Zhao Liangdong was defeated, and the Ming army rushed towards Kaifeng, and the 200,000 Zhou troops were cut off.

This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for everyone, causing panic in the tent.

Wu Sangui didn't expect that Zhao Ming would give him such a surprise for the first time he fought with Zhao Ming.

Speaking of it, Zhao Ming and Wu Sangui are in a big dispute with each other, and wars are frequent in the world, but this is the first time Zhao Ming and Wu Sangui face a head-on battle.

Now that the war has just begun, Wu Sangui didn't expect that he was at a disadvantage and fell into a crisis.

"Your Majesty, what should I do if the Ming army penetrates Kaifeng?" Wu Guozhu and others said in surprise.

Wu Sangui was shocked and confused, and could not make up his mind, so he could only ask Hong Chengchou: "Prime Minister!"

Hong Chengchou calmed down from the edge of the stroke and asked the wounded soldier first: "Where is General Zhao's defeat?"

The soldiers spoke in a crying voice, "The Ming army took a detour across the Huai River and attacked the Zhao army gate in front and back. The Shouzhou camp was forced by the Ming army. The brothers broke through the northwest and were blocked by the Ming cavalry. The brothers were defeated. The infantry brothers were killed and injured, and the Zhao army gate retreated to the Sishui~"

In the Central Plains, a horse was flat. When everyone heard the cavalry covered the killing, they knew that Zhao Liangdong was miserable.

However, Hong Chengchou said to Wu Sangui: "Your Majesty, the situation has not yet developed in the worst direction."

Wu Sangui had a gloomy face, furious and gritted his teeth, "The Ming army raided Zhao Liangdong, chased and rushed towards Kaifeng, isn't that bad? Zhao Zamao was obviously planning carefully, and his purpose was to encircle and annihilate me in the city of Xuzhou!"

Hong Chengchou said: "What I mean is that things can be recovered, but not to the worst. Zhao Liangdong retreated to Sishui and would inevitably guard Hulao Pass and prevent the Ming army from rushing into Luoyang. In this way, the emperor only needs to withdraw his troops immediately while Zhao Zamao's army has not arrived. He can break through the obstacles, enter Hulao Pass, and retreat into Luoyang."

Wu Sangui reacted and walked: "Yes! Yes! Withdraw troops tonight and retreat to Luoyang immediately!"

On the fifth day of November, the Zhou army besieged Xuzhou for more than a month.

For more than forty days, Xuzhou has been strong. The Zhou army has not captured a sect in Xuzhou, but has suffered more than 10,000 casualties.

However, it has been quite difficult for the defenders in the city to defend the city for more than 40 days. The Zhou army's attack also exhausted the soldiers.

In the early morning, the cold wind whistled, and the soldiers guarding the city, holding weapons, resting against the city wall.

Although the soldiers had thatched and covered with blankets and quilts, they still had their limbs stiff after falling overnight.

The sun rose from the east, and the soldiers rose one after another, moved their bodies, waiting for their comrades to switch them off the city, and then they could drink a bowl of hot broth and eat a few big cakes.

At this time, the Governor Wang Yi led a large group of soldiers to the city, and the officer called out, "All up, go down to the city for dinner!"

The soldiers who had breakfast replaced the soldiers who had been frozen all night, stood between the battlements, and the replaced soldiers walked down the steps with weapons. Below the city wall, the Huotou Army had brought broth and cakes to the soldiers who were down the city.

For a moment, there was a noise under the city and the soldiers squatted under the corner of the wall to have a meal.

Wang Yi pressed the sword and led the generals to patrol the city, and ordered the soldiers to say, "Get up on your spirits. The enemy has been attacking for more than a month but has not taken it down. Wu Sangui should be anxious to get angry."

The 200,000 Zhou troops were at the city, which made the defenders on the city panic for a time.

This is because of the rebellion of the royal family in the Ming Dynasty, which caused people's turmoil. Second, the Ming army had not yet fought with the Zhou army. In recent years, the Zhou army has recovered Hetao, conquered the Western Regions, and recently annexed Heluo. The strong military force made the defenders a little confused about the details of the Zhou army.

Now that we have been guarding for more than a month, Wang Yi and others are no longer panicked, but are becoming more and more calm.

If Xuzhou guards for one more day, the balance of victory will tilt towards the Ming army.

More than a month has passed, and the Regent must have almost pacified Nanjing. As long as Xuzhou sticks to the Regent, the Zhou army will be defeated.

At this time, if you stay in Xuzhou for one more day, Wang Yi would be more calm, but he knew in his heart that he would be calm and Wu Sangui outside the city should be angry.

In order to dare to conquer Xuzhou before the Regent pacified Nanjing, Wu Sangui's offensive would definitely become more and more fierce.

Yesterday, the Zhou army had already rushed to the city, and today's attack would inevitably be even more fierce. Wang Yi went to the city early in the morning to inspect the soldiers and instructed his soldiers to cheer up and prepare for a new round of attacks by the Zhou army.

At this moment, a team of cavalry rushed from outside the city.

"The Zhou army has run away, open the city gate!" The cavalry rushed to the city and shouted loudly.

The defenders on the city heard the words and stirred up. Wang Yi, who was patrolling, couldn't help but frown. He hurried to the city wall and saw a group of Ming troops snatching in front of the city gate, not the people in the city.

Could it be that Wu Sangui was cheating, and Wang Yi said to his generals: "Ask, where did they come from?"

A general leaned out and shouted, "Which part are you waiting for?"

The cavalryman shouted: "We are the messenger of the Regent, please open the city gate!"

Wang Yi was shocked. The Regent's cavalry actually passed through the Zhou army camp and arrived at the city of Xuzhou. Could it be?

Wang Yi looked at it and found that there were only more than ten cavalry. There was no Zhou army in the wilderness outside the city gate. He ruled out the possibility of fraud in the city, so he hurriedly said: "Hurry up, let it come into the city!"

The city gate opened and the cavalry rushed in. Wang Yi hurried to the steps and shouted to the cavalry who had just entered the city: "Who is here! I am the governor of Wang Yi!"

When the cavalry heard the loud shout, they hurriedly tied the reins of the horse, jumped off the horse's back, trotted to the steps, and knelt on one knee, "Report to the Governor, the Regent's order to lead the Xuzhou garrison to pursue Wu Sangui immediately!"

Wang Yi's cheeks were swelling, not sure whether it was true or not, so he winked at his subordinates. Several soldiers immediately turned over and galloped out of the city.

Seeing this, the cavalry quickly submitted it. Zhao Ming's handwriting and letters said anxiously: "Please don't hesitate. When the humble post came over, the enemy camp was empty!"

Wang Yi has always been cautious. He ignored the soldiers and opened the letter to check it. He found that it was indeed Zhao Ming's notes and the token was fine. Then he said anxiously: "When you came, Wu Sangui had already withdrawn?"

"It's indeed withdrawn! Bei Zhi passed through the enemy camp and found that the enemy moved away from the horse and the camp was empty!" The cavalry said anxiously.

When Wang Yi heard the words, he stopped hesitating and raised his arms and said, "Hurry up, order the troops and go out of the city with me!"

In a moment, three thousand troops gathered at the city gate. Wang Yi turned over and galloped out, and the soldiers who had just visited the city were just back.

"Governor, Wu Sangui ran away, and even the tent was confiscated!" the soldier said anxiously immediately.

When Wang Yi heard the words, he pulled out his reins and shouted loudly, "Brothers, chase me!"

After speaking, he grabbed the horse's belly and led the army to chase westward. The defenders in Xuzhou City also rushed out of the city and chased Wang Yi one after another.
Chapter completed!