The east of the Chongzheng Palace, is a regular court room, decorated as the style of the whole palace, simple and simple, only a few square seats, for the courtiers who meet on weekdays to rest and wait to be called.

At present, in addition to the two palace attendants, there are only two generals, Yang Ye and Wang Xianqi. The two sat opposite each other, and there were wine, meat and vegetables on the dining table, three meat and two vegetables, four dishes and one soup. The two of them were also extremely hungry and gobbled up, Wang Xianqi was originally a little restrained, but when he saw Yang Yeru in the army, he also let go.

The smell of wine and food was intertwined, and there was only a mess left on the case, and the two touched another glass and drank it all. In this midwinter, drinking wine is a kind of enjoyment for generals like them who defend the northern frontier.

The expression on Wang Xianqi's face was not as happy as Yang Ye's, the ruddy seemed to be held back, he was not good at drinking, but this was imperial wine, the emperor personally appreciated it, and he had to eat something. It's a pity that the imperial wine in the palace, the koji has been improved, and its strength is far beyond its imagination.

"Brother Zhongbao, you still need to exercise with this amount of alcohol!" Looking at Wang Xianqi's expression, Yang Ye smiled.

Wang Xianqi shook his head with a wry smile: "The general knows that I can't drink, this joy of wine and wine is destined to be lost with the last general!" ”

"If you can't drink it, then you don't need to force it, just do it!" A piercing voice came.

Looking up, the person who walked in a dragon robe was none other than Liu Chengyou, the Son of Heaven. Yang and Wang hurriedly got up to salute, but Liu Chengyou stretched out his hand to stop them: "Don't be formal, sit!" ”

Before walking to the food table, Zhang Dejun personally took a handicap with a hand, lifted the feet of his robe, sat down in a straight posture, swept the table, and chuckled: "Is there enough food?" ”

"Thank you Your Majesty for your hospitality, the two ministers are already hungry!" Yang Ye said.

Under the instruction, Zhang Dejun held the wine pot and poured three glasses, and Liu Chengyou raised his glass to invite: "I am full of drinks, you are free!" ”

Drink it all. Although the emperor's words were polite, Yang Ye and Wang Xianqi did not hesitate, and they were also sullen.

Feeling the spiciness, flowing through his throat and experiencing it, Liu Chengyou asked calmly: "After two years on the border, how is your understanding?" ”

Facing the emperor's question, Yang Ye also looked quite emotional in his heart, thought about it, met the emperor's gaze, and said very arrogantly: "According to Yanmen, if the Khitans invade the south, they can block 100,000 soldiers!" ”

Looking at his heroic and dry state, Liu Chengyou did not feel that he was ashamed of his words, but gently stroked his palm: "The general has this confidence, I should encourage him!" ”

As soon as he said this, Yang Ye felt arrogant, smiled and explained: "The minister's words are not unbelievable. Yanmen has been a majestic pass in the world since ancient times, the city wall is impregnable, high on the ridge, close to the mountain and dangerous, the road is rugged and precipitous......"

It took a short time for Yang Ye to describe the surrounding environment of Yanmen Pass, the advantages of the terrain, the layout of the city defense, the distribution of troops, the reserve of food and equipment, the defense strategy, and the contingency measures. Yang Ye is not a talkative person on weekdays, but when it comes to duty, he talks endlessly.

Although Liu Chengyou didn't have too much expression on his face, he still listened very seriously, compared and measured with what he knew, and had a deeper understanding of the situation in Yanmen Pass.

"There is no need for many soldiers and horses, there are enough food and equipment, and the Yanmen ministers are enough to guard it!" Yang Ye emphasized again.

Liu Chengyou digested what Yang Ye said, but sighed: "There are nine stops in the world, led by Yanmen, but unfortunately until now, I have never seen the height and danger of Xiongguan!" ”

After speaking, his attitude became more and more gentle, and his approving eyes fell on Yang Ye: "I am still worried that you are young and vigorous, and you are proud of your ambitions, but now I listen to your words that the shape of Yanmen is better than the imperial preparation, such as a few family treasures, deeply keen, I have been worried!" ”

Hearing Liu Chengyou say this, Yang Yezheng couldn't help but show a little embarrassment on his face. Love Literature Network

"What you said is all a matter of imperial preparation, have you ever thought about attacking from the north?" Liu Chengyou suddenly changed his temperament, spoke extremely fast, and his prestige was impressive, forcing Yang Ye.

There was a hint of discomfort, facing the emperor's oppressive gaze, Yang Ye's expression gradually became solemn, he thought seriously for a long time, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, with all due respect, within three or five years, it is not a good opportunity to go north to Yanmen!" ”

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou's reaction was more interesting than when Yang Ye talked about the defense of Yanmen: "What do you think?" ”

"First, the national strength is limited; second, the lack of troops; Third, knowing oneself but not knowing the other, the Khitan is not a country of destruction! Yang Ye said: "Hedong has the danger of mountains and rivers, the strength of the city, and the strength of the iron cavalry in the north, and it is difficult to break through. However, if it is out of the jam, the grassland is vast, there is nothing to rely on, and the land in the clouds, even if it can be taken, it is not for my son to stand for a long time. ”

"And the situation ......" Yang Ye showed a hint of hesitation: "Your Majesty has said before, the strategy of the Han Dynasty-"

Liu Chengyou directly waved his hand to interrupt, glanced at Wang Xianqi, who was honestly waiting on the side, and said to Yang Ye: "It is indeed growing!" In the past, Yang Ye was dedicated to unifying the army and training, but he would not consider this! ”

"Your Majesty entrusts the ministers to be in charge alone, and the ministers are worried, walking on thin ice, lest they live up to Your Majesty's trust, so they have to think more about everything!" Yang Ye shook his hand.

"How many soldiers are there in Daizhou now?" Liu Chengyou changed the topic and asked.

The answer was still so quick and affirmative: "After two years of rotation and recruitment training, the training of the state city regiment and the garrison of the towns and forts, a total of 3,500 people, the 3rd battalion of the horse army 1,500 soldiers, and the 4th battalion of the infantry army 2,000 soldiers. ”

"Wang Xianqi is the commander of the first battalion of the Ma Army!" Yang Ye did not forget to bring his comrades in front of the emperor.

"It's very difficult to support these many soldiers and horses with the power of the people of Daizhou!"

Yang Ye replied: "Daizhou is poor and widowed, but fortunately with the support of the imperial court, he supplies grain and straw to Hedong!" ”

"Hedong's money and grain should be cooperative, there has never been a shortage!" Liu Chengyou frowned.

Yang Ye didn't seem to know how to ask back, he was a little hesitant, gritted his teeth, and said: "In the past half a year, the money and grain provided by Jinyang are only sixty percent of those in previous years!" ”

"Hehe......" Liu Chengyou smiled slightly, sighed lightly, and seemed to be depressed between his thoughts.

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou's eyes were as shrewd as usual, and he looked at Yang Ye with a meaningful face: "After returning to the dynasty, you should know that you should not forget the north and the south, and you need to take care of the outside!" ”

Yang Ye raised his head in astonishment, a little doubt appeared on his face, and he was about to ask, but Liu Chengyou didn't plan to give it a chance, and waved his hand: "Okay, I'm tired!" ”

With some hesitation and incomprehension in his heart, he and Wang Xianqi walked out of the palace with their front and back feet, constantly recalling Liu Chengyou's last advice in his mind, thinking about his intentions.

"General!" In front of the gate of the Imperial City Palace, Wang Xianqi's voice interrupted him.

Tilting his head, Yang Ye stabilized his mind and ordered: "Zhongbao, you haven't been home for some years, I'll give you half a month off and go home to save your relatives!" ”

"General Xie!"

Taking a deep breath of the cold air under the gate of the imperial city, Yang Ye summoned his troops and headed for the Feng Mansion. It just so happens that you can ask Feng Dao to consult and analyze, the intention of the Son of Heaven.