When Zhao Ji heard Zongze asking when he would launch a general attack on Xiping Mansion in Xijing of Xia Kingdom, he smiled slightly and said:

"When I was inspecting the northwest, I already wrote an edict in the army of Mr. Zhong, ordering the Tokyo Firearms Manufacturing Workshop to speed up the production of gunpowder firearms to replenish the excessive ammunition consumed by our army in the battle against Xia."

Zhao Ji looked into the distance and said: "I calculated the dates and it should be within the next three or four days that the additional firearms and ammunition sent from the capital should be transported here."

Zongze quickly bowed and clasped his fists and said: "The official is a wise man."

Guo Cheng, Han Shizhong and Yue Fei in the Chinese army's tent all personally experienced the important role of gunpowder weapons in the lethality of the enemy during this battle against Xia. This was also the reason why they were able to lead the Song army to overcome difficulties and achieve victory.

An important guarantee for winning with less.

Guo Cheng, Han Shizhong, and Yue Fei all agreed with Zhao Guan's view that there was no rush to attack the Xijing City of Xia Kingdom now. Waiting until the gunpowder and ammunition shipped from the rear of the Song Dynasty arrived, and then attacking the city on a large scale, the Song Dynasty would definitely be defeated.

The army captured Xiping Fucheng with minimal casualties.

Zhongshi Dao, Zhongshi Zhong, Yao Gu, Liu Yanqing, and Liu Guangshi, the northwest generals, although their troops have not been given gunpowder weapons and equipment by Zhao Guanjia for the time being, they have been ordered to lead their elite troops to Xiping Prefecture

In addition, since the Song army led by Guo Cheng and Han Shizhong jointly besieged Xiping Mansion in Xijing, Xia Kingdom, we have heard about the huge advantages of the Song army using gunpowder weapons against the enemy.

Zhong Shidao and other generals of the Northwest Army also agreed with Zhao Guanjia's strategy of not rushing to attack Xiping Fucheng and waiting until the Song army's logistics supplies had transported firearms and ammunition before attacking the city.

Zhao Jidao: "Zhong Aiqing, Yao Aiqing, and Liu Aiqing, after the firearms and ammunition are shipped from the capital, I will also give some to you and other Song troops, and I will also send officers and soldiers who are skilled in the use of firearms to you.

I am an instructor in the Aiqing Army who teaches the use of firearms..."

Zhong Shidao and other generals of the Northwest Army were naturally very happy after hearing the holy words. They were grateful to Zhao Guan's family, shouting "Long Live the Mountain" and thanked them one after another.

Guo Cheng, Han Shizhong and Yue Fei also expressed their sincerity: after Zhao Guanjia gave the two types of firearms and ammunition to Yao and Liu Bu, they were all willing to draw officers and soldiers who were good at using gunpowder weapons from their headquarters to serve as instructors...

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Zhao Ji smiled slightly, and after looking at the generals of the Song Army who had a harmonious relationship on the surface, he knew that it was probably because I was presiding over the military meeting here that they were so harmonious.

In fact, Zhao Ji believed that the famous generals Han Shizhong and Yue Fei who were loyal and patriotic in history should have no selfish motives.

However, in history, there have been more or less conflicts between the generals with several major surnames in the various Northwest armies, especially between families like the Zhong family and the Yao family, where commander-in-chief generals of the Northwest army have emerged from generation to generation.

It seems that they are both loyal and patriotic, but when they are put together to fight against the enemy, they are inevitably afraid that the other will make great achievements and outdo themselves...

Zhao Ji, who thought of this, said: "Whether it is the battle against Xia or the future battles of the Song Dynasty against foreign enemies, we must unite sincerely. Don't be afraid that the friendly generals will have more merit than themselves and secretly use them to defeat the enemy."

Son!"

When the generals in the Chinese army's tent heard the Holy Word beating them, their expressions changed greatly with fear. They were all worried that they were suspected by Zhao Guan's family of being someone who would cause trouble for the friendly forces.

"Hahaha..." Zhao Ji laughed and changed the subject:

"I just want to remind you, my dear friends, that I have no suspicion that anyone has done anything to use stumbling blocks against friendly forces. Of course, I know that you have not done so before, and I do not want you to use them against your own people in the future.

A stumbling villain!"

The generals present breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that the Zhao Guan family was reminding all the generals here, and it was not just directed at themselves!

Zhao Ji waved his hand and asked Zongze to take out several "Regulations on Rewards and Punishments for Generals" that he had prepared in advance and distribute them to the generals present.

Zongze distributed the books while preaching: "The "Regulations on Rewards and Punishments for Generals" were compiled and printed by the Zhao family themselves after discussions with officials from the Privy Council and the Ministry of War when they were in the capital."

The generals took over the "Regulations on Rewards and Punishments for Generals". Because it was written by Zhao Guan's family personally, they felt particularly heavy.

Zhao Ji said: "A system has been formed for military generals to receive awards. All the beloved ministers will read it carefully after they return home."

All the generals obeyed the order and thanked him.

Zhao Ji added: "The Great Song Dynasty is like a towering building. You and I are all the white jade pillars that support our Great Song Dynasty. Only by uniting sincerely and working together for the country can we build up this towering building of our Great Song Dynasty."

ah!"

The generals once again vowed that they would never forget today's hadith...

Especially Yao Gu, who was quite jealous of Zhong Shidao and Zhong Shidao, who had more military achievements than him.

But today, after he heard the Zhao Guan family's beating, he secretly reminded himself in his heart that he must always remember the Zhao Guan family's holy precepts and must not cause any obstacles to his friendly forces!

Otherwise, according to the punishments stipulated in the "Regulations on Rewards and Punishments for Generals" written by Zhao Guanjia: at worst, he may be executed, at worst, he may be demoted, or even exiled!

Zhao Ji saw the change in Yao Gu's expression. He glanced at the righteous Master Zhong again and thought to himself:

"I hope that in the world I have traveled to, the Seed Division will not be like in history. Because the friendly army Yao Gu's troops stood by and watched, the Seed Division was unable to fight against the powerful enemy and eventually died for the country!"

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Next, Zhao Ji discussed with the generals in the Chinese army's tent how to capture the Xijing and Xiping Prefecture of Xia Kingdom with the minimum cost of casualties after the Song army was fully supplied with firearms and ammunition...

Master Zhong and other generals expressed their opinions...

In the meantime, Zhao Ji also learned from the reports of Han Shizhong and Yue Fei that when they tortured the Xia army prisoners, they learned that the current top military officer in Xijing City was: Li Renzhong, the king of Pu, who stayed behind in Xijing.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Renzhong is the son of Li Jingsi, a member of the Xixia clan.

His father, Li Jingsi, was a minister during the reign of Huizong (Li Bingchang), the previous dynasty of the Xia Kingdom.

Li Renzhong was familiar with Xixia. He was talented in Chinese writing and good at singing. He was first appointed as Secretary Supervisor and later promoted to Doctor of the Ministry of Rites. In November of the second year of Yuande in Xixia, the 30-year-old Li Renzhong was granted the title of King of Pu by the Jin Dynasty...

Now, Li Renzhong, King of Pu of Western Xia Dynasty, has led his troops to defend Xijing City and will never go to war again. It has been more than half a month.

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Zhao Ji listened patiently to the information reported by Han Shizhong and Yue Fei about Li Renzhong, the commander-in-chief of the Xijing city defense. He knew that these were tortured from the mouths of the captured Xia army generals. The authenticity should be very high.

As a time traveler, Zhao Ji certainly knew that in the history of Xixia, there was an upright and upright official, Prince Pu Wang Li Renzhong.

Historical records: "Li Renzhong was a strict man, he upheld the law, and he did not dare to act selfishly. In the first year of Dade (i.e. 1135 AD), Chage, the king of Jin Dynasty, was tyrannical and impeached by Shangshu. Zhongzong praised his style and appointed Zuo Privy Council.

Enter the book order."

"Li Renzhong upholds the law and is selfless. He supervises the army in Weizhou with his brother, King Shu, benevolent and courteous. He accepts bribes from officials and people privately, and leaves a letter to reprimand them. He is willing to use official advice, and he always repays what he receives with benevolence and courtesy. He lives an honest life, and eats coarse rice with his family every day."

"During the reign of Renzong, the powerful minister Ren Dejing Qian ordered the Queen Mother to intervene in the government affairs. The Queen Mother was also afraid that Li Renzhong would not dare to tell him about it. He died in November of the fifth year of Renqing (i.e. 1148 AD) and was given the posthumous title of King Wu posthumously.

Respectfully."

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"Damn it! I actually met Li Renzhong who came to guard the Xijing City of Xia Kingdom!" Zhao Ji exclaimed in his heart.

He recalled a series of notes about Li Renzhong he had read when he was reading history books before he traveled through time;

He knew that the more upright and honest officials like Li Renzhong led troops to defend the city, the more they would be loved by the generals and the people.

It is said that people like Li Renzhong are very powerful when they defend the city and the people are determined to unite the city.

However, Zhao Ji would like to see if my Song army uses the advanced gunpowder weapons of this era, can they bomb the Xijing City guarded by Li Renzhong?

In the end, Zhao Ji said leisurely in order to be foolproof when attacking the city:

"I once read "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, and it was written in it that 'a siege must be fortified', and I deeply agree with it."

The generals of the Northwest Army present nodded in agreement with Zhao Guanjia's point of view.

Zhao Ji continued: "After our army's logistical supplies of firearms and ammunition arrived, our army divided into three groups and used artillery to blast open the west gate, south gate, and east gate of Xiping Prefecture. However, our army deliberately did not attack Xiping Prefecture.

The north gate of the city."

"This is a strategy that is in line with Sun Wu's adage of 'Besieging a city must be fortified'."

"What I want is to give the enemy a visible way to escape!"

"In this way, I predict that the Xia army defending the city will definitely lose their determination to fight to the end, which will inevitably reduce the casualties of our army."

"The official sage!"

"The officials strategize and win thousands of miles away..."

Many generals present flattered Zhao Guan's family for their knowledge of military affairs and their wisdom and martial prowess...

Zhao Ji continued: "When I let the enemy escape from the north gate of Xiping Fucheng, I didn't really mean to let them return north to the hinterland of Xia Kingdom. In that case, wouldn't I be letting the tiger go back to the mountain, and there would be endless troubles?"

"What the officials said is absolutely true!" When many generals present heard that Zhao Guan's family wanted to use the "siege must be defended" tactic in "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, many of them would think:

'You can send a large army to ambush halfway and kill the defeated Xixia army who escaped from Pingxifu City.'

However, when they saw Zhao Guanjia talking about military tactics, they were very excited. Which open-minded general would still want to disturb the official family's enjoyment?

Therefore, these veterans of the Northwest Army all knew it but did not say anything, deliberately letting Zhao Guanjia tell the next tactics himself.

However, Yue Fei was a loyal minister and good general with an upright nature. He came out and started to read:

"Chen Fei believes that our army can set up an ambush on the road five miles away from the north city of Xiping Prefecture, wait for the enemy to be defeated, and annihilate them in one fell swoop."

Zhao Ji nodded and said: "Pengju's plan is exactly what I want."

Liu Guangshi, who was eager to make meritorious deeds, saw that Yue Fei was the first to say what he wanted to say but did not dare to say.

He immediately worried that Zhao Guan's family would assign Han Shizhong and Yue Fei the task of setting up an ambush and annihilating the enemy.

Liu Guangshi hurriedly came out of the queue, knelt down and said, "I am a humble minister, Guangshi, and I will start to report to the official family."

Zhao Ji saw that it was Liu Guangshi, one of the future four generals of ZTE. He then glanced at his father, Liu Yanqing, and thought to himself:

'The Liu family and his son were guarding the border in the northwest. They had no merit but still had to work hard! What's more, Liu Yanqing in history really made a lot of military exploits for the Song Dynasty. I will not give Liu Guangshi face, but I will give him Liu Yanqing.

My face!'

Zhao Ji looked at Liu Guangshi with a smile and said: "I will play it accurately."
To be continued...