When Xiao Ran took the people out of Qingchao City, the arrogant laughter from a distance came one after another, constantly reaching the ears of everyone.
Xiao Ran turned around and saw the city head with the Nancang flag on it, his eyes were split.
And the soldiers beside him were very few, and he was seriously injured. He rode on the back of a horse, and the pained groans of his subordinates came from his ears, and his heart was cut like a knife.
If it was the eldest brother, he would definitely not abandon the city.
No, if the leader of the army is the eldest brother, then the entire Nancang army will certainly not gain any benefits!
It is even more impossible for the Nancang army to enter the country!
"Fourth Prince, it's not your fault. The Nancang army is ferocious, not only with powerful weapons, but also they have been living in the cold zone, eating raw beef and mutton. They are tall and mighty. We are not their opponents." Yan Shi saw himself The general didn't say a word and couldn't help but explain.
Xiao Ran smiled bitterly, "Lieutenant General Yan, you don't have to comfort me, it's because I'm not good at learning skills and can't lead you to kill the enemy happily!"
Saying that, he raised his head and looked at the smoke of gunpowder in the sky, his expression darkened slightly, "I asked my father again to get the last chance to lead the army, but I don't want to—"
After a crushing defeat, the blood flowed into rivers, and the people lost their lives one after another.
"General, you must take care of yourself, your safety is related to the entire Xixuan." Seeing his depression, Yan Shi immediately advised.
Xiao Ran turned his head to look at Yan Shi, his armor was broken, his face was black, and he couldn't recognize his original appearance. He laughed at himself, "Lieutenant General Yan, are you my grandfather's person?"
Yan Shi was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head and admitted, "My subordinates followed Your Excellency the Prime Minister in the early years, and were sent to Anlan City three years ago. This time, I was ordered to follow His Royal Highness."
"Lu Wenfeng, Zhu Oucheng, Zhou Feiyu too?"
"Yes."
Xiao Ran understands that this time he led the troops on the expedition. On the surface, he was fighting alone. In fact, his grandfather and mother-in-law had already placed people by his side. Can't escape everyone's blessing.
Yan Shi sensed his loss and comforted him, "Your Highness, you don't have to worry too much, the right minister and the concubine Yue are also concerned about you, and given your age, it is already rare to be able to persevere for so long!"
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What is really commendable is the eldest brother. When he led the army out, he was only thirteen or fourteen years old, and he became famous in the first battle. Xiao Ran sighed in his heart.
Knowing that Yan Shi was comforting him, Xiao Ran said nothing.
Just when everyone was resting for a while, there was a sudden sound of military boots treading neatly on the ground.
"What's that sound?"
"Has the reinforcements arrived?"
"No, not so fast!"
"… "
The crowd began to panic.
Yan Shi came quickly from a distance, and said to Xiao Ran in a panic, "General, the Nancang Army is chasing us, we are about to be surrounded!"
Xiao Ran immediately got up from the stone, although his expression was anxious, but his tone was still calm, "Is there any way to leave nearby?"
"It's close to Jun Shifeng, there is a Changze Valley, and there are many swamps. If our people can enter that valley and take advantage of the terrain there, we can temporarily avoid the Nancang army." Yan Shi replied.
"Okay, that's it, everyone, go with this general!"
Xiao Ran ordered to lead people towards Shifeng County quickly.
In the Xixuan Palace, thousands of miles away from Qingchao City, the sun shone brightly on the earth, but it couldn't clear the haze that hovered around the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, just now there was an urgent report from the front line that Qingchao City was lost!"
Emperor Xixuan was furious and waved his hand, "Get up!"
The Minister of War immediately got up and retreated behind the ministers.
In the study, the left column is the faction minister headed by the left minister Liang Chengyu, and the right column is the faction minister headed by the right minister Fu Jianrong. At this time, when everyone heard the news, their faces were different.
Fu Jianrong frowned and looked very worried, because this time it was the Fourth Prince Xiao Ran who was leading the troops. They had strongly recommended him to the front line, but now that the city has been lost one after another, they are just beating their mouths.
Liang Chengyu's faction, on the other hand, was just standing on the sidelines, and their eyebrows were full of ridicule against the Fourth Prince's faction. When they strongly opposed the Fourth Prince's sending troops, they saw that he was just a young boy, and it was difficult to be the leader at all, and now it is as they expected.
"How is the situation of our three armies now?" Emperor Xixuan asked with a dark face.
A minister stepped forward and replied, "The 300,000-strong army, 80,000 of them died in battle, and up to 150,000 were injured. It can be said that the loss is heavy!"
These numbers are startling.
Liang Chengyu winked at his eldest son Liang Song, and Liang Song understood, he stepped forward and handed over to Emperor Xixuan, "Your Majesty, in just a few months, we have lost Qingchao City, Zhangning County, Jiasong County, etc. Nearly ten cities, and our army has suffered such a heavy setback, if it continues like this, I am afraid that the army will be unstable! It is not good for the war!"
A minister beside Fu Jianrong immediately stood up, "Master Liang, do you want His Majesty to replace the head coach? Change the generals on the spot, this is what really makes the military unsettled!"
"Master Liang didn't say that he was going to change generals, but Master, you took the initiative to bring it up." A minister was listed on the left, sneering and retorting.
Immediately afterwards, another minister on the left came out, "Master Liang and Master Li are both correct, the city is lost, there are fewer wins and losses, and the army's heart is scattered, which is very unfavorable to our court, but what Master Liu said, changing generals. It’s not good for the military’s morale, but it’s actually not the case. If the generals who are in charge of the army again are what the three armies want to follow, then the military’s morale will not only not be scattered, but will be even more solidified!”
As soon as these words came out, they were immediately supported by the leftist faction.
Not to be outdone, the Right Prime Minister came out one after another, refuting righteously.
Emperor Xixuan glanced silently at the ministers who were arguing and arguing below. Everyone felt the dragon's prestige above them, and immediately closed their mouths.
After a while, Emperor Xixuan spoke slowly, "What Aiqing said is not wrong, but in front of the enemy, it is useless to fight with each other. "
The ministers couldn't help lowering their heads, not daring to look at the person above.
Emperor Xixuan continued, "What advice do you have for the war?"
"Your Majesty, the old minister believes that although the fourth prince is talented and intelligent, it is just that the Nancang army has many tricks and is brave and good at fighting. Experienced commander!"
An old but highly respected elder of the three dynasties, Chong He Jun Wang took the lead to stand up and bowed his head to Emperor Xixuan.
As soon as this statement came out, it was approved by most of the people present.
The Right Prime Minister wanted to refute, but the facts were in front of them, so they could only keep silent.
"What good candidates do you recommend for Prince Chonghe?" Emperor Xixuan respected the Prince, and his tone was no longer as cold as before.
"This person is brave and resourceful, resourceful, young leader, strong-minded, and invincible. When the old minister said this, he must have a candidate in his heart." Prince Chonghe stroked his beard and said slowly.
Hearing the words, Emperor Xixuan swept his eyes gloomily towards Prince Chonghe, but soon he found that the ministers in front of him all showed a look of knowing.
He was stunned for a moment. Could it be that his son has become a commander-in-chief