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With Liu Changzuo stationed in Lingzhou, the Seed Master Dao also arrived, and Zhao Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The battle of Lingzhou is over for the time being, and the results are preserved!

To be honest, the risk of 20,000 people raiding Lingzhou is not ordinary. If Liang Yibury hadn't sent more people away, if Yelihu hadn't been drunk by Wu Hei, if the Qiang people hadn't opened the city gate in time......

If there is one omission in a series of links, the result may be completely different.

The risk was great, but fortunately it was successful, and reinforcements arrived in time.

Otherwise, Liang Yibu will inevitably lead a large army to counterattack and seize Lingzhou, his own troops are insufficient, and he has no foundation in the local area, and it is really not easy to resist.

Fortunately, the Western Xia defenders of Weizhou panicked and fled in a hurry, so that they could have a chance to stabilize their position.

Lingzhou is just a city, but because of its important location, it is related to the entire battle situation.

In fact, simply speaking, even if Lingzhou fell, the actual impact on the overall front of Western Xia may not be so serious.

The key is to take the lead and deal a psychological blow to the soldiers, which can instantly break the morale of the soldiers.

Moreover, the party nobles of Xingqing Mansion will definitely complain, and even be frightened, all the pressure will be put on Liang Yi's body, the army's heart will be unstable, the courage will be lost, and the Western Xia army will be chaotic.

The entire land on the east bank of the Yellow River had fallen into the hands of the Song army, and the top priority was to intercept Liang Yibury and the hundreds of thousands of troops he had brought.

If it can be eliminated, it will definitely be a heavy blow to Western Xia, and it will be more serious than losing half of the country.

Unfortunately, it backfired, and when the news of the scout's investigation arrived, Liang Yishu had already led a large army through the Heshuo grassland and entered the Liao sphere of influence.

The Liao Qing army on the south bank of the Yellow River, as well as the Tiande army near the Hetao, began to make moves. Jinsu Prefecture and Ningbian Prefecture are also quite restless, and Liao State explores horses frequently. There is no doubt that this was to cover the escape of the Tanguts.

The Great Song Dynasty worshiped the Western Xia, which was a situation that the Liao people did not want to see. They didn't want to see the Song Dynasty lose the powerful containment of Western Xia. Meddling is inevitable.

Maybe there will be no direct mobilization of troops at the moment, but it will be borrowed. It is still possible to protect the remnants of Western Xia from returning.

With the participation of Liao, things are more complicated. The Tangut people retreated along the borders of the Song, Liao, and Western Xia kingdoms, and sometimes they were in the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, but they could only watch and could not pursue.

The Ningxia/Xia Plain at the Yellow River, the Hetao and the Heshuo Grassland are of great strategic significance. Zhao Zhao does have the intention to bring all of them under control.

However, the situation here is complicated, and the Song, Liao, and Western Xia each occupy a piece, which is complicated. It is no problem to continue to attack Western Xia, but the Liao part cannot be moved lightly. Reason told him. At the moment, we can't mess with the Khitans.

At this moment, if the Liao State intervenes, there will only be disadvantages, not benefits.

Anyway, Liang Yi has not exhausted the number of buried gas. I can only let him live first.

If you think about it carefully, after all, he has an army of more than 100,000 people, and with the strength in his hands, it is not easy to wipe it out. Even if you win, you will have to pay a very heavy price.

Pressing matter. The most important thing is to maintain the results of the war and stabilize the situation in the northwest.

Although it has been stationed in Lingzhou, it does not mean absolute occupation, how can the Tangut people easily give up such an important city?

The cold has come, after the Yellow River freezes, between Lingzhou and Xingqingfu, there is no longer a moat, and the Xixia people are likely to cross the river on ice and make a comeback.

Therefore, it is not easy to firmly control Lingzhou.

Some generals suggested that now Lingzhou could be used as a bridgehead, taking advantage of the freezing of the Yellow River in winter, to directly attack Xingqing Mansion.

Destroying Western Xia, Zhao Zhao didn't have such ambitions. But it is impossible to eat a fat man in one bite, after several months of fighting, the soldiers are already very tired, and it is not bad to occupy the east of the Yellow River.

The newly incorporated lands are all old lands of Western Xia, and there are many unstable factors, and it will take time to completely stabilize and digest the results. In a hurry, it is not wise to continue the expedition.

The emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and even if the Western Xia loses half of the country, its strength is still not to be underestimated.

What's more, the war in the northwest is suspended, what will Zhao Ji of Bianjing think? What kind of moths will come out? I don't know that yet!

However, it is estimated that the Western Xia side is not at ease, Liang Yibury has suffered such a big defeat, how will those party nobles who have been dealing with him feel about it?

I hope that the Xixia people will make a fuss themselves, and in that case, the pressure on Lingzhou will be much less. As long as you survive this winter, things will be much better!

However, even so, you have to be careful.

Therefore, Zhao Zhao ordered Liu Changzuo to lead an army of 80,000 to garrison Lingzhou.

The Western Xia people counterattacked, and Lingzhou must bear the brunt, as long as Lingzhou is held, the other cities will be safe and sound. The Western Xia would never dare to take the enemy lightly and venture deep into the hinterland of the Great Song Dynasty.

On top of that, there's a lot to worry about, so to speak!

The newly incorporated states and counties need not only troops to garrison, but also officials to come and govern. Zhao Zhao immediately ordered the Qin Palace, Chang'an, to send capable magistrates from all over the northwest to preside over government affairs.

It is very important to naturalize the people everywhere and restore order. This matter must be fast, otherwise once the news reaches Bianjing, Zhao Ji will have an excuse to intervene. The northwest is its own garden, and you can only decide what flowers to plant and what grass to plant.

Fortunately, the leading role of Wu Hei's annexation, coupled with the withdrawal of Western Xia, the Song army took over the northwest. Hengshan Zhuqiang is very aware of current affairs, and promptly served the Great Song Dynasty, obeying the edict of King Qin. With their cooperation, it will be much faster to stabilize order in various places.

In a few days, Zhao Zhao was busy and anxious, and finally arranged it properly. It was only at this time that he had the time to come back to his senses, count the casualties of this battle, and inquire about the battle situation of the Eastern Route Army.

"Li Cheng, let Zhi Kexing and Chong Ge immediately report the battle situation of the Eastern Route Army!" Zhao Zhao groaned slightly, and ordered: "Also, tie up Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Renliang to me, now is the time to settle accounts after the autumn!" (The distance is far away, Zhao Zhao still does not know the death of Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Renliang, as well as the battle situation of the Eastern Route Army)

Soon the news came that Wang Zhongzheng and Liu Renliang had been beheaded by the Tanguts, and together with the soldiers they brought, the whole army was wiped out in the Goose Finger Valley.

Zhao Zhao sneered, such a hateful straw bag, it would be cheaper for them to die in the hands of the Western Xia people. But it's okay, you don't have to do it yourself, and you have a direct conflict with Zhao Ji. Speaking of which, it seems that I have to thank the Tangut people for helping me solve a problem!

It's a pity that after hearing the next message, Zhao Zhao couldn't laugh anymore.

The department of Chongyong was trapped in Shendui Station, and several breakthroughs failed, and finally the whole army was annihilated, and the old general of Chongyong died on the battlefield!

Seeing this, Zhao Zhao slowly closed his eyes, and his heart trembled inexplicably.

The old general's voice and smile came to mind, and to this day, Zhao Zhao still remembers the scene when he was wronged by Li Fugui and saw Chong Yong for the first time in prison.

A tenacious and brave veteran general, loyal and courageous, optimistic and cheerful, escaped the framing of Li Fugui, and did not escape the fate of the soldier's horse leather shroud after all.

And the reason why Chong Yong fought to the death of God Dui Yi was to rescue the damned Wang Zhongzheng. Even if this straw bale was dead, Zhao Zhao still gritted his teeth with hatred.

Originally, I thought that since he was dead, I would leave him the last dignity, which could be regarded as taking care of Zhao Ji's face. But at this moment, Zhao Zhao decided that his ugly behavior must be made public, otherwise he would be sorry for the spirit of the old general in the sky. Even if you are fighting head-on with Zhao Ji, you have to do this, otherwise you will be uneasy!

Because he knew that the reason why Chong Yong did this was in addition to rescuing Da Song Paoze. is also to share his worries and avoid telling Zhao Zhao the truth, so he took his life. Zhao Zhao was both moved and a little guilty in his heart.

Not only did he chant, but also 40,000 soldiers of the Western Army who were buried underground with him.

As a decoy, the Eastern Route Army attracted the siege and pursuit of Liang Yi's more than 100,000 troops, and the price paid was extremely heavy. The soldiers and horses brought out by the seed were almost wiped out, and Zhekexing also suffered heavy casualties in Yinzhou.

The Eastern Route Army initially had 60,000 men, and later transferred soldiers and horses from the Yanzhou area, plus the people who transported grain and grass. Forty or fifty thousand people died in direct battle, and few of the soldiers who survived were not injured.

The first battle against Western Xia was a victory, but it was also a tragic victory!

Once the success is done, the bones are dry, and it is not false at all.

After this battle, the Western Army also lost a lot of troops, and at least 70,000 or 80,000 soldiers were killed on the battlefield plus wounded and disabled. No wonder it is said that there are many widows in the northwest and men do not live long, all because of the destruction of war!

Zhao Zhao sighed for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "Thick burial of General Yong, this king personally went to Qingjian City to mourn!" The bones of the fallen soldiers were collected, properly buried, and their names were registered and engraved on the Heroes Memorial Wall under the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.

Also, to compensate the families of the fallen soldiers, the palace will pay a share. Then report to the Privy Council, let the three divisions take the money out, and can't let the family lose their relatives, and their lives are not settled, let alone make the martyrs' souls uneasy! ”

"Yes!" Li Cheng wrote them down one by one, and hesitated: "Your Highness, everything else is easy to handle, but this pension, is Zhao Ji willing to take the money?" ”

"If you don't want to, you have to take it!" Zhao Zhao said angrily: "Publicize Wang Zhongzheng's behavior, spread the brave deeds of General Chongyong, make a big noise, and use public opinion to force Zhao Ji to pay." If he doesn't give it, hum, this king wants him to look good! ”

"Yes!"

Li Cheng knew that King Qin was angry at the moment, so he didn't dare to say anything.

Zhao Zhao pondered for a moment and said: "Transfer Zhao Yuankai to come and garrison Mingsha, let the seed master go back to Qingjian City to mourn, and arrange it later, this king will go directly to Qingjian City!" ”

"Yes, what else does Your Highness command?" Li Cheng asked cautiously.

"Let Su Zhe go north and appease Hengshan Qiang, this time the Western Army has lost a lot of troops, although this king has no intention, but he also has to recruit troops!"

Li Cheng nodded and said, "Okay, my subordinates will arrange it immediately!" ”