"Yes!"

The shadow guard bowed politely and turned to leave.

After a while, he took out the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone and put it in front of Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu thought for a few breaths and wrote a letter.

"Receiving His Majesty's handwritten letter, the minister is not happy, farewell to the more than a month, very deep and deep, long after the absence, the fist is very different."

At the beginning, Fang Xiu expressed his joy at receiving the empress's handwritten letter, as well as his thoughts about the empress.

And it shows that this longing has become more and more intense with the passage of time.

After that, it was time to respond to the empress's concerns.

In order to reflect sincerity, I wrote a lot, in short, everything is fine with me, my body is great, and my majesty doesn't have to worry.

Then there is the report on the situation of the battle.

The war with Yan went well.

including the beheading of more than 50,000 Yan troops; captured Ban Hongfei, the chief general of the Yan army; With very few casualties, the attacking enemy was driven back to the Yan Kingdom.

In the end, he used plain words to describe the customs of Yongzhou to the empress, and once again expressed his thoughts about the empress.

After writing a letter, Fang Xiu re-read it from top to bottom, and was quite satisfied with his wording.

Immediately afterwards, he looked at the shadow guard on the side and ordered, "Take the flowers that I picked the day before yesterday." ”

"Yes!"

The Shadow Guard replied and turned to leave.

A few red flowers were fetched after a while.

It looks like a spitting flame and a burning cloud, giving people a sense of liveliness and a bit of nobility at the same time.

These flowers, named Junzi Orchid, are unique plants in Yongzhou, and the environment in which they grow is relatively harsh, and they are also very desirable in the local area, and are often regarded as noble things by the gentry and wealthy families.

Fang Xiu picked up the most dazzling one of them, sandwiched it in the letter, and after packing it up, handed it to the shadow guard, and ordered, "This letter is for Your Majesty." ”

"Yes!"

Shadow Guard nodded, reaching out to take it.

And then.

Fang Xiu took out a new piece of rice paper and continued to write.

After a while, he picked up a Junzi orchid again, and as before, sandwiched it in the letter, and handed it to the shadow guard.

"This letter was sent to Xiangguo's Mansion and addressed to Yang Yuhuan."

The shadow guard reached out again to take the letter and answered:

"Yes!"

Followed by.

Fang Xiu took out a new piece of rice paper again, and as before, picked up a pen and wrote a letter.

Clamp the red gentleman's orchid and hand it to the shadow guard.

"This letter is sent to the Royal Bank, to Daji."

"Yes!"

The shadow guard looked very calm, and reached out again to take the letter.

Just when he thought it would be three letters at most.

Fang Xiu took out the rice paper again.

Now.

Shadow Guard was a little confused.

He had been guarding Fang Xiu's left and right since he was summoned, how could he not know that there was a fourth woman worthy of writing a letter from his master.

Just when he was guessing who the fourth letter would be addressed to.

Fang Xiu had already written the letter and sandwiched it with Jun Zilan.

"This letter is for your owner, Shangguan Haitang."

The shadow guard was slightly stunned, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he said in his heart: Why did you forget her!

"Yes, master!"

The shadow guard was silent for a moment, reached out to take the letter, and stood still, quietly waiting for the fifth letter.

Taishi's chair.

Fang Xiu put down the brush in his hand, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

Just as he was about to get up, he suddenly saw the shadow guard still standing in front of him, and couldn't help asking, "Why don't you go and deliver the letter?" ”

When the shadow guard heard this, he was stunned at first, and then his face showed hesitation.

looks like he wants to say and stops.

As a shadow guard, his duty is to carry out the orders given by Fang Xiu, and the rest of the things should not be taken care of.

However, at this moment, there is a problem that is held in his heart, so that he does not vomit and is unhappy.

Seeing this scene, Fang Xiu waved his hand and said, "If you have something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

With permission, the shadow guard spoke, "Master, have you forgotten something?" ”

It was the first time Fang Xiu had seen Ying Wei ask such a question.

It can make the shadow guard open his mouth to remind him that he has indeed forgotten something

Forgot something?

Fang Xiu's brows furrowed slightly, and he fell into thought.

A moment later.

Still dazed, he looked at the shadow guard and asked, "What forgot?" ”

Shadow Wei hesitated, "Did you write one less letter?" ”

When Fang Xiu heard this, he was slightly stunned.

Wrote one less letter?

Fang Xiu thought about it, but still didn't understand, waved his hand and said, "Let's be more straightforward." ”

Speaking of which, for the sake of it.

The shadow guard didn't dare to play dumb riddles anymore, and said his thoughts: "Do you remember that you have a lady?" ”

Hearing this, Fang Xiu's face showed a sudden expression.

After leaving Xiangguo's Mansion for a month, he almost forgot about Li Yingyue's existence.

Speaking of which, it is also a good thing, indicating that during this time, she did not cause trouble.

Then again.

Some time ago, Li Yingyue also seemed to have sent a letter.

At that time, he was thinking about how to behead Ban Hongfei, so he threw the letter aside and didn't have time to read it.

After winning the Yan army, he only read the letters sent by the little empress.

"I don't know what she wrote in the letter."

Fang Xiu looked at the shadow guard and asked, "What about the letter sent by Madame, bring it over and show it to the prime minister." ”

"Yes!"

The Shadow Guard replied and turned to leave.

Fang Xiu looked at his back and thought to himself, the four letters had been written, and it was not bad for Li Yinyue.

So, I took up the pen and wrote another letter, picked up a gentleman's orchid at random, and sandwiched it in the letter.

A moment later.

The shadow guard brought back Li Yingyue's letter and presented it with both hands.

Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to take it, and after opening it, he browsed from top to bottom.

The content of the letter is also very simple, that is, Li Yingyue expressed her thoughts about him and worried about his safety, and her words were also sincere, but compared with the little empress, they had less true feelings.

Whether you miss it or not, worry or not, you can also see it in words.

However, it is normal.

If Fang Xiu was Li Yinyue, it would be impossible for him to have any true feelings for himself.

He put down the letter, handed what he had written to the shadow guard, and said, "Give this letter to Madame." ”

"Yes!"

The shadow guard held five letters containing Jun Zilan in his hand, and bowed dignifiedly.

When you are about to turn away.

Fang Xiu stopped him again.

"Wait!"

The shadow guard looked at Fang Xiu and asked, "What does the master command?" ”

Fang Xiu said: "It's nothing, just to remind you, don't get confused with the five letters." ”

"Don't worry, master, it won't!"

The shadow guard nodded heavily, swearing.

Generally speaking, what will not happen, will definitely happen in the end.

However, as a top assassin produced by the system, the shadow guard has always been neat, and nothing has gone wrong so far.

Sending a letter for such a small matter should not be a problem.

That's it.

Fang Xiu had a smile on his face, waved his hand, and said, "Go down." ”

"Retire from your duties!"

The shadow guard saluted and turned to leave.

Fang Xiu sat on the Taishi's chair, thought for a while, called the deputy general, and asked, "Where did the Yan army retreat?" ”

The adjutant general said: "As far as the last general knows, he has retreated to Penghai Mansion!" ”

Penghai Mansion is more than 100 miles away from Yongzhou.

In this way, after this battle, the Yan army more or less had a psychological shadow on Yongzhou.

Presumably, the current commander of the Yan army will not attack Yongzhou again in a short time.

Even if you attack, you have to ask Emperor Yan.

And.

The Yan army, which had just withdrawn to the Yan Kingdom, had greatly reduced morale.

For Emperor Yan, it is also necessary to reconsider whether it is appropriate to push them onto the battlefield again.

Rough estimates.

Even if Emperor Yan's heart of aggression does not die, it will take half a month to reorganize the attack.

After all.

This time, the action of the Yan army in Yongzhou can be described by the word "rout".

As long as Emperor Yan is not old and confused, it is time to reconsider the consequences of invading Daqian!

"Write a letter to Tang Yixue and ask her to organize the people to lay mines on the border between Yongzhou, Jiannan Province and Yanguo, don't worry about the cost, use as much as you want."

Fang Xiu thought for a moment, then looked at the deputy general and ordered.

The adjutant replied: "Yes! Fang Xiang! ”

Fang Xiu looked at him and asked again, "How is the battle situation in Lingnan Dao?" ”

The adjutant general said: "General Bai and the Tiger Ben Army are still in a stalemate. ”

"He didn't call for help?"

Fang Xiu asked.

The lieutenant shook his head and said, "No." ”

Receiving such an answer, Fang Xiu's face showed a look of emotion, and he said in a deep voice: "He has such a small number of people, facing the 200,000 Tiger Ben army alone, supporting it for so long, he didn't ask for help, Benxiang understands, he doesn't want to add a burden to Benxiang." ”

The adjutant general's expression also became solemn, and he said: "General Bai is really a good general who is rare in a century. ”

Fang Xiu raised his eyes and glanced at him, his expression was solemn, and he ordered: "Pass on the order of the Prime Minister, transfer 50,000 people from the Shenji Battalion to Lingnan Dao and rush to Bai Qi's aid." ”

Hearing this, the adjutant general's face showed hesitation, and said: "Fang Xiang, the Tiger Ben Army is still besieging the city, and our Shenji Battalion soldiers lack firearms, even if they support the past, I am afraid it will not be of much use." ”

Fang Xiu looked at him and said, "Send a message to Bai Qi, make an appointment, take advantage of the night, open the city gate, and let 50,000 newly recruited soldiers rush into the city!" ”

"Each of these 50,000 people carries gunpowder, projectiles, and dry rations, and as long as they can rush into the city, there will be no shortage of firearms."

Bai Qi defended the city until now, there must have been a large number of casualties, and the vacant firearms could just be handed over to the newly replenished soldiers.

When the adjutant general heard this, his face showed a look of thought, obviously considering the feasibility of this plan.

Right now.

Fang Xiu added: "Let the Xuanjia cavalry cover, and if necessary, the Xuanjia cavalry can also enter the city!" ”

As soon as this remark came out.

The deputy general couldn't help but show surprise, and blurted out: "Fang Xiang, what about Wochuan Mansion?" ”

The reason why they were able to repel the Yan army.

Stratagem, firearms, time, place, and people.

But the most important thing is the five thousand private soldiers raised by Fang Xiang, that is, the Xuanjia cavalry.

Without these 5,000 Xuanjia cavalry charging into battle, how could they have forced the Yan army back just by relying on kun and mines, which were not very lethal.

Therefore.

It is no exaggeration to say that the defense of Wochuan Mansion is completely supported by 5,000 Xuanjia cavalry.

Without these 5,000 Xuanjia cavalry, once the Yan army makes a comeback, the entire Yongzhou, and even the entire Daqian, will be in danger!

Compared to the adjutant general's uneasiness.

Fang Xiu's demeanor was light, and he said leisurely: "Without the Xuanjia cavalry, the city can't be defended?" ”

"This"

When the adjutant general heard this, his expression became a little strange, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.

He really wanted to say that indeed, without these five thousand Xuanjia cavalry, the Yan army would really be able to defend the siege of the city with an iron heart.

However, noticing Fang Xiang's eyes, he hesitated for a moment, swallowed back his words, and just said, "I can defend it, but I want to repel the Yan army."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Fang Xiu.

"Why do you want to repel the Yan army?"

This question made the lieutenant general stunned in place, not knowing how to answer.

Fang Xiu looked at him and said lightly:

"If the Yan army attacks again, it will never be possible to adopt the same tactics again, as long as they don't target Chang'an, Benxiang has no scruples!"

"150,000 people, holding Wochuan Mansion, is more than enough, as long as you wait until Bai Qi wins the Tiger Army, the Yan Army will retreat without attacking."

When the adjutant heard this, his face was thoughtful.

After a moment of silence, he was still apprehensive and opened his mouth to say something.

"Okay, the prime minister has made up his mind, no need to say more, carry out the order!"

Fang Xiu didn't give him a chance to defend himself, waved his hand, and said so.

"Yes!"

Seeing this, the deputy general didn't dare to persuade again, and bowed: "The last general will retire!" ”

Then, he turned and left the room.

After he left.

Fang Xiu stood up from the Taishi chair, walked to the wall, and looked at the map hanging on it, his expression became very solemn.

In fact.

He sent his hole cards, the five thousand Xuanjia cavalry, to Bai Qi's side, and he didn't have any bottom in his heart.

just pinned his hopes on Bai Qi, hoping that he could fight a quick battle, repel the Tiger Ben Army, and let the Yan Army have more scruples.

After all, his goal was to capture the Kingdom of Zhou, not the Kingdom of Yan!

"Hope everything goes well."

Fang Xiu retracted his gaze, sighed in his heart, and said leisurely.

Meanwhile.

Changan.

The Imperial Palace, the Palace of Nourishing the Heart.

Cloudless and sunny.

Wu Mingkong, who was dressed in a dragon robe, sat on the dragon chair, looking at the battle report from the front of the secret agents and the military department in the palace, and his heart couldn't help beating.

According to the war report of the Ministry of War.

Fang Xiu achieved a great victory in Wochuan Mansion, successfully repelling the 100,000-strong army of Zhang Hongzhi, the deputy general of the Yan army, and allowing him to flee in disarray.

But.

There is also bad news.

It was Ban Hongfei, the chief general of the Yan army, who actually gave up the siege of Wochuan Mansion, led an army of 200,000, and drove straight in!

No accident, you can arrive in Zhangzhou in three days, 100,000 can arrive in Qingzhou, and you can arrive in Chang'an in half a month!

No doubt.

His goal is Chang'an City!

Faced with this situation.

On the one hand, the empress breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that she could reduce the burden of Wochuan Mansion.

On the other hand, he was worried that the defenders of Chang'an would not be able to withstand Ban Hongfei's 200,000 army.

After all, among the 200,000 troops, there are still 100,000 of them who are famous Yan Guo Iron Cavalry!

According to the consistent strategy of the Yan State, after their troops came to Chang'an, there was a high probability that they would go around Chang'an, plunder in a circle, and force Bai Qi and Fang Xiu to return to help, and then they would begin to retreat.

But.

No one can guarantee it.

Yan Guo's consistent strategy, will it change this time?

If they made up their minds to occupy the territory of Qianguo this time, it would be troublesome for the imperial court.

"I don't know what tactics Fang Xiu will use to deal with Yan Jun."

Wu Mingkong looked at the battle report, and this thought involuntarily popped up in his mind.

Right now.

There was the sound of footsteps outside the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Wu Mingkong raised his eyes and found that it was Lin Wan'er, and asked:

"What?"

Lin Wan'er's expression was a little strange, she hesitated, but still presented the newspaper in her hand and said:

"Your Majesty, this is today's mirror flower newspaper, please take a look."