The official family has improved the status of military commanders, but it has not changed the foundation of the entire dynasty. Just like the cabinet, it is still the domain of civil servants. Even when discussing and participating in politics, although military commanders account for 30% of the share, they still have no say.
What can really make a family survive for a long time is to turn military generals into a family of martial arts...and this time the Lord's reward is the most direct way.
A single lord is a military commander, but many generations are a noble family.
"In the official family, the court treats old ministers, which is enough for the old ministers. And Zhongyi, who came from the earliest guard camp, is the official's own soldier. In such a big campaign of the imperial court, sticking to the east of the river is a waste of official training·
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The current situation of Jiangwu Hall has evolved into a training base for low-level civil and military officials. Therefore, the court report on Jiangwu Hall did not mention Hedong as a breakthrough strategy. It is not surprising that Zhongja has such an idea.
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The generals of the old guard camp, except Gao Jingxian who was guarding the southwest to guard against accidents and was always ready to support the second prince in Annan, the other generals were all in the east of the river or the northwest.
But how could Zhao Xi leave them idle? They were the real backbone of the country.
"Prime Minister, now that the matter is over, let the cabinet announce it."
Zhao Xi is too lazy to spit, it's already a fixed thing, no matter who explains it.
"Come Zihou."
The older Wang Anshi got, the more peaceful he became, and he knew how to adjust the harmony of the entire cabinet, unlike in his early years when he was always scrambling for everything.
Since it is a military matter, it is only right that Zhang Dun narrate it.
"Commanders, it's shameful to talk about it. The cabinet and I had a dispute with the officials about the strategic planning and arrangement. It was the intelligence from the Imperial City Department that led to the strategy just drawn up..."
Zhang Dun introduced the strategic layout of the Northern Expedition in detail, starting from the court's decision to send troops.
The team on Hedong Road is the unique force of this Northern Expedition, and may even be the key to deciding whether to win a big victory!
No one would consider the possibility of defeat in this Northern Expedition.
There is indeed no possibility of defeat. Even if it happens by accident, it is impossible for the entire Song Dynasty army to have an accident.
Zhao Xi had to think carefully about such a safe battle.
The war has begun...~
Regardless of whether it was the Northern Liao Dynasty or the Song Dynasty, they all set the battlefield in Hebei Province.
"Advancing fifty miles in three days, the soldiers marched step by step and did not advance rashly. This also made Beiliao unable to find a weak point to attack for a while, so they had to retreat..."
Although there has not yet been a major battle, judging from the reports of the battle, it is obvious that Guochao has the upper hand.
The chariots of the Guochao Dynasty faced the cavalry charge of the Northern Liao Dynasty and almost crushed them.
The army of the Guo Dynasty was neither impatient nor impetuous, advancing entirely in chariot formations. It was like an iron shell, leaving Bei Liao with no place to eat.
Whenever the Northern Liao cavalry charges, the chariots are greeted by intensive artillery fire...
"Will they be beaten back like this? Or dispersed?"
Zhao Xi is pretty good at recognizing people, and has never let Han Zhen get involved in military matters. He indeed has no talent in this area.
"No. Although Yelu Yixin's rebellion caused countless losses to Bei Liao, it was also because of the encirclement and suppression of Yelu Yixin's rebellion that Bei Liao assembled such a large-scale force."
"The fighting method of Guochao broke away confidence, but it could not break up the team... because the Northern Liao court did not allow it!"
"Now that things have happened, the Northern Liao court is riding a tiger and has no choice but to fight a war with our court in Hebei Province!"
Lu Huiqing didn't know much about military affairs, but he understood people's hearts very well.
Indeed, according to the report from the Imperial City Division, Beiliao's defense was indeed like this.
At the forefront were the Linya armies of other tribes who had been pulled up this time, including the Han army.
A little further back is Oruduo of the Khitan tribe, and even further back is the elite Pishi army and palace guards of the Northern Liao Dynasty.
This is also the reason why the army of Guochao is advancing step by step, while Beiliao is retreating step by step...because the cavalry of other ethnic groups and tribes do not want to be the spearhead.
Yelu Yixin's rebellion still had some influence.
"Unfortunately, there were not many battles, and the enemy was not destroyed enough. Every time they made contact and suffered a little damage, Beiliao used their speed to retreat. The chariot formation is not as maneuverable as the cavalry... I am worried that the soldiers in front cannot help but send out the cavalry!"
This time Wang Shao asked for help because he wanted to lead the war in Hebei.
It's a pity that although the cabinet didn't have many opinions, the old commanders started arguing.
In terms of age, Zhong E is really not much different from Wang Shao, let alone Guo Kui.
After all, the world still needs young people to protect it. In this battle, I will let the backbone generals in the army take the lead, and the old commander can sit in command... Only the words of the officials stopped the debate.
Until now, Wang Shao still doesn’t give up!
Not to mention Po Tian's contribution, he was also really worried that the cavalry team would be used too early.
"The official family has no worries about the war, but there is one situation that I think needs to be considered."
Wang Anshi did not take up the challenge from Wang Shao, nor did other cabinet members.
It is obvious that until now, the tactical arrangements on the front line have been remarkable.
"What's the matter?"
Zhao Xi didn't answer. Speaking of which, whether they were the generals of the old guard camp or the generals of the Guards, they were all his disciples.
After several wars between the country and the dynasty, they have grown up and will not make such low-level mistakes, nor can they dare to mess with the strategic layout of the court at will.
"For officials, Hebei Province is the main battlefield. It doesn't matter whether the country or the dynasty is one-sided. The battlefield is not within the territory. However, the people in the Yanyun area of Northern Liao will suffer."
"According to reports from various prefectural governments in Hebei Province, the number of refugees fleeing south now has increased tenfold compared to before. The veteran believes that the imperial court should consider the resettlement of the Yanyun refugees."
"The officials once said that to conquer a land, you must first conquer the hearts and minds of the people. It is inevitable that the country will regain Yanyun. These refugees will definitely be the people of the Song Dynasty, and they will be of the same race..."
"Prime Minister, we are facing a powerful enemy, and there is no time to identify the refugees. It is difficult to judge how many real refugees there are, and whether there are any subtleties..."
What Wang Anshi wanted to express was clear. And what Zhang Dun said was also true.
What a dilemma! After all, this is a decisive battle concerning the life and death of the two countries, and no detail can be taken lightly.
For the cabinet of the imperial dynasty, they were basically inclined to sacrifice the Han people of the Northern Liao Dynasty... After all, after a hundred years of separation, no trace of the same species and race could be found on the Han people.
"I have ordered that after the front-line troops advance, all military camps must not be dismantled. Can the front-line troops carry out this order?"
"Going back to the official home, all the military camps have been preserved. They are located fifty miles north of the original border line."
"Okay! This military camp will be used as a resettlement site for the refugees. Some officials from the imperial government offices will be transferred northward and included in the auxiliary battle sequence, including supervising the government offices."
"Order the Imperial Medical College to dispatch oncology doctors to go north. At the same time, we will recruit oncology doctors from all over the country to go north and include them in the auxiliary combat order."
"Designate the original military camp as a medical point and train refugees to be volunteers in transporting, rescuing, and caring for the wounded... The imperial court can accept refugees, but it does not support idlers in vain."
"At the same time, we will mobilize the mining city, workshop city and other guard forces to guard these medical points. They have relevant experience."