Chapter 1702: Bian Xi and the two arrive, brothers talk
Chapter 1702: Bian Xi and two people arrive, talking among brothers
After Shen Tang accompanied the girls for three to five days, Xin Qiji and Bian Xi arrived! This time to help the Jin Kingdom fight, Shen Tang mobilized five or six thousand troops from Xin Qiji and other troops, and then You Bi Zaiyu led thousands of people, totaling 20,000 people.
Apart from Bi Zaiyu, the only generals accompanying the army were Xin Qiji and Bian Xi. This was not because Shen Tang favored one over the other, but because Shao Hongyuan was much older than them after all. This time, it was basically a rush march, blitz, and quick battle. For Shao Hongyuan, who has almost realized his destiny, this is definitely a great test.
Therefore, Shen Tang asked Shao Hongyuan to lead the remaining troops and continue to sit on Lintao Road!
"Commander, the Kingdom of Jin is really willing to return Kaifeng Mansion to the Song Dynasty!"
As soon as they met, Xin Qiji and Bian Xi happily asked Shen Tang.
For the people of the Song Dynasty, no matter how prosperous Lin'an in the south of the Yangtze River was, Kaifeng Mansion was still uneasy! However, almost everyone knew how powerful the Jin Kingdom was, so even if they shouted for the Northern Expedition to regain their homeland every day, it would still be difficult for the imperial court to take back Kaifeng. I'm afraid not many people in the government have confidence, even the imperial court.
After all, the Northern Expedition, which almost used the entire country's strength a few years ago, only managed to regain two small towns in Sizhou with the loss of troops and generals.
And now, Kaifeng Mansion has come back unexpectedly?
Just like Xin Qiji and others, the first reaction is ecstasy, and the second reaction is disbelief!
"You brothers, please sit down first. My husband knew you were coming early in the morning and has already had food prepared. You guys will have a few drinks later!"
Mu Yu called the maid to serve tea and said to Bian Xi and Xin Qiji.
As for why Xiangling and Wanyan Yue came with Shen Tang, it was because they were a little too tired in the past two days...
Bian Xi and Shen Tang are sworn brothers, and Shao Muyu and Xin Qiji are also acquaintances, so naturally there is no need to avoid suspicion too much!
"Thank you, brothers and sisters!"
Bian Xi returned the courtesy and sat down, but their eyes were still fixed on Shen Tang.
Shen Tang nodded slightly, "Yes, His Majesty has signed a peace agreement with the Kingdom of Jin on this matter, not only Kaifeng Mansion, but also more than a dozen state capitals on Nanjing Road! When all this area is taken over by us, Xiangyang The defense line in this area crossed the Huai River and pushed north for seven to eight hundred miles, reaching the Yellow River!"
"good!"
Bian Xi and Xin Qiji both waved their fists vigorously!
"Just because of this, it's worth revealing!"
Xin Qiji laughed and said, "Forty years have passed since Jingkang, and the capital of Kaifeng has returned to the hands of the Song Dynasty again. The whole world should celebrate!"
"Commander, I am lucky to be my brother with you! If it weren't for you, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to see this day until we die!"
Xin Qiji said excitedly.
Although they don't know everything, it is obvious that Shen Tang played a major role in the Jin Kingdom being able to take the initiative to return Kaifeng Mansion!
Shen Tang waved his hand, "Second brother is very complimentary, but I have made some small contributions.
However, His Majesty’s strong support and the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who died on the battlefield are also a great achievement! If you want to restore the Song Dynasty to prosperity, you can never rely on any one person!"
"You have all read the letter I gave you. This time I asked my two brothers to come because they are preparing to follow me northward!"
"Commander, do we really want to help the Kingdom of Jin deal with Xia Liao's troops?"
Bian Xi rubbed his hands and felt a little pity. What a great opportunity now?
"Of course I understand what brother is thinking!"
Shen Tang smiled and said, "But the reason why we were able to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers before was because the two sides were basically evenly matched, and we were a force that could break the balance! At the same time, it was also because whether it was the Xia Liao side or the Jin side, None of them were forced to the point where the fish was dead and the net was broken.”
"Our Song Dynasty has experienced so many wars in the past few years, and it has never fully recovered. It is not an exaggeration to say that Yin eats the grain! The reason why we can mobilize the troops this time is first of all because of the full support of His Majesty and the imperial court. I am afraid that Master Ma Shao has already hated It’s going to kill us. In order to support the pacification of southern Xinjiang and the march of the army northward, most of the money and food from the imperial court were transferred, and the five northwest roads also emptied their wealth!"
"Even so, it was the party members who helped pay for at least half of the food and grass!"
"Why do you think Prime Minister Zhang's troops have not moved?
The current war situation is on the one hand, and on the other hand, there is simply not enough food and grass to support the war! Once it is moved, the stuff will be leaked."
"Including only three of your troops and one of my troops entered Lintao Road, tens of thousands of troops were sent to Taozhou. There is also a reason to save food and grass!"
Fighting is never a single act. Don't look at it. On the surface, only Shen Tang's less than 100,000 troops are struggling in Lintao Mansion, but almost half of the power of the Song Dynasty is constantly gathering through various methods.
There were nearly 100,000 civilians employed, and all the prefectures and counties in the five northwest provinces spent all their money. The grain and grass supported this war, and the imperial court also continuously transported grain, grass, military pay, and ordnance!
All that matters in wars is money. If you don't have money, let alone Shen Tang. Even if the gods come down to earth, there won't be many people who will sell face.
In the final analysis, most soldiers fight on the battlefield not for any ideal, but to support their families! It doesn't take too long, as long as they can't eat for three to five days in a row or can't get military pay for three or two months in a row, no matter how much the prestige of Shen Tang is Gao, you will definitely not be able to control the mutiny in the army!
"Of course, this is only one of the reasons! Another reason is that the Jin Kingdom seems to be in danger now, but it is not really on the verge of collapse yet!"
"It has been forty years since the Jin Kingdom took control of the Central Plains. The current situation is different from before. Especially after the current Jin Emperor succeeded to the throne, the rule of the Jin Kingdom has become much more stable. The current Jin Kingdom can be said to be the most prosperous state since the founding of the Jin Kingdom. It’s not an exaggeration to be strong! As long as it can’t hold on, the Jin Kingdom will not be willing to fight to the death! However, once it can no longer hold on, the Jin Kingdom at that time can definitely erupt into unimaginable terror. "
"You know, the Jin Kingdom still has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. How can such a behemoth be willing to collapse?
Even if you really die, countless people will be buried with you!"
"For us, there is still enough time, and there is no need to rush! And to have such an ending is completely acceptable to the Song Dynasty."
"Although Nanjing Road is not a large area, taking it back will have an unparalleled impact on the government and the public! A Kaifeng mansion is even more important than one or two other places! This is why His Majesty knows that Lintao Road has already Under our control, we are still willing to return Lintao Road to the Kingdom of Jin and chose Kaifeng Mansion!"
"In fact, only the Song Dynasty with Kaifeng Mansion can be more justified!"