In June, at the beginning of midsummer, in the Kingdom of Jin, Lintaofu Road, Lintaofu City.
In the hall, Zhao Hong, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, sat upright, and all the generals and ministers stood solemnly in the hall.
The emperor personally visited the northwest border, entered the Golden Realm, fought with the Mongolian army, and looked at each other from afar. This courage and courage alone were enough to shock the world.
In the "Dinghai Incident" in history, the Mongolian army went to war without declaring it, captured cities and territories in the Song Dynasty, and trampled the five states outside the Southern Song Dynasty. The people of the Song Dynasty were devastated and the world was shocked.
Today, the history of humiliation is gone. If we have to call it the "Dinghai Incident", it is because the Song army severely defeated the invading Mongolian army. Although it cost tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians casualties, it defended the Song Dynasty and truly "showed the sword". Those who violated the Song Dynasty, no matter how strong they were, would punish.
At this time, all the military generals in the hall were in high spirits, and they had swept away the sullen feeling of "ruling military affairs with culture" under the Great Song Dynasty's ancestral system.
"Have Wang Jian's troops already occupied Dingxi?"
Zhao Hong looked at the eager generals in front of him and asked loudly.
The confidence of soldiers comes from the siege of cities and territories in bloody battles. Only through continuous victory can the morale of the military be usable.
The reason why the Mongolian army is invincible is the accumulation of military victories one after another. The reason why the Jin and Xia people were retreating steadily was that they were afraid of being beaten and had no morale.
"Back to Your Majesty, Wang Jian led 20,000 soldiers, and after capturing Lanzhou, he defeated the Dingxi Tatar camp. Yang Dayuan led 3,000 troops and captured Taozhou. Almost the entire Lintao Prefecture is under my rule in the Song Dynasty. Got it!"
Cao Youwen quickly stepped forward to report.
The Mongols were not good at defending the city and did not defend the city. They only knew how to plunder. Of course, the Song army was not polite and accepted them all.
Mianzhou City has its own army generals to defend the city, and Fengzhou and Chengzhou have border troops to prepare for another invasion by the Mongolian army. The emperor was stationed in Lintao Prefecture, and he, the commander of the frontier army, had to come in person to dispatch troops and generals.
"Hezhou, Huangzhou, Xining Prefecture, and Jishi Army, what is the current situation in these places?"
Zhao Hong looked at the map on the table and continued to ask.
Hezhou, Huangzhou, and Xining Prefecture are vast and crisscrossed grasslands. Although they are not as large as the horse farms in Hexi, they are also natural holy places for raising horses.
"Your Majesty, the Tatar army has been destroyed, and Subutai's army has withdrawn. Hezhou, Huangzhou, and Xiningzhou are all the remnants of Xixia's defeated generals, and they are not enough to cause trouble. I am willing to lead five thousand troops to return all these places. I will rule the Song Dynasty."
Jiang Wanzai was very interested and stepped forward to take the order.
"Don't be anxious, wait until the Tatar army retreats, and then slowly clean up the mess."
The Mongolian army gathered in Liupan Mountain and the north of Qinzhou, facing Lintao Prefecture from a distance. They didn't know if there would be another war, so they should proceed with caution.
"Your Majesty, since we have occupied Lintao Road, why not capture Gongzhou and Xinhuizhou? These places are our old lands of the Song Dynasty."
Ma Zhong, a fierce general in the army, asked in confusion.
He fought hard with the Mongolian army and lost troops and generals, but Zhao Hong did not punish him. He also allowed him to lead the troops to fight and make meritorious deeds. He was deeply impressed by this.
Lu Wende led his troops across the Yellow River, and he returned to Lintao Mansion to await the emperor's orders.
"The Tatar army is still in Liupan Mountain, and the Jin people in Gongzhou and Xinhuizhou are defending. It would be unwise to attack now."
Zhao Hong smiled slightly. The whole of Shaanxi is the hometown of the Song Dynasty. Will you be able to take it back anytime soon?
However, the generals were very enterprising, which cheered him up. He was even more pleased that the Song army could withstand the field battle.
What is a strong army without actual combat experience?
"Your Majesty, our army has occupied Lanzhou and Lintao Prefecture. What will happen if the Tatars come to attack? What if the Jin people come to attack?"
Cao Youwen couldn't help but asked boldly.
"The Jin people have too much time to take care of themselves and are not worth mentioning. As for the Tatar army, now that Genghis Khan has died of illness, the army's morale has been weakened. I have led an army of 70,000, and 10,000 troops on both sides of Lizhou, a total of 80,000 troops. Plus tens of thousands of warriors from the northwest frontier. , with more than 100,000 people, are you still afraid that the Tatar army will not be able to attack?"
Zhao Hong said coldly, Cao Youwen blushed and quickly stepped aside.
He thought he was brave enough, but compared with the emperor, he was simply weak.
"By occupying Lintao Prefecture and Lanzhou, we can move west along the way, occupy the Hexi Corridor, and seize the horse-raising land in Hexi. This is one of them."
"Occupied Hexi?"
All the generals and ministers in the hall were shocked.
The war in Mianzhou has not yet subsided, and no one thought that the emperor would use troops against Hexi.
When all the generals were astonished, Zhao Hong suddenly said something.
"Brothers, you must have had enough of the pain of lack of cavalry, right?"
Since we are already enemies with the Mongolian army, there is no reason to retreat, but to go further.
The generals looked at each other and laughed awkwardly.
Without war horses and insufficient maneuverability, they could not pursue the enemy if they won and could not escape if they were defeated. This was already a sore spot for the Song army, and everyone knew it.
It seemed that the emperor had already planned to seize the horse-raising land in Hexi.
The hearts of the generals were also stirred wildly by Zhao Hong.
"Secondly, by seizing Lintao Prefecture and Lanzhou, I can take my 10,000 warriors from the Song Dynasty back home. There are Jin people in the middle, so I don't worry!"
All the generals smiled happily and couldn't help but nod their heads.
The emperor took great care of his soldiers, which made them warm-hearted.
"Your Majesty, if this happens, I'm afraid we will start a war with the Jin people."
Cheng Yuanfeng, the new prefect of Lintao Prefecture, spoke out what was on his mind.
After occupying Lintao Prefecture in the Jin Dynasty, as long as the Mongolian army withdraws, war will inevitably break out between the Song and Jin Dynasties.
"The Jin people have occupied my hometown of the Song Dynasty for a whole hundred years. Shouldn't they let me, the Song Dynasty, take it back? Besides, these places were taken by our Song Dynasty soldiers from the Tatar army. What does it have to do with the Jin people?"
Cao Youwen retorted dissatisfiedly with Cheng Yuanfeng, a rookie magistrate.
Once the war begins, there is no turning back. He is not afraid at all of the expansion of the war, and is very much looking forward to it.
Lintaofu Road is connected to the Hexi Corridor to the west and the Xingling Land of Xixia to the north. The location is extremely important. How could it be possible to return the Jin people?
"Your Majesty, what should we do about the Xia people? We can save them for a while, but not for a lifetime. What if the Tatar army comes again, how will our Song Dynasty border troops deal with themselves?"
Guo Zhengsun, the pacifying envoy of Lizhou West Road, thought further.
Could it be said that the next time the Mongolian army comes to attack, will the Song Dynasty rescue Xixia?
"Xiangong Guo, you are thinking too far. Just wait and see what happens. I believe that the kings and ministers of Xixia will make a choice when the time comes."
Zhao Hong laughed, then frowned and said loudly:
"The Tatar army has withdrawn, and we, the Song Dynasty, have two or three years to recuperate. We will regain the land in Hexi and strengthen our troops, starting from the withdrawal of the Tatar army. Yumen Pass in Hexi and Tianshan in the Western Regions, I hope that I and all the ministers present will I can see it soon.”
The important Xixia towns in the Hexi Corridor have been almost destroyed by the Mongolian army. Although there are Mongolian troops guarding it, they should not be large in number, and the effort to capture it should not be large.
"I will obey His Majesty's decree!"
All the ministers will clasp their fists (cross their hands) together in salute, and everyone's face will turn red.
The emperor's words have already revealed the direction of the use of troops. All they, the generals and ministers, need to do is follow the instructions.
"Your Majesty, our army captured Lintao Mansion and stole nearly 10,000 war horses, including 5,000 female horses. But what should we do with them?"
Cao You heard the report. The Song Dynasty was short of soldiers and civilians, and these horses were a great supplement.
"First we will raise them in Lintao Prefecture and Lanzhou. When the army enters Hexi, we will bring them all to the horse farm in Qilian Mountain. These female horses are precious, so we must take good care of them!"
Zhao Hong gave instructions seriously.
"I obey the decree!"
Cao Youwen did not go back, but continued to ask:
"Your Majesty, when will our army advance to Hexi?"
"Cao Youwen, you are impatient."
Zhao Hong smiled slightly, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.
"When the Tatar army retreats, our army will immediately advance to the west of Hexi and occupy the land west of Hexi!"
The Mongolian army had not yet retreated, and Cao Youwen was already thinking of marching into Hexi. It seems that Cao Youwen wanted to take advantage of the fact that Genghis Khan died of illness and the Mongolian army was tired of war and wanted to fight a big war.
This Cao Youwen was indeed full of courage. No wonder the corpses of the Mongolian soldiers killed in history were everywhere, and they were not afraid.
Unfortunately, time also dictates fate. Cao Youwen was born in the wrong era and could only be a tragic hero.
"Your Majesty, the Tatars have conquered the lands west of Hexi, and Hexi is already under Tatar rule. If our army wants to occupy Hexi, we can send scouts to Hexi to investigate first, and then use troops to avoid being caught off guard."
Ma Zhong was cautious and reported to Zhao Hong.
He lost his army and was defeated, and he is still guilty. On the way, Lu Wende and Lu Wende intercepted the Mongolian army, and Xinhuizhou defeated the Mongolian army. Lu Wende was the commander, and he was just a follower. He was afraid that Zhao Hong would settle the score with his wife in a rage.
"Ma Zhong, you gain wisdom after every experience. I hope that after this time, you will learn a lesson and never make the same mistake again. You generals, who are responsible for the safety of thousands of soldiers, must be extremely cautious!"
Zhao Hong looked solemn and warned Ma Zhong, but he was facing the generals.
"I will obey His Majesty's teachings!"
All the ministers saluted together, all with serious expressions.
Zhao Hong's words finally made Ma Zhong feel relieved.
Although the king's power is unpredictable, it seems now that he has a villain's heart and an emperor's mind, but he can swallow up big rivers.
"Ma Zhong, you are responsible for selecting military scouts and immediately go to Hexi to inquire about the military situation. Remember, don't be careless."
Ma Zhong was from the frontier fortress and was familiar with Dangxiang. Many people in the northwest army knew Dangxiang, so it was easy to lurk.
"I obey the decree!"
Ma Zhong let out a sigh of relief and quickly accepted the order.
Now I really feel relieved and can go to work.
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, then you are at odds with Xixia."
Guo Zhengsun said it softly.
Hexi is the territory of Xixia. Even if it is recaptured from the Mongolian army, it will inevitably be criticized by others, and Song and Xia are at odds.
"Guo Qing, hand over Hexi to Xixia. Do they have the troops to defend it? Besides, Hexi is now in the hands of the Tatar army. Our army's entry into Hexi depends on the bloodshed and sacrifice of our Song Dynasty soldiers to defeat the Tatar army. What was taken back from the hands of the army was not given by Xixia."
The smile on Zhao Hong's face was playful.
The law of the jungle, natural selection, he may not kill, but it does not mean that he will not take the opportunity to take back the land of China and put it under the rule of China.
This is true for the Hexi Corridor in Xixia, and it is also true for Lintao Prefecture and Lanzhou of the Jin people below. If anyone is dissatisfied, feel free to come and fight.
"Have all the cavalry sent to Lingzhou and Zhongxing Mansion set off?"
Zhao Hong then asked.
Lingzhou City and Zhongxing Mansion have been under siege for more than half a year, and they may have run out of ammunition and food. Sending people to relieve the enemy early and knowing what is going on in Xixia can also give the defenders the confidence to continue to hold on.
"Your Majesty, Wang Jian has sent news that the Tatar army in Jin territory has all withdrawn to Liupan Mountain. He has also sent out rangers. I think there will be news within ten days."
After hearing the report, Cao You asked suspiciously:
"Your Majesty, Genghis Khan, has he really died of illness?"
There was an uproar in the army, saying that Genghis Khan, the Mongol Khan, died of illness, but he didn't know whether it was true or not.
All the generals and ministers in the hall looked at Zhao Hong.
"Is this still false? If my guess is correct, the Tatars will withdraw their troops."
Coming to this time and space, Zhao Hong still felt a little regretful that he could not take a photo with Genghis Khan.
Regardless of whether he is a butcher or a hero, this man is a god in military skills. He really wants to give it a try and compete with Genghis Khan.
Unfortunately, the Song Dynasty was too weak and needed to exercise its body and keep a low profile. It could only take advantage of the civil strife in the Mongolian army to exploit every opportunity.
"Your Majesty, the Tatars have sent an envoy and are waiting outside the city!"
The sergeant came in to report, and all the generals were stunned.
What does the Mongolian envoy coming mean?
"Don't be surprised, the Tatar army is about to retreat."
Zhao Hong smiled softly and said it.
Genghis Khan died of illness, and the news spread all over the world. Ogedai and Torre were at odds with each other, and the battle for the throne was inevitable. The Mongolian army, which has been fighting for more than a year and a half, has lost its fighting spirit. Disease is prevalent in the army, and the Mongolian army has to withdraw.
"Your Majesty, those Tatar envoys are all very vicious. It is better for me to go and meet them."
Thinking of the aggressive situation between the two Mongolian envoys last time, Guo Zhengsun said carefully.
"It doesn't matter. I just want to see who the other party is?"
Zhao Hong laughed and sat up straight.
I don’t know who the Mongolian envoy is? Why?
It is only the beginning of June now. Could it be said that Genghis Khan, a genius of a generation, has died of illness in Liupan Mountain in Jinjing?
