Chapter 374: Soldiers approach the city
‘You are so welcome…’
When Zhao Xu saw Zhang Feng and others taking charge of all the military, he complained in his heart.
It was indeed an extremely important matter to be the emperor personally. In addition, the Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty was almost captured when he was expeditioned, which became a knot and fear among the Song Dynasty.
It can also be seen from this that it was so difficult for Kou Zhun to force Emperor Zhenzong to lead the army in person.
"I will do this for the time being. I will check all the civil and military officials I can see later."
Zhao Xu's thought flashed, and he calmed down and said calmly: "In addition, send the news of my arrival in Qinzhou to various places, and then issue a manifesto in my name, mainly to denounce Li Xia for not rebelling, hoping that they will return if they are lost."
In fact, this is an edict to declare war. Even if Xixia doesn’t fight, Zhao Xu will fight.
"I will receive the order!"
Zhang Yu replied.
Zhao Xu nodded and watched Zhang Ju and his group walk out, leaving only the people he brought.
Zhao Xu held the teacup and was thinking about the battle situation. After a while, he said lightly: "Send Xiao Tiancheng back and order Xu General to closely monitor the movements of the Liao people. In addition, is that Weiming Ashan reliable?"
This Wei Ming Ashan was completely created by Cai You. Cai You was not here at the moment, so Huo Xu did it for him.
Huo Xu rarely appears in front of Zhao Xu. When he saw Zhao Xu ask questions, he looked nervous and serious, and said, "The official, the Imperial City Department has been tested several times. This person's words are vague and he hides them. He may not be truly surrendering to my Song Dynasty. You still need to be vigilant."
Zhao Xu nodded, then his eyes narrowed slightly? He said, "But? What he said about Pingxia City should be true."
Pingxia City? The meaning can be seen from the name.
In the end, the Song Dynasty won the victory, and Emperor Shenzong was proud of this fortress. The fortress was renamed to "Pingxia City". The ambitions in it were self-evident.
At the same time, it also illustrates the strategic position of this city!
Huo Xu didn't dare to answer the conversation and bowed and stood there.
Zhao Xu thought about it? Suddenly glanced at Chu You? He said, "Some people in the Tiger and Leopard Army are not at peace?"
Chu You thuded, knelt on both knees and said in a deep voice: "I must have clean dishes!"
Zhao Xu waved his hand, "New Law" has touched all vested interests, and some people in the army have some ideas that are not surprising? Chu You was promoted by him and there was no reason to rebel against him.
"Go? Make some contributions. Are you a person around me? Don't let people underestimate you." Zhao Xu took a sip of tea and said in a plain tone.
"I will receive the order!" Chu You said in a deep voice with a fierce look on his eyes? Sail it again? Retreat.
Zhao Xu watched him leave? Shaking his head, he couldn't help but sigh: If this continues, I will be invincible to the whole world.
‘The policy needs to be alleviated, and you can’t go too fast…’
Zhao Xu thought in his mind that Zhang Dun had a very tough attitude on the issue of the "new law". Zhao Xu had rejected his request to fully reopen the "new law" next year. If the "new law" is adjusted, it is probably not so easy for this great husband to accept it.
‘The Lord of Zhongxing is not easy to be...’
Zhao Xu sighed again in his heart.
"Let's go, go out for a walk."
Zhao Xu didn't give herself much time to sigh, so he put down the teacup and stood up.
One of his main purposes this time was to boost morale between the military and civilians and not to sit and rest all the time.
Tangerine Pi, Nan Tianyou, Huo Xu and others responded and quickly made arrangements.
Zhang Feng, Zong Ze and others came out to accompany him and walked on the Qinzhou city wall.
Almost everyone in Qinzhou City knows that the current officials have arrived in Qinzhou in person, but this is the first time most of them have seen Zhao Xu.
"See the official family."
"See the official family."
"See the official family."
Along the way, I don’t know how many people salute.
Zhao Xu kept smiling and nodding, and said something like "no gifts" and "hard work" with his right hand.
There were almost no generals left by Qinzhou City, but there were as many as 70,000 troops, which was the most important support and food and grass center.
After walking around, Zhang Feng said, "Officials, the garrison of Pingxia City is Guo Cheng, deputy general manager of Huanqing Road. He has a 20,000 troops and various types of city guarding equipment and sufficient firearms. The city has been expanding. The Xia people are not good at attacking the city. If the Xia people go straight to Pingxia City, within five days, I will be able to re-allocate..."
Pingxia City, you can tell the importance of the Song Dynasty court from its name, so naturally the defense will not be easy.
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "How to fight this battle is still unknown now. However, the initiative cannot be controlled by the Xia people. My idea is that Wuyanxia must be taken down completely. As long as Wuyanxia is taken down, there will be no problem with Dushan that day. If we hold Tiandushan, then what we want will be within our control."
Tiandu Mountain is not only important in its strategic location, but also in its production area. It is jealous in any aspect and is crucial to the strategic purpose of the Song Dynasty!
Zhang Qi had a thin and firm face and said, "Yes. If he could take down Tiandu Mountain, the rich land in the northwest would be tightly held in the hands of my Song Dynasty. The Xia people were already poor and sparsely populated. In this way, they would definitely be able to severely damage Li Xia..."
When it comes to Xixia, it is really a military force, with a population of only 200,000 people, and a permanent military force of up to 500,000. In the battle with the Song Dynasty, it is always 300,000 to 500,000 troops, which is simply unimaginable!
Zhao Xu, no matter how Xixia fished out of the lake, faced Zhang Feng's words and said with a smile: "It's better to win multiple goals in one go, so you have to hold it even more..."
Just as Zhang Feng was about to speak, Nan Tianyou suddenly rushed over and whispered in Zhao Xu's ear: "The official family, the secret report from the Xia people, the 100,000 troops suddenly appeared and rushed straight to Pingxia City. Calculate the time, it's coming."
Zhao Xu's face changed slightly and he said, "Is it reliable?"
Nan Tianyou knew that it was important and focused on the key points, and said, "I said so in all three channels."
Zhao Xu's face was as deep as water and looked at Zhang Feng.
At such a close distance, you can hear it even if you whisper in a low voice.
Zhang Qi looked calm and pondered for a moment, saying, "Officials, this matter is not an accident. It is not so urgent. I have sent reinforcements, and other fortresses cannot stand. Now, I ask the Tiger and Leopard Army to rush to Pingxia City."
Zhao Xu is now in Qinzhou, not far or near Huanqing Road, but it is a bit far from Pingxia City.
He was a little nervous, but he didn't move at all and said, "Well, the troops from the sixth Shaanxi route will be arranged by you."
"I received the order." Zhang Qi raised his hand and then left with great strides.
Zhao Xu looked at his back, let out a sigh of relief, and his eyes turned to the northwest.
Zhao Xu couldn't help but feel the complex emotions surging in his heart and said, "I really want to go there in person..."
Chenpi was startled, but she didn't dare to persuade her.
There was no movement on the surface of Qinzhou City, but various dispatches were very fast. Chu You's Tiger and Leopard Army went north on the same day and rushed to Pingxia City.
At this time, Pingxia City.
Deputy Chief Manager Guo Cheng stood at the top of the city and stood in the wind.
He was only forty years, with a straight face, calm eyes, and a rough face of military generals, as well as a contour of a Confucian general.
Yao Xiong, the deputy general beside him, said in a deep voice: "Deputy General Manager Guo, Xia Ren's actions are a bit strange. If it is delayed, it is fast, and if it is fast, it is fast. I will be in danger of pacifying Xia City."
His younger brother Yao Gu is also the deputy general of Guo Cheng. Seeing the Xia people approaching, he said anxiously: "Deputy General Manager, Pingxia City has sufficient soldiers and food, so there should be no problem, but the nearby five villages will be in danger. If other villages fall, Pingxia City will become an isolated city!"
Guo Cheng said calmly, "I'm not worried about these things, but I'm worried that reinforcements will come too quickly."
Yao Xiong and Yao Gu were stunned and didn't understand why.
Before they could ask questions, Guo Cheng said: "I will keep the order and the villages around you can give up and retreat depending on the situation."
The Yao brothers were shocked and retreated privately, which was a serious crime!
Chapter completed!