Chapter seven hundred and eighteenth Kanzhou broken
In early August of the second year of Dalong Yongping.
The turmoil caused by the theft of the Bingjian Palace gradually subsided in the next few months in the neighboring mansions of Yingzhou.
According to rumors, Governor Qin of Yingzhou, Governor Jia of Fuzhou and more than 20 state governors were severely reprimanded by King Bingjian. It is not known whether it is true or not.
Fortunately, the steward of the palace came forward to clarify that no valuables were lost in the palace, only some gold and silver jewelry, and no major losses were caused.
This month, the cities of Yingzhou have been under martial law. All martial arts and martial arts masters who have some foundation in martial arts must register with the government to report their place of origin and credentials.
Anyone who has something to hide or fails to report will be immediately detained on the spot upon verification, and anyone who disobeys will be shot without mercy.
For a time, the seemingly calm Northland was secretly undercurrents, and countless masters died under the purges of the government.
Regarding this incident, instead of criticizing the government and the ruthless behavior of King Liu Mingzhi, the people applauded and applauded.
After all, in the eyes of the people, if you are really clean, why don't you go to the government to report your registered place of birth and birth certificate? You must have something up your sleeve.
The theft of the palace started as an after-dinner chat among the people in teahouses and wine shops, but it gradually disappeared.
Although some people occasionally mention it from time to time, it is not so eye-catching.
In the study room of the palace, Liu Mingzhi was concentrating on flipping through stacks of rice paper. On the rice paper, there was a general picture of a figure, and the person's life story and approximate identity were recorded next to it.
After a long time, Liu Mingzhi lit a stack of rice paper in his hand against the candle flame and threw it into the brazier.
These forty-six people who died under the government's encirclement and suppression were all green forest heroes and ruthless bandits whose bad deeds were stained with human lives and lawsuits.
The reason why I didn’t dare to report to the government was naturally not because it was related to the theft case of the palace, but because I was afraid that my identity would be exposed and my previous illegal activities would be found out.
Liu Mingzhi looked at Song Qing, who was meditating around the sand table again, muttering to Ren Qingrui, who was dressed in men's clothing from time to time. He chuckled and shook his head, stopping at the window to look at the scenery in the courtyard.
Biying's ability far exceeded his expectations. This wave of uproar has been going on for more than a month, but it didn't even cause any trouble.
This made Liu Mingzhi feel a little helpless, like a packed fist hitting cotton.
It’s just that Liu Mingzhi is still guessing whether this group of people are spy shadows, imperial guards, or Old Man Wei Di.
However, no matter what their identities are, these people are inseparable from Li Ye.
Who among ordinary people has the courage to covet the royal seal of the King of Side by Side?
Let’s not talk about the use of what he got. If he wants to buy and sell silver for a lifetime of prosperity and wealth, he must have a buyer who dares to buy it.
It is not impossible for officials in the imperial court to be able to support so many half-step innate masters. Ordinary officials may not have the ability and confidence to do so.
“Third brother, come here.”
“Huh? What’s wrong? Ahem...what happened?”
Liu Mingzhi walked towards the sand table after hearing the news, and saw Song Qing pointing to a city with a confused look on his face.
Song Qing looked at Liu Mingzhi, whose face had not improved at all, but was a little yellow, and sighed, how could the wind and cold be so severe?
However, the third brother kept saying that it was okay, and he tried to persuade me several times to no avail, so he had to take it one step at a time.
“Third brother, I’m afraid Kanzhou won’t last long.”
Liu Mingzhi frowned and looked at the location of Anzhou: "Are you talking about Yong'an Gong Nangong Ye's increase in troops in Anzhou?"
"Yes, according to the intelligence, Duke Yong'an sent 70,000 more troops to Anzhou. Doesn't this mean that Kanzhou is already in danger? Otherwise, facing the natural dangers of Kanzhou and the vast plains of Anzhou, why would Marshal Yun send reinforcements?
Anzhou?
I think there is a high probability that Kanzhou will fall soon."
Liu Mingzhi raised his hand to support his chin and pondered for a while: "There is no use in making wild guesses. Let's wait for the battle report!"
“That’s right, the war is changing rapidly, and we are not among them, so there is no use in guessing. How about making a bet?”
Liu Mingzhi raised his eyebrows and looked at the cheerful Song Qing: "How to bet?"
“You and I each guess a time limit for the fall of Kanzhou. Whoever is closer will win, and the loser will be entertained at Zui Chun Tower.
But you can’t cheat. I know you have spies investigating the war, so you have to make your guesses with real evidence."
“Okay, tell me first! I still have this gambling product, so why would I give you something frivolous to play with?”
Song Qing picked up a piece of information on the side and looked at it. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment: "Twenty days. The terrain of Kanzhou is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Plus there are many soldiers and generals. Even if it is dangerous now, I'm afraid there won't be twenty days."
Can't take it off either.
How many days have you been alive?"
“Ten days!”
"Ten days? Although the Northern Expedition army is all elite, you underestimated the soldiers and horses of the Jin Kingdom. Most of them are elite veterans who survived the last national war. With the power of the city wall, they will not be able to defeat twenty people in a row.
Heaven can't resist it.
What's more, there are Turkic cavalry rushing out to support, sneak attack on our main army's camp, and block their siege process for ten days. I'm afraid you are just dreaming.
Give you a chance to change it.”
Liu Mingzhi folded his arms and looked at the sand table in front of him quietly, smiling and shaking his head.
“Let’s wait and see.”
This saying means that Liu Mingzhi has been bitten to death for ten days and will not change it again.
Song Qing shook his head helplessly. He didn't know where Liu Mingzhi's confidence came from, but since he was unwilling to change, why bother nagging him!
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It’s just a harmless bet anyway.
As for winning or losing, it is just a bet over a meal of wine, it is nothing.
"Well, since you are confident, I won't say anything more. It would be better if you lose, and I can save some money."
Song Qing put aside the rice paper in his hand and looked at Ren Qingrui, who was opposite him with a curious look on his face.
“Brother Ren, you can be a witness for us two brothers. I will have twenty days and he will have ten days. If the time comes, he will not admit the loss if he loses.”
Ren Qingrui nodded blankly: "Okay!"
Ren Qingrui looked at the two brothers competing with each other, her eyes full of curiosity.
She really couldn't figure out how Liu Mingzhi and the others could tell what the situation on the front line was like just based on the miniature mountains, forests, swamps, and city routes on the sand table in front of them.
Is this the decisive victory thousands of miles away mentioned in the military book?
So Ren Qingrui, who was full of doubts, asked her doubts.
The two brothers looked at each other, and Liu Mingzhi smiled lightly and shook his head.
"Explain it to your little brother Ren, I have something to do when I go out."
“Get out of here, you’ll give it up as soon as something happens.”
Liu Mingzhi went out, and Song Qing whispered to Ren Qingrui about the rules of the sand table deduction, which could be used to relieve this homeless little girl from boring days.
Eight Days Scene.
The latest battle report from Northern Xinjiang reached the hands of Dashao Liu.
Kanzhou, one of the three most dangerous cities in the hinterland of the Jin Kingdom, following Jizhou and Jianzhou, resisted for forty-three days under the attack of Dalong's army, and was finally defeated.
The fall of Kanzhou meant that the southern frontier and central hinterland of the Jin Kingdom had completely fallen, leaving only the northern part of the country struggling to hold on.
Then Kanzhou was defeated, and apart from Anzhou, there were dozens of state capitals in the northern part of the Jin Kingdom, with no strong city to defend.
How long the Jin Dynasty court can hold out in the face of the fierce and aggressive Northern Expeditionary Army is a situation that they neither want to guess nor dare to guess.
Song Qing looked at the battle report in his hand, and looked at Liu Mingzhi who was sitting on the chair with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
"Your uncle, you won't cheat, will you? Eight days, Yeluha is not a reckless man, and his military methods are not much better than Wanyan Chizha's.
Compared to the Six Guards Generals, they are evenly matched. How could Kanzhou, which was heavily defended and easy to defend but difficult to attack, be captured in eight days?"
Liu Mingzhi saw the ruins of Jianzhou City in front of his eyes, got up and walked towards the sand table.
“The fall of Kanzhou does not necessarily mean that it was captured. We will only know the outcome when the battle report of clearing the battlefield comes.
Compile the battle report and send it to the court!"
“No, what do you mean? Are you saying that the fall of Kanzhou was not due to the attack of the Northern Expeditionary Army?”
“Who knows? Let’s sort it out, I’m still in a hurry to go to Zui Chun Tower!”