As a person with high emotional intelligence, Gao Zhang's smile was friendly yet measured. Whenever Yang Zongmin introduced him to a general of the Western Army.
Gao Zhang would not only talk about the brilliant achievements of this Western Army general, but also say some very pertinent words of praise.
The point is, if there are only one or two, that's it. As long as every civil and military official present is mentioned by name and identity, Gao Zhang can talk about it and tell the other party's detailed political achievements or military achievements.
This made the civil and military officials in the northwest who had come to receive him a little reluctantly when they saw the elegant and gentle No. 1 Duke, couldn't help but look at Gao Zhang with admiration.
This young, elegant, handsome, and well-spoken scholar did not have the literati style that he imagined to despise and look down on warriors.
Naturally, they all had a better impression of Gao Zhang.
After meeting Zhu Wenwu, Gao Zhang also came to Zhong Shidao and Yao Xiong, who were currently without official positions.
Gao Zhang did not step forward, but stepped aside and looked behind him. Liang Shicheng, an angel, stepped forward, nodded and bowed to Gao Zhang, and then stepped forward and took out an imperial edict.
It began to read out the re-activation of Zhongshi Dao and Yao Xiong who had no official position.
Zhongshi Daoshi was a martial arts master, the governor of Zhongzhou, and the governor of Jingyuan Duqian, who knew the German army.
Yao Xiong returned to Xizhou and served as the observer of Huazhou.
After Zhong Shidao and Yao Xiong kowtowed to thank Tianen, the angel Liang Shicheng smiled, turned sideways, and spoke to the two people in front of him.
"You two generals must remember to thank Privy Council Gao. If Privy Council Gao hadn't expressed his gratitude to the officials several times, I'm afraid..."
After hearing the words of this official's confidant and angel, both Zhong Shidao and Yao Xiong looked at Gao Zhang in shock.
Fortunately, they were all experienced drivers, so they corrected their attitude immediately and bowed respectfully to Gao Zhang to express their gratitude.
Gao Zhang quickly returned the favor and said sternly.
"Both of them are famous generals of our Song Dynasty and the pillars of the northwest frontier army. To be reinstated is a blessing for the imperial court and a blessing for our Song Dynasty..."
Seeing the young Privy Councilor Gao talking there, the mood of the civil and military officers on the northwest frontier had begun to change subtly.
Then Gao Zhang had someone bring a large box, raised his hand and patted the unopened wooden box, and grinned at the Western generals.
"When I came to the northwest border this time, I specially brought gifts to all the generals. I believe that you will like them very much after receiving them."
After that, Gao Zhang opened the lid of the wooden box, revealing the leather tubes inside.
"May I ask Privy Council Gao, what is this?" The young Zhe Keqiu looked at the thing curiously and asked.
Yang Zongmin looked at his little cousin, smiled kindly, took a leather cylinder into his hand very conspicuously, and began to demonstrate to the Western generals present.
"This is a telescope, a sharp tool developed by Privy Council Gao to detect enemies in advance."
"With the help of this thing, you can see clearly even a rabbit within twenty miles."
Next, a group of generals of the Western Army ignored etiquette at all. They all held a telescope and looked around, making gestures, and from time to time they issued extremely exaggerated shouts and low shouts.
They are all veteran generals in the army, so they naturally know how beneficial this thing can be.
Being able to clearly see movement twenty miles away, and the human eye can only see a few miles away, the gap is huge.
If you discover the enemy in advance, you can be prepared in advance. This is definitely a good treasure that can improve the army's marching combat success rate.
"This Number One Scholar is really amazing. The weapons he produced before have already raised the combat power of our Song Dynasty soldiers to a new level.
The treasures we have now obtained are enough for our army to detect the enemy first..."
Seeing those generals as if they had got their favorite toys, Gao Zhang also showed a meaningful smile. This is nothing, there are more exciting operations behind.
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The forwards, a total of eight thousand cavalry, were stationed outside Pingxia City. Now, they were accompanied by the arrival of the Western Army generals.
Outside Pingxia City, a total of 25,000 troops from the Deshun Army, the Zhenrong Army, and the Huaide Army had already gathered. Together with the 8,000 cavalry, there were more than 33,000 troops.
Zhong Shidao quickly adapted to his role. As the commander of the Huide Army, he naturally had to shoulder the responsibility of being a landlord.
"Privilege Gao, how many troops are there in total this time? How many days will they be stationed in Pingxia City?"
"The vanguard will set off tomorrow, go north along the Hulu River, and then go to Roulang Mountain via Sha Niuling."
Gao Zhang's obviously natural words immediately stopped the entire Western army's civil and military forces who were staying in the tent.
Everyone looked at Gao Zhang in confusion, and Yao Xiong, who had also just been reinstated, couldn't help but ask.
"May I ask Privy Councilor Gao, what do these eight thousand cavalry want to do if they rush deep behind enemy lines like this?"
"Of course we want to attack Jingyuan Fort, where Xishou Baotai Supervisory Army is located in Xixia."
"Is this guy crazy?"
"Although Jingyuan Fort is not as strong as Pingxia City, it is still a strong city. What does he want to do?"
Yang Zongmin on the side spoke unhurriedly.
"Generals, there is no need to be nervous. Privy Council Gao is here with the imperial edict, so naturally he is not here to joke with you."
"Generals, the 3,000 troops of the Xishou Baotai Military Supervision Department of Xixia have been restrained in the Huairong Fort area."
"There are also five thousand troops stationed in dangerous places between Huizhou and Xi'an Prefecture."
"Excluding the garrisons stationed in various forts, the number of soldiers and horses in Jingyuan Fort is only over 10,000."
"Old General Yang, you are also a veteran of the Western Army, and you know very well the combat capabilities of the Xixia soldiers and horses."
"Even if there are only 5,000 men and horses left in the Jingyuan Fort, with the few troops we have now and no siege machinery, I'm afraid we won't be able to take it down in a month."
"As long as it exceeds ten days, other military commanders will definitely send troops to help. By then, our army will be in danger."
After hearing the complaints and gibberings of these northwest army generals, the highly respected Yang Zongmin showed a strange smile.
"Don't worry, everyone. The elite troops brought by Privy Council Gao can attack Jingyuan Fort in just one day and they will be defeated."
"..." All the generals of the Western Army all looked at Gao Zhang. They had previously had a favorable impression of the young Privy Councilor.
But now, everyone can't help but feel pain in their balls. Even among the ambitious civil servants who have come to the northwest to take up posts in the past few years, no one dares to brag like this blind chicken.
At this time, Liu Fa, who was slow in speech but quick in action, saw more and more eyes falling on him, and stood up and nodded towards these robes.
"I can also assure you generals that what Old General Yang said is true."
"..."
(End of chapter)
