In the meeting hall of the Marshal's Mansion, dozens of people sat on both sides, Wan Linggen sat on the top with his brows tightly locked, Yang Zizi sat on his left, and on the right was the young Zhang Cong.

Since Zhang Shuye returned to Kaifeng, he has always been sullen, how could Wan Linggen not know what he was thinking, he went to see him twice alone, and assured him openly and secretly that he would not establish himself as the king, nor would he rebel against the Great Song Dynasty, but how he and that Song Gaozong Zhao Gou broke up, he Zhang Shuye knew best, so he always felt that there was a big stone pressed on his chest.

Wan Linggen looked around and set his eyes on him, "Old General Zhang, tell me first, should we attack or defend?" ”

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Uncle Zhang coughed lightly and said, "The old man thinks that it is a safe move to inform the emperor and unite the people of the imperial court." ”

Before others could speak, Zhang Zhongxiong spoke first, "Dad, why are you still thinking about the imperial court?" Will they help us? Don't they know where we are? I'm afraid they're happy in their hearts, and we help them guard the north gate, and they don't have to spend a tael of silver......"

"Shut up!"

Uncle Zhang said angrily: "Of course the imperial court has the plans of the imperial court, and the saint has no clear decree for us, so it doesn't necessarily mean that he will ignore us!" ”

Everyone looked at him with strange eyes, and Uncle Zhang stood up excitedly, "Dad! You...... You're old! ”

Uncle Zhang also jumped up, his hands trembling and pointed at Zhang Bofen, "You...... You rebel! In any case, we are still the people of the Great Song Dynasty, I ...... I ......"

He coughed violently as he spoke.

Wan Linggen hurriedly turned around from behind the table, helped him sit down, glared at Zhang Bofen, and said in a harmonious voice: "Lao Zhang, don't get excited, of course we are still the people of the Great Song Dynasty, and this will not change at any time." ”

Uncle Zhang sat down angrily at this time, and Wan Linggen sat down after returning to the table, but everyone shook their heads.

Uncle Zhang suddenly stood up with a long sigh, and said to everyone: "My Uncle Zhang has been fighting all his life, and when I dared to resist the decree and disobey it, I led people to break into King Qinwang of Kaifeng, and I only had one thought in my heart to serve the country loyally. Now that I am approaching my old age, I don't want to be infamous as a rebellious minister and thief, and I hope you will succeed. ”

Saying that, he bowed deeply to everyone, and then turned to Wan Linggen and said, "Little brother, I didn't regret handing over my subordinates to you back then. You can give them a better future, you can give the people a more stable home, I thank you on their behalf! ”

As he spoke, he bowed deeply.

Wan Linggen hurriedly stood up and said, "Lao Zhang, what are you doing here?" It's like a parting word! ”

Uncle Zhang smiled bitterly: "Bo Fen is right, I am indeed old, and I can't even walk." In the future, it will be the world of you young people, and it is time for me to rest. ”

After saying that, he turned around and staggered out.

Wan Linggen hurriedly said: "Bofen, Zhongxiong, you send the old general back, and then return to the deliberations quickly!" ”

The two agreed, got up and helped Uncle Zhang to walk out.

Everyone looked at the backs of the three and did not speak.

Zhang Cong suddenly asked, "Uncle, why do we have to be the people of the Great Song Dynasty?" ”

Everyone looked at Wan Linggen, and Wan Linggen smiled: "Because that is our root, we can't lose it." ”

He turned to everyone and said with a pale face: "We are the subjects of the Great Song Dynasty, this is undeniable, but ......"

He said with blazing eyes: "Only those who can support the Great Song Dynasty are worthy of being the masters of the Great Song Dynasty!" ”

Everyone's eyes lit up and they nodded yes.

Zhang Zhongxiong and Zhang Bofen quickly returned to the meeting hall, and the two of them nodded to Wan Linggen and returned to their seats.

Wan Linggen continued: "I, Wan Linggen, will not lead everyone to set up another country or proclaim myself king, but I will work with everyone to make the heavens of the Great Song Dynasty higher and make her stronger!" ”

Everyone nodded.

Wan Linggen's words changed, "Everyone is clear about the current situation, let's study the next action strategy, whether to attack or defend." ”

He stretched out a finger and said: "Attack, that is, we take the initiative to attack, break Liu Yu's ambition, and then go north, cross the Yellow River, and pacify the north." ”

As soon as his voice fell, everyone was excited, and it was obvious that this plan was very bold and grandiose, and it was very tempting for them to be bullied by foreigners.

"But!"

Wan Linggen sighed and said: "Kaifeng City has nothing to rely on, as soon as our men and horses leave the city, I am afraid that there will be several waves of people and horses to attack at the same time!" ”

"Dashuai!"

A middle-aged man in a simple green cloth shirt stood up.

Wan Linggen glanced at him, knowing that this person was Li Anshi, who was in charge of city defense affairs, and nodded and let him continue to speak.

Li Anshi bowed out and said: "Marshal, now that the protective walls of the outer city have begun to take shape, even if hundreds of thousands of horses and horses attack from all directions at the same time, it will be no problem to resist for a few months." ”

At this time, Lu Fang, the chief officer of the Finance and Taxation Department, also got up and said: "Marshal, there are still 80 million taels of silver in the treasury, and there are as many as 80 million taels of currency circulating in the market, so it should be worry-free to support the army's actions." ”

Zhang Bofen also got up and said: "Marshal, now our ironclad cavalry has reached 30,000 and more than 50,000 infantry, and the number of people who have signed up to join the army is increasing every day. ”

Wan Linggen shook his head, looked at Yang Zizi and said, "Several, please take a seat!" ”

After the two of them returned to their seats and sat down, Wan Linggen continued, "Why does our team win every time? It is because we do not follow the norm, do not fight a war of attrition with the enemy, and there is no problem of logistical support. However, if a large number of infantry is used, food and grass will be a big problem. I don't want to fight such a battle. ”

Yang Zizai pondered for a long time and said: "Let's wait, if we can pass this autumn, the crops are still acceptable, and the people are stable, we will have more choices." ”

Wan Linggen nodded, and Yang Zizi continued: "However, we must build up the momentum of preparing to send troops, and the bigger the better!" ”

He glanced at the crowd, "This will make the bad minds take away their whims." ”

Everyone nodded.

Wan Linggen continued: "Okay, this matter is agreed. The Department of Justice has received reports from some people, and some of our officials are not very clean, so please restrain your subordinates, and the Department of Justice will talk to you one by one. ”

Everyone was silent when they heard this.

The three words of the Department of Justice are a sharp sword hanging over their heads, and they may be cut down at any time.

And the chief official named Liu Qifeng is even a master who doesn't recognize his six relatives, and he dares to even be the big handsome, and in less than a few months, the officials who fell under him have exceeded double digits, so it's better to be careful.