Shen Tang, Liu Xiangling, the iron-blooded traitor in the Southern Song Dynasty Chapter 1285: The general has the will to win, the emperor has no will to fight
Chapter 1285: The general has the will to win, the emperor has no will to fight
Chapter 1285: The general has a will to win, but the emperor has no will to fight.
Speaking of this, Tu Dankening paused slightly and glanced at Wanyanyong. Seeing that Wanyanyong had no intention of interrupting, he continued, "Wait until the Song people are driven back.
After that, if His Majesty has orders, I can lead my troops southward and take Lizhou directly!"
"If the Song army loses in the first battle of Fengxiang Mansion, it will not only affect their fighting spirit, but also their overall layout. It will at least disrupt their previous defense posture. Therefore, this is the best time to enter Lizhou.
Great time and opportunity.”
"At that time, we will use Lizhou as a springboard. Although I dare not say that we will win many battles, the five northwest routes of the Song Dynasty are all under our military front. When we want to take it depends on your majesty's mood!"
Tu Dankening's words are not without purpose. One of the difficulties in advancing troops on the west route lies in the terrain and environment. The entire Sichuan and Shu area has many mountains and rivers, which has a great hindrance to the Jin cavalry. Moreover, the terrain in these places is complex. If
Without a very familiar guide, it is not uncommon to get lost and trapped to death.
The second is the defense system of Lizhou soldiers and horses with Wu Lin as the commander.
After several battles that year, the Jin people were finally defeated. Then, in these years, the northwest generals headed by Wu Lin not only built a large army with elite soldiers and strong generals, but also used Mianzhou and Xingyuan Prefecture.
, with Jinzhou as the backing, and Tianshui, Dashanguan and Ziwu Valley in front, forming a huge defense network.
In addition to the fortifications, the entire Lizhou army and horses were coordinated. No matter which pass the Jin people went south from, they would be sniped by the Song army, and there would be a steady stream of reinforcements coming from the rear.
But this time, the battle between the two countries took place in Fengxiang Mansion, outside this defensive line.
Once the Song army was defeated, regardless of the character of the soldiers, it would be easy for the Jin people to find a breakthrough point. Once they broke through, the entire defense line would be completely destroyed.
If the Jin soldiers and horses were really allowed to enter the hinterland and wreak havoc, considering the combat effectiveness and mobility of the Song army, it cannot be said that they would have no power to fight back, but at least they would have lost the initiative.
Therefore, the Jin people did not even need to capture the entire Lizhou. They only needed to find suitable nodes and capture a few springboard positions, which would be enough to pose a fatal threat to the Song Dynasty's northwest five routes.
Today's Song Dynasty is no longer a hundred years ago, with only sixteen roads left. If these five roads are lost, one-third of the country will be lost.
Moreover, the remaining areas of the Song Dynasty will be completely surrounded by the Jin people from multiple directions. It is no exaggeration to say that if the fifth northwest route is really lost, it will only be a matter of time when the entire Song Dynasty will be defeated.
Problem.
Wan Yanyong's eyes flashed, and he felt a little bit of heartbeat. However, this touch of heartbeat was soon suppressed by reason.
If given the chance, he would naturally not give up on the land south of the Yangtze River that was within his reach. At least, Shen Tang could not make him give up this idea.
However, he knew that not only the Song Dynasty but also the Jin Kingdom could not afford such a comprehensive war.
The current stable situation is hard-won. Compared with annexing the Song Dynasty, stabilizing the situation of the Jin Kingdom and solidifying its foundation is what he should do.
Wan Yanyong was a wise king and a rational emperor, and he was not overly interested in great achievements. This is why, although the ancestors of the Jin Kingdom were also good at fighting, they reached their most perfect peak state in his hands.
As an emperor, he knows very well what he should and should not do!
It is conceivable that if Wanyan Liang had not died in history, the ending would have been two different ways. The Jin Kingdom might have annexed the Song Dynasty, but there would never have been such a long-lasting state like Zuo.
In Wanyanyong's plan, now he only needs to make this huge empire stronger and more stable. As for the matter of unifying the world, it should be done by his descendants. It is not good for him to do it reluctantly.
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Historically, during the decades of peace between the Song and Jin Dynasties, the Song Dynasty had indeed developed and grown, but wasn't the same true true for the Jin Kingdom?
All internal and external troubles were swept away by Wan Yanyong during this period. Even the rebellion and resistance of the Song people in the country became extremely rare. The people of the Song and Jin countries gradually merged, making his rule extremely stable.
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It's a pity that the prince's premature death made Wan Yanyong's plan come to nothing...
Having said that, after Wan Yanyong pondered for a long time, he asked again, "What you said is all about victory.
But what if we lose the battle?"
Hearing this, Tu Dankening couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. This was because his emperor said that if it were someone else in the imperial city, he would definitely give him a good reason.
"Your Majesty, my Western Route Army will not be defeated!"
Tu Dankening said loudly, "Song General Wu Lin should not be underestimated. He has been operating in the Lizhou area for many years and has a deep foundation. He also has many soldiers and horses under his command who are capable of conquering the northern part of the country. However, I can ask your Majesty to
I issue a military order and the West Route Army will win this battle!"
Having said this, he paused slightly, and then said with a bit of regret and melancholy, "Wu Lin is old, and he is no longer the strong general who can charge into battle alone! If it were Wu Jie back then, Wu Lin
Two brothers, I am still afraid of three points.
However, now not only is Wu Lin the only one left, but also just a veteran! I will win!"
He, Wu Lin and Wu Jie have been enemies and rivals for many years. Until now, he still dare not forget the bravery of the two brothers leading the charge, but time is not forgiving... He has respect and melancholy in his heart, which is hard to describe.
"yes!"
Wanyan Yong sighed quietly, "He is old, and Zhang Jun is also old. Even if you two are still young, how can you still be young?"
"It's just that you have forgotten that while you are old, Shen Tang is still young, and his military strategy is even better than that!"
"Facing your old rival Wu Lin, you may be determined to win, but what if your opponent is Shen Tang?"
"Shen Tang?"
Tu Dankening's expression was slightly condensed. He had indeed never seen this person before. However, this did not mean that he did not understand Shen Tang. On the contrary, he had carefully understood every battle Shen Tang had experienced.
This young opponent is indeed a powerful enemy.
And, most importantly, he also has a group of people who are good at fighting under his command.
Not to mention other things, it is just that the Beiwei Army, which frightened many Jin generals back then, is still as sharp as before under Shen Tang's command!
"Your Majesty, what you mean is that if the Song army is defeated, Shen Tang will probably regret leading the Song army to join the war?"
Tu Dankening asked.
"What if... we just leave him in the Kingdom of Jin?"