The six-dimensional pictures of emperors of all dynasties were exposed, and the ancestors panicked

Chapter 353: The defeat at Qi Gou ended the Song Dynasty’s failure to recover.

Period of Emperor Guangwu of Yanhan Dynasty

Liu Xiu looked awkward and felt that there must be something wrong with his understanding.

That means there is something wrong with Emperor Taizong of Song!

"Using battle formation diagrams to point to the army from a distance?"

Liu Zhuang was also confused and did not understand.

How did he integrate the formation diagram and remote pointing together?

"Is it really a donkey cart?"

Liu Xiu held his forehead with his hand, frowned and said puzzledly:

"Even if I was kicked by a donkey...it's hard to think of this...um...this..."

It is said that soldiers have no permanent momentum, and water has no permanent shape.

How could the battlefield be remotely commanded by the emperor in the rear?
If you are on the front line, that's fine, but if you are in the rear, you have to make decisions about the war in the front...

"Doesn't he know how to make it big during the An-Shi Rebellion?"

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Tang Xuanzong Period
"Doesn't he know how the An-Shi Rebellion is escalating?"

Li Longji was a little confused.

Isn’t the lesson you learned from your own pain big enough?

Is commanding the army something that an emperor like us who knows nothing about military affairs should do?

"wrong……"

Stroking his beard, Li Longji sensed something was wrong.

As an emperor who was also self-willed, overly suspicious, and had the qualities of a conspirator.

He felt that there was other meaning behind this man's stupid move.

"Array diagram...remote control...generals..."

"He is clearly suspicious of the generals..."

With experience, he understood everything.

He got it!
……

On the canopy.

The central and western armies successively conquered Datong in Shanxi and the surrounding prefectures and counties.

The Eastern Army occupied Zhuozhou, Hebei and other places.

The three armies are slowly encircling Youzhou.

……

[The three armies progressed smoothly, and the central army captured Lingqiu and Weizhou. ]

[The Western Route Army successively conquered Huan, Shuo, Yun, Ying and other states.]

[The Eastern Route Army captured Qigou Pass, Zhuozhou and other places. Yelu Xiuguo held on to Youzhou to avoid a direct confrontation with the Song army. At the same time, he sent light cavalry deep into the enemy's rear to cut off their food supply.]

……

Later Tang Dynasty: Zhuangzong Period
Playing with the mask in his hand, Li Cunxu hugged Concubine Chai and said calmly:

"The Song army's battle line is too long."

"It just fits the strategy of dealing with an army that has gone on an expedition."

"As long as you can withstand it and know how to launch a sneak attack, the combination of the two will have a miraculous effect."

"and……"

The emperor, who had spent his entire life in military service, shook his head.

The decision to divide the army into three groups to encircle the enemy was really stupid.

If a large army is dispersed and cannot coordinate in time, it will be easy to be defeated one by one.

However, the main force on the east route had to wait too long for the opportunity to fight, which could easily lead to unexpected changes.

"That's not how you attack from all directions."

"Being in a high position without the ability will hurt others and yourself."

Concubine Chai stole a glance at him.

Does this person also have a clear understanding of himself?

……

[On the other hand, after receiving the request for assistance from Yelu Xiu'ge, Emperor Shengzong of Liao and Empress Xiao immediately mobilized troops from various tribes to reinforce Youzhou, and unified them under Xiu'ge's command to fight against the main force of the Song army on the east route.]

[The mother and son personally led the army south and stationed troops in the northeast of Zhuozhou, waiting for the arrival of reinforcements from various routes for a decisive battle.]

……

Big man.

"This woman... is incredible."

Liu Bang immediately grasped the key point.

The empress dowager, who held great power, led the little emperor to the army in person!
This is truly something that has never happened before!

Lu Zhi's expression did not show, but there was a hint of envy in her eyes.

Only in this way can the military power be as stable as Mount Tai...

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Han Dynasty - Xuanzong Period
"I'm afraid the Song army can't win this battle."

Liu Bingyi held Xu Pingjun in his arms and basically made up his mind about the fate of the Song army.

On this side, the superiors are ignorant of military affairs and the subordinates obey foolish orders.

On the other hand, the command is unified and unconstrained.

Just looking at this point, the outcome of the game is already decided.

……

[Because the army's food supply was cut off, they fell into disarray without fighting. After holding out for more than ten days, Cao Bin had no choice but to abandon Zhuozhou and retreat to Xiongzhou for food.]

[After learning about this, Emperor Taizong of Song ordered Cao Bin to immediately join up with Mi Xin. He waited for Pan Mei and Yang Ye to get back to the rear of Youzhou City, and then they joined forces to capture Youzhou and Jizhou.]

……

On the canopy.

Xiongzhou.

Inside the government courtyard.

The general sitting at the top was tall and had a kind temperament.

Although he was wearing armor, he didn't look like a warrior at all.

At this moment, this warrior who didn't look like a warrior was frowning with an embarrassed look on his face.

In front of him, a group of soldiers were shouting loudly.

"The Central and Western armies are advancing like a hot knife through butter! They have already captured Yun and Wei!"

"We are the main force! But now we can only defend Xiongzhou, and even lost Zhuozhou!"

"I, Cui Yanjin, cannot afford to lose face! Our Eastern Route Army should continue to march north to Zhuozhou! We must save our lost face!"

Another general similarly said:
"I agree with General Cui's suggestion! We have been hiding in Xiongzhou for half a month, and there is no war to fight!"

"Pan Mei and Tian Chongjin have made great contributions over there!"

"Let's go all out! General! Take us to fight for Zhuozhou again!"

……

[However, Cao Bin's generals, such as Mi Xin, did not agree to stay in Xiongzhou, so after preparing food and grass in April, the Eastern Army once again marched towards Zhuozhou.]

【However, the situation in Zhuozhou had changed drastically at this time. 】

[Empress Dowager Xiao, who led the army in person, had a keen eye for military affairs. She ordered Yelu Xiu'ge and others to send out light cavalry to harass Cao Bin's army constantly and slow down its march.]

[Cao Bin dug trenches on both sides while marching to prevent the enemy cavalry from invading. The soldiers were exhausted. It took more than 20 days to walk from Xiongzhou to Zhuozhou, which was only a distance of more than 100 miles.]

[After arriving in Zhuozhou, Cao Bin discovered that the main force of the Liao army was stationed in the northeast of Zhuozhou, and he quickly began to retreat.]

……

Liu Song.

Liu Yu was amused, pointing at the sky and saying to everyone:
"The troops reached Zhuozhou twice and retreated twice."

"As a general, don't you know how reckless this approach is and how much it will dampen morale?"

"You shouldn't have been so reckless in the first place. You attacked under the coercion of your subordinates, and even after you attacked, you didn't have the resolve to fight. How can you still fight this battle?"

……

Datang.

Li Shimin twirled his beard and sighed. It was over. His fighting spirit was crushed.

If the other party has a bit of brains, he will definitely take advantage of your weakness to kill you.

Emperor Taizong of Song was right to let them wait for the other two armies at the beginning.

Since we have lost the initiative, we might as well wait for the opportunity.

It was precisely these soldiers...

"Generals must be able to accurately judge the situation, determine the battle plan, and then implement it unwaveringly. Unless the situation changes significantly, they must not be disturbed by external factors."

A group of people who only care about gaining merit and making reckless progress.

It is indeed incurable!
……

On the canopy.

It rained heavily.

The Song army pulled the grain carts and led the horses, moving with difficulty on the muddy ground.

suddenly!

A faint sound of muffled thunder was heard!
Cao Bin wiped his face, and his long beard was blown into wisps by the rain.

He looked back to the north and saw a black line.

His pupils suddenly shrank and an angry roar burst out of his mouth.

"Enemy attack!"

"Bu Ping Rong Wan Quan formation!"

At a command, the Song army arranged all the baggage carts and transport vehicles into a square formation.

The battle formation had just been set up when the Liao cavalry arrived in front of the battle formation.

Subsequently, the Song army collapsed.

One hundred thousand troops began to flee!
The heavy armor was taken off and thrown away, and the swords, spears, swords and halberds were also thrown away.

Weapons were piled up like mountains on the river bank and corpses were piled up in the river.

……

[On the third day of May, Yelu Xiu'ge led his elite troops to pursue the Song army. The two armies fought fiercely at Qigou Pass.]

[The Song army used grain carts to garrison the Liao army, but the Liao army closed the door and attacked them. Cao Bin and Mi Xin led their troops to break out under cover of darkness, but were chased by the Liao army when crossing the Juma River. Countless people drowned.]

[The Song army retreated to Yizhou. When they heard that the pursuers were coming, they rushed across the Shahe River like frightened birds. More than half of them died, and the river stopped flowing.]

[The remaining Song army fled to Gaoyang, but was caught up by Yelu Xiu'ge. Tens of thousands of soldiers were killed, and the discarded weapons and armor were as high as a hill.]

【When Emperor Taizong of Song learned of the disastrous defeat of the Eastern Route Army, he ordered the generals to lead their troops to station at the border points and summoned Cao Bin, Cui Yanjin and Mi Xin to the court. He also urgently ordered Tian Zhongjin, the commander of the Central Route Army, to retreat to Dingzhou and Pan Jun, the commander of the Western Route Army, to protect the border and the people of Yunzhou, Yingzhou, Shuozhou and Huanzhou to move inland.】

……

On the canopy.

Dozens of soldiers with blood on their bodies were rushing towards a valley entrance!
"Shut up!"

Reining his horse, the white-haired veteran stared blankly at the empty valley entrance, lost in thought for a moment.

"Father! No one! No one! They didn't come! They didn't come!"

A young general rode his horse around and looked around, then yelled in anger.

"The evil thief is jealous! The evil thief is jealous!"

The white-haired old general came to his senses, grabbed the young general's horse reins, and said in a deep voice:
"Liu Lang, before the Liao soldiers arrive, you must immediately ride your horse to ask for help!"

Just as the young general was about to retort, the thunderous sound of horse hooves rang out.

When everyone looked back, they saw tens of thousands of Liao cavalry galloping towards them!

The white-haired old general turned his horse around, beat his chest and said sadly:

"You each have parents and children. Don't die with me. Go away now."

Dozens of Song soldiers kept silent and silently drew out the long swords hanging on the hooks.

Use actions to show your determination to fight to the end.

The white-haired veteran looked around, wiped his tears, straightened his appearance, and laid his long sword horizontally.

A gentle breeze blew by, and dark clouds pressed over the valley entrance.

……

[At that time, the Eastern Army was defeated, the Central Army had retreated, and the Western Army was isolated behind enemy lines. Liao reinforcements arrived one after another, and Yelu Xizhen led an army of more than 100,000 to seek an opportunity to annihilate the main force of the Western Army of the Song Dynasty.]

【Yang Ye, deputy commander of the Song Western Army, suggested to the commander Pan Mei to avoid the Liao army's sharp edge and attack Dashi Road in cooperation with the garrisons of Yunzhou and Shuozhou to safely evacuate the soldiers and civilians of the two states based on the Liao army's recovery of Weizhou and capture of Huanzhou.】

[However, the military supervisor Wang Quan ignored Yang Ye's proposal, accused Yang Ye of being afraid of the enemy and not fighting, and forced Yang Ye to send troops from Daizhou.]

[Before setting out, Yang Ye agreed with Pan Mei and Wang Quan to lead an ambush at the entrance of Chenjia Valley, and Pan Mei agreed.]

[On June 986, AD, the sixty-year-old Yang Ye led soldiers and his two sons out of Daizhou and attacked the Liao troops stationed outside the city.]

【The troops were defeated and retreated to Chenjia Valley.】

[When Wang Quan and Pan Mei learned that Yang Ye had been defeated, they panicked and led their troops to retreat to Daizhou.]

[Yang Ye and his son led the remaining troops to defend the entrance of Chenjia Valley and fought to the death.]

[Except for his sixth son Yang Yanzhao who survived, the rest all died for their country.]

【Yang Ye died in battle, shocking the border. Song army soldiers abandoned the city and fled south, and the Liao army penetrated deep into Song territory.】

【Yongxi's Northern Expedition was a complete failure.】

……

{No wonder the Yang family chose Pan Renmei as the villain, there is a reason for that!}

{Pan Mei: I have taken the blame for this.}
{Pan Mei's situation at the time was actually very delicate. Wang Quan was the military supervisor, which meant that his position in the army was equivalent to that of the King of Song himself.}
{As a result of this situation, the military commanders headed by Pan Mei did not dare to make decisions on their own.}
{Wang Shen is considered a military supervisor. He is the military supervisor of Bingzhou and Yunying and other states. The military supervisor is not a supervisory position, but a high-ranking military officer position.}
{In terms of seniority, Pan Mei's commander-in-chief was the top commander of the Western Route Army, Yang Ye's deputy commander-in-chief was the second-in-command, and Wang Shen and Liu Wenyu's commander-in-chief were the third-in-command.}
{Wang Shen was acting on behalf of the emperor.}
{He is just a deputy commander of a battalion. How can he exercise the imperial power? Which military supervisor has tens of thousands of soldiers under his command?}
{When Yang Ye proposed to use Chenjia Valley to contain the Liao Kingdom and protect the people of the four states from retreating, it was Wang Quan who opposed it and used provocative words to provoke Yang Ye to go to war.}
{It was Wang Quan's idea to withdraw the ambush troops from the entrance of Chenjia Valley. Pan Mei did not say a word from beginning to end.}
｛Sometimes, not speaking is also an attitude. Non-stick pan.｝
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Tang Dynasty and Emperor Gaozu's period
Li Yuan pinched his ears, blew on them, curled his lips and said disdainfully:

"What a mess."

"Why do you have so many problems?"

"Don't be so anxious if you don't have your big brother's tricks."

Li Jiancheng sat aside without saying a word.

He felt that this was referring to him...

Li Shimin pondered for a moment.

He felt that this also said about him...

"But it's strange..."

Li Yuan stroked his beard, somewhat puzzled.

It is understandable that the Song Dynasty was obsessed with the Yanyun area. After all, if Yanyun was not taken, the land of Hebei would not be secure, and if Hebei was not secure, Henan could not rest easy.

Why was the Liao Kingdom so obsessed with the Yanyun area?
……

Datang.

Li Shimin leaned on the pillow and whispered to Li Chengqian beside him:

"For the Khitan, once the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun were incorporated into their territory, it would have two important meanings."

"First, the Yanyun area also became a military barrier for the Liao Kingdom to prevent the Central Plains countries from advancing deeply."

"More importantly, farming in this area complements nomadic pastoralism in a healthy way. As time goes by, farming will become an important part of the country's development."

"So it is understandable that the Liao Kingdom would defend this place to the death."

Li Chengqian pondered for a moment and figured out the key.

"Father, I understand."

"With the Yanyun land as a base, they can become a vassal state."

"Without Yanyun, they would still be nomadic tribes like the Turks and Rouran that rose and fell suddenly."

Li Shimin twirled his beard and smiled:
"Yes, and since both sides are unwilling to give in, the only way to solve the problem is war."

"It's a pity that the wise and capable Emperor Taizu of Song died."

"And Emperor Taizong of Song..."

"Obviously, he doesn't have the talent for this."

……

[In 989 AD, Emperor Taizong of Song established the consistent policy of defending the interior and weakening the exterior with the saying "If you want to govern the exterior, you must first govern the interior. Once the interior is governed, the exterior will naturally be at peace."]

[Due to two arrows in the thigh during the battle of Gaoliang River, the injury "recurred every year", resulting in his illness not being healed. ]

[On the second day of the first lunar month in 997 AD, Emperor Taizong of Song became ill and was unable to attend court.]

【March 28, critically ill.】

[On March 29, Emperor Taizong of Song died in the Wansui Hall at the age of 59.]

[His posthumous title was Emperor of Divine Merit, Sacred Virtue, and Civil Martial Arts, and his temple name was Taizong. He was buried in the Yongxi Mausoleum.]

(End of this chapter)