bestfiction Chapter 302: A well-known playboy in Xijing
Chapter 302: A well-known playboy in Xijing
"The northern grasslands said that they were discovered by the defenders of Yuancheng, and now they are engaged in a firefight with Yuancheng. The army they sent this time is as large as 100,000 troops, and they need to capture Yuancheng before they can support us."
Of course, Qi Jianshu did not want the army from the northern grasslands to really come to support them.
They were just allies, not really joining forces, and the people of the grassland tribes had always liked to burn, kill and loot.
He would not count on them to keep their promise. This group of people had gone back on their words more than once or twice!
Instead of letting them come here to compete with them for territory, it would be better to let them stay in Yuancheng to divert the attention of the Great Zhou.
Who made them only have 60,000 troops left out of the 80,000 they brought with them? If the people from the northern grasslands really start fighting, they may not be their match.
As for Japan, it is different. They are close to Western Chu and are a vassal state of Western Chu. The number of people sent this time is only 50,000!
"No need." Qi Minsong had the same idea as Qi Jianshu. He endured the pain and sat up, covering the wound with his hand. He coughed a few times because he used too much force.
"The people of the northern grasslands have always advocated brute force. Their 100,000-man army is comparable to Japan's 200,000. If we really let them come, it would not be a help, but a wedding dress for them!"
Qi Jianshu's lips curled slightly, "General, you are right."
Having a commander who is smart and good at analyzing the battle situation can save a lot of trouble on the battlefield.
"By the way, I just sent people to investigate and also to survey the east and west city gates." When Qi Jianshu said this, his relaxed expression turned solemn.
"The fighting at the east and west gates has stopped. According to the spies, there are no longer any Great Zhou troops surrounding the area, and the troops sent by the Eighth Prince have already withdrawn."
"Zhou Hanjin must be trying to kill someone with a borrowed knife, but he is just sitting back and reaping the benefits. I'm afraid we've been fooled by him!"
Qi Minsong's eyes darkened, "Don't be angry, I didn't expect Zhou Hanjin to be of any use!"
How trustworthy can a person be who is able to betray his conscience for his own selfish desires and ignore the casualties of tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers?
Fortunately, Zhou Hanjin, who was far away in the capital, didn't know about the conversation between Qi Jianshu and Qi Minsong, otherwise he would have been so angry that he would vomit blood!
He is indeed not a good person, but this was not his fault.
Qi Jianshu did not doubt what Qi Minsong said. After all, even he did not have much hope for Zhou Hanjin.
"Judging from the horse hoof prints on the east and west sides and the situation when they entered the city, the reinforcements that arrived at Xi'an this time would not exceed 20,000, and they were all cavalry. The main force is still behind."
Qi Minsong was not surprised at all. Cavalry were the elite among the elite. An army with 20,000 cavalry was considered to be extremely well-equipped.
Moreover, wartime is unusual, so sending cavalry to provide support in advance and letting the majority of troops move backward is the most normal option.
Qi Jianshu couldn't help showing a trace of annoyance, "No wonder I always felt something was wrong at the time, and their retreat into the city was a bit strange."
The situation was obviously very good. If it were him, he would have wiped out all the enemy troops in one go or driven them back to the other side of the river!
It turned out that the reinforcements had not arrived at all, and these cavalrymen were just there to support them!
"Pass the order down, treat the wounded as soon as possible, and the fire camp will cook early, so everyone can eat more."
Only by eating enough can we have the strength to continue fighting!
"Continue to attack the city before their main force arrives!" Qi Minsong's eyes were slightly cold and his lips were tightly pursed.
Once their army joins up, the pressure will fall on them!
After this incident, he learned his lesson and decided that instead of relying on others, he should work harder on his own.
So what if the Japanese army is on the way?
Their fighting capacity is still unknown. Moreover, with Chu Jiang and his men's determination to fight to the death, Qi Minsong himself has no confidence in how long it will take to capture Xi'an City.
He was careless on this trip, thinking that as long as the Duke of Weiguo was transferred back to the capital, there would be nothing to worry about even if Chu Jiang really came to Xi'an.
He is just a young boy who has just started out. Even if he is highly skilled in martial arts, there is no need to worry.
Who could have expected that it was the young man in his eyes who hurt him several times, leaving him unable to find a solution.
After a while, a soldier suddenly came outside to report that he had received a letter from the fifth prince.
Qi Minsong raised his hand and pinched his brows, a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes, "Bring it in."
Internal strife is not unique to the Great Zhou. The internal strife in Western Chu is no less than that in the Great Zhou. It’s just that because the descendants are not as prosperous as the royal family of the Great Zhou, there are not many people to choose from.
The Qi family has been away from the court for many years. If they want to take the position of the chief general this time, they must surrender to one side as a token of their loyalty!
In Qi Minsong's opinion, the Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince are both similar, "selfish, useless, and stupid"!
But for the sake of the Qi family, he still chose the fifth prince.
This time he sent a letter back to Xijing, hoping that the fifth prince would persuade His Majesty to withdraw another 100,000 troops to join the war.
He didn't trust outsiders, nor did he trust the so-called "allies."
Only if they have the largest number of troops can they have sufficient say.
Qi Minsong didn't want to listen to other people's comments, and he didn't want his hard work to be reaped by others.
His hands were still fixed, so it was inconvenient for him to take the letter for the time being. He could only nod his chin towards Qi Jianshu and said, "Give it to him."
The confidant hesitated for a moment, but still obeyed Qi Minsong's order and gave the letter to Qi Jianshu.
Qi Jianshu read out all the words word for word, and the translated content was - the fifth prince has persuaded His Majesty to dispatch an additional 100,000 troops.
But if he cannot win this battle, the Qi family will never be able to revive again!
Qi Minsong was not surprised by the previous words. He and the Fifth Prince had different beliefs. If it weren't for the sake of his family and the Qi family's preparations for so many years, he would have joined...
He really didn't want to choose the Fifth Prince, and of course, he didn't want to choose the Fourth Prince either.
In his opinion, neither of them had the qualities to be a wise ruler.
Once one of them ascends the throne, Western Chu...will probably be destroyed in their hands.
But he had no choice, for he shouldered not only his own glory and expectations, but also the hopes of hundreds of tribesmen.
What concerned him the most and made his face change slightly was the last sentence.
Qi Jianshu raised his eyes to glance at Qi Minsong, pursed his lips, paused for a moment and said, "His Highness also said that the leader of the team this time is Wen Renqi, and he will serve as a military advisor to help us take down Xi'an City."
Qi Minsong tried to hold it in, but he couldn't help it anymore and exploded, hitting the table with a palm of wind.
The sturdy table was broken into pieces by just one palm!
He knew that the Fifth Prince had never trusted him. In addition, he had previously asked him to assassinate Chu Jiang in the Great Zhou, but he did not cooperate, which made the Fifth Prince even more angry.
But he was charging in the front, and now the fifth prince suddenly arranged a so-called military advisor to come over. This person is a lazy man who can't even shoot an arrow...
Qi Minsong's confidant frowned and looked equally unhappy.
"I've heard of this Wenren Qi. He's a well-known playboy in Xijing. He relied on the Fifth Prince's power to kill people in the street and rob women, and he's never been punished."
Qi Jianshu, "..." He finally understood why Qi Minsong was so angry.