The emergency military report from Xiazhou was delivered to the meeting hall of Jinyang Palace by the messenger almost running, and the heavy footsteps struck everyone's heart.
Prince Yinji of Jin quickly unfolded the military report, glanced at it quickly, and his face instantly darkened.
He slammed the letter on the table, his voice filled with a decisiveness that belied his age: "Everyone, Xiazhou is in danger! Captain Tong Gu is holding on with his lone army. We must send troops immediately!"
Sima Hanzhong's hair and beard trembled slightly. He took a step forward and said in a heavy and firm tone:
"Your Highness, be wise! Xiazhou is the western gateway to Jinyang. Once it is breached, the Feng Dynasty troops will be able to march straight in and threaten the very foundation of our hinterland!"
"I beg your permission to personally lead the troops to aid Xiazhou and drive that little Yang Fan back to Xijing!"
“No!”
Yin Ji refused without even thinking. He stood up, walked in front of Han Zhong, and spoke in a slow but unquestionable tone.
"Sima Han, you are the pillar of the Hedong Army. The operation of the central government, the dispatch of food and fodder, and the coordination of all parties all rely on your planning and strategy."
"If you lead the army in person, what will happen to Jinyang? Who will take charge of this situation? Absolutely not!"
Chief Clerk Fan Nan twirled his sparse beard and mused, "Your Highness, General Han, General Xiao Cheyun is loyal to you and unrivaled in bravery and martial prowess. Perhaps he could take on this important task?"
Chief Clerk Zhou Hong immediately shook his head. He was in charge of the finances and was more thoughtful. "Brother Fan, no one doubts General Xiao's bravery. But rescuing Xiazhou is not something that can be accomplished by mere bravery."
"He needs to be resourceful on the battlefield, stabilize the rear, and deal with all sorts of tricks Yang Fan might devise. General Xiao... I'm afraid he lacks the experience to be able to handle things on his own."
Han Zhong frowned, as if talking to himself, but also as if asking everyone:
"General Li Mao is indeed a brave warrior, leading his troops from the front... However, strategic planning and grasping the overall situation are not his strengths."
"We need a commander who is both wise and brave, and who can control the situation..."
The meeting room fell silent for a moment, with only the crackling of candlelight.
Who to send in charge has become a difficult problem facing us.
At this moment, the guards outside the palace reported loudly:
"Your Highness, the commander-in-chief of the front army, General Lin Feng, has come from Yunzhou to Jinyang to report on his duties and is waiting to see you outside the palace!"
"Lin Feng?"
Han Zhong's eyes suddenly lit up, and the gloom on his face disappeared. He turned to Yin Ji with a hint of excitement in his tone.
"Your Highness! Commander Lin has returned just in time! He is the Grand Commander's most valued general. Not only is he well-versed in military affairs, he is also calm, capable, and experienced! I believe that Lin Feng is the best candidate to rescue Xiazhou!"
Yinji was also very excited, as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw: "Quickly, please ask General Lin to come in!"
Lin Feng, covered in dust but still looking tough, strode into the hall, his armor clanging.
As soon as he finished his greetings, Yinji handed him the urgent report from Xiazhou: "General Lin, take a look at this!"
Lin Feng quickly read through it, his eyes wide open, he clasped his fists and bowed, his voice as loud as a bell:
"Your Highness! Sima Han! Xiazhou is in danger, and I, a humble general, request your services! I am willing to lead a powerful force to rush to our aid overnight. We will defeat Yang Fan, lift the siege of Xiazhou, and enhance the prestige of our Hedong army!"
"Okay! Okay!"
Yin Ji clapped his hands excitedly, "General Lin's words are truly comforting to me!"
He took a deep breath and spoke loudly, "Commands, Lin Feng, the commander-in-chief of the front army, will lead all military operations to rescue Xiazhou! Generals Li Mao and Xi Sheng will serve as subordinate commanders, and Lieutenant Du Wei of Yanzhou will be the vanguard!"
"Assemble 10,000 troops immediately and set out as soon as possible. No delay!"
Han Zhong stepped forward and solemnly instructed, "General Lin, the defense of Yunzhou will be temporarily taken over by Deputy Governor Tian Qing. The affairs of Xiazhou are now fully entrusted to you!"
"Remember, Yang Fan has many soldiers, so we must not fight recklessly. We must prioritize safety and repel the enemy. Our top priority is to protect Xiazhou City and Tong Gu's troops!"
Lin Feng knelt on one knee, clasped his fists above his head, and spoke in a sonorous and powerful voice:
"I obey your orders! I will not let down the trust placed in you, Your Highness, and the Prime Minister! If I cannot lift the siege of Xiazhou, I will bring my head before you!"
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at the same time!
In Liangzhou City, inside the Longyou Jiedushi Mansion, the atmosphere was lively.
Zhao Muyun sat high in the main seat, with Zhang Zan, Chen Qian and a group of generals standing on both sides, all with excitement after the victory on their faces.
"We have joined forces with Jiedushi Zhang and gained the support of the Qiang and Rong warriors. Our army now has 10,000 soldiers and sufficient food and fodder!"
Zhao Muyun spoke in a relaxed tone, pointing to the map, "The next step is to return to lift the siege of Heidu Mountain in Guazhou and then rescue Ganzhou City!"
The generals were eager to try and agreed.
At this moment, Shen Qian almost rushed in, with an irrepressible joy on his face:
"Grand Commander! Great news! There's news about General Pei Lun and General Shi Yong!"
"oh?"
Zhao Muyun raised his eyebrows, "Tell me quickly!"
Shen Qian's voice was loud and excited: "General Pei and his men not only successfully broke out of Hei Du Mountain, but also successfully reunited with General Shi Yong! Moreover, General Pei found fierce fire oil on Hei Du Mountain!"
"They used this to set up a fire attack. The blaze made the Tartars cry out in despair, and over two thousand elite soldiers were killed!"
"What?!"
Zhao Muyun suddenly stood up from his seat, his face showing disbelief at first, then turned into ecstasy. He strode to Shen Qian, patted his shoulder hard, and laughed:
"Great! Great Pei Lun! He's such a lucky guy! In such a desperate situation, not only was he not trapped to death, but he also found a blessing in disguise and bit Wumuchi back! Hahahaha! God help me!"
The generals in the tent were also in an uproar, and then burst into heated discussions and praises.
"General Pei is truly amazing!"
"Fire oil? What is that?!"
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