When Zhu Tianjiang heard Da Niu's thick voice shouting these words, he wished he could jump out of the car and slap him to death. In desperation, Zhu Daguan could only walk through the six square formations in person while expressing condolences.
The officers and soldiers must strictly order all parties to form, and must not be lax. The stricter the better.
The entire army was training while walking. Zhu Tianjiang handed Daniu and He Yang to Zhu Yi and asked him to train him to death. Zhu Tianjiang himself was not idle, and continued to train hard under Lin Feng's training until the second day.
After eight days, Zhu Tianjiang and Wen Ruhai were somewhat satisfied. At least they gave the military order and the formation looked a little better. Unlike at the beginning when the flag was waved, it was as chaotic as a chicken coop. The soldiers could not find the general, and the general was gone.
I can't see where my soldiers are.
"Tianxiang, is our marching speed too slow?" Wen Ruhai asked worriedly.
"Uncle Wen, with our army like this, what's the use of arriving early. It's okay if these people are allowed to defend the city until the end, but charging into the battle is equivalent to adding credit to others. Sharpening your sword will not waste time chopping firewood, as long as you train your troops well
, It doesn’t matter if it’s a few days late. Otherwise, after we go there, Zhou Yantian’s army will be able to gain momentum after a single battle. They will be able to overwhelm our army in just a few rounds. By then, the capital will have no hope at all.
Zhu Tianjiang said with a heavy heart.
Although Zhu Tianjiang was not a soldier in his previous life, he had a lot of knowledge about military training. Although many peasant uprisings in history were very successful, in fact, after several bloody battles, those rebels had already acquired the nature of wolves. If one
When they came up, they were asked to face the main army, and no one could succeed. They were frightened that they could fight in one battle. War strengthens people's courage, and victory can improve the morale of the army. Therefore, Zhu Tianjiang and Zhou Yan
The first battle of heaven must not fail.
In the capital, Emperor Chengwu ordered the entire city to start saving food. All civil and military ministers also began to donate leftover food from their homes to maintain stability in the capital.
In the military camp, Prince Jing lost weight, and his eyes turned black. He didn't know how long he could hold on. Not to mention arrows, not even a shield was enough. The last two days
For days, Zhou Yantian went crazy and launched attacks continuously. The defenders in the city suffered heavy casualties, and there was even a shortage of commanding officers at the grassroots level.
Emperor Chengwu and Prince Jing were anxious in the capital, and Zhou Yantian outside Chengdu was also having a hard time. The reason why Zhou Yantian attacked like crazy in the past two days was because Fang Datong's remaining soldiers were returning one after another, and he confirmed the news of the deaths of his sons Zhou Dazhong and Fang Datong.
Those remnant soldiers robbed the people and horses after leaving the city, and returned to the capital very quickly. Forty thousand elites plus the death of his son were a big blow to Zhou Yantian. Not only did he lose his son, but he also lost his food and grass.
Road. There is a shortage of food in the city, and there is a shortage of food outside the city.
A massive army of 160,000 came to besiege the city. Zhou Yantian thought he would easily capture the capital. Even if he failed, he would force Emperor Cheng Wu to flee in a hurry. Who knew that after so many days, not only did he fail to capture the capital, but he also
It is said that there are currently less than 90,000 soldiers left in the 160,000-strong army.
What made Zhou Yantian the most devastated was the death of his son Zhou Dazhong. He didn't even understand that a strange army came out of nowhere and even killed Fang Datong's 40,000 elite soldiers. The name Zhu Tianjiang also made Zhou Yantian
Tian firmly remembered it in his heart. If he could catch Zhu Tianjiang, Zhou Yantian would use the most cruel punishment method to torture Zhu Tianjiang to death to avenge his son.
Zhou Yantian's army lacked food and grass, and could hold on at first, but later, Zhou Yantian simply sent troops to the nearby capital to grab food. In this way, the reputation of Zhou Yantian's army quickly became bad among the people. In addition, the three thousand who returned
The remaining soldiers were defeated, and many people actually spread good words about Zhu Tianjiang in the army, causing many military camps to become war-weary.
Zhou Yantian knew that he could never evacuate. He had originally planned to give up even the old queen mother and take this opportunity to establish the Zhou Dynasty in one fell swoop. Things had reached this point. Once Emperor Chengwu calmed down, the country of Dafeng would become monolithic.
, never wanted to change the dynasty again. So Zhou Yantian became ruthless and tried to break through the city quickly despite massive casualties. It was even said that Zhou Yantian gave up three of the four gates just to force him to leave as Emperor Wu.
As soon as the emperor leaves, he can issue an edict to the world and establish a new dynasty. The capital below does not know the situation, and the exiled emperor does not have much right to speak. By then, not many people will work for Chengwu.
In the palace, Emperor Cheng Wu walked back and forth anxiously, "Wei Zhan, where are Zhu Tianjiang's troops now? Why are there still no people there?"
"Your Majesty, I have urged you repeatedly, but according to Tianxiang's reply date, it may not be until seven days at the earliest." Wei Zhan was also at a loss now.
"After so many days, even riding a cow can make it from Shutian Mansion. Does this Zhu Tianjiang want to wait for the city to be destroyed before coming back? Wei Zhan, if this is the case, even if I die, you still have to
Kill Zhu Tianjiang." Emperor Chengwu finally couldn't hold back his anger and shouted angrily.
"Your Majesty, although I don't know what happened, Wen Ruhai is mature and prudent and will never do such a thing. If you persist for a few more days, maybe a miracle will happen." Wei Zhan had to put in some kind words for Zhu Tian.
sentence.
Emperor Chengwu rubbed his temples and let out a long sigh, "Alas~! I didn't calculate that Zhou Yantian would have an affair with Dang Yun. If Tianxin can come, I don't have to worry about anything."
Wei Zhan nodded, "There is also news from General Guo. The Zhennan soldiers are well-trained, and Dangyun Kingdom cannot attack yet. However, General Guo reminded His Majesty to pay attention to the north. The Tianqing Kingdom has not taken advantage of it so far.
This is very doubtful."
"Humph!" Emperor Chengwu smiled bitterly, "Now that I can't even protect the capital, how can I take care of the defense of the north?"
While the two were talking, a eunuch came in and reported, "Your Majesty, the third prince Xuan Le wishes to see you."
"What are you doing here, Third Emperor?" Emperor Chengwu looked at the eunuch strangely.
Since Zhou Yantian besieged the capital, the three princes have stayed behind closed doors to prevent themselves from getting burned. Because according to the old queen mother's wishes, after forcing Chengwu to abdicate, the new emperor will be selected from among the three princes. Although the old queen mother has already made an internal decision
The second prince was not announced yet. Therefore, except for the fourth son Xuanzhu, the three princes in the capital were all potential opponents of Emperor Cheng Wu.
"Announce him to come in." Emperor Chengwu said, returning to a calm state. He didn't want any of his sons to see his anxious look.
The third prince walked into the study room dressed in plain robes and said, "My son, Xuan Le, would like to pay my respects to my father."
"Forgive me, Xuan Le, if you are not studying in the palace, why would you come to your father for something?" Emperor Cheng Wu was quite satisfied with the third prince.
"Father, the capital is currently in great trouble. I cannot sit alone in the palace and enjoy myself. I should share my father's worries. Therefore, I ask for orders to go into battle and resist the enemy as a soldier." The third prince said in a low voice, but let him
Emperor Chengwu was shocked.
"Xuanle, do you want to go into battle?"
"Father, as a descendant of the Li family, I would rather give up my status as a prince than watch the rebels humiliate my family. Because it involves my grandmother's decree, I dare not ask for military power, so I am willing to go to the city wall as a soldier to resist the enemy.
"The third prince Xuan Le said calmly and stood aside with his hands hanging down.
If the prince wanted military power at this moment, no one could guarantee that he would turn against him and help the old queen besiege the palace. Therefore, the third prince participated in the war as a soldier, which also showed his attitude.
Emperor Chengwu was quite moved when he heard this. He was fighting against his mother and didn't want his son to get involved. But now the situation has changed. The Zhou family didn't want to support the new emperor, but seemed to be preparing to become the emperor himself. The third child
Emperor Chengwu was pleased that Xuan Le could stand up at this time.
"Xuan Le, you are worthy of being my royal son. Okay! I allow you to participate in the battle. However, as for whether you are a soldier or a general, please go ask your uncle Wang for instructions."
"Thank you, father, I will fulfill my mission!" The third prince said, bowing and retreating.
Wei Zhan couldn't help but admire the third prince. The timing of this boy's choice was very good, and he immediately touched Emperor Chengwu's heart. If it were too early, there would be suspicions of mutiny. If it was too late, there might be consequences. The third prince
Asking for orders at this time is tantamount to betting that his father will win.
Prince Jing was both pleased and worried when he saw his nephew participating in the war. What was gratifying was that there was finally a prince in the capital who was willing to stand up boldly. What he was worried about was that if anything happened to Xuan Le, he would not be able to take the responsibility.
rise.
"Nephew of the Third Emperor, you can join the army as my uncle." Prince Jing had no choice but to ask the Third Prince to follow him.
"No! Uncle Wang, my nephew is here to join the battle, not to protect you. The capital is currently in danger, and as long as my nephew stands at the top of the city, it will be an inspiration to the soldiers. Therefore, my nephew must go to the city to join the battle."
The third prince said calmly.
These days, the three princes have not left their palaces, but the news has not been broken at all. The three princes are very clear about the current situation in the capital.
Prince Jing looked at Xuan Le with his old eyes and patted the handsome case, "Okay! As expected of my Li family. Nephew of the Third Emperor, Uncle Wang asked you to stand at the top and beat drums to cheer, how dare you!"
"Dare! My nephew has never been on the battlefield, but he is not intimidated."
"Okay! Come here, please pass on my command to appoint the third prince Xuan Le as the supervisor of the city defense army. He will beat drums and cheer for the soldiers!" King Jing was cruel and sent the third prince to the top of the city.
King Jing himself also prepared for the worst. His body had not recovered since he was seriously injured, and it looked like he would not be able to hold on for a few days. King Jing planned to go to the city to join the battle at the last moment. He would rather die in battle than watch Dafeng