Chapter 017: Siege

After Xie Fenghua left Mantangchun, he went back to Xie Mansion directly and went straight to Xie Zhengyun's study.

At that time, Xie Zhengyun was practicing calligraphy, and as soon as he heard that Xie Fenghua had something to look for him, he hurriedly let her in.

"Second girl, why did you come to me?"

Xu is morning sentence "I can't write two words of thanks" is too vigilant, Xie Zhengyun's attitude has also changed greatly, and when he asked at this moment, his expression was full of gentleness, and there was no trace of impatience, even Xie Fenghua's men's clothes were selectively ignored by him.

Xie Fenghua had something in his heart, and he didn't have the heart to pay attention to his attitude, so he asked the question in his heart, "Second uncle, I came to you to ask you something." When my sister wrote to ask for reinforcements, it was said that the imperial court also sent 50,000 reinforcements, is this true or false? ”

Xie Zhengyun didn't expect her to ask about this matter, and he was stunned for a while, puzzled: "Why did you suddenly ask about this?" ”

"Just say if it's true or not." Xie Fenghua avoided answering.

Xie Zhengyun then nodded, "This is indeed true. However, these 50,000 soldiers and horses do not seem to be able to turn the situation around, otherwise your sister would not have lost that battle and lost her life. ”

Xie Fenghua laughed angrily.

Only today did she know how many people had such thoughts - not that the reinforcements were useless, but that she did not have the ability to reverse the defeat.

But she didn't know that from beginning to end, she and the soldiers of the border city had never seen those 50,000 soldiers and horses at all.

At this moment, she also calmed down, and those neglected places came to mind, so she also took this opportunity to pour out her brain, "Second uncle, do you remember, who was the general who led the troops at that time?" ”

"It's Du Huaisheng, the eldest son of the Du family." At the mention of this name, Xie Zhengyun's expression finally became a little strange.

Rao is Xie Fenghua also frowned, and said incredulously: "People from the Du family? How could it be someone from the Du family? ”

"It's the Du family." Xie Zhengyun repeated it again as if he was afraid that she would not believe it.

Xie Fenghua was silent.

The Liang Dynasty emphasized literature over martial arts, and the Du family, as the head of the literati and artists, was not only deeply involved in the royal family, but even the children of his disciples were all over most of the court. Moreover, the daughters of the Du family enter the palace every year, either for the queen or as a concubine, and the power has penetrated to such a terrible point that they should no longer be involved in military power.

Speaking of which, in addition to her, there should be several other generals who can really be sent to the battlefield. Why did you choose the eldest son of the Du family?

She suddenly wondered if there was something wrong with the mind of the person who had given the decree.

"And what about later? Where did the 50,000 reinforcements go? Xie Fenghua finally asked the question he was most concerned about.

Who would have thought, Xie Zhengyun's expression became strange, "Second girl, what are you asking...... Since it is reinforcements, it must have gone to the front line for reinforcements. ”

"What about Du Huaisheng? My sister died so tragically, he won't be safe and sound, right? Xie Fenghua's words are already very polite. No wonder she is ruthless, it is the truth that makes her too chilling.

Xie Zhengyun glanced at her, but said, "I can't say that she is safe and sound." It's just that the eldest son of the Du family was not lucky, he went to the battlefield and picked up a life, but lost two legs. I can't stand up from now on! ”

Seeing that he was going to sigh about this, Xie Fenghua still couldn't hold back the surging anger in his heart after all, and slammed his fist on the table. The inkstone placed on the edge of the table was shaken and fell to the ground with a screeching sound.

Xie Zhengyun was taken aback, "Second girl, what are you doing when you are so shocked?" ”

Xie Fenghua said: "Second uncle, since you are in the Ministry of War, you must also be able to get in touch with the relevant records of the 50,000 soldiers and horses. Can you help me find out when those soldiers and horses left the city and what happened along the way? No matter how big or small, I need to know everything. ”

Xie Zhengyun twisted his eyebrows and asked, "What do you want these for?" ”

"I'm useful. Second uncle, you won't even help me with this, will you? Xie Fenghua's face showed a trace of impatience, if it weren't for the fact that she was now powerless and powerless, and she couldn't get in touch with any news in the court, she wouldn't have asked for this second uncle.

At this time, she missed the days when she had a heavy army.

When Xie Zhengyun heard her say this, he naturally had no reason to excuse himself, so he also responded, "Then I'll look for it tomorrow." ”

"By the way, it's best not to let a third person know about this matter, so as not to get into trouble." Xie Fenghua said again.

Xie Zhengyun nodded hurriedly, "Don't worry, if you find anything, I will tell you in time." ”

From beginning to end, Xie Zhengyun followed her arrangement, and when he came back to his senses, he couldn't help but be taken aback, and felt more and more that this niece was very powerful, and it was invisibly impressed.

After Xie Fenghua left the study, he went back to his courtyard and thought about what happened today.

Xu is heart has something in mind, she sat for an afternoon, and when Zhuqiu served the food, she only barely ate a few bites.

Two days passed in a flash.

Early this morning, Xie Fenghua planned to go to the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion to inquire about some news, but he had just been discharged from the hospital, but he saw Zhuqiu running over in a panic, and when he saw her, he shouted, "Miss, it's not good!" There were a lot of Imperial Guards outside, surrounding our mansion. ”

"The Guards?" Xie Fenghua paused suddenly, and the soles of his shoes rubbed against the bluestone slab, making a dull sound, which was heard in his ears and pressed on his heart, making people uncomfortable for no reason.