Outlaws of the Marsh

Chapter 610 Don't Dare To Be Careless (Please Subscribe!)

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Similar to Shi Bao's guess, Li Yan soon called Shi Bao and Bian Xiang into the palace.

Li Yan asked someone to set up a banquet in the gazebo in front of Wende Hall, and had a drink with Shi Bao and Bian Xiang.

Bian Xiang was very reserved, and even Shi Bao couldn't let go, which made Li Yan drink a little dull, so he put down his glass and said, "Do you want to be the main attacker?"

Bian Xiang said: "Your Majesty, many of our old brothers still have enthusiasm. They want to enshrine their wives and sons, and want their names to be recorded in the history books. Please give them a chance."

Li Yan glanced at Bian Xiang, then at Shi Bao.

In the past few years, although Li Yan put more energy on the First Army, because Shi Xiu and the Ministry of Political Affairs served as Li Yan's eyes and ears, Li Yan also knew the situation of the Xiang Army well.

Therefore, Li Yan is actually aware of Bian Xiang's changes and Shi Bao's ambition.

To be honest, Li Yan has thought of replacing Bian Xiang several times.

But Li Yan didn't have a suitable person to replace Bian Xiang for the time being, and even though Bian Xiang was a good drinker, he didn't dare to delay Li Yan's affairs.

As for the commander-in-chief of the Xiang army, ability is still secondary, and loyalty and prestige are the main ones.

Insufficient in ability, with the planning of the staff department, the assistance of the commander's deputy, loyalty and prestige and ability, etc., there are not many people who are better than Bian Xiang.

That's why Li Yan kept Bian Xiang, wanting to observe him again before deciding whether to stay or not.

In other words, Li Yan actually knows that it is not Bian Xiang but Shi Bao who really wants to be the main attacker, and it is not Bian Xiang but Shi Bao who is really young.

Li Yan looked at Shi Bao and asked, "Are the second and third chambers confident in fighting this battle well?"

Shi Bao said confidently: "We promise to destroy Zhuluo Kingdom, just like destroying Taifeng."

Li Yandao: "Zhu Luo State is not Taifeng. Zhu Luo State can become the overlord of the Western Paradise, and its strength should not be underestimated."

Shi Baodao: "I know Zhu Luo is strong, but I believe in the strength of our Liangshan army. I am willing to issue a military order. If the capital of Zhu Luo cannot be broken within two months, I will come to see you with my head up."

Li Yan said noncommittally: "Don't make mistakes because you are too hasty."

Shi Bao said very calmly: "I only have one head, so I dare not be careless."

Hearing what Shi Bao said, Li Yan pondered for a while, and then said: "Okay, then the second and third chambers will be the main attackers of the right army... Shi Bao and Bian Xiang obey orders!"

Shi Bao and Bian Xiang got up at the same time and said: "The minister is here!"

Li Yandao: "Shi Bao is hereby appointed as the Marshal of the Right Route Army, and he is fully responsible for the attack of the Right Route Army. Senior Staff Officer."

Although Hu Yanzhuo and Guan Sheng are both capable chiefs of staff, this battle is very critical, so Li Yan sent experienced veterans Wang Huan and Wang Wende to Bian Xiang and Shi Bao respectively as senior staff officers, hoping that they can assist Bian Xiang and Shi Bao wiped out Zhu Luo State in one fell swoop.

Time is tight and tasks are heavy.

Therefore, Xiao Jiasui and others only prepared for more than half a month before leading the army to set off...

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After the campaign of exposing and criticizing Li Gang by the ministers of the Song Dynasty came to an end, Zhao Huan ordered Zhong Shidao to serve as the border patrol envoy of Hebei as a member of the Privy Council, and went to Hebei to inspect the border defense. , So Zhong Shidao went to Heyang to take over Li Gang's original job.

Ever since his beloved brother Zhong Shi died in Yuci in the battle, Zhong Shidao felt very old, sick and exhausted, and urged him to retire and recuperate.

Zhao Huan then dismissed him from the post of Xuanfu Envoy of Zhong Shi Dao and asked Li Gang to take over.

Now that Li Gang has been dismissed, Zhao Huan ordered Zhong Shidao to replace him.

Zhong Shidao, who was seriously ill, walked to Zhengzhou, and suddenly his condition worsened and he passed out.

After waking up, people around him persuaded Zhong Shidao to stay in Zhengzhou to recuperate and not to go to Heyang again.

Zhong Shidao sighed lightly and said: "You can't bear to read the words of His Majesty's Linxuan?"

Judging from the physical condition of Zhong Shidao, it is true that he can no longer go to Heyang to rule the army.

But in order to repay Zhao Huan's emperor's kindness, Zhong Shidao endured the pain and moved forward with all his strength.

After arriving in Heyang, Zhong Shidao worked day and night, and his condition suddenly worsened, and he fell into a coma many times.

Upon hearing the news, Zhao Huan urgently called Zhong Shidao back to the capital for treatment.

Zhong Shidao met the Jin envoy Wang Rui in Heyang, and saw that his attitude was very arrogant. Zhong Shidao judged that the Jin people might invade the bandits soon, so he gave Zhao Huan the last memorial and made the last suggestion to Zhao Huan. :
"The Jin people have invited gold coins to go north safely. If they come back now, they will gather all the countries to make a big move, and they will be unstoppable. The ministers did not listen to the previous plan. Qing, Cang, Wei, and Hua have no soldiers and no help from the fence. I beg you to take advantage of Chang'an to avoid the front. As for the defense and attack, the responsibility lies with the general, and the battle is not the responsibility of Wancheng."

Although Zhong Shidao was seriously ill, his mind was still very clear, and he still had a clear view of the situation.

If Zhao Huan adopted Zhong Shidao's suggestion and retreated to Chang'an, the Northern Song Dynasty might not have suddenly collapsed.

However, many ministers, especially the prime minister who is in charge of the battle, think that it is timid to practice the way of teachers, and they don't take his advice seriously.

After Zhong Shidao returned to Bianliang City, he could not enter the palace to see him because of his serious condition.

Zhao Huan sent his servant to take the imperial doctor to the teacher's Taoist home to give condolences.

After confirming that Zhong Shidao was really seriously ill, Zhao Huancai appointed Fan Na as the inspector Shaobao, Ningwu Army Jiedu envoy, and Hebei East Road Xuanfu envoy to replace Zhong Shidao.

At this time, the deputy envoy of Xuanfu on Hebei East Road was Zhe Yanzhi, the former staff officer of the Xuanfu envoy, who is currently the best talent in the Zhe family.

Not long after, Zhong Shidao suddenly died of illness at home at the age of seventy-six.

Zhao Huan came to the memorial ceremony in person and wept bitterly for it. He decreed that he should stop looking at the court for five days, and give the Taoist priest a quilt, a coffin, a borneol, and a musk navel for burial.

Zhong Shidao was the rarest and most sober military strategist before the subjugation of the Northern Song Dynasty. He had offered advice to Zhao Huan many times.

Once, after Yao Pingzhong failed to rob the camp, Zhong Shidao suggested: "Sending troops to rob the village tonight will be beyond the expectations of the Jin people. It doesn't matter if you still can't win, as long as you send thousands of cavalry to rob every night. camp, within ten days, the Jin army will flee."

The second time was when the Jin army retreated northward, Zhong Shidao suggested to attack while crossing the Yellow River, otherwise, it would be a disaster for the country in the future.

The third time was when he served as Xuanfu envoy of Hebei, Zhong Shidao suggested that the imperial court dispatch troops from Guanzhong, Hebei, and Hedong to fortify along the Cang, Wei, Meng, and Hua lines, and concentrate superior forces to guard against Jin soldiers.

The fourth time was shortly before Chong Shidao's death. He judged that the Jin people would invade on a large scale, and suggested that Song Qinzong leave Tokyo as soon as possible and go to Chang'an to avoid the sharp edge of the enemy.

However, it is regrettable that Zhao Huan did not adopt any of these valuable suggestions on Zhong Shi Dao.

After Zhong Shidao became ill and died of worry and anger, many people with lofty ideals heard the bad news and sighed to the sky: Heaven is also dead in the Song Dynasty!
This old man is so strong, he has a lot of energy.From the beginning to the end, bless my three saints.After a hundred battles, he is expected to win.When the teacher is promoted to help, the thief prestiges the order.There is no one to listen to the good strategy of stacking paintings.Ceding the land and increasing the currency will make the ugly captive better.The Great Wall is regarded as a fan screen.If there is no prosperity, there is no order in chaos.The flags are dark, and the soldiers and the people are choking.Yu Lie showed his strength, Fang Ce was dominant.

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Sorry, I still haven't been able to write two chapters, and I will try my best to write two chapters tomorrow.

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