Chapter 718 This Is the Credit

Empress Dowager Cao raised her sword to leave the palace. As soon as she left the palace, someone came to report her.

"Mother, my uncle is awake and drinking with Shen An!"

Queen Mother Cao turned around and looked at Ren Shouzhong, "What's going on?"

When Ren Shouzhong came to report, he was as sad as a dead mother, and Empress Dowager Cao's mood suddenly hit rock bottom.

"Empress..."

Before Ren Shouzhong could explain, Empress Dowager Cao slapped him to the ground.

Ren Shouzhong covered his face and shouted: "Empress, I am wronged..."

"Ten sticks!"

Queen Mother Cao hurried back to her place and watched the execution in person.

"Ouch!"

Ren Shouzhong knew his master's temperament, so he howled miserably when he was hit with a stick.

"Harder!"

Empress Dowager Cao was cruel this time. She said viciously: "Diao Nu is not reliable in his work and almost makes me make a big mistake."

So when the ten sticks came down, Ren Shouzhong took it directly.

"Go to the officials and tell them that Shen An has rested in the capital for long enough. Since the officials want to cultivate him, they should let him walk around."

A servant passed this message to Zhao Shu. Zhao Shu thought for a while and said, "That's it, let Shen An and Cao Yi go together."

After the others left, Chen Zhongheng said: "Guan family, Shen An's wife is pregnant."

“You have to work even if you’re pregnant!”

Zhao Shu put down the memorial and felt that the suggestions given by the ministers today seemed a bit radical.

"The navy has some appearance, and the prime ministers and ministers have some enterprising spirit. However, the enemies of the Song Dynasty are still in the north. I asked Cao Yi to go to the northwest because I want those powerful children to make progress. After all, they should also study and practice swords and guns. Set an example for those people.”

Only then did Chen Zhongheng know that Cao Yi was the horse bone that Zhao Shu had bought to inspire the enterprising spirit of civil and military officials and powerful people.

Zhao Shu got up and walked outside. The autumn wind was blowing, which was very cool.

Chen Zhongheng took out a big cloak and said, "Guanjia, put it on."

"Need not."

Zhao Shu felt hot in his heart, "As long as the civil servants do their best and the military men are not afraid of death, there will be hope for the Song Dynasty after all. The old land of Yanyun! If it can be restored in my hands, you will die without regrets!"

Chen Zhongheng smiled apologetically and said: "The officials are wise and they will definitely succeed in the Northern Expedition."

"Northern Expedition. Speaking of which, Shen Bian and his son have been insisting on the Northern Expedition. The entire Song Dynasty was trembling under the iron hooves of the Liao people, but Shen Bian resolutely went to Xiongzhou to train troops..."

Zhao Shu tugged at the placket on his chest, and his eyebrows became more excited: "Shen An is even more like this. He is always tough to the outside world, but he is not invincible like those civil servants. It is useless and will make the enemy slap in the face. Shen An took action several times. , whether it was an envoy or a battle, the Song Dynasty won a complete victory... Do you know what this is?"

Chen Zhongheng shook his head and said innocently: "I don't understand."

Zhao Shu said: "This is how each generation becomes stronger than the previous generation!"

At this moment, his heart was full of ambitions. He just wanted to catch up with Zhao Zhen's political achievements and leave a name in history.

"Most of the old people were frightened by the Liao people and were not able to handle big things. They could only cultivate young people. Look at Chang Jianren today. There are many outstanding young people in the Song Dynasty. In the future, we must slowly cultivate them Cultivate it, just wait for the time to come..."

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It was a bit cold in the morning and evening in the northwest in early autumn, so Tang Ren huddled beside the small stove to warm himself up and make porridge.

He lowered his head and took a nap. When he woke up later, he opened the lid of the pot and stirred the vegetable porridge with a spoon.

The door was pushed open, and a gust of cold wind blew in, making Tang Ren shiver.

The person who came in was Zhe Jizu. He closed the door with his backhand and squatted next to the small stove. "The weather this year is evil! It's early autumn, and it's so cold in the morning. I don't think this is a good sign."

Tang Ren nodded, sniffed and said, "I feel the same way, so I drink porridge in the morning instead of eating flatbread."

After Zhe Jizu smelled it, he rubbed his hands and said, "I'll have a bowl, too."

"Your family has a big business, why are you competing with someone for food?"

During these days when he came to Northwest China, Tang Ren deeply felt that he had to endure it every day. Just like this vegetable porridge, if it is simmered for a long time, the aroma will come out.

After drinking the porridge, the two of them went to inspect the city together.

Looking to the northwest, Zhe Jizu said with a solemn expression: "A lot of Xixia people have come here in the past few days, and they are all looking for information. I think they might want to take action."

Tang Ren said with some confusion: "They will be defeated in Yuanzhou, how can Li Liangzuo have the courage to come to Fuzhou to provoke again? So I thought it would definitely not happen."

"It's hard to say. The Xixia people cannot be defeated. If they lose, they will be in turmoil. If Li Liangzuo must win, his position will be stable only if he defeats the Song Dynasty."

The two of them stood at the top of the city blowing the wind, probably because they wanted to show it to their subordinates, so they didn't move at all.

The wind from the northwest was very strong, and it didn't take long for Tang Ren to be unable to bear it.

He secretly glanced at Zhe Jizu next to him. Lao Zhe looked calm and calm, as bold as he could stand all morning.

I said!

Lao Zhe, you are not authentic!

Tang Ren was about to admit defeat when more than ten riders came from a distance.

"The scout is back."

Tang Ren quickly shouted: "Open the city gate!"

Turning around, he ordered again: "Prepare some broth to replenish the brothers."

Scouts are taking risks when they go out once. The huge pressure will increase their physical consumption, so scouts like to eat meat and drink alcohol. Eating meat is to supplement nutrition, and drinking alcohol is to anesthetize the nerves.

The city gate opened and the scouts ran up to the city.

They lifted the veil, and the leader reported: "In Qianzhi, Zhizhou, less than ten miles to the west, my brothers encountered Xixia people's scouts. They were numerous and unscrupulous..."

"It's just a wandering ride."

Zhe Jizu didn't think there was anything strange.

Tang Ren touched his chin, frowned and said: "The autumn is high and the horses are fat, it is the time to come out to sweep. Zhizhou, be careful."

Zhe Jizu nodded, "The scouts will go out again."

A new team of scouts set off. Zhe Jizu watched them disappear in the northwest and said, "The Song Dynasty has been farming in the north, and they are all paddy fields, and they also plant trees. Do you know why?"

Tang Ren shook his head, "How long has a certain talent been in the military? How do you know this?"

Although Tang Ren had not been in the army for a long time, he never pretended to be an expert, let alone pretending to understand, so he was deeply loved by the soldiers.

"The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were afraid of the Liao people, but they were worried that they would not be able to stop the Liao people's attack, so they planted paddy fields and planted more trees in the north, just to delay the Liao people's southward offensive with water fields and trees."

"Is this okay?"

Tang Ren's eyes widened, "Although I have not been in the army for a long time, I know that this is no different from nonsense. Unless the entire north is turned into paddy fields, it will be of no use."

The Liao people only needed to break through a little, and then the army poured southward. Whether it was official roads or dirt roads, these were their roads.

Unless the Song Dynasty destroyed all the roads and turned them into paddy fields. But the entire north cannot be maintained like this.

Tang Ren thought of the Song Dynasty's perseverance in changing the course of the Yellow River, and felt that they were all equally ridiculous. The reason was that they were afraid of the Liao people going south.

"The Liao people took it seriously." Zhejizu said sarcastically: "So the Liao people sent out their cavalry to clear out the farmers who cultivated the fields..."

The two lamented for a while, and Tang Ren said: "It would be great if I wait for Zhao to become the prime minister. I think these ridiculous methods will be cancelled. If the Liao people dare to come, let them never come back."

Zhe Jizu said curiously: "You are very confident in Anbei. Why is that?"

"Because I have never seen Taizhao fail since I met him." Tang Ren said proudly: "Whether it is diplomatic affairs or military expeditions, he has never lost. And the same goes for domestic affairs. When I returned to the river, In order to fight, Dai Zhao made an experiment, and all the kings and ministers in the court were so embarrassed that they were speechless. Decades of persistence turned into a joke in front of the miscellaneous scholars. It was so easy to laugh at! Hahahaha!"

"Yes!" Zhe Jizu also had a deep understanding of this: "Originally, the Zhe family was suspected and suppressed, but Anbei came up with an idea to get the Zhe family out of the original predicament. The last battle in Fuzhou also happened in Anbei Make an effort to attack.”

The two looked northwest in silence.

That night the scout came back with not very good news.

"Five or six thousand cavalry came from Xixia."

"alert!"

The atmosphere in Fuzhou City immediately changed.

Ordnance was brought to the top of the city, scouts were sent out intensively to find out the news, the sergeants in the city were practicing, and the people were sharpening their knives at home...

"There are no common people here, they are all soldiers!"

A white-haired old man brandished a long knife and asked his children and grandchildren to practice.

"Fuzhou has blocked the Liao and Xixia people from going south for many years, and has long been a thorn in their side. Once the city is breached, the enemy will retaliate, and if not, they will massacre the city."

Zhe Jizu and Tang Ren checked in the city. When they returned to the top of the city, they saw the scouts running away.

"Ring the bell and blow the trumpet!"

Dang, Dang, Dang!

Woo woo woo...

The city immediately became quiet, and the people went home. Teams of sergeants patrolled the streets. The atmosphere of war enveloped Fuzhou City.

"More than 5,000 enemy cavalry are approaching."

Zhe Jizu's eyes lit up, and so did Tang Ren.

"What do you think of this matter...?"

Zhe Jizu was moved.

Tang Ren patted the city head and said, "Zhizhou, this is your credit!"

The two of them looked at each other, and Zhe Jizu said with a ferocious smile: "These Xixia people didn't expect us to dare to come out, did they? How about... leaving the city and giving them a surprise? Even if they don't dare to come to the battle, our morale will be improved." When the memorandum is published, it is said that the enemy is afraid and flees, this is also a credit!"

Tang Ren chuckled and said, "Countless."

Five thousand cavalry is nothing to the Fuzhou Army that once wiped out thousands of enemies!

Two guys eager for credit began to prepare.

"Get ready to leave the city, cavalry... Cao Mu Ma, who asked you to carry the pot?"

A cavalryman actually carried a small pot on his back, which made Tang Ren very angry.

The cavalryman held a small pot and said with a serious face: "Qianji, if you are chasing the enemy too far, a small pot is of great use. Just get some horse meat and cook it, and it will be delicious!"

Tang Ren waved his hands feebly. This kind of behavior was considered to boost morale, so he could only let it go.

"The enemy is coming!"

Numerous black spots could be seen approaching in the distance, UU Reading www.uukkanshu.net The last group of Song Army scouts were being chased and fled.

"Attack!"

Zhe Jizu decided to teach the Xixia people a lesson.

A general suggested: "Qian is in charge of the state and knows the state. Five thousand enemy troops are too few. Will there be an ambush?"

Tang Ren said proudly: "The main force of the Xixia people is not here. Even if they have to come, it will take more than ten days. This is the news that the scouts have spotted. It is not wrong. Don't worry."

The main force of the Xixia people was still hundreds of miles away and could not arrive in time. This was also an important basis for Zhe Jizu and Tang Ren to dare to go out of the city for a decisive battle.

The Fuzhou Army mobilized in large numbers, the horns sounded loudly, and the Xixia people on the opposite side began to slow down.

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