Zhou Yu pondered and asked, "If everyone has their own opinions, how can we judge who is right and who is wrong?"

Zhao Xingde nodded in praise, without answering directly, instead asked: "Tonight, dark clouds cover the moon, I wonder if it will snow tomorrow, tell me?" Some of the Han soldiers said that it would definitely snow with such thick clouds, and some said that the north wind was fierce, and maybe they would blow away the clouds that night. Zhao Xingde asked the people around him next to him and said, "I have my own opinions now. Although it is difficult to distinguish right from wrong, it is clear who is right and who is wrong tomorrow."

Everyone's faces were suddenly clear, but Zhou Yu was unwilling to give up. He thought that Zhao De was taking a trick, but he heard him say again: "Just just now, you guessed it was sunny or snow. I have said some reasons before. God is helping us to verify right and wrong every day. In this way, one and two, two and three, day after day, besides the celestial phenomena, we can also verify the reasons we mentioned, which one is real and which one is virtual. Such a principle accumulates over time and foreshadowing the celestial phenomena in the future, is not difficult to predict the celestial phenomena in the future." He paused, looked at the thoughtful Han army and smiled: "The person who tied the bell must be untied. The principle of all things has come from all things since all things. The principle of the world has come from the world. People may have different hearts, but the principle is one."

Zhou Yu nodded, but someone next to him said, "General Zhao, the Hu people are coming to rob him, so let's do it with him. What's the reason?"

Zhao Xingde smiled and said, "The same thing, the truth on the battlefield, go find the answer on the battlefield." He looked at the disappointed soldiers and said, "There are many helps when they get the Tao, but few helps when they lose the Tao. It's not just a joke. For example, in our city, you all know the arrangements of various artillery positions and the principles of launching. If you go into battle and kill, isn't it that those who get the Tao can help more?" After he said this, many Han soldiers laughed. These people had never thought that just a few thousand soldiers could withstand the siege of the 200,000 Liao troops, and also caused heavy casualties and injuries to the other party. The battle was so happy that it was like a "god" help. This "god" was probably what General Zhao said.

"General Zhao, the so-called "Tao" means "morality"?" someone asked.

Zhao Xingde shook his head and pondered, "Maybe so. But it is best to talk about it separately. Tao is the principle of the cycle of heaven and earth. Those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish, which is absolutely true. It is like the four seasons are constant, and the flames and coolness are prosperous. If you plant crops in spring in winter, it will not be in accordance with the seasons, and there will be no harvest. Virtue is the meaning of people obeying the laws of heaven. The Zhou people said that "virtue" and "Tao" are very different. "Tao" is the principle of all things in the world. As the saying goes, "The heaven is constant, and it will not be destroyed by Yao, and it will not be destroyed by Jie." This is

‘Tao’. ‘De’ is mixed with human actions. You can say that the Central Plains have ‘De’ in the Central Plains. The Hu people have ‘De’ of the Hu people, but Tao is a universal principle. The so-called ‘virtue with virtue’ means that whoever does what can be in line with the way of heaven will win the most.” He paused and said in a deep voice, “The big mistake in modern times is that only talks about the virtues of the king, minister, father and son, and talks about the ways of human feelings. Therefore, the so-called talented and handsome people, if you sit and discuss the Tao, you only pick up people’s teeth and wisdom, like the valley of Taicang, which is a pity for the Chenchen, which makes people regret it.”

As he spoke, he looked up at the person who asked the question, but Tong Yunjie, the deputy general guarding the city. He came in at some point, with an admiration expression on his eyes and sighed: "Listen to your words is better than reading for ten years. General Zhao, 'In ancient times, he was competing for morality, in the Middle Ages, and in today's competition for strength.' Tong finally understood the meaning of this sentence."

Zhao Xingde's eyes moved slightly and followed his words: "If there is a huge difference in morality, then morality can win. Morality cannot distinguish between victory and loss, then wisdom can win. If wisdom cannot distinguish between victory and loss, then strength can win. Just as two armies confront each other, first with artillery, then with bows and crossbows, and finally swords and weapons are facing each other. If the other party does not have artillery, then the first formation will be almost certain and there will be no need to compete later."

Tong Yunjie nodded and said in a deep voice: "That's right." The two laughed at the same time, and their hearts were filled with joy. Some of the Han soldiers agreed, while others were thinking. Tong Yunjie was still unsatisfied, so he asked the soldiers: "Our army has the artillery and muskets, and can shoot the enemy from afar, but if we have not loaded the ammunition, the enemy will be approaching, what should we do?"

When he asked suddenly, everyone was hesitant. Only Zhang Liu slapped the bed and shouted loudly: "Damn it, stab it with a gun" he said, and then he realized that he was the only one who was talking. He paused hesitantly, and the word "ah-" was finally released.

"That's right!" Tong Yunjie smiled and said, "The Great Way is invisible and does not stick to the law." He nodded to Zhang Liu with praise, looked around the Han army, and said in a deep voice: "The Heavenly Way is on our side, but now is the time to stab us! - The Han army will win!"

His words fully aroused the morale of the Han army present, and everyone shouted loudly: "Puncture with a gun!" "The Han army will win!" "Puncture with a gun!" "Puncture with a gun!" "Puncture with a gun--ah!" Finally, this deliberately imitating Zhang Liu's voice caused another burst of laughter. Although Zhang Liu was a little embarrassed, he felt happy. After all, he showed his face in front of the two generals.

Zhao Xingde and Tong Yunjie walked out of the clean room. He looked up and looked up at the top. A Han army was standing at the highest point of the city wall, holding torches in both hands, as if holding two small flags in their hands. The two torches were slowly and constantly drawing large circles. Next to the Han army, the two soldiers each held a pair of thousands of miles mirrors and carefully searched for any light spots on the sea in the distance.

Tong Yunjie's face was slightly dim and he said, "It's been ten days, but there's still no response."

Zhao Xingde said in a deep voice: "Don't stop, continue to try. The navy usually does not sail at night, but even if there is a chance, we can contact the outside world." Tong Yunjie nodded. During the day, the thick smoke created by the Liao army blocked the sight of the city, and the contact with the sea navy's flag language was interrupted. Not only did it isolate the news, but it also made Nanshan City more like an isolated city. From that day on, Zhao Xingde sent people to replace the flag language every night to send flag signals to the distant sea...

In the mansion of Tieshan Island, Zhang Liuge, the commander of the Han Navy, was reporting to Han Ningshuang that the thick smoke around Nanshan City covered the sky and the sun. Although the Han Navy could not see the specific situation clearly, he also knew that the Liao army's attack was extremely powerful during the day. Another fortress in Guannan, Suzhou, was built on a high mountain with a towering terrain and a steep side. There were cliffs on the side facing the sea. The Liao army had difficulty in attacking, and the ignition of black smoke not only could not cover the whole city, but was soon blown away by the sea breeze.

"I don't know whether the Nanshan city is safe or not, how many casualties are there in the defenders?"

Han Ningshuang asked while thinking, "Is the old general Lu okay?"

"It's great," Zhang Liuge grinned, "The Khitans have been attacking Tieshan Fort for several days. We are a place where one man is the pass and ten thousand men cannot open. How can they be captured so easily? General Lu said that there are at least two or three thousand Liao dogs killed in these days. He also asked me to take good care of Marshal Han, saying that the houses, tables and chairs in the Marshal's Mansion were even taken care of by flowers and plants. Just wait for the beginning of spring, the sea ice melted and drove away the Liao dogs, and welcome you back to the Marshal's Mansion."

"That's good," Han Ningshuang frowned slightly, for no reason, "I thanked General Lu for my behalf. Let him take care of him. Also, Liaogou spent a lot of effort to besiege our Suzhou General's Mansion, and 200,000 troops could not easily return without success. Let the old general be careful of Liaogou's tricks. Also, the Liao Kingdom's 10,000 jin iron barrel cannon is very powerful. More earth, stone, wood, rice, and other items should be prepared in the fort. If the city wall breaks, it must be repaired immediately. Don't let Liaogou take advantage of the loophole."

Brother Zhang Liu agreed with a smile. Tieshan Fort is the location of the General's Mansion. When it was built, it was not simpler than Nanshan City, and the terrain was much more steeper. Since the Liao army could not capture Nanshan City with all its strength, it was unlikely that Tieshan Fortress, which was under the navy's nose every day. However, if Han Ningshuang said that, he would still bring it word for word.

“Can you go out to sea tonight?”

"Hmm?" Brother Zhang Liu was stunned.

"Can the navy's ship go to sea at night?" Han Ningshuang asked in a deep voice, "I think that during the day, the Liao army used thick smoke to cover the view of Nanshan City, and at night, it may not be possible. If torches were used instead of the small flag, it might be able to communicate information with the city." The most important thing for the two armies to fight is to know themselves and the enemy. Now Nanshan City is the hub of the entire battle situation. Whether it is the situation of Nanshan City itself or the situation of the Liao army's main force being besieged in Nanshan City, it is very important military information.

The entire southern battlefield was extremely vast. The Liao Kingdom was camping troops in the south. Some were besieging two cities in Guannan, some were stationed in coastal prefectures and counties to guard against Han army's sneak attacks, and some divided their troops to harass the north. The Han army also had 20,000 to 30,000 troops scattered on nearby islands, resting and waiting for an opportunity to move. However, the gains and losses of Nanshan City were the key to success or failure. If the Liao army could not capture Nanshan City, the sea ice melted, the gateway to the south of Guannan was blocked, and the Han army made a comeback. If the Han army could not defend Nanshan City, the Liao army would have the door open in Guannan, and the army could be driven straight in at any time, and the Han army would be completely expelled from this area.

The waters near the shore are covered with reefs, and sailing at night is very dangerous. After hesitating for a moment, Brother Zhang still answered: "No problem." He stood up and said in a deep voice: "I will take the helm in person, go out to sea now and try to contact Nanshan."

It was the darkest time before dawn. At the end of the Nanshan city, the Han army had already changed five rounds. Finally, the person holding the torch had his arms sore that he seemed to be taking off. Looking at the person in the distance with a thousand-mile mirror, his eyes could hardly be opened. Suddenly, he thought he had an hallucination. The continuous ice surface was filled with faint light, and the sea in the distance was dark, as if the big mouth of a demon was almost unable to see the waves. But in this thick darkness, a bright spot like a firefly appeared, shaking and shaking, as if someone was waving his hand.

"Yes,...," the Han army stood in the cold wind for a long time, his voice had already become hoarse. He coughed heavily and said loudly in surprise, "There is news. It's the navy. The navy is contacting us! Our people!" He almost forgot that this was at night, and he actually grabbed the Qianli Miles Mirror with one hand and continued to wave at the distance with the other hand.
Chapter completed!