But seeing the main force of the rebel army being transferred to both sides, and even the baggage being transported away, Chang Yu once again doubted his judgment.
"It is impossible for him to launch an attack today. This move may be just in response to our shelling." Observe Chang Yudao for a while.
"If it's just to deal with the shelling, there's no need to transport the baggage as well," Ying Shisheng said, pointing to the rebel camp in the distance: "Factory Supervisor, please look, there's something moving over there too!"
Chang Yu squinted his eyes and saw that the rear formation of the rebel army on the other side also began to divide its troops on both sides.
"A trick to confuse the enemy!" Chang Yu said calmly.
"Why is the factory supervisor so sure?" Ying Shisheng and Zhou Yuji both looked confused. If Chang Yu made a mistake in judgment, the consequences would be disastrous.
"It feels like" Chang Yu bit his lower lip tightly. He actually didn't know what was going on. The rebels were outside and had high mobility. They could attack from either side if they wanted. It would be hard to figure out whether they were real or not until the last minute.
But he would be led around in the city, and he would be exhausted from running back and forth to mobilize troops. The baggage such as artillery and trebuchets were all big things, which took a lot of energy. In addition, there were also those cannonballs, stones and other objects. Small project.
"It's too childish for adults to judge based on feelings alone." Ying Shisheng shook his head, and Zhou Yuji also agreed.
Chang Yu remained silent and stared at the southern bandit camp with a solemn expression.
"Whether he is real or not, we must respond immediately. At this time, we need to mobilize troops to the two wing gates, as well as these artillery and trebuchets..." Zhou Yuji finally gritted his teeth and made the decision.
Chang Yu looked back at him, took a long breath, and finally nodded helplessly.
"Come here, send the order to move three artillery pieces to each of the east and west cities..." Seeing Chang Yu nodding, Zhou Yuji began to make arrangements.
"Wait a minute." Chang Yu suddenly slapped his head, walked up to Zhou Yuji's ear and whispered a few words.
Zhou Yuji raised his eyebrows: "Sir, this is gambling!"
"Yes, our family just wants to make a bet!" Chang Yu's eyes were firm: "And even if we lose the bet, there won't be much benefit if we are late for an hour and a half, but if we win the bet, the thief will suffer a huge loss!"
Zhou Yuji fell silent and paced back and forth a few times, his eyes flickering and hesitating.
"It seems that the strategist's plan has worked." Behind the bandit formation, a sneer appeared on the face of the clairvoyant in Li Zicheng's hand.
The officers and soldiers in Taiyuan City began to move heavy weapons such as artillery and trebuchets towards the east and west gates.
"Send the order and have the men and horses gather towards the north gate!" Li Zicheng sneered, and Liu Zongmin next to him laughed loudly: "These grandsons are exhausted."
"Look, the officers and soldiers have also begun to mobilize their troops." Niu Jinxing pointed his finger, and sure enough, the officers and soldiers on the city began to move toward the two wings in large numbers.
Seeing that there was only one cannon and a few trebuchets on each of the two gates of Taiyuan City, and the sparse troops, the bandit leaders smiled happily.
"Report to your lord that the traitors are gathering towards the north gate..."
After Chang Yu, who was drinking tea in the tower, heard the news, he curled his lips and said, "Do it, Huang Lai'er, just do it."
But Zhou Yuji beside him became restless when he heard this, stood up and said, "General, I'll go take a look!"
"It's okay, you are also a restless person." Chang Yu said and stood up: "We went to bed too late last night and got up too early, so we are a little tired. Let's go up and sleep for a while. Don't disturb us if we have nothing to do."
Cough, Zhou Yuji took a long breath, how heartless this was, shook his head and turned to leave.
And Chang Yu really went upstairs and fell asleep, which smelled very good.
I really slept in darkness during this sleep. When I woke up, it was already dusk. I asked the time, but it was already You hour (five o'clock in the evening). I went out of the city gate and saw that it was already sunset.
The bandit troops on both sides of the moat below the city were still busy, numbering about ten thousand. Although the sky was darkening, no torches were lit, but they could vaguely be seen making fires and cooking.
"How's Yu Chu?" Chang Yu turned around and asked, and a guard in Jinyi immediately walked up to him.
"Back to the factory, sir, there are more than 50,000 each in the east and west cities, and nearly 100,000 in the north gate!"
"Which gate is in the North City?" Chang Yu asked again. There are two gates in each direction of Taiyuan City.
"Zhenyuan Gate"
That was the northwest gate. Chang Yu looked indifferent and nodded slightly: "Where is Mr. Zhou?"
"Zhenyuan Gate is in charge."
Chang Yu said oh, then waved his hand: "Go to Prince Jin's Mansion"
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At the rebel army headquarters in the south of the city, Li Zicheng was drinking a bowl of hot soup. Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, and Gu Junen were discussing something next to him.
"Food and grass have bottomed out. If support from the east road does not come, it will be difficult to survive for ten days."
Li Zicheng frowned. He came all the way east and gained a lot. He robbed a lot of gold, silver and jewels, and a lot of rice and grain. But what was terrible was that there were so many troops surrendered, and they all opened their mouths!
Talking too much can kill people. If Liu Fangliang from Donglu hadn't been helping him from time to time, the rice jar would have bottomed out long ago.
At this time, the landlords did not have much food left.
The main force has been hindered recently, but Liu Fangliang's partial division on the east road is like a fish in water, attacking cities and plundering territory everywhere, making great achievements, and gaining enough harvest to have enough left to support him.
Fortunately, his knife has been sharpened at this time. Taiyuan City is now a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered. In less than three days, the skin can be peeled off and the meat can be eaten!
"Report, officers and soldiers have been mobilized to the north of the city, and all artillery and other supplies have been transported to the north city."
"All of them?" A sneer appeared on Li Zicheng's face.
"Yes, except for the two in the south city, all of them will be transferred to the north of the city." The spy was sure.
Li Zicheng let out a laugh. This afternoon, he kept moving troops to the east city, to the west city, to this gate, and to that gate. The officers and soldiers in the city were exhausted from running around, just moving the several-ton artillery here and there. It can make people anxious.
I got up and walked outside the tent, looking at Taiyuan City from a distance. It was already dark, and there were surprisingly few lights on the city, so I couldn't see clearly.
"Send the order and move the troops outside the gate of Fu City at Haishi!"
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When Chang Yu entered Prince Jin's Mansion, he didn't need to notify him at all. He was as carefree as if he were entering his own home.
The servants of the palace have long been accustomed to it. When they opened the door and saw him, they saluted and quickly went to report the news.
Hearing that the young eunuch came to the door, Zhu Shenxuan ran faster than the servants, panting heavily and rushed to Chang Yu: "What's the matter? Have the thieves attacked the city?"
"What are you doing? You're using your hands and feet." Chang Yu threw away Zhu Shenxuan's hand angrily, "If the thieves attacked the city, how could we still come here? Our family is here to do business, and we don't have time to chat with you." .
"Come on, come on, what are you here for?" Zhu Shenxuan looked confused. He couldn't be here to flirt with my sister.
"Condolences to Prince Shen," Chang Yu said and went straight to the other courtyard, not forgetting to tell Zhu Shenxuan: "Get some good food, and we will have a chat later."
"Don't you have time to chat with me?" Zhu Shenxuan yelled at Chang Yu's back angrily, just to make ends meet.
The other courtyard is lifeless, with white paper pasted on the door and a white flag hanging next to the door.
The guard knocked on the door, and the servant inside opened the door, and Chang Yu strode in.
Hearing the noise, many people walked from the room to the yard, and when they saw him, they hurriedly saluted.
Chang Yu glanced around and saw that the lights in the courtyard were dim and he couldn't see much. He waved for everyone to disperse and walked towards the lobby.
Zhu Huihong, who had lost his father, came out to greet him. Several brothers and descendants all stood up in the hall to salute.
"Father" Zhu Huihong looked haggard and called out in a low voice.
Chang Yu hummed and walked into the lobby. He saw a dark coffin placed in the middle. He breathed out slightly, took a piece of incense, lit it and inserted it into the incense burner.
After sweeping around the lobby, Chang Yu said softly: "The situation is urgent at this time and it is not appropriate to mourn. We will talk about it later. You don't need to work too hard. Your brothers can just take turns to keep vigil and let the grandchildren go back to their rooms. Rest”.
"Yes, foster father!" Zhu Huihong nodded.
"The military situation outside is urgent. I can't stay any longer. People from the court may come in the next few days. Please wait a little longer." After saying that, he turned and left the lobby. The atmosphere here was too depressing, and he didn't want to stay for a second longer.
"Lord Factory Supervisor"
As soon as Chang Yu walked out of the lobby and into the courtyard, he heard a crisp sound.
Turning around, he saw a woman standing in the dark shadow whose face could not be seen clearly.
"Sir, my little girl is guilty, please forgive me." The woman slowly walked out of the shadows, and Chang Yu felt vaguely familiar: "Hey, aren't you the little pepper?"
But no, this girl is exactly the woman Chang Yu almost bumped into at the palace that day. She has a hot temper like Chaotianjiao.
"Yao Xue, what are you doing?" Zhu Huihong, who was sending Chang Yu out, scolded him from behind: "Father, this kid is ignorant..."
Chang Yu waved his hand, indicating that it was okay, and glanced at Zhu Yaoxue, whose face was livid after being punished by Zhu Huihong: "Why did the county master say this, and what crime is there?"
Zhu Yaoxue seemed to be very afraid of Zhu Huihong, biting her lip, tears streaming down her face: "I bumped into you that day..."
"Hey, what do I think is going on? It's okay." Chang Yu walked up to him and said softly: "It's okay. Stop crying. It's cold outside. Go back to your room quickly." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to wipe away his tears.
Zhu Yaoxue's delicate body couldn't help but tremble. Zhu Huihong behind him quickly lowered his head. The atmosphere was getting weird.
After leaving the other courtyard, only the servants of the royal family led the way to find Zhu Shenxuan.
Zhu Shenxuan had naturally arranged the food and wine and was waiting for Chang Yu to talk nonsense with him.
"Xiao Zhu, I always come here." Chang Yu walked into the palace with a smile. Then he looked embarrassed and hurriedly put away his careless behavior. The queen was actually in the palace!
"Greetings to the queen," Chang Yu hurriedly saluted.
"Eunuch Chang, you are also safe."
The queen slapped her face a few times and said quickly, gesturing for Chang Yu to sit down. Zhu Shenxuan beside her lowered her head to suppress a smile.
"The queen has something to ask our family?" Chang Yu calmed down the queen and went straight to the point. He was not an ink-setter at first. He rarely saw the queen when he came to the palace on weekdays. If she suddenly appeared today, something must have happened.
The queen nodded slightly, stared at Chang Yu and said, "Just a few words to delay Eunuch Chang for a while."
"It's okay, queen, just ask." Chang Yu smiled slightly.
"What's the situation outside the city?" The queen looked worried.
"The thieves will attack the city tomorrow morning at the latest!" Chang Yu blurted out, and the queen was shocked: "Then, how strong are the thieves?"
"More than two hundred thousand!"
ah!
The queen was shocked, and Zhu Shenxuan hurriedly turned to comfort her without looking back to glare at Chang Yu.
"How come there are so many, this..." The queen was lost in thought and muttered.
"Although the sheep are numerous, they are not defeated by the power of tigers and wolves. Even though the queen feels at ease, the officers and soldiers are not that weak, and Taiyuan City is not that easy to capture."
Seeing that Chang Yu's eyes were firm and the queen felt at ease, she stood up and said, "You two should drink less."
Just as Chang Yu was about to stand up and see him off, the queen suddenly turned around and said, "The king of Jin has a big character: Shenxuan." After saying that, she left.
Chang Yu looked embarrassed. It was obvious that the queen was very dissatisfied with his name being Zhu Shenxuan Xiao Zhu.
Zhu Shenxuan looked at Chang Yu and laughed loudly: "If you call me Xiao Zhu from now on, I will call you Xiao Chang, the sausage of a small sausage. By the way, you don't even have a small sausage!"
He has a close relationship with Chang Yu, knows his temper, and is the vassal king after all, so he dares to make such jokes.
Chang Yu smiled bitterly: "That's all. I won't call you Xiao Zhu from now on. Can I call you Paige?"
Paige? Zhu Shenxuan was startled: "What do you mean?"
"My hometown is called Peppa Pig!"
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Sorry, the previous chapter may be partially repeated again.
