I became the son of Renzong

Chapter 942 Intention
In Zhao Xi's view, regaining lost ground should not be a purely military occupation.To be honest, if it was just a simple occupation of the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun, Song Dynasty would have been able to recover Yanyun long ago.

To recover the lost land should be to let this piece of homeland have a sense of belonging and identification with a dynasty. Only belonging and identification can be the real recovery.

There are many cases of military occupation and rule in later generations. As a result, the occupied land was only thrown into chaos, and no real recovery could be achieved.

Although, in the cognition of the literati and scholars in the Song Dynasty, the Han people in the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun have been looking forward to the king's northward journey, but for the court officials and workers, they are soberly aware that the Han people in the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun, Does not necessarily agree with the Song Dynasty.

Zhao Xi is more aware of this.

In the comments of later generations on this period of history, no one will think that the Han people in the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun agree with the Song Dynasty.

Maybe there was an idea of ​​hoping for the king's master to go north, but after the defeat of Gaolianghe in the Taizong Dynasty and the Chanyuan alliance, the Han people in the north have completely forgotten the so-called orthodox dynasty.

The people in the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun recognized Beiliao more than Song, or they only regarded Song as a neighbor that could be bullied.

Once upon a time, the so-called Dacao Valley and Zhuangsheng Army were basically Han people from the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun...~
Zhao Xi had a clear understanding of this, so the Northern Expedition was not launched until today.

Of course, Yelv Yixin's rebellion was a good opportunity.

However, to really make the Han people in Yanyun Han land agree, it does not mean that conquering is enough.

Over the years, the imperial court has formulated various policies focusing on development, the purpose is to make Yanyun Han people have a contrast, so as to identify with the Song Dynasty.

This time, from Yelu Yixin's rebellion to the beginning of the war, Zhao Xi has been deliberately prolonging the war...~ It's not really incapable of solving the Beiliao short-term, but because of the Yanyun Han people.

Now at the front line, we have to consider this aspect when making a decision to sell grain to war-torn areas.

How should I put it, for so many years, although the prosperity of the Song Dynasty had a certain impact on the border of the Northern Liao Dynasty, there are really not many Yanyun Han people who really fled south.

In terms of number, there are tens of thousands, but for Yanyun, which is an important taxpayer in the Northern Liao Dynasty, it is not worth mentioning at all.

The Song Dynasty had a very favorable policy for the Han fleeing from the north, Liaoning and the south, and the result was like this.

But now, when the war comes, the imperial court keeps the original barracks, the purpose is to take in the Han people who fled from the north, Liaoning and the south...~
However, the result really chilled Zhao Xi and even the entire court... Maybe it was also the weakness of the Song Dynasty that disappointed the Han people in Yanyun.

The camp that can accommodate 30 troops has accommodated less than [-] Yanyun Han people so far...

That's why Zhao Xi thought about Zhan Luan's food.

The materials in short supply during the war were basically concentrated in three items: armaments, food, and medicines. This was Zhao Xi's understanding.

These three transactions in the war, to put it bluntly, are the plunder of wealth.

Originally, Zhao Xi didn't want to do this, but now, after seeing the Han people in Yanyun migrate north to avoid the war, Zhao Xi became cruel.

In the two years of civil strife in the Northern Liao Dynasty, I believe that the search of the territory of the Northern Liao Dynasty should have reached a certain level, and the shortage of materials in the entire Northern Liao Dynasty should also have reached a certain level.

The next step should be the plundering of wealth...~
People are cheap, and they all prefer comparison.

The Yanyun Han people may think that their original life was good, and they lived a good life by following and being loyal to Beiliao.

Even the current war is resentful towards Da Song... It is really possible.

If, by using food as a means, the people in the entire Northern Liao Dynasty were pushed into the so-called dire straits...

This is absolutely unavoidable.

Nomads have a predatory nature, even the army.

Two or three years of fighting left the Northern Liao army in an uncontrollable state of restlessness. Coupled with the lack of supplies and insufficient supplies, robbery was inevitable.

What a rush, they don't even mind robbing their own family.

Then, the people in the entire Northern Liao Dynasty should be described as people living in dire straits.

After the Great Song Dynasty regained Yanyun, stability and full food would probably be heaven for Yanyun Han people.

Only in this way can we truly calm down.

Da Song has been planning for many years, and has enough material reserves...~
"Officials, the Fourth Prince has requested from the imperial court that he wants the imperial court to send a new hatchback army under his command...~"

"Since Yelu Yixin's rebellion, the fourth prince has been instigating against Gao Yongchang, and even most of Gao Yongchang's armaments and food are supported by the fourth prince."

"Today, Gao Yongchang rose up to establish a country, and did not abide by the original contract, and did not send troops in the name of the Song division. The fourth prince reported to lead the army to destroy it!"

Everyone present almost understood the meaning behind the grain transaction decided by the government.

Because of this matter, the ministers who accompanied the army talked about it not once or twice, and they all saw the so-called same race with their own eyes.so.There is no objection to the official decision.

Selling grain to Beiliao, the fourth prince's team was the big one, so Zhang Dun had to report the original request of the fourth prince to the officials.

To be honest, when Zhang Dun received the fourth prince's request to mobilize troops, he simply put aside the report.

In any case, Gao Yongchang's rebellion at this time is good for the great Song Dynasty!The fourth prince actually wants to annihilate Gao Yongchang's department at this time?Isn't this helping Beiliao to quell civil strife?
Gao Yongchang has already started an incident, so it will definitely lead to more chaos in the Liaodong area of ​​the Northern Liao Dynasty, and will further aggravate the shortage of materials in the Northern Liao Dynasty.

At this time, although Gao Yongchang's Bohai state cannot be continued, it should not be considered annihilated.

Gao Yongchang, who can't achieve great things, is still useful at this time.For Da Song, he can be disabled at any time, not now.

Originally, Zhang Dun was planning to shelve it, but now that the government is going to promote the grain strategy, the fourth prince, as a big player in grain sales, has to report to the government.

Four sons? ...that is, the material of a pirate and a merchant... After hearing what Zhang Dun said, Zhao Xi directly defined it in this way.

The layout is still the same, and it has not become wider because of seeing the sea, but it can only be seen in front of the eyes...

"At this time, don't consider using troops against Gao Yongchang! Instead of using troops against Gao Yongchang, it is better to let the fourth prince strictly implement the imperial court's food and armament strategy."

"As long as the fourth prince controls Gao Yongchang's food and armament needs, he can annihilate Gao Yongchang's troops at any time."

Before Zhao Xi could speak, Wang Anshi had already grabbed the conversation.

Zhao Xi really didn't want to open her mouth...~ What did you say?Say mud can't support the wall?That is to say, with the support of the imperial court, otherwise the four sons would not be able to do well with pirates and merchants.

"You can wait for the decision on this matter. This is the period of the Great War, when the Song Dynasty regained Yanyun, and all decisions made by the court must serve this war."

"Proclaim my meaning to the world, including the various forces dispatched by the imperial court. If there are disobedient ones, they will be punished without mercy!"

Fortunately, the second child did not have such a request in Annan, and even stopped recruiting retired soldiers after the court decided to use troops to go north.

Even the food supply is doing well.

Ambition must also have the ability to match.

Although the second child's behavior was unforgivable, even to the point of unforgivable, Zhao Xi finally let go.

Because, the talent of the second child is still there.The layout is also online, but according to the development needs of Song Dynasty, Zhao Xi chose the prince, and he still recognizes the ability of the second child in his heart.

As for the fourth son... Zhao Xi hadn't taken a fancy to him from the beginning.

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"Officials, troops have been dispatched to the northwest. In Congshazhou, Guazhou and other places, the Fanqi team, the auxiliary Fanqi, and even the local recruited servants of nearly 15 have already marched east and north."

"The Xizhou Uighurs are now also using troops against the Northern Liao, not only to plunder the cattle and sheep herders, but even gradually penetrate into the territory of the Northern Liao. How to deal with the Xizhou Uighurs?"

Regardless of the official's views on the fourth prince, just judging from the behavior of Gao Yongchang and Xizhou Uighurs taking advantage of the fire, they are similar.

Originally, according to the general principles of the government, Wang Anshi had already considered the strategy.

However, what the officials said about the fourth prince's side, as well as the food and armament strategy, made him a little uncertain again.

"Xizhou Uighurs? It's a good idea! Send troops to the northwest, and anyone who encounters Xizhou Uighurs will be wiped out!"

"The Xizhou Uyghur is different from Gao Yongchang. Although Gao Yongchang's so-called Bohai Kingdom can be regarded as a powerful force, it is a castle in the air. His territory is based on the foundation of Beiliao and Suzhou."

"Gao Yongchang didn't have the original foundation. This time he took advantage of the fire and looted, and nothing happened. But the Uyghurs in Xizhou are different. They are a power similar to a dynasty."

"The Xizhou Uighurs are sending troops now, which is essentially expansion. It is based on using our Song Dynasty to contain the heavy troops of the Northern Liao Dynasty to complete their expansion. The court must severely crack down on such things!"

Gao Yongchang's Bohai Kingdom and Xizhou Uighurs are two different things.

"Also, the Xizhou Uyghurs did not communicate with Song Dynasty before sending troops. That is to say, they believe that the land they occupy now is their own hard work."

"Once the battle here is decided, it is obvious that the Xizhou Uighurs will not be prepared to return to the Northern Liao Dynasty, let alone share interests with the Song Dynasty."

"Da Song has no obligation to make wedding dresses for them. At the same time, he also needs to tell them who is the leader of this war!"

Zhao Xi hates the practice of the Uighurs in Xizhou, even more than Gao Yongchang's rebellion.

Gao Yongchang is a descendant of the Bohai Kingdom. In a certain sense, it is a reckless effort to restore the country at this time.

What is Xizhou Uighur?They were originally vassal states of the Northern Liao Dynasty.During the suzerain country's war, it's okay to not send troops to reinforce, but to stab a knife in the back?
Of course, many issues have a dialectical relationship, it depends on how you look at it.

Gao Yongchang and Xizhou Uyghur's actions are essentially the same, but Zhao Xi has a different attitude towards them because of their different forces and strengths.

If Gao Yongchang was a Jurchen, or if he had conquered Liaodong and developed it as a territory, Zhao Xi would not see Gao Yongchang as a reckless person, but as greedy.

That's about it.

In fact, regarding the front line of the Song Dynasty, there is nothing to discuss now. If it weren't for the food strategy, even Gao Yongchang and Xizhou Uighur would not discuss it.

At this time, Da Song's focus is on Yan Yun. Take Yan Yun first, and Da Song has plenty of time to think about these.

However, if you do something incidentally, it is still possible.

Now, we are waiting for Beiliao's reaction. Whether or not Beiliao's vital forces can be wiped out on a large scale depends on whether Beiliao will respond as the officials judged.

……

A few more days passed.

"Officials, Beiliao has sent another envoy..."

An envoy is here again?What does it mean to send an envoy to Beiliao at this time?The battle has come to this point, do you have other ideas?

"What about the intention? Have you ever said that?"

"No. Threatened to see officials."

See?Still missing?

Zhao Xi felt that there was really no need to meet.

At this point, Yan Yun, and even Beiliao, should almost be a foregone conclusion, and there is really no need for mediation.

"What do you think?"

What do you think?I didn't think so, and everyone didn't think anything.

How should I put it, the current battle situation can be seen clearly by any individual, and there is really no need for Da Song to fight with Beiliao anymore.

The army is advancing northward every day, and continues to implement the strategy of steady advancement. It only needs to wait for an opportunity to complete the established strategic goal...to wipe out the vital forces of the Northern Liao Dynasty.

What are you talking about with Beiliao at this time?Yan Yun?It's almost certain to be taken down.

Tell Beiliao that our purpose is to cross Yanshan Mountain and point directly to the grassland?Let Beiliao surrender?If Beiliao can agree, there will be no continuous fighting.

"Let's see...~ If the officials feel that there is no need for an interview, the old minister can just send him away."

Seeing that no one answered, Wang Anshi probably understood what you mean.

Even the official family probably didn't see any envoys.

"and many more……"

Wang Anshi was really going to let an official send the envoy away.Zhao Xi stopped it.

"Since Beiliao has sent envoys, I will meet them. See what the intention is, so we can deal with it."

"You may hear a lot of information during the negotiations on the battlefield. I'd better see you."

At this time, the envoys sent by the Northern Liao Dynasty were really weird.

Judging from the number and scale of the imperial army, as well as his own conquests, the ambition of Song Dynasty is already obvious, and it is impossible to stop at Yanyun.

At this time, the Northern Liao sent envoys to mediate...

"His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, His Majesty the Daliao sent foreign ministers to meet His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, and entrusted the foreign ministers to come with sincerity."

"This is the end of the matter. For the purpose of friendship between the two countries, my Emperor Daliao is going to return all the remaining twelve prefectures of Yanyun to Song."

"My Daliao army withdrew to the north of Yanshan Mountain on the day Song State agreed, and re-determined the border with Song State, and signed a new contract on an auspicious day."

Not surprised, nobody surprised.Before meeting the envoys, everyone had already discussed the bottom line of the Beiliao negotiations at this time.

Now the strengths and weaknesses of both sides are doomed to be compromised by Beiliao.

The focus of the Song and Liao countries is Yan Yun. At this time, the Beiliao can only come up with a bargaining chip to let the Song Dynasty withdraw its troops, and only Yan Yun.

"The twelve prefectures of Yanyun are not enough. Since Beiliao has sincerity, I, Da Song, will also talk about our sincerity."

"Three hundred miles to the northwest of Yanshan Mountain, at the same time, the Liaodong area also belongs to Song Dynasty. Is it possible?"

This was also discussed and used to test the bottom line of Beiliao.

"We can talk about the Liaodong area, three hundred miles to the northwest of Yanshan Mountain... that will include the ancestral land of our Khitan people, that's impossible!"

The envoy left with the question.

However, in Da Song's front-line palace tent, there was some unrest.

"I thought that Beiliao was going to have a decisive battle!"

(End of this chapter)