When the Yuan army surrounding Yuecheng heard that the Song Dynasty had sent Cheng Yue to recall the defenders and give Tanzhou to them, they all laughed loudly at Cheng Yue. Someone also threw stones at him and spat on him.

Cheng Yue didn't bother to pay attention to them, and rode his horse to the foot of the Moon City.

It is said that Moon City is just a temporary fortification, and it is already covered with sores and blood.

The Song Jun on the Moon City looked at Cheng Yue vigilantly, they all knew that this Moon City couldn't hold out for long. At most, after the New Year, it will be broken.

At this time, the imperial court suddenly sent someone, how did you know that it was not a trick of the Yuan army?

Cheng Yue took out Wen Tianxiang's warrant, wrapped it in a stone and threw it on.

After a long while, I finally saw a middle-aged man's head exposed on the city, and looked at Cheng Yue carefully for a while before saying, "This official Li Fu, take the liberty to ask." The name of this son has never been heard of by the official, and the official position of the son is not written on this warrant, I wonder if the son can explain? ”

Cheng Yue said loudly: "If it's fake, will you write it like this?" Can Master Li recognize the words of Wen Xianggong? ”

"Yes, yes."

"Is there a problem with Yinke?"

"This ......, no problem."

"I'm here alone, and the Yuan army is far away, so what's the danger?"

"Not either."

"Then why don't you let me go into the city and explain it to your lordship?"

Li Fu thought about it again and again, there was really no risk, so he ordered the sergeant to hang down a basket, Cheng Yue had to get into it hard, and the people in the city pulled him up to the city.

Sitting on this swaying earth elevator was stumbled up, Cheng Yue's mood was a little depressed, which was too inconsistent with the image of a hero.

So as soon as he reached the city, Cheng Yue immediately jumped over, but Li Fu was startled, where had he seen such a lively "official".

Cheng Yue and Li Fu and the people around him saw each other one by one, and walked to the city. Along the way, Cheng Yue had to tell them as much detail as possible about his life history and the exploits he had just made. In order to convince them, he also showed them his automatic rifle.

When he began to talk about the defense of Dusong Pass, Li Fu and the guards around him curiously picked up Cheng Yue's weapon and watched it repeatedly, perhaps because the refinement of this gun was too high, and finally made them believe Cheng Yue's words.

Hearing that Cheng Yue had killed all of Ah Lahan and Dong Wenbing, and when Changzhou confronted Boyan with more than 10,000 troops and more than 30,000 troops, everyone showed disbelief.

Cheng Yue talked about his infiltration into Ali Hague's mansion again, and everyone heard that he had controlled Ali Hague and all his generals, and they were so surprised that they couldn't close their mouths, followed by a burst of ecstasy.

As he spoke, everyone was already sitting in the official office of the pacification envoy in Hunan.

One person next to Li Fu didn't sit down, and said to Cheng Yue: "Cheng Gongzi, there is something unclear below, since Cheng Gongzi is fighting against Boyan, I don't know what Cheng Gongzi is doing in Tanzhou?" There is no army to help the imperial court, even if Cheng Gongzi comes, Tanzhou is afraid that it will be difficult to defend. Could it be that Cheng Gongzi wanted to use Ali Hague as a hostage to force the Yuan Dynasty to cease war? I don't think so. ”

Cheng Yue took a look and knew that this was Yang Ting, the senator next to Li Fu. This man is known for his talent and resourcefulness, and is particularly adept at finding solutions to complex and difficult situations. is the key person he wants to rescue this time, otherwise he will throw himself into the water and die.

Cheng Yue looked at the people in the hall who were also looking at him, obviously unable to figure out what Cheng Yue was doing.

Cheng Yue sighed, stood up and looked around at the crowd: "I didn't come for the siege of Jietan Prefecture this time. ”

As soon as the words fell, several generals stood up and shouted, "What? Could it be that Cheng Gongzi was a lobbyist for the Mongolian Tatar? What Cheng Gongzi said is also false, right? ”

Cheng Yue looked at the generals, the one who scolded him just now was Shen Zhong, in history, he was supposed to kill Li Fu's whole family after Li Fu's order, and then kill his own family, and finally threw himself into the fire and died, which is considered a loyal person.

It's not good to worry about him at the moment. He just pressed down with his hand, motioned for them to sit down, and continued: "Now the matter of Tanzhou is no longer possible. I know that your loyalty and courage are willing to die rather than surrender, otherwise how can you persist until now? But now there is a way to get the best of the three, you don't have to die, you don't have to surrender, and the people of the city don't have to suffer from the misery. That's why I'm here. ”

Yin Yu, who knew Hengyang Changsha, heard Cheng Yue say this, and arched his hand in his seat: "I don't know if Cheng Gongzi wants to take me away?" ”

Cheng Yue glanced at Yin Yu and said, "Exactly, the purpose of my coming here is to take you away." ”

Li Fu was furious, stood up with a heavy slap, glared at Cheng Yue angrily, and said: "Why is the national monk?" It's for today! As the pacification envoy of Hunan and the governor of the state, this official has the responsibility to defend the land! I'm just going to live and die with Tanzhou, don't say it anymore! ”

Cheng Yue didn't get angry, only looked at Li Fu lightly and said, "I don't know if Lord Li wants to protect the king, the society or the people?" ”

As soon as Li Fu heard it, he understood that Cheng Yue was saying, "The people are the most important, the society is secondary, and the monarch is light." He was a well-read man, and he couldn't help but snort coldly.

Cheng Yue continued: "Lord Li is deeply respected by the people, so he can rely on this city to defend it. The Yuan army had already said before that the city would be slaughtered if the city was broken. I would like to ask Master Li, can this city still be defended? ”

Cheng Yue paced in front of Li Fu, Li Fu didn't look at him with a pale face, Cheng Yue sighed slightly, and said: "Lord Li, how can I be willing to give up Tanzhou City, but I don't have any soldiers in my hands now." There were only 30,000 or 40,000 horses in the imperial court, all of whom were weak soldiers who could not afford a battle. There is also a lack of generals who lead the army and talents who can govern. How is this battle going to be fought? Wen Xianggong handed over the matter of fighting against the Yuan army to me, wasn't it because he couldn't find anyone else? ”

As he spoke, he sighed again, and said, "But I'm also difficult." What about soldiers? What will it be? What about the money? I don't have anything. So I'm looking for it, and I'm even going to grab it. Now I have soldiers under my command, not many, but finally stable. There are generals, but there is still a lack of excellent generals. But what I lack most is the ability to govern. To tell you the truth, the imperial courts of all the prefectures and counties north of Jiangyin have been handed over to me to resist the Yuan army, but there are many unsuitable magistrates in those magistrates, so I must have someone to replace them, right? Otherwise, how can I develop the economy and raise money and food to counterattack the Yuan Dynasty? Where is the talent? Just sit here, and that's you. But you have to die! Why? Why? What's the use of you dying? You are dead, the Yuan army has gained a reputation for being invincible, and the people of the city will be slaughtered again. And many more cities will surrender because of this. What's more, I, Cheng Yue, have lost the talent who could have helped me fight into the capital and avenge the slaughtered people! Without talent, what can I do alone? I know how to do it, but someone has to help me. But what about those who might have helped me, but they are going to die worthless, meaninglessly! He died before he left the school, which made the hero cry. Lord Li, don't you think that you best talents died here to do the Yuan army a great favor? Why do you want to do Yuan Jun this favor? Are you trying to betray your country or is it because you are too cowardly? ”

Everyone listened to Cheng Yue's words, and everyone became excited. If it is really as Cheng Yue said, then he doesn't have to die, his family doesn't have to die, and there is still hope to counterattack the Yuan army. Thinking about Cheng Yue's magical record, this is not impossible.

But Li Fu was annoyed, and said to Cheng Yue: "I, Li Fu, have resisted the Yuan army so far, but you have been said to be cowardly, are those who surrendered brave?" ”

Cheng Yue stared at Li Fu very sternly and said, "Master Li, when did I say that those who surrendered were brave?" Do you understand that this is how you preach? If I say that men can do farm work, does that mean women can't? When I say you're cowardly, it's not that you don't dare to resist, but that you don't dare to live! Don't dare to fight with me again against the Yuan army! Don't dare to face a seemingly hopeless situation again! But I dare! No matter how slim the chances are, I will not give up hope. As long as I can live, I will live bravely and fight the Yuan army again! You're dead, and you're gone. But what about those of us who are alive? We still have to fight the Yuan army! And you're out of the battlefield! I'll tell you......"

Cheng Yue raised his voice and said sharply: "Don't think that not being afraid of death is brave, people who dare to live, never give up any hope, and those who keep fighting are the real braves!" Do you want to be a coward who dies or a brave man who dares to admit defeat and make persistent efforts? ”

Li Fu was scolded by Cheng Yue to be completely stunned, what Cheng Yue said was almost completely different from his previous understanding, but he had to admit that what Cheng Yue said did make sense. But in this way, is what I understood before wrong?

The others nodded frequently, almost persuaded by Cheng Yue. Cheng Yue did say that in their hearts, why should they die if they have the possibility of survival? It's not hopeless. What's more, Cheng Yue has been authorized by the imperial court, and it is not wrong to obey the orders of the people by himself.

Li Fu still wanted to make the last struggle, and said: "Tanzhou is a place where soldiers must fight, so give up, what is the use of waiting for me?" ”