"Guo Kun, you dissipate your anger, don't be so impatient. This Zhao Youji is still loyal, don't be so derogatory to him. He is a scholar who wants to save face. Wei Dakui is not bad, he is not greedy for life and afraid of death, he has injured you in several places. In other words, do you really want to take such a few soldiers and horses out of the city to fight? Don't mess up. In my opinion, let's stay in the city and wait for the arrival of the next army. Guo Xu said.

Guo Kun frowned and said, "What does Your Highness mean?" If you don't save Lin Jue, is it to let Lin Jue die? ”

"No, no, no, I didn't mean that. I mean, play it safe. This one scared the hell out of me. Hey, you didn't see the situation that day, tens of thousands of bandits under the city, dense and overwhelming. I thought I'd die here this time. Speaking of which, Lin Jue, Wei Dakui, and Zhao Youji are still powerful. You were still sealing the hill at that time, and there were only so many of us that you almost couldn't see us. Guo Mian said with palpitations.

Guo Kun was ashamed in his heart, he knew that there was dissatisfaction in Guo Mian's words, but Guo Mian didn't say it clearly. This matter is my own mistake in the overall situation, and I should actually take responsibility. Fortunately, Lin Jue, Wei Dakui, and Zhao Youji kept the city, otherwise they might have been bad. Thinking about it, Shicai did go too far with Zhao Youji. And at this moment, Guo Mian has to be appeased, lest Guo Mian be dissatisfied in his heart and have other thoughts. It is easy for Guo Mian to think that he did this on purpose, putting him in a dangerous situation. If Guo Mian had this idea, then the nature of the matter would be very different. It wasn't a miscommand mistake, it was a conspiracy.

"Your Highness is frightened, this time we have fallen for the tricks of the bandits. When the army arrived in Fengqiu, they knew that they had been deceived, and there were only more than 1,000 bandits in Fengqiu, and tens of thousands of people gathered at the border of Fengqiu, all of which were tricks. Even if I lead the cavalry back to help, I'll be fine. The city is secondary, and the safety of His Highness is the most important thing. I am responsible for this matter, and I ask His Highness to surrender his sin. Guo Kun got up and bowed.

Guo Mian was a little surprised, Guo Kun actually softened in a low voice, this has never happened before. Guo Mian was indeed a little dissatisfied in his heart, but Guo Kun was like this, which made the dissatisfaction in his heart disappear.

"What is not guilty, this is completely a trick of the bandits, we just accidentally fell for their tricks. Guo Kun, this time you and I joined forces to come to the five counties to quell the rebellion, mainly relying on you to act. As you know, I'm not interested in any of these things. But we can't fail, otherwise how to face our father and the Manchu Dynasty when we go back. So, you should be more cautious in your actions in the future. You and I are actually tied together, and when things are broken, we can't explain it, right? ”

Guo Mian is not stupid, he actually sees many things very clearly. The reason why he did not dictate the matter of the battle this time was actually a wise move. He knew he didn't have talent in this area, so he simply didn't ask. lest it be evil. He also understood that this counterinsurgency could not be lost, not to mention that his brother was doing the same thing as himself. If he succeeds and he fails, doesn't that show that he is incompetent? Although no one told him these truths, he had a scale in his heart.

Guo Kun said in a deep voice: "What Your Highness said is that I will definitely be more cautious in the future." This time, Lin Jue had actually expected such a result before, but unfortunately I didn't listen to his advice. Therefore, Lin Jue must be saved, and he will be extremely helpful in the future counterinsurgency. Your Highness doesn't have to worry, the bandits are now disheartened, they are not our opponents, and our army is in one place, and they will be defeated. And Lin Jue has made great achievements in this battle, if he doesn't save it, he will be said that we don't care about the life and death of the people below, and everyone will be chilled. ”

"What you said is also true, Lin Jue is a talent. I was stupid when I heard that he led 300 horsemen to attack the camp, and I thought he was going to die. I didn't expect him to do it. If you think you can save it, then save it, and I will listen to you. But don't let him be reluctant to do it just because he's your brother-in-law. Our ultimate goal is to exterminate the bandits in the five counties, and the others are secondary. Otherwise, you and I won't be able to explain. Guo Mian said.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I am not so confused that I don't care about the overall situation because of one person. Your Highness, in fact, this time can also be said to be a blessing in disguise. Although the process is dangerous, the battle of Yangwu annihilated tens of thousands of enemies, and this credit will shake the government and the opposition. Now is the time for us to get the upper hand. When the court learns of this, it will be very pleasing to you. In contrast, Ying Tianfu's siege battle is afraid that it is difficult to achieve this, which is a good opportunity for His Highness to let the emperor and the courtiers know who is really talented. Guo Kun would like to congratulate His Highness on winning the first place. Guo Kun said in a low voice.

A smile appeared on Guo Mian's face, of course he knew the meaning of Guo Kun's words. He and King Huai led the army separately, which meant competition. Although Guo Mian thought that this was an unfair game at first, it was his father's deliberate ugliness, and he was very dissatisfied. But once he entered the role, it also aroused his desire to win. In this battle, more than 1,000 soldiers and horses successfully defended the city, and tens of thousands of enemies were annihilated, which was enough to boast for a while. It is precisely because of this that he asked Guo Kun if it was necessary to take the risk to save Lin Jue, he thought that he would save such a result, and as soon as the bandits retreated, he could report to the imperial court.

"Whatever is not the top is just to quell the rebellion of the bandits. But what you said is also true, if Ying Tianfu has nothing to achieve, it will be even more necessary for us to open up the situation and boost morale. As for the credit, it's everyone's work. I'm not alone, either. Guo Mian said with a smile.

Guo Kun smiled and said: "Your Highness is humble, in fact, Your Highness is the key to this battle, and His Highness is in charge of Yangwu, which boosts people's morale." In other words, I only had more than a thousand forbidden troops guarding the city, and in the face of tens of thousands of bandits, I am afraid that I would have abandoned the city and left. His Royal Highness did not move like a mountain and faced it indifferently, which was the strength that inspired the soldiers to fight to the death. ”

Guo Mian laughed, of course he refused to tell Guo Kun, in fact, he was going to run from the beginning, but he was left behind by Lin Jue. For this reason, he also scolded Lin Jue angrily in the county back hall for a long time. During the battle, he was also ready to flee at any time, and he didn't want to die here. But at this moment, these things naturally will not be mentioned, and he also calmly accepted Guo Kun's flattery, and even felt that he was the kind of person who was shocked and unchanging, and Taishan collapsed before and did not change color.

"What is this, I am the commander of the army, and I should share life and death with the soldiers. Even if the city is broken and killed, you must fight to the end and be loyal to the country. Needless to say, it's duty. Guo Mian said.

"I admire it very much, although Your Highness doesn't want to publicize it, but I must write these things about this victory. Teach the court and the emperor to know that my royal children are worthy of the blood of the royal family and are fearless. Guo Kun said.

"Hehehe, you love to retribution, that's up to you, I don't care anyway. You should also rest and rest, I see that your eyes are red, and you will go out of the city to fight again in a while, so you should sleep for a while. Come, go and sleep in my house, there are many fleas here, and they bite very much, and my house has been sprinkled with lime, and there are no fleas, so you can sleep peacefully. Guo Mian got up, took Guo Kun's hand, and pulled Guo Kun into the back hall with a smile.

An hour later, the horn sounded inside the eastern gates. Nine hundred cavalry and more than 500 infantry marched inside the city gates. Zhao Youji led a ragtag army composed of more than 1,000 young and strong people in the city and regimental training officials to the square inside the city gate.

When these two teams are compared, they are like worlds apart. The horses and infantry of the forbidden army were well armoured, fully armed, and mighty. And those miscellaneous soldiers were armed with wooden sticks, iron forks, homemade earthen bows and arrows, machetes for chopping wood and other various weapons, and they were wearing ragged patches and clothes, and some of them were bare-chested, so they couldn't see it.

However, in terms of mental state, on the contrary, the ragtag army seems to be more energetic and eager to try. Although the 900 cavalry was majestic, after a long journey, they were tired to death. There had been a short rest of less than two hours, but it didn't relieve fatigue. It stands to reason that they need a good night's sleep before they can recover. However, this is not allowed.

The cavalrymen who did not sleep well yawned for a long time, their eyes were red, and their faces were very pale. On the contrary, there is no motley army spirit next to it.

But in any case, this soldier with a number of nearly 3,000 soldiers and horses has the capital to fight the bandits. Nine hundred cavalry were their nightmare, armed with plenty of arrows and crossbows, and their lethality was amazing. The bandits are now at the end of their crossbows, and their hearts are weakened. In fact, it is already on the verge of collapse. If he knew this, Guo Kun was afraid that he would not have to wait for Zhao Youji to gather more men for him, and maybe he would go directly with these nine hundred cavalry.

Guo Kun was dressed in silver armor, riding on a high-headed white horse, holding a silver spear passed to him by Guo Bing. It is majestic and murderous, but also has some fancy funny. The long sword at his waist was a great eye-catcher, because the gem on the scabbard shone brightly, and one couldn't help but look there.

"Are you all ready? When they are ready, they open the gates and go out of the city to attack. Guo Kun shouted.

"It's all waiting and waiting, and I ordered someone to bring a cloth towel for each of the brothers." Zhao Youji said loudly.

"What do you do with a cloth? Wipe sweat? Do you still wipe your sweat when you start a war? Do you think it's a trip to the mountains and rivers? Guo Kun frowned.

Zhao Youji shook his head and said, "It's all Yu Hou who misunderstood, naturally it's not to wipe sweat." After a while, when he left the city, he understood. ”

Guo Kun frowned and was puzzled, but when he saw that Zhao Youji ordered someone to bring a cart of soaked cloth towels over, each soldier sent one. Guo Kun patiently waited for the cloth towel to be distributed before asking, "Okay?" Open the gates and go. ”

The gates of the city were wide open, and the cavalry took the lead and galloped out of the city. The infantry and miscellaneous armies of the Forbidden Army in the rear also rushed out of the city. The city gate was closed behind him, and Guo Kun ordered the object to be rectified, and ordered the cavalry to be distributed on both wings, with the infantry in the center, and advanced forward.