The movement of the army led by Li Guo was completely controlled by Zhu Ling, and the team was still advancing in an orderly manner. Except for a few of them, the large number of troops behind them had no idea that the invading army had just passed by, but they did not come towards them.
Empress Zhou, who was sitting in the carriage, had been in a very low mood since yesterday when she learned that her father had been ordered to be beheaded by His Majesty himself, and she cried sadly from time to time.
She really didn't expect that His Majesty would directly order her parents' house to be confiscated without caring about her face, and even inform the entire capital of the news of her father's beheading. She couldn't understand why her father, the head of the country, could be so miserable.
I couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable when I thought of this, and tears kept hanging from the corners of my eyes.
"Mother, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing his mother's sad expression, Zhu Cixi couldn't help but express concern, and wanted to step forward to wipe her tears with a handkerchief, but was stopped by Queen Zhou.
"No, the queen just remembered some sad things."
Maybe the prince didn't know the situation, and she didn't want him to know. Royal affairs are always without family affection. If the son knew about this, how would he treat his father?
"Is the queen mother thinking about my grandfather?"
Hearing this, Queen Zhou was suddenly shocked. She quickly turned around and asked, "How do you know? Who told you?"
Seeing his mother's expression of excitement, Zhu Cixiang didn't want to say anything, but his mother kept pressing and finally had to tell him: "Wang Daban told the child."
"What did he say?"
Queen Zhou understood that Wang Chengen, as His Majesty's personal attendant, naturally understood His Majesty's daily thoughts. Although her father had been killed now, she needed a reason and comfort.
I used to think it was a great honor to be in the royal family, but after entering, I realized that this place is like a deep palace, where there is no return.
"Children dare not deceive the queen mother." Zhu Cixiang was still a child in front of the queen mother at this time, and his words were quite childish: "Wang Daban said that his father wanted to rectify the imperial court this time, and also to allow the Ming Dynasty to continue. He did not kill his grandfather for this purpose.
His money is not just to vent his hatred."
Hearing her son's words, Queen Zhou suddenly felt warm in her heart. Unexpectedly, her child had grown up, and he understood many principles of governing the country.
Caressing her eldest son's face, Queen Zhou suddenly became less sad and cheered up again: "In the past few days, you will send water and food to your father. In a few years, you should be exposed to this aspect."
"My child obeys the command."
Zhu Cihong was very well-behaved. After talking to Queen Zhou, he got out of the carriage to visit his two younger brothers.
When they returned to Xingzai, Zhu Ling looked up and saw that if it was correct, it was already six o'clock and there was not much time before noon. They had to speed up and try to reach Xianghe County before dark.
"Your Majesty, it's time for you to drink some water." Wang Chengen picked up the kettle and handed it to Zhu Ling, saying with concern. He had been walking for an hour, and had been delayed at the city gate for more than an hour. It was already long ago
It's time to rest.
"No, I have to wait for Yang Kuo to come and announce the good news."
Zhu Ling directly pushed away the kettle and continued to ride forward. Even though his lips were slightly cracked, he was still waiting for news from Yang Kuo. Even though he was 100% sure in his heart that Yang Kuo would definitely return with a victory, he did not see Guan Ningjun's
Before hearing the news, he chose to wait.
"Your Majesty, General Yang will definitely win a great victory. You don't have to worry so much. The elites of the Ming Dynasty are not what those intruders can defeat." Seeing His Majesty like this, Wang Jiayan took a few steps forward to persuade him.
"This account must be won. If I don't win, my southward journey will be meaningless, and the entire Ming Dynasty will fall into darkness again. I really have no intention of doing anything else."
Looking into the distance, he did not control the Kirajo, but the horse under his crotch followed the team closely. He was worthy of being a royal horse. It was rare to see him be so smart.
"Your Majesty, if the intruders are defeated, I think they will definitely push out of the capital." Wang Guoxing said.
"No, if the intruders are defeated, they will definitely take revenge before leaving. The only thing that can benefit them is the capital, which has money, people, and the palace."
Wu Linzheng's analysis was sound, but this speculation was undoubtedly a blow to others.
"Approximately how many people were there in that invading army just now?"
Suddenly, Zhu Ling recalled the number of people in that invading army and felt something was wrong.
"About ten thousand. I have seen such a scale before. When Guan Ning's army arrived at the city that day, it was almost the same." Wang Guoxing tried to remember and said immediately.
"Why did the invasion army only send 10,000 horses? And they were all cavalry? This is unreasonable!" Zhu Ling's expression changed drastically, his eyes moved rapidly, and the more he thought about it, the more unbelievable he became.
Li Zicheng would not be so stupid and only wanted to capture him with 10,000 people, and the other counselors in his big tent would not be so stupid and did not stop him after hearing such an order. So why only 10,000 people?
The cavalry has high mobility, but the infantry is a bit slow. This intruder is most likely trying to take the first step, but if so, if the intruder behind him speeds up a little, it will undoubtedly affect Yang Kuo and him.
It's a fatal blow!
Will never happen!
Thinking of this, Zhu Ling no longer hesitated and immediately ordered: "Send out exploration horses to explore south, the farther the better, send more people!"
As soon as His Majesty gave the order, Wang Guoxing immediately let out a loud roar, and some of the Jinyi guards in the team who were responsible for exploring the surroundings immediately rushed out and ran wildly in the south direction.
Seeing His Majesty in such panic, several ministers couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, what are you doing?"
"There are Chuangjun behind us!"
Hiss~
After hearing the news, everyone couldn't help but take a breath. After thinking about it carefully, they understood the reason. However, they were still frightened. They only paid attention to the cavalry and completely forgot that there might be pursuers behind.
"It's very likely that the number of troops pursuing us will be less than 10,000!" Wang Jiayan said decisively on the spot, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
Just as several people were thinking, one of the Tanma horses came running back in embarrassment.
"Report!"
When everyone heard this voice, they immediately looked over there, waiting anxiously for the news.
"Five miles away, a large-scale intruder was discovered, with no less than 20,000 people!" After saying that, he passed out and someone immediately came out to help him up. Only then did he realize that he had been hit by an arrow behind him.
He quickly ordered people to take him down for treatment. At this moment, everyone present looked sad. There were 20,000 soldiers, but they only had 1,000 people. Of these 1,000 people, there were only 800 to fight, but they were only guards, not soldiers.
Immediately, the scene fell silent, and dark clouds seemed to have rolled up in the sky again, suppressing people.
"Your Majesty, let's go."
"Where to go? How to get there?" When Zhu Ling heard this, he immediately became angry. At this juncture, he didn't think about how to defend himself against the enemy, but he wanted to take the first step!
"I will fight to the death to escort His Majesty!" Even Wang Guoxing knelt down and said.
But Zhu Ling did not flinch. Instead, he had a sense of fighting spirit. Even though he knew that there was a huge disparity in numbers and he was almost certain to lose, he still wanted to fight for his life. At this point, where could he go if he wanted to escape?
"Listen up, stop advancing! Everyone faces the south and begins to set up, push the carriages, chariots, and baggage to the front, then use boxes to block the side gaps, find the highest point and start decorating! Form a square shield, old man
Children and women hide in the middle, everyone must have a cover!"
"Act now!"
The southbound team immediately began to disperse. After hearing this news, the maids and eunuchs ran and shouted one after another. The carriage was pushed and pulled violently, and the guards in robes kept shouting, causing dust to fly. For a moment, there was a faint panic.
I am afraid that the reinforcements of the Chuang Army will arrive soon, and they must complete their arrangements quickly. If Yang Kuo arrives neatly and early, he may be able to capture the reinforcements, but if he does not arrive in time, I am afraid that the consequences will be very serious.
serious.
"Wang Guoxing, arrange the team! Don't panic!" Zhu Ling looked back at the team that was in a panic, and immediately ordered Wang Guoxing to take control. If he was really at a loss, he would only end up being massacred.
"Where is the high literary talent!"
"Your Majesty is here!" Gao Wencai had just rushed over with his people. He happened to hear His Majesty's call and immediately ran to him.
"Take a few people to find Yang Kuo and tell him that the intruder reinforcements are coming and that he must annihilate the enemy as soon as possible!" Zhu Ling also tried his best to control Kira Cheng, who was somewhat out of control, and shouted loudly.
"I understand!"
Gao Wencai knew that the situation was urgent and did not dare to neglect. He immediately mounted his horse and led the people to a new direction.
"Hurry up!"
Wang Jiayan, Wu Linzheng, Ni Yuanlu and others also quickly joined the team, directing the placement of obstacles, boxes one by one, and one or two carriages at the front and sides to resist the opponent's attack, while others
They all hid in the phalanx, and were surrounded by guards armed with swords.
"Report! The enemy is still two miles away!" As more urgent news came, Zhu Ling couldn't help but look back and saw that the team's square formation was almost complete.
This tactic was used by Li Guang of the Han Dynasty. He used chariots to stop the opponent's attack, and then the infantry moved to the front to resist the enemy. The archers behind were responsible for releasing arrows. This tactic alone killed tens of thousands of enemies, which is enough to show the effectiveness of this tactic.
What's great.
But they didn't have that many bows and arrows, and they still had women and children.
"Your Majesty, come in quickly!" Wang Guoxing galloped to Zhu Ling's side and pulled him into the phalanx.
When the two of them first entered the square formation, a large number of enemy troops appeared on the horizon not far from the opposite side, slowly approaching.
"Everyone prepare!"
[Author’s digression]: It’s going to be the third exam soon, which is a bit scary.
The coach said that I practiced well. The coach also told me the same thing before I failed my second class last time.