"Did you take more than 30 warships? I didn't expect the Mongols to move so quickly and come here so quickly. ”

Although Wang Jian was distressed when he learned about the Battle of Jialingjiang, he knew that he was not acting rashly at this moment, so he had to appease the soldiers under his command and make them calm down, so as not to fall into the other party's plan to divert the tiger from the mountain.

With the fortification of Diaoyu City, it was more than enough to resist the Mongol attack.

If you go out of the city to fight because of some grudges, you will only consume your limited strength on a meaningless battlefield.

"That's right. With a long sigh, Yu Ye replied: "If it follows like this, I am afraid that the Mongol army will soon come here." Will you be sure to hold this city then?"

The construction of Diaoyu City had been planned a few years ago, and now there are many soldiers and civilians who have fled to help, and the progress can be described as a rapid progress. According to the time calculation, by the time the Mongol army arrived, the entire city defense had been completed, enough to resist the attack of the other side.

"If you can't stand it, you have to keep it. Isn't it?" Wang Jian shook his head and laughed at himself.

"That's just as well. After all, if this city is lost, then the entire Sichuan and Shu will no longer belong to us. Isn't that what you say?" Yu replied with a sigh, his eyes a little dazed.

In the past, he was also high-spirited, and thought that if he came here, he would definitely be able to stir up the world and settle the world, but looking at the current situation, whether he could protect Sichuan and Shu was already a problem, let alone defeat Mongolia.

Wang Jian's expression was gloomy, and his eyes looked at the Jialing River blankly: "That's right." Hopefully, they will come later, at least not too soon. The sound drifted into the river, and faded away with the river, but the occasional appearance on the opposite bank made his forehead wrinkled.

Since these pioneers are here, the other party will definitely not be far away when they come.

As for when the general offensive will be launched, Wang Jian doesn't understand, but the only thought in his heart is that "the city is in the people, and the city is dead." ”

............

Lizhou.

Since the Red Phoenix Army arrived in this city, they have stopped and begun to recruit the surrounding residents, and began to renovate the entire city, and rebuild the plank road that was previously destroyed by the war for future use.

Without these plank roads, it would be extremely difficult to transport grain to Shuzhong at that time.

"Lord Qi. We have already conquered all of them, including Chuzhou, and brought them under our rule. Stepping into the barracks, Wang Shu reported to Xiao Fengyu.

Immediately afterwards, Qin Changqing also complained: "It's just the lord, I don't know when we will be able to enter Sichuan and Shu and fight against the Tartars?"

"The Tartar army is still huge, if you go to provoke it at this time, I am afraid that it will be completely annihilated by then, and most of our army will be lost, so it is not good. Xiao Feng chuckled lightly and explained: "It is precisely for this reason that I need to use this Song Dynasty soldier to kill the opponent's sharpness, and wait until the other party shows fatigue, and then we will personally take action to completely destroy the other party." ”

"I see. The last general was taught. When the king listened, he immediately understood it.

Xiao Feng saw that the two of them were thoughtful, and said: "And before that, you will use the Tartar in this Hanzhong region to practice your hands, and first familiarize yourself with the terrain of Sichuan and Shu." After all, this Sichuan and Shu are not the same as our Guanzhong, the terrain is criss-crossed and broken, and even if there are a small part of the plains, they are also very narrow, and it is difficult to concentrate most of the troops for a decisive battle. It is precisely for this reason that you have to think carefully, if we are in this environment, how can we fight, so that we can reduce the damage of soldiers to the limit, you know?"

"The end will know. ”

The two of them bowed their heads together, already keeping in mind what Xiao Feng said, and they didn't dare to make the slightest mistake or omission.

At this moment, Xiao Jingmao stepped into it, only to see him bow slightly, and complained: "Lord Qi." The Song Dynasty Shu general Gan Run came to visit. ”

"Jiao Yong, what is he doing?" Xiao Feng asked with a suspicious expression.

Xiao Jingmao shook his head and replied, "I don't know." However, Yichen thought that he was afraid that this person came this time to borrow troops. ”

"Borrowing soldiers, it seems that the other party also learned that I was waiting to enter Sichuan, so he couldn't wait, and wanted to ask me for help?" Xiao Feng smiled, bowed slightly, and gestured: "Since this is the case, what about meeting each other?" If this person can be used in the future, it will naturally be the best. ”

Xiao Jingmao retreated according to the order, and the two of them, Wang Shu and Qin Changqing, seeing this, did not stay here for long, and found a reason to leave from here. After waiting for about Mo Cha, Xiao Jingmao led a person into the hall. And although this person is tall and dignified, there is a trace of timidity in his eyebrows, and his eyes are also uneasy, obviously not as calm as he seems to be.

"The last general is Ganrun, and I will worship His Royal Highness the King of Hou Jin. ”

Seeing Xiao Feng sitting on it, Gan Run couldn't help but feel a little restrained, and his eyes were also wandering.

"Since the general is here, let's find a seat and sit down. Xiao Feng gestured to a seat next to him, but took a cup of tea from the side, and after taking a few sips, he didn't feel his face glowing, and said with a smile: "As for this tea, it is a kind of tea I have collected from here, called Pu'er." It is said that if you drink it every day, you can prolong your life, and it is a holy product in tea. Why don't you give it a try, general?"

When Gan Run heard this, he saw a maid coming in front of him with a cup of tea, and stood up from his seat with a "rub" sound, and respectfully took the Pu'er, and then just as Xiao Feng did, he took a sip and then showed an intoxicated appearance: "This tea is full of aroma, nectar, and it is really refreshing." Moreover, it is overflowing, long-lasting and thirsty, which can be described as long and unforgettable. This tea is really good. ”

"That's nature. It's just General Gan, but I don't know why you have traveled here for a long time today?" put down the teacup, Xiao Feng stared.

Being stared at by this, Gan Run suddenly had the feeling that his mind was being seen through, and immediately said: "Don't hide it from His Royal Highness King Jin." You should also know that since the Mongolian entered Sichuan, our country of abundance has never had the usual days of tranquility, and there are no swords and soldiers facing each other all day long, which is really terrifying, lest the next moment be in a different place. ”

Xiao Feng's eyebrows moved slightly, and he laughed: "Oh, what does that have to do with my Red Phoenix Army?"

"This. His Royal Highness the King of Jin was joking. Gan Run froze for a moment, and then said with a wry smile: "I know that I am not capable enough to expel the Tatars, so I came here here to beg the King of Jin if he can send troops to help us fight against the Mongols together? After all, the King of Jin has said 'expel the Tatars and rejuvenate China' since the beginning of the incident, isn't it?"

Xiao Feng shook his head and said with a sense of refusal: "That's true." But you also know that I intend to expel the Tatars. But where your ministry is located, it is in the territory of the Song Dynasty. If I trespass into this place, I am afraid that the city of Lin'an will not reproach me. When the time comes, if I attack the ministers, and even directly arrest me for committing rebellion, won't it make people doubt my intentions?"

Seeing Xiao Feng's refusal, Gan Run immediately panicked and hurriedly persuaded: "But King Jin, didn't you send troops to occupy Lizhou and Xingyuan Mansion?

"General Gan. Aren't you confused? Don't forget that Sichuan and Shu are still under the jurisdiction of the Song Dynasty. And I am only the king of Jin, and the place under my jurisdiction is only the Guanzhong region, and although I have the heart but also the power to do things in Shuzhong. If I really set foot in this place, I am afraid that the Mongols have not yet moved, and the loyal ministers and righteous men of Lin'an City will first be angry and join me. As for this Xingyuan Mansion and Lizhou, they have already been occupied by the Tartars before, and I send troops to take them, why can't I?" Although the other party pleaded repeatedly, Xiao Feng sat firmly on Mount Tai and did not move at all.

Seeing Xiao Feng like this, Gan Run couldn't help but feel desperate: "Do you want me to wait and watch the Mongols occupy the whole territory?"

He knew that his strength was low, even the soldiers under his command were just villagers, and they had not undergone years of training, even many weapons in the army were also very inferior, such as artillery, guns and other advanced weapons were not available, even cold weapons such as swords, guns, swords, halberds, etc., and they were also very poorly equipped.

Although there were more than 20,000 people, such a rabble, the Red Phoenix Army only needed a thousand people to defeat it, not to mention the equally well-equipped Mongol army.

"General Gan. I know the ambition in your heart, but I can't help but let this land of Sichuan and Shu not be under my jurisdiction, and I really can't interfere due to the rules of the court. I can't help with that. Xiao Feng saw that the other party showed a look of despair, although he felt a little guilty in his heart, but as soon as he thought about the next action, he immediately thought in his heart, and continued: "However, when our army conquered Xingyuan Mansion and Lizhou, we collected some weapons and armor from the Mongolian army, if you don't dislike it, you can bring it all." How?"

A glimmer of light flashed in Gan Run's eyes, and then he still showed sadness in his eyes, and replied: "Then thank you to His Royal Highness King Jin." ”

He knew very well about the situation in Sichuan and Shu, and naturally knew that if he didn't have the support of the Red Phoenix Army, it would be difficult for him to survive.

However, something is better than nothing, and getting such a few weapons for free can give your subordinates a little more chance to survive.

After Gan Run left, Xiao Jingmao stepped in slowly, and asked with doubts in his eyes: "Lord, since this person has come to invite me to wait, then we can take this opportunity to enter Sichuan and Shu." But my lord, why did you refuse?"

"It's just not time yet. Xiao Feng smiled slightly, raised the teacup again, and drank the Pu'er in his hand.

"General Gan. I know what you're thinking,"

Although his gaze fell on the teacup in his hand, the corner of his eye that was accidentally raised swept over the other party.