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Chapter 164 How can one word describe this? (1)

Shen Yin said calmly, "Your Majesty, what do you want to do by coming to see me now?"

"Some people want me to surrender, others want me to fight to the bitter end. What do you think I should choose?"

"I am but a woman, how dare I discuss state affairs?"

There was a hint of disappointment in Yun Che's words, "I thought you would stand up like you did when you fought against the Northern Barbarians."

Shen Yin looked at Yun Che deeply, with a faint smile on her lips, and said, "Your Majesty has repeatedly warned me that Dayong has so many talented people that I am not needed. He also told me not to mention leading troops in battle again. As the queen, I am a role model for all women in the world. I will set an example, abide by my duties, and follow His Majesty's will. I dare not disobey."

The expression on Yun Che's face was a little stiff, and his voice was hoarse and difficult, "Yin'er, I know you are still angry with me. I know I have let you down and ignored you over the years, but you have to believe that I really love you!"

Shen Yin nodded, "I believe in your majesty."

Seeing the gentle smile on Shen Yin's lips, Yun Che's face lit up with joy, "I knew you still have me in your heart!"

Yun Che excitedly stepped forward and hugged Shen Yin's shoulders, "Yin'er, listen to me, Dayong needs you now, I need you, and the people of the capital also need you. There are only 50,000 soldiers in the city now. I don't trust anyone now, I only believe that you have the ability to turn the tide, so... just consider it as my request to you -"

Shen Yin reached out her hand and gently covered Yun Che's lips, gently but firmly stopping the words he was about to say, "Your Majesty, you and I are husband and wife, and husband and wife are one body. Moreover, I am the Queen of Dayong, so naturally I must devote myself to Dayong's country and people until my death."

Yun Che hugged Shen Yin in his arms, and as he heaved a sigh of relief, his voice could not hide his excitement, “Yin’er, thank you.”

Yun Che's plan was to take advantage of the fact that the Southern Dynasty army was exhausted after a long march, and let Shen Yin lead 40,000 imperial guards for a frontal assault to catch them off guard. In addition, there were many female soldiers in the Southern Dynasty army, and women's physical strength could not match that of men, so in Yun Che's opinion, Shen Rou's 300,000 troops were very weak.

Yun Che had no choice but to let Shen Yin lead the troops. He didn't want to listen to the nonsense of the capitulationists. It was obvious that Shen Yin was too cowardly to fight, but he insisted on flattering himself by saying that he did it to protect the people in the capital.

And is Yun Che really the kind of person who cares about other people’s lives? If he really cares so much about the lives of the people, would he cede land to the Northern Barbarians for the sake of temporary peace?

Don't think that he doesn't know what these people are thinking. If the country is destroyed, the first person to die will definitely be him, the emperor, not the court officials.

Moreover, Shen Rou was a woman. If she wanted to be an emperor and win the support of the people, she naturally had to have a better reputation. She certainly wouldn't dare to massacre the former ministers, let alone massacre the city.

To be honest, Yun Che did not think that he could repel the enemy's 300,000 with only 50,000 soldiers. Moreover, the enemy also had a powerful weapon like gunpowder. He had already thought of the worst outcome - the destruction of the city and the destruction of the country.

But even if he had to die, he had to fight this battle.

He is now at his wit's end and can only take this last gamble.

Think about those emperors who surrendered. No matter how benevolent and diligent they were while in power, it was useless. As long as you surrender and admit defeat, you are a coward.

But it was different for the emperors who swore to never surrender. Even if they were incompetent when they were in power, as long as they showed the courage to fight to the death and never surrender, even if they committed suicide to apologize, future generations would praise them for their backbone.

As for why Shen Yin was asked to lead the troops, there were two reasons.

First, Yun Che had witnessed his extraordinary military talent and bravery before, and he hoped from the bottom of his heart that the defense of Kyoto could be a complete victory.

Another reason is that if there is no way to save the situation and God wants to destroy Dayong, and he cannot kill Shen Rou, he will do his best to disgust Shen Rou.

Yun Che knew that what men like to do most when writing history is to put the blame on successful women. The ancients attached great importance to morality. If Shen Rou killed Shen Yin and returned the power to her son after her death, historians in later generations would definitely write about this history of fratricide.

Yun Che allowed Shen Yin to put on armor and go into battle despite the opposition of court officials. In order to show her loyalty and determination, Shen Yin stood in the court and signed a military order in front of all the officials.

Yun Che helped Shen Yin onto the horse with red eyes, and repeatedly reminded her to be careful on the battlefield as swords and guns were brutal.

"Queen, I await your triumphant return!"

Shen Yin pulled her hand back from Yun Che's and promised him solemnly, "Your Majesty, I will definitely come back alive to see you."

Drum sounds were heard outside the tent. Shen Rou walked out of the tent to check, and saw Luo Huan walking towards her quickly.

"Your Majesty, there are unusual movements of the patrol soldiers on the city wall. I'm afraid something is happening in the city."

Shen Rou looked at the figures walking back and forth on the city wall, and ordered Luo Huan: "Notify everyone to be on alert and be ready for battle at any time!"

The deputy general led Shen Rou's horse over. She climbed onto the saddle and said to the guards behind her, "Follow me."

Shen Rou rode to the front of the team and looked at the towering outer city wall not far away.

Sun Tzu's Art of War says: Surround them when there are ten of them, and attack them when there are five of them.

In order to avoid unnecessary casualties, Shen Rou prepared in advance to tightly besiege the capital, hoping to eliminate Yun Che without bloodshed.

“First, see what Yun Che is going to do. If he doesn’t make any moves within an incense stick of time, attack directly.”

Luo Huan asked, "Are you not going to wait any longer?"

Shen Rou shook her head and took the flag from the side and held it in her hand, "We have been waiting for him for half an afternoon, but he didn't even send an envoy. It's obvious that he doesn't take us seriously."

While the two were talking, the city gate in front slowly opened and a group of armored guards rushed out.

The distance was quite far, Shen Rou was a little nearsighted, and everyone was wearing helmets, so she couldn't recognize who the first few generals riding on horseback were.

Shen Rou raised the flag and waved it, and everyone lined up in an orderly manner. The infantry in the first row raised their spears forward and prepared to fight.

Shen Yin looked at the huge army and various siege weapons on the opposite side, and said to the other generals that Yun Che had arranged beside her, "You all know that I and Shen Ze are sisters. Shen Ze is a self-righteous person who thinks highly of himself. I will use my status as the queen to provoke him and dampen his spirit first."

Several commanders looked at each other, and someone said, "Isn't this too dangerous?"

Shen Yin looked back at the tightly closed city gate and said, "The enemy has 300,000 troops, and we only have 40,000. In terms of numbers alone, they have more than seven times ours. If we don't do something in advance, how can we boost our army's morale?"

Everyone thought about it and felt that what Shen Yin said made some sense.

"Then be careful, madam."

Shen Yin nodded solemnly, "I'll go first."

After saying this, he gripped the reins tightly, squeezed the horse's belly, raised his spear, and ran towards the Southern Dynasty army without looking back.

Shen Rou squinted her eyes and looked at the person running towards her. It was not until the other person took off his helmet that she could see clearly who the person was.

Shen Rouneng had a cold face. He handed the flag to the person next to him, then took the spear from the other person, pulled the reins and rushed towards Shen Yin.

As the battle was about to break out, Shen Yin suddenly jumped off her horse and knelt on one knee. "Your humble servant Shen Yin pays respect to Your Majesty and asks Your Majesty to show me Your Majesty's grace. I am willing to do my best to serve Your Majesty!"

Shen Rou was completely confused by Shen Yin's silky sliding kneeling posture. Could it be a smoke bomb? Was she doing this on purpose to confuse her, let her relax her vigilance, and launch a sneak attack?

Shen Rou looked at Shen Yin twice more. She didn't care what schemes the other party was up to. She would tie him up and take him away to be watched. She would come back to meet this person after she dealt with Yun Che.