The first thousand two hundred and fortieth chapters
On the day when the news of Xixia's independence came, Zhongshi Dao, who was the general manager of Sanya, finally returned to Beijing and took up his post. Zhao Kai also expressed his understanding for Zhongshi Dao's delay in returning. Instead, he hoped that Zhongshi Dao could be here.
The north works with Zongze to consolidate the defense of the Yanyun area.
The next day.
Genius Meng Meng Meng Liang, a carriage slowly arrived in front of the main gate of Taiwei Zhong's Mansion, and a person got out of the car, it was Li Qi. Li Qi stood in front of the door, looked at the mansion, shook his head with a wry smile, and said: "Turn around
After going back and forth, I ended up here."
This mansion was given to Zhong Shidao by Zhao Kai. Coincidentally, this was Cai You's mansion in the past.
After a moment, a loud voice suddenly sounded inside, "Could it be that King Yan Yun is seeing things and missing people."
I saw an old man wearing official uniform walking out of the door. Although his beard and hair were all white, he was energetic and walked with wind. The person who came was a teacher.
Originally, in history, Zhong Shidao had passed away at this time, but that was based on the premise that Song Qinzong was greedy for life and fearful of death, and was ignorant and ignorant. During the Jingkang period, he ceded three towns to the Jin Kingdom and refused to deploy defenses in Hebei.
It was a great opportunity, but he failed to seize it. It can be said that Zhong Shidao was pissed to death. It is different now. The Song army defeated the Jin army. Moreover, after Zhao Kai came to the throne, he attached great importance to Zhong Shidao and directly put him in charge of the three yamen.
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Although this is a bit late, it still puts Shidao Zhong in a very happy state, so his spirit is actually better than before. It can be said that it is a happy event in life and he feels refreshed.
"Li Qi has met the breeder." Li Qi stepped forward and bowed respectfully, then smiled and said: "The breeder is really a sharp eye. After all, Cai You and I have worked together."
Master Zhong said, "Why haven't you heard of this? I've only heard that you two are incompatible."
Li Qi laughed and said, "Have you forgotten that Cai You and I once visited the Donghua Gate together, and more than once?"
Zhong Shidao was stunned for a moment, and then he burst out laughing, his voice like a bell, and said: "Yes, yes, yes. I almost forgot about this. The two of you stole the show because of this."
To steal the limelight is to make a fool of oneself. The older this stud is, the more disrespectful he becomes. Even so, Li Qi doesn't mind at all. I wonder which of the first-class imperial ministers would sweep through the Donghua Gate?
It is also a record. He smiled and said: "The breeder is in good spirits, getting stronger as he gets older, and his body is better than before. It is really gratifying and congratulatory."
Zhong Shidao chuckled: "What you said is really right. I feel that my health is really much better this year than before."
"Really? That's really my great blessing from the Song Dynasty!"
Li Qi was also very happy when he heard this, and stretched out his hand again: "Brother, please."
Zhong Shidao looked at the carriage in front of him and joked: "The majestic King Yanyun drove a carriage to pick me up for the morning court. This old man really can't bear it."
"By the way, by the way."
Master Zhongdao laughed, got into the carriage with Li Qi, and then Ma Qiao drove the carriage slowly towards the palace.
inside the car.
Li Qidao: "I originally thought that the breeder would come back after celebrating the New Year with the second master, but I didn't expect that the breeder would come back before the year."
Zhong Shidao stroked his beard and said: "Actually, not long after you returned to Beijing, I was thinking about coming back. Thanks to the emperor's great kindness, I was given the title of Taiwei and the authority to take charge of the three yamen. I am very grateful and hope to use it."
With my last breath, I wanted to do something for the Song Dynasty, but I first went to Yanshan Mansion and met Zongze, so I delayed my return. I am really ashamed of the emperor!"
Li Qidao: "Don't belittle yourself, sir. In fact, the emperor also hopes that the sir can help Zongzhifu consolidate Yanyun. Besides, there has been no war this year."
Zhong Shidao shook his head and said: "You can't say that. Didn't you arrange a fleet to go to Goryeo?"
Li Qidao: "Yes, yes. I almost forgot about it. Regarding the war in Goryeo, what does the stud think?"
Master Zhongdao smiled and said: "You are so cunning, why do you need to ask me?"
Li Qi chuckled and did not answer this question.
Master Zhong said: "When it comes to water battles, the Jin Army is not our opponent in any case, so we sent a fleet to go. Whether we lose or win, let's not say for the moment, even if we lose, we can just run back.
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In fact, there is one thing he didn't say, that is, Korea has to pay for it.
Li Qi smiled and said, "I can't help it. If we send troops, we might as well just declare war on the Kingdom of Jin."
"You are right. In fact, I am quite in favor of this." Zhong Shidao nodded and said: "Before I came here, I heard something about the war in Goryeo. The Kingdom of Jin has sent Wanyan Yinshu to
Lead the troops to the Changbai Mountain area."
Li Qi frowned and said, "So, does the Kingdom of Jin really intend to come?"
Zhong Shidao shook his head and said: "I don't think so. The Jin Kingdom just fought a big war with the Song Dynasty. If they raise troops again, they cannot afford it. Moreover, the Jin Kingdom does not want to use troops against Goryeo. Otherwise, the Liao Dynasty would have been destroyed in the first place."
After that, we should go to attack Goryeo, not Song Dynasty. The key is to spend so much effort to attack Goryeo. They can’t achieve anything. I guess Wanyan Yinshu can go here, most of them just scare Goryeo.
, I hope that Goryeo can surrender, at most it will only be a small fight, and no large-scale conflict will occur."
Li Qi smiled and said: "If that's the case, then I'll be relieved. Goryeo has spent so much money, at least so far, they want to fight to the death with the Jin Kingdom. As long as the Jin Kingdom doesn't plan to take serious action, then the war in Goryeo will be worry-free.
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Zhong Shidao nodded and said: "I and Zongze both think so. In addition, Xixia has severed diplomatic relations with the Jin Kingdom, and it is even more impossible for the Jin Kingdom to start a serious affair with Goryeo. Oh, Zongze also hopes to use this to
Find out the terrain there. If our troops are stationed behind the Jin Kingdom, strategically, the gap between us and the Jin Kingdom will be much narrower. However, this depends on your sharp tongue.
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"I already have a plan for this, but now our first round of cards has been played. It still depends on how Jin Guo responds. In any case, we have gradually taken the initiative." Li Qi felt a little relieved.
He breathed a sigh of relief and said seriously: "Actually, I originally planned to send someone to urge the breeder to return to Beijing as soon as possible."
"What happened?"
Seeing Li Qi's serious look, Zhong Shidao gave him two questioning looks.
Li Qidao: "Because I will lead my troops south soon, I must ask you to come back and take charge of the overall situation."
Zhong Shidao was slightly surprised and said: "So fast?"
Li Qi hummed and said: "The situation in Dali can no longer be delayed. Now the plan to send troops has been put on the agenda." As he said that, he briefly explained the situation in Dali and the way to cultivate teachers.
After hearing this, Master Zhong pondered for a while and said: "Although I have never fought against Dali, I have lived for so many years after all. I also know something about Dali's situation. Due to the strong folk customs in the south, Dali's military strength is still
The relatively powerful countries to the south of Dali have to pay tribute to Dali, which should not be underestimated. I don't agree with directly sending troops to Dali. After all, the Song Dynasty has just come out of the war. It needs to rest and recuperate.
, we can't rush to use troops, but if we just support the Duan family from behind, this is feasible. The Gao family and Jiaozhi have been working together in collusion, constantly making some small moves on the southern border of the Song Dynasty. It is really shameful, if the Duan family can control Dali
, for us, it is indeed a good thing.”
Li Qi suddenly said: "If it were just Dali, I might not go there in person."
Zhong Shidao opened his eyes and said, "Is your goal Jiaozhi?"
Although Li Qi had said last time that he would open up the southern battlefield, Zhongshi Dao did not expect that he would come so quickly. Moreover, Li Qi would have to deal with Dali and Jiaozhi at the same time this time, which Zhongshi Dao was not expecting.
Li Qi nodded and said: "Exactly, the purpose of sending troops this time is to regain Jiaozhi, and at the same time avenge the massacre of Jiaozhi in Nanning."
Zhong Shidao frowned deeply when he heard this, and said worriedly: "You may not know that the damage suffered by the Western Army of our Song Dynasty in the north is only secondary. The key is that it suffered a lot of heavy losses in the south. During the period of Emperor Shenzong, our Song Dynasty also sent troops
Jiaozhi, but returned with a huge defeat. The key is that the situation in the north was still very tense at that time. The imperial court was blindly seeking speed, but haste makes waste, so it focused on this and lost the other. But this was only one of them, and the other was that the Western Army was simply unable to adapt to the south.
Due to the climate, many people have died due to the epidemic before the war has even started. The combat effectiveness has also been greatly reduced, so I have never been in favor of sending the Western Army to fight in the south. But all of our elite troops in the Song Dynasty are in the northwest.
If you don't send the Western Army, then you can only rely on the Forbidden Army in the south and the southeastern army in Han Shizhong's hands. Once it fails, the Western Army going to assist will only cause greater casualties."
Li Qidao: "I understand this. I have never planned to send the Western Army there. Moreover, I have already sent Yue Fei to order the Imperial Army returning from the north to secretly go south to adapt to the local climate. Although it is certainly not advisable to attack Jiaozhi rashly, we can
The troops from Jiaozhi were lured out and surrounded and killed outside."
"you mean?"
Li Qidao: "The relationship between the Gao family and Jiaozhi can be said to be in harmony, and the Duan family has always been leaning towards us to unite with the Song Dynasty. I have reason to believe that Jiaozhi is the last person in the world who wants Dali to return to the Duan family's rule. Once the war situation in Dali begins to favor the Duan family,
Then Jiaozhi will definitely send troops to support, and then we can encircle and annihilate the main force of Jiaozhi in Dali. We will then unite with the Dali army and march into Jiaozhi together. In this way, we can make up for our lack of numbers, and we will have Dali.
With military help, we can get twice the result with half the effort."
Zhong Shidao pondered for a long time and said: "This is feasible, but the real battle situation is ever-changing. Whether it can be done like this is not an easy task."
Li Qidao: "I know this, but this is indeed our best opportunity. We can't let it go in vain. I don't have time to waste it with them. After all, our real enemy is still the powerful tiger in the north. We
We must get ahead of the Jin Kingdom and settle the rear."
Zhong Shidao nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. The dispute between the Duan family and the Gao family is indeed a good opportunity. However, you must be cautious in this expedition, because whether it is the right time, location or power distribution in the south, it is
It's very complicated. If you're not careful, you may lose all your money, or even trigger a greater war. As for Tokyo, I will watch it, so you don't have to worry."
Li Qi fully accepted the good advice of cultivators and said: "Then there will be labor cultivators."