Han Ruzi visited Jincheng for the second time.

The ministers reluctantly agreed to the emperor's command in person, but they did not agree to the emperor's outbound journey. He had to station in Jincheng, within the pass, and set up more temporary post stations on the road to keep in touch with Mayi City at any time.

More than half of the officials from the Ministry of War and the General's Office followed, assisting the emperor in dispatching troops, transporting food and grass, and making every effort to support the Chu army ahead.

Han Ruzi didn't have time to complete the revival plan of the Great Chu, but everything he did was finally effective. In a short period of time, Mayi City gathered more than 200,000 troops, and the number could be more. However, the supply of food and grass would be troublesome. The Ministry of War recommended that it be within its capacity.

Lai Bingwen became the most important assistant around the emperor. Although he had not served in the Ministry of War for a long time, he was orderly in his work. Even the veterans of many years could not make any mistakes.

Before dawn, he came to pay homage to the emperor. This is a common practice. Before the morning court, the monarch and minister will meet first.

Han Ruzi got up earlier. When the Minister of War arrived, he was reading the official documents.

"The number of enemy troops has increased again, and it is estimated to have reached 300,000." Han Ruzi said with his head up. As long as it is a front-line official document, the gate of the city cannot be opened even in the middle of the night. The official document is placed in the basket and lifted up by the guards at the top of the city.

Lai Bingwen cheered up, and after saluting, he walked to the table and pointed to the map spread out, "Although the enemy has a large number of troops, there are also many baggages, and this enemy is different from the Huns. It is not only cavalry, but also a large number of craftsmen and slaves, transporting siege equipment, so there are more baggage. Your Majesty, please see, the enemy obviously thinks that Mayi City will be a place for decisive battles, and the troops are mostly arranged in this area. The Chu army only needs to cut off the food route behind it. At most ten days, the more troops its army will be defeated, the faster it will be defeated."

This was a plan that had been formulated long ago. Chai Yue led an army of 200,000 to attract the enemy troops in Mayi City. Veteran general Di Kai and others led 10,000 troops to go around the north, and agreed to attack the enemy's rations and cut off the enemy troops in Shaved Iron City and Mayi City from it.

There are three days left, and the agreed date is coming, and those who understand this plan are a little nervous, because whether this plan can be successful depends not only on Di Kai's surprise weapon, but also on the reaction of the Huns.

The Great Shanyu led his troops to flee north. He heard that the decisive battle was about to be fought, so he went south again to watch the battle. The Chu army's surprise soldiers were going to pass through their territory. Whether the Huns attacked or informed, they would fail the Chu army's plan. So far, the Great Shanyu's attitude was very ambiguous, and he only said that he would never participate in the war this time and did not make a promise to keep it confidential.

"It's time for King Donghai to come back today." Han Ruzi said.

King Donghai and Jin Chunzhong were sent to negotiate with the Huns. Only after they brought back the confirmation news could Han Ruzi feel at ease to let the Chu army go to war.

"This battle is related to the survival of the Huns, and the Huns should not refuse. It is said that the Great Shanyu cares very much about his position and will not surrender to the enemy."

Han Ruzi nodded and asked, "Is there any news on Shenxiong Pass?"

"There is no change yet. Most of the enemy troops retreated from the mountain road, and they mainly harassed every day. The purpose is to prevent the Chu army from leaving the pass, rather than siege the city."

Han Ruzi nodded again, and the great Shanyu of the gods and ghosts obviously wanted to attack Mayi City.

The two talked for a while, and the ministers came in batches, and they were still talking about military affairs, numbers, and place names one after another. Most people had been confused about it, but the emperor remembered it clearly. It immediately connected with yesterday's progress. Sometimes, if there were some things that could not be remembered clearly, Lai Bingwen would come forward to remind him.

The morning court lasted until noon.

Han Ruzi didn't forget to remind Zhang Youcai while having a meal, "Others look at the situation. If it's King Donghai coming back, they will bring me to see me immediately."

King Donghai did not come back, and Mayi City sent an urgent document, which Lai Bingwen personally delivered.

Han Ruzi put down the bowls and chopsticks, took a look, and no longer had an appetite. "'The enemy launched an attack, and our army was unable to stand up, and there were casualties between each other.' Hey, the enemy could not hold back."

"That is, the enemy's army came from afar, with a lot of baggage, and was more eager to fight and decide quickly than the Chu army."

Han Ruzi pondered but said nothing.

Lai Bingwen understood the emperor's worries, "Your Majesty is still worried that the enemy chief will take a traitor?"

"We don't even know where the gods and ghosts are. This person is cunning, holding heavy troops but using strange tricks, so we must guard against it."

"After the Battle of Mayi City is over, the enemy chief will inevitably show up."

Han Ruzi smiled and waved his hand to order the eunuchs to take away the food and prepare to start the afternoon busyness.

When the eunuchs left the house, Lai Bingwen stepped forward and said, "Does anyone need to be transferred from Mayi City?"

"I want to go to Mayi City to participate in the war, so how could I transfer people to the pass?"

The emperor did not like to beat around the bush, so Lai Bingwen had to say directly: "Cui Teng is the son of the Grand Tutor. The Grand Tutor is in charge of the Western Regions. It seems that the only son should not take the risk of arrows and stones anymore."

"No need to mention this matter, let's talk about it first."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Lai Bingwen bowed and retreated.

Han Ruzi endured for many days, but finally curiosity overcame caution and said, "Why did Lord Lai abandon his literature and follow his martial arts and leave the capital?"

Lai Bingwen raised his head, "Didn't anyone tell His Majesty the details?"

"Some rumors, I want to hear your own story."

Lai Bingwen's face turned slightly red, "Since Your Majesty wants to know that when he was young, he liked to chant flowers and willows, and was a little famous in the capital, some people have read the poem he wrote. Somehow, he was seen by a wife. I don't want to mention the name of the minister, so I hope your Majesty will forgive me."

"Well, just talk about the matter."

"This lady wrote a few poems under her pseudonym as a man, and sent someone to send them to me. I hope I can give me some advice. I am also young and innocent, commenting word by word, and I have read several letters after a while. Later, I found that this person's poems were too charming and quite masturbating, and guessed that she was a woman. Alas, I was confused for a moment. Although I advised her to stop in the letter, I still replied to the letter. I dare not hide it, and I did have evil thoughts in my heart at that time."

"What then?" Han Ruzi asked.

Lai Bingwen was silent for a while, "The letter was discovered, the husband's family had a quarrel, and the minister Wuyan gained a foothold in the capital, so he left the place."

"Where is that lady?"

"I... After leaving the capital, I have never heard of her again. I regretted the inexperienced things at that time, but I have never done anything miserable and have never met that lady."

Han Ruzi smiled and said, "Since ancient times, heroes are passionate, why should I blame myself?"

"Your Majesty is not guilty, I am grateful."

Lai Bingwen said withdrew and walked outside. He felt lost in his heart. He stood blankly for a while, unable to tell whether he was regretting or missing him.

Now it is not the time when children are in love, Lai Bingwen is restrained and just meets the gaze of a eunuch beside the emperor, and hurriedly speeds up his pace to leave.

Zhang Youcai was so impressed by the emperor that he was overwhelmed with his body. He shook his head and walked in, "Your Majesty, Cui Teng will write a letter."

"Whoever says that will come." Han Ruzi took the letter and frowned when he read it. After reading it, he laughed. "What did Cui Teng say to me? He also said, "If you are a person in the next life, you will run around and serve Your Majesty and hold a broom to remove dust." Does he understand the meaning of "holding a broom"?"

"Your Majesty really doesn't plan to transfer him back to the pass?"

Han Ruzi put away his smile, "When necessary, I will go to the battlefield in person, let alone Cui Teng? Cui Taifu and Cui Teng should understand this."

"What I am worried about is not the grand tutor and son, but the queen."

Han Ruzi was silent for a while, "The Queen will understand my decision more."

Zhang Youcai bowed and retreated. Han Ruzi knew it was useless, but he still asked: "There is no news about Donghai King and Jin Chunzhong?"

"No, I've been staring at it."

Han Ruzi waved Zhang Youcai to retreat.

Han Ruzi was a little absent-minded throughout the afternoon.

News about Mayi City kept coming, the front line was in full swing, the enemy was very tenacious, and the means were changing. The outposts and small cities outside Mayi City were lost one after another, and the Chu army gradually retreated.

No matter how fast the post soldiers are, they need time on the road. The emperors and officials who stayed in Jincheng can only see what happened a few days ago. Han Ruzi really wanted to fly out of the frontier and see the current situation with his own eyes.

But he can't move, and it won't play much role if he really goes. He has given Chai Yue all the necessary power. Next, it depends on whether Chai Yue can afford this trust.

Until nightfall, there was no news about Donghai and Jin Chunzhong. Han Ruzi stopped waiting and went to bed and had a few bad dreams.

The next day, Han Ruzi still got up before dawn, and several urgent documents came to the night. The battle in Mayi City became more and more intense, and Chai Yue's solution was very simple, just to stand firm and refuse to fight the enemy.

Even if there is no surprise soldier who is circling around, Chai Yue will wait until the enemy's momentum declines before seeking another battle.

Lai Bingwen hurriedly walked in, defending Shenxiong Pass and fighting the decisive battle of Mayi City was the first strategy he proposed. Now that the battle has begun, he has to be nervous.

"Your Majesty, I'll send a letter from the enemy chief ahead."

"Why didn't I see it?" Han Ruzi was a little surprised.

"The enemy chief spoke rudely, and all the ministers thought it was not appropriate to be seen by Your Majesty."

"Haha, can the gods and ghosts and great khan still kill me with their letter? Well, if you don't read it, you won't read it. What did he say? Let the Great Chu surrender again?"

"Yes, and it's very arrogant. He said he wanted to flatten the capital and turn all the Chu people into slaves."

"Is the letter written in Chu Wen?"

"I used several kinds of words, including Chu Wen."

"This god and ghost, Great Shanyu, has a great hatred for the Great Chu."

"It is said that enemy chiefs are like this for all countries."

"If the rumor is correct, he did turn all the people of the country that refuses to surrender into slavery."

"The Great Chu is not comparable to other countries. If the enemy chief is defeated, he must be in Mayi City."

Han Ruzi smiled, "I won't read this letter anymore, you can copy it."

"Your Majesty, this letter is vulgar..."

"The vulgar one is the enemy, not the Great Chu, but I just want the people of the world to see their cruelty. Lord Lai, the battle in Mayi City is just the beginning. Regardless of the victory or defeat, there will be more wars in the future."

Lai Bingwen understood the emperor's intention, "Yes, Your Majesty, within ten months, this letter will be spread throughout the world."

Han Ruzi was about to speak when Zhang Youcai ran in and said breathlessly: "The King of Donghai is back."

King Donghai and Jin Chunzhong rushed to the road overnight and finally returned to Jincheng in time.

Donghai King said, "The Great Shanyu promised to stay out of the matter, but..."

“But what?”

Donghai Neptune looked at Kim Chunzhong.

Jin Chunzhong said: "The imperial concubine led three thousand soldiers to join with General Di and attack the enemy." (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!