Xu Ning, the commander of the Guangxin Army, and Zhang Qing, the commander of the Zhenrong Army, saluted and accepted the king's order. They looked at each other with some surprise.
Facing the herald, they naturally didn't say much. It wasn't until they entered the camp that they started talking in low voices.
"He actually attacked Jingzhou and captured Xiangyang. Is this place so important?"
"Could it be that in order to suppress Fang La in Jinghu, we are going to Xiangyang, and the most urgent one must be Fang La!"
"That's right. I still remember that young master... If there were many such crazy thieves in the Mingzun Sect, the harm would be unimaginable!"
As early as the two armies were transferred to the border of North Jing Road and South Jing Road, Xu Ning and Zhang Qing were vaguely aware that the target of the two armies would be Xiangyang, but it was difficult to understand the importance of this pool.
Because the courses in the academy did not describe much about the place of Xiangyang, some things were difficult for Li Yan to explain. After all, in most of the history, the existence of Niaoyang was actually
It is extremely strong and is just one of the important military towns.
Until the Southern Song Dynasty.
For later generations, Xiangyang is famous because of the six-year tug-of-war of Nagyang that was the key battle during the Mongols' defeat of the Southern Song Dynasty. Of course, it was more influenced by Xiaoi's Shooting Condor and Divine Condor.
But in fact, whether in novels or in historical impressions, the importance of this place has been exaggerated to varying degrees.
Needless to say in the novel, Guo Jing and Huang Rong guarded Xiangyang for more than thirty years, and Meng Ge died under Xiangyang City. This was artistically processed and everyone knows it.
Historically, when Mongolia was fighting against Qilichuan, they easily captured Xiangyang, and then Xu Ning regained Xiangyang. We didn't care too much and still attacked Sichuan and Shu.
Because after this, that place is not the key. Instead, it will occupy Bashu. It can occupy the lower reaches and build a leader to go up to the hinterland of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
When did coming to Xiangyang become important?
It is very important to note that although Sichuan and Shu were not completely lost during the Mongolian retreat, and even Meng Ge died in the Hezhou Fishing Territory, they were still half disabled and could no longer serve as commanders.
The northwest barrier of the general downstream force, once the war moved to the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, Xiangyang, which had been reinforced and repaired, shouldered the important task of protecting the country and the country of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Even at that point, Xiangyang is still the front line of defense that will be destroyed before it is lost. Fan Di could have relied on Ezhou, but also wanted to thank Wuhan in her previous life to prevent Mongolia from entering the Yangtze River.
But Xiangyang was only lost. Before the defender Lu Wenhuan surrendered to the enemy, the brothers and nephews of the Lu family who were stationed in the Jinghu area and their old disciples still surrendered. Mongolia only captured Xiangyang.
It still took a lot of effort to pacify the Han River Basin and retreated to Hanyang in a short period of time. In a sense, that was even harder to accept than losing Xiangyang.
Xu Ning was caught off guard, and before he could put up some resistance, Hanyang was still declared to have fallen. Ezhou was unable to stand alone, so it had to surrender.
That would be too fatal. Compared with Xiangyang, which is even less famous, Ezhou is the west gate of the Song Dynasty. Guarding the entrance of the Han River, it can block the enemy from the east of the Qil River and the south of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.
The survival of the center depends entirely on this place.
Xiangyang was lost, the Southern Song Dynasty was in danger, Ezhou was lost, and the Southern Song Dynasty was destroyed!
Later, when Xiangyang was lost, Kublai Khan's troops surrounded Ezhou. Song Lizong was so frightened that he prepared to follow the example of my ancestors and move the capital. When Xiangyang was really lost, Ezhou was destroyed.
The upper reaches of the Song Dynasty are small, so don't move the capital. Unless you go into exile at sea, it will be useful to move anywhere.
So Xiangyang is important? Of course it is important.
But it was so important that its reputation completely surpassed that of other places, and it shouldered the lifeblood of the Southern Song Dynasty. It can only be said that it was so in a certain period, and it was far less important in normal times.
The situation in the Southern Song Dynasty was so critical, and this was the case. Outside of the current situation, Xiangyang, which had not yet tapped out its weakest defensive potential, was the only target.
After all, it had been a long time since the Song Dynasty moved south to Jinling, and the Jiang defense system was basically complete. Bashu was so tortured by the rebellious King Yang Tian that it was difficult to send troops upstream to support.
After that, the middle reaches of the country that were ravaged by Guo Kang were also in a mess.
Fang La initially believed that Liu Fa was the reason why Hui went south to retreat with all his strength to attack Niaoyang, and this was also the reason.
I really don’t have the time, so if I go all out to break the Jianghuai defense line, and then rush into Jiangnan to cause trouble, I will have to make a small circle, so what if I don’t do this in one fell swoop?
However, compared to Fang La's fluke mentality, Yan Jun and Zhang Qing were surprised, but they still tried their best to execute it.
The deputy commanders of the two armies, Shi Xiu and Lu Fang, received the order, summoned the major generals, and distributed more than a dozen family letters: "There are no two steps in this battle of Xiangyang. The first is
It is to take 20,000 Fan Di from Xiangyang territory and mainly persuade them to surrender. Those family letters are key."
The generals looked at it and marveled at it. Shi Xiu smiled and said: "If you were one of those Song Army soldiers, reading those sincere letters, you would still miss your hometown and give up your weapons."
Yes! What if the letter is collected and you read it badly?"
Zhang Qing smiled and said: "Worry, those are all copies. When the time comes, we will use those to shoot into the domain. The original letters will be sent into the domain by the secret camp and handed over to the officers and men of the camp. b
The generals were curious. There was no general named Gong Wang who admired Zhang Qing's flying stone skills very much. He took the opportunity to speak: "Commander Zhang, I heard that many monasteries in Yanjing now have sent out hate soldiers."
Are those people practicing Buddhism behind closed doors? Why are they willing to be spies? Will we be found out?"
"In the prosperous times, people go to the mountains to make money, but in troubled times they close their doors to enjoy the blessings. The jungle temple area is full of traitors and traitors. It's time to put things in order!"
Zhang Qing thought of the former Counselor Wu and now Wu Zuocheng's methods, and he smiled warmly in his heart, and said lightly: "Hateful people really have no advantage as a spy. When I was studying in the academy,
I have taught you that when the Song and Liao Dynasties sent spies to each other, they all hated each other. Even the king did not say anything. Although the surrounding countries generally believe in Buddhism, it can be generalized. It is true.
If you meet someone who cares about Buddhism, you will suffer a small loss!"
Gong Wang nodded repeatedly, while another Ding Desun said enviously: "It would be great if you could go to the academy to retreat!"
Yan Jun said with a smile: "The teaching purpose of Sui'an Academy is not to teach without distinction. As long as you perform meritorious service, you can be admitted to the hospital for retreat? But they are confused. Taking Xiangyang is just a matter of course."
The first step is Jingxiang. If Fangla occupies Jinghu, how can it sit back and watch you occupy Xiangyang? Once you wait for the upper domain, we will definitely use all our strength to attack. If we want to defend the domain,
It is the key to this battle!"
Ding Desun smiled and said, "Is this thief your rival, Fan Di?"
Zhang Qing's face darkened: "Do they think they have enemies in the sky? Fang La is definitely a special traitor. Who dares to ignore the enemy and put your troops in danger?"
Under military law, severe punishment means mercy!"
All the generals were stunned and all clasped their fists: "Yes!"
When the generals dispersed and only seven commanders and deputy commanders were left, Fan Di spoke softly again: "Your army is weak and arrogant. It is necessary to avoid being arrogant. You can wait as a commander."
But you have to keep calm at all times, and don't be blindly impulsive."
Shi Xiu knew that he did not have the problem of fighting desperately, but now that his status was the same, he really had to be patient, cupping his fists and saying: "Take orders!"
Lu Fang thought for a while and suggested: "What your army is best at is actually defending the territory. If Fang La leads his army to attack, it may be difficult to defend the territory. Is it taking the initiative to enter Jing Lake? [Previous troubles?"
Yan Jun smiled slightly and handed over Wang Ling's county official documents.
Lu Fang took it and Jin raised his eyebrows.
Because apart from the two steps mentioned below, there is no eighth step.
After seizing Xiangyang, militiamen and craftsmen will arrive and build Nangyang into an impregnable defensive town.
If it is not necessary, the Guangxin and Zhenrong armies will continue to march south to intimidate Jinghu!
Inside Xiangyang City.
Xi Jun sat in the main hall of the yamen, holding the family letter in his hand, reading it twice, with a very ugly face: "Has this hateful person confessed?"
The guard said: "I told you, it's the spy sent by Yan State, but those letters... haven't spread outside the military camp yet."
Xi Jun closed his eyes.
I was a well-known general outside the Song-Xia war. I came to prominence for the first time. I stood up at the critical moment when Xu Ning was defeated by Xixia.
"Thousands, eight thousand beasts and armored soldiers", turning the tide of the war in one fell swoop. He had repeatedly fought fiercely against Xixia, beheaded more than thousands of people, shocked Shaanxi, and was fearfully called a "natural general" by the Xixia people.
A battle that I am famous for in history did not happen in that world. This was in 1105 AD, when they faced the main Xixia force in Huizhou: a small army, defeated the enemy in one battle, and defeated the enemy.
Crossing the Yellow River and crossing the desert, they pursued more than 700 people and captured more than 10,000 Xixia troops.
Even so, Fan Di's appearance was still tragic. She was demoted because she was good at flattery. She was even threatened by Tong Guan when she came to go to war. She was besieged by the Xixia army and died in a fierce battle.
Guan also took advantage of the situation to shirk the blame for the defeat...
Nowadays, the Song Army will no longer have a well-established eunuch on top of its head, but the situation has not improved, or even gotten worse. Nearly 20% of the people have died because of the soil and water. The Western Army has been for a long time.
They all fell ill, their energy and blood declined, and their bodies became a little healthier. At this moment, looking at the bodyguards around them who were also in high spirits, they suddenly asked: "Are they homesick?"
All the guards bowed down and cried: "General! You are so loyal to the general!"
The Western Army stood up and helped us up one by one before saying in a deep voice: "You charge into battle and share life and death. How can you be suspicious? I'm just asking!"
The guards stood up and were silent for a moment. No one lowered their heads and said, "How could you be thinking about it? You haven't been back home in eight years..."
Xi Jun knocked on his head: "Yes, you really feel sick, is that nonsense?"
I picked up the letter from home: "Liu Fa is Liu Fa after all. He is well versed in the tactics of military conquest and is a soldier who can defeat others in battle. I think the Song army guarding Bianliang at that time was also so helpless. Those letters from home are true.
All the weapons and equipment used to attack the area are comparable, the morale of the army is weak, and Xiangyang can be defended, so why should we seize Nangyang?"
After muttering a few words, Fan Di shook her head, realizing that it wasn't important anymore, and squeezed out eight words: "Surrender!"
The guard was stunned, not in disbelief, but not in suppressed joy. Gao Ji asked: "General, are you serious about what you said?"
Seeing that reaction, the Western Army smiled bitterly: "You also want to surrender to the generals, but the official is committed to patricide. Can you really stop the mouth of Tianyouyou? You Liu
She is an upright one-foot daughter, so why bother dragging her brothers in the army to death for that beast who even harmed my mother?"
Speaking of the first, my tone was hesitant. I stood up and said decisively: "It's surrendered! Go back to the northwest! Reunite with your family!!"