As soon as the general finished speaking, someone immediately stood up and objected: "Don't forget, we went to Ji'an County under the order of the prince. Although Wang Shouren led his troops and horses to leave Ji'an County, the governor Chen Tai was still there.
In Ji'an County, the generals thought that we should go to Ji'an County."
The general who just heard this shook his head and said: "Although you say so, don't forget that this is Nanchang City, where the prince's rear area is. If anything happens to Nanchang City, do you know what will happen to the prince?"
How big of an impact does the cause have?"
The general still had a smile on his lips and said: "Your Majesty has left the young prince to take charge in Nanchang City, especially since there are tens of thousands of troops in Nanchang City, plus Nanchang City, not to mention that Wang Shouren only has 20,000 troops.
Even if there are more, I'm afraid we won't be able to capture Nanchang City."
The two generals had a conflict over whether to go to rescue Nanchang City, and the generals under Zheng Qi's command naturally divided into two groups. Everyone had their own reasons, and even Zheng Qi couldn't help but frown.
His eyes fell on Zuo Lengchan who was sitting next to him. Zheng Qi's eyes lit up and he looked at Zuo Lengchan and said, "Mr. Zuo, do you have any suggestions on this?"
Even though Zuo Lengchan did not have much influence in the army, Zheng Qi and others did not dare to underestimate him. After all, King Ning still valued Zuo Lengchan quite highly. Among King Ning's faction,
Zuo Lengchan's status is still quite high.
Moreover, this time he asked King Ning to send Zuo Lengchan to accompany him precisely because he knew Zuo Lengchan's ability. Otherwise, he would not have taken the initiative to ask King Ning.
Zuo Lengchan glanced at Zheng Qi indifferently and said: "It is difficult for Zuo to interrupt such a major military matter, but in Zuo's opinion, Ji'an County is far less important than the safety of Nanchang City."
When Zheng Qi heard this, a bright light flashed in his eyes. In fact, he also had a faint preference to go to Nanchang City. After all, Nanchang City is the rear area of King Ning. If anything goes wrong, Nanchang City cannot go wrong, otherwise it will inevitably shake the morale of the frontline troops.
It's just that Zheng Qi was a little hesitant before. Now after listening to Zuo Lengchan's words, Zheng Qi made a decision in his heart. He slightly arched his hands towards Zuo Lengchan, then his expression straightened and his eyes swept over the generals and said:
"Everyone, this general has an idea!"
After hearing that Zheng Qi had made a decision, all the generals looked at Zheng Qi with solemn expressions.
Zheng Qi could only be heard saying slowly: "Instruct the three armies to head to Nanchang City immediately!"
The army suddenly turned around and headed straight for Nanchang City.
At this moment, Wang Shouren still led an army to appear at the gate of Nanchang City.
An army of more than 20,000 people was encamped under the city. The momentum was so shocking that the entire Nanchang City was alarmed by the army outside the city.
As the hometown of King Ning, Nanchang has naturally been operating for a long time. It can be said that the entire city of Nanchang has been controlled by King Ning for a long time.
After King Ning raised his army, he even replaced the upper and lower departments of Nanchang City, all of them were replaced by his confidants. It can be said that Nanchang City was built as impregnable as gold.
Even in such an important situation as a large army conquering Nanjing, King Ning still left 10,000 elite soldiers and horses in Nanchang City, and sent his nephew Zhu Gongqiao and his servant Wan Rui to assist his son in Nanchang City.
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Nanchang City, Prince Ning's Mansion
Naturally, it was impossible for Wang Shouren and others to hide such a big movement from everyone in the city.
In the palace, more than a dozen figures gathered together. The leader was wearing a python suit, with a look of panic on his face. He was the eldest son of Prince Ning.
Prince Ning has four sons, but they have no names externally, but they are called eldest brother, second brother, third brother and fourth brother internally, which is very strange.
Sitting next to Prince Ning's eldest son was Prince Ning's nephew, Zhu Gongqiao.
Zhu Gongqiao was named the King of Yichun. It can be said that he was a loyal supporter of King Ning. His abilities were not bad and he was highly valued by King Ning. He even gave Zhu Gongqiao important tasks such as taking charge of Nanchang City.
The chamberlain Wan Rui stood beside Prince Ning's eldest son with a calm expression. He was obviously an extraordinary person.
The eldest son of Prince Ning glanced at everyone and said with some urgency: "Everyone, my father is out on an expedition. I, the prince, have been ordered to stay in Nanchang City. Now Wang Shouren's army is out and they will attack the city at some point. What should you do?
Policy?"
A general glanced at Zhu Gongqiao, then at the eldest son of Prince Ning, stepped forward and said: "Your Highness, I think that Wang Shouren came to attack Nanchang City. This move is related to whether the foundation of Prince Ning's great cause is stable, so
The general suggested that His Highness should immediately send someone to inform the prince and ask the prince to send someone back to kill Wang Shouren first."
After the general finished speaking, Zhu Gongqiao sneered and said: "It's really ridiculous. The prince is currently attacking Nanjing City with all his strength. As long as Nanjing City is captured, the world will be shaken, and most of Jiangnan will fall to the prince.
At this time, how can we ask the prince to return to the army? Isn't this putting the cart before the horse?"
The eldest son of Prince Ning obviously had no backbone. After listening to Zhu Gongqiao's words, he subconsciously looked towards Wan Rui beside him.
Compared with Zhu Gongqiao, the eldest son of Prince Ning actually trusted Wan Rui, the palace servant, more. After all, Wan Rui was Prince Ning's confidant. The reason why Wan Rui was kept in Nanchang City was to check and balance Zhu Gongqiao.
No matter how much Prince Ning relied on Zhu Gongqiao, he was not his biological son, but just a nephew. He was really worried that Zhu Gongqiao would do something while he was conquering Nanjing.
Wan Rui noticed the gaze of Prince Ning's eldest son and smiled slightly: "Brother, don't panic. When Wang Shouren's troops came to the city, I had already sent someone to report to the prince. I believe that if the prince receives the news, he will definitely send
It is not impossible for a large army to return for reinforcements, or even for the prince to lead an army back. Wang Shouren only has an army of 20,000 people. Once the prince's army returns, it can naturally be easily suppressed."
Zhu Gongqiao couldn't help but change his expression when he heard this, stood up suddenly and said: "Manager Wan, you...are you going to miss the prince's great cause?"
Wan Rui glanced at Zhu Gongqiao calmly, cupped his hands and said: "Old slave only knows that Nanchang City is the foundation of the prince. Since the prince trusts the old slave, then the old slave must help the prince take care of his home, Nanjing."
The city is right there. Attack one day earlier and one day later. With the help of those families in Jiangnan, Nanjing City will definitely be defeated, but Wang Shouren's threat is right in front of us!"
Zhu Gongqiao shook his sleeve angrily and said: "You...you are short-sighted. If the prince does not take Nanjing City in one go, once the court reacts and the army moves south, I am afraid that the prince will never have a chance to attack Nanjing City again!"
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As he spoke, Zhu Gongqiao said to Wan Rui and the eldest son of Prince Ning: "I will send someone to summon the prince and implore him to put the overall situation first. Wang Shouren's army must be retreated with all my strength. I must not fall into Wang Shouren's plan to encircle Wei and save Zhao."
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Just by looking at Zhu Gongqiao, we can see the importance of Nanjing City to King Ning, as well as Wang Shouren's intention to besiege Nanchang City without attacking, and we can see that Zhu Gongqiao has a good vision.
Wan Ruo was not bothered at all, and said with a slight smile: "Is it possible that the King of Yichun still has a plan to retreat from the enemy? If so, then the old slave might as well suggest that the prince does not need to return to the army."
Staring at Wan Rui fiercely, Zhu Gongqiao took a deep breath, glanced at the crowd, and said slowly: "There are tens of thousands of elite troops in the city. In addition, there are also people who can be mobilized from the major families in the city.
Thousands of young and strong servants will be sent out to help defend the city. Even if Wang Shouren is extremely capable, I am sure to hold on until King Ning breaks Nanjing City."
As he spoke, Zhu Gongqiao looked around at the crowd and said in a deep voice: "Do you dare to defend Nanchang City with me and wait for the news that the prince has conquered Nanjing City?"
In the hall, everyone looked at each other, and finally said to Zhu Gongqiao: "We are willing to follow the prince to defend Nanchang City."
Outside the city, Wang Shouren's army has completed setting up camp. At this moment, in the large tent in the stronghold, Wang Shouren is in the position of commander, wearing armor, and below are dozens of generals, big and small.
With a sparkle in his eyes, Wang Shouren glanced at the generals and said slowly: "Everyone, we are not necessarily going to conquer Nanchang City on this trip, but we must create a momentum to force King Ning to return to the army."
Everyone naturally agreed with Wang Shouren's plan to encircle Wei and rescue Zhao. Although once King Ning returned to the army, they would be in great danger of being attacked by the rebels from both front and rear, but if the crisis in Nanjing City could be resolved, then for them
To say the least, it is definitely a great achievement.
It was just a Nanchang City. Even though Nanchang City was the hometown of Prince Ning, to the imperial court, not to mention one Nanchang City, even ten Nanchang cities could not compare to the importance of Nanjing City.
If it were not for the lack of time, Wang Shouren would never have used any strategy to encircle Wei and rescue Zhao. After all, even he was not sure whether King Ning would give up attacking Nanjing and return to the army after receiving the news that Nanchang City was besieged.
It would be great if King Ning returned to the army, but there are also capable people and strangers around King Ning. If King Ning doesn't care about Nanchang City, his strategy of besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao will be useless.
Guerrilla general Jun Zhongming glanced at Wang Shouren and raised this point with some doubts.
Wang Shouren glanced at Fang Zhongming with admiration. Although there were dozens of generals present, there were not many who could see these problems like Fang Zhongming.
After looking at the crowd calmly, Wang Shouren said with a flash of light in his eyes: "If King Ning does not return to aid Nanchang City, then we will work together to break through Nanchang City and completely occupy King Ning's lair."
Many people's eyes couldn't help but light up when they heard this. If it is as Wang Shouren said, then no matter whether they succeed or fail this time, they will gain something.
Even if Nanjing City was at fault and they defeated Nanchang City, the imperial court could not blame them and even reward them.
Therefore, Wang Shouren's choice is definitely beneficial and harmless to them. No matter what King Ning chooses, they at least don't have to worry about being punished by the court.
More than a dozen waves of fast horses came out from Nanchang City. Wang Shouren and others only symbolically blocked the envoys sent by Nanchang City. They only shot some of them and let most of them go. Their intention is self-evident.
If you want to force King Ning to return reinforcements, you must at least let the troops sent out from the city inform King Ning of the situation in Nanchang City. Otherwise, they have done so much, but King Ning has not received any news at all. Wouldn't it be a waste of money?
Are you showing your charming eyes to a blind man?
Rumbling shouts of killing came from the front. Wang Shouren personally came to the front of the formation and looked ahead.
At the foot of Nanchang City, groups of soldiers carried long ladders and shields, facing waves of arrows above their heads, rolling logs and even kerosene to attack the city frantically.
The shouts of killing and the screams are endless, it is completely like an attack on the city.
Wang Shouren's attack on Nanchang City was indeed intended to force King Ning to return reinforcements, but he had made up his mind to occupy Nanchang City no matter what.
Whether King Ning returns to aid or not, he wants to occupy Nanchang City, so when he attacks the city, he has no intention of holding back.
On the first day, the 20,000-strong army led by Wang Shouren suffered over a thousand casualties, accounting for almost a tenth of the entire army.
Such heavy casualties were not without effect. During this period, the imperial troops scaled the city wall several times to fight the rebels on the city wall.
Wang Shouren watched the soldiers who climbed up the city wall being strangled by the crazy rebels. He couldn't help but sigh. Not all the people in this city were incompetent. Otherwise, the defense on the city wall would not be so orderly.
With a wave of his hand, Wang Shouren said slowly: "Send the order, retreat!"
Immediately, a rapid sound of horns sounded, and the imperial soldiers and horses who were attacking the city below Nanchang City were stunned for a moment when they heard the horn sound of withdrawing troops, and then they retreated like a tidal wave.
Standing on the city wall, Zhu Gongqiao couldn't help but relax as he watched the imperial troops retreat. His body swayed and he almost fell to the ground.
You must know that he was in a cold sweat before, and he was usually pampered, but he had never experienced such a bloody and tragic battle scene.
If he hadn't held back his anger and the city wall acted as a barrier, Zhu Gongqiao would have doubted whether he would have the courage to face such a scene.
With a bang, the eldest son of King Ning roared at Zhu Gongqiao: "Is this what you call a stubborn defense? In just one day, Wang Shouren's soldiers and horses actually attacked the city wall several times. Tell me, when will Wang Shouren be able to defend the city?"
Are you going to break through Nanchang City, rush in and capture us alive?"
Obviously, the eldest son of Prince Ning was frightened. Who made those waves of news come? The eldest son of Prince Ning was frightened. He was always worried whether the next news he would receive would be that the city wall had been breached and the imperial army had entered the city.
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That kind of suffering was even more intense than when Zhu Gongqiao was sitting on the city wall, looking directly at the entire battle situation.
It is quite rare that Prince Ning's eldest son can persevere until now without being driven crazy by the exciting news about the imperial troops mounting the city wall.
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In a strange world of cultivating, refining, and using voodoo, there is an inspirational story about a time traveler who is constantly reborn and determined to live forever.
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