But soon, Cheng Ruixiang's expression changed drastically, and he lost his voice and said, "It's terrible."

Brothers Cheng Jiushan and Cheng Jiuhai looked at Cheng Ruixiang in confusion. Cheng Jiuhai wondered: "What's wrong, father? What's wrong?"

"Yes. It's obviously a happy event, why is it so bad?" Cheng Jiushan also nodded repeatedly.

"Wu Nian was a strong and powerful man. According to history books, he was a hero. He wanted to conquer Goguryeo, so his rule in the second government was very gentle."

"The army and officials have done nothing wrong to the common people."

"And if he starts to retreat because of the epidemic in the army, his attitude may change drastically. He may even order the army to massacre the city??"

At this point, Cheng Ruixiang was already sweating profusely. Although he was in the biting cold winter, his body was still very hot. He stretched out his hand to pull open his collar and started pacing back and forth in the study.

Brothers Cheng Jiushan and Cheng Jiuhai also changed their expressions and began to tremble.

Massacre?!!! What a terrible word. It symbolizes blood.

In Wu Nian's army, news of the plague began to spread.

.........

The capital of Goguryeo.

Li Yunchong's residence, in the main hall.

Li Yunchong and Zhao Mancheng sat together on the two Taishi chairs in the north. On the coffee table in the middle, there were two cups of hot tea, but neither of them drank a sip.

"General Zhao, I'm all agitated. If the plague is really rampant in Wu Nian's army, then the disaster of national subjugation will be eliminated invisible."

Li Yunchong's face was excited. He stood up and clasped his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth in the main room. He was overwhelmed with joy.

Defeat Wu Nianjun? Defeat nothing.

He would be satisfied if he could preserve the kingdom of Goguryeo, the Queen Mother who could continue to listen to politics behind the curtain, and the wealth and splendor of the Li family.

Wu Nian's army has plagued all sentient beings, and Wu Nian retreats on his own. That would be the best thing.

"If this is true, it is indeed gratifying. But what if it is false?" Zhao Mancheng was much calmer. After shaking his head, his eyes flashed and said: "General Li, don't forget it."

"Wu Nian is a master who is good at attacking in the East and in the West."

"He was just pretending to attack Huanglong Mansion, which made our defense slack. He easily crossed the river and invaded Goguryeo."

"Perhaps he released the fog in order to make us relax and even send troops to fight him."

"We can't take things for granted lest we fall into his trap."

A basin of cold water was poured from Li Yunchong's head. Snow Qilin, as its name suggests, produces cold water.

But Li Yunchong did not get angry, but calmed down. He took a few deep breaths, turned around and sat down on the imperial chair. He picked up the tea cup and drank three sips of tea before nodding and saying: "General Zhao is right. Wu Nian is right."

You are indeed cunning."

"We cannot let our guard down."

"By the way. Shigetoshi Katagiri is also a problem. When he got the news, he must have thought it was a fighter opportunity. We have to shut his mouth and not send out troops to fight."

"Yes." Zhao Mancheng nodded, shaking his head with a headache. On one side were insidious opponents, and on the other were brave and aggressive allies.

It's really troublesome on both ends.

"Da da da!!!" Suddenly, a soldier of Li Yunchong walked in from outside, bent down and reported: "General. General Zhao. Governor Katagiri is outside asking for an audience."

I am really afraid of what will happen.

Zhao Mancheng and Li Yunchong looked at each other and were speechless for a moment.

............

The battle between two very large armies is a very dangerous thing. What's more, the war launched by Wu Nian is also related to the survival of Goguryeo.

As the news spread, the entire Jiangjie City, no, the entire Jiangjie Prefecture, Yizhou Prefecture, and the land controlled by Wu Nian, were filled with undercurrents.

A neutral family like the Cheng family was not only happy that Wu Nian showed decline, but also worried about the chaos when Wu Nian retreated.

Wu Nian may even order the massacre of the city.

For those Goguryeo rich families, gentry, and officials who quickly abandoned Goguryeo and returned to the embrace of Wu Nian, this was like a bolt from the blue.

If Wu Nian retreats.

Then these people will definitely be liquidated by Goguryeo.

The best result is that they follow Wu Nian and retreat to Liaodong. Many people began to make preparations, selling their fields and houses in exchange for gold and silver and other precious items, and planned to run away.

Although they feel distressed, this is also a helpless move.

In the battle between the two armies, there is nothing wrong in choosing anyone before the winner is determined. Since you have made a bet and failed, you can only accept the reality.

This caused violent fluctuations in the price of land and houses in Erfu. For a time, the prices were extremely low, and they could not even be sold.

Beppu, the general who assisted the Han Dynasty.

Inside the hall.

Wu Nian was sitting on the main seat, holding a tea cup and drinking tea. Although the weather was very cold, the tea that had just been served was hot to the lips. He picked up the tea lid and blew gently. He waited until the tea had cooled down before drinking it.

Had several mouthfuls.

Then he shook his head and put down the tea cup. After drinking tea for so many years, Beishanbao's wild mountain tea still tastes good.

"Da da da."

There was a sound of footsteps. Wu Nian raised his head and looked at the door. Lu Sheng walked in quickly. He bent down and saluted: "General, are you looking for me?"

"It's almost ready. Summon Beppu officials to see you."

Wu young man nodded lightly, with a smile in his eyes.

"Yes." Lu Sheng responded with cupped fists, and immediately turned around and went down. Not long after, all the officials in Beppu, big and small, followed Lu Sheng to the main room. After paying homage to Wu Nian, they lined up on both sides.

This scene has the feel of the emperor going to court in the morning, while the civil and military officials stand below.

Of course Wu Nian was not in a mood, he just looked at everyone calmly and said calmly: "Rumors have been spreading all over the place recently, and there are all kinds of things."

"I will tell you clearly now."

"1. In Liaodong. My long history, Xiaowei, guarding ten thousand households, led the army and people, and fought against Meng Yuan, Fusang, and Chu at the same time. The war was tense."

"2. The soldiers were not acclimated to the climate, and a plague broke out in the army. Although I tried my best to maintain it, the situation did not improve."

"I plan to give up the Jiangjie Mansion and Yiju Mansion that I have acquired."

"And take away the grain, grass, baggage, and weapons in the treasury. And also levy gold, silver and other taxes on the wealthy families and gentry."

"Of course. I will also take away all the officials, including the Goguryeo officials who have worked hard for me."

"People say that I, Wu Nian, am a tycoon, and I don't deny it. But one thing is that I, Wu Nian, will not easily abandon anyone of my own."

"When withdrawing troops, Goguryeo officials can take their families and leave first."

"above."

When Wu Nian spoke, the officials from Goguryeo suddenly turned pale and their bodies trembled, but when Wu Nian promised to take them away.

They immediately felt relieved and smiled.

"Thank you, general." The officials from Goguryeo were sincerely grateful for Wu Nian's kindness and bowed in salute.

"No need to thank you. I told you that I won't abandon any of my people easily. Everyone who helps me can rest assured."

Wu Nian said with a straightforward smile.

Wu Nian's second step of his plan began. He pretended to retreat.

It echoes the plague in the first step.
Chapter completed!