Chapter 1350: Shen Tang's intention, to go to the Great Sanctuary
Chapter 1350: Shen Tang’s intention to go to Dashan Pass
After the excitement of sitting in front of Wu Lin's tomb, the Lizhou soldiers who were originally low in morale and mood changed their appearance! It is said that the mourning soldiers will win, and it is not unreasonable!
Early the next morning, as soon as Shen Tang arrived at the Chinese army tent, Zhang Jun said, "Yesterday, the message you mentioned has been sent out, but do you really want to go to the Northland alone?"
"If those golden people don't follow the rules..."
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang!"
Shen Tang said in a deep voice, "The reason why I want to meet Tu Dankening is just to control this war to a certain extent! You understand that this war is the best for us. The result is nothing but lose-lose for both sides, and if it really reaches that level, not to mention the damage to the Jin Kingdom, all our efforts over the years will be in vain! In addition, if a real fire is used, Song and Jin will be comprehensive If a war breaks out, the situation will be even more unfavorable!"
"So, this battle must be fought. If we don't fight, these tens of thousands of Lizhou soldiers will have no fighting spirit. If we don't fight, it will be difficult for us, the Song Dynasty, to raise our heads. However, we cannot let go of the fight, let alone fight without restrictions!"
Zhang Jun patted Shen Tang on the shoulder, "If Yue Pengju had your wisdom and ideas back then, I'm afraid his ending would have been different!"
The Song Dynasty was in chaos, and even the imperial court had just been established. Regarding Yue Fei's Northern Expedition, it was indeed difficult to distinguish between right and wrong. In other words, from different perspectives, both right and wrong made sense!
At that time, not only was the Song Dynasty in chaos, but the state of the Jin Kingdom was also not very good. Moreover, although the Jin Kingdom occupied many cities and important places in the northern part of the Song Dynasty, the vast majority of the people still yearned for the Song Dynasty. , there are countless rebels organized by civilians from all over the country!
In a word, the people's support has not been restored and the rule is unstable. In addition, due to the expansion of the ruled area, the Jin Kingdom's troops and horses are somewhat stretched.
Therefore, when the Song Dynasty wanted to regain its lost homeland, that was the most appropriate time!
Furthermore, because Bianzhou was occupied by the Jin Kingdom, the humiliation of Jingkang made many people with lofty ideals in the army feel sad and angry. Therefore, it can be said that the generals have a fighting spirit and the soldiers have a will to die!
Therefore, from these perspectives, Yue Fei's Northern Expedition was in line with public opinion and just right.
However, things are multi-faceted. Although the timing is excellent, it is not the case for the entire Song Dynasty!
First of all, a group of veterans such as Gaozong and Qin Hui were mostly prisoners of the Jin soldiers before. Their fear of the Jin people is unimaginable to others. They can maintain peace with the Jin country, and they can even give up the title of the country and the title of emperor! They witnessed the power and ferocity of the Jin people and did not want to become the second emperors of Huiqin. Therefore, they did have enough reasons to be afraid of the Jin people and afraid of war with the Jin people.
In addition to this, it also has a great relationship with the situation of the Song Dynasty at that time!
As we all know, wars are about money and logistics! Is the Song Dynasty rich?
It is indeed rich, but only a small number of officials or wealthy businessmen are rich. Due to years of war, the people are extremely poor, including the imperial court of the Song Dynasty.
If the emperor wants to fight without dismantling hungry soldiers, the court needs to provide military pay and food! Although Yue Fei's Yue Family Army was also secretly conducting various businesses at that time, he did not have the conditions that Shen Tang has now. Although the scale of this business was It's not too small, but it is wishful thinking to be able to support an army of tens of thousands.
Furthermore, even if you can earn some money, the imperial court's military pay and food and grass must not be lacking! Because of kindness, there are some things that Yue Fei cannot do.
However, the treasury of the Song Dynasty was empty at that time, and even the emperor Zhao Gou did not have much money, so what should we do?
If you want to fight a war, the only way to go is to raise taxes! However, judging from the situation of the people of the Song Dynasty at that time, if we continue to increase taxes, it is difficult to say whether the Jin Kingdom will be defeated first or the country will collapse first.
You must know that there were also insurgents opposing the Song Dynasty in the Jiangnan area at that time.
Therefore, Yue Fei's death is indeed an eternal injustice, which is even more tragic and infuriating, but it is not completely unreasonable! In the court at that time, was it only those led by Qin Hui who opposed Yue Fei's Northern Expedition?
In fact, even Shi Hao, the current main combatant, was not optimistic about Yue Fei's Northern Expedition.
Coupled with some other reasons, Yue Fei was recalled and died unjustly. This ending is not surprising.
It can only be said that Yue Fei is indeed a qualified soldier, but not a qualified politician! He can be regarded as a victim of various disputes between the Song and Jin countries and the Great Song Dynasty.
Shen Tang respects Yue Fei, but he doesn't want to be like Yue Fei, let alone suffer the consequences like Yue Fei.
In terms of various conditions and strength, Shen Tang now is even three points better than Yue Fei back then.
However, now he also has his own uneasiness! For example, the close relationship between him and the Kingdom of Jin may become the biggest stain on him at some point!
However, Shen Tang is aware of this and has even made arrangements, so he doesn't care about it for the time being.
"Xiang Zhang, if nothing happens, then I will go to Dashan Pass today! If nothing happens, I will send troops to the north again in three days! In this battle, Xiang Zhang will just sit in the rear for me. There is no need for Xiang Zhang to attack. I went there in person.”
He had a lot of thoughts about the war, and Shen Tang was also worried that Zhang Jun would be in bad health if he tossed back and forth! Therefore, it would be much better to just let Zhang Jun stay in the camp.
"That's fine!"
Zhang Jun nodded. He knew that Shen Tang's ability to use troops was even better than his own, so he naturally wouldn't worry!
"You go ahead first. In two days, I will order the army to go north to meet you at Dasan Pass!"
"Xiang Zhang, take care!"
Shen Tang did not stop again, but directly took Bei Weijun and Cheng Yuhu's troops out of the camp and headed towards Dashan Pass.
The location of the camp was not far from Dashan Pass. When it was close to noon, Shen Tang could already see the outline of Dashan Pass in the distance.
"Who is coming!"
The large group of soldiers and horses led by Shen Tang and others were moving forward when a group of scout horses from the opposite side suddenly came up to meet them!
"Chengdu Fu Road appeases envoys. Your Majesty has personally ordered Lizhou Road to recruit envoys. Shen Tang, Zhongwu Marquis of the Great Song Dynasty, is here. Which route of troops is opposite!"
Cheng Yuhu ordered people to raise Shen Tang's flag and urged his horse to come forward to ask questions!
When the Tanma on the opposite side heard Cheng Yuhu's shout, he was immediately surprised. The first captain hurriedly approached and dismounted to pay his respects, "General Xin Qiji's captain Geng Tian, pays homage to the generalissimo!"
These people are veterans under Xin Qiji's command. They are naturally close to Shen Tang and are naturally no strangers to him.