Zhu Yousong was in Luoyang, although it was closer to Kaifeng than the capital, but no one gave him an urgent report of 800 miles.

When he learned the news, it was even two days later than Zhu Youxiao and Wei Zhongxian, and Zhu Yousong, who was discussing the sweet potato theory with Xu Guangqi in the field, heard the news of the fall of Kaifeng, and almost planted an upside-down onion in the ground.

Xu Guangqi was even more furious, and shouted in a deep voice: "A group of grass robbers, can they even capture Kaifeng? The eunuch party is really a wine bag and a rice bag, and it will bring disaster to the country and the people!"

The status and importance of Kaifeng are far greater than Luoyang, which is the real heart of the Central Plains. The city is high and deep, the soldiers are full of food, and there are two large armies to reinforce, so that Kaifeng can be captured, what kind of bandit is this?

Not to mention the three major battalions in the capital, just the army of Cao Wenzhao that I have seen, that kind of momentum can't be fake.

Zhu Yousong was worried and afraid, but fortunately, Wei Zhongxian and Zhu Youxiao were not in tune and did not agree with their own recital, this "gust of wind" was not a spring breeze, it seemed to be a hurricane, so I better not mess with him.

Xu Guangqi naturally didn't know what he was thinking, but he saw that his eyes were dull, and he thought he was scared stupid, so he coughed lightly and said: "Lord Wang, Kaifeng has fallen, should we discuss with the government to strengthen Luoyang's defense, so as not to be in a hurry and difficult to deal with when the thieves attack." ”

"Elder Xu is right, come on, prepare the horse!" Zhu Yousong's heart moved, thinking that Xu Guangqi's book also has a description of the art of war, so he said casually: "Old Xu, the situation is urgent, you go to Luoyang Mansion with me, it is always good to have multiple people plan and multiple strategies." ”

Xu Guangqi also knew that now was not the time to excuse himself, he was originally a person who was worried about the country and the people, so he followed Zhu Yousong into the carriage together.

In fact, Xu Guangqi's achievements in military training, manufacturing firearms, and compiling legal codes and regulations are also very great. It's just that she shines too brightly in other aspects, and it's easy to ignore his talents.

In Luoyang Mansion, Ma Shiying also got the news and was about to go out to the palace to discuss with Zhu Yousong, and when he walked to the door, he found that Zhu Yousong had already come to the door.

Zhu Yousong helped Xu Guangqi get out of the carriage, and when he saw Ma Shiying, he didn't care about greeting, and said urgently: "Shiying, do you know about Kaifeng?" ”

A hint of discoloration flashed in Ma Shiying's eyes, and he said in his heart: I am the news of the imperial court, and the prince is faster than I know, and the prince seems to have his own sources in private.

Fortunately, he was already dead set on Zhu Yousong, saying that it was not accurate to say that his superiors and subordinates were inaccurate, and he had a brotherhood in it, and when he saw him get out of the car, he said: "Lord Wang, I was looking for you, Wei Liangqing lost Kaifeng, and the elite of the three major battalions in the capital were lost, and we in Luoyang may inevitably have a military disaster." ”

Zhu Yousong walked hurriedly, and said as he walked: "This is not the place to talk, let's go and discuss inside." ”

After entering the prefect's yamen, the three of them sat down, Zhu Yousong sat on the top and said: "Shiying, now that Luoyang is headed by you, the thieves in Kaifeng are likely to take advantage of the situation to attack Luoyang, we can't sit still." ”

Ma Shiying took a long breath of cold air and said: "Lord Wang, Luoyang has been peaceful for a long time, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, we have not experienced war, and the city defense is useless. Fortunately, the city wall was repaired in time, and there was no major problem, but this group of people could even capture Kaifeng, but I am afraid that it will be a vicious battle! ”

Xu Guangqi had been pondering all the way, and said: "The old man of Kaifeng City has been to it a few times, and no matter what the soldiers of Kaifeng Mansion are, a city of that level, even if it is a few thousand old and weak, can hold tens of thousands of elite soldiers. I see that a gust of wind captured Kaifeng, it may not be a strong attack, it should be some trick of the Kaifeng guards. ”

Zhu Yousong and Ma Shiying were stunned when they heard the news, since they heard the news, they unconsciously thought that the bandits were attacking the city, and all they thought of was how powerful and ferocious the "gust of wind" should be in order to capture Kaifeng, and they never thought that it was to break the city with a plan.

Zhu Yousong perked up and said, "Wow! Xu Lao is right, it must be Kaifeng's own stupid move, what kind of strategy has been hit, otherwise a few dogs on Kaifeng City can hold on for half a month. ”

Ma Shiying was puzzled: "Who is this?" ”

Only then did Zhu Yousong remember that he was just scared and forgot to introduce him.

"This is Lord Xu Guangqi Xu, his name, you must have heard of it, right?"

Ma Shiying hurriedly stood up and saluted: "It turned out to be Mr. Xuanhu, the lower officials don't know Mr. Xuanhu's face, and he is disrespectful." ”

Zhu Yousong saw that the two of them were still polite, and hurriedly interrupted Xu Guangqi, who was about to speak, and said: "What Xu Lao said, I don't think eight or nine are far from ten. It is unrealistic for a group of chaotic people who have not been trained, have no siege equipment, and have no military rules and regulations to grow up to be able to capture Kaifeng Mansion in less than half a month.

Since they just succeeded in their scheme, we don't have to worry about Luoyang, on the contrary, I have to find a way to help the imperial court recover Kaifeng. ”

Xu Guangqi thought that it was inappropriate, a vassal king, it was his duty to garrison the fiefdom, and it would be a bit out of place to recover the lost land, even if he succeeded, he could only arouse suspicion, and if he didn't do it, he would be imprisoned. It's just that his identity is embarrassing, he is no longer a court official, and King Xiaofu's move is also for the country and the people, and he can't find fault with it.

Zhu Yousong rolled his eyes and felt that some things were still not good to discuss in front of Xu Guangqi, so he said: "Shiying, if you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what happens, you still have to gather people to strengthen Luoyang's defense." In the past few days, there must be refugees near Kaifeng, fleeing to Luoyang, if you are not good at resettlement, you might as well go to Ying'en Temple to find Zhang Hao, he is quite experienced, and Ying'en Temple can also settle tens of thousands of people, more than enough. ”

Ma Shiying's eyes lit up, it was inevitable for refugees to enter Luoyang, this was a headache, but I didn't expect the little prince to have such a place. He only thought that Zhu Yousong opened the door for him, and he couldn't help but be secretly grateful.

Zhu Yousong got up and said: "Without further ado, Shiying, as the honor of the first house, we will not delay your time, and I will go back with Xu Lao first." ”

Ma Shiying sent the two out of the yamen, and after Zhu Yousong helped Xu Guangqi into the carriage, he lowered his head and whispered to Ma Shiying: "Go to my house to eat and drink at night, and discuss something." Then he got into the carriage, and the groom whipped his whip and drove away.

Ma Shiying looked at the carriage that was moving away, his heart was like boiling water, and it was difficult to calm down. Zhu Yousong carried Xu Guangqi behind his back and invited himself, the meaning of which is self-evident. If you avoid others, you will have a plan, and you don't know what the plan is.

A few grass cowards can capture Kaifeng, this world is in chaos! Wei Zhongxian's power and arrogance have reached the extreme, and things will decline, and I am afraid that there are not many peaceful days.

That's it, that's it, the little prince treats me sincerely, why should I hesitate, tonight, I, Ma Shiying, go to the banquet!