After Xiao Luojun left Xingqing Mansion, he hurried back to Liaozhongjing. He saw through Li Yuanhao's ambition and had a disobedient heart from the day he became independent.
The purpose of joining forces with Daliao this time was to gain greater benefits from the Song Dynasty and fight against the Liao Dynasty.
Both Li Yuanhao and the entire Liao Dynasty understood that the destruction of the Song Dynasty would not happen overnight, and this conspiracy was an opportunity to rob the Song Dynasty of its wealth.
It's just that the two sides have different purposes. Daliao wants the newly established Xixia to put pressure on Song Ting, while Xixia wants to gain benefits from Song Ting to fight against Daliao.
Xiao Luojun is not a strong messenger, but he can clearly see through Li Yuanhao's ambitions. This conspiracy is tantamount to feeding a tiger into trouble and is definitely not a wise move!
When Xiao Luojun left Xingqing Mansion, Wu Hao, who was responsible for "sending" him out of the city, immediately entered the palace to ask for the memorial. At this time, the not-so-lofty palace was filled with important ministers of Great Xia, including Ye Li Renrong, Zhang Yuan, Ye Li and others.
Benefits, beggars and others are all there.
Li Yuanhao said loudly: "It seems that the Liao people are not unaware. If they can kill Xiao Luojun invisible, it will be a good opportunity for Daxia, but it is a pity that I can't kill him!"
Zhang Yuan came out and said: "Your Majesty, no matter what, the Liao people have sent troops to Youzhou. Even if not a single soldier goes south, it is still beneficial to us in Daxia. The Song Dynasty does not dare to lightly transfer the northern frontier troops to aid the northwest!"
Li Yuanhao nodded slightly: "I just want to disperse the Song people's forces! We are about to attack the Song Dynasty, but there are many border states, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Today we have to decide where to attack. You all are the bones of Daxia. You should put aside your past resentments and express your own opinions.
That’s it!”
Following Li Yuanhao's words, Zhang Yuan, who was Zhongshu Ling, quickly left his post and said with all due etiquette: "Your Majesty, there are many border villages in Huanzhou and Qingzhou in Shaanxi during the Song Dynasty, and they are guarded by Liu Ping, Zhao Zhen, etc., who are veterans of the Song Dynasty.
, In addition, the Tibetan tribe does not know the roads of its mountains and rivers, so it is difficult to attack the gap; the walls in Jingzhou and Yuanzhou are strong and there are many troops stationed there, especially the Tibetan tribe's armored cavalry who are guarding this area are strong. If this is used as a breakthrough, victory may not be guaranteed.
As for the Xizhou and Hezhou areas, the Tubo leader Xiang Zang led his troops to garrison, and made an alliance with the Song Dynasty in order to contain Daxia. Only the Yanzhou and Yanzhou areas are vast and far away, and the access roads are quite difficult.
There are so many! The strongholds are far away from each other, the soldiers are at least small, and there are no experienced generals. We, Daxia, are familiar with the situation of the mountains and rivers, so we can attack!"
Zhang Yuan was originally from the Song Dynasty, and now he served as Zhongshu Ling. He knew the situation in the border states of the Song Dynasty in detail. As soon as he made this statement, he was echoed by all the ministers in the court.
Wu Hao, who was in charge of the military affairs, came out and said: "I also second the proposal! Although Fan Yong, the magistrate of Yanzhou, has the reputation of being a minister, he is a cowardly and unintelligent person. His greatest achievement is probably that he was in the ring at the beginning.
Ye An was appointed as the general during the Battle of Zhou, but now the Yunzhong County Marquis has been sent to Zhending Mansion by the Song Dynasty to fight against the Liao people, which is our opportunity in Great Xia!"
"So what if he, Ye An, is here?!"
Many party members regarded the Battle of Huanzhou as a shame, and they felt ironic when they heard what Wu Hao said! Immediately, some people started clamoring with dissatisfaction, but Li Yuanhao laughed and said nothing. He wanted to see how Wu Hao should respond.
Unexpectedly, Wu Hao paused for a moment and saw that the ministers of the central party were dissatisfied. He knew why, but he didn't care. Instead, he glanced at Zhang Yuan and continued to say to Li Yuanhao: "Your Majesty, there is Jin Ming outside Yanzhou.
There were as many as thirty-six villages, and their guards were all patrolling. Although Li Shibin was called "Iron-walled Master", he was greedy, cruel and stubborn, and his subordinates complained loudly. He was also a Tibetan general, so the Song Dynasty people never put down their guard against it.
The heart can be used as a stratagem to alienate people!"
"Li Shibin?" Li Yuanhao frowned and said, "But after Li Jizhou, the famous general of the northwest family?"
Wu Hao bowed and said: "This is the man! Li Jizhou defeated Emperor Wuzong back then, received more than 600,000 weapons, and recruited more than 20 clan leaders to surrender. Unfortunately, although his son Li Shibin was known as the "Iron-walled Master", he was actually a
He was a brave, foolhardy and cruel person. Originally, he committed a capital crime for killing several of his relatives, including his niece. However, after the Song Dynasty recognized him as a meritorious official, he was exempted from the death penalty and allowed him to perform meritorious service. Now he is in full force.
It’s time for me, Daxia, to use my plan!”
Li Yuanhao nodded with satisfaction: "Wu Shenbing knows very well and has a clear eye on fire! You will be in charge of this plan. You must arouse the people of Song Dynasty to be on guard. If we can separate and punish the criminals, I will have one less person blocking the way when I attack Song Dynasty in Daxia."
people!"
Yeli Renrong glanced at Wu Hao next to him. He quite admired Zhang Yuan in front of him, but for this Wu Hao, for some reason, he felt uncomfortable when he saw him. Many of his actions were annoying.
After the courtiers dispersed, Yeli Renrong was summoned by Li Yuanhao alone: "I saw that you were very unhappy in the court meeting today. Please tell me."
Yeli Renrong's expression changed, and he said a little embarrassedly: "I don't dare, your Majesty has issued the laws of Han and Xia. The Han people and our party members are treated equally, and they are all citizens of Daxia. I..."
Li Yuanhao laughed and walked towards Yeli Renrong, patted him on the shoulder and said: "I don't blame him. Wu Hao is good at conspiracy and has many methods, so he can be used. However, his character is not good. I think he is cunning."
Disciple, you can use him but don't get close! Zhang Yuan is also good at making decisions, but he is an upright man, he often gives advice, he dares to speak out, and he has a high vision. I think he is good and can be reused!"
Yeli Renrong was overjoyed and couldn't help but exclaimed: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true, his eyes are as bright as a torch!"
Li Yuanhao smiled and waved his hand, and then said: "How is Yang Shousu? I heard that he was ill last year and has not recovered yet. I can't live without this Prime Minister!"
Yeli Renrong smiled and said: "Reporting to your majesty, Yang Shousu is almost well, but still a little weak. I specially asked my minister to bring me the memorial and ask your majesty to read it."
"Oh! Very good!" Li Yuanhao took the memorial and read it while saying: "You two are my right-hand men, and you are indispensable! Now that we are about to attack Song Dynasty, I need your words of advice."
"When a king rises, there must be a generation of rule... In the past, Shang Yang enforced the law and the country was hegemonic, Zhao Wu and Hu subdued and the army was strong. The country was surrounded by mountains and rivers inside and outside, and there were many Tibetan and Han people. They were brave and fond of hunting, and their daily affairs were soldiers and horses, without rituals and music.
The spirit of poetry and books is also the same. If we follow the nature and teach utility, and impose strict punishments and rewards on the basis of customs, then the people will enjoy war and conquest, and their habits will be vigorous. We can control China and control the barbarians. How can we talk about etiquette and righteousness to the enemy!"
Gently closing the memorial, Li Yuanhao sighed: "At first glance, this memorial was written by the two of you. It is indeed exquisite!"
Yeli Renrong said repeatedly: "Your Majesty's bright eyesight, I admire you!"
"So don't worry. Wu Hao's plan can be used. Although Li Shibin has no strategy, he still has some courage as an ordinary man. Don't be careless and get rid of him!"
"I obey the decree!"
In the first month of the first year of Kangding, when the officials of the Song Dynasty were still celebrating the arrival of the new year, Li Yuanhao took the opportunity to send his troops south, seizing several border states and setting up border villages, and the army suppressed border enterprises and invaded Yanzhou.
Several border villages in Yanzhou were lost one after another, and Fan Yong didn't know what to do for a while. It was almost impossible for him to arrange his troops to fight, and he could only rely on Li Shibin, the commander of Jinming Village in Yanzhou.
However, Li Shibin had enough defense but lacked foresight. He just blindly increased the defense of Jinming Village and mobilized troops from Fushi City in Yanzhou, hoarding almost the entire Yanzhou army here.
If Ye An or Cao Yi were here, they would definitely hang Li Shibin up and beat him. After the beating, he would be forced to rush to the front of the military formation. The most important thing in using troops is to avoid joining forces in one place. Are you crazy? This is too much. Take all the family assets together.