At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 45 Where Did the Emperor Go?

In Badaling, Zhang Fu and Kuang Ye stood on the dilapidated city wall, watching the Oala army begin to retreat.

"British lord, the Oirats really withdrew?"

Kuang Ye expressed doubts about the scene in front of him. First of all, this old boy is full of tricks, so he is not up to some conspiracy again, right?

Zhang Fu also felt the same way. During the time when he attacked the city first, no less than ten thousand people were lost, and the corpses piled up under the city, so he just gave up?
"The old man also feels strange, we can't relax our vigilance yet, let's wait and see what happens!"

Three days later, Jin Yiwei sent back information that Wala really withdrew his troops.

Zhang Fu and others finally breathed a sigh of relief. The battle has been fought until now, and both sides have suffered heavy losses. I can't remember how many times the Oirats rushed to the city wall and were forced back by the Ming army. Even so, No one can guarantee whether the next round of attacks can be defended.

Both sides are already on the verge of collapse, and they are all relying on one breath to persevere, and it depends on who gets discouraged first.

Finally, Ming Jun had the last laugh.

Confirming the news of Wala's withdrawal, the soldiers cheered thunderously, and the long-suppressed mood was finally vented.

However, after the celebration, the smile on Zhang Fu's face slowly disappeared, because the emperor hadn't returned yet.

According to the information sent back from Gubeikou, Zhu Qizhen and Sanqianying did not enter the customs, but turned around and entered the grassland.

With the withdrawal of troops first, the situation of this lone army became even more dangerous.

At the temporary command post in Badaling, Zhang Fu called all the generals to discuss matters as the coach.

This time there is only one topic, whether to send troops to the desert to welcome back the emperor.

Chen Ying volunteered and asked to lead troops to the expedition.

Chen Huai and the others did not give in, and suggested sending troops one after another. In their hearts, without the emperor to step forward, everyone would have been trapped to death in the civil fort.

All the soldiers were enthusiastic, but Zhang Fu remained silent.

As the head coach, he must remain calm. The Ming army still has more than 3 troops capable of fighting. Unless they are redeployed, otherwise, with the current strength, entering the desert is death.

However, the emperor is still outside and doesn't send troops, isn't it disloyal?

Chen Ying was impatient and said, "My lord, the emperor ordered you to be the commander-in-chief. What are you waiting for now, give the order!"

Zhang Fu finally opened his mouth and said: "Everyone, this old man has been thinking about a question, why did Wala withdraw his troops in such a hurry?"

Everyone was startled when they heard the words, Kuang Ye seemed to have sensed something, and said, "My lord, what do you mean... the withdrawal of Wala's troops has something to do with the emperor?"

"The old man is just guessing." Zhang Fu said slowly, "The Oirat army has the upper hand. If they insist on attacking the city, the result is still unknown. However, why did they suddenly withdraw their troops first?"

Chen Ying couldn't help but said: "Mr. Ying, what exactly do you want to say, don't keep it to yourself!"

Zhang Fu turned to Yuan Bin, and said, "Yuan Qianhu, tell everyone about the information that Jin Yiwei found!"

Yuan Bin nodded, and said: "The lower officials sent out all the Jinyiwei, scouted for information on the outside, and learned that the Oirats had a supply route, but there was no food and grass transportation team before they also withdrew their troops first. From this, it can be inferred that the reason why the Oirats withdrew their troops was probably because they ran out of food."

After hearing this, Chen Ying asked in confusion, "What does that have to do with rescuing the emperor?"

Yuan Bin continued: "If there is a problem with the grain and grass in the rear, the only possibility is that the emperor cut off the enemy's grain transportation route on the grassland, and may even destroy the grain and grass camp. Use all your strength to surround the emperor."

Chen Ying frowned and said, "In this way, isn't the emperor's situation even more dangerous?"

"Your Majesty discussed this matter with the Duke of England and Kuang Shangshu. The Emperor led [-] battalions deep into the hinterland of the grassland. He could still rely on the mobility of the cavalry to deal with the enemy. If our army entered the grassland, we would have no advantage against the Oirat cavalry. Will become a burden to the emperor!"

Everyone was silent for a long time, Chen Ying slapped his thigh, and said bitterly: "Could it be that you just watched the emperor being surrounded by the Oirats, and I just wait... so just ignore it?"

Zhang Fu said calmly: "Before the emperor left the customs, he issued an oral order that we must put the overall situation first and not be arrogant. If we go out to the grassland to welcome the emperor back, I will recognize the shrouded body of horse leather. However, if we send troops blindly, Sacrificing the lives of the soldiers for nothing may even become a burden to the emperor, this decision, this old man will never make it."

Although everyone was unwilling, they all knew that what Zhang Fu said was right.

This meeting did not discuss any results, and everyone was very depressed, and there was no joy after the victory at all.

That night, Zhang Fu sat quietly on the head of the bed, unable to fall asleep.

He is 75 years old this year. Since he was 25 years old, he followed his father Zhang Yu to set up an army in Jingnan, and then conquered Annan and Mobei. World War I.

Emperor Xuande died young, and the orthodox emperor succeeded to the throne at the age of eight. Many times, in Zhang Fu's eyes, he was still a child.

Blindly arrogant, favoring eunuchs, and hastily dispatched troops, the 20 army was defeated all the way, leaving less than [-].

Just when everyone was in despair, the young emperor seemed to be a different person overnight. He personally led the army to counterattack and slashed a bloody path, which made people look at him with admiration.

If you are like this, Daming has no worries.

what should I do now?
If troops are sent out, there will be no cover or hindrance on the grassland, and the infantry will be a living target for the cavalry, which will only increase casualties in vain.

No troops?
Emperor Ming was far away in the Mobei Grassland, and his life and death were uncertain.

What should I do...

Overnight, the seventy-year-old seemed to have aged a few years.

"British Duke, British Duke!"

Before dawn, Kuang Ye hurried to Zhang Fu's bedroom, looking very anxious.

Zhang Fu raised his eyes and asked, "What's the matter?"

"The capital!" Kuang Ye gasped and said, "Something happened to the capital!"

Zhang Fu immediately became alert and said, "What happened, don't worry, just speak slowly!"

Kuang Ye handed over the memorial in his hand, and said, "Yu Qian submitted a memorial, saying that someone in the capital has already proposed to support the establishment of the king to supervise the country!"

Zhang Fu took the memorial and looked at it for a few times, then threw it to the ground, and said angrily: "The emperor personally led [-] battalions to raid the rear of Wala at the risk of his own life, what are they going to do, want to rebel?"

"My lord, we can't wait any longer. We must return to the court immediately to preside over the overall situation!"

There was cold killing intent in Zhang Fu's eyes, he gritted his teeth and said, "This old man will lead his troops back to Beijing, and then find out these jumping clowns one by one, and cut off their heads with his own hands!"

Kuang Ye nodded and said, "It should be so!"

Zhang Fu suddenly turned into a lonely look again, and said, "But, Your Majesty..."

"I'll wait here!" Kuang Ye understood what he meant, and said, "You take the soldiers back to the capital first, and I'll stay here and wait for the emperor!"

Zhang Fu looked at him meaningfully, and said, "Kuang Shangshu, I leave this place to you."

Kuang Ye bowed his hands and said, "The capital will be handed over to the Duke of England!"

(End of this chapter)