Wang Chuanmao was taken away.

The hall fell silent.

After a while, Zhao Ning asked: "Zong Qing, Wu Jie said that the time has come to capture Taiyuan. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty, the veteran said frankly that what Wu Jie said is indeed true. It has been four years since Taiyuan fell in the first year of Jingkang. The people of Taiyuan miss the imperial court day and night. In the second year of Jingkang, the Jin people reduced taxes in order to stabilize the situation in Taiyuan.

Now that the commander-in-chief of the Jin army is conquering Taiyuan violently, he must have lost the support of the people. This is the perfect time for us to send troops."

Zhao Ning started walking back and forth.

Previously, news came from the north that Wanyan Gao died of illness and Wanyan Zongwang left Yanjing. There must be a power struggle within the Jin Kingdom.

The food shortage in Taiyuan City occurred in these months, which was probably related to Wanyan Zongwang's departure from Yanjing.

If Zong Wang were in Yanjing, he could still suppress Wan Yan's mother in Taiyuan.

But Zong Wang went back because of the power struggle in Beijing.

This also shows that the Kingdom of Jin has revealed a flaw this year.

At least Taiyuan now has a big flaw. The people in Taiyuan City are unstable. If the Song Army sends troops at this time, the Song Army, which has already developed armed forces behind enemy lines among the people in Taiyuan Prefecture, can raise their arms and shout loudly.

However, Zhao Ning felt somewhat apprehensive.

At this time, the Song Dynasty experienced a great purge, and the situation in the court was unstable.

If the attack on Taiyuan fails, it may increase the economic burden on the north and lead to instability in people's hearts.

Once this happens, all parties within the court will find ways to fill this burden, and some people will inevitably try to take advantage of the New Deal.

But then again, a lot was confiscated this time, right?

Then use it!

Zhao Ning asked: "Ms. Zhao, what do you think?"

Zhao Ding said: "Food is not a problem now. The problem is whether Taiyuan City can be defeated if it is impregnable. If there is a stalemate, it will definitely damage the people's power. Hedong has just eased and it may be inappropriate to increase the burden again."

Zhao Ning nodded, and he agreed with what Zhao Ding said.

"The Jin people are currently experiencing a short-term internal conflict. Taiyuan is a flaw, and it is also a rare opportunity for us." Zhao Ning walked to the map and his eyes fell on the location of Taiyuan Mansion.

He continued: "Once we regain Taiyuan and the Jin army wants to move west to join forces with Xixia, our army can send troops from Taiyuan at any time and go north to Daizhou to cut off the Jin army's return route."

Chen Gui added: "This will increase the risk of the Jin Kingdom attacking Shaanxi in the future."

"That's right, the Jin Army's front is contained in the Daizhou area and can no longer rush westward. At the same time, Fugu and Linzhou will be exposed to the front of our army. The recovery of this area is just around the corner!"

The Fugu and Linzhou mentioned by Zhao Ning are important military towns in Hedong, located to the west of Taiyuan, between the Xixia and Jin Kingdoms. Since the founding of the Xixia Kingdom, this place has been a battleground for the Song, Liao and Xia military strategists.

In the first year of Jingkang, Zhe Keqiu surrendered to the Jin Kingdom, Fugu became the territory of the Jin Kingdom, and Linzhou also fell.

Therefore, in fact, the recovery of Taiyuan had a great impact on the Three Kingdoms, especially the Song Dynasty.

If heavy troops can be deployed in Taiyuan Prefecture and Daizhou, and the Jin army still wants to advance westward, they can only go west from Datong, but they will also be afraid of the Song army in Daizhou taking the opportunity to make a sneak attack.

This is equivalent to isolating the military alliance between Xixia and the Jin army. In the future, when Xia is exterminated, it will be much more difficult for the Jin country to rescue them.

Zhao Ning asked: "If I give Wu Jie two months, how many troops will he need?"

Zongze said: "A total force of 100,000 is feasible, including 50,000 Jin army and 50,000 Xiang army. The current total force in Hedong is 100,000."

Zhao Ning asked again: "If the Jin army in Zhending Mansion takes the opportunity to go south, can the Hebei armies be able to defend it?"

Chen Gui said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Now some cities in Hebei have begun to use bricks, and each city is equipped with muskets and sufficient crossbows. The military system of Hebei's walled cities has matured. If the Jin army dares to go south, the cities will be ready at any time.

Reinforce each other.”

Zongze said impassionedly: "Your Majesty, the number of civilian rebels behind enemy lines in Zhending Prefecture, Zhongshan Prefecture, and Taiyuan Prefecture has also reached a certain scale. Now the people's livelihood in Taiyuan is in chaos, and the people are all eager for the royal army to go north!"

"Okay! Let's fight then!" Zhao Ning stood in front of the map, staring at Taiyuan, "Give Wu Jie 100,000 people, I will give him an extra month, and let him take Taiyuan in three months! Commander Zong, prepare the food and grass.

, Mr. Zhao must cooperate!”

Everyone said: "I will take your orders!"

"Be sure to pay attention to the defense of Hebei to prevent gold thieves from going south from Hebei!"

"yes!"

"We are currently in the truce stage of peace negotiations with the Jin people. Let Wu Jie pay attention to the way to start the war."

"yes!"

In late October, snow began to fall in Shangdang, Hedong, and the cold wind crossed the Taihang Mountains, raging like a sharp blade across the world.

Not far from Shangdang, there is a stone tablet. The stone tablet is like a giant pillar standing between heaven and earth. It is full of names. In the middle, there is a row of iron paintings and silver hooks, which are vigorous and powerful: Heroes are immortal!

Soldiers and civilians who transport food from here can see the stone monument, as well as the tombkeepers who come regularly to clean and worship.

Every time at this time, the eyes of people passing by will become solemn and they will cast their eyes in reverence.

Just when the Luoyang case had just concluded, the war machine of the Song Dynasty was already quietly turning.

This time it is not Shaanxi or Hebei, but Hedong.

However, before the Battle of Taiyuan started, there was an episode.

According to a report from Li Gang in Cangzhou, Goryeo sent envoys to the Song Dynasty. They are still in Cangzhou and are about to leave for Tokyo.

Early in the morning on October 21st, Wu Jie, the most romantic general of the Song Dynasty, who was still sleeping among the women, was suddenly awakened by the sound outside the door.

"Wu Tongzhi, someone from Daming Mansion is here!"

Wu Jie opened his eyes, immediately got up from the bed, started to get dressed, and opened the door to see Yang Zheng.

"Wu Tongzhi, someone from Daming Mansion has arrived."

"Walk!"

The person who came turned out to be Liu Kai, the prefect of Daming Prefecture.

Liu Kai said: "Wu Tongzhi, Zhifu has an order to give you a hundred thousand troops to capture Taiyuan City."

Wu Jie said quickly: "The last general takes orders!"

Liu Hao handed over a document from the Hebei and Hedong General Administration Department, and immediately said: "Your Majesty's Holy Edict."

Wu Jie was stunned for a moment and bowed quickly, and the others also quickly saluted.

"Taiyuan fell to the hands of gold thieves, and thousands of people died. I was extremely sad and couldn't sleep at night. I have heard about Wu Qing's bravery for a long time, and ordered the government to build an army of 100,000 to recover Taiyuan within three months to bring peace to the world."

Wu Jie took it and said, "I will live up to your majesty's trust!"

Liu Kai said: "Wu Tongzhi is in a hurry. Retaking Taiyuan is the top priority. It is an order given by His Majesty himself."

"Don't worry, I will not let you down."

Liu Kai sat for a while and then left.

Yang Zheng said: "Three months, it takes one month to gather the army, and there are only two months left!"

"Two months is enough!" Wu Jie said decisively, "We just want to catch the gold thief unawares before he can react!"

Yang Zheng said: "Taiyuan is impregnable. To attack Taiyuan, we must cooperate internally and externally. Should we first send people to cut off all the grain shipped to Taiyuan by the people?"

"No, it will arouse the suspicion of the Jin people. First send people into the city to contact the rebel army, then attack Shouyang, and lure the Jin army out of the city to Shouyang. After defeating the Jin army in Shouyang, we can cut off the support from the east of the Jin army."

Yang Zheng sighed: "Winter has come!"
Chapter completed!