The afternoon sun fell on the Funing Hall, passed through the transparent doors and windows, and reflected in the hall behind the door.

Looking out from the inside of the hall, the closed doors and windows could not block the view, and the guards near and the temple in the distance were all in view.

This is glass.

Transparent and straight flat glass.

Although these flat glasses are only two or three inches square at the largest, all of them are embedded in the hollow lattices on the doors and windows, but they also completely change the appearance of the hall of Funing Palace.

As the glass workshop that would be the overseer finally began to produce flat glass, the doors and windows of the imperial city became the first target to be replaced. Especially after the war situation in Hedong was in trouble, the government hall only glanced at the offer, and immediately approved this proposal - this is a repair of the palace, under normal circumstances, it would not be so easy to get the approval of the government hall - just to calm the people, and the cost of doing so is not high.

Although only half a month has passed, the outer hall has not changed at this time, and the small hall in the palace is only measuring the size of the doors and windows, but the Funing Hall has replaced the palace doors and windows that were originally pasted with window screens and window paper, and replaced them with new doors and windows embedded with transparent glass. This makes the Son of Heaven's chamber brighter during the day, unlike in the past, when the weather was sunny and the temple had to be lit with a few lamps.

The low cost of flat glass and the low quality and low price were the main reasons for the political affairs hall's decision, and the empress herself also hoped that through this matter, his husband would not doubt the war situation that was now reported to him every day.

But Empress Xiang herself, who was reviewing the battle report every day, could not be at ease like her husband and the people of Jingshi through the disguised front-line performance.

She was sitting silently in the outer hall of the Funing Palace, the sunlight shining through the small window on the door of the hall was shining on her, but the space on the throne was still immersed in darkness.

The situation in Hedong is getting worse day by day.

Three days ago, at nightfall, the news came that the Liao army was heading south; In the early hours of yesterday morning, the gold medal with the siege of Liao thieves rushed from Taigu County to Jingshi, and immediately knocked on the pass. Today, the report has not yet arrived, but Empress Xiang can fully imagine how fierce the battle on Taigu's side will be.

The Liao army is fierce and has more than ten times the strength of the army, even though Han Gang had said it lightly in the newspaper before, it was completely impossible to hide it from Empress Xiang, who was working hard to learn military affairs.

The slightly arched back made Queen Xiang's already slender figure even more fragile, and her confused eyes narrowed were sweeping the small window at the top of the door without any purpose.

What overflows the queen's heart is all regret. Knowing that Lu Dao would become the current situation, she would rather sit back and watch Taiyuan fall than send Han Gang to Lu Dao.

In case Han Gang has a bad guy, what should the prince do? What about the officials? What about the imperial court? What about the country? And she...... And what to do?

No, it can! Han Gang will definitely be able to defend Taigu and Hedong!

"Saint! Sage?! ”

Empress Xiang was shocked when she heard the sound, and then opened her eyes. Fragility and confusion disappeared without a trace, and her indifferent look suddenly made her awe-inspiring and inviolable.

"Saint!" Song Yongchen was bowing in front of His Majesty, and a piece of music was placed on his high raised hands: "Tongjin Yintai Division urgently reported, the Liao army attacked the city, and it has retreated north, Taigu is besieged, and the city is safe and sound!" ”

"Really won!?" screamed to the queen, and even subconsciously stood up.

Song Yongchen hurriedly presented the chapter with both hands.

Almost snatching the piece and skimming through it in a hurry, she could no longer contain the joy and excitement in her heart.

During this period of time, even though there were times of hesitation, the confidence in Han Gang was finally firm. When this trust was finally proven, the joy in her heart also made Queen Xiang forget for a while that the queen of a country should be stable.

'It's worthy of Han Shumi!! ’

Walking briskly back and forth in the center of the small hall, it took a long time for her to regain her composure.

Sitting back in place, she smiled: "From the urgent report of the enemy's siege of the city, followed by Lubu Feijie, it has only been a day, and I have never heard of such a quick good news!" ”

"Sage ......," Song Yongchen reminded in a whisper, "This report is not Lubu Feijie." ”

Empress Xiang was stunned when she heard this, and asked rhetorically: "Why is it not good news?" ”

Song Yongchen immediately shook his head, "The slave doesn't know. "The military situation is a serious matter, and he doesn't dare to talk nonsense if he gives Song Yongchen ten dares, and he can't say a word.

"Then go and summon Wang Zhongzheng." Xiang Empress said immediately. Why not good news? She suddenly felt that something was wrong with this matter, which made her want to find someone to consult Han Gang's intentions.

Wang Zhongzheng was outside, and he came over in a blink of an eye.

"Five hundred and six beheaded, many burned and unable to prove their identities, and the casualties plus losses of rangers are only more than a hundred ......"

The more Wang Zhongzheng took the concerto, the more confused he became, when the opponent was a Khitan, this result, no matter from what point of view, was a great victory.

In fact, even if there are no such results, no matter how big the losses are, as long as the Liao army does not capture Taigu City, and the most retreating troops, it is still a real victory. In order to inspire people, the imperial court will definitely not hesitate to use rewards far beyond ordinary times to reward the heroes who make the soldiers and civilians of the world feel at ease.

After thinking about it again and again, Wang Zhongzheng said cautiously: "It may be that Han Shumi is arrogant, after all, Lu Shumi is in Shaanxi, and he has taken down the entire Xingling." ”

"I'm just afraid that I'll laugh for Lu Shumi?!" Xiang Queen's face was like heavy frost, "What are you laughing at?" What kind of situation is Lu Huiqing facing, and what is the situation that Han Shumi is facing!? The opponents are all different, and the soldiers and horses in their hands are even worse! ”

"But Han Shumi has always been high-spirited...... Wang Zhongzheng looked at the queen with an uncertain face, and hurriedly changed his words, "Han Shumi is a scholar and a celestial person, and he is a high scholar, and his ministers can't understand his intentions, so it's better to ask Wang Pingzhang to enter the palace to inquire......"

After all, it's Weng's son-in-law, and it's just right to put the headache on him. It's just that Wang Zhongzheng's mind changed as soon as he spoke, and at this time, Zhao Zaifu was mostly fine, but it was very inappropriate to recruit Wang Anshi, who had gone home to rest as usual, and quickly changed his words again, "Give this letter to Wang Pingzhang to see?" ”

“…… Good. Xiang Empress pondered for a moment and nodded, "Yang Jian, you quickly go and send Han Shumi's recital to Pingzhang's mansion, and ask Pingzhang to enter the palace to discuss it." ”

Wang Zhongzheng opened his mouth, and then closed it again wisely.

Half an hour later, Wang Anshi, who had already learned about the battle situation in Taigu, stepped into the Funing Hall with brisk steps. It's just that when he swept his eyes left and right, but he didn't see Zaisuke in the court, his steps immediately sank.

This piece of music came strangely, and the content was not right, so I was so excited that I didn't pay attention to it, but now that I think about it, I feel that something is wrong. Could it be a fake military situation to maintain the stability of the Beijing Division!? Otherwise, how could it be that there is not even a Zaisuke.

What is his son-in-law doing, it is impossible to hide from him, a military leader of Pingzhang. Taking one's own body as bait is actually extremely dangerous. If Shiling Pass hadn't fallen, the situation wouldn't have become so bad. But when the Liao army cut through the pass and rushed into the Taiyuan Mansion, there were not many options in front of Han Gang. It can even be said that Han Gang has to use himself as bait.

The leading troops rushed to rescue Taiyuan day and night, but they were only easily defeated by the Liao army. If Han Gang chooses to act steadily, he will be attacked by others, either because he is cowardly, or because he has bad intentions. Only by putting yourself in the most dangerous place can you block all dissenting sounds.

There are few Wenchen with such courage, and there are few people in the world. However, with Wang Anshi's understanding of his son-in-law, it is not so much courage as self-confidence. It is to fully trust one's own judgment and decision-making. After receiving the urgent report of the military situation after the loss of Shiling Pass, he immediately set a strategy of using Taigu County as a battlefield to attract the Liao army to the south for a decisive battle.

This is by no means a bold gamble, but with full confidence. will dare to be in danger. And it wasn't to maintain his reputation, but to carry out his mission as the envoy of Hedong. Since Han Gang has such confidence, Wang Anshi's only choice is to believe in him. I believe that Han Gang can turn the crisis around. I believe that Han Gang can support the moment when reinforcements from Hebei and Shaanxi arrive.

However, Wang Anshi doesn't think so anymore.

"Your Highness, but the report is wrong?" Wang Anshi hurriedly saluted and immediately asked.

"The report is written by the Jiyi script under the account of Han Shumi, the handwriting is no problem, and the seal is also no problem, I believe that Han Shumi will not lie about the military situation, and the result must be what the chapter says. It's just that I want to know what Lu Dao, why is this letter not good news, there is no Lu Bu Feijie, does Han Shumi have any deep meaning in it that needs the cooperation of the imperial court? ”

After a long phone call, he said it in one breath, and the queen already had some respite. She opened her eyes wide, waiting for Wang Anshi's answer.

Wang Anshi thought for a while and said, "Your Highness should know that since the invasion of the border, the Liao army in Hedong has been looting everywhere for more than a month, and even if it goes south, it doesn't have too long of strength to besiege Taigu for too long. ”

"That's what I thought." Xiang said frankly to the queen, "Even if Xiao Shisan goes south to attack Taigu, it will be only a temptation at most, and he will never do his best, and he will dismiss his troops in three days." ”

This is what Han Gang said in the previous recital, Wang Anshi nodded, "What His Highness said is very true. ”

"Han Shumi said that the northerners are a group of robbers. There had been so much looting before that it was impossible to exchange one's life for one's life. ”

"That's what the minister thinks."

"And Han Shumi put the reinforcements in the south of Taigu County, so that Xiao Shisan did not dare to attack the city with all his strength."

"That's true." Although Wang Anshi agreed, he still sighed lightly in his heart, he couldn't imagine that the queen trusted Han Gang so much, but the performance with the good news did not show Bu Feijie, so he tried his best to exhaust the deep meaning, instead of doubting Han Gang's battle report itself.

Sighing secretly, he said: "However, the battle of Taigu is very related, and the Liao army retreated, and the situation in Hedong also changed greatly. Next, how to act, should be called to the two governments to discuss. ”

Holding her forehead with her hand to the queen, Wang Anshi's answer made her a little disappointed. After thinking back and forth for a while, he felt that it was impossible for the two mansions to see Han Gang's thoughts clearly for a while, so let them think about it for a while: "...... Since Master Han is just a report, there is no need to rush. Send it to the two mansions, and it's not too late to go to the temple tomorrow to discuss it. She said softly, "Heizhang also understands that the Zaifu suddenly re-entered the dormitory, I'm afraid there will be more rumors,"

Wang Anshi didn't know whether to smile bitterly or be angry, and he still had to be reminded? Also, what the hell did the queen do when she recruited herself?!

But he didn't say anything more, and got up to leave.

After Wang Anshi left, Empress Xiang also got up, preparing to go to Wuying Hall first to use the sand table to compare the changed battle situation in Hedong. But at this time, Yang Jian stood at the door and coughed lightly, and the queen stopped and turned around, "What's the matter?" ”

"Back to the saint, the official family is asking how the military situation is." Yang Jian lowered his head and replied.

Empress Xiang's face sank, she knew that her husband was now suspicious, after all, the battle report to Zhao Ji could not be completely faked, there would always be flaws," ...... For the time being, let's not talk about Hedong. Just say Hebei. ”