The eldest son of the red mansion

Chapter 99 The decision of Xuanfu Town
When Wang Tao heard what Gao Hong said, he also felt that it was very reasonable. Besides, Kaipingwei was the gateway to Xuanfu Town.If something happened and the consequences were unimaginable, he hurriedly ordered Liu Yu to be called to the study.

Liu Yu rested in the porter's room for a while, when he heard the order from Jiedu envoy Wang Tao to meet him in the study.

Liu Yu didn't dare to be negligent, and staggered towards the study under the leadership of the orderly. He was so embarrassed because he was exhausted from working on the horse all day and night without taking a rest, and every step he took was a spiritual support.The second reason is that the middle of the legs has been ground and dripping with blood.Now every step is painful.

Seeing his situation, the soldier passing the order next to him couldn't bear to wait and hurried up to support him, then carried him on his back, like Wang Tao's study, and trotted away all the way.

The messenger carried Liu Yu into the study, and Wang Tao's had been waiting for a long time.At this time, a person was suddenly entered by the messenger, and everyone was shocked.Those who were watching the orderly carrying them were already snoring like thunder during this short journey.

When Wang Tao saw this situation, he no longer suspected that it was an emergency military situation.Gao Hong was also anxious at this time, and asked the messenger to put Liu Yu on the ground, and he went up and slapped Liu Yu's face himself.Liu Yu woke up after only a few strokes. First, she raised her head to look around, and then sat up suddenly.

Regardless of etiquette, he said to Jiedu envoy Wang Tao: "Master Jiedu envoy, the big thing is not good. The Tatar Khan led [-] to [-] cavalry to attack Kaipingwei. Now Kaipingwei is in danger. Please send reinforcements early. To avoid Kaiping Wei Yi's life is ruined." After speaking, he took out Jia Ke's letter from his bosom, and put it in front of Wang Tao with both hands.

Wang Tao took the letter, tore it open, and took out the letter inside to read.

What is said in the letter is similar to what Liu Yu talked about.The final inscription not only has the seal of Kaiping Wei Qianhu, but also Wu Li's signature.

After Wang Tao finished reading the letter, he handed the letter to Gao Hong. After Gao Hong finished reading it, he passed it to the next staff member.

While they were reading the letter, Wang Tao said to Liu Yu: "Sending troops is a very important matter. I want to discuss it with everyone. You go down and rest first." After speaking, he ordered Liu Yu to be sent to the guest room so that he could have a good rest.

After everyone had read the letter, Wang Tao asked them, "What do you think now?"

When everyone heard Wang Tao's question, they couldn't think of any good ideas for a while.After all, this time it was the Tatar Khan who personally led [-] to [-] cavalry to attack.And this matter is no small matter, if one is not careful, it will lead to a big mistake.

At this time, Gao Hong winked at Wang Tao, and then suggested: "My lord, this matter is extraordinary, and we should not make a hasty decision. It is better to discuss it with officials of all sizes in Zhaoxuanfu Town."

Wang Tao immediately understood that what happened this time was different from the previous small-group invasions. If he didn't discuss with the officials, whether it was fighting or defending, it would be fine if he repelled the Tatars.If the battle is unfavorable, I am afraid that the final responsibility will be borne by him alone.If this is the case, it is better to convene all officials to make a decision together, and finally everyone will take responsibility together.

As soon as Wang Tao figured it out, he immediately ordered the messengers to summon all the officials of Xuanfu Town to meet in the lobby of the Jiedu Envoy's Mansion.

Soon, so the officials all arrived.Wang Tao came out from the back and sat in the middle of the lobby.

Sitting on it, Wang Tao looked down and saw that the civil and military officials had arrived.Then he said majesticly: "Just now Kaipingwei sent an emergency military situation. The Tatar Khan led [-] cavalry and has arrived outside Kaipingwei. Kaipingwei asked for reinforcements. What do you think? Speak up and we can discuss it."

When Jiedushi's officers heard this situation, they all had different opinions. Some said to send troops to support, while others believed that all troops should be used to defend Xuanfu Town.Otherwise, once Xuanfu Town is lost, the capital will open wide.

At this time, Xu Hu, the magistrate of Xuanfu Town, stepped forward to salute Wang Tao, and then said: "My lord, I think that we should concentrate our forces to defend Xuanfu Town. Otherwise, Xuanfu Town will be conquered by the enemy, and the capital will be in danger. At that time, Your Majesty Blame it. We all can't afford it!"

Wang Tao took a closer look at Xu Hu. He knew that Xu Hu had a grudge against Jia Ke. As soon as Jia Ke arrived in Kaipingwei, he killed Xu Hu's brother-in-law. He is a source of wealth.At that time Xu Hu had nothing to do with Jia Ke, but now he came up with an idea to sit back and watch Jia Ke be surrounded without saving him. I am afraid that he would have revenge on Jia Ke more than worrying about the safety of the capital.

But this idea is exactly in line with Wang Tao's mind, although Wang Tao is a warrior on the battlefield.But these years, he has been pampered, and he is no longer as brave as before. Besides, he is also very afraid of the Tatar cavalry.Thinking that relying on these soldiers under his own hands to fight the Tatar cavalry in a field battle, he must be defeated, so it is better to stick to Xuanfu Town.Wait and see what happens, and plan later.As for Kaipingwei, he could only resign himself to fate.

So Wang Tao said: "What Xu Zhifu said is very reasonable. What do you have to say? If you have nothing to say, let's do it this way. All the ministries have concentrated all the troops in Xuanfu Town and defended it with all their strength to prevent the enemy from sneaking in. .”

Just when Wang Tao thought that the matter had been settled, there were twists and turns.Seeing a member of the future coming out from below, he said to Wang Tao: "Jiedushi's words are not enough. If we only defend Xuanfu Town, once Kaipingwei is captured, countless people in the north of Xuanfu Town will still be attacked by Tatars." The ravages of human beings. Repaying the Lord, the early rescuers and the Kaiping Guards should cooperate with each other to defeat the Tatars."

Wang Tao was very annoyed when he heard this. He lowered his head and saw that it was He Tong, the commander. This He Tong was upright and didn't like flattery.Going against my will several times, and often contradicting him.I have long disliked him, but he has performed military exploits, is extraordinary in martial arts, and has a lot of prestige in the army, and I still need him, so I tolerate him temporarily, but I didn't expect him to speak against my wishes now.

So Wang Tao said angrily: "I will decide this kind of important matter. How can you speak? You still don't back down."

He Tong didn't know if it was intentional, or he really couldn't see Wang Tao's face, and continued: "My lord, just now we were allowed to speak freely, why do we have to act arbitrarily now? Then what's the use of calling us here?"

After hearing his words, Wang Tao couldn't bear it any longer, and said angrily, "You little commander, how dare you disobey the military order, come here. Drag me out of the hall, beat thirty army sticks, and fight against me." Be an example to others."

As soon as Wang Tao finished speaking, several soldiers rushed in, wiped He Tong's shoulders, head and arms, tied him tightly, and dragged him out.They beat him with thirty army sticks just outside the lobby.That He Tong was also a man who gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Not long after finishing the fight, he dragged He Tong back to the lobby. Wang Tao asked in the lobby, "How is it? Are you convinced?"

He Tong replied: "It doesn't matter if your lord hit me today, the poor hundreds of thousands of people will die at the hands of the Tatars."

Wang Tao heard that he still didn't admit his mistake, and wanted to fight again.This is Gao Hong, the military sacrificial wine at the side, hurried out to stop him, and said to Wang Tao: "Your Excellency, he still had some mediocre skills in the past, so let him be spared this time. If he is beaten badly, it will be difficult to explain to the court in the future." .”

After Wang Tao heard Gao Hong, he thought it made sense. He Tong was just trying to persuade himself, and there was nothing wrong with it. If he played it well.I am afraid that the court will also pursue it.

So he said to the following: "Kick this He Tong out of the lobby. I don't want to see him again." He flicked his sleeves and went back to the back hall.

So everyone in the hall dispersed in groups of three or four.Only He Tongtong was alone, limping out.

This is his friend, the deputy commander, Wang Wei, hurried forward to help him out, and while helping him to go out, he complained: "Everyone doesn't speak, only you speak. Are you flustered because you don't want to be beaten?" .”

(End of this chapter)