When Wang Jing saw Zhao Kuangyin, he couldn't wait to ask, "Is the imperial court going to withdraw its troops?"

It wasn't that Wang Jing was timid in fighting. With the imperial army brought by Xiang Xun, he only had more than 20,000 troops in total. It was not easy to conquer the four states. On the contrary, it was Chai Rong who found it difficult.

"Wang Linggong, don't be anxious, let's go to the tent and talk!" Zhao Kuangyin took Wang Jing and entered the camp hand in hand. After entering the Chinese army's tent, he said: "Zhao came to Longyou with an order not to ask your ringing to withdraw his troops."

Wang Jing frowned and asked, "Then why did Marquis Zhao Yu come?"

"It's too early to say that your Majesty wants to withdraw the troops now. He asked Zhao to come to Longyou for inspection and report the details here to the court. Your Majesty will then make a decision on whether to withdraw the troops or not."

Wang Jing sighed and sat behind Shuai An, "Your Majesty, you think I haven't tried my best?"

"Your Majesty has misunderstood. Your Majesty definitely did not mean this." Zhao Kuangyin quickly explained that what he was most afraid of these days was the suspicion between the Jiedushi and the Emperor.

Unexpectedly, Wang Jing said: "It is true that I did not try my best. Li Yangui, the general of Fengzhou, defended the city very well. His subordinates suffered a lot of losses. I really did not dare to push the soldiers too hard."

The food and grass our army carried when we went on an expedition has long been exhausted. More than 20,000 people live on a little bit of food and grass shipped by Fengxiang every day. The army can only store food for three days. If you are not careful, everything will be lost. It is better to take advantage of it now

It’s best to retreat.”

Xiang Xun also advised on the side: "Wang Linggong is right. The soldiers have been fighting for two months and have lost their morale and strength. It is not appropriate to spend time here for a long time. It is better for Yuen Long to ask the court to withdraw the troops as soon as possible."

Wang Jing's sincerity does not seem to be shirking responsibility. Xiang Xun, as Chai Rong's confidant, also said so, which shows that this battle really cannot be fought.

Zhao Kuangyin laughed loudly and said: "Wang Linggong, I would like to ask the dean to please be patient. I also know that a fortified city is difficult to attack. When they come out, we will fight with them in the field. Our soldiers are not only stronger than the Shu soldiers, but also afraid of them."

Can't beat them."

Wang Jing smiled bitterly and said: "How can I not understand what Zhao Yuhou said? It's just that the Shu army is hiding in the city like a bastard and can't come out. What can I do?"

Zhao Kuangyin said hehely: "Just because they didn't come out before, doesn't mean they won't come out in the future. On the way to Fengzhou, a certain person met a Shu army soldier..."

He immediately explained to everyone what happened on the road, "If what I have predicted is correct, the Shu army must be heading towards our army's food route."

Xiang Xun tugged at his beard and said, "There is really no need for Li Tinggui to take such a big risk by sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai in Fengzhou."

Wang Jing lay behind the handsome case and rubbed his chin and asked, "Is Zhao Yuhou so sure?"

"On August 17, the public camp received 87 cartloads of military rations; on August 22nd, another 90 cartloads of military rations were collected; on August 27th, 85 cartloads of military rations were collected; on September 2nd,

..." Xu Xian suddenly spoke and reported one by one the food and fodder received by the army in the past half month, "Is your official right?"

Wang Jing looked at Xu Xian and asked Zhao Kuangyin, "Who is this?"

Zhao Kuangyin said: "This is Xu Douzhi from the fourth class in front of the palace. Although he is young, he has the trust of your majesty."

"Xu Xian?" Wang Jing was stunned for a moment, then laughed, and said with a teasing look on his face: "It turns out that Xu Dian has been admiring his name for a long time, but he couldn't help but feel a little flustered when he saw the real person."

"Why?"

"Because someone's surname is also Wang!"

Everyone in the tent couldn't help laughing when they heard this. Xu Xian also felt embarrassed. He really couldn't get along with people named Wang. Wang Hutou, Wang Jun, and Wang Yin are all examples. They must have been married to people named Wang in their previous lives.

What's the complaint?

After laughing, Wang Jing said again: "You thought Dian Zhi was a fierce and fierce man, but he didn't expect that he was actually a young and handsome young man. He really can't be judged by his appearance. Well, I must have never offended Dian Zhi before."

"I don't dare! I have admired you for a long time as a high-ranking official. Today, when I see your heroic figure, I admire you even more than before."

Seeing that Wang Jing was just making fun of him and had no ill intentions, and Xu Xian was flattering him, Wang Jing laughed twice and said, "How does your Majesty know the amount of grain and grass supplies for our army?"

"I got it from that Shu army soldier. It can be seen that they have been thinking about the army's food and grass for more than a day or two. Zhao Yuhou's guess is not wrong. Before the autumn harvest, the Duke had already attacked Fengzhou. The Shu army may have done this because

They themselves don’t have much food and grass, so they resorted to this move to force our army to retreat. As long as we can hold on, Fengzhou will be destroyed without any attack.”

Wang Jingding nodded and said: "It makes some sense." He asked someone to bring out the map, "Come here and take a look at the details. If the Shu army really wants to cut off the army's food route, when and where they will do it."

He had just spread out the map when Zhao Kuangyin said: "Zhao looked all the way when he came. The terrain of Huanghua Valley is steep and easy to defend and difficult to attack. If the Shu army cuts off our food route, this is the best choice. As long as there are two

With a thousand soldiers stationed there, even if there are 20,000 troops, it will be difficult to capture it in a day or two."

Xiang Xun nodded and said: "The terrain of Huanghua Valley is indeed dangerous. Speaking of which, I should have stationed troops there a long time ago."

Wang Jing shook his head and said: "That old bastard Li Tinggui is timid. He did not dare to take action after spying for more than half a month. Now that we are stationed in the city, he is hiding in the city and cannot come out. They have no food to eat people in the city. We can't

Eat yourself."

How cruel cannibalism is, but Wang Jing could make fun of it in an understatement, and everyone else laughed too, not knowing what they had experienced in the first half of their lives.

He looked at Zhao Kuangyin again and said, "When does Zhao Yuhou think they will take action?"

"Zhao is not the roundworm in Li Tinggui's belly. How would you know that no matter what, your Majesty had already made plans to send a small group of elites to hide on the hills on both sides of Huanghua Valley, so as not to be overtaken by them."

Wang Jingdao: "This is how it should be."

"If there is nothing else important, please ask Wang Linggong to ask someone to prepare some dry food for hundreds of subordinates."

Wang Jing said in surprise: "Marquis Zhao Yu is leaving now?"

"I have to wait until tomorrow before leaving, and then go to Fengzhou City to have a look. I will also have a look at the other three states and then return to Beijing to report to Your Majesty."

"Zhao Yuhou is really unnecessary. The main force of the army is in Fengzhou. If you conquer the other three states in Fengzhou, you will have something in your pocket."

"So Wang Linggong is determined that this battle can continue?"

Wang Jing sighed and said: "As long as Li Tinggui dares to go out of the city and cut off our food route, this battle will naturally go on. Wang will never be timid."

Zhao Kuangyin was overjoyed and said, "As long as your Majesty is determined to fight, he will surely win a complete victory! I will write a report to Your Majesty right away. I will definitely give your Majesty a reward later. Can you please lend me a pen and paper?"

As long as there is a three-point chance of victory in this battle, Chai Rong wants to fight it. This is the first war he initiated on his own initiative after taking the throne. He never wants to end like this. Zhao Kuangyin came to Longyou more to inflict pressure on Wang Jing.

pressure.

Wang Jing had already taken a pen and paper to Zhao Kuangyin, "I have an unkind request, please ask Zhao Yuhou to agree."

"Your majesty, please tell me. If you can do it, you will definitely agree. If you can't do it, you should also ask your majesty!"
Chapter completed!