Chapter 640 How could Xu Yu have the nerve to refuse to bargain?
Everyone who is paying attention to external developments knows that it is only a matter of time before war breaks out.
Before the mourning period for the late emperor ends and the court situation is settled, there will be sudden storms.
Even though they had expected it, most people were still shocked by the war that broke out without any warning.
It was too sudden.
Before the King of Lingnan announced his rebellion, many people still thought that Lingnan was separated from the heartland of the Central Plains by Yongzhou and Shuiliangzhou.
Even if a battle breaks out, the Lingnan army will have to find a way to pass through these two important places first, and will definitely not be able to break out in the short term.
No one expected that the King of Lingnan's army would silently pass through the defenses of Dingzhou and Shuiliangzhou without attracting anyone's attention, and raid Dingzhou, a fortress in the Central Plains, overnight.
And the raid was successful.
Ling Chu had just received the news from the outside world, and his face flushed with excitement as he spoke: "The troops led by the young master raided Dingzhou at night and successfully broke through the city defenses before rising this morning. They have now captured Dingzhou and set up camp in Dingzhou."
"After the Right General captured Dingzhou, he launched a surprise attack on Shiling City, 600 miles away. He may achieve victory soon."
"Another group of troops who had infiltrated Anzhuang County at some unknown time have occupied the county at 11:00 AM today and have successfully settled in."
"The young prince personally called up his troops an hour ago, and he's now leading 150,000 troops from Lingnan towards Dingzhou. Word has spread outside, and the people of the royal city are spontaneously celebrating their first victory. People are talking about it everywhere."
The King of Lingnan endured for many years, but one day when swords were drawn, the war instantly spread to many places.
The sharp edge of the sword was revealed, and its power shocked the world.
At first, Sang Zhixia listened carefully to the old man's analysis of where the King of Lingnan might take action. Although he only understood half of it, he still felt that the old man's analysis was very reasonable.
But when the fog cleared and he could see clearly where the King of Lingnan's sword was pointing, he couldn't help but gasp in shock.
They launched surprise attacks on several large cities and fortresses at the same time, and successfully achieved inspiring results.
Such a handwriting...
Such ambitions that are not intended to be concealed at all...
The whole world was shocked.
Sang Zhixia exhaled slowly and said slowly, "What's the situation in Dingzhou?"
Xu Yu did not release any news to the outside world.
Outsiders only know that Dingzhou was successfully captured in a very short time, but the details of the battle are unknown.
Ling Chu whispered, "The person who inquired about the news hasn't replied yet, but I think he will be here soon."
"Don't worry, Master. The young master has great ambitions and will not take risks easily. It should be fine."
Sang Zhixia sighed silently, quickly closed her eyes and said, "Forget it."
"Get ready. Please go out on my behalf in three days and help me deliver a letter to the young prince."
For every day Xu Yu was fighting outside, Sang Zhixia would deliver a day's supply to the army.
However, it is not easy for these things to be directly handed over to Xu Yu, and it is not easy for Sang Zhixia to find out the specific whereabouts of Xu Yu.
At times like these, a clear path to cross the river is very necessary.
With Jiang Yubai's help, the things she had painstakingly prepared could be delivered to where she wanted more quickly and accurately.
Lingchu nodded without hesitation.
Sang Zhixia stood there in silence for a while, then rolled up her sleeves and went to the farm's experimental field with the kingfisher feathers and painted fan.
There might be more she can do before the war spreads further.
Half a month later, Ling Chu set out from the royal city with Sang Zhixia's handwritten secret letter and rode all the way to Dingzhou.
Dingzhou has become the temporary base for the army led by Jiang Yubai, but Xu Yu, the vanguard who first broke through Dingzhou, is not here.
When Jiang Yubai learned that it was Sang Zhixia's confidant who came to ask for an audience, he immediately waved his hand to interrupt the discussion of Mr. Xue and others, sat down and said, "Let him in."
Ling Chu walked into the tent, bowed, and briefly explained the purpose of his visit. He then handed the secret letter to Mr. Xue with both hands.
Jiang Yubai opened the letter and read the contents at a glance, and couldn't help but smile.
"Is this what your boss meant?"
"yes."
Ling Chu said slowly, "The boss knows that the weather will be cold after winter, and is worried that the soldiers under the young prince's command will lack winter clothing. He has specially asked people to collect some winter clothing, which will be sent out soon. I hope the young prince will accept it."
Jiang Yubai was speechless for a moment as he held the light piece of letter paper, but a myriad of silent emotions surged in his heart.
Sang Zhixia was really thoughtful.
The soldiers he led were used to living in places with warm winters and indeed lacked experience in resisting cold winters.
This was taken into consideration during the initial preparations for the troops, but the supplies prepared were very limited.
Winter is coming, and as the army gradually advances into the heart of the Central Plains, its lack of cold-resistant supplies will gradually be exposed.
What Sang Zhixia thought of and sent at this time was indeed the most scarce thing.
Jiang Yubai puffed up his cheeks and slowly exhaled, then smiled and said, "Your boss is so thoughtful, how could I not appreciate it?"
"Wu'an."
The people who were called clasped their fists and stepped out of the line. Jiang Yubai lowered his eyes and said, "From today on, in addition to the military supplies you were previously responsible for, you will also be responsible for the transportation routes between the royal city and the places where the army is traveling."
"You are responsible for the Sang family's side. Anything that the Sang family sends out must be sent through a separate and appropriate route and sent to the battle front by a dedicated person. No delay is allowed."
Wu An knelt down respectfully and accepted the order.
Ling Chu completed his mission and was about to leave when he heard Jiang Yubai say, "Go back and give my regards to your boss."
"I will send a message to the garrison commander in the royal city today. If the Sang family needs me in the future, you can take my private seal and go find Wan Fang. Wan Fang will be at the Sang family's disposal."
Ling Chu kowtowed in agreement as per the rules, and after leaving the tent, he did not leave that day. Instead, he paid attention to Dingzhou City and inquired about the siege situation at that time.
Jiang Yubai burst out laughing when he learned about this: "Xu Yu has adhered to the rule of not leaking secrets and never sent any information home. My sister-in-law at home must have been worried the whole time."
Mr. Xue sighed, "General Chariot and Cavalry is valiant on the battlefield, and the Sang family is considerate and generous in the rear. With the full support of this couple, the young prince will surely have no worries about achieving a great victory."
Speaking of Xu Yu's bravery, the scholar who had been silent all this time couldn't help but say, "General Chariot and Cavalry is indeed a man of strategy."
Before Dingzhou was captured, everyone knew that it was a tough nut to crack.
If you want to take Dingzhou successfully, you must make a shocking move.
But Xu Yu created an incredible miracle.
It took only three hours from the sounding of the war drums to the fall of Dingzhou City.
The casualties of our own troops were reduced to a minimum, which was a completely unexpected result.
only……
The scholar's mouth twitched, and his tone was subtle, "The General of Chariots and Cavalry's actions were amazing. He blew down most of Dingzhou's city walls in one go."
"It's convenient when attacking a city. We can lead our troops into the city and engage in street fighting directly. We rush in later. After the army enters, we have to set up a circle of tents outside the city and send heavy troops to guard it as a human wall. It will also be difficult to rebuild the destroyed city wall."
Since ancient times, in offensive and defensive battles, most people have thought about how to break through the enemy’s city gates in the shortest possible time.
Xu Yu, on the other hand, bombed the enemy's city wall with all his might, taking advantage of the night when the enemy defenders were not paying attention and blew up most of it.
Jiang Yubai thought about it and found it funny.
"This method is unexpected, but it is also rough and effective."
However, gunpowder has been rare since ancient times, and there are even fewer people who master the method of making it.
This method of attacking the city would be difficult for anyone other than Xu Yu to implement.
after all……
Xu Yu controls an iron mine in the northwest.
If Jiang Yubai guessed correctly, this gunpowder was originally developed there for blasting mines and was not easy to come by.
Who else had the confidence of Xu Yu to be able to collect so much gunpowder without making any noise, and to transport it smoothly from the northwest to Dingzhou to use it to blow up the city walls?
Even if others want to, they can't do it.
Mr. Xue was puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "But the amount of gunpowder in our army is extremely scarce, and only the young prince has the authority to mobilize it."
"Where did the General of Chariots and Cavalry get the huge amount of gunpowder he used to attack Dingzhou?"
Jiang Yubai didn't want to talk about the iron mine any more, as this would make others wary of Xu Yu. He said vaguely, "Sir, don't forget, he's not only my cavalry commander, but he's also the young master of the Xu family, a century-old family."
"Even if the Xu family has been in decline for a few years, it's not surprising that he, as the young master of the Xu family, has a few hidden cards in his hand."
The Xu family made their fortune through military achievements a hundred years ago.
It is a testament to the family's rich heritage accumulated over a century of glory.
Even if you are down and out one day, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.
Mr. Xue and the others suddenly realized it after thinking about it. Jiang Yubai raised the corner of his lips secretly, and a hint of teasing flashed across his eyes.
When he sees Xu Yu again, he will talk to him about the Northwest Iron Mine.
Forget about mining. It’s something in Xu Yu’s hands, and he can dig it however he wants.
The selling price can be negotiated.
The military deployment in Lingnan cost a huge amount of money every day, and the young prince did not have much food left.
They were all good brothers, and he was so poor that his pockets were cleaner than his face. How could Xu Yu have the nerve to refuse to bargain?
Jiang Yubai quickly thought of many ways to bargain with Xu Yu. When there was only the bottom of the tea left in the cup, the scout brought another good news.
The right general successfully broke through Shiling City. According to the plan, he will lead his troops from Shiling City to Gui'an County today.
Jiang Yubai laughed and said "OK", then stood up and stuck a small flag on the map on the table.
Judging from the small flags inserted on the map, the Lingnan army has been gradually encircling the area from all sides, with its swords pointing directly at the heart of the Central Plains.
At this time, it had been exactly one month since the King of Lingnan declared war on the Kyoto royal family.
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