Lord of the House

Chen Xiyan was going to see Dong Yuan. Chen Mingzhe couldn't hide in Mingzhou. He was the censor of the Northern Zhejiang Inspection School.

Against the wind, we arrived at Haining County on the north coast by boat, and it was already dusk on the 25th. Dong Yuan was sending troops and horses from the eastern front to move westward. On the official road heading west from Haining, on the night of the 25th, it was filled with soldiers supporting the westward march. Even if Chen Mingzhe hired a carriage and a coachman, and Haining County also sent officials to accompany him, he could not let the reinforcements withdraw from the official road to make way for them.

Chen Enze and his squires rode out on horseback that night, and Chen Mingzhe could only accompany Chen Xiyan to spend the night in Haining City. Chen Xiyan's body couldn't stand riding a horse in the wild, and he didn't set off for Hangzhou until the next morning.

The news from Fuyang is not optimistic. Although Dong Yuan can mobilize as many as 40,000 troops in northern Zhejiang, most of them are newly recruited soldiers. Linshui County was captured and Fuyang saw a brutal tug of war. The northern Zhejiang Army suffered heavy casualties. Reinforcements were dispatched from the eastern front, especially those newly recruited soldiers, who heard that the fighting was so brutal in front of them, and many people fled along the way. .

Chen Mingzhe accompanied Chen Xiyan to drive westward. There were many corpses of escaped soldiers who had been arrested and acted on the spot hanging on the trees on both sides of the official road. Along the way, there were probably hundreds of them. cruelty of war.

Although Dong Yuan became famous in the battle of defending Xianxia more than ten years ago, at this time whether he can defend Fuyang, Chen Mingzhe's heart is still hanging in his throat, and he is extremely uncertain.

The carriage entered Yuhang County in the afternoon, and Chen Mingzhe learned that the second uncle Chen Huawen led a group of Haiyu troops to reach Deqing County, but after arriving in Deqing, Chen Huawen did not intend to lead his troops south.

Chen Mingzhe and Chen Xiyan parted ways in Yuhang County. Chen Xiyan continued to travel westward to Fuyang to meet Dong Yuan as originally planned, while Chen Mingzhe went north from Yuhang to Deqing to meet his second uncle Chen Huawen. When it was about to fall, Chen Mingzhe rushed to Deqing County and met his second uncle, Chen Huawen, in the Deqing County Yali, which was temporarily requisitioned for use as a carriage.

Like the huge red candles on the arms of a baby, dozens of pairs were inserted in the official hall, and they burned with a beeping sound and had a strong balsamic smell.

No matter how tired he was from running around for days, Chen Mingzhe didn't even bother to tidy up an official robe and rushed to the official hall.

Chen Hua's official rank is from the seventh-rank civil service. He wears a lake-blue official robe with half a piece of the official robe, revealing the armor he wears underneath. His face is thin, his beard is as short as a steel needle, and his eyes are bright and full With a bit of Confucian style, he was discussing something with the Deqing officials such as Huang Shiqing, the magistrate of Deqing County, standing in front of the Nanmu Gong case and facing the map.

"Mingzhe, why are you on the north bank?" Chen Huawen saw Chen Mingzhe walk in, "I thought you and Chen Ge were in Mingzhou Mansion."

Huang Shiqing and other Deqing officials saluted Chen Mingzhe, Chen Mingzhe answered with a bow, and briefly explained the itinerary to his second uncle, Chen Huawen: "I accompanied my teacher across the river in the early morning yesterday, and spent the night in Haining. After arriving in Yuhang, I learned that my second uncle was coming. After arriving in Deqing, my teacher went to Fuyang to see Master Dong, and asked me to turn around and ask my second uncle: Why did the Haiyu army stop at Deqing and not go south?"

Chen Huawen's face darkened a little, and it was inconvenient to say anything in front of Huang Shiqing, the magistrate of Deqing County, so he hit haha, bypassed Chen Mingzhe's doubts, and asked, "How did the Huaidong Army fight in Mingzhou Prefecture?"

There was news of Fuyang's emergency along the way, and Chen Mingzhe was inevitably impatient. Seeing that his second uncle changed the subject and asked about the battle situation in Mingzhou, he felt a little uncomfortable, but he also thought that there might be some things that would be inconvenient to talk about in front of outsiders. Said: "Faced with the attack of the Huaidong Army's water and infantry troops of more than 30,000 elites, the She family had little defense in Mingzhou Prefecture. When we came over, nearly 20,000 Huaidong Army soldiers landed in Mingzhou Prefecture to control the Yongjiang River. As well as the mouth of Cao'e River and the southwest corner of Changguo Island, the defenders of the She family in Mingzhou Prefecture are divided. Seeing Lin Fu's meaning, he is not in a hurry to attack Mingzhou Prefecture City, but on the other hand, he will disperse his troops and horses to attack the outer city... …”

"It seems that the Huaidong Army's recovery of Mingzhou's government is just around the corner," Chen Huawen said. "Mingzhe came all the way to Deqing. It must have been a tiring journey, so let's take a rest first! How to deploy Deqing's defense, I still need you, Zhejiang. The Northern Review Censor has an idea!"

Chen Mingzhe was slightly taken aback. He had no real power in the Department of Envoys in Northern Zhejiang, but speaking of it, he happened to be the highest official of the Department of Envoys in Northern Zhejiang at this time in Deqing City. He theoretically had the power to control Deqing officials, and even had the power to take over Deqing's defense without further instructions from Dong Yuan.

At this time, Chen Mingzhe didn't have the mind to fight for power and profit, but Chen Huawen said it all, so he could only retire first, and his attendant took him to the backyard to wash and rest. After only a moment, Chen Huawen said: Away the Deqing officials and come alone.

"I know you're complaining that I stopped in Deqing," Chen Huawen sat down opposite Chen Mingzhe, resting his arms on the table, and said, "I want to ask you, even if I bring the five thousand Haiyu troops I brought over to Fuyang. , Fuyang will definitely be able to get it back?"

"Fuyang has not yet fallen, and the north gate of Fuyang City is still in the hands of Master Dong." Chen Mingzhe said.

Chen Huawen shook his head and said, "If the Huaidong Army did not rush to attack the city and seize the village after landing in eastern Zhejiang, Lin Fu directly led his troops to attack Xiaoshan by land and water, threatening She Feixiong's backroad in Fuyang. Without hesitation, he led his troops to Fuyang to support or assist Dong Yuan's counterattack against Linshui... It's just that Lin Fu's intention for this battle was to be in Mingzhou. In three days, the Huaidong Army should stand firm in Mingzhou. Heel, but the Huaidong Army has never entered the Kuaiji Mansion to fight, and the She family should also complete the preparations in the Kuaiji Mansion to intercept the Huaidong Army's westward advance and affect the Fuyang War! It won't help much if you go in."

"..." Chen Mingzhe fell silent.

Why didn't Lin Fu directly lead his troops to attack Xiaoshan and threaten She Feixiong's troops in Fuyang at first?

The reason is very simple. The Zhedong Navy blocked the shallow and narrow Qianjiang waterway in the Xiaoshan section, and the Huaidong Navy could not access it. The upstream waterways are still under the control of the Zhedong Navy. She Feixiong can be transferred from the west. There were 50,000 elites who went to Fuyang to fight, and the Huaidong Army's 20,000 soldiers were defeated, and the odds of winning were very slim.

Once the attack is blocked, and the She family's troops and horses in eastern Zhejiang are adjusted and deployed, and the scattered defenders are gathered to guard the key cities, Huaidong will surely steal chickens.

It's no wonder that Lin Fu wants to drive away the wolf-devouring strategy - if you change someone else, it must be the first to take the Ming Prefecture - She Feixiong and Dong Yuan are fighting **** in Fuyang, which is actually forced by the situation, and everyone dare not take a step back. , taking a step back is likely to be a thunder hell, and beyond redemption.

Although Dong Yuan has 40,000 soldiers and horses, 70 to 80% of them are newly recruited soldiers, and their strength is far behind. Even inside and outside Fuyang City, She Feixiong has more terrain advantages - Dong Yuan is one of the most famous in the world. The famous general is not fake, but She Feixiong is not a vegetarian. The two of them were enemies in the East Fujian battlefield. After fighting for nearly ten years, they knew each other well.

Once She Feixiong is determined to fight against Dong Yuan in Fuyang City, then there will be no use of any magic tricks. Once the elites in Dong Yuan's hands are exhausted, there is no way to escape defeat.

"If Fuyang can't be defended, the situation in northern Zhejiang will be ugly. Even if the luxury family can't keep Mingzhou Prefecture, they can still go from Fuyang and Linshui to Qianqiuguan, use troops against Huizhou Prefecture, or threaten Jiangning through Dusongguan." Chen Mingzhe suppressed his voice and said, "My teacher is afraid that he will not be able to suppress Huaidong's ambition..."

Qianqiu Pass is the passage through Fuyu Mountain to enter Huizhou Prefecture, and Dusong Pass is the passage through Fuyu Mountain into Ningguo to Jiangning Prefecture.

Before the passage at the east foot of Fuyu Mountain was opened, Qianqiu Pass and Dusong Pass were considered insiders. Although there are defenders in the two Guancheng, there are only three or five hundred sword archers who chase the bandits and catch the thieves. With the cooperation of Fang Zhenhe, She Feixiong won Linshui by surprise attack, and the soldiers from Fangjiabu were divided into three routes to seize Qianqiu. Pass, Dusong Pass and Anji County. Only the strange soldiers who attacked Anji were repelled, and Qianqiu Pass and Dusong Pass were taken away by She Feixiong.

Once Fuyang falls, not only northern Zhejiang, but also the situation in Huizhou and Jiangning will be ugly—Jiangning will only ask Huaidong for everything.

"Chen Ge is dedicated to the imperial court, and his heart can learn from the sun and the moon. I am very respectful, but," said this, Chen Huawen sighed slightly, "Time is also, power is also, it is Jiangning and the court to suppress Huaidong. There is no need for the Chen family to put all their life-saving foundations on the matter considered by the public..."

Although the Haiyu Army had 20,000 soldiers, it was the 5,000 infantry that Chen Huawen led at this time who really determined the Chen family's status in the Haiyu Army. Once the 5,000 foot soldiers are exhausted, Su Pinxiao's influence on the Haiyu army will surpass that of the Chen family.

The more troubled the world is, the more it is necessary to rely on the military power in hand to speak.

If Dong Yuan can't defend Fuyang this time, will Meng Yishan still act on his face in the future?

Speaking of which, Dong Yuan's failure to keep Fuyang is precisely a good opportunity for the Chen family to compete with Dong Yuan and Meng Yishan in northern Zhejiang.

Thinking of this, Chen Mingzhe raised his head and glanced at the second uncle's face under the lamp, thinking: Is this the plan that the second uncle couldn't say?

It is said that those who know the current affairs are the heroes. As for suppressing Huaidong, Yue Lengqiu, Zhang Xie, Zhang Xi and others have been trying their best to suppress Huaidong in the past two or three years. What is the result? Thinking of this, Chen Mingzhe was a little discouraged, knowing that the second uncle's decision was not wrong.

Seeing that Chen Mingzhe was silent and seemed to convince himself, Chen Huawen said: "You don't need to go to Fuyang anymore, just stay in Deqing and help Deqing's defense as you review the censor in northern Zhejiang..."

"It's enough to have the second uncle here," Chen Mingzhe couldn't bear to leave Chen Xiyan alone in Fuyang, and said ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ I still have to go to Fuyang..."

Chen Mingzhe went south from Deqing that night, detouring from Hangcheng to Fuyang. After passing through Hangcheng, the sky became brighter and brighter. It was already the early morning of the 27th, and all the wounded and dead soldiers were withdrawn from Fuyang along the road.

On the road, Chen Mingzhe knew a little about the cruelty of the Fuyang war by holding a broken leg schoolboy who was moved away with a cane.

Dong Yuan sat in Shangyanwu, blocking the retreat of the defenders at the north gate of Fuyang City, and continuously raised the reinforcements. No one is allowed to withdraw unless they have broken feet and stumps. Almost all the soldiers and horses transferred to Fuyang before the 26th were crippled.

Dong Yuan was cruel in governing the army, and he did have extraordinary abilities. At that time, he led the county people to defend Xianxia County with small officials, but he also repulsed the extravagant soldiers. If someone else came to guard Fuyang, if he was like this, the whole army would have collapsed long ago, but he could still support it with his teeth.

Compared with Huaidong, Dong Yuan may just lack some luck.

Chen Mingzhe thought to himself: Even if he reluctantly recaptured Fuyang, the soldiers and horses in Dong Yuan's hands would still be well preserved after the war, probably not more than one-third.

However, for Dong Yuan, as long as he can hold Fuyang, even if he can fight all the troops and horses in his hand, Meng Yishan cannot challenge his authority in northern Zhejiang. As long as Dong Yuan can control the resources in northern Zhejiang, and as long as Yue Lengqiu and Ning Wangfu can still trust him, he will be recruited again.

However, can you keep Fuyang?

Chen Mingzhe worked hard, rushed to Shangyanwu, informed him, passed the duty post, and walked to all the side courtyards in Dong Yuan. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he heard Chen Xiyan persuading Dong Yuan: "Let's withdraw, Always leave some foundation to defend Hangcheng..."

Chen Mingzhe was astonished: when Yuhang separated, his teacher was determined to defend Fuyang, but after just over a day, his teacher persuaded Dong Yuan to withdraw from Fuyang. How cruel was this battle? My QT room is open! More vulgar official QT room number [9167] Click to enter