Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 870: Court Discussion on the Northwest War 2
Han general Li Ling used 200 infantry, relied on the cover of a transfer vehicle, and carried 3000 million arrows to fight against the [-] Huns. He was able to advance and retreat freely on the grassland.Liu Yu deployed a ring of chariots with [-] people and defeated the [-] Wei army to attack.

It can be seen that on the plain battlefield, chariots have many constraints on the horse army.The Song army did not have many war horses, but the folks had mules, horses and donkeys. Those mules, horses and donkeys that could not carry out long-distance combat could completely pull chariots to fight.

Most importantly, the epoch-making significance, the four-wheeled vehicle was born, which laid the foundation for the development of automobiles. Two-wheeled vehicles and unicycles cannot develop automobiles.

It is a pity for him that he let the Yuquanshan Research Institute release the results based on the model of the van in the Ming Dynasty. The forbidden army seems not very interested in this kind of four-wheeled chariot. So far, only one battalion has been equipped with each army.

Obviously, the four-wheeled chariot is still relatively heavy. Although it is equipped with powerful crossbows, it seldom attracts people to fight on the chariot. Often a single chariot or even a team of chariots cannot fight against the same number of horses. The general still prefers to develop horses .

Also, the relatively flexible two-wheeled military vehicles cannot keep up with the development of the horse army. Although it is a miracle in the military, it is still eliminated by the mainstream, not to mention the larger and less flexible four-wheeled vehicles up.

Regarding the development of the horse army, he naturally ranks first, but he will never give up the development of four-wheeled chariots. Regardless of the significance of four-wheeled chariots, the significance of this chariot to Bubazi is by no means short-term. What can be shown inside needs to be proved on the battlefield.

Bulkiness is one thing, but combat power is another. It depends on how the imperial army is organized to maximize the combat effectiveness of the chariot.

If you let the bicycles fight against the horse army, it will definitely not work. If you mix them up, what kind of combat effectiveness can the horses and chariots cooperate with each other?

"In this war, the extermination of the party is a matter of course. However, it is just a mere party item. There is no need for the court to go through a lot of trouble. It is just training troops."

The words are very crazy, and even more willful. To deal with Xia, who has been at odds with Da Song for more than a hundred years, he even said it was military training. What is military training?The eyes of Li Gang, Tan Shiji, Li Guang and the others flickered. They understood the implication and couldn't help being heartbroken.

Over the years, no matter whether they admit it or not, the once stagnant empire has become full of vigor under Wang Xiu's subtle influence.The changes in the southeast area can be said to be unheard of in ancient times. It is precisely this that strengthened their idea of ​​forcibly recovering lost land and recuperating, and they gradually tended to believe in Wang Xiu.

At this time, the two governments, three phases and two parties finally reached a consensus. There is nothing more realistic than this. This means that the highest level of the imperial court is working together. No matter how hesitant others are, there is nothing they can do. The Song court agreed to the Northwest Strategic Thought , that is to exterminate the party members, at least to take Xiahedong Junzhou and Liangzhou.

The happy situation, with the arrival of Zhu Shengfei, has become more confident.For nothing else, it was the Jurchen top-secret military information brought by the staff. The Jin army's southward troops were mostly bluffing, under the banner of some Jurchen veterans, but they were all new recruits, which made people chew their heads. .

This list of Guantang is very clear. The Jin army secretly assembled [-] Jurchen elites and more than [-] Xi clan horse infantry troops in the Wanggu tribe in the north of Yunzhong.What does this represent?Which of the old foxes present didn't understand, it would really humiliate the two governments.

"It seems that the captives didn't plan to go to war, but wanted to fish in troubled waters." Qin Hui, who had been silent all this time, was overjoyed and immediately abandoned his hesitation and became a staunch supporter of Wang Xiu.

Li Gang also frowned, and said pleasantly: "It seems that the captives really want to blackmail, then we must not give in, and we must increase our troops in Shaanxi as soon as possible."

"Master Li's words are wrong!" Wang Xiu shook her sleeves and smiled.

"Oh, where did you say that?" Not to mention Li Gang, everyone looked at Wang Xiu in surprise.

Wang Xiu chuckled and said: "It's still the same old saying that soldiers are unpredictable. No matter what you say, there are more than [-] captives. Once a surprise attack is launched, it's really not fun. It's better to be cautious. Give them It's not easy for others to give some bones, isn't it?"

Although these words made everyone reflect, they were not ordinary people, and they understood that the Jurchens would not let the court relax, and they might even do it at a critical moment. There is no harm in being safe.However, the last sentence caused bursts of laughter, and everyone who scolded was in a good mood, and the captives are just pigs and sheep.

"By the way, I'm afraid Cai Yizhi can't handle the situation." Tan Shiji suddenly realized the problem, and didn't care about offending anyone.

At the beginning, Li Gang didn't agree with Cai Yi's role as Xuanfu envoy, and even thought that the Minister of the Six Departments of Shangshu was more capable than you, Cai Yi.

However, Wang Xiu insisted on it all the time, and the Cai family was also very powerful. There were many people in the government and the public who received the kindness of the Cai family. Only a little unwilling to agree.

An upright person like Li Gang has to make concessions on certain matters. The complex relationship and interest network between the government and the opposition is definitely beyond the control of personal power.

Wang Xiu also had his own plans in recommending Cai Yi as the procurator. He could have gone north to control this challenging war by himself. It was obviously not what he wanted to have a powerful procurator.

Cai Yi, a member of the Chinese capital, is more than conservative and less than pioneering, and the relationship between the two is very friendly, and they are also dependent allies, so they will not form a strategic confrontation with him.

Besides, he wanted Cai Yi to go one step further, to compensate Cai Yi, who had been depressed all day long, and let Cai Yi enter the two houses, and the Cai family would regain their glory, which was the best way to compensate.

"I will go north as soon as possible, and the mobilization of the western servants will be completed. It will be the day of the conquest of the army. I hope you will do it well." His meaning is very clear. He personally leads this war. Completely rest assured.

Li Gang looked very reluctant, but finally nodded. Wang Xiu personally led the war, so he was relieved.However, once the Northwest Strategy is achieved, Wang Xiu's reputation will rise to an unparalleled level, and no one in the court will be able to shake it.

I am afraid that the day when the Northern Expedition is successful will be the time when the son of the Zhao family will abdicate!This is not impossible, but very likely to happen. He looked at Wang Xiu with more vigilance.

The predicament he couldn't get out of, Wang Xiuming had a chance to take over the Zhao family, but gave up at the best time.The internal and external courts were completely separated. He knew everything, but he had to be a little vigilant. No matter how he said it, with Wang Xiu's unprecedented rise in prestige, some things did not depend on his personal will.

Besides, Wang Xiu is an extremely human minister, and she is becoming more and more assertive in her actions, which is not a good sign.

Wang Xiu didn't seem to pay attention to Li Gang's strange gaze, and said with a mocking smile: "It's a pity that Princess Chu has left the cabinet, and I won't be able to catch up with you."

(End of this chapter)