Chapter 632: Passing through Sizhou, the Jin Kingdom changes
Chapter 632: Passing by Sizhou, there are changes in the Kingdom of Jin
"The person coming is General Shen Tang Shen!"
Outside Sizhou City, a group of soldiers greeted them respectfully! "General Li is waiting in the city. General, please come into the city!"
"Thank you for your help!"
Shen Tang and his party dismounted and then stepped into Sizhou City!
Shen Tang has been to Sizhou City many times, so he is very familiar with it! Now, the war between the Song Dynasty and Jin Dynasty has ended for a long time, so compared with before, Sizhou City is much more prosperous, not only the shops in the city It became very popular, and people were hawking it even on the street.
"After we negotiated peace with the Kingdom of Jin, the people on the border can freely enter and leave Sizhou City. Especially the existence of Lienli City makes it not difficult for the people of the two countries to cross the border between the two countries.
Therefore, there are not only people from the Song Dynasty in Sizhou City, but also many merchants from the Jin Kingdom."
When the soldiers on the side saw Shen Tang's gaze, they explained in a low voice, "Speaking of which, the fact that Sizhou can have such a grand occasion cannot be separated from the general.
I think back then, if it weren’t for Mr. Shen, we don’t know how long the war between us and the Kingdom of Jin would have lasted, let alone how long we would have won.”
Many of Li Xianzhong's troops were veterans of the war between the Song and Jin Dynasties. They had personally seen Shen Tang's power, so they admired Shen Tang very much.
Shen Tang smiled slightly, "The meaning of our existence as soldiers is to protect the land and bring peace to the people. If these people can live here, our efforts will be in vain."
Li Xianzhong's handsome mansion is not far from the original Zhang Jun's mansion, but the scale is much smaller, just a slightly exquisite three-in courtyard!
Apparently someone had informed him in advance, so before Shen Tang arrived at the Commander's Mansion, Li Xianzhong was already waiting outside the door.
"Meet General Lee!"
"Hahaha!"
Li Xianzhong laughed and stepped forward, "I haven't seen you for a long time, but your reputation as Shen Tang has become even greater.
It's a pity that I can only be stationed in Sizhou now. If possible, it would be great to follow General Shen to Chengdu Mansion for a fight! Come in quickly, I knew you were coming. I will take all the fine wines in my collection. Out."
The two of them entered the hall directly, and the others were free to entertain them!
After sitting down, Li Xianzhong sighed and said, "What happened to the general is really unpleasant! As soldiers, we are not afraid of fighting on the battlefield, but what we are afraid of is the villains gossiping behind us.
However, fortunately, the matter is over now, and I think it won't be long before the general can be reused again.
The Wang Huai of Chengdu Prefecture would naturally be unparalleled in bravery if he were to lead an army as a general, but he was not enough to be a commander.
It is estimated that the generals still have to go before we can pacify Chengdu!"
It can be said that Li Xianzhong and Wang Huaizhen were generals of the same generation, so they naturally knew each other very well.
Over the years, apart from Zhang Jun, there is only one Shen Tang that Li Xianzhong can admire.
Although Shen Tang is considered a junior, soldiers have always respected their strength, so Li Xianzhong was extremely respectful to Shen Tang.
The two chatted for a while, and Shen Tang asked, "There has been no conflict between us and the Kingdom of Jin in recent times, right?"
Li Xianzhong shook his head, "Ever since the general negotiated peace with the Kingdom of Jin, the land of Shandong has been peaceful! Especially Daming Mansion, intends to gather Shandong soldiers and horses so as not to conflict with us, and this general has long been told by Zhang, if There is no need to cause friction with the other party.
Therefore, the two sides are now extremely harmonious."
"However, not long ago, I received news that tens of thousands of soldiers and horses were mobilized around Daming Mansion. Moreover, it was said that large-scale Jin soldiers were mobilized in other places, but I don't know why."
Li Xianzhong's words made Shen Tang frown slightly!
Large-scale mobilization of troops and horses must be a sign of war.
However, the Jin Kingdom is currently at peace with the Song Dynasty in the south, and the battle a year ago directly killed tens of thousands of Xixia and Xiliao coalition forces. These two countries are unable to start a war with the Jin Kingdom in a short period of time.
As for the inside, Shen Tang had long received the news that Gao Cunfu had been eradicated by his father-in-law. Now, there is no objection at all within the Jin Kingdom.
So, who is the purpose of the Jin Kingdom in mobilizing troops?
Suddenly, Shen Tang's expression changed slightly. In the previous battle of Xijing, although Jin Guo won, Wang Gu's tribe also suffered a lot of damage.
However, it had no impact on the huge Mongolia.
Now, around the Jin Kingdom, the only opponent that the Jin Kingdom can fear is the unified Mongolian tribe.
Could it be that Mongolia has changed?
If Mongolia really begins to unify on a large scale, then not only the Jin Kingdom needs to be cautious, but even the Song Dynasty must find ways to suppress Mongolia! The rising Mongolia is just like the Jin Kingdom in Wanyan Agu's thugs, it is completely invincible exist.
You must know that in history, not only the Jin Kingdom was destroyed by the Mongols, but the Song Dynasty was also destroyed by the Mongols.
The rise of such a behemoth is definitely a threat to everyone.
"General Li, please send a secret message to Prime Minister Zhang as soon as possible, let Prime Minister Zhang report to His Majesty, and order the northern border to be secretly guarded.
However, if the Jin Kingdom does not take any action, we must not start a war first."
"oh?
General Shen thinks that the Jin Kingdom’s mobilization of troops and horses might be aimed at our Song Dynasty?”
Li Xianzhong's expression changed slightly.
Shen Tang shook his head slightly, "Just in case, I will also find out the real purpose of the Jin Kingdom's mobilization of troops as soon as possible. However, there is nothing wrong with being prepared."
"Don't worry, general, I'll have someone send a message to Mr. Zhang right away!"
Li Xianzhong said seriously.
"General, the banquet is ready!"
At this time, a guard entered.
Li Xianzhong calmed down and said to Shen Tang with a smile, "General Shen, you and I haven't seen each other for a long time, so let's have a drink together today.
Simply, it’s already getting late, and the general will be heading to Lianli City early tomorrow morning.”
Although Shen Tang was anxious, he couldn't resist Li Xianzhong's enthusiasm, so he could only agree.
A banquet that lasted until midnight ended.
In the early morning of the next day, Shen Tang shook his still somewhat groggy head, but he rejected Li Xianzhong's attempt to stay again and headed towards Lianli City with a group of guards.
The distance was only over a hundred miles, so before noon, Shen Tang had already arrived in front of Lianli City.
Previously, because of Geng Wang's obstruction, Li Xianzhong's troops had been sent back to Sizhou.
However, although Shi Hao took Geng Wang away, he did not give any explanation. Including others in the court and Zhao Shen, they seemed to have forgotten to send officials to Lianli City again.
In fact, it’s not that these people have forgotten!
From Geng Wang's experience, these people knew that it was not easy to control Lienli City.
Unless the right person comes, I'm afraid I can only go back in disgrace.