The Jiliao Governor's Mansion is located directly south of Ningyuan City. It is the official residence of the former Jiliao Governor Yuan Chonghuan. After Yuan Chonghuan was investigated and punished by the court, the place became vacant. It was also because Yuan Chonghuan was investigated and punished by the court that the Jiliao Governor's Mansion became a forbidden area.

No one sets foot here

Wu Zongrui chose this place as his official residence.

Even Jin Guofeng and others felt that this place was inappropriate. After all, the former Governor of Jiliao, Yuan Chonghuan, was investigated and punished by the court, and his family members were all exiled. This Jiliao Governor's Mansion has become an ominous place.

Wu Zongrui didn't care, and moved into the Jiliao Governor's Mansion on the day he arrived in Ningyuan City.

The next day, Liaodong Governor Fang Yizao, Jinzhou Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zu Dale, and Shanhaiguan Deputy Commander-in-Chief Wu Sangui came to Ningyuan together.

Zu Dashou, the commander-in-chief of Jinzhou, and Wu Xiang, the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, did not show up. This makes sense. News of the Jin Tatars' attack on Liaodong after 100,000 years has spread. As commanders, Zu Dashou and Wu Xiang must hold on to the city.

Wu Zongrui understood everything. It had been about a month since he arrived in Liaodong. Neither Zu Dashou nor Wu Xiang showed up, including Fang Yizao, the governor of Liaodong, which already explained the problem.

Qiao Mingjun brought everyone to the reception room.

Wu Zongrui was delayed in the side room for a while before coming to the reception room.

Seeing Wu Zongrui enter the reception room, Fang Yizao stood up and saluted with clasped fists. Zu Dale and Wu Sangui also stood up and saluted with clasped fists.

As the governor of Ji Liao, Wu Zongrui is the highest official in Liaodong and can decide all matters in Liaodong. However, as the governor of Liaodong, Fang Yizao can also decide on matters in Liaodong.

Fang Yizao concurrently served as the governor of Liaodong and counselor of military affairs with the title of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War. He could directly intervene in military affairs in Liaodong. This was also the special feature of the governor of Liaodong that was different from the governors of other places.

"The official has met Mr. Wu."

"Master Fang, you don't have to be polite. You and I also shoulder the heavy responsibility. We must stick to Liaodong and work together..."

In front of Fang Yizao, Wu Zongrui spoke in an official tone.

Fang Yizao took office as governor of Liaodong in the fourth year of Chongzhen's reign, and he has been serving as governor of Liaodong for six years now. His governor's office is also located in Shanhaiguan, and he has basically done nothing in Liaodong.

It should be said that Fang Yizao could not do anything in Liaodong. He became governor of Liaodong after the Battle of Dalinghe City. According to the court's setup, the governor of Liaodong originally had jurisdiction over a wide area, including not only the eight cities outside the pass, but also Haizhou.

, Gaizhou, Yaozhou, Anshan, Liaoyang and other places, including even the entire Jianzhou. Unfortunately, with the rise of the Hou Jin Dynasty, most of the places under the jurisdiction of the governor of Liaodong were occupied by the Tatars of the Hou Jin Dynasty, and Fang Yizao could take charge of it.

The places are Shanhaiguan, Jinzhou, Ningyuan and Qiantun.

As the Hou Jin Dynasty became increasingly powerful and the Liaodong frontier army became increasingly weak, it was fortunate that Fang Yizao was able to defend his position.

Before Wu Zongrui finished speaking, a hint of displeasure flashed on Fang Yizao's face, but it quickly disappeared.

Of course Wu Zongrui saw it.

"Sir, the Tatars of Hou Jin suddenly invaded Liaodong. It is reported that there are 100,000 troops. I have discussed it with the governor Tongzhi, the commander-in-chief of Jinzhou, Zu Dashou, the commander-in-chief Wu Xiang of Shanhaiguan, and the commander-in-chief, Ningyuan commander Jin Guofeng.

We must hold on to the three cities of Jinzhou, Ningyuan and Shanhaiguan, so that the Jin Tatars will have no chance to take advantage of them, and Liaodong will be safe..."

Fang Yizao's report just now was more about reporting the situation than asking for instructions from Wu Zongrui.

Fang Yizao had arranged everything so that the Liaodong border troops would stick to the city and would not go out to fight. When he came to Ningyuan at this time, he was telling Wu Zongrui that you were not familiar with the situation in Liaodong, so you should not interfere too much in Liaodong's affairs.

If Wu Zongrui was appointed as the Governor of Liaodong, then Fang Yizao said this, it is still feasible. The Governor of Liaodong and the Governor of Liaodong are at the same level. There are many overlaps in their responsibilities, but Wu Zongrui is the Governor of Jiliao and has the imperial title

Prince Shaobao's status was much higher than that of Fang Yizao. It was obviously inappropriate for Fang Yizao to speak like this in front of Wu Zongrui.

Wu Zongrui understood the secret, and he would not get angry and deny Fang Yizao's suggestion.

"It turns out that Mr. Fang has already considered it, so I would like to hear the details."

Fang Yizao was stunned for a moment, then spoke reluctantly.

"Sir, the military situation is urgent. I have to make a special trip to Jinzhou to make relevant arrangements. After I have made all arrangements, I will return to Ningyuan and report everything to your Excellency."

Wu Zongrui's expression changed instantly, he looked at Fang Yizao and spoke coldly.

"Lord Fang, it seems that I can return to the capital to report to the emperor and ask the emperor and the court to appoint you as the governor of Jiliao. You will be responsible for all matters in Liaodong. I don't have to come and join in the fun."

Fang Yizao's expression also changed. He did not expect that Wu Zongrui would fall out so quickly.

Wu Zongrui held Shang Fang's sword in his hand, so Fang Yizao would not get angry in front of Wu Zongrui. If he went crazy and beheaded himself with Shang Fang's sword, it would be possible.

"Well, my lord is speaking seriously. I just feel that your lord has just arrived in Liaodong and is not familiar with the situation in Liaodong. Seeing that Houjin's Tatars are about to attack Liaodong, time is running out, so I want to make all arrangements and deployments.

Resist the attack of Houjin Tatars, protect the capital and the Guanningjin defense line..."

Wu Zongrui waved his hands with a meaningful smile on his face.

"Master Fang, the Guanningjin Defense Line is related to the safety of the capital. You know this even if you don't tell me. As the governor of Jiliao, I just want to ask you how to arrange the war against the Houjin Tatars.

And deployment, how to hold the Guanningjin defense line, how to protect the safety of the capital, this is not an exaggeration, it is also my responsibility."

"Later Jin's Tatar army of 100,000 men is coming with great momentum. You and I have a heavy responsibility. At such a critical moment, we still cannot communicate with each other on how to arrange our troops, how to resist the Later Jin Tatars, and how to fight. Let the soldiers below

How to see."

Fang Yizao looked at Wu Zongrui, and the expression on his face changed slightly.

"Your Majesty said so. I have nothing to say. I will just let your Majesty arrange and deploy..."

Wu Zongrui's expression changed again, this time he was really angry.

After taking office for more than a month, Fang Yizao, the governor of Liaodong, did not come to report on his work, and could not be seen. One hundred thousand years later, the Jin Tatars invaded Liaodong. At this time, Fang Yizao panicked and made arrangements in a hurry, unwilling to do so.

Tell the details of how to arrange the deployment.

In fact, there was no detailed arrangement and deployment. They just asked Zu Dashou, Jin Guofeng and Wu Xiang to defend the city.

Fang Yizao had never led an army in combat, so how could he possibly make any precise arrangements?

"Master Fang, I give you two choices. First, I hold Shang Fang's sword and act expediently on behalf of the emperor and the court. I suspend all your duties. After the Jin Tatars have been defeated, I will go to the emperor and the court again.

The imperial court reports, secondly, tell us your detailed arrangements and deployment to resist the Houjin Tatars, and let me see how you plan to defeat the Houjin Tatars."

Fang Yizao's face turned red and white. At this time, he no longer dared to put on airs or say angry words.

It became very quiet in the reception room.

Zu Dalue and Wu Sangui both lowered their heads and would never say a word. They must have never imagined that Wu Zongrui, the governor of Jiliao, and Fang Yizao, the governor of Liaodong, would create such a situation when they met for the first time.

Fang Yizao has been in Liaodong for six years, and he hasn't done anything much even if he thinks about it. Anyway, there is no large-scale attack by the post-Jin Tatars, and no one would care about some small-scale collisions.

But Wu Zongrui was different. The Denglai New Army led by him actually defeated the Houjin Tatars in the Gyeonggi area, forcing the Houjin Tatars to evacuate in disgrace.

Finally, Fang Yizao spoke.

"Your Majesty, I have arranged for Jinzhou Commander-in-Chief Zu Dashou, Shanhaiguan Commander-in-Chief Wu Xiang, and Ningyuan Commander-in-Chief Jin Guofeng to lead their respective sergeants to stay in the city, while the rest are stationed at Tashan, Xingshan, Songshan, and Qiantun.

All the sergeants evacuated to Jinzhou, Ningyuan and Shanhaiguan to resist the attack of Houjin Tatars..."

Wu Zongrui looked at Fang Yizao and smiled coldly.

"It is a good choice to stick to Jinzhou, Ningyuan and Shanhaiguan to resist the attack of Houjin Tatars. After all, there are 100,000 Houjin Tatars. Our first step can only be to stick to it. Mr. Fang, I ask

You, if the Hou Jin Tatars use all their strength to attack the cities of Jinzhou or Ningyuan, causing a crisis in one of the cities, how should you respond?"

Fang Yizao looked at Wu Zongrui, dumbfounded and speechless.

Fang Yizao really hadn't thought about this aspect and didn't know how to deal with it.

Wu Zongrui snorted coldly.

"Since Mr. Fang can't tell you for the time being, let me tell you. The Jin Tatars, a hundred thousand people later, are attacking Liaodong with great momentum. They will not just visit Liaodong and then leave. If they cannot achieve a glorious victory,

Without enviable results, they cannot easily withdraw their troops."

"Outside the pass, our army can hold on to the two cities of Jinzhou and Ningyuan. Shanhaiguan has a dangerous terrain and is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It has a large number of troops. The Hou Jin Tatars will not be stupid enough to attack Shanhaiguan. Their goal is Jinzhou and Ningyuan.

Once we lose the two cities of Jinzhou and Ningyuan, all places outside the customs will be lost. If the Houjin Tatars are stationed in Jinzhou and Ningyuan, Shanhaiguan will be in great danger. This is a consequence we cannot bear.

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"We must repel the attack of the Hou Jin Tatars, protect Liaodong, and protect the eight cities outside the pass."

"I have made such a combat deployment that the Shanhaiguan garrison will not move and stick to Shanhaiguan. No matter what happens in Jinzhou and Ningyuan, the Shanhaiguan garrison will not be allowed to rush to rescue unless they receive an order from my officer to attack."

"Ningyuan Deputy Commander-in-Chief Jin Guoqi and Jin Guochen led the 15,000 soldiers stationed in Ningyuan City and quickly rushed to Jinzhou City to assist Jinzhou Commander-in-Chief Zu Dashou to defend Jinzhou and defeat the attack of Hou Jin Tatar."

"Ningyuan City is garrisoned by the Denglai New Army."

"How to fight next, I will give you relevant combat orders."
Chapter completed!