"General Hou!"

Li Jing walked out and called out Hou Wenshan who was about to leave.

Hou Wenshan looked back at Li Jing and said with a smile: "Why did Brother Li come out? Is the food not to your liking?"

"No, I have heard of the steepness and majesty of Huangya Pass for a long time, so I want to follow General Hou to inspect and inspect it, but I don't know if it's inconvenient?" Li Jing asked.

Hou Wenshan said cheerfully: "Natural and convenient! Please!"

While chatting, the two walked up to the city wall to start patrol.

As the saying goes, a strong general will lead to a strong army. The Huangyaguan ruled by Hou Wenshan was strict in military discipline, and the soldiers guarding were morale. By walking it simply, you can see Hou Wenshan's ability to lead troops.

During the conversation, Li Jing also learned about the military force of Huangya Pass, with a total of 5,000 people. Five thousand people seem to be not many, but you should know that Huangya Pass is not the first pass facing the foreign tribes. There are six major governors' offices to the north, and many Yingyang offices to the south, so these 5,000 people are just the troops guarding the pass normally. Once there is a change outside the pass, troops will be dispatched here immediately.

Next, Hou Wenshan took Li Jing to the Great Wall again. The two of them walked to a high place and stopped to look at the vast north.

"Can General Hou know Miao Fei, the marching supervisor of the Songmo Governor's Office?" Li Jing asked suddenly.

Hou Wenshan shook his head and said, "I heard of it, but I don't know it. I heard that he led his troops to defend the city and had already died in battle."

"Yes, I'm dead in the battlefield! He chose the same path as General Hou, which is admirable!" Li Jing replied.

Hou Wenshan snorted lightly. Although he didn't say anything, a trace of mockery flashed across his face.

"General Hou seems to have other opinions?" Li Jing asked.

Hou Wenshan shook his head and said, "The person has been killed in battle, so it's better not to say it."

"General Hou, your highness just said that there was something strange about the Khitan attack on the Songmo Governor's Office. I think General Hou was also confused, but he couldn't see it thoroughly for a while. Maybe the marching chief Miao Fei is the key, so why not gather ideas and discuss it?" Li Jing said with a smile.

Hou Wenshan heard Li Jing's implicit meaning and said, "It makes sense! Then I will say it bluntly. Although I don't know Miao Fei, I am all guarding the border, so I naturally know more. As far as I can tell, Miao Fei is a cautious man and cherishes his life. These two characteristics made him stay in the Songmo Governor's Office, the outermost peripheral part of the Great Sui Dynasty. However, Brother Li may not have imagined that Miao Fei is a person who cherishes his life too much! I remember three or four years ago, Turkic scattered soldiers were in Songmo.

At that time, there happened to be a Great Sui caravan that was slaughtered by Turkic cavalry. Miao Fei was worried that it was a conspiracy set up by the Turkic, and would rather watch the caravan be killed than rescue. So according to my guess, if the Khitan army really attacked the Songmo Governor's Mansion, he would not fight to the death, but would definitely break through with the attitude of keeping the green mountains and not afraid of no firewood. This time, he may have no way out and can only fight to the death."

"So that's it! Will Miao Fei not die?" Li Jing asked.

Hou Wenshan was stunned, then locked his eyebrows, thought about it carefully, and agreed: "What Brother Li said is very reasonable, it is very likely! That guy is very cunning. He has an elite cavalry under his command to protect him, so it is not easy to surround him and kill him. He cherishes his life so much that he must have imagined an escape when the Songmo Governor's Office is besieged."

Li Jing said again: "There is another thing that I have been unable to figure out for a long time. Before the accident, Your Majesty issued an order to notify the governor's offices to strengthen the vigilance and prevent foreign tribes from sneak attacking. I believe that other governors' offices must have raised their vigilance and even strengthened their vigilance. Miao Fei should have also received the order. He was so cautious and careful, why was there no movement? In addition, why could the Khitan army easily break through Songmo City?"

Hou Wenshan turned to look at Li Jing, fully understanding Li Jing's intention.

Moreover, Li Jing's preparation has been put in place. First, Hou Wenshan realized that there was something strange about Miao Fei's death in battle, and then contacted the Khitan to break through Songmo City, and finally Hou Wenshan caught an important contact.

"What do you mean is Miao Fei and the Khitan attack on Songmo City?" Hou Wenshan said in shock.

Li Jing smiled and said, "This is what General Hou himself guessed, not what I mean."

Hou Wenshan said again: "Your Highness also doubts Miao Fei?"

Li Jing nodded and explained: "Your Highness did not tell you in person, it was mainly inappropriate. Although General Hou was loyal and brave, it was the first time we met. After all, it was the marching chief who died in battle and said that the marching chief who died in battle might be a traitor. General Hou would not believe it, but would doubt Your Highness's intentions."

"So that's the case, your highness is still smart." Hou Wenshan agreed. Now that he was hinted at what he guessed, he naturally believed in his judgment.

However, Li Jing did not forget to remind him: "It is all speculation whether Miao Fei is a traitor, but the whole thing is full of doubts, which means Miao Fei is definitely a problem. If Miao Fei has a problem, then the conspiracy behind it may be greater, so you must be careful."

"It makes sense! If Miao Fei is really a traitor, he is definitely not alone. The Khitan and the Turks are definitely conspiring for a huge conspiracy!" Hou Wenshan responded cautiously, then looked at the vast north and asked, "Hou is stupid, please tell me the truth!"

Seeing that Hou Wenshan had believed his words, Li Jing said: "Assuming our worries are true, the Khitan and the Turks are preparing to conspire to conspire to a major conspiracy outside the pass, what is their purpose? They just want to take away the areas guarded by the six governors' offices?"

"So what if you take it away! The Great Sui Dynasty can still take it back!" Hou Wenshan said proudly: "The Great Wall has a strong pass that can stop the Turks and a million Khitan army. As long as they dare to come, they will know that they are powerful!"

Li Jing nodded and smiled, "Indeed, with the Great Wall, even if Kyoto is very close, you can rest assured! Unless..."

Unless what?

Hou Wenshan's face changed drastically, and he immediately shouted: "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

The winding Great Wall is built on the mountainous landscape and stands above the mountains. Not to mention other places, the height of the Great Wall in Huangyaguan area is more than ten meters. In addition, the steep mountainous landscape does not allow climbing tools such as cloud ladders. It is simply delusional to cross it, so you can only attack Huangyaguan.

It is even more difficult to win the towering Huangya Pass. If you have to be a man, you can't open it. This is no joke.

Li Jing smiled and said, "General Hou, there are no outsiders here, so why don't we think about it? If the Turks and the Khitan army really break through Huangya Pass, what will happen?"

"Then...that's like a wolf entering the flock of sheep and rushing to Kyoto!" Hou Wenshan said solemnly.

Although the Great Sui Dynasty had elite soldiers and generals, it has to be said that the combat effectiveness of the Turkic cavalry was very fierce. Coupled with their strategy of not loving the battle and fleeing after killing, their harm was extremely great. If their army really entered the pass, it would be rampant and the pass would be poisoned.

Li Jing said again: "General Hou, let's guess. If Miao Fei surrenders to the foreign thief, then there must be other people. If you cooperate with the inside and outside, would you still dare to say that Huangyaguan is restless? Today's words are all our guesses and may not happen, but since you have said that, Your Highness means that General Hou can guard Huangyaguan!"

Hou Wenshan nodded solemnly, and then couldn't help asking: "Are you afraid that I will surrender to the foreign thief?"

"Not afraid!" Li Jing explained: "If General Hou really surrenders to foreign thieves, how can he be worthy of General Hou and his brother under the 9th lunar calendar! Among the many soldiers on the border, General Hou is definitely the most trustworthy. If you even betray the Great Sui Dynasty, can you still count on others?"

Hou Wenshan clasped his fists and said in a respectful manner: "Brother Li is serious. Please tell Your Highness that I will be careful to protect Huangya Pass and will never take it lightly. And strictly investigate the guards and soldiers inside the pass to prevent anyone from surrendering to the thieves."

"With General Hou's words, Your Highness can be relieved to leave the confinement." Li Jing said with a smile.

After Yang Shuang finished her meal and rested for a while, Li Jing returned to the house.

"Have you made it clear?" Yang Shuang asked.

Li Jing nodded and said, "Hou Wenshan is very smart. With a little tip, he will understand our warning. He asked me to tell Your Highness that he will strictly guard Huangya Pass! He will also be careful of the traitors hiding around him."

"Did you tell him about the Jizhou Governor Du Xiao's surrender to foreign enemies?" Yang Shuang asked.

Li Jing shook his head: "No! Du Xiao is definitely a secret chess step inserted by the foreign enemy in the pass. If I tell Hou Wenshan about Du Xiao's identity, I am afraid that Hou Wenshan will not be able to resist his hatred and anger in my heart, and thus be noticed."

Yang Shuang smiled and said, "You should consider it in detail! Hurry up and have a meal, we have to hurry up and go next."

Everyone rested for a while and then prepared to rush forward.

Hou Wenshan sent Yang Shuang and others out of Huangya Pass and sent them twenty or thirty miles. It was Yang Shuang who asked him to go back that Hou Wenshan stopped seeing him off.

"Your Highness, the road is bumpy, please pay attention to rest. I will not escort you until the end." Hou Wenshan said respectfully.

Yang Shuang waved her hand and said, "Go back. When I return to Beijing, I will definitely have a good drink with General Hou!"

"We will guard Huangya Pass well and wait for His Highness to return in triumphant success!" Hou Wenshan replied.

Yang Shuang nodded. Now that he has the warning, it will be difficult for the foreign thief to take down Huangya Pass again.

"Goodbye!"

Yang Shuang said goodbye and then led the imperial guards northward.

Hou Wenshan led his troops back to the pass. After returning, he did not alert the enemy. Instead, he placed the information of all the generals in the pass on the table and carefully analyzed who was most likely to surrender to the foreign thief.

......

Pinlu Governor's Office.

Gong Xuesong, the Marquis of Zhenbei, was listening to his subordinates report on the gathering of troops and the food and grass, and ensured that the troops could be sent in five days.

After learning about the situation, Gong Xuesong waved his hand and asked the others to retreat. Only a man with a goatee was left in the house. This man was from Gewucheng and was the deputy general sent by the court to Gong Xuesong.

"Marty, I will send troops in five days. I wonder if His Highness Ming King can arrive." The man asked.

Gong Xuesong smiled and said, "King Ming is a literati and has never traveled through mountains and rivers, so it is difficult for him to come when we send troops."

"Then are you still waiting for His Highness Ming?" the man asked again.

Gong Xuesong shook his head and said, "No wait! The war is urgent, so you can't continue to waste time. Your Highness Ming will chase you later, and it doesn't make much sense to wait. Your Majesty sent him to serve as a military supervisor to show his determination to destroy the thief and has no practical effect on the war. By the way, can the scouts send back the Eagle news? Can the Eastern Turks and other foreign tribes have any movement?"

"It has been sent back, and there are no movements in foreign tribes such as the Turks." The man replied.

Gong Xuesong frowned and asked in confusion: "Strange! If the Khitan did not collude with the Turks, would it be just the Khitans who acted alone? They had the courage to invade the Great Sui Dynasty, but were they destroyed?"

The goatee agreed: "The subordinates were also confused, but the scouts' investigations would not be false. Now the Eastern Turks are annexing the Western Turks, and they may not have the energy to take care of the others. As for the Khitan's intention to attack Songmo, the generals couldn't understand it for a while."

"Notify the scouts and increase spy. In addition, we will speed up the time to rectify the troops and food!" Gong Xuesong ordered.

The goatee responded and then retreated.
Chapter completed!