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Volume 1: The country is broken, Chapter 18: A single move affects the whole body

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    In the end, Wang Chen fled.  He once suspected that he had traveled back to some feminist society. Zhe Yueru's proposal made him stunned. He really couldn't imagine how women today could be so bold.  However, Wang Chen quickly put aside this matter, because the war was about to start in the next year, and as the top official leading the battle, he had too many things to do.  Almost as soon as the imperial court issued the order for the war, Wang Chen handed over most other matters to the imperial government and was only responsible for the military aspect.  Li Gang and Zhang Jun were very aware of the gap between them and Wang Chen in terms of military capabilities. After the war order was issued, they did not participate too much in the planning of the war.  Although they are also prime ministers, they are civil servants. In the previous battle with the Jin people, Wang Chen made all his own plans and did not accept instructions from the court. The next battle was also planned and coordinated by Wang Chen.  Formulate it in detail with other people in charge of military affairs, so that irrelevant people will have less interference.  When Wang Chen discussed the specific matters of the battle with other important ministers in the DPRK, he also said that how to fight this battle was all decided by the commander-in-chief at the front. Officials in the DPRK only made strategic decisions.  In other words, how the various ministries are arranged, how to march and fight are all arranged by the commander-in-chief Wu Jie and several other deputy commanders-in-chief, and he, the highest military officer, does not interfere too much.  At the end of the first year, Yu Yunwen, who had not been seen for a long time, returned from overseas. As soon as he came back, he went straight to Wang Chen's house.  "His Royal Highness Prince Fu, you have fulfilled your mission despite your humble position. All tasks have been successfully completed!" "Binfu, thank you for your hard work!" Wang Chen reached out and patted Yu Yunwen, who had a dusty face, "The war is finally about to happen, you have done a great job.  No, I will take credit for you personally!" "Thank you, Your Highness!" Yu Yunwen quickly thanked him and sat down in the study with Wang Chen.  "Tell me what you think about this war!" Wang Chen asked Yu Yunwen, who was drinking water from a teacup after unfolding the map of the situation between the enemy and ourselves, "My plan is. This battle will basically solve the Xixia problem.  Destroy the country and eliminate future troubles forever. No matter what the price is, no matter how much time it takes, we will never withdraw our troops until the country is destroyed." Wang Chen said this.  Yu Yunwen was a little surprised, but the court's arrangement still made him quite excited.  The dispute between the Song Dynasty and Xixia has been going on for almost a hundred years. Facing the weak Xixia people, the Song Dynasty was helpless and could not completely eliminate the threat.  Originally, the Dangxiang people had always been attached to the Central Plains imperial court.  However, after Li Yuanhao, the founding emperor of Xixia, proclaimed himself emperor and founded the country Daxia, the relationship between the two parties officially broke down. The Song Dynasty court was extremely angry at Li Yuanhao's act of proclaiming himself emperor, and many wars broke out between the two countries.  However, the extreme worship of literature and restraint of military force led to a decline in the combat effectiveness of the Song army. In the four major battles of Sanchuankou, Haoshuichuan, Linfufeng, and Dingchuanzhai, the Xixia army achieved great victories and annihilated the Song Dynasty.  There are more than 100,000 elite troops in the northwest of the army.  During the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty.  The political situation in Xixia was in internal turmoil. Zhao Xu, Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty, thought he could take advantage of this opportunity and sent five troops to attack Xia, preparing to regain Lingzhou and Hetao.  However, they did not achieve any results, with more defeats and fewer victories. Especially in the two large-scale battles of Lingzhou and Yongle City, they suffered heavy losses, with a total loss of 600,000 to 700,000 soldiers and civilians.  Military expenditures are wasted.  In the end, the Song Dynasty reluctantly recognized the founding of Xixia, and a peace agreement was reached between the two countries.  The Xixia people also spent most of their national power in successive wars, and successively surrendered to the Song Dynasty and Liao Dynasty, trying to survive in the cracks.  Then the Jurchens rose up, and Xixia, who colluded with the Jurchens, took the opportunity to capture the Dingbian Army of the Song Dynasty, established the Jin Kingdom after the Jurchens, and destroyed the Liao Kingdom.  Become a vassal to the Kingdom of Jin.  Emperor Wu Qimai of the Jin Dynasty was so happy that he rewarded all the states beyond the Yellow River such as Lezhou and Jishizhou, the hometown of Xixia that he had previously occupied, to Li Qianshun, the king of Xixia. The Xixia territory also reached its peak.  In terms of territory, Xixia is now the largest in history, and in terms of national strength.  That's how it should be.  In recent years, the domestic political situation in Xixia has been relatively stable, and there have been no large-scale wars. Even when the Jin people invaded the Song Dynasty from the south, they adopted a wait-and-see attitude and did not send large-scale troops to attack the Song Dynasty. Their national strength has increased to a certain extent.  of recovery.  However, compared with the Jin Kingdom and the Song Dynasty, Xixia's strength was still much lower. According to pre-war reconnaissance, Xixia had only 500,000 capable soldiers, and its ability to mobilize again was not great. However, the soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty's expedition this time  , there are 18 regular Imperial Guards alone, totaling nearly 600,000 horses. Together with the auxiliary Xiang troops and civilian servants, the total number is at least one million.  If compared with the number of troops, even if Xixia devoted its national power to fight, it would be difficult to match the Song Dynasty.  Not to mention, the Song army took advantage of the residual power of its victory over the Jin army and was equipped with a larger number of explosives, so its combat power was completely different.  It is precisely because of these changes in circumstances thattransformation, which made Yu Yunwen believe that Wang Chen's goal would definitely be achieved this time.  However, to achieve this goal, it may take a long time, maybe one or two years, not necessarily three, four, or five or six years. After all, it is quite difficult to destroy a country.  Not to mention, the Jin people have a close relationship with the Xixia people. Xixia is a vassal to the Jin State. When they have a domestic war, the other country is obliged to lead an army to support them.  In addition to the influence of these forces, there are also the Mongols.  The power of the Mongols is growing, including the Qiyan, Zadalan, Taichiwu, Hongjira, Wulianghe, Tataer, Merqi, Oyila, Kele, Naiman, and Wanggu tribes.  The Mongol tribes, as well as the Mongolized Turkic tribes, are integrating their forces and are a force that cannot be ignored. Now they all dare to challenge the Xixia and Jurchens, and their territories are also expanding rapidly.  When we attack Xixia with a large army, apart from the Jin people who are most likely to send troops to intervene, the Mongols may also get involved. These hateful barbarian tribes will not allow the power of the Han people to affect that area.  There is also the power of Tubo.  Although Xixia now occupies the northeastern area of ??Qinghai, a large area of ??land in the southwest of Qinghai, including the Hehuang Valley, is occupied by the Tubo people. If they want to completely control Qinghai, they will definitely conflict with the Tubo people.  Although the strength of the Tubo people is no longer as strong as that of the Tang Dynasty, compared with the Xixia people, their strength is still relatively strong.  If the Song Dynasty wants to completely occupy Qinghai and consolidate a good horse herding land, a large-scale conflict may break out with the Tubo people. No one can predict the outcome of the conflict.  One move can affect the whole body! Naturally, these Wang Chen also considered that when they discussed the relationship with Xixia with Yu Yunwen and other courtiers in the past, and arranged the possible war with the Xixia people, the power of the Mongols would also be affected.  Considered.  Among the several armies, Wu Jie led the largest number of troops. The reason why Wang Chen asked Wu Jie's 200,000 troops to go north from the line bordering the Xixia and Jin people was to prevent the Mongols from getting involved.  Liu Ziyu¡¯s soldiers and horses are also used to deal with the intervention of the Tubo people. The Forbidden Army and the Xiang Army in Sichuan and Shaanxi are also continuing to mobilize. Once the war changes, the subsequent troops will soon enter the battlefield.  The forces in the Yanyun area are also very strong, and Hebei has also assembled a large number of military guards, but this is to deal with the Jin people. However, the Song army is large in number and has strong mobilization capabilities. If 670,000 troops are invested, it will not be enough to destroy them.  Xixia, the subsequent troops will also enter the battlefield one after another.  As a confidant of Wang Chen, Yu Yunwen had a good understanding of the situation between the enemy and ourselves, but he was not very optimistic about the changes in the battlefield situation, and still maintained a certain degree of caution.  "Your Highness, I think that the battle to attack Xixia may be more difficult than we expected. After all, the war did not take place in the Song Dynasty, so there is no way to get the support of the people. All military supplies and food must be transported from the rear.  , and the Xixia army can obtain these from its people. In many cases, the support of the people can greatly influence the situation of the war! I feel that even if our Song army can finally win, it will take a lot of time!" Wang Chen  But he is relatively optimistic: "Actually, what I hope most is that after several wars, the Xixia people suffered heavy losses and were in a state of embarrassment, forcing them to surrender. First, we, the Song Dynasty, will become vassal. Then we can negotiate through war and peace."  Using complementary methods, we will slowly occupy the land of Xixia, and finally completely resolve the affairs of Xixia!" "I believe it will be as His Highness Prince Fu wishes!" Yu Yunwen knew that Wang Chen had other plans, and he felt relieved.  The two of them immediately discussed on the map what might happen after the war started and what kind of response they would have to make.  After discussing it for a long time, some final decisions were made.  After the general discussion was over, Yu Yunwen also asked his doubts: "Xiaochu, why don't you let me go to the battlefield this time?" Yu Yunwen originally asked to lead the army again, but Wang Chen recalled him back  Kaifeng, this made him a little depressed.  Of course he wanted to achieve military success again in order to get a promotion.  "Binfu, your sister thinks that you are getting older and it's time to start a family. She also arranged a marriage for you, so she asked you to come back," Wang Chen said, smiling and saying mysteriously  , "Ask your sister about the specific situation!" "Ah! It's like this!" Yu Yunwen exclaimed, but immediately became curious and asked Wang Chen: "If so, which girl did she recruit for me? Why?  "You didn't tell me anything beforehand?" "The daughter of the Minister of Industry, Zhe Keqiu, Zhe Yuexiu!" Wang Chen said, approaching Yu Yunwen, and whispered: "I have seen that girl, she is the same as Concubine Shu.  She looks quite similar. She is a very good woman. She is a perfect match for you. Once you meet her, you will definitely fall in love with her."Really?"  "Yu Yunwen was surprised and happy. He had seen Zhe Yueru before. He had marveled at this woman's prowess and beauty that day. He heard from Wang Chen that Zhe Yuexiu looked similar to Zhe Yueru and was equally beautiful and heroic. How could he not let her go?  Is he surprised? "Ask your sister about the specific situation. She selected the person herself, and she has the best say!" "Okay, I'll ask Ruoran!" Yu Yunwen said and immediately went to find Yu Ruoran.
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