Jingmen Fengyue

Chapter 1418 Withdrawing the Army for a Hundred Miles (2)
"The little prince has a letter, so it is Beiqi Xiaoguo who is going to fight this time, but we have suffered heavy casualties tonight. If we carry on like this, we will be defeated before tomorrow evening. We can't defend Mobei, since If you can't keep it, you shouldn't let the soldiers make unnecessary sacrifices. Pass my order, and the whole army abandons the city and retreats!" Xie Mohan said.

Although everyone was unwilling to hear the words, they all knew that this time the Northern Qi was coming so fiercely that they couldn't stand it, and they all bowed their heads and obeyed orders.

At dawn, the South Qin army abandoned the city and left the Mobei barracks, retreating a hundred li.

The Northern Qi army occupied the Mobei camp in Southern Qin.

On the second day, Nanqin abandoned the city and retreated, and the news of the defeat broke out, causing an uproar all over the world.

The Northern Qi government and the public cheered, praising Xiaoguo's uncle Wentao Wulue, who is an outstanding talent in the world.

In Southern Qin, the ruling and opposition parties were shocked, and the common people panicked.

Before it was time to go to the morning court, the Prince Ying, Zuo Xiang, Yongkang Hou and other courtiers gathered at the gate of You Xiangfu.

When Li Muqing walked out of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, he walked leisurely, as if he hadn't heard the news of Nanqin's defeat, it was no different from usual, there was no panic expression on his face.

When Prince Ying and others saw Li Muqing leaving the mansion, they looked at each other and stepped forward together.

"My lord Li, is there any news from the emperor?" Prime Minister Zuo couldn't help asking first.

Li Muqing shook his head, "No news has come."

"So the emperor hasn't arrived in Mobei yet?" Yongkang Hou said anxiously, "Our army has withdrawn for a hundred miles, has Mr. Li got the news?"

"All the adults have got the news, so naturally I also got the news." Li Muqing said.

"Mobei is our first border defense line in Southern Qin. Now that this line of defense has been breached, I wonder if Lord Li has any countermeasures?" Zuo Lian asked hurriedly.

Li Muqing smiled, "Although our army withdrew from Mobei, it is said that the casualties were not very heavy. Considering the schedule, the emperor should be here soon. Wang Ye, Zuo Xiang, Hou Ye and all your lords, stay safe and don't be impatient. Xie Hou Ye has withdrawn Going out of Mobei, I think there must be considerations. And with the emperor here, my safety in Nanqin is safe."

Everyone felt at ease when they heard what Li Muqing said.

After Yan Chen heard the news that Nanqin abandoned the city and withdrew its troops for a hundred miles, he remained silent.

Yu Yunshui stepped forward and said, "Little uncle, it's better for our army to take advantage of the victory and pursue and beat the Nanqin army to pieces."

Yan Chen looked up at Yu Yunshui, and said calmly, "Order the army to repair, without my order, don't act rashly."

Yu Yunshui was not reconciled, "Little Uncle, now is a good time, taking advantage of the coming South Qin reinforcements, why can't we take advantage of the victory and pursue it? What are you afraid of? Now we have won easily, and our army's morale is high."

Yan Chen lowered his face, "You haven't learned anything for many years, now you know how to use soldiers?"

Yu Yunshui choked, and whispered, "Although I haven't been taught by the elders of the clan for many years, I naturally know how to use soldiers when I follow the prince. Little uncle, don't underestimate me."

"Although I don't want to underestimate you, I have no choice but to underestimate what you said." Yan Chen looked at him and said calmly, "It is true that Nanqin abandoned the city and withdrew its troops a hundred miles away, but why don't you take a look? Where is that a hundred miles away?"

"Where?" Yu Yunshui wondered, "Isn't it just a flat valley?"

"It's just a flat valley?" Yan Chen laughed, glanced at him and said, "Go and take a good look at the terrain map."

Yu Yunshui pursed her lips, knowing that Yan Chen was not aiming for nothing, so she obediently went to look at the terrain map.After watching for a long time, I suddenly realized, "Little uncle, I understand. As the name suggests, this flat valley has a flat terrain on one side, a mountain with magnificent mountains on the other, and a deep valley on the other. This is a dangerous place for soldiers."

Yan Chen nodded, "You can tell, it's not bad. The world only knows that there are two natural dangers in Southern Qin, one is the border of Mobei, and the other is Qingyun Pass. But is the border of Mobei just a guide to the Qin army camp? It's a big mistake Wrong. It refers to this Ping Valley. If Qingyun Pass is a dangerous place where one man guards the pass and ten thousand people cannot open it, then Ping Valley is a valley of Pingshan, a dangerous valley where there is no return. There is no perfect preparation. It’s easy to mobilize troops.”

Yu Yunshui kneaded sweat on his forehead, and said with admiration, "It turns out that this is the case. It turns out that we were all mistaken by the Mobei military camp. In other words, Xie Mohan's army is not so much retreating, but it is actually the same as not retreating. "

Yan Chen said silently, "Withdrawing from Baili is naturally considered a retreat. It's just that it can't be said to be defeated or lost."

Yu Yunshui frowned, "Little uncle, when will we send troops? In this way, we can't wait for Nanqin's reinforcements to arrive."

"You go to the army to repair first, and I will discuss it with the prince." Yan Chen ordered.

Yu Yunshui nodded, this time, she was not unwilling and went immediately.

Yan Chen walked back to the desk, looked at the terrain map for a long time, then left the camp and went to Qi Yanqing's residence.

After Yan Chen's treatment, Qi Yanqing was able to get out of bed, and was sitting in front of the table reading the military newspaper. In addition to the military newspaper, there was also a topographical map on the table.

When Yan Chen arrived, the person guarding the door greeted him, "Uncle Xiao Guo."

Yan Chen nodded, lifted the curtain and entered.

Hearing the sound, Qi Yan raised his head and stood up, "Little uncle hasn't closed his eyes for two days, are you tired?"

Yan Chen shook his head, "It's okay."

Qi Yanqing moved the chair with his own hands and invited him to take a seat.

Yan Chen didn't sit down, but came to the table, glanced at the things on the table, and asked Qi Yan gently, "Prince, since when did you want Nanqin Jiangshan?"

Qi Yanqing didn't expect Yan Chen to ask him this, and was taken aback for a moment.

Yan Chen didn't look at him, but only at the topographic map.

Qi Yan thought for a while and said, "As long as I can remember, the people in Yu's Elder Hall have told me that I am the only prince in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and I have to shoulder the responsibility of rejuvenating the country. To unify the north and the south, it is my royal family and the Yu family in the Northern Qi Dynasty. The long-cherished wish of the family."

Yan Chen nodded, "If, one day, the Northern Qi Dynasty is defeated, have you ever thought about how to deal with yourself?"

Qi Yan pursed his lips lightly, "I never thought that Northern Qi would be defeated. We have planned for many years in Northern Qi, how could we lose? Uncle, why do you ask this question?"

Yan Chen's expression remained unchanged, and he said lightly, "Just ask."

Qi Yan looked at him lightly, "Little uncle never says useless words, there must be a reason for what you said."

Yan Chen met his gaze, remained silent for a moment, and said, "I have already found out that you were seriously injured by Qin Zheng a month ago. Although you were defeated by Qin Zheng and Xie Mohan's planning and deployment in that battle, but There's another hand, that's been ignored."

Qi Yanqing immediately asked, "Little uncle found out something that I don't know about, but please make it clear."

Yan Chen said, "A month ago, Xuecheng dispatched [-] soldiers and horses, and lent them to Qin Zheng to attack the rear of our army to support Qin Zheng."

"What?" Qi Yan was startled, and asked in disbelief, "Little uncle, are you sure? Snow City sent [-] soldiers to help Nanqin?"

Yan Chen nodded, "Sure."

"Why?" Qi Yan was slightly puzzled, "Didn't Xuecheng never interfere with the affairs of Nanqin and Beiqi? How could he help Nanqin? Besides, why didn't I get any news?"

"The [-] soldiers and horses were replaced by the uniforms of the Southern Qin soldiers." Yan Chen said, "At that time, there was chaos, and the troops from all walks of life confused the sight. Let our army not check, and think it is the Southern Qin army."

Qi Yanqing was furious, and slapped the table, "How unreasonable!"

His hand was so strong that a corner of the table was shattered by his strength.

Yan Chen said lightly, "Prince, calm down, your injury has not completely healed, if you touch the wound carefully, the injury will be healed in vain."

"Little uncle, why?" Qi Yan held his hands lightly, and asked Yan Chen with his head tilted.

Yan Chen shook his head, "It is said that it was an order from the city lord, but no one knows the reason."

Qi Yan pursed his lips lightly, "That crazy city lord? Does he have friendship with Qin Zheng?"

Yan Chen shook his head, "Qin Zheng has never seen him before."

Qi Yan was slightly puzzled, "What a city lord of Xuecheng, does he want to get involved in the war between Southern Qin and Northern Qi? Could it be that Xuecheng has been too peaceful these years? Can't help but want to come out and play?"

"Syracuse's 30 soldiers are worth [-] soldiers, and [-] soldiers are worth [-] soldiers. The weapons and equipment are excellent. Over the years, Snow City has gathered countless martial arts masters and geniuses. If Snow City also participates in the war... "Yan Chen looked at Qi Yanqing, "Is the prince sure that he can rule the north and the south with one pair?"

Qi Yanqing's face was very ugly and he didn't speak.

"I'm not sure." Yan Chen said it for him, "Even if Bei Qi has been preparing for many years, even if the Yu family has been preparing for many years, even if Nan Qin's country is empty, even if Nan Qin has not prepared for internal fighting for many years. But if we add Xuecheng, we Still no chance."

"Little uncle, what do you think we should do?" Qi Yan looked at him lightly, the joy of victory in this battle dissipated in an instant, "Do you have a solution?"

Yan Chen was silent for a moment and said, "At present, there are two ways."

Qi Yanqing immediately asked, "Which two methods?"

Yan Chen looked at him and said, "One is to take down Xuecheng, and the other is to destroy Xuecheng."

(End of this chapter)