Two days later, on the 14th, in Jizhou City, in the county hall, Yuan Chonghuan was still standing in front of a map. However, at this time, Yuan Chonghuan was frowning, and he did not have the calmness and composure of a few days ago, and he was sure to intercept the Houjin army in Jizhou.

As Yuan Chonghuan's right-hand men, Zu Dashou and He Kegang stood behind them, on both sides, standing there quietly, not daring to disturb Yuan Chonghuan's thoughts at all, which shows the latter's prestige in the hearts of the two.

After a short silence, Yuan Chonghuan rubbed his temples with his thumb, trying to relax his tense nerves, his eyes were slightly closed, and he asked softly without looking back: "Chief Soldier Zu, haven't you detected any traces of Houjin soldiers without returning at night?" ”

"Yes, Sir, I haven't found any trace of them yet." Zu Dashou replied cautiously, not daring to make a little mistake.

Yuan Chonghuan didn't continue to ask, but opened his tired eyes, looked at the map again, the direction where Jizhou was located, and muttered to himself: "Shouldn't it~?" According to the marching speed of the Houjin army and the previous combat style, they should have arrived at the Jizhou boundary a long time ago, how could it be that there is no news at all until now? ”

At this time, Zu Dashou's expression changed slightly, obviously not good-looking, as if he was struggling with something? In the end, he gritted his teeth and said reproachfully: "Dashuai, I have something to report to you." ”

Yuan Chonghuan's eyebrows raised, he had a bad feeling in his heart, slowly turned his head, looked straight at Zu Dashou, and asked in a voice, "What's the matter?" ”

"Dashuai, since yesterday, we have deployed in the north of Jizhou for the night no return, and there has been no news for nearly a day, and the last general has sent another group of night non-return to find the whereabouts of the previous batch of night non-return."

When he said these words, Zu Dashou's confidence was obviously insufficient, as if his heart was weak, and he swallowed his saliva with difficulty.

Hearing this, with a snap, Yuan Chonghuan slapped the table and asked, "Chief Soldier, such a big thing happened, why didn't you report it until now?" ”

"Dashuai, when I was in Liaodong, it was normal for one or two to disappear at night without returning, and there would be no news for a day or two. Therefore, the last general didn't pay much attention to it, but just sent another group of people who did not return at night to find out their whereabouts and confirm that they were lazy? Or was it under enemy attack? ”

Between speaking, Zu Dashou became more and more lacking in confidence, but Yuan Chonghuan did not continue to attack, but just hated iron and steel: "Zu Dashou, Zu Dashou, when is it now?" Or is it normal? How can you not pay attention to the fact that you have disappeared so many nights at once? At the very least, you should report to me~! ”

Yuan Chonghuan did not continue to blame, and held back the anger in his chest. He also knew that what Zu Dashou said was the truth, even if he repeatedly emphasized that he strictly disciplined the army, there were times when he was lazy when he didn't return at night.

"Forget it, after driving the Houjin army out of the customs this time, we must take good care of military discipline." Yuan Chonghuan secretly admonished himself, then turned his head, looked at the map again, stretched out his right hand, and made a gesture in the north of Jizhou City.

He Kegang glanced at the self-blaming ancestor Dashou, and didn't say anything, but took two steps forward, stood beside Yuan Chonghuan, looked at the trajectory of Yuan Chonghuan's right hand, and analyzed: "Dashuai, according to the current situation, those who don't return at night can't come back, and they should be secretly solved by Houjin's spies." ”

Hearing this, Yuan Chonghuan stopped his gesture, still looked at the map, nodded in agreement, and did not ask the reason for his judgment, but asked in a deep voice: "Ke Gang, where do you think Huang Taiji will be now?" ”

"Great marshal, the last general feels that since the Houjin army has chosen to take a detour from the north. Then, Huang Taiji will definitely attack Tongzhou. After all, sneaking through Jizhou is tantamount to cutting off their hands and feet, and they cut off their own grain and grass transportation routes. ”

He Kegang's tone paused, his body took a step forward slightly, and his right hand pointed to the location of Tongzhou in the southwest of Jizhou, and continued confidently: "There is a horse ranch in Tongzhou, once it is taken, their war horses will not lack forage. Moreover, if Tongzhou is defeated, the food in the city will be enough for them to consume for ten days and half a month. ”

Yuan Chonghuan nodded again and again when he heard this, and he agreed very much, and added: "Not only that, Tongzhou is also the east gate of Jingshi, and its geographical location is very important. Once Tongzhou is lost, the capital will be exposed to the iron hooves of the Houjin army. Even if it doesn't fall, there will be panic in the imperial city, which is very unfavorable to us. ”

Zu Dashou was secretly frightened when he heard this, his back was cold, and he couldn't help but interject and said, "Dashuai, why are you waiting for?" Let's hurry up and support Tongzhou! Once Tongzhou is lost, the emperor will definitely be furious and issue an order to punish our crimes. ”

However, Yuan Chonghuan was unmoved, shook his head lightly and noncommittally, his eyes flashed with an inexplicable light, and his eyes wandered between Jizhou and the capital, but he looked at the map calmly, which made the two very anxious.

After a while, Zu Dashou seemed to have waited to an extreme, and he had run out of patience, and just wanted to persuade again, but he heard Yuan Chonghuan say in an unquestionable tone: "Immediately gather the army and go to Hexi!" ”

Hearing this, whether it was Zu Dashou or He Kegang, they were all stunned, neither of them moved, and the former could hardly believe his ears, thinking that he had heard it wrong, and reminded: "Dashuai, the most critical thing now is Tongzhou, not Hexiwu." ”

Later, the Jin army marched from the north and bypassed Jizhou; Now Yuan Chonghuan is going to go out from the south gate of Jizhou and go to what Hexi Affairs, the two are even more at odds with each other, and there is nothing to do with it, once the villain is sued to the emperor, the handsome sweatshirt~!

Therefore, this abrupt decision made Zu Dashou and He Kegang very puzzled!

However, Yuan Chonghuan was as immobile as a mountain, more like a stubborn performance, and his right hand was even more heavily pointed at the location of Hexi Affairs on the map, and the light in his eyes became more and more blazing, and he once again emphatically said sonorously: "Bingfa Hexi Affairs!" ”

He Kegang looked in the direction of Yuan Chonghuan's finger, as if he had thought of something, and his eyes lit up, revealing a sudden look. At this time, Yuan Chonghuan walked quickly to the back room, ready to put on his armor.

Seeing this situation, Zu Dashou just took a step and wanted to hold Yuan Chonghuan to persuade him again, but he was dragged by He Kegang, and he was about to scold him with his head sideways, but when he saw that the other party threw a look of disapproval, he saw that He Kegang did not have the eagerness just now, as if he had something to say, Zu Dashou held back.

When Yuan Chonghuan entered the inner room, He Kegang also pulled Zu Dashou outside, and the latter said in a low voice: "Kegang, what are you stopping me for?" It's too incomprehensible for the big marshal to do this, once he lets the saint know, he will definitely blame him. ”

After walking out of the hall, He Kegang looked at the direction in which Yuan Chonghuan disappeared, regardless of Zu Dashou's question, but asked: "General Zu, let me ask you, what is Hexi?" The Houjin army that sneaked past Jizhou, what will be the most scarce thing now? ”

Zu Dashou almost didn't think about it, and blurted out: "I am from Liaodong, I have always lived in Liaodong, and I have never entered the customs, how do I know what Hexi is doing?" As for what the Houjin Army lacks the most, what does it need to say? Grain and grass, of course! With the combat power of Huang Taiji's cavalry, as long as the grain and grass are sufficient, he will have no problem wandering around the pass for a year, as long as he does not continue to be difficult to enter, cross the Yellow River. ”

He Kegang nodded, pulled Zu Dashou and continued to walk forward, and at the same time said: "General Soldier Zu, I can tell you that the fourteen warehouses in Hexi have a large amount of grain, which is not only enough to supply our army. Once the Houjin army obtains it, they will no longer have to worry about their grain and grass. ”

"Cocoa... Tongzhou ...... "Zu Dashou wanted to argue, but he was blocked back by He Kegang: "General Soldier Zu, what is that ranch in Tongzhou?" At this time, the suburbs of Beijing are full of green wheat seedlings. Even if Huang Taiji can't get forage, he can directly indulge the horse and harm the fertile land, let the war horse eat wheat, and let the horse go on the spot, how can you bear him? ”

Speaking of which, if Zu Dashou still doesn't know which one is heavy and which one is light? Don't know Yuan Chonghuan's intentions? Well, what a fool!

Therefore, after saying this, the two did not stay any longer, quickened their pace, galloped away, gathered people and horses, and marched out of Jizhou City.