When the same military intelligence came to different people, they received completely opposite reactions.

In the military camp of the Song army, when the two elders of the Zhong family and related generals heard the good news brought back by the people sent by Sun Tu, everyone was calm and then cheered. Even though they were as mature and steady as brothers of Zhong Shidao, they were still happy and cheered: "It's really God bless me, the Song Dynasty. Qianli's success is no less than the previous battle to save our Western Army soldiers! No, the effect is really more than that. Since Zhuozhou is as good as my hand, a great victory is expected!"

"I am so ashamed. Although all of us are above thousands of miles old and have decades of experience in leading troops, we are now more ashamed than compared with him. Now, if we had led troops to fight north, even the Liao Kingdom would have been destroyed by our Song Dynasty for a long time."

Both Mr. Zong said this, so the other generals naturally could not refute it. For a moment, everyone even praised Sun Tu's merits and his inexplicable way of using troops. And amid the praise of everyone, Zhong Shidao's face soon became solemn again, because he found that there was something behind the military newspaper, which said that Sun Tu had actually led a small number of elite soldiers to attack Youzhou day and night, and was planning to take down this important northern city that had been thought of for a hundred years in one go.

When he told this truthfully, the atmosphere of celebration in the tent suddenly became quiet again, and everyone showed surprise and worry. Zhong Shizhong frowned tightly: "Qianli is too aggressive in doing this. Youzhou is not as good as Zhuozhou. Even if the garrison forces are empty, it is not something that only a few thousand people can take. What's more, the Liao army is afraid that they have received the news of the defeat of Zhuozhou at this time, and they will definitely react."

"What should I do? According to time calculations, I'm afraid that the troops brought by General Sun were not far from Youzhou at this time." Everyone felt even more nervous and said uneasy.

Now, even though the generals have rich combat experience, they can't come up with a certain idea. In fact, the Song army here is still hundreds of miles away from Youzhou, which is beyond reach, and there is an elite Liao army in the middle...

After a while of contemplation, Zhong Shizhong finally said: "At present, there is only one thing we can do, that is, to do our best to hold the Liao army ahead so that they cannot free up their hands to reinforce Youzhou, in order to reduce the pressure of seizing Youzhou for thousands of miles."

This may be a solution. The generals held their fists and responded to their orders. Then they arranged the troops to take the initiative to move forward in order to put enough pressure on the Liao army ahead so that they did not dare to act rashly. And as the subordinates took out their own accounts to arrange related matters, only two brothers of the Zong family were left in the account, Zhong Shidao suddenly spoke: "What do you think of this matter?"

"Sun Qianli is still young and energetic, and is too impatient. In fact, our army in Zhuozhou has already been established in a place of victory. The Liao army will be in chaos. As long as we take time to win a big victory, we will take advantage of the victory to go north and seize Youzhou, it is natural." Zhong Shizhong still sighed with a little sigh: "When he did this, even our own rhythm was disrupted, and it was not a good plan."

"I thought so just now, but now when I think about it carefully, I feel that it makes sense for him to do this."

"How do you say this?"

Zhong Shidao smiled wryly and pointed to the left side of the tent: "Don't forget that our current identity is not what the court has to do. On the surface, the Liao army is conducive to quick battles, but we can afford it, but is it true? There is no airtight wall in the world. Everything I did before is probably sent back to Tokyo at this time. Do you think that the viciousness of the treacherous ministers in the court will really allow us to continue leading our troops to achieve such unparalleled achievements?"

This sentence immediately made Master Zhong’s face solemn: “Yes, why did I forget this level? If we really want to discuss it, we are all guilty.”

Yes, whether it is Sun Tu or the two elders of the Zong family, including the generals in the current army, they are actually all criminals of the former's mutiny. Once the court really pursues the case, their crimes will be extremely serious.

"So, not only the Liao people need to fight quickly, but we also have to seize Youzhou before the court attacks, so as to block everyone's mouths. I think Sun Qianli saw this and took a risk. Because judging from the current situation, the relevant imperial decrees of the court may be sent to the army by June at the latest." Zhong Shidao said seriously.

Zhong Shizhong sighed again: "Sun Qianli has a long-term vision, not my ability. Since that's the case, we will cooperate with him and do our best to hold back the main force of the Liao army ahead, and hope that he can really capture Youzhou."

"Well, that's what should I do, otherwise what kind of face will I have to see Sun Qianli again?"

"But I still can't understand it. Even if we really take back Youzhou in one battle and have military merits, can we really ensure that we are not framed by the treacherous slander in the court? After all, there is no need to worry about being punished."

"Of course, you and I can't deal with this, but Sun Qianli is different. Do you still remember Gao Qiu's fate? There is Tong Guan who is still under house arrest and Zhu Jie who was killed in Jiangnan..." As the names of powerful officials were reported, the two brothers' faces became more and more serious. Some thoughts had arisen from their hearts, but it was difficult to make a statement for a while. At least they did not dare to do such a big rebellious act, but Sun Tu was hard to say.

Suddenly, a dull thunder came from the sky in the distance. With the roar, the two elders' faces were once again in a dim mood. Some things, once they started, could not stop.

The sudden forward pressure of the Song army naturally attracted the attention of the Liao army. When the military information was reported to Yelu Xiongge again, he knew that the Song army had also received the military newspaper from Zhuozhou, and thus made corresponding preparations.

This time, he could only quickly dispel the decision to immediately send troops to support Youzhou. Originally, the troops under his command were far inferior to the Song army. If the troops were divided into smaller forces, and if the matter was leaked, it might be a disastrous defeat.

In the end, after some hesitation, Yelu Xiongge could only listen to Yelu Dashi's suggestion and asked him to bring only a hundred cavalry to return to the north quickly, and to mobilize troops to the surrounding cities as his identity, in order to rescue the rear before Nanjing was lost. However, Xiongge could only lead his troops to hold on to the end.

At this point, the influence of Zhuozhou being taken away by Sun Tu finally began to appear. Even if he did not take the opportunity to lead the army to attack the Liao army sideways, it had completely disrupted the Liao army's overall plan. It was only a line away from their complete collapse. Perhaps as soon as the news of Youzhou's loss arrived, the Liao army would completely collapse and have no power to fight...

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Unlike the thundering waves in the north and the heavy rain, the afternoon in Bianliang in Tokyo was shining brightly and the heat was hard to bear. The hot sun shone through the branches and leaves of the trees, casting a few spots, which made Gaode, who had been walking for a while, burst into bright flowers again. After a while, he saw clearly that the mansion ahead was exactly where he was going - the Taiwei Mansion.

Gao Qiu's mansion was very different from a few months ago. There was no longer the traffic and crowds of people at the time. Now the scene of the deserted people almost made people unable to believe that this was Taiwei Gao's mansion. But there was no way. Whoever asked Taiwei Gao to leave the capital a few months ago? Even if someone who wanted to curry favor with him would not choose to come and wait for him at this time.

Of course, compared with the changes in front of the Taiwei Mansion, Gao De, who is a close guard of Gao Qiu, has a greater change. Now, he has no more than the Du Yuhou of the Palace. Gao Taiwei and the former hero General Gao De are all the same as the pale face and thin skin and ragged clothes. He looks no different from the people who fled to fleeing famine and beggars.

However, compared with other confidants around Gao Qiu, Gao De was already the one with the best luck. Because the others were either ordered to be killed by Sun Tu in the snow that night, or died in the battle of the nameless hill. Only he, relying on his luck and agile mind, escaped two disasters, and took advantage of the chaos of the battle between the Song and Liao armies, escaped.

However, after escaping, Gaode's situation was still unsafe. In order to hide his identity, he could only take off his battle robe, discard everything that could prove his identity, and then hike south so that he could return to Tokyo and avenge what Sun Tu did that day to the court, so as to avenge the Taiwei and his killed brother!

Without the identity certificate and without any money, Gao De was outside Yanmen Pass, and naturally had a great difficulty in hiking back to Tokyo. Along the way, he used all kinds of means, not only to cheat, but also to beg, but finally he was protected by God, and finally he returned to the great capital of Song Dynasty with difficulty.

At this time, he was already hungry and had a look of appearance. His former mighty body had long become a skinny man. Even the person who knew him the most was afraid that it would be difficult to recognize him. So when he, a regular visitor from the Taiwei Mansion, walked up, he was immediately stopped by the slave guarding the gate. Someone held a stick and wanted to beat him, cursing: "Where is the beggar? You are blind, and you dare to approach the Taiwei Mansion!"

Gao De, who was so hungry that he was almost exhausted, could not even avoid such a beating. After being hit twice, he shouted anxiously: "Bold, I am Gao De, the escort commander next to the Taiwei..."

"This is either a lunatic or a liar, beat me!" A slave leader was angry and laughed violently after hearing this, and even ordered viciously.

The stick that Huhu made Gaode unable to withstand it, so he could only stagger back and shouted loudly: "I am really Gaode. You call Gaogui out, he recognizes me. I came here under the order of the Grand Marshal. If something big is ruined, be careful of your heads!"
Chapter completed!