When Wang Tao heard Gao Hong say this, he also felt that it was very reasonable, and besides, Kaipingwei was the gateway to Xuanfu Town. If something happened with unimaginable consequences, he hurriedly ordered Liu Yu to be summoned to the study.

Liu Yu rested in the gatehouse for a while, and then heard the order of Wang Tao, the envoy of Jiedu, to ask him to meet in the study.

Liu Yu didn't dare to slack off, under the leadership of the herald, he staggered towards the study, he was so embarrassed, one is because he was tired from resting on the horse for a day and a night, and every step was a spiritual support. The second is because the middle of the legs has been ground with blood. Now every step is painful.

The soldier next to him, seeing him in such a situation, couldn't bear to wait to help him, and then carried him on his back, like Wang Tao's study, trotting all the way.

The herald carried Liu Yu into the study, and Wang Tao had been waiting for a long time. At this moment, the herald suddenly carried a man on his back, and everyone was surprised. Looking at the people carried by the heralds, the short distance was now snoring.

When Wang Tao saw this situation, he no longer suspected that it was an emergency military situation. Gao Hong was also anxious at this time, and asked the herald to put Liu Yu on the ground, and he went up to slap his face personally. Liu Yu woke up after only a few clicks, first looked up at the situation around him, and then suddenly sat up.

Regardless of etiquette, he said to Wang Tao, the envoy of the festival: "Lord of the festival, the big thing is not good." The Great Khan of the Tatars led 50,000 or 60,000 cavalry to attack Kaipingwei, and now Kaipingwei is in danger, please send reinforcements as soon as possible. lest Kaiping Wei be ruined. After speaking, he took out Jia Ke's letter from his arms and sent it to Wang Tao with both hands.

Wang Tao took the letter, tore it open, and took out the letter inside to look at.

What is said in the letter is similar to what Liu Yu said. The final payment not only has the seal of Kaiping Wei Qianhu, but also the signature of Wu Li.

After Wang Tao finished reading the letter, he handed the letter to Gao Hong, who read it and passed it to the next staff.

Between them reading the letter, Wang Tao said to Liu Yu: "Sending troops is a big deal, I want to discuss with everyone, you go down to rest first." After speaking, he ordered someone to send Liu Yu to the guest room and let him have a good rest.

After everyone had read the letter, Wang Tao asked them, "What do you think now?" ”

When everyone heard Wang Tao ask, they couldn't think of any good ideas for a while. After all, this time it was the Tatar Great Khan who personally led 50,000 or 60,000 cavalry to attack. And this matter is not trivial, if you are not careful, it will lead to a big mistake.

At this time, Gao Hong glanced at Wang Tao, and then suggested: "My lord, this matter is extraordinary, and you can't make a hasty decision. It is better to recruit Xuanfu Town, and the big and small officials will discuss it together. ”

Wang Tao immediately understood that this time, unlike the previous small invasions, if you don't consult with the officials, whether you fight or defend, if you repel the Tatars, it's just that. If the war is unfavorable, I am afraid that the final responsibility will be borne by him alone. If this is the case, it is better to gather all the officials to make a decision together, and finally everyone will take responsibility together.

As soon as Wang Tao thought about it, he immediately ordered the herald to summon all the officials of Xuanfu Town to meet in the hall of the Jiedu Embassy.

Soon, so the officers all arrived. Wang Tao came out from the back and sat in the middle of the lobby.

Wang Tao sat on it and looked down, and saw that the civil and military officials had arrived. Then he said majestically: "Just now Kaipingwei sent an urgent military situation, the Tatar Great Khan led 60,000 cavalry, and has arrived outside Kaipingwei, Kaipingwei asked for support. What do you think? Say it all, and everyone will discuss it. ”

When the officers under his command heard this, they all had different opinions, some said that they should send troops to support, while others believed that all their troops should be used to defend Xuanfu Town. Otherwise, when Xuanfu Town is lost, the door of the capital will be wide open.

At this time, Xu Hu, the prefect of Xuanfu Town, stepped forward to give Wang Tao a salute, and then said: "My lord, the lower officials think that they should concentrate their forces to defend Xuanfu Town. Otherwise, Xuanfu Town will be defeated by the enemy, and the Jingshi will be in danger, and the emperor will blame it at that time. We can't afford to be guilty! ”

Wang Tao took a closer look at Xu Hu with his eyes, he knew that Xu Hu and Jia Ke had a grudge, Jia Ke had just arrived at Kaipingwei and killed Xu Hu's brother-in-law, with the correct military law, which not only fell his face, but also cut off his financial route. At that time, Xu Hu had no choice but to take Jia Ke, but at this time, he came up with an idea, he wanted to sit and watch Jia Ke being surrounded and not rescued, I am afraid that he would have more revenge on Jia Ke than worry about the safety of Jingshi.

But this idea is in line with Wang Tao's thoughts, although Wang Tao is a fierce general on the battlefield. But over the years, he has been pampered and has lost his bravery, and besides, he is also very afraid of the Tatar cavalry. He thought that with these soldiers under his command, he would definitely lose if he went to fight with the Tatar cavalry, so it was better to stick to Xuanfu Town. Wait and see what happens, and then plan later. As for Kaipingwei, he can only resign himself to fate.

So Wang Tao said: "What Governor Xu said is very reasonable. What do you think? If there's nothing to say, just do it. All the troops were concentrated in Xuanfu Town and defended with all their might to prevent the enemy from sneaking attack. ”

Just when Wang Tao thought that the matter had been decided, there were twists and turns at this time. Seeing that a member of the following people will come out, he said to Wang Tao: "Jiedu makes this a difference, if you only defend Xuanfu Town, once Kaipingwei is conquered, then north of Xuanfu Town, countless people are still ravaged by the Tatars. In return, the Lord sent early rescue troops and Kaiping Wei should cooperate with the outside to break the Tatars. ”

Wang Tao was very annoyed when he heard this, he looked down and saw that it was the commander He Tong, this He Tong was upright, did not like flattery, and although he was respectful to himself, he did not know how to observe words and feelings. Several times against his will, and often against him. I have long looked at him unpleasantly, but he has made military exploits, has extraordinary martial arts, has a lot of prestige in the army, and he can still use him, so he temporarily tolerated him, but he didn't expect him to speak against his will now.

So Wang Tao said angrily: "This kind of major matter is decided by me, how can there be a place for you to speak?" Don't retreat yet. ”

He Tong didn't know if it was deliberate, or if he really couldn't see Wang Tao's face, and continued: "My lord, just now we let us speak freely, why do you want to be arbitrary now?" Then what's the use of me calling us people? ”

Wang Tao listened to his words, couldn't hold back any longer, and said angrily: "You are a small commander, you dare not listen to the military order, come here." Drag me out of the lobby and beat me with thirty sticks as an example. ”

As soon as Wang Tao finished speaking, he rushed in a few soldiers, wiped He Tong's shoulders and arms, tied him up, and dragged him out. Thirty sticks were struck at him just outside the lobby. That He Tong is also a man, gritted his teeth, and didn't say a word.

After a while, he dragged He Tong back to the lobby, and Wang Tao asked in the lobby: "How is it, are you convinced?" ”

He Tong replied: "It doesn't matter if your lord beats me today, but the poor hundreds of thousands of people will die at the hands of the Tatars." ”

Wang Tao didn't admit his mistake when he heard him, and he had to fight again. This is the military sacrifice wine on the side, Gao Hong hurriedly came out to stop him, and said to Wang Tao: "My lord still has some slight skills in his past, so spare him this time." If you beat him up, it will not be easy to explain to the court in the future. ”

Wang Tao listened to Gao Hong and felt that it was very reasonable, He Tong just persuaded himself a few words, and there was nothing wrong with it, if he beat it out of his own way. I'm afraid the court will also investigate it.

So he said to the below: "Kick this He Tong out of the lobby for me." I don't want to see him again. With that, he flicked his sleeves and went back to the back hall.

So all the people in the hall dispersed in groups. Only He Tongyi was lonely and limped out.

This is his friend and deputy commander Wang Wei hurriedly stepped forward to help him out, and while helping him out, he said complainingly: "Everyone doesn't speak, only you speak alone." Are you not beaten and idle. ”