Nansi Road is located in the westernmost part of the southern border of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Because there is a Sishui River winding through the territory, it is named Nansi Road.

To the southeast of Nansi Road is Jiuchang Road. After the defeat of Yu Wencheng in Huachang City, the official army of the Zhou Dynasty completely retreated. The entire Jiuchang Road fell into the hands of the Yellow Shirt Army, and then the war spread to the territory of Nansi Road.

Tens of thousands of officers and soldiers who withdrew from Jiuchang Road refused to defend the cities in Nansidao, allowing the Yellow Shirt Army to chew them one by one, in order to slow down the rebel offensive and wait for reinforcements from the imperial court.

But even so, the war situation in Nansidao is not optimistic. There were originally some refugees in the Taoist mansion. When the Yellow Shirt Army invaded the territory, these refugees took refuge one after another, and the rebel army rapidly grew in strength.

Nowadays, the officers and soldiers in Nansidao are struggling to defend the city.

The water flow in Surabaya is very slow and the water is very shallow. In this midsummer, a large group of soldiers and horses are wading through the water.

The sound of the hoofbeats of the war horses, the creaking of the wheels, and the shouts and shouts of the soldiers came and went, making the hot weather even more irritable.

The army held high the banner of Youweiwei and numbered tens of thousands. After marching long distances for nearly one or two months, the army finally arrived at the front line from the capital.

A gorgeous carriage stopped by the Sishui River. Shangguan Taiqing and Wu Xinrou were stopping to admire the majesty of the marching army.

The uncle-in-law of the current dynasty had a proud face. He had finally obtained the military power he had dreamed of. The Yuwen family, which was at the height of its power, had to endure hardships for itself.

Looking at the clanging iron armor and the flags covering the field, Shangguan Taiqing finally felt the pride of a man riding a horse on the battlefield. Even though he was a civil servant, he felt excited.

Wu Xinrou, on the other hand, stayed by Shangguan Taiqing's side quietly, without saying a word, and assuming the posture of a follower. No matter where she was, no matter how much she contributed to the Shangguan family, Wu Xinrou

Xinrou is always respectful in front of Shangguan Taiqing, which is what Shangguan Taiqing likes about him.

Have eyesight and understand the general picture.

"Fifth, what is the current strength of the army?" Shangguan Taiqing asked without looking back.

Fifth Xinrou said softly: "In addition to the 10,000 powerful guards, the garrisons from various provinces in the north of the Yangtze River have gradually joined the army. The current army has as many as 30,000 soldiers and horses, and a large number of soldiers are coming. Within a month,

Our army can reach 100,000 people."

After receiving the imperial court's order to mobilize troops, all the roads in the north of the Yangtze River were mobilized. Every state and county was a busy scene. Groups of soldiers gathered at the state capital, and then rushed to the south under the leadership of the generals of each state.

battlefield.

In the entire Jiangbei, except for the three border areas of Beiliang, Liaodong, and Pinghan, the other states and counties have more or less sent troops to support the frontline war. It can be said that the entire Zhou Dynasty has begun general mobilization. If this is done, the rebellion cannot be quelled.

, then this century-old dynasty has come to the end of its life.

"Is there any movement over there in Longxi? Have the Yuwen family's 30,000 troops been sent out in good faith?" Shangguan Taiqing asked again.

When the army went out for the expedition, Shangguan Taiqing reached an agreement with Yuwen Hongru.

The imperial court gave Yuwen Chenghua some face for his defeat and did not punish him too much. In exchange, Longxi's soldiers and horses had to obey Shangguan Taiqing's orders.

Of course, in addition to soldiers and horses, the Yuwen family also had to provide part of the food and supplies for the army to fight.

Although Yuwen Hongru agreed to this condition, Shangguan Taiqing was very worried that he would regret it. He never dared to believe everything the Yuwen family said.

Wu Xinrou cupped his hands and said, "According to the scouts' report, the soldiers and horses of Longxi Road have left the country and will soon cross the Canglong River and rush to the south of the Yangtze River."

"Hey, our Grand Tutor is quite cheerful this time." Shangguan Taiqing smiled contemptuously.

Fifth Xinrou echoed: "Now the initiative of the imperial court is in the hands of the adults. Even if Yu Wen Hongru's hands and eyes are astute, he can't cover up the fact that they were defeated."

"Hahaha."

Shangguan Taiqing laughed heartily: "I can't wait to see the expression on the Minister of War. I wonder if he can be as arrogant as before."

Shangguan Taiqing looked proud. It felt so good to have the Yuwen family trampled under his feet.

In the past, when I first became Minister of the Ministry of Industry, it was the time when the Yuwen family overthrew the Qi Party and took full control of the military. At that time, Shangguan Taiqing could not hold his head high in front of the Yuwen family.

Fifth Xinrou smiled slightly and said softly: "Sir, please get in the car. We will arrive at the front line tomorrow."

"good!"

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The next day, tens of thousands of troops slowly entered Sizhou City, the capital of Nansi Road.

The endless river flows around the city, and Sizhou City is located at the intersection of Si River, which is quite dangerous.

The defenders on the top of the city stood quite tiredly, leaning on their spears. The weak military flag just hung on the flagpole without any movement.

A large number of people stood outside the city gate, quietly waiting for the arrival of Shangguan Taiqing. These people were basically generals who accompanied the army and some civil servants on Nansi Road.

Yuwen Chenghua, who had been dismissed from the post of General Zhengnan, stood at the front of the team with his head lowered, his eyes fixed on a carriage that was slowly approaching.

"Sir, I'm afraid Shangguan will inevitably try to use his words when he comes here."

Next to Yuwen Chenghua, a confidant general was talking quietly.

In fact, not only was Yu Wen Chenghua's face tarnished, but these generals who went on the expedition were now equivalent to guilty bodies. If they had not been protected by the backstage, they would have been beaten to the end by the imperial court.

And their backstage is naturally their master Yuwen Chenghua.

"Hmph~"

Yuwen Chenghua snorted coldly: "So what if I let him take advantage of me? Our Yuwen family has not stood up to this day just by words."

After a while, the carriage finally stopped in front of everyone. Shangguan Taiqing stepped out of the carriage with the help of Wu Xinrou. Before he could stand still, the loud laughter had already reached Yu Wen Chenghua's ears.

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"Oh, Master Yuwen. Didn't I say that you are feeling ill? Why did you come out to greet you on such a hot day? This makes me feel so sorry."

It seems that Shangguan Taiqing is very enthusiastic, but in fact his words are full of sarcasm. Especially the word "illness" is bitten very hard. Those present are all high-ranking generals and officials. Who doesn't know that "illness" is just a person?

cover.

Shangguan Taiqing was obviously reminding Yuwen Chenghua: Have you lost the battle? Are you embarrassed? Are you going to go back to the capital in despair?

Yu Wenchenghua greeted him without changing his expression, and replied very politely: "My uncle personally took charge of the post of General Zhengnan, led the troops to go out, and took care of the country's worries. Naturally, I should come out to welcome you. No one can be neglected."

You are neglecting Lord Shangguan.
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