"Thank you General for your kindness! The General should know my master's rules and do not allow the people below to accept gifts at will."
Luo Da'an politely refused, gently pushed his palm, and pushed the sword back. His attitude was neither humble nor overbearing.
Since his father died, his mother cried like a tearful person. After that experience, he has aged a lot.
Although his mother was born as a peasant woman and didn't know a few Chinese characters, she did know some principles. She once told him that the reason why the two brothers were valued by Meng Shanming and Lan Ruoting as their disciples was because his father risked his life. Come on, no one can ask for such an opportunity, so the two brothers must live up to their expectations.
Let me ask, how could Luo Daan break the rules and accept gifts so easily.
When Xu Jingyue's lieutenant saw this, he became dissatisfied and scolded: "This is one of the general's swords. No one else can ask for it. How can you be pretentious?"
Xu Jingyue immediately retorted: "Shut up!"
Meng Shanming's calm voice came from inside the tent, "Who is making noise outside?"
Xu Jingyue bumped her elbow back, causing the general to stumble back a few steps and rub his chest.
Xu Jingyue and Luo Daan returned to the tent one after another, and saw Gong Lince personally checking the body of Meng Shanming in the wheelchair.
Meng Shanming had slept for a full day, and his energy level had obviously improved a lot. His originally dark complexion had softened and had some color.
Luo Daan walked to the wheelchair and leaned over to whisper a few words in Meng Shanming's ear.
Meng Shanming glanced at the extra sword in Xu Jingyue's hand and said calmly: "Since it is the wish of your father's old friend, take it!"
"Yes!" Luo Da'an agreed, and immediately walked up to Xu Jingyue and stretched out his hands as if asking for it, "Thank you, General Xu."
"..." Xu Jingyue was speechless and handed the sword in her hand to him.
Gong Lince's hand also left Meng Shanming's body, stood up straight and said: "I wanted to let Commander Meng rest for a while, but the military situation was really urgent and I was waiting for Commander Meng to make up his mind, so I had to let Commander Meng wake up in advance. "
After the Hukou defense line was victorious, the Song Dynasty's river defense line was suddenly loosened. Naturally, Zhang Hu and others felt that the princes and horses on the other side should take advantage of the situation to cross the river.
But Gong Linche felt that Song Guo could not have such good intentions and worried about fraud.
To put it bluntly, Gong Linche was not confident about the abilities of Zhang Hu and others. He felt that Meng Shanming should make the decision on such matters, so he asked Meng Shanming to wake up.
The battle at the Hukou Defense Line was arranged in advance by Meng Shanming and was simply handed over to the people below for execution. He was concerned about the battle situation as soon as he woke up, and Luo Daan had already reported the battle situation to him.
As for the current situation of the Song Dynasty's Jiang defense, Meng Shanming didn't know yet, so he waved his hand and said: "Go to the Chinese army's tent."
So a group of people came out one after another and followed Meng Shanming to the Zhongjun tent.
As soon as they entered the tent, Meng Shanming signaled to report the situation. Zhang Hu immediately stood in front of the map and explained in detail the situation between the enemy and ourselves.
After Zhang Hu finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on Meng Shanming.
Meng Shanming stared at the map and pondered for a while, and then said slowly: "The Song army loosened its defense line from north to south and is going to attack here. Order An Xianzhao, Su Qitong, and Shi Xinmao to take advantage of the situation to cross the river and wait for my follow-up military order!"
"Yes!" Zhang Hu responded and glanced at Gong Linche.
Gong Lince received it and understood what the other party meant. He thought it was unnecessary and the result was not the same as crossing the river.
Xu Jingyue smiled dryly and asked, "The Changzhou people have suffered a lot. It's our turn for the Gongzhou people to make a contribution. Commander Meng, what are your next steps?"
Meng Shanming stared at the map without looking back, "I have something to discuss with the palace leader. You can go out first."
"Uh..." Xu Jingyue was speechless again and wanted to say something, but Zhang Hu grabbed his arm and dragged him out.
There was no one else in the tent except Meng Shanming, Gong Lince and Luo Daan.
Meng Shanming was still staring at the map. Gong Lince waited for a while and broke the calm, asking: "Do you have any advice for Meng Shanming?"
Meng Shanming came to his senses, and Luo Daan turned him around to face Gong Lince.
Meng Shanming: "I have a secret plan, which requires reliable monks sent by the three major sects to cooperate. I wonder what the master of the palace wants?"
Gong Lince said: "As long as it can be done, I will naturally spare no effort to cooperate. Meng Shuai said it doesn't matter."
Meng Shanming asked for the pole, pointed at a certain location on the map, and began to explain clearly to Gong Lince.
After understanding what he meant, Gong Lince assured him, and then quickly left to make arrangements.
As soon as Gong Lince left, Xu Jingyue came in again, holding a large bowl of meat porridge in both hands, and said with a smile: "Meng Shuai, this is some game that the general ordered to kill, and some meat porridge that has been stewed." It has been stewed for a long time until it becomes mushy, which is just enough to nourish Meng Shuai's stomach."
Meng Shanming was indeed hungry after sleeping for so long without eating, so he was not polite.
While Meng Shanming was eating and drinking, Xu Jingyue was hanging around, hoping that the men from Gongzhou would also make contributions. Most importantly, he wanted to ask Zhang Hu how to distribute the two grains that the men and horses had obtained. He repeatedly expressed that he had There is indeed not much food left.
Meng Shanming drank his porridge slowly, pretending that he didn't hear anything, and Xu Jingyue was embarrassed again, realizing that he was asking for trouble.
If someone else was the commander-in-chief and ignored him like this, Xu Jingyue would probably slap the table. She really had no confidence and didn't dare to face Meng Shanming.
Of course, if it were anyone else, he wouldn't be so humble and flattering.
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"Notify all troops immediately to stop gathering, and those who have evacuated the defense line will return immediately!"
Luo Zhaoxin's order arrived. In the Jiangfang Governor's Mansion, Wu Qunlie, who saw the new order, immediately issued the order.
The generals in the hall looked at each other, and one general asked: "Why? Is it possible to go back and block it? Shi Xinmao's troops have already crossed the river, and now they can't block it even if they want to go back."
Wu Qunlie passed along Luo Zhao's order to everyone.
After watching, everyone understood that Jiang Fang was still abandoning the defense, but the previous plan of gathering superior forces to annihilate the enemy's first troops crossing the river was cancelled, and they jumped directly to the last step, entangling, harassing, and consuming the enemy troops.
Someone looked at the new order and sighed: "It's like this. After loosening the defense line and not making any resistance, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the court to explain."
Wu Qunlie: "This is not something we worry about. Since the Grand Governor has given such an order, there will naturally be a Grand Governor on the other side of the court. What we have to do is to torment the Yan army and wear them to death. From now on, all ministries will Keep an eye on the Yan Army's various units. When the enemy advances, we retreat. When the enemy retreats, we harass them. We don't give the enemy a chance to obtain food and grass. Let's see how long Meng Shanming can hold on!"
Someone else tried to ask, "Who will keep an eye on Zhang Hu's troops?"
Everyone understood what he meant. Zhang Hu's troops had actually become the center of Yan's army marching eastward, and Meng Shanming was over there.
In two consecutive battles, this side has already experienced how powerful Meng Shanming is. Are they going to keep an eye on Meng Shanming? Somewhat timid.
Wu Qunlie's cheeks tensed up, and he said in a deep voice: "My troops will be watching in person, but I don't believe that something can happen if I watch like this. Inform all ministries, spread spies widely, and keep an eye on the movements of everyone in their respective targets, the army and the targets. Keep your distance and be careful not to be lured into a trap!”
Not only for the arrangement of Jiang's defense troops, but for the sake of safety, Luo Zhao persuaded the three major factions, and the Song Emperor also supported his adopted son very strongly. Despite the criticism and pressure from the court, the Song Dynasty began to implement Luo Zhao's plan. Another strategy.
After calculating the maximum useful life of the Yan army's food and grass, all the people in the cities and villages within a certain range of the war zone were forcibly relocated and evacuated. All food was removed and all crops were destroyed. They would rather cause considerable losses to the Song Dynasty than to I am determined not to leave any food for the Yan army!
For a time, countless people were crying and forced to leave their homes. Many people were not rich, so they lived by holding crops in the fields. After leaving here, food and housing became a problem. You can imagine the future.
But there is no way, under the general situation, it is not up to these ordinary people to make the decision!
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The five troops of the Yan Army have fully crossed the river and entered the Song Dynasty.
At the same time, Meng Shanming was quickly informed of the changes in the Song Dynasty.
In such a war, both sides will send a large number of spies to each other. It is impossible for such a huge anomaly to be hidden from the spies.
Song Guojiang defended the troops from following and harassing them, and then contacted the people to clear out the troops. It was clear that they were going to kill the Yan army.
News came from various sources that the situation was not good, and the atmosphere in the Chinese military tent was a bit heavy. The Song army wanted to consume the Yan army to death, but it happened to target the Yan army's weakness.
"Luo Zhao has changed his strategy, this guy is still not confused!" Meng Shanming stared at the map and nodded slowly.
Before, the opponent made it clear that they wanted to concentrate their superior forces to launch an attack here. Now, the Jiang defense troops have dispersed and harassed several groups here.
Zhang Hu said: "Commander, even if we grab some food, even if we drink water in normal times and eat dry food in wartime, we won't be able to hold on for long."
"Everyone, please step aside and let me be quiet." Meng Shanming waved to everyone with his back.
Everyone looked at each other and exited the tent one after another, leaving only the master and apprentice in the tent.
The tea was boiling, and Luo Daan walked aside to pour tea and water.
Meng Shanming suddenly asked, "Da'an, you have been with me for a long time. Luo Zhao is also your family, and they are all named Luo. Luo Zhao has changed his strategy. What do you think?"
Luo Da'an came over with the tea and just put down the tea cup. He was stunned for a moment. He slowly straightened up and looked at Meng Shanming's reaction. "Master already has the answer in his heart."
Meng Shanming said, "You think I'm useless, let's hear the answer."
Luo Da'an turned his head and looked at the map: "No matter how much Luo Zhao's strategy changes, it will be useless. As long as Jiang Fang's troops are still entangled with us, they will not be able to escape the master's plan to execute it. The only difference is that it will be a lot of trouble. But as long as If the troops and horses are deployed properly, the result will not change. I am afraid that the place for the decisive battle will have to be chosen elsewhere. The opponent's method has changed, and the original place for the decisive battle is no longer suitable. "
Meng Shanming said, "Then help me find the most suitable place."
"Uh... Master, I..." Luo Da'an wanted to say something else, but Meng Shan interrupted him with a "Come" call.
A guard from outside entered and pushed him out at Meng Shanming's signal.
Luo Daan was the only one left in the tent. He was stunned for a while, and finally walked to the map and looked at it carefully.
Outside the tent, a group of people were discussing. When they saw Meng Shanming coming out, they immediately went to greet him.
Zhang Hu asked, "Commander, do you have any countermeasures?"
Meng Shanming said: "Da'an is thinking about countermeasures inside. I am old and have low energy. Let Daan take charge of the next war."