Chapter 134 Don't be chaotic in the face of the enemy, calm and composed
Chapter 134: Stay calm in the face of the enemy
Author: An Jing l
Chapter 134: Stay calm in the face of the enemy
[After the external defense war began, Kou Zhun sent spies to the front line to reconnoiter the situation, and based on the analysis of the enemy's situation, he formulated a set of anti-enemy strategies.
He pointed out: At present, the enemy has reached Shenzhou and east of Qizhou. Our army is in Dingzhou and Weilu. There are no other troops stationed on the east road.
At this time, on the one hand, Tianxiong's army should be mobilized, with tens of thousands of infantry and cavalry, to garrison in Beizhou, and send Sun Quanzhao to command, to cover up and kill them when encountering the enemy; on the other hand, recruit militiamen, go deep behind enemy lines, attack enemy strongholds, and report the enemy's situation.
In this way, it can not only inspire military power, calm people's hearts, disrupt the enemy's military deployment, but also form a horn with the military strongholds in Xingzhou and Maozhou for attack and defense.
At the same time, he also made other preventive preparations. If the enemy's cavalry goes south to attack Beizhou, he should reinforce Dingzhou and attack northeast to contain the enemy's rear and prevent the enemy from fighting in depth.
Finally, Kou Zhun also emphasized that in order to boost morale and strive for greater victory, Song Zhenzong must cross the Yellow River and visit the front line in person!
Although the emperor's personal expedition was dangerous, it was also a great encouragement to the soldiers and people. This can be said to be a stroke of genius in Kou Zhun's series of deployments.]
[Kou Zhun fought against the compromise faction on the one hand, and actively prepared for war on the other.
He sent people to Hebei to organize outstanding young people among farmers, train them, and develop the militia team. He also stipulated that when the Hebei militia kills the enemy, the officers and soldiers where they are located should provide support; those among the militia who kill the enemy and perform meritorious services will also be rewarded.
Kou Zhun also sent people to bring money and goods to comfort the troops stationed in Hebei, and gave 300,000 taels of silver to the Hebei transit envoy to purchase military rations and enrich military supplies.]
Li Shimin expressed his affirmation of Kou Zhun's comprehensive arrangements: "Judging from Kou Zhun's arrangements, he can be regarded as a man of great soldiers and a strategist who is good at overall planning."
"Mobilizing morale, ensuring logistics, recruiting and encouraging soldiers. He did a great job!" Qin Shihuang rarely praised him. Compared to Zhang Juzheng, Kou Zhun obviously had a greater appetite for him.
"It's a pity that he was born in the Song Dynasty. The more outstanding military talents are, the more likely they will be suppressed and ostracized in various ways. Otherwise, why don't you just come to me for liquidation?" Xuan Ye had already begun to make plans for Kou Zhun.
[In October of the first year of Jingde, the Liao soldiers captured Qizhou, advanced to the southeast, passed through Beizhou, and attacked at the foot of Chanzhou City.
This action of the Liao Army not only caused the fall of a large area of Hebei Province in the Song Dynasty, but also the capital Bianjing was only separated from the Liao Army by a river, completely exposing it to the threat of the enemy.
A two-legged man cannot outrun the opponent's four-legged horse. If Song Zhenzong chooses to run away, his fate will most likely be the same as Song Huizong and Song Qinzong. The difference is that one becomes a plaything of the Khitans, and the other two become
Jurchen’s pet.]
"Pet???" Song Huizong almost turned his nose in anger, "Shangshen Su, God Sushang! Don't you know that after three days of separation, people will look at each other with admiration?
Now there are more than 200,000 soldiers around Bianjing, as well as hundreds of generals such as Yue Fei and Yang Zaixing!
I have worked very hard, why do you still want to eliminate me?"
Zhao Ji was very unconvinced, but the more unconvinced he was, the more he had to do even better so that he could slap someone in the face.
[Faced with an enemy so close at hand, the only way out is to resolutely resist the enemy.
The timid Song Zhenzong finally decided to fight in person under Kou Zhun's urging, but many people in the court still had no confidence in fighting the enemy.
Even Bi Shi'an, the prime minister at the time, used the excuse that he was ill and that Taibai Xing's appearance during the day was unlucky for the ministers, and was unwilling to accompany him on the Northern Expedition. He also questioned Kou Zhun, despising him for encouraging Zhenzong to conquer personally, putting the emperor in danger.
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Of course, Kou Zhun did not compromise, and Song Zhenzong also maintained his determination to go north with the support of Kou Zhun.】
[Under the supervision and urging of Kou Zhun, Song Zhenzong reluctantly let King Yong stay in the capital while he set off northward.
As the car drove slowly to Wei City, news that the Liao army was approaching came like snowflakes from the front.
Some people among the ministers began to persuade Zhenzong to go to Jinling to avoid the enemy, and Zhenzong's determination began to waver again.]
[However, Kou Zhun is well aware of the morale of the military and the people, as well as the military law of "deciding victory through prestige".
He reminded Zhenzong that under the pressure of powerful enemies and crises on all sides, he could only advance but not retreat.
Kou Zhun also made it clear to Song Zhenzong: if you advance, your morale will increase, if you retreat, you will collapse!
These words were not unimportant, and they made Song Zhenzong realize the seriousness of the problem again.
Kou Zhun's words, coupled with the support of Gao Qiong, the commander in front of the palace, and others, Song Zhenzong finally continued northward until he reached Chanzhou.]
"That's right! When we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win. If we take half a step back at this time, it may be the beginning of defeat!"
"Hey, is the Alliance of Tan Yuan about to be born?"
After the Song Dynasty, the people in the parallel space began to discuss one after another.
"Speaking of which, after winning the war and signing an unequal treaty, shouldn't this be a nakedly humiliating treaty? Why do some people still think this is a merit???"
"I don't quite understand, but I always believe that we Han people should not be cowards who grovel and accept compromises, but should work hard to strengthen the country and the people, and embark on our own path to prosperity!"
"The enemy's demands are unbridled, and servile behavior can only bring temporary peace, but will eventually lead to disaster!!"
[During the Northern Song Dynasty, the Yellow River still flowed through Chanzhou and divided Chanzhou City into two parts.
At that time, the Liao army had arrived near Beicheng. Zhenzong did not dare to cross the river and only wanted to station in Nancheng.
Kou Zhun urged him to cross the river, but Zhenzong was always hesitant.
When Kou Zhun saw this, he said to Gao Qiong: "Thanks to the great kindness of the country, Taiwei, do you plan to give a reply today?"
Gao Qiong replied: "I am a soldier and I am willing to die for my country."
So Kou Zhun discussed with Gao Qiong, then went to see Zhenzong together, and said to Zhenzong: "If your Majesty thinks that what I just said is not trustworthy, you can ask Gao Qiong."
As a result, before Zhenzong could speak, Gao Qiong said: "Kou Zhun's words are not unreasonable. The parents and wives of the soldiers accompanying the army are all in the capital. They will not abandon their families and children and move the capital with you and flee to the south of the Yangtze River alone."
Then, Gao Qiong asked Zhenzong to cross the river immediately. Privy Councilor Feng Zheng scolded Gao Qiong for being rude to Zhenzong.
Gao Qiong refuted angrily: "You, Feng Zhengguan, became the minister of the two governments just because you can write articles!
Now the enemy soldiers are provoking me, and I persuade the emperor to go to war, but you blame me for being rude. If you have the ability, why don't you write a poem to make the enemy retreat?"
Feng Zheng's face turned red when he was scolded, and he dared not speak out in anger.
He is very good at writing articles, but if you ask him to use articles to defeat the enemy, he thinks he doesn't have the ability yet.]
If you don't have the ability, just shrink down.
After that, Gao Qiong ordered the guards to turn Zhenzong's chariot towards Beicheng. When crossing the pontoon bridge, Gao Qiong was literally driving the guards forward.】
[When the Yellow Dragon Flag of Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty appeared on the North City Tower of Chanzhou, the soldiers and civilians of the Northern Song Dynasty below the city immediately burst into cheers and became a hundred times more powerful! This at least added several BUFFs to everyone.]
[In fact, after Song Zhenzong arrived in the north city of Chanzhou, he only made a symbolic inspection, and then quickly returned to the palace in Nancheng, leaving only Kou Zhun in the north city to command the battle.
But he is originally a mascot, a human buff machine, and a tool man, so after he completes the work of showing up, his presence or absence will not have much impact, as long as he does not escape]
[However, Song Zhenzong was a little unsure about Kou Zhun's ability to deal with the Khitans. He sent people several times to check on Kou Zhun's actions, but Kou Zhun was drinking and playing chess with Zhi Zhi Gao Yang Yi on the tower, very calm.
Kou Zhun's confident and calm appearance also infected Song Zhenzong, so that Song Zhenzong finally no longer panicked, but calmly waited for the development of the situation.]