Chapter 702: Follow-up matters, prepare to go west
Chapter 702: Follow-up matters, preparing to move westward
This matter is not big or small! Logically speaking, Shen Tang should report it to the court first and let the court make a decision before taking action.
However, based on Shen Tang's understanding of the imperial court, it is easy to say that Zhang Jun and other warriors would basically agree with him.
In fact, even Zhao Shen would most likely agree.
However, for those civil servants, this was absolutely treasonous.
Once word spreads, Shen Tang will become the target of public criticism again! Therefore, Shen Tang simply makes his own decision.
Moreover, they acted under the guise of Tibetan soldiers.
After all, although Tibet has surrendered now, it is extremely normal for some remnants of soldiers to be spread around, isn't it?
"The general will obey your orders!"
Davatata did not refuse, nor was he qualified to refuse, so he agreed respectfully.
"Xin Qiji, Teng Wu, Balumu! The three of you repair for three days.
Three days later, they each sent 10,000 troops, totaling 30,000, and immediately marched westward, crossing the border from Xiaojinchuan into Tubo territory.
Then, go all the way north, and capture all the Tubo lands in Maerkang, Heishui, Hongyuan, Ruoergai, and Luqu! Then, with the Minshan Mountains as the border, Balumu's troops will be stationed in the north. To the south, troops and horses under Xin Qiji will be stationed!"
"Now that Tubo has been defeated, there are not enough soldiers and horses in the country. What's more, there is a large army that we have already sent out to wander in this area. If you go, if there are no accidents, you can easily take over this territory. occupy."
When Shen Tang first entered Chengdu Fulu, in order to prevent Tubo from receiving follow-up army support and causing some internal troubles to Tubo, Shen Tang dispatched 10,000 soldiers and horses from the Jin soldiers and directly entered the Tubo territory.
Even when Shen Tang left and other Jin soldiers evacuated, this soldier still did not leave.
Although the strength of ten thousand cavalry is not large, it is not small either.
It's enough to harass and attack the small tribes on the border!
This task is not easy. The army is deep into the enemy's territory alone and does not have any food supplies. It is not surprising that the entire army will be wiped out if you are not careful.
However, the cavalry of the Jin Kingdom is indeed unique and powerful in its ability to dominate the world.
In the past few months, battle reports of this soldier came from time to time. According to Shen Tang's order, they did not fight against those large forces and tribes, but mainly harassed them.
This cavalry is like a strong wind, rushing across thousands of miles from north to south! Until now, they may not have killed many Tubo people, but at least a dozen tribes have been disturbed by the harassment of this army and horses. Unbearable.
Moreover, the cavalry came and went like the wind. Without corresponding cavalry, it would be extremely difficult for Tubo to destroy this army.
In fact, even the royal court of Tubo sent troops and horses several times to strangle the cavalry. However, after going around and around in this wide area, they did not even find the shadow of the Jin cavalry.
In the end, I could only retreat in embarrassment...
The area Shen Tang mentioned is almost the size of one and a half Chengdu Mansion Road. The most important thing is that this area is on the edge of the Tubo Plateau, so the climate and environment have the least impact on the soldiers of the Song Dynasty.
With the current strength of the Song Dynasty, it is simply impossible to attack the plateau.
However, there is no problem in occupying only part of the border territory.
Although the victory is over, the two countries will inevitably send envoys for negotiations.
However, no matter what the outcome of the negotiation is, getting the benefits first is the most important thing.
Furthermore, the land around Zoige was a condition for borrowing troops from the Jin Kingdom, and it naturally needs to be fulfilled now.
Regardless of the previous relationship with the Jin State, this time the Jin State borrowed troops twice. If it were not for the tens of thousands of Jin State's cavalry, even Shen Tang would not have much chance of winning based on the strength of the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, it is naturally most appropriate to send this to the Kingdom of Jin.
As soon as Shen Tang's words came out, Balumu's face showed joy! This time he borrowed troops to fight, and the war in Chengdu Prefecture was certainly not considered a military achievement.
But taking back part of Tubo's territory would be a big achievement.
Thinking about it, after he, Heihan and Zhuo return to China, with this achievement, it will not be a problem to take a step forward.
If Balumu and others are just happy, then for Xin Qiji and others, it is absolutely uncontrollable ecstasy! Expanding territory is definitely the achievement and achievement that every military commander looks forward to most! However, they were born in In the Song Dynasty, there were powerful enemies all around, not to mention expanding the territory. Even ordinary military exploits were extremely difficult.
Although he is brave, he is hampered by conditions such as soldiers, food and grass, and the rear area and cannot use it.
This time, if we can officially occupy all the places Shen Tang just mentioned, it will be the greatest achievement of the Song Dynasty in more than a hundred years!
From the founding of the Song Dynasty to the present, except for the initial establishment of the country, the territory of the Song Dynasty has been gradually decreasing. No matter whether it was the brilliant generation of Renzong or Zhenzong or the four Zhongxing generals decades ago, no such achievement has been achieved. and attack.
But now, they will create a new history of the Song Dynasty.
If it succeeds, their names and writings will surely appear in future history books.
Compared to the joy of these people, Dawa Tata suddenly turned pale!
He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it! War is not a child's play. Not only will people die, but defeat also requires paying a price! What's more, with the military strength of the Song Dynasty, it entered the Tubo Kingdom with the power of victory. Which Tubo soldiers and horses can compete with them?
In the battle of Chengdu Prefecture, nearly 200,000 Tubo soldiers and horses were completely damaged. In addition, those tribes with evil intentions had not been that the environment and climate on the plateau were not conducive to the Song Dynasty soldiers and horses fighting. This time they would have been directly defeated. The Royal Court is not unusual either.
Moreover, now he is no longer the commander-in-chief of Tubo, he is just a surrenderer.
Even if he objects or pleads with Shen Tang, what's the point?
"Why!"
The endless pain finally condensed into a sigh. The Song Dynasty was no longer the Song Dynasty they knew. With only Shen Tang and the Song Dynasty army in front of them, Tubo was not qualified to fight with the Song Dynasty.
"Davatata, there is one more thing you need to do!"
"Now that you have surrendered on behalf of Tubo, there is no need for a confrontation at Medorijin.
You send a reliable person to bring your handwritten letter and go to meet with Medoricin as soon as possible!"
"As you command!"
"In addition, in the previous battle of Rongjing, although you Tibetans were defeated, some of the remaining soldiers escaped.