His Majesty the Emperor personally marched on the expedition. The people of Qi were frightened by the news and retreated for more than thirty miles. Even Ningyang County, which had been guarded for a long time, was emptied out.
In the morning of the next day, Shen Yi was in the vanguard, using binoculars to watch the Qi people retreat with his own eyes.
Xue Wei stood behind Shen Yi. After thinking for a while, he said: "Mr. Shen, the Qi people have retreated. Should we enter Ningyang County now?"
Mr. Shen looked towards the north and said with a smile: "Don't be in a hurry. Just wait and see before proceeding."
At this time, Qi people must be keeping an eye on Shen Yi's movements. If he rushes into the city at this time, it would seem too impatient and a bit unreal.
After all, it is impossible for the emperor's chariot to enter the city just because it says it enters the city, and the people of Qi are not fools. Once they enter the city rashly, the people of Qi may not believe it.
When it comes to acting, you still have to do a complete set.
Although Xue Wei didn't quite understand the reason, he was a die-hard fan of Mr. Shen. He immediately lowered his head and said without hesitation: "I understand."
He looked at Shen Yi and asked, "When is Mr. Shen going to enter the city?"
"First lead people to chase Qi Ren for a while, and then lead people to carefully clean up the area around Ningyang County to make sure there are no Qi people left, and try to clear out as many of Qi Ren's scouts as possible."
Shen Yi squinted his eyes and said softly: "In the evening, I will enter Ningyang County again."
Xue Wei said nothing and went down to do some business.
Master Shen looked at Ningyang County, which was not far ahead, and thought to himself.
Now, it is basically certain that the Qi people will take the bait. The key is how much they are willing to spend on Ningyang or Emperor Hongde.
Mr. Shen squinted his eyes and thought for a while, then asked someone to call Zhu Zhen over.
Zhu Zhen is one of Shen Yi's followers and a relatively down-to-earth person. Apart from Jiang Sheng, he is usually the one who helps Shen Yi run errands and do things.
It is worth mentioning that the followers around Shen Yi are far more than just Jiang Sheng and Zhu Zhen. There are almost twenty or thirty people who help him run errands.
On weekdays, Jiang Sheng also asked other people to share most of the errands that Shen Yi assigned to Jiang Sheng, otherwise he would not be able to handle them all by himself.
Soon, Zhu Zhen ran over and stood in front of Shen Yi, bowing his head respectfully: "Mr. Shen."
Mr. Shen clasped his hands behind his back and said, "Go and find Luo Yong and ask him to come over and see me as soon as possible."
Having said this, Shen Yi paused and said, "Tell him that all the manpower the Di News Department can use will now be placed in Yanzhou and the area north of Yanzhou."
After thinking about it, Mr. Shen added: "Let someone go to see Deputy Commander Du Yong for me and tell him that the manpower of the inner guard should also be sent to Yanzhou Prefecture and Jinan Prefecture and Qingzhou Prefecture in the north."
"I want to know the Qi army's movements as soon as possible."
Zhu Zhen bowed his head deeply, turned around and went down to do some work.
That evening, near nightfall, Shen Yi and the emperor's chariot entered Ningyang County under the protection of the vanguard army.
In the county town, a large mansion has been cleared as a temporary residence for the emperor.
Shen Yi also found a big house to live in, and all kinds of news documents flew to his desk like snowflakes.
Xue Wei now put on clean clothes and sat next to Shen Yi. He raised his head and looked at Shen Yi who was writing a document. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "Mr. Shen, has your Majesty really entered Ningyang? ?”
Shen Yi was a little surprised, looked up at him, frowned and said, "Why do you ask, is there something wrong?"
"No."
Xue Wei scratched his head and said: "The general just thinks that this is too risky."
"Besides, the imperial flag has been raised all day today, and it seems too arrogant."
Mr. Shen stretched out and said, "When the emperor travels, it is natural to make a big fanfare. Could it be that he goes out quietly like the rest of us?"
Xue Wei nodded thoughtfully and said: "Mr. Shen, His Majesty is in Ningyang, only forty or fifty miles away from the Qi people. When the Qi people react, they will attack Ningyang crazily."
He looked at Shen Yi and said, "Mr. Shen, please leave the city at night!"
"Return to Yanzhou to take command."
Shen Yi glanced at him, smiled and cursed: "Your Majesty is here, and you want me to retreat to the rear? What nonsense are you talking about?"
Xue Wei thought for a while, lowered his head and said, "I think your Majesty should not be here."
Shen Yi frowned and raised his eyebrows: "What did you see?"
Xue Wei scratched his head and said nothing: "I can't explain it, that's how I feel."
"What does it feel like?"
Shen Yi asked.
He looked at Shen Yi and said, "I feel that Mr. Shen is not too nervous."
Mr. Shen sighed softly.
Some things cannot be faked. Even though he had gone to greet the emperor five or six times a day, there were still many flaws.
Fortunately, this flaw is only obvious internally, and Qi people outside will most likely not be able to see it.
After Shen Yi was silent for a while, he patted Xue Wei on the shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Now that we have entered Ningyang County, the Qi people may counterattack at any time. Don't slack off, go down and build defenses."
"The war will only take place in the next two days."
Shen Yi lowered his eyebrows and said: "After this battle is won, the subsequent decisive battle in Shandong and even the battle of Jinan Prefecture will be much easier."
Xue Wei lowered his head and clasped his fists respectfully: "I will obey your orders!"
After Xue Wei left, Mr. Shen sat in his room, closed his eyes and meditated for a long time.
It wasn't until late at night that someone knocked on the door.
Luo Yong from the Di newspaper department walked in with his body bent, lowered his head and said: "Sizheng."
Shen Yi glanced at him silently, without any nonsense, and said directly: "I want to know all the movements of Qi people within a hundred miles radius as soon as possible."
"also."
Shen Yi paused and continued: "To the south of our army, there is a forbidden army of 20,000 to 30,000 people. I want to be able to contact them at any time."
Luo Yong thought for a while, lowered his head and said, "I understand."
Mr. Shen then waved his hand and said, "Go and do your work."
"Your Majesty is in Shandong now. Once the matter is done, Your Majesty will naturally take notice of it. It concerns the future of our brothers in the Dibao Division and cannot be neglected."
Luo Yong nodded respectfully and turned around.
After Luo Yong left, Mr. Shen turned his head and looked north, his eyes dim.
While Shen Yi was looking at the north, General Tu from the north was also looking at Ningyang County.
At this time, near and far in the picture, Qianhu from a scout battalion lowered his head, clasped his fists respectfully and said: "General, it can now be confirmed that the Emperor of the Southern Dynasties has entered Ningyang County."
Tu Yuan raised his eyebrows and asked, "How are you sure?"
The thousand households replied: "The emperor's guard of honor, dragon chariot and thousands of entourages of the Southern Dynasty all followed Ningyang County, and the imperial flag also entered Ningyang."
Tu Yuan squinted his eyes and looked north, saying softly: "But only 30% of the imperial troops he brought with him followed Ningyang."
The thousand households were startled, then lowered their heads and said: "General, what do you mean, is there a fraud in this?"
"I don't know either."
Tu Yuan glanced at the thousands of households and said in a low voice: "I should ask you if there is any fraud."
The Qianhu's face turned red, lowered his head and stopped talking.
Tu Yuan closed his eyes, thought for a while, and then said, "Has there been any news from the Purity Department?"
"some."
The thousand households bowed their heads slightly: "It's the same news as the last general knows."
He took out a document from his sleeve and handed it to Tu Yuan.
General Tu took it and after reading it once, he looked at the generals on the left and right, and said calmly: "Move your troops and prepare to encircle Ningyang."
A deputy general was a little curious and asked: "General, can you confirm that the little emperor of the Southern Dynasty is in Ningyang?"
"He is really brave. He actually went to the front line and marched in person."
Tu Yuan shook his head slightly: "I still can't confirm it, but I can confirm it..."
General Tu looked at Ningyang and said slowly: "The man named Shen is now in Ningyang County."
Having said this, General Tu clenched his fists and looked a little ferocious.
"Killing that person named Shen might be worth more!"