Chapter 366: Undercurrent
Luzhou.
Looking at the mountains in the distance, Chengfeng suddenly felt endless thoughts lingering in his chest.
"Finally, back to this place. ”
In this place, he felt as if he had returned to thirty years ago. At that time, he was just a hairy boy, and he joined the Huaxia Army with all his ambition, and after thirty years, he finally returned to this place.
I have to say, maybe this is also a cause.
"Father!"
Cheng Zude walked up, he looked at his father's back, and suddenly felt that his father seemed to be haunted by a feeling of longing.
"Is it Shilong?"
Cheng Feng turned around and looked at his son, who looked the same as he did thirty years ago, still with a clear gaze, but he didn't have the determination he once had, and some were just tranquil.
Cheng Zude nodded, then walked up, handed over a letter, and said, "Father, this is from a spy lurking in the capital. ”
"Dadu, what's written here?" Cheng Feng took the letter, looking at Cheng Zude's indifferent appearance, he couldn't help but sigh a little.
Since Cheng Zude was born, he also thought about letting him join the army, just like himself, to dedicate himself to the country. It's a pity that Cheng Zude is not the same as that section of the tomb, he doesn't like to be competitive, but has some interest in the way of governing things, so he gave up his career in the army and became an official.
Now Cheng Zude has been appointed as the governor of Luzhou, although he is not a big official, but he is also quite attentive.
Under his rule, Luzhou has also begun to show a different style, at least the reservoir that was once abandoned has also been rebuilt, and the embankment, which was already on the verge of collapse, has been rewidened and heightened to make it more useful.
Today is the time of spring ploughing, and the green seedlings that have been planted are endless, and when the breeze blows gently, they are like the ocean, waving waves.
Looking at the scene in front of him, Cheng Feng only felt extremely happy, feeling that he had finally fulfilled his old vow, so that the people here could live and work in peace and contentment, and would not fall into the flames of war. It's just that the letter in Cheng Zude's hand made him a little nervous, if the war starts again, everything that happened here is afraid that it will start again.
"It's about the movement of Ali Buge. I heard that he has issued an order to Na Zhao Bi in the near future, planning to organize an army of 200,000!" Cheng Zude is worried, 200,000 troops are not a small number, if these 200,000 troops are allowed to arrive in Jiankang Mansion, it will definitely have an impact on the local situation.
"Two hundred thousand?"
Cheng Feng was stunned, and sighed in his heart that this was indeed the case, and then raised his head and looked at Cheng Zude deadly: "This Brother Ali also has some means, and he can still draw so many troops, but can he support it?"
At that time, although the Song Dynasty claimed to have an army of one million, most of them were indiscriminate and indiscriminate army troops, and the army that could really be used was only three or four hundred thousand, which alone made the Song Dynasty feel quite difficult, and even became the main cause of the collapse of the Song Dynasty. Since the Yuan Dynasty took turns to use troops, it has consumed hundreds of thousands of troops, and now it has drawn out 200,000 troops, and the frequency of its use of troops is simply beyond people's imagination.
"This, if Brother Ali insists on going his own way, maybe it's still possible. Cheng Zude said.
Cheng Feng closed his head and replied: "That's true. But if this is the case, then the people under his rule will definitely be oppressed, and they may be forced to rebel, or not necessarily. After thinking about it, he looked at Cheng Zude again and asked, "It shouldn't be possible for that guy not to know this." ”
He may understand, but in the current situation, if the immediate danger is to be resolved, this is the only way to do it. Cheng Zude replied: "After all, the Lord has surrounded Boyan, and his annihilation is just around the corner." If Boyan is annihilated, then the former Song Realm will definitely belong to us. When the time comes, how will he be able to accept it?"
Cheng Feng sighed: "That's true. Looking at it this way, does that guy look like he's going to fight to the death?"
"That's right. That's why I told my father so that you could prepare in advance. Otherwise, when the 200,000 army is expanded, we will be in a bad situation. Cheng Zude reminded.
The Huaxia Army has always been known for its arrogance, and the number of troops under its command has so far only 200,000, and after the expansion of the army, the number is only 500,000. More than half of the 200,000 troops that Xiao Feng used to conquer the Song Dynasty were composed of Song troops, in order to avoid consuming too much strength in the Guan.
The Northern Group Army led by Cheng Feng, after its expansion, was only 70,000.
With such a force, it was naturally more than enough to deal with Atahai, who was stationed in the Daimyo's Mansion, but it was much more difficult to deal with this newly formed army of 200,000.
Cheng Feng smiled and said, "Ha." You don't have to worry about that. You must know that since Brother Ali Buge made such a choice, it means that the Yuan Dynasty has also reached its limit, otherwise it would not have paid such a price. Perhaps, we can take this opportunity to defeat the Yuan army in one fell swoop and regain the Han land that was once taken by them. Isn't it?"
"Is this possible?"
Cheng Zude saw that Cheng Feng was so happy, but there was a little worry on his face, and after thinking about it, he asked, "Father." You should also know that we are not far away from most of them. If Brother Ali Buge plans to drive the expedition in person, in order to avoid being copied by us, he will definitely strike first and eradicate us. Only in this way will Ali Buge go south with peace of mind. If so, aren't we in danger?"
Thinking of this, Cheng Zude felt frightened, since he took office as the governor of this place, he has been personally experiencing, so that this place can be restored to prosperity.
If the Yuan army arrives, won't everything here be ruined?
Cheng Feng said with a smile: "Not to mention whether the 200,000 troops can be gathered, and now that the railway from Taiyuan to Chang'an has been completed, it only takes two days to reach this place." All of them were aided by the Central Army, and it would not be difficult to resist the Yuan Army. ”
Since seizing the two roads in Hedong, they began to build two railway lines from Taiyuan to Pingyang and from Taiyuan to Luzhou, and sent tens of thousands of soldiers to open up the railway connection between Pingyang and Chang'an in one fell swoop.
Thirty years ago, it would have taken them a month to accomplish such an action.
"That's just as well. Cheng Zude felt a little relieved.
If it is the Northern Army, it may be difficult to confront the Yuan Army, but if the Central Army is added, even if it cannot defeat the Yuan Army, it can still be dragged down by virtue of its geographical location. And after the lord solves Boyan, they can launch a counterattack and completely defeat the Yuan army.
The benefits of railways and trains are on full display here.
"That said, we can't just stay here and wait for it to be done. Isn't it?" said Chengfeng.
Cheng Zude's eyes lit up, and he said, "Father, what do you mean?"
"In the past, in order to be able to understand the enemy's situation, didn't we send people deep into the enemy's territory? Chengfeng admonished.
"Who are they?" said Cheng Zu Deton, confused, but he didn't know what his father was talking about.
Cheng Feng sighed slightly in his heart, and then said, "Ha." You don't need to worry about this, I have my own arrangements. "If there is anything wrong with your own children, it is that they are too kind, always willing to give, and never do evil to others.
With such a character, it's fine if you are an official, but if you enter the army, it is obviously not good.
It is precisely because of this that Cheng Feng did not force Cheng Zude to enter the army, but only let him enter the officialdom, which can be regarded as his desire to be an official.
"Then the boy will step back!" Cheng Zude bowed and bowed, and then left the place.
Seeing Cheng Zude leave, Cheng Feng felt a little relieved: "No matter what, as long as you can live with peace of mind, it will be enough." He didn't have much to ask for his child, he just wanted to be safe and free from the flames of war.
When Cheng Zude left, two more people came here in the distance.
Cheng Feng asked, "Wang Zhongchen and Shi Quan, are you two ready?"
"Marshal Qiyu, we are all ready. Wang Zhongchen and Shi Quan glanced at each other, and hurriedly bowed down: "With just one word from you, we can sneak into the Yuan Dynasty now." ”
"Good. ”
Cheng Feng said with a smile: "The two of you have both lived in the Yuan Dynasty for a period of time in the past, if you are familiar with the Yuan Dynasty, you are naturally far superior to us." That's why I called you two. ”
Over the years, he has also been taking in righteous people from the Yuan Dynasty, and this Wang Zhongchen and Shi Quan are the best among them.
That Wang Zhongchen's face was happy, and he hurriedly said: "Then I don't know what the marshal wants me to do?"
"Don't worry. It's not a dangerous thing either. It's just that I hope you can infiltrate the interior of the Yuan Dynasty, deliberately spread rumors, incite the people, etc., so that the officials of the Yuan Dynasty will be anxious and unable to complete the task of conscription. Cheng Feng's expression became solemn, and then he instructed: "If this is the case, then it can buy us more time." ”
"Isn't there something big going on?"
Seeing Cheng Feng's serious look, the two of them were stunned in their hearts and hurriedly said.
"That's right. According to the report of our spies, Na Ali Buge plans to recruit 200,000 troops to the south to support Boyan. If this plan succeeds, we will be the first to be his first target. That's why I'm asking you to go deep into the Song Dynasty and sabotage this plan. Chengfeng said.
"So that's it?"
The two of them had a little understanding and understood their mission.
Cheng Feng closed his head and replied, "That's right. No matter what means are used, as long as we can sabotage this plan and delay the other party's time, then we have won. Do you understand?"
"Don't worry, Marshal, this time we will definitely complete the task, and let that Tartar taste our strength. Wang Zhongchen and Shi Quan glanced at each other, and they both made up their minds.
In the past, they were really bullied, but now that they have the opportunity, they naturally have to take revenge back, at least let those guys understand that we Han people are not easy to mess with.
Cheng Feng smiled: "If it is successful, it will be good." But you also have to pay attention to safety, and remember not to be discovered by the people of the Yuan Dynasty, understand?"
"I'll understand. ”
The two of them closed their heads together, then turned around and began to pack their things, preparing to go to the territory of the Yuan Dynasty.
And there, they fully exerted their strength, so that those people of the Yuan Dynasty also knew how powerful they were.