"Still no news."

Facing Shen Kuo's inquiry, Han Gang shook his head. It's been almost ten days, and since Wang Shao led the army into Explicit Mountain, only one person brought back Wang Shao's secret letter on the third day, saying that he was advancing smoothly. But since that day, there has not been a single accurate news coming back.

"Will there be anything ......" Shen Kuo wanted to speak and stopped, and the following words could not be said nonsense.

"The Exposed Mountains are steep and steep, and the forests are deep and the grass is dense. After entering, of course, it is not easy to get the word back. I have already sent someone to Minzhou, and I still have to hurry up to get information from Taozhou from there...... Don't worry too much! ”

Shen Kuo looked at Han Gang, who was only his average age, and he was so calm that he didn't look like a young man at all. Moreover, in the past ten days or so in Di Dao City, he has seen Han Gang's performance in handling affairs with his own eyes, and it is difficult for the old officials in the yamen to compare with him. Several times I saw Han Gang talking to people while criticizing official documents. In the case of distraction, the two sides are not chaotic at all. This kind of governance talent makes Shen Kuo can't help but praise one or two.

And the heart that is showing at the moment is becoming more and more rare. There are many places where early wisdom is, and Shen Kuo himself is. But young people who are old in heart and do things lightly are rare in the world. Just like the Wang family's great yamen he had seen, he was not bad at learning and was more famous, but his actions were much inferior to Han Gang.

However, looking at Han Gang like this, Shen Kuo's heart didn't like it even more. If this continues, he will not find an opportunity to meddle in the military affairs of the Economic Strategy Division. Could it be that he rushed to Hehuang in Shen Cunzhong, just to put up a plan and calculate money and grain?

But Han Gang has done things well now, and Shen Kuo couldn't find a chance for a while, so he laughed dryly: "Since Yukun you said so, then wait a little longer, I hope that Wang Jingluo will be auspicious...... It can be successful. ”

While he was talking, he suddenly heard a report from the guards outside, saying that Wang Zhongzheng and Wang Duzhi were coming.

Han Gang and Shen Kuo got up and walked outside the hall door to welcome Wang Zhongzheng in.

Wang Zhongzheng is looking for Han Gang to have something. After saluting, he asked with a straight face: "Han Jiyi, there is a message from Lintao Fort Lintao Fort, saying that the soldiers who went out of the city were killed by more than a dozen people. Jingdu Jian said that he was going to send troops, why did you move the text to stop it? ”

When Han Gang heard this, his heart suddenly became angry, and then he was puzzled, when did Wang Zhongzheng's hand stretch out so long and his ears and eyes were so sensitive? He just sent the text of the reply to Lintao Fort, and the prison army came to the door?

Although he was unhappy in his heart, Wang Zhongzheng was rightfully pressing on Han Gang's head at the moment. He had to be patient and explain to Wang Zhongzheng: "Yu Zang Huama is extremely cunning, and he will not be idle, so he will kill the people who pick wood to relieve his boredom." Most of them have some kind of conspiracy to play, and if they are not careful, they may fall into his trap......"

"Didn't Yu Zang Huama withdraw from the army?!" Wang Zhongzheng asked.

"But Yu Zang's family's nest is in Lanzhou, only more than 100 miles away, go back to Lanzhou at night to drink and eat, and you can rush back the next day."

Han Gang said interestingly, Wang Zhongzheng laughed twice, and continued to ask: "Then Han Jiyi, what kind of conspiracy do you say Yu Zang Huama will have?" ”

"No matter what idea Yu Zang Huama has, as long as he responds to all changes with the same, it is enough to guard Lintao Fort." Han Gang will not speculate casually, if he is wrong, he will lose his right to speak-Wang Zhongzheng...... and Shen Kuo, all of whom are eyeing each other here-only some unbreakable truths are what should be said at the moment.

"But Qiao Caiduo was killed, what should Lintao Fort do? You can't afford to eat together, right? Wang Zhongzheng asked rhetorically.

"Qiao Cai is killed, so don't go north to chop wood, go to the south to chop firewood instead. The losses suffered in the past few days, and there will eventually be a day when revenge will come back, and now is not the time to be angry. Han Gang insisted on maintaining the stability of Hehuang, Wang Shao's news was unknown, which side of Hezhou City was cleaning up the surrounding Mu Zheng's cronies, and Xihe Road could no longer be turbulent, "I don't know if I can make Jingdujian a little more stable, and I will talk about it when Jingluo comes back?" ”

"It's not going to be easy." Wang Zhongzheng looked very embarrassed, "Although Zhongzheng came to supervise the army by order, he is still an outsider after all!" ”

Seeing Wang Zhongzheng talking, he glanced at himself. Han Gang's heart sank, and he knew that he had said the wrong thing before. Wang Zhongzheng is now taking advantage of the conversation to let himself recognize his command! - No, it's not that I said the wrong thing. But when Wang Zhongzheng came over, he had this idea, but he was led over by him unconsciously.

It's easy to help suppress Jing Sili, just admit that he Wang Zhongzheng has the identity of commanding the overall situation.

So possible!

Acknowledging the power of a eunuch to command all the armies, does he Han Gang still have to mingle in the ranks of civilian officials? Shen Kuo's face changed next to him.

'Huh? ’

Han Gang suddenly glanced at Shen Kuo very strangely, why didn't he speak?

Shouldn't ordinary civil servants divert the topic at this time, or directly scold? - The two methods depend on how much each person hates the eunuch - but Shen Kuo didn't speak, but his face changed slightly, could it be that he wanted to see his own jokes?!

Han Gang had a little more suspicion in his heart, and a little more anger, Wang Shao left like this, bull ghost. The snake gods have all popped out!

It's just that Wang Zhongzheng's attack still has to be dealt with. But instead of agreeing or disagreeing, he sighed and whispered, 'This is not going to be easy.'" raised his head suddenly, "That's the case, then Han Gang doesn't dare to embarrass Du Zhi, so let's write another letter to Jing Dujian and tell the benefits." I hope Jingdu Jian can listen to it. ”

Han Gang followed Wang Zhongzheng's words and gently unloaded his own forced palace aside. Han Gang would rather let Jing Sili send troops than let Wang Zhongzheng be able to command the whole army. The nature and harm of the two are completely different, and he does not dare to open this hole in his own hands. The Son of Heaven ordered that he would invite the eunuchs to preside over the military, and he would be poked in the backbone by the world's scholars.

The matter is smashed, and there is room for correction in the future. But the reputation is stinky, but it is irretrievable.

Wang Zhongzheng didn't expect Han Gang to speak like this, stared at Han Gang for a while, and saw that he never showed the slightest sign of changing his words, and stood up with a black face: "Then do what Yukun said." I hope Jing Sili can listen! ”

"That's all I hope for!" Although Han Gang didn't report his hope for this, he could only say it in passing. It can't be said that Jing Sili will inevitably put aside the advice and send troops to earn credit.

He got up and sent Wang Zhongzheng out, and when he came back, he sighed to Shen Kuo, "It's really idle!" ”

Shen Kuo also sighed: "Fortunately, Yukun, you didn't take him, otherwise there would be a big mess." When it is transmitted to Beijing, the Imperial Historical Observatory will not let it go. ”

As soon as the words entered his ears, Han Gangden was puzzled again. This shouldn't be said in hindsight...... Speaking out now, it makes people think that he is because of weakness, and he does not dare to reprimand him in person, but only dares to speak behind his back. It's better to be stupid all the time. It's better!

Han Gang couldn't understand what Shen Kuo was doing for him, he just felt that his approach was really a bit confusing!

Shen Kuo spoke for a while, and then got up to say goodbye, he was originally here to ask about the military situation, since there was no news, of course he had to go back and do his own thing. Although the grain and straw transfer is not as hard as before, it is still a heavy job, whether it is Han Gang or Shen Kuo, they can't leave their posts for too long.

Shen Kuo left, and the official hall was quiet again. The accompanying soldiers brought the tea for the guests and changed it to a hot tea soup.

Drinking the hot tea after the decoction, Han Gang closed his eyes and pondered.

These days, Er Yao is working very hard. After destroying the two families, there were already six Tibetan tribes in Hezhou City who had declared their submission. The number of people who follow the official army to fight will snowball more and more - Hezhou can rest assured that they don't have to worry about it.

As for Minzhou, which side is definitely going to send troops. He has already prepared the grain and grass for 2,000 people, and he will see if Wang Sunchen can lead the headquarters on a trip. If Mu Zheng and Wang Shao fight in Taozhou, this team can play a decisive role.

As for Jing Sili in Lintao Fort, Han Gang did not report hope. The trap set by the Tubo people to lure the enemy is obvious, and Jing Sili is probably aware of it. But the two brothers, Yao and Yao Lin, are making contributions in Hezhou, and in order to compete with them, Jing Sili is likely to take the plan and step into the trap. I don't know if I will eat or be eaten when the road comes? - Han Gang shook his head, let's remind it, it can be regarded as fulfilling a responsibility.

In the next few days, Han Gang ...... No, it should be said that the entire Didao City, and even the entire Xihe Road, Guanzhong, and even Tokyo City, were waiting for the news they were looking forward to from the side of Exposed Mountain. April has arrived, but there is still no news from Wang Shao's side.

In the afternoon of that day, a messenger rushed into the official hall of Han Gangcuo's official business in a panic. Han Gang stopped writing, and when he heard the messenger's breathless report, he closed his eyes, and then ordered the soldiers below to say, "Go and invite Wang Duzhi, Shen Zhongyun, and Wang Duxun together." ”

When Wang Zhongzheng, Shen Kuo, and Wang Sunchen heard the news, Han Gang stood in the courtyard in front of the court, looking up at the northern sky.

Looking at Han Gang's movements, the two knew that something was wrong. Shen Kuo immediately asked, "Yukun, what's wrong?!" ”

Han Gang sighed and turned around: "Jing Sili went out to fight on his own, encountered an ambush outside the river, and now he has been defeated and died, and the three thousand soldiers who fought in the battle have almost been wiped out!" ”

Wang Zhongzheng and Shen Kuo heard the bad news at first glance, and their faces turned pale suddenly. Wang Zhongzheng even staggered, almost unable to stand on his feet. Wang Sunchen recovered first and asked, "How is Lintao Fort?!" ”

Han Gang turned his head to look at the sky in the north. Both Lintao Fort and Jiehechuan Fort were newly built forts, and the defenses around the two forts did not have time to be built, even the most basic beacon towers. If it should be a beacon of fire, full of black smoke, straight up to the nine clouds.

"When the news came back, Lintao Fort was still holding on, but now I don't know what to do." Han Gang faced Wang Zhongzheng and Shen Kuo, "Lintao Fort is a matter of the overall situation, and it has to be saved." The matter of Di Dao has to be entrusted to the two of them. ”

He turned to Wang Sunchen: "You come with me!" ”