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Text Three Hundred and Nineteen Exposed (Part 2)

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    w Listening to the serious tone and look of the envoy, Meng Ju felt funny in his heart.  He pretended to be horrified and expressed sincerely that there had been conflicts between the Dongping Army and the imperial court in the past two days. As a loyal minister of the Wei Dynasty, he felt very sad and sad about this.  He had tried his best to appease his men, but because Brigadier Gao Fei and other generals were killed, Brigadier Xiong Gang was kidnapped by the court, the Dongping Army officers were so angry that they could no longer control their troops.

    "Those Qiu Ba gang are so audacious that they dare to raise their own hands to disobey the imperial court. I hate them very much. I wish I could kill them with my own hands and hang their heads in the military camp to show the public. But now that the soldiers and horses are not obeying the orders, I have no choice but to retaliate against them.  Angel, please tell me, my soldier, that I have a very firm attitude towards these traitors and will never condone them. Please don¡¯t give me face, please let me go and suppress them. It is best to kill them all.  !¡±

    Hearing the envoy¡¯s return, Murong Huai could only smile bitterly: Kill them all?  If I really had this ability, I would have done this long ago.  But the current reality is that it would be better if the Dongping Army did not kill all of them.

    When the envoy sent for the second time saw Meng Ju, his attitude seemed much more polite.  He asked Meng Ju, how can Meng Taibao stop his troops and stop their attack on the camp?  Meng Ju also told him in the same polite manner that if the imperial court could immediately release the captured border army general Xiong Gang and a group of border army officers and soldiers, and hand over the murderer of Brigadier Gao Fei, then he might be able to  Possibly convincing his agitated subordinates to stop their attack.

    The messenger shook his head and said this was impossible.  The killed Brigadier Gao Fei was the rebel leader wanted by the imperial court, and his death was justified.  Xiong Gang is also a famous figure on the wanted list. The Jinwu Guards officers who took action were just executing military orders. It was impossible for the court to abandon them. Therefore, these two requirements were simply impossible to meet.

    Meng Ju was also very sorry and said that since the court did not agree, there was nothing I could do.  Lord Dobe, there is no need to hesitate any longer.  Please just kill all the rebels in this gang. You really don¡¯t need to give me face.

    The envoy said, Meng Taibao, it is impossible to give him away, but the imperial court can compensate the Dongping Army with military pay and food. Will this stabilize the troops?

    Meng Ju said, I only know that if the court is willing to hand over the murderer, everything will be fine, but can we use money to appease him?  I'm really not sure about this. Why don't I, Sir, please send me this money, property, and supplies first, and I can try to appease everyone?  ¡­

    While the two sides were talking nonsense, the siege and breakout battles were still going on day and night.  Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, the reason for fighting between the Dongping Army and the imperial court is too ridiculous. They have paid a hundred times the price for the difference of a few human lives. So far, the number of Jinwu Guard casualties has exceeded a thousand. Dongping Army  No less than a few hundred.

    But neither Meng Ju nor Murong Huai saw it that way: a few lives might not seem like a big deal, but it was related to the court's face.  It is also related to Meng Ju's prestige as the vassal commander.  If the imperial court handed over the prisoners and murderers, the imperial court would be disgraced; if Meng Ju could not get the imperial court to hand over the people.  Then Meng Ju's prestige as the leader of the Dongping Army was greatly damaged.

    Anyone with experience knows that once the matter is related to "dignity" or "face", it means that both parties have no way out and can only do whatever it takes.  The two sides talked and talked, and before they knew it, half a month had passed.

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    This is rare good weather.  When Meng Ju opened his eyes, the bright sunshine outside the window dazzled his eyes.

    As usual, Meng Ju got up and washed himself.  He boxed and kicked in the yard, did a hundred push-ups, and practiced sword fighting for half an hour. After the exercise, his clothes were soaked with sweat, but his whole body felt comfortable.  ¡­,

    Seeing that the Governor had finished his morning exercises, the guard in the courtyard stepped forward, handed over a handkerchief, and whispered: "Governor, Mr. Wen is already here and is waiting in the reception room."

    Meng Ju was stunned. He took the towel and wiped his sweat while saying: "Mr. Wen is the director of the Literature and Literature Department and my military advisor. He came to me so early. There must be something important. How could you not immediately  Where's the report? Didn't Mr. Wen say anything?"

    The guard looked aggrieved: "Yes, Governor. But this was Mr. Wen's own order, and I also wanted to report it immediately. But Mr. Wen said that since the master is doing morning exercises, he won't disturb him. He will wait outside for a while.  Okay. Mr. Wen didn't say anything, but when I looked at him, Mr. Wen's face seemed to be very bad, as if he had something on his mind. "

    "Well, you go and talk to Mr. Wen. I will change my clothes and come out. Please ask him to stay for a while."

    Meng Ju hurriedly changed his clothes and rushed to the reception room, but he was wondering in his heart: Mr. Wen, whom he just met last night, was so anxious to find him early this morning. What was the purpose of it?  ?No, is it the front line that suffered a defeat?  But in this case, it should be Wang Hu Qi Peng and the others on the front line to report him, not Mr. Wen.

    Entering the living room, Meng Ju saw Mr. Wen sitting awkwardly on a chair in the corner in a daze. He had several sealed document bags on his knees, his hands flatly pressed on the envelopes, his eyes a little dazed and tired, as if  He is in a trance.

    Hearing the sound of Meng Ju coming in, Mr. Wen raised his head, stood up and saluted: "The Lord is doing morning exercises, and the students disturbed him."

    "It's sir." Meng Ju smiled and said, "Sir, you don't come here so early in the past."

    Mr. Wen smiled awkwardly. Mr. Wen likes to read at night and will read until the second or third watch in the morning.  Therefore, during the day when the generals of the Dongping Army got up to practice, he was often still sleeping in bed. This often became a topic that the generals liked to tease him about.

    "The student's lazy temperament makes the lord laugh. The reason for disturbing the lord suddenly is because there are a few things to report."

    "Sir, please call someone to come and pour me a cup of tea."

    Mr. Wen thanked him, took the tea cup and put it gently on the table, but he didn't drink it.  He spread out the document in his hand and began to report to Meng Ju: "The first thing is that the Governor of Jizhou, Governor Jiang, learned that the Governor was using troops, and he has urgently shipped a batch of grain and grass from Jizhou to the front line. They just arrived last night.  Chu Nan Mansion. There is not much food and grass, only about five hundred stones in total."

    Meng Ju nodded slightly. A while ago, he had predicted that the stalemate with the imperial court would not end soon, and had ordered all the prefectures and counties under his jurisdiction to deliver grain and grass to the front line to support the long-term battle.  but he remembers

    "Sir, isn't it? I remember a lot of words. It was only Zhongshan County, Dingzhou, and Shuozhou that issued grain collection and transportation tasks, not including Jizhou. Moreover, Jianghai only took over Jizhou in February this year.  Nine out of ten houses in Jizhou are empty. Where did he get the food and grass?"

    "Yes. Governor Jiang took the overall situation into consideration and was loyal to the Governor. Although he did not receive an order, he spontaneously raised this batch of grain and grass for the Governor to support the frontline war. In addition to grain and grass, Governor Jiang also submitted a letter of challenge. He  He said that when he heard that the Grand Governor was fighting on the front lines and his colleagues were fighting hard, he could no longer sit still in Jizhou and wanted to apply to join the war. Please let your lord decide on this matter."

    Hearing the news about Jiang Hai's request for a fight, Meng Ju was really hesitant for a while.

    Jiang Hai is indeed a capable general. If he comes to the front line, he can indeed help him a lot.  But he finally drove Jiang Hai out of the army last time, and if he came in again, wouldn't all his previous efforts be wasted?

    But then again, the situation is different now.  Behind Tuoba Xiong, he gathered seven or eight border army brigades, with 20,000 to 30,000 troops.  Although the border army generals still appear to be very submissive and obedient, they control 20,000 to 30,000 foreign troops with just over 10,000 direct troops.  If Jiang Hai comes over, it will help strengthen the proportion of his old department and restore the balance of power in the army.  ¡­,

    But once this ambitious subordinate lets him go, can he regain control?

    Thinking about it, Meng Ju hesitated for a moment. He asked: "Governor Jiang is asking for a fight. Mr. Wen, what do you think?"

    "This matter involves a lot, students dare not say anything, please Lord, please make a decision with your holy heart."

    Meng Ju glanced at Mr. Wen in surprise. Every time he asked, he always got a clear answer from Mr. Wen.  Mr. Wen himself may not be able to come up with a definite answer to some things, but he will always help him analyze the power of it in a simple and profound way and help him make a decision. He has never been so perfunctory.

    Meng Ju pondered for a moment and sighed: "In this case, Governor Jiang is not afraid of difficulties, takes the initiative to provide food and grass, and even takes the initiative to ask for battle. He is commendable for his loyalty and bravery. I am very pleased. But Jizhou is our food and fodder supply channel, and its location is crucial. Reconstruction  The task is also arduous. Without a capable general like Governor Jiang to guard it, I really can¡¯t rest assured. Tell Governor Jiang that once Jizhou is settled, we will have a stable rear. This is the greatest support for the front line."

    "Yes, the student will give the reply immediately and convey the lord's request to Governor Jiang. I think Governor Jiang will also feel the lord's regard and redouble his efforts. One more thing, according to the military order issued by the Governor, our army will send reinforcements from all walks of life.  They are approaching one after another. Among them, the soldiers and horses commanded by Yi Xiaoshuai and Wang Beixing, commanded by Wang Shuai, have arrived at Chunan Mansion and are expected to arrive at Anping City within three days. In the past two days, please pay attention to the lord, the Battalion Affairs Department  We have to prepare a station for them in advance over there.¡±

    Meng Ju nodded. He noticed that when talking to him today, Mr. Wen seemed particularly polite and cold. There was no such close intimacy as in the past, but a polite and distant attitude.

    The return of Meng Ju beginsHe thought he was embarrassed because Mr. Wen came to disturb him early in the morning, but after the two sides talked for a while, Meng Ju discovered something was wrong: from the beginning to the end, Mr. Wen had been looking down at the scroll in his hand, and never looked up at himself.

    Meng Ju frowned and tapped the table with his fingers: "Sir, you seem to have something on your mind? But why don't you feel well?"

    Mr. Wen was slightly shocked. He raised his head and glanced at Meng Ju quickly: "It's nothing. The student didn't have a good rest last night, so the lord has to worry about it."

    In Mr. Wen¡¯s eyes, Meng Ju saw fear, fear and alienation. This was not the look of a talented staff strategist who knew his chief minister well. This was the look of a complete stranger.

    Something must have happened.

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