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Chapter 532 0529 [Xiangyang]

Han Zhen tapped his fingers on the royal table, making a crisp and rhythmic sound, and slowly said: "How many more Song troops are there on the two Zhejiang roads?"

Shi Wenhui replied: "About 50,000, Wang Yuan commanded 20,000 troops to block the navy at Jianhu Lake in Kuaiji. The rivers up and down Jianhu Lake are narrow and the water level is still shallow. The Shenzhou warships cannot enter. In addition, it has been raining for days, which has hindered the offensive. Zhang Jun and Liu Guangshi Stationed 30,000 troops in Muzhou, facing Yue Fei across the mountain. "

Hearing this, Han Zhen ordered: "Pass on my decree and let Yue Fei and Li Nanjia seize the two Zhejiang roads as soon as possible."

Zhejiang and Jiangnan were major taxpayers in Zhao and Song Dynasties and were also important granaries.

There is a proverb in the Song Dynasty: Su Changshu has enough power in the world.

One can imagine how important Zhejiang and Jiangnan are.

Fang La really frightened Song Huizong back then. Even Xixia didn't take precautions and directly dispatched 150,000 elite Western troops to the south to quell the rebellion.

Take a look at the lineup during the rebellion against Fang La. The commanders were Tong Guan and Tan Zhen, and the generals under their command were Liu Yanqing, He Guan, Wang Zhen, Wang Huan, Yang Weizhong, Xin Xingzhong, Han Shizhong, Yao Pingzhong... Zhao and Song can be called that. All the generals in charge went away.

In other words, Zhong Shidao and Yao Gu still have to guard the northwest, otherwise they will most likely be sent.

I have to say that this decision is correct. If it drags on for two or three years, without the food and taxes from Jiangnan and Zhejiang, Zhao Song will definitely be dragged down.

Because at that time, Shandong and Hebei had been ruined by Zhao Ji.

The reason why Zhao Song could barely maintain its operations was due to the continuous blood transfusions from the rich areas of Jiangnan, Zhejiang and Zhejiang, and Sichuan.

When Jinghu Prime Minister Yang Yao rebelled and even Jianyuan proclaimed himself emperor, Zhao Ji was angry, but not afraid. In the end, he only sent Liu Yanqing to suppress it, and the soldiers were also recruited on the spot.

But when he heard that the father and son named Zhu in Sichuan were revolting, he was really anxious. He quickly transferred Yang Weizhong, Wang Yuan, Zhang Jun and others who had just been redeemed to Sichuan, and once again sent the Western Army to Sichuan to put down the rebellion.

The importance of these three places can be seen from the attitude towards rebellion.

"I accept your order."

Zhang Shuye bowed and responded.

Han Zhen asked again: "As for Xiangyang, doesn't Zongze still plan to surrender?"

Zhang Shuye looked helpless and said: "Chang Xiang tried to persuade us to surrender a while ago, but Zongze's attitude was very firm and he only replied with eight words: The city is here but the people are there, but the city is broken and people are dead!"

Han Zhen was silent for a while.

Xiangyang has a unique geographical location and is a battleground for military strategists.

Everyone knew that it was a battleground, and naturally whoever occupied Xiangyang would work hard to strengthen the city's defenses.

After more than a thousand years and several dynasties, Xiangyang has long become impregnable.

The Jin people were not defeated, and the Mongols were not defeated either.

Especially Mongolia, they fought for six years. In the end, Xiangyang defender Lu Wenhuan opened the city and surrendered, and then barely occupied Xiangyang.

If you don't surrender, I'm afraid it will be even more resistant than Diaoyu City, and defending it for thirty to fifty years will be just a joke.

There's nothing I can do about it, Xiangyang's location is really great.

Surrounded by water on three sides and backed by mountains on one side, the only place to land is on a large swath of tidal flats. The mud can sink up to your waist if you step into it, which greatly increases the difficulty of landing.

Artillery siege is indeed sharp, but facing Xiangyang, you can't even transport the artillery to the bottom of the city, how can you attack the city?

The key point is that Xiangyang is not only easy to defend but difficult to attack, but also has great strategic significance. It is the key point between the north and the south and the hub between the east and the west. There is no way to get around it. If you enter Hanzhong from Xi'an and attack Chengdu in the middle of Shu, the Xiangyang defenders can be sent The navy sailed upstream along the Han River to cut off the Qi army's logistical supplies.

No solution!

Why did Liu Qi surround the place to call for reinforcements?
They were really forced to have no choice but to attack Xiangyang, so they could only choose to encircle the enemy and fight for reinforcements.

Although they did defeat several supporting armies and cut off the supply lines, the effect was not good. The food reserves in Xiangyang City were enough to feed the defenders for three to five years.

After a moment of silence, Han Zhen asked again: "How is the training of the inland water division going?"

If persuasion to surrender fails, the only option is to use force.

Shi Wenhui bowed and replied: "General Yao has recruited three thousand new soldiers and is intensifying their training. It is estimated that it will take two months before they can enter the war. In addition, warships are still under construction, and thirty of them are expected to be delivered in early August."

Han Zhen asked: "Do you have any solution for Xiangyang?" "This... I'm sorry for my ignorance, but there is no way to break it except to attack by force."

Zhang Shuye and Shi Wenhui looked at each other with bitterness on their faces, and then both shook their heads.

Zongze is not a mediocre person, he has the ability and means, and he is determined to defend the city, but they really have no choice.

Han Zhen mused: "If Xiangyang cannot be conquered, we can change it to a siege, use the navy to block the Sanmen Gorge of the Han River, enter Hanzhong from Chang'an, and capture Shuzhong first. By then, Xiangyang will be just an isolated city, unable to cause any trouble."

Zhang Shuye nodded and said, "That's all we can do."

Han Zhen continued to give instructions: "After capturing the two Zhejiang roads, order Yue Fei to recruit southerners and train diligently to prepare for the capture of Fujian and Guangxi in the future."

He was very relieved to let Yue Fei train and command his troops.

After discussing the details for a while, Han Zhen finally said: "Ask Yue Fei to send Zhao Kai and a group of puppet Song ministers to the capital as soon as possible."

"I accept your order!"

"Just go."

"I'm waiting to retire."

After Zhang Shuye and others left, Han Zhen also stood up and left Chui Gong Hall, walking quickly towards Yanfu Palace.

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"Daddy, Daddy!"

In the huge bathing pool, Xiao Heyue sat on Han Zhen's belly, slapping the water with both hands, causing waves of water to splash.

The little girl was not afraid of strangers at all. She had not seen her for three months, but after just getting along for a while, she became attached to Han Zhen and even wanted to come with her to take a bath.

Mrs. Han and Zhang were wearing inner clothes, sitting by the pool, and advised: "The water is a little cold, get up quickly, or you will get sick."

"I can't afford it, I can't afford it!"

The little girl shook her head like a rattle. She was in high spirits right now, so she couldn't get up.

"Don't you listen to grandma?"

Mrs. Han Zhang immediately became serious.

Xiao Heyue's mouth suddenly dropped, and she was about to cry. Han Zhen hurriedly coaxed: "If you don't cry, Xiao Heyue, let's soak for a while longer, and daddy will take you to see the big cat."

Hearing this, the little guy suddenly turned from crying into joy.

Seeing this, Mrs. Han Zhang sighed helplessly: "Erlang, just spoil her. Sooner or later she will be spoiled to the point of being lawless."

Han Zhen didn't care, what happened to Chong Chong, his daughter?

After soaking for a while, Han Zhen stood up with the little one in his arms. Han Zhang quickly wrapped her in a towel for fear that she would catch a cold.

After wiping himself and putting on his clothes, Han Zhen hung Xiao Heyue around his neck and strode out of the bathroom.

"Daddy!"

Sheng Nu had been waiting outside the door early. When she saw Han Zhen coming out, she immediately came up to him and hugged his legs.

Seeing Xiao Heyue sitting astride her father's neck, giggling, Sheng Nu had a look of envy on her face.

"Sheng Nu, come up too."

Han Zhen chuckled, picked up Sheng Nu and put her on his shoulders like a kitten.

He was tall, with strong shoulder muscles, and was quite comfortable to sit on.

The two little girls weighed less than 50 kilograms together, which to Han Zhen weighed almost nothing.

(End of this chapter)