Watching the workers in front of Dingding Gate being busy renovating the city gate. Li Yanxian said to Zhang Shou, the political advisor who came with him: "The gold thieves invaded the south and Xijing was ruined. At the beginning of the year, when Xuanfu first entered Luoyang, there were only one or two thousand households, the market was depressed, and the city walls were crumbling. In the past few months, things have finally begun to slowly change. After stabilizing, we began to repair the city wall.”
Zhang Shoudao: "Where is the world that is not depressed now? Only under the rule of Xuanfu, the people are happy, which is really not easy."
When they arrived at the city gate, Wang Xiaolie and a group of officials greeted him early and entered the city together.
At the Henan government office, Wang Xie laid out incense eucalyptus at night, received the imperial edict, and invited the imperial envoys Zhang Shou and Feng Yi to sit down in the official hall.
Zhang Shoudao said: "After Xuanfu restored Xijing, the imperial court sent Hu Jiaoxiu to pay a visit to the imperial mausoleum. I didn't want to coincide with the Jin army's large-scale invasion, so I was inevitably worried along the way. When we were about to enter Luoyang, Xuanfu defeated Zhongmou once, then defeated Shaanzhou, and won three times. Hucheng has achieved an unprecedented victory since Jingkang. After returning to the capital, Academician Hu spoke highly of the merits of Xuan Fu, and the prosperity of the army is really desirable. So the imperial court sent us to Xijing again to celebrate the success of Xuan Fu!"
Wang Xiaolie said hurriedly that he didn't dare.
Zhang Shoudao said: "When I came to Xijing this time, the Holy Emperor specifically asked me to stay here for a while and see how the governance is going. If you have any difficulties in Xuan Fu, just tell us. If the court can help, it will definitely help. "
Wang Xiaolie said: "Over the years, Ezhou was first occupied by Li Cheng and then by Kong Yanzhou, blocking my way to the southeast. Fortunately, Xiangyang and Wufu had abundant people and supported a large army. However, raising troops is extremely expensive. Regarding money, it is difficult for the states and counties under my rule to pay taxes to the court."
Zhang Shoudao: "This is a trivial matter. When I came, the court had already decided that Xuanfu would govern Xiazhou County and he would not have to pay taxes to the court within three years. All income tax and Xuanfu would be used to support the army. After three years, the soldiers would be fine. Now that we have enough food, it’s time to consider restoring the Central Plains.”
Wang Xiaolie said: "This is the best. To restore the Central Plains, all the generals must work together."
Zhang Shou nodded: "What Xuanfu said is right. The Holy Lord and all the ministers thought so too. Before I came, the court agreed that Han Shizhong would be appointed as the envoy of Xuanfu on Huaidong and Jingdong Roads, and that he would be assigned to Chuzhou; Liu Guangshi would be appointed as As the envoy to Xuanfu of Huaixi and Jiangdong Roads, the department was placed in Chizhou; Zhang Jun was appointed as the envoy of Xuanfu of Jinghu South and North Roads, and the department was placed in Ezhou. Zhang Jun was appointed as the envoy of Xuanfu of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the department was placed in Qinzhou . In addition, Xuanfu is the envoy of Xuanfu in the southwest, north and south of the capital, and he is stationed in Xijing. You form a front from east to west. Once there is an edict from the court, the army will go north to join the Jin army. Decide the outcome!”
After hearing this, Wang Xiaolie was startled. Unexpectedly, not only was he promoted this time, but Han Shizhong, Liu Guangshi and Zhang Jun were also promoted, and they all became Xuanfu Disposal Envoys. Together with Zhang Jun and himself, a complete line of defense was formed.
Liu Guangshi was born as a general, and took refuge with Zhao Gou when he was most critical. He has a special status, so let's not care about it for the moment. In the past two years, Han Shizhong conquered the Huaihe River, and Zhang Jun led the army to conquer the Jiangnan and Lianghu Lakes, and made many achievements. Now the largest rebel force in the Southern Song Dynasty is Yang Mo of Dongting Lake, and most of the others have been put down. When Wang Xiaolie won a great victory in the Xijing area, the Song Dynasty actually had the opportunity to strategically counterattack.
Zhang Jun is in Qinzhou, and his main offensive direction is Shaanxi. In fact, after Wang Xiaolie threatened Hedong Road, Shaanxi was no longer the main direction of the Jin army.
Han Shizhong was in Chuzhou, and his attack direction was Jinan Prefecture and Xuzhou.
Liu Guangshi was in Chizhou, and together with Zhang Jun in the direction of Ezhou, the attack direction was Lianghuai.
Wang Xiaolie was in Luoyang, and his attack direction was Hedong Road.
If the major generals cooperate closely, the imperial court can make correct decisions and the threat to the Jin army will be great.
But the problem is that it is easy for the ministers of the DPRK and China to make plans, but it is too difficult to implement the plans. At least Wang Xiaolie felt that no one, whether it was Zhao Gou or the ministers of the DPRK, could command the generals to cooperate effectively. @·No mistake first~~
After a while, Wang Xiaolie said: "With this arrangement, the Jin army's southern invaders will no longer have an opportunity to take advantage of it, unlike before."
Zhang Shoudao said: "Xuanfu won a great victory in the Central Plains. Prime Minister Lu assessed the situation and made arrangements in time, which can be said to be a blessing to the court. With more than 200,000 troops, from east to west, a complete defense line was formed. Retreating can be defended, and advancing can be attacked. , it’s no longer like before.”
Wang Xiaolie nodded, not knowing what to say for a moment.
During the Jingkang period, Kaifeng Mansion was attacked by the Jin army. Was it because the Song Dynasty had few soldiers? no. Is it because the Song Dynasty had no generals to lead the army? no. It's not the officials from the DPRK and China.
Determination? Neither. So, why?
There are soldiers, but they cannot fight; there are generals, but they are not fit for duty; there is determination in the government, but this determination can be repeated at any time. It seems that there are responses everywhere, but every response is not reassuring. Correct update@Although the final city was not conquered, the two saints hunted north and the ministers were at a loss.
Now, there is nothing wrong with the arrangement of the DPRK. But the question remains, are these arrangements reassuring?
Seeing that Wang Xiaolie was silent, Zhang Shou said, "What do Xuan Fu think of the court's arrangement?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Such an arrangement is excellent. As long as the generals use their lives, why should they be afraid of the golden thieves? There are just two points I want to ask. One is Yang Mo, who is the court planning to send to pacify it? The other is Jin Qiu this autumn. If the army wants to go south, the first way is from Hedong Road, which I defend, and the second is from Lianghuai. Needless to say, Hedong Road, when the Jin soldiers come, I will lead the troops to fight back. If they attack Lianghuai, will the court prepare to use Zhang Jun or Zhang Jun? Where is Liu Guangshi?"
Zhang Shoudao: "The imperial court has made a final decision on this matter. If the Jin army goes south from Hedong Road, Xuanfu will naturally take the front, while Privy Zhang will pacify Guanzhong and attack its flanks! If the Jin army attacks Lianghuai, Zhang Jun and Liu Guangshi's army will Go north and attack its front. Han Shizhong's army goes west and attack its flank! In this way, you have nothing to worry about!"
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Okay, okay, the court's arrangements are very appropriate, it is really a blessing to the world."
After saying that, he sighed in his heart. There was nothing wrong with the court's arrangements, but it was hard to say whether other generals besides himself could shoulder their responsibilities.
Zhang Jun still has about 30,000 soldiers and horses. After Wu Shu retreats, he should be able to gather them together to fight Sa Lihe. With the help of the Shaanxi rebels in Sa Lihe, it is difficult to say whether Zhang Jun can gain the upper hand.
Wang Xiaolie's goal was Hedong and he was not prepared to interfere in the war in Shaanxi. Whether Zhang Jun can win or not depends on his own luck.
If the Jin army attacks Lianghuai, it is also difficult to say whether Zhang Jun and Liu Guangshi can stop the Jin army.
Zhang Shoudao said: "Xuanfu won a great victory in Xijing and Zhang Jun defeated Kong Yanzhou. Suddenly, the situation in the court became better. As long as we work together, we will be able to expel the gold thieves and restore the Central Plains! By then, Xuanfu will definitely dominate the world. The first great achievement!"
Wang Xiaolie nodded. Yes, if everything goes as planned, of course you will not be able to take away your credit. But, can this world really be so peaceful? .
