Chapter 196: The Imperial Commander 5

So, the Yingzong's personal expedition began without sufficient food and grass.

For the capital that had been calm for more than ten years, the emperor's personal expedition was also a grand event, and the show of Yingzong's expedition was not ordinary. Apart from the generals and others who served in the army, the other six ministries and officials accompanied by the yamen were close to hundreds, many of whom were important officials in the court, including the British Duke Zhang Fu, the Minister of War Kuang Kun, the Minister of Revenue Wang Zuo, and the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet Cao Nai, and Zhang Yi.

As for the accompanying palace maids, eunuchs, protected Jinyiwei, Dongchang and others, they were even closer to thousands. In the eyes of others, Yu Qian and others, this was obviously not a personal expedition, but rather an emperor on an outing.

The ministers left behind were also worried, and the most important ones were two points, one was the issue of food and grass. Secondly, although more than 100 civil and military officials followed this time, including Zhang Fu, the British Duke of War, Kuang Kun, the Minister of War, Wang Zuo, the Grand Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and Cao Nai, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Zhang Yi, and more than 100 civil and military officials, Yingzong did not allow them to participate in military and political affairs, and handed over all military and political power to Wang Zhen alone, and Wang Zhen just didn't understand anything.

When Yingzong went to war, Yu Qian and King Cheng, Zhu Qiyu, who had just been appointed by Yingzong, stood on the head of the city wall, looking at the Ming army moving slowly like ants everywhere. Among these armies, Yingzong's mounts seemed particularly prominent. In addition to the exaggerated followers, there were also flags along the way, colorful and not bright.

Zhu Qiyu bowed to the team of Yingzong who was gradually moving away and whispered: "Your Majesty, the journey is good!" His face was full of sincerity, not a false statement.

"Bon Voyage?"

Yu Qian couldn't help but smile bitterly. He went to war without sufficient food and grass, and handed over the command of the army to Wang Zhen, who had no experience in marching and fighting. Instead, the officials who could marching and fighting became a foil. All of this made Yu Qian unable to be happy about the scene that was considered a prosperous era in front of him, and in his heart, he became more and more convinced of the third prince's words.

"Yu Aiqing, are you sad to be with you?"

Zhu Qiyu raised his head and saw the expression on Yu Qian's face. He couldn't help asking. Then he looked at the backs of Yingzong and others who were away and said with some concern: "Do you think the emperor cannot triumphantly this time? This thorn is just a small country, and this time it only sent only hundreds of thousands of troops. In addition to the hundreds of thousands of troops personally stormed by the emperor, and the troops along the road, it is nearly one million. Can't even defeat the hundreds of thousands of troops of the thorn?"

Yu Qian sighed and said, "It's right for us to have millions of lions. It's right for the tile sect to have dozens of soldiers. However, Cheng Wang didn't pay attention to it. Although the tile sect has few people, it's extremely tough. If one-on-one, the imperial guards can compete with them. If one-on-one battles, only the people of the county horses can do it. Unfortunately, his people are only one thousand people, and they will not play much role in the confrontation between the two armies. In this way, we actually do not have much advantage. Secondly, the food and grass are now in the rainy season, and the transportation of food and grass is difficult. Moreover, the emperor rashly sent troops when the food and grass is not prepared. If the food and grass cannot be transported to it in a heavy rainy day, hundreds of thousands of troops will have no food to be available. At that time, the tile sect has not attacked us, and we will have lost our position.

We were defeated without any effort. Third, the emperor handed over the command of the army to Wang Zhen. What kind of ability does Wang Zhen have to become the king also know? Where did he know this marching and war? Moreover, many of the descendants below were Wang Zhen's confidants. Such military officials were really doubtful that they could win the battle."

After saying that, he couldn't help but sigh again, his eyes full of helplessness.

Zhu Qiyu couldn't help but frown when he heard this and said anxiously: "Is there any remedy?"

Yu Qian sighed and said, "If the emperor could hear it, he would not send troops rashly. The troops left behind in the capital are only enough to protect the capital, where they can draw troops to support the emperor, and we are not available now! We can do it now, even if God blesses the emperor with good luck and the weather will be better. Secondly, we should do a good job in the capital, just in case?"

Zhu Qiyu's brows couldn't help but frowned even more, and he said, "There are not many people in the capital now. Wouldn't this be difficult?"

Yu Qian nodded and said, "For the sake of the present, the only way is to mobilize the people and use the young and middle-aged people among the people to defend the city. Now we will start preparing the equipment to defend the city. If the emperor fails, we can also ensure that the capital will not be lost."

Zhu Qiyu nodded, lowered his head and thought for a while, and said, "It seems that this is the only way. Alas... By the way, I am very strange. Some time ago, the county horse suddenly brought troops out of the capital. Later, Xuanfu sent someone to report that he had supplied supplies in Xuanfu a few days before Wasan attacked Xuanfu. Now I am a little strange. The county horse suddenly led troops out of the city, and just a few days before Wasan attacked Xuanfu, did you know that Wasan was going to attack Xuanfu, and why did he leave the city? With his 1,000 troops, do you still want to fight against the hundreds of thousands of troops of Wasan?"

Yu Qian was also thinking about this question before. Now he heard Zhu Qiyu mention it and said, "Don't forget that before, the third prince had repeatedly advised the court to strengthen the military of Xuanfu and Datong and other places to prevent the attack of Washu. However, the emperor did not accept his opinion. At the same time, the Junma took his people away from the capital. Now, it seems that the third prince had known that his words had no effect, and the Junma's departure from the city was not simple, so he must have a plan. However, before the answer was revealed, we didn't know it! But there was a little bit of a minister who believed that the Junma would not do anything that would harm my Ming Dynasty. After all, his father-in-law was the third prince, and his family was also in the capital, and his wife was said to be about to give birth! With his character, he would never let his family ignore it!"

Zhu Qiyu nodded and said, "As you said, I admire this person very much. If this person is in the capital, it may be impossible to command the army, but this person is not here now, which is a bit regretful... However, it is not the time to say these things. As you said, we must be prepared now in case there is a change. The emperor appointed me as the governor, so we cannot let down the emperor's grace!"

After saying that, he looked at Yingzong and others who were leaving again, and Yu Qian was the same.

Three hours later!

In the general's mansion, the third prince was still sitting under the big tree in the backyard. A cup of tea was steaming gently in front of him. Several servants stood respectfully about twenty steps away from him.

After a while, a servant hurriedly walked in and bowed and said respectfully: "Prince, Lord Jiang asks for a meeting!"

"Please!"

The third prince whispered, then picked up the teacup and took a sip. After a while, Jiang Chengzhi hurried over and said, "See the prince!"

“Get up!’

The third prince whispered, then waved his hand and said, "You all go down!"

Several servants agreed in unison and left the yard.

After these people left, the third prince pointed to the chair opposite and said, "Sit down and say, there are no outsiders here, so you don't have to be polite!"

Jiang Chengzhi agreed, sat down, and then said, "The Emperor has left the capital."

"Um!"

The third prince nodded gently, looked up at Jiang Chengzhi, and asked, "How is the King Cheng now?"

Jiang Chengzhi did not hesitate at the moment and said, "After returning to the palace, he immediately summoned the generals guarding the city. Now he has begun to prepare for defending the city. A large amount of guarding the city equipment has begun to be transported to the city wall. At the same time, the Ministry of Personnel has issued a notice requiring all adult men over 16 and 40 years old to gather next to the city wall. It seems that they should teach them how to defend the city, and all this is fully responsible. If it goes well, it won't take long. The defense of the capital will not be a problem!"

"Is anyone objecting?"

The third prince asked.

"have!"

Jiang Chengzhi immediately said: "But Wang Zhen is not here in the capital now, even those clowns can't make any trouble. Moreover, King Cheng has made up his mind this time. He ignores these people and still does his own way. After all, King Cheng is a state-owned country now, and these people have no choice but to wait until Wang Zhen comes back to send a message!"

"Wang Zhen?"

The third prince couldn't help but sneer and said, "Wang Zhen still has his life to come back? Even if he has great skills, he will not come back this time."

Jiang Chengzhi nodded and said, "The prince said very well."

The third prince continued: "We should prepare too. If we succeed this time, I will definitely ensure that you can sit on the position of the commander of the Jinyiwei!"

Jiang Chengzhi was happy and immediately said, "Thank you for cultivation!... By the way, is there any news about the county horses coming back?"

The third prince shook his head and said, "To keep it secret, he has not asked anyone to send any news back now, but I guess he will be a father when he comes back!"
Chapter completed!