Facing the various eyes cast at him, Wang Juntao didn't care at all, and with a calm smile on his face as always, he hugged his fists to Pang Yue and the rest of the generals present: "Dashuai, and all the brothers, I dare to ask." The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info if our army can really win this time, it will succeed in one blow. So, after recovering Jingzhou and Wuchang, what should be the next step? ”

After a short pause, he immediately picked up again: "Stick to the spot? The time of the fall of Hubei has not been short, the local foundation is unstable, and I am afraid that it will not be able to recover in a year and a half. And the strength of our town is not too abundant, if the troops are divided, it will be useless if there are few people, and if there are more people, the rear troops will be empty, it is difficult to cope with all kinds of emergencies, and how easy is it to supply logistics? If it is guarded by officers and soldiers from other military towns, who knows how long they will be able to hold out? Once the story of the new wall and Yuezhou is repeated, will the blood and sweat of the officers and soldiers of our town be in vain? And if our army retreats to Hunan after occupying Wuchang and Jingzhou, what is the benefit of sending troops this time? It only increased the casualties of the soldiers. Could it be that our army can still learn from the Tartars of the past and come back from Hubei? It is of course the mission of our generation to regain lost territory, but we should not rush it. Steady and steady, slowly drawing the way is the best policy. Therefore, the matter of sending troops to Hubei should be carefully considered by the commander. ”

"We are not in a hurry, Wang Guangtai's ministry will undoubtedly be completely wiped out, and Hubei Tartar has extinguished the fire in the backyard, and there will be no more worries. In the future, it will be even more difficult for our army to find such an opportunity again. Liu Renjun retorted.

"Isn't Wang Guangtai a good type? He raised troops anyway, all because his own selfishness was not satisfied. Rather than having a righteous heart. Who doesn't know? When our army can send troops, it doesn't hurt to save him. It's a good deed. If the situation is not suitable for sending troops, why should our army be held responsible for this, and it is boring to find itself? It was Chen He who spoke.

As soon as the words fell here, He Zhenting said again: "That's not what I said. Although Wang Guangtai is not a good bird, after all, he stabbed the Tartar with his head. If we don't pay attention, we won't let others look cold. In the future, if anyone wants to raise troops anyway, I am afraid that they will have to think carefully in their hearts beforehand. so as not to follow in the footsteps of Wang Guangtai. Brother Wang said well just now, even if our army can take some cities in Hubei, I am afraid that it will have to withdraw in the end. But how can this mean that there is no benefit in sending troops? Annihilate even a thousand more Tartars. The strength of the Tartars and the threat to our army are also a little smaller. In addition, the rice in Hubei must have been harvested recently, right? Why can't we just move it back, we have to cheapen the tartars? ”

"At present, the time for our army to recover Hubei is not yet ripe, if only a few Tartars are annihilated. The Imperial Court will once again recruit young and strong soldiers from the people. Our army brought back the autumn grain from Hubei. If the court extracts from the people, it will become even more intensified. What's in it for the bigger picture? In the end, it is the people who suffer. Wang Juntao still insists on his own point of view.

"That's ridiculous!" He Zhenting felt that Wang Juntao's statement was really ridiculous, "If our army lays down its arms and no longer fights, will the Tartars be able to treat the people well?" ”

As soon as you say a word, the lobby is getting more and more lively.

A military meeting can also reflect the existing pattern in the military. In today's Huguang Town, all the battalion officers and above generals can be roughly divided into the veteran faction composed of Zhang Yunli and Shi Youliang and the new faction composed of He Zhenting and Wang Juntao.

On the battlefield. It is an unwritten rule that the new faction will generally obey the patriarchal faction. Seniority is the embodiment of the importance of seniority. But this did not affect their refutation of the patriarch during the military discussion, and under Pang Yue's long-term advocacy, knowing everything has become more and more a habit of the new faction during the military discussion.

As for the old faction, they are often too lazy to argue with the new faction, even if they are as hot as a stone, they pay more and more attention to controlling themselves, at most they throw out their own opinions, and then the dissenting people in the new faction argue hotly, this time this time.

Pang Yue had been quietly listening to everyone's speeches, and gradually grasped the mainstream intentions among his subordinates.

In the end, in addition to Pang Yue, only Zhang Yunli and Cui Shoucheng have never expressed their opinions.

"Zibin, tell me what you think."

"Marshal, the last general secretly thinks that our army should send troops this time. Not for the siege of the city and the land, but for the annihilation of the Tartars' living forces. In particular, the Hubei Tatars, compared with the northern Tatars, are also more familiar with the human geography of Huguang. If it is allowed to sit on the throne, once the captive court sends troops to invade the south again, it will become a great trouble for our army, and it must not be underestimated. And now that Wang Guangtai is in Xiangyang anyway, a fire broke out in the backyard of the Hubei Tartars, and our army will not send troops to solve it at this time, and when will it stay? ”

"What is Chengye's opinion?"

"I agree with what Vice Marshal Zhang said, send troops!"

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The general policy for sending troops was determined at the military meeting, and various details such as the schedule of troops, the route of marching, the morale of each battalion, and the training situation were preliminarily discussed.

The night grew darker and darker, and there was no light to be seen.

Shi Youliang and other battalion officers returned to the barracks, and Pang Yue also began to rush back to his residence after saying goodbye to him. When they parted, it was still lively, everyone looked as usual, talked and laughed freely, but there were some different things in their eyes.

Now that the general policy for sending troops has been decided, although it cannot be disclosed to the officers and men who have not participated in the military meeting for the time being, from today to the day of the official dispatch of troops, Huguang Town can be regarded as in the pre-war preparatory stage. At this special moment, no one has the slightest slackness.

The horse's hooves were obtained, the night wind was blowing, Pang Yue felt the unique freshness, and the thoughts in his heart were intertwined. Don't look at his final firm decision at the military meeting, explaining to his subordinates the many importance of this battle and the various factors that will eventually win this battle. But he is not completely sure, but as the head coach of a town, sometimes he has to hide his hesitation in front of his subordinates. Also because he is in the highest position in the army, he has far more problems to consider than his subordinates, and all aspects will be involved, and it is really difficult to be confident at all times.

But then again. In today's world, the Manchu Qing Dynasty has accounted for most of the distance, and there is a huge disparity between the enemy and us. If we don't seize some fleeting opportunities and make a few dangerous moves, how can we open up the situation?

All kinds of thoughts flowed in his mind, and after a while, Pang Yue returned to his residence. After turning over and dismounting, the guards opened the gate and came up to lead the horses.

As soon as he got off the horse, Pang Yue threw the horsewhip in his hand to the soldiers next to him. Three steps and two steps into the gate, turning the wall and passing through the cloister in the front yard. After passing through two exquisitely shaped arches, I saw Liu Bing'er's maid Lan'er coming out of the main house when I arrived in the backyard.

"I've seen the master!" Lan'er suddenly saw Pang Yue rushing out of the shadows, and was immediately startled, and hurriedly saluted after recognizing the comer.

"Is Madame asleep?"

"Not yet. said that he was waiting for the master to come back. ”

"Good. I see, you should rest early. ”

"Yes, sir."

Under the light in the house, Liu Bing'er was sitting on the edge of the bed mending Pang Yue's clothes. Two months after getting married, Liu Bing'er's waterfall-like black hair has been pulled into a young woman's bun, which contrasts with her smooth and white neck, which is even more charming.

Hearing the sound of pushing the door, Liu Bing'er put down her clothes. Overjoyed: "The husband is back." ”

"Hasn't the lady slept? Didn't I say it, so that you don't have to wait for me. Recently, you have been feeling unwell. More rest is. It's just such a torn garment, what are you doing to mend it? Seeing that Liu Bing'er was about to get up, Pang Yue hurriedly went over and pressed her gently, saying half distressed and half complaining.

Liu Bing'er's complexion was still not very good, but she was not tired mentally, and said with a smile: "Look at what you said, what is this little illness?" In two days, it will be fine. I can't sleep tonight, and I see that your dress is torn, just in time to make up for it. ”

Speaking of this, Liu Bing'er laughed again: "My husband took care of the big things, and he didn't pay attention to his clothes, so he wore whatever he touched." If I don't make it up, I'm afraid that tomorrow my husband will have to wear rags to meet the officials in the city, and it will really become a greeting. ”

"I'm afraid that the lady's mending clothes is fake, and it will be true when her husband comes back, right? Hehe, because the husband is not around, the lady can't sleep? If this is the case, then the husband will have to be guilty. Pang Yue took his wife's hand and quipped.

With the passage of time, Pang Yue, in front of his subordinates and outsiders, has turned his mood into a subconscious habit. In the final analysis, this is also a rule that must be followed as a Shangguan. However, in the face of how loyal his subordinates are, once his mood and even his inner thoughts can always be seen by him at a glance, then there is no necessary mystery, and gradually there is no majesty at all. This is especially true when dealing with outsiders.

Only when he gets along with his wife will Pang Yue temporarily abandon this habit and reveal his true temperament without scruples.

"you! People were serious in front of them, but when they arrived at home, their true form was revealed. Liu Bing'er scolded with a smile and shook off Pang Yue's hand, walked to the door and asked Lan'er to bring hot water in, and let Pang Yue wash his face and feet.

Pang Yue took the washcloth and asked uneasily: "Have you already taken the medicine?" Is the medicine prescribed by Dr. Zou good? If not, I'll have someone from the city come and show you tomorrow. ”

"I've eaten it a long time ago, and it's been getting better in the past two days. There are a lot of things to do, so don't be distracted. ”

"That's good," Pang Yue said as he washed his face, "so I'll be relieved." Alas, speaking of which, I do have too much to do with my business, and I hardly have time to take care of you. When I think of this, I always feel a little guilty in my heart, and I feel that I have not fulfilled my husband's due responsibility. ”

"The husband's words are really strange, the big man is not busy with his own business, and he can stay with his wife all day long, so let outsiders know, what does it look like? Husbands and wives are going to live together for a lifetime, what does the husband always care about for a while? ”

"If you have a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for? It took me three lifetimes to cultivate this kind of blessing! Pang Yue wiped his face and said with a smile, "By the way, there is one more thing I want to tell you, Zibin specially told me this morning that Ah Cheng has performed well in the General Staff Department, he is very smart, he has read books, and he has made rapid progress." After another year or two, you should be able to take on heavy responsibilities. What about the downsides...... It's just not very honest, and he shouts all day long to lead the troops. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, I'll find time to talk to him. ”

Ah Cheng is Liu Bing'er's younger brother Liu Cheng, after he joined the army, Pang Yue specially arranged him to be a staff officer in the General Staff Department.

Hearing her brother's situation, Liu Bing'er couldn't help but smile with relief. She has been dependent on her brother since she was a child, and her feelings are very deep, and she is also sincerely happy to hear that her brother has a future.

But then, Liu Bing'er thought of something, her smile gradually closed, a trace of gloom flashed in her eyes, and she said: "Actually, I waited for my husband to come back tonight because I had an important matter to tell my husband. ”

"What's the matter?" Hearing the sudden change in his wife's tone, Pang Yue was also a little anxious in his heart, and hurriedly asked.

Liu Bing'er didn't speak, she came out of the inner room with a small box, gently placed it in front of Pang Yue, and opened the copper lock on it: "My husband works all day long, gets up early and is greedy for darkness, and I feel distressed for my wife." This should help my husband with something. ”

With a hint of doubt, Pang Yue opened the box, doubled it slightly, and was shocked: "This, this ......"

"This is the ...... left by my father back then" Although Liu Bing'er persuaded herself to control her feelings, she still couldn't help moistening her eyes when she said this. (To be continued.) )