Chapter 940 Break the army according to armor, Song Xia negotiates peace
Brother Cha did not experience the later generations and the present era like Xiao Tang, so what he heard from Xiao Tang had a completely different meaning. Brother Cha's face darkened, and he said coldly: "Could it be that General Xiao thought that
The Song State had the upper hand for a while, and the annexation of Xia and the destruction of the Liao Dynasty was just around the corner? You thought that the Song State would open up frontiers and annex other countries, so that you could realize your long-cherished wish of enclosing the wolf as a vassal and making immortal achievements, while the people of the Xia State had to do this from generation to generation.
Surrender to the Song Dynasty? If so, you are too arrogant."
Xiao Tang shook his head and said: "What I want to say is that back then, the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Rouran, Goguryeo, Tuyuhun, Shatuo...how many tribes divided their lands and established their own countries and became very prosperous for a while.
perished, but now the bloodline has long been integrated into other ethnic groups, and the bloodline of the people is passed down forever.
It is the Central Plains. The seven kingdoms of the pre-Qin Dynasty were divided and merged into the Qin Dynasty and then ruled by the Han Dynasty. During the Warring States Period, the Qi people, the Chu people, the Yan people, the Korean people, the Zhao people...their blood has been passed down to this day, and they are all called the Han family.
Sons and gentlemen think of themselves, and if the cooperation is great, people will be united, and the country and the people will be governed by the art of controlling profits. Perhaps a hundred years from now, the world and the sea will be one, and there will no longer be the distinction between Song and Xia, and the defenses of Hua and Yi. Today and now, you and I are each one.
As their master, there will naturally be a winner between life and death, but after a few generations, I don’t think the Song people and the Xia people will form everlasting grudges.”
Brother Cha was stunned for a while after hearing this. After all, due to the limitations of the time's horizons, he had never had the experience of Xiao and Tang. After a moment, Brother Cha suddenly smiled and said: "General Xiao's words are amazing, but they are too whimsical.
.Living in this world, we can only think about the things of this world. How can I know what will happen in the future?"
While they were talking, a horse had been brought in from the Song Army's formation, and hundreds of generals were escorting Brother Cha, preparing to go to the mountain trail to exchange for the captured Song Army soldiers. Waiting for Brother Cha to get on his horse and leave, he walked a few steps.
Holding the reins, he turned his back to Xiao Tang and said in a deep voice: "But after a few generations, if the general trend of the world is really like General Xiao's whimsical idea, it doesn't seem to be a bad thing..."
When the two sides exchanged captured lieutenant generals, both the Song Army and Xia Soldiers became more vigilant. Xia Soldiers occupied the north side of the mountain path, while the Song Army soldiers lined up on the south side of the mountain path, leaving the middle empty.
At a distance of twenty or thirty steps, the prisoners of war from both sides passed by each other. All the soldiers tightened their bows and were ready to shoot sharp arrows at any time. They were also careful to watch out for each other's movements and to guard against the enemy on the opposite side.
The army took advantage of this moment to deceive.
Although the atmosphere at the scene was on the verge of breaking out, the process was uneventful. First, a large number of soldiers were released from the Xia Army formation and returned to the formation through the mountain trails. Cha Ge, Kang Jiong, Han Tao, Hao Siwen, and Li Yongqi also all used their bare hands.
Riding a horse, he passed by under the gaze of countless eyes from both the Song and Xia armies. Cha Ge first faced Han Tao, and Hao Siwen and others glared angrily before lightly riding on his mount, letting the horse walk past at small steps.
Several people stood beside him, and they immediately looked at each other meaningfully with Kang Jiong, urging their horses to move on. Soon a large number of Xia army generals came forward to guard Cha Ge.
Several generals from the Xia Kingdom's supervisory and commanding armies immediately stepped forward and knelt on the ground, bowed their heads to Cha Ge and said, "My humble duty and incompetence have caused Ning Ling to fall into the hands of the enemy. Please reduce Ning Ling's crime and punish him!"
Brother Cha breathed a sigh of relief and said leisurely: "Everyone, please get up. I accidentally underestimated the bravery of Xiao Tang and his soldiers, and that's why he broke into the formation and captured him. Send the order, and the army retreats north to Kalo River.
Station at the northern foot and pay attention to the movements of the Song army... We have not invaded the hinterland of the Xihe Road of the Song Dynasty before, but now we have to guard against the Song army's roundabout surprise attack, and teach our army not to look at each other."
After listening to what Brother Cha said, a general of the Xia Army immediately came forward respectfully. After hearing the general's low-pitched report, Brother Cha's expression changed slightly, and then he sighed and said again: "It's just as expected, that's all.
, after this battle till now, I am already a little tired..."
After Brother Cha said that, he looked towards Xiao Tang with a meaningful look. After nodding, he raised his hand and led the Xia Army soldiers and horses to retreat northward one by one. Until the last group of Xia Army cavalry left.
As their vision gradually faded away, the soldiers of the Song Army on the south side of the valley breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to evacuate in the direction of Jingyuguan.
Seeing Kang Jiong and others returning to the formation, Hu Yanzhuo and Peng Qi immediately greeted Han Tao, Xuanzan and Hao Siwen went to greet him. Li Yongqi was also greeted by Niu Gao and other colleagues in the Jingnan Army. These affectionate people
The brothers thought they would never see each other again in this life, but now they are reunited after life and death, and each of them is happy and emotional.
Kang Jiong then galloped up to Xiao Tang. He immediately dismounted, clasped his fists in salute and said, "If Xiao Jieshuai hadn't bravely conquered the three armies and captured Brother Cha Cha alive, Kang would have died, but thousands of soldiers and civilians of the Song Dynasty would have lost their lives."
To be harmed by the Xia thieves... I had to rely on Han Tuan Lianyan earlier, and Liu Jinglue was rescued by Xiao Jieshuai. Such kindness is so profound that Kang should remember it in his heart, but I don't know where Liu Jinglue is now?"
Originally, brothers Zhai Xing and Zhai Jin were excited to see Kang Jiong return and were about to talk to him. However, when Kang Jiong asked about Liu Fa, their faces froze, and soon there was a look of indignation on their faces.
Xiao Tang also sighed slightly and said: "General Kang also knew that Liu Jinglue was coerced by Tong Guan to send troops. Naturally, someone must bear the responsibility for the loss of the defeated army. Now Liu Jinglue is also detained in Xining Prefecture City by Tong Guan. But General Kang
Don't worry, although Tong Guan is powerful, I can still speak in front of the officials, and I will be the one to argue with the Privy Council. Even if Tong Guan's trick succeeds... I will find a way out of it.
Han Xuan, to ensure Liu Jinglue's safety."
"Is Tong Guan really trying to absolve himself of his guilt...Liu Jinglue served his country with all his heart, but ended up in such a bad situation...That guy Tong Guan is too vicious!"
Kang Jiong said sadly and indignantly after hearing this, and he looked at each other with brothers Zhai Xing and Zhai Jin. They originally thought that they would all die with Liu Fa in the battle formation, but now that Xiaotang has helped him many times, they all also
Xiao Tang respects Liu Fa more and more, and now he places all his hopes of protecting Liu Fa on Xiao Tang. He also thinks in his heart that when Xiao Jieshuai asks for something in the future, we will all follow his lead and repay the great kindness.
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After rescuing Kang Jiong, Han Tao, Hao Siwen, and Li Yongqi, Xiao Tang led his troops to the south. After marching for more than ten miles, they arrived at Jingyu Pass. First, Xiao Tang's horsemen passed the news
The garrison in Guanzhong had also opened the gate at this time. When the Song Army officers on the top of the city saw Xiao Tang and others approaching, they immediately left the pass and went to greet them.
When Xiao Tang rode his horse into Jingyu Pass, he found that the atmosphere inside the pass was not as desolate as it was during the war. Except for a few groups of soldiers guarding the pass, most of the other officers and soldiers looked cheerful. Some of the Western Army officers were humming "Northern Shaanxi"
There were folk songs and small tunes, and some soldiers were chatting happily in groups, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. When all the soldiers looked at the gate guard and saw the general guarding the gate leading Xiao Tang's troops, they all stood solemnly and greeted him with a military salute.
Xiao Tang was a little puzzled, so he said to the Song general who was guarding the pass: "Jingyuguan is the key to the northwest of the Song Dynasty, and it is also an important place. However, I think the officers and soldiers in the pass are too leisurely."
The general guarding the gate smiled when he heard this, and reported to Xiao Tang: "Shuai Xiao is unaware of something. Xia Ting sent an envoy to Xining Prefecture to visit Commander Tong Xuan, and then to Bianjing to meet with officials. They have issued a surrender form.
As long as the officials are willing to issue an edict to withdraw their troops and stop fighting, my subordinates thought that they would be able to take over the army in a while. After all, the war was fierce and dangerous, and it was difficult for any soldier in the Guan Dynasty to save his life and return home. Now he can go home to reunite with his parents, wife and children.
Everyone is happy, so we are celebrating for a while, and the army is not as clean as before... I hope Commander Xiao Jie will understand."
Xiao Tang was startled when he heard this, and thought to himself: I have been in Bianting for a long time. I have been in and out of life and death with my close brothers several times. I have sharpened my ability to command troops and generals, and I can also talk to many generals in the Western Army.
They have formed a deep friendship... Now, is this war finally going to be over?
Xiao Tang also thought that he had openly turned against Tong Guan, and Cai Jing, the powerful prime minister in Bianjing, might not let go of him. The state-owned traitors still controlled the government, and he had several rebel soldiers in the green forest. With each passing day, Xiao Tang thought that
As we grow stronger, there will only be more and more major events that require careful planning in the future, and we must be more careful and careful...
(The end of "Volume 5: The Smoke of Xixia", preview of "Volume 6: Smoke and Rain in the South of the Yangtze River", "Volume 7: Gathering in Liangshan"...)