Shen Tang pressed Tong Chuan on the chair, and then said in a deep voice, "I am also responsible for this matter!"
"At the beginning, I was ordered by the emperor to take charge of all the troops and horses to fight against the Kingdom of Jin! However, Marshal Wu Lin of Fengxiang Prefecture was defeated miserably, and the Jin soldiers came in large numbers. The situation in Lizhou was critical, so I had to go and take charge personally! Therefore, in line with the imperial court’s order, the soldiers and horses in Xiangyang are temporarily at the disposal of General Xin Feiguang of the Lieyang Army! After all, the Lieyang Army has been stationed in Xiangyang for many years, and Xin Feiguang is also a veteran of the imperial court and is quite familiar with all the soldiers and horses!”
"It's a pity that I don't know people well! This Xin Feiguang only cares about his troops and doesn't care about the lives of other troops! He monopolizes food and wages and suppresses reinforcements from all walks of life! Otherwise, how could Tongbai Mountain and the Guanghua line be lost so easily?
How could the Jin soldiers leap on their horses and march south to directly attack Xiangyang?"
"The critical situation in Xiangyang now is entirely Xin Feiguang's fault!"
"Before the expedition, Your Majesty authorized me to control all the troops and horses, and I have the right to kill them first and then report them! This Xin Feiguang caused the defeat of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, how can I spare him?
If we are not severely punished, who will be able to obey?
I have already sent a request to the imperial court, and when the crisis in Xiangyang is resolved, the first thing I will do is severely punish Xin Feiguang!"
"In addition, I admire General Tong for his bravery in the battle of Tongbai Mountain! Therefore, I have also requested Your Majesty that after defeating the Jin soldiers, General Tong will lead his troops into Xiangyang City! I hope that General Tong will not disappoint me! "
When Tong Chuan heard this, he was immediately surprised!
Although the Xiangyang garrison is also the commander-in-chief of the same army, its status and status are far different! Xiangyang City is the core of the surrounding armies. If you can take over Xiangyang, your status and status are naturally higher than those of other commanders! Just say Wasn't Xin Feiguang named General Zhongwu by the imperial court?
If you rely on yourself, you won't be able to take control of Xiangyang even if you make some achievements! Xiangyang's importance is unparalleled. In addition to its prestige in the military, it also needs the support of important officials in the court! Tong Chuan just killed him step by step. By coincidence, I became the commander-in-chief of the Zaoyang Army. When did I dare to peek at Xiangyang?
He didn't expect that Shen Tang would value him so much and even take the initiative to recommend him to the imperial court!
With the trust that the imperial court and His Majesty have in Shen Tang, this recommendation is almost a matter of course! Moreover, with Shen Tang’s support, there is no fear that anyone in the army will object.
Although Shen Tang is young, his prestige in the military is unparalleled! Zhang Jun, the former Privy Councilor, regarded Shen Tang as his own son, and several of his direct soldiers gradually joined Shen Tang! In the battle of Fengxiang Mansion, Shen Tang Tang's victory over Jin Bing can be regarded as revenge for Wu Lin, and the soldiers of the Sichuan and Shu lineage must have given up on Shen Tang!
Coupled with Shen Tang's own military exploits! It is no exaggeration to say that now, in terms of military prestige among the Song Dynasty court, even those veteran generals, no one can surpass Shen Tang!
If Shen Tang was not leading troops outside now and was stationed in Chengdu Mansion, as long as Shen Tang entered the court, no one would be able to compete with him for the position of Privy Councilor. Even His Majesty would definitely be happy to see it happen!
In addition, Shi Hao, the left prime minister of the imperial court, also complemented Shen Tang! It can be said that Shen Tang has gradually become a force that cannot be ignored in the Song Dynasty court.
And with Shen Tang's support, I can indeed use all my abilities without any worries!
"I would like to thank the commander-in-chief! From now on, the commander-in-chief will lead the horse in front of the horse and behind the horse, and the commander-in-chief is willing to serve as a pawn in front of the horse!"
Tong Chuan said solemnly!
Although he is upright, he is not a fool! If he doesn't express his loyalty to Shen Tang now, where will he wait?
Moreover, with such a status, Shen Tang took the initiative to recommend himself without asking for anything from him. This kind of kindness is difficult to repay!
"You don't need to be like this, General Boy!"
Shen Tang said calmly, "Before, I and Your Majesty have said that what our Song Dynasty needs are generals who are good at conquering and fighting, and who are not afraid of death! Only in this way can we make our Song Dynasty strong! If we give up everything Those who are jealous of talents and talents occupy high positions, who else will fight for the Song Dynasty?"
"Xiangyang City is the gateway to our Xiangfan area in the Song Dynasty, and its importance is unparalleled! If it is placed in the hands of General Tong, I and Your Majesty will feel relieved!"
"When this battle is over, General Tong will reorganize the Zaoyang Army and take control of Xiangyang! For all other matters, I will report to the court and Your Majesty! In addition, I will also transfer 3,000 war horses from Chengdu Prefecture to strengthen the Zaoyang Army. ! I only hope that one day, when our Song Dynasty troops march north to Bianliang, General Tong will not disappoint me!"
"Commander!"
Tong Chuan prostrated himself again, feeling grateful and filled with emotion! With such a boss, what else did he have to worry about?
How can I not fight to the death?
"Okay, General Tong has been running around for a few days! Go and rest as soon as possible! We will start a battle with the Jin soldiers in the next two days. By then, I will have to see the power of the Zaoyang army!"
Tong Chuan nodded vigorously, and then he hesitated for a moment, "Commander, when the general is finally captured..."
After recounting his experiences of being captured and in the Golden Camp, he looked at Shen Tang anxiously. After all, the experiences he and others had were truly amazing!
When Shen Tang heard this, he just smiled and said, "Before the expedition, I discussed with Your Majesty! Now, although our Song Dynasty is getting stronger, it is still weaker than the Kingdom of Jin! If we go to full-scale war with the Kingdom of Jin now, both sides will lose! Therefore, after discussing with His Majesty, I have decided that although we must fight this battle, we must exercise restraint!"
"So, Your Majesty has a secret decree for me to negotiate with the Kingdom of Jin! This is how the two parties agreed!"
"Both sides must not mistreat the captives, and must not kill them indiscriminately! Let alone harass the people! Otherwise, I will personally lead tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, cross the Wei River, and burn together with the golden men and jade stones!"
Tong Chuan's blood boiled when he heard this. Although it was only a few words, he could hear Shen Tang's domineering power and determination! Perhaps only a commander-in-chief can do this to intimidate a country one by one.
"The handsome man is mighty!"
Tong Chuan looked at Shen Tang enthusiastically! He did not doubt Shen Tang's words, and he believed that Shen Tang could indeed do it.
"Okay! Let's go!"
Tong Chuan nodded, turned around and left!
In the big tent, Shen Tang was also quite satisfied with Tong Chuan's reaction! The reason why he wanted to regain Tong Chuan was for Xiangyang!
The importance of Xiangyang is unparalleled. Being able to hold Xiangyang will be extremely beneficial to yourself, both in practice and in the court! However, although Xin Qiji and others under Shen Tang are extraordinary, they are not suitable to come to Xiangyang City for the time being.
And this Tong Chuan is the best candidate to guard Xiangyang!
By letting Tong Chuan take charge of Xiangyang, he can indirectly control the entire defense network with Xiangyang as the core!
Shen Tang walked out of the tent and looked far north in the direction of Bianliang! There was the pain of all people in the Song Dynasty. Even after a thousand years, this pain is still difficult to let go! And now, since he is here, Naturally, he wanted to take a look at the prosperous Bianliang depicted in "Along the River During the Qingming Festival"...