Chapter 1,281 Defense against Liao Dynasty

Bianjing City, Military Aircraft Department.

Zhao Xu, Sun Gu, and Lu Gongzhu came here again to listen to the Military Aircraft Department's explanation of Su You's second step forward plan.

There is also Cai Que. Speaking of which, Cai Que and Cai Jing's great-grandfathers are brothers. They belong to the same clan, just like the relationship between Su Song and Su You.

However, the two of them were obviously not on the same side. They were put in a position by Cai Jing last time. Cai Que finally knew how powerful Su Youliu was in managing the Military Aircraft Department with his own clan brother and Zhang Dun.

Using the Cai family's shield to defend against the Cai family's spear, a small knife came out from under the shield, killing Cai Chue with lingering fear.

Therefore, we should not dare to overdo it, and we must pay close attention to the affairs of the Military Aircraft Department.

I heard Guo Long pointing on the sand table with his baton: "Although the armies on the left and right are victorious, it cannot be said that there are no hidden dangers."

"First of all, although Li Xian gathered more than 100,000 soldiers and horses, the core only had 3,000 Dun'an troops, and Wang Wenyu had 15,000 Tibetan cavalry troops."

"The rest of the troops, Zhao Sizhong and Bao Shun, have no problem with their loyalty. From the supervisory army to the hundred-man commander, they are all from our Han army. Their control is relatively good, but their combat power cannot be said to be elite."

"There are sixty thousand people here."

"In addition, there are 40,000 people sent by Ali Gu and 15,000 people sent by Lin Bubi. The combat power of these more than 50,000 people can be higher than that of the Bao and Zhao armies, but even with the supervision of Han envoys, their loyalty It’s out of the question.”

"Therefore, Li Xian's army can be defeated but cannot be defeated; it can seize the territory and occupy territory, but cannot attack the strong army."

"Occupying Lanzhou, cutting off Xixia's right arm, controlling the Qingtang Dynasty, making an emergency landing on Yu Zanghuama, guarding the Western Regions, and outflanking Tiandu have basically reached the limit of Li Xian's combat missions."

"If Liang Yong can attack from Xiaoguan to regain Lanzhou, there may be big problems along the way. Therefore, Duke Fu decided to let Li Xian's army play another role, which is to force Li Wenzhao out of Tiandu Mountain and out of bounds with the army in the middle. "

"Li Wenzhao is an old minister of the Xia Kingdom. Together with Yu Zanghuama, we are the vanguard of our army to eliminate the emperor's side. My name of marching into the army can be guaranteed, and the recruitment of surrenders along the way will be smoother."

"And the army in the middle route will be divided from Xiaoguan and Jingyuan to go out and drive away Liang Yimi. They can take the whole south of the Great Wall to connect the left and right fronts and protect the flanks of the left and right armies."

"As for the Zhong'e Division on the East Road, after the left wing is protected, they can concentrate their military power to annihilate the Ye Danma and Mee Ni Division, and incorporate the entire area from Jialuchuan to Wudingchuan into the Song Dynasty, expanding their territory thousands of miles."

"At this point, our military's first-stage strategic objectives will be fully realized and very consolidated, which will be of great benefit to the implementation of the second-stage strategic plan."

Zhao Xu asked: "What is the second step of the strategy?"

Guo Kui said: "At this point, there are many options to choose from. According to His Majesty's decree, our military branch can attack Yuzhou, Gao Zunyu can attack Weizhou, Li Xian's army can attack Mingsha City, and finally the three-way encirclement of Lingzhou."

Cai Que asked: "But the line of the Great Wall is too far from Lingzhou? There is still a vast sea in the middle. Aren't you afraid that the Xia army will attack?"

"Especially in the first phase of the strategy, the middle army let Liang Yimi escape and allowed him to retreat safely. Those 70,000 elite troops will definitely become a huge trouble in the implementation of the second phase of the strategy!"

Guo Kui said: "There is no doubt what Participating in Politics said, and it is indeed true, but the war must focus on the overall situation. Your Majesty, please take a look at the situation of our army after the first phase of the operation is completed."

The baton was passed from Lanzhou, Weizhou, Youzhou, Yinzhou, Shizhou, and Yincheng in sequence, and everyone's vision suddenly became brighter.

Guo Kui said: "After the first phase of the goal is completed, the area occupied by our army will be completely advanced to the junction of the northern foothills of Qingtang Hengshan Mountain and the Xingling Hetao Plain, backed by the danger of high mountains and guarded by the Great Wall in front.

Guanling and the main hub overlook Xingling and intimidate the Hetao. It can be said that we can advance and retreat with ease."

"The Xia people are not stupid pig puppets. The power between the enemy and ourselves can only be regarded as an exchange."

"We get space, and the enemy gets time, that's all."

"But such a move is very cost-effective for us in the Song Dynasty. Although we gave up annihilating one enemy, we got the whole territory's response, stability and security. Under the current situation, it is indeed the best choice."

"Another important point is the time and season of using troops. After the first phase is completed, and the armies have a place to rely on, they can carry out short-term repairs, transport military supplies from the rear, and at the same time send various old armies to occupy the land and select key points.

"Take care and keep it."

"This can not only relieve some of the logistical pressure, but also consolidate the rule after the occupation and prepare for production south of the Great Wall in the coming year."

"After a short period of repair, we will be able to launch the elite new army and march thousands of miles to encircle Lingzhou. We will rescue the enemy if we find it. We will focus on destroying the Xia people's reinforcements from all directions and finally cross the river for a decisive victory!"

Zhao Xu is actually still a military enthusiast when it comes to war, but looking at the color contour map online, after the first phase goal is achieved, almost all the key points are from the warm highlands of Qingtang and Hengshan to the plains.

On the dividing line of the green zone, and not far ahead of this front, is the Great Wall marked with small zigzag lines.

The whole layout is so comfortable that even a fool can see that all six routes are managed by the Strategy Department and has a very clear strategic idea.

"Don't worry about victory, think about it first..." Lu Gongzhu coughed lightly: "First clear the retreat, consolidate the gains, and make progress before the opportunity. This plan is very safe."

Sun Gu nodded: "Even if there is an unexpected opportunity, our army has secured the dangerous points in the north of the mountain, and responded continuously to defend them according to the Great Wall."

"This is Qin's strategy to control the Xiongnu. He first relies on his own invincibility and then waits for the enemy to be victorious. The Privy Council supports this plan."

What a joke, this was originally the big goal of the Privy Council. Sun Gu didn't expect happiness to come so quickly: "After that, we need to abide by the precepts and use troops, hahaha, with Mingrun and caution, needless to say more."

Zhang Dun sneered and said: "We still need to reprimand him. After all Su You's troubles, he was also suspected of covering up for Zhonge and Jiyisi. Liang Yongneng almost plundered Yanzhou. If Shen Kuo hadn't taken risks and delayed it for a day.

This great situation may be ruined if not done well!”

"Su Mingrun told me that war is about who makes fewer mistakes."

"If you know clearly that the way back is empty and the remaining enemies are not exhausted, but still insist on taking a dangerous pass, it is really not the behavior of a wise man."

"Also, Wang Zhongzheng's group of men are unreliable. It is better to rely on Quye Henan to prevent Liao people from intervening if we expect them to annihilate the enemy. Su Mingrun also knew this, so he specifically asked the Privy Council to take measures in advance."

Cai Jing took out a report: "This is the order given by the Duke to the Western Army last month. It requires Shaanxi and Hedong to use troops. The prohibition of the contract must not be leaked. Letters exchanged and sent to the four stations are all reviewed. Civil and military officials are not allowed to use private information in advance.

The book reveals the truth."

"He and Shaanxi provinces are ordered to transfer roads, manage the military and other departments, and restrain the civil and military officers under their jurisdiction. They are not allowed to have personal knowledge of Hebei and the four directions and talk about side affairs. If it is exposed, they will be sent to prison with weapons and discarded for life."

Sun Gu nodded: "Then please ask your majesty to ask the king Zhongzhengmi to be concerned about you. If you encounter the soldiers of the Liao Kingdom, you will send envoys in advance to give an edict or transfer a message."

"You can use the civil strife in Xia to imprison the country's leader and not know whether he is alive or dead. The imperial court returned gifts to congratulate Tongtian Festival and sent envoys to give birthdays and other gifts, but no one accepted them. On the way to Yanyan, I asked Youzhou for numerous ultimatums, but they all refused to report them. In the near future, they invaded Bianwei again and again.

As an excuse, I declared that the imperial court sent troops to punish Xixia and not to interfere with the Northern Dynasty."

Zhang Dun said: "You can't just prepare for negotiations. You can order Wang Kechen to recruit tens of thousands of troops nearby to support the army. If the Liao people block the advance or invade the official army first, you can order Dou Shunqing to respond to the enemy."

Sun Gu's face changed: "It's impossible. The imperial court is engaged in Western affairs. How can we provoke the Liao Kingdom again? Just ask Wang Kechen to choose 10,000. The statement just made must be under the close control of Wang Zhongzheng and must not be leaked."

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"Dingzhou, Gaoyangguan, the Zhendingfu Road Appeasement Department, the Hedong Road Economic and Strategy Department, and the Hebei Hebei Hedong Border Appeasement Department need to closely monitor the border state troops and the northern border defense affairs. Everything should be as it should be, and no changes can be made.

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Cai Jing said: "In fact, there is another strategy that can not irritate the Liao people but also prepare them well."

"Oh?" Zhao Xu certainly didn't want to provoke the Liao Kingdom at this time: "But what's the plan?"

Cai Jing said: "Ke Mingzhen's navy is ready in Jiaozhou Port. In the name of escorting merchant ships, it will move armedly in the North Sea. If something happens, it can enter the Yellow River and Liao River to deter the Liao people from acting rashly."
Chapter completed!