Wu Qian's sudden arrival and directly stepped in line to stand behind Ding Daquan. This was originally a group of officials and officials, so through the emperor's words, Wu Qian's position after returning to Beijing would definitely not be too low, at least he was also a officials and officials or deputy minister of the Privy Councilor.

However, no matter how surprised it was, in fact, the news that Wu Qian was going to return to Beijing had already spread in the capital.

Moreover, the two memorials that Wu Qian had already been disclosed in the court.

While some people admire Wu Qian, many people also sneered at him, believing that Wu Qian wanted to take the opportunity to play and become the prime minister again.

But no matter what, Wu Qian's identity and title are in the bright spot. Just a founding duke from the first rank would make most of the people standing in the court. Now, except for him, there are only two first ranks Ding Daquan and Cheng Yuanfeng.

In fact, in the Song Dynasty, the rank of officials had already died in name only, but only a level of salary. Because being an official in the Song Dynasty was different from other dynasties. Once an official was an official, he had a salary, but not necessarily a position. Many of them only received salary and did not work. The separation of official positions caused by the rank that only represents your status and does not represent your power.

The second rank is basically the highest rank that officials can reach.

In addition to the first rank and the first rank, except for the left and right prime ministers and the Privy Councilor, all of them are promoted. For example, the third rank, Situ, Sikong, Sima, Taishi, Taifu, Taibao, Shaoshi, Shaofu, Shaobao and other positions in the third rank, are all first ranks. These official positions are empty positions and have no real power. After death, they may be posthumously awarded the title of king.

Like the crown prince, the crown prince, the crown prince, the crown prince tutor, the successor, the county prince, the king, the king, etc., they are the first ranks.

Whether it is the first rank or the first rank, if you cannot become the prime minister or the privy councillor, most of them will be posthumously sealed after being banned and will not even have to pay the salary.

Therefore, even if Wu Qian stepped in to the line and stood behind Ding Daquan, the group of ruling officials who were squeezed back did not dare to complain, so they could only pinch their noses and recognize them, because all the deputy ministers of the magistrates and political affairs were the second-rank.

Like Ding Daquan, he is higher than Wu Qian in terms of grade and position, but he is a little worse in title. Wu Qian is a Duke of the State, while Ding Daquan is just a Duke of the County. If it is an important occasion, he can only pinch his nose and recognize him when Wu Qian stands in front of him.

After the court slowly calmed down, before he could even wait for the eunuch beside him to shout the slogan of leaving the court if he had something to do, Zhao Yun spoke first.

"My dear friends, the Mongolian invasion is urgent, and the military affairs of Sichuan and Jingshan are urgent. If there is an emergency military report, please report it first!"

There was a silence in the court, and Ding Daquan stood up and bowed and said, "Go back to Your Majesty, no military newspaper has been heard yesterday and today!"

The emperor nodded slightly and turned to look at Wu Qian, "A few days ago, Duke Chongguo wrote a letter to analyze the situation of the Mongolian army, and every sentence hit the nail on the head. Later, he wrote a letter to ask the front line to fight with the Mongolians in person. Duke Chongguo was so loyal and well-behaved, which moved me. I specially summoned Duke Chongguo to Beijing to discuss military affairs. I just discussed with Duke Chongguo in the Chuigong Hall. Duke Chongguo mentioned another bold speculation that this Mongolian invasion was not two routes, but three routes!"

"Three ways?"

“Where is the third way?”

"Yes, the military report is currently rumored that only 100,000 elite troops led by Meng Ge personally attacked Sichuan, and Tachar's eastern route attacked Jingshan?"

"That's right, where is this third path?"

Before the emperor finished speaking, a commotion and discussion immediately broke out in the court.

"Duke Chongguo, I don't know where the third Meng army that Your Majesty said is now. Why don't you tell me to solve the problem?" Ding Daquan turned his scalp and looked at Wu Qian with a smile.

"That's right, please help Duke Chong to solve his doubts!" ​​A group of officials who usually wear Ding Daquan spoke in unison.

"Since you all don't know, please explain it again by Duke Chong!" Zhao Yun waved his hand.

"I obey the order!" Wu Qian stood up and took out a drawing from his arms to unfold it to Ding Daquan, Cheng Yuanfeng and several political affairs officers.

"Please see, this is my speculation about the current offensive situation of the Mongolian army. The western route is a 100,000 army led by Mengge, the eastern route is a 50,000 army led by Tachar, and the Mongolian army that captured Dali. I speculate that they will detour Guizhou and Guangnan West Road from the direction of Yuechengling to attack Yuantan provinces..."

This drawing was re-drawn by Wu Qian based on Zhao Qi's rough map, so the prefectures, counties and garrisons marked on the map are clearer, and the direction of the attack of the three Mongolian army is also clearer with arrows.

Therefore, with Wu Qian's guidance and explanation, the group of officials who came to watch could see clearly and clearly at a glance.

"My colleagues, the three armies of the Mongolian army attacked at the same time this time, with the purpose of swallowing our Song Dynasty in one bite. According to my speculation, the most important position in resisting Mongolia this time was not Jingxiang, but Ezhou..."

"Ezhou?" A group of officials looking at the map looked at each other.

"Duke Chongguo, you said that the Mongols' main attack target was Ezhou, but Ezhou is far from Jingshan and Sichuan. As for the third Mongolian army you mentioned, there is no movement at the moment. If the court deploys defense according to your speculation and stations heavy troops in Ezhou, it will definitely cause the troops of the two Huaihe River and Jingxiang to be empty. Once the Mongols do not attack Ezhou, who can be responsible for the situation caused in the future?" Ding Daquan said disdainfully.

"Yes, Duke Chongguo, your speculation seems a bit far-fetched. If Mengge captured Sichuan, he would inevitably send troops to attack Shanzhou and Jingzhou, and then besiege Xiangyang. In my opinion, the Mongolian army along Tachar is just a feint attack, just to restrain the troops of the two Huaihe Rivers and reduce support for the Jingxiang front line!" Someone echoed.

Even Cheng Yuanfeng, who had always had a good relationship with Wu Qian, whispered in confusion: "Luzhai, is your inference too arbitrary?"

Wu Qian shook his head with a worried look on his face and said, "I know you don't believe it very much, but I think this speculation is the most accurate. The Mongols are coming in a fierce manner and attempt to annex my Song Dynasty in one go. At present, the pattern of my Song Dynasty is known to everyone. The land in Lingnan is barren, while Huaibei has long fallen. Huainan is abandoned because of the Mongols' attacks every year. Now only the land in Jiangnan is still rich, and it is also the main area for us to collect taxes and grains. Ezhou is the gate of Jiangnan. Once Ezhou is lost, there will be no barrier in the south. The Mongolian army can march straight into Lin'an..."

"I am a man of old bones. I was free and comfortable in Qingyuan Mansion. If I were not sure, I would not write a letter to ask for humiliation. I originally wanted to make a bet with you. At the latest, the Mongolian army would inevitably invade Ezhou in big way at the beginning of next spring. However, military and national affairs are not a joke. Therefore, I can't afford to bet on the national destiny. I can't afford to bet, either. This time I have to be summoned to Beijing by Your Majesty. I hope to be transferred to Jingxiang or Sichuan to fight the Mongolian army. However, Your Majesty is pitying me as old as I am, and I am indeed a little worried that an accident will delay military affairs and war, so I would like to be transferred to Ezhou to guard, and I also ask Your Majesty to agree!" After Wu Qian said that, he bowed to Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun looked at Ding Daquan: "What do you think Prime Minister Ding thinks?"

Ding Daquan thought for a moment in his heart and said, "Your Majesty, I do not agree with Duke Chong's speculation. At the moment, the front line is tight, and all food, grass, military supplies must be transported to Sichuan and Jingshan first. Duke Chong's wish to go to Ezhou, and the ministers do not object, but I think that the court cannot increase troops to Ezhou, and there is no excess supply of food, grass, military supplies and military supplies!"

"The Zuo Prime Minister said it well. The military situation on the front line is urgent. Everything is mainly based on Sichuan and Jingshan. The supply in other places can only be reduced or delayed!" An official from Youji Provincial Government came out to post.

"Yes, now the financial operation is difficult and the lack of military pay will lead to a low morale for the frontline soldiers. There is really no extra financial resources to supply Ezhou!"

"That is, the Mongols' offensive had just begun, and the Mongolian army stationed in Dali had no movement. If they went to Ezhou to weaken the supply on the front line, they would probably be exactly what the Mongols wanted!"

"Duke Chongguo is probably a little confused!"

After Ding Daquan finished speaking, there were whispers in the court, most of which were suspicious of Wu Qian's speculation, and many of them clearly expressed opposition.

Wu Qian's face instantly looked extremely ugly.

"I still think that Duke Chong's speculation makes sense, but as my dear friends said, the Mongols are coming in full force and the front-line war is tense, and I think that I cannot easily divide the troops. I will discuss the matters in Ezhou later. Duke Chong will stay in the capital and temporarily sign the affairs of the Privy Council to make suggestions to resist the Mongol attack!"
Chapter completed!