Cheng Yue let out a long "oh" and said with a smile: "Thank you for recommending talents to me." I might as well tell you that when Lord Zan was defeated by you in Sichuan, he wanted to die in battle, but he was rescued by his fellow villagers and returned to his hometown safely. After I entered Lin'an, I recruited a wide range of talents, and of course Lord Zan was among them. It's a pity that Lord Zan blames himself very much for losing Sichuan, and is ashamed to come to Lin'an to see me, and he must make some merit before he is willing to accept my assignment. I knew that he had a good relationship with Lord Wang Yinglin, so I asked Lord Wang to keep him as a staff member in the palace for the time being, and when he accumulated some political achievements, I would entrust him with important responsibilities. Not many people outside know about this matter, but it bothered you, thank you very much. ”

Umar was very relieved and said with a smile: "The lower official said that with Lord Zuocheng's good knowledge, how could he turn a blind eye to Lord Zhan, so it is the case that the lower official is too worried." Lord Zuo Cheng is full of talents, which is gratifying. ”

Cheng Yue said: "There are never too many talents, I'm just afraid of burying them." ”

The two of them were more and more moved in their hearts, Cheng Yue's respect for talents, they have seen it for all in the past few days.

As far as the two of them are concerned, if it weren't for Cheng Yue's action, they would only have a few years left at most. Cheng Yue has nothing to do with them, but he has been treating them for a long time, and his kindness can be described as heaven-high.

Cheng Yue said goodbye to them, and the two greeted each other respectfully.

In the afternoon, Li Dashi rushed to the Horse Mansion to ask for a meeting. Cheng Yue invited him in and said to him: "The day after tomorrow, I want to let the hot air balloon rise here, you can make preparations." ”

Li Dashi said in surprise: "Governor, what can I do if I let the Mongols see the secret?" ”

Cheng Yue smiled: "Don't worry, they won't be able to learn when they see it." In addition, I have other intentions. Don't ask. Just do it.

Li Dashi didn't dare to inquire again. He led the people to start preparing at the archery range in the Horse Mansion.

Early the next morning, Cheng Yue put on his court clothes and went to the palace gate to prepare for the court meeting.

Seeing Cheng Yue appear, An Tong said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a few days, is Lord Zuo Cheng's illness better?" ”

Cheng Yue said with a smile: "The prime minister knows that the lower official is seriously ill, and he doesn't come to visit the lower official, what is the reason?" ”

An Tong laughed and said, "I heard that adults are very busy after they are sick, so I don't dare to bother." ”

The two looked at each other and smiled. The other officials were also laughing. An Tong is not easy to mess with, Cheng Yue can't be provoked even more, he is not afraid of you at all, what are you going to do with him?

As soon as the palace door opened, the ministers went to court, and Kublai Khan was in a very good mood when he saw Cheng Yue standing in the middle of the column in an orderly manner. With Cheng Yue's soldiers and horses, he has a great chance of winning this expedition.

After dealing with some trivial matters first, Kublai Khan said: "Haidu, Duwa and busy brother Timur have been harassing and looting in Hexi for several years. I was too busy with the war in the south to take care of it. This time it happened that Cheng Yue led his troops north. I want to serve Dayuan and crusade against the traitorous king. I thought about it again and again, and decided to go on an expedition to the northwest! Who wants to go with me?! ”

All the military generals, including Cheng Yue, and some civilian officials, all stepped forward and shouted in unison: "I am willing to die for the Great Khan!" ”

Cheng Yue scolded in his heart as he spoke, this Kublai Khan, said as if I was going to go north, it seems that he wanted to push me out to take the lead for him, cunning bad old man! I can't shrink back if I want to.

Kublai Khan nodded and smiled with satisfaction, and said to his ministers: "Okay, from today onwards, the whole army is ready to go!" I personally led the Chinese army of 100,000 people, Ah Shu led the left army of 80,000, and Cheng Yue led the right army of 80,000, each of them will be generals! ”

"What?!" The ministers were all shocked, they all thought that they had heard it wrong, and even Cheng Yue was taken aback. The Great Khan actually asked Cheng Yue to lead an army of 80,000 on the right flank! Isn't the Great Khan afraid that Cheng Yue will betray him? Once it comes to the critical moment of a decisive battle, what should Cheng Yue do if he does not move or disobey military orders on the battlefield? What should he do if he deliberately sent his subordinates to death by the Mongolian army? What if he even strikes back? He was a Han Chinese, and he had never heard of him leading cavalry to victory, so was the Great Khan mad?

Cheng Yue originally thought that Kublai Khan would send himself as a vanguard or obey orders from his Chinese army, but now he heard that Kublai Khan dared to appoint him as the commander of the right army, and he was shocked and couldn't help but be deeply impressed. It is not for nothing that Kublai Khan was able to receive the allegiance of many virtuous people. In terms of this courage, I may not be able to do it myself. This is good, I really have to have some strength, and I can't keep a low profile. But in this case, will the plan to design Liumengyan and Chen Yizhong be stillborn? Those two old ghosts, how can they be so lucky!

Cheng Yue kept thinking in his heart, but Kublai Khan didn't intend to let him go. Kublai Khan said: "Cheng Yue, the army is about to set off, the first time you take so many cavalry on an expedition, I will let you choose your generals first, and you can say it when you think about it." ”

Cheng Yue thought for a moment and said: "Among the people in Dadu, the ministers want to be Saiyin Deqi, Song Du Muda, Lu Wenhuan, Lu Shikui, Fan Wenhu, Wu Liangbi, Zhang Hongfan, Ou Luchi, Instigation, and Luo Zhenchen also want, but he is from the Hongji Ministry, and it is better to be led by the Great Khan himself." After arriving in Alimari, the ministers asked for Sirigi, Totomuer, Yaomuhu'er, Sariman and other subordinates who were originally Ali Buge! ”

Although Cheng Yue spoke calmly, as soon as he spoke, the hall was full of shock, and many people were stunned. The matter of Brother Ali is not far away, and it has not subsided yet, Cheng Yue actually wants to recruit Brother Ali's subordinates to work for him, what does he want to do? Furthermore, how could Cyriji and the others be willing to let a Han dictate to them? Cheng Yue is domineering, Siriji and others are arrogant, what if the two sides clash, and the Great Khan's expedition fails?

Cheng Yue was calm and calm, and Kublai Khan was thoughtful. There was silence in the hall, and after a moment, someone finally couldn't help but stand up.

Standing up is Ai Buhua, he is the leader of the Wanggu Division, Kublai Khan crusaded against the northwest, borrowed a lot from him, if he accidentally failed, he Wanggu did not want to suffer losses that should not be suffered.

Ai Buhua said: "Great Khan, how could those people in Xiliji listen to Cheng Yue's orders?" If it provokes a mutiny, the expedition is not going well or it is a trivial matter, and it endangers the Great Khan? ”

Ai Buhua used Mongolian language, Cheng Yue couldn't understand it, An Tong stepped forward and personally whispered in Cheng Yue's ear to translate for him.

Kublai Khan frowned slightly, did not speak, but looked at Cheng Yue.

After listening to An Tong's translation, Cheng Yue shook his head, saying in his heart that he was really a fool, and looked up to Kublai Khan and said, "What is the Great Khan hesitating about?" Reluctant? ”

Kublai Khan's hesitation was even heavier, and the clever ones such as Boyan and An Tong among the ministers had already guessed what was going on, and seeing that Kublai Khan never spoke, he understood how difficult he was at this time. In other words, they would not have been able to make up their minds right away.

Cheng Yue waited for a long time, but Kublai Khan still didn't say a word. Cheng Yue's face sank like water, and he gradually felt impatient, and said coldly: "Great Khan, let's change some people." ”

Kublai Khan was taken aback when he heard Cheng Yue's unkind tone. He is a great khan, and for many years, how can anyone dare to speak to him like this. But he wasn't angry, he knew why Cheng Yue was so cold. Cheng Yue was willing to overcome obstacles for him, but he hesitated, no wonder Cheng Yue was angry and even looked down on him.

Kublai Khan looked at Cheng Yue's resolute face, rose up with pride, stood up steeply, and said loudly: "Okay, I promise you, and the kings of Xiliji and others will send you to dispatch!" ”

The ministers were all shocked, and Boyan and the others sighed at the same time, is the infighting of the Tuolei family finally coming to an end?

Cheng Yue showed a smile and was about to speak, when Taishi Yiche Chala stood up from his seat and said loudly in Chinese: "Great Khan, how can the Mongol kings be placed under the Han people!" If Cheng Yue finds an excuse to kill the kings, it will be a great shame for the Mongols! ”

Taishi was one of the three princes of the court, and his status was extremely noble, and he was the same as the kings, and even Kublai Khan had to give them great courtesy. As soon as Iche Tshara spoke, the ministers secretly screamed in their hearts! Kublai Khan was even more shocked when he saw that Cheng Yue's face had changed, and was thinking about how to respond, when he saw that Cheng Yue was already furious, and he stepped in front of Itchechara in a few steps.

Cheng Yue said angrily: "Yi Che Chala, what crime should you be guilty of damaging the prestige of the commander of my right army before you set out on the expedition?!" If you were a person from the Great Song Dynasty, I would have slashed you with a knife! I advise you to keep your mouth shut, if you dare to say that kind of thing again, no matter who stops me, I will kill you first! ”

The air in the temple condensed almost instantly. Ichetha is of such a high position, how could he have suffered such humiliation in his life! The person who said this was Cheng Yue. Cheng Yue is no one else, what he has said so far has not counted, It's no wonder that Cheng Yue is not angry if he openly questions Cheng Yue's qualifications to lead the army like this!

Yi Checha was trembling with anger, raised his finger and pointed at Cheng Yue, before he could speak, Cheng Yue's eyes widened, and he shouted: "Put your hand down for me!" Kill you like me! ”

The ministers in the palace were all pretending to be deaf and dumb, and they didn't want to get involved, anyway, Kublai Khan was there, and no one wanted to have a hard time with Cheng Yue. Kublai Khan secretly scolded Itchechara in his heart, and scolded: "Cheng Yue, don't make mistakes!" Is Taishi also something you can threaten casually?

Cheng Yue snorted coldly and stood back in place, extremely tired of these elm papaya heads in his heart.

The hall was cold for a while. Yi Che Chala was scolded by Cheng Yue so much that he always wanted to get back face. But who is Cheng Yue? Who would dare to punish him, including the Great Khan? A few words about him at most. Besides, Cheng Yue is right today, he kindly wanted to dispose of the hot potato for Kublai Khan, but he was provoked by Itchechara, why did Cheng Yue bother?

Kublai Khan had a headache, so he had to say: "Cheng Yue, the master is highly virtuous, you were too presumptuous just now, why don't you apologize?" Hearing that Kublai Khan was so polite to Cheng Yue, he didn't mean to punish him at all, and he was even more angry.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Yue didn't even give him this face, and said lightly: "Great Khan, the minister didn't kill this old man just now, and he is already merciful, and it is impossible to let the minister apologize to him!" (To be continued......)