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Chapter 717 Cai Fu: Blood is thicker than water! [3rd update]

I've made a lot of attempts to serve Cai Fu these past few days, like serving him tea, pouring him wine, or peeling fruit for him...

Cai Fu found it quite strange that a princess was so cautious and timid in front of him.

Later, Cai Fu asked Zhao Fujin and learned that Zhao Jinnu's birth mother was Empress Wang, the Empress of Xian Gong.

Zhao Yupan and Zhao Jinluo's birth mother was Empress Xiansu, née Zheng.

The difference is that Wang died in 1108 AD.

Empress Zheng was the second wife of Empress Wang after her death.

In other words, Zhao Jinnu's mother died too young, so how could her stepmother possibly have a good outcome?
Even if her stepmother doesn't specifically target her, she still has to live cautiously in front of her.

Because Zhao Jinnu placed a stack of paper money, which caused Emperor Huizong of Song to set it on fire, Cai Fu suppressed the matter, saying it was just the wind blowing it.

However, afterwards, Zhao Yupan, as the eldest sister, scolded Zhao Jinnu quite a bit.

Cai Fucai realized that Zhao Jinnu was in such a miserable state, which explained why Zhao Jinnu was the only one who could cook.

However, Zhao Jinnu was too attentive. When Cai Fu wanted to take the chicken soup, Zhao Jinnu even blew on it first.
"Brother-in-law, be careful not to burn yourself."

Cai Fu took it and sipped it. It was indeed stewed quite fragrant, but it didn't taste like leftovers.

But it doesn't matter, isn't it only natural for a sister-in-law to feel sorry for her brother-in-law?
Seeing Cai Fu drinking with relish, Zhao Jinnu's pretty face showed a satisfied smile.

Just then, a person stumbled into the Imperial Garden, screaming:

"Great King!"

Hua Rong picked the man up and strode over to Cai Fu before throwing him to the ground.
"Master, Grand Commandant Chen says he has important news to report!"

Cai Fu saw that the man was indeed Chen Zongshan, but this time Chen Zongshan was much more disheveled than last time.

"Your Majesty, please save His Majesty!"

Chen Zongshan pleaded with a miserable expression:
"Jiangzhou is currently besieged by Liao troops. If we arrive too late..."

Cai Fu: "Explain in detail!"

It turns out that the large group of defeated soldiers led by Wuyan Guang were active in the Jiangnan West Road area.

As luck would have it, Jiangzhou was near Jiangnan West Road, so Wuyan Guang attacked Jiangzhou.

Although these Liao soldiers were remnants of a defeated army, it must be said that they were still quite capable of defeating the Song soldiers.

So now Emperor Gaozong of Song is besieged in Jiangzhou. If the Liao army hadn't lacked siege equipment, they would have taken it long ago...

"My brother-in-law is in trouble, and as his brother-in-law, I will definitely help him if I can!"

Cai Fu then changed the subject: "But last time you promised me the five military prefectures that my brother-in-law had promised me..."

Cai Fu curled his lip and said, "Tsk tsk tsk!"

Cai Fu has already taken over those five military prefectures, but that doesn't stop him from using this matter to get back at Emperor Gaozong of Song.

"Wrong, wrong!"

This time, Chen Zongshan came prepared, and quickly took out an imperial edict from his bosom and presented it to Cai Fu:
"I made a mistake last time!"
"His Majesty's dowry for the King consists of five military prefectures: Huaiyang, Sizhou, Gaoyou, Yangzhou, and Zhenzhou!"

"Oh right, there's also Jiangning Prefecture, making a total of six military prefectures!"

"Your Majesty, please look, it is clearly written in His Majesty's edict!"

Cai Fu took the imperial edict and read it through. It was indeed written clearly, but he still looked troubled and said:

"But I already signed and stamped my brother-in-law's petition last time, that's not good..."

"Two things! Two things!"

Chen Zongshan quickly said, "This is just a dowry that His Majesty gave to the King!"
"Your Majesty, please save His Majesty!"

That's it!

Cai Fu then understood that these six military prefectures were a life-saving bribe from Emperor Gaozong of Song, who asked him to send troops.

"It makes sense!"

Cai Fu handed the imperial edict to Hua Rong, stood up with satisfaction, and said sincerely, "Your Majesty is my brother-in-law. If I don't save him, who will?"
"Blood is thicker than water!"

Chen Zongshan breathed a sigh of relief and immediately bowed:

"Your Majesty is truly righteous!"

……

Due to the urgency of the military situation, Cai Fu decided to lead only the cavalry south, while the infantry would be transferred from Jiangnan.

Lu Junyi and Wu Song both had children, and Guan Sheng's wife was also pregnant, so Cai Fu didn't let them go.

Lu Zhishen didn't let him go either, because Cai Fu was worried that he would die upon hearing the sound of the tide in Jiangnan.

Since the military campaign was to be waged in the south, Cai Fu first selected a group of generals from Jiangnan, including Deng Yuanjue, Wang Yin, Fang Jie, Shi Bao, Du Wei, Pang Wanchun, Li Tianrun, and Lü Shinang.

He then selected Lin Chong, Du Xue, Qin Ming, Hua Rong, Bian Xiang, Sun An, and other cavalry generals.

Then he summoned Yelü Guozhen, Yelü Guobao, Yelü Zongyun, Yelü Zongdian, Yelü Zonglei, Yelü Zonglin, Qiong Yaonayan, and Aliqi, a group of former Liao generals.

Of course, the "Four Little Tigers" are also indispensable.

In addition, considering that Jiangzhou is located on the riverbank and there might be a naval battle, Cai Fu also brought Li Jun, Tong Wei, Tong Meng, and the two brothers Gao Laolong and Gao Laohu.

The navy was also transferred from Jiangnan, and the navy that Zhang Shun, Yang Hu, and Hua Pufang had trained in Runzhou should also be put to use.

Shi Qian, An Daoquan, Yan Qing, and Pei Xuan are all indispensable in any military campaign.

Finally, Miao King Li Shufu also wanted to go south with Cai Fu to broaden his horizons.

Thus, Cai Fu's 5,000 "Blood Dragon Cavalry", Lin Chong and Du Xue's 20,000 "Sinful Soldiers", Bian Xiang and Sun An's temporary 30,000 "Traitorous Soldiers", plus 30,000 elite "Wild Wolf Cavalry" selected from the 60,000 surrendered Liao soldiers, totaling 85,000 cavalry, set off from Tokyo and headed south all the way to Jiangzhou!

What does 85,000 cavalrymen mean? Cai Fu has never fought such a rich battle before!

The goal is to crush Wuyan Guang with overwhelming force and give the brother-in-law a shock from his brother-in-law!
……

Jiangzhou.

"You child emperor, open the city gates and surrender!"

"No one will come to save you!"

"If you do not open the city gates and surrender, once we break through the city, we will surely slaughter you without leaving a single one alive!"

A group of loud-voiced surrendered soldiers roared in front of the city gate.

They were not Liao soldiers, but Song soldiers who had surrendered.

That's right, they were the Song soldiers who surrendered to Wuyan Guang and his defeated remnants...

Originally, Wuyan Guang only had more than 50,000 cavalrymen under his command, but now he has more than 50,000 surrendered soldiers.

Therefore, Wuyan Guang's momentum grew even stronger, and he surrounded Jiangzhou, forcing Emperor Gaozong of Song to surrender.

In fact, Emperor Gaozong of Song was somewhat inclined to surrender, but considering that Chen Zongshan had already gone to Cai Fu for help...

Let's hold on a little longer. What if we manage to hold out until the Qi army arrives?
"Your Majesty, why not use that move instead!"

"Zhenshuiyin" Banguer offered advice to Wuyan Guang.

After Wuyan Guang had another 100,000 troops under his command, he proclaimed himself "King of Southern Liao".

Those who were originally "Eleven Luminaries Generals" were all granted the title of Marquis, and those who were originally "Twenty-Eight Constellation Generals" were all granted the title of Marshal, making the cohesion even stronger than before.

Wu Yanguang knew which move Banguer was referring to.

Actually, he didn't like using this tactic, always feeling it was an unfair victory; he was quite a proud person.

But we've besieged Jiangzhou for so many days, and the brothers have done all the preparations, so let's use it.

Otherwise, we couldn't afford to keep up with all the food and drink we have every day.

【Don’t worry, there’s more to come】

(End of this chapter)