Not long after the Japanese retreated, the Chinese New Year was coming soon.

In Hailing, the loss of the people was not big in this Japanese incident, so after the Japanese retreated, they still had to live their lives, and there was soon a festive atmosphere in the city.

But is that really the end of it?

No.

Zhang Jingxian was transferred to Huining Chi Taibing Dao, although it was not much different from the authority of Huaiyang Haiphong Dao, and his rank was not improved, but he was Yin Yizi and entered the Guozijian, which can be regarded as the imperial court's recognition of his proper handling of the matter of the Japanese Invaders.

Huining Chi Tai was stationed in Nanzhi Chizhou Prefecture to manage the five prefectures of Huizhou, Ningguo, Chizhou, Taiping and Anqing, the six counties of Guangdezhou and Jurong, as well as Xin'an and Jianyang.

It can be said that both in terms of jurisdiction and in terms of soldiers and horses, this position is much more important than the previous Huaiyang Coastal Defense Road.

The most important thing is that Chizhou, where Huining Chitai is stationed, is just below the Luzhou Mansion where Hefei is located.

The meaning of the imperial court couldn't be more obvious, this is to let Zhang Jingxian, who has the ability to lead troops, to encircle and suppress the White Lotus Sect in Hefei City!

Zhang Jingxian got the order and went to the door to find Xu He in person as soon as possible.

"Liangsheng, do you know about the imperial court's order?" As soon as he sat down, Zhang Jingxian asked Xu He impatiently.

Xu He naturally knew, not long ago, Xu Song wrote a letter to him, and he mentioned this matter in the letter.

The war in Luzhou Mansion was very unsmooth, the guards were not only unusable, but also infiltrated by the White Lotus Sect, and the original plan of the imperial court was to take Hefei a year ago and suppress the rebellion.

But now, not only can the rebels be exterminated, but the rebellion of the White Lotus Sect is intensifying.

Some anti-thieves went north to attack Shiliang Town, peeking into Chuzhou and Fengyang Mansion.

Another part of the river went south to the Lujiang River and turned east to the town of Tuqiaohe, which is threatening the water transportation of the Yangtze River along the Yangtze River.

Tuqiaohe Town is located on the north bank of today's Tongling, where the Yangtze River bends to the south, which is a very important strategic point.

When the rebels had just arrived at Tuqiaohe Town, the original Huining Chi Taibing Beidao dispatched the guards from Guichi to the east and north, preparing to exterminate the rebels who threatened the Yangtze River in the south.

After passing through Yuanzi Port, the ships of the official army turned around and were taken by surprise on the river to the north, losing more than 3,000 people and destroying a large number of ships.

After this battle, the imperial court was temporarily unable to organize ships and soldiers to suppress it, but the responsibility needed to be carried by people.

No, the original Bingbei Dao was brought into Beijing to ask for the crime, and Zhang Jingxian filled his position.

Knowing that Xu He had learned the news of his transfer, Zhang Jingxian suddenly became depressed.

"The lonely city has been windy and rainy for three days, and the people in the small city only have vegetables,

The water is far away and the mountains are long and jade, and the body and mind are hard.

Weng came from the side to collect the net, I am suitable for the abyss and do not envy the fish,

The pitching has been obsolete between the traces, and the twilight window has returned to read the broken books! ”

When Xu He heard him read this poem, he knew in his heart that the person in front of him was entangled.

This poem is called "Chikou Wind and Rain Stays for Three Days", written by Huang Tingjian in the Song Dynasty.

Huang Tingjian had been a professor of Guozijian in Beijing for seven years, and he was originally granted the title of Zhiji Prefecture Taihe County Governor for three years, which was later known as Jiangxi Taihe, and set off from Bianjing for Jiangnan in the autumn.

On the way, because of the wind and rain, he was stranded at the mouth of the pond, which is now Nanzhili Guichi.

Touching the scene, I feel this poem.

The meaning of the poem could not be more obvious, a bit of a retreat.

But why did Xu He say that Zhang Jingxian was entangled.

Because he was transferred, Huining Chi Taibing was stationed in Chizhou to work.

Chikou is a small town in the mouth of the river not far from Chizhou.

The imperial court here is heavily guarded, and it is an important strategic point in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

You said that Huang Tingjian passed by and wrote this poem, saying that he didn't want to do it anymore and wanted to go home, which is understandable.

Before you arrived, you had already thought of Chikou, and it was obvious that you had already studied the position of Huining Chi Taibingdao.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said: "Congratulations, my lord, the court relies on important people, this is a good thing, how can my lord have such a disgusting thought?" ”

Zhang Jingxian smiled bitterly: "Liangsheng, in front of others, I am Lord Bingxian, don't you know my bottom yet?" ”

"If it weren't for you and the group training this time, I would be more prepared than the original Huining Chi, and the end would not be much better!"

"Now the thief is in the Luzhou Mansion under my jurisdiction, and he can threaten Chizhou and Anqing at any time, this is someone with a knife to his throat, what is the use of me as a scholar?"

Speaking of this, Zhang Jingxian's eyes were full of melancholy, and he sighed and said: "Although I have the idea of hanging the crown, but I am afraid of people's words, and now I am burning, so I can only come to Liangsheng to help me come up with an idea!" ”

When Xu He heard this, he still admired Zhang Jingxian very much.

A high-ranking official of the fifth grade admitted that he was cowardly in front of him, a hairy boy, and was scared and did not dare to take up his post.

This shows that on the one hand, people really treat you Xu He as their own, and on the other hand, they also trust you Xu He, and they sincerely ask you for ideas.

As for why you hang up the crown and leave, don't take it seriously, you have been studying hard for so many years, and you will resign and go home at this time? Most people won't be reconciled.

Since Lao Zhang has already reached this point, Xu He didn't hide it, and took out a map that Xie Kun gave him to unfold.

He pointed to the Chizhou Mansion on the south bank of the Yangtze River and said: "My lord, the thieves are now in Jiangbei and control Tuqiaohe Town, although it is a strategic point here, which makes the imperial court very uncomfortable, but it also exposes a problem. ”

Zhang Jingxian leaned forward and said, "You say it brightly, I'll listen to you." ”

Xu He said: "Although the Tuqiao River is the throat of the Yangtze River waterway, compared with it, what is more important is the Digang of Taiping Mansion, the Chikou of Chizhou Mansion, and the Pingyang of Anqing Mansion. ”

"After the adults arrive, they should send heavy troops to garrison the three places, so that they can control the Yangtze River and contain the anti-thief water army in the Tongling area, and they can't be moved lightly!"

When Zhang Jingxian heard this, he nodded again and again: "My heart is a mess, and if I pluck it a little, I will see the sun through the clouds!" ”

Xu He smiled and continued: "The imperial court has replaced the military reserve and let the adult take over, so the adult can boldly mention it if he has the conditions!" ”

"I'm still hesitating, I don't know what to ask?" Zhang Jingxian said distressedly.

"Xin'an, Jianyang and other guards in the hands of adults have experienced the battle of Tuqiao River, and have lost a lot of people, plus the guards are unusable, adults can take the opportunity to propose and re-recruit team training!"

"The original two guards are stationed in the three places just mentioned! Another 1,000 people were sent to garrison Baishi Mountain in Jiangbei of Taiping Mansion and Fushan Mountain in Anqing Mansion! ”

Zhang Jingxian frowned and said, "These two places are far apart, what does Liangsheng mean?" ”

Xu He said: "Your Excellency's current strength is not enough to knock off the claws of the anti-thief from the north, so you must control him from spreading south." ”

"Tuqiao River is the stronghold of the thieves going south, but although there are anti-thief water troops to respond, as long as they move, the officers and troops of Baishi Mountain can be stationed in Wuwei and directly cut off their back road. And the officers and troops in the Fushan area of Anqing are forcing the Lujiang River, waiting for the opportunity to take the Lengshui Pass and threaten Chaohu! ”

Zhang Jingxian suddenly realized in his heart when he heard this.

"Liangsheng's move is to force the thieves of the Tuqiao River to retract first!"

Xu He said with a smile: "Otherwise, the river will not pass, and the imperial court will not be able to give the adults time to prepare the army and horses!" ”

Zhang Jingxian said: "And then? ”

"Then set up a group training at Chikou, seize the opportunity to go north from the big river to Baidang Lake, and meet the 1,000 people and horses of Lengshui Pass through the Luo Teng River, and go straight to Hefei!"

"How do you fight?"

Xu He shook his head with a smile and said, "Then it depends on the adults to adapt to the situation!" I'm just talking on paper! ”

Zhang Jingxian let out a sigh of relief and said: "It's a pity that Liangsheng will enter Beijing after the year, otherwise please accompany me to sit back and relax!" ”