Duan Jiao rushed back all the way without any delay.
Maybe if Zhao Shan hadn't sent him clothes during the storm, Duan Jiao might have rested when he was tired. But as the emperor, Zhao Shan was so considerate and unparalleled in his kindness. How could he live up to his feelings?
Can't live up to it!
I must repay His Majesty's kindness.
Fortunately, the summer storm did not last long. After Duan Jiao walked for more than an hour, the rain stopped, the wind stopped, and the sun appeared again. Although it was already setting in the west, it was not difficult to keep going.
Duan Jiao seized the time and rushed back to Linzi as quickly as possible.
Duan Jiao came back with bright eyes, but his body was dusty and tired, and even the beard on his face was messy.
This is inconsistent with Duan Jiao's usual routine.
In normal times, Duan Jiao is always meticulous, pays attention to rules, and is old-fashioned in doing things. After meeting Zhao Shanhou, Duan Jiao's rules can be changed and everything can be flexible.
That's what scholars are like.
Focus on flexibility.
Duan Jiao did not rush to see Kong Shentong. He went back home first, changed into a robe, and carefully collected the clothes presented by Zhao Shan before getting up and heading towards the General's Mansion.
Duan Jiao came to see him, and Kong Shentong received him directly in the study.
Kong Shentong rubbed his big palm-like hands and asked with urgent eyes, "Duan Lao went to Changyi County to meet Zhao Shan. What was the result?"
"It's done!"
Duan Jiao answered without hesitation.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
Kong Shentong said three good words in succession.
He looked excited and said happily: "Zhao Shan has accepted Yue'er. I will be the father-in-law of the emperor and the father-in-law of the country."
"Hahaha... I didn't expect that a man like me, who came from a bandit background, didn't know a few Chinese characters, and only had brute strength, would actually become the head of state of the current emperor."
"There is smoke coming out of the ancestral graves of my Kong family. After my death, I, Kong Shentong, dared to stand upright when facing my ancestors. My Kong Shentong is too powerful."
After boasting for a while, Kong Shentong looked at Duan Jiao and said with approval: "Mr. Duan, thank you for your hard work."
Duan Jiao said: "It's not hard to be old."
Kong Shentong was always unscrupulous in his words and deeds. He got up excitedly and walked to Duan Jiao's side. He slapped Duan Jiao on the body and said excitedly: "Thank you."
Duan Jiao's cheeks twitched, he glared angrily, and shouted: "General, please restrain your strength? Could it be that as soon as the general became the head of the country, he would cross the river and destroy the bridge, and kill the old man?"
Duan Jiao is a scholar.
At this age, I still come back from a long journey, my body is very tired, and my whole body is tired.
Although Kong Shentong was in his forties, he was as strong as an ox and had a tough physique. He slapped Duan Jiao on the shoulder, almost knocking Duan Jiao to pieces.
Kong Shentong was a little embarrassed, and he laughed and said: "I was too excited just now, don't blame Mr. Duan. You see, I am a big old man, and suddenly became the head of the country. I didn't faint, so it's already good. It's normal to be happy." Come, come, sit down and let us talk."
Duan Jiao snorted and sat down.
He and Kong Shentong are old acquaintances who have known each other for many years, and they get along relatively easily.
Kong Shentong returned to the seat and sat down, asking: "Mr. Duan went to see Zhao Shan. How does he look? How does he speak? How is he treating people?"
Duan Jiao frowned and said, "The general only cares about private matters and doesn't ask what important matters were discussed?"
"What a stupid question!"
Kong Shentong waved his hand and said indifferently: "You are responsible for government affairs, Yue'er is responsible for military affairs, I don't need to take care of anything, just go into battle and charge. What I care about now is Zhao Shan, he is not A good match, but I will regret my marriage."
Duan Jiao didn't care about Kong Shentong's rude anger.
This is the hard work of being a father.
It’s also a father’s worry.
A man who has a daughter, although he has a caring or evil little girl, is actually a weakling. He will worry about her being bullied after marrying, and he will worry about her having a bad life.
Duan Jiao smiled slightly and replied: "Reporting to the general, the young master certainly has good taste."
Kong Shentong looked like a gossip and asked: "Tell me quickly."
Duan Jiao elaborated: "Your Majesty, with dragons and phoenixes, looks like the sky and the sun, is rich and handsome, and majestic. When your Majesty sits, you will see the Yuanding Mountains. When your Majesty smiles, you will feel the spring breeze blowing on your face. When your Majesty is angry, you will bleed and float on the oars." In short, Your Majesty’s is an excellent one, with great talent and strategy, the Eternal Holy Lord, the young master has good vision and has chosen well.”
"Hahaha……"
Kong Shentong laughed and became even more proud. He patted his chest and said, "You don't even look at it, whose father is Yue'er? I feel relieved that Zhao Shan can make an old-fashioned person like you not hesitate to praise him."
Duan Jiao continued: "General, please rest assured that your majesty is first-class in terms of appearance, conduct, and even the way he treats people and things. I asked about the situation around your majesty. It is said that your majesty is the emperor. He actually doesn’t have many wives and concubines.”
Kong Shentong stroked his beard and nodded.
My heart became more and more happy.
At this moment, Kong Shentong no longer had worries and worries, and could get married with confidence.
He has a plan.
If Zhao Shan is not a good match, even if Zhao Shan's army is overwhelming, even if he loses to Zhao Shan, Kong Shentong will still dare to fight Zhao Shan to the end. He will not be afraid of Zhao Shan, let alone surrender.
After Kong Shentong stabilized his mood, he returned to government affairs and said, "Old Duan, please tell me about the emperor's arrangements."
Duan Jiao replied: "General, your Majesty said that the next focus will be on Xuzhou."
"Your Majesty is about to attack Xuzhou. He will arrange for Yue Feipeng to bypass our territory and go south to Donglai County. He will first eliminate Lu Fang in Donglai County and then proceed south to Xuzhou."
"We will also move to the south. When Yue Feipeng takes care of Lu Fang, we and Yue Feipeng will attack Zhao Yue, and His Majesty's army will also be dispatched."
"At that time, His Majesty, Yue Feipeng and the general will attack together."
"This is the military's combat arrangement."
"His Majesty also said that after marrying the young master, he will still give the general the title of Duke of the country. If the general can perform meritorious service during the attack on Zhao Yue, there will be additional rewards."
Duan Jiao elaborated on Zhao Shan's strategy and added a few more to give Kong Shentong a simple picture.
Kong Shentong has always been a martial artist.
He is aggressive and likes to fight. When he heard that he was going to attack Zhao Yue, he became excited.
Kong Shentong rubbed his palms and said excitedly: "Zhao Yue is a hypocrite. I have long disliked him. Now it is time to destroy Zhao Yue."
"At the beginning, he wanted to marry me. The marriage was meant to benefit me, give me face, and promote me. It was really unpleasant."
"Because you and Yue'er persuaded me to consider the overall situation, let it go."
"Now that we are on the emperor's side, it is just right to start a war with Zhao Yue."
Kong Shentong's eyes were bright. He stood up when he was excited, rolled up his sleeves and showed his fists as big as casseroles, and said: "If you don't kill Zhao Yue, I will write my name upside down. Yue'er is going to marry the emperor, and I am the one who takes care of him." , how can you not earn some face for your daughter?"
Duan Jiao smiled and said: "The general is right."
Changing the topic, Duan Jiao continued: "In addition to arranging the tasks of the general, Your Majesty also said that the person who governs Qingzhou must be a member of the general. Let me serve as the governor of Qingzhou."
Kong Shentong nodded and said: "Old Duan, you are capable and do things carefully. The only shortcoming is that you are a bit ugly. You are ugly, but you are capable. I believe you will not disappoint the emperor!"
Duan Jiao's cheeks twitched.
Is this a compliment?
Kong Shentong asked again: "Qingzhou, you are in charge. I am not worried. How will you plot against Zhao Yue next?"
Duan Jiao asked: "Can you invite the young master to discuss this matter together?"
Kong Shentong nodded and immediately arranged for someone to call Kong Lingyue.
After Kong Lingyue entered, Kong Shentong talked about the marriage arrangement and the three-party attack plan to attack Zhao Yue. He said in a deep voice: "Yue'er, we are going to capture Zhao Yue and make meritorious service. What do you think?"
Kong Lingyue was in a daze for a moment.
Getting married.
It was to marry Zhao Shan.
She has been single for more than 20 years, without a man in her heart, and she is a natural god with her sword drawn. Now that the matter of getting married suddenly came, Kong Lingyue's emotions were naturally a little complicated.
Seeing Kong Lingyue stunned, Kong Shentong shook his head and chuckled: "Yue'er!"
ah!
Kong Lingyue exclaimed and came to her senses, took a deep breath and said, "Father, what did you say?"
Kong Shentong snorted and said, "I said about attacking Zhao Yue, what do you think?"
Kong Lingyue asked: "What suggestions does the teacher have?"
Duan Jiao said: "The current general direction is that Yue Feipeng is going to Donglai County and attacks from Donglai County. His Majesty's army will also attack Xuzhou, and our army will go south."
Kong Lingyue thought for a while and replied: "Teacher, just make an adjustment."
Duan Jiao asked: "How to adjust it?"
Kong Lingyue explained: "Why do we have to take the initiative to attack Zhao Yue, instead of Zhao Yue asking us to send troops to help? How about we follow the plan and then take advantage of the situation to cooperate inside and outside?"
"On the contrary, I think there is no need for all three parties to attack in one go."
"First, let's stand still and observe the situation of Yue Feipeng and His Majesty's army, and let His Majesty and Yue Feipeng attack Zhao Yue."
"Second, Zhao Yue was attacked and was not strong enough to stop His Majesty, so he would definitely come to us for help. We will take advantage of the situation and enter Xuzhou to help Zhao Yue."
"Third, as soon as the army entered Xuzhou, they cooperated internally and externally and took the opportunity to kill Zhao Yue."
Kong Lingyue said: "This is something that will be beneficial without any harm. Why not give it a try?"
Duan Jiao stroked his beard and shook his head, explaining: "I have already thought about the young master's idea. The first point can be arranged, but there are too many problems with the second point."
"For example, Zhao Yue sent someone to ask for help, but instead of letting you help him defend, he asked you to attack Yanzhou, attack Zhao Shan's rear, and force Zhao Shan to withdraw his troops?"
"Or, should we let you attack Zhao Shan's army instead of going to Xuzhou?"
"Those are the most likely."
Duan Jiao talked eloquently, and his thoughts became even clearer, saying: "It is almost impossible for Zhao Yue to invite your soldiers and horses to the hinterland of Xuzhou to participate in the defense and lure the wolf into the house."
Kong Shentong stroked his beard and said, "Yue'er, Jiang is still too old. What Lao Duan said makes sense."
Kong Lingyue said confidently: "No, I still think it is feasible."
Kong Shentong asked: "What are you going to do?"
Duan Jiao followed and looked over.
Kong Lingyue said: "Teacher, there must be a prerequisite for Yue Feipeng to bypass our place. Let Yue Feipeng attack for a while. After the feint attack fails, he has no choice but to bypass and go to Donglai County to avoid Zhao Yue's suspicion."
"Second, Zhao Yue sent people to ask for help, but we didn't attack Zhao Shan's hinterland or attack Zhao Shan's troops. Instead, we used this to extort Zhao Yue's money, salt and iron, and then we sent troops to help Zhao Yue."
"Zhao Yue is hypocritical and suspicious. Because our blackmail is in line with bandit behavior, he will not be suspicious."
Kong Lingyue said: "We adopt this strategy and don't need to consider other things. Of course, if this plan doesn't work, it will be very simple. Return to the original strategy and kill it directly with a three-pronged approach."
Duan Jiao thought for a while.
After a long time, Duan Jiao shook his head and said, "I don't agree with the young master's suggestion."
Kong Lingyue was very surprised and asked: "Why?"
Duan Jiao replied: "First, the strategy has been finalized with His Majesty. If you adjust the strategy over and over again, you may miss good opportunities and easily disrupt His Majesty's plan."
"Second, Zhao Yue only has one Xuzhou, and his military strength is weak. We are a three-party force, which is far stronger than Zhao Yue. With such strength, instead of adopting the strategy of defeating ten guilds with one force, we will instead engage in conspiracy and waste our efforts."
"Third, if a general wants to make a name for himself, and if a young man wants to make a name for himself, he must fight with real swords and guns. To pave the way for the future, he must also fight head-on."
Duan Jiao said sternly: "Young Master came back before and said that he would help His Majesty plot against Zhao Yue. There is no need now, nor is there any need for Yue Feipeng to pretend to attack us. He is just responding to His Majesty's attack on Xuzhou to clear our names."
Kong Lingyue's eyes lit up after hearing this.
Justify your name?
That’s how it should be!
It's time for the Qingzhou Army to move out and fully demonstrate the Qingzhou Army's edge.
Kong Lingyue took a deep breath and said: "The disciple understands what the teacher said, so he will follow the original strategy and attack Zhao Yue."
Duan Jiao smiled and said, "It's good that Young Master understands."
Kong Lingyue has always been an action person. After deciding on a strategy, he discussed with Duan Jiao and Kong Shentong how to attack Zhao Yue and how to help Yue Feipeng deal with the bandits in Qingzhou.
Many things were arranged. At the same time, the notice of Zhao Shan's arrangement was also spread to Jinan County and towards Yue Feipeng's army.
