Beihai Customs.
Tamaki County in June is bright and bright everywhere.
Xiao Zheng stood on the top of the city, looking at the vast North Sea to the east, his face ashen.
"General," personal guard Xiao Yong comforted him: "Don't be angry. Without instructions from Xingji City, it is understandable that General Huang and General Tian do not want to send troops to Baekje."
snort!
Xiao Zheng snorted coldly.
understand?
How to understand.
Baekje issued three requests for help, each one becoming more anxious than the last.
When the first request for help came, the Japanese pirates had just defeated Baekje's navy and were still wandering near the coastline; when the third request for help came, the Japanese pirates had already arrived at the capital of Baekje.
Everything must be done sooner rather than later. If we don't send troops to rescue this small vassal country now, I'm afraid it will be too late.
If the Japanese pirates really gain a foothold in Baekje, they will need to bring in a large number of troops from the mainland. With their insatiable temperament, they will definitely join Beixiong in attacking Yunchui in a few days.
By then, Beihai Customs will be faced with enemies from two or even three sides. The added difficulty of defense is just a little bit more.
Xiao Yong had heard Xiao Zheng's explanation before, so he could only bite the bullet and said: "Maybe the two generals Huang Tian have their own ideas, why don't we go back and explain to them patiently?"
"Explanation?" Xiao Zheng became even more angry when he heard this.
He never explained the power of it during the meeting. However, no matter how many times they say it, Huang Shitao, the general guarding the Beihai Pass, and Tian Hongyan of the Yanhui Legion always look weird.
Seeing Xiao Zheng leave angrily, Huang Shitao shook his head.
"This Xiao Zheng is really nothing. On the surface, he keeps saying that he wants to rescue the small vassal country of Baekje. In fact, who doesn't know his little thoughts?"
"Isn't it because he is eager to preserve the inheritance passed down by his ancestors that he wants to fight everywhere? He really doesn't care about the lives of his soldiers."
As for the siege Xiao Zheng mentioned, it is nothing more than unfounded worries.
No matter how small Baekje is, it is still the same country as Nanfeng.
The Xingluo Legion, Zhennanguan, the four southern counties, and the two small countries of Waibaoxiang and Wanxiang besieged Nanfeng together, and it took more than two months to destroy it.
The homeland of the Japanese pirates is still separated by the sea, and its strength is far less powerful than that in the south. It will take a long time and a lot of blood to completely conquer Baekje.
And now it's the end of June.
In a few months, Yumu, Yanhui and even Jinghu County will be a land of ice and snow. By then it will be too cold for people and horses to travel, and both Beixiong and Japanese pirates will have to stop and spend the winter.
They can spend another year leisurely and leisurely.
Without orders from Xingji City, why bother bothering yourself with Baekje's trivial matters?
Tian Hongyan from the Yanhui Legion looked at him deeply, stood up, cupped his hands, and strode out with his guards.
"General," his personal guard lowered his voice: "Huang Shitao, who is just muddling along, can actually be appointed as the general guarding the North Customs. He is lucky."
Tian Hongyan said nothing, but looked back with mixed feelings.
When they were in Guangxin County in the south, the Yanhui Corps was severely scolded by Emperor Changxing and the Ministry of War in a direct official document.
After finally returning to his hometown, Tian Hongyan still wanted to work hard and do something to impress his fellow villagers in his hometown. As a result, the entire Yanhui Legion was stunned when they suddenly received the news that Nanfeng was annihilating their country some time ago, and they were so embarrassed that they almost couldn't lift their heads.
Therefore, after receiving the news asking for help, Tian Hongyan, like Xiao Zheng, intended to go eastward to rescue Baekje.
However, he is not Wei Junqian after all. Without news from Star City, Tian Hongyan would not dare to act rashly.
It's okay to win, but in case of defeat, someone else will be blamed for using troops without permission.
Therefore, Tian Hongyan could only remain silent during the meeting.
After leaving Beiguan Pass, the guard couldn't help but say, "General, do you think General Xiao will send troops by himself?"
Tian Hongyan shook his head, "Most likely not."
Xiao Zheng didn't have much confidence that he would be able to defeat the Japanese pirates and rescue Baekje. The most important thing was that he didn't have much food and grass in his hands.
Going all the way to save people on an empty stomach is not great but stupid.
On the top of the city, Xiao Zheng was also wondering where his more than 30,000 people would go.
Just as he was thinking about something, a messenger came quickly from behind.
"General, Prince Qi has just arrived at Beiguan. Does he want to see you?"
Xiao Zheng perked up, "Prince Qi has finally arrived? Lead the way!"
The group of people walked around Beihaiguan and arrived in front of a large independent courtyard.
Several people greeted him at the entrance of the courtyard. The person standing in front of him with a tired smile was none other than King Qi Chen Xiuzhu.
Xiao Zheng took a few steps in a hurry, but before he could speak, Chen Xiuzhu already smiled and said: "Uncle Xiao, oh no, General Anbei! Long time no see."
"...The prince is joking."
It's been a long time no see.
At that time, when Xiao was in Xingji City, he would visit Prince Qi's Mansion from time to time, and even wanted to marry his legitimate daughter to Chen Xiuzhu.
It's a pity that Prince Qi kept talking about it, neither agreeing nor rejecting it.
Finally, under the instruction of his maternal ancestor, Luo Ken, the Minister of Industry, Chen Xiuzhu married another noble girl as his princess.
The two entered the main hall and sat down separately as the guests of honor.
After a few more pleasantries, Xiao Zheng's eyes fell on the people behind Chen Xiuzhu, "These are..."
Chen Xiuzhu didn't hide it either: "These are all my guests."
He introduced it casually.
Chen Xiuzhu sincerely regarded this trip to the north as an important experience, or a comparison between the princes. Therefore, in addition to his bodyguards, he also brought along all his counselors.
"It's a pity that I haven't found anyone who can predict the weather, cross rivers, and find paths to detect the enemy." Chen Xiuzhu regretted.
He had studied in detail the military reports sent back from the south, and was impressed by Ren Ning's elusiveness when he led a team to attack Huchou Pass. Later, I discussed with my grandfather Luo Ken several times and decided to look for some special talents and prepare them for their own use.
It's just that the reason why wizards are called wizards is that they are not so easy to find. In the end, they had to set off north, but Chen Xiuzhu still found nothing.
"Don't worry, King Qi." Xiao Zheng smiled and made a big circle: "The Yanhui Army, the Beihaiguan garrison and the East China Sea Barrier led by this general are all border guards with strong generals. They may not be as strong as the Starfall Army General Wei's men. There are many strange people, but there are still some.”
Chen Xiuzhu was overjoyed and asked: "When will the army set off?"
"Departure?" Xiao Zheng's heart skipped a beat, but his face was filled with astonishment, "I wonder what the prince's army's departure means?"
He said: "Ever since I heard that Nanfeng Huchou Pass was broken, the pace of Beixiong's forwards moving south has slowed down. Later, although they moved hundreds of miles slowly, when they heard that Nanfeng was destroyed, they completely Stop where you are."
"We are still thousands of miles away from Beichuan. We don't have enough food and grass, so we are not ready to go north to confront Beixiong head-on."
Chen Xiuzhu patiently listened to what he said before raising his hand and pointing east.
"The king is not talking about going north, but to Baekje in the east. Didn't they issue three rescue orders?"
"Why, didn't the three generals receive it?"
"It turns out that the prince was talking about Baekje. Naturally, Baekje's letter for help was received." Xiao Zheng suddenly realized, "It's just that the main purpose of leading the troops north this time was to resist the invasion of Beixiong from the south, not to rescue Baekje in the east. .”
"It is the bounden duty of soldiers to serve orders. Without instructions from His Majesty or the Ministry of War, I will not be able to dispatch large armies at will."
