King of Song

Chapter 342 Going to the Northwest Again
The two ministers coincided with each other, and the opinions of the ministers were very clear about the Xixia invasion.Even if Emperor Zhao Xu had other ideas, he had to be cautious now.

Baiguan already has such an attitude, what else can he do?
Especially Wang Anshi, Zhao Xu's decision was most concerned with him and the reform he presided over.Since Wang Anshi already has such an attitude, what else can I say?We can only find a way to maintain the implementation of the reform as much as possible while ensuring smooth wartime, without causing too many adverse effects.

Xixia people are so perverse and rebellious, so teach them a lesson.

For the first large-scale foreign military operation since assuming the throne, Zhao Xu was inevitably a little nervous.The result of the war is very important, and it is very important to the Song Dynasty and him personally.

The victory of this battle will definitely attract attention!
The pressure on Zhao Xu's shoulders is really not small!
Many ministers of the DPRK and China were also not relaxed, and they were all sweating.Victory or defeat is a major event related to national interests, but it is not a small matter related to one's own interests.

Therefore, after Ting Yi made the decision to fight back, it immediately attracted the attention of the whole country.

It is not easy to start a war. Dispatch of troops and military deployment are only one aspect.Logistical supplies, and related matters should also not be slack.

There is a saying that the three armed forces go first without using food and grass, and food and grass alone are a headache.Especially in the northwest, transportation is really inconvenient.

Perhaps during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, grain could also be transported to Guanzhong through the Yellow River and Weihe River, as well as the water canals in Guanzhong.However, since the end of Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, water transportation has been abandoned, and the core of water transportation is Bianjing. It has been difficult to get to Luoyang, not to mention Chang'an.Therefore, if the grain produced in the southeast wants to be transported to the northwest, it is bound to pay a huge price.

Fortunately, the Song Dynasty and Xixia have been fighting for almost a hundred years.The number of frontier troops on the Fourth Route of Shaanxi is quite large, not even less than the army defending the Liao Kingdom on the North Route.With such a large standing army, the demand for food is naturally high, so we have always paid attention to transporting food to the northwest on weekdays.

Although the land in Guanzhong is not as rich as it was in the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties, it can be regarded as a land of abundance, especially with the convenience of irrigation by the Wei River, it can also be regarded as a land of heavy grain production.

Guanzhong is no longer the capital city, the population is also dropping sharply, and food consumption has also dropped a lot, so there will be a lot of surplus every year.All the food is stored, as long as the war does not last too long, the food can still be supported.

After the problem of food and grass is solved, the mobilization and combat of soldiers and horses become the top priority.

Xixia seems to have adopted a full-fledged combat mode this time. Starting from Huanzhou, Gyeongju, Fuzhou, Yanzhou, and Linzhou all have attacks. The scope of the war is very wide and the momentum is huge.It's not like usual, in a certain area, or a certain city, to launch an attack exclusively.It gives people the feeling that Xixia people seem to be crazy.

It was precisely because of this that the officials of the Song Dynasty and Emperor Zhao Xu were determined to send troops.

Xixia's actions have caused turmoil in the entire northwest border, which has a great impact on the mentality of ordinary people and military officers and soldiers.After a long time, this situation has continued to deteriorate, and it may bring some other troubles.You must know that the Song Dynasty had more than one enemy. One side fought against Xixia, but the other side was looted by the Liao State. The consequences were disastrous, so it was necessary to fight back as soon as possible.

Xixia wanted to take advantage of Li Fugui's information, take the opportunity to create more damage, and create more pressure on the Song Dynasty.Thereby increasing their own arrogance and forcing the Song Dynasty people to submit in order to obtain more benefits.Their wishful thinking is crackling, and they are even considering that the truce will require the lion to open its mouth...

But he forgot that everything requires a bottom line, and doing so deeply stimulated the determination of the people of the Song Dynasty to resist.

Although Li Fugui defected, the Xixia army suddenly attacked, and although the border was turbulent, the Song army did not suffer too serious losses.

There is no other reason, because the current defenders in the northwestern states are quite good.For example, Wang Shao from Huanqing Road, Zhong Er and his brothers and nephews from Qingjian City, Zhejiajun from Fuzhou, etc.These are all elite divisions in the Western Army, a famous general, how could they suffer easily?

However, they are only generals guarding one side, and the scope of their jurisdiction is not large, so they can resist attacks.If you want to launch a large-scale, especially an organized counterattack, you can't do it.

Since the Song Dynasty decided to go to war with Xixia, the scale of the war and the way of sending troops could not be dealt with as usual.Full cooperation and continued deployment of troops will be necessary.One hair will move the whole body, and this time it will use the entire northwest force.

First of all, what the Northwest lacks is a commander in chief!
The arrangement made by the imperial court is that Han Jiang, who has now been promoted to be an advisor to political affairs, of course his status as Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road is still there.If it weren't for the sudden border troubles in the northwest, Han Jiang would have stayed in Bianjing as a stable deputy prime minister, but now he has to go to the northwest to command operations.

Han Jiang must have been the Xuanfu envoy of Shaanxi Road, and he knows the situation in the northwest well, and the generals and officials of all states and counties are obedient to him.Being highly respected, he can calmly deploy troops, and his ability is enough to deal with the current situation, and he can fight this battle well.In addition, there is no other more suitable candidate, Han Jiang is undoubtedly the best candidate.

Han Xianggong didn't have any complaints, and he had a heavy responsibility, so naturally he was duty bound.After receiving the order, immediately mobilize troops and related personnel, ready to rush to the northwest.

In addition to the coach Han Jiang, there are also some people on the list, the most special of which should be Weiyuan Bo Linzhao.

Lin Zhao is newly married, it seems a little unreasonable for him to go to the Northwest at such a time.But Zhao Xu had his own reasons. This battle required the cooperation of Hehuang Tubo, so he asked Lin Zhao to go to the northwest to coordinate and contact.At the same time, he knew Liang Yibu and Li Fugui much, and had combat experience in the Northwest before, so he let him go with the army.

The reason why Zhao Xu made such an arrangement was not only for these very objective reasons, but also because of the thought that what is invisible to the eye is pure.After the cold winter passed, and after the wedding, it was impossible for the meritorious official Lin Zhao to sit idle for a long time, so he had to be assigned a position.

What are the arrangements?As an official in the local area?He is against the new law.If there is another incident like the previous Green Crop Law, it will inevitably cause a lot of trouble.Staying in Bianjing, it is inevitable that we will be embarrassed when we meet each other often. Zhao Xu doesn't need to care, but what about Wang Anshi and his group?
Simply, in order to avoid such unnecessary troubles, throw him directly to the northwest and make him a general in the army, so that there will be no intersection with Wang Anshi and Xinfa.

Zhao Xu's thinking was very simple, and he didn't think there would be anything wrong with such an arrangement.What can a little Lin Zhao do in the barracks?How big a wave can it make?

After receiving the imperial edict in Weiyuanbo Mansion, Lin Zhao was a little surprised.

Li Fugui defected, he knew about the Western Xia invasion, and he has been paying attention to how the court will respond?But he never expected that the matter would be related to himself in the end.

To be honest, the cold spring is expected to be cold, and it is not comfortable to go to the bitter cold place in the northwest.Especially for the newlyweds and honeymoon, Lin Zhao was even more reluctant to go with three beautiful wives at home.

It's just that the king's order is hard to disobey, the imperial decree has been issued, and there is no way to disobey it.

On second thought, this might not be a good opportunity.

When Lin Zhao came back from Tubo in Hehuang, he thought about joining the army.

The current political situation is really not suitable for too much participation, but the army is relatively quiet.The military situation in the Great Song Dynasty was really bad, and Lin Zhao wanted to contribute to it.

At the same time, it is also because of a kind of heroic complex in his heart, galloping on the battlefield and making contributions is the ambition of a bloody man.Furthermore, as long as you have military power, it means strength.After the catastrophe in Gyeongju, Lin Zhao has a strong desire for power. In this era of high and low order, without enough strength, even his life has to be controlled by others, Lin Zhao has had enough.

How about simply being a civil servant?Although the Song Dynasty emphasized literature over martial arts, the military generals with heavy soldiers in their hands must not be underestimated. The barrel of a gun is the last word. The meaning of this sentence has never changed.As long as he has military merits, promotion is not a problem, at least he can cover the sky like Li Fugui.

Therefore, Lin Zhao had an idea in this regard early on, but there was no opportunity to realize it before.

Now that this opportunity has arisen, no matter what motive Zhao Xu has, this decision is to some extent in line with Lin Zhao's intention.Especially going to the northwest at this time has another meaning, you can directly ask Liang Yibu for justice.This time he was imprisoned, Liang Yibu was also one of the accomplices, and Lin Zhao will remember this account for him!Maybe there is still a chance to kill or arrest Li Fugui. Under the city of Dashun, the oath of thousands of soldiers who died in vain must be fulfilled.

It's just that in this way, it is necessary to be separated from several beauties and see each other for a long time.

Lin Zhao could use the saying that a man temporarily wronged his children's affair for the sake of his career, but the wives really didn't like it.

The newly married Yan'er was about to part with her husband, and they were all unwilling.

They all love Lin Zhao deeply, and now is the time when their tenderness and affection are at their strongest, they stick together like glue, how can they be willing to part at this point?

At the same time, the wives were most worried.

After all, it is on the battlefield, and the sword has no eyes. If there is any mistake, the consequences will be disastrous.So the beauties were a little worried, and now Lin Zhao held the most important role in their hearts and was irreplaceable.It is reasonable to worry about her husband's safety...

"Don't worry, nothing will happen, and you will never be widows!" Lin Zhao comforted the wives with a smile.

Chai Minyan didn't want to, but was very anxious, stepped forward and pressed Lin Zhao's lips, shook his head nervously and said, "Mr. Lang, don't say such unlucky words. Everything is safe and well, and nothing will happen." Between the words, the concern is palpable.

"Don't worry, I will take care of myself." Although he went to the army and wanted to make some contribution to the military achievements of the Song Dynasty, it did not mean that Lin Zhao was willing to risk his life.After going through this dangerous ordeal, he cherishes life more than anyone else.

Meng Ruoying also said with tears in her eyes: "Be careful!" She has experienced the pain of parting several times, and she has gradually gotten used to it.With an excellent husband, there must be differences.

The situation of a woman is so embarrassing. When her husband is unknown, he always spares no effort to support him, hoping that he will succeed.But after becoming famous, how can the husbands still have so much time and energy to accompany the woman who silently supports them?And at this time, the woman is always silently alone...

This is a contradiction, a contradiction that is somewhat happy and somewhat bitter.

Fortunately, Lin Zhao, Meng Ruyi and others were all open to it. Lin Zhao couldn't stay in the army forever after he left.The war in the northwest is not indefinite, it will end in a short time, and Fu Lang will naturally return in triumph by then.

Separation is only for a period of time, which is acceptable, and parting means meeting again.Just got married, this is just the beginning, there will be many such situations in the future, these beauties are very open.

Mu Sihong was also reluctant to part. Since Lin Zhao was sent to Hehuang Tubo last time, she and Lin Zhao had lost a lot of time together.During the recent period, Fu Lang's main energy and eyes were all focused on the ladies, and she was somewhat neglected.I thought it would be better in a few days, but I didn't expect Fulang to leave again, and I don't know how long it will take to see each other again?Inadvertently, Mu Sihong added a bit of boudoir resentment.

Relatively speaking, Zhewenxin was relatively calm, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Lang, I will go to the northwest with you."

"You?" Lin Zhao felt that Zhe Wenxin was being a little foolish at first, but after thinking about it, he understood what she was thinking.

Zhe Wenxin was married directly in Bianjing, and did not marry from the Zhe family in Fuzhou. Even the Zhe family has never seen what his uncle Lin Zhao looks like?So Zhewenxin has always had an idea, when there is a chance, go home with her husband Lin Zhao to visit relatives, so that the marriage and family relationship can be consummated together.

Right now is undoubtedly a good opportunity. Originally, there is a custom of returning home after a newlywed, and Zhe Wenxin wants to use it together to accomplish many things.

Zhe Wenxin nodded and said: "Mr. Lang is going to fight in the northwest. The Zhe family may be able to provide some help. We will go to the northwest together. At that time, I will leave the camp and go home and get the help of my elder brother. will help."

This is not bad, although it is not known where Lin Zhao will go to fight.But with Zhejia's strength and influence, it is still possible to provide some help.

"At the same time, why don't you go to Fuzhou to see uncle again?" Lin Zhao joked with a smile, and immediately made the beauty shy.

Chai Minyan and several other women also felt that it would be best to give Fulang some care and help if someone went with them.The few of them are ordinary weak women, who can't stand long-distance travel, let alone marching and fighting.Zhe Wenxin, on the other hand, is a hero among women, and she is fully capable of this ability.Furthermore, she has a strong background in the Western Army from Fuzhou Zhejia, which can be of great help to Lin Zhao.

"Wen Xin, I will leave my husband to you, you have to take good care of him!" Chai Minyan did not forget to remind him again.

Mu Sihong is very envious, and really hopes to have the opportunity to fight side by side with Husband like Zhe Wenxin, and stay together forever.

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Not just Lin Zhao, as long as he has been in the northwest, almost all the generals who are more familiar with the situation there have gone.For example, Zhong Shidao, Jing Sili, Liu Changzuo, etc. Lin Zhao thought that it would be good to communicate with these people more, and to help them more in the future.

Lin Zhao was thinking about the outcome of the war, but some people were more strategic, and the level of attention was undoubtedly higher.

In Bianjing city, in an ordinary house, the iron-faced suzerain stood with his hands behind his back, silent.The mask covered his face, making it impossible to understand. What exactly does he want?
Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng stood behind him, waiting silently, waiting for the suzerain's inquiries and orders.

"Zhao Xu asked the young master to go to the northwest?" After a long silence, the iron-faced suzerain asked in a low voice.

"Yes!"

After listening to Jiang Leiting's answer, the Iron Face Sect Master suddenly sneered and said, "What is Zhao Xu doing? Killing someone with a knife?"

They really cared about Lin Zhao too much. Any disturbance would make them consider many possibilities, even the worst plan.In addition, he had already developed a deep prejudice against Zhao Xu, so the Iron Face Sect Master thought from the very beginning that Zhao Xu was trying to harm his son Lin Zhao.

"Sovereign, it doesn't matter. This is the situation in Bianjing right now. Maybe you will have a vast sky when you go to the northwest, you will be able to do more, and you will feel better tempered." Jiang Leiting is very clear. What expectations were given?So Lin Zhao's growth is very important to them.

"Alright!" After a long silence, the Iron Masked Sect Master also acquiesced to this fact.

Being in the army is not a bad thing, and it may be useful in the not-too-distant future.

Although Lin Zhao was not informed of his real life experience, in fact, the iron-faced suzerain and others have already started planning.If you want to achieve great things, both military and political aspects are very necessary.

As far as the political situation is concerned, it is not bad according to the current situation.Lin Zhao unintentionally won the support of many people, such as the Pan family, and potentially Wen Yanbo, as well as countless Taixue students.These people may be inconspicuous at the moment, but when necessary, the effect will be twice the result with half the effort, and it will be of great use.

There are also ministers such as Ouyang Xiu and Zhao Bian who already know the inside story.Now there is still the vague support of Sima Guang, and the development momentum is still good.

However, his strength in the army is not very good. Even though he is the son-in-law of the Zhe family in Fuzhou, he is still kind to the Zhong family in Qingjian City.But that is always just a simple favor. If you want to gain a firm foothold in the army and make a major breakthrough, you must rely on yourself to accumulate step by step. The most important thing is to make military exploits.

In the past, I wanted Lin Zhao to be involved in the military affairs, but unfortunately there was never a suitable opportunity, so I couldn't do it calmly.Lin Zhao himself doesn't know if he wants to, but now everything is logical and just as I want!
The next thing to do is to mobilize as much power as possible to protect the safety of the young master in the northwest, and at the same time help the young master to make military exploits.The first step of great ambitions must be done well and steadily!

(End of this chapter)