Chapter 87: Big Trouble

Xinghua City.

After reading the intelligence, the generals of the Wucheng Military Commission all showed expressions of disbelief.

Commander Rong led troops to recover Taizhou and invited everyone to attend the celebration banquet.

Such explosive content, what is the difference between it and the sun rising from the west.

"Marquis, since Commander Rong has such elegance, why not fulfill his wish.

It just so happens that the battle of Gaoyou Prefecture is coming to an end, so after it ends, we will go to attend the celebration banquet!"

Li Mu said with a smile.

He doesn't believe that the sun rises from the west, and similarly, the mob led by Commander Rong doesn't have the strength to recover Taizhou.

Knowing there is a problem is one thing, but as a good person, you can't directly suspect a colleague.

True or false, once you get there, you will naturally know.

Especially the bragging content in the war report: bitter fighting for three days and nights, killing tens of thousands of enemy troops.

Those who don't know who Commander Rong is would think he is Overlord reborn.

There are many who falsely report military merits, but there are very few who dare to brag like this.

It's also bragging; when he writes a war report, he at most beautifies the killing data.

Even if he wants to exaggerate the results, it must be that the soldiers fought bloody battles for three days and nights, and it will never be that he fought for three days and nights.

The ministers in the court are not fools; the army fighting bloody battles for a few days is within everyone's cognition.

Since he is so powerful, why not take the martial arts examination?

It's not bragging; the martial arts champion of the Great Dayu Dynasty is really capable of fighting.

Horse racing and archery are almost one hundred percent accurate, weapons weighing more than a hundred pounds are like playing in his hands, and punching a cow to death is a basic operation.

Every martial arts champion has the strength to kill a tiger with bare hands.

Being able to fight is not enough; military strategy must also be proficient.

Don't look at the martial arts examination every three years, but there are very few who can become martial scholars, and the martial arts champion is an even rarer animal.

It's not that you get the first place and you can get the champion title.

You must have an overwhelming advantage and obtain the Emperor's approval to get this title.

Since the founding of Great Dayu, there have been only a few martial arts champions.

With these powerful existences, smart generals will not deliberately emphasize their own bravery when reporting battle results.

"Fulfill his wish? I think you are afraid that the excitement is not big enough!

Forget it, since he is so powerful, let the Ministry of War verify the battle results.

I'm afraid that he didn't defeat the rebels and recover Taizhou, but was defeated by the rebels instead, and my Wucheng Military Commission will lose a big face!"

The words said were difficult, but the smile at the corner of his mouth still exposed Marquis Marquis Wuyang's good mood.

The last flaw was also filled with the appearance of the victory report.

With this war report, no one can say that he deliberately assigned a must-die task.

As for the truth of the content, and even the life and death of Commander Rong and his party, it is no longer important now.

Bait is only needed when fishing.

When the water is drained, just go down and catch it.

With the early end of the Gaoyou Prefecture battle, the rebels' situation at this time is like a fish without water.

The rebels in Nantong Prefecture failed to cross the river, and the Jiangnan Navy, which was making up for their crimes, locked them firmly on the north bank.

The pacification coalition formed by the southern provinces launched river-crossing operations every few days, making them miserable.

Missing the best time for expansion, the imperial court's encirclement network has taken shape.

No matter how the rebels toss, they can't change the outcome of destruction.

The imperial court's overall situation is not affected, so the victory or defeat on the local battlefield is insignificant.

The face of the Wucheng Military Commission is purely a joke.

If they really cared about the face of the yamen, they wouldn't let a group of playboys lead troops to fight.

"Marquis, Commander Rong knows the importance and will not falsely pass on the victory report.

Since he has recovered Taizhou, we don't need to rush south; let's solve the remaining enemies in Gaoyou Prefecture first!"

Zhao Zhao Yawei deliberately pretended to be confused.

Compared to the past, he is now urgently in need of military merits.

In the army, strength is speaking power, but military merit is the decisive factor.

With Li Mu's sudden rise, his situation as the battalion commander ranked first in the yamen is very embarrassing.

With colleagues to set off, strength and military merit do not match, which in the eyes of the outside world is his lack of ability as a battalion commander.

Military merit is not enough just by wanting it; it also requires enough luck.

In recent days, other battalion commanders have gained something, but the team he led didn't even meet a shadow of a person.

Anyway, the follow-up war in Gaoyou Prefecture, he must go to join the fun.

Taizhou City.

After eating Commander Rong's army, the righteous army team was lost again.

This is a common problem for many righteous armies.

When the imperial court encircles and suppresses, everyone knows to deal with it with all their might; after the war, they don't know what to do next.

Limited by cognition, lacking long-term strategic layout.

Looking at the Great Dayu map hanging on the wall, the Huang brothers were worried.

Taizhou is just a corner of the world; wanting to fight against the world, there is no possibility at all.

The worst thing is that due to the war, food production has dropped sharply.

Continuing to hunker down in Taizhou, they won't last long before the righteous army runs out of food.

"Big Brother, it's not time to give up yet; just fight it again.

Although the surnamed Zong is very bad, he has some strategic vision.

Without a better choice, just follow the original plan.

Take Yangzhou, conquer Zhenjiang, capture Nanjing; if successful, hegemony can be expected.

If it unfortunately fails, then hide your name and hide in the mountains.

The world is so big, why worry about not having a place for us brothers!"

Huang Huang Renliang suggested.

Hegemony or not, that is a pie in the sky to fool people.

Before the army runs out of food, hurry up and fight out of Taizhou, which is what needs to be done most right now.

"What you said is right; the surnamed Zong does have some strategic vision, but it's a pity that he is often divorced from reality.

The imperial court's navy locks the river; crossing the river to conquer Zhenjiang and capture Nanjing is purely nonsense.

However, there is still a chance to capture Yangzhou.

Unlike before, the Wucheng Military Commission's army has left, and the interior of Yangzhou City is empty at this time.

The Imperial Envoy sitting in Yangzhou is a Pure Stream faction member, not the same path as the Eunuch faction. Even if the Embroidered Uniform Guard receives the news, they will not pass it to him in the first time.

If we are lucky, we can still use the identity of the government army to trick Yangzhou City.

If the siege is blocked, then bypass Yangzhou and enter Luzhou Prefecture directly."

Huang Huang Renlong said approvingly.

Choosing Yangzhou as a breakthrough point is purely a last resort.

The road to the south is blocked by the Great River.

Even if the imperial court's navy doesn't intercept, with the few small boats in their hands, crossing the river is not something that can be completed in a short time.

The imperial court's army is gathered in the north, and the righteous army in Gaoyou Prefecture is in danger; going there is just sending heads.

Attacking Yangzhou for the second time became the only choice.

"Great General, should we call on those righteous armies in Nantong Prefecture to attack Yangzhou again?

Their situation is not very good now.

I heard that after the failure to cross the river, they lost a lot of elites and are now being bullied by the government army.

If we send an invitation, they will mostly agree.

Combining the strength of our families to attack Yangzhou together, the chance of winning will be even greater."

A simple-looking middle-aged general suggested.

With a common enemy, the righteous armies in the two Two Huai regions are all potential allies.

"No!"

"Time is running out; the fake victory report of the dog official surnamed Rong can't fool the government for long.

Once the imperial court discovers the truth, they will definitely send troops over.

Capturing Yangzhou depends on speed; there must be no delay.

Pass the order down, the whole army prepare for departure, and the main army will go on a distant expedition to Yangzhou tomorrow.

Second Brother, you lead the old camp to change into government army clothes, take a few dog officials, and see if you can trick the city gate open."

Huang Huang Renlong made a decision decisively.

More people have more power, but more people also have more goals.

After the failure of organizing the coalition to besiege

After a roar of rage, Commander Rong collapsed on the spot.

Even if his brain wasn't sharp, he knew he was finished.

Once he fell into the hands of the rebels, his status and backing lost all utility.

Even if he were lucky enough to be rescued by the imperial army, he was still on a path to certain death.

That boastful "victory report" was his death warrant.

……

The incident in Taizhou was quickly leaked by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Upon receiving the news, Marquis Marquis Wuyang began to greet Commander Rong's ancestors on the spot.

When his temper flared, he even blurted out accusations about the "demon consort ruining the state."

A large number of relatives of the imperial family and sons of the nobility being captured was a major event, far more serious than the previous assassination case.

For the nobility and imperial relatives, these people could lose battles or die on the battlefield, but they absolutely could not be taken prisoner.

"My Lord, the men went out from our Wucheng Military Commission; we must handle the aftermath ourselves.

Under no circumstances can we let the civil officials intervene, otherwise, the future troubles will be endless!"

Involving group interests, Li Mu lost his usual composure.

He knew Commander Rong would stir up trouble, but he never expected them to be so capable—not only handing the army over to the enemy but also running off to become prisoners.

He didn't expect them all to die in battle, but at least a few should have died to prove their integrity.

Since no one died, he could only find a way to help them die.

Fortunately, the Eunuch Faction and the nobility/imperial relatives were currently in a temporary alliance, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard had passed the news immediately.

If it had been delayed for a few days, it would be difficult to handle once the news spread.

"Pass the order down: the entire army is to prepare for departure; this Marquis is going to clean house!"

Marquis Marquis Wuyang said with murderous intent.

As the leader, he had to be responsible for cleaning up the mess caused by his subordinates.

(End of chapter)