Suzhou, Changye City.
The second prince stood on the city wall, looking at the Gaoguo troops in the distance - after several battles, their number had become larger. Continuous camps were lined up on both sides of the official road, and flying weapons could be seen everywhere around the city. flag.
Obviously, Gao Guo has surrounded this city on three sides.
"I'm new here, could you please explain the situation of the battle to me?" Ning Qianshi turned around and looked at the three people behind him - two of them were the chief officers responsible for garrisoning here, namely Suzhou Mu Li'an and Feitian General Zhou Shikai. Although the third person was wearing ordinary clothes and was not a Daqi official, the officials present treated her with great respect - this person was the head of the Fei family, Fei Chuxiang.
"Although I'm not good at leading troops in battle, I can still say a few words to my father. If you need anything, just ask."
What the prince said in Nuange was not a joke.
His memorial was quickly approved by his father. As for how it was obtained, Ning Qianshi was unaware of the process. According to the decree, the Shangyuan Privy Council will dispatch more than half of its forces to support Suzhou to prevent the situation from deteriorating further, and Taning Qianshi is also on this list.
In order to specifically notify him of his trip, Ning Weiyuan even went to the greenhouse in person with the approved memorial.
When we arrived in Suzhou from Shangyuan City, it was already early November.
"Your Highness is humble." Li An smiled and stroked his beard. "It is great news for us that you can bring the Privy Council alchemists to reinforce Suzhou."
"That's right." General Feitian agreed, "Don't look at the enemy's large number of people. In fact, there is nothing they can do against the Suzhou Iron Triangle. When January comes and snow falls on the ground, the more people they have, the faster they will collapse. ."
"Oh? But the news I received is that Suzhou has lost four places and the situation is in danger."
"This..." General Zhou paused for a moment, "The general has not yet found out what the specific situation is in the west - but it is indeed unreasonable to not hold on to the key points for even a month. But please rest assured, Your Highness, this situation will definitely If you turn around here, you will dare to risk your life!"
Ning Qianshi smiled and did not expose the other party's remarks.
Except for the border, all other states have unified armies. Now that Suzhou has been occupied by more than half, Zhou Shikai, the commander of the local garrison, is still huddled in Changye City, which itself speaks volumes.
"General, can you take it seriously? There is no such thing as joking in the army."
"Look, Your Highness," the other party pointed to the north and south, "there is Tianxin City in the south, Weibei City in the north, plus Changye City, the three places are like horns to each other. This is why the other party only dares to surround three sides, but does not dare to The reason for hastily breaking off the rear. Once they have the intention to cross our side and attack Youzhou, our army can take the initiative to attack, cut off their backup, and attack both wings? The enemy will be defeated!"
"What if the opponent attacks?" Ning Qianshi pretended to be interested.
"Hahaha... Your Highness, please rest assured. Attacking a city is never easy. Gao Guo's attack pace is too fast? Lack of siege equipment? If we cut down wood now and build it, it will be next year. What's more, the Fei family is still in charge of Changye City. ? Are you not afraid of the other side's warlocks playing tricks? In short, you can report to the Holy Lord that Gao Guo's offensive is at the end of its strength? As expected, the next matter should be resolved at the negotiation table. "
"It is the Fei family's duty to defend Suzhou? We just eliminated a few thieves who wanted to attack Changye at night? We should not be in charge." Fei Chuxiang wrote lightly.
"Master Li! Master Zhou!" Suddenly a soldier ran up the city wall and reported loudly, "The Gaoguo army sent an envoy, saying that they wanted to talk to you two!"
"Let the envoy in." There was a hint of joy in Li An's eyes? But it soon returned to normal. He bowed his hand to Ning Qianshi? "Sure enough, they also know that they can't hold on for long."
Leizhou and half of Suzhou were both in the enemy's hands, so upon hearing the news of the envoy's visit, the defender's first reaction was joy. The second prince looked to the west calmly? It seems that the stability of these hundreds of years has worn away their due spirit.
"Huh... It would be best if it ends as soon as possible." He said leisurely, "After all, Shangyuan has more important things waiting for me to go back and deal with."
"Hahaha..." Everyone burst into laughter. Fei Chuxiang is blessed with a ritual? "Your Highness, do you want to go back and wave green hair and indulge in ink painting? There is no need to be in such a hurry. You have just arrived in Changye City, so you have to let me wait and do my best. The Fei family has prepared a dust-cleansing banquet, and I hope you can enjoy it tonight."
"Oh? Do you know what I like?"
Ning Qianshi couldn't help but look at her twice.
As a rare female leader in aristocratic families, Fei Chuxiang is by no means too young, but in appearance, she is similar to a woman in her thirties.
As far as he knew, this person was not a Qi person.
"Of course," Fei Chuxiang covered her mouth and said, "The Fei family's custody will not let you down."
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That night, the Fei family mansion.
The lobby is brightly lit and the lights are intertwined. Even if the Gaoguo army was stationed not far outside the city, it would not affect the holding of this dust-washing banquet. After ten days of siege, Changye is still safe and sound. This has led to the formation of a consensus among the upper levels that the enemy forces lacking siege means cannot truly threaten the Suzhou Triangle. The reinforcements from the Privy Council have allowed them to put down their last worry.
"General Zhou, did the envoy sent by Gao Guo say anything?" After three rounds of drinking, Ning Qianshi looked a little drunk. He patted General Feitian on the shoulder and asked.
"Haha... Your Highness, this is a military secret. I apologize for the inconvenience of revealing it." The other party also said with a slightly contented face.
"I can't do it? If it were His Royal Highness, you would have said it, right?"
"Ahem, this... is a rule." Zhou Shikai scratched his head and finally sighed, "Hey, I will just say a few words. You can go and spread the word. Anyway, other people in the capital will know about it. Their appetite It’s very big. It is said that Leizhou will be ceded permanently. Is this something that the general can decide? Shouldn’t it be reported to the superiors and waited for the decision to be made?”
"Oh, do these thieves think that no one in Qi State can fight?" Ning Qianshi pounded the table.
"The general also feels the same way. After all, they will have less than 100,000 men, and they will have to retreat to the Leizhou line in winter. By next year, even if the garrisons in other places keep struggling, they should be able to get here, right? Who will win by then? Definitely!" General Zhou drank another cup and said, "Your Highness, General, can I also ask you a question?"
"you say."
"General, I heard... His Majesty's health seemed to be not very good before. I wonder if he has recovered now?"
"This is a very bold question of yours." Ning Qianshi smiled nonchalantly, "Don't worry, my father's condition is much more stable than before, not to mention that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is fully prepared, and there will be no trouble in the capital. "
"That's good, that's good." General Zhou looked lucky.
After everyone had had enough wine and food, Fei Chuxiang led the second prince to a side hall in the Fei family courtyard.
"This is a gift prepared by the Fei family for you. I hope Your Highness will not find it objectionable." She made a gesture of invitation. "I will place all the entourage you brought with you next door to this palace. There are also maids in the palace. Do you have any questions?" Just ask them directly if you need anything. Then, have a good rest, I'll take my leave now."