"Su Liu, such a simple name, is one of the more than 8,000 soldiers in the Ming Dynasty of Tumu Fort. So many soldiers were following me to enjoy themselves, but in the end they might not even be able to save their lives. I am really useless!"

Chen Xi muttered to himself in a tone of self-blame.

At this time, he had returned to the command post in the west of the city, like a mud egg. He did not use his privileges to get hot water to wash his hands and face. He just sat in front of him. There was no general in the army, nor the general in the army who was both entangled and liked to nag Zhang Yong, only Yunliu and Xier.

The two women were wearing men's clothes, standing there and not daring to speak, listening attentively to Chen Xi's voice.

After Chen Xi was silent for a long time, Yun Liu reported: "Mr. Shen, I found out that the Tartars' soldiers and horses may have withdrawn the central army now. The troops and horses stationed outside the city should be between 8,000 and 15,000, and there should be sparse defenses outside the city..."

Even Chen Xi had to admit that the sisters Yun Liu and Xier cooperated perfectly, one had a brain and the other was skilled. The two complemented each other and cooperated to spy on information, which was invincible.

Yunliu is flexible in mind and knowledgeable, and can clearly define the information obtained by the two sisters and her own understanding accurately on the military map in front of Shen Xi.

After Chen Xi looked at the map, he nodded with relief and said, "A few days ago, the Tatar soldiers surrounded the surrounding area of ​​Tumu Fort, but now they can see flaws everywhere, which are basically the same as the situation before the main Tatars arrived. It seems that the day we broke through is not far away."

Xier was a little surprised. After thinking for a while, she didn't understand. She asked rashly: "Are we going to choose to break through in the end?"

After being glared at Yun Liu, Xier did not dare to continue asking questions.

Chen Xi smiled and replied, "If we don't break through, do we have to wait for death in this earthen fort? If there is any loss in the capital, even if we are stationed in Tumu Fort, what is the significance?"

Yunliu quickly expressed his relief: "After all, Lord Shen restrained a large number of Tatar soldiers and horses, and after several battles, he annihilated nearly 20,000 Tatar cavalry. No matter which dynasty is placed in, he can hold on to the forefront."

Chen Xi shook his head and sighed: "Things are indeed the case, but the court may not think so... It is true that I have restrained many Tatars, but I have also sent more Tatar soldiers to the inner Great Wall."

"If the capital is lost, I, the governor of Yansui, will still bear the blame no matter how much credit I make. Instead of waiting for the reinforcements that will never come from the court, it is better to think carefully about how to fight a bloody road from the desperate situation!"

Although Yunliu and Xier both had strong confidence in Chen Xi, they still felt scared after hearing Chen Xi's plan.

Today's Tumu Fortress cannot even be guaranteed to stick to it, and it actually wants to break through... Knowing that the Tatars are best at fighting in plains, after Chen Xi led his troops out of the city, he lost the protection of the city barrier and surrounding fortifications, and even if he could fight a bloody road, how could he return to Juyong Pass?

If what was expected was good, Juyongguan should have been occupied by the Tatars at that time. Even if it was not captured, the Tatars would have closed the entire journey from Tumu Fort to the surrounding area of ​​the capital, and Chenxi had no chance to lead troops to the capital.

In other words, even if Chen Xi had the heart at that time, he would not have the strength.

Yun Liu didn't understand why, so he quickly asked for instructions: "Mr. Shen, I wonder when our army will launch a breakthrough battle?"

Chen Xi turned his head and looked at Yun Liu. Although Yun Liu had a low martial arts skills, he was straightforward and did not delay his work. He was a good helper in his career. He smiled slightly and said:

"Let's wait a few days, and now we must first determine whether the main force of the Tatars has really retreated. Even if it is true, we must carefully weigh the pros and cons after figuring out the number of Tatars outside the city. Breakthrough is a last resort, but it is a necessary choice!"

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...

Chen Xi discussed matters with Yunliu and Xier in the command post in the west of the city. In an underground tunnel northwest of Tumubao City, Hu Songyue was having dinner while discussing matters in the city with Liu Xu.

Even if the general has the power second only to Chen Xi in Tumu Fort, the food of the two is not much better. At most, they can not only see diced meat, but also bones, etc. in the broth every day... Influenced by Chen Xi, no one of the generals in the army dares to have a small meal.

"Old Liu, I tell you, either tonight or tomorrow night, watch it, the Tartars are going to attack Juyongguan now, and Tumu Fort is like a thorn in their throat. How can you feel at ease to go east if you don't take it down? It is inevitable to attack the city!"

Hu Songyue held his job and said carelessly, "After two consecutive battles, the Tartars were probably frustrated. The next battle is likely to be a decisive battle. The Tartars might dispatch 40,000 to 50,000 troops in one breath, and there are only so many defenders in the city. If artillery can continue to exert its power and gunpowder is enough, it would be that there would be no chance to win!"

Liu Xu drank horse broth and said with a little disdain, "How did you know you would definitely beat me? Didn't Lord Shen say that the Tartars might surround me and not fight me, waiting for our water source to be cut off and all food is used up?"

Hu Songyue shook his head and said, "Don't think what Lord Shen said must be right. He is not sure even himself? Since he followed Lord Shen into Tumu Fort, he can predict everything first. This matter is too amazing. Even a living god will always have one or two times when he is unpredictable, right?"

Liu Xu stopped talking this time.

In comparison, Chen Xi trusted Hu Songyue more.

Hu Songyue often appears as Chen Xi's sound tube. Liu Xu used to like criticizing Chen Xi behind his back, but he learned to be smart from some time. He talked about and criticized Chen Xi. It was not a problem that he could not get along with his boss, but his life was not a problem.

"If you don't believe it, just wait and see. Otherwise, let's make a bet? If you win, what's the point of wine?" Hu Songyue asked with a eager look on his face.

Liu Xu looked at Hu Songyue coldly and asked, "Where did you get two kilograms of wine?"

Hu Songyue curled his lips and said, "What are you pretending to be smearing with me? I don't believe that you didn't hide some of the wine you gave to the soldiers? I'm also kind-hearted, I just deducted some old wine from the bottom of the jar. You and Lao Zhu must be the best wine to deduct. I'm right?"

Liu Xu looked around the tunnel, then looked at the direction of the command post, and reminded him unhappily: "Are you crazy? You dare to say such words. Do you know the temper of this Lord Shen or what's wrong?"

"I have heard a lot of rumors about this Lord Shen, saying that he was the most rigorous in leading troops. When he was appointed as the governor of Fujian and Guangdong, a general below seized a little spoil and was beaten to death, and later he was even removed from his post!"

Hu Songyue was very surprised when he heard this, and opened his mouth and asked, "Is this really the case?"

Liu Xu thought about it and was probably sure that the rumor said this. He had never seen Jing Yue with his own eyes, so he naturally didn't know what the truth was, but he still nodded firmly.

"What should I do?"

Hu Songyue was a little embarrassed. He thought that Chen Xi would only turn a blind eye to something like this, but he didn't expect to be serious.

Liu Xu took a sip of hot soup and sneered, "I know I'm afraid now? I still dare to show off here. Why don't you tell you, Lao Zhu and I don't dare to be greedy for a drop of wine, you... Humph, relying on Lord Shen's favor on your daily basis, you dare to do whatever you want?"

"Fortunately, I found out about this. If someone else stabbed him to Lord Shen, you can still talk to me in a hurry!"

ps: Today is New Year's Eve. The emperor is here to wish you all good luck in the New Year and all the best! (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!