He paused, his eyes fell on Zhao Muyun, and his tone was earnest:
"Zhao Qing! Shuozhou is the barrier of the northern border! In this critical moment, only you can turn the tide!"
"I order you to return to Shuozhou immediately after you recover from your injuries, take command of the overall situation, and resist foreign aggression!"
"The impeachment here will be thoroughly investigated after Shuozhou is relieved!"
"If Shuozhou is not lost, your contribution will offset his fault! If Shuozhou is lost..."
The emperor's voice suddenly turned cold, with a piercing chill, "Two crimes, two punishments! My lord, take care of yourself!"
"Your Majesty, I accept your command and thank you for your grace! I will not let you down! As long as Shuozhou survives, I will survive! If Shuozhou falls, I will die for my country!"
Zhao Muyun kowtowed heavily, his voice hoarse but extremely firm!
He knew that the emperor was giving him a chance to redeem himself from his crimes and was also completely tying him to the capsizing warship of Shuozhou!
If you win, the merits and demerits will offset each other; if you lose, there is no recovery!
But this is the best situation he can achieve at the moment!
A court storm against Zhao Muyun was resolved in this way.
......
Outside Shuozhou City.
The vast land has been covered by a dark mass of enemy troops!
The 20,000 cavalrymen of the allied forces of King Loufan and King Zhelan surrounded Shuozhou City like a black tide.
The neighing of war horses, the shouts of soldiers, and the wailing of horns combined into a melody of death, shaking the city walls!
King Loufan received a secret report that the Murong tribe was preparing to submit to Zhao Muyun.
He immediately made arrangements, only ordering Murong Hu and his son to lead the troops to harass the people, and the Murong tribe to keep a strict watch.
However, when the news came that Zhao Muyun had left Shuozhou for Beijing, Han Yanshou, the prime minister of Loufan King, knew that his plan to bribe Dayin officials to impeach Zhao Muyun and sow discord between them had worked.
Han Yanshou suggested that King Loufan and King Zhelan join forces to send troops.
When the two kings heard that Zhao Muyun was not there, they were overjoyed and ready to take action.
At this time, King Loufan received another report from Murong Hu, who was willing to be the vanguard, take over the grasslands in the southern part of Xichuan, and take the initiative to fight against the Shuozhou army.
The situation on the battlefield was soon known to King Loufan. He learned that Murong's troops had been severely damaged by the Shuozhou army and Zhao Muyun was not there. If Murong's troops defected, they would be seeking their own death.
King Loufan agreed to allow the Murong tribe to migrate to Xichuan.
However, as soon as the Murong tribe arrived, they, led by Murong Hu and his son, directly surrendered to Shuozhou.
This made King Loufan so angry that he was fuming. He immediately assembled his army and marched south, regardless of the fact that the Northern Di cavalry was not suitable for summer operations.
King Zhelan also sent out troops immediately to prepare for the previous blood feuds.
Timur also asked King Zhelan for permission to lead his troops to the Gobi Salt Lake again, seizing the opportunity to regain the lost territory and avenge his previous defeat.
So, Timur raised another thousand cavalry and headed straight for the Gobi Desert.
The armies of King Zhelan and King Loufan split into two groups and headed straight for Shuozhou.
Han Zhong received information about the invasion of 30,000 Tatars and made deployments immediately.
He decisively abandoned Jingbianjun, Zhendibao and other fortresses, and concentrated his forces in Shuozhou for defense and waiting for reinforcements.
In Shuozhou City, there were Zhong Dahu's 3,000 Shuozhou soldiers, 900 cavalrymen, and 100 Modao soldiers.
Lin Feng led 2,000 Weizhou troops across Feihukou to strengthen the defense of Wuzhou City.
Tian Qing led 2,000 Yinzhou troops into Piantou Pass and provided support in the northwest of Shuozhou City.
The three troops formed an iron triangle.
Du Wei of Yanzhou Prefecture led a thousand Yanzhou troops to support Xiazhou and reinforce Tong Gu who was stationed in Xiazhou to resist Li Hu's counterattack.
Shi Yong's thousand soldiers guarding Wohugang remained motionless.
......
On top of the city wall.
Han Zhong was wearing heavy armor and was covered in blood. The wound on his left arm had burst open, and the blood had dyed the armor red.
But he still stands at the forefront like a stabilizing force!
His eyes were tired but burning with crazy flames!
Before Zhao Muyun comes back, Shuozhou must not be lost!
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