Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 957 Situation Changes and Choices

In other words, the Song army did not attack the city of Xiazhou, even as soon as it entered Xiazhou, it began to deviate, but it attacked Shizhou with all its strength. In the east of Yanzhou, the northwestern camp of Dianqiansi almost died down. It seems that it has been agreed that the Xia army is busy. To strengthen the customs defense, the Song army stood ready and confronted with big eyes and small eyes.

Li Liangfu did not follow Ren Duano's strategy, but took the prudent approach of most generals and withdrew to the south of Yaode City. Qingyuan Juncheng and Mengjing City were lost.

Qingyuan Military City is an important part of the central battlefield. Xia Jun was flanked by the Song Army, and the military city was all a matter of time.

However, whether we can persist for a longer time and allow the second line of defense more time is related to the stability of the entire defense line.Even if surrounded by the Song army, with the danger and reserves of the Qingyuan military city, thousands of people can persist for more than three months, and the sacrifice is worth it.

It's a pity that Li Liangfu saw the crisis, but he didn't pay attention to hope, and easily gave up the military city, which made Mengjing city unable to support it.

The loss of Mengjing City caused another adverse reaction. This city is one of the three cities passing through the vast sea along the Lingzhou River. Without the support of the three cities, the main force of the Song Army's infantry would have to cross hundreds of miles of the vast sea. .

The key is to defeat the opponent in a war. In the past, because your army lacked supplies, it was tantamount to sending people to kill you.

Therefore, the loss of Qingyuan Army City made Xia Army's center line defense completely passive, and Mengjing City fell into the hands of Song Army, giving Wu Jie a springboard for advancement.

Ren Duoye's suggestion was very ingenious. The whole army crossed the Chungang Gorge and marched towards Yanzhou to attack the flank of Si Tianwu's army in front of the Song Army Hall. This was an absolutely sinister move. camping dilemma.

However, as long as they can defeat the Dianqian Division's northwest camp, they will be able to encourage the latent army, and Xia Jun's left wing may have a chance of victory.

Li Liangfu considered that the Song army's two battalions threatened Hanhai. Once they quickly went north, they might pose a threat to Xingqing from their soft belly. Most generals considered it stable.

It can be said that there are advantages and disadvantages in the Song army's decisive battle to determine the five states. It can be said that the decisive victory of the five states indicates that half of the success is achieved.

Due to Li Liangfu's hasty retreat, some Xia troops were abandoned. They could only entrenched in the camp and resisted desperately. They were allowed to be divided by the Song army, and then defeated one by one.

In this way, the Song army's attack was even more difficult. The Yunyi army withdrew to reorganize, and the township army pulled up. They fought very hard.

Relying on the well-built camp, the Xia army resisted very tenaciously. Obviously they knew that there was no way out, and everyone fought against trapped beasts, which caused the Song army's attacks to be repeatedly frustrated.

In the worst case, the Tongzhou Township Army invaded the Sixth Village, but was forced to retreat after a strong counterattack. Only less than 3000 of the [-] people died in battle.

The high-intensity combat also made Liu Yanqing aware of Xia Jun's combat effectiveness. He had to change his attack tactics and turn into a siege, which put Xia Jun's sniper troops in a desperate situation.

Facing the good situation on the front line, Qu Duan was elated, but Wang Xiu was in Kaifeng and summoned Zhang Bangchang, Shen Mo, Cai Yi, Zhang Suo, Wang Yuan and others.

The atmosphere was dull, everyone was not human, and they all smelled something unusual, but no one spoke first.

"Everyone, whether the Northwest War can go smoothly now is based on the fact that the captives do not fully interfere. The sudden death of Wei Ming Qianshun caused internal turmoil in Shengqiang. Obviously, Zhang Zichu played a very bad role. The captives have already seen Considering our advantages, the original war guidance can no longer adapt to the new situation." Seeing that everyone was silent, Wang Xiu first determined the matter.

"Since the captives are transferred from the north to the west, it is also an opportunity for us." Zhang Suo glanced at Wang Xiu, and his eyes turned to Wang Yuan's face.

Wang Yuan was a little uncomfortable to be seen, but he was also a general who advocated the war. Now that he had the opportunity, he couldn't let it go. He said in a deep voice, "The captives will march to the northwest. As long as he dares to interfere, our Northern Guards will be able to drive away." Go north."

Zhang Bangchang's eyelids trembled, and he said tremblingly: "Taiwei don't use weapons rashly, the imperial court should not start a war with captives."

Zhang Suo glanced at Zhang Bangchang, and said indifferently: "Master Zhang is old enough to rule the country, and he can't bear to let the people suffer. I admire him very much. However, the imperial court has already launched a quarrel in the northwest, and it must not stop. The main force of the captives will be transferred to the west, and Hebei will inevitably be empty. "

"Financial resources are running out." Zhang Bangchang was very angry with Zhang Suo's attitude, but is there any way he can do it? Whoever makes himself lose all prestige? If it weren't for Wang Xiu's nostalgia, I'm afraid it won't be his turn to be a left-behind minister, promoted to the palace for the elderly, and even dismissed Also a possibility.

He is cautious, and he doesn't take the Northwest War seriously, let alone challenging the Jurchen, it is definitely his nightmare.

Mo Mo glared at Zhang Bangchang fiercely, it was about the battle of the warlords, he had to talk about property, he didn't want to say it but he had to say it, it was extremely unlucky.

After pondering for a while, he met Wang Xiu's eyes and said, "If you start a war on two fronts, even if you can defeat the captives, how deep do you have to go?"

This is the key. The organization of mobile defensive warfare is different from offensive warfare. Tactical counterattack and strategic counterattack are two concepts. The most important thing is financial support.

"Take the southeast road of the river, and build a defense in Xingming." Zhang Suojian's silence loosened, and he couldn't help being overjoyed.As a staunch advocate, he naturally hoped to fight back against the Jurchens. When the God of Wealth spoke, he naturally wanted to hear affirmative words.

"It can be supported." Silence answered extremely concisely.

Cai Yi glanced at Silence, his expression was playful, he turned his gaze to Wang Yuan again, and said indifferently: "Even so, can you restrain the main force of the captives?"

Wang Yuan curled his lips and said affirmatively: "It depends on whether the captives are determined. If they are determined, they will have time to hold us back."

"That is to say, once it goes north, it will be a full-scale war, and the court's victory will also be its defeat." Mo Mo shook his head. What he said was the truth. The end of bankruptcy.

Wang Xiu nervously calculated the gains and losses. The large-scale mobilization of the Jin Army in Hebei and Hedong did not deliberately conceal it. The Speed ​​Division and the Staff Division could easily judge the troops of the Jin Army through the designation. There are also more than ten thousand people.

There are not too many soldiers and horses, but the Jin army stationed [-] horse troops on Xijing Road, and then gather this army, excluding the remaining horse troops, there will be [-] horse troops in the direction of the Tiande army, which can change the situation of the battle O strength!

Launch a counterattack to Hebei and Hedong?It might not be a solution. Silence makes sense. In the end, it may be victory or defeat. Both Da Song and the Jurchens will lose, and the party members will be cheaper. This is not the ending he wants to see.

(End of this chapter)