Chapter 108 What is the fear of life and death
God bless the ninth year, the Spring Festival.
This Spring Festival is the most lonely Spring Festival for the Yi family.
Han Yue and Yan Niang have never returned since they left the Yi family since the day of Han Xing got married. Although letters kept coming and going, and the people sent to find were politely entertained, they always replied that they were used to the climate, water and soil in Jiaxing and were not used to living in Huangzhou, so they did not go back for the time being. Although Xiao and Ji are dissatisfied, the two girls did not grow up at home and had to go with them.
Although Han Xing has a mansion in Huangzhou, Ling Ran has been pregnant for six months and is inconvenient. Naturally, he will stay in Ye City for the New Year.
What disturbs the atmosphere of the New Year is that it continues to receive secret reports from the Northern Rebels that Xinguo intends to invade the Menghua Dynasty.
Yi Feng repeatedly reported to the emperor, asking for permission for the Huangzhou garrison to recruit troops, actively preparing for war, and reminding all forces to prepare for war. However, all the folds were either rejected or left unsent. Yi Feng had to actively prepare for the war with limited military expenses and the placement of personnel.
Border defense, the training did not dare to slack off at all. On the contrary, it was several times stronger than in the past. Everyone worked extremely hard, and Yi Feng and Yi Hui was also in the barracks with the soldiers on New Year's Eve.
Firecrackers remove the old year with a sound.
In He's house, the servants and maids set off firecrackers at will, celebrating and lively.
Because Ling Ran was pregnant, Han Xing and Ling Ran accompanied their father to dinner and went back to their room to rest.
Ling Ran refused to go to bed and sat under the window looking at the stars outside and the fireworks shining in the sky.
Han Xing took a dress to help Ling Ran put it on his body:
"Don't catch a cold."
Ling Ran took Han Xing's hand:
"It turned out that my father and I spent New Year's Eve. It was very lonely. My father always recalled my mother randomly. You know, I have no memory of my mother. Then he sighed at me and made him worry... Look, how happy Dad is today. He is really happy. His daughter and son-in-law are by his side. He has a good son-in-law, so he doesn't have to worry about his daughter..."
Ling Ran said that he was emotional.
The cold star smiled.
Father-in-law, do you really regard yourself as a good son-in-law? He is not sure. I have been forbearance, and it seems to be much closer, but it's just that I've been patient. No matter how suppressed or embarrassed, he didn't say a word. In the army, he is still the rear army of 30,000 people, and he is always the last to be asked about the decisions in the army. If he disagrees with others, his opinion has never been adopted. He was still trusted by the subordinates, but he alienated the sergeants.
At home, the woman around him is smart and reasonable, moderate, gentle and meticulous. He can't pick out any of her.
It's just that, is that what he wants?
"I have been with my father-in-law every year since I returned to the Central Plains. Yi Hui will also come back in the New Year. The younger generation, at first, were the two of us, and later, there were Lin'er and Jin'er. Later last year, Han Yue and Yan Niang were also... Last year, Yi Hui and others went north of the Yellow River and came back on New Year's Eve.
Han Xing recalled that in front of him was the woman with long hair flying and playing the piano at the window. Her quietness and beauty were all old dreams that he did not want to touch but could not be forgotten.
"Bearby, I heard there may be a war?"
Ling Ran asked.
"Why do you think of asking this? This is New Year's Eve. According to the news from the northern rebels, Xinguo is expanding its army, which should be preparing for war. I suspect that leaving the country will not be willing to fail in spring, and may also make a comeback when the country invades. However, the veterans are not..."
The cold star said lightly that his eyes were lingering loneliness. I'm depressed, probably.
At the beginning of spring, the weather gradually warmed up. On this day, Ling Ran stood in the yard and looked at the pure white pear blossoms.
"Oh, there's really a war..."
There are servants shouting in the yard.
Ling Ran couldn't help shaking his body and holding the branch before he would stop.
"What's wrong? Where did the war start?
"It's Xinguo, and Xinguo called again. It is said that 300,000 troops have crossed the border and marched towards Huangzhou. Yi Jiajun's troops have gone to the front line in batches..."
After hearing this, Ling Ran's face was already pale.
The court's proposition is peace, so it is not prepared for a large-scale war at all. Even if the Yi army is well prepared, it may not be able to use the strength of a standing garrison against the country. Yi's army is strong, but the number of soldiers is only 1120,000. There are far more soldiers at home. And Xinguo is a nomad, good at riding and shooting, brave and fearless, and a strong enemy.
"Also, there are many rumors. Some people say that the departing army has joined the Xin army, fight from Huangzhou, fight the strongest Yi army first, and solve it one by one! Others say that as soon as Xinguo enters the border and begins to fight, the people who leave the country will fight Yecheng, in order to snow last year's shame..."
Ling Ran frowned.
"Go down, don't talk about it. Don't worry, as long as Ling Ran and He Jiajun are still there, they will definitely protect everyone..."
In Ye City, the war is still suspicious, but in Huangzhou City, there is already a cloud of war.
Generals above the command officer in the army and several staff are discussing the war situation in Yi Feng's account.
The invasion of Xinguo was obviously to tear the mouth from Huangzhou and neighboring Qingzhou. Lu Wen, the guard general of Qingzhou, has sent a letter asking for help. Qingzhou is small and not rich, so the border defense is very weak, but the geographical location is very important. Qingzhou's defense has always been taken care of by the family and army. At this moment, there is no reason to delay.
"General Wang, from the perspective of military war, Qingzhou and Huangzhou are equally important, and the responsibility of defending Qingzhou is handed over to General Wang!"
Yifeng token is handed out.
"The last general will get the order!"
Wang Zihao nodded on one knee and took the token with both hands. Wang Zihao is a veteran who has been fighting for many years. He is calm and heroic and should be very confident.
Before the sand table, Qingzhou can be guaranteed, but the most serious situation is still in Huangzhou.
"120,000 troops, 40,000 followed me into Qingzhou. 40,000 guards Huangzhou. Wouldn't it be too difficult for 40,000 soldiers to deal with 300,000 troops on the border? Wang Zihao frowned.
"Actually, we can change our thinking. We originally faced the enemy and always wanted to defeat all the enemies. However, it is okay not to do so. As long as we defeat a small number of enemies, we may also achieve the goal of retreating the enemy.
Huoshu Channel.
"Mr. Huo, how do you explain this?"
Yi Feng asked,
"Marshal, please have a look. The nearest territory of the Xinguo adjacent to my Menghua Dynasty is Tuzhou. If we can have an army, we can cross the border, enter the border city of Tuzhou, and occupy Tuzhou. They will definitely come back. At that time, it will also retreat from the enemy.
"However, occupying Tuzhou is dangerous alone. Wouldn't it be more miserable if the occupying army is surrounded by the troops returned by Xinguo?"
Guan Xiang asked.
"Therefore, this requires a strong team, well-trained, responsive and fearless..."
Huo Shuhang slowed down:
"If the attack on Tuzhou can be fought and defended for another month, then Xinguo is well prepared and there is no way to continue the war. My method seems risky, but it works. You know, there are not a few casualties on the border, but it is difficult to win or lose!"
"Okay, I'll listen to Mr. Huo!" Yi Feng pondered for a moment and said:
"Yi Hui, you lead the northern army north to open a door from the other side's border garrison. Fifteen days to capture Tuzhou City!"
Yi Feng said lightly that all the people sitting in the middle were surprised.
This is the most rare and dangerous task, but Yi Feng gave it to his eldest son.
"Yes!" Yi Hui is dressed in uniform and is neat and capable. He knelt on one knee and raised his hands above his head.
"Yi Hui, if you dare not die, come and see you!"
Yi Feng put the token in his hand into his beloved son's hand, and there was a trace of intolerance in his eyes, but he was severely reprimanded.
"Yes!"
Yi Hui's body trembled slightly and replied loudly!
"Guan Xiang, you take 20,000 people to the border and help Yi Hui cross the border. Once the Northern Army enters the border, you withdraw and go back to Huangzhou!"
Yi Feng issued another military order.
"Marshal, the spy came to report that the army that left the country this time was also inserted into the army of Xinguo. Their main intention is to defeat Huangzhou first, and then attack Qingzhou and Ye City, and conquer them one by one!" Huo Shuhang took the wax pill book and gave it to Yi Feng:
"If so, it's really fierce. I'm afraid that our army has always had some difficulties. It's better to ask for help like the emperor and generals from all walks of life!
Yi Feng nodded:
"I understand what Mr. Huo means."
Before the soldiers went on an expedition, Yi Feng called Yi Hui into the account.
On the battlefield, bows and arrows are all sharp weapons for killing people, and no one can guarantee a worry-free life. What's more, this arrangement is so dangerous.
"Yi Hui, this time, you and the Northern Army will be a sharp knife for us to defeat Xinguo! This move is a strange and dangerous move. You can't lose, you can only win, do you understand?"
"I will understand! The last general will swear to the death to complete the task, dare not be cowardly, and hesitate at all! Cross the border and go straight to Tuzhou. When the large army of Xinguo retreats to Xinguo, Yi Hui sees the opportunity to act!"
Yi Hui has a sound.
Yi Feng looked at Aiko and nodded comfortingly.
Yi Hui is worthy of being a child of the Yi family. He dares to bear it and does not avoid danger.
"We must do a good job in reconnaissance before marching and be cautious! Twenty thousand Erlang's life is on your shoulders. It's a great responsibility!"
Yi Feng's careful advice.
"Yes!"
"Although you have been to the battlefield, this is the first time you have led an army alone! Think twice and be calm!"
Today, Yi Feng changed his previous silence and carefully told the young general in front of him to tell him everything in his half his life.
"Yes!"
Yi Hui's deep response.
It's not that he doesn't know his father's concerns and worries, but Yi Hui doesn't know how to deal with it.
What has been lingering in his ears is his father's admonition of "dare not to die, come to see him". Suddenly, in the face of his father's earnest concern, Yi Hui was at a loss.
"Go ahead. Remember, your grandmother and father are waiting for you to come back!"
Yi Feng ordered.
Yi Hui is on one knee, strongly suppressing the ups and downs in the heart:
"Father, take care!"
Say it and turn around.
Fire and wolf smoke, iron-blooded battlefield, is a dead place, and also a place for lofty men to make contributions. Now that you have chosen to join the army, you have to face all this one by one.