Zhong Gang sat quietly at the desk like a statue carved in stone, not moving for more than an hour, just looking at the secret letter sent by Sanger on the desk.

He didn't even want to believe a word of what was written in it, but his intuition told him that what was written in the letter was very likely to be true, and every piece of evidence listed on it could be easily corroborated with himself.

It's easy to determine the authenticity, just go back and confront her, and the truth will be clear.

Zhong Gang didn't sleep all night, he was just thinking about something, should he go back and confront her? Do you want to know the truth?

Even Zhong Gang even guessed the reason why Meng Ke sent him this secret letter, Meng Ke just wanted to transfer him out of Tanggu County, so that he could gnaw this hard bone.

"Yin Yanrou, Yao Chengde, I hope the result is not what I guessed, otherwise ......" Zhong Gang's face instantly became gloomy, and a wisp of murderous intent appeared in his eyes.

"If I guess wrong and cause the loss of Tanggu County, then even if I spare my life, I will drive the Meng Yuan army out of Liangzhou. If my guess is correct, Tanggu County will be lost and lost, after all, you are sorry for me first, my good emperor. ”

Zhong Gang sneered a few times, grew up from the mahogany carved Taishi chair, folded the secret letter on the desk, put it in his arms, and said coldly: "Come on, prepare the horse!" ”

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Hao Chengze also didn't sleep all night, busy arranging and arranging various utensils used to defend the city. I finally waited until the sky was light, and I took the opportunity to squint, and suddenly heard a report from the official that the Xiliang Gongzhong Outline took 10,000 Zhongjia troops out of the city and returned to Xining, leaving only more than 20,000 Liangzhou troops to guard Tanggu County.

Hao Chengze suddenly got up from the bed, and he didn't even have time to put on his shoes, so he went straight to the south gate.

"Xiliang Gong, you can't go!" Hao Chengze grabbed Zhong Gang's reins and didn't let him leave the city, "If you leave at this moment, Tanggu County will definitely not be protected, and how should tens of thousands of people in the city deal with themselves at that time?" ”

Zhong Gang glanced at him coldly, and said expressionlessly: "Zhong has his own plans for this matter, you don't need to persuade him." At this moment, Xining is being attacked by the Mengyuan army, and if it does not return to help, I am afraid that it will fall into the hands of the Mengyuan army. Hao Zhi County, do you ask yourself if Tanggu County and Xining City are comparable? ”

"This ......" Hao Chengze's face was as dead as he muttered: "Then just watch Tanggu County fall into the hands of the Meng Yuan Army?" ”

Zhong Gang said: "If you don't worry about the people in the city, arrange for them to evacuate with me, and I will escort them to safety along the way." Tanggu County was left to the Meng Yuan army, but he couldn't be cheapened in vain, and ordered all the soldiers to bury flammable things in the city, and when the Meng Yuan army entered the city, they would burn the city in one fell swoop. ”

"Ah......" Hao Chengze was shocked when he heard the word "burning the city".

Zhong Gang said coldly: "It is better to burn the city than to fall into the hands of the Meng Yuan army, not to mention that you can take the opportunity to severely damage them." When the lost land is recovered in the future, it is not necessary to rebuild a new Tanggu County. ”

Seeing Zhong Gang's serious face, Hao Chengze immediately stomped his feet and sighed, "Everything is up to the decision of Xiliang Gong." ”

In his heart, he has already sentenced himself to death. No matter what the outcome of this battle is, the county seat was lost and burned, even if it can be recovered in the future, he will have to bear a heavy responsibility. Even if His Majesty can open up the net now, I am afraid that his career will come to an end.

A hint of coldness rose at the corner of Zhong Gang's mouth, he looked at the camp of the Meng Yuan Army outside the city, and sneered: "Son of the Jin family, don't you want me to go?" Okay, I'm going to give you a big gift, I hope you like it. ”

"Hao Zhixian, if you want to retreat, arrange it as soon as possible, and arrange for the people to leave before the Meng Yuan army has launched an attack. I will command the army to hold it for two hours, and after two hours, I will order the city to be burned, no matter how many people remain in the city who have not yet been evacuated. ”

"Yes, Xiliang Gong!" Hao Chengze gritted his teeth and clenched his fists in response, but he didn't notice that since he saw Zhong Gang this time, Zhong Gang has always referred to himself as "I", rather than "Bengong".

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When he heard that the people in Tanggu County were gradually evacuating, Meng Ke couldn't help but laugh.

Zuo Prime Minister Yelu Zijin stood up and congratulated: "The Great Khan is really clever, he can actually predict that Zhonggang will retreat, should we take the opportunity to hunt them down?" ”

Munch shook his head and said, "For the time being, we don't need to, let's send cavalry to keep an eye on them and pay attention to their movements." First arrange for the soldiers to seize the city to prevent them from taking all the things in the city with them. ”

Yelu Zijin hesitated and said, "Great Khan, but our large siege ladder has not yet been built, and I am afraid it will not be useful for a while. ”

Meng Ke laughed and said, "It's okay, let's make do with it first." Since the people in Tanggu County began to evacuate, Zhonggang would definitely arrange a lot of soldiers to escort them, and the troops in the city would inevitably be insufficient at that time. ”

Yelu Zijin nodded, "The Great Khan is reasonable, then the minister will arrange for the army to prepare for the siege." ”

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Zhong Gang looked at the people who began to evacuate, called Lu Bowen, the military advisor of the Zhong family's army, and said in a low voice: "Bowen, Zhong has something to ask for. ”

Lu Bowen was stunned for a moment, and then he took the feather fan and arched his hand: "If there is something Xiliang Gong commands, there should be no 'ask' word." ”

Zhong Gang sighed, "Speaking of which, Berwyn has been following Zhong for more than ten years, and time flies so quickly in a flash. ”

Although Lu Bowen was a little strange why Zhong Gang suddenly had such feelings, he did not speak, but quietly listened to Zhong Gang continue. In fact, when Zhong Gang gave the order to withdraw the troops just now, he vaguely felt that Zhong Gang was a little weird, which was inconsistent with his previous style.

Zhong Gang continued: "In this life, Zhong rarely asks for help, and this time I can't say that I have to trouble you a lot, Berwyn. After a while, after Bowen led 10,000 Zhongjia troops to escort the people away, don't go directly to Xining City, remember to turn around and go to Yumen Pass. ”

Lu Bowen was shocked, "Xiliang Gong, why is this?" ”

Zhong Gang waved his hand, "The reasons are very complicated, and you don't have to ask too many questions." After arriving at Yumen Pass, if you hear the news that Xining City is lost, or if Zhong Mou has any case, remember to persuade Zhong Qing not to come back to help, but immediately take all the Zhong family troops to the southwest and enter Shu to watch the changes. ”

Lu Bowen "sighed" in his heart when he heard this, Xiliang Gong was explaining the future, is he ready to trust himself? But why is it the eldest young master, not his favorite Zhong Qinghan?

But soon, Lu Bowen reacted, although Zhong Qinghan was the most beloved child of Xiliang Gong. But after all, she is a daughter, and she can't inherit the position of the head of the Zhong family, not to mention that she has nine yin veins, and she will soon reach double ten, and she will not be a few months away from her deadline.

Lu Bowen's thoughts fluctuated, and his voice trembled: "Berwyn keep it in mind, and please rest assured. Lu will definitely be a good student to assist the young master. ”

Zhong Gang got off his horse and bowed to him, "There is Mr. Labwin, Zhong Mou is here to thank you." ”

Lu Bowen's eyes were suddenly moist, his hands were crossed in front of his chest, and he saluted back: "My lord, take care, Berwyn will say goodbye." ”