Yan Rongling's answer, Emperor Hong Zheng was very satisfied, and said with a smile: "Then do you know that since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, how many times has the Shanhai Pass been broken?" ”

"Three times."

Yan Rongling was familiar with history books, and quickly answered, and pointed out the reasons for that year and month one by one.

Emperor Hong Zheng nodded appreciatively, and then said meaningfully: "Shanhaiguan Pass is easy to defend and difficult to attack, at least three times more troops, and it can only be broken through by fighting with wheels without sleep." This is only once in all dynasties. ”

"What does Father mean that Shanhaiguan is broken, not from the outside, but from the inside?"

Yan Rongling reacted quickly, did his father mean that he was worried that there were internal thieves in Shanhaiguan?

Emperor Hong Zheng sighed and said: "The Great Zhou Dynasty is vast, surrounded by hungry wolves, and the three major passes must be good ministers and loyal generals, so every appointment is crucial. Whether the minister submits or does not submit to the emperor is secondary, and the important thing is that he must love the country and the people. ”

Yan Rongling pondered, carefully reflecting on Emperor Hong Zhengdi's words.

I heard my father speak: "Xiao Jing, Marquis of Weiyuan, has been on the fold seven times, and asked Xiao Lei, the eldest son of Lishu, to be the son of the world, and I will not send it." Do you know why? ”

"Erchen thinks that there is a difference between the concubines and the concubines, if the Marquis of Weiyuan does not have a concubine, it is understandable, but Xiao Yao is the concubine, or the concubine who is both civil and military, and has outstanding ability."

Yan Rongling was uneven for Xiao Yao.

Emperor Hong Zheng sighed: "Actually, I originally planned for him to play again next time, and it was approved." Who knew that this big battle would come suddenly, and I couldn't feel at ease. ”

"Father, Xiao Yaowen and Taowu are more outstanding than Xiao Lei, and he is also a son-in-law, inheriting the Marquis of Weiyuan, why would his father agree to Xiao Lei's inheritance?"

"Rong Ling, you have to be flexible in the world. Although Xiao Yao is both civil and military and his son-in-law, he is twelve years younger than Xiao Lei. Xiao Lei entered the barracks at the age of fifteen, although his talent is average, but he started from the bottom and is familiar with military affairs, so he is the heir of the Xiao family's army. Besides, with Xiao Yao's ability, he will be able to worship the marquis in the future, so why cling to the Marquis of Weiyuan. ”

Emperor Hong Zheng was kind and seductive, dissected the powerful relationship, and taught Yan Rongling.

"What my father means is that even if Xiao Yao inherits the Marquis of Weiyuan, he will not be able to gain a foothold in the Xiao family's army. Why don't you give Weiyuan Hou a favor, let Xiao Lei be grateful to Dade, and continue to guard Shanhaiguan? ”

Yan Rongling is really smart, and he can understand it at one point, and Emperor Hong Zheng is very pleased.

"Rong Ling, what I am most worried about now is that the position of the prince of Weiyuan is undecided, and Xiao Yao has returned to Liaodong, causing chaos in the Xiao family's army. What's more, Xiao Jing's backyard is upside down, which is the source of chaos. ”

Emperor Hong Zheng's consideration was very correct, and he had not yet received the secret report, so he probably deduced the situation in Shenzhou.

Yan Rongling once again played: "Father, let me go!" I went with the reinforcements, and when necessary, I could convey my father's will and stabilize the morale of the army. ”

"Well, since you want to go, go then. Remember! If the Shanhai Pass is broken first, you must defend Dafeng, the city is in the people, and the city is dead. ”

Emperor Hong Zheng looked at Yan Rongling with a fierce look and asked him to make a military order.

Yan Rongling solemnly swore and said: "Father, the son promises that at any time, he will never do anything that insults the reputation of the Yan family. ”

Emperor Hong Zheng looked at Yan Rongling, he was very happy in his heart, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Xiao Jing has experienced a hundred battles and has rich experience. There is also Zhong Zibin, who has been tempered in the army, as a backup, as well as Mingzhu and Shaoxun, Gu Shinian and Yan Changxin. I believe that Shanhaiguan cannot be broken. ”

Yan Rongling suppressed the eagerness in his heart, and did not dare to reveal his concern for Gu Fanghua.

smiled: "It seems that it is a good thing for Mingzhu to go to Liaodong." With her temperament, she will not back down, with her and the fifth brother here, it is also the reassurance of the soldiers of Shanhaiguan. ”

"Well said! I also believe that those two children will not flinch from the battle, you go back and prepare, I will give you ten secret guards, and a hundred royal forest troops. You have to pay attention to safety, don't be reckless, and listen and think about everything. ”

"The sons and daughters obey the teachings of their father."

Yan Rongling was about to retire, when he suddenly asked, "Father, who will lead reinforcements to Liaodong?" ”

"You'll know tomorrow, go to the Queen Mother, the Gu Mansion, and the Zhong Mansion to see if they have any letters to bring. I'm ready, I'm going to leave early the next morning. ”

Emperor Hong Zheng avoided talking about it, and only told Yan Rongling to prepare for the expedition.

Yan Rongling just retired, and just returned to Yinghua Palace, Ye Shisan's reply also arrived.

"The Six Princes:

See the words as they are. I have learned about Shanhaiguan, and I ask the six princes to help me so that I can accompany the army. Although I am incapable of killing the enemy, on the battlefield, the preparation of military rations, and the transportation of military materials all need reliable people. I vouch for the title that I will complete all tasks without the slightest mistake.

Ye Thirteen thanks! ”

After the last few conversations with Ye Shisan, Yan Rongling knew his ability, and secretly sighed that having him with him was like a tiger with wings.

"Xiao Chengzi, send someone to deliver a letter to Ye Thirteen, and set out for the expedition the day after tomorrow, let him pack his luggage and wait for me at home tomorrow."

Actually, Ye Shisan thought about it very right, in Shenzhou City, because of the intervention of Gu Shinian and Yan Changxin, the whole atmosphere and atmosphere were different.

All the grain and grass in Shenzhou were all verified and integrated, and the donation of the grain store and the collection of the collection were uniformly handed over to Yan Changxin and Zeng Lin, the envoy of the capital, for scheduling.

Most of the young and middle-aged people were recruited into the government office, and then the government service was arranged to join the army, which was temporarily trained by Zhong Zibin himself. There are also small teams of reinforcements from the surrounding areas, and the soldiers of the king of Bei'an County, all gathered together, and 20,000 people were gathered in just three days.

Just as all the work was going on in an orderly manner, the combined forces of the Jurchens and Mongols also arrived outside the Shanhai Pass.

Shanhaiguan.

Xiao Jing was promoted to the commander, and all the generals of the fifth rank and above came to listen to the arrangement.

Xiao Lei stood on the far right side of the first row, his expression was gloomy, his sunken eye sockets, and his pale face all indicated that he was not in a state.

Xiao Jing glanced over and sighed in his heart, since he came to Shanhaiguan, he wanted to talk to Xiao Lei three times and twice, but he was rejected for various reasons.

However, now that the enemy is present, it is better to resist foreign insults first, and then enlighten his mind.

"An hour ago, the lookout found the enemy's traces, and half an hour ago, the Jurchen and Mongol advance troops had already approached the city. According to the spies, there were about 300,000 people. ”

As soon as Xiao Jing's words fell, the soldiers were in an uproar.

Now, with the addition of the people and horses drawn from Shenzhou, there are only 50,000 people in the entire Shanhaiguan. The Jurchens, the Mongol soldiers are relatively strong, and the number is six times as many as ours, and this battle is not easy to fight.

Xiao Jing slapped his palm on the military table and said angrily: "Shut up!" ”

"What about 300,000? Even if it's 500,000, I, Xiao Jing, won't take half a step back! If I'm locked up, I won't die, do you remember clearly? ”

"Yes!"

Xiao Jing divided all the people into three teams, in case the Jurchens used wheel warfare.