Chapter 351 Set up a blitzkrieg to attack Xiadu, don’t let Li Qianshun escape
Zongze, Yao Gu, Yao Pingzhong, Wu Jie, and Wu Lin, all of whom were far away, came here under the order.
They met Zhao Guan's family, and after performing the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers, they stood among the generals of Zhongshi.
They were very curious as to why Zhao Guanjia, who was holding a gun and a spear in his hand, was standing in front of the military camp in the Zhongshi Division.
They looked around and found a middle-aged general, Zhang Jun, holding an iron breastplate with three arrows wedged into it in both hands.
When they took a closer look, they were all surprised to find that there was an irregular bullet hole as thick as an egg in the very center of the fine iron breastplate with three arrows carved into it.
Zongze, Yao Gu, Yao Pingzhong, Wu Jie, Wu Lin and other generals are all smart people.
Based on what they saw at the scene, they immediately understood that the bullet hole in the center of the fine iron breastplate must have been shot by Zhao Guan's family.
In response, Er Yao and Er Wu both had expressions of surprise on their faces.
Because they had seen the Zhao Guan family's superb marksmanship before, and now that the Zhao Guan family had displayed such amazing skills in front of the military camp in Zhongshi, it would definitely boost the morale of the three armies.
But Zongze's face was full of worry
As early as in the martial arts field outside Bianjing, Zongze had already seen the Zhao Guan family's marksmanship as godly!
He even knew that these muskets, artillery and many other firearms were invented and designed by the Zhao Guan family.
However, Zongze now believes that Zhao Guanjia's personal expedition to Xia, if there is no major military intelligence, is just to show Guanjia's personal marksmanship, and to mobilize the troops and mobilize the army to summon the commanders and generals of the various armies to Xiaozhong.
In front of the military camp, it is inappropriate to watch the official musket shooting performance.
Zongze also came up with the idea of admonishing Zhao Guan's family directly.
For the sake of caution, he still asked in a low voice to the cultivators around him:
"Mr. Souchong, I came late. What happened just now?"
Among the teachers, he saw that it was Zongze, the Privy Councilor who had recently been highly regarded by Zhao Guan's family and had risen to prominence, and asked him a polite question. Naturally, he did not dare to neglect.
He bowed slightly and clasped his fists. He was very humble and polite to Zongze, the Privy Councilor, and replied in a low voice:
"The officials summoned us to discuss the military affairs. While we were waiting for the Prime Minister and General Yao Jinglue and other generals, the officials had a keen eye for talents. They discovered that Zhang Junjun of my department had concealed his family background and identity, and came to join the army behind his father's and ancestors' backs.
Marksman Yang Xinzhong."
Zongze asked in confusion: "Are the three arrows that were wedged into the iron mirror the ones shot by Yang Xinzhong?"
"Hui Xiang, that's right!" Master Zhong lowered his voice, but couldn't hide his excitement, and said:
"Zhao Guanjia was worried that nineteen-year-old Yang Xinzhong, a junior high school student, was proud of his magical power and the ability to pierce a poplar with a hundred steps. He personally shot with a musket and shot more accurately than Yang Xinzhong, which made him know that there is a sky outside the sky.
There are reasons why people are outside. At the same time, it also inspires the three armies."
Zongze nodded. After listening to the explanation from Zhong Shizhong, he felt that the Zhao Guan family was doing business, and they were not gathering people to show off their marksmanship. Therefore, his anger subsided and he did not intend to directly remonstrate with the Zhao Guan family.
Already.
He asked with some confusion: "Excuse me, Mr. Souchong Jingluo and the discerning official, what did Yang Xinzhong discover about his family background?"
Zhong Shizhong said as he pointed his finger at Yang Xinzhong and introduced Zongze:
"Prime Minister, please look at that mighty young general Yang Xinzhong!"
"His ancestor is 'Yang Wudi', the Song Dynasty who defeated the Liao army in the Battle of Yanmen Pass more than a hundred years ago, and later sacrificed his life for the country in the battle of Liao - Old Linggong Yang!"
Zongze immediately stood in awe. He looked in the direction of the teacher's finger and couldn't help but glance at the burly Yang Xin from the primary school...
Zongze, who was good at recognizing and employing people, saw the tall and burly Yang Xinzhong and carefully looked at Yang Xinzhong's appearance. He concluded that this son was powerful and would be a loyal and patriotic general in the future!
At the same time, he also expressed deep admiration for the Zhao Guan family's ability to recognize Yang Ye's descendants and reuse them during the battle against Xia.
Zongze could guess that Zhao Guan's family publicly praised Yang Xinzhong's move and wanted to reuse Yang Xinzhong, which was to set an example among the officers and soldiers of the Song army who conquered Xia;
The official's profound intention should be to encourage the Song soldiers to be brave and fearless in the battle against Xia. Let the Song soldiers know that after Yang Ye sacrificed his life for the country more than a hundred years ago, his descendants
The descendants of the Yang family will all be reused by Zhao Guan's family.
If you die for the country, your descendants will also receive preferential treatment from the Zhao Guan family and the Song Dynasty court.
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At this time, Zhao Ji walked up to the generals, carrying a blunderbuss and a spear. He looked around at the generals present and said leisurely:
"I'm here, shooting with a musket, not to show off my marksmanship!"
As soon as Zhao Ji spoke, the scene suddenly became quiet. Even Feng'er seemed to hold his breath. All the soldiers' eyes were focused on Zhao Guan's family.
Many generals present sincerely admired the Zhao Guan family for having such extraordinary abilities yet being so humble...
Zhao Ji continued to speak loudly: "I want you to know that although we, the Song Dynasty, have governed the world with civility for many years, since last year, I have issued an edict to the world: Pay equal attention to civil and military affairs!"
The soldiers and generals present have a deep understanding that their identity and status have improved many times over the past year compared to before.
"However, I would like to warn you, as generals, you must never forget the importance of weapons and equipment!"
All the soldiers nodded and agreed with Zhao Guanjia's high opinion.
"The reason why I show off my musket shooting skills is that I hope all my dear friends can understand that times are changing and we should 'advance with the times'!"
The generals opened their mouths in surprise. They listened to the holy teachings and found that Zhao Guanjia not only spoke well and made sense, but also created a new word "advance with the times" that will surely become a classic idiom!
Zongze, Zhongshi Zhong, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong and other generals all praised what the official said was very true...
"The official saying of 'advancing with the times' is truly a masterpiece and will surely be recorded in the annals of history. It will not only educate our generation, but also educate future generations!"
Zhao Ji glanced at the generals who showed expressions of admiration and conviction, and smiled slightly.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! He couldn't say that the words "advancing with the times" were quoted!
In fact, he was just talking about the current situation. In modern society, you can often hear this word used!
He really didn't expect that the word "advancing with the times" would make Zongze, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei and other famous ministers and generals who would go down in history so excited and agree with him.
In fact, before Zhao Ji traveled through time, he had researched that the word "advancing with the times" came from "History of Chinese Ethics" written by Cai Yuanpei in early 1910.
The great educator Cai Yuanpei pointed out that "the old Western theories are advancing with the times" through the comparison of Chinese and Western cultures, in response to the situation in which China's ideological and cultural circles were conservative and self-contained in the late Qing Dynasty, thus inspiring the world.
When Zhao Ji saw Liu Yanqing, Liu Guangshi, Yao Gu and others, they also came forward to congratulate him on his good words. He immediately waved his hand and said calmly:
"Although what I said about 'advancing with the times' is good, I have too many good words like this in my mind. I tell everyone who loves you these words because I don't want to hear your praises.
But I have to watch you and others, and you must really 'advance with the times' in your actions from now on!"
All the generals felt deeply that what Zhao Guanjia said was true, and they all agreed and congratulated him.
Now, Zhao Ji knew that he was definitely not talking nonsense. What he just said and what he was going to say next, although I dare not say it is a wise saying, it can definitely open up the big picture of these loyal ministers and famous generals in front of them.
"The power of the firearms I developed has been tested in actual combat. It is far more powerful than swords, guns, swords, halberds, bows and arrows!"
All the generals were deeply convinced and agreed...
Han Shizhong took the lead in the line, bowed and clasped his fists, smiled brightly, and said loudly:
"Previously, Wei Chen led his troops outside the enemy's Xijing City to fight against the Iron Kites Army, the strongest cavalry in Xixia. Only the artillery and grenades developed by the government were able to defeat the invincible enemy Jin King Richard's Iron Kits.
The kite army!"
Yue Fei then stepped out of the queue, bowed and clasped his fists, with a serious look on his face, and said loudly:
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
"When the humble minister Yue Fei followed General Han to encircle and annihilate the Iron Harrier Army, he really verified the power of the firearms developed by the officials in the capital!"
"The firearms developed by the government and given to our army can attack the enemy from a long distance. Its lethality and range are much stronger than crossbows and trebuchets!"
Veteran general Guo Cheng also stepped forward and praised the Zhao Guan family because he used artillery and other weapons when he led his troops to attack Fu Lecheng...
Zhao Ji stopped the generals from continuing to praise him and said:
"However, although I have sent envoys many times to report to Chen Gui, the firearms manufacturer in the capital, and asked him to lead his craftsmen to speed up the production of large quantities of gunpowder weapons, however, the productivity of our Song Dynasty is currently low, and it is impossible to do everything in a short while.
The army is all equipped with firearms."
The generals again heard the new word "productivity" appear in Zhao Guanjia's words. Although it was the first time they heard it, this new word was not difficult to understand.
Previously, Zhao Guanjia showed that he did not like to hear congratulations from his ministers praising him for being the first to create a new word. Therefore, when the generals heard Zhao Guanjia utter a new word "productivity" with great connotation, they just nodded in agreement.
, no one dared to come down to congratulate.
Zhao Ji continued: "Although, according to the current productivity of our Song Dynasty, every soldier and general in the entire army cannot use firearms. However, according to the firearms currently distributed by our army, coupled with the bravery and fearlessness of our army officers and soldiers, we can attack the enemy."
Xingqingfu, the capital of Xixia, is still no problem!"
"I predict that if the capital city of the Xia Kingdom is captured by our army, the local armies of each tribe will be scattered, and there is nothing to fear. As long as we wait a little longer, the local party tribes in Xixia will inevitably divide and disintegrate, and they will inevitably join us one after another.
Da Song!"
"I will seize the horse-producing land in the northwest and solve the shortage of horse sources in the Song Dynasty."
"Destroying Xia is also the first step in my plan to restore the unified territory of the prosperous Tang Dynasty!"
When all the generals heard the holy words, their spirits were lifted and they all agreed:
"The official sage..."
They also understood that Zhao Guan's family suddenly summoned them here to discuss matters, probably to discuss how to attack the capital of Xia Kingdom next.
The cultivators came out of the queue, bowed and clasped their fists, and asked:
"Weichen's division, I respectfully invite the Holy Master and all the generals to come to Weichen's camp to discuss matters..."
Zhao Ji said, "No need. Those who achieve great things don't stick to trivial matters! I'm here to plan with you dear friends, which can save a lot of time."
He also decreed that the generals should be left where they were, and that the thousands of soldiers in the middle of the division should be divided into four teams to retreat a hundred steps from the front, back, left, and right to protect them.
Zhao Ji made such a request. He was following the ancient adage "Things are done secretly" to prevent anyone from leaking secrets during the attack.
After all, he would later provide the generals with specific strategies and tactics for attacking Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xia Kingdom.
Zhao Ji took advantage of the moment when the soldiers were about to retreat, and handed the blunderbuss and spear in his hand to the junior high school colonel Yang Xinzhong.
"I give this fire gun and spear to the Yang family's elder brother!"
"Ah!?" Yang Xinzhong was panicked, but said happily:
"Last General Yang Xinzhong, thank you Lord for your kindness..."
The sun shone on Yang Xinzhong's body. At this moment, he had become the focus of the entire military camp. He took over the gun and spear from Zhao Guan's family, and his figure looked even taller and burlier in the sunshine.
Zhang Jun, who was beside Yang Xinzhong, looked envious.
After Zhao Ji saw Zhang Jun's greedy look, he smiled slightly and asked the Imperial City Secretary behind him to fetch another blunderbuss and spear that were used by the officials.
Zhao Ji took the firegun and spear from the official, handed it to Zhang Jun personally, and said:
"This spear is also my royal spear. Zhang Boying is a hero and should wear this spear!"
Zhang Jun was overjoyed, with tears in his eyes, and said:
"Weak minister Zhang Jun, thank you Lord for your kindness..."
Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, Liu Guangshi and other generals present had all been given muskets, telescopes and other items by Zhao Guan's family before. Therefore, they were not jealous of the gifts that the rising stars Yang Xinzhong and Zhang Jun had received from Zhao Guan's family.
Zhao Ji called over Yue Fei, who looked aloof, pointed at him, and said loudly to the generals:
"Yue Pengju, this is my favorite disciple!"
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! The generals looked at each other. They all knew that Yue Fei, who was born as a martial arts champion, had captured the leader of the Iron Kites Army, Richard Brother, alive before, and they also agreed with Zhao Guanjia's words.
"Before I went on a personal expedition, I personally taught many martial arts test passers how to use firearms at the martial arts shooting range on the outskirts of the capital. Yue Pengju is the one with the best marksmanship among them!"
"Pengju, I invite you to teach the Yang family's Dalang and Zhang Boying how to use muskets, how about it?"
"The humble minister Yue Fei obeys the order."
"Weak minister Zhang Jun thanks the Lord for his kindness."
"The last general, Yang Xinzhong, thanks the Lord for his kindness."
Yue Fei was very fond of Yang Xinzhong, who was as strong as an ox and had superb archery skills.
However, he had a bad impression of Zhang Jun, who was good at catering to the Holy Will, but it was hard to disobey the Holy Order.
He walked up to Zhang Jun and Yang Xinzhong, picked up the unloaded firecracker spear, and demonstrated while talking, teaching them how to use the firecracker spear to load, aim, and shoot...
Zhang Jun and Yang Xinzhong were good at shooting with bows and crossbows, and they learned to shoot with muskets and spears very quickly.
Zhao Ji saw that Yue Fei was serious about teaching, and Zhang Jun and Yang Xin were also serious about learning. The three of them were enjoying themselves at this time.
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart:
‘I hope that my move is intended to bring the three of them to know each other, get to know each other, and become familiar with each other earlier. It is best to avoid the historical tragedy of Zhang Jun falsely accusing Yue Fei and Yang Xinzhong imprisoning Yue Fei, right?!'
Zhao Ji looked around and saw that the thousands of soldiers present had been divided into four teams according to his holy will. They retreated a hundred steps away from the four directions to defend themselves.
He immediately summoned the generals among the planting masters, including Yao Gu, Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, Liu Yanqing, Guo Cheng, Wang Zhen and others to come forward.
Zhao Ji prepared six city defense maps of Xingqing Mansion that he had drawn by himself, five of which were given to the commander of the Fifth Route Army.
He unfolded the remaining city defense map of Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xia Kingdom, with his own hands and laid it flat on the ground.
He also asked the Imperial City Secretary to serve as an official and lay out the map of Xixia Kingdom next to the city defense map of Xingqing Mansion.
Zhao Jisuoxing sat on the loess beside the two maps.
He called to the generals:
"My dear friends, come to me! Sit with me around these two pictures and listen to my strategic plan..."
The generals sat around Zhao Guan's house in order according to their official rank.
Zhao Ji pointed at the map and said loudly:
"According to the current situation where the enemy is weak and we are strong..."
"I believe that our army should concentrate its superior forces, take hundreds of large ships, sail down the Yellow River, carry out a 'blitzkrieg', and quickly besiege Xingqing Mansion, the capital of Xia Kingdom. Don't let Xia Emperor Li Qianshun escape!"