The war is going on. Even if it has entered the stalemate stage, Nanyang, where the front-line commanders of both sides are concentrated, cannot just calm down.

For example, Emperor Zhao quickly decided on a strategy of appointing Du Chong as the commander-in-chief and Yue Fei as the general to integrate the troops of the Tokyo Garrison to rescue Han Shizhong.

In fact, this matter was so important that Zhao Jiu was relieved the next day after he found Du Chong's name on a note that advised him to return to Tokyo... Judging from this incident, this person was undoubtedly a pro-war faction, and at least he got along well with Zong Ze in Tokyo.

That’s right, Du Chong submitted a petition as a member of the Tokyo Garrison, requesting Emperor Zhao to return to the old capital. This is clearly seen in the history books.

However, at this point, Zhao Jiu was just making excuses, because the decision had been made and it seemed that things could no longer be changed.

Moreover, Nanyang is destined to be a place of unrest.

On the last day of the early twelfth lunar month, when the situation in Tokyo was unclear, Xu Jingheng, Wang Boyan and Liu Ji from Xiangyang were the first to become restless. When Nanyang did not respond for a long time and only said that "Nanyang is still stable", Xiangyang carried out the predetermined plan. Zhang Jing, the commander of the imperial army, crossed the Han River, went north along the frozen Baihe River from the east bank, and approached Nanyang City.

At this point, the situation became delicate again, because the Jin army did not attack, but watched the troops advance along the Baihe River to the other side of the Baihe River, which was only fifteen miles away from the southeast corner of Nanyang City.

It is said that the civil servants in Nanyang always fluctuate with the situation, sometimes happy and sometimes worried:

At the beginning, the Jin army gave up attacking the city. Although knowledgeable people said clearly that there must be a conspiracy of the Jin army, such as the situation on the front line was worrying, so the Jin army deliberately opened the passage to let the people in Nanyang city know in an attempt to disrupt their own formation. This was a "strategy of attacking the heart", but this still could not suppress the relief and relaxation of most people, as if the battle had already been won.

Then, as expected, news came from the north, saying that Guanxi was defeated, Han Shizhong in the Wuhe region was dying, Tokyo was doing nothing, etc., so the city became chaotic again, the Xiangyang faction showed signs of revival, and most of the experienced ministers agreed with Emperor Zhao to find an opportunity to leave.

Now, Zhang Jing has brought 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers to the east bank of Baihe River to set up camp. The Jin army did not attack, but some people thought that the Jin army had lost their courage and suggested that Emperor Zhao send Wang De and Fu Qing out of the city to rob the camp? !

Of course, there are still some people who understand.

"This must be the Jin army deliberately lenient, luring our army out of the city to support them, in order to annihilate them outside the city." The one who came out to speak was Liu Ziyu. These days, even the civilians could relax for a few days because of the lull in the war, and the soldiers could be rotated out of the city, but he was busy with the city defense in the early stage, and helped plan other plans in the later stage. He looked a little tired, but he spoke quickly at this time.

"We can't lose our courage completely, can we?" Chief Censor Hu Yin frowned slightly. It's not that he just followed the crowd, but he always believed that they should attack instead of defend. As early as in Nanjing, he believed that Emperor Zhao should lead the army in person and cross the river to the north. It's just that since it involves military affairs, everyone, including Emperor Zhao, generally ignores him.

Therefore, when Liu Ziyu heard that it was Hu Yin who spoke, he instinctively felt a headache. He didn't know whether it was because of his recent fatigue or he simply felt that it was useless to talk to this person, so for a moment he had no intention of arguing with him in court.

Fortunately, he had been in the Privy Council for a long time and had some prestige and connections, so his subordinates immediately came forward to greet him.

"I'm sorry." Hu Hongxiu heard such a ridiculous remark, and seeing that Liu Canjun, who took the best care of him, kept silent, he immediately stepped out of the line and spoke directly to Emperor Zhao, pretending that he didn't hear Hu Yin. "Perhaps the Jin army has a bigger plan!"

"What does it mean?" Zhao Guanjia, who was daydreaming, came back to his senses and became a little curious.

"I think that the Jin army saw this army coming from Xiangyang and guessed that Commander Zhang was here to support the emperor, so they pretended to be relaxed and waited for the emperor to leave the city so that they could solve the problem once and for all." Hu Hongxiu never stopped making shocking remarks.

There was a sudden noise in the hall, and Zhao Jiu was slightly startled, then he grinned rarely, but did not respond.

"The situation is very good. Why would the emperor go to Xiangyang instead of staying in Nanyang?" Hu Yin continued to frown when he heard this. "How could the Jin army be so foolish?"

"Are the Jin army really confused?" Hu Hongxiu couldn't help but confront the Imperial Censor, whose political status was completely different from his. "Hu Xiantai! The Jin army didn't do this specifically. They just relied on their cavalry and invincibility in field battles, so they let Zhang Tongzhi go. Once they made up their minds, they could eat up these four or five thousand soldiers at any time. How can they be considered confused?"

"According to what you said, the four or five thousand soldiers under General Zhang are already dead by now anyway?" Hu Yin found it increasingly absurd. "When facing the Jin army, we can only defend the city and let them abuse us? In any case, at this time, it is wrong for General Zhang to come to the king to defend him?"

"It is really inappropriate for Commander Zhang to come to our aid this time. He is like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth." Hu Hongxiu was completely unaware of the other party's emotions, and continued talking to himself.

"Ridiculous!" Hu Yin was furious. "According to your words, should we not fight the Jin army? Should we just let the Jin army come and go and wreak havoc without doing anything? Do you know what it means to respect the king and expel the barbarians? The barbarians are only in power for a while. If China can unite as one and dare to fight, it will be easy for the country to recover. Others don't understand this principle, but you, a student who joined the army, don't understand it either?"

Hu Hongxiu was speechless for a moment... It's not that he had nothing to say, but he was frightened by Hu Yin.

"Hu Zhongcheng." Liu Ziyu finally couldn't stand seeing his subordinates being controlled, so he gritted his teeth and responded. "Are you trying to imitate Li Gongxiang?"

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