Chapter five hundred and fifty seventh: The end of the war
Seven days later, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally led troops to the outside of Caozhou City and stationed the army outside the city. The Crown Prince and King Ling led a group of people to march into Rucheng. Lu Shicong, the magistrate of Caozhou City, personally led the people of the city to greet them. But anyone with a discerning eye could see it.
It can be seen that Mr. Lu's face is pale, which is a sign of serious illness.
Sure enough, the Crown Prince had only been here for half a day when Magistrate Lu fell ill. While lingering on the sickbed, he handed over his authority and said with a trembling voice that he had been seriously ill for many days. He thought it was just ordinary typhoid fever, but his condition worsened in these few days. In fact,
It was difficult for him to hold such a big responsibility, so he handed over the affairs of the city early when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince arrived.
His Highness the Crown Prince did not blame anyone and asked people to take over the affairs of Caozhou City as quickly as possible. At the same time, news came that Tongjuan accidentally fell into the water. He was already dead when he was rescued. The governor of the southern border was also missing. Caozhou City was in chaos.
The regiment could not even find a person in charge. Fortunately, the commander of the Yamen guards secretly went to His Highness the Crown Prince and reported that he and Master Zhilong were secretly imprisoned in the Yamen prison.
Mr. Long is also a sensible person, and he understands the priorities of things. He did not ask His Highness the Crown Prince to help him with his unjust imprisonment. Instead, he immediately took charge of the affairs in Caozhou City. He was able to answer all the questions raised by His Highness the Crown Prince and King Ling.
We know that this is a man who does things. As for why he was imprisoned, let’s not mention it for the time being. Let’s deal with matters in the city first.
Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince brought civil servants in advance to cooperate with Mr. He Long in handling matters in the city. After that, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince immediately sent people to investigate the disappearance of the royal family mentioned by the Nanming people. However, no results were found. At this time, Nanming sent envoys to report the disappearance of the royal family.
Discussing the incident of disappearance, unexpectedly he was assassinated on the way here.
The next day, Nanming attacked the Ling army. King Ling responded quickly and got entangled with the Nanming people and fought a battle. Both sides suffered casualties. Nanming retreated several miles and the two sides were in a stalemate for several days. Unexpectedly, the Ling army transported grain and grass on the way.
It was unexpectedly intercepted by the ambushed Nanming people. The Ling army fell into a passive position. The food and grass prepared in advance were rapidly dwindling. There was not much food stored in Caozhou City. The people were panicked and rumors suddenly started to spread.
At night, Nanming made a sneak attack on the Ling army and was discovered by the Ling army. King Ling led his troops to chase the enemy, but was ambushed on the way. King Ling was seriously injured and trapped on the top of the mountain. After hearing the news, His Highness the Prince immediately led the army to rescue and rescued King Ling.
, but he was also injured.
When the news reached the capital, Yunyao Shanna also got the news. Dongfang Ye stayed silently in the study for a long time, and he did not move even until the sun went down.
"Seeing as you didn't eat much for lunch, I made a bowl of noodles for you to fill your stomach with." Liu Yun held a bowl of shredded chicken noodles and placed it in front of Dongfang Ye. He took the secret letter in front of him and read it.
He said, "Doctor Lu... I mean His Royal Highness, he has no experience in leading troops in war, how can the emperor be willing to let him go on an expedition?"
"He needs military merit." Dongfang Ye actually had no appetite, but since Liu Yun made it himself, he naturally couldn't let her down, so he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.
"Nan Ming has no reason to fight." Liu Yun quietly put down the secret message and sighed.
In the world of men, it was always difficult for her to understand what was the point of fighting and killing like this. Even if she got military honors, they would only be made of countless bones.
"I received news that King Rong of Nanming led troops, and he supported the seventh prince of the court. There is news that the King of England's people are related to the seventh prince of Nanming." Dongfang Ye raised his head and said, then continued to lower his head and eat noodles.
This makes sense, but with the character of the King of England, would he have the courage to collaborate with the enemy?
"Aren't you going to tell the imperial court?" Liu Yun asked curiously. Considering Dongfang Ye's temperament, shouldn't he tell the emperor the news as soon as possible?
"I have a few questions that I haven't been able to figure out." He looked up at Liu Yun and continued, "Firstly, there was so much chaos in the Southern Ming Dynasty, and King Rong still led troops to suppress it, which is not in line with common sense; secondly, King Ling fought
He has rich experience. Even if the other party was trying to lure the enemy, King Ling would have returned immediately after discovering that it was a trap. Why did he immediately stop to resist the enemy? This really shouldn't have happened. Thirdly, the route map of the Ling Army's transportation of grain and grass was secret.
How could Nanming know the route and lay an ambush in advance?"
Liuyun frowned: "You mean, there are spies?"
Dongfang Ye shook his head: "I don't know."
He was not in the military camp, so he naturally could not know the situation. However, he originally did not think that Nan Ming and Ling would fight, but he did not expect that things would develop to this point.
"Ye, actually I'm not worried about Nanming..." Liu Yun hesitated, seeing him looking at her seriously, she finally said it out, "What I'm worried about is the Xiongnu. The Ling army suffered a defeat and came from the southwest.
The transferred troops will have to stay temporarily. If the Huns invade at this time..."
The only headache for the Ling Kingdom was the Xiongnu in the southwest, so the imperial court placed nearly 100,000 border guards in the southwest. This time, some were transferred to the south. If the Xiongnu took the opportunity, the consequences would be disastrous.
Dongfang Ye put down his chopsticks and nodded: "This is what I'm worried about too."
Nan Ming's behavior this time was full of weirdness, which always made people think that he had some tricks up his sleeve.
At this moment, Luochen knocked on the door: "Young madam, everything is ready."
Dongfang Ye raised his head in confusion, but she walked up to him, leaned over and hugged him gently, and whispered: "I know you are worried, so I asked Luochen to pack your luggage for you, and prepare the horses and everything.
Now, I’ll ask Luochen to go with you so that if anything happens, you can take care of me.”
"Yun'er..." Dongfang Ye felt sour in his heart, but also felt warmth. He really didn't know how lucky he was to have a wife like this.
"I only have one request." She slightly let go of her hand, covered his lips, and asked for a deep kiss. This was a rare initiative on her part, as if she was asking for some promise. After a long time, she pulled away slightly and looked at him seriously.
Looking at him, "Be sure to protect yourself, I'm here waiting for you to come back."
Dongfang Ye came back to his senses and pulled her into his arms fiercely. She really understood him. She understood all his worries and troubles, so she made preparations for him one step ahead of him.
He was originally very hesitant. Something would happen to her every time he left Liuyun, so he suppressed his worries and stayed in Yunyao Mountain. However, more and more bad news made him unable to sit still. And she, because of his hesitation
When he was in doubt, he made a decision for him.
"I promise you, I will come back as soon as the war is over." Dongfang Ye said firmly.
Liuyun nodded with a soft smile: "I'll wait for you."
Under the moonlight, two figures riding fast horses galloped away in the night. A woman in light clothes stood by the door, her face was sad, but her eyes were extremely determined.