I am really afraid of anything I come to!

Although he was prepared, after hearing the so-called bad news of Liu Renzhan, the severity of Li Yuan was deeply caught off guard.

A few days ago, when Li Jinquan rebelled and Shouzhou was in a hurry. After hearing the news, Liu Renzhan quickly led his troops from Haozhou to support him. During the period when Liu Renzhan left, a team of people rushed back from the front line of Zhou.

The light cavalry of the Tang army also rushed to the city of Haozhou. The governor Meng Hu also received an emergency military information sent back from the north.

Since the Southern Tang army entered the territory of Zhou, under the command of the Privy Councilor Chen Jue, he has been attacking Xuzhou for days, but he did not expect that the 20,000 Zhou army will hold on for a month. However, the Southern Tang army cannot capture it for a long time, not only

Before he could get the land, he was injured tens of thousands of times. Even the general Liu Yanzhen was trapped in the body, and the morale of the army had been shaken.

When Chen Jue sent six memorials to Jinling for help, it was too late. The reinforcements sent by Guo Wei arrived later, so the two sides fought one after another in the city of Xuzhou. In the end, Zhang Lingbin, the inspector of Xuzhou in Zhou State, led his army to destroy the Southern Tang Central Army in a night attack.

In the camp, the commander Chen Jue and Liu Yanzhen abandoned the camp and left. When the dragons were left without a leader, dozens of generals including Zhou Ben and others were killed in battle, resulting in the defeat of the Southern Tang army and countless casualties and fleeing.

After Chen Jue and Liu Yanzhen broke through, they gathered the remaining soldiers and fled all the way. Finally, they joined forces with reinforcements from King Li Hongji of Yan, and now the army retreated to Xia Pi City, and were stalemate with the Zhou army outside the city.

Speaking of this, Liu Renzhan was very sad and angry: "This Northern Expedition Army is all the elite of my Tang army! Just because the commander was greedy for life and feared death, six or seven out of ten were lost! Since the ancestor of the Fiery, when did my Tang Dynasty be

Has there ever been such a big defeat? I am really heartbroken, and my heart is broken!"

Li Yuan frowned tightly, feeling mixed in his heart. Although he had long expected that the Northern Expedition Army would have ended up under the command of Chen Jue, he did not expect that the outcome of the Northern Expedition Army would be unhappy under the command of Chen Jue, but he did not expect that Guo Wei had just sent a partial army to help.

The Tang army could be defeated so quickly and was defeated so miserably, that was a total of 80,000 elite soldiers! What's more, the Southern Tang treasury was almost hollowed out for this Northern Expedition...

The most serious thing is that when the Southern Tang army was defeated, Guo Wei could free up his hands to concentrate on dealing with Murong Yanchao in Yanzhou. As recorded in historical books, Murong Yanchao must be isolated and helpless, and Guo Wei could soon pacify the founding of the country in one fell swoop.

At the beginning of civil strife, the foundation of Zhou State gradually stabilized, and its strength began to arise.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan was shocked, and history was surprisingly similar. Will the Southern Tang Dynasty still not be able to escape the fate of destruction in the future?

When his thoughts were chaotic, Li Yuan paused and asked hurriedly: "Since the Northern Expedition Army has been defeated, why didn't he hurry up and still stationed in Xia Pi?"

Meng Hu's face was dull and replied in a low voice: "The army is now advancing and retreating. The envoy Chen advocates retreating, but His Highness the King of Yan insists on continuing the northern expedition. These two memorials will probably be sent to Jinling soon. Now I am just waiting for His Majesty.

Holy Break…”

"What is indecisive in advance and retreat? Are they kidding the lives of soldiers?"

Chen Jue is already a dog that is a loser, so there is no need to say much. Li Yuan is not difficult to guess about Li Hongji's thoughts. His Royal Highness, the previous one, was lost by Li Congjia in Jinling. This is the first time he led his troops to fight.

I wanted to kill the enemy and make achievements and restore my reputation, so I insisted on continuing the Northern Expedition without caring about it. But this move was too reckless. If I was not careful, I would probably even have to be buried with the army!

After thinking about it, Li Yuan suddenly felt inexplicably angry, and then quickly spread out the map on the desk, pointed to Xia Pi City on the map and gritted his teeth and said angrily: "Look at it, what is Xia Pi City? A small place,

The city is small and there is no danger to defend on all sides! If the Zhou army sieges the city, how can our army protect itself will be a problem, and they are still thinking about continuing the northern expedition? I am afraid that the entire army will be wiped out before His Majesty’s decree has been delivered!"

Seeing Li Yuan's face angry, Meng Hu hurriedly said, "Mr. Li, the Emperor of Zhou is personally storming Yanzhou, and there is only a partial army outside Xia Pi City. Our Northern Expedition Army has suffered huge losses this time, but with the reinforcements of His Highness the King of Yan still do not come.

A total of 50,000 people must be able to hold on for some time…”

After thinking for a while, Liu Renzhan also gritted his teeth and said, "Although Xia Pi City is small, it is a strong city at least. His highness, the army brought by His Royal Highness of Yan is sufficient food and grass. It is probably not easy for Zhou army to break the city.

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"This is hard to say." Li Yuan continued worriedly: "The Zhou army has always been good at planning. Now it is the rainy season of the Jianghuai River, and the river water is gradually rising. If the Zhou army breaks the dike and leads Sishui to irrigate the city, it will take only a few days. I am afraid that our northern expedition army will be in danger of the army.

All the fish and shrimps…”

Li Yuan is not an exaggeration, but Xia Pi is really famous. I think about the war god Lu Bu, who failed here? Now it is the same place and similar seasons, how can people not worry?

As soon as this said, Liu Renzhan and Meng Hu almost failed to sit firmly, especially Liu Renzhan, who stared at the carving picture and suddenly leaned dejectedly on the back of the chair without saying anything.

Even if Meng Hu was not engaged in military affairs, he now knew the current dilemma of the Northern Expedition Army from the expressions and words of the two generals, so he was so anxious that he was sweating profusely.

It seemed that there were many worries, and the three of them quickly fell into silence. How could Li Yuan not be distressed? The Shouzhou rebellion was already very difficult, and the failure of the Northern Expedition is aggravation. In addition, the war in the southern part of Chu has made no progress. It is really the north and south.

The two lines collapsed together! I really want to know what the emperor Li Jing would react at this time and what choice would he make.

"Master Li!" After a long struggle, Liu Renzhan seemed to have made some decision, suddenly stood up, gritted his teeth and said, "The Northern Expedition Army is the elite of my Tang Dynasty, and His Highness the King of Yan is the eldest son of His Majesty, so there is no way to be misunderstood!

I also asked Marshal Li to stay in Bagong Mountain for the time being. I immediately led the army north and returned to the south by responding to the Northern Expedition!”

Li Yuan shook his head decisively and said, "No! If you lead your troops, you will definitely be unable to support the rebellion! The Northern Expedition has now failed, and it is time for the Zhou army to be strong. Let's not talk about the victory or defeat at that time, now there is no

How did General Liu persuade His Majesty to return to the south with His Majesty's will? I'm afraid that things will go against my wishes.

At present, our top priority should be to resolve the rebels in Shouzhou as soon as possible and prevent Li Jinquan from forming a north-south echo with the Zhou State. Only by eliminating civil strife can we be at ease to resist foreign enemies. This is also to indirectly support the Northern Expedition Army!”

"Oh! I don't have the decree of Your Majesty in my hand, so I'm really not sure that I can persuade His Highness to return!"

Liu Renzhan seemed to have been persuaded a little, and his emotions eased a little, but he patted his forehead and sighed melancholy: "What Li Dashang said is reasonable, it is because I am confused. The matter of suppressing the rebellion cannot be delayed! But, alas!...

…”

Perhaps because of his emotional infection, when he saw Liu Renzhan sighing, Li Yuan couldn't help but think calmly again. Although he insisted on suppressing the rebellion first, at this critical moment, he really didn't want any accidents in Li Hongji.

It’s not that the relationship is deeper, but that Li Jing has always loved his son, and it’s okay that Li Hongji died in battle and died in the country. If he was captured by Zhou State and used this as a condition for exchange, I really don’t know what decision Li Jing would make in a hurry

.You must know that Li Jing is really tough when he is tough, but it is hard to describe the weakness...

If you think about it carefully, it’s really a dilemma, but you’re helpless and have no skills.

Seeing that the old and the young were in trouble, Meng Hu suddenly stood up unexpectedly and said, "The officials think that the matter of suppressing the rebellion is imminent, and it must not be delayed. Both of the generals are famous generals of the Tang Dynasty. Where is this battle left you.

No one can succeed! As for the safety of the Northern Expedition Army, the safety of His Highness, as his eldest son of His Majesty, if he falls into the hands of the Zhou army, our Tang Dynasty will fall into a passive position, how can we deal with it? The consequences are unimaginable! Why don't you let the officials go and go?

Pi, persuade His Highness of Yan to work hard!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yuan and Liu Renzhan looked at the weak governor of Haozhou, with a look of shock.

Liu Renzhan waved his hands repeatedly: "Governor Meng, don't talk about whether you can persuade Your Highness to return, you just say that you have never been to the battlefield. You have gone to Xia Pi City and entered the enemy's territory for hundreds of miles. Wouldn't it be if you meet the Zhou army?

Sent life in vain? No way to do it! No way to do it!"

Meng Hu just paused, then stood up straight and bowed, "Xiaguan has indeed never fought a war! But Xiaguan had served as a lecturer in the Dongdu Wenguan in his early years, and was fortunate to meet His Highness King Yan.

I wish to give it a try!

As for what Mr. Liu said, even if he really meets the Zhou army? It may not be possible for the subordinates to command wars, but do you dare to be a man and kill a few enemy soldiers?!"

In the huge tent of the handsome men, Meng Hu, who was thin, raised his chest and raised his head, with every word clanging in his ears, instantly making the two look at each other with admiration! Li Yuan couldn't help but raise his head and looked at this pale but firm face again seriously.

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Chapter completed!