Chapter 9 Attack and defense 1

Huang Chao borrowed his daughter Huang Ying's fifteenth birthday and invited more than a dozen guests in the Gongziyuan of Daming Palace. Most of these guests are civil and military officials in Beijing, and a few are relatives of Huang Chao and Cao Min.

The banquet hall is full of songs and dances, which is very lively and the atmosphere is quite strong. The guests congratulated Huang Ying on her happy birthday, which made Huang Ying very happy. She thanked the guests unanimously and looked polite.

After three rounds of drinking, Huang Chao stood up and shouted, "Brothers and sisters, we are drinking here today. I have a hunch that maybe this is our last feast in Chang'an!"

As soon as Huang Chao said this, everyone was shocked, and everyone looked at Huang Chao with surprised eyes. Huang Ying, in particular, blinked her big eyes and was full of doubts.

Huang Chao looked around the people attending the banquet affectionately. The banquet hall was suddenly silent, and everyone was waiting for Huang Chao, the emperor of Qi, to speak. Because everyone knows that according to Huang Chao's speaking habits, you should take a closer look at the person he is talking to before his formal speech.

Huang Chao said slowly, "You must be surprised to hear what I just said. I understand that. Today, I borrowed my daughter Huang Ying's fifteenth birthday to have a full meal with you. Starting from tomorrow, the salaries of the generals of Daqi will be reduced by half. Due to Li Tang's long-term blockade, the grain storage in Erjing is less than a month. At present, the military situation is very serious, and we must be prepared to save food and clothing and persist in the struggle!"

Everyone nodded one after another, and Zhao Zhang said, "Your Majesty is very right. Although Daqi occupied Erjing, because the troops of Li Tang's vassal towns still have strong combat effectiveness, the war situation is not optimistic. Li Yan dreamed of recovering the two Beijings every day and urged all the Tang troops to step up their attacks on the two Beijings every day. Although Daqi's counterattack in various places a few days ago has gained a certain amount, it has not fundamentally changed the situation of strong and weak enemies. With the increasing contact between the vassal towns of the Tang army, it became more and more difficult to replenish the supply of the Qi army. And Li Keyong, who is stationed on behalf of the state, has been training the Shatuo Army, and its combat strength cannot be underestimated. Once Li Keyong cooperates with Li Tang and joins hands to deal with Daqi, Daqi's future is really worrying!"

Meng Kai also said: "Zhu Wen's rebellion has added a huge threat to Daqi's northeast defense line in Erjing. This market is a scoundrel. I must capture him alive and cut him with thousands of knives!"

Huang Chao waved his hand: "It has happened, and complaining can't solve the problem! Now the most urgent thing is to take the initiative to send troops to attack the Tang army around Erjing. As long as we hurt the Tang army around Erjing, Li Keyyong will not dare to cooperate with Li Tang! Therefore, Huang Chao, please use troops against Li Tang this time, you can only win, not lose! We have to decide the universe!"

Li Gongdi shouted, "Your Majesty, please rest assured that we will serve the country loyally and kill the enemy bravely! Be sure to plant Daqi's banners in every corner of China!"

Kang Shiming was impassioned: "The sky is equal, and Daqi will win!"

Many people at the banquet stood up and vowed to coexist with Daqi. Shang Rang, Li Jian, Yang Neng and other few generals sat at the dining table and remained silent.

Suddenly, a guard rushed to Huang Chao and fell to the ground and said, "Your Majesty, General Jin Yu came to see you!"

Huang Chao listened and ordered the guard to let Jin Wei speak in the hospital.

Jin Yu walked into the court step by step and saw that she was dressed in plain clothes, with tears in her eyes, and her face was haggard and sad.

Jin Long saw it and rushed to Jin Yu and asked with concern, "Sister Ying, what's wrong with you? Is Prime Minister Chai Cun's condition aggravated?

Ji Yu cried loudly and shook the whole banquet hall.

Jin Wan, Jin Lu and Jin Lin came to Jin Yu one after another and asked her the other about her.

When Huang Chao saw Jin Yu's performance, his heart suddenly sank and knew that something must have happened to Chai Cun.

"Ji Yu, don't cry, say it slowly if you have something to say!" Huang Chao's voice trembled.

"Your Majesty--" Jin Yu suddenly threw himself into Huang Chao's arms!

Jin Yu raised his tears: "Brother Chai Cun just passed away!"

Huang Chao listened and stood there like five thunderstorms, crying like rain! He held Jin's hands tightly and said hurriedly, "Brother Chai Cunxian, my good brother, Daqi is at the time of life and death. Why did you leave?"

Everyone left their seats one after another and came to Jin Yu for comfort.

Shang Rang sighed gently and said to Li Qian, "Chai Cun is wise, loyal and good!"

For a long time, Huang Chao wiped his tears and shook the house: "Brothers and sisters, today we are sad and happy. I invited you to Huang Ying's birthday party. I didn't expect fate to play such a trick on people. Prime Minister Chai Cun of the Great Qi Dynasty actually drove the crane west, which made our living people feel very sad! Painful brother Chai Cun! Cherish Chai Cun brothers! God, you are so unfair! Earth, you are so ruthless! Give it back to my brother! Give me back my good appearance!"