The court had received the news and intercepted the attack immediately. The two sides fought fiercely for three days and three nights and ended in a draw.
The surprise attack plan on Prince Jin's Mansion failed, so they had to go ahead with it.
To this end, the King of Jin spent a huge amount of money and encouraged his men in public, saying that as long as they could capture the capital, everyone would be rewarded, and would be made a marquis or a prime minister, with millions of taels of gold waiting for them.
In order to achieve merit, everyone was excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood, and morale was greatly boosted.
The battle became stalemate and the fighting was fierce.
The King of Jin almost did not sleep, his eyes were red from staying up all night, and he tried his best to win the battle as soon as possible.
The longer it delays, the more disadvantageous it will be for him.
In the commander-in-chief's tent, Prince Jin sat in the main seat and discussed the battle plan with his subordinates.
He had no talent for being a general and did not know how to fight a war, so he recruited capable generals from his previous life to work for him.
However, their performance was not as good as in his previous life, which disappointed him.
He didn't realize that it was his own problem. In his previous life, these people led an army and fully utilized their leadership abilities.
But this time, Prince Jin is leading the army in person, and everything must be reported to him, and instructions must be sought at every turn, which delays the opportunity to fight.
It is unreliable for a layman to guide an expert.
The logistics officer rushed in and reported, "Sir, we only have three days' worth of food and fodder left, and the new food and fodder has not arrived yet."
Everyone was horrified when they heard the news. How could the army survive outside without food and fodder?
"What happened? Did something happen along the way?"
King Jin's face sank, "Do you know what's going on?"
The logistics officer frowned and said, "I have sent someone to welcome them, but there is no news so far."
"Continue investigating." King Jin left his most trusted confidant at the rear to take charge of logistics. Before leaving, he repeatedly reminded him that this was a serious matter and should not be taken lightly.
But something went wrong.
The others were panicking. "Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. Master, what should we do?"
The King of Jin hesitated for a moment and said, "Send a team to borrow food from the people nearby."
It's said to be a loan, but as to whether or not it can be repaid and when it can be repaid, we'll talk about it later.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Could the people nearby supply food and fodder for the army? It seemed a little uncertain.
The King of Jin sent soldiers to search the homes of the people and snatch any food they saw, completely ignoring the fact that it was the people's life-saving food.
The people living nearby were poor, often hungry all year round, and did not have much food stored.
This completely aroused civil unrest. They could not survive if their food was stolen, so they might as well find someone to take the blame before they died.
The Jin Wang clan was extremely anxious as they were unable to collect food and fodder. There was no way they could feed the army.
After three days, the food and fodder from the rear still hadn't arrived, and the generals kept this news a secret for fear of causing a mutiny.
But how could they conceal the lack of food? The three meals were reduced to two, and the dry food became watery. Even a fool could see that something was wrong, so the soldiers naturally refused to accept it and demanded an explanation.
The King of Jin tried his best to appease them, promising that they would not be allowed to fight on an empty stomach. He secretly stepped up his efforts, searched for food everywhere, and killed a number of war horses to provide the soldiers with meals.
At the same time, several teams were sent back to check the situation and urge the rapid delivery of food and fodder.
Every day is like a year for everyone, and they are as anxious as ants on hot pan.
During another meeting, a trusted aide rushed in with a panicked look on his face, "Master, something terrible has happened."
King Jin couldn't stand hearing such talk, and glared at him, "Hold on, who stole the food and grass?"
This is the only possibility, and everyone is mentally prepared for it.
Unexpectedly, the confidant shouted, "Jincheng has been captured by the Du family army."
Jincheng is their old nest, the location of the Prince of Jin's Palace, and the center of power.
It was like a bolt from the blue, and everyone was stunned, suspecting that there was something wrong with their ears.
King Jin's eyes went dark. How could this be possible? His old nest was destroyed?
"It must be a mistake. Go check again."
"My Lord, this is fake, right? We have General Wang in Jincheng, how could we be easily taken by the Du family army?"
"The Du family army is far away from Jincheng. This must be fake." The general kept shaking his head, but he was full of doubts in his heart.
Du Shaoxuan was an expert in commanding troops. He once defeated an enemy force that was several times his size by fighting two at a time.
They were able to secretly send a team to launch a surprise attack on the capital, so why couldn't Du Shaoxuan launch a surprise attack on Jincheng?
King Jin said with absolute certainty, "This must be fake news. Du Shaoxuan has always been cunning and scheming. Don't believe it."
Having said that, he was extremely anxious. Was his escape route really cut off?
There was something wrong with the food supplies again, it was really fatal.
The subordinates looked at each other, anxiously waiting for news.
I don’t know how long it took, but new news came.
"My Lord, this is Du Shaoxuan's open letter."
When Prince Jin heard the three words "open letter", his head started to hurt. It had become a conditioned reflex.
"He can learn anything, but he chooses to learn from Mu Wanqing."
Du Shaoxuan publicly announced that the Prince of Jin's Mansion had fallen into his hands, and told the Prince of Jin to either surrender or come back to fight to the death.
If he dares to say so, it means the news is true.
Everyone was shocked and angry. They never expected that there would be a fire in the backyard.
Their families and relatives are all in Jincheng, and now they are in Du Shaoxuan's hands, which makes them extremely anxious.
"My Lord, let's go back and rescue them."
The war faction firmly disagreed, "No, we have come this far, we can't give up halfway, we can only rush forward and take the capital as soon as possible to break the deadlock."
"But our families are waiting for help."
A general strongly objected. "Don't worry, Du Shaoxuan is not a man who kills indiscriminately. Our families will only suffer a little, but their lives will be safe."
Others asked in return, "What guarantee do you have that he won't kill a chicken to scare the monkeys?"
The two sides were about to fight, and the army slammed the table and said, "Stop arguing. The most important thing right now is to get enough food and grass, otherwise we will be unable to move forward."
Everyone: ...
Everyone looked at the King of Jin, who was in a state of confusion. "I have sent people to several nearby counties to ask the county government for food. Don't worry."
The surrounding area is all under the rule of King Jin, so it is natural for him to ask for whatever he wants.
But after waiting for a long time, the people who were sent never came back, and no one knew what happened.
The King of Jin sent several groups of people, but they all returned with no news, which made the King of Jin very anxious.
Finally, the hungry soldiers mutinied...
Everyone in Prince Jin's mansion was trembling with fear.
The pampered young masters and daughters never imagined that such a day would come and they were all scared to tears.
The first thing Du Shaoxuan did after attacking Prince Jin's Mansion was to take control of everyone.
Then the Prince of Jin’s mansion was searched.
It's no wonder that there are eighteen inner storehouses in the Prince of Jin's Mansion, which are divided into different categories and have everything. The richness and luxury of the inventory are eye-catching.
"Record everything in the book and take it back to be handled by the Qingping County Lord."
"yes."
Du Shaoxuan looked at the treasures piled up like a mountain, did not stay for long, and turned around to deal with military affairs.
The homes of officials in the city must be controlled and cleared out one by one.
We must ensure the normal and orderly operation of Jincheng, distribute land to the people, and do a good job of appeasing them.
They also had to dig out the spies in the city, sort out the surrendered soldiers, and make proper arrangements.
He was overwhelmed with thoughts and was busy until late at night. He couldn't help but sigh that it would be great if Mu Wanqing was here at this time.
With her abilities, these are no problem at all.
I wonder if she has fallen asleep at this hour? I miss her so much.
After a few days, I will take some time to go around the city and see if there is anything delicious. I will bring some back for Wanqing to try.
She loves to taste delicious food.
I have collected a lot of fabrics in the most famous Jinyi Town before, and she will definitely like it.
One of his men interrupted his thoughts, "Young Marshal, we found several imperial robes and crowns."
Du Shaoxuan waved his hand and said, "Seal it up and I will hand it over to the emperor directly when the time comes."
"yes."
There was a commotion outside. Du Shaoxuan frowned, "What's the commotion outside?"
The subordinate reported, "It's the young lady from the Prince of Jin's Mansion who wants to see you. She said she has something important to tell you."
Du Shaoxuan was also a little tired, rubbed his brows, and said, "Let her in."
A beautiful woman walked in and bowed, "My daughter Xiao Yan greets Mr. Du. May Mr. Du live long and happy."
She has a graceful demeanor and a temperament as beautiful as orchid. There is a hint of stubbornness in her weakness, which easily arouses others' desire to protect her.
Du Shaoxuan glanced at him calmly, "What's the matter?"
Xiao Yan pursed her lips, "I know where the secret room in the mansion is."
Du Shaoxuan has ordered people to clean out Prince Jin's mansion and search it inside and out, but so far there has been no news of a secret room.
"Where are they?" There were many good things in Prince Jin's Mansion, some of which were collected from Prince Wei's Mansion. Now they were all his.
Xiao Yan's eyes flickered, "I want to change the conditions."
She didn't want to be a prisoner, and she didn't want to die at a young age. The only option now was to find a backer for herself.
Right now, who has a bigger backer than Du Shaoxuan?
Du Shaoxuan's tone was a little impatient, "Speak."
"Although Xiao Yan is the daughter of a royal family, her father doesn't love her. Her mother died during childbirth, and she has been bullied since she was a child..." Xiao Yan's eyes were slightly red. "I only hope to stay with Master Du, so that I won't be displaced and alone."
She wore no makeup and no jewelry, looking very plain and pitiful.
Du Shaoxuan was looking at her bright dress. Unfortunately, he recognized the fabric. It was the priceless brocade. He personally selected a few pieces to give to Mu Wanqing.
Women are always good at lying. He doesn't hate women who are resourceful and scheming, but it's wrong to use that on him.
"no."
He was not in a hurry. He knew that the secret room would be found sooner or later.
It would be a big deal if Mu Wanqing misunderstood me.
Xiao Yan was stunned, then changed his expression, raised his chin, and said with a hint of provocation, "I heard that Mr. Du has never married. Is it because you are not good enough?"
Any man would not be able to hear such words, and he might prove it to her right away.
Du Shaoxuan's eyes darkened slightly, but he was not affected by it. "I don't like people who think they are smart."
Wan Qing never resorts to such shameful means and always acts openly and honestly.
Of course, the biggest difference is that Mu Wanqing never thought of relying on men.
Xiao Yan was surprised. This trick didn't work on him. "I thought you liked this one."
She took a deep breath, turned pitiful again, and begged softly. "Mr. Du, I am very good and obedient. I will do anything you ask me to do. Please accept me."
The Prince of Jin's Mansion was defeated. How could she have a good ending as a member of the Prince of Jin's Mansion? Even if she didn't die, she might become a soldier. Is that a life for a human being?
No, she must save herself and must get close to the man in front of her!
Unfortunately, she met the hard-hearted Du Shaoxuan, "Take her away."
Xiao Yan was dragged out. She was extremely anxious. She gritted her teeth and shouted, "I know a secret about Mu Wanqing."
Du Shaoxuan frowned slightly, "Bring her here."
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