The fight started, and after Di Yong continued to kill people with his own hands, the party members finally couldn't bear it anymore, and the army went down, surrounded Suizhou City, and surrounded Suizhou City again.

This time, not only Suizhou was besieged, but also Yanzhou City was surrounded. There are a total of 40,000 people, besieging two border cities, but Yanzhou is a big city, and the party people can't be surrounded by this person, which also leads to the fact that Yanzhou and Suizhou City are not really surrounded, and there is a small city of Qingjian in the middle, and they must also divide their troops to besiege it.

There is obviously only one reason why the party members are doing this, that is, they are not ready to really fight a big war, they are completely bored by Di Yong's small assassination actions, and they are ready to teach Yanzhou a lesson and let Yanzhou rein in a little.

With 40,000 people, it is impossible to fight a big war, and these 40,000 people have besieged Suizhou before, but they have retreated. This is a kind of helplessness, which shows that the strength of Western Xia today is far less than when Li Yuanhao founded the country thirty years ago. Yes, it was only thirty years after the founding of the Western Xia, and after Renzong became the emperor for more than ten years, the country was only established in the Western Xia, which is why the northwest border was in turmoil during the Renzong Dynasty.

Western Xia also stabilized the country in the war with the Song, or to put it more bluntly, the battle of Haoshuichuan in the third year of the founding of the Western Xia was victorious, and the Western Xia really gained a firm foothold as a country, if the Song Dynasty won the battle of Haoshuichuan, the country of Xixia would die soon after birth.

This is the real historical significance of the defeat in the Battle of Haoshuichuan, which created a 189-year-old party state that did not fall until the real rise of the Mongols.

As for the 40,000 party members who went to Tokyo to report that they had become 150,000, this was naturally the reason for Di Yong, Lu Xu only saw more than 20,000 people outside Yanzhou, and in the information that Di Yong came from Suizhou, there were tens of thousands more, and they were also reporting that Suizhou was being attacked.

In fact, Yanzhou Mansion, an important border state capital, has as many as 30,000 or 40,000 troops in various cities and fortresses, which is not less than the party in terms of number, and also occupies the geographical advantage of the state capital.

But Lu Shu was so frightened that he hurriedly asked for help, and the letters asking for help went to Qinzhou and Gyeongju, and he went to Bianliang in a hurry.

The task that Gan Qi gave to Di Yong was finally completed, Di Yong looked at the thousands of people outside Suizhou City, and also breathed a sigh of relief, the city obviously does not have to worry, the party people are not capable of attacking the city at this time, the purpose of the party people is to scare the prefects in the Yanzhou Mansion, this purpose coincides with Di Yong.

In Bianliang City, in the imperial study, the emperor was also frightened by this news, and he frequently asked: "Why does Dang Xiangqiang suddenly have so many people?" ”

The soldier who reported on the military situation didn't know how to answer this, so he could only guess and answer: "Your Majesty, maybe it's because the 40,000 people were too small before, so reinforcements came." ”

Zhao Shu thought for a moment when he heard this, and replied: "It seems that the retreat from the front of the head is just a suspicious tactic, in order to wait for people and horses to gather, and now that 150,000 troops have been gathered, they are really caught off guard." ”

Sima Guang heard Zhao Shu say this, and also nodded: "When this is the truth, the strategy of the suspicious army has caused the border army to relax, and then the army will be gathered to turn back and strike, Yanzhou is in danger, and there are capable people in the party." ”

Zhao Shu also said: "You still can't underestimate the party members, such a strategy is planned by the masters." ”

"Yes, if you underestimate the enemy, you will have a good lesson from the past, so you should be cautious this time." Sima Guang is still wise, no matter what, he should not underestimate the enemy. One of the reasons for the defeat in the Battle of Haomizuchuan in the past was that he did not pay enough attention to the enemy.

"Quick, quickly order someone to ring the bell and hold a court meeting, this time we must brainstorm and be cautious." Zhao Shu was also a little anxious, even if it was a fast horse in turn, from the northwest to Bianliang, it would take more than ten days, and if he didn't respond quickly, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The bell above the Bianliang Imperial City was ringing, and countless officials rushed to the Imperial City.

The people began to talk again about the reason for the emergency bell.

Gan Qi naturally heard the bell too, and he smiled, and finally waited.

Gan Qi has an official position, so although he has lost his authority, he is actually qualified to enter the palace to train the court, and the level is quite high, and he can also be in front of the head, so Gan Ba on the side also asked: "Big brother, the bell of the imperial city rang at noon, then there must be an urgent meeting, do you want to change into court clothes and go to the court?" ”

Gan Qi smiled: "During the period of filial piety, what will the court meet?" If he went, he let those speakers take the handle. ”

"Oh." Gan Ba said it simply, his face was very unhappy, he was holding a lot of anger in his heart, his eldest brother was so meritorious, but now he didn't even have a high-value yamen, he was even more angry than Gan Qi. He even wondered if he was Gan Qi, who had spoken ill of him in front of the emperor, and he would have killed that person with a knife.

Gan Qi was not angry at all, went out of the study, entered Zhang Shuyuan's wing, and said with a smile: "Chunxi makes tea, burns incense, and eats some snacks." ”

Zhang Shuyuan greeted her with a smile and asked, "Is the official having a happy event today?" ”

Gan Qi nodded: "Shuyuan strokes the piano and sings a song." ”

Zhang Shuyuan hurriedly went to prepare, Gan Qi had already slipped his slippers on the bed, and the little girl in Chunxi took a small futon to cover Gan Qi's feet while serving tea and snacks, and also took a pillow cushion to put on the bed, so that Gan Qi could lie down in a comfortable position. Next to her, there was an eleven or twelve-year-old child laborer who held a plate of snacks for Gan Qi.

Chunxi was holding a teacup on the side, blowing tea on Ganqi with his mouth, letting the tea cool down so that Ganqi could drink it. On Ganqi's shoulder, there are also child laborers pinching him, with moderate weight and just the right rhythm. Incense also rises, refreshing people's hearts.

The piano has begun and the song is being sung.

Tell me about this day, isn't he fragrant? Gan Daxianggong is also, Bianliang has a good life, but he has to go to the border to fight and be with that group of stinky and rude men.

Zhao Shu sat on the high platform, looked left and right, he seemed to be looking for someone, and after looking and looking, he asked: "Why hasn't the privy envoy Gan Daojian arrived?" ”

It's not that Zhao Shu has to look for Gan Qi, but about military affairs, Gan Qi doesn't come, and he has no bottom in his heart.

Many people looked left and right, and they were also wondering, Gan Qi hadn't come to the court for a long time, why did the emperor suddenly ask today?

Zeng Gongliang replied: "Your Majesty, Gan Xiang is guarding filial piety, so it is inconvenient to participate in the official affairs of the court." ”

Zhao Shu frowned, and said, "Then let's start the discussion, Sima Zhongcheng, you can quickly tell you about the military situation in the northwest." ”

Sima Guang hurriedly came out and said, and brought the military intelligence report to you to circulate.

The court immediately became a hornet's nest, buzzing, shouting and killing the main battle of the people, just because now many people are confident, after defeating the Liao State, not only to the common people to bring self-confidence, but also to these court officials to bring self-confidence, now the tone of the words is different, quite a sense of looking down on the world, for the Great Song Dynasty to look down on the world.

There are the lords and factions who worry about the country and the people and pity the people, some people have been clothed and fed since they were young, they grew up to study and be admitted to the Jinshi, and they are also a sage and benevolent love as an official. I even feel that this is not in line with the way of benevolence of the sages, the rise and fall of the people are bitter, and the war must be avoided if it can be avoided. Such an official could be reused in the reign of Renzong because of his extremely high moral character.

Is this kind of official with extremely high moral character good? You say he has the heart of a virgin, but he loves the people like a son. You say he is incapable, but he still loves the people like a son.

There are also some rational factions, starting from pragmatism, fighting requires money, food and armaments, and now that the court is poor, it is better not to fight, thinking about whether there is a way to surrender without fighting.

Three factions, or two factions of people in a nutshell.

And Emperor Zhao Shu is now the one who looks down on the world, he is a self-confident faction who is not afraid of war, and replied: "Everyone, everyone, now it is not a question of whether to fight or not, it is the enemy who is raising troops to attack, and you can't grovel to seek peace, right?" Even if you sue for peace, it will be to cede land and pay compensation to make peace, who will go? Who's going to cut the land and pay the compensation? ”

This sentence stopped the peace faction.

Sima Guang is not a peacemaker, he is just a conservative, he said: "There is no need to discuss the matter of war and peace, this time is to respond to the war, or to discuss how to deal with it better." ”

Han Jiang, the prefect of Kaifeng, came out and replied: "What Sima Zhongcheng said is extremely true, and the corresponding strategy should be discussed quickly, and troops should be dispatched to attack it." ”

Zhao Shu nodded: "Everyone, let's get down to business." ”

Zeng Gongliang wanted to speak, he was extremely shrewd, and knew that this was Gan Qi's opportunity, but he still didn't speak immediately, but wanted to take a look at the situation before speaking, whether to really recommend Gan Qi at this time, he had to think about it. He was also afraid that he would really upset the emperor.

Zeng Gongliang looked at Fu Bi, and Fu Bi really spoke: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that defending the city is the key, avoiding the party's own edge, and sending more people to guard the city. ”

Zhao Shu nodded: "Well, this method is safe." Please also discuss a charter, who will coordinate the battle situation, and who will lead the troops? And where will the troops and horses be transferred to help? ”

Fu Bi turned his head to look at the people of the Manchu Dynasty, and put his eyes on Han Jiang, Han Jiang is a newly promoted official, to put it bluntly, it is one of the teams that the emperor is now preparing to cultivate, and Fu Bi also contributed to the promotion of Han Jiang, at this time, although there is a risk, but it is also an opportunity to make meritorious contributions, Fu Bi said: "Your Majesty, it is better to send Han Zihua to Yanzhou to co-ordinate." ”

After speaking, Fu Bi also gestured to Han Jiang with his eyes, and Han Jiang immediately came out to hand over whether he wanted to go at this time or not: "Your Majesty, the minister is willing to go to Yanzhou to coordinate matters." ”

Zhao Shu was very satisfied: "Okay, then send Han Zihua to Yanzhou, it's just a matter of personnel scheduling, are you proficient?" ”

Han Jiang's face was slightly embarrassed, the orthodox Jinshi and the first, he couldn't allow him to brag about everything, the key is that he had never been in contact with the matter of leading troops to fight, and no one believed him when he blew it out, so he could only reply: "Your Majesty, the minister has never planned military affairs, but the minister is good at organizing manpower and dispatching money and food." ”

Zhao Shu nodded: "That's okay, you will go to Yanzhou to coordinate the affairs of manpower and material resources." The person who leads the troops, can there be a candidate for the rich minister? ”

Fu Bi turned his head to look around at everyone again, and when he looked at it again this time, countless people looked at him and immediately bowed their heads. Leading troops to fight, who would dare to respond to this thing? Not to mention whether it will be, once defeated, it will become a national sinner and a laughing stock for all eternity.

Fu Bi was also embarrassed, he looked at Han Jiang again, and Han Jiang also bowed his head.

In fact, Zhao Shu also understood that he hoped that Fu Bi could recommend a useful person, but the court couldn't find such a person.

Zeng Gongliang finally saw the opportunity, what he was waiting for was now, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, although Gan Xiang is in the period of filial piety, but the court is such a big event, only Gan Xiang has this ability, this time the minister thinks that Gan Xiang should be summoned to seize the affection and quickly go to the northwest to command the war." ”

Fu Bi frowned, Zhao Shu also frowned, and even Sima Guang frowned.

Zeng Gongliang said again: "Willing to be in the war, you can be better than Huo to get sick, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles, if you go to the northwest this time, you will be able to win, and you can ensure that the northwest border is worry-free for decades." ”

As soon as Zeng Gongliang's words came out, he knew that Gan Qi had to admit his affection, which was a big affection. If it is done, Ganchi will have to repay him in the future.

Many ministers are silent, and neither is the emperor. Even the people in the Manchu Dynasty did not speak, because everyone knew the current situation in the court, and at this time, it was best not to speak.

Zhao Shu looked at everyone, there was no objection, and there was no echo, his heart was like a mirror, and he knew why.

Zhao Shu was silent for a long time, and he was also entangled, let Gan Qi go? Gan Qi has returned with great success, what should I do? How to deal with it? If Gan Qi is not allowed to go, then Zhao Shu will not be able to sleep steadily, in case the northwest is defeated and countless lands are lost, he, who has just sat on the throne, will immediately become unjustifiable again.

Let Gan Qi go, go back with great success, and be crowned a king, a county king, which can be regarded as a dismissal. As long as there is no war in the northwest, as long as Yanyun is stable, Gan Qi will have no place to play, so let Gan Qi be such an idle county king.

Zhao Shu thought so, and said, "Come on, go and summon Gan Xiang." ”

Zeng Gongliang immediately spoke: "Your Majesty, if you send Sima Zhongcheng to summon Gan Xiang, Sima Zhongcheng and Gan Xiang are familiar with each other, so it seems that they attach importance to it, so as not to have any thoughts in Gan Xiang's heart." ”

Zeng Gongliang is wilted, he obviously knows that Sima Guang has been used as a gunman recently, and he impeached Gan Qi from time to time, but he still has to say such a thing. However, he didn't know that Sima Guang and Gan Qi had just cut off their robes.

Zhao Shu felt that Zeng Gongliang was reasonable, he knew that Gan Qi was angry now, and he should pay more attention to this invitation, so he replied: "Then please ask Sima Zhongcheng to take a trip, go and return quickly, I am here waiting for him." ”

It's just that Sima Guang suffered, his face was embarrassed, and he retreated.

Outside the hall, Sima Guang complained: "What is this called?" This court can't find a second person to lead the troops? ”

Complaining is complaining, and if you don't go, you have to go.