Sichuan and Shu have a special status. They are not only the central barrier, but also the world's granary and important trade town. Nothing can happen to them. Historically, the Southern Song Dynasty also experienced a sudden deterioration in the security situation after the collapse of Sichuan and Shu. In just a few months, it faced the predicament of national subjugation.
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It was precisely based on this that Zhao Yun placed both Meng Gong and Yu Jie in Sichuan and Shu. This shows that Zhao Yun attaches great importance to Sichuan and Shu.
After chatting with Meng Gong for a while, it was lunch time before he knew it. Zhao Yun asked Meng Gong to eat with him.
Meng Cong did not dare to accept it and hurriedly declined, but Zhao Yun said: "I still have important things to discuss with you. You and I will talk after we finish eating. Don't waste time."
The Meng Cong could not refuse, so they had to accept carefully, and then respectfully accompanied Zhao Yun to lunch.
After lunch, Zhao Yun and Meng Gong came to the study room, and Zhao Yun formally told Meng Gong what happened in Qi State.
Zhao Yun said: "The Qing family should know that the Qing family was defeated by Qi State in the previous battle. Now that the war has begun, I intend to worship the Qing family as the commander-in-chief of the army and send troops to attack Zi Qi State. I wonder if the Qing family is willing to go?
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Meng Gong looked serious, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty's order, I will go where you want, I am willing to go."
Zhao Yun asked again: "How many soldiers and horses does the Qing family need?"
Meng Gong said: "Twenty thousand troops from Yongzhou are enough."
Zhao Yun was a little surprised, looked at Meng Cong with piercing eyes, and said seriously: "The important matter of military affairs should not be joked about. You should know that the former Bichongzhi army was defeated by the commander of 80,000 troops."
Meng Gong was calm, raised his hand solemnly to Zhao Yun, and said: "I know this, but at this time, we are attacking Qi State, and the 20,000 troops are enough. If we are defeated, please behead me."
Zhao Yun couldn't help but smile with satisfaction when he saw Meng Gong's confident, calm and heroic appearance.
Zhao Yun asked with concern: "What else does the Qing family ask for?"
Meng Gong said: "Your Majesty, as long as the court guarantees sufficient food and grass supply for the 20,000-strong army, I have no other requirements."
"Yes, I will order the Secretary of the Ministry of War, Wei Liaoweng, to personally supervise the matter of food and grass. There will be no mistakes. The Qing family can act boldly. We must avenge our previous shame and promote the prestige of the Song Dynasty."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will live up to Your Majesty's expectations."
There were no secrets in the court, and soon the news spread that the Meng Communist Party, armed with only 20,000 soldiers and horses in Yongzhou, boldly attacked Ziqi State, and many officials admonished Zhao Yun and asked Zhao Yun to replace the Meng Communist Party.
The right prime minister Qiao Xingjian raised his hand to Zhao Yun and said: "Your Majesty, the 80,000-strong army of Bichong was defeated miserably. Now the Mongolian Communist Party, with only more than 20,000 troops in Yongzhou, is going to attack Ziqi State again. This is simply
Therefore, I ask your Majesty to think twice about throwing an egg against a stone. The lives of the soldiers cannot be wasted in vain."
Wei Liaoweng, Minister of the Ministry of War, was also worried and said: "Your Majesty, although the Meng Communist Party has the talent of a general, this person is still young and frivolous. Moreover, this person wants to destroy Ziqi State with only 20,000 people. He is indeed a bit arrogant. For the sake of safety,
As a plan, please Your Majesty to either send more troops or choose more good generals, so as to ensure nothing goes wrong."
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If Bi Chongzhi's 80,000 troops had not been defeated in the battle, then no one would think it inappropriate if the Meng Cong led 20,000 men to attack.
However, it seems that the court officials had such vivid memories of Bi Chongzhi's defeat that now the Meng Communist Party led 20,000 people to crusade. This behavior seemed to be tantamount to seeking death.
Faced with the worries and admonitions of his courtiers, Zhao Yun remained unmoved.
Zhao Yun said: "Meng Gong is the commander I personally selected. I will be responsible for all his faults. If he loses, the responsibility will be mine alone. You don't have to worry about it."
Zhao Yun trusted the Meng Communist Party so much, which also left the courtiers speechless. Knowing that their remonstrances were fruitless, they naturally kept their mouths shut and only waited for the results of the war in the future.
With Zhao Yun's unlimited support, the Meng Communist Party hurried to Yongzhou with only Liu Yi and a dozen others.
When the Meng Communist Party came to Yongzhou, Bi Nian, Zhang Biqing and others learned that Zhao Yun had agreed to attack Ziqi State, and everyone was excited.
It is also known that Zhao Yun worshiped the Mongolian Communists as the commander-in-chief of the army. Although the Mongolian Communists were not veteran generals, they had invaded Sichuan and Sichuan by dragging thunder. The Mongolian Communists became famous in one battle and defeated the Mongolian army that dragged the thunder. They also felt that the Mongolian Communists were the right candidates.
When the two sides met, Bi Nian and others showed great respect to the Mongolian Communists. After saluting, Bi Nian asked: "I wonder when the general wants to send troops?"
Meng Gong said: "Let's wait for a while. When I choose an auspicious day, it will not be too late to send out troops. Moreover, the food, grass and baggage are still on the way. Generals, I would also like to ask Shao to comfort my mother."
Bi Nian nodded and said: "The general is right. By the way, general, how many troops and horses did you ask for from the officials? Did they arrive with the food, grass and baggage?"
Zhang Biqing, Chen Batian, Duan Zhi and others all looked at the Mongolian Communist Party eagerly, hoping that the Mongolian Communist Party would ask for as many troops as possible.
Meng Gong smiled slightly and said calmly: "I didn't ask the officials for troops. This time I send troops to attack, and I only have 20,000 troops of yours."
"ah!"
The generals were suddenly surprised and dumbfounded. Although everyone hated Ziqi Kingdom very much, without enough troops to support them, not only would they not be able to avenge themselves, but they might also end up with new hatreds instead of avenging old hatreds.
Bi Nian asked in confusion: "General, did you really not ask the officials for soldiers and horses?"
The face of the Mongolian Communist Party became serious and he said: "The major event of conquest cannot be tolerated as a trivial matter. If I say it doesn't exist, of course it doesn't exist. How can it be false?"
Now all the generals couldn't help but lower their heads, feeling a little worried about this battle.
Seeing this, Meng Gong snorted coldly and said: "Why, do you generals think that they can't defeat the opponent, and their 20,000 troops are looking for death? In this case, I will report to the officials and ask them to withdraw the order of the crusade.
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"No."
Bi Nian and others were startled and hurriedly stopped him. Bi Nian said: "Twenty thousand is enough. Twenty thousand is enough. We all bear a blood feud. Man said that we still have 20,000, but even if there are only two, we are not afraid of him."
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"Yes, why should I be afraid!"
A smile appeared on Meng Gong's lips and he said: "In that case, you can go down and rest. I will make my own decision as to when to set off."
"Yes, General."
Bi Nian, Zhang Biqing, Chen Batian and others all saluted and stepped back.
After everyone left, Meng Gong also went to sleep. He did not inspect the camp, nor did he visit the soldiers, nor did he understand the military situation, as if all this was no big deal.
After that, for several days, the Meng Communists were doing nothing, riding horses and hunting, or staying in their tents. They had no intention of sending troops. Those who didn't know better thought he was coming to Yongzhou for an outing.
Bi Nian and others were dissatisfied when they saw this. Bi Nian said angrily: "What does the Meng Communist Party want to do? Will he send troops or not? Doesn't he know the reason for depletion of morale?"
Chen Batian was also very angry. He said angrily: "I think the Meng Communist Party is just greedy for life and afraid of death. If it takes a while, he will probably find a reason to ask the officials to take back his life."
This sentence immediately made everyone worried. They had been waiting for so long and were looking forward to revenge. This time, the King of Heaven could not stop them.