"There are still 80,000 shi of grain in the granary. In addition, there is enough horse feed to last for half a year." Liang Zongyi, the governor of Yingping County, held up the accounts and said cautiously: "If we gather the soldiers from all the yamen in the city,

Including the defenders of Shunjin City, there are more than 3,000 people, and they can be ordered at any time. The official has also sent people to recruit all the grain and grass from the villages and towns near Shunjin City. If nothing happens, they can still prepare 20,000 to 30,000 shi of grain.

, after all of it is stored in the warehouse, the food and grass will reach one hundred thousand dan, enough to supply the general's needs for two years."

In the lobby of the Sheriff's Mansion, Huangfu Yunzhao and his generals were listening carefully to Liang Zongyi's report.

Huangfu Yunzhao was titled the fourth-grade Zhuangwu General, and he was second only to Wang Xingchao in the Liaodong Army.

Although Liang Zongyi was the governor of Yingping County, he came from the Liaodong Army and was in awe of Huangfu Yunzhao.

Although Jiang Xiaochun garrisoned Yushugang and cut off the connection between Shunjin City and Song Shixin's side, Huangfu Yunzhao had already sent spies to avoid Jiang Xiaochun's garrison and went to inquire about the details of Song Shixin's side. He learned that Song Shixin's army was almost wiped out.

, Huangfu Yunzhao knew that his plan was completely bankrupt.

He did not expect that Long Ruijun's response would be so quick and decisive, and his deployment would be so thorough, almost completely based on his own arrangements, and he was superior to others.

Song Shixin's defeat was too fast. The entire army was wiped out in just a few days, and Huangfu Yunzhao was not even given time to make redeployments.

After Huangfu Yunzhao learned about the deployment of Long Rui's army, he knew that the situation was not good. He did not sit still and wait for death. Instead, he responded quickly and was ready to send troops for reinforcements. Even if this plan failed, he would try his best to rescue Song Shixin.

This time he brought 8,000 elite troops from Liaodong. After stationing in Shunjin City, he divided 5,000 troops under the command of Song Shixin and deployed them in Tianji Mountain.

Of the 5,000 soldiers and horses Song Shixin took away, at least 3,000 were direct descendants of Huangfu Yunzhao.

The Huangfu family has always had a transcendent status in the Liaodong Army. Even Wang Xingchao was very afraid of Huangfu Yunzhao. In the final analysis, it is because the Huangfu family has always controlled the military power since the Liaodong Army took control of the Northeast, and there are many direct family members.

The total number of the Liaodong Army was only 20,000, and those directly under the same age as the Huangfu clan numbered 5,000, which was second to none among the various factions of Liaodong generals.

Of course Huangfu Yunzhao knew that once Song Shixin really ended up with his entire army annihilated, then all three thousand direct descendants under his command would be destroyed. Without those people as his capital, his position in the Liaodong Army would also be greatly weakened.

This time he sent troops, he originally wanted to take this opportunity to eat Songyang Grassland. In this way, not only would he achieve unparalleled military exploits, but the thousands of war horses in Songyang Grassland would also become his trophies. In addition, he could even borrow

Once the plan succeeds, no one can shake the Huangfu family's position in the Liaodong Army.

But despite all his calculations, he never imagined that it would end up like this.

When he learned that Song Shixin was defeated and captured, Huangfu Yunzhao couldn't sleep a wink for two days and two nights.

But he soon realized that after Song Shixin's defeat, Long Rui's army's next target would be directly at Shunjin City. Since the two armies had already started a war, Long Rui's army would definitely no longer have any scruples, and would definitely plan to take advantage of the situation to attack Shunjin.

city, and then controlled the entire Yingping County.

Of course Huangfu Yunzhao could choose to withdraw his troops immediately.

But he knows the consequences of doing so better than anyone else.

As far as the Liaodong Army is concerned, once it loses Yingping County, it will have no choice but to huddle in Liaodong and completely lose its strategic initiative. The strength of both sides will wax and wane. If the confrontation continues, the situation of the Liaodong Army will only become more and more difficult, and it will eventually face defeat.

ending.

The most important thing is that once Shunjin City is withdrawn, Huangfu Yunzhao will definitely become the target of the entire Liaodong Army. The responsibility for losing the camp will be borne by Huangfu Yunzhao. If everyone unites to deal with the Huangfu family, Huangfu Yunzhao will

There is almost no foothold in the Liaodong Army.

Therefore, whether it was for the Liaodong Army or the Huangfu family, Huangfu Yunzhao could not choose to retreat.

The only choice now is to sit back and stay with Shunjin.

Although this plan failed, Liaodong will definitely not sit back and watch Long Rui's army attack Shunjin City. As long as Shunjin City is defended, Liaodong will definitely provide full support, and it is not impossible to reverse the passive situation by then.

Liang Zongyi detailed the inventory of supplies in the city. The generals felt relieved after hearing that there was plenty of supplies in the city.

Although the current situation is very passive, Shunjincheng is extremely strong. As long as there are sufficient supplies, it is not difficult to defend Shunjincheng.

"Everyone has heard it." Huangfu Yunzhao is over forty years old and has a thin figure. At first glance, he does not look like a brave warrior, but everyone in the Liaodong Army knows that this powerful general not only leads troops well,

And he is definitely one of the top unparalleled generals in the Liaodong Army. His voice was calm and composed, and he said slowly: "The materials in the city are very abundant, so there is no need to worry about lack of food and clothing. There are still five thousand people in the city garrison plus our troops.

, enough to set up defenses at various city gates. If Long Rui's army attacks Shunjin, with the troops we have on hand, Shunjin will be safe, and Liaodong will definitely send reinforcements."

"General, do Long Rui's army really dare to attack?" A general said: "If they dare to besiege the city, as long as the general sends troops for reinforcements, we can cooperate internally and externally and go out of the city to fight Long Rui's army. The general thinks that

, if the two armies fight head-on, they have no chance of winning."

A general on the side said: "Although Long Rui's army is a ragtag group, we must not underestimate it. General Zhonglang is also a brave and skilled soldier of our Liaodong Army, but this time he fell into the hands of Long Rui's army. We should not underestimate it. I think

, the morale of Long Rui's army is strong. We don't need to fight them so soon. They want to attack the city, so come over. The general is right. With the current situation, it is not difficult for us to defend Shunjin City. Long Rui

The army has not yet fully established its foothold in western Liaoning. If they put all their energy here, the rear area will be empty. We can send people to sneak into western Liaoning to do some actions. As long as the rear area becomes chaotic, Long Rui's army will have to withdraw."

"What General Qian Lang said is absolutely true." One person said: "We can spread money widely in Liaoxi and secretly support the forces to make Long Rui's army restless. If we can drag Long Rui's army in western Liaoning, we will have enough time.

Deploy in Yingping. As long as Yingping is in our hands, we will have the opportunity to cut off their trade routes in the future. Once the Heishan Trading Ground is not supported by the supply of goods, it will be useless. The Long Rui Army will not be able to grow with only one county in western Liaoning." Looking around.

Everyone present said: "We can also recruit troops and strengthen our strength. When the time comes, we can attack Liaoxi with all our strength."

Huangfu Yunzhao nodded and said: "Now it seems that in dealing with Long Ruijun, we can't rush, we can only take it slowly. The most important thing at the moment is that we must not let Yingping fall into their hands. As long as we follow Jincheng

In our hands, we have the opportunity to cut off their business channels at any time...!"

Before he finished speaking, he heard a voice from outside: "Report!" Then a man appeared outside the door, knelt down on one knee and reported: "Report to the general, Cavalry Lieutenant Han Ying wants to see you!"

"Han Ying?" Huangfu Yunzhao frowned slightly and said, "Where is he? Let him come in."

Soon, Han Ying entered the hall in a hurry. Under the gaze of everyone, he quickly stepped forward and knelt on the ground: "My subordinate, Han Ying, pays homage to the general!"

"Han Ying, do you still dare to come back?" General Qian Lang stood up suddenly and said sternly: "I heard that you led troops to guard Zhumapo, but surrendered without a fight. Is this possible?"

Han Ying glanced at that person, and then realized that everyone else was treating him coldly, so he could only say: "It's true...it does happen!"

"General Zhonglang is so brave. I didn't expect that there would be such a cowardly subordinate like you." General Qian Lang said angrily: "Han Ying, you have completely disgraced the Liaodong Army. If it were me, I would be dead now."

Apologize." He actually pulled out his saber, threw it at Han Ying's feet, and said coldly: "You commit suicide and apologize!"

Han Ying raised his head and looked at Huangfu Yunzhao. Jianhuangfu Yunzhao had no expression on his face. He just looked at himself. Cold sweat broke out on his back, but he still said bravely: "General, my subordinate... I have brought a

Military order!"

"Military order?" Huangfu Yunzhao frowned slightly and asked, "What military order?"

Han Ying said: "It's a military order from the champion general Qin Xiao." He took out an order letter from his arms and raised it with both hands, but no one came to pick it up. Huangfu Yunzhao just said coldly: "What's written in it?"

"He...he passed down a military order and asked the general to immediately lead his troops to withdraw from Shunjincheng and return to the Liaodong garrison." Han Ying said: "He also said that they must all evacuate within three days."

General Qian Lang's temper was obviously very irritable. He rushed forward and kicked Han Ying, but Han Ying did not dare to dodge and was kicked to the ground. Qian Lang picked up the big knife from the ground and was about to swing it.

After the sword was cut down, Huangfu Yunzhao said coldly: "Back off!"

Qian Lang glanced back, a little unwilling, but he did not dare to disobey Huangfu Yunzhao, so he could only retreat bitterly.

"Han Ying, so you have taken refuge with Qin Xiao and become his herald?" Huangfu Yunzhao mocked: "Does your brother-in-law know that you have found a new big tree as your backer?"

Han Ying immediately said: "My subordinates are loyal to the general and will never seek refuge with Qin Xiao. At that time, I was surrounded by thousands of soldiers and horses of Long Rui's army in Zhumapo, and I also thought about fighting to the end. But I also thought that my brothers

They are all elites trained by the general with great effort. If they are lost in one battle, the general's years of hard work will be in vain. Therefore, the subordinates made a condition to Long Rui's army. They can surrender their weapons, but they must not harm the brothers. If the brothers are willing to return to Liaodong, they

We are not allowed to stop them." After a pause, he continued: "They agreed to the conditions and the subordinates surrendered. The purpose is just to preserve the general's strength."

Everyone present immediately burst into laughter.

"It is said that the brother-in-law of General Zhonglang is very sharp-tongued. When we meet him today, he is well-deserved." One person mocked: "Surrendering without fighting is a cowardly act, but he said it so high-sounding. From now on, when we fight, can we all do it in order to preserve our strength?"

Abandon your weapons and surrender?"

"You said Qin Xiao is the champion general?" Huangfu Yunzhao said coldly: "Who gave him the title?"

Although he sent spies to find out that Song Shixin was defeated and captured, and that Han Ying surrendered without a fight, he still didn't know the existence of the edict. When he realized it now, he was really surprised.

"The imperial envoy sent by the sage brought an edict." Han Ying said: "The sage not only conferred on him the title of champion general, but also decreed that he control the troops and horses in the four northeastern counties. When his subordinates brought their people back, he handed them over to him.

This military order from my subordinates tells the general to evacuate Shunjin City within three days, otherwise he will be disobeying the military order and tantamount to rebellion!"

Everyone present changed their colors when they heard this.

Of course they knew what champion general meant, but they never expected that the imperial court would give Qin Xiao such a title. This incident was even more shocking than Song Shixin's defeat.
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