King of Song

Chapter 571
Li Bingchang will personally lead the troops to fight!

Not only the Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Yibu were surprised, but also many courtiers, and the Xixia court was suddenly in turmoil.

Liang Yibu tactfully expressed his opposition, claiming that the battlefield is dangerous and the ruler should not go there lightly, saying that he can lead the army to share the worries for the ruler.

"The prime minister of the country and Lin Zhaosu have an old enmity. Can you be rational when you go to the battlefield? We have to guard against it!" Li Bingchang's objection hits the point. Liang Yibu did make such a mistake before. The reason for such a fiasco is also related to this.

The young king's words were like a loud slap across the face of Liang Yibu.It is true that such mistakes have been made before, but the Han people have a saying, knowing the mistakes can be corrected, and there is nothing good about it!

Ever since he was captured and returned, Liang Yibu has calmed down, he is much more stable than before, and he is no longer the impulsive and reckless person he was back then.He really wanted to seek revenge from Lin Zhao, and this time was also an opportunity, but he would definitely not be as impulsive as before, regardless of the overall situation.

Liang Yibu may not be able to let go of his hatred, but he knows that it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge, and he knows how to endure and understand the severity.It stands to reason that it is most appropriate for him to lead the army to fight in his capacity to send troops to rescue Tubo.But Li Bingchang wanted to go there in person, nominally for his own good, but in fact it was depriving him of his power in disguise.

The young king has grown up!
Liang Yibu's reaction was a bit slow, and he didn't realize it until now, far less sensitive than Queen Mother Liang.In fact, Liang Yibu's prestige has been hit for a period of time since he was captured and returned, and he behaved more low-key in the court, and his control over power was not so firm.

It was during this gap that many officials in the Xixia court were quietly promoted and began to take control of power, and the person behind this was the young king Li Bingchang.

He is already 14 years old, and in later generations he may still be just an ignorant boy, a boy who still loves to play.But in this era, especially in the emperor's house, 14 years old is basically considered an adult.

Emperor Shunzhi of the later Qing Dynasty took charge at the age of 14, and so did Kangxi, but it took two years of arrangement, and he took full control of power after killing Obai, and he was only 16 years old.

Before Li Bingchang, there were such examples, and the biggest example may be his father Li Liangzuo.Xixia Yizong Li Liangzuo participated in the government when he was 12 years old, and soon killed the powerful Prime Minister Wuzang Huopang.Li Bingchang felt that his time of action was already considered late compared to his father.

However, their father and son faced the same situation. Both came to the throne at an early age, both were queen mothers, and both were assisted by their uncles in power, and then they both married their cousins ​​to become queens.

The power of role models is infinite. As Li Bingchang grew up, he knew how his father killed the Wuzang family. This provided him with a model and example for killing the Liang family.

In fact, the current situation of the Liang family is far worse than that of the no collectors back then.At least Liang Yibu had no intention of treason, and he was not as domineering as Wuzang, and the Empress Dowager Liang was more knowledgeable and capable than the nun-born Empress Dowager.But there is one fact that remains unchanged, that is, the power of foreign relatives has seriously affected the royal power.

After the young ruler grew up, he began to express strong dissatisfaction with this. Li Bingchang made no secret of his desire to seize power.

Perhaps it was because he was still too young and a little impatient, or maybe Li Bingchang felt that his current strength could rival his uncle, so he showed it clearly.

After continuously infiltrating the court and grasping some power, Li Bingchang set his sights on the army.Only by controlling the army in his hands can he truly secure his position as the lord of the country and truly control Xixia.

If you want to control the army, war is the best opportunity. In this process, it is enough to achieve the expected goal.After the victory, you can still earn prestige, which can be said to serve multiple purposes.

Liang Yibu didn't care at first, but after suddenly understanding the thoughts of his nephew and son-in-law, he didn't have much anger in his heart, but regret and worry.His obsession with power is not like that of Wuzang Yupang, if he is asked to let go, he is willing.After all, there are no collectors who have learned from the past.

At this moment, he was more worried.This rescue of Hehuang Tubo and the battle against the Song army will definitely not be as simple as imagined.Especially when the opponent is Lin Zhao, he is much scarier than before.Qing Yijie Guizhang suffered such a big loss after rushing thousands of miles to attack Nigu.

Who is Guizhang?That is Tubo Zanpu who relies most on him, the best young general in Tubo.Liang Yibu knew a lot about him, and thought that he was far inferior to Guizhang. Even if a person like himself who knew himself and the enemy led an army, he might not be sure of winning.Li Bingchang was even more difficult to say.

After all, he is still young. From his performance at the moment, it can be seen that he is young and energetic, very impulsive, and easily defiant.And it is an obvious fact that Li Bingchang really wants to make contributions and is eager to win.In this state, accidents are easy to happen even in ordinary times, let alone in this special period, especially when facing such a powerful enemy as Lin Zhao.

If Li Bingchang goes, he will lose this battle!
Lost, how much tragedy will it be for Xixia?I can't even think about the consequences.For Li Bingchang himself, it was a heavy blow.From a rational point of view, he cannot be allowed to go!

But at this time, how should I say this?No matter what kind of mentality he has, as long as he opposes it, Li Bingchang will definitely think that he is greedy for power and will not adopt it at all.In this way, the hostile relationship between nephew and uncle will be further intensified, which is not good for the Liang family or Xi Xia.

An embarrassing identity meant that Liang Yibu could not speak well. At inappropriate times, even good words from the heart would be misunderstood. Life is so helpless.Liang Yibu really hoped that other courtiers could come forward and explain the relationship between the two, but things backfired.

Seeing that Liang Yi was silent, the officials of the Uncle Guo didn't dare to speak up casually.As for the officials on Li Bingchang's side, they were naturally happy to see the success of the king's personal military power, and they would not oppose it, but praised it repeatedly.

Liang Yi was so helpless that he couldn't say a word to himself, otherwise it would be counterproductive.Is it possible to watch Xixia go to a dangerous situation?
At this moment, the only object of help can only be her sister, Queen Mother Liang.

With the empress dowager's respect, it is possible to suppress the lord Li Bingchang and change this fact.

Empress Dowager Liang's mood was indeed more complicated. She was much smarter than Empress Wuzang back then, so when her son proposed to lead the army in person, she understood everything.

When the son grows up, he wants to get out of the protection of his mother and uncle and take charge of his own affairs. This is a good thing!

But Empress Dowager Liang found sadly that her son was actually on the opposite side, at least the son put himself and the uncle on the opposite side.He didn't want to believe that he would hand over the power to him, but kept it from himself, secretly developed his power, and then made a sudden attack like this.

The fact that so many people opposed Liang Yibu in the court today is enough to explain the problem. Although there are Liang Yibu's own problems, it cannot be separated from the many small actions of his son behind the scenes.

What kind of feeling is it that mother and child are separated from each other? Empress Dowager Liang felt chills in her heart.

The son wants to lead the army in person, obviously because he doesn't trust his younger brother Liang Yi, and he is asking him to lead the army himself.If he returns victorious this time, there will be no place for Liang Yi to bury in the court, and his own status will not be much better.As for what will happen to the Liang family, it's really hard to say at the moment.

Furthermore, the battlefield is dangerous, and a mother loves and cares for her son no matter what, how can she just watch him go to a dangerous place where swords and swords are shadowed?In particular, he is still the lord of Xixia, which is related to the country's country.

"Bingwu, the battlefield is dangerous. As the lord of the country, you shouldn't be in danger lightly." The Empress Dowager Liang objected softly, firstly because she cared about her son, and secondly because she wanted to test his son's attitude.

Sure enough, Li Bingchang shook his head resolutely and said: "Mother, don't worry, going to war immediately is a tradition of our country, even if I am the lord, there is no exception. Both grandfather and father are heroes who go to war immediately. My child admires the project very much. I hope that one day, I can be a hero like my grandfather."

"But swords and swords are very dangerous after all, your father is because..." Queen Mother Liang hesitated to speak, obviously remembering something sad.

Her husband, Li Bingchang's father, Xixia Yizong Li Liangzuo died young because he was injured during the fierce battle with the Song army. After returning home, the old injury recurred, and he died.One day, the husband and wife have been kind for a hundred days. This matter has dealt a great blow to the Empress Dowager Liang, and naturally she does not want her son to repeat the same mistakes.

"Because of this, the boy should personally lead the army to attack the Song Dynasty, so as to avenge his father!" Li Bingchang said firmly: "As for the safety, the queen mother doesn't have to worry about it, she just needs to be careful, it's fine."

The son has said this, and the Empress Dowager Liang is really not good at objecting.She also thought of some of the powerful relationships that Liang Yibu had thought of.

But she is more aware that if she continues to oppose what her son has already confirmed, the rift and conflict between mother and son will become bigger and bigger.The more this is the case, the stronger his rebound will be, and the ending of the Liang clan will be even more tragic.After all, Xixia is his son's Xixia, and Empress Dowager Liang will never deal with her son because of her mother's clan.When the two cannot be balanced, she will not hesitate to choose to support her son.

After all, Empress Dowager Liang is not a stupid and incompetent woman like Nun Wuzang.

When it came to sending troops to rescue Tubo and attack the Song Dynasty, Empress Dowager Liang cared more about the relationship between mother and child.She wanted this matter to let her son know her attitude, and it was also equivalent to an exchange.Having fulfilled his son's wish, he should be lenient towards the Liang clan, not to mention living in peace, at least he should be able to retire completely!
Of course it is good to win, but in case of defeat, the Liang family can still serve as his son's backing to maintain his position as the king and maintain the stability of Xixia.

"Okay, if that's the case, you'll go out in person!" The Empress Dowager Liang said, "However, you need to plan carefully with the generals. You are still young, so you should follow the advice of senior generals and don't act recklessly. You go Fighting on the front line, the prime minister will personally prepare food and grass for you, and the queen mother is waiting for your good news in Xingqing mansion!"

"Okay, the baby will live up to expectations!" Li Bingchang was so excited, he was a little surprised, he didn't expect that his uncle didn't object, and his mother agreed so smoothly.It was too unexpected. If this is the case, then my road to power will be smooth. After winning this battle, I will be the veritable Lord of Xixia when I come back. Thinking about it makes people excited.

As for the queen mother, since he supports her in this way, as long as it doesn't get in the way, she will naturally take care of her, and the king will naturally set an example of filial piety.Uncle Liang Yibu, even if he has self-knowledge, as long as he surrenders his power obediently and doesn't hinder himself, so as to keep the Liang family safe, and even their prosperity and wealth, what's the difficulty?

Li Bingchang smiled happily, and felt that the road ahead was bright. After obtaining the consent of the Empress Dowager Liang, he immediately began to call for generals, formulate a battle plan, and prepare for the expedition.

Liang Yibu saw his nephew and son-in-law's smug smile, but his heart was full of worries. In this state, it was predictable to dispatch troops in the end.A powerful character like Lin Zhao, how can you, a little doll, easily deal with it?You are still young, you will know when you are on the battlefield.Only when you touch your nose, you will know that the world is difficult.

As for the attitude of the elder sister, Queen Mother Liang, Liang Yibu can probably understand it, no matter what!She supports her son, why isn't she supporting their mother and son?Power is something that can really hurt people sometimes!
His family seems to be safe for the time being, but what about the entire Xixia Kingdom?If Li Bingchang returns home in a big defeat, will he be reused again?Liang Yibu was not looking forward to it anymore, he had already looked down on power, but felt that he had no ability to turn the tide!
The Song Dynasty was really lucky, to be precise, it was Lin Zhao's good luck, who first used tricks to open up the situation in Hehuang.If Xixia intervenes at this time, his situation will definitely be bad, and Xixia will be uneasy in the country. The king and the queen mother will fight for power, and the result can be imagined.Two dogs fight, play off.

Originally, he wanted to be a fisherman, but in the end he fought for life and death. In the end, who else could be the cheapest besides the people of the Song Dynasty?

Ugh!
Liang Yibu only felt that the future was gloomy, but he couldn't do anything, he couldn't change it at all!Prepare food and grass carefully, and then pray to the Buddha, hoping that Xixia can escape this catastrophe.At the same time, one should also be prepared to retreat bravely, otherwise, when Xixia is safe and sound, will it be the day when Liang Jiafei comes to disaster?
For a moment, Liang Yibu really had some conflicts!
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Lin Zhao is now in Qinzhou (Tian/Shui), and has not gone to Chang'an, the place where Xuanfu envoys on the Shaanxi/West Road should be stationed.

The purpose is to get close to the front line and facilitate command operations!
The emperor's imperial decree has come down, asking himself to lead an army to attack Hehuang.

But Lin Zhao didn't act immediately. Before that, he needed to do two things.

One is to train the Western Army in order, in the name of strict military discipline and improve the combat capabilities of the soldiers.In fact, he was carrying out his great cause secretly, secretly mobilizing the generals of the Western Army so that he could control it.

With Di Qing behind to help make suggestions, Lin Zhao's series of transfers seemed to be in an orderly manner. It seemed that they were needed for the current war, but in fact they were more for personal purposes.Di Qing has been in the Western Army for many years, has rich experience in leading the army, and has also served as a privy envoy, how can the natural way fool the higher-ups.So when the transfer situation was sent to Bianjing intact, the Privy Council didn't see anything wrong, and passed the customs smoothly.

The second thing Lin Zhao has to do is to wait for news, specifically two news.

One is from the Tubo side. Lin Zhao wants to confirm whether Qing Yijie Guizhang has returned to Qingtang City, and now the answer is yes.

He has already gone back, which means that Tubo must deal with this powerful enemy in the first battle!
Really troublesome!
It's a pity that Stepbai City is so meticulously laid out!Now thinking of Yang Chu who fled the battle, Lin Zhao was still full of resentment, killing him was really not an exaggeration.

Well worth it!This is the end of the matter, nothing can be changed, only to start over.Although Qingyi has a ghost badge, Hehuang itself is turbulent, and it is not easy to keep it.

With an opponent like Gui Zhang, fighting is fun. This time, he must be convinced to lose!

The second news that Lin Zhao has to wait for is about Xixia.

The fight between the Song Dynasty and Tubo was in full swing, how could Xixia remain indifferent?It is impossible for the Xixia people to understand the truth that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. The Tubo people will definitely ask them for help, and the Xixia people will definitely agree to send troops.

If Xixia sends troops, the Song army will inevitably face two enemies at the same time.

It is always good to be prepared for this news in advance, otherwise when Xixia stabbed him in the back when he was going all out to fight Tubo, that would be a real trouble!

No, Xixia's reaction was faster than expected.Before his own army had penetrated into Hehuang, Xixia had already moved, and the army rushed to the border majesticly, temporarily standing still.

Just threats?

Lin Zhao shook his head lightly. He believed that as long as his army passed through the Nigu, Xixia would cross the border, tear up the previous armistice treaty, and invade the Song Dynasty.

But there is no choice. This time, the Song Dynasty must challenge two powerful enemies at the same time.

To Lin Zhao's surprise, Liang Yibu was not the leader of Xixia's army.This old friend did not come, but Li Bingchang, the lord of Xixia, led the army in person, a 14-year-old lord and commander!
Some unexpected ah, but also some unexpected surprises!

If it was Liang Yibu who came, Lin Zhao would really be in trouble.In the past two years, whether it was Ming Yuezong or the Western Army's spies in Xingqing Mansion, the news they sent back was all about Liang Yibu's changes.He is no longer the impulsive and reckless person, but a calm and steady prime minister.

If he really led the army to go out, Song Jun might not be easy to deal with. This is what Lin Zhao was worried about.But now it seems that worrying seems unnecessary!

Li Bingchang is just a child!

It is not to say that the enemy is underestimated, but news from various sources shows that the Xixia country is unstable, and Li Bingchang is young and energetic, so there is nothing to worry about.

Lin Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief, believing that Jing Sili, Zhong Er, and Zhe Kexing can handle it completely, and he can deal with Qing Yijie Guizhang with all his heart!

(End of this chapter)