PDLP Chapter 580 Each Has Its Own Plan
Chapter 580 Each Has Its Own Plan
Jiang Ming said with disdain: "Dad, I heard that Lin Feng was promoted to the General of Zhenxi. With Haiyun here, why didn't you arrange a position for Dad?"
Wang glared at her son in reproach.
"Your sister's engagement has already been cancelled. How can you bring this up again?"
"That's nothing, we can just go and ask for help."
Jiang Haiyun couldn't hold it in any longer: "Dad, the rebels have withdrawn, we can wait for the court to pay you a salary."
Jiang Yun gave a bitter laugh, "Your father, in order to avoid suspicion, dared not go to court. Now all the officials in Kyoto are taking sides. Is it Prince Fu or the Emperor?"
"Everyone thought the emperor was finished and Prince Fu would soon replace him, but who would have thought that things would start to turn around."
The whole family fell silent, knowing that this was not a wrong thing to do.
After all, no one can see ahead and behind.
Seeing that no one spoke, Jiang Yun looked at her eldest son expectantly.
"Jiang Ming, how about you go and find out what Lin Feng has to say on your father's behalf?"
As a fourth-rank official in the imperial court, being able to say such words means that he has reached a dead end.
For the sake of his family, he had to compromise and put aside his dignity and face.
Wang's face turned grim: "Master, there is chaos outside the city. If you let Ming'er go out, what if..."
"Do you want to see our whole family die here?"
Jiang Yun's face was gloomy.
Jiang Ming was in a difficult situation. Under the table, his wife was pulling his clothes hard.
Seeing that her son didn't say anything, Jiang Yun looked at her second son with disappointment.
The second son just turned fifteen, and there was strength on his young face.
"Dad, I'm going."
Wang was silent because the son was born to a concubine.
Jiang Yun's concubine didn't dare to speak, but began to cry, sobbing miserably.
Jiang Haiyun raised his head at this time and looked around at everyone.
"Dad, let Uncle He go with me."
Jiang Yun nodded with satisfaction: "Haiyun, you saved our family's lives. Thank you as your father."
Wang stood up silently.
"I'll go prepare some clothes and dry food for Yun'er."
Uncle He, the old servant, also received an order from the head of the family and went to the backyard to harness the carriage and prepare to set off.
At this time in the palace, Emperor Zhao Zhen received the report with a look of surprise.
It is said that many ministers came to the palace gate to pay homage to the emperor.
The chief eunuch Zhu Qisheng gently reminded the emperor in his ear.
"Your Majesty, these people have heard the news of the rebels' retreat and are starting to turn to the emperor's side."
Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly and said, "They are quite clever and can't stand the slightest disturbance."
Concubine Wan, who was accompanying the emperor, sneered, "I'm afraid there's no food at home."
Zhao Zhen waved his hands dejectedly: "Tell them that I'm not feeling well and won't see anyone."
The whole city of Kyoto was looking for a way out.
Only Grand Tutor Wan is facing a choice.
Ju Chaoyue and Wei Ming, following the order of King Rui, jointly requested Master Wan to send troops to attack the rebels in response to the offensive of the Zhenxi Army.
Master Wan originally did not want to move because there were still 100,000 rebels outside the city.
With their own military strength, there is no way to shake the defense of the Acropolis.
At this time, Grand Tutor Wan was sitting in the temporary command center, looking coldly at several senior generals in the hall.
Zhao Wenqi and Jiao Sanqiang are his die-hard fans, so there is no need to ask, whatever he says is what he believes.
But Ju Chaoyue and Wei Ming gradually distanced themselves from him.
Jiao Sanqiang looked puzzled: "Grandmaster, I don't know how Lin Feng acted. The number of rebels was immediately reduced by half."
Zhao Wenqi laughed and said, "The Zhenxi Army is heading straight from Tianzhi City to Lindu Prefecture City. Prince Fu is naturally afraid. He's afraid that if there's not enough help, he might get into trouble."
Ju Chaoyue said quickly, "Grandmaster, now is the perfect time for us to leave the city and attack the rebels, leaving them with no way to defend themselves."
Jiao Sanqiang sneered, "There are still 100,000 rebels outside Kyoto. What's the point of us leaving the city?"
"At least put some pressure on them. Besides, we have a hundred thousand Royal Guards. I don't believe we can lose to the rebels with equal strength."
Ju Chaoyue said angrily.
Zhao Wenqi shook his head: "We have the same number of troops, but we are the ones attacking the city. The city walls are high and thick, easy to defend but difficult to attack. I'm afraid we won't be able to gain an advantage."
Ju Chaoyue clasped his fists and said, "General, the Zhenxi Army only has 30,000 troops, yet they dared to attack Lindu City. They faced over 100,000 rebels without fear. Our Imperial Guards are the most powerful army in the world. How could we be outmatched by them?"
Because the city of Kyoto was blocked by the rebels, they were currently unaware that the Zhenxi Army had expanded to 50,000 troops.
Faced with this question, Zhao Wenqi and Jiao Sanqiang had nothing to say.
They couldn't imagine that the 30,000-strong Zhenxi Army faced tens of thousands of rebels and remained fearless.
Seeing that the two men had lost their temper, Grand Tutor Wan raised his hand and shook it gently.
"Securing Kyoto City is our top priority. We must not be careless at this moment. We must not regard the temporary changes in the rebels as an opportunity. It may be a trap."
His words became a summary and also a characterization, that the Royal Guards must not act rashly.
Ju Chaoyue turned his head and looked at Wei Ming in disappointment.
This person is mature and steady, and never talks much.
Wei Ming also felt that he should express his opinion.
"Grandmaster, if we don't move, the Zhenxi Army will be in danger when the rebels reinforce Lindu again."
Jiao Sanqiang laughed: "Last time, the rebels had 100,000 troops, but they didn't do much to them. The Zhenxi Army still took over the territories of Tianzhi and Sanjiang."
Zhao Wenqi added, "Although the Zhenxi Army is small in number, they can attack when advancing and defend when retreating. Unlike us, we cannot leave the capital city regardless of life or death."
Grand Tutor Wan shouted in a deep voice, "Stop arguing! Hold your position firmly and don't give the rebels any opportunity to take advantage. Anyone who dares to move will be subject to military law."
Everyone bowed in response.
After Ju Chaoyue left the command center, he knew that Master Wan's severity was directed at him.
Although he secretly surrendered to Prince Rui, he was not afraid of what Grand Tutor Wan would do.
However, after all, they have not yet torn their faces apart, and Grand Tutor Wan is wholeheartedly devoted to protecting the imperial court and has no second thoughts.
We all have the same goal, but we differ in our methods.
Moreover, without the support of Grand Tutor Wan, these 20,000 people would not be able to accomplish anything.
Ju Chaoyue had no choice but to hope that Lin Feng would defeat the rebels as soon as possible and come to Kyoto City.
But Lin Feng couldn't do it quickly.
The rebel camp in front of them had added another 20,000 troops, bringing the total number to 100,000.
They were prudent enough not to come forward and surround me.
However, the two sides were only twenty or thirty miles apart, separating the Zhenxi Army and the Lindu City. After they set up camp, there was no more movement.
Lin Feng had no idea how to break this deadlock.
They have too many troops, and taking the initiative to attack would only lead to trouble.
Lin Feng asked the engineers to build a lookout tower in Kan County. It was on the original two-story building and the height was increased by using wood.
He stood on the watchtower, using his telescope to observe the enemy camp in the distance.
In the Black Scarf Army's camp, tents were piled up side by side, forming a large area. Soldiers entered and exited calmly, without any sense of anxiety or urgency.
This shows that they did not expect the Zhenxi Army to take the initiative to attack.