Tong Guan was really a little hesitant, for Tong Guan, a eunuch, maybe only the emperor was the person he valued the most, and the object of his life as a slave and a servant was also the emperor. At the beginning, the holy decree was falsely transmitted in the northwest, and it was an arrow that had to be sent on the string, and it was also far away from the emperor of the sky, and there was a large space for operation.

Hebei is not as good as the northwest, Hebei is too close to Tokyo, and Cai You is on the side, and the majesty of the emperor has become too important in Tong Guan's heart.

Back in the big tent, Tong Guan was still worried, what was going on in the war Tong Guan was clear in his heart, what was the situation in the sixteen states of Yanyun, Tong Guan knew a little less. really counted on the Han people, who had lived in Liao for more than a hundred years, to donate the city to vote, and Tong Guan was not sure about this matter, but Tong Guan felt some hope, so he was even more hesitant.

In addition to some military officials such as clerical joining the army, there are also Tong Guan, Zheng Zhi, and Cai You, Tong Guan did not say a word, and his face was embarrassed.

Cai You didn't say anything, but kept looking at Tong Guan, waiting for Tong Guan to speak first, and also waiting for Tong Guan to make a decision, to see what kind of attitude Tong Guan had. If Tong Guan also said words like Zheng Zhi's disobedience to the holy decree, Cai You might be happy in his heart.

Zheng Zhi frowned, and after a while, he got up and bowed and walked out of the big tent.

Zheng Zhi knew in his heart that Tong Guan's hesitant mind had been written on his face, fighting a war is the speed of soldiers, at this time, the Liao people must also know that the border of the Chen soldiers, an army of more than 100,000 in the Great Song Dynasty, has already begun to react, and if it drags on, when the Liao people also begin to prepare, the war will inevitably be more difficult, the war will be more tragic, and there will be more casualties.

Zheng Zhi doesn't care about political things, he only has war and strategy in his eyes. It is important to die one less soldier.

Zheng Zhi, who had a big account at this time, also had a plan brewing in his mind.

Zheng Zhi walked quickly to his camp tent, outside the camp a team of pro-soldiers were standing guard, Zheng Zhi did not stop, but shouted in his mouth: "Come on, summon all the generals above the commander of the Cangzhou army." ”

After Zheng Zhi finished speaking, the people had entered the big tent, and the soldiers outside the tent got on their horses and left.

In the tent, Li Gang, Wu Yong, Zhu Wu, and Pei Xuan were all there, and when they saw Zheng Zhi coming in, they also got up and saluted.

Zheng Zhi's face was not good, he took a few steps to sit down in front of the head, looked at everyone left and right, and said: "As soon as the supplies in the army are prepared, all the vehicles are loaded and prepared, Bo Ji takes Pei Xuan in charge, and Zhu Long is sent to take the corporal to assist in listening to the adjustment. No man's life can be taken, but only the command of a certain person can be done. ”

Pei Xuan didn't think much about it when he heard this, and got up and saluted. Li Gang had already smelled an unusual smell from his words, and after getting up, he saluted first, and then asked, "Xianggong, but someone is hindering military affairs?" ”

Zheng Zhi nodded and said: "The fighter plane is fleeting, although the Liao people know that the Great Song Dynasty has gathered troops in Hebei, and they are also a little guarded, but they have always been dominated by the northern Jin people. Now that the army has rejected the Ma River, the Liao people have no illusions, and they will definitely go all out to prepare for war. A certain army for several years, countless battles, never defeated, this battle must also be won, no one can hinder a certain strategy, will not be affected by the king's life outside. Lay down your life for the country, and see who speaks in triumph. What does Bo Ji think?"

After Zheng Zhi finished speaking, his eyes stared at Li Gang and left. The words have already been said to this point, and Zheng Zhi does not hide it, but it depends on Li Gang's attitude. Some things have reached the time of showdown, and Li Gang must also be tied to Zheng Zhi's boat.

Now is the first step for Li Gang to get on the ship, and with this first step, Li Gang will not have the opportunity to get off the ship again.

Li Gang's face was shocked when he heard this, the first few words were not a big deal, at most it was like a complaint, just when the sentence "will be subject to the king's life outside" was said, Li Gang understood the meaning, Zheng Zhi's words have already explained, even if it is the king's order, it will not be accepted.

Li Gang looked up at Zheng Zhi, and after being horrified in his heart, he recalled what Zheng Zhi said just now, and said softly: "As long as the minister wins, he can be rewarded!" ”

What Li Gang said was what he thought in his heart, thinking that as long as Zheng Zhi could win, everything would not be a problem. It is also the self-comfort in Li Gang's heart, if Zheng Zhi disobeys the holy order, but the war is for the country and the people, as long as it is won, it will be justified.

Zheng Zhi understood in his heart when he heard the words, Li Gang had scruples in his heart, but he supported himself unreservedly in terms of attitude. Zheng Zhi didn't have many other requirements, Li Gang said this, Zheng Zhi was already satisfied, and only nodded and said, "Okay, Bo Ji will take Pei Xuan to prepare first, and Zhu Long will go to you later." ”

When Li Gang heard this, he breathed a sigh of air, and seemed to be comforting himself in his heart, and Pei Xuan went with him at the tent door. Pei Xuan followed Li Gang, which was also an insurance for Zheng Zhijia, and Pei Xuan would not question Zheng Zhi's order. plus a baggage commander Zhu Long, it is a double insurance.

Zheng Zhi is like this, it is not that he does not trust Li Gang, but he is afraid that Li Gang will not be able to withstand some pressure at some times.

Li Gang Pei Xuan went out, and Wu Yong hurriedly stepped forward and spoke: "Xianggong, the military general wants." ”

Wu used concise words, and he had already guessed everything, but he just reminded Zheng Zhi that he must firmly grasp the generals in his hands.

Zheng Zhi naturally understood, and he didn't answer, but looked at Zhu Wu and said: "Zhu Wu, you deal more with government affairs on weekdays, but now you have a strategy?" ”

Zhu Wu didn't know some things very clearly than Wu Yong, but he also understood that Zheng Zhi didn't really ask about any strategy, but when it was time to show loyalty, he hurriedly said: "Xianggong, the villain was born recklessly, and he is a strong man who robs his family. To be valued by the public, to get an official and a half-job, and to be public to the villain, is to recreate the parents, but if there is a small plan, you must not dare to hide it. I only hope to be able to help the public a few points, and not to be in vain. ”

Zhu Wu often calls himself a subordinate official on weekdays, also because he has the title of a magistrate in the Jingluo Mansion. Today, he calls himself a villain, just to express his heart.

Things have come to such a situation, the difference between the top and bottom, for smart people, they pay special attention, and they have read a lot of things in history books, so Zhu Wuwu and Wu Yong's generation are more concerned about their own positioning and identity than military men.

Zheng Zhi didn't answer anymore, just nodded. Everything has begun, and Zheng Zhi must not be cautious, and the road ahead will inevitably be like walking on thin ice, step by step. The human heart is the main thing.

The military man can not participate in the decision-making, but the strategist must know many joints, and at this level, the strategist must control it properly.

Not long after, twenty or thirty people gathered together in the big tent. Zheng Zhi greeted a lot at the beginning, and when everyone arrived, he was silent again.

Everyone thought that Zheng Zhi had a military order to say, but they waited for a long time, and when they didn't see Zheng Zhi speak, they all knew that the matter was extremely important. After waiting for a long time, Zheng Zhi was still silent, his expression was embarrassed.

Luda spoke first and asked, "Brother, isn't there anything embarrassing?" ”

Zheng Zhi still didn't say anything, but his face was gloomy.

Zheng Zhi didn't answer, Luda seemed to feel something, his face was angry, he looked around, and said angrily: "Brother, which birdman is evil to my brother, and the Sprinkle family went to twist his head." ”

Zheng Zhi secretly killed people, Luda knew it clearly, Luda's methods were also very good at this kind of thing, and he thought that he had guessed correctly, it must be Zheng Zhi who was in a difficult situation, so he was silent for a long time. Luda only has pure maintenance in his heart for Zheng Zhi, which does not need to be said.

When Zheng Zhi heard this, he waved his hand, but still didn't speak, but signaled Luda to be restless.

Luda also saw Zheng Zhi like this for the first time, his face was ugly, but he didn't say a word, where could he not be restless, looked back at everyone, and shouted again: "Brother, you look at the big tent, which one is not your own brother, which one is not a righteous person, but there is a difficulty, my brother said it, how can the brothers let the brother be bullied by those pickled people, as long as the brother says a word, I will go and give my brother a purity." ”

Shi Jin couldn't feel Zheng Zhi's embarrassment at this time, and he also said: "Brother Luda said very well, when the army arrives here, we will go to the battle to fight, and I don't know whether I will die or live tomorrow, even if I die, I will die." ”

Everyone present followed Zheng Zhi step by step to get to the present, and when they heard the words of the two at this time, they were already excited and spoke out one after another.

"That's right, it's a big deal not to fight this battle, let them fight, and see if they can beat the Khitans."

"That's it, Lao Tzu put his life on the belt of his trousers, and he has to be angry with people, how can there be such a reason in the world."

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Wu Song stepped forward in two steps and said: "Xianggong, if you don't say it, then make a gesture, I will end this matter for my brother tonight, it's a big deal to run into the rivers and lakes again, Hebei and Shandong, where is not a hiding place." ”

The meaning of Wu Song's words is obvious, that is, he wants to make a black hand for Zheng Zhi.

Even Yue Fei also looked left and right a few times, his heart was surging, and he also said: "Xianggong is for the country and the people, fights endlessly, quells rebellions, destroys Western Xia, is loyal, and risks thousands of miles to go deep into the enemy's territory, and life and death are put out of the way. The battle of the Great Song Dynasty, which battle did not rely on Xianggong throwing his head and spilling blood, so that he could have this bright and bright future. Now that the war with the Khitan is imminent, how can we be constrained by others, and the decision is made by the public, and we will inevitably take the lead. ”

The scene had already been ignited, and everyone's faces were full of resentment.

Only Lin Chong didn't speak just now, and only then did he think about it and said, "Everyone, be quiet, I'm afraid that this matter is only Cai You!" ”

Lin Chong is a little smart, but this matter is too obvious. At this time in Xiongzhou, it is impossible for Zheng Zhi to be embarrassed by Tong Guan, and only Cai You.

When Luda heard this, he immediately spoke: "Brother, but the person Lin Chong said? ”

Zheng Zhi stood up again at this time, pressed his arm, and said, "Thank you, brothers, don't talk about this matter." All you have to do is listen to me. Military orders are only issued in the Jinglu Mansion, and other military orders are only like waste paper. ”

"Of course, except for my brother, how can anyone else mobilize the Sprinkle family." Ruda didn't care, and just opened his mouth.

Zheng Zhi's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he opened his mouth and said: "Sun Tzu's Art of War has a saying: the king's order is not subject to it. Now above the court, villains are in charge, and most of them are people who do not know the battle array, slandering and hiding the holy will. If you want to win this battle, you must fight for it. If this battle is won, the credit goes without saying. If we lose this battle, we will all be doomed. It's the hard work. ”

Wu Yongyan's heart tightened when he heard this, he really didn't expect Zheng Zhi to say this directly, although he explained it, it was a profound meaning, and it was undoubtedly revealed. At this time, Wu Yong kept looking at everyone present with a nervous look on his face.

"Brother, this time the Sprinkle family understands, we will fight the war ourselves, and we will talk about it after we win. If you win, there will be no one to talk about. "Luda is really Zheng Zhi's good helper, and the words that came out of Luda's mouth really set these things into a legitimate nature.

Everyone present also nodded again and again, and many people listened to the matter of Tong Guan's battle formation in the northwest, and if this kind of thing happened to Zheng Zhi again, he didn't feel much burden.

Even Yue Fei also nodded and said, "Xianggong led the troops, and he was fighting for the country. It is bound to win, and if it wins, everyone will be happy. If there is a case, it is a big deal to accompany the husband to suffer a sin. Now that the prime minister does not fight, who else can fight. Life and death, no problem! ”

Zheng Zhi didn't really fall to the ground until he heard Yue Fei say these few words in the noise.

Looking around, he said, "Okay, with your support, you have the belief that you will win in your heart." The congregation will obey the order! ”

As soon as Zheng Zhi's voice fell, the audience immediately quieted down, stood up straight, and just waited for Zheng Zhi to come down.

"Return to their respective divisions, reorganize the army for battle, all the generals will sit on the back, and the military orders will only go out of the Jingluo Mansion. Orders must be made without delay. Zheng Zhi said loudly.

"Obey!" After everyone received the order, they saw the salute and came out.

Zheng Zhi was very determined, exchanged a look with Wu Yong, and said, "Let's go and summon Wang Yu and Hu Yanzhuo." ”

Just now, they were all Cangzhou military generals, and now they want to call Wang Yu and Hu Yanzhuo as well, and Wang Yu and Hu Yanzhuo are also extremely important. The two men obviously needed to have a deeper conversation.

Everything is the beginning, and it is also the foreshadowing of the future. Some things can't happen suddenly, and they must be paved step by step to get it done. Without this start, there will be big problems in the future.

The process of people's hearts is also slowly and imperceptibly imperceptible in this foreshadowing. This is the most important point, Zheng Zhi knows it, so he chose this juncture, and suddenly began to make these changes, and suddenly began to lose the previous convergence.

Cai You has already begun to order people to make a list of texts, and he must send people to spread it all over Yanyun, and then he can sit and wait for the people from the north to surrender.

In the northwest, the soldiers also rose. Zhe Keqiu, Liu Zhengyan, and Yang Keshi have led the troops into the grassland, and the tribes of the Divination people are scattered in the grassland, and it is when the weather is cold and the ground is freezing, the large and small tribes are gathered in the camp tents, and the livestock are also within the fence, and they only rely on the forage prepared before to feed these livestock.

The army of 40,000 was divided into three teams, and more than 100,000 healthy horses galloped. It's already raging.

The south of the steppe, mainly the nine parts of Dadan, Dadan, is actually also Tatar, but Tatar is a unified designation. The Dadan tribe was mostly a Turkic-speaking tribe, and later the Tatars, the biggest enemies of Temujin in the early period, was the Dadan. Temujin spoke Mongolian, and Dadan was clearly not the same people. But most of these people were later conquered by Temujin.

Now the Western Army is heading north, and it is these Turkic-speaking Dadans that are facing it. Dadan was obviously loose at this time, divided into nine larger tribes, and countless smaller tribes.

On the vast grassland, there is only wailing everywhere.

One day the Han people have horses, which is the end of the grassland tribes. This truth has been proven time and time again. From Zhao of the Warring States Period, to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and then to the Tang Dynasty to fight the Turks. It was a time when the Han people had a large number of horses.

But every time there was a big war against the steppe, the horses of the Han people were also exhausted, and this was the end.

Now these sons and daughters of the Western Army have won the party's horses, and they are once again wreaking havoc on the grasslands.

Nowadays, there are not many Khitans on the grassland, and the Khitans are too busy to take care of themselves. But on the grassland, it has also been ravaged by the Khitan for many years, and there is not much vitality left. The vast land is another plate of scattered sand, and the western army is less than 40,000 sons, and it is impossible to meet huge resistance within a few months.

To the east of the Hangai Mountains of the grassland, there is the Great Prince's Mansion, which nominally dominates the huge grassland in the central and southern parts of the grassland, but it has been suppressed by the Northwest Road Recruitment Division of the Liao State for more than 100 years, and there is not much real dominance.

The current pattern of the grassland, there is no unified rule, there is no effective administration, there is a big palace in name, but it is controlled by the Liao people, but the Liao people cannot command these grassland tribes. It's such a strange situation.

This strange situation also allowed the Western Army to take advantage of the loophole. But as long as the Liao people still have a little strength left, it is impossible for the Western Army to enter the grassland north. But if the Great King's Mansion has the real ability to rule, it is impossible for the Western Army to enter the grassland. Even if the Nine Divisions of Dadan could have a truly effective alliance, the Western Army was already in the middle of a big war at this time.

Everything is a serendipitous coincidence in the context of the times. It was Temujin who was able to unify the steppe, and it was this coincidence that is still influencing the pattern of the steppe fifty or sixty years later. There was no Xiongnu monopoly, no Turkic monopoly, a loose steppe, which gave Temujin, who was born on the shores of Lake Baikal, a chance.

Otherwise, the Mughul in the marginal lands will have no chance, and will only live trembling under a powerful unified alliance. The true alliance of these Turkic-speaking tribes under one regime would have made Temujin ineffective.

The Mongolian legend of Temujin, starting from the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, all the way to the Khitan, is all foreshadowing. From the Han to the Khitans, a loose grassland was created, and this loose grassland was the rise of Temujin.

Wang Yu and Hu Yanzhuo arrived at Zheng Zhi's big tent. Sit down.

Zheng Zhi opened his mouth and said: "Everyone go out first, and there is something important to discuss with the two generals." ”

Everyone put down the errand in their hands, and Wu Yong also put down the pen in his hand and came out. It was Zheng Zhi's move, and the two of them tightened their faces and were a little uneasy.