Although it's nearly June, the study room feels a little inexplicably cold.//High-speed update//
A pretty maid lowered her head and poured a cup of tea, then quietly left and closed the door, fearing that the iceberg-like Xue Sichang would suddenly become angry.
Xue Sichang was originally the military envoy of Huanqing Road, and he was also the son of an official. His father had also been an official in the northwest. He was a figure like the divine fortune teller Jiang Jing. He had some unrivaled plans and most of his achievements were in financial management.
Xue Sichang also inherited his father's calculation ability, but unlike his father's honesty, he used his calculations more in the officialdom, so he was promoted very quickly. Chongningzhong, Lixi River Transport Magistrate, Zizhou, Shaanxi Transport Deputy
He was envoy to Zhilong Tuge and compiled in Jixian Hall. He was appointed as Zuosi Langzhong, promoted Huiyou Pavilion to be made, and was transferred to Shaanxi Province as envoy. He knew Weizhou and changed it to Qingzhou.
Xue Sichang, who was very calculating, perished in the Song Dynasty. After Xixia invaded, he made long calculations and finally felt that Xixia would be able to capture the Sixth Route of Shaanxi Province. Zhongshi Dao gathered troops to resist, but it was nothing more than a mantis trying to act as a chariot and would be wiped out sooner or later. He did not want to follow Zhongshi Dao and perish, nor did he want to
Giving up the rights in his hands, Xue Sichang came up with a better way and used his rights to negotiate with Xixia.
Renzhong's gathering of soldiers and horses on the opposite side of Hengshan naturally could not be hidden from the details of Huanqing Road. The two countries have been at war for decades. Not only the details of the Xixia and Zhong family generals are all over the northwest, but who among the soldiers and horses of the Western Army does not have some of their own?
Careful work.
After Xue Sichang weighed the pros and cons, he sent people to contact Renzhong to discuss joining Xixia.
Renzhong was also worried that he would not be able to march across Hengshan Mountain. The terrain of Hengshan Mountain was dangerous. If he wanted to attack by force, he would suffer heavy losses in troops along the way. Renzhong was also good at calculation and was not a military general. It was just because his father had meritorious service in supporting Li Qianshun, and he
He was proclaimed king only after he was proficient in Fan-Han culture.
Xue Sichang's choice was exactly what he wanted, so the two people who were good at calculation began to bargain.
Xue Sichang originally wanted Xixia to make him a prince, and then give him Huanqing Road as a fief. Renzhong naturally would not agree to this condition, otherwise Huanqing Road would not be outside Xixia's rule.
When the two were entangled, the news that Li Qianshun and Cha Ge's troops were successfully advancing became the straw that broke the camel's back. Xue Sichang agreed to Xixia and made him a prince, but there was no fiefdom.
The newly promoted Prince of Xixia had not been happy for a few days, but he did not expect that after the arrival of Daliang's soldiers and horses, who were originally thought to be vulnerable, they actually killed Brother Cha and Li Qianshun.
Renzhong's 200,000 troops immediately began to retreat, and Xue Sichang naturally did not dare to stay on Huanqing Road. However, when Xixia was very powerful, there were many people who followed him and submitted to Xixia, but now there are not many people who are willing to follow him and flee to Xixia.
Xue Sichang thought for a long time and finally made up his mind.
After Chao Yong's army rested for a few days in Deshun's army, Daliang killed Li Qianshun and Cha Ge, and the news that 400,000 Xixia troops were wiped out spread throughout the northwest.
After Li Qianshun took office, he entrusted all military affairs to Brother Cha. Even the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army of the three-pronged army was Brother Cha, not Li Qianshun. After the news spread that Brother Cha was blown to pieces, the Xixia soldiers and horses became a little panicked.
It's over, but they are still waiting for Li Qianshun's order. The king is on the front line, and even if they want to retreat, they have to wait until Li Qianshun retreats. It is impossible to abandon the king in the heart of the enemy's country.
However, after the news spread that Li Qianshun was defeated and beheaded, the Xixia soldiers and horses suddenly became scattered and retreated into the country.
Renzhong's 200,000 soldiers and horses did not hesitate and retreated directly to Xixia along the same route.
The various Tibetan tribes that took the opportunity to cause chaos in the northwest states did not dare to act rashly anymore and sent envoys one after another to express their allegiance to Chao Yong.
After the Hundred Sheep Banquet, envoys from various ministries in the northwest came in an endless stream, followed by a large number of gifts. These envoys could not wait for the horse teams carrying the gifts, so they hurried over, fearing that the Prince of Liang would wipe out his own in the thunderous anger. tribe.
As the Xixia soldiers and horses retreated one after another, many people in the state capitals were looted.
In the large tent of the Chinese army, Chao Yong sat upright behind the commander's desk, waiting for the commander to arrive.
Although Chao Yong's expression remained as usual, everyone knew that he was about to go on an expedition.
The prince was very casual when discussing matters on weekdays, and he was also a bit lazy when sitting there, so that everyone could speak freely without any pressure. Only when the general was going to war, the prince would straighten his back.
The prince sitting there today looked like an unsheathed sword, a bit chilly.
When Chao Yong saw that everyone had arrived, he opened his mouth and said: "When the Xixia people retreated, they looted many cities and killed countless people. If we don't avenge this, why should we lead the army? I want to raise an army to attack the Western bandits. Where do the generals think they should attack? ?”
Master Zhong said: "All the food and grass on the border must have been taken away by Xixia. The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first. Once they enter the territory of Xixia, the Western thieves will definitely clear the country. It will be difficult to obtain food and grass from Xixia. Moreover, we are advancing towards the army. A If it's not good, it might make Xixia people abandon their prejudices and unite."
Chao Yong sneered and said: "If this is the case, we can just catch all the Western thieves."
Zhongshidao saw that the prince had made up his mind, so he had no choice but to say: "Without enough food and grass, our army will not be able to launch a big war. The prince wants to retaliate against the Western bandits for plundering our people. The old minister thought that he could send elite troops to attack Weizhou and threaten Xixia." Hand over the looted money and goods, and then compensate them with gold and silver."
Dong Ping said: "The general thought that he could rush forward with light cavalry, capture Xingqing Mansion, and destroy Xixia. It is only more than four hundred miles from the border of Huaide Army to Xingqing Mansion. If he rushes with light cavalry, it can be reached in four days at most, and our army has gunpowder. Even if the city is destroyed, you are not afraid of being trapped under the city. Five days of food and grass is enough."
Wu Song also said: "The general also thinks that we can raid Xingqing Mansion. If we march in a hurry, we can reach Xingqing Mansion in three days."
Yao Gu also said: "Li Qianshun's expedition has already depleted the troops and horses of Jingsai Army Division, Xingqing Mansion, and Chaoshun Army Division in the right wing. At this time, only the remnants of the defeated troops are returning. It is the time when the guards are empty. A raid on Xingqing Mansion is not undesirable."
Chao Yong nodded and said: "Then we will raid Xingqing Mansion and destroy Xixia. Once Xingqing Mansion is destroyed, Xixia will probably fall into pieces. I will personally lead Lu Junyi's troops to raid Xingqing Mansion, and General Zhong will then lead a large army to respond."
Hearing this, Zhong Shidao hurriedly said: "Although the strategy of raiding Xingqing Mansion is feasible, the prince is connected with the world, so how can he take risks lightly? Let the veterans and General Lu lead the troops."
Dong Ping also said: "I'm afraid ten thousand troops and horses will not help, but the cavalry under the general's command is also willing to take on this important task."
Wu Song nodded and said: "The soldiers and horses under the general's command can travel hundreds of miles in a day, so they can protect the prince."
Chao Yong looked at the crowd and made a decision, saying: "I will lead Lu Junyi's troops to raid Xingqing Mansion first, and the 50,000 soldiers and horses of Lu Zhishen, Yang Zhi, Dong Ping, Wu Song and Mu Hong will follow. Once Li Renai is captured, Xixia will be destroyed. Even if Li Renai escapes, Xixia will probably split up. At that time, our dynasty can also capture the state capitals south of the Great Wall. There are only some border state capitals left in Xixia, so there is nothing to worry about. .”(To be continued.