The Prodigal Son of the Empire

The same is true of all officials in the entire meeting hall.

Zheng Jiping asked an official, "Li Lei, have you figured out how many troops we still have in Yuanlu County?"

"Apart from the government officials who maintain law and order, there are not many troops in the various places under its jurisdiction. I'm afraid it's not enough to support us to counterattack Pengcheng!"

"When Marshal Chen Tang set off, he mobilized troops and emptied the border guards to form an army of 20. How can there be any troops now?"

"You said, is the 20 army of Marshal Chen Tang really wiped out by Zhao Guo?"

"To put it bluntly, it is very likely that this is the case. If it is not the case, how could Zhao's enemies counterattack?"

Those sitting here are all military and political officials from Yuanlu County, discussing matters and discussing plans here.

"Bullshit!"

Zheng Jiping said: "Marshal Chen Tang, he is a famous marshal of our country of Yue, with outstanding military exploits, how could he lose?"

"Even if this is the case, it is impossible to wipe out the whole army. Don't say such things in the future."

"Wu Changshi, you have to pay more attention to public opinion and don't cause widespread panic!"

"Yes!"

"But Lord Sheriff, what should we do now? If the enemy attacks, we really have nothing to do!"

"The top priority is to find out information. Marshal Chen Tang has been away for such a long time, and there is no news. We must find out the situation!"

"There is also the news that Zhao Guo is attacking and should be sent back to the capital as soon as possible, waiting for His Majesty to send troops to rescue."

"The sheriff has already done it the first time."

Listening to the discussion of the officials below, the sheriff Zheng Jiping sighed inwardly.

In case of emergency at the border, he had sent it five hundred miles away, but he was not optimistic.

As a county guard, he knows some strategic decisions in the court.

Today, the Yuejun's focus is on nomadic herding in the north, and a large number of people are hoarding the north, stepping up training, and when the spring begins, they will use troops against them!

But at this moment, Zhao Guo's invasion will disrupt the situation, and the court will be caught off guard.

Even sending troops over will take a lot of time.

Thoughts flashed, Zheng Jiping said: "I would like to say a few points, first, to appease the people and not cause riots, second, to order all the cities under the jurisdiction to tighten up the law and order, and to form guards for the yamen and yamen, and third, to dispatch The men and horses went to Pengcheng to inquire about the enemy's intelligence, and the fourth..."

"Urgent report! Urgent report!"

Before Zheng Jiping finished speaking, there was a burst of shouting outside.

"Emergency report from the front line, those who stand in the way will die!"

Everyone stood up in amazement, and the front line urgently reported!

Is this news from Marshal Chen Tang?

Zheng Jiping hurriedly ordered: "Hurry up, bring people in!"

After a while, a person came in. This person was disheveled, disheveled, and panting!

When he came here, he knelt down directly, took out a letter from his arms and held it up.

"Marshal Chen Tang urgently reported, and ordered to send the governor to personally sign!"

Zheng Jiping took the letter in person, and said to the scouts, "Thanks for your hard work."

"Come here, hurry up and prepare to eat, and take him down to rest."

Then he unpacked the letter and couldn't wait to stop and read it.

Other officials also gathered around.

"My lord, what did you say in the letter?"

"Is Marshal Chen Tang safe and sound?"

"Haha, Pengcheng is saved, Pengcheng is saved!"

After reading it, Zheng Jiping was pleasantly surprised: "The letter stated that the Zhao army that captured Pengcheng only had more than [-] people. They used a plan to bypass Marshal Chen Tang and raid Pengcheng!"

"However, the commander-in-chief has brought back [-] soldiers and horses. According to calculations, he has passed through Huaiyin and is about to reach Hulao Pass!"

"So it's just a false alarm?"

"It turns out that the lone army went deep, isn't this courting death?"

"Haha, the commander-in-chief led an army of [-] back to defend, isn't this Zhao army sure to die?"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The same is true for Zheng Jiping, but he still has a doubt in his heart. Chen Tang sent 20 troops at that time?

Why only bring back half?

It should be divided into two groups, one way to continue attacking Zhao and the other way back to defend!

Zheng Jiping didn't think about it anymore, and said in a deep voice: "Immediately announce this news, people are in panic these days, calm down quickly!"

"In addition, send someone to send news to the imperial court, so as not to shake the imperial court. Marshal Chen Tang returns to defend. This Zhao army is trapped in Pengcheng. It must be a situation where the beast will fight and die..."

Chen Tang's letter was finally delivered, and at this moment, the army led by him rushed all the way. After such a long time, they finally returned to Yuedi and reached Hulao Pass!

It's just that Chen Tang wasn't happy, instead he felt a little heavy...

[Author's digression]: The second update!

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Chapter 6 Hanging the Tower High!

Seeing the deserted Hulao Pass and the traces of the battle left behind, Chen Tang's heart sank to the bottom of the valley.

He chased after him quickly, but he was still one step too late after all!

Sure enough, Wang Kang had raided the country of Yue. Where has he reached now?

As long as the portal of Pengcheng is broken, they can go straight to Yuanlu County, unstoppable!

He knows the situation here too well.