Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 1019 Wang Xiu's claim

Wang Xiu understood that everyone's thoughts were not on Reer Gongji, but on how to fight the Northwest War in the second stage.

Now, it has come to a turning point, Xia Jun's left wing divisions are completely wiped out, and the Song Army is in full swing, and is about to launch a final blow to Xia.This brought the problem of the Jurchens to the surface. There were tens of thousands of Jin troops in Bixibei, a force that must not be underestimated. When the Song army attacked Xingqing with all its strength, they were most afraid of the Jin army's attack.

It should be said that the most frightening thing is that the true intentions of the Jurchens cannot be understood for the time being. The main reason for the suspension of the attack by the East Army is that they have some scruples.

With the continuous transfer of the main force of the Jin army, the pressure on the military along the river has been decreasing, and the demand for the lieutenant general of the Northern Servant Army to be transferred to the west has increased. Who doesn't want to make meritorious deeds, especially soldiers. It is very difficult to be promoted without military achievements. Wang Yuan is under great pressure!
Zhang Bangchang was a little displeased, and said in a deep voice: "Taiwei, the Northwest War has its own Western Army, and the Northern Army's priority is to guard against captives."

Wang Yuan's complexion suddenly turned ugly. Zhang Bangchang's words were too direct, which made him look very ugly. This old man didn't even look at what kind of bird he was, but he didn't save face to him. If it wasn't for Wang Xiu's presence, he would never let him This guy looks good.

But Wang Xiu pressed her hand, and said in a gentle voice, "How are the ministries?"

"Oh, the officers and men of the various ministries are in order, and they have assembled a long time ago. As long as an order is given, they will surely sweep across the east of Hebei." Wang Yuan was still in awe of Wang Xiu, and hurriedly suppressed his displeasure, and respectfully answered Wang Xiu's question.

Wang Xiu smiled, and said playfully: "What if you hit Yanshan? It's not like there is no way forward."

Wang Yuan glanced at Wang Xiu, and the corner of his mouth twitched. If he didn't understand what Wang Xiu meant, he would have spent decades in vain.

Cai Yi curled his lips and said, "Wen Shi, the daily expenses of the eight or nine armies make Du Zhi unable to support him, and they still do nothing all day long. I'm afraid he will speak out."

Wang Yuan glanced at Cai Yi gratefully, it was the first time he found that the second son of the Cai family was very pleasing to the eye, at least his words made people feel comfortable.

Zhang Bangchang also shook his beard and nodded, and said softly, "Wen Shi! What Yi Zhi said makes sense, the army is constantly mobilizing all day long, it's really wasteful."

Wang Xiu rolled her eyes at Cai Yi, then looked at Zhang Bangchang, and said with a smile: "Duke, compared to supporting the Northwest War, it is worth spending millions of dollars."

"Oh, could it be that Wenshi is making a fool of himself?" Zhang Bangchang doesn't understand military affairs, but that doesn't mean he's a fool. How many people who can become prime ministers are fools?
"Exactly, we are now at a decisive stage. I think Qu Zhengfu wants to cover the east road and attack Lingzhou on the way. The captive's attitude is very important." Facing Zhang Bangchang, Wang Xiu could only explain patiently, let alone this fellow He used to be the prime minister, and he was someone who also defended him, so he had to respect him a little bit.

Before Zhang Bangchang and Cai Yi realized it, Wang Yuan had already understood Wang Xiu's plan, which was to fulfill Qu Duan, the thief!
He couldn't help but marvel at Wang Xiu's mind, and even more envied Qu Duan's good luck to meet such an open-minded prime minister as Wang Xiu.That thief, Si Niao, played tricks with Wang Xiu a lot, and was always on guard against Wang Xiu's interference in military affairs, but he never thought that Wang Xiu would always protect the overall situation.

Taking a closer look at the progress of the Northwest War situation, it has indeed entered a critical stage. With the main force of the party members retreating, it seems that the country is really about to be subjugated, and the last blow is short of it.

The Jurchens are not fools, and they will definitely make a choice. They are likely to directly attack the Song Army. This is not alarmist talk, but a real problem.

Otherwise, Wang Xiu wouldn't show off his soldiers along the river, and make a gesture of fighting if you want to fight, at worst, a signal that the fish will die and the net will be broken. Obviously, it is to deter the Jurchens and let them stop making trouble in the northwest, so that Qu Duan can act calmly.

"Wang Xianggong, we are bluffing along the river. I am afraid that the captives will not be fooled. The interests in the northwest are great, and they cannot withstand the temptation." Wang Yuan, as the commander in chief, naturally has his own military skills and unique vision.

He could see at a glance the importance of Xia to the Jurchens. The Song army's victory had reached the limit of the Jurchens. They would never tolerate Song getting the place where the war horses were produced. This was the only advantage that the Jurchens could suppress.

Cai Yi obviously thought about it too, his eyes widened, and he said loudly: "Wen Shi, the captives are going to attack in the northwest, what are our chances of winning?"

Zhang Bangchang's face turned green when he heard it. To be honest, this old master didn't want to fight. He turned pale when he heard about the Jurchen, and he only wanted to be an official in peace.

Wang Xiu raised his brows and said playfully: "We are just a means to warn the captives not to go too far. If they want to spoil our good deeds, they will have to pay a considerable price. In the end, the two tigers will fight and it will be cheaper." Dog Wolf."

"The importance of war horses to the imperial court is self-evident. The captives are unlikely to give up. Once they start, will we also go north immediately?" Wang Yuan's words were worried, and even more exciting. As a general, how could he not think about it? Make contributions.

Zhang Bangchang's eyelids twitched, and he blurted out: "No, the North-South alliance is good, and war should not be started lightly."

Cai Yi glanced at Zhang Bangchang in surprise, a trace of contempt flashed in the corner of his eyes, and he said with a half-smile: "Duke, the captives have made alliances with the imperial court many times, and they have torn up the alliance many times to go south. Why can't they kill and set fires instead of us?" Fight back."

Zhang Bangchang blushed. Facing the rebuttals from the juniors, he was powerless to answer. The reality is what Caiyi said.

Wang Xiu rolled her eyes at Cai Yi, and said with a smile: "The North-South Covenant is just for fun, and it can't be taken as a real thing. But what the Duke said is also very reasonable. Now we must do our best to maintain the covenant and decide it in a short time." There cannot be a war between the north and the south, at least not on the initiative."

The corner of Zong Liang's mouth twitched. These words were not for Zhang Bangchang's face. It was clearly a secret tone. It was not that the covenant could not be broken, but it was determined by the interests of the family and the country. If it was in the interests of the family and the country, the covenant was just a piece of waste paper .

How long will it be impossible to start a war in the short term?One year or five years, five years or ten years?This needs to be determined by the situation and strength.As for taking the initiative and not taking the initiative, the benevolent sees the benevolent and the wise see the wisdom. I will not take the initiative to hit you, but I can find various reasons to defend myself, just like when the guard navy annihilated the Jurchen sea ship, it can be regarded as a mobile defense, eliminating threats in the bud. state.

Zhang Bangchang sighed lightly, and then shut up. He is an old man who has passed away, and if he continues to speak, it will be a bit too old. Now it is the world of the younger generation!

Cai Yi thought for a while, and said, "What if the captives go to war regardless of everything, what should we do?"

"Who are they fighting against?" Wang Xiu curled her lips and said meaningfully.

(End of this chapter)