Ming Dynasty: The army is forcing the palace, you say that Lao Zhu faked his death

After passing Tongzhou, Zhu Quan asked Zhu Di to write a letter, which played a role.

Under Yao Guangxiao's persuasion, the other kings believed that Zhu Quan's motive was the military test of the Qing Dynasty.

The shrewd vassal kings realized that Prince Ning Zhu Quan was really powerful now and was not someone they could afford to offend.

Therefore, no matter where Zhu Quan's army marched, they always turned a blind eye or closed one eye, pretending not to notice that the city gates should be opened and they did not dare to stop them.

Zhu Quan led 300,000 snow dragon riders and marched straight in. In just five days, they reached Cangzhou.

Cangzhou is Zhu Quan's next target.

In Cangzhou City, Mu Chun led a hastily assembled army of 300,000 people and stood ready.

Since receiving the order from the prince, he has been rushing to the battlefield day and night.

Whether it was carriages or waterways, they were all used one after another, and countless horses were killed on the road.

Fortunately, he finally caught up!

When Muchun heard that King Ning had 300,000 cavalry in his hands, he did not dare to slack off for a moment. After arriving in Cangzhou, he immediately reorganized the armaments and trained the army.

I couldn't help but secretly pray that time would pass slower and give him more time to prepare.

As a result, today's scout came to report with a panicked expression:"General, King Ning's army has arrived three miles away!"

Mu Chun's heart sank, and his face immediately turned ugly.

Prince Ning arrived so quickly!

That's heavy cavalry!

Without losing horses, heavy cavalry cannot move very fast.

At least according to Muchun's estimate, it would take another two days to arrive!

And this was even when there were no unexpected situations or encounters with any combat.

Why did you arrive in Cangzhou so quickly today?

Muchun asked his generals:"What good strategies do you have to defeat the enemy?"

When the generals heard that King Ning had led his troops, their eyebrows knitted together.

Prince Ning came too fast!

Wasn't there a vassal king who stopped him on the way?

Originally, they were counting on the vassal king to take action to reduce King Ning's combat power.

This is bad!

An army of 300,000 people came to Cangzhou unimpeded!

For them, this is the worst news!

When the generals thought about the upcoming battle with King Ning, their faces turned pale.

Mu Chun saw their thoughts at a glance and sighed:"The feudal kings only want to protect themselves. They either choose to surrender or turn a blind eye.""

"But we are different. We came here under the order of the prince, and we must stop Prince Ning from Cangzhou!"

After listening to Muchun's words, the generals also knew that there was no way to avoid it.

The only way now was to accept the fight.

The deputy general said at this time:"There is a saying in the art of war: 'When attacking a city, ten will surround it, five will surround it. Then attack it. 'Now our military strength is equal to that of King Ning, plus the advantage of the city wall, and the support from the rear"

"The general believes that as long as we hold on to this battle, we will definitely win."

When the other generals heard the deputy general's proposal, they all showed approval.

Obviously, they also believed that if they fought King Ning head-on, they would have little chance of winning.

The 300,000 cavalry alone would be enough to cause heavy damage to them.

Although Their strength is comparable to that of King Ning, but the majority of them are infantry and only 30,000 cavalry.

Moreover, these cavalry are cobbled together from here and there. Compared with King Ning's well-equipped cavalry, they are nothing at all. Level!

So, if we can avoid fighting, that would be great!

Mu Chun is only twenty years old, but he grew up in the army and participated in many wars. Naturally, he understands that head-on confrontation is not a good way.

Ning The king leads all heavy cavalry, and both men and horses consume a lot of physical strength every day.

As a result, the amount of food and grass that needs to be consumed is a huge number.

In addition, King Ning comes from a long distance to attack, and the food and grass he brings will inevitably The daily consumption is reduced.

If they defend the city and fight a protracted battle with King Ning, they may not be unable to win.

However, the prince sent them here in the hope that they can capture King Ning, not to let them just defend the city.

This It would make the prince think that they were cowardly.

Thinking of this, Muchun felt a headache.

After thinking for a long time, he said:"The next step must be a difficult war. Don't be careless, no matter what happens." All situations must be dealt with calmly"

"The lieutenant is right, this battle cannot be attacked forcefully. If a fight can be avoided, that would be the best.

After listening to Muchun's words, the generals looked at each other in confusion:"What do you mean, general?""

Prince Ning is about to approach the city, how can he avoid a fight?

Listening to this, the general seems unwilling to just defend?

Mu Chun saw their doubts and replied:"Next, I want to send someone to persuade them to surrender. Ning Wang Zhu Quan, who of you is willing to go?"

After his own opinion was adopted, the deputy general thought he was sure of victory.

So he stood up confidently:"If the general trusts me, I will be willing to go and get this done!""

Seeing that someone agreed to this matter, Muchun wrote a handwritten letter and gave it to the deputy general before going to persuade King Ning Zhu Quan to surrender.