Bianliang stayed in the house.

Looking at the heads of more than a dozen Jin soldiers, as well as the corpses of the Jin people and thousands of high-clothed descendants, Zong Ze shouted repeatedly, "Okay, good, Yue Pengju is worthy of my good man in the Song Dynasty." Hundreds of cavalry troops rushed to the city of Xiangzhou and defeated tens of thousands of gold troops, which is a miracle feat. ”

Zong Ze was really happy. A while ago, the Protector Army and the imperial court fought, and Zong Ze's mood was very complicated. On the one hand, he knew that Liu Guangshi and Zhang Jun had corrupted military discipline, and if they were allowed to attack Yingtianfu, they would definitely destroy this peaceful land. But on the other hand, the traditional idea of loyalty to the monarch made Zong Ze disgusted with the resistance of the Protector Army.

Later, although the Protector Army sent someone to write a letter, expressing their willingness to be controlled by Zong Ze. Zong Ze originally wanted to transfer the Protector Army to Bianliang, but was blocked by Du Chong, and in desperation, he put the front line of the Protector Army in Caozhou. Anyway, Caozhou is also a military location, and if the Jin people really want to go south, Caozhou will definitely be the main battlefield.

However, not long after the Protector Army arrived in Caozhou, news came that they had crossed the river to the north and taken Kaide Province. What is Liao Chang, the guard of Kaide Mansion, Zong Ze knows best. He was very happy that Yue Fei had eliminated harm for the people, but at the same time, he felt that Yue Fei's actions were a little too arrogant. Because Liao Chang was still a Song general in name, he was killed by Yue Fei in this way, which was a bit of a lack of court. At that time, Zong Ze really began to worry that Yue Fei would become a warlord.

It was only at this moment that Zong Ze understood that the reason why Yue Fei advanced to the north of the Yellow River was originally to rescue Xiangzhou. So after Zong Ze praised it a few times, he felt that it was not enough, and said to the three cronies and generals, "Do you see it?" There is nothing to be afraid of the golden people. As long as we dare to attack, they will still die. Xiangzhou has been besieged for more than half a year, and we have not sent troops to relieve the siege. Previously, because the situation in Bianliang was unstable, we could not send a large army, but now we should send a large army to advance into the West Hebei Road. ”

What kind of generals there are, there are what kind of soldiers. Zong Ze dared to fight, and his cronies and generals also dared to fight. Xue Guang took a step forward, clenched his fists and said, "Zong Shuai, I am willing to lead an army of 10,000 to Xiangzhou to capture Yelu Ma and sacrifice five to sacrifice." The Golden Dog Army has poisoned my Hebei West Road for a long time, and now it's our turn to fight back. ”

Chen Quan is a veteran in his fifties with a steady personality. So although he was in favor of Xue Guang's counterattack, he didn't forget to remind Zong Ze, "Zong Shuai, seeing that the weather is getting cold every day, I'm afraid that the golden dog army of Yanshan Mansion is going to be dispatched again." Our first task is to defend the counties south of the Yellow River. You can't let the golden people take advantage of it. ”

Zong Ze smiled and said, "General Chen's worries are reasonable. But if we want to defend the south of the Yellow River, we can't just defend the Yellow River. In the past, I only cared about the 36 villages south of the Yellow River, but now Pengju's tactics have reminded me. We need to strike first. You can't be passively defensive. Fight with one punch, lest a hundred punches come. We must take advantage of the fact that the Jurchen army has not yet moved south, cross the river first, and first hold a few strategic points on the Hebei West Road. ”

Chen Quan suddenly realized, "Could it be that Zong Shuai still wants to occupy Huazhou?" ”

Zong Ze nodded, and smiled at Chen Que, "The task of occupying Huazhou is about to be handed over to General Chen." ”

Huazhou is a strategic point north of the Yellow River, and if the Jin people go south, Huazhou will be attacked by heavy troops. In fact, it is not accurate to say that Huazhou was occupied, because Huazhou was returned to the Great Song Dynasty at this time. However, there were only 3,000 defenders in Huazhou, which obviously could not stop the Jin army's attack. Chen Quan led his troops across the river, just to turn Huazhou into a fortified city.

Lu Qing has always been belligerent, but Zong Ze patted Lu Qing on the shoulder and directly rejected his invitation to fight. "General Lu, I can't have no one around me. Besides, I'm going to send you to guard Xijing Henan Mansion. ”

Although it was determined that Chen Quxue and Xue Guang would be sent to the north, the task of sending troops also had to be agreed by Du Chong. Recently, Du Chong has been wooing the heroes of the two rivers everywhere, and now there are more than a dozen village owners under his command. Originally, Zong Ze was worried that Du Chong would contradict him again. Because in the past few months, the only value of Du Chong's existence is to act as a-stirring stick. Every time Zong Ze wanted to implement a new policy, he was always stirred up by Du Chong.

But what he didn't expect was that this time Du Chong agreed to Zong Ze's advance plan without saying a word. Du Chong touched the short beard under his mouth and said very sincerely, "Zong Shuai only needs to send troops, I will definitely support you." After all, I, Du Chong, am also from Xiangzhou, and I feel really uncomfortable watching my hometown being attacked by the Jin. Here, I wish the two generals Chen Xue a successful start and success. ”

Zong Ze was a little strange about Du Chong's refreshment. But he didn't want to dig deeper, as long as he agreed to send troops across the river. As for what Du Chong was thinking in his heart, Zong Ze didn't bother to care. As for Du Chong's words that he was worried about his hometown, Zong Ze didn't believe it at all.

On August 27, Bianliang stayed behind in Zongze and ordered Xue Guang to lead an army of 10,000 to cross the river and go north to Xiangzhou, preparing to join Yue Fei and defeat the Jin army. He also ordered the commander Chen Quan to lead an army of 10,000 to Huazhou.

Ying Tianfu, the backyard of Li House. Fluttershy is chattering, "Miss, my uncle is very powerful this time. He defeated tens of thousands of Jin soldiers with hundreds of men. I heard Lord Huang say that this was my first big victory against the Jin soldiers. also said that my uncle relied on this battle, which was enough to leave a name in history. Hey, miss, why are you upset? ”

Li Xiao'e gently patted Fluttershy's head with her hand, frowned, and said, "Fluttershy, you're a kid and don't understand this. Brother Yue was reckless this time, in case the golden ** was dispatched, would the hundreds of back-to-back troops be able to stop it? I'm worried that Brother Yue will stay under the city of Xiangzhou and fight to the death with the Jin people. No matter how brave Brother Yue is, he is also a mortal. ”

Fluttershy smiled, "Miss doesn't know, but now the people of Ying Tianfu don't think of my uncle as a mortal anymore." It is said that my uncle is a martial artist. Others say," Fluttershy deliberately lowered her voice and mysteriously continued, "Others say that my uncle is a true dragon." Miss is going to be a mother in the future. ”

Li Xiao'e's face changed, and she scolded in a low voice, "Where did you hear all this nonsense from this girl?" Don't say that. Not only can't you say it, but you can't say it to anyone else. Now Brother Yue is already quite jealous of the imperial court. The imperial army has always been eyeing Huaibei. General Zhang Xian guarded Xuzhou and did not dare to relax at all. If there is any more news like this, our Protector Army will be attacked on its back. ”

Fluttershy says, "Don't be angry, Miss. I'm not going to talk about it anymore. But Miss don't worry about my uncle, I heard from my lord and Lord Huang that they are going to transfer 5,000 people from General Wang Gui's command to Kaide Mansion to support my uncle. ”

When Li Xiao'e heard that she was going to send the People's Protector Army to support Yue Fei, her frowning brows finally relaxed. She looked in the northwest direction and whispered, "Brother Yue, you must return safely." ”

Daimyo's Mansion, Hebei West Road Recruitment Division.

A big man proudly walked into the Recruitment Division and asked Zhang to send troops to Xiangzhou. This big man is tall and magnificent, and at first glance he is a generous person of Yan Zhao's tragic song. He was covered with a thick layer of chain mail, wore an iron helmet, and weighed at least thirty or forty pounds of armor, but the big man still walked briskly, as if these armors were all papier-mâché.

Dahan clenched his fists in his chest and said proudly, "Lord Zhang, I heard that a general of the People's Army named Yue Fei actually attacked the city of Xiangzhou and beheaded the Jinren Wanhu Gaoqing descendants. Isn't it time for us to move the Hebei West Road Recruitment Division? We have tens of thousands of troops, and we can't always stay in the Daimyo's mansion. Please send me to Xiangzhou to see me bring back the body of Yelu Ma Wu. ”

Like other envoys of the Emperor and Song Dynasty, Zhang Suo was also born as a Jinshi, strictly speaking, he was also a scholar. But Zhang did not have the pedantry of other scholars, but was as proud as a hero. Outside the Daimyo's Mansion is the territory of the Golden People. This important town located at the northernmost end of Hebei West Road can be regarded as a bridgehead to break into the territory of Jinren. If it had been replaced by other literati, perhaps they would have abandoned the city and fled long ago. But since Zhang Suo came to the Daimyo's Mansion, he has been recruiting strong men, connecting heroes, and being ready to fight at any time.

Looking at the big man with a raging fighting spirit in front of him, Zhang Suo was very relieved. Zhang Suo picked up the big man who bowed and saluted, and said with a smile, "General Wang Yan is really a strong man." But we have to think about sending troops again. ”

It turned out that this big man was Wang Yan, the first general under Zhang Suo. Wang Yan's martial arts are extremely high, and he loves to make friends in the rivers and lakes, and he is very prestigious among the heroes of Taihang. Hearing that Zhang Suo didn't seem to agree to send troops, Wang Yan couldn't help but feel a little anxious, and glared at Zhang Suo and said, "Master Zhang, don't miss the opportunity." We can't sit back and wait for the Golden Dog to attack. While the weather has not yet become cold, wouldn't it be better for us to expel the golden dogs on Hebei West Road first. ”

Zhang Suo smiled and didn't speak yet. Zhang Suo's deputy, Fu Liang, the deputy envoy of Hebei West Road, slammed his fist on Wang Yan's shoulder and shouted, "I said Lao Wang, can't you listen to Master Zhang?" Lord Zhang didn't say that he would not send troops. Just said to think about it. I said, what are you anxious about? ”

Wang Yan smiled a little embarrassedly, but still opened his mouth to ask, "I don't know what Lord Zhang is worried about?" There are many soldiers in my daimyo's mansion, and there is enough food, which can fully support the consumption of a big war. ”

Hearing Wang Yan say that there were more soldiers and enough food, Zhang Suo's face suddenly became gloomy. He sighed and said hatefully, "Wang Yan, you don't know, I just received an urgent document from the Privy Council, strictly prohibiting us from using the weapons and armor in the treasury. ”

Wang Yan didn't believe his ears a little. "Are the adults of the Privy Council all fools? Our Daimyo Mansion is located on the front line of the anti-gold resistance, and if we are not allowed to use weapons and armor, will we be allowed to fight the golden dogs with our bare hands? Besides, there are so many weapons and armor in the treasury, are they going to be left to the golden dog? These scholars who are afraid of gold like tigers! ”

Zhang Suo looked at the south with a heavy face, and said leisurely, "Wang Yan, don't talk nonsense. There are also those who dare to fight in the Privy Council, but Huang Qianshan, who is now in charge of the Privy Council, is a guy who is afraid of money like a tiger. Besides, he has a gap with me, and I have played him before. This document must be Huang Qianshan playing tricks. ”

Wang Yan said, "In that case, we don't follow the paperwork." Directly equip the armor in the treasury to the soldiers, and then send troops to Xiangzhou. ”

Zhang Suo heard Wang Yan say more and more excessively, and couldn't help but sink his face and said angrily, "Wang Yan! How can you be disrespectful? Although this document is Huang Qian's kindness, it was issued by the Privy Council after all. At present, there is chaos, and many local generals do not take the court seriously at all. If we, the courtiers, follow suit, what is the prestige of the court? Well? ”

Wang Yan has always been convinced by Zhang Suo, but when he saw Zhang Suo's anger, he fell silent. Wang Yan thinks that he is right, so he will not give in to Zhang.

Zhang Suo sighed again, and then said leisurely, "Wang Yan, do you know that Yue Fei was originally a training envoy of the Ying Tianfu Regiment, but he fought with the imperial army twice. Although he has made great achievements now, the imperial court will definitely not send him reinforcements. Nor can we come to his aid directly. Wang Yan, don't frown first, I'm not a loyal person. But in my opinion, Yue Fei has lofty ambitions, and he must guard against it! Now that he is under the city of Xiangzhou, he is obviously creating momentum for himself. But the golden dog has always been eager to repay and will definitely not let Yue Fei go. The tens of thousands of Jin soldiers in Weizhou will definitely go to support Yelu Mawu. When we send troops, we can't directly aid Xiangzhou, but wait for the golden soldiers of Weizhou to go to Xiangzhou, raid Weizhou, and take their lair first. ”

Fu Liang clapped his hands and applauded, "Wei Wei saves Zhao, I like this strategy." ”

Wang Yan didn't think so, but he had no choice but to clench his fists and say, "Follow your lord's orders." But we still have to use the armor in the treasury. Will the Privy Council blame the adults? ”

Zhang Suo looked in the direction of Xiangzhou and said firmly, "We are fighting this battle to earn face for the imperial court." If the court condemns the sin, I will bear it. ”