I really don't want to be a traitor

Chapter 505: Send troops to Haozhou
Three hundred thousand troops mobilized from various provincial capitals in the Ming Dynasty, led by Prince Wanli, rushed to Haozhou City.

On the day the army set out, the sky was overcast and cold rain fell from time to time.

The people in the capital received a message from the government early.

Clean the streets, and no one is allowed to go out behind closed doors.

The long street is lonely.

Three hundred thousand troops left the city, with only the sound of silent footsteps, blown away by rain and cold wind.

They were more like a funeral procession than soldiers on an expedition.

The Imperial Palace of the Ming Dynasty is located inside the Jingshe.

Emperor Jiajing sat cross-legged on the futon. He put a pill into his mouth, and the old eunuch next to him immediately handed him tea.

"Lu Fang."

"The servant is here."

"what do you think?"

The old eunuch bowed, carefully glanced at Emperor Jiajing's face, and then immediately looked away.

"Your Majesty looks very good. It seems that Mr. Yan Ge's recommendation of Tao Zhongwen, a hermit in the world, does have some real ability.

"The imperial elixir was used to treat His Majesty's injuries, but the effect was not even half as good as Tao Zhongwen's elixir."

Emperor Jiajing also had a smile on his lips.

"reward."

"Tao Zhongwen was awarded the title of [Shenxiao's National Protector and Missionary Master], Jin Gua, Minister of Rites, Special Award to Shaobao, and a first-grade salary."

Lu Fan quickly agreed.

After Yaoguang's death, Emperor Jiajing searched for elixirs to heal his wounds.

But within the territory of the Ming Dynasty, how many people refined elixirs that could be better than those produced by the imperial court?
It happened that Yan Song found the hermit Tao Zhongwen and actually made a good medicine.

Since taking Tao Zhongwen's elixir, Emperor Jiajing's recovery from his injuries has become faster. Although it is far from as effective as Yaoguang's, it is no longer a problem to recover within a hundred days.

"Wei Zhong."

"The old minister is here."

It turned out that there was an old man kneeling inside Jinshen Jingshe, it was Yan Song, the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty.

"what do you think?"

The same question, but asking different things.

Yan Song thought for a moment and then said: "His Royal Highness the Prince rose to the challenge and personally led an army of 300,000 to defend Haozhou. If the soldiers are willing to fight to the death and buy His Majesty three or four months, it is still possible to do it."

Hearing what Yan Song said, the old eunuch couldn't help but look at him a few more times.

The destructiveness and cruelty are all reflected in Yan Song's seemingly complimentary and encouraging words.

Whether soldiers fight bravely or not depends first on whether they are commanded properly.

In other words, if the battle in Haozhou failed and was captured before Emperor Jiajing recovered from his injuries, and then the enemy army marched straight into the capital and even threatened the capital, the fault would all be with Prince Wanli alone.

But Lu Fang also knew that Lao Yansong was not a knife wielder yet.

At most, he helps sharpen knives.

After the knife is sharpened, it still depends on the other person's face whether to use it or not.

Emperor Jiajing.

"I believe in the prince." Emperor Jiajing said calmly: "It's only a hundred days. If he can't even do this little thing, Zhu Yijun won't be worthy of calling himself a descendant of Taizu."

The corners of Lu Fang's mouth twitched.

Descendants of Taizu?

Sure enough, Emperor Jiajing always harbored this matter in his heart.

"Your Majesty, Xu Jie is asking for an audience."

While the monarch and his ministers were talking, Xu Jie, the second assistant, came uninvited.

Emperor Jiajing frowned slightly: "I never said I wanted to see him, so why are you here? Lu Fang, ask Xu Jie to come in."

A blunt and distant tone, an unabashed volume.

Xu Jie, who was outside Jinshen Jingshe, heard it clearly and felt even more chilled and frightened.

However, he had to come this time.

Fight for a bright future for the Wanli Prince and the Qingliu Party.

"Weak minister, please see Your Majesty."

Xu Jiesan knelt down and kowtowed nine times, and went to court from time to time, but still maintained the most respectful ceremony.

He kowtowed nine times, and the sound of hitting the ground echoed nine times in the monastery. Emperor Jiajing did not feel sorry for him and stopped.

Xu Jie lamented in his heart before he spoke out.

"Start your Majesty."

"Cabinet bachelors Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, Yin Shidan, Chen Yiqin...asked for leave."

Emperor Jiajing, who was sitting high on the futon, suddenly opened his eyes!

These four people entered the cabinet one after another in the past ten years, and their cultivation levels have also entered the Mahayana realm. Although they are not as good as Yan Song and Xu Jie, they are still the backbone of the Ming Dynasty.

It coincides with Prince Wanli's expedition, and the four of them take leave at the same time?

Is it such a coincidence?

"Ahem, I would like to ask Mr. Xu Ge." Yan Song slowly said: "What are the reasons for the four elders to take leave?"

Everyone present was a smart person, and they knew that Yan Song was asking for Emperor Jiajing.

Xu Jie hurriedly bowed slightly to pay tribute to Yan Song, and then said: "Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong returned to their hometown to visit relatives, and Yin Shidan and Chen Yiqin were invited by Bailudong Academy to give lectures..."

Before Xu Jie could finish speaking, Yan Song asked again: "Old minister, remember that Zhang Juzheng was from Jiangling, Gao Gong's hometown was in Xinzheng, Bailudong Academy was in Jiujiang, and they all went south? What a coincidence, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince went on an expedition. Go south."

Xu Jie felt guilty and his face turned red and black.

"Why did Mr. Yan Ge say this?"

"Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong have not returned to their hometown for ten years. It is human nature to feel homesick now."

"As for the two pavilion elders, Yin Shidan and Chen Yiqin, they received invitations from Bailudong Academy half a year ago, and they happened to be leaving today."

He said this, but in his heart he scolded all four of them!

hateful!

hateful!

Do they still have themselves, the leader of Qingliu and the second minister in the cabinet, in their hearts?

Just leave as soon as you say, leaving me to wipe their butts!

"Anyone can make up the reasons." Yan Song slowly said: "I don't doubt that the four cabinet elders have second thoughts, but I am a little worried."

Xu Jie's cheek twitched.

He is usually not Yan Song's opponent, not to mention that this time it was his teammates digging holes, which put him in a passive position!

"Wei Zhong, what are you worried about? Tell me, I want to know too."

Emperor Jiajing suddenly spoke.

That tone sounded like Yan Song had been an old friend for many years, full of concern.

Xu Jie's heart went cold, as if he had fallen into an ice cave!
"Start your Majesty."

"Old minister, I'm worried. Some adults may have poor memories and think that the Ming Dynasty only has half of the country."

Yan Song smiled slightly and handed the sharpened knife to Emperor Jiajing.

"Moreover, half of the country in their hearts is in the south." Finally!

In Jinshen Jingshe, Emperor Jiajing burst out with a shocking roar: "You are deceiving the heaven!!!!"

……

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One month later, on the ninth day of the lunar month.

Fan Li led his troops into Ming Dynasty and encountered almost no decent resistance.

This is also reasonable.

For many years, Ming Dynasty's border garrisons were mainly located in the west and north.

Yunling Wanzhong Mountain in the south is a barren and smoggy land with almost no human habitation. It has never been the focus of garrisoning.

What's more, Fan Li had warned in advance that he would attack Haozhou. Even if the Ming Dynasty deployed troops to garrison, they would directly defend the main city of Haozhou.

Therefore, in only half a day, the coalition troops arrived fifty miles outside Haozhou City.

The army totaled 400,000 men.

Among them, Wei and Wu sent 150,000 troops each, and Chu sent 100,000 garrison troops.

The Han army did not send troops, but provided three Hedao realm warriors, Huashen realm warriors and soldiers, and also provided a large amount of supplies and supplies.

"Haozhou garrison is 300,000 strong."

"General, is this Prince Wanli?"

"The masters accompanying the army, generals at the Hedao realm and below are not worth mentioning. The masters at the Mahayana realm are Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, Yin Shidan and Chen Yiqin. In addition to Prince Wanli himself, there are a total of five powerful Mahayana masters."

Fan Li looked through the information with a strange expression.

This information came too easily.

You must know that he did not arrange for Jing Wudi to accompany him, and there were only a dozen assassins from the Overwatch Council in the army.

This information simply... seemed like it was deliberately revealed to him by Daming.

"His Majesty."

Only two of the loyal civil and military officials of the Jin Dynasty came with the army.

One is Huang Longshi and the other is Zhang Daoling.

"The enemy is strong and we are weak." Zhang Daoling frowned and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to increase troops from the country?"

"That's not necessary." Fan Li smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I just feel that I have some kind of connection with Emperor Jiajing this time."

The forty coalition troops were just superficial, and he hardly brought the strongest combat power of the Jin Dynasty.

This time, the number of experts in Fan Li's military tent was limited.

He was nominally in command, but the actual commander was Fan Chun, the third eldest son of the Fan family. His three virtuous wives also accompanied the army as usual.

The only masters in the Mahayana realm are Fan Chun and Huang Longshi, and they are just entering the Mahayana realm for the first time.

"This……"

Zhang Daoling was a little embarrassed.

There are five Mahayana realms on the opposite side, but there are only two on our side. How to fight this battle?
He hesitated again and again, but was too embarrassed to ask Fan Li to release the restrictions on him.

Otherwise, based on Zhang Daoling's ninth-level Mahayana realm, the enemies in Haozhou City are really not worth mentioning.

Fan Li glanced at Zhang Daoling secretly and smiled without saying a word.

He has long been planning to unblock Zhang Daoling, but the time has not yet come, so he has to wait a little longer.

Human nature cannot stand the test.

God knows once the lockdown is lifted, will Zhang Daoling continue to abide by the contract and stay in Dajin for one year before leaving, or will he fall out on the spot and kidnap himself?

Therefore, Fan Li would never tempt Zhang Daoling to make a mistake.

"Don't worry, Grand Tutor." Fan Li said with a smile, "I am just sending out troops this time to test my skills and do not seek full success. Tai Tu will only follow the army to observe the battle, strategize and assist me, and there is no need to go into battle to kill the enemy in person."

"Uh...yes."

Zhang Daoling felt a little regretful, but also felt lucky.

It's a pity that he can't recover his cultivation level, but it's a rare leisure time when he doesn't have to go into battle to kill the enemy.

Zhang Daoling cultivates alchemy. Even in the immortal world, he does not rely on killing on the battlefield to gain enlightenment, so he has never felt much about the battlefield.

"Pass the order."

"Siege the city."

Fan Li's army slowly moved outside Haozhou City.

The coalition forces were arrayed in an orderly manner, and they were obviously elite soldiers who had experienced battles for a long time.

On the top of the city, there were as many soldiers as men with weapons and armor, and they were also ready to attack.

Prince Wanli, surrounded by civil servants and military generals, appeared at the top of Haozhou City.

Fan Li also rode a top-quality dragon-blood horse and slowly came to the forefront of the military formation.

However, he was wearing another mask on his face, obviously not wanting to be immediately recognized by Prince Wanli.

"Humph!"

"Ninth level of Hedao realm, Dzogchen?"

"This prince entered the Mahayana realm ten years ago. How dare such an ant dare to offend our territory?"

The news of Prince Wanli's fortune echoed inside and outside Haozhou City.

Beside him, an old man with white beard and white hair stood up and said with the same power: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is mighty! The Ming Dynasty will win!"

This old man is none other than Zhang Juzheng, who worked hard for Prince Wanli ten years ago and only has a few years left in his life.

In Haozhou City, the 300,000 defenders immediately shouted in unison:
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is mighty! The Ming Dynasty will surely win!"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is mighty! The Ming Dynasty will surely win!"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is mighty! The Ming Dynasty will surely win!"

After the mountain call, the coalition formation outside the city relaxed slightly.

Before the two armies go to war, it is reasonable to compare their momentum.

Fan Li didn't care about the momentum at all.

Because from the moment he sent out troops, Fan Li knew very well that Haozhou was not the main battlefield at all.

However, whenever there was a time to attack the enemy, especially something that could disgust Prince Wanli, Fan Li would never miss it.

He suddenly shouted loudly: "Xia Emperor Jie, I want to challenge you, do you dare to come out and fight?"

On top of the city, Prince Wanli’s expression changed several times!

His past life identity was the most embarrassing in the Ming Dynasty, and almost everyone avoided mentioning it. However, Fan Li was so brazen that he spoke out about it in public.

The Ming army's momentum, which had been high just now, instantly fell into chaos.

However, Fan Li did something bad, and the worse words were to come.

He pulled out the Emperor's Sword, pointed at the defenders on the city and cursed: "You rebellious ministers, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty has never owed you anything, why did you betray the Ming Dynasty and go to Xia Jie? I intend to establish diplomatic relations with the Ming Dynasty, so I destroyed this city today. It’s also a gift from me to His Majesty Jiajing!”

Prince Wanli's mentality completely collapsed.

"Out of town!"

"Army attack!"

"I...I want to fight him to the death!"

　good night

　　(End of this chapter)