"The local people recognize the imperial court. As long as Your Highness gives the order, the people will take the initiative to provide us with food and fodder."
After careful consideration, Zhu Cixiong and Li Xianzhong agreed with Li Dingguo's idea.
They led their troops across the Beiqing River and set up camp on the south bank waiting for news.
A day and a half later.
The Embroidered Uniform Guard sent a message: Zhu Guobi has withdrawn his troops from Jinan Prefecture and is leading the main force to attack Anping Town.
Li Dingguo and Zhu Cijiong went ahead and went to Yuyuan.
Li Xianzhong waited for a long time under the banner of Li Dingguo.
After confirming that he had been discovered by Zhu Guobi's scouts, he also set off south.
Forty miles away, Zhu Guobi led his army to camp outside Dong'a County.
Before he could sit down and rest, the scouts rushed in: "Report! Li Dingguo did not attack Anping Town, but led his troops to continue southward."
"What?" Liu Kongzhao, who was standing next to him, jumped up from his stool in shock. "Continue to go south? Where are you going?"
“It’s unclear where he went, but it’s certain that he went south along the canal.”
"It's bad, it's bad!" Liu Kongzhao slapped his thigh hard. "Li Dingguo is used to going around, he must be heading for Nanjing. The troops there are empty, and it is very likely that Li Dingguo will take advantage of it."
Zhu Guobi was somewhat disdainful: "Why do you want to exploit Confucius? Li Dingguo only has a few thousand cavalrymen who are not good at attacking cities. Nanjing is a strong city with powerful artillery. How can he exploit the loopholes?"
Liu Kongzhao retorted: "Can you guarantee that there are no spies from the capital in Nanjing? As long as one of the city gates is opened, no matter how high the city walls are or how powerful the artillery is, it will be useless!"
Zhu Guobi asked with a dark face: "What should we do then?"
Liu Kongzhao walked to the door and turned around: "What else can we do? Send troops to chase them!"
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