight, saves people and kills the enemy!" ”

He caught up with Ji Minglan across the horse, and the two rode side by side.

Ji Minglan saw that he was chasing after him, and he also quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and asked him to block the three thousand true cavalry by himself, he really didn't have confidence that he would be able to block it. Right now

With these thousands of soldiers in Shandong Province, the odds of winning have finally increased by a few points.

"General Yu has finally figured it out, congratulations to the general!" Ji Minglan laughed softly.

Yu Zicheng was very ashamed and said: "General Ji still don't make fun of me, if it weren't for the general's words to wake up, I would still be ignorant until now, and I don't know the stakes!" ”

"In my heart now, there is only shame, and I am really ashamed. In short, I still have to thank the general for saving my life! ”

For this general of the Shandong Provincial Commander who was not moved by the righteousness, but came to save his life, Ji Minglan inevitably felt a little contempt in his heart.

It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and it is not wrong.

If it is really as Yu Zicheng said, he is reluctant to fight in order to protect the soldiers under his command, Ji Minglan should look at him a few times.

In that way, although he suffered losses in the imperial court and the officials and troops of Huainan Province, his personal righteousness was commendable.

But if it was really as he said, how could he be moved by his last few words and catch up with his soldiers and horses? Under the guise of protecting the soldiers, they were afraid of the enemy's cowardice. Such acts have to be despised in people's hearts.

It's just that now with the help of Shandong Provincial officials and soldiers, it is better than sending troops alone, so although Ji Minglan has a lot of doubts about his character in his heart, he will not show it on his face.

"It's not too late for General Yu to be able to send troops at this time, so it is naturally something to be congratulated. I think even Lord Lin is extremely grateful to the general now! Ji Minglan said with a smile.

"General Ji doesn't need to say that today, thousands of soldiers in Shandong Province, including me, have all been transferred by the general. If the general has an order, don't dare to disobey it! ”

"It's just that when the war is over, please ask the general to save some face for your subordinates, and don't mention what happened just now in front of Lord Lin and the adults in the court, otherwise how can you let me have any face to meet Lord Lin and them in the future? If the general refuses to allow it, he will have to apologize with death! ”

Unexpectedly, this person actually handed over all the military power in order to make up for the loss, which made Ji Minglan a little surprised, it seems that once this person makes up his mind, he still has some courage.

This is exactly what Ji Minglan wants, it is much better for one person to dispatch the army than for two people to act separately.

Ji Minglan calmed Yu Zicheng's heart: "General Yu rest assured, he is not a long-tongued woman below." I still know what to say and what not a word to say. Today's events are over, and I will never talk about it again! ”

"Thank you, General, then please give the General an order!" With Ji Minglan's words, Yu Zicheng was really relieved.

Time is urgent, Ji Minglan is not polite, he did not be too polite, but said directly: "Our two armies have nearly 1,000 cavalry troops combined, so it is better for the general to personally lead these 1,000 people to support Lord Lin." And I will lead the rest of these people here to block the enemy reinforcements, does the general have any objections? ”

Yu Zicheng saw that Ji Minglan handed over the matter of saving people to himself, and his heart was even more relaxed.

Now that he stepped forward to support, it was tantamount to saving his life for Lin Fan, who was in danger.

In this way, he does not have to fight with the three thousand real troops, and he can also leave a big favor in vain, and there is no reason to refuse.

"It's all up to the general, and there is no disapproval!" Yu Zicheng said loudly.