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Volume 1: The country breaks through the mountains and rivers Chapter 12: The way of surprising soldiers

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    After hearing Wang Chen outline the latest arrangements of the imperial court, Han Shizhong was even more shocked and speechless.  He didn't expect things to be so complicated.  But this also made him feel more relieved. In this case, the Zhe family would not refuse the imperial army from entering their sphere of influence.  Han Shizhong also admired Wang Chen for being able to think of such a method of using both kindness and power to deal with the Zhe family.  He could also imagine that after such a fight, Fu, Feng, and Linzhou would no longer be the territory of the Zhe family, and the power transmission that the Zhe family had inherited for hundreds of years would also come to an end.  After having a detailed exchange with Wang Chen, Han Shizhong left with satisfaction and was busy preparing for his unexpected change of appointment.  Although it is said that when he led the army out of Zhenfuzhou, the war with the Xixia people was not about to break out, but everything was to prepare for the upcoming war.  The preparations to be made will definitely be very tedious, complicated and time-consuming. Han Shizhong does not dare to take it lightly.  Naturally, the decision of the top officials of the Song Dynasty to use force against the Xixia people was still kept top secret. Except for the important figures in the court and Han Shizhong, the newly appointed top military officer of Fuzhou, Fengzhou, and Linzhou, most of the ministers in the court were unaware of it.  .  However, there are still people who are keenly aware that the imperial court will make big moves in the north in the next period of time.  This person is none other than Wu Jie, who led his army to guard Yanyun.  After Yue Fei returned to the north as the highest military officer in Yanyun, Wu Jie took over his post. After the court announced that he returned to the court and took up the post of Minister of War, based on some circumstances, he immediately judged that our Song Dynasty was about to use troops against Xixia or the Jin people.  When he made this judgment, he was on his way back to Kaifeng from Yanyun.  Because of this judgment, he immediately went to see Wang Chen privately after returning to Kaifeng.  Wang Chen did not hide this from Wu Jie, and mentioned the possibility that the imperial court might use force against the Xixia and Jin people in the next two years.  Confirming this from Wang Chen's mouth did not surprise Wu Jie, but made him very anxious: "Your Highness. Since the imperial court wants to use troops against the Xixia and Jin people, why did it recall the last general?" "You don't?  Are you satisfied with the arrangement of the imperial court?" Wang Chen asked Wu Jie with a smile, "You should be applauded for returning to the imperial court to serve as Minister of War." Any military general can be recalled to the imperial court to serve as a high-ranking official?  , it should all be joy falling from heaven.  When working abroad, the best result is to stay in one place.  If you want to get promoted again, the only way is to return to Beijing and take up a job.  It was basically impossible for military generals in the past to take such a path and obtain a higher promotion, because there were many positions in the court that military generals could not hold.  But now.  The situation has changed, and it is possible for military generals to get higher promotions. Then there must be many military generals who want to be appreciated by the court for their military achievements, return to the capital, and take up higher positions.  Wu Jie now has such an opportunity, but he is not satisfied, which makes Wang Chen a little surprised.  "Your Highness, the general hopes to lead the army on an expedition!" Although Wu Jie explained his meaning directly.  Although Wu Jie made great achievements in these battles, he felt that he had not fought many battles that satisfied him.  He really wanted to have another chance to use his abilities, fight in a few battles, and gain some military honors.  After returning to Wang Chen¡¯s command, Wu Jie felt that he had learned a lot about war through several battles involving explosives and large-scale cavalry.  He had made sudden progress in the formation of troops, and he was very eager to have the opportunity to make full use of his abilities. Therefore, he was recalled to serve in the imperial court and had no chance to lead the army in battle again, which made him very depressed.  He is conscious of his military exploits.  He was no worse than Han Shizhong and Yue Fei, but Wang Chen gave these two generals the task of main attack.  Especially Yue Fei, the general who was originally his deputy, took over his duties.  He became the most likely leader of the army the next time he fought against the Jin people. He was replaced before the battle, which made him depressed.  Wang Chen reached out and patted Wu Jie on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Qing Jin, if we use force against Xixia and Jin respectively, in addition to gathering troops in Fuzhou and Yanyun, in which direction should we use troops?"  After hearing what Wang Chen said, Wu Jie was stunned for a moment, and then immediately replied: "That is naturally the northwest line of Taiyuan, where Xixia borders the Kingdom of Jin. Marching from this place can block the connection between the two countries, and can also be used according to the situation.  , Blitz Xixia from the east, or invade the territory of the Jin Kingdom from the west, as long as this army attacks quickly, it will definitely catch the Jin people and Xixia people by surprise, and even play the biggest role!" After saying this, Wu  Jie's eyes suddenly lit up. Wang Chen wouldn't hand over anything that struck from this direction to him, right?  At that moment, a pair of tiger eyes stared at Wang Chen, hoping to see something from Wang Chen's face.  But Wang Chen didn't show any expression, but continued toHe took out a military map from his side, spread it out on the case, and motioned to Wu Jie to come over and watch it with him.  Naturally, Wu Jie immediately came over and looked carefully at the northern situation map that Wang Chen spread out, which was far more detailed than any military map he had ever seen.  At first glance, he was even more surprised. Wang Chen had marked the possible attack directions of our armies on the map when the war was going on.  Judging from the pattern marked by Wang Chen, the army in the middle route should be the one with the strongest troops.  This should be a strategy that surprises no one. Under normal circumstances, everyone will think that the attack on Xixia should be carried out from the direction of Fuzhou, Fengzhou, and Linzhou, because that is the most convenient way for Xixia to enter the Central Plains, and the Central Plains to enter Xixia.  .  To attack the Jin Kingdom, we should march on the Yanyun line. This can be easily seen from the map. If Yanyun is defended, the Jin army's passage into the Central Plains will be defended.  If Wu Jie were to come up with a plan, he would make arrangements accordingly.  Unexpectedly, Wang Chen went against what most people thought. In addition to preparing to deploy heavy troops in these two directions, he also deployed more troops to the northwest of Taiyuan to go north.  Wu Jie immediately decided that if this army could advance northward unnoticed and not be detected by the Xixia and Jin people, it would probably achieve very unexpected results.  The remnants of the Western Liao army led by Yelu Dashi were able to invade the hinterland of the Jin Kingdom from the northwest with overwhelming force. Although they finally fled, they frightened the Jin people.  If the elite troops of our Song Dynasty army attack from the Yanyun area, the Jin people will definitely not be prepared to attack from the west side of our army. The effect achieved by then will probably be better than that of Yelu Dashi's troops.  The same goes for the Xixia people. They should not have expected that our army would attack from the east of their territory to the west. The elite troops of the Xixia people must be concentrated in the direction of Fu, Feng and Linzhou, and the Hetao area, attacking from the east line to the west.  With people and horses, the results achieved will certainly not be bad.  "Your Highness, I would like to lead the troops in the middle of the Northern Expedition!" Wu Jie was so excited that he blurted out this request. After saying the request, he immediately followed up and explained: "Your Highness, I would like to lead a group of troops in the Northern Expedition!"  Army, destroy the Jin Kingdom and Xixia, and restore our Chinese territory. Please give me your permission! The general is willing to issue a military order. Xixia and the Jin Kingdom will never be returned until the Xixia and Jin Kingdom are destroyed!" Wang Chen patted Wu Jie's shoulder again and said in a deep voice.  Said: "Qing Jin, if both the Xixia and Jin people think that you are serving in the court, but you suddenly appear in the north with your army, will they be frightened?" "Your Highness, that's it!" Wu Jie  He still didn't understand why, so he laughed with surprise, straightened his body again, and said loudly: "Please rest assured, your highness, as long as your highness orders that the Xixia and Jin armies must be attacked and destroyed in order to be able to lead the army, then the general will definitely lead his men.  Fight to the death to eliminate the troubles in the north for the Song Dynasty and regain the lands lost by the Han people." "Qing Jin, I believe you can do it, and I hope you can fight in this battle that I don't know when it will start yet.  , has an amazing performance." Wang Chen turned around and walked to the window, opened the half-opened window, looked at the scenery outside, and said with emotion: "Jin Qing, during your time in Kaifeng, you mainly spent your energy on  In terms of training the army, I plan to recruit another group of troops and put them under your command. Together with the troops you originally left in Yanyun, they will all be under your command. I hope that the 200,000 troops you command will be our most powerful troops.  The one with the most outstanding combat power among the Song army." Wu Jie was even more delighted when he heard that Wang Chen had agreed to transfer 200,000 troops to him, and immediately replied loudly: "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will definitely train a combat force.  Outstanding men and horses are coming!" Wu Jie naturally knew that the most outstanding men and horses in the Song Dynasty's army were not in Yanyun, nor in Taiyuan, nor in the Sichuan, Shaanxi and Fuzhou areas, but in Kaifeng.  After the war with the Jin people ceased, Wang Chen led an army of 150,000 men back to the court.  These 150,000 troops can be said to be the most elite divisions in the Song Dynasty army.  Judging from what Wang Chen said just now, it is very likely that he would be asked to command most of the more than 100,000 troops in the Northern Expedition, and take the middle route to make a surprise attack on Xixia and the Kingdom of Jin.  Wu Jie felt extremely proud when he thought that he could lead an army of 200,000 people on an expedition.  All the decadence disappeared at this moment, replaced by supreme glory and joy.  Wang Chen treated him very well. He was given special importance when he had never met him. After he returned to Wang Chen's command, he was even entrusted with an important position, commanding hundreds of thousands of infantry to fight against the Jin people.  After returning to the army, he was entrusted with the important task of handling military affairs in the Yanyun area.  During the political reform, he was called back to serve as Minister of War.  Now, he is planning to appoint him as the commander-in-chief of the Central Army, leading 200,000 troops to attack Xixia and the Jin Kingdom.  Wu Jie felt that he was a thousand-mile horse, but without Wang Chen, he wanted to stand out in the army, but it was not that easy.  Now that everything has come true, he feels proud and proud of such a smooth military career.  Wang Chen¡¯s kindness will always be remembered in his heart.  In order to let the kingDon't worry, Wu Jie will also give you his views on the upcoming battle, analysis of the situation in the Yanyun area, and opinions on armaments reform in detail in the following time.  Wang Chen listened.  Wang Chen was naturally very pleased that Wu Jie was so grateful to him.  He also knew that other generals whom he treated specially would feel the same way about him.  With so many capable generals available, Wang Chen knew that his time would soon come!
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