Tang Yin didn't know yet that he came to Qingyang County to help Duke Xu Qi fight against King Ning, but Xu Qi regarded him as a scapegoat and was ready to take him out of stock at any time.

The next morning, the city sent troops out of the city from the east. Tang Yin did not sleep all night the night before, so he went to the city gate early to check the situation of the troops.

Xu Qi did not come out to supervise the military dispatch in person, but Xu Cheng was there. He heard that Tang Yin was at the gate of the city and hurried over to greet him.

"Mr. Tang, got up so early? I had a good rest last night..." Xu Cheng asked with a smile on his face.

Tang Yin withdrew his gaze from the officers and soldiers who had left the city with snow and looked at Xu Cheng: "I haven't seen each other after entering the city."

"ah!?"

Xu Cheng was a little surprised, "It must be because of the inadequate hospitality... I went back and prepared some residences for Lord Tang, and I must not treat Lord Tang unfairly."

Tang Yin shook his head and said, "I am doing my job, but I can't fall asleep peacefully because I am thinking about things. If I can do it today, I even hope to go out with the troops."

Xu Cheng smiled: "No need, with the plan made by Lord Shen and you, winning this battle should be a sure thing... But this battlefield changes rapidly, who can be sure to win before the war? Lord Tang, let's go back to the yamen first, I believe the master is waiting for you...why should we move?"

"Um."

Tang Yin nodded. In fact, he didn't want to see Xu Qi at all, but the other party was the head coach of the army, so he had to see him.

Xu Cheng smiled and led the way forward, like a cunning old fox. Tang Yin felt a little sad: "I am an envoy sent by Shen Zhihou, and I should have a certain status and status... But the people in power in the court are all guarding against Shen Zhihou, and then they are also more careful about me."

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On that day, Qingyang County sent troops to two parts, and some of them set out from the north of the city very early to cut off the Ningwang army and food route.

The other way went straight out of the west gate and harassed the enemy camp.

Two groups of soldiers left the city, and Tang Yin just walked around the west side of the city, and was then taken to see Xu Qi by Xu Cheng. When he arrived at the place, he realized that Xu Qi was not there, and was then led to the flower hall in the backyard to wait.

The servant brought the tea. Tang Yin took a few sips and found that Xu Cheng was missing. He looked around and there was someone guarding the door, and he knew that he was under house arrest.

Tang Yin understood Xu Qiu's attitude towards him. Because of Shen Xi, Xu Qiu had many doubts about him and could not give him full trust.

Tang Yin sat in the flower hall in the backyard of the county government office and waited for tea. Before he knew it, he felt a little sleepy and leaned against the back of the chair and slept.

At this time, on the head of the west city, Xu Qi was wearing heavy winter clothes to supervise the harassment war on the west side. After the soldiers and soldiers in the city attacked in two groups, Xu Qi's body was trembling all the time, not knowing whether it was because of the cold or the nervousness.

"Mr., the man has been brought to the county government... If something happened to the troops on the north road, he would definitely not be asked to run away." Xu Cheng went up to the top of the city and said to Xu Qi.

Xu Qi looked back at Xu Cheng with a slightly solemn expression.

"Even if something happens to the attacking troops, I can't kill him... Tang Bohu was sent by Shen Zhihou, and even if he doesn't look at the monk's face, he has to look at the Buddha's face... They all say that Shen Zhihou's use of troops is so magical, so incredible? He has the ability to command the battle, but the problem is that he is now interfering in the war thousands of miles away and wants to win in one battle. It's really nonsense."

Xu Cheng said: "The soldiers sent out reported that there were no traces of Ning Wang's soldiers on the bank of Chengbei River. The terrain around Qingyang County was complicated. After several consecutive days of snow, Ning Wang's soldiers and horses did shrink... Based on the information mentioned by Tang Yin yesterday, Ning Wang's troops were not arranged around Qingyang County, so it is really possible to win a victory..."

Xu Cheng was about to say a few good things to Chen Xi and Tang Yin, but he was excited by Xu Qi's energy, but was interrupted by Xu Qi's hand.

Xu Qi shook his head and said, "Shen Zhihou is not here. I followed his advice to use troops. In fact, I am playing with fire. It would be fine if I win this battle. If it fails, I will report this matter to Your Majesty and let Your Majesty know that it was Shen Zhihou who was using troops."

Xu Cheng smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Master, if something happens, we may not be able to argue with Your Majesty. If it means... Your Majesty will only be even more angry."

Xu Qi's face turned dark when he heard this, and finally remained silent.

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Tang Yin couldn't sleep last night, but after being under house arrest, he put down all his burdens and rested well for a long time.

When he woke up, Tang Yin murmured with a little helplessness on his face: "I had such a lot of pressure yesterday for no reason. Today, I learned that the things on the battlefield had nothing to do with me, and I might even be angry with Old Man Xu, so I no longer thought about the outcome... If I had known this, I should have found a place with a soft pillow in a high bed to rest."

Just as Tang Yin stretched and stood up to ask the guard at the door if there was a room for rest, Xu Cheng ran over excitedly and just arrived at the door and called out: "I won, I really won."

After hearing this, Tang Yin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, with a little coldness on his face. After all, Tang Yin still has a temper.

Tang Yin did not move, Xu Cheng quickly came to him and said breathlessly: "Master Tang, the cavalry team sent to the King of Ning to intercept the troops and horses and food routes have been returned, and successfully intercepted four or five thousand stones of food, killed and captured more than 600 enemy soldiers..."

Tang Yin asked, "Where is Mr. Xu?"

Xu Cheng was stunned at first, then smiled and said, "Mr. Master is welcoming the troops back to the city, and he is also paying attention to the movements of the soldiers and horses of the King of Xining in the city... Today, there is no result in the use of troops in the west of the city, and the two sides did not fight. However, the troops and horses were successfully withdrawn. I believe that the troops of the King of Ning, which were displayed in the west, will withdraw their troops due to lack of clothing and food... Lord Tang made great contributions."

Tang Yin looked indifferent and did not take the credit in front of him seriously. He waved his hand: "Even if he has made merit, it would be a matter of Chen Shangshu's strategy and victory over thousands of miles away. He is just a message. If Mr. Xu comes back, he will visit him, but now he just hopes to have a meal as soon as possible and then have a good rest... Can you arrange it?"

Xu Cheng smiled and said, "That's natural... You guys are so neglecting Lord Tang? Hurry up and prepare the served wine and food, and then prepare the wing room for Lord Tang to rest."

Xu Cheng's attitude towards Tang Yin was obviously different from before, and he used the method of scolding his subordinates to resolve the embarrassment. Tang Yin was completely unwilling to this and walked out of the door under the guidance of the guards.

Xu Cheng hurriedly went to report to Xu Qi.

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At this time, Xu Qi was proud. He looked like he was desperate yesterday, but now he was full of spring breeze and seemed to be more than teenagers younger.

"Mr., you have already gone to say hello to Tang Yin, he can't come for the time being." Xu Cheng smiled and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Mr., this time he really won the championship."

Xu Qi smiled and said, "What is this a victory? Isn't that previous defeat worth it?"

Xu Cheng said: "What is the temporary defeat? The most important thing is to see who laughs the last time... Now the Ning King's troops are gone without food and grass outside the city, see how they fight with us... If we take the initiative to attack while they withdraw our troops, we may be able to achieve greater results."

The smile on Xu Qi's face faded, and he began to think about this matter seriously. At the end, he asked with confusion: "Is this... better to attack now, or to chase them when they take the initiative to withdraw their troops? Will King Ning send people to deliver food again? This time we brought back not much food, and the rest were burned on the spot... There may be still food stored in the camp of King Ning's army on the opposite side, and they really only have six or seven thousand people?"

This series of questions really made Xu Cheng ask. Although Xu Cheng usually seems resourceful, he has never had practical experience after all, and it is difficult to grasp the details of the war.

Seeing Xu Cheng's face showing a look of dismay, Xu Qi couldn't help but say, "In this way, you can't just throw Tang Bohu aside and ignore it. You still have to use him to listen to his opinions. Even if he can't do it, there is Shen Zhihou's power behind him. Shen Zhihou is far away, but he knows the situation here. It seems that he has sent a large number of scouts around Qingyang County."

Xu Cheng said: "What the grandfather meant, go and invite Tang Yin now?"

Xu Qi waved his hand: "You can't be too contemptuous of such a capable person... I didn't treat him well before, so he didn't come to visit him on his own initiative. Maybe he wanted to complete Shen Zhihou's entrustment and went back, but I couldn't let him do what he wanted. I went to see him in person."

"Master, you..."

Xu Cheng felt at a loss about the sudden enthusiasm that Xu Qiu showed.

Xu Qiu asked, "Why, do you think it's not appropriate for me to take the initiative to see him?"

Xu Cheng shook his head and said, "Mr. I just treat it as a way to win people's hearts, but it is more important to report the victory with Your Majesty now? If you can fight with Your Majesty's men, perhaps King Ning can only withdraw his troops in a hurry, and it will be easy to quell the rebellion this time..."

Xu Qi slapped his forehead: "Hey, you see, I forgot to give him a victory earlier... Come quickly, I want to write the victory text in person."

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Xu Qiu quickly reported his contribution to Zhu Houzhao, completely disregarding the fact that the battle did not really start. He just cut off the food route of King Ning's troops.

Xu Qi did not ask to see Tang Yin immediately, but waited for dusk and went to see him in person after he knew that Tang Yin had gotten up.

In the back hall of the county government office, Xu Qi looked smiling and gave Tang Yin enough face. He first asked about his well-being, and then asked about family affairs, which made Tang Yin feel very fake.

Xu Qi finally got to the point: "Bohu, fortunately you are here this time, and I didn't know some information before... How did you learn about the situation in Ning Wang's army?"

Tang Yin said the truth: "For most of the situation, Shangshu Shen sent someone to inform him..."

Xu Qi's eyes lit up: "Can you recommend such a talented person to me?"

Tang Yin couldn't help frowning and thought to himself: "Old Mr. Xu is so shameless. Will Shen Zhihou's intelligence system be used for you? Do you want to directly incorporate people and steal them for yourself and bypass Shen Zhihou's pillars in the court?"

Tang Yin said: "I am not qualified to dispatch this group of people. They are scattered everywhere and only obey the orders of Shangshu Shen. Please forgive me for not being able to recommend Mr. Xu."

Xu Qi showed regret on his face: "That's a pity. These capable people and strangers should make good use of them... Bo Hu, you see, the other party's food route has been cut off now. The soldiers outside the city lack food and supplies, their morale has plummeted, and the morale will be in chaos. Should we send troops out of the city to fight with them in the next step? What are your suggestions?"

Tang Yin shook his head and said, "After cutting off the food route, King Ning will be prepared. In the next step, King Ning may shift the strategic focus from Anqing Prefecture City to Qingyang County, so it is not suitable to take the initiative, but wait for King Ning's troops to come... The key now is to contact His Majesty and fight together."

Xu Qiu originally wanted to take advantage of the victory and expand his results.

Because this small victory was not enough to make up for the previous mistakes, Xu Qiu was eager to justify himself in case of being liquidated by Emperor Zhengde.

But Tang Yin's words made him doubt the act of sending troops, and Xu Qi could not refute the other party's concise appearance.

Xu Cheng questioned on the side: "Even if the main force of King Ning is concentrated in Qingyang County, we can send troops to sweep the enemy camp outside in advance... They just encountered a failure and were inadequate in food and supplies. If they did not take the opportunity to destroy their spirits, when the main force of the enemy arrived, we would be the ones who were in a hard battle at that time."

Tang Yin asked back: "I wonder how confident Mr. Xu is to wipe out the thieves' camp in the west of the city?"

Xu Qiu and Xu Cheng looked at each other, then shook their heads silently, obviously neither of them had much confidence.

How many soldiers and horses are there in the enemy now? They are all from the information provided by Tang Yin, and cannot be verified. They only know that the soldiers and horses stationed outside Qingyang County do not have the ability to attack the city for the time being, but they should be more than enough to defend the camp.

Tang Yin said again: "Some of the troops under King Ning's command are elite soldiers of hundreds of battles. He had followed Mr. Shen to quell the chaos in the southwest... Although the six or seven thousand people outside the city may not be the entire elite, including the Shenji Battalion and the Cavalry Battalion, the combat capability in the field is not weaker than that of the soldiers under Mr. Shen's command today. It is just because they were forced to surrender to King Ning and cannot be fully trusted... I think it is better to send envoys to persuade them to surrender. Even if they don't follow, they can disrupt King Ning's sight, make King Ning feel suspicious, and then have the effect of division and disintegration."

Xu Qiu disagreed with the counter-espionage plan in front of the formation, and made a disdainful voice at the corner of his mouth, and did not comment.

Xu Chengze said: "The war is about to break out. Whoever you send is going to die, right?"

Xu Qi said: "Do you want to go to the enemy camp, Bohu?"

Tang Yin was a little surprised. Obviously, he didn't expect Xu Qi to send him, an outsider, as an envoy. Tang Yin did not want to go to the muddy waters and immediately refused: "I don't have the ability to do this."

Xu Qi had a ridiculous smile on his face: "It's better if Bo Hu doesn't go. You were sent by Zhihou. If you don't want anyone to force him... Since you think it's not appropriate to send troops in the past two days, then stabilize the city defense first. If there is any news outside the city, please inform me as soon as possible."

"I understand below." Tang Yin stood up and saluted.

Xu Qi said politely, took Xu Cheng away, and no longer respected Tang Yin, and it seemed that he was abandoning his shoes after using it.

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When the two returned to the camp, Xu Qi's face turned gloomy.

Xu Cheng said: "Mr. Master, even if he doesn't support us in sending troops, we can still send troops to fight against King Ning's army... The chances of victory are very high."

Xu Qi said angrily: "Didn't you listen to his analysis? The troops outside the city are elite troops under the command of King Ning. Shenji Camp and Cavalry Battalion can compete with the elite soldiers led by Shen Zhihou... They were cultivated by Shen Zhihou... At that time, Shen Zhihou was appointed as the governor of Jiangxi and Huguang for two years, and was responsible for commanding the troops in the two places to quell the rebellion... This is good, it will cultivate a powerful enemy for the court! It's really ridiculous."

Xu Cheng didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Xu Qi said again: "Since he said we want to stabilize the city defense, we should continue to stabilize the city defense. I can have a good rest. His Majesty sent someone to supervise the troops, which was originally putting pressure on us. Now we have all successfully resolved it. Could it be that we still have to cause trouble for ourselves?"

"You are wise, please follow Your Majesty and ask Your Majesty to send troops to pick him up." Xu Cheng said in accordance with Xu Qi's words.

Xu Qi nodded: "It makes sense. Now it depends on your Majesty's reaction. If Your Majesty asks us to stick to it, then we will stick to it to the end. If Your Majesty asks us to send troops... Let's talk about it then."

Originally, Xu Qi intended to send troops out of the city to fight, but after hearing Tang Yin's words, he unknowingly changed his original intention.

Xu Cheng was very puzzled and thought to himself: "There is no such thing as the Duke of Master. He obviously wanted to send troops, but he was disdainful of Tang Bohu's words, but why did he change his mind so quickly? This shows that the Duke of Master subconsciously believed in Duke Shen and Tang Bohu's analysis."
Chapter completed!