Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 800 I’m so angry

General Zheng Guohua, the Prime Minister, and the Minister of War formed the Iron Triangle of the Zheng State. They fought on the battlefield and almost never lost. They were one of the pillars of the Zheng State.

Everyone who heard that he died in the battle was immediately frozen on the spot and could not recover for a long time.

"Impossible! How could the general die in battle? Isn't he in Boya City?"

Huang Zhengming, the Minister of War, grabbed General Lin's collar and roared loudly.

"According to... it is said that the Chinese Empire did not attack Bai Ya City, but... instead bypassed Bai Ya City and went straight to Xunyang City. After the general knew about it, he immediately led his army back to help, but unexpectedly he was attacked in Sagapo. When the Chinese Empire ambushed them, the entire army was destroyed!”

General Lin quickly explained in detail.

"What? The entire army was destroyed?"

Huang Zhengming also felt dizzy.

"It's not like the whole army was wiped out. It's said that General Versace, who was under the general's command, took the surviving soldiers and all surrendered to the Chinese Empire and swore allegiance to Emperor Yongtai."

General Lin said loudly.

"Damn Versace, I want to confiscate his family and exterminate his family!"

Zheng Yuanjie finally regained his temper and roared angrily.

"But, Lord, General Fan does not have a family. He only has an old mother who is still in Qingwan Port in the south."

Huang Zhengming said with a grimace.

"..."

Zheng Yuanjie was immediately speechless and turned pale with anger.

The army led by Zheng Guohua, which was the most elite army in the empire, surrendered to the Chinese Empire like this. It was really painful!

"After General Fan defected to the Chinese Empire, he immediately led his army to attack Ding City. General Wu who was stationed in Ding City only had 2000 troops, so he had to abandon the city and escape."

General Lin continued to add.

If you abandon the city and become a deserter, you will be beheaded if dealt with according to military law.

This is why General Wu did not have the courage to report the fall of Ding City.

However, these are extraordinary times, and Zheng Yuanjie also knows, so what if he kills General Wu?After all, he only has 2000 people, how can he fight against an army of [-]?

The most depressing thing now is that Versace led his army, turned his guns and captured Ding City, leaving Xunyang City without a city to the east.

With the speed of the Chinese Empire's cavalry, troops can arrive at the city at any time. However, it will take at least three to five days for reinforcements to reach Xunyang City.

"My dear friends, now that Zheng Guo is at the point of life and death, do you have any good suggestions?"

Zheng Yuanjie was like a frustrated ball.

"Reporting to the lord of the country, we don't have to worry. After all, we still have more than 30 troops. If the people of Xunyang City are organized to defend the city, even if the Chinese Empire comes over, we will still be able to fight. As long as we wait until Once reinforcements arrive, the Chinese Empire can be defeated.”

Huang Zhengming, Minister of War, said loudly.

"Yes, Lord, we still have strong city walls, a large amount of defensive materials, and elite city defense troops and imperial guards. Can't we stop the Chinese Empire?"

Prime Minister Ling Zhongxian also echoed loudly.

"Where is the Ninth Princess? Didn't I ask her to hold back Emperor Yongtai?"

Zheng Yuanjie suddenly remembered the little princess who was sent to get married.

"It is said that the little princess was abandoned in Hanzhou City by Emperor Yongtai, and that the Imperial Master betrayed Zheng Guo, took refuge with Emperor Yongtai, and is now in charge of Hanzhou City together with General Tian who surrendered."

General Lin quickly responded loudly.

"Are you saying that the Ninth Princess has also taken refuge with Emperor Yongtai? She is the daughter of a widower?"

Zheng Yuanjie couldn't believe his ears and roared angrily.

"The Ninth Princess did not betray Zheng Guo, but Emperor Yongtai didn't seem to have much interest in her, and was abandoned by Emperor Yongtai in Hanzhou City. The specific circumstances are unknown."

General Lin quickly added.

"If she dares to betray me, I will kill her mother and concubine!" Zheng Yuanjie's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"Your Majesty, the Ninth Princess must not have betrayed you, but the Imperial Master has always been loyal to your Majesty. Why did you suddenly choose to join Emperor Yongtai?"

Prime Minister Ling Zhongxian said in confusion.

"You ask me, why do I still want to know? This damn guy, who usually keeps saying he is loyal to Zheng Guo, actually turns against him at the critical moment. I am really angry to death!"

Zheng Yuanjie's face turned red with anger, and his eyes were about to burst into flames.

"The Lord of the country, calm down! The Lord of the country, calm down..."

All the civil and military officials urged together.

"The notice goes on. All the subjects must work together to do their part to defend Xunyang City. At the same time, send people to notify the armies of the two countries and ask them to come as soon as possible."

Zheng Yuanjie cheered up slightly, stood up and said loudly.

"As ordered!"

Civil and military officials responded in unison.

……

Lu Hao stationed troops in Ding City and immediately contacted the Second Main Army Corps of the Imperial Central Army in the north, asking General Liu Ruxu to lead the army to move south to echo the First Army Corps.

Now in the major cities in the north, Zheng Guo has withdrawn all his troops in order to return to defend Xunyang City.

Therefore, Liu Ruxu went south without much hindrance. All the large areas of land occupied by Zheng State in Jin State were taken back.

However, traveling south from Penzhou City in Jin State does not take a day and a half, but at least about three days.

After Cao Ming and General Ding's armies joined together, they had already fought their way from the south. Their destination was Xunyang City, and it was estimated that they would arrive in about two days.

At that time, the first and second main armies of the Central Army of the Chinese Empire and the first fleet of the Imperial Navy of General Ding will be able to form an encirclement on Xunyang City.

Ding City is the place where Zheng Guo worships heaven, and there is also the ancestral temple of Zheng State. Although Ding City is not very big, it is antique and full of a strong sense of history.

Lu Hao and several generals walked slowly over and saw at a glance the nine large cauldrons on the square of the city lord's palace. Each giant cauldron was estimated to weigh at least a thousand pounds.

"Your Majesty, opposite the City Lord's Mansion is the Ancestral Temple of the State of Zheng. Do you want to go in and have a look?"

General Fan came up and asked in a low voice.

"No, you go and set fire to the Ancestral Temple of Zheng."

Lu Hao's voice was calm and cold.

What?Burned down the Ancestral Temple?
That is the foundation of the Zheng Kingdom. If you burn it yourself, you will really have no choice but to follow the path of Emperor Yongtai and go to hell.

However, if you refuse now, it will be a dead word.

General Fan felt that he still wanted to live for a few more years, but he did not want to become a corpse like General Zheng Guohua.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

General Fan loudly accepted the order.

"When setting fire, be careful not to burn the surrounding houses. If anyone blocks it, let him disappear with the Ancestral Temple."

Lu Hao's voice was a little colder.

"I will understand at the end!"

General Fan took the order and left.

"Your Majesty, you are so evil. If he burns down Zheng's ancestral temple, the leader of Zheng will never forgive him, and he will have no choice but to be loyal to you in the future."

Xuanyuan Lingyu looked at his retreating back with a smile on her lips.

"Aren't you worried that they will betray you? You don't have to worry about that now, right?"

Lu Hao looked embarrassed.

(End of this chapter)