Of course, Su Wanyan had considered this issue. If she continued working day and night like this, she was afraid she would get sick from exhaustion. So she came up with a plan: among the injured who were brought in, those who were still able to move could help take care of the other seriously injured patients.
This way, it won't require additional human resources.
This made Lü Cezhong, who had originally intended to send some men to her, feel guilty, because he really dared not neglect the Donghai Army outside the city.
"General Lü." As night fell, Su Wanyan was grinding herbs in the courtyard, with other people helping her.
Meanwhile, Lü Cezhong, a burly man as imposing as a mountain, obediently held the medicine bowl and carefully stirred it bit by bit.
Hearing Su Wanyan call him, he quickly responded, "Eh, Your Highness?"
The voice sounded like it was being coaxed by a parent to their daughter.
"What exactly is Yu Nanqing's plan? Can't you tell me now?"
This question left Lü Cezhong speechless: "Your Majesty, I can tell you everything else, but this is something I have no way of knowing how to answer."
We're still within the East China Sea territory, and there are spies everywhere. Who knows what kind of people might have infiltrated the Governor's Mansion?
What if the enemy finds out that the prince is in Qingxuan City and the news reaches the East Sea Court, and the East Sea Court sends troops to Qingxuan City to besiege the prince?
The prince only brought 30,000 troops, and it is unknown how many he lost when he passed through Xiaoshui. It would be unwise to confront the Donghai court head-on.
Even if we assume the Eastern Sea court is poorly informed and unable to receive information, Qingxuan City is a military stronghold of the Eastern Sea, making it extremely easy to besiege and eliminate Yu Nanqing.
Su Wanyan opened her mouth, her hands trembling slightly as she ground the herbs, a tremor so subtle it was almost imperceptible.
Actually, she wasn't really asking about Yu Nanqing's plans; she just wanted to know if Yu Nanqing was really still alive.
After Xiao Chensheng found out about Yu Nanqing last time, she had been trying to verify it. If Yu Nanqing was really dead, Lü Cezhong would definitely be filled with grief and indignation.
Hearing Lü Cezhong say this, Su Wanyan couldn't hide her excitement, but she dared not let anyone see it.
Poor Lü Cezhong, completely unaware of Su Wanyan's little scheme, was still busy fiddling with the medicine pot.
Just then, several faint loud noises suddenly came from the sky above the island.
Lu Cezhong immediately stood up alertly: "What's going on?"
"General!" At this moment, a soldier rushed in: "We have received a report from the front that General Si Yang is launching a general offensive against the East China Sea Navy. The East China Sea Navy camp is only fifteen miles away from the city island. Should we open the city gates to welcome General Si Yang?"
"No!" Su Wanyan spoke before Lü Cezhong could reply.
But then he realized what he had said and quickly stopped himself, saying, "I was just saying it offhand, General Lü, please don't take offense."
"No!" Lu Cezhong was actually quite pleased and said, "Your Majesty is right. It is too early to open the city gates now."
If the city gates are opened now, it would be tantamount to giving the East Sea army a way out. Even if they are drugged and have no fighting spirit, can his army of less than 10,000 men withstand the East Sea's 30 naval forces?
They can crush them step by step.
The order was given: "Keep the city gates tightly closed and await General Siyang's signal!"
"yes!"
Meanwhile, Si Yang had just learned that the entire East Sea army was sick and had no will to fight. With such favorable timing, location, and popular support, when else would they launch a general offensive?
The situation that Feng Lingxu feared most still happened.
Before the antidote could be developed, the Jin army had already attacked.
The entire army was disheartened and looked like lambs to the slaughter. What could Feng Lingxu do but grit his teeth and go for it?
Even though the army was in poor condition, he still had an absolute advantage in numbers!
Therefore, in this battle, Feng Lingxu didn't want to pay attention to any formations. Rather than scattering the troops, he preferred to gather them together and attack one place directly!
Si Yang seemed to have seen through Feng Lingxu's thoughts. This time, he personally took the lead, and the morale soared. The two sides clashed again in the dark night, with smoke and fire filling the sky.
Meanwhile, Su Chien had already led his troops to Chengdao Island.
However, the city gates of the city are now closed, and he has some concerns about sending messages to the people inside.
Once the city gates are opened, the variables on the island become unpredictable. If they can ambush people around the island, it means that people from the East China Sea can also ambush people around it.
However, when he heard that the Great Jin had launched a general offensive against the East China Sea Navy, a glint of light immediately appeared in his eyes.
He immediately ordered that 5,000 men remain outside the city island to provide timely support should anything happen in the city, while the other 10,000 men were to be sent to the front lines to join Si Yang and participate in the campaign against the Eastern Navy.
To others, this force of 10,000 might seem like a drop in the ocean compared to the East China Sea army.
But Su Chien knew that the 30,000 men that Yu Nanqing had selected were all elite troops in the army, not to mention those who had survived places like the Battle of Nirvana. Who among them was easy to deal with?
The essence of the 100,000-strong Dragon Flag Army is all gathered here.
On June 22, Si Yang launched a general offensive against the East China Sea Navy. Su Chien led 10,000 troops to join him and engaged in fierce fighting with the 30 East China Sea Navy.
This battle lasted for five days and five nights.
The East Sea army fought desperately and refused to surrender. Finally, Feng Lingxu ordered a retreat from the east and west, circling around the city. The western force was covered by nausea, while the eastern force retreated to the island, completely dispersing the remaining troops.
Si Yang wanted to press his advantage, but the two directions in which the Eastern Navy withdrew were the waters they were least proficient in.
It was at this moment that the gates of the castle slowly opened, emitting a muffled sound.
Lu Cezhong led a group of men out of the city gate and stood guard around the gate.
Si Yang was the first to see the city gates of Chengdao open. Ignoring the blood and smoke covering his face, he grabbed his spear and shouted "Giddy up!" as his horse galloped toward Lü Cezhong!
Upon seeing him arrive, Si Yang dismounted and knelt on one knee, saying, "General Lü!"
"Hahaha!" Lü Cezhong exclaimed with delight, "Seeing that you're alright is better than anything else!"
"It's a pity that the enemy got away!"
"No problem! We'll catch him sooner or later!" Lü Cezhong waved his hand and said, "Quickly, let the brothers rest in the city!"
Even after accounting for casualties, it was impossible for an army of over 100,000 to all flood into the city.
Si Yang ordered that the seriously wounded should enter the city to rest, while the rest who were still able to move and were unharmed should set up camp ten miles outside the city.
After winning the battle, Lü Cezhong was very happy. He put his arm around Si Yang's shoulder and walked into the city together: "You have made great contributions in this battle. When we return to the capital, we will definitely ask the prince to give you a good reward."
Si Yang had been fighting for five days and five nights, so he had no energy to think about those things. Besides, they didn't know what the situation was like in the capital, who had inherited the throne, or what edicts had been issued.
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