The empty Baijing Village made Zheke stunned and stood on the empty school field in the village.

The sound of footsteps behind him came, and Huang Shang's voice sounded: "Except for horse manure, nothing has left us behind." ”

"If one day there is another day, maybe there won't even be horse manure left." Zhang Qi's laughter followed.

Zhe Keda pursed his lips tightly, completely unable to let go: "One day, they won't be able to run if they want to!" ”

Until yesterday, there were no details of Xinzhou, Han Gang and his envoy were besieging Baijing Village, preparing to transfer the Liao army of Chitang Pass and Shiling Pass to solve it together.

At that time, although the Baijing Village had not been completely encircled, it was only a few barriers behind, and the defenders in the village finally came out to break the blockade during the day, but the Song army that was waiting for the battle was easily blocked back.

The morale of the army is high, and they are gearing up from top to bottom, ready to fight the Liao army. Take a good breath of the bird gas accumulated during this time.

But no one expected that after nightfall, the Liao army in Baijingzhai made a move one step ahead, and the lights in the direction of the two passes in the north were all famous, and the army came out together. This made the Song Jun outside Baijing Village smell a trace of unusual smell.

Because the movements of the defenders in Baijing Village were unknown, and the Liao army of the two passes came out together, Han Gang chose a more prudent policy and waited for the day to make a decision. Even though Tanma reported one after another that it was the Liao army in Baijingzhai that it was evacuating, the night made no one dare to be sure that the Liao army was really retreating and not some trick.

Waiting until dawn, the open gate of Baijingzhai seemed to be laughing at the conservatism of Han Gang and others last night.

"Did you feel like you couldn't hold on, so you ran away?"

"I was afraid of the prestige of Han's secret."

"Could it be that the reinforcements from Fuzhou arrived ahead of schedule?"

"Is it because the situation in Hebei has changed?"

"Maybe something happened to the rear of the Liao Kingdom!"

The staff gathered in Han Gang's big tent and there were too many possibilities, and it was impossible to guess what the reason was.

When many people sit together and discuss issues, the end result is either no result or the most sound-looking and least risk-taking conclusion. Of course, there are many exceptions when there is an authoritative figure present, and here, the final judgment is in the hands of Han Gang.

However, when the staff consulted Han Gang's opinion, Han Gang only gave a vague answer: "Don't think about what the Liao people are doing this?" It's about being prepared for different situations. ”

Zhang Qi nodded, this is the most correct way to think, it is better than guessing randomly.

"Of course, it's not speculation." Han Gang added, "Otherwise, you can exhaust people to death." It is necessary to know more about the enemy. ”

"Go and see Chitang Pass and Shiling Pass." Zhang Qi suddenly said, "Let's see if the Liao thief is still in the two levels." ”

"No......" Chen Feng exclaimed, his reaction had always been slow, and he hadn't turned around yet.

"You'll know when you see it." Han Gang seemed to be as calm as he had thought of it a long time ago.

"That's true." Zhe Ke nodded his head.

After being reminded by Zhang Qi, Han Gang's civil and military staff understood one after another.

If the Liao army did not give up the two passes, then it means that Xinzhou and the Zhijia reinforcements did not cause them too much pressure, just to reorganize the defense line, if there is a trend of giving up the two passes, then it means that the arrival of the Xinzhou and Linfu armies has made the Liao people lose the confidence to hold the two passes and keep Daizhou.

"Privy, the last general is riding fast, let the last general go to Shiling Pass for a trip." Fold can take the initiative to ask for help. He couldn't wait for the scouts to report back to him.

"It's fine." Han Gang thought about it and nodded in agreement.

Zhe Keda knows the army better than the civilian officials, maybe the Liao army has retreated now, but he still knows that Lu Dao is full of flags in the city, but no matter how disguised he is, it is difficult to escape the eyes of Zhe Keda, who grew up in the military camp.

From Baijing Village to Shiling Pass, it is only half a day to come and go, and Zhe Keda rode a fast horse back before nightfall. Although he was tired enough, his mood was so good that he even wanted to get drunk to relieve his bad luck a few days ago.

was about to enter the big tent to show Han Gang everything he saw, but he saw a group of people around the big tent.

'Are you looking at the sand table?' ’

Zhe Ke thought about it, but saw the soldiers guarding the tent signaling him to go in directly.

"Hedong is the hometown of the Three Jin Dynasty. The three families of Zhao, Wei, and Han are all chaotic ministers and thieves. Confucius sharpened the Spring and Autumn Period, and the rebellious ministers and thieves were afraid. Zhou Tianzi lost his morality and made Sanjin a prince. If the first saint is here, how can the Spring and Autumn history pen be spared? ”

"The territory of the Three Jin Dynasty is intertwined, but they all migrate to the hinterland of the Central Plains. Zhao moved to Handan, Wei to Daliang, and Han moved to Zheng. Although each has its own reasons, it seems that it is wrong now. ”

"During the Warring States period, the population was sparsely populated, and large tracts of land were not reclaimed. Huaidi has Yi, Yandi has Di, as for Xirong, not to mention Nanban. Instead of competing in the Central Plains, it is better to expand the territory outward. ”

"Zhuxia melee in the Central Plains, how can it be compared to opening up the territory to the four wildernesses? What the master praises is all to maintain the orthodoxy of China, and those who are abhorred by foreign barbarians will inevitably not get rid of the chaotic ministers and thieves who disrupt the order of the summers. ”

"Qin dominates Xirong and is the foundation of its country. Zhao had to represent the land, and Fang had to compete with Qiang Qin. Farming is better than nomadism, relying on population and production. For the same land, farming can support a much better population than nomadic herding. ”

'How did you start talking about spring and autumn?' ’

Zhe Keda was a little puzzled, Han Gang's voice was not loud, and he was surrounded by his staff, and it was inconvenient for him to squeeze forward outside, so he could hear it vaguely. Fortunately, Huang Sheng saw him and hurriedly reported to Han Gang.

"Coming back?" Han Gang stopped teaching and asked with a bit of joy, "How is the situation in Shiling Pass?" ”

"It looks like the Liao thief is going to give up the two levels." Zhe Keda said happily, "Although there are many disguises, but after all, you can't hide from people." ”

However, the excitement that Zhi Keda saw on the faces of others was far less than he expected. He looked at Han Gang suspiciously, not understanding what was happening.

"It's just right." Han Gang clapped his hands very happily, and explained in half, "I just captured a Khitan general, and I learned a lot of inside information from him. ”

"It's not capture, it's an effect." Zhang Qi corrected.

Every year on the Song-Liao border, there is never a small number of fugitives who cross the border. I can't stay in my country anymore for various reasons, and I'm ready to flee to a neighboring country to start another life, which can often be seen, so there will be a clause in the alliance that will not accept the other party's escape. And the wealth of the Great Song Dynasty is far greater than that of the Liao State, and there are far more people who come to the Great Song Dynasty than those who go to the Liao State. In the process of the Liao army's retreat to the north, a Khitan came to work, and no one was surprised or suspicious. And the conclusion of the fold also confirms his words.

"Anyway, the Liao thief really ran away!"

"This time, when the soldiers can take back these two levels and one village without blood."

"It's not all...... "Han Gang said with a smile.

And that's not all. Reinforcements arrived, Xinzhou was still there, and the situation north of Shiling Pass was changing in a direction favorable to the Great Song Dynasty.

But as the Liao army's evacuation of Shiling Pass and Chitang Pass became more and more obvious, some things had to be decided as soon as possible - the Liao army was retreating, and the biggest question for the Song army was whether to pursue or not to pursue.

"Our army is sharp, we should chase the Liao army and let them collapse completely!"

"Since Kaifeng Mansion, our army has been marching day after day, and at this time, the spirit has been lost, and it is time to rest."

"The Liao army withdrew so neatly, it was clearly a trap."

"But if you can really recapture Yanmen, you don't have to care about the traps. After that, at least go out of Yanmen, cross Heng Mountain, force the Liao army to guard Datong, and attack Datong by the way to be considered stable. ”

"How sure are you of that?"

"It's hard to say." You can only count on the strategy of the opponent to be fooled, which will not be a good strategy in the first place, "at least it will not fail miserably." If even the men and horses are lost, then I am afraid that I will not be sure to even defend the Shiling Pass. ”

This controversy has not been concluded at the end. However, after the Liao army abandoned the garrison, Shiling Pass and Chitang Pass were also recaptured by the Song army chasing behind them.

When Han Gang entered Shiling Pass two days later - and at the same time sent people to guard Chitang Pass - He Zifang, the governor of Xinzhou, and Qin Wan came to visit together.

He Sheng craned his neck and stood outside Han Gang's big tent with his chest folded. With his identity, being appreciated and pulled in by Han Gang was the biggest opportunity in his life. So he is now holding his head high, watching the governor of Xinzhou take Qin Wan to open the curtain and enter the tent.

Han Gang was reviewing the official documents and checking the inventory in the warehouse, and when he heard the movement, he put down the brush in his hand. But instead of following, he picked up another brush and began to write Qin Wan's name in a dignified manner.

Han Gang now has a hundred empty names in his hands, which was specially approved by the queen before leaving. Get a Xuanzha, fill in your name, year, and place of origin, and you will be able to eat the Nine Grades of Yulu when you board - Han Gang's authority is only up to the lowest level until he is borrowed from the third class of the Nine Grades.

After getting Xuanza, Qin Wan became one of the 20,000 civil and military officials of the Great Song Dynasty lightly and skillfully, and how many promotions the remaining military exploits can be exchanged for depends on the reward of the imperial court later.

Several commanders who were subordinate to thieves, Han Gang also wrote their names, but next, it was logical to transfer them to idle errands, and then receive a job for the rest of their lives, don't think about having a chance to lead the army again.

Anyway, this opportunity is very difficult, it is Han Gang, and he has almost come up from this road. The remaining empty name Xuanzha Han Gang did not plan to use too much, and arbitrarily sealing officials and making wishes was also a taboo for the imperial court.

I have seen the governor of Xinzhou, I have seen Qin Wan, Han Gang is about to continue to deal with official business, a messenger who is dusty, full of the latest information from afar:

"The official army was defeated in Hebei!"