In Xiangyang City, the heat under the sun in summer has already begun to show its power in the loud cicadas' sound; just because it is right on the side of the Han River, there are many tributary rivers in and out of the city; therefore, it still maintains a considerable amount in some local areas. The moist and cool.
For example, in the Xijia Poolside Gaoyang Pavilion, which is a summer sacred place, the Fengquan Pavilion and Furong Terrace, which are surrounded by greenery and blooming flowers, are all a cool shade; and there is only one on the west side of the pool. The Diaoyutai, which is connected by corridors and clouded with pines and cypresses, is even more refreshing and pleasant.
In the water pavilion with gleaming inverted prints, the tulle skirt became more peaceful and elegant. Surrounded by two little white-haired daughters of amber and emeralds, Lingnan brought grapes, peaches, plums, lychees and other seasonal fresh products. Fruit teases that little dry crispy noodle, now it is named Tama's pet;
And the bear and wolf dog, who ate more and more round, lay lazily on the wooden floor beside him and closed his eyes and dozed, letting a few small toes gently step on its fluffy and oily fur, giving out bursts of comfort. snore.
In the same room, even if it’s alone time on a ten-day holiday, Zhou Huaian, who always brings a lot of official documents, is dictating some of his accidental thoughts and thoughts, and then he is also wearing a cool and transparent small pendant to pick up the pen. Record it as part of the private life log.
And his eyes are fixed on a simple version of the map sand table with the configuration of the entry troops:
The four new training (partially firearmed) battalions of the First Army; the sixth battalion of the Sixth Army; they have already entered the south of Chang'an.
The five basic battalions of the Second Army (lightly equipped) and one hussar (armored); the three battalions of the Third Army; they are waiting in Lantian County.
The two mixed (mules and horses) battalions of the Fourth Army; the eighth battalion of the Boat Division of the Fifth Army (slightly smaller); they are waiting in Lantian Pass and Lantianyu behind the pass.
In addition, the engineering regiment, artillery regiment, and three teams, the hunting regiment, the cart regiment, and the mule and horse team; a total of 28 basic battalions on land and water, and about 30,000 soldiers have arrived on the front line.
In addition, rush to repair the Jiansheng Army armor on Shangluo Road,"
"This is the golden cup of amber bull head in the royal utensils... and rest assured, everyone has a share..."
However, on the way back to Ouchi, some of the companions couldn't help but persuade Empress Cao:
"Mother, why bother to be so condescending to this generation... If you want to encourage you to send an envoy or a close minister, then..."
"Otherwise, how about you? Formally, because the big masters all over the city can't bear anything, we want Pilenga to win over our woman's house!"
Empress Cao, who is more than a year old and in full military uniform, interrupted coldly:
"If you send a person casually, I'm afraid I don't know what evil people will come out in the rounds; then it is really a bad thing."
"That would be too big a reward, so what do the soldiers in the city think?"
The female officer once again begged to persuade her.
"I just want them to take a good look at the benefits and gains and losses of contributing to the country; could it be that it is not as good as the foreign aid guest army sent by my son-in-law..."
Empress Cao also sighed Wei Ran:
"This is not only an inspiration and touch for them, but also a measure to stabilize the vain people in the city right now. Our women and women have nothing else to do. It is good to be able to win over people for the emperor and keep the situation in front of us."
After all, the battle in the north of the city was first won and then lost. The general "Flying Mountain Tiger" Meng Juehai was seriously injured and has not yet woken up. It can be said that the morale and fighting spirit of the city's defenders have been smashed. So far, he has never dared to leave the city again. Fighter again. She can only toss and turn for help from outside.
Besides, many of the fleeing people who came back after this war were the family members of Daqi soldiers who stayed outside the city; this alone was enough for her to win over and reassure many related people, etc. Thoughts, and suppressed more voices of doubt.
And at the residence of Tang Ma, General Yu Lin, who also served as Great Qi Guangluqing, and his cousin Xue Tong, the people at the banquet were also in a gloomy and bleak atmosphere;
"We have confirmed the defeat of the official army in Dulingyuan and Qingming Canal,"
"Those who are going to spy on the mountain of Weibei Army flag armor and the ceremonial guard are not to be faked..."
"There are also the large piles of Jingguan piled up outside Gwanghwamun, but they are all really bald-headed party soldiers...not to mention the large groups of mounts that drove into the city, it is even more obvious to all."
"Isn't it necessary to say that the officer and army... Then how can I wait for birth?"
"Don't wait any longer, after all, this is a big matter and it involves the safety of my wealth..."
"Nonsense, this is just a momentary defeat and a partial victory or defeat. Cui Xianggong still hides his army from the overlord and Weiqiao, and there is still no news in the city..."
"There are many loyal ministers and righteous people in the city, and they still have a sincere heart. How can my generation do that to the fearful generation who is shrinking..."
"Are you going to live on the days when those despicables want to go to the house and play with your wives and daughters in the back house and get what you want?"
However, after this unsavory banquet was hastily dissipated, one of the various people who left with his entourage through the back door one after another did not return home directly, but came to his own house. After a while, he again pretended to be a slave in Tsing Yi, and came to Jingzhao Mansion.
Then, in the side room, he solemnly saluted a familiar general officer who heard the sound:
"I have a lot of wealth, and I would like to give you a great fame, please introduce me one or two?"
After that, the familiar general who returned from this person went to the backyard of Jingzhao Mansion and confessed in a low voice:
"Please also take a moment, Ambassador Meng is dealing with important tasks, and I will see you in a moment..."
However, this person did not wait for the expected five-city patrol ambassador and Jing Zhaoshao Yin Mengkai a moment later, but saw another group of people who made him pale, and could not help but want to turn around and ran away.
"Lu Chengze, Xueshi Lu, but where do you want to go?"
But it was the former General Jingo, who was the first surrender of the military attaché of the capital, the current Daqi prosecutor Shang Shu Zuopu shot Zhang Zhifang, personally led a team of gray-clothed tribes to block his way, and he could not help but rush to knock him down On the ground; I can't help but wrap my neck with a rope, and pull it to the left and right until my neck is broken alive.
Then Zhang Zhifang smiled at a young army general who was uniformly dressed:
"Thank you for the general's insight into righteousness, my generation will naturally be rewarded..."
"I'm not doing this for myself, but for the hatred of everyone; in any case, don't let the Taiping army gain power and ride on my generation..."
The general of Qi Qi said coldly: (End of this chapter)