King of Song

Chapter 350
"What? The blind blanket in Hezhou is reversed?" Wang Shao was shocked when he heard the news in Qingzhou, and immediately squeezed a wry smile from the corner of his mouth.

When the battle between Song and Xia was intensified, the Tubo Blind Office in Hezhou made a sudden move.Mu Zheng, the son of blind felt, led an army to attack Hehuang, and fought fiercely with Qing Yijie Guizhang. The two sides fought hard and fell into a stalemate for a while.

As the candidate in charge of preparing to attack Tubo, Wang Shao, who has done a lot of research, is very aware of the situation in Hehuang.

Although both belong to Tubo and belong to the Jiaosiluo family, there are still great differences between Hezhou and Hehuang, and the relationship between them is quite old and complicated.

Because of the historical issues left over from the Jiaosiluo period, the brothers Dong Zhan and Xia Zhan fell out of harmony, and the hatred was very deep, resulting in a constant state of hostility between Hezhou and Hehuang.Because Hezhou is the east gate of the entire Hehuang, it has great strategic significance, and the chaos in Hezhou will make the situation more complicated.

Although Dong felt has always been determined to regain Hezhou, the reality is that there are many difficulties, and it is not easy to realize it.Hezhou itself is not weak in strength, and if he wants to regain Hezhou by force, he must pay a huge price.Furthermore, neither Xixia nor Song Dynasty wanted to see a unified and powerful Hehuang Tubo, so they both supported Hezhou openly and secretly and created obstacles.Most of the time, Dong Zhan is also powerless and helpless.

Of course, this is not entirely a bad thing for Hehuang Tubo.The existence of Hezhou is undoubtedly a buffer zone between Hehuang and the Song Dynasty, which can prevent the Song Dynasty from directly attacking Hehuang, reduce friction and conflicts, and is beneficial to the stability and relaxation of the relationship between the two countries.Ever since, the combination of many factors has created Hezhou's current special existence, and the situation in Hehuang has become more complicated because of this.

Perhaps in the past, the Song Dynasty most hoped to see Hezhou and Hehuang be hostile, and Dong Zhan and Xia Zhan brothers were at odds, so that Tubo could not be unified and internally unstable, so it would not become very powerful and maintain a good relationship with the Song Dynasty.After Liao and Xixia, the Song Dynasty really didn't want a third powerful opponent.Only when they fight between snipe and clam can the Song Dynasty benefit from the fisherman. This is indeed the habit of the people in the Central Plains, and the tricks of division and disintegration are endless.For Wang Shao, this is also a very favorable factor for attacking Hehuang in the future, and it can be used completely.

But today, Wang Shao absolutely does not want such a situation to happen.

The blinds in Hezhou had the opposite purpose. Of course, they did not dare to rebel against the Song Dynasty, but clashed with his younger brother Dong Zhan.What does this matter mean?
It means that for Hehuang Tubo, the current top priority is to deal with the blind felt in Hezhou, and naturally they cannot fight abroad.Then the Song Dynasty's edict to let Tubo send troops and be held back by Xixia became nonsense. Xixia will have no worries and go to war with the Song Dynasty with all its strength.

hateful!

Wang Shao was a little annoyed. He had been on Qinfeng Road before, and he knew what kind of benefits the Tea Horse Road had brought to Tubo. The Song Dynasty spent such a high price to maintain the relationship with Tubo.Not only for the thousands of war horses, but also for Tubo to be able to help at critical times and become an effective weapon to contain Xixia.

But how did Dong Xun do it?

Taking the benefits but not doing things, the obvious two ends of the first mouse.Standing still, do you want to have both sides?Although not being hostile to the Song Dynasty by not sending troops, it is actually helping Xixia. Dong Zhan's attitude has been clearly revealed.

But what can you do?In this matter, Hehuang Tubo has good reasons.When the edict of Emperor Song arrived, Tubo was also willing to obey and help, but unfortunately there was chaos inside.So I'm sorry, we need to suppress the rebellion now, let's talk about sending troops later!
Is Hezhou really in reverse?Is it really such a coincidence?

Wang Shao was a little puzzled, it wasn't that there was no possibility, it was just that such a thing happened at this juncture, which inevitably made people a little confused.
If things are abnormal, there must be a demon. It looks more like an excuse made by Tubo, or a play played by Hezhou and Hehuang, a play specially for the Song Dynasty.

Some things are not without clues, and it is not difficult to find problems after careful scrutiny.It would be good if Dong Zhan didn't take the initiative to find trouble in Hezhou, but blind Zhan should be lucky, why should he be so overconfident and take the initiative to attack Hehuang?Everyone knows how powerful Hezhou is.

Although Mu Zheng who led the army was young, he might be impulsive.But when Wang Shao was on Qinfeng Road, he still knew a little about the young master of Hezhou.Mu Zheng was young and promising, quite resourceful, he was definitely not the kind of person who would take matters into his own hands.

Qing Yijie Guizhang is the number one general in Hehuang Tubo, and there is a large army stationed there. It is really too dangerous and irrational for Mu Zheng to be so provocative.Furthermore, the Hehuang army led by Qing Yijie Guizhang is obviously powerful and should have the upper hand in the battle, so why is it in a stalemate?

The most unreasonable result is the result that Hehuang Tibetans most hope to see, and what this means is self-evident.

Coincidence, what a coincidence!
Thinking of this, Wang Shao couldn't help but be clever.It's all right if Tubo doesn't send troops. This time against Xixia, the focus is on the frontal battlefield on our side.

But judging from the current signs, brothers Dong Zhan and Xia Zhan seem to be reconciling, and this is the most terrifying thing.In this way, Hehuang is bound to become stronger as a whole.At that time, the defense near the Xihe River will inevitably be strengthened, and it will be difficult for the Song Dynasty to expand its territory.

You must know that the current quarrel between Dong Zhan and Xia Zhan brothers is a very good opportunity. If you miss it, the difficulty and price you pay will undoubtedly increase a lot if you want to capture Hehuang.

How can the opportunity be easily missed?

It stands to reason that he, Wang Shao, shouldn't have to worry about Hehuang Tubo's reaction. It should be Han Jiang who really needs to be complicated.But Wang Shao has a very general concern for the Hehuang generation, and has a lot of ideas and plans for it.Therefore, he couldn't help but feel worried. The current situation was undoubtedly a bit troublesome.

The most urgent task is to first determine the real situation of the Hezhou rebellion?Of course, it was impossible and meaningless to question Dong felt.The point is to confirm other important things. If Dong Zhan and Xia Zhan have really cooperated, then the battle of Xihe must be brought forward!

One hair can affect the whole body, the forces in the northwest are intricate.Even if he didn't directly participate in the war, every move would have a huge impact.

That's right, this was the excuse Dong felt needed.

Both Aligu and Duoji thought of this, but they didn't have a proper strategy to solve it.Qing Yijie Guizhang also considered this problem and proposed a solution.

The rebel attack in Hezhou must be just a farce, a performance, directed by Qing Yijie Guizhang and Mu Zheng.

For the past six months, Qing Yijie Guizhang has been stationed in Eastern Border to defend Hezhou.In addition to leading troops to fight, he is also doing other things.

For example, the contact with Mu Zheng!

Hezhou is very important to Hehuang, and it is an important gateway.But for a long time, Hezhou has been in control of the appearance, making Hehuang always feel precarious.Qing Yijie Guizhang saw it very clearly, and was quite worried all the time.

Just how to solve it?It is impossible to recover by force, and they must make another plan, and there is not much time left for them.Although the Song Dynasty currently maintains a good relationship with Tubo, there is such an ambitious monarch in the Song Dynasty, and there is a large army on Qinfenglu, which inevitably makes people a little worried.

The Song Dynasty had no idea about Hehuang at all?No one will believe it.It is always right to be prepared for danger in times of peace and take precautions before they happen.Unlike Ali Gu, who wanted to participate in the battle for the crown prince, Qing Yijie Guizhang concentrated all his thoughts on this, so he thought more deeply.

Since it is impossible to recover, why not consider letting Hezhou return to his heart?At least it would be nice to have a partnership.Although there was a deep hatred between Dong Zhan and Xia Zhan, after all, it had been many years since Xia Zhan was in his twilight years, and Mu Zheng was growing up and in charge of important affairs.

It's another generation, presumably the hatred is gradually letting go.Moreover, Qing Yijie Guizhang feels that Mu Zheng is a person with ideals and strategies, he should consider things more rationally, and contact is completely feasible.

Ever since, the two began to contact each other.Because they are all young leaders, and heroes cherish heroes, they soon have a very good personal relationship.

Mu Zheng is also a sensible person. After all, Hezhou has only a corner of the land, and is surrounded by powerful enemies, so the situation is very difficult.If it continues like this, it will eventually perish.

The hatred of the parents is over, although logically speaking, the seat of Tubo Zanpu should be his own.But things have come to this point, what's the point of obsessing about these things?
Mu Zheng felt that the most important thing was to improve the situation in Hezhou?But on whom?

Xixia is unreliable, and the Song Dynasty has always wanted to annex Hezhou. Cooperating with them is undoubtedly seeking skins from tigers, not relying on them.Speaking carefully, there is only Hehuang Tubo.After all, they are the same nation, even if there is hatred, they are brothers connected by blood, and they are the only ones they can rely on.

Mu Zheng thought that his third uncle, Dong Zhan, would not refuse. Hezhou is the gateway of Hehuang, and its strategic significance is very important, so he will not give up easily.As for the hatred of the past, as long as he can let it go, can he still not let it go with the capacity of Tubo Zanpu?Mu Zheng has confidence in this, and it just so happens that Qing Yijie Guizhang also has this appeal and willingness, and the two just got in touch with each other a little, and they hit it off immediately.

Two smart people, some things are tacit in their relationship, and things are going well.

As for Qing Yijie Guizhang, if someone else were to make friends with Mu Zheng privately, it would be an act of collaborating with the enemy, and there would be more concerns.But Guizhang didn't care. What he did was beneficial to Hehuang Tubo. He believed that Zanpu would understand, so he didn't have much psychological burden.

It's just that how can Zanpu, as well as the nobles of Tubo, and the ministers all accept it, this is a bit difficult.Such a big event must wait for an opportunity.

It didn't take long, the opportunity came!
The war between the Song Dynasty and Xixia spread to Tubo, and Zanpu was definitely unwilling, but he needed an excuse to decline.

Speaking of excuses, does it get any better than this one?

Qing Yijie Guizhang felt that this was an opportunity, and an opportunity to explain the situation. With Zanpu's wisdom and wisdom, he would definitely understand his painstaking efforts.Mu Zheng also waited silently, thinking it was okay for himself, the first meeting gift has already been sent, presumably the third uncle who has never met before will appreciate it.

Dong felt a little surprised by this result, but immediately felt relieved.Just as Qing Yijie Guizhang expected, Dong Zhan was a sensible person, how could he not see the stakes?

He also wants to solve the Hezhou matter permanently, after all, it is a big trouble for them to exist.Hehuang is always in a very dangerous state, which is definitely not a good thing.It's okay if I'm here, if I'm not here, whether it's Ali Gu and Lin Bubi, can they maintain the situation well?

Although Dong Felt is not very old, he has already started to make plans for his death.He wanted to solve some troubles as much as possible and create convenient conditions for the successor.

Furthermore, the conflict with Xia Zhan was caused by his troublesome father, Dong Zhan's demeanor is still very good.So some things are understandable.What's more, his nephew Mu Zheng has already taken the initiative this time, could it be that he is so narrow-minded?

Therefore, Dong Zhan not only didn't blame Qing Yi for making ghosts, but also authorized him to communicate with Mu Zheng.The decades-old ice between Hehuang and Hezhou slowly began to melt...

Qing Yijie Guizhang received the order, and the two sides started a symbolic war on the border.After making a show, they started hunting together. Hezhou was indeed bleeding like a river, and the source was the prey that died under the arrow...

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Wang Shao was worried, and Dong felt cautious, but when Liang Yibu received the news, it was a completely different matter.

Liang Yibu is very proud at this moment!
When sending troops to fight against the Song Dynasty, the most worrying thing is that the Hehuang Tubo will make a small move behind him, and the consequences of that will be disastrous.

That's why Liang Yibu specifically told the queen mother to be careful.Of course, Liang Yibu himself had great confidence in Hehuang Tubo.Lin Bubi was already submissive to his niece and son-in-law, and Dong Zhan also needed to consider the gains and losses of his interests, and standing still was their best choice.

In this way, Xixia can be regarded as worry-free, and can deal with the Song Dynasty wholeheartedly.Although it was not a big deal, it was a good start.

At the same time, it also indirectly shows that his sister, Queen Mother Liang, supports him, which makes Liang Yibu feel more at ease. While reducing a lot of psychological burden, his confidence has increased a lot.

As always, the advantage in the war is biased towards Xixia, Liang Yibu is full of confidence, and he is bound to capture Dashun City.When he rushed over with the army, he seemed to have seen the scene of the city being razed to the ground.

"Li Fugui, is this the case in Dashun City? Is there anything else?" Liang Yibu asked in a deep voice.This feeling of being called by his first name and yelling made Li Fugui very uncomfortable.It's just that people are under the eaves and have to bow their heads. What can I do?At the same time, Li Fugui's desire to escape became more and more urgent.

"Liang Guoxiang, that's it. Dashun City is located in the northwest of Gyeongju, forty miles away. It is a barrier protruding to the northwest, and at the same time it is an isolated city. As long as the connection with Gyeongju is cut off, Dashun City will be isolated and helpless .” As the former magistrate of Gyeongju, Li Fugui was quite familiar with the surrounding situation.

Liang Yi buried his head and said: "As long as Qingzhou and Liyuan Fort are separated, can reinforcements not arrive?"

"Yes!" Li Fugui nodded affirmatively, and said, "As long as Liyuan Fort is blocked, the reinforcements will not be able to arrive at all. Although Dashun City is strong, it will eventually be captured one day."

"In this way, isn't it just repeating the old trick?" Liang Yibu was convinced of this, and the situation he had mastered was also the same.Li Fugui was in his own hands, it was easier to crush him than to crush an ant, Liang Yibu firmly believed that he did not dare to play tricks.Li Fugui was indeed very obedient.However, he obviously underestimated a person's IQ and habitual thinking, because he himself is the same.

Last time, Xixia also adopted such a strategy.Focusing on the siege of Liyuan Fort, Dashun City has become an isolated city that is deeply trapped by the enemy. If the time is long enough, it may be able to break without attack.The original plan went perfectly, but because of Lin Zhao's appearance, Liang Yibu was a little impulsive, his eyes were blinded by hatred, and he made a very irrational decision in his eagerness for quick success.

Now that he is given another chance, Liang Yibu feels that he will not make the same mistake again.Ever since, Liang Yibu's first order was to encircle Dashun City and enter Liyuan Fort...

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Ever since Lin Zhao came to the northwest, the iron-faced suzerain came to the northwest in person and brought a large number of experts.

The core of their existence is Lin Zhao, so as long as the son is there, they will be there.When Lin Zhao entered the army, they couldn't help him much, and they couldn't provide close protection, so they could only pay close attention to the situation and adapt to the situation.

Lin Zhao went to garrison Dashun City, and the news of Xixia sending troops to Dashun City came. After hearing the news, the Iron Face Sect Master fell silent.

Both Jiang Leiting and Li Cheng stood behind them, and they were also silent, and the atmosphere was a bit depressed.After a long time, Li Cheng finally couldn't take it any longer, and said, "Sovereign, it was Wang Shao who arranged for the young master to go to Dashun City. It's not that he doesn't know that Liang Yibu and Li Fugui hate young master, and such an arrangement is probably harboring evil intentions!"

Lin Zhao was in danger as soon as he arrived in the northwest, so Li Cheng had to question Wang Shao's position and intentions.After all, Lin Zhao just sinned against the official Zhao Xu and the prime minister Wang Anshi, and Wang Shao is their confidant. It is not impossible to avenge his personal revenge in this way.Therefore, it is not surprising that Li Cheng has this idea.

"Lei Ting, what do you think?" The Iron Masked Sect Master asked in a deep voice without looking back.

Jiang Leiting said: "My son's going to Dashun City may attract Liang Yibu's attack. It stands to reason that Wang Shao should have thought of this. Although he was promoted by Zhao Xu and Wang Anshi, his character seems to be pretty good. After all He is a student of Mr. Ouyang... He may have ulterior motives for making such arrangements, but there may also be other considerations." On this matter, Jiang Leiting considered more comprehensively and his attitude was more peaceful.

The iron-faced suzerain was silent for a moment, and said: "Pay close attention to Wang Shao's actions and the situation in Dashun City, and look at Wang Zichun's actions. If he dares to avenge his private revenge and frame the son, he will definitely be destroyed!"

(End of this chapter)