"Your Majesty, Zhang Yue made a mistake in his command of Xihe!"
The person who spoke was none other than Wang Zhongzheng, who was transferred back to Bianjing from Xihe.
Wang Zhongzheng and Zhang Yue had a disagreement in Xihe, and Yi was expelled from his position as a successor to Li Xian. However, Wang Zhongzheng was promoted to the rank of Xuanzhao envoy because of his meritorious service in marching on the Baicheng army and executing the emperor's orders regardless of whether they were right or wrong.
After Wang Zhongzheng returned to the court to report on his duties, he made a fuss about Zhang Yue's domineering behavior to the emperor.
The emperor knew clearly that Wang Zhongzheng was at odds with Zhang Yue, but he took advantage of the ancestral differences and often listened to his words and consulted Xihe's military affairs.
Now Wang Zhongzheng saw a gap and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, when Zhang Yue abandoned Yigong City, Your Majesty thought that Zhang Yue had a far-sighted plan, but now it seems that his intentions are unpredictable."
"Yigong City controlled Taozhou in the south and Jishi's army in the north. Zhang Yue abandoned important territory and ignored it, so that the enemy was strong. He also appointed Guizhang's grandson Bian Sibo as the leader of the Guizhang tribe. This person is Guizhang. How can my grandson truly submit to this master?"
"Now that the border rebellion has appeared, what credit did the imperial court spend millions of money and food on to pacify Taozhou? I am impeaching Zhang Yue for his crime!"
The emperor listened to Wang Zhongzheng's words and was doubtful, so he summoned Zhang Zhi to ask.
Zhang Zhize said: "Your Majesty, the land of Hehuang has been in the hands of the Qiang people for hundreds of years. There is no reason to settle it with just one battle. To rule it with restraint will lead to rebellion in the long run. My uncle wants to pacify Hehuang for the sake of the country's centenary plan. The court has no other troubles."
After hearing Nazhangzhi's words, the emperor happily held his hand and said, "Thank you for your help."
Zhang Zhijian said that although the emperor listened to his words, he still had doubts and could not let go.
Zhang Zhi turned around and asked Cai Que. Cai Que said: "The army is out, and there are rumors coming to the capital every day. Du is a matter of the emperor and prime minister's expectations. He is responsible for peace and summer. If he is delayed in making achievements, he will be resentful. If he fails to make achievements, he will be resentful. The meritorious service is too great and it is doubtful. It is a dilemma both before and after. Returning to the court early is the right thing to do, and not sending troops to Xihe again."
Zhang Zhi listened to Cai Que's words and said: "It's because you don't want to do it. The matter of Xihe cannot be abandoned halfway."
Cai Que thought for a while and said, "Well, I guess it must be Wang Zhongzheng who spreads the rumors. He is arrogant and greedy for money. You can bribe him to persuade him. If he doesn't spread the rumors, you will help your uncle."
Zhang Zhi heard this and said angrily: "This man has repeatedly slandered and framed my uncle. How can I flatter him and still give him money?"
Hearing this, Cai Que sneered and said, "Who wants to achieve great things without experiencing grievances and endurance? Now that we have conquered the army and conquered Xihe, once it is accomplished, it will be a hard-earned achievement. What are these humiliations compared to it?"
"If you really can't swallow this breath, it won't be too late to take revenge on this King Zhongzheng after your uncle returns to the court after his success."
When Zhang Zhi heard this, his anger subsided and he said: "There are many rumors in the court. I'm afraid there will be more than one king Zhongzheng."
Cai Que said with a smile: "Except for Wang Zhongzheng, there is nothing to worry about...the people who mocked you at the beginning are just the same people who will come to compliment you when you become famous."
Zhang Zhi was stunned, then laughed with relief.
Then Zhang Zhi said to himself, Brother Cai doesn't know what he has gone through to be able to have such insight into people's hearts and understand the world.檪
Zhang Zhi adopted Cai Que's words, but he had his own ideas. He bribed Shi Deyi, the powerful eunuch, with money. After Shi Deyi got the money, he talked with Wang Zhongzheng. Wang Zhongzheng was afraid that Shi Deyi would promise not to slander him again, but he secretly hated him in his heart.
The emperor saw Wu Chong the next day and asked him again: "Now that the border troops are rebelling against each other, can we say that Zhang Yue made a mistake in his previous campaign in Taozhou?"
Wu Chong said: "Your Majesty, when Cao Cao attacked Yuan Shao's disciples, Guo Jia came forward and said that if Yuan Shao's disciples are in a hurry, they will save each other, and if they are slow, they will fight. Therefore, if they retreat, their sons will be in civil strife. If they attack again, it can be decided in one fell swoop."
"Now Biansi Bojie and Xibawen are like the disciples of Yuan Shao. If our army gets a Gongcheng, these two men will join forces with the Taozhou tribe to fight for it. Now that I retreat from a Gongcheng, I have Xibawen to help me. , now we just have to wait for the signs of rebellion from the Biansibo gang to appear, and then we can join forces with Xiba Wen to attack them."
"Right now, the state and Tubo tribes have no food to survive the winter, and there is constant competition within. This is the reason why His Majesty Tianyu can seize Hehuang in one fell swoop. He can take over Taozhou in one fell swoop by abandoning a mere public city. Why not?"
The emperor thought deeply and said: "That's exactly it."
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At this moment in Yigong City, Bian Sibojie was listening to Xiba Wen's confidants, but he was filled with doubts in his heart.
But after Xibawen surrendered to the Song Dynasty, Zhang Yue made him live in Baicheng to recruit Taozhou tribes.
After Xibawen stationed there, many old tribes of Taozhou Tibetan people came to join him. In addition to the tribesmen who originally followed him, he also gathered more than 2,000 Tibetan soldiers.
Zhang Yue generously gave him all the money from Hezhou to support him, and promised that after Taozhou was pacified, he would replace Bian Sibo and make him the governor of Taozhou.
Xibawen expressed his gratitude in words.
Over there, Xiba Wen sent a reliable confidant to Yigong City to inform Bian Sibojie that the Song Dynasty would annex Taozhou sooner or later. It’s not my intention to be Song Chen.
Therefore, Xibawen felt that he regretted surrendering to the Song Dynasty, so he told him about it.檪
He also said that the Song army was now empty in Hezhou. He was now stationed in Baicheng and asked the border servant Bojie to lead the army to attack. He could serve as an internal support and everyone could rebel against the Song Dynasty and divide Hezhou equally.
After hearing the other party's report, Bian Sibojie asked someone to entertain him with wine and food.
Bian Sibo summoned Han counselors to discuss the matter.
The Han counselor said: "Xiba Wen's matter is probably a treacherous plot by the Song people. It cannot be believed."
Bian Sibo concluded: "I also have this suspicion, but I also feel that if it is true, a good opportunity will not be wasted. Besides, it is true that the Song Army has withdrawn troops from various states. There are currently very few Song Army troops in Xihe."
The Han counselor said: "This is what the king has planned. Let's not talk about the authenticity of Xibawen's surrender. But the Song Dynasty did not allow our Taozhou tribe to go to the market to trade. Now everyone is short of food for the winter, and there is also a shortage of other things. When attacking the Song Dynasty, where did the food come from? If the tribesmen did not blame the Song people, they would blame the king."
Bian Sibo concluded: "Yes, in the final analysis we still have to attack Song Dynasty! But attacking Hezhou is because we are afraid of fraud. If the Song army really wants to ambush me in Hezhou, they might as well attack Minzhou with all their troops!"
The Han counselor said: "That's right. But for this matter, Leng Jipu must accompany us to march into the army."
Bian Sibo concluded: "He keeps telling me that there is not enough food to eat. Since the Song people don't give us food, we will go and grab it. If he refuses to send troops, I will talk to Ali Gu."
Dong Fei and Ali Gu also knew what it was like to have lips and teeth cold, so Zhang Yue opened the Xizhou and Hezhou foraging fields to them, and also expressed his intention to help them recapture Liangzhou Prefecture in Xixia.
But they thought that Zhang Yue would not be so kind. On the contrary, once the Song people annexed Taozhou, the next step would be to take Qingtang. So they let Leng Jipu stay here to guard against Zhang Yue's move.
No matter how clever the plot is, how vague the strategy is, but the person who can play chess has an online IQ.
So in the end, what determines victory or defeat depends on your own strength.
The Han counselor said: "But once the king attacks Minzhou with all his strength, he will completely break up with Song Dynasty. Please think again."
Bian Sibojie smiled, grabbed the good bow on the wall and said: "You Han people have a saying: there is no turning back when you open the bow. That's what I want to say."
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In December of the sixth year of Xihe.
It is now the depth of winter in Xizhou City, and curfews have been imposed in the city and in the forecourts outside the city.
There are soldiers guarding each city oar, and horns are hung around their necks. Once the enemy is detected, they will blow the horn to sound the alarm.
In the streets and alleys of the city, there are iron ropes with hanging bells running across them, which not only isolate pedestrians but also serve as a warning. Once someone touches the hanging bells on the iron ropes, soldiers in the city will rush here from all directions.
The last time Gui Zhang captured Tabaicheng, the Xizhou Forecourt was looted by the Tibetan people. After this incident, the merchants were frightened, and the Song Army also increased their vigilance against the forecourt and the city.檪
This atmosphere caused many Han merchants to return to Qinzhou. Only the Tibetan merchants could only live there temporarily, waiting for the Han merchants to come and trade with them the next day.
If they can't wait, they will have no choice but to sell all the goods in their hands to Shi Yisi at a low price.
War is like a dark cloud in the sky, not too far away, falling on everyone's head at any time. This has reduced the daily transactions of Xizhou Forex Market by as much as 50%. Both Han and Tibetan merchants hoped that the war would end soon or not fight at all.
But this will not change according to their wishes.
For the strategy and will of the entire country, the expectations of these businessmen are insignificant.
"Commander, Bian Sibojie has sent out troops! Leng Ji Pu's tribe has also sent out troops!"
Zhang Yue was reading a book indoors, and the staff beside him were doing their own things.檪
After hearing the report, no one was too surprised, and some people continued to deal with the matters at hand. Cai Jing glanced at the other party, took the official document from the other party and asked, "Did Zhongshi Dao ask you to come? How many people did they dispatch?"
The other party nodded, looked at Cai Jing's calm look and said: "It is said to have 200,000 people, and the momentum is huge."
Xu Xi on the side said: "It is said that there are 200,000 people? Then there are still 100,000 people. The Qing, Tang and Tibetan tribes always fight with the whole clan. Excluding the old, weak, sick and disabled, there are only 30,000 to 50,000 strong among them!"
Seeing Xu Xi's arrogant words, beads of sweat rolled down the forehead of the person who sent the message, thinking that there were also 100,000 people, so why didn't the other party panic at all?
"Give me three guans of money and a meal and a meal!" Zhang Yueyan, the leader, said as he just put down his book.
"Thank you, Marshal!" The other party was overjoyed and stepped back with fists in his hands!
Cai Jing came to Zhang Yue's side and said: "It seems that Bian Sibojie did not fall into the trap, but led the entire army to Minzhou."
Yes, Zhang Yue had indeed ordered Xibawen to pretend to surrender to Bian Sibojie before, and then left elite soldiers to ambush throughout Hezhou, laying out a dragnet just waiting for the opponent to attack.
But Bian Sibojie was not deceived, and all his arrangements came to nothing.
However, Bian Sibo's attack on Minzhou was also within Zhang Yue's plan. The Song Army will not put all odds of victory on one strategy. After all, Bian Sibojie is not his own dog, so he can run wherever he is told.
Therefore, even if the plan failed, they were not discouraged. The staff team at the Economic Strategy Mansion had already planned the overall situation in advance.
Zhang Yue walked to the Xihe map, and all the staff gathered behind him.
Zhang Yue Miantu said confidently and firmly: "I was only worried about whether Bian Sibo would rebel, but if he rebels against the Song Dynasty, he will die!"
After finishing speaking, Zhang Yue hit the map with his wooden stick on the only road from Taozhou to Minzhou: "Where is this?"
Xu Xi said: "Commander Qi Zhong, this is the Tiecheng Walled City guarded by General Zhong Er Zhong!"
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