Wu Chong opposed the use of troops against Xia, and it was Zhang Yue who opposed the use of troops. The officials knew full well, so they left the palace. Jue
When the official arrived at the back hall, he looked at the map of Xihe for a while. Regarding Wuwei on the map, which is the location of Liangzhou Prefecture in Western Xia, he circled the left side with a red pen and said to himself: "Can I see Liangzhou in this life?" The day when the state will return to Han Dynasty?"
Thinking of this, the official recited several Liangzhou poems, like Wang Zhihuan's and Wang Han's Liangzhou poems. They are so well-known that children as young as five or six can recite them.
This Liangzhou Ci and Liangzhou in general are inseparable parts of the Han family.
The official sighed when he thought of this, and was about to take a nap when suddenly the servant came to report that Zha Zi was arriving in the king's palace.
The official immediately got up from the couch and picked up Wang Zhongzheng's letter to read it. He suddenly lost all sleep. He picked up the letter and calmed down and said: "Proclaim Wuchong immediately."
The emperor suddenly called, and Wu Chong arrived in a hurry, feeling a little uneasy in his heart.
The official picked up Wang Zhongzheng's Zhazi and read a few passages to Wu Chong. It seemed to be asking, but in fact he was questioning Zhang Yue's intention of returning Yigong City and abandoning Taozhou. Jue
Wu Chong said: "Your Majesty, the strategy of reviewing Xihe has been largely adopted since the pacification and military strategy proposed by Wang Shao in the first year of Xihe, and after crossing into Xihe in the fourth chapter of Houxihe."
"Wang, Zhang's original plan was indeed a good strategy for governing the country, but now the situation in the northwest has changed. It was something that neither the two men nor the court could have predicted."
The official said: "Ms. Wu, please tell me carefully."
Wu Chong said: "First, the two of them did not expect that Dong Fei was willing to put aside their previous grudges and marry Xixia to fight against the Song Dynasty. When I was in the Privy Council, I ordered Zhang Yue and Wang Shao to disrupt their marriage, but they were busy with their military expedition to Hezhou and had no time to do so. take into account."
"The second is the defeat of Tabaicheng. Although Guizhang has surrendered, it has also greatly damaged the vitality of the Xihe River, which shows that Dong Felt is determined to resist. Why is this so? The imperial court wants to annex Hehuang, so the matter of Kuo Shan, It has been known to Dong Felt. This is Dong Felt's fundamental place, how can we not fight to the death?"
"Zhang Yue reported to Hehuang that there are nearly one million Tibetan households in Kuoshan. Its Qingtang and Miaochuan cities are comparable to the major prefectures and cities in the Central Plains. The people are wealthy, and it is not uncommon for Tibetan households to have two or three hundred thousand gold in their homes. In the city We even have an army of tens of thousands with enough food for ten years. Instead of continuing to drive the Qing and Tang Dynasties to fight against them, causing the Qing and Tang Dynasties to adhere to the Xia Kingdom, which will cause us great trouble, it is better to slow down the situation and continue to unite with the Qing and Tang Dynasties to control the Xia Dynasty."
What Wu Chong said made the officials feel a little depressed. Perhaps this was what Zhang Yue said was a means of pulling and beating. Jue
But Taozhou was originally the hometown of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and now it was lost again, which made him a little unhappy. In addition, Zhang Yue's killing of Gui Zhang and his resistance to the decree when the first gold medal was issued all made the officials feel that he had lost some control over Xihe's affairs.
Moreover, Wang Zhongzheng once again arranged provocations in the memorial.
The official said to Wu Chong: "I have taken all of Hehuang this time, and the whole Xia State is terrified. Regardless of whether Xia State is making a false peace or a real peace, we must take this opportunity to be tough on Xia State and let it cede Lanzhou, otherwise we will hold Xia State accountable for taking advantage of our prosperity." He's guilty of attacking my front and back when the army of He sent troops to march on Baicheng."
Wu Chong thought to himself that Xihe's soldiers and horses were exhausted, and their supplies of food and grass were no longer available. How could they fight again?
Wu Chong was about to speak when he suddenly saw a circle marked by a red pen on the map where Liangzhou City was located. He frowned and could only say: "I accept your order!"
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The emperor issued an edict to Qinzhou. Jue
Discuss the demarcation of the boundaries of the Song Dynasty and Xixia. The border between Song and Xia started from Linfu in the east and ended at Longxi in the west. It was more than 2,000 miles long and had five bordering military envoys.
For example, in the disputed areas with Xixia such as Suizhou and Quye River, the most important thing is the ownership of Lanzhou. The Song Dynasty meant that Xixia must cede Lanzhou. Lanzhou was crucial for the Song Dynasty to control the vicinity of Ma Xian Mountain, and Xixia was unwilling to abandon the Yellow River. It was the last base area in the south, so Song and Xia were at loggerheads.
Cai Yanqing, the transshipment envoy of Qinfeng Road, and Zhang Shen, the strategic envoy of Qinfeng Road, held peace talks with Xixia. However, Zhang Yue, the strategic envoy of Xihe Road, did not participate in the negotiations. Instead, he led the Tibetan troops to gather near Lanzhou as if they were going to attack Xixia. .
The Xia State also set out conditions for the Song Dynasty to return the West Envoy City, which is the Dingxi City where Gao Zunyu now occupies. This is north of the Great Wall of Qin, and to the north is the valley of the Zuli River tributary of the Yellow River.
The Song Dynasty had never established a foothold north of the Great Wall of Qin, with the exception of Dingxi City, so Xixia regarded it as a thorn in its side.
The Song Dynasty insisted on using Quwu Mountain as the boundary, while Xixia proposed that the Song and Xia countries each retreat to 20 miles of free land as a buffer between the two countries.
Zhang Yue is now in Xizhou. Jue
Gao Zunyu led his army to garrison in Xicheng. Zhang Yue himself led the main force of the Xihe army in Xizhou, while Bao Shun led the Xihe and Fan tribes out of Jiehechuan. The number of soldiers and horses was about 50,000 to 60,000, but it was said to be 100,000. It was a negotiation. If it doesn't work, it will be like attacking Lanzhou.
At the same time, the officials issued a secret order to Zhang Yue, asking him to find out clearly the route of sending troops from Xihe to Liangzhou Prefecture in Xixia or Lingzhou Prefecture.
As the supervisor of the army, Wang Zhongzheng was very concerned about this and immediately went to Zhang Yue to discuss it.
Wang Zhongzheng said to Zhang Yue: "When the military envoy was in Xining for three years, he and Wang Shao sent troops to cross the Yellow River and directly capture the base of Xixia to Xingzhou. Now that our army has captured Huizhou, as long as we can build ships in advance, On a pontoon, we unexpectedly crossed the Yellow River, and we rode tens of thousands of people on our chosen ones, and rushed forward to wipe out their lairs. What do you think?"
Zhang Yue was speechless after listening to Wang Zhongzheng's words. Wang Zhongzheng further said: "Your Majesty said in the imperial edict that in the past Wang Jun captured Wu, Gao Xi defeated Chen, and Cao Bin went to the south of the Yangtze River. They all used this strategy to achieve unparalleled achievements in the end, except for a moment. It’s a huge disaster, what do you think?”
Zhang Yue said: "It is more than two hundred miles from Huizhou to Xingzhou, and there are tens of thousands of elite cavalry. There is a big river blocking it. How to ensure the army's food supply? Has the envoy considered it?"
Wang Zhongzheng said: "Let's take this as a test of our economic strategy. There are many Tibetan tribes wandering north of the Yellow River. We can rob food on the spot or induce them to rebel against the Song Dynasty in order to provide military food."
Zhang Yue shook his head after hearing this.
Wang Zhongzheng said: "How about going to Wuwei? We can borrow food from Dong Fei!"
Zhang Yue said: "The envoy also knew that he had to take advantage of Dong Zhan, so what happens after he captures Liangzhou Prefecture?"
Wang Zhongzheng said: "After capturing Liangzhou Prefecture, Dong Zhan will surrender without a fight."
Zhang Yue was speechless when he heard this. Wang Zhongzheng felt that he had been planning all night and came up with this flawless strategy, but he was not taken seriously in front of Zhang Yue. He immediately said angrily: "Zhang Jinglue, if you say you look down on Our family can forget it, but this is the official’s intention, why are you so negligent?”
"Do you remember that when you sent out troops before, you said that you would first defeat Muzheng and then surrender to Dong Xiang. Now you and Dong Xiang have privately negotiated peace. Well, let's not attack Dong Xiang and then attack Xixia, but you don't care about that. "
Zhang Yue said: "I remember what I told you. The soldiers and horses in Xihe are now exhausted, and the people can no longer afford a war. I am already the emperor of Shangshu. Let Shaanxi recuperate first and have peace of mind until next year." Discussing military matters." Jue
Wang Zhongzheng said: "Hold on for a moment. I advise you not to send it. I also intercepted the previous memorial for you."
Zhang Yue heard this and said angrily: "Do you know what you are talking about?"
Zhang Yue couldn't believe that the other party was so bold? Stop yourself from writing to the emperor.
Wang Zhongzheng said: "Zhang Jinglue, this is all for your own good. The emperor wants to take advantage of Xihe's great victory and continue to threaten Xixia when the morale of the soldiers and horses is strong. However, you have to calm down at this time. If you offend His Majesty in this way, I'm afraid your black gauze hat will not be protected!"
Zhang Yue narrowed his eyes and looked at Wang Zhongzheng.
Wang Zhongzheng said: "We captured Xihe for the final control of the summer. Now that the Mu Zheng has been conquered, tens of thousands of cavalry can be mobilized for my use in the two prefectures of Xihe. Why can't we take advantage of this to break Xingzhou and Liangzhou and force them to retreat?" Did Xixia really surrender to me, the Song Dynasty?"
Zhang Yue said: "What does Fangshi mean by breaking Xingzhou and Liangzhou and forcing Xixia to surrender?" Jue said.
Wang Zhongzheng said: "Yes, at least from the perspective of our family and the officials, this matter is very certain."
"As long as Xixia can surrender and this dynasty pays a small annual tribute, we can maintain an alliance like the Liao Kingdom. Even so, you and I will be famous in history and our contribution will be in the contemporary era."
Zhang Yue shook his head and said, "Fangshi, are you serious about this?"
Wang Zhongzheng said: "Whether it is true or not, your Majesty's meaning is always true."
Zhang Yue said: "Fangshi, you think of the conflict between the two countries too simply. When two countries fight, success or failure is nothing. Don't compete for the gains and losses of a city or a place. You must compete for power."
"What is momentum? You may not understand, Fangzhi. Someone is going to see me soon. His name is He Guan, who used to be Wang Shao's subordinate. He cultivated more than 5,000 hectares of fields from Guwei to Weiyuan last year. It’s all water that irrigates the ground. This is the potential.”
Wang Zhongzheng said: "Zhang Jinglue, you are a border official, and we are the supervisors. Our job is to make you carry out the official will to the letter." Jue
"Don't worry about whether the soldiers and horses are tired or whether the people of Shaanxi are poor. It's up to the officials to do whatever they want."
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "That's easy. Why use me as the envoy? Just let you, Wangfang envoy, take up the post. I am willing to abdicate in favor of someone more worthy!"
Wang Zhongzheng said with a livid face: "Zhang Jinglue, don't you know that Xihe's reward has been agreed upon long ago, but why is it so late?"
"oh?"
Wang Zhongzheng slowed down and said, "In fact, as long as the strategic envoy can comply with the plan to attack Liangzhou and rejuvenate the state, then this reward can be issued immediately."
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Zhang Yue said: "Fangshi, since I said that, I am not afraid to make it clear. If only one person between you and me leaves Xihe, who do you think it will be?" Jue said.
Wang Zhongzheng said: "Zhang Jinglue, what do you mean?"
Zhang Yue said: "It doesn't mean anything. How can I, Zhang, be coerced by you again and again? From today on, only one of you and I, Wang Zhongzheng, can stay in Xihe. Either you leave or I leave!"
"please!"
Zhang Yue didn't even look at Wang Zhongzheng. Since he had already lost his face, why was he talking about kindness?
Wang Zhongzheng was furious, but he saw people coming from the left and right sides of the tent to take him out.
"Okay, Zhang Jinglue, how dare you treat me like this? How will you explain it to the officials?"
Wang Zhongzheng said angrily on the way out of the Jinglue Mansion: "This Zhang Yue is really domineering to the extreme. I want to impeach him to the officials!"
When Wang Zhongzheng returned to his residence, he suddenly realized that all the guards at his residence had been replaced.
"This is?"
The new guard leader said: "To report to the envoy, the envoy said that a Xixia fine work was discovered in the city just now. It may have been mixed in with the envoy. For the sake of envoy's safety, he has replaced all the original guards. If you have anything to say, please let me know directly." The general is about to be ordered. "
Wang Zhongzheng was furious when he heard this and said, Zhang Yue dared to put himself under house arrest.
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