The first-class concubine of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 286
The order of the imperial court was issued quickly, and Shi Shouxin led the army again.

As for this expedition, Shi Shouxin was even more heroic than before, and he threatened to beat the Liao people back to their hometowns.

And on the day when the soldiers set off for the expedition, the entire Bianjing city was empty.

The team walked through the long street in a mighty way, and the people in Bianjing were furious. They shouted loudly to kill the enemy, to kill the enemy, to have the same hatred, to have the same hatred.

The actions of the Liao people really angered these common people.

They may not have thought of killing people at all, and they don't want to kill people. They just want to live a stable life, but the Liao people wantonly slaughtered their compatriots. How can they bear it?

The weather is hot and dry, and there is an anger in everyone's heart that wants to vent.

In front of the gate of the imperial palace, Zhao Kuangyin looked at Shi Shoudao who was about to go to war: "Shi Aiqing, I just want to tell you one thing, to defeat the Liao army and show the might of my great Song army."

Shi Shouxin knelt down and said: "My lord, don't worry, if you don't break the Liao army, I will never return home in this lifetime."

When everyone heard Shi Shouxin's words, they were shocked, and they couldn't help feeling a surge of pride in their hearts.

When the horn sounded for the expedition, Shi Shouxin knelt down again, then got on his horse and chased after the team in front.

The city of Bianjing slowly quieted down, and the wind was still warm. Zhao Kuangyin stood outside the palace for a long time. After a long time, he finally sighed: He knows that soldiers are murder weapons, and saints have no choice but to use them.

The courtiers behind him all heard Zhao Kuangyin's words, and they all understood what Zhao Kuangyin meant. Soldiers are also dangerous weapons. War is never a good thing for a country, but many times, they have to use it.

"Your Majesty, it's a habit of the ages to end a war with a spear, so why should your Majesty care?"

"If there is no force to conquer, how can we have long-term peace and stability in the Song Dynasty?"

"The use of military force is just to win more stability for the people of Song Dynasty..."

All the ministers persuaded Zhao Kuangyin one after another, and Zhao Kuangyin sighed softly: "That's all, that's all, let's go back to the palace."

At ten o'clock in the evening, Shi Shouxin's soldiers and horses had already left Bianjing City, and King Jin frowned in Kaifeng Mansion.

"Sir, my lord... I seem to be wrong."

Su Another looked a little puzzled for a moment: "Why did the prince say such a thing?"

"Nowadays the people at the border are dying, but this king is still thinking about rights."

Su Tongkan shook his head: "My lord is a person who does great things, so you should open your mind. War and peace have always been indispensable in this world, but what relationship do they have with your lord? That's not up to your lord to decide."

"If this king can work together with the emperor to rule the Song Dynasty, why should my Song Dynasty be afraid of the Liao people?"

"Unfortunately, many things in the world are not as beautiful or ideal as the prince thinks."

Su looked as if he was specifically pouring cold water on King Jin, but he didn't care at all. He knew very well that King Jin said these words only because of what happened today, but after he calmed down, he would understand that only power That's what he should fight for the most.

Only when he has power, can he govern the court according to his own ideas. He wants the world to be prosperous, he wants the court to be full of loyal and capable ministers, and he wants the entire Song Dynasty to become the most glorious and dazzling dynasty in history.

King Jin also seemed to be able to understand the current situation, so although he didn't approve of Su Tongkan's cold water, he didn't express his opposition either, as if he just wanted to say these things to Su Tongkan.
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Qin's restaurant.

"His grandma, the Liao people are too hateful. If the princess is not pregnant, I have to go and kill him." Cao Jue finished the bowl of wine in one gulp, and then poured himself another glass.

Zhao Defang also showed anger: "That's right, I really should go to the battlefield and have a good time."

After the two said this, they turned their eyes to Liu Wei: "Liu Concubine, do you think so?"

Liu Weiqian drank a glass of wine, took a bite of vegetables to eat, then shook his head: "I'm not good at fighting and killing."

Zhao Defang smiled: "Liu Concubine is being modest, who doesn't know that you use soldiers like a god, and tell me, what is the winning rate in the battle between the Song Dynasty and the Liao people?"

Hearing Zhao Defang's words, Cao Jue also became interested, and quickly followed suit: "Yes, brother Liu, just tell me, can I win the war against the Liao people in Song Dynasty?"

This seemed to be a difficult problem, Liu Wei hesitated for a while, and finally said: "There is a [-]% chance of winning, but there is no chance of a complete victory."

Hearing Liu Wei's words, several people showed a look of disappointment on their faces.

"What is the [-]% chance of winning? Is there a chance of a complete victory?" Zhao Defang went a little further than Cao Jue thought. He knew that since Liu Wei said this, he must have his own opinion.

After Zhao Defang asked this question, Liu Wei put down his wine glass and explained: "The Liao people are short of water and food now, and they must be crazy to fight. We are weaker than them in terms of momentum, but my great Song is good at logistics supplies. Sufficient, as long as we hold the city without losing it, we can drag a group of Liao people to death. This is why we have a [-]% chance of winning. As for the inability to win a big victory, it is not my fault, the soldiers of the Song Dynasty, but Yan Yan. Yunshiliuzhou is in the hands of the enemy, the enemy has the danger of the Great Wall, and there is a basis for advancing and retreating. Nor will we stand idly by."

After Liu Wei finished speaking, Zhao Defang, Cao Jue and the others understood it, and after they understood it, they felt a little melancholy in their hearts. How great would it be if the Liao Kingdom could be destroyed in this battle?
The Liaoping and the Northern Han Dynasty were destroyed, and from then on, the entire Song Dynasty and the four seas were in peace. It would be great. There would be no wars, no killings, and the people would live and work in peace and contentment. What a wonderful life that would be.

Drinking one glass after another, no one was drunk, as if their drunkenness had already been taken away by nothing.
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Linfeng City.

Linfeng City is a small town on the border between the Song Dynasty and the Liao Kingdom. This small town has less than five thousand people, but on weekdays it is a rare prosperous place on the border.

People from many cities and towns would come here to do business, and people from the Liao Kingdom and the Northern Han Dynasty would also secretly come here to do business. Although several countries were hostile, business was not as strict as the regulations.

But since the Liao people suddenly launched a war, this small town has not seen laughter for a long time. The people here live in sorrow every day. They are afraid of the battlefield. They are afraid that when the war comes, they will die in a daze.

Fear shrouded the small town, and any sound of the horn would make them break out in a cold sweat.

In the county office of Linfeng City, a young, thin man wearing an official uniform looked at the lobby. After a long time, he couldn't help sighing. There was a middle-aged man next to him, who stepped forward slightly and said, "The county magistrate My lord, the enemy is getting closer and closer to us, in my opinion, it is better to abandon the city and flee south, so as to protect the lives of my people in Linfeng."

The young man's name is Huo Zhan. He was a Jinshi of the Holy Grace last year. He was assigned to be a small county magistrate here. He claimed to be a descendant of Huo Qubing, the famous general of the Han Dynasty, but no one took this seriously.

But after he came here, he still made a difference. He encouraged business and organized militiamen to conduct drills during the slack season. He is still very popular among the people here.

But there is one bad thing, that is taxation, he collects higher taxes than other places, so whenever the people pay taxes, they will complain about him, but thinking that he is an official, he will build Linfeng City again. It was very good, so after everyone complained for a few days, they resumed their old life.

Now the person who persuaded Huo Zhan is his master, named Yang Cheng, he has already found out the whereabouts of the enemy, maybe two days, maybe one day, the enemy's cavalry will attack, and then they will be a little Linfeng City, I'm afraid it can't be stopped.

Because Linfeng City is a border, the standing army has 200 people, plus the militia trained by Huo Zhan on weekdays, there are 800 people in total, but these people are incomparable with the enemy's cavalry.

Abandoning the city at this time can ensure that their people will not be slaughtered.

Huo Zhan was silent, and after a long time, he asked, "When will the imperial troops arrive?"

"At least ten more days."

"How many standing troops are there in Kongzhou behind?"

"Kongzhou is a big place, with a minority of 1 people."

Huo Zhan thought about it carefully, and then made a decision: "Let's go, abandon the city and leave. You immediately notify the people in the city and ask them to take all the things they can bring with them, and destroy all the things they can't take. All the extra taxes collected before will also be given to them, and let them go to Kongzhou to seek refuge first."

"My lord, this is it?"

"Our geographical location is very bad. The reason why this official collects so much tax is just in case, so that the people can still have a way to survive when they encounter difficulties. You should take all the food and money. .”

Hearing Huo Zhan's words, Yang Cheng nodded again and again, but he seemed to realize something suddenly, and said, "Aren't your lord going to take refuge in Kongzhou?"

Huo Zhan kept his body straight at this time, and said: "Kongzhou City is very strong, but it may not be able to hold on until the imperial reinforcements arrive, but in order to help them hold on until the imperial reinforcements arrive, I am going to lead some of the enemies away with the [-] standing troops."

"This... my lord, isn't it too dangerous?"

"It's indeed dangerous, but it's the only thing we can do now." Speaking of this, Huo Zhan showed a sneer, as if he had already regarded death as home.

Seeing him like this, Yang Cheng couldn't help sighing, and then hurriedly followed Huo Zhan's instructions.

When the evening approached in Linfeng City, the temperature dropped sharply, and the wind blew a hint of coolness.

At this moment, Yang Cheng led five hundred militiamen to protect thousands of people and rushed to Kongzhou City. At this time, Huo Zhan led two hundred standing troops to meet the enemy quietly.

(End of this chapter)