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.    l£üFive Ways to Cut Gold

    Wulianghetai was originally the place where Chengji Khan stayed as a guard.  He died in the battle of Subotai.  Genghis Khan originally intended to transfer him to be the captain of the bodyguard of the emperor's grandson Meng Ge.  As a result, the order has not yet been issued.  Genghis Khan has died.  So he didn't know Genghis Khan's intentions.

    After Genghis Khan died.  According to Mongolian practice.  He remained in the barracks.  Wait - the Khan's order.  Because Kublai was a close friend of his father.  Both of them were the ten companions of Genghis Khan.  Go through life and death together.  Forge a deep friendship.  Therefore, Kublai Lai, who was still serving as the commander of the Suwei at that time, took great care of him.

    After the rumors of Kubili Ku Kuqi, Wu Lianghe.  Rejected Tuo Lei's order to serve as the captain of Meng Ge's guard.  When Tuo Lei told him that this was Gengji Khan's last wish.  He even suspected that this was Tu Lei's excuse.  It is even more suspected that dragging mines violates the intention of the Khan's last words.  He became more and more convinced that Kublai was forced to death because he wanted to stop him.  Therefore, he categorically refused the order to drag mine.  And took the initiative to find Wokuotai.  Express willingness to follow.

    "Be loyal to the descendants of such a dedicated general."  Wokuotai can't ask for it.  He thinks highly of him.  Later, he succeeded to the throne in Wokuotai.  Let him serve as one of the three guards.  Responsible for night security work.  It's quite trustworthy.  And Wu Lianghetai is not only the queen of a family of meritorious officials.  He also went on an expedition to the West with his father.  Has rich practical experience.  Yelu Chucai had contact with him when he was in the West.  Think he is a great general.

    Wo Kuotai has great trust in Yelu at this moment.  His request was granted immediately.  Let Wu Lianghetai lead five thousand cavalry to retaliate against the Song army.  After Wu Liang joined Tai Wei and was appointed.  Be bold and unconventional.  Running thousands of miles.  Five garrison armies and three Qiufeng armies were annihilated in one fell swoop.  And defeated the three thousand garrison cavalry led by Shi Tianxiang.  However, this battle caused great damage to him.  The raid was forced to cease.  Withdraw to the prairie.

    Waiting for the Fire Phoenix Legion to arrive after receiving the news.  Only Shi Tianxiang, who was injured and unconscious, was picked up.  There are also garrison cavalry at 70% off.

    After this battle.  The name of Wulianghetai spreads throughout the Northeast. Everyone knows the power of Wulianghetai, the son of Mongolian Subotai.  Even Zhao Caiyun sent a large number of spies.  Investigate the situation of Wulianghetai.

    The harassment of Mongolian grass by the Wei and Feng troops stationed in Wulianghetai was obvious and weak.  See the situation in Mongolia has changed.  After discussing with Zhao Caiyun, Shi Tianze.  Decide to change strategy.  Taking the continuously built Tunbu as the base point, they advanced in a straight line towards the depths of the grassland.  Then rely on Tun.  Continue to harass the Mongolian tribes on the steppe.  Facing Fort this manufacturing Jane.  But it is an extremely strong and practical fortress.  There was no good way to attack Wulianghetai several times, but they managed to break through a fort with huge casualties.  But it's not worth the loss.

    See this situation.  Wu Lianghetai Qianfang attacked Tunpu and led people to attack the northeast and other rear areas of the Song army, causing great chaos.  Zhao Caiyun took action personally.  It took many attempts to block it in the Hengzhou area.  Wu Lianghetai is very cunning.  See surrounded.  Then he ordered his troops to scatter and flee.  Each fled back to the grassland.  But because Zhao Caiyun dealt with it well.  A large number of Mongolian cavalry did not escape the encirclement.  Only a few cavalrymen such as Wu Lianghetai escaped.

    Yes, Wu Liangtai was not caught.  Zhao Caiyun was also extremely regretful.  Also aware.  Although the Mongol Khanate reduced its defense lines due to the Western Expedition.  Try our best to avoid a major conflict with the Song army.  But it is not impossible to fight back.  After discussing with Shi Tianze.  A large number of outstanding generals will be sent to the garrison.  Continue to implement the plan to weaken Mongolia.  And Shi Tianze summoned the Eastern foreign tribes.  A huge Qiufeng army was organized.  Conduct another sweep of the Mongolian grasslands.

    Wu Lianghetai, who returned in defeat, was not punished by Wokuotai.  Instead, he comforted me.  Let him gather the troops of Wei Da'er and others.  There was another fierce battle with the Song army.  In this battle, both the Song Army's garrison and the Qiufeng Army suffered heavy losses.  The troops of Wulianghetai also suffered considerable losses.

    After this battle.  Wokuotai accepted Yelu Chucai's proposal.  An envoy was sent to negotiate with Zhao Caiyun.  Eventually an agreement was reached.  Mongolian grassland gives Zhao Caiyun five thousand horses every year.  Eight thousand cattle.  Ten thousand sheep.  And Zhao Caiyun must ensure that he will no longer harass the Mongolian grasslands.  And draw a thousand miles as the middle zone between the two sides.

    Zhao Caiyun agreed to this condition.  At the same time, the garrison army and the Qiufeng army were restrained.  And within the range of grassland under actual control.  A large number of forts were built.  Forming a wide-ranging group of forts.  To serve as a wing guard for the entire Northeast.  And those who continue to march into the grassland.

    Both Wokuotai and Yelu Chucai saw the huge threat that Tunbao posed to the grassland.  Wu Lianghetai suggested calling on slave craftsmen from the western and central plains tribes.  Develop siege equipment.  Attack again when the time is right.  Yelu Chucai suggested starting from the Song Dynasty court department.  Let¡¯s see if we can get Zhao Caiyun to stop this action.  He also used Genghis Khan's last words to remind him not to break out into a large-scale conflict with the Song Dynasty at this time.  Everything will be discussed after the Western Expedition is over.  Wo Kuotai hesitated.  Mentioned the incident of Zhenhai being driven back by a man with shaved hair.  It was believed that the Song State had no intention of maintaining peace with Mongolia.

    However, Yelu Chucai finally convinced Wo Kuotai.  And sent new envoys to the Song Dynasty.Judgment.  soon.  Zhao sent a secret letter to Zhao Caiyun.  No one knows the content but only after receiving the secret message.  Zhao Caiyun gave up building a fort deep in the grassland.  Instead, it was built horizontally.  to control the northeastern district.

    In order to better appease and control the garrison army and Qiufeng army.  The two units were reorganized and trained.  In the end, qualified personnel were left to become the garrison of the fort.  Responsible for the peripheral defense of the entire Northeast.

    And those Northeastern aliens were encouraged to raise a large number of sheep.  Some merchants from the Song Dynasty also came to the Northeast.  Take out a lot of supplies to buy sheep.

    Yi, who had never thought that wool could still make money, was stunned by Da Song's move.  Start holding it and try it.  After exchanging a large amount of supplies.  All the alien races began to feel excited.  For these plains aliens who live by herding horses and sheep.  It is unimaginable that one can acquire so much wealth so easily.  No matter whether they are nobles or commoners.  They are all enthusiastic about making a fortune from wool.

    And the Song Dynasty¡¯s demand for wool seemed to never end.  soon.  A large number of foreign ethnic groups in the Northeast set their sights on the idle Mongolian grasslands in the Northeast.  When Mongolia was powerful.  They dare not touch these pastures.  They also have to worry about Mongolian bandits coming to rob them.  Now there is the protection of Song Army.  Their courage also grew.  Let the tribal leader find Shi Tianze to discuss the use of the grassland.

    Shi Tianze is also very generous.  According to the original contribution of foreign races to the Song Dynasty.  Divide different pastures one by one.  It made many tribes who were not very active feel extremely painful.  With this lesson learned.  Plus economics as a link.  Chinese was quickly promoted among this ethnic group, and Shi Tianze did not miss the opportunity to open a number of Chinese schools.  Tell these foreigners to learn these things well and then become officials in the Han court.  No matter common people or nobles.  You must be able to pass the exam to become an official in the Song Dynasty.  You can become an official.

    These measures naturally started the process of Chineseization of these tribes.  This laid a solid foundation for the eventual formation of a community of common interests.  With this successful experience, Shi Tianze marched along the deep north of the Daxingan Mountains.  By force.  economy.  A large number of foreigners were Chineseized in many aspects, including culture, to help continuously deepen the rule of the Song Dynasty.  Ji Ran.

    So many efforts.

    The antagonism in the northern area was quickly eliminated and most of the foreign capitals accepted their rule.  After all, their lives improved under the rule of the Song Dynasty.  Descendants can also go to school for free and may even become officials of the Song Dynasty.  Except for the old nobles who have lost everything.  Some people are not satisfied with this kind of life.  The rule of the Song Dynasty took root in the Northeast and continued to spread forward.

    He is also responsible for civil affairs.  Shi Tianze, who also led the military, was also responsible for this achievement.  Appointed Governor of the Northeast.  Responsible for civil affairs and some related military affairs in the entire Northeast region.  Reached the first peak of his life.

    There is an endless supply of specialties from Northeast China.  The recovery of the Song Dynasty was faster than some people imagined.  At the beginning of four years.  It has reached the level before the Northwest War.  In the fifth year of Shenshi.  Not only exceeded the level before the war.  It is even higher than the historical level since the founding of the Southern Song Dynasty.  The treasuries of all sizes are full of money and grain.  The people's livelihood economy, which was on the verge of collapse due to the war, is booming.

    What interests the merchants of the Song Dynasty the most is.  A large amount of wool purchased from the Northeast.  In those official and private weaving factories in Jiangnan.  Turned into various exquisite fabrics.  And these wool fabrics.  Not only palace officials but also wealthy businessmen use it.  Common people still use it.  Even the army has orders to ensure supply.  It can be said that demand exceeds supply.  And these fabrics are sold overseas.  It is possible to achieve ten times more benefits.  This made the merchants of Song Dynasty almost crazy with joy.  Continuously push goods to the northeast.

    And the Northeast is also very high.  Shearing sheep every day makes money.  But it increases over time.  Increased experience.  And under the guidance of Shi Tianze.  These simple foreign herders have also become wiser.  Do some simple sub-processing of the wool.  However, the benefits obtained are much greater than if they were not dealt with.  At the same time, I also learned which kind of wool has high returns.  That kind of wool has less profit.  Form a virtuous cycle.

    The herdsmen in Northeast China have money in their hands.  Of course, consumption will definitely increase.  And Hebei.  This is a battle-hardened one.  Also in this kind of communication.  Recover quickly.  Although it has not reached pre-war levels.  But compared to the Mongol rule.  It was more than ten times stronger.  This situation also brought more Hebei forces back home.  Identified the rule of the Song Dynasty court.

    Corresponding to the Song Dynasty, the rule of the Jin Kingdom was deteriorating.  It¡¯s not that Wanyan Shouxu didn¡¯t work hard.  But in fact, the method he used was different.  Coupled with the situation of the Jin Kingdom becoming increasingly impoverished, many people have other thoughts.  The decline of the Jin Kingdom is getting worse day by day.

    Wanyan Shouxu had no choice but to give up.  Accepted Yipu'a's suggestion.  Send a large number of golden police teams disguised as robbers.  Entered the Song Dynasty to plunder.  However, they were attacked head-on by the newly formed wing cavalry.  lost heavily.  He also became a training partner for the Hussars.  Let the winged cavalry mature quickly.  Gradually become a force that can be trusted.

    A group of young generals also grew up through this conflict.  Many of these young officers are considered by the military to have the potential to become famous generals.  And was specially promoted and trained.  Let the Song DynastyThe strength of the team has been further improved.  The distribution of generals is also more mature.

    No matter military.  Or financially.  The conditions for destroying gold are ripe.

    After analyzing the situation in Song Dynasty in detail.  As well as Xixia's own internal strife.  After the fact that Mongolia was unable to look south.  I summon the generals of all the legions.  and the heads of various military departments.  The discussion lasted three days.  Finally decided to send troops to destroy the gold.

    It is planned to mobilize a total of five route armies.  The west side is dominated by Yu Jie, the commander of the Red Dragon Legion in Chang'an.  Linfeng Province left Meng Gong as deputy.  Responsible for the elimination of Jin Heda in the northwest and the recovery of Lufu on the two roads east of Hedong.  There are hundreds of thousands of troops on this road.

    The north is dominated by the newly appointed Hebei Governor Zhang Rou.  Liu Bolin.  Wang Yi.  Dong Jun and other generals assisted.  Command 30,000 troops.  Attack from the north to the south.  Direct drive to Kaifeng.

    The east side is led by Guo Zhongyuan, the commander of the Fire Phoenix Legion.  Commands 20,000 Fire Phoenix Legion soldiers.  Depart from Shandong.  Arrive in Kaifeng via Dongping.

    The south side was led by Yun Feng, the commander of the Qinglong Legion, and violated military regulations in the northwest battle.  Zhao Fan, whose military achievements were offset, was appointed deputy commander with a salary of 100,000.  Among them are thirty thousand winged cavalry.  Via Xuzhou.  As close to Kaifeng as possible.

    In the southeast, Li Quan, the general of the Lianghuai Province, was the main garrison and Miao Zhen was the deputy.  Command 30,000 troops.  Among them were ten thousand winged cavalry.  This is where the main force of the Jin Dynasty's defense against the Song Dynasty is located, and it is also a household in Kaifeng.

    A total of 280,000 troops were used to destroy the money.  Yun Feng of the Qinglong Legion is responsible for overall coordination and command.  There are also a number of reserve troops and civilians to ensure logistics.  Prepare to overthrow the Kingdom of Jin in one fell swoop and destroy this hundred enemies with the power of Mount Tai.

    The date of cutting gold is set in June.  There are two main aspects to consider. One is that the Kingdom of Jin is in a state of insecurity at the moment.  Food is at a critical time.  The Song Dynasty promoted the planting of new rice.  Two seasons a year is already normal.  The food harvested in the summer can make the materials for this Northern Expedition more abundant; the second is in case the war is delayed.  The food after the autumn harvest can also replenish the government treasury.  There won't be any problems.

    It can be said that these two points really hit the weakness of the Jin Kingdom.  Food shortage has always been a terminal illness of the Jin Kingdom.  Now we are facing the Northern Expedition of Song Dynasty.  It could not be supplemented by food obtained from the Song Dynasty.  It is even worse for the Kingdom of Jin.  Based on insider reports.  If the Jin Kingdom cannot repel the Jin army within three days.  It is difficult to maintain oneself.  That is to say.  Even the consumption can kill the Kingdom of Jin.

    certainly.  This kind of kills one enemy.  I've never liked a deal that would cost you eight hundred dollars.  But to urge the armies.  Break through Kaifeng as soon as possible.  Capture Wanyan Shouxu alive.  To avenge a hundred years of shame.

    And this time I did not do any large-scale mobilization.  Or propose some additional rewards.  Hundreds of feuds between the Jin and Song dynasties.  Right and wrong will come to an end with my arrival.  Considering the current situation of the Kingdom of Jin.  It really makes me uninterested in treating them as opponents.  Even Jiankang's Yellow Dragon Army and Three Guards Army were not prepared to use it.  Just be prepared for anything.  Waiting for the final victory to come.

    The army of the Song Dynasty swore to fight against the Jin Dynasty.  The whole world was shocked by this.  excited.  fear.  Worry.  concern.  Various discussions abounded.  But these things are not suitable for the army of gold hunters.  Just a small interlude.  Now five armies are surrounding the Kingdom of Jin.  Everyone knows that it will be difficult for the Jin Kingdom to recover this time.  The only thing that makes people interested is how many days Jin Guo can support.

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    Song and Jin front lines.  The Song Army camp in front of Guide Mansion!

    The weather in June is already very hot.  Just a little exercise.  I was covered in sweat.  It's unbearable.  However, Li, who was the leader of the five-pronged attack on the Jin army with two Huai and one troops, felt nothing about this kind of heat.  He just looked at the shapes near Guide Mansion with a puzzled expression.  He carefully thought about the military's intention of asking him to send troops this time.

    ??Honestly.  Although he is a general.  But he only had thirty thousand men.  Full calculation.  It's just a partial teacher all the way.  Why can't he be the master of destroying money?  But he chose to take on the task of attacking Guide Mansion.

    This Guide Mansion is the Privy Envoy of the Jin Dynasty.  The marshal of the military capital of Guide Prefecture moved to the headquarters of Pua.  And Yici Pu'a was the highest commander of the Jin people's southern defense line.  Originally, my subordinates scraped together and still had an army of 100,000.  But for these reasons, he kept asking his sergeants to disguise themselves as bandits and go to the Song Dynasty to rob.  As a result, a lot of them were eaten by the winged cavalry.  Although some more people were added later.  But it still can't make up for the loss.  Now I'm fully prepared

    There should be no more than 80,000 people.  Among them, there are only 50,000 in Guide Prefecture.

    When Yicipua sent troops to plunder the Song Dynasty.  Start with a thousand or a thousand.  Later, I don¡¯t know why Yicipua went crazy.  Thousands of people were sent to the Song Dynasty.  And the timing worked very well.  They are all a winged cavalry completing their final training.  When the new hussars come up.

    These Jin people are not without fighting ability.  Some are not weak in combat effectiveness.  The Hussars are a newly formed unit.  I also suffered some losses when dealing with them.  At that time, the military headquarters suffered losses due to the Hussars.  Other troops are strictly prohibited from intervening in their battles.  I also punished a few people who didn¡¯t listen.The officers and generals of the Qinglong Legion under the command of the Qing Dynasty.  However, these wing cavalry generals and warriors are not vegetarians.  The strategy was quickly adjusted.  Starting from the fourth year of Shenshi.  The bandit army sent by the Jin people never completely escaped.

    Although this move by the military headquarters also caused certain damage to Dacheng, it was through encirclement and annihilation of these troops.  The Song Dynasty trained at least 30,000 to 50,000 winged cavalry.

    This is a real combat test that has been completed.  Troops that can be deployed on the battlefield at any time.  It can be said.  This kind of behavior of the Kingdom of Jin.  In the end, the military training of the Song Dynasty was completed.

    Li Quan was not a winged cavalry general.  The Hussars didn't know much either.  But sitting in his position.  With his knowledge.  Of course I can understand the purpose of the military department in doing this.  But what he didn't understand was.  Why does the Jin Kingdom seem to be cooperating? The two sides are very close to each other.  Just like the two armies sparring, they are as different as each other.  This sparring is real swordsmanship.  Life and death.

    It was such a big thing in the Song Dynasty to conquer the Jin Dynasty.  It is impossible that the army has not investigated the situation in Guide Mansion and Li Jin has 30,000 soldiers and horses.  Ten thousand of them were hussars whom they were not familiar with at all.  It is necessary to capture the garrison of 50,000 men.  Moreover, Guide Mansion was specially defended by the Jin Kingdom and was personally guarded by the Jin Southern Front Commander.  Even though Li Jin thought he was a good general, he really didn't have that much confidence.

    What embarrasses him the most is.  The person from the military department who came to give the order didn't explain clearly what was going on.  He only said that he should follow the order and lead troops to attack Guide Mansion.

    He led his army to the city wall of Guide Mansion. As expected, the Jin people were unable to get out.  Just thinking about the solid and thick walls of Guide Mansion made Li Quan feel heartbroken.  He has been in Xuzhou.  Standing on the Xuzhou City Wall.  You can almost see the walls of Guide Mansion.  It can be seen how tall the walls of Guide Mansion are.  And based on his understanding of Guide Mansion.  Want to fall.  The minimum requirement is 10,000 troops.  In addition, a large number of artillery and firearms can destroy the city in one fell swoop.  Rely on these 30,000 people.  It is estimated that the Qinglong Legion captured Kaifeng.  He hasn't even broken through Guide yet.

    ¡°Maybe the military department just asked me to contain Cipu¡¯a.  Don't let him increase his title.  Let General Yunfeng successfully attack Kaifeng!

    Think of this.  Li Quan's condition improved.  But I still feel depressed.  You cannot participate in the battle to destroy gold and open the seal.  That is one of life's great regrets.

    This time the gold is cut.  Almost all the money-killing generals used by the military were generals who had never participated in the Northwest War.  Yu Jie and Meng Gong came because the northwest was close to their defense area.  Don't use them until now.  And the order given to them was to recover the lost north.  There was no order to send troops to Kaifeng.  Li Quan knew that this was the military's balance and compensation.  Generals like myself who did not participate in the Northwest War could also successfully obtain military honors.  And it was still lost.  The military achievement of destroying an old enemy.

    No matter how big or small.  It¡¯s enough to make up for your regrets!

    Use your finger to draw a few strokes on the picture.  Sighed.  I thought to myself: It would be nice to participate anyway.  Do you really want to compete with General Yun Feng for credit?

    Although I think so.  But there is always some unwillingness in my heart.  Walk to the sand table in Guide Mansion.  Observe carefully and figure it out.  Want to find out how to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop.

    "Husband, are you still looking at the sand table in Guifu? I guess Yicipua doesn't dare to come out. Let's drink this bowl of porridge first!" followed the words.  Yang Miaozhen, dressed in military uniform, walked in.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? Isn¡¯t it cool?

    Li Quan raised his head.  A glimmer of warmth flowed through my heart: "Have you eaten, madam?"

    "Haha. I'm really not used to hearing my husband shout so politely now!" Yang Miaozhen laughed.  He brought the porridge plate and handed it to him.  "You eat first. The Hussars will come over later. I'll go over there and have a look later. You know. That young general from Wei Hu. I heard he has a good background. Take this opportunity to get acquainted. It's good to make friends."

    Li Quan just took a sip of porridge.  Frowning.  Put down the porridge again.  He said: "It's a bit hot!" Then he looked at Yang Miaozhen.  asked in confusion.  "I'm also very surprised. The military commander is an old acquaintance of our husband and wife. We have had many dealings with each other. Normally, he would at least inform us of the general news privately. But this time it was not only the order to attack Guide Mansion.  It makes no sense. Ten thousand winged cavalry were mobilized to help us attack the city. When will the cavalry be able to attack the city? Even this guard tiger. He dare not say it openly. He is secretive. Is there really something inside? "

    Yang Miaozhen glanced at her husband very dissatisfied.  Izuku poked his head hard with her delicate fingers.  He said ironically: "Why don't you understand? The more unclear the other party is, the greater the background of this person. It is very likely that he is someone who has a relationship with His Majesty. He is afraid that we will know about him.  After the origin, he took special care. His Majesty heard about it, but it harmed us. As for the vague reminder, it told us not to neglect or take special care. It told us a clear way. The order of the military department. There must be something else.  Deep meaning. I guess there is something in it that is not convenient for us to know. Anyway, just follow the orders. Are you afraid that we will suffer a loss in this situation? It¡¯s not me and you. After so many years, these things are still confused.?.  "

    Li Quan chuckled: "It's okay if Madam knows these things. I listen to Madam. But seriously. Who is this Wei Hu? He seems to be something special."

    Miaozhen guessed a little uncertainly and said: "What is the specific situation? I didn't find out clearly, but I know it through an acquaintance in the military department. Princess Ling once went to the military department in person to inquire about Wei Hu's situation. She also asked the army to hand over some information.  Give it to Wei Hu in the west. My guess is that maybe this Wei Hu has an affair with Princess Ling."

    Li Quan took a breath of cold air.  He stood up in surprise: "Isn't that your Majesty's husband? Honey. It turns out that the prince-consort is here. What a big deal!"

    Yang Miaozhen quickly grabbed Li Quan.  He scolded fiercely: "How dare you say this? Your Majesty loves Princess Ling. Doesn't the Song Dynasty know about it? Princess Ling is just your Majesty's adopted sister, but your Majesty still has no children. And this adopted sister is so favored. Some things  ¡­¡±

    Miaozhen didn¡¯t say anything more.  Li Quan frowned and thought for a moment.  I understand enough to continue talking.  It's a bit taboo.

    "Okay then. I'll go over with you and have a look. We need to discuss the military situation anyway. They're coming here. It's no different from our past. It's really not easy to worry about having Master Ma in the military in the future!" Li Quan said.  Test the temperature of the gruel.  Found just right.  Just drank it in one gulp.  Wipe your mouth.  Go out with Yang Miaozhen.
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