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    Gyeongju Economic Envoy Yamen

    Although it is almost June, the study room feels a little inexplicably cold.  //High-speed update//

    A pretty maid lowered her head and poured a cup of tea, then quietly left and closed the door, fearing that the iceberg-like Xue Sichang would suddenly become angry.

    Xue Sichang was originally the military envoy of Huanqing Road, and he was also the son of an official. His father had also been an official in the northwest. He was a figure like the divine fortune teller Jiang Jing. He had a lot of tricks and his achievements were mainly in financial management.

    Xue Sichang also inherited his father's calculation ability, but unlike his father's honesty, he used his calculations more in the officialdom, so he was promoted very quickly.  In Chongning, he served as the transfer judge of the Lixi River, the deputy transfer envoy to Zizhou and Shaanxi, and the editor of Zhilong Tuge and Jixian Hall. He became a doctor in Zuosi, promoted to the Huiyou Pavilion to be made, the transfer envoy of Shaanxi Province, and knew Weizhou.  , changed to Qingzhou.

    Xue Sichang, who was good at calculation, perished in the Song Dynasty. After Xixia invaded, he calculated for a long time and finally felt that Xixia would definitely be able to capture the Sixth Route of Shaanxi.  Zhongshi Dao gathered troops to resist, but it was just a mantis trying to act as a chariot, and sooner or later it would be wiped out. He didn't want to follow Zhongshi Dao and give up the rights in his hands, so Xue Sichang came up with a better way and used the rights in his hands to negotiate with Xixia.

    Renzhong's gathering of soldiers and horses on the opposite side of Hengshan naturally could not be hidden from the details of Huanqing Road. The two countries have been at war for decades. Not only the details of the Xixia and Zhong family generals are all over the northwest, but who can do without some of the soldiers and horses of the Western Army?  Careful work.

    After Xue Sichang weighed the pros and cons, he sent Ren Zhong to contact him and discuss joining Xixia.

    Renzhong was also worried that he would not be able to march across Hengshan Mountain. The terrain of Hengshan Mountain was dangerous. If he wanted to attack by force, he would suffer heavy losses of troops and horses along the way.  Renzhong was also good at calculations and was not a military general. He was only named king because his parents supported Li Qianshun and he was familiar with Han culture.

    Xue Sichang's choice was exactly what he wanted, so the two people who were good at calculation began to bargain.

    Xue Sichang originally wanted Xixia to make him a prince, and then give him Huanqing Road as a fief.  Naturally, Renzhong would not agree to this condition, otherwise Huanqing Road would not be outside Xixia's rule.

    When the two were entangled, the news that Li Qianshun and Cha Ge's troops were successfully advancing became the straw that broke the camel's back.  Xue Sichang agreed to make him a prince in Xixia, but he did not have a land.

    The newly promoted Prince of Xixia has not been happy for a few days, but he never expected that after the arrival of the Daliang soldiers and horses, who were originally thought to be vulnerable, they actually wiped out Brother Cha and Li Qianshun.

    Renzhong's 200,000 troops immediately began to retreat, and Xue Sichang naturally did not dare to stay on Huanqing Road.  But at the beginning, Xixia was very powerful and many people followed him to submit to Xixia. Now, not many people are willing to follow him and flee to Xixia.

    Xue Sichang thought for a long time and finally made up his mind.

    Chao Yong¡¯s army rested in Deshun¡¯s army for a few days. Li Qianshun and Cha Ge were killed in Daliang, and the news that 400,000 soldiers and horses in Xixia were wiped out spread throughout the northwest.

    After Li Qianshun took office, he entrusted all military affairs to Brother Cha. Even the commander of the Chinese army of the three-pronged army was Brother Cha, not Li Qianshun.  After the news spread that Brother Cha was blown to pieces, the Xixia soldiers and horses were in a state of panic, but they were still waiting for Li Qianshun's order.  The king is on the front line. Even if they want to retreat, they have to wait until Li Qianshun retreats. It is impossible to abandon the king in the heart of the enemy's country.

    But after the news spread that Li Qianshun was defeated and beheaded, the Xixia soldiers and horses suddenly became scattered and retreated into the country.

    Renzhong's two hundred thousand soldiers and horses did not hesitate and retreated directly to Xixia.

    The Tibetan tribes who took the opportunity to cause chaos in the northwest states did not dare to act rashly anymore, and sent envoys one after another to express their allegiance to Chao Yong.

    After the Hundred Sheep Banquet, envoys from various ministries in the northwest came in an endless stream, followed by a large number of gifts. These envoys could not wait for the horse teams carrying the gifts and hurried over, fearing that the Prince of Liang would wipe out his own in the thunderous anger.  tribe.

    While the Xixia soldiers and horses were retreating one after another, many people in the state capital were looted.

    In the large tent of the Chinese army, Chao Yong sat upright behind the commander's desk, waiting for all the commanders to arrive.

    Although Chao Yong¡¯s expression remained normal, everyone knew that he was about to go on an expedition.

    The prince was very casual when discussing things on weekdays, and he was also a bit lazy when sitting there, so that everyone could talk freely without any pressure.  Only when the general goes to war will the prince straighten his back.

    The prince sitting there today looked like an unsheathed sword, a bit chilly.

    When Chao Yong saw that everyone had arrived, he opened his mouth and said: "When the Xixia people retreated, they looted many cities and killed countless people. If we don't avenge this, how can we lead the army? I want to raise an army to attack the Western bandits. Where do the generals think they should attack?  ?¡±

    "The grain and grass on the border must have been taken away by Xixia. The three armies have not moved, and the grain and grass go first. Once they enter the territory of Xixia,"The thieves will definitely fortify the walls and clear the country, and it will be difficult to obtain food and grass from Xixia.  Moreover, I am advancing towards the army. If I do not do well, the Xixia people may abandon their prejudices and unite.  "

    Chao Yong sneered: "If this is the case, we can catch all the Western thieves."

    Zhong Shidao saw that the prince had made up his mind, so he had no choice but to say: "Without enough food and grass, our army will not be able to launch a big war. The prince wants to retaliate against the Western bandits for plundering our people. The old minister thought that he could send elite troops to attack Weizhou and threaten Xixia."  Hand over the looted money and provide compensation with gold and silver.¡±

    Dong Ping said: "The general thought that he could rush forward with light cavalry, capture Xingqing Mansion, and destroy Xixia. It is only more than four hundred miles from the border of Huaide Army to Xingqing Mansion. If Qingqi rushes in, it can be reached in four days at most, and our army has gunpowder.  If you break the city, you don't have to worry about being trapped under the city. Five days of food and grass is enough."

    Wu Song also said: "The general also thinks that we can raid Xingqing Mansion. If we march in a hurry, we can reach Xingqing Mansion in three days."

    Yao Gu also said: "Li Qianshun's expedition has already depleted the troops and horses of the Jingsai Army Division, Xingqing Mansion, and Youxiang Chaoshun Army Division. At this time, only the remaining troops and defeated generals are returning. This is when the guards are empty.  A raid on Xingqing Mansion is not undesirable."

    Chao Yong nodded and said: "Then we will raid Xingqing Mansion and destroy Xixia. Once Xingqing Mansion is destroyed, Xixia will probably fall apart. I will personally lead Lu Junyi's troops to raid Xingqing Mansion, and General Zhong will then lead a large army to respond."

    Hearing this, Zhong Shidao hurriedly said: "Although the strategy of raiding Xingqing Mansion is feasible, the prince is in the world, so how can he take risks lightly? Let the veterans and General Lu lead the troops."

    Dong Ping also said: "I'm afraid ten thousand soldiers and horses won't help, but the cavalry under the general's command is also willing to take on this important task."

    Wu Song nodded and said, "The soldiers and horses under the general's command can travel hundreds of miles in a day, so they can protect the prince."

    Chao Yong looked at the crowd and made a decision, saying: "I will lead Lu Junyi's troops to raid Xingqing Mansion first, and the 50,000 soldiers and horses of Lu Zhishen, Yang Zhi, Dong Ping, Wu Song and Mu Hong will follow soon after.  Once Li Renai is captured, Xixia will also be destroyed. Even if Li Renai escapes, Xixia will probably be divided. At that time, our government can also capture the state capitals south of the Great Wall. There are only a few border state capitals left in Xixia, so there is no need to worry.  .¡± (To be continued.
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