My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 964 Yongshun Bo Xue Shou

Zhang Fu returned to his carriage worriedly, waiting patiently for Zhu Qizhen and Wang Zhen's decision, hoping that they would listen to his advice and never camp in the Tumu Fort.

However, Zhang Fu had been waiting for almost an hour, and the Tumu Fort had appeared in front, but he still did not wait for Zhu Qizhen's response. Instead, the soldiers in the front received the order and entered the Tumu Fort to start preparations for setting up camp.

Seeing this, Zhang Fu felt cold in his heart. He knew that entering Tumu Fort was a dead end, but Zhu Qizhen refused to listen to him and was bent on walking towards a dead end.

Now there is no despair in Zhang Fu's heart, but numbness. Maybe this is the feeling of extreme disappointment?

Just when the army arrived at Tumubao, Wang Zhen issued an order as expected, ordering the entire army to set up camp in Tumubao and at the same time asking people to get water for cooking. At this time, there was still more than an hour before dark. If you hurried on, you could do it before dark. Arriving at Huailai County before.

Ordinary soldiers did not know the current situation, but they were very happy to camp and rest early. After all, the morale in the army had long been depleted, and it was better to rest early than to rush on the road in the bright sun.

Zhang Fu got off the carriage with a numb look on his face and watched the followers around him setting up tents. Now he had no regard for his own life and death. But when he looked at these followers around him and the thousands of soldiers busy around him, he couldn't help but feel a sudden movement in his heart. It hurts. It doesn't matter if you die, but these soldiers are all the elites of the Ming Dynasty. If they all die and the generals of the Wala army move in, the country of the Ming Dynasty will be in danger!
Thinking of the above, the numb Zhang Fu also felt like his heart was twisting in a knife, but he now had no military power, and Zhu Qizhen didn't listen to his suggestions at all, so it was useless for him to worry.

In the evening, the steward prepared the food and brought it into the tent for Zhang Fu. Although Zhang Fu had no appetite, he still forced himself to stuff the food into his stomach because he had to take good care of his body. Although he was old and could not even ride a horse. He couldn't ride, but if the Wala army came to attack, he could at least wield the sword. Killing one would be enough, and he would make a profit by killing two. This was the only thing he could do now.

But at this moment, the steward suddenly reported outside the door: "Master, Uncle Yongshun wants to see you!"

"Xue Shou? Why is he here?"

Zhang Fu was also a little surprised when he heard this. Although Xue Shou is a Mongolian, he has defected to the Ming Dynasty since his father's generation, so he can be regarded as a Chinese Mongolian. Moreover, Xue Shou himself is quite talented. Even Zhang Fu once praised him. He will lead troops.

"Invite him in!"

Zhang Fu quickly ordered. At this juncture, Xue Shou suddenly came to ask to see him, which made Zhang Fu smell a different atmosphere.

Soon, a short but extremely strong middle-aged general walked in. He had a round face, narrow eyes, and a beard. He was Yongshun Bo Xue Shou.

"Xue Shou meets the British Duke!"

Xue Shou entered the tent and immediately saluted Zhang Fu.

"No need to be polite, General Xue, why do you have time to come to my place?"

Zhang Fu asked Xue Shou curiously.

Compared with the old and powerless Zhang Fu, Xue Shou is the most powerful general in the army. The Three Thousand Battalions, one of the three major battalions of the Ming Army, are now under the control of Xue Shou. Moreover, after the development of the Three Thousand Battalions over the years, the number of soldiers has expanded. Ten times more, Xue Shou now has 30,000 of the most elite cavalry under his command, and their strength is no worse than that of the Shenji Battalion.

It is precisely because Xue Shou has real power in his hands that, in Zhang Fu's opinion, the other party should place the soldiers in the army now and has no time to come to his place.

"My lord, I have come here to save everyone's lives!"

Unexpectedly, Xue Shou saluted Zhang Fu solemnly with a serious face. "What do you mean by General Xue's words?"

Zhang Fu frowned when he heard this and immediately asked.

"Why do you need to pretend to be confused, Lord? This earthen fort is a dead end. There are interceptors in front and pursuers behind. Your Majesty didn't want to enter Huailai County earlier, but he stopped at this earthen fort with no village in front and no shop in the back. It's simply It is to deliberately give the Wara people an opportunity to attack us. If we don’t make a plan at this time, I’m afraid these hundreds of thousands of people will be buried with His Majesty!”

Xue Shou replied with a serious expression.

Zhang Fu was silent for a long time after hearing this. He was not surprised that Xue Shou saw that Tumu Fort was a dead end. After all, the other party was someone he valued. It would be disappointing if he didn't even have this ability.

"Then what are you going to do?"

Zhang Fu finally looked up at Xue Shou and asked.

"I have sent people to investigate everywhere, and there are scouts from the Wara people everywhere. It is obvious that they will launch an attack either tonight or tomorrow. If you don't want to stay here and be buried, the only way is to evacuate the Tumu Fort overnight. , Huailai County is only twenty miles away from us, and with the speed of my cavalry, it only takes less than half an hour to arrive!"

When Xue Shou said this, he also deliberately lowered his voice.

"What about your Majesty's place?"

Zhang Fu was shocked when he heard this. From what Xue Shou meant, it seemed that he wanted to disobey orders and lead his troops away without permission.

"My lord, what are you still thinking about at this time? And you also went to see His Majesty today. Is it useful?"

When Xue Shou said the last words, his expression became very excited. Like most of the generals in the army, he was completely disappointed in Zhu Qizhen, so at this critical moment of life and death, he could only think about himself.

"No, I must go see His Majesty again and persuade him to leave Tumubao no matter what!"

Zhang Fu suddenly stood up and said again, although he was extremely disappointed with Zhu Qizhen, he was the emperor of the Ming Dynasty after all. If Zhu Qizhen was in danger, what would happen to the country of the Ming Dynasty?
"My lord, don't waste your efforts. Not only did you go to persuade your majesty today, but we also went to persuade him, but your majesty didn't listen at all. Shangshu Kuang Ye and Wang Zuo were both reprimanded and kicked out by your majesty. I even more He was caught and whipped by someone sent by Wang Zhen, and now all the civil and military officials are feeling cold!"

At the end of his sentence, Xue Shou suddenly opened his clothes, revealing whip marks on his chest. His face was full of grief and indignation at this time.

Looking at the scars on Xue Shou's chest, Zhang Fu also showed a silent look. After Wang Zhen came to power, he treated the noble generals like pigs and dogs, and would scold or even whip him at every turn. Even outstanding generals like Xue Shou were unavoidable. It was such an insult that it was no wonder that the other party was disheartened and even wanted to lead his troops and leave alone.

"My lord, we can no longer hesitate. Moreover, when we lead our troops to leave, we are not trying to escape, but to preserve the strength of the army. In this way, if the Wala people lead their troops to kill us, we can also look for opportunities to rescue outside, and we will not be taken over by the Wala people. ”

Xue Shou persuaded again earnestly.

Zhang Fu also showed a tangled look when he heard this, as if he couldn't make up his mind for a while.

(End of this chapter)