The war in Nanzhili attracted everyone's attention, although the war in Guangdong was also very fierce, but after all, it was not as interesting as the war in Nanzhili, which was completely in the heart of the Ming Dynasty. [

Seeing that Nan Zhili kept losing cities and land, Xiong Tingbi shrank a large number of soldiers and horses into some big cities, which made many officials feel very dissatisfied.

If he had done this in Liaodong, few people would have blamed him.

After all, Liaodong is a bitter cold place, and there are very few officials in Liaodong in the court, and most of them are military generals, and they don't have much right to speak.

But Nanzhili is different, where the literary style is prosperous and there are many nobles.

Perhaps a state capital will have a large number of officials in the DPRK, the most typical is the Donglin Party in Wuxi.

Seeing that Nanzhili was defeated one after another, but Xiong Tingbi did nothing, many officials and nobles were furious.

Their hometown was occupied by Lu Yan, their fields were confiscated, and their shops were confiscated.

As the saying goes, cutting off people's financial means is like killing parents.

On the one hand, they hated Lu Yan's behavior, and on the other hand, they hated Xiong Tingbi's inaction to the extreme.

There was no need for anyone to incite at all, and many ministers in the DPRK and China carried out a fierce bombardment of Xiong Tingbi.

One after another, he was impeached for being cowardly and incompetent, afraid of war, and only knew that he was a turtle with a shrunken head in a fortified city.

The tidal wave almost drowned the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

Emperor Apocalypse was also very dissatisfied with Xiong Tingbi's inaction, and the soldiers and horses transferred to him in the three provinces were so incompetent, not to mention recovering the lost territory, he couldn't even block the enemy's attack, what use did he have.

So he reprimanded Xiong Tingbi and asked him to make some achievements.

Xiong Tingbi also knows what happened in the DPRK.

But the combat effectiveness of the soldiers in his hands is too weak, what can he do.

So he asked the court that if he wanted to defeat Lu Yan and recover the lost territory, he had to transfer at least 50,000 border troops to him.

Lü Yan's army had many cavalry, brave soldiers, and sharp artillery.

If you want to put down this kind of rebel army, you have to be a border army.

If you rely on the soldiers and horses in the mainland, it is good to be able to hold the few fortified cities without losing.

Otherwise, ask the imperial court to send another overseer, and he will be a small soldier.

For Xiong Tingbi's scoundrel, many people are scolding.

Let him be released from prison and make meritorious contributions, not only did he not make meritorious contributions, but he also lost the city and land, and dared to mention such conditions to the imperial court.

However, as for the dispatch of border troops into the customs, those courtiers fiercely discussed the feasibility of the matter.

This time, even the Donglin Party no longer insisted, and now that Lu Yan has hit the north of Nanzhili, and then to the north is Shandong, it seems that it is not impossible to dispatch the border army to the south.

And since Lü Yan captured Qingjiangpu, the entire Grand Canal was under his control.

Grain from the south could not be transported north at all, so the price of grain in the capital skyrocketed.

Both the officials and the common people are complaining of bitterness.

Everyone knows that neither officials nor ordinary people should think about a good year this year.

At this time, Lu Yan had basically occupied the northern Jiangsu region in later generations.

He was surprised by the weakness of the Ming Dynasty, and when he learned that Xiong Tingbi had transferred most of his troops into Jiancheng, he consulted with Jia Xu.

It was decided to change the battle plan in order to occupy the territory.

Since you're going to give up a lot of territory, don't blame me for being rude.

After occupying Huai'an Mansion, he continued to the west, attacking the city all the way, and the troops pointed directly at Fengyang Mansion.

After learning that Lu Yan planned to attack Fengyang, although the imperial court had been mentally prepared, it was still shocked.

This is Fengyang, the location of the dragon vein of the Ming Dynasty.

Especially the Emperor of the Apocalypse, he was so anxious that he couldn't eat for a few days.

So he issued an edict to Xiong Tingbi again and again, asking him to keep Fengyang intact.

Xiong Tingbi repeatedly assured the emperor that he had drawn 20,000 horses from Henan's reinforcements to reinforce Fengyang, plus the original troops, to ensure that Fengyang would not be lost.

At the same time, he once again said that if he wanted to quell the rebellion in Lüyan, the only way to transfer the border army to the south was to move the border army.

After seeing this recital, the Emperor of the Apocalypse finally made up his mind.

If he doesn't have the strength to defend Fengyang, then forget it.

But now that he has a large number of border troops in his hands, if he doesn't send troops south, then what qualifications does he have to meet his ancestors and ancestors in the future.

He consulted with the courtiers and finally decided to send 50,000 border troops south.

"Hahaha!"

After knowing the news, Xiong Tingbi looked up to the sky and laughed proudly.

Seeing that his own soldiers were puzzled, he didn't know why his own adults were so excited.

In fact, Xiong Tingbi has been under tremendous pressure these days, and how can he not know about the attacks on him by so many ministers in the DPRK and China.

He knew better than anyone that if he lost this battle, absolutely no one would come to save him, and no one would be able to save him.

From the emperor to the courtiers, their anger would absolutely tear him to pieces.

But now, at last, he sees the dawn of victory.

"Pass my order, I'm going to Fengyang."

Xiong Tingbi said.

"What are you doing here, sir? Now there is a shortage of soldiers outside, and there are thieves everywhere, in case you have a three-long and two-short. ”

At this time, a pro-soldier said with a shocked face.

Xiong Tingbi waved his hand, and then said with a smile: "I heard that Lu Yan is now in Huai'an Mansion, if my expectations are correct, he will definitely personally lead his troops to attack Fengyang." I'm going to set up a game there and capture him alive in one fell swoop. ”

"Isn't it too dangerous to do that?"

"If you don't enter the tiger's den, you can get the tiger. I don't feel comfortable leaving this matter to someone else, only I can watch it myself. ”

Xiong Tingbi laughed.

If this can be done, it will definitely be a breakthrough.

Not only can he wash away his previous shame, but also make all the courtiers look up to him.

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On November 5, the second year of the Apocalypse, although it was winter, the Fengyang area did not seem too cold.

The warm winter sun shone on the ground, and a mile-long cavalry contingent appeared on the horizon.

They were all dressed in white robes, armed with riding spears, and their faces were full of murder.

They were followed by a mixed team of infantry and cavalry, mixed with a large number of chariot soldiers, loaded with a series of cannons.

A few Ming soldiers couldn't see this place at night, so they hurriedly returned to the city to report the news.

The rebels have finally come to attack Fengyang.

After occupying the entire Huai'an, Lü Yan led 14,000 troops all the way to the west, attacking the city along the way, and finally came to the front of Fengyang City after occupying a large area of Fengyang Prefecture.

Looking at the Fengyang City Wall in the distance, Lu Yan was full of energy.

This is the central capital, which not only buries Zhu Yuanzhang's father, but also the location of the dragon vein of the Ming Dynasty.

In order to guard Fengyang, Zhu Yuanzhang specially ordered the construction of three city walls here, only the outermost city wall is 30 kilometers long, and there are also inner cities and imperial palaces in the city.

And for a long time, heavy troops were stationed here, and even when they went south to support Zhejiang, the soldiers here were not much transferred.

Of course, to say that there is an emperor somewhere, that's a good thing.

However, the Ming Dynasty stationed a large number of troops in Fengyang, which brought a huge burden to the people here.

And in order to defend the dragon veins here, many things cannot be done, so Fengyang has been very poor since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

"My lord, it's time for us to find a place to set up camp."

A handsome young man on a white horse said.

"Okay, give the order to go down and find a place to set up camp."

Lu Yan said.

The young man nodded, and with some white-robed cavalry, he ordered the soldiers to set up camp.

"General Chen's white-robed army really lives up to its reputation, the military discipline is strict, and it is invincible when it comes to fighting."

Jia Xu praised.

"Of course."

Lu Yan said with a smile.

This elegant young man is Chen Qingzhi, a very famous white-robed general during the Northern and Southern Dynasties in history.

Chen Qingzhi is weak, difficult to open an ordinary bow and crossbow, not good at horseback riding and archery, but he is courageous, good at planning, leading troops well, and has won the hearts of the people. He is a true Confucian general.

He and his subordinates were all dressed in white robes, and once led 7,000 white-robed troops from Zhixian to Luoyang, fought 47 battles, and built 32 cities.

At that time, there was a child rumor: "Famous teachers and generals are not imprisoned, and thousands of soldiers avoid white robes." ”

After Lu Yan found that his merit was enough, he summoned all the white-robed troops.

And they were the main force fighting on the north bank of the Yangtze River, and it was later found that they really did not disappoint him.

This attack on Fengyang Lu Yan brought a total of 7,000 white-robed cavalry, 2,000 firearm cavalry, 4,000 Qi family troops and 1,000 Wei warriors.

Regarding the attack on Fengyang, Lu Yan was still a little hesitant.

Because Xiong Tingbi's plan was to transfer the vast majority of troops into Jiancheng, Fengyang was of course included in it, and it was definitely the focus of the focus.

Even if you want to encircle the point and send reinforcements, I'm afraid it's unlikely, because there aren't many reinforcements at all.

On the contrary, he also had to face a Fengyang with tall walls and a large number of troops, but it was useless to fight down.

Because Fengyang is very poor, there is not much oil and water after the fight.

And he came from the afterlife, of course he wouldn't believe in the dragon vein.

Even if he didn't fight Fengyang, more than twenty years later, the Ming Dynasty would be destroyed by the Manchus.

For him, Fengyang is like a chicken rib, tasteless to eat, and it is a pity to abandon it.

Just as Lu Yan was looking at Fengyang, there were also a few people on the city wall in the distance looking at the army in the distance.

"Did he finally come in person?"

Xiong Tingbi said with a smile on his face.

"That's right, we did see his banner just now. A traitor dares to crown himself as the King of Qin, it is really a crime that deserves death. ”

Lu Zhaoxiong, the governor of Fengyang and the governor of Caoyun, said with an annoyed expression.

"But it's great that he can make trouble to this point, as long as our border troops arrive, it will only be a matter of destroying them."

Liu Zhen, the eunuch guarding Fengyang Town, said in his sharp voice.

There were two people beside them who were silent and had complicated expressions.

If Lu Yan was here, he would definitely be surprised.

Because they are Mao Wenlong, the chief military officer of Dongjiang Town, and his savior Cao Wenzhao.

"Wen Zhao, this time I will ask you, you must find a way to drag him down, and you can't let him leave Fengyang. You have to remember that although you have a good relationship with him, you must keep in mind the major issues of right and wrong. He is a thief, you are a military attache of the imperial court, and since ancient times, officials and thieves have not been separated. Don't miss the big things of the court because of your personal friendship with him. ”

Xiong Tingbi gently patted Cao Wenzhao's shoulder and said.

Cao Wenzhao was his personal soldier, so his relationship with Cao Wenzhao was very close.

Although Cao Wenzhao was attacked because of Lu Yan's drag, he was very good to Cao Wenzhao as always.

"Please rest assured, the last general will not miss the important affairs of the imperial court."

Cao Wenzhao hurriedly said.

"General Mao, your promotion of Lu Yan has caused such a big loss to the imperial court, and now the imperial court does not remember the past suspicions, I hope you can make meritorious contributions and make up for your merits, do you understand?"

Xiong Tingbi was not so polite to Mao Wenlong, and said in a fierce voice.

"Humble duty understands."

Mao Wenlong said with a wry smile.

To be honest, he was miserable by Lu Yan.

Because of Lu Yan's rebellion, their Dongjiang Town simply became the object of the imperial court's vigilance.

Not only did they withhold their salaries and supplies for a long time, but the ministers of the court and the central government all scolded them, thinking that he had released Lu Yan, a killer star.

The impeachment of him never stopped.

Now the situation in Dongjiang Town can only be described in one tragic word, not to mention containing Houjin, it is good to be able to eat a full stomach.

It also made Mao Wenlong secretly blame Lu Yan, you have nothing to do to rebel, even if you go to be a pirate, it is better than rebellion.

"Alright, you guys go ahead."

Xiong Tingbi said.

Cao Wenzhao and Mao Wenlong said goodbye to Xiong Tingbi, and then were hung off the city wall along with several brocade guards.

After seeing them leave, Xiong Tingbi sighed.

In fact, there is a better way to let Lu Yan take the initiative to attack Fengyang City, and after he hits his head and bleeds, he will fight the big thief army with the border army on both sides.

It's just that on the one hand, he wasn't sure whether Lu Yan would retreat because of the setback, and on the other hand, he didn't dare to confirm whether Lu Yan would be able to break through Fengyang.

Because the power of Lu Yan's artillery is too great, so far no city can withstand his artillery.

But the others are fully opposed to this risky plan, this is where the Daming Dragon Vein is located, and it is where the Imperial Tomb is located, so it is impossible to be too careful.

The best way is to wait for the border army to come and start together, so after everyone discussed, this plan was born.

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