Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 523
Li Gang feels Sun Fu's change, and Zhang Shuye's attitude has also changed subtly.

I was full of enthusiasm, but I was left alone, and I couldn't help but feel desolate.It is true that he understands the predicament of the imperial court, but he prefers not to make a long-term plan. The prosperity of the southeast can easily dampen the ambitions of scholars.

However, Qin Hui's words gradually changed the direction of the wind, and everyone's topic changed. It was no longer how to go to the Northern Expedition to regain lost ground, but how to increase the financial resources of the court to support the defense against the Jurchens.

Which is right and which is wrong, I am afraid that even Wang Xiu can't tell clearly.

Tang Ge took advantage of the situation and said loudly: "The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Taifu have very little money left. If we don't raise taxes among the people, I'm afraid they won't even be able to pay the salaries of hundreds of officials. How can we spend money to fight wars?"

The corner of Qin Hui's mouth twitched, Tang Ge rolled his eyes, you can't be tactful and save face for Li Gang.He had no choice but to bite the bullet, and said in a deep voice: "What Master Tang said is true. It would be great if he could force the captives to cease fighting. It depends on how Master Wang commands. We cannot be forced to cease fighting."

Li Gang's complexion was a little better, and Qin Hui finally said something human, which made him quite agree. Even if the magnificent Northern Expedition could not be started, the war must be ceased under the condition of defeating the captives. This is his bottom line.

Zhu Lian was secretly frightened, he was very worried about Wang Xiu's safety, even Xuzhou had become a battlefield, so he couldn't help but feel a little lost, he said: "Xianggong is in Xuzhou, can he resist the tiger and wolf?"

Seeing Zhu Lian's inquiry, Zhang Shuye didn't use his imagination, and immediately said: "Don't worry, Madam, Xuzhou is an important military city, Mr. Wang has tens of thousands of elites, and there are more than rules."

Li Gang frowned slightly, and said displeasedly: "With the Huai River and the great river blocking the captives, Wang De can reinforce Xuzhou at any time in Kaifeng, it doesn't matter."

"Once something happens in Xuzhou, only Kaifeng can provide reinforcements. How can distant water relieve the nearby fire?" Zhu Lian's tone was very impatient, and she was concerned, but she was confused.

Qin Hui's expression seemed to be lost, as if he wanted to say something, the corner of his mouth twitched, his expression was in a daze, after all he didn't speak, and he returned to his dull expression.

Sun Fu hurriedly said: "Madam, Xuzhou city is high and deep, with 78 generals on its side, as long as you stick to the city, you will be fine."

Zhang Shuye pondered for a while, and said in doubt: "With the Huai River and the Great River defended, even if Wushu has great skills, he can't fly there. I'm afraid that he and Ta Lan will join forces to take Xuzhou, and Jingdong will be shaken. "

Zhu Lian's face turned pale, and she almost stood up, but fortunately, she managed to hold back the waves in her heart after going through a lot of wind and waves. She clenched her hands tightly and waited nervously for everyone to speak.

Tang Ge didn't take it seriously, and said lightly: "Tatlan has long been under the old city, how the captives would touch Xuzhou is simply a joke."

"Soldiers are impermanent." Zhang Shuye disapproved very much. Except for Wang Xiu, he thought that no one in the two houses knew about soldiers, not even Li Gang.

Qin Hui had a toothache. Thinking about it, it was really possible. Once the Jin army attacked from both sides, Wang Xiuna would be like a mouse in a bellows. He couldn't help saying: "Let Liu Guangshi's entire army move northward and enter Suzhou to wait for the decisive battle."

Zhang Shuye glanced at Qin Hui like an idiot, and said with a sneer: "Liu Guangshi is related to the defense of the Huai River, so he can't move lightly, but he dealt with Si Xingyuan. There was no movement in Xuzhou, but he sent his troops to the west of Beijing. I don't know why. "

Qin Hui had nothing to say, but Wang Xiu went north but was in Huai Shui with troops, there were tens of thousands of soldiers, he disdained Zhang Shuye's irony, and of course he didn't want to say anything more.

"Master Zhang's idea is only possible. There are heavy troops stationed in Xuzhou, and the captives will never dare to commit minor crimes. Nianhan is defeated and retreats to the northern foot of Mang Mountain. Wang Yuan can go east to rescue. However, the defense on the Huai River is weak. Once it is broken by passers-by, it is in the hearts of the people. It's uncontrollable!" Tang Ge said disapprovingly, he said it was in the hearts of the people, but he didn't think the Jin army could fight over.

Li Gang's eyes were strange, and he said with a half-smile: "Once the golden horse is on the river, can the imperial court take care of the people's hearts?"

Being humiliated by Li Gang again, Tang Ge hated him greatly. He suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice: "The people's hearts are here, and the court is here."

Li Gang smiled sassyly, and said: "The power of the country depends on the hearts of the people, and the hearts of the people will be chaotic under the knife and gun, as long as it is not a burden." He pays attention to the aspirations of the people, but is also very realistic. The common people are facing the mighty Jurchen, as long as they can't afford to make trouble.

Tang Ge's eyes were not friendly, and he said sharply: "Could it be that Mr. Li wants to go out to the Huai River to avoid turmoil in people's hearts?"

"Scholar in the lower district, how can you know military affairs?"

"When is it, return the book to make you angry!" Zhu Lian was very helpless, thinking of Wang Xiu's comfort, that heart has long been gone.

"Lang Jun, you will enter the boundary of Xuzhou in the first five miles." He Lusuo was very depressed. He really wanted to take on the mission of sneak attack, but Wushu gave it to Gao Sheng. He really couldn't figure it out. He was the real Jurchen. General, how can such a crucial action be entrusted to a mere Han general?

Wu Shu nodded. So far, his plan has been very successful. Han Chang led more than [-] Fan-Han troops to the south. Even Yelu Ma Wu, who had no way to retreat, gave up the attack on Wanqiu and entered the territory of Suzhou and Han Chang. build connection.

The two fierce troops joined forces, with a strength of more than [-] people, which caused a great momentum, caused a shock on the Huai River, and attracted the attention of the Southern Dynasty.Xuzhou's general stationed in Baitu Town went south the day before yesterday. It seems that the momentum of Han Chang and Yelu Mawu convinced Wang Xiu that the main force of the Jin army was going south.

He passed by the thousands of horses of the Song Army, and [-] horses were divided into two teams to move towards Xuzhou. This is a formidable team, almost all Jurchen horses. down him.

"I don't know where Gao Sheng is? Well, according to the distance calculation, it should be around Biantang Town."

He Lusuo's face was very ugly, and he said in a deep voice: "Mr. Lang, Xuzhou has tens of thousands of southern troops, and Wang Xiu's 78 generals. Can someone like Gao Manzi do it?"

"There are not many soldiers, but they are fine. Gao Sheng is a general in charge. As long as the military situation does not change, I believe three thousand cavalry are enough." Wu Shu was very confident and didn't care about He Rusuo's face.

"It's better to get entangled in the five parts of the horse. Let's go south in a big way and seize the Huai River and enter the river." He Lusuo was very unconvinced. He really wanted to go south to plunder and make a fortune, instead of circling in Jingdong lock up.

"Hehe, He Lusuo, don't worry if you have your battle to fight." How can Wu Shu not understand Ai Jiang's mind, he really values ​​promotion, and he also values ​​He Lusuo.However, Gao Sheng and He Lusuo are different. He Lusuo is a fierce general and can hardly become a general in his own right. Gao Sheng has continued to grow in the war and is likely to surpass the existence of Han Chang, but the generals cannot be equal.

He Lusuo was noncommittal, but still smiled reluctantly, and said loudly: "Mr. Lang, how do you want to fight? Are you directly attacking Liguo?"

(End of this chapter)