Four days after setting off from Binan Post, Xia Chengcan led 4,500 light cavalry and traveled more than 2,300 miles day and night. Finally, they arrived at Gaizhou City, Qingxi County, and then traveled another 500 miles north to Xiahe County. .
"Your Majesty, the Gaizhou city defenders said... It's late at night and it's inconvenient to open the city gate." The soldiers drove their horses closer to Xia Chengcan and reported in a Zheng voice.
At this time, the night was dark, and the army did not know the time. However, the lack of men and horses, as well as unbearable hunger and thirst, forced Xia Chengcan to find ways to bring troops into the city to eat and rest in the hope of finding a way out. After hearing the news from his own soldiers, he flew into a rage and scolded: "The white-clothed army went to Binan under the emperor's order to quell the mutiny. I also have a golden order to mobilize troops, but he dared to turn me away from the city. Outside? How brave!"
The soldier who reported the news hurriedly explained: "The defender's confidants deliberately told me through the city gate that an hour ago, General Chu Nan led the army into the city and was setting up camp at the moment. They were worried that there would be a conflict between the two armies... ..”
"Ou Luhai?" Xia Chengcan frowned, "He's not in Chunan County, so why are he here? Humph, is it possible that he really wants to help his son-in-law seize the throne!"
General Chu Nan is one of Dahua's four first-class "four generals". Now that Xia Muyang and Rui Rumin are dead, and Zhao Qianming has surrendered to the enemy, Ou Luhai can be said to be the number one general in the dynasty. He has always been steady and loyal to his clients, and won the respect of Emperor Yonghua. Although his son and daughter were in the capital, he was leading an army of tens of thousands to the north, so it was impossible to see them. It was obviously Xia Muyan who had called him to check and balance the white army.
"How could a military general like Ou Luhai, who is so self-defeating and loyal to the country, get involved in the struggle for imperial power?" Xia Chengcan said with a puzzled face, "My father also recommended him to succeed Rui Rumin as the general!"
"Xia Muyan is very scheming. Maybe Ou Luhai was also deceived and used by him?"
Thinking of this possibility, Xia Chengcan decided to meet Ou Luhai, and said to the generals behind him: "I will go to the city first to see Ou Luhai, and you can rest on the spot first."
"Can not be done!"
"Absolutely not!"
"Your Majesty, you must not do this!"
"The situation in the capital is still unclear, and it is difficult to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy. The prince must not take risks easily! If Ouluhai becomes thief, then... the consequences will be disastrous!"
For a time, all the generals hurriedly surrounded him and began to give advice in unison.
"Everyone!" Xia Chengcan shouted to stop them, and then said in a deep voice, "Ouluhai is a sharp weapon of the country. He is loyal and brave. I never believe that he will harm me!" His sonorous words seemed to have the power to penetrate people's hearts. , after everyone listened, they thought so unknowingly.
"You guys stay here, if I don't come out within two hours, Zheng Yingdong, you can take everyone to continue northward!" Xia Chengcan took advantage of their silence and continued.
Zheng Yingdong was originally a bodyguard of Prince Zhi's palace. He joined the White Army seven years ago and was one of the ten White Army soldiers who followed Xia Muyang southward.
"Your Majesty, that's not possible, we..." Zheng Yingdong said anxiously.
"This is a military order!" Before he could finish speaking, Xia Chengcan interrupted him.
This is a military order, and military orders are like mountains. Xia Chengcan is the commander-in-chief of the White Army, and his words are naturally followed by military orders.
Zheng Yingdong pursed his lips and responded with tears in his eyes: "Yes, Zheng Yingdong takes the order!"
Xia Chengcan looked at the 4,500 people again, suddenly reined in his horse, whipped his whip, turned around and ran towards Gaizhou Chengguan.
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Baili Yi is a concubine of Baili Prince's Mansion in Tianshuang County. Forty-five years ago, at the age of twelve, he lived in the capital as a hostage with Baili Qianxing, the eldest son of Baili Prince's Mansion at that time. Four years later, King Baili passed away. Baili Qianxing hurried back to Tianshuang County to seize the title, so he entrusted Baili Yi, who happened to be seriously ill, to the care of King Duan. Unexpectedly, after Bailiyi recovered from his illness, he refused to leave, so he stayed in Prince Duan's palace for forty-one years and became Prince Duan's personal guard.
No one knows how high Baili Yi's martial arts skills are. They only know that he is the number one master in Prince Duan's palace. At that time, Prince Duan's palace was attacked, and the enemy planned to lure him out, and then killed Prince Duan and disabled his leg. Afterwards, Baili Yi felt so remorseful that he was about to kill himself, but Princess Duan snatched the sword from his hand in time.
Many people believe that Baili Yi is the number one master in the capital. Now, on Xia Chengxuan's order, he led more than 1,500 people to ambush on Furong Street - the only way from Prince Yun's residence to the palace. Xia Chengxuan gave him a death order. Even if he fought to the last man, he would never let the troops of Prince Yun's Mansion pass this street. He didn't say how many people would be dispatched from Prince Yun's Mansion, and Bai Liyi didn't ask. He just replied, "I'm here, and the defense line is there. If I die, I must kill Prince Yun first!"
Furong Street is a long street with Dongxiao Lake on one side and residential alleys on the other. No matter it is the lake or the alley, the people from Prince Yun's Mansion cannot leave.
Baili Yi had people bring several rows of antler trees, and the ground within more than a hundred feet in front of the antler trees was sprinkled with caltrops. He has been with King Duan for a long time, and he is naturally familiar with some simple offensive and defensive methods. This is not a martial arts fight between Jianghu and Jianghu. In the current situation, the enemies each rely on their own abilities, winning openly and openly, and losing openly. This is a battle for imperial power, and the competition is about who can survive to the end. In addition to force, strategy must not be missing.
"Those in the first and fifth ranks should be on guard, while those in the remaining ranks should squint their eyes and take a break!" Baili Yi ordered in a deep voice. After hearing this, a group of people behind him dispersed quietly to various places, while the remaining people rested against the paved wall on the street. The enemy will come at any time, so it is important to recharge your batteries.
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Xia Muyan sat in the side hall, frowning and saying nothing. He is a decisive person, rarely so hesitant.
Do you want to enter the palace? When will you enter the palace?
"If I were Xia Chengxuan, I would definitely block it with all my strength on the way." Xia Muyan thought, "The two are fighting each other. I have many people here, so I will never be at a disadvantage. However, I hold the Golden Guard in my hand and occupy the Etiquette comes first, it’s not worth taking the risk.”
After he figured this out, he immediately felt at ease. He smiled and said to He Fukai, "Fukai, send a team of people to pretend to be me and enter the palace."
He Fukai had also been speculating on Xia Muyan's thoughts. After hearing what he said, he immediately understood and happily accepted the order to make arrangements.
"I have to act more realistic, as if I really entered the palace. In addition, ask them to bring the poisonous insects sent by Hong Hai. If they dare to intercept them halfway, they will naturally have to pay a price!" He Fukai walked to the door. , Xia Muyan added.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand." He Fu replied with a smile, "I asked them to bring more poisonous insects and poisonous powder."
After saying that, he turned around and bowed again, then walked quickly down.
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Xia Jingyu and Qin Yinzhen stood in front of the camp facing north. Behind them, more than 40,000 white-clothed soldiers were sleeping on their pillows.
"Princess, Prince Chengxuan's letter said that the decisive victory will be in these two days, but the five-color fireworks have not appeared yet!" Xia Jingyu said anxiously, "The generals are waiting in such a tight formation, the momentum cannot last long."
Qin Yinzhen sighed, also looking embarrassed. Of course, she also understands the principle of working hard and trying hard again. However, before the colorful fireworks started, it would be useless for them to rush forward.
"Look, the five-color fireworks!"
The sentry on night duty suddenly pointed to the eastern sky and shouted loudly.
