Facing this master, Gao Zhang could only clarify his thoughts and ideas bit by bit and explain them in detail.
Of course, Gao Zhang naturally did not dare to say anything about many things that were still uncertain.
For example, you want to let such a surprise army use the Lingzhou River that is completely frozen in the cold winter to reach Xiping Mansion, the capital of Xixia.
Although in the past few years, the Imperial City Secretary has also made scientific and rigorous collection of information on hydrology, climate, roads, etc. in various parts of Xixia.
However, the most fundamental question is whether this rare soldier can control a sled or a sledge.
In addition, this army of troops advancing through frozen rivers needs elite cavalry protection and support...
Master Zhao Ji, who was standing aside, nodded frequently as he listened to Gao Zhang's statement in front of him.
As an emperor who was determined to fulfill his father and brother's long-cherished wish to regain their old land, Zhao Ji naturally had a certain understanding of military matters.
And according to Gao Zhang's description, there is actually a kind of transportation device that can drive on the ice or snow as if walking on flat ground.
This is equivalent to giving this premeditated surprise battle a perfect blessing.
What Gao Zhang meant was to abandon the past siege model. This surprise attack army would not carry the previous siege equipment.
They will carry powerful gunpowder weapons such as thunder cannons and hand-thrown thunder made by the Shen Lei Division under the Imperial City Division.
When Gao Zhang talked about the use of weapons, he felt his shoulders sink, and the voice of his master Zhao Ji, who was so excited that he couldn't control himself, came to his ears.
"That's it!"
"Ah, this...Master, disciple, I haven't..."
"Master, I believe in you."
Master Zhao Ji patted Gao Zhang's shoulder with his big hand and looked at his beloved disciple with shining eyes.
Isn’t this kind of belief a bit exaggerated? Looking at the master, Gao Zhang felt a little guilty.
At this moment, the excited master Zhao Ji raised his hand and pulled it with a proud face.
"Xiao Gao, do you know that after you invented the flying thunder cannon, I went with you to appreciate the power of the flying thunder cannon that day?"
"As a teacher, I had a dream."
"..."
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"In my dream, I saw my great Song Dynasty Tiger Ben riding those sky boats and flying over the Xingqing Mansion."
"I even saw you, Xiao Gao, standing outside the city of Xingqing Mansion, waving towards Xingqing Mansion, and countless flying thunder cannons made a huge roar, destroying the entire Xingqing Mansion into ruins..."
Looking at Master Zhao Ji who was trapped in a sweet dream and unable to extricate himself, Gao Zhang wanted to wake him up. It was just a dream, not reality.
Then, Master Zhao Ji looked back and smiled at his beloved disciple Gao Zhang.
"All the dreams I have had related to you have come true one by one. In the dream, I accepted you as my disciple, in the dream, I taught you calligraphy, in the dream, you married my beloved daughter..."
Watching Master twist his fingers while counting cases where dreams have become reality.
Gao Zhang, who was in a bit of a mess and had a look on his face couldn't help but raised his head and looked at the imperial study room. Unfortunately, the beams were too high and three feet of Bai Ling was not long enough.
"So, I believe that you can do it!"
In the end, Master Zhao Ji showed strong confidence and pointed his finger like a sword at the dumbfounded disciple.
"Can I?" Gao Zhang suddenly felt that feudal superstition was really harmful sometimes.
"Of course, I believe in you as a teacher, just like I believe in myself."
Master Zhao Ji walked up to Gao Zhang, put his big hands on the shoulders of his beloved disciple and son-in-law, and raised his hand to point outside the imperial study room.
"You and I, master and disciple, will be able to recreate the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties and avenge our previous humiliation."
"Avenging one's shame, one avenging one's shame..."
Gao Zhang raised his right hand emotionally and shouted two slogans dryly, but was completely drowned out by Hun Jun's proud laughter.
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Standing outside the palace, Gao Zhang looked up at the sky. The first snow of early winter began to fall down.
Gao Zhang felt that what he had just experienced in the palace was like an illusory dream.
But in reality, the flying snowflakes and the chilling wind were like a stepmother's slap, blowing directly onto Gao Zhang's face.
The fan made his heart feel a little cold.
And the master's unconditional favor and even doting trust in him really made Gao Zhang understand. Isn't this not a burden?
The master considered that he was still too young, and the northwest was not as good as the south of the Yangtze River. It was an important border area of the Song Dynasty, and naturally it needed an experienced driver to hold the battle.
Therefore, it was decided to appoint Xiao Gao's immediate superior, Xianyu Privy Envoy Zheng Juzhong, who liked lying down very much, as the Shaanxi Road Economic and Technological Envoy.
Zheng Juzhong is also similar to Xiao Gao's biological father, Gao Qiu, in that he is a confidant who listens to the opinions of the officials and the public.
The orders of the officials will be strictly implemented 100%, and this person will serve as the envoy.
And Xiao Gao, the deputy envoy of Shaanxi Road Economic Strategy and Comfort, can naturally arrange his troops calmly without being constrained.
In addition, the master also told himself that he would appoint a confidant eunuch as his supervisor, and that supervisor would not cause any interference to him.
All in all, Xiao Gao, you can plan and design now. Whether it's the Western Army or supplies and equipment, just open your mouth and escort the division for you.
After wiping the snow foam off his face, Gao Zhang tried his best to face the sky and showed a somewhat forced smile.
Come on, after all, I have been working with Xixia for so many years, and the economic penetration work has been very successful.
In the past few years of the Song Dynasty, military equipment had been upgraded. In order for his son to make military contributions, his father Gao Qiu had painstakingly selected 50,000 elite Forbidden Forces and conducted strict drills.
Many of the generals in this army were famous generals and talented generals from the Song Dynasty who had followed him in the battles in the south of the Yangtze River.
It can be said that this 50,000 elite group with high morale, high fighting spirit and full confidence in their prodigy champion can definitely serve as the main force in this surprise attack.
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"My slave is visiting the official's house. I wonder what the official's instructions are for summoning my slave?"
Liang Shicheng stepped into the imperial study room, cautiously saluted the official, and said with sincerity and fear.
From the corner of his eye, he glanced at Yang Jian, who was standing behind the official guest, still feeling uneasy in his heart.
Ever since his friendship with foreign officials was found out by the Imperial City Secretary, this mistake that made the officials most fearful made Liang Shicheng feel as if there was a sharp blade hanging on his head that could fall down at any time.
So much so that these days, he has kept a low profile, especially when facing Yang Jian, he always feels that he has no confidence in his heart.
Zhao Ji, an official, looked at the anonymous disciple he loved and raised the corners of his mouth meaningfully.
"You have always stayed in Bianliang, Tokyo, and have never been posted anywhere. This time you have an opportunity. Are you willing?"
(End of chapter)
