After entering Haiyuan City, Zhao Junchen quickly arrived at the official office prepared by Fang Zhenshan without any delay.
After roughly visiting the layout and environment of this official office, before Zhao Junchen had time to express his opinion, Fang Zhenshan took the initiative to plead guilty: "I only learned about the news that the imperial envoy was coming to Haiyuan City eight days ago. Because of the rush of time,
There is no time to prepare too much. This official residence was originally the office of Haiyuan Zhizhou. Compared with your distinguished status, the Imperial Envoy, this place is too simple. This is the poor hospitality of Guyuan Military Town. I hope that the Imperial Envoy will
Don't be offended... However, the mansion prepared by the humble post for you, the imperial envoy, is the most famous mansion in Shaanxi and Gansu. It was originally the residence of the richest man in Haiyuan, but now it has been temporarily recruited by the humble post. There are many wonderful scenes in this house.
, I believe you, the Imperial Envoy, will be satisfied."
However, Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "This official residence occupies a large area, and the office rooms are also very sufficient. It is enough to accommodate the many civil and military officials and staff guards around me. This is enough. There is no need to expect too much during the war...
Also, there is no need to prepare the mansion specially for me. During the period when I was in charge of the war in Haiyuan City, I lived in the government office. If there was an emergency military situation, I didn't have to waste time traveling on the road... It was a circle near the government office.
You have to recruit all the houses to serve as temporary residences for my officials, staff, and guards, so as to save them from wasting time on the road!"
On the side, Supervisor Li Ru'an also took the opportunity to explain to Fang Zhenshan: "When the Imperial Envoy was in Huamachi Camp, he always lived in the study room of the Governor's Mansion, just to save time and be able to handle official documents and military information in a timely manner. He spent his daily rest time
Only about three hours!"
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Fang Zhenshan couldn't help but be stunned, but for the first time he understood Zhao Junchen's pragmatic style.
Then, Fang Zhenshan's face was full of admiration, and he said: "The diligence and public spirit of the Imperial Envoy are truly a model for all officials. I admire you for your humiliation. In the future, I will definitely follow the Imperial Envoy as an example and go all out for the country and the country without sparing any effort."
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No matter what his true thoughts were, Fang Zhenshan's words were indeed comforting, and Zhao Junchen nodded lightly.
Then, Fang Zhenshan said: "In addition, I also held a reception banquet for the imperial envoy at the Xianhe Tower, the largest restaurant in Haiyuan City. Officials and celebrities from all over Guyuan Military Town were present. Many people wanted to
I want to take the opportunity to meet you, please see...?"
While speaking, Fang Zhenshan secretly observed the changes in Zhao Junchen's expression, wanting to take the opportunity to test whether Zhao Junchen's pragmatic style was genuine or not.
Under normal circumstances, Zhao Junchen would indeed take the opportunity to contact various factions in Guyuan Military Town, but now is not a good opportunity, so Zhao Junchen directly waved his hand and said: "There is no need for the reception banquet. After the war is over, there will be many opportunities.
We can meet with them. I'm afraid Gongchang Mansion is already in a bitter war now, so it's more important to discuss the military situation."
"I understand."
While replying, Fang Zhenshan secretly made up his mind that he must try his best to show a pragmatic and capable style in front of Zhao Junchen in the future, so as to further win Zhao Junchen's appreciation and bring the relationship closer between the two.
Just when Fang Zhenshan secretly made up his mind, his staff Niu Fude quickly came to Zhao Junchen and reported: "Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy, General He Lao, and Guard Qi have all settled down their respective armies and have now arrived at the government office.
In addition, the military officials have now settled down and are ready to listen to your orders at any time!"
Before that, He Zhang, Qi Bin and others did not enter Haiyuan City with Zhao Junchen, but stayed outside the city to direct the garrisoning of the armies. Now that all the armies were stationed, they hurried on
Come back to life.
After hearing the report, Zhao Junchen's expression suddenly became solemn, and he ordered vigorously and resolutely: "In this case, all civil and military officials above the fifth rank in Haiyuan City are ordered to come immediately to discuss the military situation and listen to military orders!"
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Following Zhao Junchen's order, only a quarter of an hour later, in the lobby of Zhizhou Yamen in Haiyuan City, all civil and military officials gathered together. The atmosphere was solemn, and everyone was waiting for Zhao Junchen's order.
Zhao Junchen sat on the main seat in the lobby and looked around the crowd with dignity. His eyes finally fell on Fang Zhenshan and said: "General Bing Fang, the Mongolian army has now invaded the defense area of Guyuan Military Town.
A few days ago, an acropolis in Longnan was breached. As the garrison commander of Guyuan Military Town, you probably know the military situation better than we do, so it is up to you to tell everyone about the latest war progress!"
Fang Zhenshan immediately stood up and replied: "I humbly obey my orders!"
Then, Fang Zhenshan turned slightly and explained to Zhao Junchen and other officials: "Half a month ago, the Mongolian right wing and the Junggar Khanate suddenly assembled an army of 50,000 in the Alxa Right Banner and invaded Gansu through the Alxa Banner area.
In the area, they successively broke through the Zhenfan Guards of Gansu Military Town and the Polu Guards of Guyuan Military Town. Because the incident happened suddenly, the Mongolian army moved extremely quickly, and the defenders everywhere were unable to stop it. It only took eight or nine days.
In no time, they invaded Gongchang Mansion!
Three days ago, the Mongolian army broke through the Zhenning Acropolis of Gongchang Prefecture and several surrounding military forts. According to the latest military information received by Beizhong, the Mongolian army has now surrounded Jiezhou City, Jiezhou City and
As a result, Guyuan Military Town has also lost contact! However, there are 30,000 elite Forbidden Army support in Jiezhou City, so there should be no worries about the city being breached in the short term."
After hearing Fang Zhenshan's explanation, everyone present looked worried and serious, obviously thinking that the situation was serious.
Among them, He Zhang even snorted angrily and said: "The Mongols' goal this time is to store grain in Jiezhou City, and Zhenning Acropolis is the front guard of Longnan, and it is also the protective wing of Jiezhou City. If Zhenning Acropolis
If it had not fallen, the Mongols must have had scruples and did not dare to attack Jiezhou City with all their strength. But now that Zhenning Guard City has fallen into the hands of the Mongols, the pressure on Jiezhou City has not only doubled!? The defenders of Zhenning Guard
, is really extremely incompetent!”
After hearing He Zhang's angry rebuke, all the officials present agreed, believing that the fall of Zhenning Guard had put the war in a passive position, while a strange look flashed across Zhao Junchen's expression.
In fact, Zhao Junchen secretly promoted the fall of Zhenning Acropolis.
The fall of Zhenning Acropolis seems to be a tactical failure, but from a strategic level it is not necessarily a bad thing!
In fact, many of Zhao Junchen's follow-up plans revolved around Zhenning Acropolis.
Moreover, the reason why Fang Zhenshan surrendered to Zhao Junchen was largely because of the fall of Zhenningwei!
In addition, through the fall of Zhenningwei, Zhao Junchen also inserted a nail into the Mongolian coalition, which will be of great use at critical moments.
However, only a few people knew about Zhao Junchen's true plan. He Zhang's character was too upright and it was difficult to explain many things to him clearly, so Zhao Junchen quickly changed the subject.
"At this point, no matter how much you rebuke the Zhenning Guards, nothing can change anything!" Zhao Junchen said calmly: "I just want to know, is there any way you can reverse the situation of the war?"