Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 971
The strategy adopted by the Jurchens is to fight from the east to the west, and implement a policy of supplementing force and focusing on softness against the people of Koryo, Khitan, and Bohai, and vigorously support the development of pro-golden forces. However, Goryeo is relatively independent and has been close to the Central Plains for a long time. Relatively weak, not as thorough as Bohai's defection.

As for the tribes in the grassland, we should win over the Tatar and Mierqi tribes in the north, unite with the small tribes in the east, stabilize the Wanggu tribe on Xijing Road, deploy heavy troops on Linhuangfu Road, and carry out military deterrence against the Kelie tribe and the Qiyan tribe. , Strictly control the inflow of iron products and copper coins to prevent them from making arrows.

This aroused the resistance of several major tribes. Although it was not to the extent of tearing their faces, it was still a sword, and there was a crisis everywhere.

"At the critical moment, they can become the court's support, the key depends on how much we invest."

"It makes sense. We don't care about gold, silver and jewelry. The key is what to do after the Jurchen is destroyed?" Wang Xiu took a sip of tea, swallowed it with difficulty, frowned slightly, and said displeasedly: "What kind of broken tea is this?" Tea is like horse dung."

Seeing Wang Xiu's strange appearance, Feng Yuan held back his smile and said, "Sir, the Northwest is tough, the imperial court strictly controls the salted tea, the official and Huiyi tea is not enough for the rich to enjoy, and the poor can't afford tea at all. It is already a luxury for Xiangyu Tangzi to use such tea, and it cannot be compared with Guanzhong."

"It's hard for Shengmin, I don't even have a sip of tea." Wang Xiu shook her head, as if she was sympathetic to the world.

The corner of Feng Yuan's mouth twitched, the master killed decisively, taking the heads of thousands of people without blinking an eye, for mere tea?He couldn't say anything, he could only feel bored in his stomach.

Wang Xiu didn't explain to Feng Yuan, but said, "Tell me."

Only then did Feng Yuan realize that the master was testing him, he hurriedly collected his thoughts, and said seriously: "The grassland has always been defensive, and we can only divide and manage it. After all, we can't really occupy the grassland."

"It makes sense, but it's not the final solution." Wang Xiu frowned and said, what does it mean to not be able to truly occupy the grassland.

"Please enlighten me, sir." Feng Yuan became interested.

"There is no good way. Controlling the grassland is a matter of time, and differentiation and governance are only part of it. The key is that we must be tough and gradually colonize and assimilate."

"Mr. said to gradually colonize? This... is easier said than done!" Feng Yuan shook his head. How can there be no people with lofty ideals in the past dynasties, and no one has really controlled the grassland.

"Traffic and communication are the key. Well, at the critical moment of the conquest of Shengqiang, it is a bit far to talk about the grassland. As long as you remember, what is said in the textbooks of large and small schools, the key to decisive victory on the battlefield is timely military spying, smooth information transmission, and advanced tactical thinking. , Jiazhan and advanced equipment, to completely conquer a region, a large number of immigrants are needed to form a living city for the people of the tribe, and gradually eliminate those barbarians."

Wang Xiu felt that he had said too much. His strategy for the grassland had not been fully formed, and was still in the stage of continuous improvement. He added: "It will take several generations of efforts to make the grassland a pasture for China and the Western Regions a backyard."

Feng Yuan remained silent, a large number of immigrants, isn't it the current South China Sea strategy!The grassland is different from the South China Sea. The climate and environment there are harsh, and the various tribes chase water and grass and live in no fixed place. It is not easy to develop cities.

However, it is also appropriate to work step by step, as long as there is water, you can farm, and you can also harvest hay to pasture sheep.

"Let's not talk about the distance. The responsibility of the Northwest camp is heavy, and there must be no mistakes. Gao Ziheng has some talents, but he is not expected to be responsible. I don't worry about it." Wang Xiu's words directly deny Gao Ping, and he is really worried.

"Sir, Taiwei Gao is arrogant, but in the overall situation, it is still important." Feng Yuan didn't have a good impression of Gao Ping, and he also understood that this person was a bit responsible, at least not someone who didn't listen to words.

"I know this. How about letting Wang Xuan join the army?" Wang Xiu pondered for a while.

Feng Yuan was stunned, Wang Xuan, as a general in the Privy Council who joined the army to supervise the battle, was the commander of Tongzhi's marching army, his status was half a step lower than him, but he jumped above him, it was a bit difficult to adapt psychologically.

"Why, you don't want Wang Xuan to join the army?" Wang Xiu looked at Feng Yuan with extraordinarily calm eyes.

Of course Feng Yuan didn't want to, but he knew that Wang Xiu must have thought about it, so he could only bite the bullet and said: "He was in the first year, and it is only natural for him to join the army when he is in the battalion."

"You're right if you really think so." Wang Xiu stretched comfortably, and said with a smile, "He is also a calm person, and can make up for Gao Ziheng's shortcomings."

Feng Yuan was very unconvinced. Gao Ping led the army to the north, and it was achieved under his persuasion. In fact, several battles were actually led by him at the front. Could it be that the master couldn't see it?

"By the way, in case the Qiang from the north go south, the Northwest camp has a heavy responsibility, and the Tianwu and Shenwei armies have a heavy responsibility. I plan to add a deputy commander of the camp, let Wang Ji be the deputy, and you will be in charge of the Tianwu army. I don't know you Would you like to?"

Feng Yuan's eyes widened, even if he was calm, he was not calm anymore, so he transferred the mediocre Wang Ji and made him the commander of the Tianwu Army.

The Sixth Army of Dianqian Division has a large scale and high status, and the army leader is at least a general from the fifth rank, and the senior one is a fifth rank, and at least he must be a governor or regiment training envoy.Being able to serve as the leader of the Tianwu Army is a step up to the sky, and the promotion of the official title will follow. He is now a sixth rank, and he will definitely be promoted as the Tianwu Army.

Don't look at half a chip, the generals of the Imperial Army understand the difficulty. From the top of the sixth rank to the bottom of the fifth rank, many generals have fallen into the sand, stayed in front of this hurdle all their lives, and finally had to retire sadly.

The promotion of a general to the capital school is definitely not based on seniority, this is an unchangeable iron rule, and the six armies in front of the palace are also divided into superiors and inferiors. Of course, it goes without saying that he is the leader of the army. , Shenwei Longwei, who is called the second of the Fourth Army, although he is also a Shangjun, but compared to Pingri Tianwu, it is really not as famous.

Of course, Gong Shengjun also said that this army was established by the 72nd General as the backbone, and it is definitely Wang Xiu's hardcore army.

What Wang Xiu saw was his flushed face, he also shook his head and smiled, he cultivated Feng Yuan in many ways, how could he let Feng Yuan relax in such a big battle, naturally he was the leader of the army and adapted to the situation. Only by commanding more than ten thousand people to fight will there be more room for display.

Just like if you don't serve as a prefecture or a county, you can't enter the two prefectures. Without a general who commands thousands of people, how can you take on important responsibilities?Even Wang Ji led tens of thousands of people to fight against bandits.

"In the possible cruel battle, there are more than [-] soldiers of the Tianwu Army. You must be responsible for them, and you must not sacrifice them in vain."

Feng Yuan nodded heavily, he understood Wang Xiu's meaning very well, he could not sacrifice in vain, this was a warning to him, for a general, he must have a poisonous heart.

(End of this chapter)