Sheng Yong led a group of troops to the east gate of Dongchang City. Zhang Ren has already led people to wait here. The two exchanged polite words and entered Dongchang City.
At the same time, Zhu Di also led his troops on their way to Dongchang City. Along the way, in order to avoid conflicts, the Yan army deliberately kept a distance of thirty miles from the Ming army.
Even when approaching Dongchang City, Zhu Di deliberately ordered the entire army to stay where they were, waiting only to go to Dongchang City tomorrow.
The camp had just been set up when Zhu Neng, the general of the Yan army, came to Zhu Di. He saluted Zhu Di and said, "Your Majesty, the camp has been set up, and many Shengyong's rangers were found around.
"The battle of Jingnan has been going on for several years, and Zhu Di's face is full of weathered color. He nodded and asked, "Can Sheng Yong's rangers conflict with our army?
"Zhu Neng replied: "No." Zhu Di nodded again, "Then don't worry about it. Let's also send out the rangers and scouts and pay attention to the surrounding movements at all times, especially Dongchang Mansion. If there are any If anything goes wrong, they need to be reported in time. In addition, they must be ordered that all the wandering scouts who disperse are not allowed to have any conflict with Sheng Yong's people.
Zhu Neng opened his mouth, looking like he was hesitating to speak, but in the end he couldn't say anything and just retreated after the order.
This day seems to be quite difficult for Zhu Di. After dinner, a bonfire was lit in the camp, and soldiers patrolled in groups holding torches.
Many soldiers have also fallen asleep quietly. But Zhu Di was not sleepy at all. He looked at the crackling bonfire in front of him and couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
After an unknown amount of time, a cloak was draped on Zhu Di's back. Zhu Di looked up and saw that the person coming was Zhang Yu, so he nodded slightly.
Zhang Yu sat down under Zhu Di and poked the bonfire with a stick to make the flames a little brighter. Then he said, "It's cold at night, so the prince should take care of himself.
Zhu Di raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said, "It's okay. I have been galloping on the battlefield for many years and have seen thousands of troops. How can this slightly cold weather knock me down?"
"As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Neng also came over from the other direction. He glanced at Zhang Yu and then said to Zhu Di: "The last general will join the prince.
Zhu Di nodded and said, "There are no outsiders here. Shihong doesn't need to be polite. Why, we are going to Dongchang City tomorrow. Shihong can't sleep either?"
"Shihong is Zhu Neng's name. Zhu Di usually calls Zhu Neng this way, mainly because the two are close enough.
Zhu Neng's face was solemn. He glanced at Zhang Yu again, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "I really can't sleep. I'm afraid that the Dongchang Mansion's negotiations are a trap.
Zhu Di said: "Haven't we sent out all our scouts and rangers? If there is a trap, it will definitely be discovered."
"Zhu Neng said again: "Your Majesty, the general is still worried. I always feel that it is better to be more cautious about this kind of thing, just in case the enemy has any plans..." Zhu Neng couldn't help but look at him as he said this. He glanced at Zhang Yu.
Zhu Di raised his hand and did not let Zhu Neng continue. He pointed at the soldiers on patrol not far away and asked, "What does Shihong think of the morale of our Yan army?
Zhu Neng was considered a veteran in the army and knew the soldiers very well. Although he was unwilling to admit it, he still answered truthfully: "Soldiers have no fighting spirit and no morale at all."
"Zhu Di smiled softly, but his smile was not very pretty. "This battle has reached this point, and it can be regarded as a win or loss with the imperial court. However, our troops are still too few after all, and the imperial court lost 10,000 yuan. We can make up for 100,000 men and horses from other places, but if we lose one brother, we really have no place to make up for it.
Now Sergeant Si'an, he must go to Dongchang City no matter what. "As the commander-in-chief of the Yan Army, Zhu Di naturally cannot say anything that affects morale. Although he did not say it clearly today, the meaning expressed could not be clearer.
Even though he had defeated the imperial court several times, Zhu Di already believed that the Yan army was at the end of its strength.
If his morale is as strong as a rainbow, he will still have the heart to fight to Jinling with all his strength. But now that the Yan army is isolated and helpless, and has no morale, how can it still fight this battle?
Even if he bites the bullet and fights against the Southern Army, how many of his soldiers will fight to the death?
Zhu Neng understood what Zhu Di meant, but now that the war had been fought for almost three years, Zhu Neng was really unwilling to give in. He knelt on one knee in front of Zhu Di, knocked on his chest armor hard, and said: "As long as the prince Give an order!
Even the most powerful general in the mountains of swords and seas of fire is willing to charge forward! Zhu Di sighed, patted Zhu Neng on the shoulder and said, "Shihong, you are still young, and you may have a bright future. Why are you doing this?"
Zhu Neng looked resolute and said: "Your Majesty, there are some things that the general should not have said. If this negotiation is successful, the imperial court will give the general a place to return to, and the imperial court will not embarrass the brothers under his command. But, Your Majesty, you of?
With all your passion, you are willing to be buried in a rotten place like Jinling? "As soon as Zhu Neng finished speaking, Zhang Yu, who had been silent until now, already said, "Shi Hong, be careful!
"If Zhu Neng's words spread, no matter whether the negotiation goes smoothly or not, what good can Zhu Neng do?
Furthermore, Zhang Yu is more than 20 years older than Zhu Neng. He has been through many ups and downs, so he naturally knows what to say and what not to say.
He hoped that Zhu Neng could learn to keep a low profile and not make the same mistakes as himself. But Zhu Neng obviously failed to understand Zhang Yu's profound meaning. Zhu Neng smiled contemptuously and said, "Be careful what you say?
What a prudent statement! Zhang Yu, your nephew is fully responsible for this negotiation. No matter what, the court will definitely leave you a huge salary!
You're still here telling me these sarcastic things! "In fact, Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng have always had a good relationship. Even if there is occasional competition, it can be considered benign.
Moreover, there is an age difference of more than 20 years between the two. Zhang Yu has always regarded Zhu Neng as a junior. He is always outspoken about anything wrong with Zhu Neng.
And Zhu Neng has always respected Zhang Yu. But since the imperial court's peace negotiation documents were delivered to the Yan army, everything changed.
The person in charge of the negotiations at the imperial court is Zhang Ren. How can people not be suspicious of Zhang Yu? Let alone Zhu Neng, I am afraid that all the officers and soldiers of the Yan Army are now suspicious of Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu took a deep breath and said, "Is this how Shihong sees me?" Zhu Neng sneered, "Ha, not bad!
I even suspect that you have defected to the imperial court. When you come to Dongchang this time, you are not allowed to stab us in the back!
Zhang Yuben was still thinking about explaining, but Zhu Di had already said: "That's enough!" His sharp shout also interrupted the conversation between the two.
Then he looked at Zhang Yu, nodded slightly, and said to Zhu Neng: "Shimei will follow me to fight. I believe in Shimei, so if it affects unity in the future, Shihong better not say anything." .
"Shimei" is Zhang Yu's name. Night Rivers and Lakes. (After reading this, remember to bookmark it for next time reading!)
