Xiao Jingmao hesitated suddenly, although he wanted to defend himself, he found that he had nothing to say, so he had to sit down and sulk.

Seeing this scene, Yang Chenglong couldn't help it, and opened his mouth to complain: "Everyone knows the situation here, even if it is a serious support." But if you want to deliver it to the other party, you need to pass through the enemy's land on the way, and the distance is long, and even if it is delivered, I am afraid that the time has already been missed! I think that the king, who practiced the great righteousness, should also understand this. The reason why I told us about this is just to be able to remind us!"

Ma Yundong secretly argued, and replied in a low voice: "There is some truth in your rhetoric!"

He is not a stubborn person, not to mention that he has been in the army for a long time, so he naturally understands how difficult it is to transport supplies over such a long distance!

"Then, according to what you say, is it possible that we still need to support? Don't forget that the maintenance of the Northern Expedition alone has almost exhausted my inner court, and it is impossible to support them. Although Xu Chu's voice was calm, he also had a bit of resentment.

When Ma Yundong heard this, he became angry again, and shouted: "You guy, you really got into the eye of money." Without us, can we have the grand scenery of Chang'an City?"

"But if we open another front, our current reserves are simply not enough, and then we will have to give more to the people. If we do this, how will it be different from the Mongols? How different will it be from the Song Dynasty? Don't forget the rules that the lord set with the people when he entered the customs -- "Never Add Endowment." Xu Chu shouted.

When the Chifeng Army occupied Chang'an City, because it had just passed the Long March, its strength was decadent, and its troops were less than 20,000.

In order to win over the people of Guanzhong, Xiao Feng agreed with them on taxes, and promised not to increase them in the future.

Xu Chu, like Yang Chenglong, is a local person, so he is naturally unwilling to increase the endowment because of this matter, which will lead to chaos among the people under his rule.

Ma Yundong was even more angry, and shouted again: "You are really ruthless, and you plan to abandon them?"

Speaking of which, the news we can get is only a piece of news from the other party. What if this matter was fabricated by Mongolia, and the purpose was to deceive us into turning around and attacking Hebei Province? When the Northern Expedition fell short, you would take responsibility? After all, the other party hadn't seen each other for 20 years, but now he suddenly had contact, don't you feel strange about this?" Xu Chu sneered again and scolded back directly.

Yang Chenglong felt a little harsh when he heard this, and hurriedly stopped: "Xu Chu, don't you have to continue!"

"Okay. Then I won't say it, okay?" Xu Chu looked annoyed, and then turned his head, but he didn't want to see the sweat in front of him.

Ma Yundong was stunned, and thought to himself: "Could it be that the other party is really a fake?" But when he thought about the mark stamped on it, he immediately cheered up again and retorted: "You guy, you will spread rumors." I read the letter, and it was written by Wang Shijian's own handwriting. Knowing that he was at a loss, he looked at Xiao Jingmao and shouted, "Then you just watched your old friend pass away?"

"Me. Aren't I trying to figure out a way?" Xiao Jingmao was sandwiched between the two of them, only feeling in a dilemma.

Don't think about the addition of endowments, whether it is the Chinese Sect members who have been deeply rooted in the people of Guannei, or their own lords, it is impossible to allow this, after all, this is the foundation of the Red Phoenix Army, and it is easy to move.

But if he was allowed to sit back and watch his old friend being attacked by the Han army and then killed, he would also feel very sad.

Yang Chenglong pondered for a moment, and then persuaded Ma Yundong: "Ma Lao." I know that you have a deep comradeship, but now that the Northern Expedition is imminent, it is really not appropriate to start another front. Otherwise, we will face a two-sided attack. ”

"Then do you mean not to support?" Ma Yundong replied angrily.

"It's not that I don't support it. Yang Chenglong shook his head and explained: "After all, they are alone, and they have launched several uprisings to contain Mongolia, otherwise how can we discuss here? If we don't react, I'm afraid it will also chill each other's hearts." When the rest of the people heard this, they all nodded approvingly, and even Ma Yundong's anger gradually subsided, wanting to know what Yang Chenglong's opinion was.

I saw Yang Chenglong say: "As for this support." Food, ordnance is also impossible. After all, it's a long way to go, and it's too difficult to get these things to Handan. But just because food and ordnance can't do it doesn't mean that something else can't do it. ”

"And what are you going to give?"

Xiao Jingmao breathed a sigh of relief and admired Yang Chenglong very much.

can make Ma Yundong shut up in just a few words, but this ability is stronger than himself.

It was only because Yang Chenglong's qualifications were a little poor and he did not reach the level that the prime minister should have, so he was not selected by Xiao Feng.

Yang Chenglong replied: "You should know, because the number of people is no longer important because of the appearance of the firearm. However, they had never touched firearms before, and if they faced the Mongol army head-on, they were afraid that they would suffer heavy casualties. In my opinion, it is better to send people who are proficient in firearms tactics to Handan and bring them technical materials for building firearms. One is to increase their strength, and the other is to understand their condition. After all, 20 years have passed, and we don't know much about them, and if we act rashly because of this, we are the ones who are afraid of loss. ”

Xiao Jingmao clapped his hands and smiled: "Your method is really good!"

"That's the best option. Ma Yundong pondered for a moment, and knew that this matter was the only feasible plan after all kinds of considerations.

Yang Chenglong replied with his head in his head: "Thank you Ma Lao for your praise." Fu You was a little nervous, and complained: "It's just that we are all outsiders, and we are not very familiar with the affairs in the army, and I hope that Ma Lao can recommend one or two about that candidate." ”

"Candidates? I'll naturally choose this carefully when I go back. Ma Yundong bowed slightly, indicating that he already knew, and then walked down from his seat and ran quickly towards the Ministry of Defense, for fear that if he was late, Wang Shiyi and the others would fail.

Xiao Jingmao also breathed a sigh of relief, and after looking at Yang Chenglong, with a little luck, he complained: "I am sorry to have you, otherwise I am afraid that there will be no result in this matter." ”

"Of course. After all, we are all under the command of the lord, so naturally we should support each other!" Yang Chenglong replied with a smile, and then his face was serious, but he turned his head and ordered at the place: "I said you." Knowing that Ma Yundong is a veteran in the army, how can you treat him with such an attitude? Do you feel that your position is not too restricted, and you want to move your position?"

Xu Chu was obviously trembling with fright, and hurriedly said: "What Minister Yang said is very true, I already know. ”

"Now that this is over, you can step aside. However, you also know the importance of this matter, and you must keep it a secret and never let others know about it. Do you understand?" Xiao Jingmao saw that after solving this matter, the tense strings were sent down, and he was not interested in continuing the meeting, he just wanted to go to sleep for him.

"I'll understand!"

The group responded in unison and left the Government Council.

After Xiao Jingmao told Zhang Wei about trivial things, he also returned to his bedroom, after all, he had been worried about it since he was forcibly woken up by Zhang Wei, so he was naturally exhausted, so he had to sleep well.

............

Back at the Ministry of Defense, Ma Yundong was preoccupied.

"Who to compare? Duan Ling, the son of Duan Feng, or Yan Cheng, the son of Yan Shen, or Zhou Yu, the newly discovered genius? These three are all the best choices, but I don't know which of them is willing to go?" Thinking about the candidates in his mind, Ma Yundong suddenly remembered several outstanding geniuses he had seen.

Since stepping into Chang'an, the group also began to marry wives and have children, and after 20 years, their children have also grown up, and it is the time when they are in their prime.

Among them, the people in the army are represented by Duan Ling and Yan Cheng.

Of course, Xiao Feng's selection of talents has always been eclectic, and he also treats those children of poor families equally, and Zhou Yu is also one of the best.

When these three people were in the military academy, they have always been quite good, known as the three talents, and when they stepped into the army, they also made outstanding contributions many times because of suggestions such as military formation reform, and even received Xiao Feng's commendation.

"But the matter hangs in the air, and among the enemies, and I am afraid that even if they want to go, their father will not allow it. But when he thought of the life experiences of these people, Ma Yundong was a little hesitant.

After all, Handan is too dangerous, and if they are allowed to go, it is also dangerous.

"Anyway, let's ask them for their opinions. ”

Stepping into the Ministry of National Defense, Ma Yundong asked the three to be summoned, and then informed the three of them about Handan. After hearing this, the three of them also looked different, among them Duan Ling was eager to try, but Yan Cheng refused with a face on his face, as for Zhou Yu, he was standing next to him, his face was silent, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

"Which of you is going to take on this assignment on this matter?"

Staring at the three of them, Ma Yundong asked.

Yan Cheng looked helpless, shook his head and replied: "My mother is the only one, in order to avoid worrying her, I'm afraid that I can't do it." ”

"Okay, I see. Ma Yundong sighed in his heart, to be honest, he is the most sincere among them, just because this person is calm and has no desire to compete for fame and fortune.

If he arrived in Handan, he would not anger his friends.

"Haha! Yan Cheng? You listen to your mother for everything, you won't grow up. You know, if you're like this, no girl will welcome it. Duan Ling chuckled, then looked at Zhou Yu beside him a little provocatively, and said, "Since Yan Cheng is unwilling, then I accept this matter." ”

"What about you?"

Ma Yundong didn't rush to accept it, and looked at Zhou Yu again.

Duan Ling's temperament was too out-of-the-box, and he was not the right person in his heart, so he asked Zhou Yu what he thought again.

Zhou Yu frowned slightly, and then said: "If the minister is willing, I am willing to go on this trip." ”