Li Yan calmed down and wanted to say something to the messenger, but when he said that, he turned into: "I understand, please go back and tell the King of Chuang that I will definitely complete the task."

The messenger nodded and left with satisfaction.

The envoy had just left, and the other Li Yan's generals present were immediately furious.

"General, how could you say that!"

"We can't beat it at all, how can we complete the task?"

"Yes, let's call the messenger back and explain it to him."

Li Yan shook his head and said with a heavy expression: "You only know one thing but not the other. Don't I know that this general is very difficult this time? But don't forget that His Majesty has led a large army across the Yellow River to the north! If I say that we cannot protect his rear at this time, what do you think His Majesty will think? By that time, not only me, but you will all lose your head!"

After Li Yan finished speaking, everyone present suddenly became silent.

Everyone knows Li Zicheng's personality, so they also know that what Li Yan is telling the truth!

After a long time, a general said, "What should we do? Moving forward is death, and retreating is death. Can we only die?"

Li Yan gritted his teeth and said, "It's okay. Your Majesty just said that we would delay the imperial court's troops, but not that we must go to Jinan to rescue him!"

As he said that, Li Yan came to the edge of the map and pointed: "Immediately pass my order, the entire army retreated, camped in Feicheng, and prepared to defend!"

Li Yan's intention was already very obvious, that is, to give up Jinan and station troops on Feicheng, so as to play a role in hindering the Ming army.

The other generals present were stunned when they heard this, and then they all answered.

But there is not a person who is not stupid. One person said, "Then, won't we save Jinan?"

Li Yan looked sad: "Of course I want to save Jinan, but compared to covering His Majesty's wings, Jinan is not that important. I understand? Do you think Jinan is more important than His Majesty?"

The others said in unison: "Of course, Your Majesty is more important!"

So Li Yan's troops immediately began to retreat.

When this news reached Zhu Cilang's ears, it was already two days later.

When he heard the news, Zhu Cixuan was discussing the next war with Li Guozhen.

Li Guozhen was still surprised when he heard the news: "These guys lived and then retreated, and they didn't even want Jinan?"

After hearing the news, Zhu Cixuan thought about it and did not speak for a while.

Li Guozhen looked at Zhu Cixuan: "Your Highness, what do you think is the reason?"

After so many battles, Li Guozhen admired Zhu Ciyang's talent in military affairs.

Zhu Cixuan shrugged and said, "There is a saying that something abnormal will happen. It would be fine if Li Zicheng did not want to rescue Jinan, but now Li Zicheng chose to send reinforcements and asked the reinforcements to suddenly retreat. This is obviously unreasonable."

Li Guozhen nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it's too unreasonable. Could it be that something went wrong with them?"

Zhu Cixuan spread his hands and smiled: "At present, we can only wait for further information."

Li Guozhen said: "Then what should we do next? We can continue to march, or stay there."

Zhu Cilang was also a little hesitant when he heard this.

If you continue to march, I wonder if it will be the opponent's trick to lure the enemy.

If you stationed in the same place, if Li Yan's troops really want to escape, wouldn't you watch him escape?

At this time, Zhu Cixuan finally experienced the difficulty of being a military commander.

The battlefield is not a game. If you play the wrong game, read a save file and start over again. Every choice may change everyone, including Zhu Cilang's own destiny.

Zhu Cilang pondered for a long time, finally made up his mind and said, "Let's keep moving forward. Our troops are no less than them. Even if they have any conspiracy, we can deal with them."

As soon as Zhu Cilang's voice fell, the system's voice suddenly rang out.

"After detecting the host makes a key decision, the system activates the corresponding branch options. The host is asked to arrive at the Daicunba Ferry Crossing in Dawenhe, 34 miles east of Dongpingzhou, at sunset five days later, to sign in, and trigger the grain robbery battle. Friendly reminders, please lead at least 3,000 combat-capable and highly mobile troops to go there."

Zhu Cilang's eyes lit up immediately.

Robbing food?

This is a tactic that has never been used before.

Not bad, very good.

From this point of view, the system also looks at the dishes. If Zhu Cilang chooses to remain in place, the system may have to send another task.

"Is it a system?" Zhu Cixuan simply asked a question in his heart.

After a brief wait, the system's voice sounded: "The system mainly plays an auxiliary role in the host's behavior, aiming to better help the host get the victory of the current selection result. Unless it is particularly urgent, the system generally will not help the host make a choice."

Zhu Cilang nodded slightly, and it was indeed the case.

Of course, Li Guozhen didn't know the dialogue between Zhu Ciyang and the system, but he still noticed something from Zhu Ciyang's nod and asked: "Did Your Highness the Crown Prince have a better plan?"

Zhu Cilang came to his senses and smiled and said, "Brother Xiangcheng, you wait a moment."

Zhu Cixuan walked to the map and looked at it for a long time, and was a little confused: "Why didn't there?"

Li Guozhen came over and said, "Nothing?"

Zhu Cixuan looked at Li Guozhen and said, "Xiangcheng Bo, are you from Shandong?"

Li Guozhen shook his head.

Zhu Cilang hesitated for a moment and said, "By the way, Xiangcheng Bo, please go and find a few soldiers from Shandong, preferably from Dongpingzhou."

Why?

Because the location of Daicunba cannot be found on this map, the inquiry system did not respond.

After some trouble, a soldier finally said honestly: "My family belongs to Wangcun, and Daicun is next to my village."

Zhu Cilang slapped his thigh and smiled, "That's you. You can serve as a guide for me this time!"

Li Guozhen was stunned by the side, and finally couldn't help but speak, "Your Highness, what are we going to do?"

Zhu Cilang didn't say nonsense and said to Li Guozhen: "That's right, I plan to cut off the enemy's food route!"

Li Guozhen nodded subconsciously, then widened his eyes: "Your Highness actually knows how to cut off the enemy's food route?"

The matter of cutting off food seems to be very simple in novels and TV series. It can be cut off once the troops are sent, but it is not the case.

If you want to cut off the food route, you usually send a small group of elite troops to the enemy's rear, which means you must obtain the location of the enemy's food and grass in advance, such as the battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao in Guandu.

But the kind of battle in Guandu is still relatively easy to fight when food is out. Like Li Yan coming from afar, he definitely does not have a Wuchao as a grain and grass camp like Yuan Shao. He can only use a grain transport team to transport food and grass to him.

In other words, if you want to cut off Li Yan's grain channel, you must know the precise information of Li Yan's grain transport team.

When and where the grain transport team starts and when it passes, you need to know these to accurately intercept them, which is very difficult.

Some people say, can’t you find a must-see path to wait?

Of course this is not possible, because the enemy is not a fool. Our troops enter the enemy's controlled area like this. For a short time, how could the enemy not respond if they wait for a long time? By then, the food and grass were not stopped, and the troops who had left the food might be surrounded by heavy forces.

This is why Li Guozhen was surprised. It was too difficult to cut off food.

Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "Xiangcheng Bo, are you worried about my actions? This time, I will definitely burn Li Yan's food and grass! By the way, don't we have three thousand Guanning cavalry in our army, just give them all to me."

Li Guozhen: "...Wait, your highness, are you going to go in person?"

Zhu Cilang said seriously: "That's a must!"

The system has sent tasks, how could it not go?

Li Guozhen's face changed drastically and he said, "Your Highness, judging from the description of the soldier just now, Daicunba is the rear controlled by the enemy!"

Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "There is no big problem. Where are there many thieves' troops in Shandong now? Three thousand cavalry is enough for the palace to come and go freely."

Li Guozhen: "..."

At this moment, Li Guozhen suddenly understood the British Duke’s previous feelings.

This prince is really adventurous, right?

I just came two days ago with a wave of deep into the Zuo Family Army camp, but now I am going to go deep into the enemy's back to cut off the food route?

It’s okay. If something happens, what will happen to Li Guozhen, the chief general?

Li Guozhen hurriedly said, "Your Highness, just choose a brave general to go there for such a thing. Why should you take the risk yourself?"

Zhu Cilang shook his head: "This time I must go to the palace, you don't need to say much, Xiangcheng Bo."

If this palace doesn’t go, what should I do if the system does not send tasks in the future?

After a dispute between the two sides, Zhu Cilang was furious: "Boy Xiangcheng, if you complain to me again, I will use the power of the military supervisor to withdraw you. I will be the chief general by myself!"

Li Guozhen: "..."

Damn it, I forgot that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was still a military supervisor.

Although this power provision for the military supervisor can only be used in extreme situations, no one has specified what extreme situations are.

The most important thing is that Zhu Cilang is His Royal Highness, and with the support of the emperor's father Chongzhen, even if Li Guozhen is removed, no one will hold Zhu Cilang accountable afterwards.

Li Guozhen froze for a while and could only say helplessly: "Then Prince, you must pay attention to safety."

Zhu Cilang smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, I will do my business! Hurry up, hand over the three thousand cavalry to me."

Half an hour later, Li Guozhen stood at the gate of the camp, watching Zhu Cixuan and three thousand cavalrymen leave at a speed. He was silent for a long time and gently folded his hands.

"Buddha, Taoist ancestor, and all kinds of ancestors, you must bless His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for nothing!"
Chapter completed!