After the Japanese military conference was held before, Wang Shao and Gao Zunyu took 3,000 elites selected from the army and marched south to Lugu Mountain.

Miao Zhu sat in the camp of Hezhou, prepared the camp, and sent people to clean up the ruins in Hezhou City.

Jing Sili went to replace Yao Lin, who had already begun to clean up the surrounding Tibetan tribes before his brother arrived. They must be defeated to send hostages to surrender, and since they have occupied Hezhou City, it is impossible to tolerate the remnants of Mu Zheng's party to continue to sit in the key area of Hezhou.

Han Gang returned to Xizhou with Wang Zhongzheng.

Following him, the Guangrui Army, which had made great contributions in Keno Fort, was divided into two divisions at this time. Liu Yuan followed Han Gang with the generals, like a guard, while the soldiers remained in Kenuo Fort and continued to be responsible for the delivery of grain to the section of Xiangzi City.

It was at the gate of Di Dao City that Han Gang saw Shen Kuo for the first time.

The ancient scientist who went down in history looked like an ordinary scholar. And it may be because of the busy work, there are some raunchy places. Han Gang didn't have a mirror, but he thought that he had been in a hurry for a day, and he should be just as embarrassed.

After Shen Kuo and Wang Zhongzheng saluted, they came to Han Gang.

With the same position and the same official character, Han Gang took the first step to salute Shen Kuo because of the difference in qualifications: "In Xia Hangang, I have seen Brother Shen." ”

Shen Kuo bowed and saluted back, "Shen Kuo has heard the name of Han Yukun for a long time, and I can see it today, and it is really as rumored." ”

Speaking of the usual greetings when they met for the first time, Han Gang's first impression of Shen Kuo was just ordinary.

However, he was able to accurately grasp the key to his own military station system and take it all over, but change it in an unimportant but conspicuous place, and at the same time show that his ability is not inferior to that of his colleagues, and at the same time, he can also make the transfer work stable.

The ability that Shen Kuo has shown these days is speechless. It can be seen that Han Gang's intention to mobilize Guangrui's soldiers is not difficult, but it is also unusual to dare to cut half of it and push the rebels to a key place—although it may be because Han Gang is in front of him and his own imitators.

Accompanying Wang Zhongzheng and Han Gang into the city, Shen Kuo asked about the situation in Hezhou. Wang Shao's arrangement, Han Gang didn't believe it, Shen Kuo didn't know, but now as a gossip for greetings, it doesn't hurt to talk about it.

But Shen Kuo's words quickly brought a little reproach, "Why did you let Wang Jingluo lead the army over the Exposed Mountain?" ”

Wang Zhongzheng and Han Gang's hearts were a little unhappy at the same time. Who said they didn't persuade? I should have known about the Tao a few days ago, so why mention it now.

Han Gang came forward to speak, "Mu Zheng must be eliminated, otherwise his people will still be there for a day, and Hezhou will be unstable for a day." Since the strategy has made a decision, we should obey the command. He smiled confidently, "With the ability to use the army with strategy, you should be able to succeed." ”

"Wang Jingluo should be because you have Yukun here, so you can rest assured that you can pursue Mu Zheng."

"I think it's better to do your job. In the lower form, the function is only to counsellor, assistant, and advice. Transshipment is already a foreign business, let alone leading troops?! If the experience is still there, Han Gang is willing to take it easy. ”

Han Gang's words seemed to be unintentional, but in Shen Kuo's ears, it was also a hint to him that there was no room for him to intervene in the affairs of the Economic Strategy Division.

Glancing at the too young side face of the person next to him from the corner of his eye, Shen Kuo fell silent for a moment.

Han Gang walked two steps quietly, and suddenly asked, "By the way, there is something I want to ask Brother Cun." The day before yesterday, the middle brother of Cun said that Lintao Fort was damaged under the attack of Yu Zang's army. I don't know how important it is? ”

"Fortunately, it was fine, but half of the exterior wall collapsed...... At the moment, it must have been repaired. Shen Kuo saw that Han Gang intended to ease the atmosphere, so he pushed the boat along the way, "The battle in Lintao Fort was very fierce, and the city was almost broken. If it weren't for the news of Hezhou's victory, maybe he wouldn't be able to hold it anymore. ”

"With Yao Junrui [Yao Lin] fighting in front, and Brother Cun in the back, Lintao Fort will not lose."

Shen Kuo glanced at Han Gang and guessed if he was ridiculing him for robbing the Guangrui rebels. It's just that on Han Gang's face, he only saw a sincere smile. Hiding doubts and suspicions in his heart, Shen Kuo sighed: "The fierceness of the Lintao war is beyond imagination. Not to mention the damage to the city wall, even Yao Junrui was hit by an arrow in the face...... Fortunately, it was Yao Junrui, after he was shot by an arrow, although he was covered with blood, he still talked and laughed freely. This kind of concentration calmed down the general's heart. The leading Yu Zang Huama is also a rare general among the Tibetan people. ”

Han Gang nodded in agreement and said: "Yu Zanghua is extremely cunning, and he is a rare general, he is indeed difficult to deal with!" ”

Originally, Han Gang was already ready to take advantage of Yu Zang Huama's failure to receive the news of the defeat of the Mu conscription, and try to mobilize a large army to make a move. If you can solve some of the elite troops of the Yu Zang family, it will definitely be beneficial to capture Lanzhou in the future. But the patriarch of the Yu Zang family is much more informed than he imagined. Han Gang had just transferred two thousand troops from the garrison in Fort Kono when he heard that he had led the army to retreat north.

walked all the way to the county hall, and after entering the official hall, the three of them chatted for a while, but they soon dispersed. Except for the idler Wang Zhongzheng, Han Gang and Shen Kuo are both busy people, and they can't wait for thirty-six hours a day.

In the afternoon of the same day, Han Gang received a message while flipping through the official documents: "The contract is back!" I'm out asking for a meeting. ”

Bao is considered to be an ally with its own dry food. The land in the north of Xizhou and the Tibetan Department belong to him, of course he has to take it himself, and there is no reason to say that the Great Song Dynasty will send troops and food for him. He helped Yao Lin defend Lintao Fort, which can be regarded as a credit.

Han Gang looked at the door sticker handed in by Bao Yue, as well as the name written on it, and couldn't help laughing. The two brothers, Bao Shun and Bao Yue, have learned a little bit of the rules of officialdom in the past few years since they returned to Shun.

"Let him in."

Hangang has a place to get a contract...... And he can only make a contract now.

Even if Wang Shao asked him to take charge of the affairs of the Economic Strategy Division, it was impossible for the actual power to transfer troops and command to Han Gang. Jing Sili and Er Yao would not pay attention to his orders, and Wang Shao arranged for Miao Zhi to garrison Hezhou City and let Han Gang return to Xizhou, but he didn't want Han Gang and Miao Zhu to compete for the right to speak in the Economic Strategy Division.

The military force that Han Gang can command now is except for these Tibetan people led by Bao Yue, that is, the people who were ordered to be recruited. Fortunately, the Guangrui Army is still there, their strength is far above the ordinary forbidden army, but their identity is still a village soldier archer.

Han Gang touched the beard that had grown on his chin in the past few days, and Wang Sunchen's headquarters should also be regarded as one.

In the Song Dynasty, in the left and right texts, in each of the strategic divisions, except for the envoys, the other generals were all large and small, and they did not belong to each other. There is no clear subordinate relationship between the governor, the capital supervisor, and the capital inspection, and sometimes, even the deputy chief of soldiers and horses can't control the leading generals below. As long as Wang Sunchen was willing, he could completely ignore Miao's order. And his relationship with Han Gang will inevitably obey Han Gang's words.

Han Gang sighed, he could only rely on these people now to solve the problems that might be encountered.

Wang Shao wants to capture Taozhou, and it will take almost two months. No one can say if anything will happen during this time. Hezhou, Xizhou, Minzhou, these places may have problems, and the Liang brothers and sisters in Xingqing Mansion, Yu Zang Huama in Lanzhou, and Dong Yu in Qingtang Wangcheng, will they take any more action during this time, no one can pat their chests and say no.

There is also the Mu Zhengyu Party in Hezhou, who are curled up in the nest like poisonous snakes, and may come out to bite people at any time...... The most terrifying thing is Mu Zheng, if Wang Shao goes to Taozhou on the opposite side of Lugu Mountain, and Mu Zheng comes out of nowhere, it will be a lot of fun.

All along, Han Gang has been following the coach and acting as a deputy or staff officer. Although when he was guarding the rear, he could be regarded as a cadre and an arbitrary, and he scolded Fang Xuan. But in fact, on a large scale, he still has no experience in independently commanding the overall situation.

At present, Wang Shao led the expedition, and Gao Zunyu accompanied him. He was ordered to take on the responsibility of the entire Xihe Road, and Han Gang suddenly felt the pressure on his shoulders increase a thousand times. But from another point of view, it is also a rare experience and opportunity.

The decision to climb over the Exposed Mountain has already been sent to the imperial court. Presumably, after receiving Wang Shao's recital, the Son of Heaven should regret giving him the power to act cheaply.

It's just a dangerous action no matter how you look at it, but there are indeed successes in the crisis.

Deng Ai ventured through the Yinping Trail to defeat Shu Han. This successful example in history is a clear proof of this.

I don't know if Wang Shao is going well.

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The explicit mountains are high and densely forested, the vegetation is deep, and the forest still looks gloomy in the sun, like a monster that devours everything. The snow on the highest peak is as thick as bones, and you can feel a chill all over your body when you see it.

Three thousand Han sons and daughters stopped and stopped. Wang Shao stood in front of the road into the mountain, looking up at the top of the mountain.

Wang Shao was not prepared to follow the same path as Mu Zheng. There are other passages through this mountain range. When Wang Shao didn't want to go to the mountain pass to the south, he saw a long-awaited ambush in front of him.

Although Mu Zheng certainly didn't expect him to pursue, it was already a very risky move to climb over the deep mountains and dense forests in the spring, and Wang Shao didn't intend to add more danger to himself.

Without any extra words, Wang Shao jumped off his horse and stepped on the slippery and muddy mountain road first.

Following the Xihe River and under the guidance of local guides, the 3,000 Song troops finally stepped into the mountains that had not been set foot by Han soldiers for hundreds of years.