Chapter 154 Leading Forward
As a general, it is embarrassing to lose the city, especially the important northern fortress.
"General, someone is coming outside." Just as Lan Yu was walking around the house, a soldier outside ran in.
Through the light from the door, Lan Yu could also see that a carriage was parked outside, with guards in front and behind. It seemed that they were soldiers from Dadu.
Could it be that Prince Chen is here? Thinking of this, Lan Yu's heart moved and quickly walked out. He just walked out of the room, but he slowed down again.
The curtain of the carriage opened and inside, a man slowly walked out.
"I don't know if the prince is here, he will be welcomed." Lan Yu said as he walked over.
Chen Feng looked at Lan Yu, his eyebrows and eyes were filled with worry, and his spirit was a little depressed. Chen Feng naturally knew that Lan Yu was worried about Shangdu's affairs.
"General Lan, you have lived here for a long time, and I don't have time to come to see you. When I think about it, I'm really apologized." Chen Feng said.
If you come to see me, I will be uncomfortable. Lan Yu thought so and said, "The prince is responsible for everything, and the last general is the defeated general again. How dare you trouble the prince? Please invite him from the prince."
Of course this is not Chen Feng's fault. Lan Yu didn't even enter the capital. From the order of the order and identity, there is no reason to let the prince see him.
"General Lan, I wonder if you can recover from your body?" Chen Feng looked at the dilapidated house. It was really a pity for Lan Yu to live here these days.
After hearing Chen Feng's words, Lan Yu didn't know how to answer. If he recovered, why didn't he go back and report? If he didn't recover... What is the purpose of the prince coming here? Could it be...
Thinking of this, Lan Yu was delighted: "Prince, Lan Yu has just recovered and his martial arts have been restored. Now, Lan Yu is no longer thinking about regaining lost territory and revengeing his previous shame."
Hearing Lan Yu's words, Chen Feng stopped and turned to look at Lan Yu. This man was indeed an outstanding general with a strong insight. Unfortunately, his character was destined to be a tragic figure in the future.
"Okay, your body has recovered best. Now, the court is planning to recover lost territory. The emperor has handed over all the task of recovering Shangdu to me. Now, the army is being mobilized and led by me personally. Unfortunately, it is this vanguard, and I don't have a suitable candidate yet." Chen Feng said.
Chen Feng's words made Lan Yu even more happy: "Prince, Lan Yu is willing to fight back to Shangdu for the vanguard of the entire army! If you give Lan Yu five thousand soldiers and Lan Yu can defeat Shangdu!"
At this moment, Lan Yu's eyes were full of hope. These days, he was thinking about this matter all the time. Now, finally, he still wants to make up his regret.
"Okay, then I will give you ten thousand troops and horses. You will be the vanguard of the entire army. Two days later, you will march into Shangdu in the north of the capital!" Chen Feng said.
This time, 30,000 soldiers and horses were mobilized from around Dadu to attack Du. It was not too much or too little. Lan Yu wanted 5,000 troops to attack the front, while Chen Feng gave him 10,000 people.
"Yes, I will obey the order." Lan Yu replied loudly.
"Actually, it was a person's suggestion that you could become a striker this time. Although this person is not old, he is calm and generous when encountering things, and has a very wise demeanor." Chen Feng said.
Who nominated herself? Lan Yu immediately looked at Chen Feng with a questioning look. This person had the kindness of knowing her.
However, Chen Feng didn't say anything else, reached out and patted Lan Yu, turned around and walked outside.
"Most of them have a lot to do, so I will say goodbye first." Chen Feng said.
Before and after, there was no time for incense. Lan Yu knew that his place was too simple and could not entertain the prince well, so he did not stay much. Moreover, the army was dispatched and there were many things to prepare. The prince was also very busy. He did not send someone to send orders to him, but came here in person. Lan Yu was already very satisfied.
Seeing the prince getting on the carriage, Lan Yu was still thinking in his heart, who was nominated for his current attack? He was very young but had the style of a wise ruler. Could it be that what Prince Chen said was King Yan Zhu Di?
Thinking of this, Lan Yu slowly convinced herself that this was the only one. Apart from him, who else could speak in front of Prince Chen?
Zhu Di was named King Yan, and only belonged to Dadu. However, the situation in the north was different after all, and he would face invasion of nomadic peoples at any time. Therefore, the power of King Yan would definitely become greater and greater. In the future, all the troops and horses in the north would be controlled by him.
Lan Yu defended the city in the north, and from any perspective, he had to be loyal to the King of Yan. Moreover, loyal to the King of Yan was loyal to the Emperor, so Lan Yu had no resistance to this.
This time, I must fight a beautiful battle to let the King of Yan see his talents! Lan Yu thought in his heart.
When Chen Feng returned to Dadu, he received a report that the 30,000 defenders stationed on Baoding Road had already arrived in Dadu under the leadership of Mu Ying, commander of the Du Commanding Office.
Mu Ying was also a glorious figure in later generations. He and Fu Youde and others pacified Yunnan, and then they stayed to guard Yunnan. In the Ming Dynasty, the Mu family guarded Yunnan for the Ming Dynasty until the Ming Dynasty was destroyed.
Now, Mu Ying's first half of his life was still the same. He was adopted by Empress Ma as his adopted son. Later, he began to serve in Zhu Yuanzhang's army. Now, Zhu Yuanzhang arranged him to guard Hebei.
Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement was obviously of great intention. Mu Ying was loved by Zhu Yuanzhang since childhood and was absolutely confidant. He asked him to station in Hebei. Then, any orders from Zhu Yuanzhang, including those who would draw their swords against Chen Feng at critical moments, would firmly obey.
The Mu family has always been known for their loyalty.
After Eunuch Li came to Dadu to issue an order, he left. Chen Feng sent someone to follow him. Sure enough, he went to Baoding Road and saw Mu Ying, but he still didn't know what he had explained.
Chen Feng thought nothing had happened before. Now, when he met Mu Ying, Chen Feng was very kind.
"Prince, the last general is ordered to lead 30,000 troops to obey the prince's command and prepare to recover Shangdu." At this time, Mu Ying was less than twenty years old, and her whole body was filled with vitality.
Since Chen Feng's battle was so smooth, it was never the turn of Mu Ying to play in the formal battle. This battle at this time was also the first time Mu Ying took over the army.
"Well, Mu Ying, with your 30,000 troops, we will have hope for regaining Shangdu." Chen Feng said: "I wonder how many of your 30,000 troops, cavalry and infantry are there?"
In fact, Chen Feng knew the composition of this army very well, it depends on what kind of people Mu Ying brought.
"Report to the prince, among these 30,000 troops, there are 10,000 cavalry and 20,000 infantry." Mu Ying said: "However, each of our cavalry only has one mount, which is not as powerful as the Mongols. However, facing the head-on, I dare to say that even when facing 30,000 Tartars, my cavalry dares to rush up to fight them."
For the people of the Central Plains, cavalry has always been a shortcoming. No matter how they develop, they are not as outstanding as the nation who has lived on horseback since childhood. Now, Mu Ying said that his cavalry can face the Mongolian army head-on, and only then dared to say something that he is very confident that he dares to say, his disadvantage is that the number of horses is insufficient. If each person has two war horses, he can run to Shangdu day and night.
Chen Feng was already very satisfied with Mu Ying's report. Mu Ying was not a big talker.
"Well, Mu Ying, I will hand over your ten thousand cavalry to someone else's command and act as a striker. I and you, as the back team, lead the 20,000 troops to Shangdu together." Chen Feng said.
When Chen Feng said this, the expression on Mu Ying's face suddenly became very strange, very strange.
This is easy to understand. No matter who comes, he comes with his headquarters. As soon as he comes, he asks himself to hand over the most combat-capable troops under his command to others to lead. How can this be done?
Moreover, when he came, what the eunuch said sounded in Mu Ying's ears. No matter when, he had to be careful of the prince. Moreover, he had to protect His Highness Yan and contradict the prince if necessary!
Now, is the prince trying to seize his military power? Mu Ying thought to himself.
Seeing Mu Ying's expression, Chen Feng knew what he was thinking and said lightly: "These ten thousand cavalry will be left to Lan Yu for command. I believe that with these ten thousand cavalry, Lan Yu can destroy the main force of Kuoku and regain Shangdu City."
After Chen Feng said this, Mu Ying was even more surprised. Lan Yu, the defeated general? How could the prince ask him to lead the troops? Besides, it would be fine if he asked him to lead the troops, because Lan Yu was not Prince Chen's person. Mu Ying thought just now that the prince would let Chang Ju lead the troops.
"Prince, why is this?" Mu Ying asked carefully: "The general knows that these words should not be asked. The general received the order is to completely obey the prince's arrangements. However, the general is more curious."
The subordinates can only obey the orders above. Since these 30,000 people were handed over to Prince Chen’s command, I would just follow Prince Chen’s command. However, Mu Ying certainly didn’t want to be kept in the dark like this.
"Lan Yu lost Shangdu City and has always been very depressed. Therefore, this time Lan Yu went to the expedition, he would do his best to regain the city and hand it over to Lan Yu's 10,000 troops. In fact, we don't have to fight at all," Chen Feng said.
No need to fight? Then what else to do?
"The main task of these 20,000 people is to protect the King of Yan," Chen Feng said.
When Chen Feng said this, Mu Ying was shocked. Indeed, this time, the King of Yan wanted to go with him to see the war. Since this is the case, his main task was not to fight Du, but to protect the safety of King of Yan! Mu Ying immediately had no doubts. Every plan made by the prince was for a reason. However, there were only 10,000 cavalry, could he fight Du? Mu Ying was full of questions about this.
Chapter completed!