I am Da Song

Chapter 599 Western Strategy
All dynasties will reflect on the gains and losses of the previous dynasties.

The Kingdom of Jin fell to Mongolia, where was their strategic mistake?
The Jurchens were not unaware of the threat of the Mongols. For this reason, they even implemented the strategy of reducing Ding, and continued to attack the Mongolian tribes just like the Jingsai Army.

But why did the strategy of reducing the population fail?

And the so-called Holy Martial Emperor Temujin by the Mongols really unified all the tribes of Mongolia because he was exceptionally talented and extraordinary?
This is obviously all beautification, because you have to believe in a truth, and the times make heroes.

Temujin was able to unify the tribes of Mongolia, in the final analysis, it was due to the situation.

The Jurchens' strategy of reducing Ding only affected the border of the Kingdom of Jin, so they weakened the Mongolian ministries near the southeast.

The tribe where Temujin was located was not affected at all.

The most obvious point is that in the early stage of Temujin's army, he only needed to conquer the Mongolian tribes, and he was hardly threatened by the Jin army.

If Temujin's tribe was on the border of the Kingdom of Jin, even if Temujin's talents were strengthened tenfold in all directions, he might not be able to stop the two sides of the Mongols and the Jurchens.

So it can be seen that the strategic failure of the Jurchens, they can only attack from one direction, and cannot affect western Mongolia at all.

During the Great Han Dynasty and the Northern Expedition of the Great Tang Dynasty, there were 10,000+ troops dispatched in three directions on the long front.

Although Li Jing captured Jieli Khan with only 10,000 cavalry, behind him was a man with [-]+ cavalry from the Tang Dynasty who was on the Northern Expedition at the same time.It's just that Li Jing's brilliance is too dazzling, and he has won most of the meritorious service.

The Jurchens did not organize such a three-way military force from beginning to end to restrict Mongolia's large-scale war on a territory of tens of thousands of miles.When encountering the Jurchen soldiers, the Mongols fled westward, so the Jin State's strategy of reducing the population could only fail.

Of course, the Jurchens have never had a big strategic view.The entire Kingdom of Jin, from the beginning of the dynasty to the end, did not have a clear idea, and they did not think about how to treat Song Dynasty until the end.

From the moment they created the Jingkang disaster, it was destined that the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty would always be their threats.

The grievances between the two parties have been established, and the Jurchen actually can't believe the Song Dynasty.

Because even if a covenant was signed with the old emperor, it was just a piece of toilet paper.When the next young emperor of the Song Dynasty came to power, or the next loyal and generous prime minister came to power, there was a great possibility that he would avenge his shame and command the Northern Expedition.

And this kind of thing has happened too many times.

Too many for both sides to count.

The Kingdom of Jin has experienced this in Guozuoli for nearly a hundred years, and it is against this background that it eventually perishes.

Since ancient times, few dynasties can compare with the tragic ending of the royal family.

The impulsive decision made by the Prime Minister Nianhan the night before the incident planted a doomed disaster for the Jurchens.

They disperse too much energy in the south, which will inevitably lead to emptiness in the west and north.Threats arise from omissions.

However, Zhao Huan obviously did not have this problem during his Jianye years.

After the establishment of the Longyou Duhufu, the Song army was attacking westward, first conquering the Uighur Gaochang, and then destroying the Eastern and Western Black Khanates, and then marching westward, defeating more than [-] main forces of Dashi in the first battle. Administrative districts were established on a large scale along the river.

However, countries such as Xiliao and Dongliao were moved to Hezhong and north of Qihe.

Although it is said that Mongolia is not being fought in these battles again and again, it has been slashed at Mongolia's retreat.

Mongolia is still in the situation of tribal alliances. They have not formed a unified regime, so they do not have the same strategic hegemony capabilities as the Huns, and they cannot compete with the Song Dynasty for influence in the Western Regions.

There is even a part of Mongolia that acted as a thug of the Song Dynasty, helping the Song Dynasty expand its power in the Western Regions.

This means that they have locked their own retreat. The Western Regions are all under the sphere of influence of the Song Dynasty, which cut off the left arm of the Hulu in the north.

It took Zhao Huan a coincidence to achieve the strategic layout that took hundreds of years for the big man to realize in 20 years.

However, it is not appropriate to say that it is all a coincidence. The opportunity to seize this opportunity is also due to the prosperity of the Song Dynasty and the ability to directly mobilize 10,000+ troops to enter the Western Regions.

The commanders-in-chief of the Song Army, Yue Fei and Yu Yunwen, are both superheroes, able to command the Song Army whose combat power has crossed the ages, and realize Zhao Huan's will to the greatest extent.

That's why it was possible to pacify the Western Regions and cut off its left arm before the Mongols' power spread.

Lin Shunhua analyzed Zhao Huan: "The Mongols fleeing westward is equivalent to throwing themselves before the butcher's knife. There are a large number of troops stationed in the middle of the river and the seven rivers."

"Without the barriers of long deserts and grasslands, the Mongols faced me directly with artillery and muskets, and faced the majestic formation head-on. They were completely dying."

"So it is more dangerous for the Mongols to flee to the west than to stay where they are. At least in Mobei, there is still a section of grassland and desert blocking the Jingsai army."

"This is why Hebei merchants can continue to weaken the strength of the Mongols."

Zhao Huan nodded. The magistrate of Hejian, who had never been seen in history books, left a deep impression on Zhao Huan with his absolutely capable political skills.

Not all officials in the Song Dynasty were mediocre. There were many outstanding talents in local positions, silently displaying their talents.

It may be unknown, but it is precisely these people who have promoted the development of the entire society to a high level of governance, and promoted the rapid development of the Song Dynasty's economy and civilization.

After thinking for a while, Zhao Huan asked Lin Shunhua, "Where does Qing think that the left track is suitable for construction?"

Without even thinking about it, Lin Shunhua said, "It must be at the foot of Qilian Mountains. Since ancient times, important military towns have been established here as the main road connecting the Central Plains to the Western Regions."

This is indeed the case. In the impression of ordinary people, the Ming Dynasty did not have the Western Regions.

But in fact, in order to communicate with the Western Regions, the Ming Dynasty also built roads in Gansu, and even specially set up defensive fortresses and garrisoned troops.

The Ming Dynasty didn't even want Hetao, which was close at hand, and those who dared to restore Hetao would have to spend a lot of money to garrison here for defense.

If the first westward railway is opened in the Song Dynasty, the roads will be similar.

The specifics may have to be considered by the Tai Academy, but the deviation will definitely not exceed dozens of miles.

Human history is cyclical, so don't underestimate the politicians and scientific and technical personnel of any era.

The strategy of the Han Dynasty 2000 years ago, and after 2000 years, the Celestial Dynasty followed it step by step.

Each of the dynasties in the middle, as long as they manage the Western Regions, they can choose the same strategy and build the same road, and take the same route in the same key place.

As long as the geography remains and the roads are laid, little will change.

The most fascinating thing about history is its heaviness. The hard work of a nation for thousands of years will eventually bear fruit.

However, if Da Song wants to advance this step, there is still a small problem right now.

(End of this chapter)