Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 485 Lightning Raid Plan
Seeing that Zhao Mu was silent, Zhezong did not urge him, but sat on the dragon chair and looked at him quietly.

The civil and military ministers were also anxiously waiting for Zhao Mu's statement.

But Zhao Mu was not in a hurry to express his position, he was just pretending to think.

The envoy who was kneeling on the ground touched his swollen cheek and looked at Zhao Mu quietly.

The injuries on the messenger's body, as well as a few missing teeth, were caused by Zhezong's men.

The matter also begins with the envoy going to Xixia with Zhezong's order. He began to talk about the excessive demands he made to Xixia Kingdom.

Of course, everyone in the Xixia Kingdom was unwilling to agree to such harsh conditions for surrender.

But everyone in the Xixia Kingdom knows the strength of the Song Dynasty now, and the militant faction in the Xixia Kingdom, no matter how bellicose they are, are not ready yet and dare not start a war easily.

So they all suggested to "bear with the temporary humiliation". The king of Xixia was also a man who knew the current affairs and was a hero. He proposed to the envoy the terms of becoming a minister, paying tribute, and paying tribute to the Song Dynasty, and he agreed to all the conditions. But only the ceding of land will not work. See if you can be accommodating.

But the messenger was very determined. He said that even one less condition would be enough.

But before the envoy left Xixia territory and entered the Great Song Pass, Fang Shisan, sent by Zhezong, had been waiting for him there for several days.

Zhao Mu knelt down to thank him and said, "I accept the order!"

The envoy was beaten so hard that he could not tell the story of his suffering. But he didn't dare to disobey the imperial edict, so what happened after returning was what happened today. The reason why Zhao Mu and Zhe Zong did this was to let these civil servants put forward suggestions for starting a war. Even if they don't bring it up, make sure they support it.

King Zhongxiao and General Yang said in unison: "I accept the decree!"

Then Fang Shisan read out the emperor's order to the envoy, and then he and the other Dragon Guards beat the envoy to a pulp. The injuries all over his body were caused by the beatings from the Dragon Guards.

Zhezong continued: "Hu Yan Aiqing, Yang Aiqing listens to the title!"

King Zhongxiao and General Yang also came out at this time and said: "I appoint Huyan Aiqing as the deputy grand marshal in the expedition to the west, to assist King Qi in the expedition to the west. Yang Aiqing is the general of the Chinese army, assisting the two marshals in improving military affairs."

Zhe Zong said at this time: "Since all my dear friends feel that this matter is feasible, then King Qi will accept the title!"

Zhao Mu felt that it was almost done, so he said: "Wei minister also supports Prime Minister Sima's suggestion. Beating the envoy is really an insult to the Song Dynasty. Now we should immediately issue a proclamation and spread it to the world, telling the Xixia people to bully our Song Dynasty. I am willing to lead the troops. Conquer!”

Zhezong said: "I appointed King Qi as the Grand Marshal of the Western Expedition, and gave Taizong the golden mace to give him the power to do things expediently. He has full authority to handle the major events of the Western Expedition."

Although his attitude is arrogant and arrogant. But everyone in the Xixia Kingdom still did not have an attack, but treated each other with courtesy. In the end, the matter was not settled, and the King of Xixia asked the envoy to return to the Song Dynasty to ask Zhezong for instructions to see if he could be accommodating. In this way, under the polite farewell of Xixia State, the envoy left Xixia territory safely.

Zhao Mu replied: "I'm here!" After saying that, Zhao Mu walked out of the train.

After the people from the Long Guard finished fighting, they told the envoy how they should explain to the ministers when they came back. And told him that if the matter was accomplished, he would be given an official position and a reward. But if it fails, then the heads of the nine clans will be taken away from him.

Zhe Zong looked at Sima Guang again. Zhezong said: "Sima Aiqing, you are the head of the hundred officials. You must do a good job in supplying weapons and food for this Eastern Expedition!"

Sima Guang also replied: "I accept the decree."

After Zhezong accepted his fate, he read out the reward to the envoy, saying that he had worked hard all the way, and he would be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold and an official promotion. Then he sent him down to the palace. At the subsequent court meeting, the ministers discussed some details of the Western Expedition. After the disbandment of the dynasty, Zhao Mu went to the Privy Council with King Zhongxiao and others to continue discussing the specific details of the Western Expedition.

In the Privy Council, King Zhongxiao dismissed some minor officials. Zhao Mu and General Yang were the only two people left in the room.

General Yang said excitedly: "That's great! With His Highness King Qi leading us this time, I, the Song Dynasty, will definitely avenge our past humiliation!"

The person in the court who most hopes to attack Xixia is General Yang in front of him.

The Yang family has a bloody feud with the Liao and Xixia kingdoms. Tianbo Yang Mansion has always been the most supportive of going to war to avenge the situation.

Zhao Mu looked at General Yang and said: "Okay, there are no outsiders here now. Then I will say whatever I want. Father-in-law, uncle. The beating of the envoy was jointly planned by Your Majesty and I. It is for today's war. prepare for."

Zhao Mu was not wrong. King Zhongxiao was his father-in-law. General Yang is the father-in-law of Zhao Mu's sister, so it is only natural for Zhao Mu to call him uncle.

After Zhao Mu said that, he took out the offensive blueprint he had prepared long ago from his arms. Then he began to tell the two old generals about his battle plan.

Although King Zhongxiao knew Zhao Mu's offensive strategy before, he was very surprised when he saw this detailed map.

The same is true for General Yang.

Zhao Mu explained the combat steps to the two in detail.

Finally, Zhao Mu concluded: "Okay! This is all my battle plan. In short, what we want this time is the word 'fast', and we will attack Lingzhou City as quickly as possible. Eliminate the main force of the Xixia Army. Force Xixia to The country surrendered.”

The two veterans nodded silently.

Then Zhao Mu said: "Haha, I won't hide it from you two today. When I made a big fuss in Lingzhou City and disturbed the marriage recruitment in Xixia, I also negotiated with the Xixia Kingdom. In fact, the king of Xixia was not willing to be the king. The vanguard of the Liao Kingdom is fighting this battle with us. He is just coerced by the main war factions in Xixia. If we can attack Lingzhou City as quickly as possible, then the King of Xixia will be forced by reality. pressure, and Kaesong surrendered.”

After reading Zhao Mu's map, General Yang said: "His Royal Highness King Qi's plan can be said to be flawless." After speaking, General Yang clasped his fists at Zhao Mu and said, "Please also ask the generalissimo to serve as the vanguard. The final general will definitely be Fulfill the mission!”

As he spoke, General Yang looked at King Zhongxiao beside him and gave him a wink.

King Zhongxiao also said at this time: "Marshal, General Yang is the vanguard."

Before King Zhongxiao finished speaking, Zhao Mu waved his hand and said: "No! I will personally lead this raid on Lingzhou City. Father-in-law, you can just sit down and command the central army. As for Uncle Yang, you can command the army to make feints in the front." superior."

General Yang heard this and said, "Marshal, you dislike the general's old age?"

Zhao Mu looked at General Yang and shook his head and said: "Why did General Yang say this? Tianbo Yang Mansion and Zhongxiao Prince Mansion are my arms in the Song Dynasty. Besides, General Yang accompanied his father on the expedition and was also a veteran on the battlefield. I, the descendant, How can you dislike the veteran?"

After hearing this, General Yang asked again: "In that case, Marshal, why don't you let the general go out as the vanguard?"

Zhao Mu replied seriously: "This matter is of great importance, and of course I have to personally take the most critical step. Besides, I and the King of Xixia are old acquaintances. If I come to the city with troops and comfort you with kind words, the King of Xixia will definitely I will surrender. It depends on where you are."

(End of this chapter)