Wang Song picked up the teacup, Dong Cai hurriedly said goodbye, and was about to leave.

After taking two steps, he hurried back, as if remembering something.

"Xianggong, that day in the Jurchen camp, among the captives of the Song people, there was a person who claimed to be Huang Qianshan, the governor of Zhaozhou, and the villain didn't know, was this person still in the city?"

Wang Song was taken aback. Unexpectedly, this Huang Qianshan is far away in the sky and close in front of him.

Thinking that the thief opened the city gate and fled without permission, causing tens of thousands of people in Zhaozhou to be slaughtered, Wang Song's face suddenly turned pale.

If this person is allowed to live, it is the greatest disrespect to the victim.

Dong Cai left, and Li Ruoxu walked over from behind the screen.

"Xianggong, Han'er is cunning and changeable, if he defects on the battlefield, wouldn't it lead the wolf into the room. Xia Guan was really a little worried. ”

Wang Song picked up a cup of tea, but it was already cold. He craned his neck and poured it down.

"Han'er has a low status in the Jurchen army, and the Jurchens don't treat them as people, so they are naturally suppressed for a long time. Soldiers need not only money, but also dignity and honor. Of course, the most important thing is to be strong. ”

The discipline of the loyal and righteous army is strict, so he doesn't care whether the Han people dare to do evil. If anyone refuses to obey, he will be controlled by the gendarmerie in his own army.

Li Ruoxu nodded and said: "Xianggong, in the land of two rivers, the Han'er under the Jurchens are afraid that there are no more than 120,000 people, and they can't rely on killing." If Han'er knew that our army treated prisoners preferentially, he would naturally be merciful when he did evil, and the people of my Great Song Dynasty would suffer less. If Xiang Gong wants to restore the land of Hebei, the first priority is to solve the problem of insufficient troops. In addition to recruitment, these Han captives were also a good source of troops. ”

"What Li Gong said is very much in line with my opinion."

Wang Song nodded and said: "Jin people are afraid of the heat, and the summer goes to the autumn." I want to take advantage of the heat to launch a "summer offensive", and from now on, every year, to regain lost territory, expel the Jin, and save the people. I wonder what Gong Li thinks?"

"Summer offensive?"

Li Ruo thought for a moment, nodded and said: "In the land of the two rivers, the Jin people only know about savage killing, but have no propaganda and education, so they cannot effectively occupy it. The Jurchen cavalry was elite, while the Song soldiers were rotten and vulnerable. Everywhere the Jin people went, they were devastated, but the Song soldiers were able to fight for a long time in order to survive, because of the time and geography. When the time comes, the golden people are afraid of the heat, and they can only be autumn soldiers; Most of the Song people were afraid of cold and were suitable for using soldiers in spring and summer. The Jin people were afraid of the department, invaded the south in autumn and winter, returned to the north in spring, and the Song Dynasty advanced back to the trapped area between spring and summer, and recruited Xuanfu and recruited, and the places that could not be reached by the military could also be recovered in government affairs. Xianggong, this plan is very good, it can accumulate as much strength as possible before the autumn Jurchens go south, and it also allows the new army to fight. ”

Wang Song nodded appreciatively. The importance of talent can be seen from Li Ruoxu. Sometimes you don't need to say much, and the other party can quickly capture your meaning.

The Jurchens had no sense of domination, only knew about military offensives, destroyed but not built, and could not implement their political strategy. In order to remedy its innate weakness, there were only two ways to quickly destroy the Song Dynasty, one was to blitzkrieg to capture the Song Emperor, and the other was to use the Song people to establish a puppet government to rule.

If what he expected was right, the Jurchens would be the same as in history. He continued to invade the Song Dynasty in order to quickly destroy the Song Dynasty and turn back against himself. The second is to support Liu Yu in Shandong, establish a puppet Qi government, and charge into battle for him, acting as a pawn.

However, these practices, which have been proven in history and have failed, are not worth mentioning in Wang Song's view. China is thousands of miles from north to south, the terrain is complex, rivers and mountains, and it is simply wishful thinking to conquer it in one fell swoop like destroying Liao.

"The summer offensive can be launched immediately, and the land of the two rivers will be consolidated first. At that time, Hebei Hedong will be connected, Taiyuan City and the Daimyo's Mansion will echo from east to west, plus the anti-Jin rebel army in Taihang Mountain, and the Jurchens will not be so easy to occupy easily. ”

Li Ruoxu nodded: "Xianggong, the lower official will draft the military document and immediately report it to the army."

Wang Song nodded, suddenly remembered something, and his face turned pale

It becomes hard to see.

Dong Cai just said that Huang Qianshan, a dog thief, is still in the army. You go and check, this thief is the culprit of the massacre of the city in Zhaozhou, if you catch the law on the spot, you don't have to come back to report it!"

"Don't worry, the villain will do it immediately."

Li Ruoxu was just about to leave, but Wang Song stopped him again.

"Gong Li, catch this thief and punish him properly. First, there is an explanation for the victims of the people in Zhaozhou; Second, we can also be vigilant against local officials, and we must not lure wolves into the house and poison the people; Third, it can also establish the reputation of our army in Hebei and attract more people to join the army. ”

Li Ruoxu bowed solemnly and said: "What the prime minister said is extremely true."

Not long after Li Ruoxu left, he hurriedly came back, shook his head and said:

"Xianggong, the people have left with the officers and troops who went south. It is believed that the thief was mixed with the people and fled with the ship. ”

"Let people come and paint a portrait, scatter the arrest papers, tell the states and counties, capture this thief alive, reward ten thousand pieces of silver, obtain the head of this person, and reward five thousand silver. Catch this thief!"

The night had already darkened, and Dong Cai returned to the barracks tent, only to find that it was already full of people, all of whom were old brothers in the army.

"Brothers, it's so late, it's been a busy day, aren't you tired, why don't you go back and rest early?"

"Big brother, I heard that Wang Song asked you to ask, what do you mean, let's hear it?"

Feeling the fiery eyes of the people around him, Dong Cai looked at everyone and lowered his voice.

"Wang Song said that he would break up the brothers, reorganize them, and integrate them all into the ranks of the Loyal and Righteous Army."

The people in the room were all relieved. As long as you are not driven to a dead end and end up with a corpse separated, then there is still hope for everything.

The black-faced Liu Yi said quietly: "Big brother, it sounds like you don't have to be a cushion anymore, it's much better than being under the hands of the Jurchens!"

Han Feihu shook his head and said: "The military regulations of the Loyal and Righteous Army are strict, and there is no little lady to play, so you can't be taken captive." It's really not interesting!"

"That's what Brother Tiger said!"

Liu Er, who was on the side, couldn't wait to pick up the conversation.

"The little ladies of the southerners, all of them are more tender than water, charming and obedient. If you can't be comfortable, it's better to plan early!"

"What are you thinking about two dogs?"

Dong Cai frowned: "Han Feihu, Liu Er, don't say these things in the future." Once you are heard by the loyal soldiers, no one can save you!"

Liu Yi also said solemnly: "Brothers, people are under the eaves, remember that trouble comes from the mouth." The Loyal Rebels are not Jurchens. If anyone violates military rules, don't blame others!"

"It's not good to talk about it, they killed so many of our brothers, it's a big deal to go against him!"

Han Feihu is unruly, and he usually doesn't even pay attention to Dong Cai, let alone outsiders like Wang Song.

"Feihu, hurry up and shut your mouth, you can't talk nonsense!"

Dong Cai scolded in a low voice, his face pale.

"Big brother, your guts are getting smaller and smaller! We thousands of brothers, where can't we go, it's a big deal to break up in two, it's against him!"

Liu Er glanced at Dong Cai disdainfully, not caring.

"If you two want to die, don't bother the big guy!"

Liu Yi was furious. Speak wildly, no big or small, are there any rules?

Han Feihu and Liu Er turned their heads, their faces full of sorrow, and they were very unwilling.

"Brother Lewy is right."

Dong Cai nodded and said, "Brothers, don't feel uncomfortable. Today, my brother and I went to Wang Song's place, on a hot day, those soldiers are still practicing, it's really scary. ”

Han Feihu shook his head and said, "Big brother is right. Let's just say that the artillery, we can't hit others, but other people's are hurting people two miles away, it's really scary that he brewed!"

Dong Cai said: "These guys have training

Su, not afraid of death, compared with the Jurchens, it is not bad at all. As long as the brothers have made meritorious achievements, they will be able to have a future and live a good life in the future. ”

Liu Yi said: "What the eldest brother said is good. The loyal and righteous army is invincible, and if we follow the war, we can have fewer casualties and make meritorious contributions. The big guys listen to the big brother, you can't be wrong!"

Dong Cai nodded and said, "Brothers, shave off this pig's tail tomorrow, and no one can keep it." Hanging these pig tails all day long, making people think that we are fans, how will we mix in the army in the future? ”

Liu Yi also smiled: "What the eldest brother said is right. On this hot day, it is much cooler to shave your head bald. ”

"I just don't know when I'll be able to go back to Yizhou, our family is there."

Someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone fell silent.

"I don't think it will take long. All cheer up!"

Noticing that the crowd was demoralized, Dong Cai shouted loudly.

"In the form of the Loyal and Righteous Army, the two rivers are just the root, and then it is the land of Yanyun. It is estimated that in two or three years, we will be able to go home, so you don't have to hang your head. ”

Everyone agreed, and when they left, their faces were all a little happy.

Ever since I was captured, I have been terrified and uneasy, and this is the best news I have received these days.

Everyone left, but Liu Yi stayed.

"Big brother, Han Feihu and Liu Er, sooner or later, something will happen, and if we don't do it, our brothers will be affected by him. You should make up your mind, and don't have a woman's kindness. ”

Liu Yi approached Dong Cai and said in a low voice.

"After some screening by the loyal and righteous army, our old brothers were killed more than 300 people. Liu Er and Han Feihu have been following us since the Yizhou incident back then. If I kill them, I can't bear it, brother!"

Dong Cai said in a low voice, inexplicably moved his true feelings, and his eyes turned red.

"Big brother, you are just too soft-hearted, and they are all to blame."

Liu Yi sneered secretly. Many of the old people who started the incident in Yizhou have changed, and they follow behind the Jurchen buttocks, and they have long been dissatisfied with Dong Cai's discipline.

The screening of the loyal and righteous army just got rid of the vicious black sheep in Han'er, and for normal people like Liu Yi, whose conscience has not yet been cleared, they feel more comfortable.

"Big brother, with the things they did to kill a thousand knives, it is not an exaggeration to kill their heads."

Liu Yi continued: "More than 300 people, for more than 2,000 old brothers, close to 10,000 Han'er, do you think it's worth it?"

Dong Cai nodded and said with a slight smile: "Brother, what you said is good. We brothers, it's time for a new way of living. ”

Thinking of the gate of the Xuanfu Division, it was the soldiers of the Loyal and Righteous Army who were still training hard in the scorching sun, and Dong Cai inexplicably gained some confidence.

"Just ......"

He hesitated and said: "This Liu Er and Han Feihu are their own brothers, if it is spread and says that I am waiting to arrest them and go to see the official, it may make the brothers look down on them."

Liu Er immediately stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Big brother, I will deal with this kind of thing." Speaking of which, if there is no vote, will Wang Song sincerely accept us and others?"

Dong Cai nodded and said in a low voice: "In this case, you might as well check carefully, and find out all those guys with a bad reputation, so as not to cause trouble in the future."

Liu Yi put his mind at ease, hugged his fists and said, "Big brother, don't worry, just wait for good news."

When Liu Yi left, Dong Cai stood up, walked to the door of the barracks, looked at the dark night outside, and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Wanyan Zongfu died in the battle of the Daimyo's Mansion, and he, the commander of the Han army with the army, had no way to go back. Now I can only follow the loyal and righteous army, and go all the way to the dark.

Unexpectedly, he went around and around, all the way back to the Song Dynasty. The fate of life is really magical.