When the Song and Liao Dynasties were negotiating and building Xiaoguan, the leaders of the Central Committee of the DPRK were still thinking about fighting for power and profit.
Such matters are never relieved by national affairs.
Isn't this the case in the history of the Southern Ming Dynasty? At the end of the day, several Nanming regime groups are still fighting among themselves and do not want to fight against the Qing army.
There will be no difference in such things from ancient times to the present.
In early June of the fifth year of Yuanfeng, the Song army fully entered Xiaoguan.
When the Song army's offensive shifted from Xihe Road to Jingyuan Road, the Song army continued to encroach on the territory of the Dangxiang people from three directions: Huanqing Road, Xi'anzhou and Jingyuan Road.
The battles of Haoshuichuan and Dingchuanzhai broke out on Jingyuan Road, and Li Yuanhao even approached Weizhou City with his troops.
Now Weizhou has become the hinterland of the Song Army's Jingyuan Road, and troops and grain are constantly being transported forward.
The Song army on Huanqing Road formed a complete defense system by building Jintang, Baibao and Dashun cities, and then built Xingping city to get a glimpse of Weizhou.
As for Zhekeshi, he stationed his troops in the city of Xi'an Prefecture, near the original Nanmouhui, where King Shao of Zhangyue burned the Tiandu Mountain Palace. After the Song army invaded Tiandu Mountain, they not only recruited nearby Tibetan tribes, but also took over and developed all the salt fields of the Tangxiang people.
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According to Zhe Keshi's report, he can get 140,000 yuan of salt money every month.
Zhe Keshi will also send troops to cooperate with the construction.
The three groups put pressure on the party in an all-round way.
In this way, Dangxiang will not know where the Song Army is actually from?
At the same time, the Song Dynasty promised Ali Gu to divide the benefits of the Liangzhou tribute road in half, and promised to ennoble him as the King of Hexi.
Ali Gu sent troops to attack Shazhou, Yizhou, Guazhou and Suzhou.
The most important thing now is to build the city from Xiaoguan.
The famous generals of the Western Army, Zhong Pu and Xu Xi, led 7,000 cavalry out of Pingxia City as supervisors. They were accompanied by 20,000 civilian servants. They carried various wood, weapons, and food for city repairs, and loaded them on mules and horses.
Zhang Gen sent Xu Xi out of Pingxia City.
Zhang Gen said: "Xingyuan originally wanted to mobilize 15,000 cavalry to build the fortress, but in the end only 7,000 were given. Why didn't Uncle Xu fight with Xingyuan?"
Xu Xi said with a smile: "Since Zhang Gong issued the regulations for shallow attack and fortification, only five thousand cavalry can be dispatched to advance the fortification along the edge. This can save the cost of transportation from the rear!"
Zhang Gen said: "But this time is different from the past. The construction of Xiaoguan this time is not the usual small fort!"
Xu Xi glanced at the army that was slowly advancing, and then said: "Dongge, actually you don't need to be so worried."
"After our army captured Liangzhou, it cut off Dangxiang's left arm. In the past, Dangxiang could mobilize twelve military supervisory departments. Now that the Hexi channel is cut off, Dangxiang can only mobilize up to eight military supervisory departments to attack us."
"Now we have Tiandu Mountain, so that the Western bandits have no place to gather and hoard food. Xinanmu is the nest of Dangxiang. Tiandu Mountain is a fertile land for livestock farming and crops. It has strong manpower and produces good horses. If the Xia people get it, they can contribute to the country."
, if we fail to do this, it will be detrimental to both the army and the food. These are unparalleled achievements. Although Xingling has not been captured yet, the destruction of the Western Bandits is already the general trend."
After hearing Xu Xi's words, Zhang Gen said: "But we are still worried about sending troops this time."
What Zhang Gen said is true.
The places currently captured by the Song Army were achievements that were only achieved during the Yuanfu period in the later period of Zhezong in another time and space. Moreover, at that time when the Song Dynasty was advancing, Zhang Kai, the military envoy, had already reported to the government that he was short of financial resources and manpower was also in trouble.
Seriously inadequate.
But now Shen Kuo still has a steady stream of supplies from the central government.
The imperial court still had more than half of its money left after pinging Liangzhou last year. After the conquest of Liangzhou, the Song Dynasty and Dangxiang's Yanbian tribe felt that the situation was over, and many people defected to the Song Dynasty. These people gradually settled down on Xihe Road to cultivate cotton fields.
But there were worries all over the roads in Shaanxi, and even the imperial court had many doubts, including Zhang Gen.
Xu Xi said: "Back then, Emperor Gaozong attacked Guifang and defeated them in three years, but he was still exhausted."
"It is like this now. When the resistance is increased, the one who mourns will win. There is no greater fault than underestimating the enemy. No crime is greater than the desire to gain."
"We are prepared for danger in times of peace and are born out of sorrow. Only by mourning our troops can we avoid repeating the mistakes of the two-pronged expedition to Xia. That is why the imperial court has repeatedly warned us. In fact, the prime minister's plan is far beyond the past and present, and it has not yet been drawn up.
, I have already made up my mind. Xu is ashamed, he always likes to make some clever tricks, but he doesn’t know the common truth."
Speaking of this, Xu Xi said with deep emotion: "In the past, I wanted to take Hengshan and violated the Prime Minister's wishes many times. Now that I have put it here, I know the Prime Minister's true intention."
"Accumulating small victories into big ones is the way of the weak. Only after understanding these two did I understand the true meaning of success."
Zhang Gen said: "Dad, he told me, 'There are ten thousand and ten thousand ways to achieve great things in the world, but these are useless. There is only one that belongs to you. So if you want to achieve great things, you can only seek truth from facts.'"
"So Uncle Xu doesn't need to belittle himself."
Xu Xi sighed: "The Prime Minister's knowledge is far better than mine."
Speaking of this, Xu Xi glanced at the powerful Pingxia City behind him and said: "The imperial court has worked hard to manage Pingxia City. I thought I would use the city's high supply and sufficient food to fight against the Western bandits, but I didn't know that the Western bandits did not dare to attack it."
"Now it seems that we are going to have a decisive battle under Xiaoguan. But we have lost a strong city in vain."
"Dongge, if I make any mistake in Xiaoguan, please report it to the Prime Minister and ask him to take care of Xu's family! That's all, even if I don't say it, how can the Prime Minister not do it? I judge a gentleman with the heart of a villain.
It’s in my belly.”
After saying this, Xu Xi galloped away on horseback. Zhang Gen wanted to pursue him, but Xu Xi walked away without looking back.
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After Zhang Gen returned to Pingxia City, he rushed to Zhenrong Army to find Shen Kuo.
Unexpectedly, Shen Kuo had already led 3,000 cavalry to arrive here. Shen Kuo did not lead his army into Pingxia City, but camped on the mountains surrounding Pingxia City.
When Zhang Gen met Shen Kuo, he saw the strong city surrounding Pingxia, Xiaoguan and other Huaide troops. The Song army was divided into one team after another, and each camped in the mountains.
Shen Kuo met with Zhang Gen.
"Xingyuan, Xu Dezhan has sent troops to Xiaoguan."
Facing the other party's inquiry, he said confidently: "Erlangjun, if the thief doesn't come, the thief will definitely fall into my trap."
When Zhang Gen saw Shen Kuo and Xu Xi, they were so confident that they finally became somewhat confident.
"Can Xingyuan really win?"
Shen Kuo said to Zhang Gen: "Dangxiang thought that I entered Xiao Pass to capture Lingzhou City, but the leader of the country was not a fool. While our army was advancing to build Xiao Pass, he took a detour and came directly to capture Pingxia.
city!"
Zhang Gen was shocked when he heard this. This was a brilliant tactical idea.
The Dangxiang people still learned from Li Yuanhao's tactics and strategy of coming and going without a trace.
The direction of their attack was definitely unexpected by the Song army, and this time was no exception.
Shen Kuo said: "Don't be surprised, this is a spy planted by the Privy Council in the top leadership of the party to risk his life to report!"
Zhang Gen was surprised and said: "That's why the Privy Council reduced the 15,000 cavalry that entered Xiao Pass by 7,000."
Shen Kuo nodded and said, "That's exactly it."
"Mr. Erlang, please take a look!"
Shen Kuo picked up the map and said to Zhang Gen: "Dangxiang has gathered a large army for a battle that will overwhelm the country. However, the Xiaoguan Road from Jingyuan Road is long and narrow."
"No matter how many soldiers and horses his army has, when it goes south, the soldiers and horses can only form a long snake formation. As long as our army can attack from the center! The whole army of thieves will be annihilated!"
Zhang Gen couldn't help but said: "Best regards!"
Shen Kuo couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
At this moment, the soldiers and horses on Jingyuan Road were like stars in the sky, scattered around Huaide's army.
On the left and right wings of Jingyuan Road, soldiers and horses from Qinfeng Road and Huanqing Road were also mobilized from all directions.
At the same time, under the edict, the troops and horses of the three roads of Fuyan Road, Hedong Road and Xihe Road were also ready to move together. When Dangxiang's main force attacked Jingyuan Road, they each sent troops to Dangxiang.
At the beginning, it was in the temple plot between Zhang Yue and the Emperor.
If the party focuses on attacking the first of the six roads in Hedong, Shaanxi, the other five roads will either support or send troops to attack, and the strategy is being implemented step by step.
Now is the time when Dangxiang wants to "flower in the center". If Pingxia City or Xiaoguan is lost, then the gains outweigh the losses for the Song Army!
Zhang Gen said: "Xingyuan, I am willing to lead Zhao Long's troops to rescue near Xiaoguan!"
Shen Kuo shook his head and said: "Erlangjun, this battle is extremely dangerous. Although I have a 70% chance of winning, I still dare not take the risk. You are by my side and you are not allowed to go anywhere."
Zhang Gen looked startled, then smiled and said: "The Academy must also know that I have been training for a long time and am about to show off my skills!"
"Just give me a chance to lead troops!"
Seeing Zhang Gen begging to him like a nephew,
Shen Kuo smiled slightly and nodded: "You are going to save Xu Dezhan!"
Zhang Gen felt a little ashamed when his inner thoughts were revealed.
Shen Kuo sighed and said, "I know you all laugh at me for being so arrogant and not good at dealing with others."
"But Shen is not a fool. Of course you have a good relationship with Dezhan and want to protect him. But don't forget that he has violated the Prime Minister's wishes time and time again."
"Even if the Prime Minister doesn't mind, how can I, Shen, dare to protect him?"
Zhang Gen said anxiously: "But Uncle Xu is only interested in national affairs! What's more, he already knows that taking Hengshan will not work."
"State affairs?" Shen Kuo smiled bitterly and shook his head. "It was not for state affairs. Otherwise, why would I have been demoted here from the post of Third Secretary-General?"
"Don't be weird, Mr. Erlang!"
Zhang Gen was stunned on the spot. It turned out that Shen Kuo, who seemed not to be scheming, actually had this side.
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And it is exactly as Shen Kuo said.
Party Xiang's army has been gathered and stationed near Weijing Mountain to the north of Tiandu Mountain.
Because of Aligu's invasion of Shazhou, Yizhou, Guazhou, and Suzhou in the Hexi Corridor, the four military supervision departments of Dangxiang were unable to participate in the gathering.
Even if they were willing to come, after Liangzhou was lost, the Hexi Corridor was cut off.
Dangxiang's soldiers and horses in Hexi have to make a big circle to participate in the gathering. What's more, the loss of Tiandu Mountain has caused Dangxiang to lose his nest. Dangxiang can no longer gather his troops and horses in Tiandu Mountain as he did in the past, and then choose a route south. Attacked the Song Dynasty.
Even so, Dang Xiang came out with all his strength this time.
More than 200,000 soldiers and horses were gathered, known as one million!
As we all know, Dang Xiang put all his belongings on stake this time, and the most elite soldiers and horses, including Tie Yaozi, Yuyuan Sixth Squadron, etc., were all involved.
Make a desperate move in this battle.
Now in Dangxiang's big tent, a fierce quarrel broke out around the route south to attack the Song Dynasty.