Vast stretches of farmland stretch as far as the eye can see in the distance.
It was supposed to be the spring plowing season in Taizhou, but now the fields are overgrown with weeds and there are no pedestrians in sight.
Liu Xia sat on an imperial chair, raised his head and looked into the distance. At this moment, the world was peaceful, except for the sound of the king's flag behind him.
There were about 20,000 people on both sides of Liu Xia. They were already in full formation and were filled with murderous intent.
At this time, Zhang Zong hurriedly fell from the sky. After landing, he knelt on the ground and clasped his fists and said: "Your Highness, Yong'an City has been breached. Now the army has entered Yong'an City. The Nangong family's defenders have been defeated and are now running towards us.
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At this time, a group of fast horses came quickly. The spies on the horse got off their horses before reaching the military formation, hurriedly ran to Liu Xia, cupped his fists and said: "Your Highness, General Song has arrived at the predetermined position."
"Very good, now just wait for them to come and die."[
Liu Xia sneered.
Less than half an hour later, from the other side of the horizon, I saw a group of soldiers with their helmets and armor removed. They were all like bereaved dogs, and they were in panic all day long.
These soldiers were the soldiers of the Nangong family who were defeated in Yong'an City. Yong'an City was conquered and the commander was killed. Such a chaotic situation was expected by Liu Xia.
"Send the order, attack!"
Liu Xia immediately stood up and shouted angrily.
The thunderous sound of war drums rang out, and the Jiangzhou army, which was waiting in full formation, immediately began to split up the formation.
The number of soldiers of the Nangong family who fled on the opposite side was unknown, and they were all over the mountains and plains.
"boom!"
At this time, a fireball with a gorgeous tail fell towards the ground like a meteor. After a loud noise, the fields in the distance were suddenly engulfed in flames.
Those Nangong family soldiers, like flies on their heads, fell to the ground in pieces.
"Fight!"
At the command of the herald, all the soldiers drew their weapons.
About three thousand cavalrymen in the front row began to slowly press forward.
The infantry behind them all marched towards the enemy with neat steps.
When the enemy was less than 500 meters away from them, the sound of war drums suddenly accelerated.[
"Come on!"
Immediately, the Jiangzhou army crashed into the opponent's defeated army like a tidal wave.
In an instant, the cavalry in front knocked away all the soldiers at the front, waving their long swords in their hands, and the army immediately collapsed and stained the ground with blood.
The infantry behind him arrived soon after, and the two armies immediately started fighting.
For a time, the sounds of fighting, screams, and fighting on the battlefield resounded through the sky.
In less than a few minutes, bodies appeared on the ground.
These defeated troops had no one to command them and they fled from Yong'an City in order to survive.
Now that they saw such an ambush, they knew that they would not be able to escape, so they immediately changed their direction and headed northwest.
At this time, the sound of ringing gold sounded, and the imperial army began to retreat one after another.
Liu Xia stood on a high place and watched the soldiers of the Nangong family fleeing towards the northwest, and couldn't help but smile.
Yong'an City is just a stronghold of the Nangong family's second barrier. Most of the soldiers who escaped instinctively headed towards their hometown. Now that they were cut off by Liu Xia, they could only look for a few places in the Maoping stronghold.
In this way, the Nangong family's army was completely blocked along Yong'an City. At this moment, the navy had begun to reorganize and move south. Once Taohua Island was conquered, the Nangong family would be completely destroyed. And the army here only needs to
Recruiting surrender will stabilize the situation in the south.
In less than a quarter of an hour, the defeated army of the Nangong family could no longer be seen. What replaced them was the Southern Expedition army that had just pursued them from Yong'an City.
After a while, Zhang Haotian, the deputy commander of Nangong's army, arrived in front of Liu Xia's army with a group of troops.
"The humble minister Zhang Haotian pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Get up, how about the battle in Yong'an?"
"Back to Your Highness, Yong'an City has been captured by the army. There are still sporadic enemies trapped in the city. The army is clearing out the remaining enemies."
Zhang Haotian cupped his fists and said.
"Very good, let's march north!"
Liu Xia sneered.
Immediately, the army began to move out, and after converging with Zhang Haotian's troops, they began to move towards Maoping.
In less than two hours, Liu Xia's army arrived outside Maoping City.
Maoping and Yong'an are closely related to each other. Now that Yong'an has been lost, the enemies in Maoping City are trembling with fear.
At this moment, many generals from the southern expedition army had gathered outside Maoping City, and the mighty army surrounded Maoping City.
After entering the Chinese army's tent, many generals saluted Liu Xia one after another.
"Everyone, long time no see. It's been a hard journey."
Liu Xia sat in the coach's seat and smiled lightly.
"We will be loyal to our country even if we die."
Immediately, all the generals clasped their fists and shouted.
"Your Highness, the Nangong family army that escaped from Yong'an City has entered the cities of Maoping and Nanba. I would like to ask for instructions, when should we start attacking Maoping?"
Song Tianyou asked, cupping his fists.
"How many more people are left in the Nangong family's army to kill now?"
Liu Xia asked.
"According to a rough estimate, they suffered heavy losses in Yuanhui City. After retreating to the second line, another group was annihilated. The Nangong family's navy was completely destroyed. After three battles, the Nangong family had less than 250,000 people. I'm afraid there are only a few left.
There are less than 80,000 people."
Nangong Tianyou said with cupped fists.
"Your Highness, although there are only 80,000 soldiers left in this group, they are all the elite of the Nangong family. If we attack while they are in chaos now, we can get twice the result with half the effort."
Liu Rong cupped his fists and said.
"Wei Chen is willing to be the vanguard and take the lead in attacking Maoping City."
Immediately, Zhang Haotian knelt on the ground and said, and then many generals knelt on the ground and asked for orders to go to war.
"Haha, I already understand your bravery. However, I would like to make some adjustments to the next battle plan."
Liu Xia stood up and said calmly.
The generals below looked at each other one after another.
This was a great opportunity to pursue victory, and Liu Xia seemed almost ready to give up.
"Everyone, these more than 80,000 people are the elite of the Nangong family. Eighty thousand people, there are more than 200,000 fellow villagers. We came to Taizhou to quell the chaos, not to be robbers. I mean, all the elite of the Nangong family
We are all trapped here, and Peach Blossom Island’s defenses are empty.
Xu, if we go straight to Huanglong now, completely destroy the Nangong family, and then come back to recruit and surrender these 80,000 people, it will be a cost-effective deal. If these 80,000 people can be used by me, it will be much easier to deal with the pirates.
What do you think?"
Liu Xia asked.
"Your Highness is wise and kind-hearted. The ministers and others are willing to obey the orders. But the ministers are worried that these 80,000 elites are loyal to the Nangong family, and most of the backbone are commanded by the Nangong family. If we let the tiger return to the mountain, wouldn't it be inappropriate?"
Liu Rong cupped his fists and said.
"I understand your concerns. The reason why the Nangong family is stubborn is because they are afraid. You don't have to worry about this. After Peach Blossom Island is captured, I will naturally let you rest assured."
Liu Xia smiled.
When everyone heard this, they realized that Liu Xia had just planned it long ago. Then they just waited and watched what would happen.
Facts have proved that although Liu Xia was a novice in leading troops in war, his long-term vision and strategic planning need to be argued.
The destruction of the Nangong family navy this time and the complete chaos of the Nangong family's entire plan can explain everything.
"The humble ministers will obey His Highness's orders."
Immediately, all the generals clasped their fists and said.
"Everyone, from now on, mobilize the army to station in Maoping, Xinye, Nanba and other cities. Completely surround the Nangong army in the city, cut off their supplies, block their retreat, and prevent their army from going south. Then, when it is completed,
After all this, I ordered you to each mobilize three thousand elite soldiers, and each of your family heads will personally go into battle to besiege Peach Blossom Island. This will fulfill my previous promise. What do you think?"
Liu Xia smiled.
When everyone heard this, they nodded in praise.
Before the war started, Liu Xia had promised them that the clan that conquered Peach Blossom Island first would be given priority in dividing the Nangong family's territory.
Now, this opportunity is finally placed in front of them, and naturally people are opposed to it.
"I have no objection."
Immediately, many family heads clasped their fists and said.
"Okay, we will set up the army defense line immediately. In two days, we will gather at the Yong'an City Pier."
Liu Xia smiled.
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"Master, the last batch of goods has been loaded on the ship."
The old housekeeper stood on Nangong Tianwen's side and bowed his waist and said.
Nangong Tianwen put his hands behind his back, looked at the blue sky under the strong wind, and nodded slightly.
At this moment, there was a lot of noise in Qianji Mansion.
Countless servants are packing their things because Qianji Mansion is dismissing their servants and sending their servants away.
"How is the situation on the front line?"
Nangong Tianwen asked.
"Yong'an City was breached the day before yesterday. Now the imperial army has surrounded our elite troops on the Maoping line. There is no way to move. In Nanba City, we have run out of food."
The old housekeeper said worriedly.
"It seems that Liu Xia's troops are coming to Peach Blossom Island soon. Where are our people?"
Nangong Tianwen asked.
"All your elite troops stationed around the Nangong family have withdrawn to Peach Blossom Island. There are more than 1,000 members of the clan who are twenty years old and you are not on the front line. Including the family troops stationed here, there are a total of 13,000 people."
The old housekeeper said.
"Very good. I'll send the servants in a while. You can leave here with the last batch of goods yourself."
Nangong Tianwen said.
When the old housekeeper heard this, he couldn't help but be extremely grateful.
After all, this is the last position of the Nangong family, and the next battle is expected to be very cruel.
If you stay here, your chances of survival are slim.
Let him leave, and he can survive. However, in shock, the old housekeeper knelt on the ground and said: "Master, won't you leave?"
"I have lived for such a long time, and I have long since lived enough. The only regret in this life is that I have not surpassed the divine level. I will stay and fight Liu Xia to the death in person. Otherwise, I will not have the face to go to Huangquan to meet my ancestors of the Nangong family.
Liezong?"
Nangong Tianwen said with a bitter smile.
"The head of the family..."
"Go ahead."
Before the old butler could finish speaking, Nangong Tianwen waved his hand and said.
The old housekeeper could only stand up. After bowing deeply, he couldn't help crying and turned to leave.
After Nangong Tianwen heard the sound of the old housekeeper closing the door, he couldn't help clenching his fists.
"Liu Xia, I want to see what you are capable of killing me!"