Before we knew it, June was coming, and the weather was getting hotter and hotter. In the city, several priests shook their heads and fanned their puppets, discussing political affairs.

Wang Yaochen said: "In the past, in order to avoid stimulating the Khitan, the railway in Hebei did not reach the border. If we had to use troops to the Khitan in a few years, the railway should be repaired as soon as possible. The Secretariat thought that after crossing the Yellow River, we set out from the Anli Army, headed north all the way, and then to Baozhou. What do you think about the Shufu?"

Du Zhongxiao said: "There is only one railway, but I'm afraid it's not enough. Now that we have built it to Daming Mansion, it's better to add another one, start from Daming Mansion north, cross Jiandukou in Wuyi area. After crossing the Yellow River, go to Hejian Mansion, and finally to Xin'an Army, and directly reach the bank of the Ma River."

Wen Yanbo heard this and shook his head: "It is obvious that he is going to attack the Khitan when he builds the road like this."

Du Zhongxiao said: "My husband, at this time, will the Khitan still think that he can be at peace with this dynasty?"

Wen Yanbo said: "No matter what, the railway cannot be built to the Khitan border. So, build to Baozhou in the west and Hejian Prefecture in the east. If the imperial court decides to attack the Khitan, it will be too late. If the railway is built to the border, the Khitan will inevitably cause trouble."

Seeing that Du Zhongxiao was going to talk about it again, Han Qi said: "Mr. Wen is a successful country and is very serious. If you do things step by step, you don't have to kill things in a moment. First build up to Baozhou and Hejian Prefecture, and then set up an attack on the Khitan. It can be extended to the border in just a few months."

Du Zhongxiao thought for a while and said, "Then let's do it first. However, you must choose a place where troops gather, prepare food and grass, and prepare early."

Wang Yaochen said: "It is not easy to build roads north of Daming Prefecture, and it is not easy to build roads. Not only the Yellow River, but it is not easy for other rivers to build bridges, but there are only a few ferry crossings. Once there are ferries, the road will be blocked and the road will not be so fast. It is better to start from Qizhou, go north to Dezhou, and go north to Hejian Prefecture. In wartime, you can transport grain and grass from Jingdong Road to the north, which is much more convenient than Daming Prefecture."

Du Zhongxiao said: "This road is also necessary. However, starting from Daming Prefecture is to enable the army to be mobilized and commanded. Going north from Qizhou is just to transport food and grass. To facilitate military operations, it should be to start from Daming Prefecture."

Wen Yanbo said: "This matter is important. Let the ministers discuss it first and then set the route. Building a railway is not a matter of overnight. You can start construction on the western front first, and if you have spare energy, then build the eastern front. In the past two years, the two lakes have been reorganized, and the imperial court has not supported its financial resources, so the two lines cannot be repaired together."

Du Zhongxiao did not speak and obviously did not agree with this point. The court began to consolidate its army and would use troops against the Khitan several years later. How could he not prepare early?

Han Qi said: "It will take one or two years to use military forces against the Khitan, so there is no need to be so anxious. Let's talk about it first when you build it to Baozhou."

Tian Kuang said: "That's the case, first build it to Baozhou. After a year or two, the court will have the spare time to build the railway line in the east. Fighting with the Khitan is not an ordinary person, but a railway line is still not enough."

Du Zhongxiao nodded reluctantly and said, "In addition to Hebei, there is also Hedong. The railway is built to Daizhou, and then the Yanmen Pass road is expanded to strengthen transportation with Shuozhou. Send troops from Shuozhou to attack Datong Prefecture, and ensure sufficient food and salary."

Han Qi said: "This matter is OK. Since occupying Shuozhou, a large number of troops from Hedong Road went north, and the strategy commander Pang Ji has been paying attention to this matter."

Du Zhongxiao nodded and discussed some miscellaneous matters. Zhang Fangping said: "The weather has been hot in recent days. The imperial guards who went to the two lakes are suspended for a few months, and wait until the weather is cool before heading south. The soldiers who went there are all northerners, and they are not adapted to the heat there."

Du Zhongxiao said: "If this is the case, you need to instruct the generals to watch the soldiers who are leaving. These people are sure to leave the imperial guards and have nothing to do in the capital, so you won't cause any trouble. It's better to transfer them out of the city first and station them nearby."

Wen Yanbo nodded, looked at the sky and said, "If there were no other things, this would be the case today. In such a hot weather, go back early to hide from the heat. The weather is hot, and there are not many political affairs these days. The two governments will discuss matters for a while, and the weather will be cold before talking about it."

Everyone had no objection, and they bowed and left the capital.

Walking on the road, Han Qi said, "I have nothing to do today. How about you come to our mansion and drink two glasses of wine? The cool breeze in the garden is quite comfortable."

Wen Yanbo and his wife were going back to have a rest, but they refused. Only Du Zhongxiao, Zhang Fangping and Zhang Sheng were fine, so they followed Han Qi to his mansion. Han Qi's family had a large population, and the mansion was larger than Du Zhongxiao's home. There was a garden behind him and there was a pond in the garden. This season, sitting in the pavilion beside the pond, the cool breeze made people feel comfortable both physically and mentally.

Several people sat down, and Han Qi ordered people to come to tea and sit and chat.

After chatting for a few gossips, Han Qi said to Du Zhongxiao: "These days have been to reorganize the army and camp, and the Taiwei is working hard and tired."

Du Zhongxiao said: "What's the solution? The emperor ordered me to go to the Shu Mansion. I was going to do these things, so how could I not be careful? Moreover, it was not easy to fight against the Khitan in a few years. Now I can be more relaxed in the future."

Han Qi smiled and shook his head: "Taiwei, do you really want to go north after the army is completed and restore Yan Yun?"

After hearing this, Du Zhongxiao was surprised: "The emperor attaches great importance to this matter. Shouldn't all the officials in the court understand?"

Han Qi said: "Many things can be said, but they don't have to be done really. In the eyes of officials in the court, most people don't see this way. The Khitan has been established for a long time, with a vast territory of thousands of miles and a large number of soldiers, but it is not comparable to the small country of Dangxiang. In the eyes of officials, the emperor just said it, but it doesn't have to be done really. Which one can say something in two or three years?"

Du Zhongxiao couldn't help but be stunned. He recalled the scene in the capital just now and gradually understood it. He kept the emperor's words in his heart. After the army was reorganized, he raised troops to go north. All political affairs were arranged at this pace. But in the eyes of other officials, especially those under the Secretary of the Central Committee, it may not be the case. Obviously, Wen Yanbo did not think that he would really go north in two or three years. There was no problem in building a railway to Baozhou. He originally wanted a railway to lead to the border, but he had a bad relationship with the Khitan, so he started to build it. But according to the needs of wartime, the people in the east were also built, so Wen Yanbo was not interested. In his eyes, after completing the reorganization of the army, he was just a talk. How could he really do it?

After thinking about this festival, Du Zhongxiao nodded. Yes, destroying Dangxiang is an amazing achievement, and he has to fight the Khitan. Do the current emperor think he is Emperor Wu of Han? Once the battle begins, it will not be over in one or two years, so why bother?

Zhang Fangping, who was on the side, said: "Although the money and grain have been collected a lot more in recent years than before, there are more places to spend money. This year, the army has been reorganized, plus the Lianghu Camp, and the fields have been spent a lot of money. If you don't do it, you will stop first. These days, because Lianghu Camp, there are many places to collect oxen, farm tools, seeds, and so on. Mr. Wen is inevitably irritated when dealing with these things."

Du Zhongxiao looked at Han Qi, then Zhang Fangping, and said, "You two think I'm too anxious to do things?"

Han Qi nodded: "Yes, I'm a little anxious. The Khitan just pacified Yelu Chongyuan. There will be no abnormal movement within two or three years. The army can be calmer. The 600,000 army will be able to finish the training in five or six years. It's really too urgent for the Grand Marshal to take two or three years."

Du Zhongxiao said: "My husband, this is not what I say. It's not that I am anxious about doing things, but the laziness of generals and officials. If you don't complete this matter in a short time, you will be lazy after a long time. That time, you will not only do it slowly, but also not do it well."

Han Qi said: "How could it be? Do things in an orderly manner, just do it step by step."
Chapter completed!