The Chu State sent 100,000 troops to conquer the Ming Dynasty.
As soon as this news came out, the world was shocked!
It is said that many ants kill an elephant. Moreover, the gap in strength between the Chu, Wei, Han, and Wu kingdoms and the Ming Dynasty is not the gap between ants and elephants.
The three kingdoms of Wei, Han and Wu took the lead in sending troops and won the first battle.
The Ming Dynasty killed a chief military officer and a trilateral general in the battle. Even the governor Hu Zongxian was injured in front of the battle and had to retreat to the fortified city to wait for Prince Wanli to bring troops to rescue him.
Now, the Chu State's dispatch of troops is, in the eyes of many people, the straw that breaks the camel's back!
List of gods?
It turns out that it is not a symbol of the Ming Dynasty's unification of the world, but a reminder?
The restless hearts of the alliance countries immediately calmed down.
The only one who was criticized was Da Chu.
To be precise, it was Fan Li, Duke of Jin, the marshal in charge of the Chu army.
The common people had little information and did not know why Da Chu did not send troops at first and now suddenly joined the team to attack Ming Dynasty.
It wasn't until Fan Li led his army to leave Pengcheng that gossip spread from the Chu palace.
"I heard that our Majesty advocated the four kingdoms to attack the Ming Dynasty from the beginning. It was the Duke of Jin who was timid and did not dare to use troops against the Ming Dynasty."
"Later, the Duke of Jin saw that the Three Kingdoms actually won the first battle, and that the Ming army was no more powerful than that. He immediately rushed to lead his army to the expedition. In fact, he wanted to gain credit."
"Our Duke of Jin is no more powerful than a golden elixir, and he is only in his early twenties."
"What's the old saying?"
"Severe and timid, always scheming. He cherishes his life when doing big things, but forgets his life when he sees small gains!"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk!"
"After all, he is a young man who has no hair on his lips and is weak in his work."
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Fan Li was a hundred miles away from Pengcheng, but Fan Li didn't know that as soon as he left Pengcheng, Xiang Chong couldn't wait to spread unfavorable rumors about him among the people.
However, even if Fan Li knew it, he wouldn't take it to heart.
Such things as fame are strength in troubled times.
Climb high and call, and the crowd will respond.
But at the moment, Chu State is not in troubled times. It is even a prosperous country and a strong people. It is quite a "prosperous age".
In this social background, the reputation of big figures is often just a topic for ordinary people to talk about after dinner.
As long as the common people have food to eat, clothing to wear, and money to spend, they don't care too much about the good and evil of the upper class.
Therefore, no matter how Xiang Chong smeared Fan Li, it would have minimal impact on him.
After all, Fan Li has long been famous for being a traitor.
"Report!"
A sentinel rode a fast horse to Fan Li, dismounted and knelt down to worship.
"Border Military Information."
"Prince Wanli led an army of 400,000 to join forces with the remnants of Hu Zongxian's army in Yunzhou City."
"Currently, Yunzhou City's total military strength is 450,000."
Fan Li frowned in thought.
The military strength of the Ming Dynasty is indeed the best in the world.
Emperor Jiajing did not lead the expedition in person, but only asked Prince Wanli to lead the army, and he gathered 400,000 people in one breath!
Although the three kingdoms of Wei, Han and Wu stationed troops under Yunzhou City, after a big battle, they probably had less than 300,000 soldiers capable of fighting.
Prince Wanli has gained a military advantage and has the strong city of Yunzhou to rely on.
He has a greater chance of winning this battle!
"Lord!"
A deputy general of the garrison looked anxious after hearing the military report.
"Strong and weak are reversed, and the Wei, Han and Wu coalition forces are in danger."
"General, I would like to ask my lord, do you want to speed up the march and get to the battlefield of Yunzhou City as soon as possible?"
All the troops and horses in Da Chu were under Fan Li's control.
Among them, 200,000 garrison troops were absolutely loyal to Fan Li.
In this battle, Fan Li took away half of the garrison.
The remaining half was left to Fan Chun in order to control the domestic situation and prevent Xiang Chong from causing chaos.
"Speed up the march?"
Fan Li thought deeply after hearing this.
At present, although the Ming army in Yunzhou City was newly defeated, it had a huge numerical advantage.
If he successfully leads the Chu army to the Yunzhou battlefield, the total number of the Ming coalition forces will immediately increase to 400,000.
Considering that among the 450,000 Ming troops, 50,000 were defeated by Hu Zongxian.
The strength of the opposing sides was actually basically even.
"The meeting of the armies of the four countries will be beneficial to us, but detrimental to Prince Wanli."
"If I were Prince Wanli, I would definitely try my best to prevent the Chu army from joining forces with the Wei, Han and Wu coalition forces."
Strategically defy the enemy.
Take the enemy tactically seriously.
Fan Li had absolutely reason to believe that even though Prince Wanli was arrogant and arrogant, he did not want the armies of the four countries to successfully meet at the foot of Yunzhou City.
Is there an ambush on the Chu army's way to Yunzhou City?
Just as Fan Li was thinking, he suddenly heard an unpleasant and sinister voice coming from behind the team.
"His Majesty has spoken, and the Duke of Jin has received the order!"
The person who came turned out to be Eunuch Chen.
A look of gloating on his face slowly fell from the air.
"What's the matter?" Fan Li asked calmly.
"Forehead……"
Eunuch Chen's eyelids twitched.
He wanted to remind Fan Li that the Za family was here to deliver the order. Why don't you kneel down and listen to the order?
Perhaps he was in such a good mood that it took Eunuch Chen a long time to remember that the Fan family never knelt when receiving orders.
Especially in Fan Li's generation, even the Emperor of Chu did not dare to expect him to kneel down, let alone Eunuch Chen?
"If you fart, hurry up."
Fan Li didn't have a good look on the old eunuch.
"The army's schedule has been delayed. Do you believe that I will sacrifice your head to the flag?"
Fan Li was serious.
Although the current Eunuch Chen cannot threaten him at all, it is beneficial to cut off Xiang Chong's arm.
It's rare to be in the army, and military orders are as heavy as mountains. It's really a good time to sharpen your sword.
Eunuch Chen was shocked!
He felt a chill on his neck and subconsciously took a few steps back.
"Ahem... Duke Jin, please calm down. This old slave is just delivering a message for His Majesty. Leave as soon as you finish speaking and will not delay the army's schedule."
Fan Li nodded: "You go ahead and I listen."
The old eunuch swallowed and then said:
"Your Majesty has a decree."
"The Duke of Jin spared no effort to unite the army to defeat the Ming Dynasty. His loyalty can be seen. I am very moved."
"Of course, I'm afraid that Duke Jin's march will be slow, delaying the opportunity to fight, and missing the opportunity to make meritorious deeds."
"For Duke Jin's wise plan, I have specially decreed that the large army must arrive at the Yunzhou City battlefield within two days."
"If the army is delayed and fails to arrive in time, even if the attack is successful, one hundred thousand soldiers will not be rewarded!"
When Fan Li heard this, his expression suddenly turned ugly.
Is this Xiang Chong’s oral instruction?
Just to urge him to speed up his march and rush to the battlefield of Yunzhou City?
Even, he would not hesitate to use the military exploits of the soldiers as a threat?
strangeness.
It's really strange.
Of course Fan Li didn't believe that Xiang Chong would be so kind and protect his 'wise image'.
So, what is Xiang Chong trying to do?
"Eunuch Chen..."
"Old slave is here." After the old eunuch announced the decree, he could not hide his proud expression.
Obviously, he knew the inside story.
"I have listened to the oral instructions. Is there anything else, Eunuch Chen?" Fan Li said coldly.
Several lieutenants beside him understood and took a step forward with their swords in hand.
The old eunuch was startled and said to himself: Fan Li has half stepped into the gate of hell, I can't be buried with him!
"I have been told orally that this old slave will return to the palace to resume his duties. Take your leave!"
The old eunuch was like a flying monkey that was set on fire. He rose into the air with a whoosh, giving no opportunity for the generals accompanying him to surround him.
"What a risk, what a risk!"
Eunuch Chen sweated a lot and ran away quickly towards Pengcheng.
Fan Li seemed unable to catch up and could only watch him flee in panic.
But when the old eunuch completely disappeared from sight, Fan Li slowly said: "What the hell? Could it be that Xiang Chong and Wanli are working together to plot against me?"
The child was hospitalized with severe allergic symptoms suspected to be caused by anti-inflammatory drugs.
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