Chapter 1268: Shen Tang's doubts, the women's thoughts
Chapter 1268: Shen Tang’s doubts and the emotions of the girls
When Shen Tang came to his senses, he saw He Shi Lie Zhining handing the battle report to him.
This time, Shen Tang hesitated and took it. If it was something else, he would naturally not care.
But the Song Dynasty...
However, the information described in this battle report is not too much! After all, Heshi Liezhining is not the commander of the northwest battlefield, and this battle report only conveys a simple situation.
After reading it, Shen Tang couldn't help but frown. Although the information was simple, it was a bit strange.
Originally, Shen Tang thought that this war was started by the Jin people.
After all, the contrast in strength between the two sides was obvious, and the Song Dynasty court was obviously in a state of resistance to starting a war.
However, judging from the battle report, this war was actually caused by the Song Dynasty's active attack and friction, and the Jin Kingdom was only forced to respond.
If this battle report is for him, it may be false, but this battle report is for He Shilie Zhining, so there will naturally be no mistakes.
The Song Dynasty took the initiative to start a war. What happened?
Sichuan and Shu Wu Lin!
Shen Tang recalled this name in his mind. Shen Tang had never met Wu Lin in person, so naturally he was not familiar with her.
However, Shen Tang knew the information about this general very clearly.
Brothers Wu Jie and Wu Lin have been in Sichuan and Sichuan for many years and have devoted their lives to the people of Sichuan and Sichuan. Moreover, they are almost the top famous generals in the Song Dynasty, and their prestige is even comparable to Zhang Jun.
If such a person takes the initiative to seek a fight, he will naturally have a reason.
In addition, the Jin people actually changed their coaches before the battle, which made Shen Tang even more surprised.
Anyone who knows military affairs knows that it is taboo to change commanders before battle. The Song Dynasty suffered many failures in its foreign wars. How many times was it because the soldiers did not know the generals and the generals?
As for the Golden Emperor Wan Yanyong, he was a top military general before he succeeded to the throne. Would he not be clear about this kind of thing?
In addition, the battle report did not mention the mobilization of soldiers and horses in important towns such as Damingfu.
Suddenly, Shen Tang's eyes moved slightly, and he turned around and asked, "This newly appointed coach of the Western Route Army is probably not His Majesty's favorite general!"
Hearing Shen Tang's words, Heshi Liezhining immediately raised his head and laughed loudly, "What?
Not worried anymore?
Do you understand?
If you looked unhappy just now, would you just leave me here?
Now, the few soldiers and horses under my command are no match for you."
Heshi Liezhining's teasing made Shen Tang smile helplessly.
He was indeed filled with rage just now. After all, who among the Chinese people has not had a deep love for that land?
No matter how rotten it is, or how rotten it is to the extreme, I can scold it myself, but someone else can give it a try?
In fact, his first reaction just now was to rush back to the Song Dynasty and join the war!
"The handsome man is joking!"
Heshi Liezhining calmed down his expression, and then said seriously, "What you said is true. Not only is this person not His Majesty's favorite general, but Your Majesty has long wanted to get rid of him. However, he is also an old minister, and he is in the court. It has some prestige, so His Majesty has never taken action."
Shen Tang nodded, remembering what Wan Yanyong said to him when he was in Zhongdu.
Although Wanyanyong knew that starting a war now would be detrimental to both countries, but if there was no real fight, who would be willing to do so?
What's more, it's a talented and strategic monarch like Wan Yanyong.
However, according to Wan Yanyong's plan, now is not the time to start a war.
I'm afraid it was the Song Dynasty that took the initiative to seek war, so the two sides just coincided.
Shen Tang couldn't guess why Wu Lin of the Song Dynasty started the war, but he could guess a thing or two about Wan Yanyong's thoughts.
First, to use this battle as an opportunity to weaken or even eliminate internal troubles. Second, to test the reality of the Song Dynasty and the comparison of the two countries' combat power.
However, generally speaking, this war is under control. At least Wanyanyong will not rashly start a full-scale war without absolute certainty.
After figuring it out, Shen Tang felt much more relaxed.
"It seems that your stay in the Northland will not be too long!"
Heshi Liezhining patted Shen Tang on the shoulder and said, both of them are top military generals. Although they only have fragmentary information, they can basically analyze the direction and situation of the battlefield.
It was easy to say that when the Song Dynasty was going smoothly, but when the Jin Emperor really took action, it would be difficult to deal with it with the strength of the soldiers and horses in the Sichuan and Shu areas of the Song Dynasty.
At that time, the two countries will naturally turn from war to peace.
However, if you want to turn from war to peace, you also need an opportunity and the right person.
And Shen Tang is undoubtedly the most suitable one.
"Let's go, these ruinous things are still far away from us!"
After patting Shen Tang, Heshi Liezhining rode his horse forward, and Shen Tang also gathered his thoughts and followed closely.
In the palace at the foot of Changbai Mountain, the girls are already lovesick.
Before, Shen Tang was away from home for a long time and didn't feel it, but this time, Shen Tang accompanied him all the way and suddenly went to help He Shilie Zhining in the battle. Therefore, everyone missed him even more, even those from Changbai Mountain. The longing for the beautiful scenery cannot be eliminated.
"Sister, when will Brother Shen come back! Didn't he say it was just a force of Goryeo troops?
It’s been so long!”
Zhao Ling asked Xiang Ling with a bit of annoyance.
Hearing this, all the girls looked towards Xiangling.
I have wanted to ask this question for a long time, but no one has asked it easily.
"I guess the war situation is tense, but with my husband and General He Shiliezhining, it shouldn't be long.
We are at home, just waiting for my husband to come back."
Even so, the longing in Xiang Ling's eyes could not be concealed.
"Husband, come back quickly. Without you, our family will no longer feel like a home."
Xiangling thought silently in her heart.
"When my husband comes back, we will go to Shangjing. The Chinese New Year is coming in a month or two. This year, our family will celebrate the Chinese New Year in Shangjing!"
Wanyan Yue on the side quickly changed the topic. If he continued talking, those little girls might cry.
"Okay, this is the first time we have seen the New Year's Eve in the North. It must be different from Lin'an."
"As long as the master is here, you can celebrate the New Year anywhere..."
While he was talking, a maid hurriedly ran into the courtyard and said, "Madams, Master Shen is back. He is having a conversation with General He Shiliezhining in front of him at the moment. He will be here shortly!"
With one word, the sounds in the courtyard stopped abruptly. As for the festivals and the beautiful scenery, the girls had long forgotten them.