It’s not that he is unwilling to help Xixia, but that such things are not something he can make decisions without authorization.

Not to mention that he is just the deputy commander of the Shuzhong Military Region and the acting marshal, he is the real marshal. He is afraid that he will not dare to make a decision easily.

Today, among the six major military regions of the Song Dynasty, the Shuzhong Military Region can be said to be the weakest. Even during the last civil war in the Western Xia Dynasty, the Marshal Liu Zhuwen of the Dali Military Region came here to preside over the overall situation.

Zhang Guangbao was almost in his achievements and prestige when he wanted to be a marshal. However, Zheng Yihang and Batumi were not qualified enough. The Grand Marshal of the Shuzhong Military Region was always in the air.

This kind of suspension made Zhang Guangbao even more afraid to make decisions without authorization. After all, he still had some ideas about the position of Grand Marshal of the Shuzhong Military Region.

I would rather keep my success than take risks.

After a little silence, Zhang Guangbao said: "I will immediately send a message to your Highness for this matter. At the same time, our Shuzhong Military Region is ready to go to war. How about it?"

This is probably his greatest sincerity.

When Ke Shuyuan heard what he said, he was a little disappointed, but he could only nod and agreed helplessly, and had to thank Zhang Guangbao.

Although Zhang Guangbao would have to wait for the time to ask Emperor Song to ask, his army would have to prepare for the war. Speaking of which, as long as he prepares immediately, it would not be delayed.

After Ke Shuyuan looked at Zhang Guangbao deeply for a few glances, he then left.

Zhang Guangbao did not have the intention of perfunctory Xixia. As soon as Ke Shuyuan left, he sent people to send letters to Zheng Yihang, Batumi and other military commanders overnight. He also announced his residence to the generals in charge of logistics in the army.

When the logistics generals arrived, Zhang Guangbao spoke directly: "Everyone, prepare food, grass, weapons and other things."

All the logistics generals were slightly surprised.

Someone asked, "Deputy Commander, are you going to start a war?"

Zhang Guangbao nodded and replied: "Xixia lost in the confrontation with Daxia. Now the entire army wants to defend Zhongxing Prefecture to the death. Just wait for the emperor's order, we will rush to support Zhongxing Prefecture."

"What?"

Someone exclaimed, "The Xixia army was defeated?"

The defeat of Zhongsun Zhouting in Heliancheng and Zhongsun Zhouting on the Great Wall has not yet been spread to the territory of the Song Dynasty.

Although these generals now know that the Great Xia army also has firearms, they are still extremely surprised to hear that the Western Xia army lost so quickly.

This is quite a bit defeated.

Zhang Guangbao said quietly: "There are extremely powerful people in the Great Xia army. The Xixia army was defeated so quickly, which is unexpected, but it is reasonable."

"Extreme realm master..."

Hearing this, the logistics generals couldn't help but frown slightly, and someone said, "Marson, there are masters in the Great Xia army, so let's go..."

Zhang Guangbao said: "Although the extreme realm is strong, I don't believe that our Shuzhong Military Region cannot even deal with the extreme realm. Besides, the emperor must have a way to deal with it. You don't need to worry about this. Just make preparations quickly, so as not to prevent the emperor's imperial edict from coming and our army is not ready yet. Xixia is an ally of our dynasty and the gateway to our dynasty on the west side. If Xixia loses it, it will be a great disadvantage for our Song Dynasty."

"yes!"

When the generals heard what he said, they bowed their hands, stopped talking more, and hurriedly walked outside.

The imperial guards of the Song Dynasty were founded less than ten years ago. They fought south and north, destroyed countless enemies, and killed many masters. Although they were strong in the extreme realm, they did not even have the courage to fight.

Just the next day, many grain trucks gathered in Chengdu Prefecture in the grain warehouse.

Trucks of grain were shipped onto the truck.

Changsha.

Zhongsun Guge, the Ambassador of the Western Xia to Song, came into the palace in a panic and asked to see Zhao Dongting.

Zhao Dongting was reviewing the memorial in the imperial study room.

Whether it is to investigate the military department, the firearms of major military regions, or to investigate the transactions between Xijing Road and the Weifu Military Office of Heishan, it is not something that can be completed in a short time.

Until now, neither Su Liuyi nor Xuanxue have given Zhao Dongting any results.

While he was lowering his head to review the memorial, an eunuch outside the imperial study room reported: "Emperor, Lord Zhongsun Guge is asking for a visit."

"Prince."

Zhao Dongtingqing raised his head lightly and spit out the word from his mouth.

Then he saw Zhongsun Guge breaking into the house in a panic. His appearance made Zhao Dongting stunned.

He put down the brush in his hand, frowned slightly and asked Zhongsun Guge, "Why is Lord Zhongsun so anxious?"

Zhao Dongting did not think about the failure of the Western Xia conquest.

Because in his opinion, even if the Daxia army also has firearms, the Xixia army would not be beaten to the point of being unable to raise its head by the Daxia army.

After all, in terms of combat effectiveness, the Western Xia imperial guards should still be stronger than the soldiers in the Daxia territory.

However, he heard Zhongsun Guge calling out to the sky and robbing the earth: "I beg Emperor Song to solve the danger of my Western Xia..."

He presented the secret letter in his hand to Zhao Dongting.

Zhao Dongting saw the style of the censer and said, "Is this a secret letter from the empress?"

Then he hurriedly took the letter to his hand.

I just looked at it for a few seconds and couldn't help but change my color slightly.

In the letter, Li Xiushu stated that Heliancheng and Zhongsun Zhouting lost the Great Wall. She planned to lead her army to defend Zhongxing Mansion to the death and ask Zhao Dongting to send troops to rescue the siege.

Zhao Dongting slowly put down his letter, and a look of disbelief appeared in his eyes, "Heliancheng, Zhongsun Zhouting was defeated so quickly... Where did the four major military departments come from the extreme powerhouses?"

Zhongsun Guge couldn't answer.

When Heliancheng sent scouts to Zhongxing Mansion, he had not yet fully understood Luo Tuo's identity. Therefore, Li Xiushu did not explain Luo Tuo's origin in his letter of help.

Perhaps Li Xiushu and others should know now.

But even if I send another message to Zhao Dongting for this matter, the letter will definitely be still on the way.

"Your Majesty, General Manager Xuan of the MIIS asked for a visit."

At this time, a eunuch spoke out again outside.

Zhao Dongting couldn't help frowning deeper and said, "Come in!"

Xuan Xue is in charge of the Military Intelligence Department, and usually small matters are presented to Zhao Dongting in the form of memorials. Now that she suddenly comes to ask for a meeting, there must be something big.

Zhao Dongting suddenly felt uneasy in his heart.

After Xuanxue came in, her face turned a little bad. She even felt a little anxious.

Seeing that Zhongsun Guge was also here, she was a little surprised. As soon as she opened her mouth, she suddenly shut up again.

Zhongsun Guge was very tactful and said, "Emperor Song, why don't I go outside and wait first?"

“No need!”

Zhao Dongting waved his hand and looked at Xuanxue, "Master Xuan, why should I report it?"

Seeing that Zhao Dongting was unintentionally avoiding Zhongsun Guge, Xuanxue simply said: "Emperor, I just received the news that I am in the Western Xia imperial guards..."

Speaking of this, she looked at Zhongsun Guge deeply, "Heliancheng, Zhongsun Zhouting, two marshals, were defeated by the Great Wall on the southwest of Zhongxing Prefecture, and Marshal Helian died for his country... Marshal Zhongsun led more than 40,000 remaining troops to retreat in a hurry. Luo Tuo, the Dharma King of the Yuan Dynasty, appeared on the battlefield with several of his disciples. And..."

She wanted to speak but stopped.

Zhao Dongting frowned, "What else is bad news?"

Xuanxue then said: "There is also news in the Tubo territory. Fifty thousand Tubo soldiers gathered, as if they were going to attack our central Sichuan area."

Zhao Dongting was a little lost when he heard this. Zhongsun Guge suddenly turned pale.

The closest Song Dynasty to Zhongxing Prefecture is the Shuzhong Military Region. If the 50,000 Tubo soldiers are going to attack Shuzhong, it is likely that the Song Dynasty will be unable to provide assistance to the Western Xia.

Although the Western Xia and the Song Dynasty were allies, the monarchs of the two countries had a close relationship. But no one would think that Zhao Dongting would ignore the safety of Shu for the sake of the Western Xia.

Zhongsun Guge could not say such words with shamelessness, but his heart became deeper and deeper. If there was no help from the Song Dynasty, then Zhongxing Mansion would probably be destroyed sooner or later.

"Luotuo...Tubo..."

After a while, Zhao Dongting suddenly murmured, and then said to Xuan Xue: "There is no need to check the transaction anymore... The arms of Daxia must have been provided by the Yuan Dynasty."

What he most reluctant to see happened eventually.

Compared to the forging of grenade launchers and other objects in the Yuan Dynasty, Zhao Dongting even hoped that the arms would be transmitted from the Song Dynasty.

The Yuan Dynasty was originally a tiger with wings. Although it had two wings broken by the Song Dynasty, it now has grenade launchers and other objects manufacturing technology, which is like this tiger growing its wings again.

Most of the time when the imperial guards of the Song Dynasty were able to sweep away, they relied on the benefits of arms. Now, this advantage may no longer exist.

This matter is much more serious than Luo Tuo's breakthrough in the extreme realm.

After all, Luo Tuo broke through the extreme realm, which was only his personal breakthrough. However, the Yuan Dynasty had arms, which was enough to arm the entire army, so that it could have the strength to compete with the imperial guards of the Song Dynasty.
Chapter completed!