Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 1046 Wang Xiu's Consideration
"Hmph, that's what they're playing. It seems that there's a lot of tricks in it, and it seems to be written by Zhang Zichu." Wang Xiu is very tired of this kind of activity, but understands that it is a political necessity. Even without Zhang Qiyuan, he would With Li Qiyuan and Wu Qiyuan, the Jin army's attack on Hexi was an inevitable political choice, it was impossible to avoid, it was just a different way.

"Sir, do you want to make some more gestures on the roads along the river?" Zong Liang's eyes flickered. Now the four major battalions of the Northern Guards, many troops have entered the position, looking menacing, and making some more gestures will be enough It's kind of true.

Wang Xiu glanced at Feng Yuan, thought carefully, and said decisively: "Two brigade towns will be dispatched from the west of Beijing to Hezhong Mansion, and Qin Feng and Yongxing Army will be ordered to issue Ding Zhuang, and rush to the front line of Xiazhou as soon as possible. Any delay."

Zong Liang was taken aback, even though he was far inferior to Zhong Lirui, he could still understand Wang Xiu's intentions, it seemed Mr. Zijia really didn't intend to start a full-scale war with the Jurchens.

The west of Beijing, where the northern servants were stationed, was already supported by two directions. It was impossible for the Jin army to penetrate deep into the west of Beijing alone without breaking through the defense of the east of Beijing. The terrain of Henan Prefecture and Mengzhou alone could cause headaches.

This gives Beijing West the status of strategic support, as a reservoir of troops in the east and west directions, and does not undertake actual combat tasks.

The two brigade towns entered the Hezhong Mansion, obviously intending to put military pressure on Hedong. The magic is that they appeared on Shaanxi Road, the combat area of ​​​​the West Sergeant, and released some kind of signal while deterring them.

If you don't restrain the troops anymore, I'm really going to fight, and it's still limited to the western guard area, and I don't plan to expand the gaffe.

Strengthening the power of the Hezhong Prefecture can ensure the safety of the Yongxing Army Road, and allow Shaanxi to mobilize the forces of various military states to form an army to support Shaoxing, a strategy that kills two birds with one stone.

Zong Liang suddenly grinned, and realized how ridiculous politics is. Originally, it could only be understood in words, but his husband visualized it in the book. Today, he can experience the mystery again. It is really wonderful!
If you don't want to fight but make a fighting posture, even if you are bluffing and have a little conflict, you must clearly tell the other party that we draw a small circle and limit it within the range of Shaanxi Road, and everyone should not cross the line.

It is conceivable that if the Jurchens take advantage of Hexi and actually control the north of Shengwei City, they should not conflict with the Song Dynasty prematurely. They should exercise restraint. Everyone wants to maximize their interests, but To preserve vested interests, the two are not contradictory. The key is whether the cost of maximizing benefits is too high to preserve vested interests.

"Brother, do you think we want to get in touch with them?" Wang Xiu seemed thoughtful, with a particularly solemn expression.

At this time, it was not the best time to clash with the Jin army, but there was a great possibility of conflict, and he could not fully control it. If he really couldn't control it, he might as well take the initiative to attack, at least he could take the lead.

Zong Liang was taken aback. He understood what Wang Xiu said about the contact. He couldn't keep up with his thinking. He hurriedly said, "Sir, the war is urgent, why is there something going on?"

"Oh, now that the war has progressed, I think it will take less than ten days to win the city of Shengwei. Letting the captives take such a big advantage is really not reconciled." Wang Xiu shook her head, really unwilling .

Zong Liang was also very unwilling. Hundreds of thousands of troops cost tens of millions of guns. No, it should be incalculable together with the supplies, and he would be reaped by the captives. He would not be willing to put it on anyone. It might not be considered impossible to control the war in Hexi."

Wang Xiu glanced at Zongliang in admiration. It is not bad to think of this level. The key is that there are many accidental factors in war, and no one can effectively control them.

The reason why he suddenly conceived a confrontation with the Jin army was also fully assured. The Song army was progressing smoothly, gradually forming a siege on Xingqing, and the northwest war was coming to an end.

As long as Xu Huiyan controls Shengwei City, Wang Zeren is stationed in Jinze, and the fifth battalion stays in Dingnan Wuzhou, an overall defense against the Jin army can be formed.

After all, according to the current military situation, the Jin army rushed to Hexi and invested nearly [-] cavalry, and Shaanxi faced the Jin army with more than [-] people. But there are hundreds of thousands of troops, if you really can't bear it, then don't fight.

The northern servants along the river have completed their combat readiness and mobilization, and the ten armies are on standby. It is unlikely that the Jin army will launch a war along the river.

Because the Jurchens are not a large family, the combined number of raw and mature Jurchens is only 10 people, which is far less than the Khitan people. The elite of the whole clan is only 10 people. Up to 3, and they have to stay in Shangjing and Yanshan. The elite soldiers of the clan that can be organized are [-] to [-]. Even if the elite Panhan army is added, the maximum is no more than [-].

These soldiers and horses have to face the two major guards of the Song Army and take the initiative to attack in an all-round way. Obviously, they will not take too much advantage.

However, he still has to consider controlling the scope of the war. Carrying out an all-out north-south confrontation ahead of time is extremely detrimental to his New Deal plan. Everyone knows in their hearts that there is a layer of fig leaf struggle, and they will be afraid. Once they enter a full-scale confrontation, decision makers will not allow it easily It is not easy to take control, preemptively strike and control the war.

While Wang Xiu was deliberating on the battle, the battle in Shengwei City was clearly coming to an end. Gao Sheng didn't seem to plan to continue going south, and the main force was controlled north of Keyi Gate.

Xu Huiyan's three armies stormed Shengwei City, constantly weakening the city's defense force. Xiao Heda also led more than [-] troops to join the attack on the city. degree of repair.

Xiao Heda's troops are all Xiazhou's elite who have not experienced any battles. There are more than [-] soldiers in a fierce manner. This guy also wants to show off so that he can fight for his own position.Therefore, it was a head-on shot when they came up, and the two soldiers and horses pressed up, and they had a great time fighting.

The setting sun was hanging on the top of Helan Mountain in the sky, and the battle in Shengwei City was still going on fiercely, with heavy casualties on both sides.

This round of offensive was led by Xiao Heda. More than 500 soldiers risked their lives to attack. Four to five hundred people died in the battle, and countless wounded. In the field standard, his troops are in a half-disabled state, and they can withdraw from the battle to rest.

However, now it is an attack on the city, and there are strong troops to cover it, so there is almost no need to think about being attacked. As long as the retreated troops are temporarily organized, they can enter a new battle.

Under the uninterrupted attack of the Song army, the city seemed so isolated and on the verge of collapse.

(End of this chapter)