On January 1, 4881 AD, as the morning light spread across the earth, Ding Kui, his wife and children, paid homage to his mother's memorial tablet.
The general meaning of the memorial text is that the daughter-in-law will have a child, the family will be safe, etc. The more important point is the plan to adopt the eldest daughter to the Jiang family, hoping to get the blessing of the mother.
The next step is to pay homage to the maternal ancestors, and then Shaodian Luan pays homage to the late king and Concubine Tantai, prays for the king Shaodian Feng, and orders the clan to pay homage to the ancestors of all generations...
It was already evening after the family finished their work, and Fei Ze took the time to report to Ding Kui: "The 111th Division is progressing smoothly. Chen Yuan's navy encountered sporadic resistance and is expected to encounter Hua Song's fleet tomorrow."
"The people of Anyang County have suffered, and tomorrow, hey, the people of Yanling County will suffer." Ding Kui looked pitiful.
"This seems to be an order from you. It feels like you don't know." Kong Ren said he couldn't stand it.
"What about the crusade? It will be announced to the whole country tomorrow. You have to give it to me quickly. Also, I clearly ordered it based on your suggestion, but why don't people celebrate the New Year?" Ding Kui bit back.
"You! You are becoming more and more like those old guys in the Senate." Kong Ren laughed angrily.
"Well, I will report to Mr. Kong. You don't have to go home anymore. Just stay here."
"My lord is kind."
"Hey, Mr. Fei, you can't be like him. People who celebrate the New Year laugh at me." Kong Ren quit.
"Hahaha, tomorrow is the key. Our country disrupted our plan and we haven't dealt with it yet, so we have to have fun by ourselves. There is a party in the front yard. Let's go and have a few drinks."
Ding Kui's celebration of the New Year at home was also a tactical arrangement, in order to confuse the enemy and conceal his true intentions.
At this time, the reinforced 1st Infantry Division drove out of the north gate of Boundary City and marched toward Yanling County at an orderly pace.
Beep, there was a whistle, and a black shadow fell sharply from the sky. Zi Boxuan raised his right arm and caught the black shadow accurately.
"Your Majesty, the 74th Division has arrived at the border of Yanling County. General Fan said that they will cross the county border overnight and let us know in advance." He handed the note sent by Xinying to Quan Wanyun.
Quan Wanyun took a big bite of the barbecue, chewed a few mouthfuls and swallowed, and said: "Send an order to the whole army to eat quickly. After we finish eating, we will be on our way. We must cross the county boundary tonight."
The Eighth Army transferred several divisions to support the war in the east. They stationed at the Zhushan County camp half a month ago. Among them, the 74th and 75th divisions received an emergency military order yesterday and must complete combat preparations to attack Yanling County before January 3.
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The two divisions set off immediately after receiving the order. They chased each other like a race on the road. They continued to march quickly for a day and a half, and finally passed through Huashan County and arrived near the border of Yanling County.
"Here," Zi Boxuan hesitated, "Let everyone get some more rest. We only slept for two hours last night. The superiors asked us to complete the battle preparations before the 3rd. We still have a whole day and night. The most we can do is cross the county boundary.
It will take half a day, but we can make it in time."
"No, we must do what Sister Fan can do. Attacking during the Chinese New Year is a sneak attack. We must move as fast as possible. The terrain of Shangshan City is dangerous. Although there is a special force to respond, we must take precautions.
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We have to rest outside the city. There are not many people in the 75th Division who are exhausted. We can’t let the 74th Division laugh at us. It’s hard for me to tell my father if we don’t win this battle. He will force me to retire." Quan Wan
The clouds are stressed.
"I support Miss." Luo Gen stood behind Quan Wanyun coldly.
"Okay, I'll pass on the order." Zi Boxuan no longer insisted.
Darkness came in a blink of an eye, and the mountains between Huashan County and Yanling County appeared with little flames, moving from west to east in a flash.
The local army of Nanzhao Prefecture was also on the road overnight. It was the forward force led by Gongsun Miqin. The forward force composed of three divisions bypassed the place where the enemy situation was reported, without stopping, and went straight to the border of Shibu County.
"Tens of thousands of people have bypassed Bai'an City and are coming in our direction," Long Shuang received a notification from the friendly forces ahead.
Han Ruren opened the map in front of the fire, "This is to cut off our retreat! Hey, your crossbow can come in handy. Send the order, the fifth and sixth brigade to move closer to us, and the rest of the troops will return along the nearest road.
Shibu County." She pointed her finger at the current location.
"Block on the spot? There are tens of thousands of enemy troops. This is flat land and there is no terrain advantage. Should we find a better place?" Long Shuang was unsure. Three thousand versus tens of thousands, and ten ballistae are not artifacts and cannot be compensated.
Huge disparity in military strength.
"The terrain nearby is similar. The areas with hills and woods are not large enough. The enemy will divide their forces to surround our rear. It is different here. It is flat land, and the enemy has the courage to launch a frontal attack.
Judging from the enemy's current position, the fastest they can reach us is tomorrow morning. We have time to set up the battlefield. We will fight them here and retreat by tomorrow afternoon." Han Ruren put away the map.
Seeing that she had made up her mind, Long Shuang stopped trying to dissuade her and said, "I've put on a lot of weight in the past two days, so I'll do some activities tonight."
"Give me a shovel and start working immediately!" Han Ruren took the lead in digging and preparing to build fortifications.
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The Earl's Palace is still brightly lit, and those who forget the time will mistakenly think that tomorrow is the New Year.
Kong Ren sat with Ding Kui in the main hall, drinking tea in big gulps, "What? Did you drink too much?" Ding Kui asked with a smile.
"It's not you yet! Keep feeding me." Kong Ren's face turned red, and there was a vindictive armor looming on his body.
"Hahaha, I didn't use fighting spirit to resolve the alcohol odor." Ding Kui burped and sprayed out a pungent smell of alcohol.
Li Fei walked in just in time, immediately pinched her nose, frowned, and said: "Show off! Aren't you going to sleep tonight? My princess sister won't let you in like this."
"Yes! I'm not going to sleep anymore, I have to wait for news." Ding Kui quickly picked up the tea and poured it into his mouth.
"Hmph!" A fighting spirit armor rose up from Kong Ren's body, accelerating the flow of energy and blood to expel the alcohol odor in time.
"You lose!" Ding Kui flicked his finger, and there was a puddle of water on the ground.
"You're not sleeping and you're causing trouble for Junior Sister Ruan. It's so late for Uncle Ruan to make her a baron by asking her to guard the magic tower. It's so stingy!" Li Fei came out because she was asked to take away the crystal ball.
"There is nothing we can do. The monsters in the Great Swamp have moved. Master Tian asked us to prepare support. I want to stay and wait for the battle report. I can only trouble Junior Sister Ruan to sit in the magic tower. It's okay. You go to rest first. Brother Kong and I will play chess.
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Li Fei suddenly pointed outside and said with a smile: "What chess are you playing? Principal Zhong is here. Let's play mahjong together."
Kong Ren quickly said hello, Zhong Wei also readily accepted the proposal, and the four of them set up a table of mahjong in the main hall.
"According to time, Lei Feixiang should have passed Mangshi Mountain by now." Zhong Wei hit a east wind.
"Bump!" Ding Kui held down Li Fei's hand and prevented her from touching the cards. "They are definitely not the fastest. I guess the 74th and 75th divisions are the fastest. It is estimated that their scouts have arrived near Shangshan City and Lianwu City.
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"Based on this, Chen Bi should be the fastest. Their fleet should have sailed into the waters of Jinping County." Kong Ren had a different opinion.
Li Fei knocked on the table and said: "Brother Kong, it's your turn, can you be more serious about playing cards? This is not the staff department."
Kong Ren quickly stretched out his hand to touch the cards and asked, "What did you hit?"
"Haha, don't worry, wife. This can be regarded as a temporary staff headquarters. There is a big operation tonight. They are not in the mood to fight. You have to seize the opportunity." Ding Kui blinked.
Whoosh, Ding Fen jumped out and said: "Master, are you tired? I will give you a few blows."
"How about you take my place?" Zhong Wei smiled honestly.
"No!" Shaodian Luan walked out from behind the screen.
"You are too stingy!" She tapped the back of Ding Kui's head with her finger, "Can't you give me some benefits during the Chinese New Year?"
"Okay, okay, gong!" Ding Kui promised unequivocally, grabbing the red hit from Kong Ren.
"Hey, the card is 20,000, it's messed up! There are flowers on the bar." He spread out the cards in his hand.
"Ah!" Kong Ren regretfully grabbed a handful of gold coins and gave them to Ding Kui.
At this time, Qianyou walked quickly, and Shao Dianluan pushed Ding Kui away hard: "I'm looking for you, go quickly! Xiaohua, come and take my place. If you lose, it's mine."
Ding Kui reluctantly left his seat, "Okay!" Ding Fen sat down happily.
"Sister Xiaohua, please give in a little more." Kong Ren immediately put on a smiley mask and got close.
"Hey, you guys." Ding Kui shook his head and walked away.
"Boundary City sent a message that the reinforcement of the First Division encountered the enemy in Luanshi Town." Qian You handed over a sheepskin.
He is responsible for guarding the teleportation chamber tonight, while Cai Ran is responsible for guarding the Nanqiu County Magic Guild. Magic guilds in several important cities also have communication arrays open all night long.
It was also written on the sheepskin that a group of crossbows easily repelled the enemy, "It was moving quite fast, and Lei Feixiang's forward hit Luanshi Town." Ding Kui was very satisfied with the result.
"Huh?" Qian You took out a jade talisman and pressed it on his head, "Junior sister said that Commander Jiang has just arrived in Hengfu City."
"Oh, okay, you go back and continue to guard." Ding Kui strode out of the main hall, "Dachuan, bring Zhui Ri over. Hululu!" He imitated the cry of a python-tailed jaguar.
A bolt of black lightning shot out, and Wangcai rushed over, swinging his python tail.
He turned around and said, "You guys play, I'll pick up my second uncle."
There were horses in Hengfu City, but they were not as fast as Chai Ri. He took Jiang Xi back to the mansion in about half an hour.
"You guys are in a good mood." Jiang Xi smiled when he saw the mahjong table.
Li Fei stood up immediately: "I'm not lucky, please help me."
Ding Fen also stood up. Shao Dian Luan had returned to her room, so she should give up her seat to Li Fei.
"Forget it, I'll play with you." Jiang Xi left Ding Kui behind and came to sit down at the table.
Li Fei pressed Ding Fen's shoulder and said, "You play with them. If you lose, ask the master for money."
"Okay, let me see." Ding Kui stood behind Jiang Xi.
At this time, Zhong Wei had the most gold coins in front of him, so it seemed that he had the best luck just now.
"Haha, it's okay, Xiao Zhong. Your old department is about to get off to a good start." Jiang Xi was talking about protecting the mother-in-law.
"When it comes to old troops, which one of you here is not your old tribe? The legions loyal to the imperial court are all your old tribes. As soon as Commander Jiang opened his mouth, all the troops got off to a good start."
Jiang Xi was amused and laughed heartily: "Hahaha, when did Xiao Zhong become so good at talking? Being a principal is indeed different. Should an old guy like me retire and become a principal for fun?"