The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 488 Choice
After Zhao Gou's rectification, the chaotic army finally regained a trace of clarity.As for those people with bad intentions, Zhao Gou was not lenient, and directly escorted them back to the capital.They were supposed to be killed again, but both Zong Ze and Han Shizhong felt that it was inappropriate to kill them again, so they were all sent back to the capital, and their crimes were reported together.

Song Huizong saw the memorial written by Zhao Gou and the testimony of Zong Ze. Without thinking about it, he put Liu Zhengyan into prison and awaited the sentencing.In addition, after the ministers of the DPRK and China heard about it, they made trouble.It wasn't Liu Zhengyan who made trouble, but Zhao Gou.

"Qi Zou Emperor, Generalissimo Pingliao disregarded the orders of the court, killed the important officials of the court, and killed the generals before the battle. It was a great disadvantage to the country and the soldiers, especially the killing of the generals before the battle affected the morale. Marshal Pingliao's move , is tantamount to digging his own grave!"

"Qi Zou the emperor, Marshal Ping Liao killed the second-rank officials of the court, and then drove Zhong Lao and others out of the barracks. This action is tantamount to treason, and it holds a lot of power in his hands. I am afraid that he is imitating Emperor Taizu. The humble minister thought that the position of Marshal and the military power in his hands should be taken back!"

"Qi Zou the emperor, Generalissimo of Pingliao captured the four states like a broken bamboo, but still can't stop the great crime he committed; I think the emperor can't let himself go, if this continues, I'm afraid the country will be in danger, please also ask the emperor Think twice!"

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Song Huizong watched the memorial over and over again, and listened to it again and again in the court hall, which made Song Huizong tired of hearing it.As long as it was about Zhao Gou's memorial, Song Huizong didn't even read it, and threw it all aside.Moreover, he also put away all these memorials.

However, there was an uproar in the court, and the ministers refused to accept it. It would be troublesome for the long-term stability to continue like this. Therefore, Song Huizong also secretly delivered an order, telling Zhao Gou to keep a low profile, and the only way to recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. It is a road of no return.

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Zhao Gou, who was at Feihu Pass, received the secret decree, frowned, and muttered to himself: "The matter is more serious than expected."

It was against common sense for Zhao Gou to kill the general before the battle.Moreover, the two beheaded by Zhao Gou were not ordinary officials.Although I was prepared, it was still a bit big.The current plan is to recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun as soon as possible to make the ministers of the court shut up, and Zhong Shidao and others did not take the opportunity to impeach him, which surprised him a bit.

"Come here!" Zhao Gou shouted, and the soldiers in front of the tent came in, "Go and call Han Shizhong, Liu Guangshi, Yue Fei, Gao Chong, the four generals here."

"No!" The man hurried to the barracks, found Han Shizhong, and then Liu Guangshi.

Both Han Shizhong and Liu Guangshi were training soldiers, and Yue Fei happened to be in the barracks, so Gao Chong was alone watching around.The four of them suddenly received Zhao Gou's military order, which made them a little shocked, and they still went forward.

"I've met the commander!" Han Shizhong, Liu Guangshi and the other four shouted respectfully.

Zhao Gou asked directly: "Generals, I have something for you four to do."

"Willing to listen to the Commander!"

"Now I will give you four a choice!" Zhao Gou stood up, walked to the strategic map, and said in a deep voice: "Weizhou is located at the intersection of Taihang Mountain, Hengshan Mountain and Yanshan Mountain. Rivers, northern hills."

"It can be said that Weizhou is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If our army wants to win Weizhou, it may not be easy. In addition, Weizhou is also famous as a 'granary'. If we win Weizhou, it can solve the problem of our army's food and grass. You can also cut off the supply of food and grass in other states."

"However, there are also four large armies stationed in Weizhou, Ding'an Army, Feihu Army, Guangling Army, and Lingqiu Army. It is estimated that there are more than 2 troops at least. Moreover, it is impossible for other states to sit idly by when Weizhou is attacked. Reinforcements will be sent."

"If Xinzhou sends a large army to support it, it will take five days to reach Lingxian, the capital of Weizhou, day and night. If there is a delay, it will take seven days. Therefore, it only takes five days to attack the city."

"Now there are four counties in Yuzhou. Besides Ding'an County and Lingxian County, there are three other counties. The three of you choose one of them, and Gao Chong is waiting for you temporarily. In addition, if you choose one of them, you must take it , this is a military order!"

When Gao Chong heard that Zhao Gou asked him to make another arrangement, he looked at him with some puzzlement.

Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and Liu Guangshi fell into contemplation. Among the three counties, Feihu County was the best to capture because it was the closest and the reinforcements could rescue them in time; Lingqiu was next, and Guangling was the last.Moreover, Guangling County borders Lingxian and Ding'an Counties, which can be said to be in danger.

Zhao Gou smiled slightly and said, "The three of you have a good discussion, and I will give you an hour."

Then, Zhao Gou called Gao Chong out again, "No matter what the three of them decide, as long as that person chooses Guangling County, then you will set off with the army."

Gao Chong said: "No!"

"Compared to other counties, Guangling County has a more important geographical location. If it is not captured and puts great pressure on it, then the Weizhou Army must be overwhelmed. When the time comes to attack the two cities and successfully capture them, and then form a double-teaming situation, the army will be able to Enter the territory of Yuzhou."

Immediately, Gao Chong suddenly became enlightened, and he also understood that the purpose of attacking Guangling was to contain the army.Guangling County is relatively close to Lingxian. If it is breached, Weizhou will be in danger.

Zhao Gou looked at Gao Chong, and said: "You follow the command of the crowd, you can't just rush to kill, you need to calmly think and analyze, you have to observe and study, and when you can really lead the army, you will definitely command it yourself."

"Thank you Marshal!" Gao Chong said excitedly, this is also his dream.

Zhao Gou smiled. The reason why he valued and favored him was only because of his own ability and because of his father.

"The three of us choose based on age?" Han Shizhong watched the three of them speak first, "Brother Yue, you attack Feihu, Brother Liu, you attack Lingqiu, I will choose Guangling."

"No!" Liu Guangshi and Yue Fei refused in unison.

Yue Fei said decisively: "If it's about age, then I should choose Guangling, and Brother Liu remains the same. Brother Han, you attack Feihu."

"No!" This time it was Liu Guangshi who refused, and growled: "It's good for you two to change things around and ignore me. Besides, Brother Han and we are in the same year and the same month, and Shichen are you older than me?"

Immediately, Han Shizhong was at a loss for words, because he didn't know when he was born.Only Liu Guangshi knew about this. After years of fighting, he rarely returned to his hometown, and his parents were not alive, so how could he ask about it.

"In this case, why don't we draw lots and let God decide." Seeing that everyone's opinions were not unified, Han Shizhong proposed the most traditional method to solve this problem.

So, everyone agreed.In order to show fairness, Han Shizhong asked them to read it all. There was nothing tricky, so they each drew lots.

Each of the three chose one, and then spread their palms.Yue Fei captured "Lingqiu", Liu Guangshi captured "Flying Fox", and Han Shizhong was "Guangling".

Han Shizhong's choice has not changed, but Liu Guangshi and Yue Fei have changed.Han Shizhong looked at the two of them with some pride, but Liu Guangshi was crying.

"If I knew this result earlier, it would be better to choose according to age!"

Yue Fei said triumphantly: "There is no way, it's God's will."

"Yes, it is destined!" Han Shizhong did not forget to make a knife, which made Liu Guangshi even more depressed.

In fact, they are all generals, and they are not jealous, but appreciate each other's talents.As for Han Shizhong and Liu Guangshi, they were old acquaintances, so the relationship was not a problem. Yue Fei entered the military camp and had a unique way of training soldiers, so they cherished each other and became closer.

(End of this chapter)