Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 989: Grand Master and Deputy Imperial Master

The two also received an order signed by Bai Jing and Wang Qian, requiring them to meet Cui Ying and Gong Sanpao's troops at the dock at Chou time tonight to break out.

Looking from the deck of the Zhenxi, the imperial guards camp outside the west gate of Xuncheng was dotted with lights, like stars in the sky.

After looking at it for a while, Xie Zhong turned to Cheng Liang and said.

"Brother, we can't even cross the river. This group of imperial guards is quite capable. I don't think General Cui and his men can break through the imperial guards' camp."

Cheng Liang also frowned: "Well, there are too many of them."

"Since we have the order from above to abandon Xuncheng, why do we have to rush here?"

Xie Chong has a quick mind.

Cheng Liang then reacted.

"I think the leader of the Imperial Guards only wants to reclaim Xuncheng and will most likely allow them to break out from the South Gate."

"Why not the north gate?"

"To the east of the north gate is Kyoto City. They probably don't dare to take the risk and force people to the gate of Kyoto City."

"Haha, I just said that. If the enemy army reaches the gates of Kyoto, this general will not have to do his job anymore."

The two of them analyzed the situation and felt more and more that this was the truth.

"Why not, at the beginning of the first hour of the Chinese calendar, send the Zhenxi ship downstream along the river to see if we can meet up with General Cui's troops."

Thank you for expressing your opinion.

Cheng Liang frowned as he looked at the rolling river and the lights on the opposite bank.

"What should we do here?"

"Don't worry about this side. Even if you stay here, they can't rush over, and we can't get through either."

Cheng Liang pondered for a moment and then clapped his hands.

"Okay, that's it. Go downstream to meet them."

The two finally reached a consensus, gave orders, and prepared to take action.

After all, the combat effectiveness of the Taisho Imperial Army was one level lower than that of the Zhenxi Army.

Cui Ying led five thousand cavalry as the vanguard of the breakout. Under the cover of night, they quietly left the city from the south gate of Xuncheng and launched a surprise attack when they approached the imperial army camp.

The Taisho Imperial Army was caught off guard.

They also didn't expect that despite being outnumbered, the Zhenxi Army would dare to go out of the city to attack the camp. Did they not want the city anymore?

As a result, the Zhenxi Army really didn't want Xuncheng anymore.

After the commando team in front broke through the Taisho Imperial Army camp, they did not look back and headed south with the five or six thousand infantrymen following behind them.

There was a wilderness ahead and it was pitch black at night, so the Taisho Imperial Army did not dare to pursue rashly. They just gathered the soldiers who had been killed and scattered, reorganized the camp, and waited for the order from General Jing Zhaoheng.

The Zhenxi Army had many tricks and tactics, and Jing Zhaoheng did not dare to make a decision easily. He could only maintain the stability of the military camp and wait for dawn.

Cui Ying and Gong Sanpao never imagined that abandoning the city and breaking out would be so easy. They ran south until dawn and did not notice any pursuers behind them.

We camped in an open space not far from the edge of Jinjiang.

According to statistics, this breakout resulted in the loss of more than 1,100 soldiers and 321 war horses.

Currently, there are more than 12,780 people left in Cui Ying and Gong Sanpao's army.

Four thousand six hundred and fifty-five war horses.

It is still a Zhenxi Army capable of fighting tough battles.

After confirming on the map, we found that this place was more than 130 miles away from Xuncheng. After a short rest, we set off again.

This time, Cui Ying was thinking about how to cross the Jinjiang River, and then march north along the edge of the Jinjiang River, first meet up with Xie Zhongcheng Liang's troops on the west bank of the Jinjiang River, and wait for orders from Bai Jing and Wang Qian.

Emperor Taisho Zhao Zheng was very happy. There was a memorial on his dragon desk.

This was just sent into the palace by General Jing Zhaoheng.

The above is the victory report. After a hard battle, the Taisho Imperial Army lost more than 3,000 soldiers and horses, but still relied on the tenacious fighting spirit and finally captured Xuncheng, recovering the city that the emperor had missed for a long time.

At this point, the eight citadels surrounding the Taisho Kyoto City completely belonged to the Taisho Dynasty.

Zhao Zheng was in a good mood and asked the eunuch to bring some wine so that he could have a drink.

Leaving aside the eight prefectures of Zhenxi, the eight citadels outside the capital must have unified ownership.

Otherwise, Zhao Zheng would feel like something was missing when he slept. Every time he looked at the Kyoto City on the map, it was magnificent, guarded by eight Acropolis in the middle, like the moon surrounded by stars.

But there is always that one corner missing, which makes everyone feel very regretful.

The Taisho imperial family emphasized complete unity.

Since he is the true emperor, the next step for Zhao Zheng is to unify the entire territory and bring Lin Feng's eight prefectures in the west under the Taisho Dynasty.

Zhao Zheng was in a good mood and drank three glasses of wine in a row. He felt refreshed and in good spirits.

At this time, another eunuch came quietly to his side and played in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, Master Dahe requests an audience."

Zhao Zheng nodded: "Well, please ask Master Gao to come in."

Not long after, Atsumi Shunsui, dressed in a light green robe, walked briskly into Chengde Hall holding a scroll.

Zhao Zheng was in high spirits and, a little drunk, he squinted his eyes and looked at Azumi Shunsui.

The more he looked at her, the more he became addicted to her. He always felt that this woman hit the spot in his heart.

There are many beauties in the harem, but to have someone who looks like this girl, who is so talented and has a unique temperament, Zhao Zheng is so itchy in his heart.

Atsumi Shunsui came into the hall, her slender waist was tied up with a green silk ribbon, and a smile appeared on her white jade-like cheeks.

"Your Majesty, the first warship of the Taisho Dynasty and our Dahe Atsumi family has been completed. Please issue an order to launch it. From now on, the warships of the Zhenxi Army will no longer run rampant on the Jinjiang River."

As Atsumi Shunsui spoke, he picked up the scroll with both hands and pushed it forward.

A eunuch hurried forward, took the scroll, turned around and gently placed it in front of Zhao Zheng.

Two eunuchs stepped forward and slowly unfolded the scroll, revealing the picture inside, which was a huge wooden boat with intricate painting.

Zhao Zheng stood up and watched from a distance, praising the majestic warship.

This is a large ship comparable to the Zhenxi. There are dozens of cannons on both sides of the warship, as well as numerous oars to ensure the speed of the ship.

Dozens of tall masts with countless sails hanging on them look majestic.

"Okay, you are indeed Master Gao. With a warship like this, what do I have to fear? Hahaha..."

Zhao Zheng laughed happily and waved his hand.

"Come, serve Master Gao some wine. I want to have a drink with Master Dahe."

A eunuch immediately brought the wine, walked straight to Atsumi Shunsui, bowed and held up the tray.

Atsumi Shunsui smiled, reached out to take the wine cup, and gestured to Zhao Zheng.

In Zhao Zheng's eyes, her smiling face was like a blooming spring flower, letting him float in the sea of ​​flowers and indulge in it.

"Master Gao, please!"

Zhao Zheng was filled with heroic spirit. He raised his glass, tilted his head back, and poured the wine into his throat.

Atsumi Shunsui covered his face with his sleeves, drank the wine cup dry, then gestured with his empty cup and bowed in thanks.

Zhao Zheng waved his hand to signal the eunuch to show Atsumi Shunsui a seat.

Then he sat back in his chair and smiled at Atsumi Shunsui.

"Master Gao, please let me know that my next step is to clear all warships on the Jin River. Except for our Taisho Imperial Army, all other ships can only be used for civilian or commercial purposes."