The situation in Huainan was urgent. After receiving the letter, Zhao Tai did not dare to delay and decided to set off immediately.

The next day, Zhao Tai hurried to Xuzhou with five hundred well-equipped soldiers and five hundred auxiliary troops escorting grain, grass, and military supplies.

At this time, Heda also received a letter from Zhao Fan, hoping that the Jin Kingdom could send troops to attack Shandong.

Xuzhou Generalissimo's Mansion, inside the Festival Hall.

Many Jin generals gathered together to listen to Heda's explanation of the battle between Meng and Jin.

Heda asked: "The Mongols invaded Huainan, and the Southern Song Dynasty sent envoys to the Huaihe River. I hope that I can send troops to Shandong. What do you think?"

The Jin Army had just experienced a disastrous defeat at Sanfeng Mountain. None of the troops had recovered their strength, and the defense of Henan was insufficient. Naturally, no one wanted to attack Shandong.

"The Mongolian army that attacked Huainan only numbered 60,000 to 70,000, and most of them were Li Fen's men. The real Mongolian army was less than 10,000. How could the Southern Song Dynasty withstand this?" A Jurchen general said jokingly.

Although Song and Jin were in alliance, the estrangement and prejudice between the two countries did not disappear.

The Southern Song Dynasty still wanted to avenge Jingkang's humiliation. The Jin Kingdom was beaten like this, and many people still looked down on the Southern Song Dynasty.

Many golden generals in the hall immediately burst into laughter, showing no intention of worrying about their allies.

Seeing this, Zhao Tai stood up directly and said in a deep voice: "Marshal! This time Mongolia is attacking the Southern Song Dynasty, but it is targeting us, the Jin Kingdom."

Heda raised his eyebrows, "Oh? How do you say that?"

"Why did the Mongols attack the Southern Song Dynasty, and what was their purpose?" Zhao Tai looked around the crowd, asking and answering, "The reason why the Mongols attacked the Southern Song Dynasty was because the Southern Song Dynasty refused to unite with Mongolia to destroy the Jin Dynasty, and instead united with the Jin Dynasty to fight against the Mongolia. Their purpose of attacking the Southern Song Dynasty,

It is to make the Southern Song Dynasty stop its alliance with us, to make the Southern Song Dynasty cut off its supplies to us, and to make us vulnerable to enemies from both sides. Do you think we can lose the support of the Southern Song Dynasty now? Can you still laugh?"

Zhao Tai's eyes were sharp and his words were to the point, causing everyone present to fall silent.

Although Heda had been thinking about how to kill Zhao Tai, he had to admit that Zhao Tai's words were very pertinent and reasonable.

Heda's face darkened, "Guorui wants to send troops!"

Zhao Tai cupped his fists and said, "That's right! It's already June, and in less than half a year, the Mongols will definitely attack us across the river. Sending troops to help the Southern Song Dynasty now is also helping us, and I think there are at least three benefits!"

"What three benefits?" Heda clearly didn't like Zhao Tai, but he couldn't help but want to hear Zhao Tai's plans.

Zhao Tai raised a finger and said, "First, the Southern Song Dynasty was not firm enough to unite with the Jin Dynasty to fight against the Mongols. We sent troops to Shandong to show the results of the alliance with the Jin Dynasty policy to the Southern Song Dynasty and help the Alliance Jin faction within the Southern Song Dynasty court to gain a firm foothold in the court.

.In this way we can continue to receive assistance from the Song Dynasty."

Heda nodded, feeling that it made sense.

"Second!" Zhao Tai extended a finger again, "Our sending troops to Shandong is equivalent to cutting off the possibility of the Mongolian army's follow-up troops entering Huainan. In this way, the Southern Song Dynasty does not have to worry, there is still a Mongolian army going south, they only need to deal with the attack

With the 50,000 to 60,000 Mongolian troops entering Huainan, Mongolia's blackmail against the Southern Song Dynasty will be lost.

After all, even if the Southern Song Dynasty was weak, they would not think that the 50,000 or 60,000 Mongolian troops could cross the Yangtze River and capture Lin'an. And when they stabilize their position, these 50,000 or 60,000 Mongolian troops would most likely be annihilated in Huainan

.In this way, when the Mongolian army attacks us, the pressure from Shandong will be greatly reduced."

Heda nodded again, "That makes sense! If the Southern Song Dynasty can destroy the Shandong Mongolian army, then our defensive pressure will be reduced by 30%."

Zhao Taidao: "Third, the Mongolian army is moving south and Shandong is empty. Not only does our army have a high chance of winning, but if we win, it will boost morale. When the Mongols attack at the end of the year, the newly recruited soldiers will not be so afraid of Mongolia!"

"

Heda exhaled. This Zhao Tai was such a talent that he couldn't bear to part with him.

"What do you think?" Heda looked at everyone.

Wu Xian said: "I think what Zhao Xuanfu said is reasonable! While the Mongols have not attacked us and Shandong is empty, we can attack Shandong and then retreat to Henan to defend after winning."

Pu Chaguan Nu also said: "I agree!"

Seeing this, Heda stood up and said, "Okay! In this case, I have decided to send troops to Shandong at the invitation of Zhao Fan, the envoy of the Lianghuai system in the Southern Song Dynasty!"

He glanced at everyone and landed on Pu Cha Guannu, "Guannu, you are the Xuanfu envoy of Shandong East and West Road. I have decided that you will lead the army to go on an expedition. Are you willing?"

Pu Chaguannu clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Generalissimo, I will definitely return victorious."

Heda looked at Zhao Tai, Wuxian and others again and smiled: "Guorui, you and Chonghou are also going with us!"

Zhao Tai and Wuxian came out and said, "I obey my orders!"

Heda immediately waved his hand and said, "Without further delay, you go back and prepare. We will set out tomorrow. Official slave, you stay!"

When Zhao Tai and others left the festival hall, Heda immediately walked up to Pu Inspector Nu and said, "Follow me. I have something to tell you."

Pu Chaguan Nu knew what was going on, so he followed Heda to his study.

Heda sat down behind the desk, leaned back on the chair and pondered for a while before sighing, "Xiao Zhao is indeed a talented person. He can always analyze national affairs clearly. Although I know that he is a Southern Song Dynasty craftsman, I am still attracted by him.

I am impressed by his analysis, and I have to admit that what this guy said makes sense!"

After hearing this, Pu Chaguan Nu became anxious, "The marshal will not change his mind and be reluctant to kill him, right? Look at that Wu Xian, he and Zhao Tai are almost wearing the same pants now. If we don't get rid of Zhao Tai, we will

It is impossible to control Song Yuan, and if this continues, all the troops in Da Jin will have the surname Zhao!"

Heda sighed, "I just feel sorry for Xiao Zhao's talent. Our plan will not change."

At this point, Heda's eyes became fierce, "Remember, you have to use the Mongols to get rid of Zhao Tai. You can't do it yourself and let others take advantage of you."

Pu Chaoguannu nodded, "Marshal, don't worry, the subordinates know, we can't let the Southern Song Dynasty know, we are the ones who got rid of them."

Heda nodded with satisfaction, "Yes! Don't leave any clues or clues. Dajin needs the assistance of the Southern Song Dynasty. I don't want to fall out with the Southern Song Dynasty because of this matter. You should try your best to be as clean as possible."

Inspector Pu said slavishly: "The lower officials will do it in a hidden way so that outsiders cannot see it."

Heda nodded, and then ordered: "Zhao Tai is going to die, but the three points he analyzed are correct. You should fight hard in Shandong, try to win one or two battles, and boost the morale of the army. This way, wait until the Yellow River freezes.

Then, we can better defend against the Mongols."

Pu Chaguan's slave immediately saluted and said, "I obey your orders!"
Chapter completed!