In the mansion of the Marquis of Ningyuan, Meng Dongting and Ouyang Bei unexpectedly reunited, the two of them experienced life and death tribulations, this goodbye was like a person in another life, and they were a hundred times closer than before, and they both regarded each other as their own brothers in their hearts.

Ouyang Bei briefly told Meng Dongting about his experience since the separation of Nanjing. "Brother Meng, if it weren't for the righteous rescue of Marquis Yang and the best doctor for me, I am afraid that you and I would not have had the opportunity to meet again!" Ouyang Bei said with emotion.

Meng Dongting nodded and said: "Brother Ouyang's righteousness is thin and cloudy, and he has traveled thousands of miles for the Ma family, God has eyes after all. ”

Ouyang Bei sighed and said: "Alas, it's a pity that Lord Zhai Yu was victimized by the traitorous ministers, and he can't see the day when the traitors are cleared, fortunately, now that the letter and salt have been handed over to Yang Houye, with his old man presiding over justice, the hope of avenging the Ma family has greatly increased." ”

Meng Dongting also sighed when he heard this.

But said that Hu Yinglong watched the conversation between the two for a long time, and his brothers and friends who he regarded as confidants along the way became more familiar with other people in an instant, although he felt a little cold in his heart, but fortunately, he was heroic and upright by nature, but he didn't care, and went to find a chair to sit down.

At this time, gradually some people also came to the hall, and the people who came were either dressed in leather shoes, or in wide robes, and saw Ouyang Beidu and said: "Captain Ouyang, you look good today!"

Ouyang Bei cupped his fists one by one and saluted back: "I have asked all the adults, Ouyang Bei is here to ask you for peace." ”

Meng Dongting couldn't help but be shocked when he heard that everyone called Ouyang Bei a captain, and said to Ouyang Bei: "Brother Ouyang, you have ...... it."

Ouyang Bei smiled slightly, and said in a low voice: "Meng Yang Hou Ye is very loved, and now he is trying to protect my innocence, and he has recommended me to the imperial court and promoted me to the captain of the inspection school Dunwu." ”

Meng Dongting was taken aback, and hurriedly congratulated him, saying, "Congratulations, big brother, finally Jitai is here." ”

Ouyang Bei laughed, and said in his ear: "In a while, I will introduce you to Brother Meng and Yang Hou Ye and his old man, Hou Ye is a person who loves talents, and he will never treat you badly." ”

Meng Dongting remembered that he was still a fugitive with the name of a death row prisoner, but he just smiled slightly bitterly and was noncommittal.

Suddenly, I heard Jia Ding Lang say loudly: "The Governor of the Five Armies, Marquis Yang has arrived!" Everyone hurriedly got up, and saw a person with a face like a crown of jade, a handsome appearance, and a look like a look, and walked out first.

Meng Dongting was stunned for a moment, not knowing why Yang Chengliang was so handsome and young, but he heard Ouyang Bei say in a low voice: "This is Lord Yang's first favorite general, and he is Lord Li Nanxing Li in the military selection division of the Ministry of War." This man is an all-round talent in humanities and martial arts, and he is a first-class figure in the Beijing Division!"

Meng Dongting saw that this Master Li had such a character, and his heart was also solemn.

While the two were talking, an old man with a righteous face and gray hair walked out, but it was Yang Chengliang, the Marquis of Ningyuan, who arrived.

Everyone saluted and said, "I've seen Yang Houye!"

Yang Chengliang waved his hand and motioned for everyone to sit down.

Ouyang Bei served as the captain of Dunwu, and he had his own seat to sit, Meng Dongting saw that everyone in the hall was respectful and humble, and he had already occupied the sitting place, he didn't care, he stood behind Ouyang Bei, and listened quietly.

Yang Chengliang saw that everyone was seated, so he coughed lightly and said, "Today, the old man invited the generals to come to discuss how to deal with the war in the northwest. If you have any good ideas, just say it and discuss it together, and you don't have to be restrained. ”

Ouyang Bei turned his head and whispered to Meng Dongting: "Now that there is chaos in the northwest, the war on the front line in Ningxia is tight, and several important towns have been lost in a row, and the imperial court has to send troops to reinforce it. It is for this reason that Lord Yang summoned all the generals today to discuss the matter of increasing troops and rebelling. Meng Dongting nodded and didn't say much.

Only the generals in the audience are indeed martial artists, not polite at all, you say a word to me, on the situation in the northwest are all expressed their own opinions, the opinions of the people are generally divided into two factions, one faction advocates immediate reinforcements, the other faction says that there is still room for peace with Bibai, there is no need to send troops.

Meng Dongting had just arrived, and he didn't know the situation on the front line, so he listened quietly on the side.

That Li Nanxing was close to Yang Chengliang's side, and the two exchanged heads and ears from time to time, which shows that his status is respected, and he is quite loved.

While everyone was arguing, a man suddenly stood up and said, "The generals are quiet for a moment or two, and listen to a certain word. Now that the northwest realm has been taken over by the general army of Xiong Wandi, what is the situation, I am afraid that you have not gone to the front line in person, and you must be unclear. I have a map of the Northwest Fortress here, and it is not too late to make plans after you have seen it. As he spoke, he brought a map and hung it high on the wall.

The man pointed to a mountain map, and said with some pride: "This place is called 'Dustpan Mountain', the terrain is steep, high and high, can be attacked and defended. There is a valley behind the mountain where water can be drawn, and it is also easy to fortify after being separated by a stream. With this natural danger of mountains and rivers, and a little processing, it is expected that he will not dare to act rashly in a few months. At present, due to the limited number of troops, it is still a little difficult to attack the enemy and capture the pass. If the imperial court can reinforce 30,000 elite soldiers, this place should be leaning on the Great Wall and forever the northwest barrier. "The generals saw that Xiong Wan's enemies were exquisite, and it was suitable for both offense and defense, and they couldn't help but praise it again and again.

Meng Dongting stood aside, feeling a little bored, but when he saw the array diagram, he felt ridiculous and couldn't hold back his laughter.

At this time, everyone in the hall of the Hou Mansion was listening intently to the man's explanation, and suddenly they heard laughter, and they all turned their heads to look.

Ouyang Bei was originally sitting upright, but he gave Meng Dongting such a sudden smile, and he was frightened. Seeing the reproach in the eyes of the generals, he felt embarrassed, hurriedly stood up, and said apologetically: "This brother of mine came in with a cold and couldn't help sneezing, don't blame it!"

The narrator's name is Niu Ben, and the official worships the deputy guard, and at this time he was laughed at by a nobody for no reason, how to swallow this breath, and immediately said angrily: "What kind of cold and flu, obviously it is a ridicule! What is so funny!"

Ouyang Bei's face changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "Lord Niu blames you, brother, apologize quickly." Nudged Meng Dongting and asked him to apologize.

Meng Dongting smiled slightly and said, "Lord Niu, you are very foolish, laugh without permission, and ask your lord to forgive me." ”

Niu Ben saw him with a smile on his face, and his words were not very sincere, and his heart was even more angry, but he didn't know the origin of this person, but seeing that he was good-looking, he was not a powerful child, and it was not okay to offend him indiscriminately, so he snorted at the moment and said to Ouyang Bei: "Captain Ouyang, you have been in the army for some time, right? Discussing such military aircraft events, outsiders have always been not allowed to participate, forgive my eyes, I don't know who this son is?"

Ouyang Bei hurriedly said: "If you go back to Lord Niu, my friend's name is Meng Dongting, and he is a close friend of life and death. ”

Niu Ben said: "Oh! It turns out that life and death are close friends, and my Tao is relying on whose momentum." Meng Gongzi, where is your mansion, and where are you an official now?"

Meng Dongting listened to his contemptuous tone, but he was not angry in his heart, and said calmly: "I am just a lawyer who writes pleadings for others, if Lord Niu has any advice, please say this." ”

Niu Ben became even more angry when he heard this, and said angrily: "Wow! A mere litigator who litigates for others is actually ashamed to speak out here, what kind of words is this! Ouyang Bei, what do you say to deal with!"

Ouyang Beiden was at a loss, he didn't expect a good meeting to be like this, and he only had to say good things and make amends at the moment.

Originally, everyone was just watching, but when they saw that Niu Ben was talking seriously, they all frowned.

I only heard one person say loudly: "Lord Niu, Captain Ouyang has not been in office for less than a month, and not all the truths in the officialdom are understood, even if his subordinates speak rudely, you can also include more!"

When they heard this man's words, they were meant to reconcile, and there was a majesty in their words, and they all turned their heads to look at him. I saw that the speaker was chic and calm, and the Yushu was in the wind, but it turned out to be Li Nanxing, Li Langzhong, the first favorite general under Liu Houye.

Niu Ben saw that Li Nanxing was coming out, and it was inconvenient to embarrass Ouyang Bei anymore, so he scolded Meng Dongting with his halberd: "You kid! What's wrong with my picture! You give me 1510 to tell it! If you can't answer, Lao Niu's knife is not vegetarian!"

Meng Dongting saw Niu Ben talking and moving, and couldn't help but rush up angrily, and the arrogance ran up again, and said in his heart: "I, Meng Dongting, saw Brother Ouyang today, I have already done what I want, why do I want you to insult me like this!"

He said aloud: "Lord Niu, if you really have the stomach to listen to me, I am not polite. According to your situation, if it is not broken by others within two months, my Meng Dongting's head must be chopped off. ”

Everyone was shocked when they heard Meng Dongting say so arrogantly, and they turned their heads to each other to inquire about the origin of this person.

Yang Chengliang was sitting upright on the main seat, not impressed, and couldn't help frowning when he heard his words, and said: "You young man is crazy when he talks, you will tell us a reason today." ”

Meng Dongting walked to the map, pointed to the formation of Xiong Wan's enemies and said: "Although I didn't go to the front line in person, according to the formation of this mountain village, I thought that the high place was dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, but in fact, it was difficult for the army to come and go, which only added to the trouble." If there is really a war, and it is difficult to enter and exit the dangerous roads in the mountains, how can we quickly deploy troops?"

Seeing that everyone nodded, he said: "The village in the middle of the mountain seems to be difficult for the enemy to attack, but it is actually difficult for your own side to defend. If I come to attack, I only need to use fire, the fire will spread up the mountain, and I will defend the main road down the mountain, and it will not take ten days, and Lord Xiong's army will be wiped out. ”

Niu Ben said angrily: "Nonsense, just a fire attack, Lord Xiong has already been prepared, don't you see him deliberately standing next to the stream?"

Meng Dongting laughed and said: "Standing by the stream, it seems that it is easy to get water, but it is actually a big mistake. If I intercept and store water upstream, and when the spring is warm and the snow melts, I will lack the dam to release water, and the other side will be attacked by fire, how will the general deal with it? Otherwise, if I only cut off the upstream water supply, forcing the army and horses on the mountain to be thirsty and tired, but strictly guarding the road down the mountain, what will the general do?"

Niu Ben said angrily: "Fart! What nonsense!" For a while, he didn't choose to speak, and the audience would be silent.