Cheng Yue waited for a while, and Xiao Zhen brought the last two people today.

One is a thin and withered middle-aged man in his forties, and the other is a Confucian in his fifties.

The two entered the tent and hurriedly saluted.

Cheng Yue held his hands in a false position and said: "The two of you are exempt from courtesy, I have heard of the name for a long time, and I hate not knowing Jing." ”

The two didn't dare to say anything.

The middle-aged man in his forties is named Wang Lin, the son of Wang Lixin, the former secretary of the Ministry of War.

Wang Lixin once proposed the famous anti-yuan two strategies, but unfortunately Jia Rudao refused to adopt them, resulting in later defeats. Jia Rudao also regretted it, and once stroked Wang Lixin's back and cried bitterly, but he was unable to return to heaven. Wang Lixin was later used as a bachelor of the Duanming Palace, a Hanhuai envoy along the Yangtze River, and went to Jiankang to recruit troops to increase the Jiangshang counties. He left his wife and son to rush to Jiankang, saw that the defenders were defeated, so he led his troops to Gaoyou, and heard that Jia seemed to be defeated in Wuhu, and the Jianghan guards were all looking at the wind and fleeing, only to know that the general trend was irreversible, but a generous sad song, mourning: "I have to die in Song Tu today." Then he choked his throat and died. Posthumously presented to Dr. Guanglu, plus Taifu.

After Boyan occupied Jiankang, he heard about Wang Lixin's anti-Yuan two strategies, and he was greatly moved, and said: "The Song Dynasty has such a talent, such a good policy, if the Song Dynasty can really appoint this person, how can I get here." "Wang Lixin's family was given very generous treatment.

Wang Lin is the only son of Wang Lixin, and in history he refused to serve the Yuan Dynasty, and he trekked to Fujian and died on the way. And now, because of Cheng Yue's joining, history has taken a turn. Wang Lin heard that Cheng Yue had taken back Jiankang and was determined to work for Cheng Yue, so he found it from Jiankang.

And another old scholar is closer. This person's name is Song Yinglong, who has been in the army for more than 30 years and knows the soldiers as a Confucian soldier. Originally, he assisted Sun Liangchen in Taizhou, but found that this person was cowardly, and if the Yuan soldiers came, he would have to surrender immediately (this is true in history, and he also killed Li Tingzhi and Jiang before he flattered the Mongols). This person also has some backbone, and after hearing about Cheng Yue's personality, he took his old wife to Changzhou to join Cheng Yue (in history, after Taizhou surrendered, the two committed suicide).

Cheng Yue looked at these two people who fell from the long river of history like meteors, and the joy in his heart was indescribable, this is not to say how great the talent of these two people is, but because of his influence on history, these two people who have already died are still alive and well, and they have come to serve him! He also happened to lack some civil officials, so he immediately accepted them, appeased them a few times, and already had an idea.

Cheng Yue said to Wang Lin: "Mr. Wang, when Ling Zun died, I was afraid that I didn't know that Jiankang could take it back." I wonder if Mr. Wang is willing to govern Jiankang for me? ”

When Wang Lin heard this, he was so grateful that he gave Cheng Yue a heavy knock and said, "Most of the governors are kind, and their subordinates receive orders." If my father can live until now, he will be deeply gratified to see the young man of the Metropolitan Governor. ”

Cheng Yue said: "Jiankang is not only an important town, but also the border between our army and the Yuan army, you have to be careful in everything." I will send Xie Ruji to guard the town, you have to work with him to live up to my trust. ”

Wang Lin didn't expect Cheng Yue to directly give him such an important position, and he wouldn't do anything except nod yes.

Cheng Yue said to Song Yinglong again: "Does Mr. Song know that I am going to attack Yangzhou?" ”

Song Yinglong said: "The Metropolitan Governor Rongyu, the soldiers and civilians of Yangzhou, are unbearable to fight again, and they are unwilling to fight against the Metropolitan Governor who saved them, so even if they were willing to sacrifice their lives and die to defend Yangzhou with Lord Li, they will not be able to fight again this time when the Metropolitan Governor attacks Yangzhou." Therefore, Xiao Lao'er can now assert that the Metropolitan Governor will easily win this battle, and maybe Lord Li's subordinates will tie up Lord Li and send it to the Metropolitan Governor. ”

Cheng Yue laughed and said, "Mr. Song has good eyesight." After I laid down Yangzhou, I was worried that no one would govern it, Mr. Song was willing to work hard once? ”

Song Yinglong was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "I don't dare to ask for what I want." ”

Cheng Yue said: "After you arrive in Jiankang and Yangzhou, the position you take up is called mayor, and Yang Ting will explain the specific things to you." Mr. Song knows the soldiers, I don't plan to garrison too many troops in Yangzhou. Mr. Song can recruit 2,000 soldiers by himself, maintain public security on weekdays, and serve as a soldier in wartime, I call it a militia. As for Sun Liangchen of Taizhou, he was put at the disposal of Mr. Song. If the evil deeds are not obvious, and you can't hurt his life casually, can Mr. Song understand my intentions? ”

Song Yinglong understood and nodded in response.

Cheng Yue said happily: "The two gentlemen are here, I am a little more sure, please go to Yang Ting, immediately figure out our plans, learn some necessary knowledge, and take office in a few days, time is urgent." ”

When the two of them heard this, they didn't dare to be polite anymore, and immediately bowed out and went to Yang Ting to make up for their knowledge.

After meeting these people, it was also dark. Cheng Yue happily returned to the sleeping tent. A few long-awaited beauties are waiting for him.

Cheng Yue listened to their work reports while eating, and the progress was quite smooth, just waiting to arrive in Lin'an. After a big battle at night, the four beauties almost fainted, and Cheng Yue fell asleep with Ye Qian'er and Su Rong in his arms.

Early the next morning, Liu Shun prepared more than 10,000 ships to receive the southward movement of the Song army from Sichuan, plus more than 5,000 civilian ships and spontaneously organized ships that had been requisitioned and dispatched these days. The river is full of sail shadows, which is extremely spectacular. Wang Shiyuan, who was responsible for leading the 5,000 troops for protection, and Gu Changde, the deputy commander appointed by Liu Shun, came to Cheng Yue's tent to listen to the order.

Cheng Yue called Xiao Zhen and ordered him to take the gunners and grenadiers north to prevent changes. This time there are more than 10,000 ships, Cheng Yue's naval strength and the large ships available in Jiangnan can be said to be pouring out, if they are destroyed by the Yuan army, Cheng Yue's plans will be greatly affected.

Cheng Yue secretly confessed some things to the three of them, and the three of them received the order, took a few internal servants who passed the decree, and Cheng entered Sichuan. The rest of the garrison was led by Ma Fu.

Cheng Yue took Ma Fu to the residence of Li Dashi and the other surrendered troops.

Cheng Yue called Zhang Gui and asked them about the beating of the military stick.

Zhang Gui stretched out his thumb and said: "It's really good, thirty military sticks, more than 2,000 people, and no one shouted pain." Then Li Dashi had to use a little more strength, saying that he was the leader and wanted to share more for his subordinates. Later, if someone was beaten lightly, he would not allow it, saying that he deserved it, and most of the governors had instructed him not to show mercy to his subordinates. But I still didn't let them fight too hard, otherwise I would have killed hundreds of people. Congratulations to the Metropolitan Governor for getting more than 2,000 elites. ”

Cheng Yue smiled and took Zhang Gui into the camp of Li Dashi and others.

Li Dashi and more than 2,000 troops were all beaten to the point that they were lying in their respective tents, gritting their teeth and enduring the pain, but the expressions on their faces were much more cheerful. Knowing that he was safe and had a new future, although he was beaten badly, everyone knew that it was as it should be, and they were all happy.

Li Dashi was surprised and happy when he saw Cheng Yue and others coming in, struggling to stand up and salute, but was pressed down by Cheng Yue. Cheng Yue saw that his injuries had been bandaged well, and he was relieved. A few words of encouragement to him, and then went around the other tent before returning to the tent to rest.

Yang Ting was ordered by Cheng Yue to go to Boyan in the morning to deliver the peace agreement of the jade seal, and the peace agreement between the two sides was finally reached. At this time, he also returned.

As soon as Yang Ting saw Cheng Yue, he said: "Governor, there will be an exchange of prisoners in the afternoon, and the guard will be changed in seven days, I wonder if the army is going to set off?" Guangdong and Guangxi where the Yuan soldiers withdrew, should you send people to occupy it? ”

Cheng Yue said: "Don't go over to Guangdong and Guangxi, let the imperial court take it back." But over there you are to send someone over there and deliver my orders. I'm in charge of the trilateral people, and I can't let them call their own shots. Every state has to have someone from us who is responsible for overseeing the local area, and if there is someone in the local area who is doing something wrong, you tell me and I will take care of it myself. The person sent to him was called the Senate of the Metropolitan Governor's Office, and he was not subject to the control of the imperial court, but only obeyed my orders. If my orders are contrary to those of the court, my orders take precedence. ”

Yang Ting said with some concern: "In this way, I am afraid that all places will be unstable, so it is better to implement it like this in a few days." Some officials over there should also take this opportunity to transfer away. It is still inappropriate to have a full-scale confrontation with the imperial court now. ”

Cheng Yue said with a smile: "You're right, you don't need to send it immediately, you are in charge of these things, and the personnel must be trained first." Your intelligence division is also going to be expanded, and you need to reach out. Yunnan, Guizhou, Tibet, and the surrounding vassal countries, slowly have to have people enter, and I want those places. ”

Yang Ting said: "Metropolitan Governor, the conquest of those vassal countries costs a huge amount of money, is it really worth it?" ”

Cheng Yue said: "It's not only worth it, but it's too worthwhile." These places are very rich in resources, and geographical location is even more important. If it is occupied by other countries, it will greatly threaten our country, so it must be occupied by us. This is a 100-year plan, and you can't stop doing it just because you don't have much interest right now. These things are complicated, probably only you can do it thoroughly, and I can't, you have to worry about it a lot, the foundation is laid, and future generations will be grateful to us. ”

Yang Ting didn't know much about these problems of the later geographical grand strategy, but he knew that this was what Cheng Yue was good at, and he listened to Cheng Yue.

Cheng Yue looked at the back of Yang Ting leaving in a hurry, feeling a little guilty in his heart. He gave Yang Ting too much work, and if Yang Ting was not a rare genius, ordinary people would have fallen ill long ago.

There will be a prisoner exchange in the afternoon, which means that Ah Shu will be able to go back soon.

Since Ah Shu was captured, Cheng Yue has never seen him once, let alone tried to recruit him, and now he doesn't have this kind of thought, because it is impossible, everyone still respects each other as well.

Cheng Yue admired Ah Shu very much. Without the help of modern weapons and tactical thinking, would you still be able to win the Ashu? Cheng Yue was not sure at all. Thousands of troops are easy to obtain, but one general is hard to find. Kublai Khan paid such a big price to exchange him back, and it was well worth it.

Cheng Yue does not need to manage the prisoner exchange, Zhang Gui and Yang Ting are in charge of it. All he had to do was wait in his tent.

Cheng Yue's two independent divisions had been formed, but there was no division commander, and he was waiting for the two division commanders that the Yuan army sent to him. If it was as expected, these two men would appear in front of him in the afternoon.