Chapter 127 Armor
Lian Qiao listened as Ling Shuang recounted the story of the Ling family's female generals.
All the children in the Ling family, whether boys or girls, had to learn to hold a long spear as soon as they started walking.
The coming-of-age ceremony gift for the Ling family girls was not someone else's hairpins and jewelry, but a long spear forged by the best weapon craftsmen in the Weiyuan Army.
No one in the Ling family, no matter who they are, even the cooks in the kitchen, will die fighting the enemy if they have to...
Ling Shuang said a lot, and Lian Qiao listened to a lot as well.
After Ling Shuang was summoned away by the general's men, Lian Qiao already knew that many soldiers' families were still in Tianji City.
I also know who Ling Shuang's grandmother, who was hanged on the city wall, was...
Ling Shuang said a lot, and Lian Qiao stayed with her the whole time.
Lian Qiao knew that the Weiyuan Army might attack Tianji City in less than two days.
Lian Qiao also knew that many people in Weiyuan Army were both happy and worried.
The good news is that we can finally take over Tianji City.
My worry is, are my relatives in Tianji City still alive...?
Will their long-cherished wish to go home and reunite with their families still be fulfilled?
They must also be afraid that their hopes will be dashed!
...
In the Weiyuan Army camp, apart from Ling Shuang and Lian Qiao who hadn't slept all night, the commander's camp was also brightly lit.
According to the defense map that Madam Ling asked Linglong to bring back, the original siege plan needs to be changed accordingly.
Neither Emperor Xiao Xuan nor General Shen doubted the authenticity of the defense map.
General Shen also has his own undercover agents and knows a little about the situation in Tianji City.
Currently, the information he has received largely matches the information transmitted by Madam Ling.
"Currently, the Weiyuan Army's firearms are still very accurate. If operated properly, they can accurately hit the firearms and supply camps of the foreigners in Tianji City."
"The place General Ling mentioned, we should be able to preserve it if we pay a little attention," General Shen said softly, pointing to the sand table in the main tent.
Emperor Xiao Xuan, dressed in casual clothes, was also looking at the sand table with the Prince of Zhao.
Tianji City is built on a mountain, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. It would be impossible to take it down without the help of firearms.
However, firearms are indiscriminate. If the foreigners use the people of Dayu as human shields while attacking the city, they will definitely hurt those people!
"The firearms are indeed accurate, but Tianji City is situated on high ground. If the barbarians react in time and assemble..." the deputy commander of the Weiyuan Army whispered a reminder.
Everyone in the main tent understood that if they didn't catch Tianji City off guard with artillery fire first, the Weiyuan Army would suffer heavy losses.
"Old Madam Ling must have her own plans."
Don't worry about that!
"With proper planning, we will definitely be able to take Tianji City in one fell swoop," General Shen said solemnly.
The two deputy commanders and several brigade commanders all nodded.
Madam Ling has lived in the city for so many years; she must have her own plans.
Flames are a signal...
"Your Majesty, on that day... I urge Your Majesty to remain in the army and take control of the overall situation!" General Shen suddenly bowed deeply to Emperor Xiao Xuan.
Emperor Xiao Xuan glanced at General Shen but said nothing. He then looked at Eunuch Xue, who was serving beside him.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Xue quickly brought over a set of armor from the two eunuchs who had been serving outside the tent.
"General Shen, on that day, I and my soldiers attacked the city and fought the enemy together!"
Emperor Xiao Xuan touched the armor before slowly speaking.
Upon hearing this, everyone in the commander's camp was stunned for a moment, and then they all knelt down.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!" General Shen said urgently.
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"
"Your Majesty, swords have no eyes, and those barbarians also have firearms!"
...
Everyone looked anxiously at Emperor Xiao Xuan.
The fact that the emperor was able to personally lead the expedition was beyond their expectations.
In their eyes, they were just two cities; how could they possibly warrant the emperor's personal presence?
Now, not only is the imperial family personally present, but they will even personally lead the charge to fight the enemy...
This... if His Majesty were to suffer even the slightest injury on the battlefield, it would be a disgrace to them!
"Your Majesty! With military matters arising, the Weiyuan Army must have someone in charge of the overall situation. It would be best if Your Majesty could be in charge of the army!" General Shen looked at Emperor Xiao Xuan with a sincere expression.
At this point, let alone the emperor, even if a prince or royal family were to come and oversee the battle, it would be best to sit in the central army camp.
But this emperor...
Emperor Xiao Xuan shook his head.
"General Shen, have you forgotten?"
"I was once a junior general under your command. Before I ascended the throne, I also went to the battlefield!" Emperor Xiao Xuan said softly.
General Shen was taken aback.
Back then...
Your Majesty is still the Crown Prince and has not yet ascended the throne. The late Emperor sent the Crown Prince to the northern region.
The crown prince, who was hiding his identity at the time, did indeed serve as a minor general under him...
He knew of His Majesty's bravery!
"Your Majesty, times have changed. The situation in Tianji City is complicated. It's not just a simple standoff between two armies. Your Majesty should..." General Shen wanted to persuade him further.
Emperor Xiao Xuan waved his hand.
“My subjects reside in Tianji City, and they have been waiting for this day.”
Outside Tianji City, the Weiyuan Army is also fighting desperately for Tianji City.
I am the Son of Heaven, the emperor of the people of Dayu.
When I say I will personally lead an expedition, it doesn't just mean watching my people fight desperately to reclaim the lost cities.
What I want to do is work with you to take those two cities back.
General Shen, to be honest, when I was in the capital, I thought about personally going into battle to kill the enemy.
I will go with the soldiers of Dayu to retake those two cities.
Therefore, General Shen, please arrange a position for your former junior officer!
After Emperor Xiao Xuan finished speaking, he suddenly bowed to General Shen.
General Shen, caught off guard, was stunned.
It seems that this time, Your Majesty not only wants to reclaim those two cities, but also to win back the hearts and minds of the people in those cities that are on the verge of collapse...
"This humble general obeys the decree!" General Shen also bowed deeply to Emperor Xiao Xuan.
Emperor Xiao Xuan nodded and casually touched the armor again.
Nearly thirty years have passed, and I'm going to put on this armor again.
Even the King of Zhao, who had remained silent, looked at Emperor Xiao Xuan in surprise.
If the Emperor is going to fight personally, then he will definitely have to fight as well.
Luckily, I brought my armor with me...
...
In the capital, Song Zhimian was reading a letter that Xiao Huaijin had sent back from the southwest.
Calculating the days, Xiao Huaijin should arrive in the southwest within the next two days.
In his letter, he said that everything was fine, Xiao Jingjue was eating well, sleeping well, and had no discomfort.
Song Zhimian, however, sensed that things were not so simple.
The north was at war, but the capital city seemed to suddenly become tense.
As everyone knows, Emperor Xiao Xuan has already arrived in the north.
When will this battle in the North end? That's what everyone is most concerned about.
Almost every day, people lined up at the city gate, eagerly awaiting news of the great victory in the north to reach the capital in time…
"Master of Ceremonies Song, here is your letter, it's from... the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence!" A eunuch handed a letter to Song Zhimin.
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