Water Margin begins as a captain in Yanggu County

Chapter 204: Mr. Tan won the first battle!

The new city is not very big, but it is said that there are 200,000 thieves. As to where these 200,000 thieves came from and how many there were exactly, there is really no way to verify it.

Tan Zhen's army had been besieging the city for a long time and had fought several times, but to no avail. Without the Xihe army's desperate efforts, the city would have been impossible to capture. Even if the Xihe soldiers fought harder, the city might not necessarily be captured.

It’s just because the national teacher Deng Yuanjue is really different from others.

During these days, Tan Zhen behaved himself, guarding the city, eating and sleeping obediently.

Outside the big tent, the Ranger came to report: "Report to you, sir, General Su's vanguard cavalry is not far from the west city."

"What? How come he's here?" Tan Zhen was very surprised. He was not surprised that Su Wu would come, but he was surprised that Su Wu came so quickly!
Xin Xingzong at the side was also surprised: "Yeah, why didn't we have any news before? Or... is the war going badly?"

The Ranger shook his head: "I don't know."

"Investigate again!" Tan Zhen raised his hand and waved, and the cavalry left.

Tan Zhen suddenly laughed: "Maybe the battle is really not going well, haha... otherwise it would be impossible to return so quickly. If the battle is really not going well, and the army is deep in the enemy's territory, and retreating like this... is it a crime?"

Tan Zhen also wanted to ask Xin Xingzong, this kind of thing is really difficult to define.

Xin Xingzong answered seriously: "If we lose soldiers and generals and suffer a great defeat, then we will be guilty. If we retreat safely, the Privy Council and the court will not charge us with any crime."

Tan Zhen was a little disappointed, but after changing his mind, he smiled again: "It doesn't matter. Even if it's not a big defeat, he has retreated to Xincheng, so he will have to start all over again with us, fighting one city at a time. In this way, the two armies will be combined into one. No problem, no problem..."

Xin Xingzong nodded, but suddenly said, "It can't be that... Muzhou and Shezhou are both pacified, so we return like this, right?"

Tan Zhen just said, "It's impossible, absolutely impossible. No matter how good Su Wu is at fighting, it's impossible for him to pacify the two states so quickly. Fang La's men are all believers, and there are many elite soldiers among them. If it comes to field battles, Su Wu's cavalry can certainly be fierce, but in a siege battle, how can it be so simple to attack one city at a time?"

That makes sense. Xin Xingzong nodded and said, "If we go in January or February, maybe we can really pacify the two states. But in just a dozen or twenty days, maybe it's really impossible..."

But someone at the door said, "Sir, General Su is outside the camp, please see me!"

"Hmm?" Tan Zhen stood up, quite puzzled. Su Wu came with the vanguard and came to see him first. Could it be...

Tan Zhen laughed again: "It must be a big defeat, otherwise why would you feel so guilty?"

In Tan Zhen's mind, Su Wu was just a young and ignorant boy who had some cleverness but no wisdom. He must have been in such a hurry to see him because he felt guilty.

Xin Xingzong also nodded: "Then... will you meet me, sir?"

"No! Let's teach him a lesson after he suffers a setback so that he will know his own power and learn some ways of the world." Tan Zhen waved his hand.

Xin Xingzong nodded and prepared to shout outside.

But Tan Zhen suddenly changed his mind: "Let's meet him, haha... since it's a big defeat, I can't wait to see how Su Wu looks... and how he explains it to me..."

Xin Xingzong was stunned. This Mr. Tan is really...

"Then please invite the person in..." Xin Xingzong shouted outside.

Tan Zhen, sitting in the middle, suddenly began to smooth the black wings of his official hat, then straightened his clothes and shook his sleeves a few times, making them smooth and even...

Then, he sat upright, his expression became stern, and he even opened his eyes slightly, looking very majestic.

After a while, Su Wu came in, walking like a dragon and a tiger, followed by several big men. After entering the door, he bowed and said, "Greetings, Mr. Tan!"

"Hmm..." Mr. Tan breathed out through his nose and looked at her with the sidelong glance.

Su Wu went to sit down by himself. Prime Minister Tan had already frowned. This guy was still like this. He was so rude and arrogant.

How could Mr. Tan not show some authority? He asked in a hoarse voice, "How is the war going?"

Tan Zhen was a man who had been castrated since childhood. When his voice became hoarse, it sounded like the quacking of a drake.

Su Wu was still looking around, wondering why he didn't even have a cup of tea. He answered without even raising his head, "My lord, thanks to the great blessing of the emperor and the power of the prime minister, the war is going very smoothly. Shezhou and Muzhou have been captured. Now the enemy only has Xincheng left, and they are coming to attack them."

"What?" Tan Zhen stood up subconsciously.

Xin Xingzong's eyes widened as well, and he immediately said, "General Su, are you serious?"

Su Wu only asked: "Where is the tea? Why can't you even offer me a cup of tea? I have traveled day and night, marched and fought, and put my life and death aside. How come I can't even have a cup of tea when I come to Mr. Tan's place?"

Tan Zhen looked at Su Wu, feeling extremely angry, but he did not say anything.

It was Xin Xingzong who spoke first: "Bring me some tea, bring me some tea..."

Then Xin Xingzong asked again: "General Su, there is no joking in the army. Lying about military intelligence is a capital crime!"

Su Wu nodded casually: "Fang La has been captured in the army. I have captured countless prime ministers, ministers, and generals. Fang La's uncle has just been captured, and Fang La's nephew has been executed. They will all be here in two days."

Tan Zhen suddenly felt a little discouraged and powerless. He sat there blankly, sighed, and said nothing.

Xin Xingzong forced a smile and said, "Congratulations, General Su. All the bandits have been captured. This is a blessing for the country, the emperor, and the court!"

Su Wu waved his hands and said with a smile: "Although the bandits are brave and fierce, the battle will not be difficult..."

Upon hearing this, Tan Zhen suddenly looked up. He had already been unhappy and was about to get angry, but he swallowed his saliva, stopped himself, and looked at Su Wu seriously again.

I can't help but wonder, why is it so easy for Su Wu to fight a war?
why?
Why?
It was natural for Tan Zhen to be angry, but he was also envious, truly envious. If such a great achievement had been accomplished by him, Tan Zhen, he would have been admitted to the Privy Council upon returning to Beijing. He would not only be the Privy Councilor or the Privy Council Affairs Officer, but also the Signatory of Privy Council Affairs. He would have been in power right away, even on par with Tong Guan. Who in Beijing would not have called him Prime Minister Tan?

When he left the capital, Tan Zhen obviously thought so. Even the ministers said so, and the emperor also had high hopes and expectations...

Now, things are coming to an end and everything has become a dream.

Which step did he take wrongly? What did he do wrongly? As a result, everything was done, but it had nothing to do with him, Tan Zhen?

Then Xin Xingzong came to ask: "General Su, since you have won so many battles, why haven't I heard any news?"

Su Wu said bluntly: "West Zhejiang is full of mountains, so I deliberately blocked the news..."

"Why is this so?" Xin Xingzong asked puzzledly.

Su Wu glanced at Xin Xingzong, then at Tan Zhen, without answering.

Tan Zhen was so angry that he stood up again, as if he was about to curse, but he asked, "I guess General Su got a lot of money and food this time?"

Su Wu nodded: "Quite a few..."

"Then...how are the accounts?" Tan Zhen asked again. He now understood some little truths. The first little truth was that when leading troops to fight in the Song Dynasty, everything was easy if you had money, but everything was difficult without money.

"Oh, is this what Mr. Tan is asking about? The details have not been worked out yet. We just need to fight with all our might. When the details are worked out, we will report to the Privy Council. If Mr. Tan wants to inquire about it, just go to the Privy Council and look at the account books."

The tea finally came, Su Wu picked it up and drank it, it was still a little hot, he blew on it a few times...

"So what do you want today?" Tan Zhen asked this question as if he wanted to chase the person away. How could he bear this?
Su Wu put down his teacup and said, "Let's talk business... It's like this. Xincheng is the last place the enemy has left. My army will arrive in a day and a half or two. How should we fight this war? How can I not come and discuss it with you, sir?"

Tan Zhen subconsciously wanted to reject Su Wu, so he waved his hand and said, "I have been leading the troops here for a long time. It will take only a moment to conquer the city. General Su has fought so many battles, and I think the troops are exhausted. Just watch the battle and see how I conquer the city."

Su Wu stood up and bowed: "Alright! Goodbye then!"

Having said that, Su Wu walked out.

Tan Zhen suddenly became furious. He leaned over, waved his hands, and all the official documents and stationery on the table fell to the ground.

There is even a saying: "The little thief has gone too far!"

Xin Xingzong quickly stood up and advised: "Sir, why do you have to fight with him? He is just a warrior, relying on the power of others. There is still a long way to go, and you will be able to be proud of yourself."

"How can I not know this? Even if I am so angry, I must capture the new city this time, no matter what!" At this moment, Tan Zhen was determined to save his dignity even if it meant losing everything.

Xin Xingzong felt helpless, but he had to think about it. After thinking it over, he replied, "Maybe... it's not that difficult."

"Tell me, tell me in detail!" Tan Zhen said.

"Since Fang La and many other bandit leaders have been captured, I think Shi Bao and Deng Yuanjue will be panicked if they know about this. The bandits in the city will be even more terrified. The morale of the army will be greatly reduced, and we may be able to capture the city!"

Xin Xingzong said so.

"Yes, yes, you are right!" Tan Zhen was overjoyed when he heard this. If he returned to the capital after conquering only one city, although it would not be too embarrassing, it would not be a big honor. If he returned to the capital after conquering two cities, although it would not be so glorious, at least his face would be saved. It was also his first time to lead troops in a battle, and the emperor might even be quite satisfied.

Xin Xingzong added: "If there are still tens of thousands of Su Wu's troops gathered here, even if they are just watching the battle, it will be a spectacle that will surely intimidate the thieves in the city and make their morale even lower!"

"That makes sense. This city can be taken. Gather the soldiers and generals quickly to discuss the siege. Have a good talk with the generals first. Just use the money from selling grain in Hangzhou to give it out as rewards before the war. Although it's not much, we will definitely get more after the city is captured!" Tan Zhen was already excited. It's true, after this analysis, this city is not difficult to attack.

All the military generals gathered together immediately and started talking about Su Wu's story. Everyone was actually very happy because the battle was finally over and they could go home.

After hearing Xin Xingzong's analysis again, everyone was even more delighted. This analysis was so reasonable that it seemed like they had picked up a bargain for nothing. The atmosphere became lively for a while.

Some people even volunteered, and many others immediately stood up to fight, all wanting to get some credit in the end.

As for Su Wu, he was choosing a place to set up camp. He would first set up a small camp, and then set up a large camp after the main army arrived.

Just sit back and watch Tan Zhen attack the city.

However, Su Wu's cavalry gradually increased in number, about four to five thousand in number.

Early the next morning, the horn sounded and the troops began to surround the city. Su Wu rode over to watch and even sat on Tan Zhen's platform.

Today, Tan Zhen really did not argue with Su Wu and could even laugh.

Just looking at the thousands of troops in front of me, they are really powerful. It's really the entire army that is out, although the formation is not fast and scattered and messy, but with this posture, as the commander-in-chief of an army, how can you not feel an incomparable sense of accomplishment?
On this point, Su Wu can still resonate with Tan Zhen.

If he thought about taking the city, Tan Zhen would feel even happier. When he saw Su Wu coming, he could actually laugh.

Su Wu bowed and said, "Mr. Tan, I wish you a successful start!"

"Okay, okay..." Tan Zhen waved his hand without looking at Su Wu for long. He just waited for all the troops to stand still and sound the drums to attack the city.

Before attacking the city, there was one more thing to do, which was to shout out to the people inside the city that Fang La had been captured.

Tan Zhen also asked: "When will Fang La be transported here?"

Su Wu also replied: "Today is enough, and tomorrow we will definitely arrive. It depends on whether we arrive in the morning or in the afternoon."

"Okay, okay, let's fight today. If we can't win, we can fight again tomorrow and we will definitely take the city!" Tan Zhen understood a lot now. There was no need to rush. He should take it slowly. Many people in the city did not believe it today, but when Fang La arrived tomorrow, they would have to believe it. This would also win their hearts.

Su Wu also understood that today's event was just a "rehearsal" and tomorrow would be the real thing.

Then he could just watch the drills, just watching the soldiers coming and going. Su Wu watched them seriously. These soldiers from the capital, Su Wu had to watch them seriously...

Also see which ones are really not capable and which ones might still have a little bit of ability.

In the future, if I really want to lead troops into Tokyo, these people will naturally be my opponents, and I need to get to know them well.

Soon, the drums started beating and the siege began, hu ...

After a fight, it didn't take long before they came back...

Tan Zhen on the side just said: "Not bad today, let's fight again tomorrow!"

Su Wu also stood up. To be honest, if Tan Zhen had not asked Su Wu to fight in the Battle of Xincheng, it would have been difficult for Su Wu to fight. The city was not big, and it was surrounded by camps on several sides. The location was occupied by Tan Zhen, so it would have been wrong for Su Wu to go and rob it.

Su Wu returned to the camp, waiting to watch the battle tomorrow. Tomorrow the various tribes in the capital should really put in their best efforts to achieve great achievements. Then we will see if any of them really has some fighting power.

In the afternoon, Su Wu also got busy, and Wang Xun arrived. Quite a few people came, about two or three thousand in armored uniforms, and the gray cloth and linen clothes were everywhere, but everyone had weapons in hand, and Wang Bing and his son were doing a good job.

Su Wu was delighted to see this, and Wang Xun, seeing that Su Wu was very excited, stepped forward and bowed deeply.

Su Wu stood in front of the big tent and asked, "How much did you bring this time?"

Wang Xun replied: "General, I am bringing more than 26,000 men with me this time."

"Then how much does your father have left?" Su Wu asked again.

"Father still has 5,000 elite soldiers and more than 10,000 followers, a total of 16,000 to 17,000!" Wang Xun smiled, knowing that this was the time to report to his boss. He wanted to let his boss know that the money, food, armor and other items given to him were not given in vain, but were put to good use.

Su Wu was really pleased and said, "In this case, the number is quite a lot more."

Wang Xun immediately replied: "My father said that we should quell the rebellion first, and then we can select and eliminate the soldiers and auxiliary soldiers after the rebellion is quelled."

"Well, that's fine. When the time comes, you and I will go to the capital. Your father will be in charge of Liangzhe, and many cities will be empty. When the time comes, we will first send troops from Wuzhou to station there."

Su Wu had already thought about all these things. If his army left, those cities would have to be guarded by people.

"I will lead the horse and follow the general!" Wang Xun came to pay his respects with great ceremony, how could he not know the meaning? From then on, he was obviously a close confidant of Su Wu.

"Let's not talk about this. We have shared life and death together, and we are all brothers. You take your men to set up camp first. If you need anything, just tell me..." Su Wu said with a smile.

"Thank you for your great kindness, General! I would like to bow to you again on behalf of my father!" Wang Xun bowed deeply with great respect.

Su Wu raised his hand and helped him: "No need to do so. You and I are soldiers. We have fought for each other and have a deep friendship. The so-called promotion is also due to the risk of your life. Whether it is a future or an official position, it is earned by you and your life!"

Wang Xun was deeply moved when he heard this, and he insisted on bowing deeply and did it with all his strength.

Su Wu smiled slightly, and after trying to stop Wang Xun several times, he let him bow down.

The night passed and I got busy again.

The next day, more troops arrived one after another. Once the army was too large, it would be impossible for every unit to arrive at the same place at the same time.

Su Wu only learned about these things recently. It is not a complicated matter, nor does it have any deep meaning, but if you haven't seen or encountered this kind of thing, you won't know it.

Marching and fighting sometimes sounds simple, but it is actually complicated.

One by one, they were arriving. Outside the West City, the atmosphere was bustling with activity. The war was about to be decided and the soldiers were all smiling happily.

The first thought is that he is about to go home. The second thought is that he is about to go home with a lot of money. At this moment, the man's sense of accomplishment is beyond description.

In fact, the army's morale was somewhat dispersed, and Su Wu knew that he must never lose morale so early in the future. This was actually not good. This was his problem, and he must pay attention to it in the future.

One can't help but think that in this battle, there is still a "resentful army", namely the Wuzhou soldiers, among whom there are unknown numbers who are here to seek revenge and are holding back their energy.

The war is still under control.

At noon, Fang La and others also arrived. Tan Zhen's cavalry were watching them and naturally learned the news.

After the meal, the troops in the capital lined up again.

Su Wu went to sit on the general's platform again. The troops in the capital were really shouting at this time. They were more energetic and spirited than before. Each unit lined up in battle array. They were very excited, as if breaking the city would be a piece of cake.

Su Wu sat down on the general's platform. Liu Yanqing was also there. Tan Zhen said, "Today, we will definitely break through the city!"

Liu Yanqing also said: "Mr. Tan has won the first battle!"

Just today, not long ago, Liu Yanqing brought a number of people to visit Tan Zhen and also gave him some personal gifts, which were not small.

Tan Zhen was in a really good mood at this time. Perhaps it was because Liu Yanqing was good at speaking and his words were particularly pleasant when he visited him before.

Su Wu wanted to break the atmosphere and said, "Mr. Tan, Deng Yuanjue in the city is really extraordinary and not easy to deal with..."

"I think he also saw Fang La's prison cart and the civil and military officials of those bandits..." said Tan Zhen.

"I'm afraid I didn't see it clearly..." Su Wu is really an honest man. He still wants to help Tan Zhen. Should he let the people in the city see it clearly?

Unexpectedly, Tan Zhen came and said, "I have such a large army besieging the city, with more than 100,000 people in total. Even with this kind of momentum, how can a small new city not be taken? I'm afraid the bandits in the city are already panicking."

Su Wu heard this and smiled, "Just watch..."

Deng Yuanjue was right on the top of the city wall. He had a stubble of hair on his bald monk's head and was tall and strong. If Su Wu saw him here, he would definitely think that this man was a replica of Lu Da.

He was also different from Lu Da. Lu Da now looked like a soldier, but this man was still dressed as a monk, and even his weapon was a shiny iron Zen staff.

Shi Bao at the side said: "Is it true that the Holy Lord has been captured?"

Deng Yuanjue just said: "We will fight whether there is a Saint or not. We are rising up to fight against the unscrupulous Zhao Song and to build a country where all beings are equal. Even if we are defeated and die, we should fight with all our might!"

Shi Bao was worried, but then he said, "Yes, it's hard to see from a distance. Maybe it's just a conspiracy of the government troops to disrupt our morale."

Deng Yuanjue sighed, "Alas... we may be defeated here, but... we can definitely inspire those who come after us. Just like Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, although they didn't accomplish anything great, they were the first. There are countless people who came after them. Even if they lose, they have to kill more enemies. The more they kill, the more Zhao Song will decline. Those who come after them will definitely succeed!"

"Master is truly righteous!" Shi Bao nodded.

"Don't say any more. The government troops have sounded the drums. Here they come! My men, kill as many enemies as you can. Killing one will pay for itself. Killing two will earn you a profit. If you follow me in the rebellion, you will not be able to survive. You have already died. You are just begging for a few more days of life from death. It's fine if you die!"

Deng Yuanjue shouted loudly and came and went.

The people around him all had determined expressions.

Shi Bao felt his eyes turn red for a moment, nodded, and called out to the people behind him: "Brothers, fight for your lives!"

On the top of the city wall, people were busy everywhere.

The tribes in the capital area rushed forward quickly, but it was not long before they were hit by battering rams and rolling stones.

Some soldiers from the capital actually started to climb the wall, and the two sides had already started a fierce battle. However, Xin Xingzong did not fight hard. He was only in the second formation because he had suffered heavy losses in the previous battle.

Su Wu watched carefully to see which unit in the capital could really climb the wall and fight, and whether there would be any unexpected surprise.

Tan Zhen stood up and walked to the edge of the platform to look into the distance. Su Wu couldn't see what Tan Zhen looked like, whether he was nervous or not...

At this moment, in Hangzhou City, Tong Guan was also entertaining guests.

The visitor was from Qiantang, Hangzhou, named Tang Ke. He was originally the Minister of Revenue, but later he offended Wang Fu and was demoted to the prefect of Chuzhou. He rushed to Hangzhou at this moment for only one thing, to take office in Hangzhou.

Tang Ke bowed his hands and said, "Thank you very much for the recommendation, Prime Minister."

Tong Guan was not arrogant, and he also stood up to return the greeting: "No, no, no, in the past, when I saw Tang Xianggong writing a letter about the slackness of the Hebei border army, I knew that Tang Xianggong was a great talent, and it was Wang Fu who didn't recognize a good talent. Now, the big city of Hangzhou is so desolate. I wrote a letter to the emperor to ask you to come, but it can't be said to be a recommendation. On the contrary, it will cause you trouble..."

"Prime Minister, you are modest, but I know in my heart that Hangzhou is an important place in Liangzhe, a provincial capital with millions of people, and a land of fish and rice. It is indeed a compliment!" Tang Ke replied, and the two of them invited each other to sit down one after the other.

"Although Hangzhou has recovered a little now, it is still difficult to treat. Please take care of it, Mr. Tang." Tong Guan said seriously.

"Now that I'm here, I won't dare to slack off." Tang Ke is really a very law-abiding person.

Tong Guan also had something important to do, so he asked, "In the past, you have received and sent off Liao envoys, and you have personally walked across the border between Song and Liao. Tell me about the old days..."

"If the Prime Minister asks about military equipment, alas... it is really not worth discussing. If we really want to discuss the military equipment in Hebei, just treat it as if it does not exist..." Tang Ke once wrote a letter to curse about this matter.

Tong Guan had never been to the Hebei border, but the money passed through his hands every year, so he was already angry and asked, "Is it really like this? Is it true?"

Tang Ke nodded: "Just think of it as nothing, no one is really useful. The Prime Minister asked this, are you planning to send troops to Hebei?"

"The end of the Liao Kingdom is approaching, and the Jurchen Jin Kingdom has been winning one victory after another. If they continue to win, they will reach Yanyun." Tong Guan did not give a complete answer.

Tang Ke immediately frowned: "The barbarians are all tigers and wolves. The Prime Minister is in charge of military affairs, so we must take precautions early."

Tong Guan just nodded: "That's right, that's right."

"I'm entrusting you with something!" Tong Guan became serious again.

"The Prime Minister ordered..."

"Hangzhou is an important center of Liangzhe, and it is also a place where money, grain and other valuables are gathered. If I want to take care of the border affairs in Hebei, I will definitely need the supply of money, grain and other valuables. When the time comes, the ships will come by rivers and seas. You are here and must take care of and help me." This is Tong Guan's real purpose.

"Don't worry, Prime Minister. I won't make any mistakes in matters of family and country!" Tang Ke nodded seriously.

To be honest, Tang Ke and Tong Guan were not of the same kind, nor were they of the same party, let alone students or old friends. Tong Guan chose Tang Ke not only because Tang Ke had a bad relationship with Wang Fu, but also because Tang Ke was really a rare person who could get things done.

In this situation, as long as one can really get things done, it doesn’t matter whether or not one is on the same side as the other.

It’s not that Tong Guan is so broad-minded, but he really wants to accomplish that task and take over the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.

But Tang Ke said again: "If we really want to sort out the Hebei border issue, the Prime Minister should cut the Gordian knot and go there in person to review it from top to bottom. Only this method of scraping the bone to cure the poison can produce results."

Tong Guan waved his hand: "I'm afraid I can't go..."

"Then..." Tang Ke immediately became worried.

But Tong Guan said again: "There is another candidate. It would be fine if he goes..."

"I wonder who the Prime Minister is talking about?" Tang Ke asked. This matter concerns the safety of his country and his family, so Tang Ke takes it very seriously. He has been paying attention to the border affairs in Hebei for a long time.

"Su Wu, what do you think?" Tong Guan asked.

"Are you talking about General Su, the vanguard general who won victory after victory?" Tang Ke asked. By now, Su Wu's reputation has spread to the east and west roads of Jiangnan, Liangzhe, Jinghu, and Lianghuai. It can even be said that he is famous in the southern country.

Tong Guan smiled slightly: "It's him!"

"It is appropriate for General Su to go, but I am afraid that General Su, with his reputation as a military man, cannot control the complicated affairs in Hebei. How can military affairs be different from official affairs?" Tang Ke answered seriously.

Although they are called military affairs and border affairs, they are actually the business of you gentlemen, not the business of those military generals. For example, in Daming Prefecture, Liang Zhongshu is in charge of it. How much does it have to do with Suo Chao and others?

If you can’t handle Liang Zhongshu, what’s the point of talking about Daming Prefecture?

How could Su Wu, a mere warrior, keep the people at bay?

Even if Tong Guan went there in person, it might not be easy to say. Who is the person with the most influence in Hebei officialdom? If we look up, isn't it Grand Tutor Cai?

With all these things involved, how could Su Wu solve them?
Tong Guan also sighed and said, "We have done our best. If the troops from Hebei are not available when the time comes, we should transfer them from other places and let Su Wu go to see them first so that we can have a better understanding. In this way, if something happens in the future, we can be more prepared."

"Alas..." Tang Ke felt powerless.

Just then, someone rushed in from the door. It was Cheng Hao. He was very excited: "Prime Minister, Prime Minister, great victory, great victory, General Su has won a great victory!"

"Where did the great victory take place?" Tong Guan immediately stood up and asked.

"A great victory was won in Muzhou and Shezhou. Fang La was captured and taken alive." Cheng Haozhi was so excited that he couldn't be more excited. His brother-in-law had truly achieved unparalleled merit.

This news has just arrived in Hangzhou at this moment.

"Really?" Tong Guan was already excited. Even with his old bones, he could still walk quickly forward.

"Really, seriously!" Cheng Hao stepped forward, with the victory report in his hand, and just handed it over.

Tong Guan took it in his hand and looked at it immediately. Even Tang Ke, who had just arrived in Hangzhou, came forward to look at the victory document.

(Brothers... I'll just shout to you all...)
(End of this chapter)