si-mexico Chapter 691: Collective Deception of Yu Ziling
Chapter 691: Collective Deception of Yu Ziling
Just when Jiang Shun was about to be dragged out to be beaten with a stick, a scout suddenly came running in from outside, walked directly into the hall, knelt on one knee and said,
"Your Majesty, I have just received intelligence that the Qian army has packed up their baggage and is marching south."
Hearing this, the hall instantly became quiet.
Yan Fuyao frowned and asked,
"Any other information?"
"No, we only saw the Qian army moving south."
"Go down."
After sending the scout away, Nie Bei looked at everyone and said,
"Could it be that after yesterday's battle, the Chu army angered the Qian army, causing a complete rift between the two sides, and the Qian army is returning home?"
Yu Huatian shook his head and said,
“I think Gong Yang Ge shouldn’t have that much power yet, so he should just retreat back to his country, right?
If he retreats a little, temporarily avoids our army's attack, and lets the Chu army resist our army, there is still some possibility.
But if we retreat back to our country directly, wouldn’t that be a crime of deceiving the emperor?
The order given to him by Emperor Qian was to support the State of Chu in resisting our army.
If we return to the capital with a great victory, that would be fine, but if we suffer a defeat and flee in disgrace, wouldn't that bring us lifelong shame?
Moreover, it is Emperor Qian who has to bear this shame, and others will say that the Qian army collapsed at the first touch and abandoned its allies.
The proud Qian Kingdom cannot stand this humiliation."
Ma Ling cleared his throat and took over the conversation.
"I also believe that the Qian army is just fighting with the Chu army, so they should retreat south.
Most likely, they also had a quarrel with the Chu army. The Qian army did this to express one meaning, which is "If you can do it, come on."
They retreated, allowing the Chu army, which was stabbing them from behind, to push forward."
Zhang Han was extremely anxious and stood up and said,
"Hey everyone, the situation is urgent, why aren't you in a hurry?
Now that the Qian army has retreated, our army must quickly pursue them.
Just like last time when we chased the Emperor of Qi, our Zhennan Army will rush over and beat them into a panic and flee."
Everyone's eyes lit up and they thought this was a good idea.
However, after Shen Changgong pondered for a moment, he shook his head and said,
"I also believe that the Qian army is just angry with the Chu army. They won't go far, at most ten or twenty miles.
We are a full forty miles away from Yecheng.
Moreover, after the Qian army left, they would definitely not dismantle the defense line. At this time, the Chu army had probably taken over the defense line. If you want to go around it, you have to go very far to the west. By the time you arrive, the other party’s camp has been set up.
If you attack, and the Chu army comes to rescue, you will be attacked from both sides."
The Southern King nodded and said,
"That's right. There's no need to worry about this Qian army. Since they've headed south, our goal of dividing and conquering them has been achieved. It's the same if we attack the Chu army first and then the Qian army.
Tomorrow we will go to battle. The army will break camp and march south, outside their city, and attack them directly, and capture Yecheng!"
"Which legion will go into battle tomorrow?"
Yu Ziling suddenly asked.
She glanced at Shen Changgong with a cold look, as if to say, "I'll be angry if you don't let me fight."
Shen Changgong laughed and looked at everyone and said,
"Which legion is willing to stay and protect His Majesty tomorrow?"
Everyone immediately understood.
Jiang Shun reacted the fastest and said immediately,
"Your Highness, there are only a little over 50,000 remnants left of my Southern Expedition Army. We are outnumbered and weak. If anything goes wrong while protecting Your Majesty, I will be held responsible!"
Shen Changgong nodded calmly.
"Yes, you still have to atone for your sins."
"Your Majesty, my Zhennan Army is a combat-focused army. They are only good at charging into battle, not defending a city."
"Well, that makes sense."
"Your Highness, our Tianyu Army is also the main combat corps, the absolute main force in the battle."
"Well, the Tianyu Army will definitely lead the battle."
"My Sky Eagle Army also suffered heavy losses this time and is unable to protect Your Majesty."
"Many of the Shenfeng Army died..."
Yu Ziling looked at them singing the same tune and suddenly had a bad feeling in her heart.
Aren't you going to keep me?
She immediately stood up and said,
"Our Yuying Army didn't contribute in the last battle. We are fully organized and well-rested. This time, we will surely win a great victory!"
Li Bohan said,
"Oh? So, Marshal Yu's Yuying Army is very powerful?"
Yu Ziling immediately said,
"Of course!"
Li Bohan slapped his thigh, looked at everyone, and said,
"That's right, the army protecting His Majesty must be the strongest, the elite among the elite.
I think this important task belongs to Yu Yingjun!"
"I agree. The Yuying Army is too strong. They must be entrusted with the important task of protecting His Majesty!"
"The merit of protecting His Majesty is far greater than killing the enemy in battle. I'm so envious."
"Yes, yes, only the Yuying Army can take on this important task!"
Shen Changgong also nodded and said,
"Zi Ling, it seems that the Yuying Army is the popular choice. Everyone agrees that you are the most suitable ones to stay."
After hearing what they said, Yu Ziling, who was known for her stupidity during pregnancy, could react no matter how dumb she was.
Yu Ziling stamped her feet in anger.
"You are banding together to exclude me and bully me, and you don't want our Yuying Army to achieve merit.
You just don't want me to go to the battlefield because I'm pregnant.
Okay, then I will resign from the position of commander-in-chief and let Hongying take over as commander-in-chief and lead the troops to fight.
Otherwise, because of me, the entire legion will suffer and not get any credit!"
Shen Changgong quickly smiled and said,
"Oh, Zi Ling, please don't say that. Who said protecting His Majesty doesn't have any merit? This is a huge contribution.
Not every legion can get such credit.
The Emperor is close to the army, and Your Majesty leads the army in person with guards on both sides. This in itself carries great risks.
Risks and benefits coexist, and as long as Your Majesty is safe and sound, it will be a great achievement.
If anything happens to Your Majesty, you will be sentenced to death with the loss of your head!
The credit for killing the enemy this time must go to the Yuying Army, otherwise I will not agree.
Your Majesty, don't you agree?"
Hearing this, Yan Fuyao sighed and said dejectedly,
"I never thought that one day I would be so despised by others. In the entire army of Dayan, no one is willing to protect me, the emperor.
Well, everyone is eager to go into battle and kill the enemy, so go ahead. It will be fine if I am left alone to defend the city.
When the enemy arrives, I will commit suicide by drawing my sword, and will never fall into the hands of the enemy and suffer humiliation."
Hearing this, Yu Ziling quickly explained,
"No, no, I absolutely do not mean to dislike Your Majesty. Your Majesty, please do not misunderstand me. I will stay and protect Your Majesty and will not let Your Majesty make any mistakes."
"Forget it, I'm very sad that you despise me so much."
Yan Fuyao picked up the tea and took a sip slowly.
Yu Ziling was embarrassed and didn't know what to do.
Shen Changgong smiled and then went back to his housework.
He waved his hand and asked the other legions to prepare.