But soon, Cheng Ruixiang's face changed greatly, and he lost his voice: "It's bad." ”

Cheng Jiushan and Cheng Jiuhai looked at Cheng Ruixiang very puzzled. Cheng Jiuhai wondered, "What's the matter, father?" What's wrong? ”

"yes. It's obviously a happy event, why is it bad? Cheng Jiushan also nodded again and again.

"Wu Nian is strong and strong, according to the history books, he is a hero. He wanted to conquer Goguryeo, so his rule in Erfu was very gentle. ”

"The army and officials have committed no offense against the people."

"And if he starts to retire because of the plague epidemic in the army. Maybe your attitude will change dramatically. And even ordered the army to slaughter the city?? ”

Speaking of which, Cheng Ruixiang was already sweating like rain. Although I was in the cold winter, my body was hot and dry. He reached out and ripped open his collar as he paced back and forth in the study.

Brothers Cheng Jiushan and Cheng Jiuhai also changed their faces and began to tremble.

Slaughter ?!!! What a terrible word. Symbolizes blood.

In Wu Nian's army, the news of the beginning of the epidemic began to disperse.

.........

Goguryeo Gyeongseong.

Lee Yoon-hoong's mansion, in the hall.

Li Yunpet and Zhao Mancheng sat together on the two Taishi chairs in the north, and on the coffee table in the middle, there were two hot teas, but neither of them drank a sip.

"General Zhao. My whole body was agitated. If the plague is really rampant in Wu Nian's army, then a disaster that will destroy the country will be eliminated invisibly. ”

Li Yunzhong's face was excited, he stood up and paced back and forth in the hall with his hands behind him. Great joy overwhelmed him.

Defeat Wu Nianjun? Beat a fart.

If he can keep the national honor of Goguryeo, can keep the queen mother from continuing to listen to the government, and can keep the wealth and glory of the Li family, he will be satisfied.

Wu Nianjun was plagued by all beings, and Wu Nian retreated by himself, which couldn't be better.

"If that's true, that's a good thing to say. But what if it's fake? Zhao Mancheng was much calmer, and after shaking his head, his eyes flashed and said, "General Li, don't forget." ”

"Wu Nian is a master who is good at striking the east and the west."

"He just made a gesture to attack Huanglong Mansion to let our defense relax. easily crossed the river and invaded Goguryeo"

"Maybe he released the fog in order to make us relax, and even send troops to fight him."

"We can't take it for granted, lest we fall for his tricks."

A basin of cold water was poured over Li Yunzhong's head. Snow unicorns, as their name suggests, produce cool water.

But instead of being annoyed, Lee Yun-chung calmed down. He took a few deep breaths, turned around and sat down on the Taishi chair, picked up the teacup and drank three sips of tea before nodding and saying, "General Zhao is right." Wu Nian is indeed cunning. ”

"We can't let our guard down."

"That's right. Shigetoshi Katagiri is also a problem. When he got the news, he must have thought it was a fighter plane. We have to keep his mouth shut, and we can't send troops to fight. ”

"Hmm." Zhao Mancheng nodded, shaking his head with a headache. On one side are sinister and cunning opponents, and on the other are fierce and aggressive allies.

It's a hassle at both ends.

"Da !!" Suddenly. A soldier of Lee Yun-pong walked in from outside, bent down and reported: "General." General Zhao. The governor of Katagiri asked to see him outside. ”

I'm really afraid of something.

Zhao Mancheng and Li Yunpet glanced at each other and were speechless for a while.

............

It is a very dangerous thing for two super-sized armies to fight. What's more, the war launched by Wu Nian is also related to the survival of Goguryeo.

As the news spread, the entire Jiangjie City. No. The entire Jiangjie Mansion, Yizhou Mansion, and the land controlled by Wu Nian are all turbulent.

A neutral family like the Cheng family was not only happy that Wu Nian was showing his decline, but also worried about the chaos when Wu Nian retired from the army.

Even, Wu Nian may order the slaughter of the city.

And for those Goguryeo clans, squires, and officials who quickly abandoned Goguryeo and surrendered to Wu Nian's arms, this was tantamount to a bolt from the blue.

If Wu Nian retreats.

Then these people will definitely be liquidated by Goguryeo.

The best result was that they followed Wu Nian and retreated to Liaodong. Many people began to prepare, selling their farmlands in exchange for precious items such as gold and silver, and planned to run away.

Although they are distressed, it is also a helpless move.

In the battle between these two armies, there is nothing wrong with choosing either one until the winner is decided. Since you have placed a bet and you have failed, you can only accept the reality.

This led to a violent fluctuation in the price of the land of Erfu, and the price was extremely low for a while, and it was even impossible to sell.

Fuhan Shogun Beppu.

Inside the hall.

Wu Nian sat on the main seat and drank tea with a teacup. Although the weather was very cold, the tea that had just been served was hot. He picked up the tea lid and blew softly. After the tea cooled, I drank several sips.

Then he shook his head and put down the teacup, the tea he had drunk for so many years was still delicious from the wild mountain tea in Beishan Fort.

"Da-da-da-da."

There was a sound of footsteps. Wu Nian looked up at the door, and Lu Sheng walked in from the outside. He bent down and saluted, "The general is looking for me?" ”

"It's almost there. Summoned Beppu officials to meet him. ”

Wu Nian bowed his head slightly, with a smile in his eyes.

"Yes." Lu Sheng clenched his fists in response, and immediately turned around and went down. Not long after. At present, the officials of all sizes in Beppu followed Lu Sheng and came to the hall. After they met Wu Nian, they stood in formation on both sides.

This scene has a bit of the taste of the emperor going to the early dynasty, and the civil and military officials standing below.

Of course, Wu Nian didn't float, just looked at everyone calmly, and said calmly: "Recently, rumors have spread everywhere, and there are all kinds of things. ”

"I'll tell you explicit now."

"One. In Liaodong. My long history, school captain, and garrison Wanhu led the army and the people to fight at the same time as Mengyuan, Fusang, and Chu, and the war was tight. ”

"II. The soldiers were not adapted, and a plague broke out in the army. I tried my best to keep going, but things didn't get better. ”

"I plan to give up the Jiangjie Mansion and Yiju Mansion in my hands."

"And he took away the grain, grass, baggage, and weapons from the treasury. There are also taxes such as gold and silver levied on the families and squires. ”

"Of course. I'll take all the officials with me. Including Goguryeo officials who did their best for me. ”

"People say that I am Wu Nian a hero, and I don't deny it. But there is one thing, I, Wu Nian, will not easily abandon any of my own people. ”

"At the time of the withdrawal of troops. Goguryeo officials can take their families and go first. ”

"Above."

When Wu Nian spoke, the officials of Goguryeo suddenly turned pale and trembled, but when Wu Nian promised to take them away.

They immediately relieved themselves and smiled.

"Thank you, General." The officials of Goguryeo nationality were sincerely grateful for Wu Nian's kindness and bowed to salute.

"No thanks. I told you. He will not easily abandon any of his own people. Everyone who helps me can rest assured. ”

Wu Nian smiled bluntly.

The second step of Wu Nian's plan began. Feigned retreat.

Echoing the plague of the first step.

A withdrawal without warning would look suspicious.