Chapter 402 What a great general manager of Chu! [1 more]
On the city wall, using shields to block incoming arrows, a group of soldiers frantically resisted the siege momentum of the Tatars below.
Compared with the previous crazy offensive of the Tatars, in the past two days, the Tatars' attack on the city has lost the crazy energy. As a result, the defenders of the city seem much more relaxed, but no one dares to be careless.
After all, if you are not careful, you may lose your life.
Balsborough, who was watching the battle from a distance, looked very ugly. Even he could see that compared to the previous few days, the morale of his soldiers was no longer as good as before.
Although the losses have been much less in the past few days, Balsborot knows better. If this continues, he is afraid that he will return to the grassland in despair. As for conquering Beijing and capturing today's emperor
, I’m afraid I can only think about it in my dreams.
You must know that when he invaded the Central Plains before, he said in front of Dayan Khan that he would break through the city of Beijing and capture the Emperor of Heaven alive to show off his power.
He even said this more than once in front of his tribal leaders and generals, but the current situation gave him no hope at all.
Looking at the soldiers, Balsborot had the urge to kick those soldiers hard. They were all weak. Could it be that they didn't have enough to eat.
Standing next to Balsbroat, Damon, Amu and other generals noticed that Balsbroat looked wrong, and some of them had a bit of a wry smile on their faces.
They knew why their soldiers behaved like this, and presumably Balsboro also knew it. It was just that Balsboro was unwilling to accept the fact of defeat for a while.
To leave in such a dejected manner, to be honest, not only was Balsborough unwilling to accept it, but they were also very unwilling to do so.
It was a huge surprise to finally reach the gates of Beijing City. If they could really conquer Beijing City in one go, they would really become famous all over the world.
Therefore, Damon, Amu and others are not determined to retreat. If this is not the case, if these tribal leaders unite to put pressure on Balsborot, then even if Balsbrot is unwilling, he will
He also had to choose to retreat.
At this moment, a sentinel rushed over, knelt down in front of Balsborot and said to Balsborot: "Your Highness, another Ming reinforcements have appeared. It is estimated that there are about four to five thousand people.
We have now entered Beijing City through the West City Gate!"
Balsbrot couldn't help but frown and snorted: "It's reinforcements again. In just a few days, there must be almost 30,000 reinforcements added to the city of Beijing."
With a slight cough, Damon took a step forward and said slowly: "Your Highness, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty will definitely summon soldiers and horses. If this continues, the number of soldiers and horses on the Ming Dynasty will only increase. Between my subordinates, I
I can’t wait to retreat early..."
Balsbroat's eyes fell on Damon, and he stared at Damon and said: "Damon, let me ask you, are you so willing to withdraw your troops? You must know that Beijing is right in front of you. If we work harder,
if……"
Damon smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness, you have seen the morale of the people. Everyone is tired. No matter how hard we try, we still can't conquer the city of Beijing!"
Balsbroat took a deep breath and glanced at the heavily guarded city, especially the armored defenders above the city. After a long time, he heard Balsbrot say: "Send the order for the army to retreat!
"
Damon, Amu and others couldn't help but their eyes lit up when they heard this, and they saw that Balsbroat seemed to be preparing to withdraw his troops.
As the desolate horn sounded, the Tatar soldiers who were attacking the city immediately receded like a tide, leaving only hundreds of corpses.
In these days, the Tatars have learned some experience in siege. Unfortunately, they are a people on horseback after all. It is really difficult for them to dismount and attack the city.
Even this bit of siege experience was slowly learned after paying a huge price in casualties. At most, it allowed them to slightly reduce casualties when attacking the city.
If this were not the case, I am afraid that after this siege battle, the number of casualties would not only be a few hundred, but perhaps even more than a thousand.
Damon, Amu and the others followed Balsbroat back to the camp. Amu couldn't help but said to Balsbroat: "Your Highness, when will we withdraw our troops!"
Balsbrot glanced at a few people, slowly shook his head and said: "I am going to give it one last try and conquer the city of Beijing. If it cannot be conquered, then I will withdraw my troops! What do you think?"
Several people couldn't help being stunned when they heard this. They thought that Balsbroat had given up, but they never thought that he would still want to give it a last try. Looking at Balsbroat's expressions, Damon and others knew very well that even if they objected,
, I’m afraid it won’t change Balsborough’s mind.
Now that Balsboro has made a decision, they support it. Anyway, it is the last time. They have attacked the city so many times in the past few days, and this time will not be more. As long as Balsboro really
As he said, once the siege fails, the troops will be withdrawn.
Several people looked at each other, and Amu said to Balsbroat: "Since His Highness has made up his mind, we naturally have no opinions. We only hope that the eternal God will bless us and allow us to break through the city of Beijing!"
After receiving the support of several people, Balsborot said with a smile on his face: "Pass the order, the army is allowed to eat and drink. Early tomorrow morning, the whole army will attack the city. Success or failure will depend on this!"
Soon Balsboro's decision spread throughout the army. Many Tatars heard that they would either break the city or withdraw their troops after tomorrow, and many people cheered.
No matter what the result is, at least it is better than wasting energy under this city wall. At least Balsborot gave the result, right?
On the city wall, Zhang Mao had gone down to rest due to physical reasons. On the city wall, Han Kun, Lu Dazhu, and Cheng Xiangwu took turns to sit in charge. Twelve hours a day, it was necessary to ensure that someone was in charge of the city wall at every moment.
The overall situation of city defense.
At this moment, Han Kun was sitting in command. Several military generals were accompanying Han Kun. They looked at the Tatar military camp in the distance. Suddenly, cheers came from the Tatar military camp, which attracted Han Kun and other generals.
I was fascinated by it.
Bai Long is a guerrilla general who is highly valued by Han Kun. Now looking at the Tatar military camp in the distance, Bai Long can't help but say to Han Kun: "General, what are these Tatars doing? Why are they suddenly
They burst into cheers, as if they were taking advantage of them."
Han Kun stared in the direction of the Tatar military camp, frowned and said, "I don't know what these Tatars are howling all of a sudden."
A general said with a bit of disdain: "General, it doesn't matter what they are howling. Anyway, we just need to guard the city wall."
Han Kun laughed loudly when he heard this and said: "Yes, we don't care what the Tatars do, as long as we guard the city."
Bai Long said with a smile: "General Yimo, if these Tatars are not fools, I'm afraid it's time to retreat. If they continue like this, they will be the only ones who suffer in the end. If the world's Qinwang army gathers, by then
, they might not be able to leave even if they want to.”
Stroking his beard, Han Kun squinted his eyes and said with a hint of disappointment: "It's a pity that there are too few cavalry in the capital. Even the local Qin King's army only has tens of thousands of cavalry in total."
, Otherwise, this general will definitely go out of the city to fight these Tatars."
Bailong said: "The general is mighty, but there is no need to worry, general. When the Tatars retreat, we may not have the chance to go out of the city to pursue the Tatars."
Nothing happened for a day. Apart from the burst of cheers, the Tatar camp remained unchanged from the past. Until Lu Dazhu led his soldiers and trained soldiers to replace the defenders, the Tatar camp was full of people.
So peaceful.
After explaining things to Lu Dazhu, Han Kun went down to the city.
Just when Han Kun was about to take a rest, he saw several palace servants coming in a hurry.
"Our family has met General Han!"
Han Kun quickly bowed and said: "Han Kun has met my father-in-law and didn't know he was here. But do you have any instructions from your majesty?"
Han Kunna did not dare to treat the servants around the emperor at all, and appeared to be very polite.
The eunuch who delivered the order said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty has an order, please command Han to enter the palace quickly!"
Han Kun was very curious as to what was going on when the emperor suddenly summoned him to the palace. However, although he was puzzled, he immediately entered the palace with the eunuch who had delivered the order.
On the way, Han Kun learned from the eunuch who delivered the order that he was not the only one who came out of the palace to deliver the order, but at least a dozen people. The emperor summoned not only him, but also the British Duke, Cheng Xiangwu, Jiao Fang and other important civil and military officials.
It can be said that this is another gathering since the last time that all the important civil and military ministers gathered in the palace. After all, in order to deal with the Tatars outside the city these days, Jiao Fang and other civil servants were busy preparing defensive equipment for the city defenders.
Continuously provide the military supplies needed by the army.
Entering a main hall, Han Kun saw Jiao Fang, Chen Ding, Cheng Xiangwu and others already waiting in the main hall.
Seeing Han Kun approaching, several people nodded towards Han Kun. Cheng Xiangwu stood up and said to Han Kun: "General Han, there is nothing unusual about the Tatars outside the city!"
Han Kun bowed his hands to Jiao Fang and others, and said with a smile: "The Tatars launched an offensive not long ago, but they were repulsed. I don't know what they were up to. There were cheers from the camp, but
There’s nothing unusual.”
Naturally, everyone was very concerned about the Tatars' strange behavior. When they heard what Han Kun said, several people couldn't help but look at Han Kun.
Han Kun had to tell everyone about the cheers heard from the Tatars in the military camp not long ago. Finally, he pointed out that the Tatars had done nothing strange, and everyone felt at ease.
After all, there are still more than 70,000 strong Tatar troops outside the city. If there is really any change, it will directly affect the hearts of everyone.
Everyone sat down, and Han Kun turned to Jiao Fang curiously and said: "Master Chief Assistant, I wonder if your Majesty has called everyone here this time, but is there anything important?"
Jiao Fang shook her head slightly and said: "I also received His Majesty's decree in the cabinet. As for why Your Majesty summoned everyone, I really don't know."
I thought that Jiao Fang might know the reason why the emperor summoned them, but she didn't expect that Jiao Fang didn't know either. Chen Ding and others couldn't help but have a look of doubt on their faces.
While he was talking, he heard the voice of the chamberlain coming from outside: "Your Majesty has arrived!"
The civil and military personnel who were originally resting in the main hall quickly stood up and looked towards the entrance of the main hall after hearing the sound.
He saw Zhu Houzhao, his face glowing red, wearing a dragon robe, full of energy, walking like a dragon and a tiger.
"I respectfully welcome your Majesty. Long live, long live, long live your Majesty!"
Zhu Houzhao turned around and sat down, looked at Jiao Fang, Han Kun and others waved their hands slightly and said: "All the ministers are exempt from courtesy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Signaling Jiao Fang, Han Kun and others took their seats, Zhu Houzhao couldn't hide the joy on his face. Just seeing Zhu Houzhao's reaction, everyone felt relieved.
At least it was definitely not a bad thing for Zhu Houzhao to summon them this time. Otherwise, Zhu Houzhao would not be so happy.
As the chief minister of the cabinet, it can be said that he is the head of all civil and military officials. He stroked his beard, looked at Zhu Houzhao with a slight smile and said: "Your Majesty, I wonder why you summoned the ministers to come here this time."
Zhu Houzhao glanced around, and finally landed on the empty seat at the first place on the right, which was the seat of the British Duke Zhang Mao, but Zhang Mao obviously did not come at this moment.
Zhu Houzhao smiled slightly and said: "The British Lord has not arrived yet, don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry, I will inform you later!"
As Zhu Houzhao looked at Han Kun, Cheng Xiangwu and others said with a smile on their faces: "It's been a lot of hard work for the generals these days. If it weren't for you who were not afraid of swords and guns, I wouldn't have been able to defend Beijing."
Sit peacefully in the Forbidden City."
Hearing what Zhu Houzhao said, Han Kun, Cheng Xiangwu and others quickly stood up and said to Zhu Houzhao: "Your Majesty's words are serious. As the saying goes, you can eat the emperor's salary and share the emperor's worries. As your Majesty's ministers, I should serve your Majesty."
Looking at Cheng Xiangwu and Han Kun, Zhu Houzhao said with a hint of envy: "I really want to go to the city to fight the Tatars with the soldiers..."
It's a pity that no one in the group can agree to this. If Zhu Houzhao is really allowed to go up the city wall, it won't be an accident. If there is even the slightest accident, how many heads of these people will be chopped off.
Seeing that everyone refused to answer his words, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but smile bitterly. If he had just ascended the throne, he might have been impulsive and went to the front line in person regardless of the objections of the civil and military ministers.
However, in the past few years, under the influence of Chu Yi, Zhu Houzhao's temperament has changed a lot. At least he knows what he should do and what he should not do as the king of a country.
Since you have become the emperor, you must bear some constraints brought by this position. As the saying goes, if you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.
"The British Lord wants to see you!"
The voice of the chamberlain came from outside the palace. Zhu Houzhao came back to his senses and said in a deep voice: "Pass!"
Soon I saw the British Duke slowly walking over with the support of a chamberlain. Just looking at the British Duke's expression, it was obvious that his body was not as good as before.
Otherwise, given the British prince's temperament, as long as he can walk safely by himself, he will definitely not let others help him.
These days, although the battle to defend the city does not require the British Duke to come in person, the British Duke is the commander-in-chief of the three armies appointed by the emperor, and after all he has to spend his time on the battle between the two armies.
It can be said that the British Duke has been guarding under the city wall these days, keeping abreast of the offensive and defensive postures of both sides at all times.
Even the bodies of tough men like Han Kun and Cheng Xiangwu can't bear it, let alone the body of a British father who is nearly eighty years old.
Seeing the British Duke's figure that might fall to the ground if a gust of wind blows, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but get up and walk down, walked a few steps forward to the British Duke, stretched out his hand to support the British Duke and said: "Old Duke, it is hard work to share the worries of the country.
Got it!"
The British Duke's face was full of emotion and he said: "I have old bones. If I can serve your Majesty one more time before being buried in the loess, I will die with my eyes in peace!"
Zhu Houzhao shook his head and said: "I will not allow the old Duke to die. I still need the old Duke to continue to support me. The Ming Dynasty cannot do without the old Duke!"
Seeing that the emperor and his ministers were getting along well, Jiao Fang and others had a look of satisfaction on their faces. Zhu Houzhao was becoming more and more like a king, and the ministers were naturally very happy.
After all, if Zhu Houzhao is a promising monarch, then it may not be impossible for the ministers who will assist him in the future to have the same name as Zhu Houzhao and go down in history.
If Zhu Houzhao is said to be a foolish king, then his ministers will probably not have a good reputation in the history books.
When they reach the status of Jiao Fang and others, all they want is fame and fortune.
Zhu Houzhao sat down, glanced at the crowd, and nodded slightly to Gu Dayong beside him, and saw Gu Dayong taking the tray from a waiter. Everyone's eyes fell on the tray, and on it was a
Seal memorial.
Jiao Fang said doubtfully: "Your Majesty, this is..."
Zhu Houzhao smiled slightly, took the secret letter and looked at the crowd and said: "This is the memorial that Chu Daban sent to me not long ago."
"General Manager!"
"President Chu!"
Everyone in the hall couldn't help but be stunned, obviously they didn't expect that this was a memorial sent by someone from Chu Yi.
Wang Hua narrowed his eyes and said, "Could it be that the Chief Manager has completely put down the unrest in Jiangnan?"
More than a month has passed since the rebellion of King Ning. Not long ago, Chu Yi had submitted a memorial. King Ning had been captured and the rebellion in Jiangnan had entered the final stage. At this time, Chu Yi sent someone to submit a memorial.
It’s no wonder Wang Hua thought Jiangnan was pacified.
Zhu Houzhao signaled the chamberlain to circulate the memorial to everyone.
Just over a cup of tea, everyone present read the memorial again, with different expressions on their faces.
When it finally got into the hands of the British Duke Zhang Mao, Zhang Mao was stunned for a moment after seeing the memorial, and then he couldn't help laughing. He laughed and said: "What a Chu Yi, what a great general manager of Chu, he
They want to swallow up all the Tatar troops outside the city!"
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