The commander died and his elite troops were exhausted, so the remaining barbarians had to hurriedly retreat to Dabie Mountains.

Thirty thousand barbarians came in a raging force, but only 20,000 people returned alive. This battle was destined to be a classic battle in the history of Anqing City’s defense.

The soldiers and civilians of Anqing already knew that this battle could turn danger into safety, and they all rely on a young man named Yu Wan to turn the tide. When he entered the city, he was welcomed by the people of Anqing.

The people thought they were dead, and even chose to commit suicide. However, they expected that they would save their lives again because of the appearance of this young hero. How could such a character not be praised by the military and civilians?

However, Yu Wan was not overwhelmed by others' praise. He knew how thrilling it would be to win this battle. If Shen Mituoning had not been blinded by food and grass, or if he had not secretly brought the short gun, the defeat would have been decided.

After this battle, he even knew the disadvantages of the Ming army: low combat power, loose training, incompetent generals, insufficient firearms... Everything is a fatal existence, which made him secretly resolve to establish an elite unit with excellent weapons and brave combat!

In this great victory, Zheng Zongwang also fulfilled his promise from the arena and gave each soldier five ducts of rice, and gave additional pensions for those who died. In this way, the emotions of the military and civilians were calmed down.

After a night of bloody battle, Yu Wan was exhausted. After returning to the room, he fell asleep. He was not awakened by the servants of Zheng's mansion the next evening.

It is strange that as soon as the war ended, heavy rain started in Anqing. Although it caused inconvenience to travel, this timely rain greatly alleviated the drought.

Zheng Zongwang prepared a celebration banquet in the mansion, which not only defeated the barbarian army, but also relieved the drought. It was a joyful moment, so the city lord naturally wanted to celebrate.

Most of the people attending the celebration banquet were the main generals last night. After all the people refused, Zheng Zongwang sat in the main seat, with Yu Wan and a group of friends sitting on the left, and Zheng Yixue, Du Zhengyan, He Dongping and others sitting on the right.

After three rounds of drinking, Xu Hu talked too much. In this battle, he also killed more than 20 barbarian soldiers and killed them very happily. "I said to Lord Zheng, we have delicious food and drink here, but how many people can't even eat. You have no worries about food and clothing, but others are worried!"

Feng Dai also felt the same way. After chewing a sip of strong wine, he said with a blushing expression on his face, "Hu Zi is talking about... Lord Zheng... It's not that you are rude to me. You can't manage and govern the people even if you can recite poems and write them right!"

Speaking of these, Zheng Zongwang's face changed slightly, and the wine glass in his hand shook slightly, but then he smiled bitterly.

"Dear young men, you misunderstood my father." Zheng Yixue frowned. She was a woman with a strong personality. Seeing her father being wronged, she was even more angry. "In the tenth year of Chongzhen, when the barbarians invaded the city, the former governor of Anqing, Wang Guanglu, abandoned the city and fled, resulting in the fall of the city, the people were robbed, and even killed thousands of defenders!"

Speaking of the past, Zheng Yixue's beautiful face was filled with anger.

"My Zheng family was originally the largest wealthy businessman in Anqing. After this disaster, I used half of my family's wealth to help the suffering people and reward the Luzhou army. Therefore, my father was given the title of the prefect of Anqing by the court."

"My father knew very well that he was not an official, and he had refused again and again, but the court did not agree."

"Even so, my father still fulfilled his duties as a parent, not embezzled or accepted bribes, and even the food and wages of the Anqing defenders were several times given by my father. To be honest, my Zheng family has basically lost all their wealth now!"

The Zheng family has a great cause and can save a lot of food and money for the court. Naturally, the court is reluctant to let go of this fat fish, not to mention that Anqing was invaded by barbarians, and no one was willing to take on this chore.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Zongwang, who seemed mediocre and incompetent, still had such a story. Yu Wan didn't know how to evaluate it. Maybe he was not a good official, but a good person. Yu Wan picked up the wine glass and said solemnly:

"Mr. Zheng, you are so noble. I apologize to you for those two brothers!"

"Yes, yes, Lord Zheng, we are the wise men who judge the gentleman! I will respect you first!"

Feng Dai and Xu Hu also quickly picked up their wine glasses to apologize.

Zheng Zongwang smiled faintly, "I am not afraid of the shadow slanting. Right and wrong, and my future generations will comment on it."

After pausing for a while, he continued, "By the way, I don't know where Mr. Yu's hometown is? Where are his parents?"

Speaking of this, Ling Xiang was also interested. After being together for so long, she had never asked these questions.

This... Yu Wan was stunned for a moment, and then thought for a while before saying, "My younger family is in Hangzhou. My parents were killed by Japanese pirates when I was very young."

This is the real situation of the body's main body, and Yu Wan is not afraid of others investigating it.

"It turns out that my nephew is from Jiangnan." Zheng Zongwang touched the small beard thoughtfully, "Young Master Yu is not only proficient in Yin-Yang metaphysics, but also has outstanding martial arts and strategies. I wonder if he is a marriage?"

"Not yet." Yu Wan scratched his head embarrassedly. Mr. Zheng was really direct.

Hearing this, everyone smelled a strange smell. Xu Hu and the other two stood up straight in high spirits, looked at each other with gloating smiles, and Zheng Yixue lowered her head with a pretty face blushing. This was the first time that even Du Zhengyan saw her cousin's shy appearance.

As for Princess Lingxiang, she frowned slightly and unconsciously fiddled with the corner of her skirt with her hands. No one knew what she was thinking.

Zheng Zongwang smiled and said, "The little girl is more than seventeen years old this year. She is very compatible with Mr. Yu, regardless of her appearance or talent. She doesn't know her nephew..."

Before Zheng Zongwang finished speaking, Yu Wan suddenly stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Ms. Zheng is outstanding in literature and smart in ice and snow. Which man will not be moved? It's just that the country is in danger and the Tatars have not been destroyed. Yu Wan dares to get married!"

In terms of appearance, although Zheng Yixue is slightly inferior to Ling Xiang, she is also a stunning woman in a million. What's more, Zheng Yixue's political strategy and erudition are much better than Princess Ling Xiang in terms of political strategies and erudition. Marrying her will not be aggrieved.

However, Yu Wan could only bear the pain of giving up.

Because Yu Wan saw Ling Xiang's body, he naturally had to be responsible for her. Sooner or later, he would become Chongzhen's son-in-law, so how could he dare to marry another woman before marrying Ling Xiang?

He could not explain this problem, nor could he explain it, so he had to look at Zheng Yixue, full of loss with guilt.

Seeing Yu Wan rejecting this marriage, Ling Xiang was indescribable. It seemed that this fish ball was also a very principled person.

Zheng Zongwang's face looked a little unfavorable. Although he had a good temper and Yu Wan had made great contributions, his baby daughter was coveted by many people. Now he betrothed to him, but he actually refused. It's really outrageous!

The prefect Zheng was about to have an attack, and Zheng Yixue hurriedly held his hand and said with a forced smile, "Young Master Yu's courage to sacrifice himself for the world makes the little girl feel and admire it. I wish you this glass of wine to suppress the bandits as soon as possible and realize your ambitions!"

After saying that, I drank the strong wine in the glass in one go! But her eyes were so moist but it made people feel distressed.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Yu Wan picked up the wine glass again, stood up suddenly, and said in a deep voice, "Thank you to the auspicious words of a girl, Yu Wan will leave here, we will have a date later!"

After saying that, I sucked it all over and drank it all in one go.

After receiving Zheng Zongwang's recommendation and clearance documents, he resolutely left with his brothers.

"The autumn wind is clear, the autumn moon is bright, the fallen leaves gather and disperse, and the crows are lingering again. When will they meet each other? It is difficult to be in love at this night."

Looking at Yu Wan's back as he was gone, Zheng Yixue sang softly with tears in her eyes, "Dad, give him a quick horse and money, let him go."
Chapter completed!