The defense change usually lasted a few days, but the Huaihe Navy moved very quickly. By July 28, basically all the Huaihe Navy soldiers had evacuated their original positions and assembled outside Huai'an City.
They don't leave right away.
Instead, he will not leave until the end of July, which is the first day of August.
Because the court documents require them to change defenses at the end of July.
Therefore, the Huaihe Navy was not allowed to leave Huai'an Mansion before August, otherwise it would be against the will of the imperial court.
The Huaihe Navy will not leave, which means that Huai'an now has more than 40,000 troops. It is impregnable and it is impossible for the Qi people to attack at this time.
At the same time, Shen Yi had been personally directing the soldiers of the capital to set up defenses along the Huai defense line for several days.
On July 30th, Dusi's soldiers finally completely took over the original position of the Huaihe Navy and completed this defense change.
And Shen Yi, who had been busy for several days, finally returned to the imperial envoy's camp on the night of July 30th, took a bath and had a peaceful sleep.
The next day was the first day of August.
The officers and soldiers of the Huaihe Navy stationed outside the city began to slowly move away from Huai'an Mansion.
Shen Yi did not send it off.
After all, everyone has actually fallen out with each other, and there is really no use in engaging in these false claims.
Because he was too tired these past few days, Shen Yi rarely took a nap. In the afternoon, he was ready to leave the imperial mission. However, before he could go out, Jiang Sheng ran over and handed a greeting note in front of him. , lowered his head slightly and said: "Master, there is someone outside who wants to see you."
Shen Yi took the post and glanced at it. The name of Anping Hou Zhao Lu was written on the post.
Seeing this name, Shen Yi couldn't help but frown slightly.
However, he soon calmed down and said, "Invite him to meet me in the main hall."
After a while, Mr. Shen walked up to the main hall where the imperial envoy passed. At this time, General Zhao had finished half a cup of tea. When he saw Shen Yi walking in, General Zhao did not stand up, but smiled. , and asked: "I heard that Brother Shen likes to sleep in. Could it be that he just got up now?"
Shen Yi stretched out, sat on the main seat, and said lazily: "Master Marquis is really free. He even knows the hobbies of a low-ranking official like me."
Zhao Lu shook his head and smiled: "Brother Shen, you are not the fifth grade, but the fourth grade."
Having said this, he thought for a moment and then corrected: "And you are no longer a nobody."
Shen Yi smiled hoarsely and did not answer.
After Zhao Lu took a sip of tea, he continued: "In the past few days, Zhao has been along the Huaihe River. Watching the coastal commanders change their defenses, I have to admit it."
The general sighed with emotion: "Earlier, I underestimated you, Brother Shen. This coastal capital has been trained very well by you, Brother Shen."
"Not to mention how strong they are, at least they can be said to have strict military discipline."
"If I remember correctly, this Coastal Capital Division has only been established for three years. Most of the people have only joined the Coastal Capital Division in the past year or so."
Shen Yi frowned, looked at Zhao Lu, and said, "What the Marquis wants to say, there is no need to mince words, just say it straight."
"What Zhao means is..."
Zhao Lu looked at Shen Yi with a sincere expression: "These people all died in Huai'an."
"What a pity."
Shen Yi sneered.
Zhao Lu looked at Shen Yi and continued: "Brother Shen, don't get me wrong. Zhao didn't say that your Dusi generals are weak..."
The general, who had been guarding the Huaihe River for more than ten years, said slowly: "You and I are in different places. In your position, I think I can't guard Huai'an."
"Stop it."
General Zhao stood up from his position and let out a long sigh: "Originally, Zhao was going to leave Huai'an with his soldiers early this morning."
"But last night, after much thought, I still wanted to meet you, Brother Shen."
Having said this, Zhao Lu looked up at Shen Yi and smiled dumbly when he saw Shen Yi's expressionless face.
"Okay, it's Zhao who is being sentimental."
Having said this, he hugged Shen Yi and said, "Brother Shen, take care of yourself. Zhao is leaving."
Shen Yi stood up with a calm expression: "I'll see the Marquis off."
The two of them walked all the way to the gate of the imperial envoy's residence. Zhao Lu walked towards his mount. After taking two steps, he looked back at Shen Yi. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "Brother Shen, if Huai'an can't be defended anymore, , remember to send a distress letter to my Huaihe Navy."
Shen Yi smiled softly and asked, "Will Lord Marquis come to rescue me?"
"Logically speaking, it should come."
Zhao Lu thought for a while and then continued: "But our Huaihe Navy is also Da Chen's army after all. We cannot have too much of a stalemate with the court, as long as more than half of your troops are injured or killed."
Zhao Lu said quietly: "After more than half of the casualties are lost, send a letter asking for help. Zhao will most likely come."
After hearing this, Shen Yi basically figured out what the head of the Zhao family was doing today.
Absolutely, it's just to mess with his mentality.
Even with Shen Yi's good temper, waves of unknown anger surged in his heart at this time. He looked at Shen Yi and said slowly: "Master Marquis, in fact, the relationship between the Zhao family and the imperial court is already tense enough."
He said coldly: "When Mr. Hou is free, you might as well think about whether the Zhao family has done something to be ashamed of the ancestors over the past few decades! Has it been ashamed of Duke Dingguo!"
Duke Dingguo was the first generation Anping Hou Zhao Chong. After the death of General Zhao, he was posthumously named Duke Dingguo.
Mr. Shen had no expression on his face and continued: "By the way, think about what will happen to the Zhao family in the future."
Hearing Shen Yi mention the words Ding Guogong, the smile on Zhao Lu's face faded. He looked at Shen Yi with an expressionless expression.
"Brother Shen, if you can defend Huai'an, Zhao may think about the future fate of the Zhao family when he is free. It's a pity..."
Zhao Lu turned around with his hands behind his back and never said a word to Shen Yi again.
And Shen Yi looked at Zhao Lu's leaving figure.
"I will defend Huai'an, and you are no longer qualified to think about the fate of the Zhao family!"
He sneered inwardly.
"At that time, His Majesty should consider this matter..."
………………
In the afternoon of that day, Zhao Lu left Huai'an with the Huaihe Navy, while Shen Yi continued to patrol the Huaihe River on horseback.
In the evening, when it was confirmed that the defense change along the Huaihe River had been completed, Shen Yi rode back to Huai'an Fucheng and returned to his imperial mission.
At this time, in his imperial envoy's cabin, someone had already prepared food and wine, waiting for his return.
After Master Shen washed himself and changed into clean clothes, he sat down at the table. He looked at the new Huai'an magistrate opposite him and sighed slightly: "When did senior brother come?"
"At sunset."
Zhang Jian reached out and poured a glass of wine for Shen Yi. Looking at Shen Yi who looked a little haggard, he shook his head and said, "I heard from Jiang Sheng that you have been running on the Huaihe defense line every day these days."
"I don't sleep much either."
Zhang Jian said in a deep voice: "This won't work. Sooner or later, your health will be broken."
"I can't survive a few more days."
Shen Yi offered Zhang Jian a glass of wine and said slowly: "The Huaihe Navy has evacuated Huai'an today. The people in Qi in the north will know about this news in at most three days."
"This is still the case when the Zhao clan has no communication with the Qi people."
Shen Yi shook his head helplessly: "Therefore, Dusi must completely take over the defense along the Huaihe River in the shortest possible time."
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"There are too many things going on."
Shen Yi rubbed his forehead and said in a tired tone: "But I have to do it."
Having said this, he looked at Zhang Jian and forced a smile: "How are you these days, senior brother?"
"The hundred officers and soldiers you gave me will be at my command."
Zhang Jian smiled and said: "Of course I am very good. In the entire Huaihe Prefecture Yamen, now I can say whatever I say, and no one dares to refute a word."
Having said this, he looked at Shen Yi who was eating vegetables and asked in a low voice: "Zi Heng, please tell me."
"when…"
"As short as three to five days."
Shen Yi put down Kuai Zi and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
"As long as half a month."
"There will definitely be a fight..."
