Hu Xiaotian's words were so loud and impassioned that not only did Li Yongfu's blood boil with it, but even Yu Tianxing and Liang Dazhuang who were listening in the audience felt their hearts swaying. Li Yongfu said: "Sir, we must not cower. After I go back
Let’s unite all the generals and ask the Admiral to fight again!”
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "Zhao Dengyun will not agree to your participation in the battle."
Yu Tianxing on the side said: "General Li, does the Admiral ask you to strengthen the security on the south bank?"
Li Yongfu nodded.
Yu Tianxing said: "Although he does not agree with you going to war, once Dayong soldiers land on the south bank, you will have a reason to deal with them."
Li Yongfu was slightly startled. Tang Boxi was attacking Dongliang County this time. How could he land on the south bank? There were more than 30,000 Kang navy troops stationed on the south bank. Tang Boxi would not want to fight on both sides.
Yu Tianxing said: "After we defeat the Yong army, some of the Yong army will inevitably flee to the south bank. General Li only needs to set up an ambush on the opposite bank. Once he discovers that the Yong army is retreating, he will block the coast."
Li Yongfu secretly wondered whether this scholar was confused. Facing Yong's army that was ten times their size, he still wanted to win. He still nodded and said: "If a war breaks out, the defense line on the south bank will definitely become the top priority of our army."
Seriously, we will never let Yong’s army land from the south bank.”
Hu Xiaotian said: "One more thing. Recently, refugees have been evacuated to the south bank. I hope General Li will go back to help coordinate this matter and persuade Mr. Zhao to allow the refugees to enter the city."
Li Yongfu said: "Okay, I will try my best on this matter."
There were heavy clouds in Kangdu City. Qiqi hurried to the Qinzheng Hall, but was stopped by Wang Qian outside the door: "Your Highness, the Emperor is discussing important matters with Mr. Hong, please wait a moment."
Qiqi said angrily: "Get out of the way! What can be more important than the war situation in Northern Xinjiang?" She strode forward, but Wang Qian did not dare to stop her. He could only say loudly: "Your Highness, Your Highness!
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Long Xuanen and Hong Beimo had already heard the noise outside. Hong Beimo smiled and said: "The princess is here!"
Long Xuanen sighed and said, "It must be about Dongliang County."
Hong Beimo nodded. At this time, Qi Qi had already arrived in front of them. He did not bother to salute the old emperor and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty! Bo Xi of Dayong Tang Dynasty is preparing to attack Dongliang County. Why did Wuxing County not send reinforcements?"
Long Xuanen frowned and said, "Where did you get the news? We and Dayong are friendly countries. How could they send troops to attack Dongliang County?"
Qiqi said angrily: "I just received an urgent battle report. Tang Boxi, the commander of Nanyang Water Village, gathered his navy to launch an attack on Dongliang County at any time. Dongliang County is in emergency, and Wuxing County Navy Admiral Zhao Dengyun refused to send troops when he asked for help."
Long Xuan'en said: "Is this really true?"
Qiqi said: "It's absolutely true!"
Long Xuan'en said: "You step back, I will deal with this matter freely."
Qiqi did not believe that he would have countermeasures, and said loudly: "I beg the emperor to send an order immediately. Let Zhao Dengyun lead the navy to support Dongliang County and jointly fight against Dayong's invasion."
Long Xuanen sneered: "Do you want to start a war with Dayong?"
Qiqi said: "Your Majesty, others have already arrived at the door of our house, shouldn't we resist?"
Long Xuan'en said: "I said that I have my own countermeasures for this matter. You don't have to worry about it."
Qiqi said: "But..."
Long Xuanen's face turned serious: "It's nothing but, in the future, you are not allowed to come here without my permission, otherwise I will punish you for disrespect."
Qiqi bit her cherry lips and stamped her feet angrily. She knew it would be useless to talk any more. She turned around and left angrily.
Long Xuanen looked at Qiqi's leaving figure and couldn't help but shook his head and said: "This girl is really spoiled by me."
Hong Beimo said: "It was Tang Boxi's own idea to attack Dongliang County. He wanted to capture Dongliang County and give it to the new king Xue Daohong as a gift for his enthronement."
Long Xuan'en said: "Dongliang County was forced upon me by them. Take it away!"
A sly smile appeared on Hong Beimo's lips: "Now I understand why the emperor sent Hu Xiaotian to Dongliang County. The emperor's wise ministers are beyond his reach."
A proud look appeared on Long Xuanen's face, and he chuckled: "Qiqi must have fallen in love with that boy. If Hu Xiaotian abandons the city and flees, I will punish him for escaping in battle. If he holds on to the city, he must be a traitor."
The city will be destroyed and people will die.”
Hong Beimo said: "I heard that Hu Xiaotian has already prepared for a head-to-head battle with Tang Boxi's navy."
Long Xuanen said disdainfully: "The mantis is using his arms as a chariot. He always doesn't know whether to live or die."
Hong Beimo said: "His luck has always been good. Maybe he may not lose this battle."
Long Xuanen burst out laughing: "How is it possible? Dongliang County doesn't even have a decent team, so he and the people can defeat the well-trained Dayong Navy?" He shook his head and said: "No.
Possible, no possibility!”
Qi Qi walked out of the palace gate and met the Prime Minister Zhou Ruiyuan who came to see her. Zhou Ruiyuan hurriedly saluted her and said: "I see the princess is a thousand years old!" At first glance, he noticed that Qi Qi's eye circles were a little red.
, secretly guessing that the princess must have just been wronged by the emperor.
Qiqi said: "Prime Minister Zhou, you came just in time. Go and help me persuade the emperor to immediately order the Yongjiang Navy to send troops to help Hu Xiaotian defend the city."
Zhou Ruiyuan frowned and sighed: "Your Highness, don't you understand the emperor's true intention of sending Mr. Hu to Dongliang County?"
Qiqi gritted her teeth and said, "I know, of course I know, but I didn't expect him to be so cruel."
Zhou Ruiyuan looked around and lowered his voice: "Your Highness, this is not the place to talk. Let's talk somewhere else."
The two came to the Zilan Palace together. Qi Qi was concerned about Hu Xiaotian's safety and said anxiously: "Master Zhou, you must help me this time. Boxi of Dayong Tang Dynasty wants to capture Dongliang County, and Hu Xiaotian is short of major generals. What?
Competing with the Great Yong Navy?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "This battle must be fought. If Mr. Hu does not fight and abandons the city and flees, then the emperor will definitely punish him. He flees from the battlefield and abandons the country. Either way is a capital crime."
Qiqi said: "But if he stays there to defend the city, he will be dead! How to fight? Is it possible for one person to fight against Dayong's tens of thousands of navy troops?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "So Mr. Hu has only one way to survive."
Qiqi sighed and said: "I would rather he surrender, at least he can save his life."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Master Hu has always been very lucky. Maybe he can turn bad luck into good luck this time."
Qiqi said: "A person cannot be lucky every time."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "I feel that Mr. Hu is by no means a man of bravery. Since he has decided to defend the city, he may have a way to deal with the Yong army. The princess is now in Kangdu and cannot mobilize the Dakang army. It is useless to worry.
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Qiqi said: "If something happens to him, I will never spare Zhao Dengyun."
The full moon was in the sky, and the moonlight illuminated both sides of the Yongjiang River. The west wind was howling, and fifty warships lined up in a neat array at Dayong Nanyang Water Village, raising their sails and sailing down the river. Flags were fluttering on the warships, and on the decks
Standing on top were soldiers in bright armor. Tang Boxi personally commanded an army of 30,000. He wanted to give a hearty victory as a gift to his new king.
Tang Boxi stood on the bow of the commanding warship. The blue-black iron armor reflected deeply under the moonlight. The west wind rolled up his red cloak, wrapping his burly body like fire. Tang Boxi's face was slightly raised,
Looking at the bright moon in the sky, he raised his right hand, and the armor leaves on his body rustled. His thick-boned fingers gently stroked the dark beard under his chin. His heart was full of high fighting spirit, and he waved vigorously.
He waved his hands and said: "Let's go!"
Liu Yuncai came to Tang Boxi's side, cupped his fists and said: "General, I just received the latest battle report. Hu Xiaotian has built three pontoons to the west of Xiasha Port for the evacuation of refugees. The pontoons are connected by fishing boats. It seems that they want to evacuate."
Tang Boxi sneered: "Is it too late to withdraw now?"
Liu Yuncai said: "The three pontoon bridges are connected with iron chains. They should be using this method to block our army's advance."
Tang Boxi said disdainfully: "How dare a mantis block a car?" He cast his eyes on the three armor-piercing ships at the front of the fleet. These three armor-piercing ships are the invincible weapons of Nanyang Water Village. The five-foot-long bows of the ships are
The giant blade can easily break through the enemy's hull. Tang Boxi has been training troops in Nanyang Water Village for many years. This time he led 30,000 naval troops to attack Dongliang County, which feels like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer. But even if the victory is guaranteed, one cannot underestimate the enemy. Tang Boxi secretly reminded
Oneself, underestimating the enemy is a taboo in battle. This battle must be won beautifully.
The flags were ringing, and Tang Boxi looked up and found that the wind direction suddenly changed. The wind that was originally from the west suddenly turned to the northwest.
Liu Yuncai whispered: "Has the wind direction changed?"
Tang Boxi nodded. No matter how thorough the plan is, there will still be unpredictable factors encountered in actual combat, such as changes in the wind direction, which will affect the speed of their fleet. They want to reach Dongliang County before dawn.
The wish may come true. But in the face of the overwhelming absolute advantage, these small situations have no impact at all.
Liu Yuncai said: "General, it's better to go and rest. Your subordinates from Dongliang County will wake you up when you arrive."
This night was a sleepless night for Hu Xiaotian. The intelligence from the front has confirmed that Tang Boxi led fifty warships and more than 30,000 elite navy officers and soldiers came from Nanyang Water Village with great momentum. According to their progress, tomorrow will be the latest
You can arrive in Dongliang County in the morning.
Yu Tianxing accompanied Hu Xiaotian to stand on the high hill. Two trebuchets had been arranged beside them. A total of ten trebuchets were arranged on the high ground along the Yongjiang River. The craftsmen operating the trebuchets were all appointed by Hu Zhongyang. This Dong
The wealthy businessmen in Liangjun spared no effort to help Hu Xiaotian in this battle to defend the city.
At this time, Xiong Tianba rode up to the two of them, turned over and dismounted and said: "Third uncle, everything is ready!"
Hu Xiaotian nodded, and he and Yu Tianxing came to the general ordering platform below. Hu Xiaotian invited Yu Tianxing to sit on the general ordering stage.
Everyone looked at the young scholar and knew from where he was that Hu Xiaotian had appointed him as a military advisor, and he had full authority to command this battle. (To be continued.)
