Chapter 929 Chapter 929, Enemy at the Gate
Western Liao suddenly launched a war against Daxia, which was something no one expected. Fortunately, the secret guards Xiao Yeyang placed in Western Liao passed the news back in time, allowing the Daxia army to prepare in advance, which prevented the Western Liao people from invading Xiliang.
Western Liao dispatched an army of 250,000, and Xiao Yeyang spent three days mobilizing 250,000 soldiers to arrive at Xintunwei.
The two armies engaged in a fierce battle at the border of Xintunwei.
Ganzhou City, Xiao Mansion.
Daohua closely monitors the progress of the war in Xintunwei every day.
Seeing that she looked tense, Guo Ruomei was worried that it would affect the baby in her belly, so she had to stay by her side at all times to comfort her.
"The baby is due in half a month. It's best not to overthink at this time. If you don't think about yourself, you have to think about the baby. The mother's emotions will affect the child."
Daohua replied, "Don't worry, mother. I know my limits."
Guo Ruomei also knew that it was impossible to let Daohua not worry at this time. After thinking about it, she told her the information Chu Lang had found out.
"Although the war is still raging, Yeyang has not suffered any losses. Western Liao's casualties are nearly twice as many as Daxia's. I think it won't be long before Western Liao retreats due to heavy casualties."
Daohua nodded: "I hope so."
At this time, Chu Lang, who had gone out to inquire about the news, stepped into the yard with a smile.
Seeing him like this, Guo Ruomei knew there was good news, so she asked, "Did the Daxia army win another battle?"
Chu Lang smiled and nodded. "The Western Liao people couldn't break through the military town's defenses. Thousands of them were killed today. Furthermore, Ye Yang seems to have discovered the route of the Western Liao grain transport team and has now led his cavalry to cut off the food supply for the Western Liao army."
Hearing this, Guo Ruomei's face also showed joy: "If Yang'er really cuts off the food supply of the Western Liao army, the Western Liao army will have no choice but to retreat."
Chu Lang smiled and continued, "Your son is quite daring. He didn't need to go there in person just to destroy the food supply for the Western Liao army. He wanted to destroy the food supply and then, together with the soldiers in the military town, attack the Western Liao army from both sides and completely annihilate them."
Daohua sat aside and listened quietly to the conversation between the two. At first, she was quite happy when she heard Xiao Yeyang find out about the Western Liao grain transport team, but gradually, she felt a little uneasy in her heart.
Guo Ruomei noticed Daohua's expression and quickly asked, "Yiyi, what's wrong with you?"
Daohua frowned and said, "Xiao Yeyang went to snipe the Xiliao grain team personally. There is no one in the military town. I am a little worried."
Chu Lang smiled and said, "Don't worry about it, little girl. Xiao Yeyang is quite thorough. He will definitely arrange for a general to take charge."
Daohua's brows were still furrowed. Maybe it was because she was about to give birth, but she always liked to think the worst of things during this period.
Take this time for example, she felt that it was too simple and coincidental for Xiao Yeyang to find out the transportation route of the Xiliang grain team. Xiao Yeyang also personally led people to snipe, which made her feel that the Xiliang people did it on purpose.
"Could it be that Xiao Yeyang fell into the trap set by the Western Liao people?"
Guo Ruomei and Chu Lang were both stunned.
Chu Lang then laughed and said, "That guy is very clever. The people of Western Liao are trying to trick him, but they might be tricked in return."
Daohua felt a little relieved when she thought that Xiao Yeyang always planned before taking action.
After lunch, when Daohua wanted to lie down for a while, Guo Ruomei and Chu Lang left.
The two left, but Daohua couldn't sleep. She asked Guyu in the house, "During the war, the city gates are closed. Is the city still peaceful?"
Guyu smiled and said, "The city is no different from before, except that there are more soldiers patrolling the streets. I've run into them several times when I go out shopping."
At this time, Lixia smiled and took over the conversation: "Right now, the more soldiers and officers there are in the city, the more at ease the people will feel."
Hearing this, a flash of inspiration suddenly came to Daohua's mind, and she stood up in an instant.
Lixia and Bishi, who were serving in the room, were shocked when they saw it.
"Ma'am, what's wrong?"
Daohua quickly looked at Bishi and said, "Quick, go call Mother and Uncle Chu back. Oh, and call Dongli over as well."
Guo Ruomei and Chu Lang didn't go far and came back soon.
"Yiyi, what's wrong?"
Seeing that Daohua's face looked a little strange, Guo Ruomei hurried forward to support her.
Daohua said to them, "Mother, Uncle Chu, I'm worried that the Western Liao people will attack Ganzhouwei."
"Two-thirds of the border troops stationed at Ganzhou Guard have been transferred to Xintun Guard. If the Western Liao army attacks at this time, Ganzhou Guard will probably not be able to hold on."
Dong Li arrived and heard this. He quickly said, "Don't worry, Madam. Each of the three military garrisons in Ganzhouwei has 5,000 soldiers and horses stationed there to support each other. Their combat effectiveness is still quite good. Unless Western Liao can dispatch another army of more than 50,000, nothing will happen."
Seeing that Daohua's expression hadn't improved, and that the people in the room were all trustworthy, he continued, "The Crown Prince had already given orders to the border troops of Lanwu Guard in advance. As long as Ganzhou Guard was in trouble, the border troops of Lanwu Guard would rush over to support them in time."
Hearing this, Daohua's brows relaxed a little, but she still looked at Dongli seriously: "I'm still a little worried. The Xiliang army is commanded by Xiao Yeyang. If the Xiliao people can't deal with Xiao Yeyang, they might start with his family."
As soon as these words were spoken, Guo Ruomei, Chu Lang and Dongli all became serious.
Daohua knew that what she had just said was all her guesswork, but for the safety of her child and in order not to hinder Xiao Yeyang, she directly gave an order to Dongli:
"Go to Lord Fan right away and take over the responsibility of guarding Ganzhou City from him. Send two hundred guards to guard the city gate."
Fan Tong was promoted by Wei Hongcai. At this juncture, she couldn't trust this man. If Wei Hongcai was in collusion with the Western Liao people, Fan Tong would be a time bomb.
Dongli immediately nodded in agreement and turned away without thinking much.
He now has only one mission, which is to protect his old master and the Crown Princess. Even if it is a bit against the rules for him to take over Ganzhou City, he doesn't care.
Guo Ruomei and Chu Lang looked at each other, and neither of them expressed any objection.
After Dongli took over the power to control Ganzhou City from Fan Tong and the guards went to the city gate, Daohua's brows slowly relaxed.
Guo Ruomei comforted him, "Okay, now you can rest assured. The city is guarded by over 5,000 soldiers, and there are tall walls to protect us. Even if the Western Liao invaders come, we're safe."
Daohua nodded and then looked at Chu Lang.
Chu Lang immediately smiled and said, "Just tell me if you have anything to say."
Daohua: "Xiao Yeyang has cleaned up the garrison officials before, but I'm worried there are still some that slipped through the net. Uncle Chu is very capable, could you help keep an eye on them? I'm afraid the enemy will attack us from both inside and outside."
Chu Lang nodded seriously: "Okay, I'll pay attention to it." Then he looked at Daohua with a smile, "You've thought it through very carefully."
Daohua twitched the corner of her mouth. "I can't help it. I've read too many storybooks. Some very powerful people always fail miserably because they neglected small things."
Chu Lang looked at Guo Ruomei and said, "In order to reassure this girl, I will go out and check it out now. You stay here with her."
Only after watching Chu Lang leave did Daohua finally feel relieved.
"oops!"
The baby in the belly suddenly kicked Daohua.
Guo Ruomei quickly helped Daohua lean against the bed and asked, "Are you okay?"
Daohua shook her head and forced a smile. Her thoughts had been tense just now, but now that she had relaxed, she felt a little tired. "Mom, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired. I want to sleep for a while."
Guo Ruomei said accusingly, "You're always worrying about this and that. It's strange that you're not tired. Go to sleep if you want. I'm too lazy to go back to the yard, so I'll just stay here and watch over you."
Rice flower said gratefully, "Thank you for your trouble, mother." Then she closed her eyes and fell asleep in a short while.
Chu Lang didn't come back until late at night.
Seeing Daohua sleeping soundly, Guo Ruomei went to the outer room to see Chu Lang. Seeing Chu Lang's serious expression, her heart skipped a beat: "What happened?"
Chu Lang didn't answer immediately: "Is Yan girl asleep?"
Guo Ruomei nodded.
At this time, Chu Lang lowered his voice and said, "What Yan girl said was right. Dongli and I just caught two suspicious people at the city gate."
"After interrogation, we learned that they were Wei Hongcai's men. They were planning to open the city gates when the Western Liao invaders attacked Ganzhou City and join forces with them."
Hearing this, Guo Ruomei felt a sudden fear in her heart.
Amidst the commotion, Daohua slowly opened her eyes. Seeing that it was still pitch black outside, she couldn't help but frown.
Guyu and Lixia heard the noise and hurried in from outside: "Madam, you are awake."
Daohua asked, "Why is it so noisy outside?"
Guyu hesitated for a moment, then told the truth: "Madam, the Western Liao army has surrounded Ganzhou City."
(End of this chapter)
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