In the afternoon, Xu Que walked around the two walled areas twice. After finding that there was no problem, he flew over to Xu Si again.
After explaining the matter to Xu Si and others, Xu Que flew back to Xu Mansion.
Just when Xu Que landed in the small courtyard, Xin'er hurriedly ran out.
"Brother, they are looking for you and asking you to go to the main hall." The little girl said quickly.
"I know." After Xu Que finished speaking, he turned around and walked back to the main hall.
When Xu Que just stepped into the main hall, everyone's eyes immediately fell on him.
"I have met you uncles." Xu Que bowed to everyone, then passed by Uncle Liu and placed a stack of rice paper in front of him.
No one paid attention to Xu Que's actions. Uncle Liu just casually glanced at the rice paper in front of him, but his eyes were fixed on it.
"Okay, everyone is here. Brother Mo, let's talk about the current situation in Nanfeng City." Xu Maocai looked at Mo Dongsheng and said.
Mo Dongsheng stood up and recounted the news he had received.
Everyone was surprised when they heard this, because no one expected Li Changfeng to be so bloody.
Xu Que didn't take it seriously. After all, there is a difference between a traitor and a traitor, just like Wu Sangui from another world!
"What do you think?" Xu Maocai looked at everyone and asked.
"Although Li Changfeng won a short victory, he still cannot defend Nanfeng City." Li An stood up and said, "So we'd better prepare in advance."
"Mr. Li, isn't there still Meng Cheng? Would Nanfeng City still be destroyed without Meng Cheng's help?" Mo Dongsheng asked in confusion.
"Although Mengcheng can rush to help Nanfeng City, it can only quench the thirst for a short time. If Uqaida reacts and the army directly presses into the north gate, I am afraid that Nanfeng City will be in danger..."
"How long can Nanfeng City hold on?" Xu Maocai asked.
"As little as half a month, as much as twenty days." Li An said helplessly.
After hearing Li An say half a month, everyone looked at Xu Que again, because they all wanted to know if Xu Que had enough time.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Xu Que stood up and cupped his hands: "According to the progress, it will take at least a month, but please don't worry, I will find a way to extend this battle."
"Do you have any idea?" Mo Dongsheng asked.
"Yes, and there are more than one." Xu Que said, and took out a piece of ordinary rice paper and a precious pen.
When everyone saw that Xu Que was about to write something, they all raised their heads and looked over.
Xu Que wrote very quickly, and within a short time, he wrote down the method he thought of on paper.
After folding the rice paper, Xu Que handed it to Mo Dongsheng: "Uncle Mo, please pass the contents on this to General Ma."
Mo Dongsheng took the rice paper and was shocked when he saw the plan on it. This was beyond the imagination of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old kid...
After solving this problem, everyone began to discuss recruiting soldiers. After all, the current military strength of the government office was completely unable to withstand the attack of the Beimang army.
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When the news that Li Changfeng defended Nanfeng City and defeated Bei Mang reached the capital, the people cheered and cheered. In the past few decades, they had heard good news.
Some businesses even engage in various activities in order to seize the business opportunities in front of them.
On the other side, the Gu Mansion is in the main hall. Gu Yongnian was like an old monk in trance at this moment, sitting in the upper position and listening to the butler's report.
After hearing all the news, he slowly opened his eyes and said, "Go down and let people spread the news."
"Yes, sir." The butler handed over his hand and left the main hall.
After the housekeeper left, Gu Jingming and Gu Jingchen walked out of the side hall.
"Father." The two of them saluted and sat aside.
"How's the matter?" Gu Yongnian asked.
"Back to father, the matter has been settled. It depends on how the officials react." Gu Jingming replied.
"Well, very good." Gu Yongnian nodded, and his eyes fell on Gu Jingchen again: "Where are you?"
"Back to father, the prince is on his way to Zheyang County, but something seems not right in Zheyang County." Gu Jingchen reported immediately.
"Oh? What's wrong?"
"According to Ha'er's survey, Zheyang County has been making big moves recently. I heard from many businessmen that Zheyang County is going to build a new city and has a household registration review mechanism in place." Gu Jingchen said.
New town?
Gu Yongnian was a little confused. Why didn't he receive the memorial for Zheyang County's city expansion?
Seeing his father's confused look, Gu Jingchen spoke again: "This new city was built by the Xu family. I heard from those businessmen that they did this a long time ago."
"Is the news reliable?"
Gu Yongnian didn't believe it. It would take at least half a year to build a city, and the labor and material costs were astronomical.
"The news is very reliable. If father doesn't believe it, he can go to Jiangtan, Zheyang County and see for himself." Gu Jingchen said with his hands in hand.
It's not that Gu Yongnian doesn't believe Gu Jingchen's words, but he doesn't understand what the Xu family is doing?
If the Xu family wanted to defend Beimang's army and kill him, he would not believe it. After all, the Beimang cavalry had already arrived before the city was built.
"When the prince arrives in Zheyang County, you can ask His Highness what the Xu family is doing." Gu Yongnian said.
"Yes, father." Gu Jingchen immediately accepted the order.
"Father, do you think it is possible for the Xu family to turn over?" Gu Jingming looked at his father.
Gu Yongnian pondered for a moment and said: "The only thing that is difficult to say now is Xu Maofeng's hidden army. If they die in the swamp, everything will go according to the original plan. If they suddenly appear, and take advantage of the absence of Beimang's army, If you pay attention, there may be some changes."
"Does the child need to prepare in advance?" Gu Jingming asked.
"It's not necessary for the time being. Starting it in advance may attract the attention of Qin Tianjian. You just need to do it secretly now."
Hearing Gu Yongnian's doubts, Gu Jingming also understood what his father was worried about.
While the father and son were discussing the next direction of the situation, a servant stood at the door and said, "Master, Prime Minister Qu sent someone to bring you a message, asking you to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to discuss matters."
"Well, let's go down." Gu Yongnian stood up, glanced at his two sons and said, "There may be changes in the court next, so be prepared in advance."
"Yes, father." Gu Jingming and Gu Jingchen stood up and bowed.
After Gu Yongnian left the house, Gu Jingming set up a new barrier.
"Brother, is there anything else?" Gu Jingchen asked doubtfully.
"How could you let the prince go into danger alone?" Gu Jingming grabbed Gu Jingchen's collar and asked.
"Brother, I stopped him, but he insisted on going, what do you want me to do!" Gu Jingchen broke away from Gu Jingming's hand and answered.
"You..." Gu Jingming was a little angry and pointed at Gu Jingchen. He had no choice but to swallow what he wanted to say.
Gu Jingchen knew that his eldest brother was thinking about himself, but he had tried to dissuade the prince, but he insisted on going, so what could he do?
"This is my token. You choose a few from it and let them sneak into Zheyang County and protect the prince secretly." Gu Jingming threw the token to Gu Jingchen.
Seeing that his eldest brother actually gave this thing to him, Gu Jingchen bowed gratefully and quickly left the main hall.
Seeing Gu Jingchen disappear, Gu Jingming sighed: "Brother, you have to behave well. Father is doing this for our Gu family..."
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As time passed, five days passed in the blink of an eye.
When Uqaidah led the army to Mengcheng, he ordered the entire army to launch a fierce attack. For a time, there were arrows like rain and rocks like mountains. Mengcheng's defenses were in danger under the attack of Beimang Army. However, Ma Guanxing remained calm in the face of danger. He commanded the defenders in the city to resist bravely and repelled the attacks of the Beimang Army time and time again.
During the siege of the city, Uqaida discovered the resourcefulness and courage of Ma Guanxing. He realized that if he wanted to capture Mengcheng, he must first get rid of Ma Guanxing. So, he dispatched an elite cavalry unit in an attempt to attack Ma Guanxing's residence. However, Ma Guanxing was extremely alert and coupled with the strategy Xu Que gave him, he discovered the movements of the cavalry troops in time and led his own soldiers to engage in a fierce battle with them. In the end, Ma Guanxing successfully repelled the sneak attack of Beimang Army.
