It will be difficult to break through Huajing City for a while, at least not until Jingguo's gunpowder is used up.
But if we deploy a large number of troops to encircle and suppress the silver-armored dragon cavalry, the gains outweigh the losses.
At this moment, troops are being mobilized from the front to the rear of Jizhou. By the time the army arrives, I'm afraid these bastards will have already fled.
Long Han felt a little headache for a while, Zhao Kang's restraint caused him a lot of trouble.
Perhaps due to the harassment from the rear, the intensity of the frontline attack also weakened.
The defenders of Huajing City breathed a rare sigh of relief.
The once prosperous imperial capital was filled with corpses, and the city no longer had the lively scene it once had.
There is a ban on speech in the city, and the people try not to go out as much as possible. They live in fear every day.
I'm afraid that when I wake up tomorrow, the city will be breached, and the enemy troops will rush in and kill them indiscriminately.
Compared with the panic among the people, there was no peace in the court either. Except for the prime minister and the six ministers and other big shots in the court, many other ministers were a little flustered.
Some even thought of a way out after the city was broken.
But fortunately, even after the troops came to the city, His Majesty remained as stable as a mountain, and he did not show any anger when he went to court every day.
There is really nothing good about the present day, because now there is only one thing to do every day.
That is to find a way to protect Huajing City. For this reason, the one with the greatest say is no longer Chen Kai, the prime minister.
It was Li Jiming, Minister of the Ministry of War.
Every day he would personally go to the top of the city to check the enemy's formation changes, and then allocate troops as appropriate.
At this time, in addition to the 50,000 Shenwu Army in Huajing City, there were also 30,000 Jingguo Qinglong Army who had returned from Xuzhou with Ye Hongxue.
Eighty thousand troops are more than enough to defend the city.
But this situation is only temporary.
Above the court hall.
Li Jiming talked about the casualties and losses on his side after the enemy attacked the city yesterday, and finally said seriously, "Your Majesty, there is no shortage of food and equipment in Huajing City, but the gunpowder will soon be used up."
"So fast!"
As soon as Li Jiming finished speaking, an official's face turned pale.
"We have been using gunpowder to defend the enemy during the siege. We did not suffer too many casualties in terms of manpower. On the contrary, the enemy suffered heavy losses."
Li Jiming said, "But it is precisely because of this that our gunpowder is consumed very quickly. If the enemy's offensive continues as before, our remaining gunpowder will only be enough for two days at most!"
"In two days, we will have to use bows, arrows, kerosene and other equipment to defend against the enemy. By then, as the enemy attacks the city, our army will suffer greater casualties."
As he spoke, Li Jiming also had worries in his eyes, "The number of enemy troops is too great. Xu Shuai doesn't know why, but he didn't lead his army to come back for reinforcements. Fortunately, Qian Guo sent 30,000 Qinglong troops to help, otherwise we might not even be able to defend the city." There are not enough manpower.”
After hearing what he said, many people looked at a slim figure in the court hall.
At this time, the beautiful person seemed to be a little distracted, and she didn't know what she was thinking. Or did the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue call out, "Master Ye?"
Ye Hongxue raised her head, "What's wrong?"
The old minister was a little helpless, but he still said, "Master Ye, may I ask whether Zhao Guoshi has spoken to Master Ye in private before? Now that the imperial capital is under siege, we really need the help of the imperial master!"
"Yes, Zhao Guoshi should have finished beating the Zhou people. Didn't he receive a report from Cangzhou half a month ago?"
"It is said that Master Zhao has brought a large army to help us. Why is there no one here now?"
"Oops, he won't go to Xuzhou to have a round with the old coach, right?"
Everyone started talking for a while, and Ye Hongxue couldn't respond to everyone for a while. Her mind was filled with what Xu Ning said to her before leaving Xuzhou City.
"Wherever you Ye Hongxue are, Master Zhao will go there desperately for your safety!"
"quiet."
Wu Rulong, who was sitting on the dragon chair, suddenly spoke, and the discussion disappeared without a trace.
Wu Rulong looked solemn and said, "Why, everyone is waiting for Master Zhao to come and help us rescue us?"
"Is it true that without Zhao Guoshi, our Jingguo will be destroyed? Is it because Guoshi is usually too capable, so you all just want to lie down and don't want to contribute!"
The ministers were so silent that they didn't even dare to breathe. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that, even though His Majesty's voice was not loud.
But he was really angry.
Wu Rulong stood up at this moment, and the officials who were suppressed by the emperor's magnanimity could not lift their heads.
"Xiaoxiao is besieging the city, and a country is in danger! What we should be thinking about right now is not who can come to save us, but how we can save ourselves!"
Wu Rulong said coldly, "The frontline soldiers are still fighting bravely, but you people are thinking about others reaching out. Don't you feel ashamed?"
Some young officials turned red with embarrassment.
But after all, these words were spoken by the emperor, so naturally they did not dare to refute anything.
Immediately afterwards, the rescuer Wu Rulong shouted: "Now Jingguo has reached a critical situation of life and death. No matter what the situation is next, I will fight to the last soldier!"
"Even if Huajing City is eventually conquered, then I will be the last soldier stationed at the city gate! The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies in the country! This is how it should be!"<
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An impassioned speech instantly inspired many people's fighting spirit.
Prince Wu Guanhai clasped his fists, "Father is wise, and I, my son, are willing to climb to the top of the city from now on and advance and retreat together with the soldiers!"
Wu Guanhai twitched the corner of his mouth and rolled his eyes, why are you joining in the fun?
If you belch too, wouldn’t our Jingguo be doomed?
Therefore, he ignored Wu Guanhai.
Li Jiming, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, said in a deep voice, "How can the prince's rich body stand under a dangerous wall? Your Majesty, please order me to guard the city gate!"
"If the enemy breaks the city, I am willing to be the first to die in battle!"
"Okay!" Wu Rulong showed a satisfied smile, but before he could speak, a voice sounded.
"Master Li, stand back a little."
Everyone looked at Ye Hongxue. The woman came out, clasped her fists and knelt down on one knee, saying, "Your Majesty, I, your Majesty, Ye Hongxue, please command the entire army and garrison the city!"
Chen Kai sighed in admiration. Looking at this woman who had always been at odds with him, he said sincerely at this moment, "Master Ye is worthy of being the pillar of our country!"
Wu Rulong raised his eyebrows: "Master Ye, you have thought about it."
Ye Hongxue's eyes determined, "Wei Chen has thought about it, either to block the enemy army or to die in battle on top of the city!"
"Accurate!" Wu Rulong said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Ye Hongxue stood up and looked outside the court, her beautiful eyes full of energy.
At this moment, she believed Xu Ning's words and believed that Zhao Kang would never let herself and Jing Guo down.
She was not herself. On the contrary, Ye Hongxue was an extremely smart woman. From Xu Ning's words, she had already analyzed what Xu Ning was worried about.
