"My lord, you must be tough in this matter. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ”

Seeing that Caiyun Zhinan was a little hesitant, Zhang Liang immediately persuaded with a categorical attitude.

Zhang Liang knew that once the construction of the two fortresses could not be completed in a short period of time, all the results achieved before would be rootless and difficult to last.

"I understand."

Caiyun Zhinan nodded and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will find a way to convince everyone." It's just a smile, but it's a little reluctant.

"Actually, this is not a good thing for the lord." Seeing this, Zhang Liang said with relief: "My lord, as long as you promote this matter, not only in the [Xiangnan City-State], but also in the borders of the two major provinces, you will have a certain prestige, which will be of great help to your future actions." ”

When Caiyun Zhinan heard this, his eyes lit up, and he said excitedly: "Since you say so in the ovary, even if you give up your face, I will handle this matter properly." ”

At the end of the day, the more people are in the city, the greater their potential ambitions.

Zhang Liang's words are not the key to the south of Caiyun.

Otherwise, how can you say that Zhang Liang is seeking a saint?! He was able to put forward different views on the character and weaknesses of the ruler, so as to persuade the monarch to accept the advice.

In comparison, Fan Zeng and Zhang Liang in the same era are really very different.

After the discussion, the south of the clouds turned and left.

Zhang Liang looked at the back of Caiyun Zhinan, and a trace of melancholy flashed in his eyes.

"After all, is the pattern still too small?"

Inside the hall, there was a sigh.

……

In the afternoon of the same day, there was a breakthrough in the talks between the coalition forces.

I don't know how Caiyun Nan works, but all in all, the lords generally accepted Zhang Liang's plan and gave up the attempt to divide the spoils.

In addition to the gold coins collected in this battle, which will be used to pay the pensions of the fallen soldiers, the rest will be used to build two fortresses to ensure the safety of Guilin County.

In addition, the lords have also agreed on the number of garrisons.

Guilin County will maintain a standing army of 150,000, of which the [southern Hunan city-state] will send a total of 100,000 troops, and the northern Sichuan province will send 50,000 troops, and Li Mu will still serve as the commander of the army.

The army will build an impregnable defense line with two fortresses as the core.

As for the shortage of soldiers, part of it was filled by the Taiping army; If it is insufficient, it will be apportioned among the territories.

In order to reach this agreement, Caiyun Zhinan had to make a lot of concessions on the appointment of Guilin County officials. Caiyun City, as the initiator of this battle, has almost zero control over Guilin County.

Correspondingly, because of his contribution to the general Li Mu, Gu Zhenxiao will have the greatest say in Guilin County. Even the candidates for the county guard were nominated and appointed by Gu Zhenxiao.

Although the lords did not savagely divide Guilin County, they did not give up exerting their influence on Guilin County. The transactions and entanglements in it are not clear for a while.

Fortunately, Zhang Liang's plan was basically implemented.

**********

November 24, Guiping Pass.

At about three o'clock in the afternoon, the two independent divisions of the Shanman finally arrived at Guiping Pass.

It's a pity that the Great War in Kannai has long since ended.

All the mountain barbarians saw was a devastated and dilapidated pass, and thousands of new tombstones in the deep mountain forest outside the pass, which were dazzling in the sunlight.

In the afternoon of the same day, all the mountain barbarian warriors rushed to the cemetery to see off their comrades who had died in battle.

At sunset, this scene is particularly shocking.

Ouyang Shuo stood on top of the city, looking into the distance, and did not move for a whole afternoon.

The soldiers felt that since yesterday they learned the news that all the five thousand mountain barbarians in Xuanwu Pass had been killed in battle, the whole person of the prince suddenly became silent, and he often looked into the distance alone, not knowing what he was thinking.

Such a scene also affected the mood of the soldiers in the pass, and the entire pass was immersed in a solemn atmosphere and could not extricate themselves.

Even the meritorious soldiers did not receive the commendation of the prince according to the usual practice.

Seeing this, a trace of worry flashed in Pei Ju's eyes.

It stands to reason that as a superior, you should not show your personal emotions, especially your weak side, in front of your subordinates. Such an act would be a heavy blow to the prestige of the superiors.

Because for the soldiers, the prince is an omnipotent existence.

Any abnormality of Ouyang Shuo will be over-interpreted by his subordinates, which will then lead to a crisis of trust.

Not to mention, such a long period of "melancholy".

That night, Pei Ju finally couldn't help it and rushed to Ouyang Shuo's study, ready to persuade him.

For Pei Ju, this is his duty.

In the dim light, Ouyang Shuo's expression was nothing abnormal. In his hand, he was flipping through a set of drawings, which were the architectural drawings of Guipingguan.

"Old minister Pei Ju, meet the prince!"

Seeing this, Pei Ju bowed slightly.

"Coming? Sit! ”

Ouyang Shuo raised his head casually, his voice was flat and tasteless, lacking his usual domineering.

"The prince ......," Pei Ju wanted to speak and stopped.

Ouyang Shuo was in a bad mood, which didn't mean that his perception was not keen. Finally, he found that there was something wrong with this old minister's state tonight, or rather, very wrong.

He put down the drawings and said with a smile: "If Pei Gong has anything to say, you might as well say it directly." ”

"Then, the old minister will be bold." Pei Ju said.

"But it doesn't hurt to say it." Ouyang Shuo nodded.

"The deceased has passed away, and the prince should put down his burden, focus on the future, regain his strength, and become an example for the whole army. A defeat should not let the prince fall so far. ”

Pei Ju's words were indeed a bit straightforward, and they made Ouyang Shuo a little embarrassed.

When Ouyang Shuo heard this, a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "I already know what Gong Pei meant." It's just that some things may not be as you think. ”

"I want to hear about it!" Pei Ju nodded.

"Look!" Ouyang Shuo picked up the drawings again and said, "For the past two days, I have been thinking about a problem. The fall of Guilin County has become an established fact. The question now is, how do we make amends? ”

"What do you mean?"

A glimmer of light gradually flashed in Pei Ju's eyes.

"Build a fortress!" Ouyang Shuo was categorical, "Based on Guiping Pass, expand a large fortress that is comparable to Mulan Fortress. ”

Ouyang Shuo's thoughts are the same as Zhang Liang's.

"We can't say for sure whether the enemy still has the ambition to enter Xunzhou County. And no matter what we think, Guiping Pass has become the only barrier to the north of the territory. This barrier was bought by tens of thousands of soldiers with blood and sacrifice, and there is no room for error. ”

Speaking of this, Ouyang Shuo's mood fluctuated again.

"In a short period of time, we are afraid that we will not be able to recover Guilin County." A trace of melancholy flashed in Ouyang Shuo's eyes, and he continued: "That's right, it is even more important to garrison troops in the north of the territory. Since the Leopard Tao Legion led by Han Xin cannot be stationed in Guilin County, let them take root in this new fortress for the time being. ”

"Feasible." Pei Ju nodded in agreement.

"I want to leave this fortress to you to be responsible for building, I wonder if you are willing?" Ouyang Shuo asked.

"It's exactly what the old minister wants." Pei Ju nodded.

According to Ouyang Shuo's appointment, Pei Ju was originally going to Guilin County to take up his post. The sudden fall of Guilin County made the old minister "unemployed" all of a sudden, and the situation became embarrassing.

For Pei Ju, the fall of Guilin County was also a shame and stain on him.

Therefore, Pei Ju had long thought about erasing this stain himself. Isn't being in charge of building the fortress the first step in his practice?

If he really wants to let him serve in Shanhai City, Pei Ju is afraid that he will be a little unhappy in his heart.

I have to say that Ouyang Shuo is indeed unique in employing people, and he often hits the nail on the head.

"The new fortress, is it called Guiping Fortress?" Pei Ju asked.

"Nope." Ouyang Shuo shook his head, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and his voice was low: "Just in Guilin County, in front of this Guiping Pass, Shanhai City suffered an unprecedented setback. For the first time, the glory of the Golden Dragon Banner was tarnished. How can such a great shame be forgotten in one day? Therefore, the new fortress will be called the withering fortress to commemorate this great defeat. If you want to take revenge, pick up this withered glory again! ”

"Blighted Fortress."

Pei Ju chewed on these four words, feeling their heavy weight.

"In this case, the old minister suggested that a huge stone monument of shame should be engraved before the fortress withered, so as to remind the soldiers stationed in the fortress at all times not to forget today's shame."

"Pei Gong's proposal is good, so let's do it." Ouyang Shuo nodded in agreement.

It was late at night, and the two reached an agreement again.

"The old minister retires!"

Pei Ju glanced at the dark night outside the window, and got up to say goodbye.

"Pei Gong." At the moment when Pei Ju was about to walk out of the door, Ouyang Shuo's voice came from behind him, "Pei Gong's vigilance today, Wuyi will remember it in his heart." ”

Hearing this, Pei Ju turned around and smiled slightly: "The prince can have this feeling, and the old minister is worry-free." ”

The two monarchs and ministers looked at each other and smiled.

***********

The next day, Han Xin led the Leopard Tao Army and successfully arrived at Guiping Pass.

The three-way troops finally met at Guiping Pass.

For Han Xin, Ouyang Shuo naturally has great trust. Even if the main general on the opposite side is Li Mu, a famous general of the Warring States, in the hands of Han Xin, I am afraid that he will not be able to please him.

Han Xin's arrival also means that Ouyang Shuo should leave.

Originally, Ouyang Shuo should have arrived in Tianjing City a long time ago, but he was delayed for several days because of this incident. I don't know what kind of chain reaction this accident will have on Tianjing City.

Seeing that there was no hope of recapturing Guilin County in a short period of time, Ouyang Shuo could only endure the pain and deal with the current matter. On the same day, Ouyang Shuo and Han Xin and Pei Ju had a secret conversation for a whole day.

The next day, the twenty-sixth day of November in the second year of Gaia.

Ouyang Shuo led the army of mountain barbarians, with a black face, and re-embarked on the road to Tianjing City.