Guan Zhuofan's smile didn't last long, because he was immediately facing a new trouble-Xue Huan, the governor of Jiangsu, took Xu Changshan, the governor of Gaosi, to enter the Huangpu River from Wusongkou by boat, and had already disembarked at the east gate of the county seat.

The situation in Shanghai deteriorated to such a point within half a month, no one expected it, and the officials and gentry, big and small, actually complained, thinking that the Xuan army was not unable to fight, but refused to fight, and after the victory in Songjiang, they only knew that they wanted guns and salaries, and they were unwilling to fight again, not to mention supporting the army and respecting themselves, at least it was also preserving its strength. It's just that this kind of thought exists in everyone's stomach, and no one wants to say it publicly.

But as soon as Xue Huan and Xu Changshan arrived, it was different, they originally came with anger and the intention of Xingshi to ask for guilt. Entered the city, lived in the mansion arranged by Wu Xu, did not see Guan Zhuofan first, and in one day, summoned more than a dozen official gentry, several generals of the green battalion and regimental training, and found out the situation of the entire war first. Among them, only a few people such as Yang Fang, Jia Yiqian and Li Hengsong said good things for Guan Zhuofan, and the rest couldn't help but complain.

However, we can't really ask for the guilt -- after all, Shanghai's city defense still depends on the Xuan army, and he has no right to remove him from his command post. But the governor of a province can always hold a military meeting, and he might as well beat it hard at the meeting.

The venue of the meeting was originally set at the Provincial Bureau, but I didn't expect Guan Zhuofan to ask the governor to deign to the government because the county government was an important place to command and could not leave without permission for a moment. This is the truth, above board, no one can say anything, so headed by Xue Huan, Xu Wenshan, Wu Xu, Yang Fang, Jia Yiqian, Li Hengsong, Liu Xian, Zeng Bingzhong, Ding Shijie, Daniel Zhang, Hua Er and other civil and military officials gathered in the county hall. When the consular corps in the concession heard that there was such a meeting, they also asked to send someone to attend it, but Wu Xu politely declined on the grounds that "it involves internal affairs and is inconvenient", and only promised to report the situation to the conference defense bureau after the meeting.

had to deign to come to the county office, although Xue Huan didn't say anything, but the dissatisfaction in his heart increased by another layer, so as soon as he opened his mouth, the words were not very good.

"Yixuan, at such a time, I won't say any kind words. When you came to Shanghai, we realized the holy will, and you presided over all the defenses, and now that it is like today, I don't know how to explain it to the emperor. ”

"Futai's instructions are true, after all, it is the lower officials who are ineffective in handling affairs, which has added so much trouble to Futai." Guan Zhuofan said respectfully.

"It can't be said that it is ineffective. I've seen your Xuan army, the soldiers are strong and strong, and they should be very capable of fighting. Xue Huan still slowly pulled the official tone, "It's just a rumor that you issued a military order to restrain your subordinates from fighting." Most of these words are not true, I don't believe it-you, Guan Yixuan, are the official of the imperial court, how can you watch the cities fall into the hands of Changmao and be indifferent? ”

These words are really yin and ruthless, on the surface they are excusing him, but secretly they put the charge of fearing the enemy and avoiding war on his head. Guan Zhuofan was suddenly unconscious, and replied honestly: "If you go back to Futai, it is not a rumor, it is really my military order." ”

"Oh?" Xue Huan leaned forward and stared at Guan Zhuofan, "Since that's the case, I'm going to ask for advice, why do you dare to give such an order?" ”

"There are many long-haired soldiers, and it is impossible to fight for consumption, it is nothing more than avoiding the real and making the void, so as to kill with one blow. I can't say a word or two, but please rest assured that the war against Shanghai has been completed. ”

"Whether it is a success or not, then we have to come up with a practical solution. Just talking in the vernacular doesn't work. Xue Huan said dissatisfiedly, "The situation has deteriorated to such a point, for the sake of today, the only way to do this is to shrink Shanghai and defend it with all our might, waiting for reinforcements." As for the merits and demerits, I have no choice but to tell the emperor truthfully, how to deal with it, that is the next step. ”

"Yes." Guan Zhuofan still looked calm, "It's just ...... Futai has shrunk to Shanghai to defend it, which is not a way, but it is in the arms of Changmao. ”

Xu Changshan, Jiangsu Gaosi on the side, started with military exploits, so he has not looked down on Guan Zhuofan, the uncle from Beijing, and at this time, seeing that he was obviously losing the city and losing his land, in front of Xue Huan, he still looked like he was "arguing", and he couldn't help but be annoyed in his heart, and took out the Shangguan's style.

"Master Guan, be this official, do this salute, since Lord Futai has instructions, then naturally you must fight according to Futai's intentions." Xu Changshan reminded him not to forget his identity as the county magistrate, "Brother, I have also fought, and the saying 'not guilty of losing land' is not a joke?" If I were to fight this battle, I would never allow Longhair to conquer the city so easily. Now that the battle has been defeated, then we have to put away our arrogance and listen to the dispatch of Futai. Like you are now, arrogant, people who don't know have seen it, and how much of a victory you have fought as a county magistrate. ”

This is very rude, pointing directly at Guan Zhuofan, a seven-grade county order, what is arrogant? Ding Shijie and Daniel Zhang's faces immediately changed, they were people from the Beijing camp, and they also did not take the magistrate seriously. But I can't say anything yet, so I all looked at Guan Zhuofan to see what he meant.

"Lord Xu is right," Guan Zhuofan's face remained unchanged, and he said quietly, "I am a seventh-grade official, and I talk too much, which is annoying." With that, he got up and arched his hand, and walked into the back hall by himself.

Is it to pick a child? However, it would be too rude to openly do such a move in front of the governor of a province. The court is full of officials, you look at me, I look at you, I don't know what to say. Xu Changshan's face turned red, and he was about to have a seizure, but seeing that Ding Shijie and Daniel Zhang were viciously leaning at themselves, they suddenly woke up: Tearing their faces, these fierce generals of the Xuan Army must not listen to their own commands, so who will fight the war? couldn't help but be discouraged, looking at Xue Huan, hoping that he could come up with an idea.

Who knew that before Xue Huan could speak, Guan Zhuofan came back again, but the dress on his body became very different. On the outside of the seven-rank official uniform, a dazzling yellow coat was covered, the silver waist tag of the imperial guard was tied around the waist with a ribbon, and a peacock tail feather was inserted on the warm hat on the top of the head, and a blue circle on the green feather declared that this was a one-eyed flower feather.

This dress is nondescript, and it looks really ridiculous, but everyone here can weigh the weight of these three things, and no one thinks that this is a funny thing, and they are all solemn. Only Xu Changshan, his face suddenly turned white.

"Xu Changshan," Guan Zhuofan said sharply, "I respect the holy order, I have the responsibility to defend the land, and the safety of Shanghai is naturally provoked on one shoulder!" It's just that I, as the main general, can't be without authority, since you, Lord Xu, intend to take over, I don't dare to be beautiful, I don't know if Lord Xu plans to peel off my yellow coat first, or pull out my flower feather first, or take away my brand first? With that, with a bang, he slapped the waist card of the imperial guard in front of Xu Changshan.

The temper of this "uncle" was deliberately done by Guan Zhuofan, although it was ostensibly aimed at Xu Changshan, but in fact, it was for Xue Huan. Now that the war in Shanghai has reached a critical point, Xue Huan and Xu Changshan must not be allowed to stir up trouble. All of you here are relevant civil and military officials, and if you can't stand up for authority at this time, it will be difficult to command Ruyi if you want to take a surprise later.

This purpose was achieved. Xue Huan looked at Xu Changshan, who was sweating profusely, and hurriedly stood up and made a round: "Yixuan, Yixuan, don't be angry, Lao Xu is also in a hurry, and his words are biased." It's all for the country, Yixuan, don't be too careful-come, sit down and talk, how to arrange, naturally listen to your arrangement. ”

"Yes. Since it's all for the country, I have nothing to discuss. Guan Zhuofan owed Xue Huan, and then he took back the waist card and tied it around his waist unhurriedly, "Sure enough, I defeated Long Hair, and I will never dare to erase the credit of Futai and you." With that, he turned and walked to the east head, and tore open a curtain on the wall, revealing a huge map. On the map, there are some small variegated flags, which are the situation map around Shanghai.

"Where there is a battle, the strength is strong, and the strength is weak, the truth in this, all the princes must understand!" Starting from this sentence, Guan Zhuofan analyzed the situation on the battlefield one by one, from Qingpu to Wusong on the northern line, and from Nanhui to Gaoqiao on the eastern line, which point has how many soldiers with long hair, who are the guards, who are the deputy generals, how many guns, how many cannons, such as a few treasures, and the price of flowing water.

Intelligence has reached such a point, so what else is there to say? Everyone here was convinced. Xue Huan was dissatisfied with Guan Zhuofan in a thousand ways, but after all, winning the battle was what he wanted most, and after listening to it, he said in surprise: "Yixuan, you really have yours, the arrangement of long hair is clear, how to deal with it, you also know it?" ”

"This is natural." Guan Zhuofan said unceremoniously, "Since I am the head coach, how can I not have a full grasp." ”

"But we all know Tan Shaoguang's fierceness," Xue Huan said worriedly, "I don't know where you want to start to turn the situation around?" ”

"Tan Shaoguang has a brave word, but in fact, he is ignorant of the general trend, but he is just a reckless man! He surrounded Shanghai, thinking that he had a plan, but he didn't know that he was already a wandering spirit at the bottom of the kettle. Guan Zhuofan said calmly, "Xue Futai, this is not just a matter of reversing the situation, I want to let his army, die without a place to be buried." ”

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