Junzhou and Huazhou in the Song Dynasty were the Junxian and Huaxian in later generations.

The two states are very close, only twelve kilometers away.

Zhong Yanhong ran wildly with his troops and horses. After crossing the Yellow River with more than 30 cavalry in Huazhou, he left a battalion commander to command the remaining troops to cross the river.

Even though he knew there was a larger ferry crossing upstream, he couldn't wait.

Running all the way to Junzhou.

Because Fan Na, the Xuanfu Envoy of Hebei East Road, was in Junzhou at this moment.

The 50,000 troops under him were stationed in Huazhou and Junzhou respectively.

"The last general, Zhong Yanhong, was ordered by the military order of the deputy commander of the world's military and horses, and met with the Eastern Road Xuanfu Envoy, Lord Fan!"

"How come you, a direct disciple of the Zong family, have you been under Zong Ze's command?"

Although Zong Ze was promoted to the deputy marshal of the world's military and horses by Qinzong, he assisted King Kang Zhao Gou to serve the king.

However, in the eyes of many senior officials, Zong Ze, who had never even been a prefect, had too shallow qualifications.

On the contrary, the direct disciples of the Zong family were spread all over the Song army, and Huizong valued the Zong family very much. Even if Fanner did not give the world the deputy commander of the military and horses, he would give the Zong family face.

"Wanyan Zongwang from the east of the Jin army is coming towards Huazhou. This is a letter from Lord Zong!"

It's so furious, and it's still placing seniority ranks like the civil servants of the Song Dynasty.

Zhong Yanhong suppressed his unhappiness and handed Zong Ze's letter to Fanner.

"So fast!"

Fanner hurriedly finished reading Zong Ze's letter and frowned.

"Mr. Zong hopes that Lord Fan will immediately gather the nearby people into the city and stay in the city and guard it!"

The letter followed the army without any sealing, and it was not a wax ball used like Babailijiaqi.

Zhong Yanhong can also read it, so he knew the content of the letter, and from the whistle he caught up with later, he also knew that Jingou gave up Daming Mansion.

"Just forget to gather the people, Jingou soldiers are fast. If you intervene in and make trouble while defending the city, the consequences will be unimaginable. Chen Sheng, you will immediately preside over the defense of Junzhou. Tan Hong's troops and I will immediately advance to Huazhou. I will preside over the defense of Huazhou myself!"

Seeing that Fanner was about to prepare to defend the city, Zhong Yanhong felt relieved.

His most fear is that these officials are dissatisfied with Zong Ze and fight against Zong Ze.

I didn't know that I was worried for nothing. Fanner was recommended by the six thieves to Huizong. Not long ago, I received a letter from Bianliang, conveying the oral order from the Supreme Emperor, asking him to fight a good battle and not be implicated by Tong Guan.

"I heard that my nephew led his troops to lift the siege of Cizhou and successively recovered Xingzhou and Enzhou. He was a tiger general. After the official rewarded him with the third level, he was promoted to two levels, but he was still the deputy envoy of the first army. Can you come to my army? I asked you to bring your army."

Zhong Yanhong felt a little funny when he heard Fanner walking.

This person is wandering around a lot.

When they meet, they are like keeping themselves. I am afraid they are attracted by the influence of the Zhong family in the Song army.

"The general of the general of the family has thanked the Lord for his support. If he sees the elders of the Zong family, he will convey his kindness. The general of the general of the family has just received the imperial edict and has been transferred to the Jinan Prefecture Army, so it is not convenient to go to the Lord's Army to serve."

Fanner said while walking, and laughed when he heard Zhong Yanhong's words.

He also pulled Zhong Yanhong to his carriage, which slowly started under the escort of the cavalry.

"It's really inconvenient. My nephew is a lieutenant general. Since the official imperial edict is allocated, I cannot force it! If I suffer grievances in the Jinan army, I can come to find me and make a decision for the long term!"

After a few words, I gave nothing, so I showed the good things to the Zong family.

Fanner was very satisfied with his words.

"Thank you, sir, the Golden Dog is coming in full force this time. The Jin army on the East Road has gathered more than 70,000 troops, claiming to be 80,000. After the Battle of Cizhou, Lord Zong ordered to launch an attack, and had defeated nearly 20,000 Jin troops in pieces. If the war in Huazhou is fought well, Wanyan Zongwang will be able to stay in Huazhou!"

"My nephew, I am still sure that I am defending the city. It is not easy to keep the main force of the Jin army's East Road and Wanyan Zongwang in Huazhou. Not to mention anything else, I have not received a salary for half a year. The wing army has become a rebel army, which has caused trouble to make the soldiers' hungry young people in their families. What morale is there to say!"

The city alliance at the beginning of the year took out all the treasury of the Song Dynasty.

The taxes and silver escorted to the north by Jiangnan were not enough for the palace expenses and the salaries of officials.

Only half of the soldiers in Fanner's hands belonged to the local area, and the other half was the king-supporting army who had not even received the expenses for the repatriation home.

Now they all belong to the local army, and the local governments pay for their support. However, after the war, Hebei was in a mess, and the wealthy families were robbed by golden dogs, so where could they collect taxes?

"Sir, you have to fight if you don't have morale. If one or two Jin troops head south and conquer Bianliang, we will be a death sentence. Even if we make meritorious service, we will have no future. Besides, the golden dog is cruel and robbed everywhere. When he sees a woman, he will pounce on him. How can the lord bear to the people suffering!"

"How can the prosperous place of Jingji be ravaged by the golden dog? They are all caused by Cai Jing and Tong Guan's six thieves. How could the military and political affairs of the Song Dynasty be so corrupt!"

Although Fanner, the commander, was a civil servant, and after possessing a powerful official, he became a military general.

His family knew about his family. The Xiangjun in Cizhou and Junzhou could not be fought, and some of the king-supporting troops he personally reorganized could still be used.

He was not afraid to defend the city, but he was worried about going out of the city to fight.

"How many people did Nephew Zong bring here this time? Did Deputy General Zong contact Zhao Ye, the general manager of Hedong Song North Road?"

Zhong Yanhong smiled bitterly, Zong Ze sent someone to find Zhao Ye, but King Kang, the world's general, also headed towards Zhao Ye.

If someone doesn't listen to the commander's words, you, the deputy commander, will there be no such reason?

Zhong Yanhong whispered King Kang to the direction of Jeju. The Daming Mansion Xiang Army also sent people to dig the Yellow River and said it all the things he stopped.

Vanner was so creepy that he heard it.

This dog-good Du Chong is crazy, even the Yellow River dares to dig.

This is not how it is to fight with water instead of soldiers.

In a few days, it will be the cold winter of the Yellow River. The surface of the Yellow River will be frozen, and the water that breaks the dam will still freeze. It is useless to dig the Yellow River.

"How many soldiers and horses does Deputy Commander Zong have in his hands now?"

Fanner finally understood that the military situation was like fire, and the most urgent task was that Zong Ze and his army joined hands, not a time to fight for loyalty.

"The Jinan Xiang Army has already joined the Deputy Commander of Zong. In addition, more than 20,000 rebels in Cizhou have sent more than 20,000 people to help, and it should be nearly 50,000 soldiers!"

According to the station newspaper, whether it is the battle in Cizhou or the recovery of Xingzhou Enzhou, Zong Ze is very remarkable.

Three months ago, the old man Zong Ze took office a few months ago and was captured by the Jin army, with only a dozen old servants.

Now, 50,000 soldiers have gathered, on par with me.

Who would have thought?

"Nephew, are you going back to Jinan Xiangjun or assisting me in defending the city?"

"I originally wanted to go to the Zhe family army to inform the Eastern Route Army that it might have divided thousands of troops to harass it. Later, I found out that the Lord was in Junzhou, so I sent my subordinates. Now I just waited for the Jinan Prefecture Army in Huazhou!"

"Okay, help me defend the city!"

"I still suggest that the general send a cavalry to inform the villagers near the two states and transfer people to Junzhou, Huazhou as soon as possible. First, protect their property, and then let these wealthy families pay some money and food to support the army in fighting the enemy!"

Fanner's eyes lit up, and he suddenly felt that Zhong Yanhong's suggestion was very suitable.

Zhong Yanhong continued to talk.

"The official family has authorized Lord Zong to be responsible for promoting some meritorious soldiers. From the ninth rank, you can be promoted first and then reported to the soldiers. Make it clear to the soldiers, kill the Jingou with all your strength, and first promote the official position, wait for the court to get money, and then go and ask for salary!"

The young general in front of him has a strategy, but he is not disappointed to be born in a famous family.

Since morale is sluggish, we can use the wealthy families outside the city to collect anti-Jin military salaries, or use the rights in Zong Ze's hands to write blank checks to the soldiers.

Fanner didn't say anything, but decided to implement these two suggestions when he went to Huazhou.

After saying that, Zhong Yanhong looked at Fanner, knowing that he was moved, and secretly lamented that his third brother was a good plan.
Chapter completed!