In the early days of Taizu's founding of the country, he annexed the Xiazhou regime, and everything was peaceful during Taizu's period. Although Taizu released his military power and weakened the power of the feudal towns, he always provided great favors to the northwest feudal towns, including losing his family.
With the Zhong family, it was not until Emperor Taizong came to the throne that he wanted to take over the Li family, but was discovered by Xia Taizu Li Jiqian, so Li Jiqian immediately defected to the Liao Kingdom, borrowing the power of the Liao Kingdom to fight against the Song Dynasty, and then broke away.
The Song Dynasty became a political power. It was not until Li Yuanhao proclaimed himself emperor that Xixia officially became a country.
If we trace it back to this point, then the unification mentioned by Li Qi can be firmly established.
In fact, the Song Dynasty has been attacking Xixia for no other reason than to eliminate the Xixia regime. Everyone knows this.
Zhong Shizhong nodded and said: "Yes, we sent troops to Xixia just to regain our homeland. It cannot be considered an invasion."
The old man was highly respected, so when he spoke, the younger generals nodded in agreement.
However, there are still many people who have reservations, because the Song Dynasty has publicly recognized the fact of Xixia more than once, so it is difficult to convince people to talk about recovery now.
Of course, Li Qi knew that this was not enough, so he said seriously: "As far as the current situation is concerned, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to eliminate Xixia. Now the west of Xixia's Black Water Vein is in the hands of the Gaochang Uighurs, while the Yingli in the south is in the hands of the Gaochang Uighurs.
Xiazhou, Xiliang Prefecture, and Yanzhou are all in our hands, including the Hetao area. Only two places are still in the hands of the party members, one is Wucihaicheng and the other is Xingqing Prefecture, but the main force of Xingqing Prefecture has already
We were sent to attack the Kingdom of Jin. If we take advantage of the situation and attack, Xixia will have almost no power to fight back. We can easily break through the Xingqing Mansion and completely eliminate the Dangxiang regime.
As far as the future situation is concerned, first of all, both emotionally and rationally, I think the Sha and Gua states should be handed over to the Gaochang Uighurs. The Gaochang Uighurs are our vassal state, and without their help, the Xixia battlefield might be another one.
The result is that if Wanyan Zongwang wins in Xixia at that time, it will directly affect the Yanyun battlefield. Maybe we will be completely defeated. It is precisely because of the full help of the Gaochang Uighurs that we can achieve a great victory. On the other hand, in Xixia, they always only care about
For our own interests, when the Jin Kingdom besieged Xining Prefecture, they refused to save it. Although we have won the victory now, we cannot treat it as if it never happened.
Yu Li, Xixia is right next to us and has launched many wars against us, the Song Dynasty. The strength of Xixia is by no means a good thing for us. I believe I don’t need to say more about this, and the Gaochang Uighurs are far away from us.
Far away. It will not pose any threat to us. From this point of view alone, we should not hesitate to stand on the side of the Gaochang Uighurs. Isn't this what it means to make friends at a distance and attack at home?
Then the problem comes. If we side with the Gaochang Uyghurs, Xixia will definitely be dissatisfied. However, Xixia has just suffered a heavy blow. We can only swallow this embarrassing loss, but with the character of the Dangxiang people, they will definitely bear the grudge.
The only way is to unite with the Jin Kingdom to fight against us. In this case, our situation will be the same as that of the Jin Kingdom that was just defeated. We will face a two-front battle, and the Jin Army can also bypass the Yanyun defense and detour from Xixia
, then what is the significance of regaining Yanyun? Should we deploy heavy troops in the Yanyun area? So once the two of them join forces, they will pose a huge threat to us. In fact, even if we return Sha and Gua states to Xixia, Xixia
It is still very possible to join forces with the Jin Kingdom. The only way is to regain Xixia before the Jin Kingdom has breathed its last breath. This way we can completely solve our worries and deal with the Jin Kingdom wholeheartedly.
Once we regain Xixia, we will not only lose a huge threat, but also own the Hetao area. Of course, the most important thing is that it is in line with the expansion policy of the Song Dynasty. If we have not conquered Xixia, it will be difficult for us to control the Gaochang Uighurs. If we eliminate them
of Xixia, then Gaochang Uighur is not a vassal state, but one of our states and counties. After capturing Gaochang Uighur and Eastern Karahan, we will have enough ability to influence the Western Regions. In addition, we can also control Mobei
The region adopts an expansion strategy, which is completely in line with the national policy of our Song Dynasty.
To take a step back, even if what we are doing now is despicable and shameless, if all the people in the world are my people of the Song Dynasty and they all live a worry-free life, then who will say that they are despicable and shameless?"
Damn, I'm really thirsty after saying so much in one breath. After saying that, Li Qi quickly picked up a cup of tea to quench his thirst, and gave Zhao Kai a contemptuous look at the same time, tnnd, I will be the one to do this, gentleman.
As for you, my minister is really devoted to his duties!
Zhao Kai moved his eyes slightly, not looking at Li Qi, and said secretly, I am the emperor, how could the emperor say such shameless things? It will affect my image in the hearts of the people. You are a minister, so naturally you have to share your worries.
This is how it should have been arranged.
However, the little actions of the two of them did not escape the eyes of Zongze and others.
Understand, everyone understands that this is clearly a double act performed by Zhao Kai and Li Qi. It is very likely that the two of them have discussed this matter long ago. It is just that Zhao Kai raised this problem to embarrass them for a while, and then Li Qi came to solve it.
This may be the most tacit understanding and shameless pair of monarchs and ministers in history. They really cannot be more shameless and even deceive their own people.
"Ha ha--!"
Zongze suddenly laughed.
When he smiled, the old men among the breeders also laughed.
This time it was Zhao Kai's turn, and Li Qi felt embarrassed.
Zhao Kai looked at Li Qi again.
Damn it! You're not. It's obviously because of your poor acting skills that they noticed the clues. I don't know how to deal with this embarrassment. It's my turn to be silent. Li Qi simply tilted his head. He is thick-skinned anyway.
He didn't feel embarrassed at all by this kind of laughter.
He could remain silent, but Zhao Kai couldn't. He was the emperor, so he felt very embarrassed. He coughed twice and asked shamelessly: "What do you all think, dear friends?"
You have a chief of general staff and a deputy chief of staff. You two have already discussed it, and yet you still ask us what we are doing. You clearly want us to share the infamy for you.
The people who can talk here are all veteran actors. They are silent. If you want to fight, you can fight. But if anyone asks in the future, I will not agree anyway.
Although the young people like Orihiko were unaware of the situation, seeing that these elders were silent, they naturally followed suit. They did not have the qualifications, and the atmosphere suddenly became very quiet.
Zhao Kai can't keep his face down. I am the emperor, and this should be your strong request. I am benevolent and righteous, and I only agreed to this under pressure from the ministers. This is the most perfect thing.
The process is also the process that should happen. But seeing them not saying anything, I felt helpless and could only say: "Well, since you don't object, then just follow the Privy Council envoy's words."
I'll go ahead and take care of this insult all by myself!
Li Qi had the urge to scold his mother, and vented his anger loudly, as if he was afraid that Zhao Kai would not know his dissatisfaction.
Zhao Kai could only pretend that he didn't hear.
Zongze asked again: "Your Majesty, even if we send troops to Xixia, there must be a reason, otherwise the troops will be useless."
As soon as he finished speaking, a guard came in and handed over an urgent report. "For your Majesty, this is an urgent report from Commander Bu."
"Oh? Submit it quickly."
The guard hurriedly handed over the urgent report. Zhao Kai opened it and took a look. After a while, he laughed and said: "God is really helping me. Wu Jie has already sent the reason."
It turned out that although Wu Jie did not continue to march, he had to pay attention to the war between Xixia and Jin. When they learned that Li Dingbian was in dire straits, the Jin army actually let Li Dingbian go, which surprised Wu Jie, so
Inform Zhao Kai of this situation.
After Zongze and the others learned about it, they immediately understood the intention of the Jin Army, which was that the Jin Army wanted to win over Xixia to deal with them. They admired Li Qi even more in their hearts. Judging from the current situation, Xixia is very likely to form an alliance with the Jin Kingdom. This
An urgent report also made Zongze put aside his worries and unanimously agreed to send troops to eliminate the party regime.
The General Staff immediately started a discussion on starting a war with Xixia, and a plan was quickly drawn up, because the current situation was too favorable for the Song Dynasty, and Xixia had almost no defense against the Song Dynasty.
As soon as the plan came out, it was immediately sent to all the generals fighting in Xixia. First, Wu Jie arranged an army to block the southwest side of Wucihaicheng. They were not allowed to rescue at first. At the same time, Wu Jie was on the south bank of the Yellow River.
Ambush and launch a surprise attack on Li Dingbian's returning army. In addition, Zhang Jun will lead his army to sneak out of Yehuling and detour to the rear of Li Dingbian's army to cooperate with Wu Jie to fight on both sides. Once the war in the Hetao area begins, Wu Lin will immediately
Leading the attack on Xiping Prefecture, Zhong Shidao preemptively eliminated the Party troops controlling the local area in Xiazhou, and then cooperated with Wu Lin to attack Xingqing Prefecture.
But Zhao Kai repeatedly emphasized one point in his order, that is, try not to kill rashly.
At this time, Li Qianshun, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, was still completely in the dark and had no knowledge of this.
This is almost an unsolvable situation.
Because at this time, Xixia had been crippled by Wanyan Zongwang, with more than half of the land lost and more than half of the army dead. The only main force was Li Ding's army. To put it simply, the key is whether Li Ding can be eliminated.
This big army in Dingbian.
But this was too easy for Wu Jie, because the opponent was unprepared, and if he could lose, he might as well commit suicide.
Just when Li Dingbian was crossing the river and preparing to return to Xingqing Mansion, Wu Jie, who was stationed on the south bank of the Yellow River, suddenly launched an attack. At the same time, Zhang Jun, who had been waiting for an opportunity, also launched an attack on Li Dingbian's army from behind.
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How did Li Dingbian expect that the Song Dynasty would suddenly change its attitude and launch an attack on them, and he would take advantage of them to cross the river. His army was already exhausted, and the horror of Guigu still lingers in his mind, while Wu Jie and Zhang Jun's troops
After resting for a long time, Wu Jie won a great victory without any suspense. After fighting for a while, all the party members surrendered and even captured Li Dingbian alive. Capturing Li Dingbian was only a trivial matter.
It is worth mentioning that they are all old bones. The key is that Wu Jie found the secret letter that Wanyan Zongwang gave him from Li Dingbian. Li Dingbian also planned to show this letter to Li Qianshun. This
The Great Song Dynasty is so confident. This is irrefutable proof, how can you still quibble?
That very night, Zhong Shidao launched a surprise attack in Xiazhou, taking advantage of the Xiazhou Dangxiang garrison's sleep to control these Dangxiang people overnight.
At the same time, Wu Lin led the Zhennan Army to launch a blitzkrieg against Xiping Mansion. The attack began at dawn. When the sun just rose, he captured the old capital of Xiping Mansion. It took about an hour. The reason was very simple, because Xingqing There were no guards in the palace, but Wu Lin had 30,000 troops, which were gathered in the surrounding areas.
In just one day, only Xingqing Mansion and Wuci Haicheng were left in Xixia. The three armies of Wu Jie, Wu Lin, and Zhongshi Dao crossed the Yellow River with force and surrounded Xingqing Mansion, while Wuci Haicheng He wanted to come to rescue him, but as soon as he crossed the river, he was ambushed there and his entire army was defeated.
Li Qianshun, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, sent an envoy to the Song Army's tent, scolding the Song Dynasty for its betrayal. You all could do such a thing, which is even more abominable than the Jurchens. But Wu Jie took that letter and bit him to death. It was you party members who fought with him first. The Jurchens formed an alliance because you betrayed us first, and we only acted first to gain strength.
Li Qianshun himself cursed and cried in the palace for a whole day, but he knew in his heart that the defeat was certain and there was no hope of a comeback. The next day, he led the civil and military forces of the court out of the city and surrendered. If you don't leave the city, I'm afraid In other words, it only took one more day to attack Xingqing Mansion. In that case, how many people would have died? Why bother? Wu Cihai City surrendered on the second day after Xingqing Mansion's sneak attack.
Ten days.
The Song Dynasty wiped out Xixia in just ten days.
This may be the fastest time in history to wipe out a country of such a large territory.
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