The first victory was a good fight, and it was very well prepared.

After the First World War, although he returned with a great victory, he also suffered a lot of losses, wounding 60,000 enemies and losing more than 8,000 people.

On the way back with the remnants of the army, Tang Xiao finally encountered the 100,000 troops who came to support.

The other party's second wave of 100,000, plus the 40,000 remnants of the army in front, also has 140,000 horses, and there are only more than 40,000 capable soldiers left on the side of Snow City.

Under the advantages of one and the other, how can this battle be fought?

Moreover, according to the report of the spies, the soldiers and horses of the Eastern Qin Dynasty who were previously stationed in the original Shangyan State and the Zhongwu Kingdom are also approaching this side.

If they were to gather and encircle, they would face an army of 240,000.

And the total number of recruits and veterans in Snow City is only sixty or seventy thousand who can go to the battlefield, which is an unbeatable situation.

Temporary Imperial Palace, Jinluan Hall.

Yun Zhonghe sat on the dragon chair, for some reason, it seemed that as long as Mu Qianmei was by his side, Yun Zhonghe felt quite down-to-earth.

Even if the enemy is at present, it seems that Mu Qianmei has a way to solve any difficulties.

He looked at the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs in front of the hall, and said slowly:

"What good advice do you have for the current situation?"

After asking, his eyes slowly swept over the faces of the people in front of him.

His Royal Highness's ministers and generals immediately discussed and had different opinions.

Some suggested defending the city, some suggested taking the initiative, and some advocated abandoning the city immediately......

But none of them spoke out loud, they just whispered to the people around them.

"What is Captain Zhuang's opinion?"

Yun Zhonghe knew that many of Zhuang Shujun's views and opinions were actually Mu Qianmei's views.

"Back to the emperor, the minister thought that the enemy was strong and I was weak, and the current situation was not the same as before, so he could still calmly arrange and catch him off guard. Tang Xiao, who has suffered a loss once, will definitely not attack again. ”

"By the time their 240,000-strong army arrives in the city, our situation will be even more dangerous."

"So, the minister thinks that we can withdraw early and leave them an empty city."

"First, we seem to be calm and relaxed, and secondly, it is also a strategic shift, not an escape."

"It will also help the people not to be poisoned by the war."

"This is Wei Chen's suggestion, pay attention to the emperor and hope that the emperor will decide."

Zhuang Shujun replied in a very orderly manner.

"Well, do you have any objections from the Qing family?"

The people below, you look at me, I look at you, and the whispering begins.

Some nodded their heads in appreciation of the design, while others shook their heads in disagreement.

Still, no one spoke out for or against it.

Yun Zhonghe knows that most people generally do not have a clear opinion, and they just see the wind and steer the rudder.

Officialdom has always been like this.

So, the crane in the cloud spoke:

"Since everyone has no objection to this, then we will decide according to Captain Zhuang's policy."

"This matter will be arranged by Zhuang Shujun at his discretion, if there is no concert, just retreat!"

Everyone nodded one after another, and when they heard the retreat, the minister of civil and military affairs immediately knelt down and saluted, and said in unison:

"The emperor's name, send the emperor to the royal car, long live my emperor, long live long live!"

The crane in the cloud slowly left with a sound of congratulations.

So, Mu Qianmei and Zhuang Shujun arranged together, with the close cooperation of the ministers, before the arrival of the enemy, they had already led their troops to protect the crane in the clouds and calmly withdrew from Snow White City.

Bai Zhiming also led the crowd to follow.

Mu Qianmei had already sent people to contact the Southern Tang Kingdom before, and she wanted to set up camp on the border of the Southern Tang Kingdom.

The Southern Tang Kingdom didn't want the Eastern Qin family to be dominant, so they readily agreed.

In fact, she not only sent people to make good contact with the Southern Tang Kingdom, but also made contact with the Western Chu State and the Northern Han Kingdom, and all three countries said that they were allowed to develop freely in the border area.

However, Mu Qianmei felt that it was more convenient for the prairie to advance and retreat, and Bai Xuecheng was the closest to the Southern Tang Kingdom, so she chose to retreat into the Southern Tang Kingdom.

When Yun Tianxiao's army of more than 100,000 people, under the leadership of Tang Xiao, came to Snow City, Snow City was already empty, leaving only an empty city.

Except for the common people, there is not a single soldier.

Tang Xiao didn't dare to enter immediately at first, once he was bitten by a snake, he was afraid of the well rope for ten years, he was afraid that the other party would have some plans, so he did not enter the city rashly.

This time, he paid attention to the military advisor, turned his face to Song Yu and asked softly:

"Strategist, do you think they have any conspiracy?"

Song Yu did not disrespect Tang Xiao because of the previous incident, he was recruited by Tang Xiao into the court and pulled it up with one hand, understanding that although Tang Xiao was a little arrogant, he was also a brave and resourceful person, but his contempt for the enemy made him make a wrong decision.

After eating a sting and growing wise, he has regained his composure.

However, this lesson was paid for tens of thousands of lives, and the price was too great.

"Back to the general, the news of their departure from Snow City has been confirmed again and again, and now Snow City is indeed an empty city, let's go in with peace of mind! Defending this city, the Yunyu Kingdom has been restored to its integrity, and the emperor will definitely be very happy. ”

Song Yu replied respectfully.

"Defend an empty city, we don't need 140,000 horses, right? Do you think we're going to follow the pursuit? ”

Tang Xiao then asked.

"Although it is currently an empty city, Snow City, as a border city, has a very important strategic position, and it is also necessary to guard it with heavy troops."

"And Zhuang Shujun's 80,000 soldiers and horses are not far away, and there will be a possible counterattack at any time, so it is even more necessary to focus on defense, and our 140,000 people are not too many."

"As for whether to follow the pursuit, the subordinates think that after entering the city first, they will send someone to understand the situation of the other party before they can make a decision."

After calmly analyzing, Song Yu replied.

After the vanguard went to the city to check clearly and reported that there were no soldiers in the city, Tang Xiao waved his hand and ordered:

"The whole army obeys the order and enters the city immediately!"

As a result, the 140,000-strong army calmly marched into Snow White City.

Not long after the people of the city rejoiced, the sovereignty changed hands again.

For the new army, they did not dare to go out to see, for fear that the other party would not find the army, and they would use their people to vent their anger, so they all hid in the house and watched secretly through the window.

Tang Xiao led the army into Snow White City, looked at the empty streets and alleys, and couldn't help frowning and said:

"Why don't people welcome them? Are they hostile to us? ”

Song Yu hurriedly replied:

"A city changes hands three times within half a month, and the people must be a little overwhelmed! It's normal for us to be a little wary of us. ”

"Isn't there a little gratitude to the ignorant people, who have ruled peacefully for fifteen years, and who have allowed them to live in peace and contentment?"

Tang Xiao said angrily.

"For the people, it doesn't matter who rules them, what matters is how much practical benefit they can give. When we first arrived, we must reassure the people as soon as possible so that they can return to normal order of life at an early date. ”

Song Yu suggested.

"Still appeased? How can the government condone the people like this? If there are spies among them, aren't we aiding in the abuse? ”

Tang Xiao was a little unhappy again.

The Tang family, who has been an official for generations, has relatively wealthy living conditions, so he will establish a deep friendship with the "prince of the gentleman".

They have been playing and drinking together since they were children, like brothers, so after the "prince of gentlemen" ascended the throne, he was also reused.

In the past, when he went to any city to play or draft for the emperor, where did he go, not welcome the city and greet him with a smile? How could there have been people who dared to turn a blind eye and wait for the government to appease the reason.

Song Yu understood his thoughts, so he explained:

"Regardless of whether there are spies among them, we can only appease the people first, and in the midst of war, the people's will is very important. After we enter the city, it is best not to disturb the lives of the common people, and we will also give them the conditions that the crane in the clouds promised them before, so that they can accept and recognize our existence! I have heard the saying that 'whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world', and I think it makes a lot of sense. ”

"Why should we deliver on their promises? How much revenue will the state lose due to the one-year tax exemption? Besides, this is what they promised, so why should we let us fulfill it? Doesn't our cashing in mean that we approve of their approach? ”

Tang Xiao said objectively.

Song Yu wanted to say more, but was stopped by Tang Xiao raising his hand again.

Tang Xiao rode a big red horse and walked in front, while Song Yu rode on a white horse and followed closely behind him.

They were surrounded by dozens of close guards to keep them safe.

As soon as Tang Xiao raised his hand to stop it, Song Yu couldn't say anything anymore, he couldn't keep going against Tang Xiao!

I had to sigh secretly in my heart:

"Hey, it's going to be a big loss again!"

Song Yu suddenly felt that his existence was like nothing, Tang Xiao, who took a fancy to him, had a loving side, but also a stubborn side, he was stubborn, he was very domineering, and it was impossible to change it if it was decided.

I had just suffered a loss to him, and in the blink of an eye, the scar was healed, the pain was forgotten, and the decision was made according to his own ideas.

Song Yu followed behind him helplessly, his expression was calm, but his eyes revealed a bit of loss.

After coming to the City Lord's Mansion and arranging everyone's accommodation and food, Tang Xiao took Song Yu and a group of generals and guards to walk around, and after seeing the City Lord's Mansion, he went to visit the temporary Jinluan Palace.

Although it looks like it has everything in place, it is far less gorgeous than the Imperial Palace of Wolhwa Castle, which has been continuously improved and built over several generations, and is not much different from that of many large countries.

However, all the buildings here are rudimentary, but they are intact and have not been damaged in the slightest.

"It seems that they left in a hurry, and you can see that the things in this palace are almost all kept as they are, as if they were specially prepared for us."

Tang Xiao looked at the building in front of him and said proudly.

"I guess they thought they would have to call back sooner or later, so they deliberately kept it intact."

Song Yu, who didn't want to speak, couldn't help but answer.

Tang Xiao didn't say anything more, and took everyone to visit with great interest.

And Yun Zhonghe, Zhuang Shujun, Mu Qianmei and Liu Tingfeng, who led the army to the border of the Southern Tang Kingdom, looked at the vast prairie in front of them, and couldn't help but feel a little complicated.