Song Jiang wanted to delay time, but Cai Jing would definitely not let him get his wish, and after seeing that Song Jiang was struggling and did not make any actual siege moves, Cai Jing found Song Jiang and Wu Yong again.

Cai Jing said: "General Song, I really can't see what effect your attack has in the past few days, can you tell me what you think." ”

Song Jiang replied: "Prime Minister, that's the case. The subordinates thought that Pang He was now trapped in Huaiyin City, and as long as we took the siege, whether it was money and food supplies or the period, it would be greatly affected, which also determined that he could not hold out for long. As long as we give him enough pressure, I believe that Huaiyin City should be able to break through at the lowest cost. ”

Cai Jing said angrily: "Then do you know how much time we can wait?"

"This?" Song Jiang said: "My subordinates don't know, our soldiers have enough food, even if it is not enough, we can be dispatched..."

"Shut up!" Cai Jing said angrily: "Do you know that the hundreds of thousands of troops we are bringing now are also part of the main force of the imperial court? Do you think that the border passes can be worry-free all year round, and let you put these troops here at your disposal?"

Song Jiang and Wu Yong immediately knelt down to admit their mistakes, and Cai Jing breathed a sigh of relief and said: "These, it's not that I forced you, but the situation doesn't allow it, I hope you can understand." I was just angry, also because of some excesses you have done. You two, get up first!"

After Song Jiang and Wu used it, Cai Jing continued: "With the current situation, we definitely can't delay it for too long, we have to find a way to solve this battle as soon as possible." As for me, I will also tell you clearly, I don't care what method you use, within seven days, you must capture Huaiyin City for me. ”

Song Jiang and Wu Yong knelt down again, and Song Jiangyang begged: "Prime Minister, Pang He's person is really difficult to deal with, there are only seven days, how can we defeat Huaiyin City." It's not that you haven't seen his power, and within seven days, it is absolutely impossible to capture Huaiyin City. ”

"Seven days, if you think it's not enough?" Cai Jing asked, "Then tell me, how many days do you need?"

Song Jiang thought for a while, and slowly spit out a few words: "One month!"

Cai Jing shook his head and said: "A month is too long, even if I am willing to give it to you, the imperial court will not allow it, and the emperor will not agree to you fighting in Huaiyin City for more than a month." ”

Song Jiang said aggrievedly: "It's not that Song Jiang is unwilling, it's just that Song Jiang is incompetent, if Song Jiang is capable, I also hope to be able to capture Huaiyin City within a few days." But Song Jiang and Pang He have fought many times, and they are basically not his opponents. Now that Huaiyin City is impregnable, it is absolutely impossible for us to defeat Huaiyin City so easily. Song Jiang thought that Master Taiwei Gao was resourceful and more suitable than Song Jiang!"

Wu Yong said: "Prime Minister, Lord Taiwei is indeed more suitable than Brother Gongming, I think that the matter of this siege will be handed over to Lord Taiwei!"

Cai Jing thought for a while: "You really think so!"

Song Jiang hurriedly said: "Yes, my subordinates do think so." ”

Cai Jing said in a deep voice: "Since this is the case, I won't force you." You will call out the military power tomorrow, and in addition, the brother who belongs to your Liangshan will also be handed over to the Taiwei for the time being, and after this battle is over, I will return the soldiers and horses of Liangshan to you!"

This is a dilemma, if Song Jiang does not agree, then he must capture Huaiyin City in a short time. If he said yes, then his military power would be confiscated in the name of it.

When he was hesitating, Cai Jing said: "I see that you have also made a choice before, so let's do it, you will hand over your Liangshan's military power tomorrow, and talk to your Liangshan's brother by the way." ”

Song Jiang could only respond at this time: "Yes!"

But this matter is not over, Cai Jing gave Song Jiang another blow: "After you hand over the military power, go back to Liangshan first." ”

Song Jiang hurriedly asked, "Prime Minister, why is this?"

Cai Jing explained: "I asked you to go back to Liangshan for your consideration. You must know that Liangshan's brothers all listen to you, as long as you are here, how can you give orders? Besides, it is not safe here, and you say that you have no ability to take Huaiyin City down, so going back is the best choice, understand?"

Song Jiang said: "However, my brothers and I were born and died, and I will go..."

Cai Jing said: "As long as you make it clear, then, everything will be easy to solve, I know that it is not an easy thing for you to let go of your military power, and it is not a thing that makes you go back to Liangshan." But you have to do it, it's good for the situation and good for you. You can rest assured, as long as we knock down Huaiyin City this time, the credit will definitely not be lost to you, I will repay the emperor and give you the reward you deserve, when the time comes, you don't have to stay in Liangshan, you can accept the fief given to you by the emperor. ”

Song Jiang hurriedly said: "My subordinates don't dare to expect much reward, but..."

"It's nothing!" Cai Jing said, "You have to believe me, this is the best choice for you, understand?"

Wu Yong knew that Cai Jing's decision would not change: "I am willing to accompany my brother back to Liangshan!"

Cai Jing agreed: "Well, that's fine, I will send five hundred elite soldiers along the road to protect you, so that you can return to Liangshan safely." ”

"Prime Minister Xie!" Song Jiang and Wu Yong thanked in unison.

Cai Jing said: "We are all serving the imperial court, and we have always been your main force in destroying Tian Hu and Wang Qing, and you have also contributed a lot to this attack on Huaiyin City." If you want to say thank you, you're going to be so outspoken. As long as you work hard and serve the court well, the court will not treat you badly. ”

Song Jiang and Wu Yong said yes again and again, Cai Jing smiled and said: "You can understand, that's really good, I'm also happy for the emperor, the Great Song Dynasty has you, it's really a very happy thing." Okay, it's not too early, you guys should rest early, and think about how to tell Liangshan's brothers. ”

Song Jiang and Wu Yong said goodbye to Cai Jing, in the face of such a big pit, they have fallen into the quagmire, and they are afraid that they will not be able to get out, once they have no military power, they will have no value, if there is no value, then the chance of their lives is very small. Thinking about himself step by step, he still can't count Cai Jing after all, no wonder Pang He hates Cai Jing and Gao Yu so much, this is deadly, anyone will be like this. Now, I can only blame myself for believing Cai Jing, which led to today's situation.