"Tell me, where are the soldiers?"

Zhou Xian suppressed his anger and asked calmly.

Zhao Ziyang said: "The last general will not dare to deceive Chitose, it stands to reason that what Jiang Zongbing said is not bad, the total strength of this pass over the years is indeed 20,000 people, but the other 3,000 are recruited volunteers to transport grain and grass." ”

"Then why are there only 800 people left here?"

Zhou Xian felt more and more the seriousness of the border army problem.

The first Xiongguan in the world, the defenders are only 800.

Is this showing the IQ of the Ming court?

Is this to give up the treasure land to the Mongol cavalry?

"Back to Chitose, the 20,000 soldiers and horses guarding the pass have been taken away by General Wang."

"General Wang? Which General Wang? ”

"It's Zhenguan General Wang Wenyue."

Finding that Zhou Xian's face was suspicious, Zhao Ziyang explained: "General Wang is the righteous son of Wang Jimo, the governor of Datong. ”

Zhou Xian nodded: "The battle in the customs is about to be battled, but he, as the general of the town gate, led the troops to leave his post without permission?" You know where he went? ”

Zhao Ziyang replied in 1510: "The last general once asked like this, and General Wang only said that the important town of Datong was dangerous, and he led the army north to fight the enemy to the death. ”

Trough!

Do you believe that?

Zhou Xian looked at Zhao Ziyang like a fool and asked, "He fought to the death with the Mongolian cavalry?" Do you believe it? ”

"The last general...... It's hard to say. Zhao Ziyang lowered his head.

"Say, you're a sensible person, and you know I need to get the exact news."

Zhou Xian's words completely opened Zhao Ziyang's mind.

The young general felt as if he had found an empathetic leader.

Immediately, all the stubble was opened.

"Back to Chitose, after General Wang led his army out of the city, the last general sent people to observe and found that he was not rushing to the aid of Datong, but marching quickly to the southeast."

"Heading to the southeast, or marching fast? Isn't that a cowardly escape? Zhou Xian stared at Zhao Ziyang meticulously and asked, "Where do you think he can escape?" ”

"Jinyang City."

Zhao Ziyang said categorically: "Governor Wang once guarded Datong, but after Datong City lost the Outer Five Forts, General Jiang completely shrank the defense line and began to shrink. ”

"I don't know what the situation is, five days ago, Governor Wang passed through Yanmen Pass, and the last general heard that he was going south to Jinyang City to repair."

"Thinking about it, General Wang Wenyue, the boss of the last general, is the nephew of Inspector Wang, so nine times out of ten he went to Jinyang City."

"Well, that's the truth you should be telling."

Zhou Xian stared at Zhao Ziyang meaningfully.

Think about how to reuse this person in the future.

But at the moment, the most important thing is the defense of Yanmen Pass.

Unfortunately, Zhou Xian seemed to understand the reason why the fifty-two forts of Datong would fall one after another in a short period of time.

Many border town generals were defeated without a fight.

It is equivalent to directly surrendering to the Mongol cavalry.

Fortunately, there are still 800 warriors left behind in Yanmen Pass.

In the case of the retreat of the whole army, and the military and civilians rumored that this pass would be overturned.

Zhao Ziyang, a young man, was still wearing a rusty armor and holding on with eight hundred brothers.

Such a loyal minister, in the Ming Dynasty and the opposition at this stage, is really difficult to find with a lantern.

Fortunately, Zhou Xian's vanguard troops were stationed with 3,000 people.

Relying on Lu Delin's rapid deployment, Yanmen Pass can naturally play a role in blocking the enemy outside the pass.

Datong can look for an opportunity to fight back if he loses it.

For now, as long as the town holds this pass, keep Hazir's army out.

Then the entire land of Shanxi will be protected from the impact of war.

"Your eight hundred people will join Jin Wuwei from now on." Zhou Xian couldn't figure out how to reuse him.

The polarization of the Ming Dynasty army was also extremely severe.

The warriors all gathered together, and the bears also gathered one litter after another.

A young general like Zhao Ziyang, with those 800 warriors, will not be reused in the border pass where the soldiers are blazing, and even have to die in vain.

But joining the forbidden army or Jin Wuwei, under the leadership of a famous general, can play the greatest effect.

At this time, Zhao Ziyang's heart was hot.

He found that this well-known colt master in Beijing was not what everyone had rumored.

Instead, they are gentle.

At least there was such a big incident in the gate, and the eunuch did not punish him.

Instead, he and his brothers will be placed under the command of the iron-blooded ace Jin Wuwei.

Zhao Ziyang immediately said: "The last general will thank Chitose Tian's grace." ”

"Xu Xianchun."

"Humble duty."

"Go get Lu Delin."

"Yes."

A moment later, Lu Delin appeared beside Zhou Xian with steady steps.

"Your Highness, Wechen has already inspected the defense line and made defensive arrangements."

"Before the arrival of our army, the defense was not very sufficient."

"It's okay, the army is expected to be fully stationed this evening."

Holding such a city, Zhou Xian is still very confident.

After all, he came this time to lead 10,000 Jinwu Guards, 20,000 Praetorian Guards, and 5,000 Shenji Battalions.

It is equipped with the most pinnacle equipment of the Ming Dynasty at this stage.

However, Lu Delin's next sentence made Zhou Xian and Zhao Ziyang fall silent.

"Your Highness, the old minister observed the defense line and found one thing. There were few defenders, and all of them were demoralized, and they looked even more tired and sleepy. ”

Lu Delin's words were said to Zhou Xian, but his eyes looked at Zhao Ziyang.

Zhou Xian said: "General Zhao." ”

"The end will be."

"Go and call the eight hundred men under your command."

"Yes."

Soon, eight hundred defenders appeared in front of Zhou Xian.

Zhou Xian looked at everyone, they were all warriors with strong blood.

But the momentum is not good.

Poor spirits.

It looks like he hasn't eaten a full meal in two days.

In addition, the current enemy is also under great psychological pressure.

So the whole gives people a sense of weakness and deviation.

"General Zhao."

"The end will be."

"The warriors are lacking momentum, you can't be short of food here, right?"

"Back to Chitose, it is precisely because of the lack of soldiers and food that the general has no choice but to spread the small amount of food."

"I hope there are as many guards as possible."

"Understood."

Zhou Xian's expression was complicated.

These 800 people are all real iron-blooded warriors.

"Lu Delin."

"The minister is here."

"Hoard all the food and grass of the army here, and now these brothers are under your command. You have to treat them well. ”

"Your Highness, rest assured, and Weichen has a bite to eat, and the brothers can't be hungry."

"Okay."

Zhou Xian nodded, just as he was about to leave.

One of the eight hundred soldiers said weakly, "Chitose Lord." ”

"What?" Zhou Xian looked at the man and asked.

"The villain dared to ask Chitose Ye, I haven't received the military salary from the imperial court for half a year, can I give it back this time?"

"I'm not afraid of Chitose Ye jokes, the villain has an old mother in his family, a wife and children, and he is weak and sick, so he saves military pay to subsidize the family."

As soon as the soldier said this, everyone present turned pale.