The generals dispersed, leaving only three generals, Qin Luo, Wang Siyu and Ling Yun.

"The military newspaper said that the Qingguo people stopped attacking Nanyang Pass." After Han Mo motioned for the three of them to sit down, he slowly asked, "Commander Ling, what are the details over there?" ”

"According to the intelligence of the spies, the Qingguo people once had the upper hand in Nanyang Pass, and if they hold on for a few more days, Nanyang Pass will be breached." Ling Yun said solemnly: "But at that time, the Qing army suddenly withdrew, and it is reported that Shangjing sent to supervise the army, and it brought the will to withdraw the army. ”

Wang Siyu and Qin Luo glanced at each other, their expressions were quite strange.

"This general really can't figure it out." Han Mo touched his chin and said, "No matter how stupid Emperor Qing is, he shouldn't make this will, right?" ”

Wang Siyu groaned slightly, and finally said: "General, I'm afraid it's not that Emperor Qing wants to make this will, but that the Hou Party doesn't want to see Lin Chengfei's military exploits too great!" ”

"Oh?" Han Mo immediately thought of the noble and dignified person on the surface, and deviated from it. The beautiful woman of the swing, thoughtful.

After a long time, Han Mo smiled and asked, "Commander Ling, you said in the military report that Lin Chengfei commanded the troops in this attack on Nanyang Pass?" ”

"That's true." Ling Yun nodded and said, "Although Shang Zhongli's Saint General Flag has been flying on the Long Mountain, that flag has never come down the mountain. ”

A faint smile appeared on the corner of Han Mo's mouth.

There is Shang Zhongli's flag fluttering on Long Mountain, which is naturally a cover-up, Shang Zhongli has died on Long Mountain, and the fluttering flag is just to hide this truth.

Without repelling the Wei army, the upper echelons of the Qing army naturally did not dare to make public the news that Shang Zhongli was not in the camp, so they could only put up a banner to cover people's eyes, after all, once the Qing army knew that the holy general was not with them, the army's morale was bound to be greatly weakened.

"Ben had a problem in mind." Han Mo said softly: "If Shang Zhongli suddenly fell seriously ill, or now he has died, and that flag is just hiding people's eyes, what do you think will be the consequences?" ”

Ling Yun's faces changed slightly, they looked at each other, and fell silent for a while.

After a long time, Wang Siyu said solemnly: "If Shang Zhong dies at this time, Qingguo will inevitably fall into internal and external troubles. ”

"Why?"

"Needless to say, the external threat of the Wei State is needless to say." Wang Siyu said: "If there is internal trouble, in addition to the fact that the party will definitely make waves, I am afraid that the Qing ** side will also split." ”

"Split?"

"Yes." Wang Siyu nodded and said: "The three major legions of Qingguo, if it weren't for Shang Zhongli to live in town, would have been scattered a long time ago. Lin Chengfei was originally from Nanyang County, and Yuan Mu, the commander of the Northwest Army, was a native of Beidi County of Qingguo. Since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, there has been a factional dispute between the north and the south in the military, and it has never stopped. ”

Ling Yun also nodded and said: "The Li family of Qingguo was originally a relative of Qi and originated in Nanyang County, and later usurped power and seized the throne, mainly relying on the generals of the first line of Nanyang County, and most of the royalist generals in Shangjing at that time were from the north. After the Li family usurped the country, they also appointed more southern generals, and the northern generals naturally complained in their hearts. If it weren't for Shang Zhongli, a general like Yuan Mu, who could fight but was born in the north, would never have become a general in his own right. There is also Wang Yanping of the Northeast Army, which is also classified as a faction of northern generals, such as how many years has the northern and southern generals been in dispute, Shang Zhongli only relied on his qualifications and prestige to suppress these subordinates, and it is probably impossible for them to make peace completely. ”

"As soon as Shang Zhongli dies, his successor will inevitably be chosen from among these three." Qin Luo sneered: "According to the strength of his troops, Lin Chengfei, who has more than 100,000 troops, is naturally the most likely candidate, but Yuan Mu will definitely not accept it." ”

Wang Siyu smiled faintly and said: "Actually, the marshal once said to us that this Qingguo is a broken ship floating on the sea, leaking everywhere, relying on Shang Zhongli to plug the hole." As long as Shang Zhongli dies, no one can plug the hole, and the death of the country is just around the corner. After a pause, the light in his eyes flashed, and he looked at Han Mo and said, "It's really going to be that time, and it's also the day of my Great Yan Northern Expedition." ”

Speaking of this, Ling Yun and Qin Luo's eyes also lit up.

Han Mo saw it in his eyes and nodded with a smile.

These northwest generals are stationed in the northwest all the year round, and their first priority is naturally to guard the frontier and protect the security of their country, but deep in their hearts, it is undeniable that they always think that one day they will be able to set foot on the land of Qingguo, conquer the city, and make meritorious contributions.

For soldiers, it is their dream to build outstanding military feats on the battlefield, and only war can show their true value.

At this moment, I heard a commotion outside the tent, and I heard a stern voice say: "Flash, this official is the minister of the Qin Mission, inspecting the border pass, you want to see Han Mo, you dare to stop this official?" ”

The voice was full of anger, and it came far into the tent, Han Mo frowned slightly, and then smiled: "A few of you are also tired, go down and rest first." He instructed Wang Siyu and Qin Luodao: "Everything in the army is still the same as when the commander was there, don't slack off." He said to Lingyun again: "The other side of Linyang Pass must pay close attention to the battle ahead, whether they fight or not, they must report the situation in front every day, and in addition, they can send additional manpower to carry out night patrols inside and outside Linyang Pass, and there must not be the slightest sloppiness!" ”

The three generals got up at the same time and arched their hands: "The last general will obey the order!" ”

After leaving the big tent and arriving outside the camp gate, he saw Jiang Siyuan with his hands behind his back and several hardcover warriors behind him, and the guards guarding the big tent were preventing Jiang Siyuan from entering.

Jiang Siyuan's status as a minister was actually blocked outside the camp gate, and his expression was very ugly.

"Lord Jiang, General Han asks you to enter the account." Ling Yun respectfully bowed his hand to Jiang Siyuan, while Wang Siyu and Qin Luo nodded slightly, and left without even giving their hands.

These Northwest military generals, where will they put in the eyes of literati who only have sharp clothes and teeth.

Jiang Siyuan snorted coldly, put his hands behind his back, and hurriedly stepped into the big tent, but saw Han Mo leaning on the big chair, holding it in his hand, and entering the tent himself, Han Mo didn't seem to see it, still sitting on the big chair leisurely and watching.

"General Han!" Jiang Siyuan was not polite, he screamed, and sat down on the chair next to him with a loud voice, looking very bad.

Han Mo raised his eyelids, but he didn't put them down, just let out an "oh" and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Lord Jiang." It's been hard all the way, why doesn't Lord Jiang take a good rest, what is the cost of coming to see Ben Jiang? ”

Jiang Siyuan glanced at Han Mo, sat upright, and said, "This official is here, and General Han also knows why." There is a will for this, that is, let the official take the place of the saint to see the prince's condition, and ask General Han to lead the official to see the prince! ”

"Prince?" Han Mo put down his hand and said with a faint smile: "Lord Jiang, it's really a bit unfortunate that we arrived today. ”

"What do you mean?"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already left Linyang Pass a few days ago, and it seems that he has taken some of his entourage to inspect other places." Han Mo said calmly.

Jiang Siyuan frowned and said, "Didn't General Han report to the Holy Lord that the prince was unwell and was recuperating in Linyang Pass?" ”

"When Ben was about to enter Beijing, the prince was indeed still in Linyang Pass." Han Mo said indifferently: "But when I came back this time, the prince had already left." ”

"You're ......!" Jiang Siyuan's face was annoyed, but he quickly calmed down, smiled indifferently, and said, "That is the case, but I don't know where the prince is now?" ”

"Ben doesn't know either." Han Mo shook his head, "The crown prince has a respected status, and it is said that he still left secretly, but where he is now, Ben Jiang really doesn't know." I'm afraid that the prince wants to pay a private visit to Weifu, and wants to see the real side of the Northwest Army. ”

"Han Mo, the Holy Lord once ordered you to protect the prince, but you don't know where the prince is now, how do you protect His Royal Highness the prince?" Jiang Siyuan shouted coldly.

Han Mo's face also sank, and he said, "Lord Jiang, this general led the troops back to Beijing to quell the rebellion, and it was with the consent of the prince, and you don't know it." The prince wants a private interview with Weifu, even if others know, will they dare to stop it? You also know that it was because Ben was about to leave the prince's side that the merits were offset. Even the saint didn't punish the sin, so why should you scold him? ”

Jiang Siyuan is not a coward, he was not afraid of facing Han Mo, and suddenly stood up, "Han Mo, you don't have to forget, you are only a temporary military power, but you are not a general in the northwest." This official has been in accordance with the holy will to coordinate the handling of the affairs of the northwest, and the officer has the right to intervene in any military affairs of the Northwest Army. Moreover, the official also reminded General Han that if General Han wants to give orders in the future, he must consult with the official in advance, and if he does not issue military orders with the general, it will be an unauthorized power. ”

Han Mo was not in a hurry or impatient, and said lightly: "In this way, Lord Jiang is actually familiar with military affairs? ”

Jiang Siyuan was stunned, he was just a literati, where was he familiar with military affairs.

"If Lord Jiang is really familiar with military affairs and is the minister of the Holy Qin Sect, then Han Mo should cooperate with Lord Jiang." Han Mo touched his chin and stared sharply at Jiang Siyuan's face, "If Lord Jiang works tirelessly, tomorrow I can just go to teach the soldiers about the training, and I will have to ask Lord Jiang for more advice at that time!" ”

Jiang Siyuan frowned, and before he could answer, Han Mo had already said lightly: "Could it be that Lord Jiang doesn't even know how to guide the training of soldiers?" If so, how can they assist the General in handling military affairs? ”

Although Jiang Siyuan was a little embarrassed, he was also stiff in his bones, and snorted coldly: "It's just training, why should this official be afraid." After speaking, he flicked his sleeves and was about to leave the account.

Han Mo was already behind him and said, "Lord Jiang, there are some things that I would have to remind you of. ”

Jiang Siyuan didn't look back, nor did he reply, just stood up and waited for Han Mo's next words.

"You assist the general in handling military affairs, and the general is naturally welcome." Han Mo picked up the one on the table, his face was calm, and he said leisurely: "If you participate in military affairs, you will be a member of the Northwest Army for the time being, the general is strict in governing the army, and the military law is strict, so the general will naturally act in accordance with the military law formulated by the general." Ben will hereby remind Lord Jiang that he must not violate military law in the Northwest Battalion, otherwise, he will ...... It's not good for you or me! ”

Jiang Siyuan put his hands behind his back, turned his head, stared at the young man who was a little cold in his bones, and sneered: "Does General Han dare to kill the minister of the Qin Mission?" ”

Han Mo said leisurely: "Lord Jiang's words are serious. After a pause, he said: "But military law is ruthless, even if the general commits a capital crime, it is also subject to military law." If Lord Jiang really violates the military law, if he doesn't deal with it, I'm afraid that the generals in the army will be even more unconvinced, and it will be difficult for the generals to explain to the generals in the future, so ...... Please also ask Lord Jiang to do it yourself. ”

"Thank you, General Han, for reminding me." Jiang Siyuan's expression was solemn: "It's just that if this official dares to come to the northwest with you, General Han, he doesn't have the idea of life and death at all." After speaking, he flicked his sleeves and left with his chest straight.

Han Mo looked at Jiang Siyuan's back, shook his head, sighed lightly, and muttered: "I also have some backbone, how good it is to go back alive, why should I become a tool thrown by the emperor." ”