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74【Six Years of Jiankang】

In the sixth year of Jian'an, on November [-]th, from this day onwards, Wei Chi and Xue Zhu could no longer find anyone to discuss with. Every time they entered that room, they could only sit on a chair for a while, and then come out to face each other alone. All cruelty.The health of the soldiers was seriously threatened, and many of them fell ill. Because of the cold, long-term fatigue, and injuries, more and more people could not get up from lying down.More people who were still able to fight were also depressed, and many people suffered from stomach cramps due to the cold wind, and chilblains also plagued everyone.In order to resist the cold, Wei Chi asked people to distribute the grease that had been applied to the gun barrel. The grease was made of waste oil and was black.Many people's lips were chapped, and they couldn't help but smeared the smelly oil on their faces, making them all black. Standing next to the cannon barrel, they couldn't tell which was the cannon barrel and which was the person.

In addition to necessary military affairs, Wei Chi had to take time out to visit the wounded soldiers—fortunately, Fengyi's women and children were mobilized, and they were taken care of three times a day.Wei Chi was very grateful for the great efforts of Da Da people during this period.

Facing Xu Longshan, no matter how much fear he had, he never dared to show it, but at night, the soldiers, especially the wounded, couldn't help but feel sad.Up to now, anyone can see that Feng Yi is just waiting for time, and he will die sooner or later. His hometown is so close that he may never be able to go back.Wei Chi didn't live in the yamen anymore, he moved the quilts and came to live in the wounded barracks. I don't know if the wounded felt a sense of motherhood, but they seemed much more at ease when Wei Chi was around.There was a flute in Wei Chi's luggage, and she played some little tunes for herding cattle to pass the time for everyone.Blowing the flute and playing the flute for hunger, luckily I brought the flute, otherwise wouldn't the more I play the flute the more hungry I would be.

In the cheerful tone, the soldiers in Fengyi City endured every day with difficulty.

Xu Longshan said to Bi Jiangquan: "We should have been defeated a long time ago, but our hearts are still not cold."

Hundreds of miles away, [-] soldiers have gathered in Jiaxing.The emperor felt at ease now, Fengyi lost and Jiaxing was still there, these [-] were the heavy troops in Guanbei, they fought fiercely, it was an extra barrier on the way to the capital.

However, Jiaxing is not a small city, nor is it at a pass. In short, if Jiaxing can defend the Central Plains, why did the former emperors have to work so hard to build a city in feudalism?And once Fengyi falls, Gudao will become a real isolated island.Although the rations on it will not be taken by the enemy, it will not be able to help Jiaxing.Jiaxing's rations can only be dispatched from the capital, which is far away and unreliable!Obviously war is not a numbers game, it is not a simple matter of adding and subtracting strength, if the right people are placed in the wrong places, no matter how strong the elite soldiers are, it will be difficult to win.

Naturally, there are experts in the court who can see through it, but helplessly, the emperor seems to be planning to separate himself from him by enshrining justice.Moreover, the emperor's confidence came too violently. He drew a circle on that precise map and decided that the bustling Jiaxing City could withstand the exhausted enemy army.

Faced with the emperor's insistence on going his own way, many people tried various methods to remind him that this was just talking on paper.The emperor neither raged nor refuted, just persisted there.In the cold November, the atmosphere of the New Year is getting closer and closer, and the imperial palace is full of colorful silks and fruits for the New Year as in previous years.Outside the main hall, the little eunuchs coming and going were very lively.Inside the Xuanlong Hall, the Queen Wang and Queen stayed on the Queen's throne with a frowning expression, guarding her swollen belly.Women can't meddle in government affairs, this is the last instruction left by the former emperor, she can't say it, she can only endure it.Then she bowed silently, hoping that her relatives could return safely.

The little eunuch waded through the thick snow and rushed into the hall: "His Royal Highness!"

"What's wrong?" the queen was surprised.

"...General Wang was defeated in Duolun..."

"what!"

Empress Wang seemed to see the quarrel in the court escalating again, she felt a tightness in her chest in panic, she fell down on the back seat of the tall hall, unable to get up again.

The emperor was annoyed by the noise of the ministers, and he was pretending to be calm, but he saw the inner eunuch come over in a panic: "Your majesty! The empress seems to have moved her fetus..."

The emperor was startled by the news, his expression changed, he slapped the table and walked away.

"Your Majesty, why don't you drive to Xuanlong Hall?" The inner eunuch hurriedly led the way.

"Hmph!" The emperor nodded slightly, and Ren Hui'er tied up the cloak: "Where else can I go? There is no one in the Wang family!"

"Empress! Empress!" The palace maid Yun Xiu held Queen Wang's hand, holding back tears: "Empress!"

The imperial physician's potion took effect, and Queen Wang managed to regain her senses: "...Child? Child!"

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! It's okay!" Yun Xiu breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly stabilized Queen Wang's body: "The imperial doctor has used the medicine, so it's saved! Your Majesty, don't worry."

When Queen Wang heard that the child was still there, she relaxed, lying on the side cushion and panting heavily.

"Your Majesty..." Yun Xiu gathered the quilt for her: "... Long Live heard that Your Majesty was frightened, and left all the officials behind and ran over. The snow outside is so deep! Long Live said that he would sincerely pray for His Majesty Ping An, I insisted on making a lottery for the empress in the snow, and asked about the auspiciousness, and waited for the mother and child to be safe before going back. The empress has such a doting, and if she still doesn't relax, isn't it a disappointment to the deep friendship of Long Live. "

When Queen Wang heard this, she couldn't help but shed tears: "..."

The internal monitor reported the safety in the hall, and smiled kindly at Yunxiu: "My mother's safety is our blessing, everyone should take good care of you, don't let me down." Then he ordered everyone to leave the Xuanlong Hall.

"Which little bastard reported the letter?" Liu Qin, the inner supervisor, sneered.

"Who else dares? It's just the one next to the empress!"

"Hmph!" Liu Qin put her hands together: "Find out who leaked the news to me! Immediately kill me! If such a thing happens again in the future! You also pay attention to your dog's life!"

The eunuch in gray at the side bowed his head and led a group of people out of the east gate.

Liu Qin stomped the snow off her feet and got on the soft sedan chair to pick him up.

"Godfather!" The little eunuch on the side poked his head in: "Master Jin Yiwei Fu is looking for you? Do you want him to wait, or?"

Liu Qin pulled the little eunuch into the sedan chair.Because of standing in the snow for a long time, the little eunuch's delicate face was flushed by the cold wind, Liu Qin nodded his red nose: "How can I make him wait? Hurry up and take the sedan chair."

The little eunuch touched the tip of his nose, disapproving: "It's just a seventh rank, why should godfather bother?"

Liu Qin sighed: "...You still look down on him? How can you understand the affairs of the court! Don't look at this peaceful and prosperous age, you have to pay more attention..."

The little eunuch responded, and the bearer of the sedan chair outside the sedan chair shouted - Li, Xuanlong Palace!The soft sedan walked briskly, and went straight to the Diwu Gate where it left the palace.

In the sixth year of Jian'an, on November [-], the focus of the Manchu controversy shifted inexplicably.The newly appointed minister of the Ministry of War, Pei Luyun, has drafted a document to be submitted to the cabinet, hoping that the cabinet will stop all previous drafting!The Huiwen pointed out sharply that it was all thanks to Wang Yunyi's blessing that the battle turned from victory to stalemate!Since Wang's army has been stationed in Beisai for a long time, the private food should naturally help him. It is impossible to spend the country's money to save lives at this time.

'...Is there any reason to be full of private pockets and make up for one's own mistakes? ...'

As soon as this remark came out, everyone started chattering about who should provide food instead of discussing whether it should be provided.The pushers knew that this matter should be supported no matter what, but when they heard that the money should be paid by their own money, of course they were unwilling to let go of the opportunity, and the voices of support became louder and louder.

Wang Xieshan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, was very angry, not to mention whether the Wang family's military rations should be given or not, it should be!It will take half a month to raise money!Fengyi is just a small city, the city is indeed strong, but soldiers can't eat the city wall to survive!The reason why Gucheng was built was to provide her with a steady stream of food. Why are you arguing at this moment?And... Now that Wang Yunyi is in the enemy area, who can get the food on his chassis?

Wang Xieshan tried his best to persuade him that there are no people inside and outside.The emperor seemed to be planning to take advantage of this gust of wind to empty out the Wang family's wealth.Wang Xieshan calculated a dark account in his heart, knowing that this calamity would not be so easy to pass, he decided to keep Feng Yi as the first priority.

On November [-]th, Wang Xieshan went to the shuffle on behalf of the Ministry of War, saying that he would use the food in Gucheng as an emergency first, and then liquidate and return it together in the future, and the blame would be on Wang's army.

The emperor finally smiled. Obviously, this is the most perfect ending he needs - using the food from Gucheng to rescue Fengyi, but the account must be charged to Wang Yunyi, and he can use this excuse to cleanse the warlords in the future. It is no longer possible to avoid excuses.Of course, if Fengyi falls, then there is still the big northern city of Jiaxing, right?More than [-] soldiers have been assembled now, right?Gucheng was built on Gudao, so even if Monan passed by, he would be overwhelmed by the ocean, and there was nothing he could do about it.Fengyi's fall is only temporary, and it will be a matter of time before Monan retreats.

King Qin gave a wry smile when he received the court information.Brother Huang, he is still planning on him at this moment!How did he know that this battlefield is not the meat on the table, where he wants to buy it and cut it! 3 people keep Jiaxing?One hundred thousand can't hold it!Moreover, Jiaxing is already in a plain area, why should Monan beat him, just bypass it!Feng Yi?Lost and found?If such a good fortress really fell into the hands of Votolei, it would be no wonder if he didn't occupy it for the rest of his life!The gates are all occupied, isn't it easy to visit in the future?

The imperial court began to draw up a plan for food aid, and the elders moved tremblingly across the rice paper, and the dawn seemed to come from that pen, but in fact it was still far away.

On November 38th, Feng Yi had been alone for [-] days in the face of [-] strong enemies.

Feng Yi has reached a desperate situation.

Wei Chi and Xue Zhu climbed up to the tallest turret, with the Wengcheng behind them. If they couldn't hold out tonight, they would have to retreat to the first Urncheng.There are three urn cities in Fengyi, once they are all captured, Fengyi will fall.

"...It's really going to be over." Wei Chi directed the deployment and let out a long sigh.

"Ha!" Xue Zhu slapped Wei Chi on the shoulder suddenly: "Didn't Shaohu say: Even if you are in a desperate situation in the future, you must stick to it, and don't give up lightly? Why, I forgot."

Originally, it was difficult to survive the [-]th day, but who knew that there would be another [-]th day after the [-]th day?Wei Chi was tortured by the rumbling gunfire and almost collapsed: "...Sometimes, I will find that I am not as strong as I imagined..."

Xue Zhu looked at the battlefield following Wei Chi's gaze: "...you feel hopeless and helpless because...everyone pins their hopes on you...that's why you are alone and cannot be relieved."

Wei Chi closed his eyes and raised his head to face the sky: "...Fortunately, you are still there!"

Fortunately, there is you, so I remember that I can't give up easily!

Xue Zhu pouted at Wengcheng mockingly: "At least I can last for three days, haha, maybe the reinforcements will be tomorrow."

Wei Chi laughed haha: "I say that every day, you can hear calluses in my ears!"

On November [-]th, Bayan Tala won!The King of Qin was going to divide his troops to go south to support Fengyi.

At night, Qin Wang Chen Su rushed to the case to write a secret order before he could take off his armor.

"Be sure to deliver it to Fengyi in time!"

Cen Lanyu, who was born as a scholar, received the secret order, bowed deeply, straddled his horse and galloped into the night.

Wotorley fought hard for 38 days, with little progress!But he knew that as long as he persisted in attacking, the city would eventually fall!According to the current inference, give him another five days!At most five days, Fengyi must be destroyed!The insider of Qi State has brought secret information, and the reinforcements will not arrive within five days!As long as you persevere, what you lose is only a little face, but what you get is a complete victory!

But now there is a big problem that makes him thorny-the plague.

The spread of this disease is out of control. If we don't find a warm place as soon as possible to repair it, the disease will spread to the entire barracks!

Fall short?This is the most unbearable thing in Wo Tuo Lei's life!

"My lord!" Lang rushed Kokuy into the big tent happily: "Who do you think we caught?"

After speaking, a secret letter was presented.

Wo Tuo Lei took a look, shocked!Er Er was overjoyed: "How did you catch it?"

"Haha! The road to the west of Baiyun Mountain was frozen and collapsed, and the road was covered with heavy snow for hundreds of miles. This man had to go around to the east! Our people happened to set up checkpoints! There are dogs! After chasing for several miles, we caught him Already!"

Wo Tuo Lei couldn't help but: "Reward! Bring that man up."

"What's your name?" Voltore asked the people on the ground coldly.

The sergeant was just silent.

"Ha!" Wo Tuolei sneered: "...you can't deliver this letter! If you die, can you seek wealth?"

The sergeant remained silent.

Wo Torre waved his hand, and two teams of soldiers brought up two boxes.Wo Tuolei picked up one of them with the whip in his hand, and it turned out to be slowly filled with gold!Wo Tuolei stood there for a moment, then sneered again, walked to another box calmly, and lifted the lid of the box - inside was a ball wrapped in red cloth.

"Look!" Wo Tuolei picked up a corner of the red cloth with the whip and shook it: "Does this face look familiar? It's still fresh!"

The sergeant took a closer look and was shocked: "...this!"

"Isn't this Mr. Lou from the Military Supervision Department?... Hahaha" Wo Tuolei suddenly said in a harsh voice: "He is fighting against this king, so this king can only keep his head... and Mr. Ji, He has been working on this box of gold for a lifetime, and he will not be able to earn it if he is an official for ten lifetimes! A few boxes of arms business, isn’t it here?”

The sergeant turned his face away and looked at the ground.

"... How can your achievements be compared with a few boxes of munitions? As long as you are obedient, you will be given the glory and wealth that you can't imagine!"

The sergeant just turned his face away and didn't speak.

Wo Tuolei continued to shake the red cloth unhurriedly, only to find a section of the baby's corpse inside: "Master Lou is really disobedient, I can only send someone to put his grandson in this box It's coming!" Wo Tuolei waved his whip and shook again: "And his old father's head is also inside!"

Wo Tuolei drew a knife next to him, frantically chopped open the red cloth parcels, and the mutilated corpses rolled into a box: "...Look, there are seventeen members of their family, is there any one that the king has missed? ?”

The sergeant collapsed to the ground in horror: "My lord! My lord!"

Wo Tuolei laughed loudly: "Master Lou, Master Ji, you choose one, I will not make things difficult for you! It's just that I have so many boxes here! I can fit even hundreds of people in your family!!"

"No, no, no, my lord! My little one is willing to listen to your orders! I am willing to listen to your orders!" The sergeant was tearful and hugged Wo Tuolei's ankle tightly: "My lord, spare my life, my lord, spare my life!"

Wo Tuolei smiled gently: "Don't be afraid of me, I am the most loyal person, as long as you follow my will, your benefits will be indispensable! When you arrive at the battlefield tomorrow, you just have to follow my instructions, and the glory and wealth of this life will be all gone." Don't worry about it!"

Wo Tuolei signaled his subordinates to help the man up: "Good food and good wine are served!" After he finished speaking, he paused intentionally: "He who knows the current affairs is a hero! Since he is a smart person, remember not to play tricks and make mistakes. You can’t blame others if you miss your family!”

The sergeant's limp body trembled again, almost being pushed out.

Wo Tuo Lei was silent for a long time, clapped his hands and smiled: "Ha! God helped me!!"