Author: An Huajun

On the ninth day of the first lunar month of the third year of Shaoxing, invited by Wang Xiaolie, several coaches from Shaanxi and Gansu went to Shizhou to discuss Shaanxi's future defense.

Wang Xiaolie welcomed the people to the state government office and took their seats.

The soldiers served tea. Wang Xiaoxing said: "I had a serious illness years ago. I have only recovered in the past few days. It is not suitable to travel far. Therefore, I invite you to come to Shizhou to discuss the future defense matters of Shaanxi. Please also invite you.

Forgive me."

Wang Sidao, who succeeded Zhang Jun, said: "The Taiwei worked hard and wiped out the Jin army outside Dantou Village. The situation in Shaanxi has taken on a new look. We are not happy enough, so how can we blame the Taiwei? Now all the armies have left Shu Road and entered

Shaanxi. As long as the Taiwei has an assignment, he will not hesitate even to the death!"

Wang Xiaolie said hurriedly: "You are all under the control of Xuanfu, what do I have to do? It's just that we have established a good territory and guarded the territory."

Today, in addition to the newly appointed Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Disposal Envoy Wang Si, there are also the Lizhou Road System Envoy, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Division, Wu Jie, the Mian, Wei, Maozhou, Shiquan Army border pacification envoy Liu Qi, and the Xihe Road Ma Bu Army.

The general manager was in charge of the Xiqin army, Ma Guan Shigu. Wang Shi was the commander-in-chief of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and Wu Jie, Liu Qi, and Guan Shigu were the three generals of Sichuan and Shaanxi.

Although Wang Si succeeded Zhang Jun, he no longer had the power to "act expeditiously" and his status was much worse. Liu Ziyu was demoted because of his defeat.

After the greetings, Wu Jie said: "Please tell me how the Taiwei will arrange the troops in Shaanxi. Along the way, several of us made a bet about this. I want to win a host."

Wang Xiaolie looked at everyone and said: "Shaanxi matters still depend on how Wang Xuanfu arranges them. However, I have an idea here, please consider it."

Wang Sidao said: "Lieutenant, please speak."

Wang Xiaolie said: "The Yanyan Road blocks the east of the river and is our flank. It is related to the safety of our army and whether it should be defended by our army. The three prefectures of Hezhong, Jingzhao, Fengxiang and their surrounding states are in the Guanzhong area, far away from Xixia, and they are also protected by our army."

Army defense. Huanqing Road to the north is connected to Xixia and has a vital position, so Liu Qi will be stationed there. Jingyuan Road and Qinfeng Road are vast, so Wu Jie will be stationed. Xihe Road and the area to the west will be stationed by Guan Shigu. You guys

What do you think?"

Wang Sidao: "Although Shaanxi was pacified by the Taiwei, Jingzhao, Fengxiang and other places are still under the control of our Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division."

Wang Xiaoxue said: "In such a big place, does Xuanfu have so many soldiers?"

Wang Si couldn't help but change his expression after hearing this, and said no more.

Wang Xiaolie said: "The areas west of Beijing and east of Hedong that I control have been ravaged by the Jin soldiers for many years, and the population has fled. It is really not enough to support a large army. The prefectures in Guanzhong are rich and have a large population, which can supplement military supplies and facilitate the recruitment of troops.

.If it is handed over, I really can't support it. It's not my greed for Guanzhong's territory. Now we have to deal with the Jin people with all our strength. We really need this place. And the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division has Sichuan as its backing, so it doesn't have to be here. I

This is a neutral theory. If there is any offence, Xuanfu should not blame him. Of course, it is up to Xuanfu to decide how to deploy it."

Wang Si thought for a while and sighed: "Although the Taiwei occupied a lot of land on Shaanxi Road, it was indeed a helpless move. Now the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division has only 60,000 soldiers and horses, and it is really difficult to defend this.

The matter is still decided by the imperial court, and it is difficult for the Xuanfu Division to intervene."

Wang Xiaolie nodded and said: "Of course it is up to the court to decide. However, I occupy these places and don't want the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division to intervene! At least during the war against the Jin people, I need money and food from these places.

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Wang Si nodded and said no more.

Wu Jie clapped his hands: "I told you on the way that the Taiwei would arrange it this way. What do you think?"

Several other people smiled bitterly and shook their heads slightly.

Wang Xiaolie said to Liu Qi: "Huanqing Road is now guarded by our army. Please hurry up and take over the defense. Zhao Bin repeated his advice many times and refused to listen, so he has been killed. Murong Wei relied on the large number of tribesmen and defected to Xixia.

There are no enemy troops in Yanzhou now, and everything is safe and sound as usual."

Liu Qi said: "I have less than 10,000 soldiers. How can I hold the Huanqing Road in such a huge territory?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "There are still Tibetan soldiers and generals in the territory who are willing to serve the Song Dynasty. There are nearly ten thousand people in total, which should be enough."

Liu Qi did not expect that Wang Xiaolie would leave soldiers for him, so he was overjoyed and thanked him hurriedly.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Everyone, in principle, I can handle the Jin army by myself, and we can just defend Xixia. With your current strength, plus the strength of the surrendered generals, you should be able to defend it.

To fight against the Jin Army, we need a stable rear area, so please take care of yourself!"

All the generals handed over their hands together: "The Taiwei has captured Shaanxi. If we can't defend it, what a shame it will be!"

Wang Si looked on with cold eyes and sighed secretly.

Since Zhang Jun took office, the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Division quickly replaced the original generals with their own people. After Wang Si took office, he made no big moves and the generals did not obey him. On the contrary, Wang Xiaolie won consecutive battles, especially

It was the battle at Dantou Village that impressed all the generals. Therefore, it is not surprising that Wang Xiaolie's arrangement was more effective than Wang Si's.

After Zhang Jun was transferred back to the court, Wang Xiaolie was now the largest local powerful faction in the Song Dynasty. Although he did not have the power to depose Zhi as cheaply as Zhang Jun did, he actually did his own thing and did not listen to the court's orders. The court also took

He had no choice but to let it go.

Zhao Gou's edict seemed to improve Wang Xiaolie's status, but Wang Xiaolie understood that it was Zhao Gou who wanted to clean up his own cause. As long as Zhao Gou's Northern Expedition succeeds, he will never let Wang Xiaolie dominate the Northern Expedition.

If it doesn't work, I'm afraid I'll think of other ways.

Knowing his situation, Wang Xiaolie dared to let go, not letting go of things he should take care of.

Zhao Gou asked Wang Xiaolie to take back Shaanxi, but he did not say what to do after taking it back. This was also intentional. In name, Shaanxi should be returned to the Sichuan-Shaanxi Propaganda Department. In fact, Wang Xiaolie was stationed there, so how could he listen to the Sichuan-Shaanxi Propaganda Department?

From Fusi?

After discussing the garrison in Shaanxi, Wang Xiaoxian said: "When you arrive in Shizhou, how can you not try the mutton here? The mutton in this area is delicious, and it is not fishy or smelly. It can be said to be the most delicious in the world."

Liu Qi said: "I heard that Luoyang produces a famous wine called Peony Spring, which is unmatched by other places. They say that when the Taiwei goes to war, the army must have Peony Spring as a celebration. A few of us said on the way, I don't know the Taiwei."

Will you use this wine to entertain me?"

Wang Xiao lied and said with a smile: "A few bottles of wine are worth what! Tonight we will eat mutton and drink Peony Spring!"

After saying that, he said to Wang Sidao: "Xuanfu, how many days will you stay?"

Wang Sidao: "Be prepared to stay for three to five days and leave when the matter is discussed."

Wang Xiaoxing said: "This is very good. If I stay a little longer, I can fulfill my friendship as a landlord. Although Shizhou is located in the mountains and is a bit remote, the food has its own characteristics. And the Yellow River flows through the canyon here.

The scenery is unique. When the ice melts in a few days, you can watch its rapid flow."

Wang Sidao: "I'm afraid that I won't be able to stay for a long time because of my busy official duties."

Wang Xiaoxing said: "Well, we still have Deputy Lu as deputy minister for government affairs, so we won't be short of these days."

Although Wang Si was a little dissatisfied with Wang Xiaolie's handling of Shaanxi affairs, he still admired Wang Xiaolie and had no other thoughts, so he said nothing more.

Wang Xiaolian said: "Besides, Ye Shenzheng has been to Fuzhou these days and will be back in two days. Since Xuanfu has arrived in Shizhou, why doesn't he see Shenzheng?"

Ye Mengde has not yet left to go back, and has been in Shizhou these days. After Chi Yuping regained Fuzhou, in order to calm the situation as soon as possible, he went to see Zhe Yanzhi, who was newly in charge of Fuzhou. Since Wang Xi was here, there was no reason to miss him.
Chapter completed!