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Chapter 677 Privy Councilor Gao Didn't Come To Joke With You (Third Watch)

As a person with high emotional intelligence, Gao Zhang smiled amiably but without losing his standard. Whenever Yang Zongmin introduced himself to a general of the Western Army.

Gao Zhang would not only talk about the brilliant achievements of the general of the Western Army, but also say some very pertinent words of praise.

The point is, if there are one or two, that's all. Every civil and military official present, as long as they talk about their names and identities, Gao Zhang can talk about each other's detailed political achievements or achievements.

This made the northwestern civil and military people who had come to receive him and saw this gentle and elegant champion, and felt a little reluctant in their hearts, they couldn't help but look at Gao Zhang with admiration.

This young, elegant, handsome, and well-spoken scholar did not have the literati style that he imagined to despise and look down on warriors.

Naturally, they all had a better impression of Gao Zhang.

Having seen Zhu Wenwu, Gao Zhang also came to Zhong Shidao and Yao Xiong, who are currently unofficial and unemployed.

Gao Zhang didn't go forward, but retreated to the side first, and looked behind him. The angel Liang Shicheng stepped forward, first nodded and bowed to Gao Zhang, and then stepped forward to take out a copy of the imperial edict.

He began to read the reactivation of Zhong Shidao and Yao Xiong, who had no official or job titles.

And Zhong Shidao was granted the title of martial arts doctor, governor of Zhongzhou, and Jingyuan Duqian, who knew Huaide army.

Yao Xiong returned to govern Xizhou and served as the observation envoy of Huazhou.

After Zhong Shidao and Yao Xiong kowtowed to thank heaven, the angel Liang Shicheng laughed, turned sideways, and spoke to the two people in front of him.

"The two generals should remember to thank Privy Councilor Gao. If Privy Councilor Gao hadn't expressed his love to the officials several times, I'm afraid it would be..."

Hearing the words of the official's confidant and angel, Zhong Shidao and Yao Xiong both looked at Gao Zhang in astonishment.

Fortunately, they were all old drivers, so they corrected their attitude immediately, and gave Gao Zhang a respectful and deep salute to express their gratitude.

Gao Zhang hurriedly returned the salute to the two of them and spoke seriously.

"Both of them are famous generals of our Great Song Dynasty, and they are also the pillars of the Northwest Frontier Army. It is the blessing of the imperial court and the blessing of our Great Song Dynasty to be reinstated..."

Seeing this young senior privy Gao talking eloquently, doing civil and military affairs in the northwest frontier, his mood at this moment has already begun to undergo a subtle change.

Then Gao Zhang asked someone to bring a big box, raised his hand and patted the unopened wooden box, and grinned at the generals of the Western Army.

"This time when I came to the northwest border, I specially brought gifts for all the generals. I believe that you will like it very much after receiving it."

After finishing speaking, Gao Zhang lifted the lid of the wooden box, revealing the leather boxes inside.

"May I ask Privy Councilor Gao, what is this?" The young Zhe Keqiu asked curiously as he looked at the thing.

Yang Zongmin looked at this little cousin, smiled kindly, took a leather cylinder into his hand in a very ostentatious manner, and began to demonstrate to the generals of the Western Army present.

"This is a telescope, a sharp weapon developed by Privy Councilor Gao to detect enemies first."

"With the help of this thing, within a range of twenty miles, even a rabbit, you can see clearly."

Next, a group of generals of the Western Army paid no attention to etiquette at all. They all held a binoculars and looked around, gesticulating, and shouting and whispering exaggeratedly from time to time.

They are all veterans in the army, so they are naturally very clear about the benefits of this thing.

Being able to clearly see movement twenty miles away, but human eyes can only see for several miles, the gap is huge.

If you find the enemy in advance, you can prepare in advance. This is definitely a good treasure that can improve the army's marching combat victory rate.

"This No. [-] Scholar is truly amazing. The ordnance we got out before has already raised the combat power of my Song soldiers to a higher level.

The treasures that have been produced now are enough for our army to find out the enemy first..."

Seeing those generals as if they got their favorite toys, Gao Zhang also showed a meaningful smile.

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The vanguard consisted of a total of [-] iron cavalry stationed outside Pingxia City, and now, accompanied by the arrival of those Western Army frontier generals.

Outside Pingxia City, a total of 5000 troops from the Deshun Army, Zhenrong Army, and Huaide Army had already gathered, plus these [-] cavalry, there were more than [-] people.

Zhong Shidao soon became suitable for his role. As the commander of the Huaide Army, he naturally had to shoulder the friendship of the landlord.

"Private Gao, how many soldiers and horses are here this time, how many days are you planning to stay in Pingxia City?"

"The striker will set off tomorrow, go up the Hulu River, and then go to Roulang Mountain via Shaniu Ridge."

Gao Zhang's words, which seemed to be taken for granted, immediately made a mess of all the civil and military personnel of the Western Army who were staying in the big tent.

They all looked at Gao Zhang in bewilderment, and Yao Xiong, who had just been reinstated, couldn't help asking.

"May I ask Privy Councilor Gao, what are these eight thousand cavalry going to do if they go deep into the enemy's rear so hastily?"

"Naturally, we want to attack Jingyuan Fort, the Xishou Baotai Supervising Army Division in Xixia."

"Is this guy crazy?"

"Although Jingyuan Castle is not as strong as Pingxia City, it is also a strong city. What is he trying to do?"

Yang Zongmin on the side spoke unhurriedly.

"You generals don't need to be nervous, Privy Councilor Gao came here with the imperial edict, so naturally he didn't come to joke with you."

"Generals, the 3000 troops of Xishou Baotai Army Supervision Division in Xixia have been restrained in the area of ​​Huairong Fort."

"Another 5000 troops are deployed in the dangerous places between Huizhou and Xi'an Prefecture."

"Except for the garrisons stationed in the various forts, there are no more than ten thousand soldiers and horses in Jingyuan Fort."

"Old General Yang, you are also a veteran of the Western Army, and you know the combat power of the Xixia soldiers and horses very well."

"Even if there are only 5000 troops left in Jingyuan Fort, with the strength we have now and without siege machinery, we may not be able to take it down for a month."

"And as long as it exceeds ten days, the other military commanders will definitely send troops to help. At that time, our army will be in danger."

Hearing the complaints and gossips of these generals of the Northwest Army, the respected Yang Zongmin showed a strange smile.

"Everyone, don't worry, the elite team brought by Privy Councilor Gao will only take one day to attack Jingyuan Fort, and they will definitely break it."

"..." A group of generals of the Western Army all looked at Gao Zhang, who had a good impression of this young privy secretary before.

But now, everyone couldn't help but feel pain in their eggs. Even among those high-minded civil servants who came to the Northwest to take up positions in the past few years, none of them dared to brag like this blind chicken.

At this moment, Liu Fa, who was slow in words but quick in action, saw more and more eyes falling on him, so he stood up and nodded towards these robes.

"The last general can also assure the generals that what General Yang said is true."

"..."

(End of this chapter)