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"Although Beiqiong and the White Lotus Sect jointly sent troops this time, claiming to be a million-strong army, they are at odds with each other. In addition, the number of troops that was revealed should be a false report."

Ning Changrong thought for a while and said, "The real number of the army is at most 50, plus those civilians. According to the inertia of the White Lotus Sect, it is estimated that the number of the old, weak, sick and disabled is also included. .”

"Although General Fu is not good at attacking, he is also a soldier who is good at defending the city. As long as he holds on for a month, reinforcements will arrive. By then, the crisis in the border city will be resolved."

His daughter was sad, and Ning Changrong felt bad too, so he tried to speak as gently as possible.

"General Fu has been stationed in the border town for so many years, and there has never been any mistakes. He also has a lot of defensive devices made by you, and all the border towns are fully equipped. Don't worry, nothing will happen."

If it weren't for the cement road they had worked so hard to build, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to support the other party for a month.

Ning Qingxi asked worriedly: "One month? Is one month too much or too little?"

She didn't have a specific understanding of the amount of time the war would take, so she could only turn to Ning Changrong for help.

Ning Changrong thought for a moment and said, "It depends on the distance. If we send troops to assist from here, one month will be considered short."

"Your Majesty already knows about General Fu. The army has already set off. There is not just one city at the border."

"Your uncle Wang's cavalry team is also there. Even if the cavalry team is small, it can still play some role in helping to disturb the enemy and prevent them from attacking with all their strength."

Seeing that his daughter still looked worried, Ning Changrong said again:
"We had long expected that they would join forces to attack the border city. The city is fully equipped with food, grass and weapons. It is a matter of hands to defend it for a month."

Ning Changrong spoke very confidently, which indeed gave Ning Qingxi confidence.

"I hope so."

The night is silent, and the bright moon flows in the wind.

As soon as Chang Yuan raised his head, Eunuch Li came to serve the tea.

After taking a sip of tea, I felt a lot more relaxed.

"What time is it now?" Chang Yuan asked.

Eunuch Li respectfully replied: "It's already the third watch, Your Majesty."

Chang Yuan was stunned: "Is it already so late?"

In a little while, it will be almost morning time.

He thought for a while and said: "I won't sleep tonight. Remember to call me in the morning."

Eunuch Li hesitated for a while and persuaded: "Your Majesty, you haven't slept for two days and two nights. If you continue like this, it may affect the dragon's body."

Chang Yuan said nonchalantly: "I only didn't sleep for two days and two nights, but the soldiers on the front line fought bloody for three days and three nights."

He sighed and said, "Compared to them, what am I?"

……

The atmosphere in the court today was a bit heavy.

Chang Yuan, who spent the whole night correcting memorials and dealing with political affairs, rubbed his brows tiredly.

"Let's talk about it and come up with a feasible method quickly."

They had already known about the Beiqiong and White Lotus Church joining forces to attack the border town, and had even made preparations early.

By all accounts, they missed Liu Jianxing.

As the marching team rushed to the border town along the cement road, they encountered Liu Jianxing who suddenly came out.

Most of the prepared food and grass were taken away.

All the men and horses were defeated.

Everyone in the court had angry expressions.

Xie Hongcai suddenly stood up: "If this group of people hadn't ambushed him halfway, General Tang would not have been defeated so easily."

The person in charge of escorting the grain and grass this time was Tang Minggao. The other party was ambushed by Liu Jianxing and others. He was defeated and fled back to Jingzhou. Now he is waiting to be punished.

One person stood up to retort: ​​"This is what we need to guard against when marching and fighting. Tang Minggao is so arrogant that he fell into the enemy's trick! Now it's not just something that happened to him, he has to implicate the soldiers! General Fu on the front line is still waiting for supplies and food. !”

"How can such a big event be fooled by just saying he was ambushed by the enemy?" Then the court began to quarrel again. Some people thought that Tang Minggao was arrogant, while others thought that Tang Minggao was ambushed by the enemy because he was busy transporting grain and grass.

Chang Yuan, who had not slept for two days and two nights, was even more upset.

"enough!"

He shouted angrily, and everyone fell silent.

"It is for you to solve the problem. As for Tang Minggao's matter, we will discuss it after this matter!"

Xie Hongcai thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, we need to prepare another batch of grain and grass for now and transport it as soon as possible. Fortunately, we have plenty of grain and grass, so it is not difficult."

"It is not difficult for the scattered soldiers to regroup."

"The important thing is who we send this time."

Everyone rushed to recommend generals they thought were feasible.

"General Luo is a steady man and has experience in leading troops in war. I recommend General Luo."

"No, General Luo is old and not suitable for long-distance forced marches."

"General Fang happens to be in Jingzhou now, why not let him go?"

"General Fang is reckless. This time the transportation of food, fodder and manpower will cause trouble, so we cannot leave it to him."

"General Ma! General Ma is the best candidate!"

Of course Chang Yuan knew that sending Ma Honglin was the best candidate, but Ma Honglin was still in the south, and it would take some time to recall him.

Ning Changrong thought for a while, then stood out of the queue and said respectfully to Chang Yuan: "Your Majesty, General Tang will be responsible for your meritorious deeds."

It's not that Ning Chang said he wanted to speak for the other party, it was actually that most of the generals were outside.

There were only two or three kittens left in Jingzhou, which were not enough for this mission.

Chang Wencheng couldn't stay long, he had a mission.

Tang Minggao is already the most suitable candidate.

Xie Hongcai also said: "Zeng agreed with Master Ning's suggestion."

"I also agree."

Everyone quarreled and argued, but found that there was really no other way.

Luo Xueguang was indeed suitable, but his body couldn't hold it.

If something unexpected happens to him on the road, who will the entire team listen to?

"Okay, let's let Tang Minggao take the blame and make meritorious service."

Tang Minggao, who was in prison, was quickly announced to the main hall.

After hearing that this matter could be punished with meritorious service, he said gratefully: "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I will definitely deliver this batch of supplies and troops! If there is anything that cannot be completed, I will bring it up and see you!"

Chang Yuan said calmly: "I hope you can do what you say. This is the last chance I give you."

After confirming the general who will lead the team this time, the ministers are discussing the route.

Liu Jianxing was able to ambush them so accurately, so he must have a spy.

Only Chang Yuan, several ministers and Tang Minggao knew about this route negotiation.

The possibility of disclosure cannot be said to be impossible, but it is very low. There are only a few insiders. If the information is leaked, it will be locked quickly. No one will risk beheading to do such a thing.

It is worth mentioning that a large part of this material transportation came from private donations.

And that so-called civilian is the Zhao family who obtained official quota through the Enke established by Chang Yuan.

The Zhao family who served as officials in Da'an was just a side branch of the Zhao family. It was impossible for them to get so much food. Without thinking, they knew that the main line of the Zhao family was showing favor to them.