After Yuanniang entered Xinzheng County, she immediately switched from offense to defense. Meitang was also caught in a tense job. He needed to calm down many people in the county in a short period of time, or suppress them, or win them over.
Yuanniang sent a messenger that night, who rode at full speed to Hezhong Prefecture to inform Li Mingde of the new battle situation.
The vanguard army was about a day and a half away from Xinzheng County. Just as they were thinking about settling down in Xinzheng County after a long march, they learned halfway through that Xinzheng County had fallen into the hands of the rebels. For a moment they did not know what to do and could only rest where they were and pass this information to General Xie, waiting for the general's decision.
"What? Xinzheng County fell?"
Inside the main account, Xie Yunzhang was holding a brush, preparing to write a memorial. When he heard the news, his hand paused and drops of ink as big as beans fell on the memorial.
"General, what should we do now?" The deputy general was worried.
The presence or absence of Xinzheng County will have a great impact on them.
Without Xinzheng County, where should they choose as their base?
Xie Yunzhang sighed slightly.
Before I set out, I knew this was not going to be an easy job.
It turns out that this is not an easy job.
However, compared to Li Aotian, he has to face Duke Yun. Thinking of this, he feels much more balanced.
"Act according to the plan." The difficulty doubled from defending the city to attacking it.
It is difficult to disobey the imperial decree, no matter how difficult it is, we must do it!
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After Li Mingde received the news, he was completely panicked.
My godmother is missing and Henan County is about to face Xie Yunzhang's army. What should I do?
Li Mingde came to the sand table and tried to calm his breath and put aside his messy thoughts according to what he had learned in college and what his godmother had taught him.
"The biggest problem at the moment is the lack of troops. I only have this little force, and I have to defend Hezhong Prefecture, support Henan County, and keep some for my godmother."
Li Mingde: "Can we use the newly recruited soldiers to provide support? No! The new recruits will disperse before we even reach Henan County."
Li Mingde had to admit that the new recruits who had not undergone special training in Yunzhou were vulnerable.
"What if we don't send them to Henan County, but keep the new recruits to guard the city?" Li Mingde murmured to himself.
Hezhong Prefecture has its own garrison and recruits new soldiers within the territory of Hezhong Prefecture. The new soldiers stay in familiar places and will not think of escaping.
If the imperial army wants to attack Hezhong Prefecture, it must first defeat the godmother in Henan County and Guangde Prefecture, which is almost impossible!
It seems that the defense pressure in Hezhong Prefecture is not that great, as long as there are enough people to maintain stability!
Li Mingde took a deep breath, his eyes bright.
He felt around on the table and touched an iron military token.
The military tokens of the Great Zhou court were all golden, but those of Yunzhou were different. They were carved from wood and only covered with a layer of iron.
Before setting off, my godmother gave me the military command, so I could mobilize all the Yunzhou soldiers in Hezhong County.
What a trust and foresight!
My godmother must have anticipated my current situation, so she gave me the military order without hesitation.
The next question is who will transport food and supplies to Henan County?
Li Mingde thought for a long time but couldn't figure out who to send.
Just at this moment, someone came to report: "The supplies sent from Yunzhou have arrived!"
"That's great!" Li Mingde raised his eyebrows and walked out of the room quickly.
He wanted to thank the Yunzhou officers and soldiers who braved the wind and snow to transport supplies.
"Eh? Hwang-ssi?! Hwa-ssi? Why are you here?"
Huang Laosan forced a bitter smile. How could he explain that he had a good brother who sold his brother for fame and fortune?
When Huang Jincheng learned about this job, he ran to Wang Buxi and signed a military order on behalf of his younger brother Huang Laosan, thus getting the job.
By the time Huang Laosan received the transfer order, it was too late.
As for why Hua Xu came, the reason was even simpler, because Hua Xu's favorite Duke Yun was in Guangde Prefecture.
After Li Mingde briefly greeted them, he was busy sending his troops.
The soldiers transferred to Henan County this time were partly local soldiers from Yunzhou, and partly veterans from Hezhong County.
The soldiers were ready to go. Those who needed something hurried to buy it, and those who wanted to say goodbye hurriedly said goodbye to their wives and children. The city was in chaos for a while.
Li Mingde watched the scenes of his family's departure and shook his head secretly. He was about to return home when he saw Huang Langjun, Hua Langjun and others who had dressed up and were strolling in the commercial street.
The romantic young man made the girls on the street look back frequently, and they completely forgot that they belonged to the Konghe Mansion and were the Duke of Yun's men!
Hmm? Control Crane Mansion?!
Li Mingde suddenly realized.
Their families had already sent people to protect these young masters, and as they had come to Yunzhou to deliver gifts, the second wave of guards had not yet had time to return.
Aren't they all human beings? Aren't they much better than the newly recruited soldiers?
Li Mingde's heroic eyebrows were raised in an instant, and his eyes widened, as if the door to a new world had opened at that moment.
So, is this the godmother's deeper intention in establishing the Control Crane Mansion?
They are all from Xiangzhou, and they must be connected with Xiangzhou Tongpan Xie Yunzhang!
Awesome, my godmother!
Li Mingde was no longer panicking, as his godmother had everything under control!
Li Mingde was very proactive and immediately invited Huang Laosan, Hua Xu and others to his house. Without further ado, he asked directly.
"Yuan Niang has captured Henan County, and I want to send troops to support her. The Great Zhou court sent Xie Yunzhang, the magistrate of Xiangzhou. Are you familiar with him?"
Huang Laosan was stunned.
His eyes unconsciously looked at Hua Xu beside him.
Hua Xu quickly stated: "Although we are familiar with each other, I have nothing to do with him. I have never done anything to let Duke Yun down! The heavens can bear witness to my feelings for Duke Yun!"
They were very familiar with each other, so familiar that Xie Yunzhang avoided Hua Xu.
Li Mingde continued to ask: "If you are asked to lead troops to transport food and weapons to Henan County, are you confident that they will not fall into the hands of Xie Yunzhang?"
The two looked at each other.
"Escorting food and fodder?"
I've never done this job before! I haven't received any training in Yunzhou.
Panic...
Huang Lao San looked embarrassed: "Lord Li, it's not that we don't want to, it's that we don't have the ability, and we are afraid of delaying Duke Yun's important event!"
Li Mingde said quietly, "You are from the Control Crane House, you have to help Duke Yun solve his problems."
Hua Xu was so anxious that he stamped his feet. He really had the will but not the ability!
Li Mingde pointed out: "You have no experience, but the people around you have experience!"
"Where are we?" Huang Laosan paused.
Having been self-reliant in Yunzhou for so long, I almost forgot that I was also a young master from an aristocratic family who traveled far away with hundreds of guards!
These guards are all experienced and skilled, only slightly inferior to the Yunzhou soldiers.
With Huang Laosan's one hundred guards, Hua Xu's one hundred guards, and the guards from several other families who stayed in Hezhong Prefecture, it would not be a problem to gather five or six hundred people!
Hua Xu and Huang Lao San were stunned for a moment, then immediately stepped forward and said, "Master Li has entrusted us with this important task, and we will never let you down!"
(End of this chapter)
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