The battle of Tiger Stream City exposed the weakness of this new city, that is, the terrain was too narrow and long, and it could only be defended on one side, and it was difficult to take care of both.

This is not a problem when facing a few thousand siege enemy troops, but in the event of a large-scale battle, it is likely that the enemy will lead you by the nose.

Fortunately, the main battlefield of the next battle is not here, so even if Zhu Gui is aware of this problem, there is no better solution at present except for sending more manpower.

Three days have passed since the last battle, and the weather on the steppe has begun to cool.

Zhang Mao came once, saying that this year's taxes had been paid in full and had been commended by the imperial court.

Shanxi was originally a flooded province, and it was indeed very difficult to do this, but the holy decree did not mention the word acting king.

Zhang Mao was a little ashamed, but Zhu Gui didn't care.

All his attention had been drawn by the information sent by Hu Shidao.

The troop movements of the tribes of the steppe began to become more frequent.

Zhu Gui marked all these clues on the map, and then found a fact that surprised him very much.

That is, the movement of these Mongolian cavalry is not the former site of the Heimu tribe as agreed before, but seems to be more like Datong Mansion.

Although it is still only speculation, for the Mongols, who are not very good at hiding their tracks, this is almost already lice on the monk's head - obviously.

So he immediately summoned Xu Yingxu back from the front line and explained his thoughts to him.

After hearing this, Xu Yingxu was also stunned, and only after a while did he say: "No wonder the city construction work over there has not been disturbed by the Mongols during this time, it turns out that they have already shifted their target. ”

It seems that he has accepted Zhu Gui's idea.

"So what now? Blackwood City has almost been built, isn't it a pity to give up now? ”

Zhu Gui nodded and said: "What you said is right, but if you want to defend these two cities and then defend Datong Mansion at the same time, it is really a little difficult, and the most important thing at the moment is whether you can get to the Mongols' offensive line." ”

At present, Hujian Gorge has been completely controlled by the Ming army, and if the Mongols want to attack Datong Mansion, they have to bypass Wuzhou Mountain.

There are grasslands on the east and west sides of Wuzhou Mountain, but the east side is farther away from Datong Mansion.

"Isn't there any more specific news from Hu Shidao?" Xu Yingxu asked.

"At present, there is chaos on the grassland, and various tribes are deploying troops, and it is impossible to make a judgment if there is intelligence first."

Zhu Gui said.

"The Mongols are going to make a big move this time, and this may be an opportunity."

Xu Yingxu said thoughtfully.

"Wai Wei to save Zhao? This king had thought so, but the defense of this battle had barely been maintained, and there were many Mongolian tribes involved this time, unless it was a sneak attack on the Golden Horde where Tian Khan was, there would be no chance. ”

Zhu Gui said with a wry smile.

At present, the main combat force defending Datong Mansion is the garrison of the guard that has just been added, which is not only smaller in number than the Mongols in general, but also half of them are new soldiers.

In addition, the mobility of the Mongols was much stronger than that of the Ming army, and once the sneak attack failed, it was likely to be dumpled.

Not to mention how big the impact will be once Datong Mansion is breached, I am afraid that Zhu Gui's position as vassal king will be removed.

Although he has a lot of ideas now, at least he has to wait until the Battle of Jingjing breaks out after Zhu Yuanzhang's death, and that is when he will be sharp and burst out with all his might.

Zhu Gui's words made Xu Yingxu also fall into deep thought.

The situation on the side of Datong Mansion is a bit too reluctant to fight against the Mongols in the entire steppe.

"Why don't we ask for help from other vassal kings or the imperial court?" Xu Yingxu said suddenly.

"Other vassal kings?" Zhu Gui's eyes lit up when he heard this.

The north of his fief is the fief of Zhu Di, the king of Yan, and in his rear is still Zhu Di, the king of Jin who is in Taiyuan.

As for King Qingjing, who was in Ningxia in the south, he didn't have any ideas.

It's too far away, even if he agrees to support, I'm afraid that by the time he arrives, this war will be over long ago.

It's just that the relationship between Zhu Gui and Zhu Di, the king of Jin, is not very good, and there is no intersection when he was in Nanjing.

And the other side may not send troops in this situation (preconceived).

So after thinking about it, the only one who is most likely to support him is Zhu Di, the king of Yan.

But it's not just because Zhu Gui's princess is the sister of Princess Zhu Di.

At the same time, it was also because he had 'given' the other party a hundred three-eyed guns before.

I believe that even if it is for the sake of this friendship, the other party will not refuse.

Not to mention, among the nine great kings, this King Yan is also the most brave and good at fighting, and the 'Son of Heaven guarding the country' mode opened in the Ming Dynasty was the first initiative of the later Yongle Emperor.

"General Xu's words are good, it seems that this battle can only ask for help from the king's fourth brother Yan Wang, but who is the right person to send?"

Zhu Gui was still thinking about the right candidate, and immediately a voice came from behind him.

"Let me go, my sister and I haven't seen each other in a long time."

Xu Miaoqing, who was dressed in military uniform, pushed the door in and looked at Zhu Gui expectantly.

"Let you go? Will you ever come back? ”

The corners of Zhu Gui's mouth twitched.

He hadn't forgotten the wedding night, he had heard Xu Miaoqing's complaints, but she admired her brother-in-law Yan Wang very much.

Xu Miaoqing's face instantly turned from sunny to cloudy, and when she walked over, she kicked Zhu Gui's calf.

"What do you say? Am I that kind of person? ”

She glared at Zhu Gui and threatened not to tell her 'troubles' with her eyes.

"Okay, sister, I'm talking about business with the prince, so don't mess around." Xu Yingxu hurriedly played a round.

"Where am I messing around? I'm talking about the right thing, isn't the prince also thinking about the right candidate? Datong Mansion is not close to Yanjing, and sending other people to do it, once something happens, it will delay the next battle against the Mongols, right? ”

Xu Miaoqing said eloquently.

"That being said, you haven't forgotten that you also have a bad record, have you?"

Zhu Gui couldn't help but complain, but was kicked by Xu Miaoqing again.

Then Xu Miaoqing slapped the two pistols on the table.

"That was before, now I have this, more than a dozen people can't get close to me, and even if King Yan refuses to agree, I can ask my sister for help, she takes care of me the most when she is at home."

Xu Miaoqing said wittily.

This remark made Zhu Gui have a headache when he heard it, and he was about to refuse, but he didn't expect that this time the sister protector mad demon Xu Yingxu took the first step and said: "Lord, what the princess said has some truth, although I am also worried about her safety, but she may indeed be the most suitable person." ”

Zhu Gui covered his face and muttered, "As for fighting a battle, do you even have to take your wife?" ”