Zhu Da was originally very calm, and he was also thoughtful when he perfunctory Chang Kai, but after Chang Kai left, he looked at the Mongolian camp, but he couldn't help but be furious, if there was no hope, there was no way to get it, then he didn't care, but he had to catch it now, and then it would be completely torn apart, this gap, this pain.

You can be angry, you can be sad, you can be desperate, but these emotions must be dissipated as soon as possible, even if it is coming to an end, you must be calm.

The small group of Mongol cavalry observing the battlefield had already left, but anyone could have noticed that the frequency of the cavalry contingent coming and going to and from the Grange camp began to grow, or a few horses, or dozens of horses, going south and north, east and west, connecting the ranks of the Mongol army in several directions.

The head of the city is not only Zhu Da observing, there are many people who see this, the cavalry in and out of the Mongolian grain station camp has increased, making them think that the time for the Mongolian army to withdraw to the steppe is approaching, and the atmosphere of excitement and joy is still permeating, the Tartars must be arranging how to retreat, otherwise what would they do with this connection?

In a sense, everyone is right, but they just didn't expect that the Mongol army had to take Huairen County before retreating to the steppe.

“...... The Tartars retreated faster than I expected, and they began to return when they saw Taiyuan City at most......" When Zhou Qingyun came over, Zhu Da said his analysis.

"That Tartar won't make much money this time, that is, he can survive the summer." This analysis made Zhou Qingyun very stunned.

Snow and harsh winters can kill livestock on the steppes and kill the herders who depend on them, and many small tribes often die overnight in the face of such disasters, which is one of the reasons why the Mongol tribes invaded and plundered southward.

Desire is unlimited, rushed into the Ming inland, which is a hundred times richer than the grassland, of course, will not be satisfied with grabbing goods and materials that can survive the winter, will burn and loot as much as possible, for the sake of wealth and women and the strength of the nobles will push the army to the point that it cannot be stopped.

But this time from rushing in to withdrawing, it is likely to end within a month, and this also counts the march and battle, and the time for looting is naturally greatly reduced, although the number of vehicles and goods sent into the grain camp in Huairen County is indeed huge, but it is nothing compared to the size of this army, and the metaphor of "a drop in the bucket" may not be appropriate, but it is very appropriate purely from the order of magnitude comparison.

It is impossible for people to do things against their hearts, even if the nobles on the grassland are top figures like the Khan Great Khan, they dare not stop everyone from getting rich, there are not too many precedents for being killed and replaced below, the Ming Dynasty does not lack the clan surnamed Zhu, and there is no shortage of descendants of the golden family on the grassland, this time the "rapid advance and retreat" of the Mongolian army is too abnormal.

began to feint and paralyze, to the full breakthrough of the east and west roads, and then the careful arrangement of the comprehensive march along the way, and even counting the small-scale rush and temptation in the summer, all the way was very clever, how could it be abnormal, he must have a purpose.

Zhu Da once thought about many possibilities, and some thought they were delusional at the time, but now they are relatively outrageous and several speculations are closer to reality, such as the operation of tens of thousands of troops is a drill.

After the battle of Yingzhou, the Mongolian tribes on the grassland have not entered the Ming Dynasty for more than ten years, not to mention that the grassland has been scattered for a long time after the defeat of the little prince Dayan Khan, so if you want to organize it again, you need to integrate and train, and you need to use actions to standardize, this attack on the Ming Dynasty is an exercise, from preparation to breakthrough to withdrawal, it is an exercise.

For example, when you want to retreat, some people are greedy for money and delay the fighter, which is a good goal to kill chickens and set an example.

If the other party has such a plan, then I am afraid that the troops will be withdrawn faster than they think, and if it is a drill and drill, then the setting will be more urgent than the normal action.

In other words, the time for the Mongolian army to return to attack Huairen County may be earlier!

Thinking of this, Zhu Da didn't lose his temper and get angry, he just couldn't help but smile bitterly, fate is really teasing people, just verified the trick of wool spinning, and came to the conclusion of attacking the city in advance, it is really a blessing and a curse......

Of course, the Mongolian army returned to the division in advance to attack the city is the worst possibility, maybe they will return to the division but will not attack the city, maybe it is not as Zhu Da thought it was an exercise to integrate the forces of the steppe, this is everyone in order to survive the winter to go south, and then there was a mess and had to withdraw the army, not to take care of the goods, let alone Huairen County, in that case, everyone is safe and sound, wishful thinking......

To imagine all kinds of possible situations, you must first consider the worst, nine times out of ten the world is unsatisfactory, not so many wishes come true.

After the initial shock, Zhu Da also quickly calmed down, because there are too many shocks these days, and you will get used to and numb somewhat, and when you see death as home, many shocks are like that.

Personal peace is one thing, others are another, the old and new refugee family members are still hard-working, the young people who follow the training life gritted their teeth and endured, and the other young men and rotating servants in the city who were requisitioned to the city were full of complaints.

After so many years of peace, many people can't stand the boring defense of the city for ten days, if there is really a "possibility of attacking the city", everyone will endure it for the sake of their families and the countryside, and they are also a little determined to fight, but now they are about to "withdraw from the siege and leave", who is willing to continue to suffer in the city, go back to drink hot tea, and sleep on the hot kang to make up for this year, everyone is looking forward to death.

At the moment, the Tartars are not leaving, they want someone to keep an eye on the city, but Zhu Da and those family members are enough, everyone pays for the food, they should contribute this strength, then again, this time the old man Qin and the old man Zhu don't know how much money they have made, this time the yamen and the big households are all flowing water c money and grain, who knows if it is all used in practice, which time there is no deduction and interception.

But no one dared to take care of their own scatters, but everyone felt that "the situation eased", and they began to ask for help to ask for help from their own acquaintances and relatives from the city.

It's just that Zhu Da has always been unsympathetic, and Qin Juren, who seems to be reasonable, also has a cold face, and all everyone's requests are in vain, and everyone scolds in their hearts.

Even if the individual has been calm and calm, after sending away a few leaders of the officials who begged for greetings and gossip, Zhu Da also became anxious, about to die, about to disappear, originally made up his mind, he had already suppressed it with calmness, but he was provoked by these unknown people and behaviors, and he couldn't suppress it anymore.

Zhu Da wanted to scold, wanted to go out and fight to the death with the Mongols now, wanted to shout, wanted to yell and cry, and in the end he just clenched his fists.

But he can't vent so gaffe, although all kinds of luck and wishes in the city have come true, and now he is complaining about him, but if he really messes up, then the whole city will be alarmed, I am afraid not to mention the organized resistance after the city is broken, let the Mongols bleed, and the riots in the city will destroy themselves first.

Zhu Da gritted his teeth and clenched his fists there, his breathing gradually became heavier, but in the end, all he could do was to pick up the Pu knife and say to the people behind him in a muffled voice: "I'll go to patrol the city." ”

He patrols the city several times a day and night, and no one is surprised, and now everyone's attention is not so concentrated, and there are few who can notice that Zhu Da's steps are faster than usual.

"What's wrong?" Only Zhou Qingyun could ask this question, he was staring at the other wall, and Zhou Qingyun could also see Zhu Da's abnormality.

"I can't hold it down, I can't hold it down, I'm afraid I'll mess up." Zhu Da replied in a muffled voice.

Zhou Qingyun was silent for a while, and said in a muffled voice: "Since you have already decided, then don't mess around, hold back." ”

"I'll have some drinks, and you'll keep an eye on the city defense tonight." Zhu Da took a long breath and gave this answer.

At this time, alcohol was forbidden in the city, but it was still easy to get a pot of wine, but everyone was accustomed to thinking that the rules did not apply to the chief, although Zhu Da had always led by example......

First eat dry food hot soup to be full, and then drink the hot half catty of spirits, and soon feel sleepy, Zhu Da's alcohol is more than this, but he drinks quickly so he reacts quickly, plus these days of exhaustion and nervousness and various negative emotions are released after dizziness and trance, and the whole person quickly falls asleep, of course, Zhu Da did not drink on an empty stomach, and the sleeping place is warm enough, so he avoids all kinds of negative situations after getting drunk.

Drunk and easy to fall asleep, but sleep very shallowly, fall asleep in a messy mood will have messy dreams, bizarre scenes and pictures, some logical, some are fragmented, in the end, Zhu Da dreamed that the Mongol army bombarded the city wall with artillery, infantry with rifles and bayonets rushed into the city, Zhu Da armed with automatic weapons and the enemy started a street battle, and finally remembered that the grenade exploded around him......

When he realized that he was dreaming and had woken up, Zhu Da had not opened his eyes, he was sweating profusely, he didn't know whether it was the wine or the fire, he felt that there was a beast roaring in his ears, I don't know if it was a tiger or a wolf, Zhu Da felt that it was a man shouting horses, as if he was attacking the city.

Could it be that he was drunk and couldn't take care of the city defense, and the Tartars took advantage of this time to start attacking the city! Zhu Da was sweating just now, and he was cold when he thought about it!

Zhu Da hurriedly turned over, turned over and touched the Pu knife beside him, left the range of the fire, left the city wall to shelter, and immediately felt the cold winter wind, and the whole person immediately woke up and saw the scene in front of him clearly.

It was just dawn, the city walls were very quiet, some of the family members were on duty, some were leaning against the shelter and chatting quietly by the fire, and you could see the smoke rising in the city, everything was safe, if it were not for the cold and the faint shouting of people outside the city, it would have been a bit idyllic.....