After having had enough wine and food, everyone left happily. When they arrived at the Yamen in Hezhong, they each went back to their bedrooms to rest.

Sitting in the bedroom, Wang Xiaolie couldn't sleep. He put on his clothes and sat in front of the window, watching the crescent moon in the sky rising slowly from the east, casting a cold light. In the watery moonlight, the stars in the sky

It doesn't seem to be that bright anymore.

Today has already set in, but the weather in Hezhong Prefecture is not that hot. At night, a cool breeze blows from the Yellow River, which even makes people feel a little chilly.

Through the window, Wang Xiaolie looked at the flowers, plants and trees in the yard under the moonlight, and fell into deep thought for a moment.

Choose the right time to fight the Shaanxi army. Wang Xiaolie had this idea when he was in Luoyang. In Tongzhou opposite Hezhong Mansion, the newly arrived Zhao Bin was not very respectful, so it was a suitable opportunity.

When the Jin army entered Shaanxi during the Jianyan period, the Song army did not resist fiercely, and many generals surrendered. Many of these surrendered generals had both sides. Although they looked down on the Song Dynasty, they were not determined to pay gold and were always watching the wind.

Wang Xiaolie killed Li Su in Shaanzhou, which caused a huge shock to these surrendered generals. If they had never seen the hope of the Song Army defeating the Jin Army before, it was different after the great victory in Shaanzhou. These people finally understood that the Song Dynasty

He has the strength to defeat the Jin army.

What should I do if Wang Xiao lies west and enters Shaanxi? Many surrendered generals are beginning to consider this issue.

Zhang Zhongfu is an example.

The Zhang family was a prominent family in stability and later lived in Zhangyi Fort. His father, Zhang Kui, once led troops to rescue Taiyuan and died on the front line. Zhang Zhongfu led a group of more than a dozen people to find his father's body among the dead. Later, he and his younger brother Zhang Zhongyan

He served as commander under Qu Duan. Later, Zhang Kui went to Shaanxi and appointed Liu Qi as the envoy of Jingyuan Road and also known Weizhou, so he dismissed Qu Duan. After Fuping was defeated, the two brothers and Zhao Bin defended Weizhou together.

Surrendered to the Jin Dynasty.

Speaking of personal grudges, Zhang Zhongfu’s father died fighting against the Jin. Speaking of national hatred, the Jin army attacked Shaanxi and devastated everyone. From all aspects, the Zhang Zhongfu brothers should not surrender the gold. However, when the Jin army attacked, they surrendered

He also surrendered the Jin army and actively cooperated with the Jin army to capture cities and territories.

When Wang Xiaoyu won a great victory in Shaanzhou and Wu Shu retreated, he transferred Zhang Zhongfu from Qinfeng Road to garrison in Jingzhao Mansion.

After Zhang Zhongfu arrived at Jingzhao Mansion, he made no major moves and did not recruit troops. He even did not deploy heavy troops in Huazhou, west of Tongguan, as if he knew that Wang Xiaolie would not come west. Zhang Zhongfu even exempted the people from taxes.

Some.

Wang Xiaolie carefully considered Zhang Zhongfu's intentions. After much deliberation, he could only think that he was on both ends of the spectrum and was waiting to see the situation between the Song and Jin Dynasties.

At this time, Zhao Bin openly showed his determination to fight Wang Xiaolie to the end in Tongzhou and was uncompromising, which is intriguing. Especially, as a subordinate of Zhang Zhongfu, Zhang Zhongfu did not stop Zhao Bin from doing this.

What do they want to do? Wang Xiaolie knew that they were testing him without having to guess. So he expressed his attitude as he should.

Looking up at the moon in the sky, Wang Xiaolie sighed helplessly. Such a situation forced him to fight against Tongzhou. And he had to fight beautifully, cleanly and without any sloppiness. Let Zhao Bin set an example.

Show it to other surrendered generals.

Once this battle is won, I won't need to spend too much energy in Shaanxi in the future.

After breakfast the next day, Wang Xiao lied in the official hall and summoned Wang Ruohai, Wang Yan, Shao Xing, and Qiao Li Lian to advise Wei Ren on the matter.

When everyone sat down, Wang Xiaoxian said: "Yesterday at the Stork Tower, Shao Dutong talked about Zhao Bin, the newly arrived guard from Tongzhou across the street. He seemed a little restless. At that time, he decided to attack Tongzhou and let Zhao Bin give it to others.

Shaanxi's surrender will set an example. I thought about it last night and concluded that this battle should be fought. I called you here today just to discuss how to fight Tongzhou."

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Shao Xing rubbed his hands and said: "As soon as Zhao Bin came, I didn't like him! Xuanfu decided to fight. I think it is better to cross the Yellow River sooner rather than later."

Li Lian, under the jurisdiction of Qian, went to Yuxiang County yesterday to deal with urgent military affairs and returned early this morning. After listening to Shao Xing's words, he said: "Xuanfu said that he would attack Tongzhou. I think it is very correct. Originally, we occupied Hezhong Prefecture.

, the defenders of Tongzhou were fine, and the Yellow River crossings were maintained normally.

After Zhao Bin arrived, he forcibly took away the people's ferries, which made people panic for a while. If the trouble continues like this, it will not be good for the other side. We are not prepared to fight a big war in places like Hezhong Prefecture. The place should be as stable as possible. If Zhao Bin is allowed to

After being in Tongzhou for a long time, who would know what he would do?"

Wang Ruohai asked: "How many ferries can be collected on the Yellow River now?"

Shao Xing said: "We have calculated that there should be more than 20 large ferries and more than 70 small ferries."

Wang Ruohai was stunned and said: "There are so many?"

Shao Xing said: "It's not just the ferries here in Hezhongfu. We have collected the ferries from several nearby ferries. Even the boats from Hejin Ferry upstream have arrived at Hefu early. We are afraid that there will be various accidents with ferries in various places.

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Wang Ruohai smiled and said: "This is the best. After the Yellow River leaves Longmen, the water flow is gentle. There are many ferries and many boats in this area."

Wang Xiaolie said: "With so many ferries, have you ever calculated how many people can be ferried at one time? How long does it take to go back and forth?"

Shao Xing said: "The large ferries can carry fifty to seventy people at a time, and the small ferries can carry ten to thirty people at a time. If all the boats are used, 2,500 people can be ferried at a time. If we cross the river,

It takes an hour and a half to go back and forth."

"To ferry so many people across at once?" Wang Xiaolie was surprised. "If we cross the river at night, how many times can we cross it?"

Shao Xing said: "Xuanfu, how can anyone cross the river at night? I have never asked."

Wang Xiaolie said: "We are going to attack Tongzhou with a thunderous force. It is necessary to cross the river at night. If we can cross five thousand people in one night and set out at dawn, we can reach Tongzhou City very quickly. If we fight neatly, we can still

We’re going into Tongzhou City for dinner!”

Shao Xing was stunned after hearing this. After a while, he said: "There is still fifty miles to Tongzhou after crossing the Yellow River. Is it necessary to march in such a hurry?"

Wang Xiaoxing said: "Why can't you do it? If you cross the Yellow River and set out at dawn, and arrive outside Tongzhou City at dawn and use artillery to blow down the Tongzhou City Wall, won't your army be able to attack the city? I don't believe it, you think

Of the five thousand people, there are less than three thousand who can't defeat Zhao Bin!"

Shao Xing said hurriedly: "Xuanfu, that's not what I meant! Not to mention five thousand, my two thousand are enough to defeat Zhao Bin!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "This is the best! In this battle, what we want is clean and unexpected! To be honest, I also want to take a look at the fighting will of these Shaanxi generals. In two days, you can collect this information
Chapter completed!