Entering March, the weather has finally warmed up slightly, and the frozen mountain roads are showing signs of melting.
Mu Niao sent the message, and Zong Rui sent people to step up the dredging, and the road was actually opened four months ago.
In the name of saving his father, he personally led 100,000 troops and rushed to the gravel slope.
When Zong Xu saw him for the first time, he asked: "How is Xirong?"
Zong Rui was extremely ashamed and apologized to his father: "My son failed to recapture Guliang Pass, leaving his third uncle's body without a trace..."
Zong Xu said calmly: "Guliang Pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If it is lost, it is difficult to regain it. I can't blame you."
Zong Rui breathed a sigh of relief and heard his father say: "But your surname is Zong. As the eldest son of the Zong family, you have to bear more responsibilities. Others can do it, but you can't."
Zong Rui knelt down silently.
"Go back and kneel again to apologize to your great-grandfather, grandfather, and uncles who died in the war."
"Yes." Zong Rui knew that this was an opportunity given to him by his father.
The ice and snow have melted, and the troops and horses are in position. Now is a good opportunity to send troops to the grassland.
The memorial for the Northwest War had just been sent out, and they had to make it happen before the imperial edict came down.
Only in this way can we avoid being unfavorable to the foreign king.
This is a war that has not happened in twenty years. Since I came to power, the Northwest Army has never fought such a large-scale war.
Likewise, this is also the best opportunity for these young generals to grow up. No matter how well they study, it is not as useful as fighting a battle in person.
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Guo Xu was so angry that he was shaking when Zong Xu sent someone to invite him.
He rushed into the lobby, not caring about his demeanor at all: "Zong Xu, you are an old man, you actually deceived me like this! I will definitely report it to the emperor and let the emperor know your face!"
Zong Xu's face was rosy and full of energy. When he saw Guo Xu, he laughed. He was not angry even after being scolded by him. Instead, he stood up and came forward to greet him, and took his arm affectionately.
"Master Guo, why are you so angry?"
Guo Xu shook him off hard.
Zong Xu didn't mind at all and continued to hold him back, almost forcibly holding him and pressing him down on the first seat after the commander came down.
"Master Guo takes the greatest credit for this battle." Zong Xu said this.
Guo Xu suppressed his anger and looked at him suspiciously: "Aren't you going to take the credit?"
He thought that Zong Xu came to him just to pick his peaches! He himself didn't need much credit, but his subordinates did!
Zong Xu smiled and said: "Without Mr. Guo's idea, how could we have fought such a beautiful turnaround?"
Guo Xu calmed down and asked, "Are you willing to give me your first merit?"
Zong Xu said seriously: "Master Guo should take the lead in the layout of this battle."
Hearing this, Guo Xu smiled, glanced at him and said: "Don't think that if you just say a few nice words, I will wipe out the previous incident. You guys worked together to deceive me, and this account is not that good.
Qing. Let me think about it, you and that boy Yang San have been colluding together for a long time, right? No wonder I felt something strange between you when I arrived at Baimen Gorge."
"Mr. Guo, what are you talking about? How do you call it collusion? We are trapped together and struggle to survive from death. This is a life-long friendship. You and Yang San spend more time together than I do.
Don’t you have any feelings at all?”
Guo Xu said coldly: "I don't dare to have feelings for this kid. Who knows what shady activities he has behind his back. For the sake of our life and death together, Lao Zong, I also advise you, if it involves the top level,
This matter is not something that our ministers can touch."
Zong Xu sighed: "Why would I want to touch that one? It's just that he's pitiful. What heroes the eldest princess and the old Marquis Boling are, but they can only teach such a child to spend time and sink in a shady corner. What is he like?" You have seen this person with your own eyes these days, do you think he should live like that?"
These words could be said to be from the bottom of his heart, and Guo Xu said openly: "Old Zong, you are also a man of great wisdom. I don't believe you can't see through it. What kind of person he is is the least important." One thing, the key is where he is and what his superiors think. Besides, he may not want that now, are you sure he won't want it in the future? Good generals are everywhere, even if it is the reincarnation of the God of War, if it threatens The stability of the political situation must be given up even if it is necessary. Compared with the country and history, an individual is too insignificant. Even if he sacrifices innocently, it is not a big deal."
Zong Xu said sadly: "Even so, let him be happy now. This song must be yours, and the rest will be distributed to my subordinates. As for him, don't even mention it."
Guo Xu said with a smile: "I still have to mention it. How can he hide it from the eyes and ears of an eagle? It's just that I can't give him any credit. Don't be wronged. This is already for my sake, Lao Guo." For the sake of sharing life and death for a month, I deliberately took him out."
"Master Guo is thoughtful."
After the two of them said this, they basically finished dividing the pie. Guo Xu got what he wanted and was in a good mood. He reminded him again: "I will not interfere in the affairs between you. But if the imperial court sends people again, then I’m at my wits end.”
"Don't worry, Mr. Guo, it won't be difficult for you."
Guo Xu left.
Zong Rui came out from behind and shouted: "Dad, why do you want to give him the first credit? Even if you have to divide the credit, you don't have to give him the first credit, right? He just keeps talking, but we are the ones who work hard."
Zong Xu said lightly: "Do you think he is easy to deceive? Let me tell you, let alone a prime minister who can enter the political hall, or even a casual civil servant, don't underestimate them. Although he is angry, he can show such anger The way he looked was intentional."
Zong Rui was stunned for a moment: "Why?"
"This is our territory. He is alone and has no protection. If we become evil and kill him and avenge another death in battle, who knows the truth? He rushed in so angry just to find out what happened. My father’s attitude is that it’s easy to negotiate terms. Otherwise, why would he change so quickly as soon as I soften my tone?”
Zong Rui: "..."
"You have a good fighting talent, but you are far behind Yang San in this aspect. Look at him, after the previous battle, he didn't care about anything. He was still shouting to show his merit before, but now?"
After a pause, Zong Xu continued: "I gave up the first achievement to Guo Xu in order to leave a way out for the future. This Prime Minister Guo knows very well what kind of great achievement this is, and he also knows the attitude of the Holy One. The first credit goes to him. In order to successfully dispatch troops to the grassland, he will try his best to deal with it. Although he has many political enemies, his connections cannot be underestimated. Besides, if we form a good relationship today, there is no doubt that nothing will be asked of him in the future."
He didn't make it too clear. Zong Rui tasted it carefully and realized that his father was referring to Yang San's life experience.
——Wait a minute, isn’t this also a good relationship for Yang San? How long has he been away, and this kid has already bribed his father? (To be continued)