Chapter 662 The Current Situation of Qiuchi

Zhang Huai...died of illness?

Although, when Zhang Xu returned to the imperial city, Yun Zheng had a premonition that Zhang Huai really wouldn't be able to survive this time, but when he got the news, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

The face of the old man Zhang Huai gradually appeared in Yunzheng's mind.

To be honest, Yun Zheng didn't have a good impression of the old man Zhang Huai at first.

The main reason is that the old man insists on peace with Bei Huan.

Later, as he got to know Zhang Huai better, his impression of Zhang Huai gradually improved.

Although this old man is stubborn, he is not pedantic.

Moreover, this old man is also a true loyal minister.

such a pity!

He had no chance to see Zhang Huai for the last time.

When Yunzheng sighed secretly, Zuo Ren began to elaborate again.

Zhang Huai died of illness on September 12th.

Emperor Wen was so sad that he stayed away from court for a day to express his condolences.

Zhang Huai passed away due to illness, and Emperor Wen was also very kind to him. He gave him two plaques, one was "Legalist Whisperer" given as the emperor, and the other was "Teacher of a Lifetime" written as a student.

At the same time, Zhang Huai was posthumously named Duke of Sheng, with the posthumous title "Wenzhen", and was buried with him in the imperial mausoleum.

Yunzheng mourned for Zhang Huai for a moment in his heart, and then asked: "Is there any news about Zhang Xu?"

Zuo Ren replied: "The person who sent the message only knew that Zhang Xu and Mingyue got married before Zhang Ge died of illness, and there was no other news."

No other news?

There is no news, maybe it’s a good thing!

Now, with Mu Shun acting as his spy in the court, if something happened to Zhang Xu, Mu Shun would find a way to send him a message.

With this in mind, Yun Zheng asked again: "How is the progress on General Dugu's side?"

Speaking of Lone Ce's progress, Zuo Ren finally showed a smile on his face.

Dugu Ce and their progress were very smooth.

At present, all the cities around Yufeng City have been opened to surrender.

Yufeng City has become an isolated city.

Qiu Chi Wang Yuanshu also wanted to negotiate with Dugu Ce, but Dugu Ce's attitude was very tough.

Negotiation is possible, open the city gate and order the defenders to put down their weapons before we can talk!

Yuan Shu was afraid that there would be a dead end if he opened the city, so he naturally refused to agree to Dugu Ce's conditions.

Dugu Ce led 20,000 troops to surround Yufeng City, and ordered Qin Qihu to lead his army to clear out the scattered resistance forces. He also ordered Tong Gang to lead his army to seize the grain, grass and young people from various cities in Qiuchi to prepare for the invasion of various tribes in the western desert. Prepare.

After learning about the progress here, Yun Zheng couldn't help but secretly nodded.

Dugu Ce was pretty good. He had thought of things in advance that he hadn't even explained yet.

Yunzheng calmed down for a moment and asked again: "General Dugu asked you to stay and guard Tianqiong Pass. Do you have any ideas?"

"No."

Zuo Ren chuckled, "To be honest with you, Your Highness, after entering Tianqiong Pass, the general led his army to attack the surrounding cities, but the surrounding cities were all in vain, and there was nothing to fight against..."

The cities behind Qiuchi were extremely empty, and many cities did not even have serious defenders.

Moreover, most of the cities in Qiuchi do not have tall walls, and some even have rammed earth walls that can collapse when heavy rain pours on them.

Coupled with the fall of Tianqiong Pass and the loss of Qiuchi's army, anyone who is not a fool can see that it is only a matter of time before Qiuchi destroys the country.

In this case, before their army arrived, each city took the initiative to surrender.

"It's fine if you don't have any objection!"

Yunzheng smiled, "Don't be afraid that you won't have the chance to make meritorious deeds. Dayue Kingdom and the tribes in Moxi are still there! Moreover, defending the city is also a meritorious service!"

This time he originally wanted Zuo Ren and the others to make meritorious deeds.

Unfortunately, Lou Yi stabbed Qiu Chi in the back, leaving Qiu Chi without a chance to fight to the death.

However, if Qiu Chi really fights to the death and sends troops from Tianqiong Pass, even if the Beifu Army wins, there will definitely be a lot of casualties.

The best strategy is to subdue the enemy's troops without fighting.

"It will be saved in the end."

Zuo Ren nodded repeatedly.

The two chatted for a while, and Yunzheng was about to go to meet Duguce, but was stopped by Zuo Ren and Miaoyin.

After all, they are now in an enemy country.

Yunzheng only has a small number of personal guards. What if he encounters an ambush by the enemy who is stubbornly resisting?

Although this possibility is extremely low, they still have to guard against it.

Now that Tianqiong Pass was full of infantry, Zuo Ren could not send infantry to escort Yun Zheng, so he asked Yun Zheng and the others to rest at Tian Qiong Pass. He sent someone to notify Dugu Ce and asked Dugu Ce to send someone to help Yun Zheng.

Yun Zheng thought for a moment and agreed.

They had been traveling long distances for several days, and both men and horses needed a rest.

Anyway, Dugu Ce had already made arrangements for the preparations for sending troops to Moxi. Waiting for an extra day or two would not delay anything important, and he could just calm down and think about the follow-up arrangements.

In the evening, Yunzheng and Miaoyin took a comfortable mandarin duck bath at Tianqiongguan.

Although Miaoyin has always been with Yunzheng, the two of them had no chance to be intimate in the army.

Now that he has the opportunity, Yun Zheng will naturally not let go of this opportunity to practice well.

Yep!

Just practice!

After several lingering moments, Miaoyin leaned into Yunzheng's arms like a lamb.

Although he stopped practicing, Yunzheng's hands were still dishonest, causing Miaoyin to moan repeatedly.

"Stop making trouble now, I want to ask you something serious."

Miaoyin grabbed Yunzheng's mischievous hand and turned over to lie on the bed.

"If you talk about business, you won't delay other things!"

Yun Zheng smiled evilly and stretched out his hand naturally.

"If you become the emperor, it's hard to say whether you are a coward, but you will definitely be debauched!"

Miaoyin scolded and complained, not bothering to pull away his thieving hand. While enduring Yunzheng's harassment, she asked: "Are you still going to attack the Moxi tribes?"

When Yun Zheng heard this, he couldn't help but laugh, "Is this what you're talking about?"

"Isn't this serious business?" Miaoyin's charming face showed a hint of speechlessness.

"What a serious business this is!"

Yun Zheng shook his head and smiled, "You also know the situation in the pass. At this time, we must definitely send troops to the Moxi tribes! However, it is just a march, not an attack!"

Miaoyin: "You mean, it's just to intimidate the Moxi tribes. As long as they retreat, they won't attack, right?"

"Correct!"

Yun Zheng nodded and smiled, "We just want to use my actions to clearly tell the tribes in Moxi that if we don't retreat, we will... steal their retreat!"

Miaoyin didn't pay attention to the small problem in Yunzheng's words, tilted her head and asked: "Do you think they will retreat?"

"Maybe!"

Yun Zheng said with some uncertainty: "Their troops are basically concentrated at the front. Even if there are people staring in the direction of Qiu Chi, there shouldn't be too many! If we have a large army approaching the border, they should have some scruples, right?"

He still doesn't know the military deployment of the Moxi tribes near Qiuchi, and he doesn't dare to make any judgments.

But even if the Moxi tribes accumulate three to five armies here, aren't they afraid of being attacked?

Once their defenders are breached, their empty rear will face a huge disaster, and they will also face the risk of being attacked from both sides by the Daqian northwest defenders and the Beifu army.

Although the Moxi tribes claim to have an army of 500,000, when it comes to fighting, it's nothing more than that.

"What if the Moxi tribes don't retreat?"

Miaoyin asked worriedly.

"Then... like this!"

Yunzheng hugged Miaoyin, turned over and pushed her down, and launched a brazen attack...