Wang Xiu understands that everyone's mind is not on Gongji, but on how to fight in the second stage of the Northwest War.

Now, it has reached a turning point, the left wing of the Xia army has been completely wiped out, and the Song armies from all walks of life are in full swing and are about to launch the final blow against Xia. This brought the question of the Jurchens to the surface, there were tens of thousands of Jin troops in the northwest of Bi, which was a force that should not be taken lightly, and when the Song army attacked Xingqing with all its might, it was most afraid of the Jin army's attack.

It should be said that it is impossible to understand the true intentions of the Jurchens for the time being, which is the most terrifying, and the reason why the Eastern Route Army suspended its attack is largely due to its scruples.

With the continuous deployment of the main force of the Jin Army, the military pressure along the river has been decreasing, and the requirements for the transfer of the lieutenant general of the Northern Serving Army to the west have increased, who doesn't want to make meritorious contributions, especially soldiers, it is very difficult to be promoted without military merits, and Wang Yuan is under great pressure!

Zhang Bangchang was a little displeased, and said in a deep voice: "Captain, the Northwest War has its own Western Army, and the Northern Army is still on guard against prisoners. ”

Wang Yuan's face suddenly didn't look good, Zhang Bangchang's words were too direct, making his face very unsightly, this old man didn't look at what kind of bird he was, he didn't save face for him, if it wasn't for Wang Xiu's presence, he would never let this guy look good.

Wang Xiu pressed his hand and said softly: "What happened to the various departments?" ”

"Oh, the generals of all departments are in order, they have already been assembled, as long as they give an order, they will be able to sweep Hebei and Hedong." Wang Yuan was still in awe of Wang Xiu, and hurriedly suppressed his displeasure and respectfully answered Wang Xiu's question.

Wang Xiu smiled and said playfully: "Even if you hit Yanshan, what can you do?" No, there is no way forward. ”

Wang Yuan glanced at Wang Xiu, the corners of his mouth twitched, if he didn't understand what Wang Xiu meant, it would be really in vain for decades.

Cai Yi pursed his lips and said: "Wen Shi, the cost of the ** army exceeding every day will make the degree of support unable to support, and he will do nothing all day long, I am afraid that he will speak." ”

Wang Yuan glanced at Cai Yi with gratitude, he found out for the first time that this second son of the Cai family was very pleasing to the eye, at least he spoke comfortably.

Zhang Bangchang also twisted his beard and chin and said softly: "Wenshi! Yi Zhi's statement makes sense, the army keeps moving all day long, which is really too wasteful. ”

Wang Xiu rolled his eyes at Cai Yi, looked at Zhang Bangchang again, and said with a smile: "Guogong, compared to supporting the war in the northwest, it is worth spending millions of yuan." ”

"Oh, is it true that Wen Shi is striking the west?" Zhang Bangchang doesn't understand military affairs, but it doesn't mean that he is a fool, how many people who can become prime ministers are fools?

"Exactly, now we are in a decisive stage, I think Qu Zhengfu wants to cover the east road and attack Lingzhou halfway, and the attitude of capturing people is quite important." Wang Xiu faced Zhang Bangchang, and he could only explain patiently, don't say that this guy used to be the prime minister, he was a person who also defended him, and he couldn't help but respect one or two.

Before Zhang Bangchang and Cai Yi comprehended, Wang Yuan had already understood Wang Xiu's plan, this was the thief bird at the end of the consummation!

He couldn't help but sigh at Wang Xiu's mind, and envied Qu Duan's good luck even more, and he was able to meet an open-minded prime minister like Wang Xiu. The thief and the bird played with Wang Xiu a lot, and always guarded against Wang Xiu's interference in military affairs, but he didn't think that Wang Xiu would maintain the overall situation everywhere.

Looking at the progress of the war situation in the northwest, it has really entered a critical stage, and with the main force of the party people retreating, it is really about to destroy the country, and it is almost the last blow.

The Jurchens are not fools either, they will definitely make a choice, they are very likely to attack the Song army directly, this is not alarmism, but a matter of reality.

Otherwise, Wang Xiu would not show his troops along the river, making a posture that if you want to fight, I will fight, the signal is a big deal, obviously to deter the Jurchens, so that they will not make trouble in the northwest anymore, so that Qu Duan can act calmly.

"Wang Xianggong, we are bluffing along the river, I'm afraid the captives won't be fooled, the interests of the northwest are very big, and they can't resist the temptation." As a marshal, Wang Yuan naturally has a set of military affairs, and his vision is also unique.

He could see at a glance the importance of Xia to the Jurchens, the victory of the Song army had reached the limit of the Jurchens, and they must not tolerate the Great Song Dynasty getting the origin of war horses, which was the only advantage that the Jurchens could suppress the Great Song.

Cai Yi obviously thought about it too, his eyes widened, and he said loudly: "Wenshi, the captives are going to do it in the northwest, what are our chances of winning?" ”

Zhang Bangchang's face turned green when he heard this, to be honest, this old master didn't want to fight, and when he heard the Jurchens, his face turned pale, and he only wanted to be an official in peace.

Wang Xiu raised his eyebrows and said playfully: "Our Yaobing is just a certain means, it is to warn the captives not to go too far, they will spoil our good deeds, and they will also pay a considerable price, and in the end, the two tigers will fight each other, and the dogs and wolves will be cheaper." ”

"The importance of war horses to the imperial court is self-evident, and it is unlikely that the captives will give up, once they are launched, will we also go north immediately." Wang Yuan's words were worried, and he was even more excited, as a general, how could he not want to make meritorious contributions.

Zhang Bangchang's eyelids jumped, and he blurted out: "No, the North and South Alliance is good, don't start a war lightly." ”

Cai Yi glanced at Zhang Bangchang in surprise, a trace of contempt flashed in the corner of his eyes, and he said with a smile: "Guogong, the captives have made alliances with the imperial court many times, and they have torn up the alliance many times and gone south, how can they only kill people and set fires, and we can't let us fight back." ”

Zhang Bangchang's old face was red, in the face of the refutation of the younger generations, he was unable to answer, the reality is what the talent said, the covenant is simply a butt paper, thinking about the rudeness of the later generations, and he can't refute it, it's really embarrassing.

Wang Xiu rolled his eyes at Cai Yi, and said with a smile: "The North-South Covenant is a game of play, and it can't be true. However, what Guogong said is also very reasonable, and now we must do our best to maintain the covenant, and we must not start a war between the north and the south in the short term, at least not on our own initiative. ”

The corners of Zong Liang's mouth twitched on the side, where did these words give Zhang Bangchang face, it was clearly a secret tone, not that he could not tear up the covenant, but that it was determined by the interests of his family and country, and if it was in line with the interests of his family and country, the covenant would be a piece of waste paper.

How long can there be no war in the short term? One year or five years, five years or ten years? This needs to be determined by shape and strength. As for whether to take the initiative or not to take the initiative, then the benevolent and the wise will see the wise, I don't take the initiative to fight you, but I can find all kinds of reasons for mobile defense, just like when the guards annihilated the Jurchen sea ships, it can also be regarded as mobile defense, eliminating the threat in the bud.

Zhang Bangchang sighed lightly, and then shut up, he is an old man who is out of breath, and it will be a bit too much to talk about it, now it is the world of the younger generations!

Cai Yi thought for a moment and said, "In case, if the captives start a war regardless of one thing, what should we do?" ”

"Who are they waging war against?" Wang Xiu pursed his lips, meaning authentic.