Three days later.
After confirming that the Japanese pirate stronghold had been reduced to nothing and that all those who had fallen into the water and escaped had been killed, the fleet set off to return.
On the coast, Lan Yu has been waiting here.
A few days ago, he was arranging defenses in Suzhou in preparation for the Japanese attack on Suzhou, but he received a military intelligence express from Xu Dongjiang, the prefect of Jiaxing Prefecture.
His Highness Taisun, with 500 new troops at the foot of Jiaxing City, defeated tens of thousands of Japanese pirates and rebels, annihilated countless enemies, and has sent troops to Songjiang Prefecture to prepare to regain Songjiang.
When she received the letter, Lan Yu's first reaction was that it was a forgery.
But after careful reading, re-reading, and re-identification, both the customs seal and the wax seal of the letter proved the authenticity of the letter.
Lan Yu was still worried and called Liu Hanmo, the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture.
Suzhou Prefecture and Jiaxing Prefecture are also bordering each other, and the prefects of the two places occasionally exchange letters.
Liu Hanmo took out the letter Xu Dongjiang wrote to him before and compared it repeatedly to confirm that the handwriting was consistent and that it was written by Xu Dongjiang himself.
How is this possible?
As a famous general who founded the Ming Dynasty, Lan Yu has led troops under Kaiping King Chang Yuchun for more than thirty years. He has been leading troops in east and west campaigns for more than thirty years.
With his rich combat experience, he could not figure out how the five hundred new troops could defeat tens of thousands of Japanese pirates and anti-thief coalition forces.
If the Japanese pirates and the rebel coalition were so easily defeated, why would he mobilize an army of 50,000 from the capital to encircle and suppress them?
Not to mention the labor and mobilization of troops, the military expenditure alone is an astronomical figure.
As soon as the army moved, the white money was spent like running water.
Do you really think that the imperial court has more money than it can use up?
Isn’t it because the Japanese pirates and rebels are powerful?
He brought three thousand vanguard troops and rushed to Suzhou Mansion to take charge.
Including the local garrison in Suzhou Prefecture, the total number is tens of thousands.
But even so.
Lan Yu was still thinking about how to defend, not attack.
The Japanese pirates and rebels are coming fiercely, so it would be good to be able to hold on to Suzhou.
To attack and suppress, we can only wait for the follow-up army of 50,000 to arrive. They are still on the way.
But the coalition of Japanese pirates and rebels was defeated like this?
According to Xu Dongjiang's letter, the two sides were still facing each other head-on on the plain below Jiaxing City.
Looking at the battle process described in the letter, Lan Yu felt that it was outrageous no matter how he looked at it.
The emperor's grandson went on without stopping, and then sent troops to Songjiang Mansion?
Are you kidding me?
After looking at it, he finally chose not to believe it.
This is impossible.
Totally impossible.
The only reasonable explanation is that Jiaxing Mansion was also captured by Japanese pirates and rebels.
Then, Xu Dongjiang wrote this letter under their coercion and inducement.
Perhaps he described such a bizarre and absurd war process to warn Suzhou that this is a fabrication and you should not believe it.
Lan Yu and Liu Hanmo discussed it, and both of them felt that this should be the truth.
It seems.
The Japanese pirates and rebels are really arrogant this time.
Not only did they occupy Songjiang Prefecture, but Jiaxing also fell one after another.
It will not be easy to pacify the imperial court.
Complete suppression of the rebellion may take much longer than expected.
However, Lan Yu immediately thought of another thing.
The Japanese pirates and rebels launched a massive attack on Jiaxing Prefecture, so would Songjiang Prefecture be empty?
Maybe an opportunity?
For a general who has led troops for many years, Lan Yu knows very well that the opportunity to fight is fleeting, but the imperial army has not yet arrived. If he rushes to send troops to Songjiang Prefecture, causing Suzhou to be empty, if the Japanese pirates and rebel troops are killed from Jiaxing, If they turn around and attack Suzhou, they may be cut off from their retreat.
After thinking again and again, Lan Yu ordered Liu Hanmo: "You are stationed in the city of Suzhou. The 3,000 elites brought by the general will leave you with 1,500 people, plus the local garrison in Suzhou, which is enough to defend the city. "
"The imperial army will arrive in a few days."
"This general will lead 1,500 troops and horses to the front to investigate the news."
Liu Hanmo took the order.
After Songjiang Fucheng fell into the hands of Japanese pirates, people in Suzhou were naturally panicked.
Coupled with the fact that some wealthy merchants with ulterior motives secretly spread rumors, Suzhou City fell into chaos for a time.
Fortunately, Duke Lan Yu of Liang State soon arrived in Suzhou with three thousand elite troops.
Only then did the chaotic situation settle down.
With the general in charge, Suzhou officers and soldiers were determined and no longer feared Japanese pirates and rebels.
After making arrangements, Lan Yu ordered 1,500 soldiers and horses and rushed to the border between Suzhou and Songjiang.
He is just testing the truth and will not attack rashly.
After leaving Suzhou Fucheng, we traveled about fifty miles.
Lan Yu ordered the army to set up camp, while he took a dozen light riders to observe the surrounding situation.
at this time.
I saw a fast horse riding in the distance, coming straight from Songjiang Fucheng.
It was too far away to see clearly, but it soon got closer.
That man was actually wearing the uniform of Jinyiwei.
Seeing Lan Yu, the man was overjoyed and quickly got off his horse.
"I have met Duke Liang. Your Highness, Taisun, has recaptured Songjiang Prefecture and sent his army to the sea to attack the Japanese pirates' lair. Although Songjiang Prefecture has been recovered, it is very empty due to insufficient troops. Your Highness, Taisun, orders you to lead the army immediately. Rush to Songjiang Fucheng."
"What?"
Lan Yu doubted her ears.
Songjiang Fucheng has been recovered?
You fabricated intelligence and lied about the military situation, can you make it more reliable?
He suddenly became furious: "That's nonsense. His Highness Taisun only brought 500 new troops. How can he recover Songjiang City where there are tens of thousands of Japanese pirates and rebels?"
"Besides, His Highness Taisun's army and horses are still on their way to Jiaxing? How did they get to Songjiang Fucheng?"
"As a royal guard, you dare to lie about the military situation, deceive the general, and try to lure the enemy for the Japanese pirates. Someone, pull him down and chop him down!"
Lan Yu was really angry.
First, Xu Dongjiang, the prefect of Jiaxing Prefecture, wrote a military newspaper full of lies.
Then another Jinyi guard came to report.
One set after another, they match.
But at least you can make up something decent!
Don’t be too absurd!
After all, I, Lan Yu, am also a veteran who has led troops in wars for many years. Even a new recruit who has never been in a battle cannot believe such a ridiculous story!
It's almost enough to deceive a three-year-old.
One is an official of the imperial court, and the other is a royal guard. They are deeply favored by the country. How can they be so easily threatened by Japanese pirates and pass on false military intelligence?
What would he do if he was left with such a greedy life and fear of death?
The Jin Yiwei was stunned.
what happened?
Where did I lie about military information?
What I reported is absolutely true!
But the soldiers around Lan Yu didn't care that there were so many, and captured him immediately.
The Jin Yiwei shouted anxiously: "Mr. Liang, we are all in good military condition, and we also have the Jin Yiwei waist badge. If you have any doubts, you can verify it carefully."
"You are indiscriminate, do not believe in military reports, and still want to arrest me and execute me. That is a heinous crime."
Lan Yu said angrily: "You dare to quibble when you are about to die? Just behead me."
When the soldiers heard this, they drew their swords and were about to cut them off.
"General, no." The general next to him quickly stopped him.
"The general saw his waistband, and there is no doubt that he is a royal guard."
"Although the general is outside, the emperor has not given his orders. However, the general does not have the authority to control the Jinyi Guards. If he kills the Jinyi Guards without permission, he is afraid of provoking His Majesty's wrath."
Lan Yu said nothing.
How could he not know this?
Although he is a general who leads the troops, he has the power to make decisions when the opportunity arises.
If the Jin Yiwei dared to lie about the military situation, he would kill them.
However, I am afraid that I will be scolded by His Majesty afterwards.
The little goodwill gained during this period of retreat will be lost.
But seeing how arrogant this man was, openly deceiving himself, and still refusing to repent, it would be difficult to relieve his anger without killing him.
The partial general whispered: "General, as Xu Dongjiang is the prefect and his family is in Jiaxing City, it is indeed possible that he was coerced by the Japanese pirates and sent letters to lie about the military situation because of the lives of his family."
"But Jinyiwei is from Jinling City and has no connection here. The Japanese pirates cannot use their family members to coerce him. It seems a bit unreasonable to let him come to report false reports?"
These words were like a thunder that blew Lan Yu awake.
He asked in surprise: "Could it be that the military information he reported really failed?"
The general nodded slightly.
"That's the only way to explain it."
"How can this be?"
Lan Yu blurted out.
Five hundred soldiers and horses defeated tens of thousands of Japanese pirates and rebels, which is already outrageous.
Capture Songjiang City again?
I'm afraid that what His Highness Taisun is leading is not a new army, but a heavenly army, right?
The general took a closer look at the captured Jin Yiwei, and then whispered in Lan Yu's ear: "The general has vaguely seen this Jin Yiwei a few times. Although he has never interacted with him, he still has some impressions. Can’t be wrong.”
"Even if letters, waistbands, and clothes can be faked, people can't fake them, right?"
Lan Yu's body trembled.
Not a fake military newspaper?
It's actually true?
He still couldn't believe it.
But since even the people are real...
Lan Yu waved his hand, signaling to the soldiers to let him go.
"I believe you for the time being. You will follow my troops and rush to Songjiang Fucheng." Lan Yu said coldly: "If there is any fraud, I will cut you into pieces."
The Jin Yiwei also became angry.
He came to report his victory well, and even though he was not rewarded, he was questioned and even almost had his head chopped off.
I'm afraid there's something wrong with Lan Yu's brain.
He said angrily: "If the military report is true, what will General Lan do when he arrives at Songjiang Fucheng?"
Lan Yu was stunned.
The Jin Yiwei didn't wait for his answer, and continued: "If it is true, how about asking Duke Liang to learn three dog barks in front of the entire army when we get to Songjiang Fucheng?"
"You..." Lan Yu was furious.
"Just learn!" He said harshly: "As long as the army really captures Songjiang Fucheng so quickly, what's the harm if I learn to bark three hundred times?"
…
One thousand five hundred troops and horses set off immediately.
The journey was smooth and smooth.
Soon, Songjiang Fucheng was seen.
On the city wall, Li Suxiao was looking down.
Since His Highness Taisun led the new army to the expedition, many defeated troops who were defeated under Jiaxing City have been seen escaping back.
There are quite a few people.
Fortunately, these people had already been killed by the New Army.
Seeing that Songjiang Fucheng had also been captured, he became even more timid.
They didn't dare to stay under the city for any longer, so they fled for their lives.
However, Li Suxiao in the city breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, there were only more than 80 people, and there were no magical weapons like those in the hands of the new army. It was almost an empty city strategy, so he had to be very alert.
His Highness Taisun performed many miracles one after another to recapture Songjiang Fucheng, but he could not lose it in his own hands.
finally.
Today we waited for the Ming army to arrive.
The leading general is none other than General Lan Yu.
Li Xiaosu could see clearly from the city tower and immediately ordered the city gates to be opened to welcome the army into the city.
But on the other side, Lan Yu was still dubious.
Seeing the city gate slowly opening, he immediately issued an order: "The whole army is on alert."
There was something wrong with the scene in front of me no matter how I looked at it.
Lan Yu glanced at the guard next to him who was delivering the letter, and saw him laughing loudly.
It seemed like he was mocking his behavior.
He leaned forward and backward with laughter, and bent over with his belly full of laughter.
Lan Yu couldn't help but glare at him, then turned to look in the direction of the city gate.
He hesitated a little, should he let the army enter the city?
This time we only brought 1,500 troops. If the Japanese pirates and rebels in the city set up an ambush...
As soon as he thought of this, Lan Yu ordered: "Send out the detective horses to find out the truth in the city."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw several people coming out of the city.
All dressed in Jinyiwei costumes.
The leader was Li Suxiao, the deputy commander of Jinyiwei.
"Mr. Liang Guo, you are finally here!" Li Suxiao greeted him warmly.
Lan Yu's mind went blank.
Of course he recognizes the deputy commander of Jin Yiwei!
But the more this happens, the more shocking it is.
Is the military report just now true?
Tens of thousands of Japanese pirates and rebels were just wiped out?
Songjiang Fucheng was recaptured just like this?
This is such a big joke!
"Master Li, has Songjiang Fucheng really been recaptured?" Lan Yu still did not relax her vigilance and asked dubiously.
Li Suxiao was stunned when he heard this question, and then laughed.
"Dong Guo Liang, if I didn't take it back, how could I be here?"
He said and laughed.
"How do I know if you are colluding with Japanese pirates?" Lan Yu asked.
"This..." Li Suxiao was dumbfounded.
Seeing the other party's serious expression, he had no choice but to say: "Duke Liang can send someone to the city to explore."
"good!"
Lan Yu winked.
A partial general immediately led more than a hundred soldiers and ran towards the city.
Soon, the general shouted from the tower: "General, Songjiang Fucheng has really been recovered. There are no Japanese pirates or ambushes inside."
What?
Lan Yu was stunned.
In fact, along the way, he has gradually come to believe it.
This was even more true when we arrived in front of Songjiang Fucheng.
But there was always a thought in his mind that kept saying "no".
No!
No!
No!
impossible.
Absolutely impossible!
He has fought in battles all his life, and has had countless victories with less and more, and with the weak defeating the strong.
But I have never heard of anything weird.
This is simply impossible to do!
If this is all possible, wouldn’t the battles of my life have been in vain?
With more than thirty years of experience, can I still make mistakes in such a simple judgment?
Therefore.
He just refused to believe it.
Until now, the hard facts are before us.
The stubborn wall of experience in Lan Yu's heart finally collapsed.
He had to believe it.
Lan Yu took a deep breath.
Immediately asking about the incident, Li Suxiao told the whole story of the war, and of course he praised His Highness Taisun to the fullest.
After Lan Yu listened in a daze, she just stood there in a daze.
After decades of fighting in the north and south, I have never heard of such a bizarre battle.
The whole thing is ridiculous.
It's like listening to a fairy tale.
Is His Highness Taisun the reincarnation of the Soldier Immortal?
No.
The warrior immortal is reborn, and he will be resigned to the defeat.
"Mr. Liang Guo, can you fulfill your promise and learn how to bark three times in front of the whole army?" The Jin Yiwei who reported the news before was still holding back his anger.
Thinking that he almost lost his head because of the victory, he felt extremely angry.
Jinyiwei has always been a third-level official.
Officials in the capital, big and small, were all extremely respectful when they saw Jin Yiwei. How had he ever been so insulted?
Besides, he still went to report his victory!
Attendant Li Suxiao scolded the Jin Yiwei.
The person in front of me is the dignified Duke Liang.
Your Majesty must respect him. How can you, a little royal guard, be so rude to him?
Before the words were spoken, Lan Yu's face turned red.
He shouted loudly: "Just scream, His Highness Taisun can achieve such a record, it is impossible to say that God Erlang descended to earth, so I, Lan Yu, will be a roaring dog for a time, so what's the harm?"
He knew that this time he was riding a tiger and it was difficult to get off, and everyone around him listened.
There is no joke in the army.
What's more, he is still a dignified general, so he can't break his promise!
But don’t forget to put a little gold on your face first.
Immediately he opened his big mouth, pumped up all his energy, and shouted loudly.
"Woof!"
"Woof!"
"Woof!"
(End of chapter)
