Everyone was well aware of Huang Song's choice.
Cheng Jing left the main tent with a heavy heart and secretly found the messenger to ask.
He felt that something was wrong about the incident in Chenzhou. Yuanxin had a bad temper for a long time, but he had to be killed at such a critical juncture.
The messenger trembled with fear and did not dare to look directly at Cheng Jing. He answered whatever Cheng Jing asked.
"Have you investigated Hua Yuan's background?" Cheng Jing asked in a low voice. "Is it possible that he was sent by Wanzhou?"
Huang Song and Jiang Pengji were in a heated battle. It was too much of a coincidence that Hua Yuan jumped out and swindled millions of dans of grain.
"When General Yuanxin was alive, he had sent men to pursue the stolen rations. Although they didn't manage to catch the culprit, according to intelligence, Hua Yuan was a citizen of Nansheng. This batch of rations was also transported to the south by water. Military Advisor Nie investigated it carefully. It was most likely not sent by Wanzhou. "
Cheng Jing frowned slightly and sighed. "That's true. If it was Wanzhou's doing, it would have been publicized long ago."
Sent south by water?
Could it be Nansheng's power?
Yang Tao and Jiang Pengji had formed an alliance. Yang Tao could indeed help Jiang Pengji.
Cheng Jing would never have guessed that Hua Yuan was not Yang Tao's subordinate but An Cui's.
An Cui's reputation in Dongqing was very low. It was normal for Cheng Jing to not think of him.
He asked again, "How is Military Advisor Nie? Can you take it?"
Nie Xun was a very perceptive person. He should know what would happen to him if the news reached the front lines.
Huang Song would definitely abandon Chenzhou!
The messenger told the truth. Nie Xun had recuperated for more than a month before he could barely walk. Logically speaking, he still needed to rest, but Yuanxin had died at such a critical juncture. If Nie Xun did not stand up to take charge, how could the soldiers in Chenzhou resist the ferocious enemy?
After Cheng Jing heard this, his brows did not relax. Instead, they furrowed even more, leaving deep red wrinkles.
"Military Advisor Nie was injured so badly?"
If he had not seen it with his own eyes, Cheng Jing would not have imagined how severe the injury was.
The messenger said, "Military Advisor stayed up for several nights before he was out of danger. He woke up for a while and wrote a will to his wife and daughter …"
If he was not injured to the point of death, who would write a will to curse him?
Cheng Jing said, "Will? Do you know what it says? "
The messenger shook his head. He was just a lowly soldier. How could he be qualified to know what was written in the letter?
However —
"General Yuanxin read the contents of the letter before he died. Not long after the letter reached the hands of Counselor Nie's wife and daughter, they led their men north."
North?
Suddenly, Cheng Jing understood something. He could roughly guess the contents of the 'will'. It was most likely an order for his wife and daughter to go north and seek refuge with the Yue Clan.
He asked, "Why didn't you tell the Lord about this?"
The messenger was stunned and said in astonishment, "Uh, Counselor Nie didn't say anything."
Cheng Jing lowered his eyelids to hide the complex emotions that flashed across his eyes.
Nie Xun had sent someone to report, but he had left out the detail that he had written a "will" to his wife and daughter. Was he afraid that the lord would pursue and suspect him?
When he thought of this, Cheng Jing asked about the details of Yuan Xin's death in detail. The more he asked, the more shocked he was.
Yuan Xin's death …
I'm afraid it won't be simple!
Even if the commoners were resentful, they would not be able to win against the thighs. Most of them did not have the courage to make a fuss and could only swallow the bitter pill.
That old man had not only carried his granddaughter's corpse to the military camp to make a fuss, but he had also been able to maintain his composure during the confrontation and speak clearly and methodically.
He did not seem like a commoner, but more like someone had instructed him behind the scenes.
Cheng Jing raised his hand to press his aching forehead and said in a low voice, "You may leave. Be careful when you leave. Don't let anyone see that you've seen me."
Cheng Jing wanted to hide it, but Huang Song was a suspicious person. He heard that Cheng Jing had privately summoned the messenger.
This action attracted Huang Song's attention. He summoned the messenger to ask.
"What did the Counselor ask?"
The messenger recalled carefully and told him everything.
After hearing this, Huang Song's expression became a little gloomy. The messenger knelt down in fear and trembled, not even daring to breathe loudly.
After a while, he waved his hand and said, "Don't say anything that should or shouldn't be said."
The messenger retreated with a puzzled face.
The next day, Huang Song gathered everyone to discuss the matter of attacking the Three Mountains Valley. Cheng Jing keenly noticed that Huang Song was not as hesitant as the day before.
"This lowly general requests to join the battle. We will definitely attack the Three Mountains Valley within three days."
There were many generals under Huang Song's command, but most of them were from the Yuan family. Only less than half of them were generals with different surnames.
The one who requested to join the battle this time was Yuanxin's eldest son. He took after his father in appearance and was also a fierce and aggressive person when he was young.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Chong and a few other generals also stood up and requested to join the battle.
The Three Mountains Valley was easy to attack but difficult to defend. Even if the enemy had placed a large number of soldiers here, it would still be difficult to defend. This was a good opportunity to make a contribution.
Huang Song was still disgusted by Yuanxin's betrayal and did not want to see anyone related to Yuanxin for the time being.
He ignored Yuanxin's eldest son and turned to Yuan Chong. "Is Heng Shu confident?"
Yuan Chong secretly clenched his fists and took a deep breath. He said in a powerful voice, "This lowly general is willing to make a military pledge!"
It seemed that he was very confident!
Huang Song secretly nodded, feeling quite pleased.
Yuan Chong was his younger brother and fan. The two of them had been good friends when they were young. Yuan Chong was much better than Yuanxin.
Yuanxin's eldest son said discontentedly, "Heng Shu is still young after all. This battle is of great importance. Please play it safe, my lord."
Huang Song retorted expressionlessly, embarrassing Yuanxin's eldest son.
Yuan Chong led his troops into battle. The dark formation made the onlookers feel pressured.
In the Three Mountains Valley, the war drums thundered.
Luo Yue took a deep breath and wiped his weapon with a gloomy expression. It seemed that doing so could calm him down.
Meng Heng and Cheng Yuan looked at the sand table with a solemn expression.
This was not a good place to defend, but they had no other choice. The enemy had the geographical advantage, and they could only fight passively.
"Fight to the death! We will not take a step back!"
Luo Yue gripped the long saber in his hand tightly. The polished blade glowed with a cold white light.
Meng Heng said, "General Luo, defending to the death is not a good strategy. Even if we use all our men and supplies, defending for five days is the limit. "
The enemy had set up their formation. It was obvious that they would not rest until they were dead.
If they fought the enemy to the death, the outcome would be total annihilation!
Luo Yue said, "We have already lost Zhonghe District. There is no retreat! If we lose the Three Mountains Valley, the entire Hu County will … "
"Heng is aware of this." Meng Heng's indifferent eyes were as calm as an ancient well. "But these tens of thousands of soldiers are elites that my lord has carefully nurtured. General wants them to defend the Three Mountains Valley to the death … This loss is far greater than losing Hu County! "
Luo Yue stood up abruptly. A hint of struggle flashed across his square face.
"What do you mean, Military Advisor?"
Meng Heng said, "Retreat and abandon the valley. Retreat is the best plan!"
There was a loud bang. Luo Yue was so angry that he smashed the table beside him. Sawdust scattered all over the floor.
"Military Advisor!!!"
Retreat and abandon the valley. How could Meng Heng say that?
Wasn't this equivalent to handing over the entire Hu County to Huang Song?
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