As soon as I walked out of the prefect's yamen, the sky was cloudy, and a few snowflakes were falling down.

Chu Tianya stretched out his hand and took two snowflakes in his hand, which melted immediately in his hand, and it was cold.

"It's snowing...... The Jurchens' battle horn finally sounded. Chu Tianya took a deep breath into his lungs and coughed, feeling a dull pain in his chest.

"The end of the world." Someone was calling behind him, and Chu Tianya looked back and saw that it was Wang Yu.

"Teacher." He turned around and bowed, and saw that Wang Yu's expression was very solemn and a little complicated.

"Governor Zhang told you, right?" Wang Yu stepped forward and said.

"Hmm." Chu Tianya nodded, "I was about to go to see the leaders of Taihang and Xishan. ”

Wang Yu sighed lightly, and said with frowns: "Don't blame Governor Zhang." Only now, there is no way to do it. ”

"I know." Chu Tianya replied lightly and said, "I wonder if the mentor has already agreed on a battle strategy with those leaders?" ”

"It's a preliminary agreement." Wang Yu said, "But how to implement it depends on the specific battle situation to respond to the opportunity." That's pretty much how it was arranged. After the Jurchens called, the soldiers and horses of Xishan were responsible for detouring to the north, defending the danger in Feihu and Lingqiu, cutting off the grain route of the Jurchen army; There were many cavalry in Taihang Zhuzhai, which were divided into many idle horse teams, waiting for an opportunity to harass and raid the Jurchen army, so that they did not dare to besiege Taiyuan with all their might. The old man personally led the main force of the victorious army and the people of Taiyuan, defending the city and waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. These are all laid out according to the three major strategies you formulated at the beginning - fortifying the walls and clearing the wilderness, cutting off the enemy's grain routes, and defending instead of attacking. ”

Chu Tianya nodded, "Now, only Jianbi Qingye is left without execution. This is precisely the most important link. ”

"yes!" Wang Yu took a deep breath and sighed leisurely, "Governor Zhang invited me last night, and the two of us discussed all night, but there was no good plan. In desperation, I had to make this decision...... Tianya, if you can think of a better way, you might as well propose it. The old man and Governor Zhang were not willing to let the rebels of Taihang and Xishan bear the curses and resentment of the people. At that time, I am afraid that the rebels on both sides will also blame the government and the officials and soldiers for their injustice and trap them in injustice. If the alliance breaks down because of this, the gains outweigh the losses! ”

Chu Tianya wrinkled his eyebrows and pondered for a moment, the snowflakes fell more and more tightly.

"Teacher, there's no time to think about it. The eldest husband acts informally, and can only abandon the small and take the big at the critical moment. Chu Tianya sighed heavily, "I wonder if the leaders are still in the military camp outside the city?" ”

"In. The old man discussed with them yesterday the battle plan for a whole day, and only returned to Taiyuan at night, so he left them to stay in the army, and prepared to go back today, and then discuss with them in detail. Wang Yu said, "Ming people don't do dark things, the old man is willing to go with you, and explain this matter openly and honestly to the leaders." ”

"Good. Time is urgent, the teacher takes the first step, and the student will come immediately. Chu Tianya hugged his fists.

"Good!"

Chu Tianya left the prefect's yamen and strode home.

Along the way, I saw many people walking briskly in the cold wind and snow. The shops pù propped up the rain cover to shield them from the heavy snow, and it was still an extraordinary bustle; On the river in the city, a few small boats selling fish pulled up the black pong and lit the fire, and there were several tourists and ladies cooking wine and tasting poems, and the piano music fluttered leisurely.

If there is a Danqing wonderful pen, Chu Tianya wants to paint this peaceful and happy scenery in front of him into a picture scroll and treasure it forever. Because in a few days, such a scene will never be seen again!

When I got home, I saw smoke billowing from the kitchen, and the fragrance of rice wafted around. Xiao Linglong put on a thick coat, sat by the fire in the hall with a hot cup of tea, and listened to Uncle He lying on the sleeping chair, chatting about some old things in the rivers and lakes and the method of practicing martial arts.

"County Lord, take me to see your eldest brother!" Chu Tianya strode under the eaves and said.

Xiao Linglong and He Bo both got up, "What happened?" ”

"I'll talk about it on the road. Time is urgent. Chu Tianya said.

"Okay, let me change my clothes." Xiao Linglong didn't ask much, got up and went to the room to change her robe.

Uncle He stepped forward, glanced at Chu Tianya a few times, and asked, "Young Master, what is the emergency situation, to urgently go out of the city in such a snowy weather?" ”

"Just a trifle. However, if it is not handled properly, the alliance between the government and the rebels may be broken. Chu Tianya furrowed his brows and said, "So I have to go out in person and do my best to mediate." ”

He Bo nodded, "Is there a place for the old man?" ”

Chu Tianya pondered for a moment, glanced at Xiao Linglong's room, and said in a low voice: "The leader of Seven Star Mountain, Greedy Wolf Star Monarch, is He Bo familiar with it?" ”

"Not familiar." He Bo shook his head, "But I have an old friendship with his master. ”

"Then is Uncle He sure that he will be persuaded to do something he is unwilling to do?" Chu Tianya asked.

"Unlikely." He Bo pondered for a moment and slowly shook his head, "In the Seven Star Mountain, it is Jiao Wentong who is in charge of the real power of the soldiers and horses; It was Bai Xu who gave advice; The most noble and respected person by others is Xiao Linglong; The strongest martial artist is Yang Zaixing. To convince all of the above, it is not difficult to have a young master come out. Only their big leader, Greedy Wolf Xingjun, Guan Shan, known as the 'No. 1 Hero in Hedong', no one can convince him because he is too principled. ”

"The first hero in Hedong, the ...... of Guanshan" Chu Tianya carefully wrote down the name.

"This person is strong in martial arts, righteous and righteous, and he keeps his promise to the east of the river, and he is indeed a rare real chivalrous man in recent years." He Bo said, "His master only accepted him as an apprentice in his life, and he taught him all his skills. When he was dying, his master left him a big red robe given by the official family, so that he could remember that 'the great man of chivalry is for the country and the people'. For more than ten years, Guan Shan always adhered to his master's legacy, and eventually became the most admired true chivalrous man in the Hedong area. In order not to forget the teachings of his ancestors, he often wears a big red robe, so the officials and bandits in Hedong and the heroes of the people directly call it 'Taihang big red robe'. For more than ten years, 'Da Hong Pao' has almost become synonymous with chivalry in the minds of Hedong people. The old man rarely really respected anyone in his life, but this Guan Shan ...... He is indeed the number one person worthy of everyone's respect. ”

"No wonder a hero like Second Brother Jiao also gave up the position of the owner of the village......" Chu Tianya groaned in a low voice, and Xiao Linglong opened the door and came out.

"Let's go!" In an instant, she had changed into a bright and luxurious beard and thick fur that was not swollen at all, the placket and hat were rolled with pure white fox fur, and the two fox tails hung down on her chest, which was quite exotic.

"This is the winter coat of the Khitan tribe?" Chu Tianya asked curiously.

"Yes. In the past, whenever I went out in the winter snow or went on a safari, I used to dress like this. Xiao Linglong reached out and held the two hanging silks in her hands, and said with a smile full of nostalgia, "I haven't worn it on my body for a long time, and I almost forget that I am a Khitan." ”

"It's pretty, let's go!" Chu Tianya nodded and smiled, and walked to the stable, "Time is relatively tight, so the two of us have to ride together." ”

"Then I'll take you!" Xiao Linglong stepped forward with a smile, disbanded the reins of the horse and led the jujube red horse out, and then simply put on the saddle and said, "This horse is not bad." I could recognize it at a glance, it was a treasure horse from the Yanyun generation. ”

"Dai Ma is in the north wind, and the south branch of the bird's nest is crossed. The Yanyun area has produced good horses since ancient times, and King Wuling of Zhao occupied this place during the Warring States Period and began to implement Hufu cavalry shooting, so Zhao became strong. Chu Tianya stepped forward, patted the horse's neck, and said with a smile, "Since the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, I have lost the horse farms of Yanyun and Helong, and the horses produced in the Central Plains have always been inferior. Therefore, our cavalry is simply not able to compete with the Hu cavalry. ”

"I can't imagine that you still have some knowledge!" Xiao Linglong smiled slightly, stroked the horse's mane and said: "Dai Ma, Hu Dog, the jade of Kunshan, is the Three Treasures of Zhao in the pre-Qin period. These three jewels are still thriving today. I remember that on the days of winter and snow in the past, I followed my father and brother to travel to Na Bowl, ride a horse, tend to the bearded dog, admire the jade of the Kun Mountain, bend the bow and thunderbolt string to chase the deer and drive the wolf, what a comfortable and happy ......"

"Later, when I have time, I can also accompany you to hunting." Chu Tianya smiled, "But not now." ”

"Okay, get on the horse! Didn't you say that time was urgent, and it was still grinding? Xiao Linglong shook her head gently, swept away many thoughts and sorrows in her heart, stepped on the stirrup and rode on the saddle neatly, stretched out a hand to Chu Tianya, and said with a smile, "Miss Chu, please get on the horse!" This son will take you out of the city and step on the snow! ”

Chu Tianya was stunned for a moment, and was angry on the spot, "When I learn to ride a horse, I will tease the women of good families every day!" ”

"Giggles!" Xiao Linglong laughed, "Don't be long-winded, get on the horse!" ”

Chu Tianya stretched out one hand and grabbed the saddle with the other, stretched out his foot to step on the stirrup, and suddenly tried to make his posture on the horse a little more powerful and chic, but unexpectedly, he overexerted his head and almost fell from the other end of the saddle. The horse was pressed on one side, tilted its body and took a few steps, and raised its head and snorted a few times, as if to vent its dissatisfaction.

Xiao Linglong hurriedly grabbed him with one hand and didn't let him fall, and said with a smile: "Look at your clumsiness, the horses are laughing at you." Hold on tight and go! ”

"Ahem! Can't you keep a low profile, you have to hold it tightly? ”

“…… How dare you belittle me? ”

"Didn't you let me hug it, the wicked person sued first!"

"Then you are holding us like this, do you want us to fall off the horse together?"

"How do you hold that?"

"Stupid! You have to hold it like this, like this, so that my arms are free to hold the reins, and you can't hold my waist! …… Don't even get close to my chest! ”

"How do I know! The first time the eldest prince rode a horse, I naturally hugged how comfortable I was! ”

"Phew, are you comfortable? Believe it or not, I'm kicking you off the horse! ”

"Heroes spare their lives! There are seventeen or eighteen flower-like ladies in my son's family, and when I go back and feel distressed, you can't bear to destroy the flowers? ”

"Just know the poor mouth! - Old man, here we go! ”

"Go, go!" He Bo stood under the eaves, watching Chu Tianya and Xiao Linglong tossing and turning on the horse, and grinned.