However, Li Jingang's face turned ashen, and he waved his hand somewhat awkwardly to stop the discussion.
It turned out that Zhao Muyun had already written him a letter before the news of Ma Zongliang's defeat arrived.
The letter stated that the battle in Yinzhou was critical, and that he had suffered heavy casualties in conquering Youzhou, leaving him unable to defend the city. It also advised Li Jingang to order Ma Zongliang not to pursue, but to rely on the city's defenses and wage a protracted war against the Northern Di.
Furthermore, Zhao Muyun also mentioned in the letter that she had sent a letter to Ma Zongliang as well.
If we want to fight the Tartars, let's wait until they have a month to rest and regroup before discussing it.
Li Jingang also learned about Zhao Muyun's situation through his secret agents.
Zhao Muyun killed Han Yanshou in Youzhou, annihilated five thousand of Arahan's cavalry, and also withstood an attack by thirty thousand Northern Di troops in Yinzhou.
Ma Zongliang, relying on his superior numbers and underestimating Wuzhu, made a rash advance on the plains. Coupled with unfavorable weather, this led to his defeat.
This defeat seems to have nothing to do with Zhao Muyun.
Moreover, Ma Zongliang's initial intention was to let Wuzhu and Zhao Muyun fight in Youzhou so that he could reap the benefits.
But Zhao Muyun abandoned Youzhou.
"Alright! As for Zhao Muyun, I will issue an edict to reprimand him. If he refuses to fight, he shouldn't blame us for breaking the alliance!"
After interrupting the discussion, Li Jingang asked Li Yuan, "Brother Yuan, Zhao Muyun will naturally give him an explanation, but Wuzhu's army is imminent. Do you have any good ideas?"
"Your Majesty, I recommend someone! Perhaps he can resolve the current crisis!"
"who?"
"Left Prime Minister Yang Yan!"
The moment the name was uttered, a murmur of discussion arose in the court.
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