Looking at the secret note handed over by Kou Zhun, Cao Bin also became interested.
He had already heard from Lu Junyi about the three heroes of the Zhu family and the teacher Luan Tingyu.
Because he and the Yang family destroyed Liangshan too quickly, villages such as Zhujiazhuang and Zengtou City that were supposed to be harmed by Liangshan survived.
Zengtou City wanted to defect to the Liao Kingdom, but was destroyed by Cao Bin when Taishi Pang took office.
Unexpectedly, the Zhu family was also very ambitious and appeared at this time.
Cao Bin visited Zhujiazhuang two years ago and also intended to recruit Luan Tingyu and the Zhu brothers.
Perhaps it was because of Hu Sanniang that Zhu Biao was worried about him, so he deliberately avoided her and ran to Yang Zongbao.
"A letter of recommendation from Liaoguo Zhennan Hospital?"
The reason why the Zhu brothers had the confidence to carry out the counterintuitive plan was because of this letter of recommendation.
"Liao Guozhen Nanyuan" is an intelligence agency similar to the combination of the Imperial City Division and the Jiyi Division of the Song Dynasty.
This institution is run by the eldest princess Yelu Guanyinnu, who has great power in the Liao Kingdom.
"Do you think this plan is feasible?"
The emperor asked after seeing that everyone had finished reading the secret memorial.
Pan Renmei pondered for a moment and said:
"Guan Jia, our West Route Army is now facing off against the Liao Army. It may be difficult to determine the outcome for a while."
"The key to this matter lies with the Eastern Route Army in Mozhou. If this plan is reliable, there will be great potential."
Kou Zhun shook his head and said:
"The key is here. The origin of this recommendation letter is unclear. How can we guarantee that it will win the trust of the Liao Kingdom and will not be seen through?"
"Even the Zhu family brothers' thoughts are hard to guarantee."
As he spoke, he glanced at Cao Bin and said:
"As far as Wei Chen knows, the Nanyuan of Liao Kingdom is buying spies from our country everywhere. Zengtou City is an example."
Seeing Kou Zhun give him a small look, Cao Bin knew what he meant.
To this day, he still feels that it was because he was protecting Master Pang that he put all the blame on Zengtou City.
Cao Bin was too lazy to pay attention to him. Anyway, his goal had been achieved, so there was no need to keep chattering about the previous accounts.
The emperor didn't pay attention to his little actions and just asked:
"Kou Qing's family thinks this plan is not feasible?"
Kou Zhun was hesitating how to answer, but Taijun She and Mu Guiying were a little anxious. After all, this plan related to Yang Zongbao.
Although the main force of the Liao army has moved westward to Zhending Prefecture, there are still 80,000 or 90,000 Liao troops on the east route. If this opportunity is missed, Yang Zongbao will not be able to hold on under a long siege.
However, in order to avoid suspicion, the two of them could not express their views on this plan.
The emperor looked at Cao Bin again and said:
"What do Juncai think?"
Cao Bin smiled and said:
"Officials, since we have a plan to break the situation, it would be a pity if we abandon it without sincerity."
"But Master Kou's doubts cannot be ignored."
"I think we can devise a plan to divide our troops into two groups and make two preparations."
"If the Zhu brothers are spies of the Liao Kingdom, our army can also use it to their advantage."
Seeing that Cao Bin supported Yang Zongbao's plan, Taijun She and Mu Guiying immediately showed gratitude.
Cao Bin didn't care, he just told the most beneficial plan for the Song Dynasty based on the current situation, and had no intention of helping the Yang family.
Pan Renmei hesitated and said:
"Hou Zhongjing, we also know that this is a safe method, but if we divide our troops into two groups, I'm afraid our army will not have enough strength."
"If we send too many troops, wouldn't it put His Majesty and Zhending Mansion in danger?"
"Once the monarchs and ministers of the Liao Kingdom take the opportunity to attack the city, how will we and our tens of thousands of troops defend the city?"
Cao Bin smiled and said:
"Lord Pan, you are worrying too much. We don't necessarily have to annihilate the Liao army on the east route."
"As long as we severely injure them, we will achieve our goal. Emperor Liao and his troops will not be able to cause any trouble."
"So, there is no need to send too many troops."
When the emperor heard this, he immediately became happy, slapped his thigh and nodded repeatedly:
"Juncai's opinion is very high. As long as the Liao Kingdom withdraws its troops, everything will be easy."
"When the time comes, Yelu Longxu will send someone to make peace when he sees that there is no profit to be made!"
Cao Bin was speechless.
His original intention was to cut off the wings of Emperor Liao and then defeat him calmly.
He didn't expect the emperor to be so unambitious. As long as Emperor Liao was willing to make peace and withdraw his troops, he would be satisfied...
Seeing that the plan had been decided, everyone hurriedly went to prepare.
One group of soldiers and horses went to the Liao army camp to challenge and hold back the Liao army on the west route. The other group of 20,000 soldiers, led by Mu Guiying, went to Mozhou to support Yang Zongbao.
In order to ensure combat effectiveness, Mu Guiying specifically asked the emperor for instructions to mobilize Cao Bin's trapped troops.
Five days later at night, ten miles outside Mozhou City, there was the Liao Army camp on the east road.
Just as the Liao army was sleeping soundly, there were sudden sounds of killing and flames shooting into the sky.
The Zhu brothers set fire and rushed towards the gate of the village, intending to cooperate with Yang Zongbao to attack the village at night.
Zhu Biao was so excited that he couldn't control himself.
What a great achievement it was to help the imperial court defeat the 100,000 Liao army?
Maybe he will be summoned by the emperor himself and given a title to honor his ancestors.
Didn't Cao Bin just rely on his title to dominate and prosper?
"I'm afraid the Hu brothers and sisters will regret it to their cores by then."
Thinking of this, he became even more proud.
At this moment, there was a sudden loud killing sound in the front camp. Countless Liao people fought out from the surrounding area, and torches illuminated the surrounding area.
Luan Tingyu was shocked and said:
"No, is this a Liao trap?"
One of the Liao generals laughed loudly and said, "Why don't you just wait and capture me?"
At this moment, shouts of killing came from the rear camp of the Liao army, and there were fires everywhere. Even the Liao general panicked and said:
"what happened?"
The Zhu brothers immediately felt relieved, and Zhu Biao even rushed forward with his horse and gun drawn:
"Teacher Luan, don't worry. The Liao people must be deceiving us. They have fallen into the trap. Kill them!"
The battle lasted until dawn, before the Liao army commander led his troops to retreat.
Zhu Biao looked at the dilapidated Liao army camp and said with a proud smile:
"This time I wish Jiazhuang's plan to defeat the 100,000 Liao army, and it will be a great achievement. I will grant you a title, but it's nothing more than idle business."
Seeing Lu Junyi following a female general to see Yang Zongbao, he was surprised and said:
"Lu Junyi? Didn't he go to Zhending to seek refuge with Cao Bin? Why is he here?"
