"For the Duke of the State, a favor." Wei Wanshi didn't know what his brother-in-law wanted to do with this favor, and he just acted according to his instructions.

In fact, he couldn't figure out whether it was too much to take such a big risk in order to avenge a concubine.

The Song Dynasty was the most powerful existence in the world, occupying the richest land and having the largest population under his rule. He and his family lived in the Song Dynasty. If the news leaked, it would be doomed.

"Second brother, the world's trend has changed suddenly. I did this not just for revenge, but also for good reason. Although the Fujian Gongsun Yu, although he lives in a corner south, he is strong and powerful, he just regards it as a leisure chess." Before leaving, Wei Wanshi remembered Zhao Pu's words.

"The favor of my official? It depends on the news. Is it worth the price?" Sun Yu frowned. Why did Zhao Pu want his favor? Is there anything unknown here? It seems that I have to send someone to Kaifeng to find out what happened.

Sun Yu keenly felt that something must have happened after this, which made Zhao Pu make such a decision. Based on his understanding, Zhao Pu is considered Zhao Kuangyin's direct lineman, with a high position and a powerful position, so he can't give him anything at all.

"The elite imperial guards in Jiangbei withdrew 30,000 to Henan Prefecture, and half of the materials and equipment were transferred." Wei Wanshi nodded. He wanted to see the quality of the news, and they were both smart people.

The withdrawal of troops was heard from the imperial study that day that Zhao Pu heard that the allocation of materials was originally the operation of the Ministry of War. As the Minister of War, Zhao Pu knew it clearly.

"If the news is true, Sun will naturally owe you a favor." Sun Yu was quite shocked. He even sold this kind of news to himself. The previous situation was just the world. As long as he had enough eyeliner, he could find one or two.

However, there is no sufficient level of secret lines for the personnel and materials allocation of the Song Dynasty imperial guards, so there is no way to know.

"The Duke of the State can verify it yourself!" Wei Wanshi knew that no matter how vague he said, Sun Yu would not believe it, and he would have to send someone to verify it himself.

Once there is a definite message, it will be much easier to verify the authenticity.

Sun Yu did not eat at the business bank as planned. As soon as his conversation with Wei Wanshi ended, he went straight to the special camp's headquarters and had to verify the authenticity of the news as soon as possible.

If the news is true, he has to write a letter as soon as possible to spread the news to Li Yu, and help him build confidence so as not to back off.

As for the movements between Western Shu and Northern Han, Sun Yu couldn't care about so much because of his remote location. When they had a certain news came, they would definitely not have time to gain enough advantages before the road was blocked due to heavy snow.

On August 15, 964, the Mid-Autumn Festival was over, and there was no festive atmosphere in Tanzhou City, but there was only tense preparations for the war.

The new head general of the Eighth Regiment of the Loyal and Brave Army, General Ningyuan Gao Jichong, personally escorted the last batch of baggage and arrived in Tanzhou at sunset. Zhou Baoquan, the young master of Nanchu, and Yang Shifan, the general of Zhennan, personally greeted him at the city gate.

"Brother Gao, I haven't seen each other for many years, and my style is better than the past." Zhou Baoquan and Gao Jichong met each other when they were young, and they were not familiar with each other, but they were both young masters in the same place and they also appreciated each other.

Gao Ji rushed back to Xiongzhou, Zhou Baoquan felt very sorry, and let him be heroic for a while, but he could not match him.

It was more aggressive than the Song Dynasty. In the past, Nanping helped them block the threat from the Song Dynasty. Only after Gao Ji rushed away did he realize how much pressure was.

Gao Jichong is much older, so Zhou Baoquan can bear the big brother.

"Brother Zhou respects Gao, so I won't refuse. I'll hurry up and finally catch up." Gao Jichong pointed to the horse team behind him. The road was difficult, and all the supplies were lost to the horse's back, and the transportation efficiency was not ordinary.

As for road construction, Gao Jichong refused. Even if Nan Chu wanted to build it, he would have to destroy it. Otherwise, once he was defeated by the Song Dynasty, it would be his turn to suffer in Xiongzhou.

The road is difficult to move, and the transportation of baggage is not smooth. At least, I can live a breeze.

"Thank you for your hard work in General Gao, I, the soldiers of Nanchu, are so grateful!" Yang Shifan's temples were already half white. These days, the pressure to prepare for the war was so great that it was difficult to breathe.

"What is the general? It's the right thing to do, and it needs to be counted and tested." Gao Jichong replied with a smile. This money has been made, and he also divided the money into a batch of Xiongzhou, so the yamen can at least operate normally.

Taking advantage of this money-making stall, Gao Jichong recommended Pan Liu as the governor of Xiongzhou. Sun Yu agreed with a big stroke. Xiongzhou has not yet been reported in the court, and it is considered a private land of Sun Yu, so he can agree by himself.

Gao Jichong recommended Pan Liu, which was also considered after careful consideration, because the local gentry in Xiongzhou is relatively xenophobic. Pan Liu is a local big shot and sincerely seeks favors. He might as well buy horse bones for a thousand dollars. Especially those reform measures that allow an outsider to do, the boycott was too great.

"I trust Brother Gao so I can just go directly to the warehouse. Brother Gao has come from afar, and I have already held a banquet in the palace. The general may as well go with you." Although Zhou Baoquan was young, he was in a high position and looked quite mature in his words.

"I'm afraid I can't go with you if I'm involved in miscellaneous tasks." Yang Shifan politely declined. These things must be equipped as soon as possible. Those who have replaced them must be replaced by the young and strong who have just been pulled up. If you don't keep an eye on them, you will always be worried.

"The general will go to war tomorrow. Tonight, it will be regarded as a farewell wine. The subordinates will cook the miscellaneous matters. It is not a good idea to keep the general's attention to everything in detail. Zhuge Wuhou's previous lessons must be kept in mind." Zhou Baoquan invited again that Yang Shifan is the current giant in Nanchu. He must respect him no matter what, and he must not make any mistakes.

"General, in the future, I brought good wine specially. Why not stop drunk?" Gao Jichong also invited him to drink with Zhou Baoquan, the little kid, and what kind of smell could he taste?

Besides, he wanted to communicate more with Yang Shifan. After all, he had fought with the imperial guards of the Song Dynasty and won the battle.

Yang Shifan hesitated for a moment, explained to his aide Shi Fang, and followed Zhou Baoquan and his party to the Chu Palace.

In the palace of the King of Chu, Zhou Baoquan was naturally sitting at the top, and Yang Shifan and Gao Jichong sat opposite each other.

"Okay, let's go down!" After saving the three eunuchs, Zhou Baoquan felt that it was almost done, so he sent the dancer down. The battle was imminent and he could not indulge in pleasure.

Yang Shifan was not interested in these things, and his mind was full of thoughts on the upcoming war. As for Gao Jichong, he was still passionate, but he was not interested in these things at the moment, and the important thing was important.

"General Gao, isn't this armor really sold?

?” When the hall was cleared, Yang Shifan asked with a little regret. Now that the elite troops in the South Chu have followed, the armor rate is still too low.

"This is really not possible. Now my loyal and brave army is also expanding its army. There is a shortage of armor. It is really not easy to be able to produce so many weapons first..." Gao Jichong was very bitter. The east side had a quarrel with Nanyue, and maybe he would continue in the autumn. He also turned against Nanhan. This living environment is not much better than that of Nanchu.

Yang Shifan wanted to say something else, but was completely blocked by Gao Jichong and had to give up.

"In the opinion of Brother Gao, how much will our army win the victory rate of blocking the Song Dynasty this time?" Zhou Baoquan was not afraid of talking about failure. From the time he was preparing to resist the Song Dynasty, he knew that failure could happen at any time.

Upon hearing this, Yang Shifan put down his wine glass and looked at Gao Jichong. Although he was a long-time general on the battlefield, he had never fought with the imperial guards of the Song Dynasty. He attached great importance to Gao Jichong's judgment.

"I don't know, but the Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty was indeed extremely powerful. At that time, there were only a few elite soldiers in my Nanping army who could fight outside the city. At that time, they could win the battle, and the right time, place, and people were all indispensable. More importantly, the other party's carelessness and arrogance ruined himself." Gao Jichong was very sober. The victory at that time was not the fragility of the Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty. If he looked down on the other party too much because of that battle, he would definitely pay the price of bleeding.

Gao Jichong had a good idea of ​​the combat power of the Southern Chu army, which was comparable to that of Nanping at that time. Only the elite were as good as the imperial guards of the Song Dynasty.

"General, is it true that the navy can't stop the other party?" Gao Jichong raised his wine glass and signaled to drink together.

"The Navy of the Song Dynasty has become twice as good as our army. If there is no accident, it will be impossible to stop it." Yang Shifu drank the flying sky in the cup. If the navy's advantage was still there, why would he be so worried?

Gao Jichong was silent. This is the gap in strength. Now the navy of Nanchu has already taken over Nanping's warships. Its combat power is strong, but the Song Dynasty has easily surpassed it in just over the past year.

At this speed, let alone Nan Chu, I am afraid that the Nan Tang Navy will be left behind in the near future.

"Brother Gao, if Tanzhou is not protected, I may have to take my family south and I hope to take it in at that time." Zhou Baoquan was not depressed at all. He was born in the world and had to fight if he had the chance. If he lost, he would run away. The world was vast and there was always a place to stay.

Of course, escaping to Xiongzhou is definitely a good choice. After all, they are now relying on the loyal and brave army. Moreover, the mountains are high and the waters are far away, and materials are difficult to transport. If they really chase the city of Xiongzhou, it is not certain who will lose and who will win or lose.

"Brother Zhou, don't tease me. Nan Chu is big, and the Song Dynasty dare not go deep into the deep." Gao Jichong shook his head. Nan Chu is not Nanping, there are more than 20 states, and there are also places that are even more remote than Xiongzhou. Although most of them are not rich, there are always places to find.

"General Gao, what price does it cost to ask your army to help defend the city?" Yang Shifan heard what Zhou Baoquan meant, and was ready to go into exile.

Yang Shifan felt quite uncomfortable. Although Zhou Baoquan was young, he had the appearance of a wise ruler. Yang Shifan was sincere and one day he could pass on a good story and become a celebrity in history.
Chapter completed!