But soon, Cheng Ruixiang's expression changed drastically, and he lost his voice and said, "It's terrible."
Brothers Cheng Jiushan and Cheng Jiuhai looked at Cheng Ruixiang in confusion. Cheng Jiuhai wondered: "What's wrong, father? What's wrong?"
"Yes. It's obviously a happy event, why is it so bad?" Cheng Jiushan also nodded repeatedly.
"Wu Nian is a strong and powerful man. According to history books, he is a hero. He wanted to conquer Goguryeo, so his rule in the second government was very gentle."
"The army and officials have done nothing wrong to the common people."
"And if he starts to retreat because of the epidemic in the army, his attitude may change drastically. He may even order the army to massacre the city??"
At this point, Cheng Ruixiang was already sweating profusely. Although we are living in the harsh winter, our body is constantly feeling hot and dry. He stretched out his hand to pull open his collar and started pacing back and forth in the study.
Brothers Cheng Jiushan and Cheng Jiuhai also changed their expressions and began to tremble.
Massacre the city? ! ! ! What a terrible word. Symbolizes blood.
In Wu Nian's army, news of the plague began to spread.
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The capital of Goguryeo.
Li Yunchong's residence, in the main room.
Li Yunchong and Zhao Mancheng sat together on the two Taishi chairs in the north. There were two cups of hot tea on the coffee table in the middle, but neither of them drank a sip.
"General Zhao. I'm all agitated. If the plague is really rampant in Wu Nian's army, then the disaster of national subjugation will be eliminated invisible."
Li Yunchong's face was excited. He stood up and clasped his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth in the hall. Huge joy overwhelmed him.
Defeat Wu Nianjun? Defeat the shit.
He would be satisfied if he could keep the kingdom of Goguryeo, the Queen Mother could continue to listen to politics behind the curtain, and the wealth and splendor of the Li family.
Wu Nian's army has plagued all sentient beings, and Wu Nian retreats on his own. That would be the best thing.
"If this is true, it is indeed gratifying. But what if it is false?" Zhao Mancheng was much calmer. After shaking his head, his eyes flashed and said: "General Li, don't forget it."
"Wu Nian is a master who is good at attacking in the East and in the West."
"He was just pretending to attack Huanglong Mansion, which made our defense slack. He easily crossed the river and invaded Goguryeo."
"Perhaps he released the fog in order to make us relax and even send troops to fight him."
"We can't take things for granted lest we fall into his trap."
A basin of cold water was poured on Li Yunchong's head. Snow Qilin, as its name suggests, produces cool water.
But Li Yunchong didn't get angry, but calmed down. He took a few deep breaths, turned around and sat down on the Grand Master's chair. He picked up the teacup and drank three sips of tea before nodding and saying, "General Zhao is right. Wu Nian is indeed cunning."
"We cannot let our guard down."
"By the way. Shigetoshi Katagiri is also a problem. When he got the news, he must have thought it was a fighter opportunity. We have to shut his mouth and not send out troops to fight."
"Yeah." Zhao Mancheng nodded, shaking his head with a headache. On one side are cunning opponents and on the other are brave and aggressive allies.
It’s really troublesome on both ends.
"Da da da!!!" Suddenly. A soldier of Li Yunchong walked in from outside and bent down to report: "General. General Zhao. Governor Katagiri is outside asking for an audience."
I am really afraid of what will happen.
Zhao Mancheng and Li Yunchong looked at each other and were speechless for a moment.
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A battle between two very large armies is inherently a very dangerous thing. What's more, the war launched by Wu Nian is also related to the survival of Goguryeo.
As the news spread, the entire Jiangjie City. No. The entire Jiangjie Prefecture, Yizhou Prefecture, and the land controlled by Wu Nian were full of undercurrents.
A neutral family like the Cheng family was not only happy that Wu Nian showed his decline, but also worried about the chaos when Wu Nian retreated.
Wu Nian may even order the massacre of the city.
For those Goguryeo rich families, gentry, and officials who quickly abandoned Goguryeo and returned to the embrace of Wu Nian, this was like a bolt from the blue.
If Wu Nian retreats.
Then these people will definitely be liquidated by Goguryeo.
The best result is that they follow Wu Nian and retreat to Liaodong. Many people began to make preparations, selling their fields and homes in exchange for precious items such as gold and silver, and planning to run away.
Although they feel distressed, this is also a helpless move.
In the battle between these two armies, there is no wrong choice for anyone until the winner is determined. Now that I have made a bet and failed, I can only accept the reality.
This caused violent fluctuations in the price of land and houses in Erfu. For a time, the prices were extremely low, and they could not even be sold.
Beppu, the general who assisted the Han Dynasty.
Inside the hall.
Wu Nian sat on the main seat, holding a tea cup and drinking tea. Although the weather was very cold, the tea that was just served was scalding to the lips. He picked up the tea lid and blew gently. After the tea cooled down, I took several sips.
Then he shook his head and put down the tea cup. After drinking tea for so many years, the wild mountain tea from Beishan Castle still tastes good.
"Da da da."
There was a sound of footsteps. Wu Nian looked up at the door, and Lu Sheng walked in quickly. He bent down and saluted: "General, are you looking for me?"
"It's almost brewing. Summon Beppu officials to see you."
Wu young man nodded lightly, with a smile in his eyes.
"Yes." Lu Sheng responded with clasped fists and immediately turned around and went down. Not long after. At present, all the officials in Beppu, big and small, followed Lu Sheng to the main room. After they paid homage to Wu Nian, they lined up on both sides.
This scene has the feel of the emperor going to court in the morning, while the civil and military officials stand below.
Of course Wu Nian didn't drift. He just looked at everyone calmly and said calmly: "Rumors have been flying around recently, and there are all kinds of things."
"I'm telling you clearly now."
"1. In Liaodong. My chief historian, captain, and garrison Wanhu led the army and the people to fight against Meng Yuan, Fusang, and Chu at the same time. The war was tense."
"Two. The soldiers were not acclimated to the climate, and a plague broke out in the army. Although I tried my best to maintain it, the situation did not improve."
"I plan to give up the Jiangjie Mansion and Yizhou Mansion that I have obtained."
"And take away the grain, grass, baggage, and weapons in the treasury. And also levy gold, silver and other taxes on aristocratic families and gentry."
"Of course. I will also take away all the officials. Including the Goguryeo officials who have done their best to serve me."
"People say that I, Wu Nian, am a tycoon, and I don't deny it. But one thing is that I, Wu Nian, will not easily abandon anyone of my own."
"When withdrawing troops, Goguryeo officials can take their families and leave first."
"above."
When Wu Nian spoke, the officials from Goguryeo suddenly turned pale and their bodies trembled, but when Wu Nian promised to take them away.
They immediately felt relieved and smiled.
"Thank you, general." The officials from Goguryeo were sincerely grateful for Wu Nian's kindness and bowed in salute.
"No need to thank you. I said it before. I won't abandon any of my people easily. Everyone who helps me can rest assured."
Wu Nian said with a straightforward smile.
Wu Nian's second step plan began. Pretend to retreat.
It echoes the plague in the first step.
Withdrawing troops without warning would appear very suspicious.
