After everyone sat down, Li Yanqiu said: "Yesterday, everyone discussed for a long time, but there was no suitable candidate. Today, Wang Shan volunteered to go to Yecheng for me, do you have any objections?"

Several people had different expressions, Mu Kuangda frowned slightly, but Xie You seemed very surprised.

"You have never fought a war." Xie You said, "Don't go and die."

"My apprentice won a 50,000 army in one fell swoop in Tongguan." Mu Kuangda said with a smile, "You said he has never fought a war?"

Xie You: "…"

"There are also Wu Du and Mr. Fei Hongde." Duan Ling said hurriedly, "It's not my own power."

"Mr. Fei is also in Tongguan?" Xie You asked with a frown.

Duan Ling nodded, everyone looked at each other, Su Qi sneered and said, "It's a perfect tongue."

During the Battle of Tongguan, Duan Ling successfully seized the evidence of Bian Lingbai's rebellion and planned to retreat to the Xiliang army, allowing the court to firmly grasp the military power of Xiguan in the two major border areas. Or in Mu Kuangda's hands. Xie You was always dissatisfied with this matter.

Although Bian Lingbai, Han Bin and the Black Armor Army had two distinct military systems, one to resist foreign countries and the other to stabilize the country. However, the civil servants replaced Bian Lingbai in this way, which was equivalent to fighting the face of the generals. The border guards died suddenly overnight. Smart people knew what was wrong with it. Ninety percent were poisoned by Wu Du.

"Tell me about your plan." Li Yanqiu said.

"Yecheng is not as good as Tongguan." Duan Ling stood up and showed the drawn topographic map to everyone, saying, "It is not two major passes. If there are too many troops stationed, it will inevitably increase military expenditure. It is even more unsafe to find General Han Bin to mobilize the guards from under Yubi Pass. First, it will not save the near fire. Second, the borrowed soldiers will have to be returned sooner or later. The Yuan people's guerrilla warfare outside the border is protracted. It is completely unpredictable when they come and when they leave."

"From Xunyang to the north, Shangzi, and east to Yubi Pass for more than 400 miles." Duan Ling said, "It's all the front line, it's very troublesome. It's impossible to increase troops. Everything cannot be solved by increasing troops. So this time, I'm going to give you the opinion that no more troops or soldiers."

When they heard this, the ministers finally calmed down. Not increasing their troops would mean not spending money, and everything was easy to say.

"If you really need it," Mu Kuangda said, "The court will still spend a certain budget on Yecheng. After all, Yecheng and Hejian must not lose."

"It won't cost too much money." Duan Ling also said, "Among these three cities, Yecheng is the first to be the front line of fighting with the Yuan people, and Changzhou and Hejian are behind, echoing with horns. As long as it is rectified, it can be developed into a rear reserve. Since the regular army is difficult to play its role, it can only train militias and carefully study the skills of fighting with the Yuan people. On weekdays, it is a military farming service, recruiting civilians, and trying to rebuild beacon towers. Once the Yuan people attack, the three cities will support each other and temporarily resist guerrillas with guerrillas."

"Hejian and Changzhou have experienced a battle with Shangzi, and the population is too small." Mu Kuangda shook his head and said, "I can't stand your recruitment."

"This is just a long-term strategy," Duan Ling said. "It will take at least ten years to maintain it. After the Battle of Shangzi, there are still nearly 100,000 households in the three cities and surrounding areas. This year, Your Majesty has reduced the taxes in the northern area and slowly recuperate, so you can maintain it."

Xie You also said: "This is just your long-term vision. How to solve the current problem?"

Duan Ling said: "I planned to make a contract with the Liao Kingdom first after I arrived. If Yecheng was lost to the hands of the Yuan people, Liao would have a hard time. In this way, they would have to face the Yuan people. If they didn't want to cause trouble, the Liao Kingdom would definitely try to restrain the Yuan army. As long as they win a winter time, they would be able to train militias after the autumn harvest this year, and after the spring next year, the chances of victory will be increased by a few points."

"There are too few people." Su Qi said, "Hebei County can no longer hold on to taxes, so there are reductions and exemptions. Although the branch secretary reported that there were 100,000 households, but the taxes were actually received, less than 20,000 to 30,000 households. Do you still want these people to be militias? There is not enough food to eat."

"There are many people." Duan Ling said, "Every winter comes, a large number of refugees will carry their families and migrate to the south. Some are due to natural disasters, while others are displaced due to invasion of the Yuan people. These people are invaded by the Central Plains, which is a major hidden danger. Why not live in Hebei here? Previously, only because the Yuan people often come to plunder, so no one dares to operate between the three cities, resulting in a large area of ​​land becoming wasteland. Nearly 100,000 people suffer from war every year and flow south into the Central Plains. These are laborers."

"What do you let them eat during the winter this year?" Su Qi asked again, "Just as you expected, 100,000 people flocked to Hebei. If one person is not careful, there is no need for Yuan people to attack again. You will die under the hands of the victims."

"I have my own way." Duan Ling replied, "In short, it will not cause chaos. I know that there is no surplus grain in the Central Plains, so there is no need for the court to support one meter or one side."

Everyone was silent for a moment and looked at Li Yanqiu. Obviously, they had discussed many of the previous discussions on how to resolve the crisis encountered in Yecheng, but none of them were as clear as Duan Ling's idea.

"You are too young," said Xie You, "the battlefield is sinister in unknown areas."

"The late emperor led his troops at the age of fourteen." Duan Ling said, "At the age of sixteen, I became famous in the battle with the King of the Huns at the age of sixteen. I don't know how old I am to be young in General Xie's eyes."

Li Yanqiu laughed, and Xie You suddenly laughed too.

"What do you think about the emperor?" Li Yanqiu asked Cai Yan.

Cai Yanchao Li Yanqiu said: "Tanhualang seems to be confident. I think he has made a complete plan, and I think it is feasible."

Duan Ling said everything he should say, and there was also the last move to hold on and not send it, which was the problem of food for the winter this year. He didn't want Cai Yan to know about it, so as not to cause any changes. No one could say whether Cai Yan would be crazy and ignore the country and start to mess with him.

At this time, he was quietly waiting for everyone to make a decision, and no one spoke for a while, and everyone was thinking.

"How many people do you want?" Li Yanqiu asked.

As soon as these words came out, Duan Ling knew that Li Yanqiu had made a decision.

Duan Ling originally wanted a team of black armored guards, but thought that if he brought such a team of people over, it would be difficult to gain allegiance from the generals of Yecheng, and it would be easier to have invisible factional divisions. So he made up his mind and replied: "Don't have one soldier."

"The Jiangzhou Army can send a team of people to help you." Xie You replied, obviously also endorsing Duan Ling's proposal.

"No need." Duan Ling replied, "General's kindness is enough to feel good."

"I'm not old." Xie You smiled, "I'm not very brave."

"Secondly, two ministries are required to be the head of the Ministry of Works to do accounting and construction." Duan Ling said to Li Yanqiu again, "The Ministry of Revenue has settled a ministries in the people's livelihood."

"Who leads your troops?" Li Yanqiu asked.

"Wu Du." Duan Ling replied.

Everyone immediately talked about it, and Xie You said, "Wu Du can't do it."

"Why can't it be?" Duan Ling asked, "Wu Du followed Zhao Kui for many years, and then followed the former emperor. He had enough experience in marching and fighting, and there was no problem in governing the army."

Mu Kuangda said: "In addition, you also need a Gongcao to be the head of personnel accounting. A criminal name will be the head of the ruling. A chief clerk will take care of the money and grain in your city. These cannot be used by the former Yecheng officials. All matters must be handed over clearly."

"Yes." Duan Ling said, "The rest of you will be able to match yourself after you go down."

"I have no objection." Mu Kuangda smiled and looked at the ministers again, saying, "What do you think, sir?"

Although Mu Kuangda was nominally Duan Ling's master, they were colleagues in the court. Duan Ling was still nervous before, but he had never discussed it with Mu Kuangda, for fear that he would obstruct him, so he felt much more at ease when he saw Mu Kuangda did not object.

Duan Ling looked at Cai Yan, always thinking that this guy had any plans, but no matter how he planned, he had no way out and it was imperative.

Li Yanqiu asked again: "When will you leave?"

Duan Ling replied: "You will leave after finding all the people. You can't delay it. It will take one month no matter how fast you get to Yecheng."

Li Yanqiu said: "Do you guys have any objections?"

No one spoke, Li Yanqiu said: "Tomorrow, Mu Qing will issue a letter of appointment for Tanhua and Wu Du. During the extraordinary period, he will be promoted directly to two levels, which is equivalent to the county prefect, and he will act temporarily on all matters."

Duan Ling's heart finally landed, nodded, and Li Yanqiu said, "Let's go away, Mu Qing and Su Qing, Xie Qing leave a step."

All the talents stood up one after another and each surrendered.

When Duan Ling came out, Lang Junxia came at some point, and Cai Yan and others were at the end of the corridor.

That was the only way for Duan Ling and Wu Du. Duan Ling was still thinking, but he didn't think much about quarrel with Cai Yan at this time, which was already annoying enough.

But Cai Yan just didn't leave, as if she was waiting for Duan Ling, and Duan Ling could not directly slap Cai Yan like she was watching Lang Junxia.

"Let's go." Wu Du said.

"Don't poison him," Duan Ling said.

He is about to leave Jiangzhou. At this time, many uncontrollable things will happen if Cai Yan is killed.

Wu Du laughed, followed Duan Ling, and came to the end of the corridor.

The surroundings were silent, Cai Yan and Duan Ling faced each other, and behind them were Lang Junxia and Wu Du, each of whom were tense, and there was a tense atmosphere in the air.

"I didn't expect you to come here." Cai Yan said.

This is the first time that the two of them have had a direct conversation since Duan Ling's return. No one can do anything about each other now. Duan Ling is concerned about Mu Kuangda, while Cai Yan is concerned about Li Yanqiu. Once they lose their fear, they will inevitably start a life-and-death duel.

"I want to make a deal with you," said Cai Yan.

"Tell me." Duan Ling replied.

Cai Yan then glanced at Wu Du, but was not much surprised to see Wu Du, obviously already knowing Duan Ling's identity.

Cai Yan said: "The country is in trouble now, so I won't touch you. Don't do anything meaningless. Let's talk about it when you come back from Yecheng."

"It should be." Duan Ling replied, "What else should I say?"

Cai Yan wanted to speak but stopped, but Duan Ling exposes his thoughts.

"You must want to ask me." Duan Ling said seriously, "Why don't you stay in Jiangzhou and catch your handle, and don't let Wu Du enter the Eastern Palace, right?"
Chapter completed!