The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 351 New Year's Eve Comes, Military and Civilian Fun Together

"Report, report to King Qi!"

"General Wang's battle report stated that he has defeated the Taiping Army and has now completely occupied the entire territory of Cangwu."

It's just that Gao Qi took the lead in opening it to watch as the battle report spread to the royal city of Jiangling.

After watching it, Gao Qi shouted 'yes' several times happily!
At this time, all the officials in the palace also learned about it one after another, and they all bowed their hands in congratulations.

It turned out that it was written in the battle report that since then Wang Xuance ordered Huang Zhong to lead a group of troops to cross mountains and ridges to raid Deqing.

However, although Deqing is located in the place where the Taiping Army garrisoned grain and was an important hub, the defense force in the city was extremely weak.

In the end, under Huang Zhong's bravery, he stormed into the city and occupied it in just a moment.

When this news reached the East King Yang Xiuqing who was sticking to Fengchuan, Yang Xiuqing couldn't help being greatly shocked.

But after thinking about it for a moment, he dispatched soldiers to take back Deqing.

On the other hand, Yang Xiuqing still led the army to meet the enemy, changed his usual attitude, and took the initiative to fight the Qi army.

Of course Wang Xuance knew the reason, so he put up his exemption card and stood firm in the camp.

No matter how provocative and insulting the Taiping Army was, they all refused to fight.

In the end, the two armies had to start an offensive and defensive battle, but with Yang Xiuqing's level of commanding the army, how could he break through the Qi army's camp?

Can't help but see that Wang Xuance has arranged the defense of his camp almost as impregnable as gold.

No matter how Yang Xiuqing attacked, he was blocked without a doubt.

As Yang Xiuqing's attack was blocked, the Taiping Army sent to recapture Deqing was also ambushed by Huang Zhong's army, and the entire army was wiped out.

Yang Xiuqing who received the news knew that his camp could not be breached, so he immediately led the army to retreat!

In order to personally lead the army back from the road and recapture Deqing in order to reverse the unfavorable situation.

However, Wang Xuance, who was always on the lookout for opportunities, would never let go of such a great opportunity.

Immediately lead the army to chase after the tail, in order to force the Taiping Army.

Immediately afterwards, Huang Zhong followed Zhong Hui's plan and blocked the Taiping Army by virtue of danger.

In the end, the Taiping Army was attacked by the Qi Army on both sides, and they were defeated and fled!
Even Eastern King Yang Xiuqing met Yue Yun in the chaos, and one arm was broken with a hammer.

Then under the desperate protection of the personal guards, less than [-] people from the remnants fled along the river, and fled back to the southern tip of Lingnan across the river.

Since the southern part of the Lingnan area was the place where the Taiping Army raised its troops, this place is the place where its people are most fanatical and worshipped.

Therefore, immediately after Yang Xiuqing fled back, he temporarily organized an army and set up a defense line along the Xijiang River to prevent the Qi army from chasing after the victory!

However, after occupying the entire territory of Cangwu, Wang Xuance resolutely stopped and did not take advantage of the situation to attack.

Instead, they set up defensive lines in key areas of Cangwu to prevent the Taiping Army from counterattacking.

In fact, the reason why they did not continue to attack was also because Qi State was not ready to destroy the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

Moreover, according to the message sent back from Anbu hidden in the hinterland of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

Gao Qi learned that in the south of the Lingnan area, the local people still support him very much.

His fanatical mind was almost at its peak.

Therefore, Gao Qi judged that the conditions for destroying the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom had not yet been met.

Therefore, Wang Xuance was finally appointed as the general who conquered the South and stationed troops in Cangwu to guard against the Taiping army.

Immediately afterwards, Huang Zhong and Zhong Huiqi's followers were left under his command to obey orders.

As for Yue Yun, he returned to Xiangzhou and continued to defend Yangzhou Chen Jun under the command of his father Yue Fei.

And Li Chengye and Gao Qi will also be transferred back to Jiangling. After all, the Modao Army is heavy infantry.

The foundation of Gao Qi's establishment was to deal with the northern anti-king cavalry during the Northern Expedition in the future.

In the southern region, it does not reflect the value that the Modao Army should have.

The reason why he was sent to the Lingnan battlefield this time was just for Gao Qi to test his combat power.

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As the Lingnan War came to an end, the months-long war in the south of the Yangtze River also tended to calm down.

After all, as the end of the new year is approaching, the temperature caused by the severe cold in winter can be said to be getting colder and colder.

Although the Jiangnan area has not reached the level of the university road closure in the north.

But under such circumstances, all parties also chose to continue the battle with a tacit understanding.

As for the north, with the advent of winter, the anti-kings in various regions stopped attacking each other long ago and began to recuperate.

All of a sudden, the war-torn world suddenly became surprisingly peaceful.

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this peace is only superficial and temporary.

As long as the new year is just over and the temperature warms up in spring, it will definitely be another melee.

As the anti-kings from all over the world stopped attacking surprisingly unanimously, the whole world fell into a short-lived peace.

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Time passed gradually, and soon the coldest twelfth lunar month passed.

On this day, the streets and alleys of Jiangling, the king's city of Qi, can be described as crowded with people.

All of a sudden, both wealthy families and many people in Jiangling City were wrapped in thick cotton robes and gathered in the square.

It turns out that today is Kaisui (ancient Chinese New Year).

Although the ancients were not as good as the modern ones, there were many activities during the Chinese New Year.

But Chinese New Year is the end of a year, and the ancients also need to hold a big banquet on this day, and then relatives and friends in distant hometowns return one after another.

Reunite with loved ones, celebrate together, and then visit each other the next day.

This is the "New Year's greetings" that later generations often say!
But now, the reason why the royal city Jiangling is so lively is that many people gathered in the square.

It was because Qi Wang Gao Qi had already posted a list to inform everyone that he would hold a banquet in person in the square this time.

Afterwards, the soldiers and civilians had fun together and witnessed the arrival of the New Year in the square.

Not only that, considering that there were few activities in ancient times, Gao Qi specially summoned craftsmen to build lanterns ten miles away from Jiangling.

So that at night, the people can be organized to participate in the Chinese New Year.

It's just that after this announcement was posted, not only the people in Jiangling City and the surrounding area came.

Even people from Changsha, Xiangyang, Jiangxia and other places flocked with their families.

The voices of its people are very high, and this move greatly increased Gao Qi's prestige.

However, with the increase of the population, its law and order is also in short supply.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Qi immediately canceled the vacation of the Wangcheng garrison, and let Bao Zheng be in charge of its security.

In order to avoid any complaints from the garrison, Gao Qi also specifically promised that the sergeant on duty tonight would be paid three times the usual salary.

This move instantly made many garrison soldiers return their hearts.

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As night approached, Gao Qi and Yang Yuhuan personally led all the civil and military ministers to attend the New Year's dinner.

All of a sudden, many people fell to their knees and sincerely congratulated Gao Qi, all of them were full of admiration!
After all, since Gao Qi stationed troops here, the living standards of the people in Xiangzhou and Xiangzhou have gradually improved greatly.

Even if there is a natural disaster, Gao Qi will take it very seriously and order all over the country to allocate food for disaster relief.

It builds schools with almost low tuition fees, and there are subsidies for outstanding students.

Therefore, no matter the children of wealthy families or the children of ordinary people, they have the financial conditions for them to study.

Since the end of the Sui Dynasty, its paper has been relatively popular among the people.

Coupled with the rise of movable type printing, Gao Qi's plan is also gradually carried out.

Therefore, now Gao Qi is able to receive the sincere support of many people!
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A grand annual banquet was held in the square, which was the first of its kind, and Gao Qi actually carried out the decision to have fun with the military and the people.

Afterwards, after the dinner, many people also poured into the lantern scene to watch the lanterns!
(End of this chapter)