No one spoke because there was nothing else in their minds except shock.
"What General Ling just meant...is to leave 50,000 troops to garrison Fengxiang and other border passes?" Fan Zizhen was the first to react. He paused for a while before suppressing the shock in his heart and asked.
As soon as Fan Zizhen spoke, everyone's eyes focused on Ling Yun again, because they all wanted to confirm the results again.
The result was obvious, Ling Yun nodded lightly.
"Yes, it is indeed so."
"I came here with the intention of discussing this matter with the governor, but I didn't expect that everyone is also worried about the border defense in Fengxiang and other places. It seems that we have the same idea." Ling Yun looked at everyone with a smile and said, the last thing
The meaningful gaze fell on Fan Xingfan, and there was something interesting about it.
Ling Yun answered with a smile, not paying attention to everyone's reactions.
However, his move severely slapped everyone in the face.
Especially Fan Xingfan, whose complexion turned from livid to purple-black...
"Haha...this...is a good thing, this is a good thing!" Fan Zizhen swallowed subconsciously and said with a somewhat forced smile.
"In this case, others should go down first. I want to discuss the military defense of Fengxiang Mansion with General Ling." The situation was awkward. In order to avoid other accidents, Fan Zizhen could only continue to discuss border defense military affairs with Ling Yun and let others leave first.
Go down.
If he doesn't retreat, Fan Xingfan will probably be unable to suppress the frustration in his heart in the next moment.
As soon as Fan Zizhen finished speaking, someone came out to excuse himself.
"Your Majesty the Governor, General Ling, please retire first!"
"Sir, General Ling, I would like to retire..." Someone took the lead to stand up, and one after another stood up and resigned.
In the end, most people left, and only Cai Hongyuan and Fan Xingfan were left in the yamen.
Cai Hongyuan glanced at Ling Yun meaningfully, let out a silent sigh, and then looked at Fan Xingfan, hoping to get him to leave with him, but he never thought that he would ignore him.
Fan Xingfan's gaze remained on Ling Yun, and the blazing fire in his eyes seemed to tear Ling Yun into pieces.
With this look, no matter how Cai Hongyuan signaled, it still had no effect, so he had no choice but to look to Fan Zizhen for help.
"Ahem..." Fan Zizhen coughed lightly, trying to wake up Fan Xingfan and ask him to follow Cai Hongyuan out.
But Fan Zizhen didn't expect that even though he took care of Fan Xingfan's face, the other party didn't react at all. He only stared at Ling Yun beside him, which made him angry to death.
"Fan Xingfan, what are you doing here?" Since the slight cough did not slow down Fan Xingfan, Fan Zizhen did not show any mercy, but directly called Fan Xingfan's name loudly.
As soon as these words came out, Fan Xingfan actually reacted.
"Uncle, I don't accept it!" Fan Xingfan didn't know where he got the confidence. When he realized it, he didn't leave the scene, but pointed at Ling Yun and shouted loudly that he was not convinced, which instantly made Fan Zizhen's face darken.
"Presumptuous! Do you know what you are doing?" Fan Zizhen shouted loudly because he hated iron.
Then he pointed at the door and roared, "You bastard, get out of here!"
It can be seen that Fan Zizhen is really angry.
"Uncle..." Fan Xingfan still wanted to speak, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he met Fan Zizhen's dark face, which instantly frightened him and forced him to swallow his words.
"I'll excuse you first!" Seeing Fan Zizhen's furious look, Fan Xingfan said nothing more, just bowed and retreated, but he deliberately ignored Ling Yun.
"Your Majesty, please retire!" Cai Hongyuan also retreated.
In the yamen hall, only Ling Yun and Fan Zizhen were left.
"Forgive me, General Ling..." Fan Zizhen said with a smile, obviously apologizing to Ling Yun for Fan Xingfan's rudeness.
Ling Yun returned a fake smile and said nothing.
Although Fan Xingfan is rude, he is not the most rude one.
Without Fan Zizhen's nod, how could Fan Xingfan and many officials dare to force him?
So the source of all this comes from the person in front of you.
"General Ling just said that 50,000 troops will be left behind." Fan Zizhen sat down and began to ask about the remaining troops.
Ling Yun nodded when he heard this.
Fan Zizhen thought for a moment and then continued, "General Ling's ability to leave fifty thousand troops is a good thing for Yongyuan and the people at the border. But does General Ling know how much more food, grass, and military pay will be needed for these fifty thousand troops?"
"How can an army of 50,000 survive if there is not enough food and pay?"
"If Yongyuan provides it, what kind of pressure will it face?"
"I wonder if General Ling has ever thought about this issue?"
After hearing these words, Ling Yun suddenly frowned.
Fan Zizhen was rejecting this army both inside and outside his words.
This is not a good sign.
From this, it seems that this guy is determined to plot his crossbows and cannons!
"What the Governor said is indeed reasonable!" Ling Yun nodded symbolically. Just when Fan Zizhen thought that he had convinced the other party, Ling Yun suddenly stood up and said, "But has the Governor ever thought about one thing? With this
The army can protect Yongyuan from the threat of Xixia, and also protect the people of Yongyuan..."
"Without this army, even if I leave you some crossbows and cannons, do you really guarantee that with the weapons to defend the city, we will be able to defend Fengxiang and Qinzhou?" Ling Yun looked at him with a smile,
It was as if he had grasped the opponent's throat.
Just as Fan Zizhen was about to speak, Ling Yun said directly, "I don't think so?"
"Even if it's possible, are you sure you want to try it?"
"If the army is defeated again, do you know what difficulties you will face then?"
"Sir, although crossbows and cannons are good, Xixia has suffered a lot from them, but if Xixia attacks again, how can you guarantee that Xixia will not consider these first?"
"This..." Fan Zizhen began to hesitate.
Because as Ling Yun said, even with the crossbows and cannons left by Ling Yun, he may not be able to resist Xixia.
Moreover, given the previous failure, how could Xixia not consider everything carefully when it raised troops to invade the border again?
Without weapons to withstand crossbows and cannons, Xixia would not let its soldiers die in vain.
Thinking of this, Fan Zizhen felt a chill in his back.
Almost, almost... He would have ruined something big.
If Xixia went to war again, although he could not guarantee that he would be able to resist the Xixia cavalry, if Ling Yun's army was there, the result would be different.
This army is their reassurance and the sharpest weapon to deter Xixia.
"Hahaha..." Thinking of this, Fan Zizhen suddenly felt enlightened and burst into laughter with excitement.
"I have to say that what General Ling said is absolutely right. We have to rely on the general. When it comes to marching and fighting, General Ling always thinks more carefully than us civil servants..."
At this point, Fan Zizhen had no objection.
Ling Yun was able to convince the other party as he wished, and he couldn't help but feel relieved.
Both parties were very happy, and in an instant, Fan Zizhen's hearty laughter sounded again in the hall...