The struggle of the reborn prince

Now that the trump card was revealed, Zhao Tun knew it well, and said, "It's a good time for the Taiwei to come here. Although our Hedong Army has won many battles and is invincible, after the war, several states have been attacked and the people are in poverty. Now that the autumn harvest is coming, I also I can't bear to recruit again, I just feel that the troops are not enough, the Taiwei's ability to send troops at this time can be said to save this king from fire and water!"

"My lord is gracious, and my subordinates are very grateful. At this time, the Xia army's right chamber is empty, and the battle in the left chamber has just ended, and it is too late to gather. At this time, when the army enters and the autumn grain is put into storage, the food and grass for the soldiers and horses can be solved along the way. It can be said that at the right time, the subordinates are already very satisfied to be able to follow the prince to fight the autumn wind!" Tong Guan has not yet reached the point of shameless, knowing that he is suspected of taking advantage of sending troops at this time, but now he is praised by the prince, and his old face is a bit Can't hold on.

"The Taiwei is a famous general in the dynasty, how can he be restrained by me? It's a great honor for me to come here. See Xi and get the map!" Everyone carried the flowery sedan chair. It is only a matter of time, but he has always had unresolved worries in his heart, so he dare not delay any longer, that is, according to the history of this year's "Fang La Rebellion"!

As early as when he went to Jiangnan the year before last, Zhao Tong had investigated this person, but there was no result. He could only take some precautionary measures, but he also knew that as long as he left, Jiangnan would still be the same Jiangnan, and corrupt officials would still be rampant. Flowers and stones are collected according to the law, taxes are collected according to the regulations, and the people are still suffering. The seeds of rebellion have been planted long ago, but it is not known when it will break out.

Historically, Song Xia had already reached a peace agreement in July.Tong Guan then led the Western Army back to the court.Preparing for the battle against Liao coincided with Fang La's rebellion, sweeping across the entire south of the Yangtze River.Tong Guan was ordered to lead the army to quell the rebellion, suppressed the rebellion, captured and killed Fang La, but the disaster affected the 52 counties of the six prefectures in the southeast half, which fundamentally shook the rule of the dynasty.

Now that Fang La has not been found, the time bomb has not been ruled out.Maybe it will explode at some point, and now that the Northwest War is pending, Tong Guan can't leave, of course, but if Fang La breaks out at this time.But it’s not just in Jiangdong, it might really overthrow the Zhao family’s throne in the Song Dynasty, so Zhao Tong is also impatient. Although Tong Guan came a little late, he still welcomes him, after all, he might have to ask someone to give him a gift. Let the chaos go!

"Taiwei, please look!" Seeing that the Xi leader had laid out the map, Zhao Yu pointed and said, "Our Hedong army is now in Shizhou, and I am going to lead the army northward along the Wuding River Valley to meet Xiazhou. State, then turned to attack Xixia Jingsai Army Division and Baotai Army Division, went up along the Yellow River, and gathered troops under the city of Lingzhou. Although there is no major enemy, but it is far away from the east of the river, it will be difficult to supply, and there are few soldiers, so it is not appropriate Divide the troops again, and the army will go far away. It is also afraid of chaos, since the Taiwei is willing to send troops to help, then things will be much easier!"

"Sigh, this official is really old. The prince dared to march thousands of miles with [-] troops and horses. If he didn't look at the prince's victory with a small force and defeat Chage's army in the west, he would not dare to do it!" Tong Guan was telling the truth at this moment, the game was too big, no one could believe it before the battle, but Zhao Tong did it, and it was perfect, now listening to what Zhao Tong said about the small number of soldiers, he His heart was full of sour water, he was being modest, he didn't want to embarrass himself, how could he dare to carry out such a large-scale action if he wasn't ready to back up.

"This king is just stupid and bold, plus some good luck!" Zhao Tang looked at Tong Guan's bitter face and said with a smile, so he couldn't provoke him any more.

"Whatever the prince arranges now, the next official will do!" Tong Guan now knows that he regrets it. If he had agreed at the beginning, the situation would be so favorable. Whether he can drink soup now depends on other people's charity, but what can he do? , Beggars can't think it's bad!

"Okay, then the Taiwei will listen and see if this arrangement is appropriate!" Zhao Tang leaned down and pointed at the map with his finger, "Since the Taiwei sent troops, I think it is better to divide the troops into two groups. The road is the main line to march towards Lingzhou, and stop at the boundary of the vast sea; the Taiwei can send troops from Qinfeng Road and Huanqing Road in Shaanxi to attack the Baotai Army Division and Jingsai Army Division respectively from the border forts, capture Lingzhou Sichuan Road, and join forces in Lingzhou Under the city, build a great honor with the Taiwei!"

"This..." Tong Guan didn't expect Zhao Tun to be so happy, he cut off a big piece of cake for himself.

"Does the Taiwei think there is something wrong? Are you worried that Lingzhou Chuan Dao will be difficult to break through for a while?" Seeing Tong Guan's astonishment, Zhao Tuo thought he was in trouble, "Don't worry, I still have a surprise soldier in my hand to help the Taiwei. During the battle of Zhuolunchuan, I surrendered Zhengchuan, the commander of the former Jingsai Army Division. He is a noble family there, with a deep foundation and great appeal, so I can send him as the vanguard to recruit all the ministries, and things will be much easier!"

"My lord treats me like this, it makes me ashamed!" Tong Carrying was completely speechless, and said with a salute, he plotted against him in every possible way, but he treated him with sincerity, and scooped out everything in his hand.

"Why is the Taiwei doing this? Aren't we all doing this for the emperor and the common people?" Zhao Tuanfu was taken aback, and hurriedly helped him up, but secretly smiled in his heart. It's like seeing you for such a great contribution. Now it’s like giving gifts to those in power to do things. I’m not afraid that if you don’t do it, you feel embarrassed if you don’t do it if you spend money on it. !

"That's right, all of us as ministers should be loyal to the country and the king, and I will send the elite soldiers from Shaanxi to help the prince accomplish this great feat!" Tong Guan said, wiping away two tears from the corners of his eyes.

"The Taiwei is bad, it's the great achievements of our Northwest Hedong and Shaanxi armies, and let those gossips in the court know how powerful the Western Army is!" Zhao Tun said 'excitedly' holding Tong Guan's hands.

Next, the two discussed in detail the dispatch of troops, liaison, logistical support, division of war zones, etc. between the two armies, and finally agreed that Tong Guan would sit in Lanzhou and be responsible for reporting to the DPRK and China, taking charge of the supply of the armies, dispatching officials, and managing civil affairs. , while Zhao Tun was in charge of the military. After the two armies joined forces, he led the two armies and Ma Hui to attack Lingzhou and decided on military affairs.

After talking about the big things, the two had lunch together until lighting the lamps. Tong Guan was satisfied with his food and drink, and the quality of the food came second. The main prince was too affectionate, and he repaid him just for a little favor back then. Such a big gift made Tong Guan, a man who is very scheming and has received countless gifts, feel uneasy.

"Your Highness, have you thought about what will happen after the war?" Tong Guan and Zhao Tong finished their meal, still feeling the lingering excitement, they held a candle to talk at night, he drank a sip of tea and said.

"I told the Taiwei that I just want to be a happy prince and don't want to deal with world affairs. I just want to go back to Xiangyi to farm there, do some small business, and be an idler. Didn't the Taiwei also say that the court It's dangerous, and if you stay any longer, your life will be in jeopardy!" Zhao Tun heard Tong Guan talking with his tongue out, and knew that the old guy had drunk too much, and now he wanted to say something to himself!

"Oh, my lord, I'm afraid you will never have peace after this achievement. Even if you want to retire, can those people rest assured?" Tong Guan said with a breath of alcohol.

"I don't ask about the affairs of the court, and they don't feel at ease. What else is there to imprison me?" Zhao Tong said with a light smile, and he also knew in his heart that if he delegated power, his end might be good .

"Almost, they know that the prince has such abilities, how can they rest assured, they will definitely try to trap your hands and feet, restrain you in the capital, and you can only stay in the palace for the rest of your life!" Tong Guan said leisurely, he seemed to have drunk too much, In fact, I understand very well in my heart that this King Yan has long been favored by the emperor, and now even if someone wants to touch him, he must first look at the emperor's face. As a benefit, once the great success is completed, the kid in front of him will soar into the sky, and at that time he will be the sponsor.

"Then what do I think of the meaning of Taiwei?" Zhao Tang shook the teacup in his hand, and the water swirled rapidly, forming a vortex.

"After this incident, you must not retire, but you must continue to be in charge, make friends with important ministers, and lay a foundation, so that you can have the power to protect yourself!" Tong Guan leaned forward and whispered in Zhao Tong's ear.

"Hehe, the Taiwei drank too much. As a prince, it is a special case for me to be in charge of Hedong. I am afraid that if the Taiwei is gone, I will leave too. What are you talking about in charge of the government? It is a serious crime to make friends with important officials, Your Majesty." You won't let me go!" Zhao Tong laughed, and gave Tong Guan a look that everyone knew.

"My lord, is it human effort?" Tong Guan seemed not to understand, shaking his hands and said, "I was originally a servant, how could I be in charge of the Northwest twice for more than ten years, while others could not? It's not just because I can command troops and lead generals, there are many reasons for this, if the prince wants to stay in the northwest, I can help him plan something!"

"Oh, Taiwei, tell me!" Zhao Tang became a good student again, pouring tea for Tong Guan with his own hands.

"It's very simple. First, you must know what the emperor likes; second, you must know what you need to do!" Tong Guan was very satisfied with the current relationship between the two, and said with a smile, "Northwest needs us for military affairs. If this battle is successful, Xixia is basically settled, he can't make any waves, and Hedong and Henan are still adjacent to Daliao. Once the two countries go to war, this place will be a place where military strategists will fight, and important ministers will be indispensable. Now the people in the court are besides you and me. Who is good at military affairs, as long as there is a war, the prince will definitely keep it, so..."

"That's why we need to recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun to complete the unfinished ambition of Taizong Taizong!" Zhao Tong said.

"By the way, as soon as the attack on Liao begins, the prince's opportunity will come. At that time, if the wind wins the wind, and the rain wins the rain, whoever dares to disrespect the prince!" said Tong Guan.

"..." Zhao Tang didn't know what to say. If it was really a troubled time, it would be good to support soldiers and divide the regime, but it is not feasible now. Tong Guan's suggestion has to be carefully considered, but it is not bad if he is human-made. There is always a way.