In the spring of the second year of Shaosheng, the people of the Great Song Dynasty had just enjoyed the joy of the New Year. I learned that Zhao Xu, the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, officially submitted a war letter to Da Liao. Let it be returned to the sixteen states of Yanyun, otherwise the war will be waged to get the war book.

The sixteen states of Yanyun are no strangers to many people of the Great Song Dynasty. It is precisely because the Great Song Dynasty has lost this territory that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, so that the Great Song Dynasty has been under the threat of iron cavalry from the Great Liao for many years.

Even in these years, the Great Song Dynasty built fortresses in the border area. But there is still no way to stop the fact that Da Liao invaded south from those state cities. If it weren't for the Great Song Dynasty gathering heavy troops on the border, I am afraid that the Imperial City of the Great Song Dynasty would always be under the front of the army.

For this decision made by the emperor, the people of the Great Song Dynasty were naturally excited. For a long time, most of the wars between the Great Song Dynasty and the Great Liao were mainly based on the passive defense of the Great Song Dynasty, and it was rare for the first time to take the initiative to start a war.

It's just that compared to the excitement of the people in the north, I feel that the imperial court can take back the sixteen states of Yanyun, for the people living in the northwest. Undoubtedly, they removed a sharp sword hanging over their heads, and they naturally looked forward to the victory of the imperial court.

But for the people living in the south, when they heard the news, they began to worry about the war. Will their taxes increase again, and if so, the burden will only increase a lot.

In short, whether in the court or among the people, there are always people who support the start of a war, and naturally there are people who oppose it. But all this did not hinder the elite division of the Great Song Dynasty, which continued to assemble in the northwest region.

In the face of the Great Song Dynasty's crusade, the cavalry armies of the two countries had already fought countless battles on the border. We all know that this war is inevitable. The two countries are doing the same thing. They are all about the people of the border areas.

As a battle that Zhao Xu was looking forward to this time, he was also throughout the winter. I read the war book hard. Although I didn't learn anything, I also felt like fighting. It's not as simple as he thinks.

But every time I think of it, Zhao Xiaoxi's victory. He always felt that compared with Zhao Xiaoxi, except for his martial arts, he didn't seem to lose anything to Zhao Xiaoxi. He is the king of a country, and he can command a few percent more troops than Zhao Xiaoxi.

Knowing that the two countries were at war, Tibet, Western Xia and even Goryeo were all concerned by the whole country. Everyone knows that if the Great Song Dynasty is really allowed to recapture the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. So Da Liao is only afraid. will be completely swept into the quagmire of history.

For this strategic place, the reason why Da Liao has always refused to return it is also to see that whoever masters this place will be able to strike first. With just a piece of war letter, how can Da Liao succumb?

The war clouds that began to rise in the Northwest Theater also seemed to affect Cho Hyo-seok who was far away in the Ryukyus. After a winter of preparations, a lot of the power in Zhao Xiaoxi's hands was transferred to the vicinity of Dengzhou. They will also act as a reserve.

Once Zhao Xu's troops lose on the front line, they will act as reinforcements to ensure that the battle will not erode too quickly. If Zhao Xu's forces emerge victorious. Then these battle-ready troops, but will march to Goryeo.

Looking at Zhao Xiaoxi, who has been gazing at the north from time to time recently, Mu Wanqing, who has been upgraded to his mother. I also know that this husband is worried about this war. Being able to be by her side for so long, she is actually very satisfied.

smiled and said, "Yun Lang." Don't worry about us. Sister Yan'er, I and my father take care of me. It doesn't matter if I believe it's okay. If you're going out, just go. We are at home, waiting for the news of your victory. ”

Listening to Mu Wanqing's comfort, Zhao Xiaoxi pulled him into his arms and said, "Qing'er, I've suffered you." A husband like me can't accompany you to spend the moon and the moon, but it will make you scared. Husband, I'm sorry for you! ”

Facing Zhao Xiaoxi's humility, Mu Wanqing said with a smile: "Yunlang, since we are husband and wife, why do we say such raw words?" We can all be happy and happy to be your wife.

A husband who stays at home every day and accompanies us for leisure and leisure naturally makes us feel safe. But we all know that you are the true dragon of the nine heavens, and the outside is your world. When you get tired that day, you will naturally come back to accompany us. ”

Mu Wanqing, who became the princess of Qiongzhou, may have a temperament that is a little more gentle than before because she gave birth to a child. In addition, she is in charge of Zhao Xiaoxi's harem, and her bearing has become more and more extraordinary.

Just as Zhao Xiaoxi's mother said, choosing Mu Wanqing as the concubine also proves that Zhao Xiaoxi's vision is really good. Of course, the most important reason is that these girls married by Zhao Xiaoxi are not as open and secret as the royal concubines.

At present, Mu Wanqing is in charge of the harem and has been recognized by all the women. In addition, she gave birth to a son, and other women don't have to fight. At the same time, these women all know that Zhao Xiaoxi is very disgusted, and the women around him are privately competing for favor.

Even Zhao Xiaoxi loves Mu Wanqing very much in his heart. But for other women, he is also very fond of them. Even if it's night now, he follows the rules and goes to whomever it's his turn to sleep.

This kind of non-discriminatory attitude makes it difficult for these women around him to say anything. It's just a little helpless that the only ones who are pregnant with him at the moment are Mu Wanqing, who gave birth to her son, and Jin Yun'er, who will give birth in a few months.

Fortunately, Zhao Xiaoxi also told these women that the child is in a hurry. There will always be, and there is no need to worry too much. On the contrary, without the ties of children, they can better enjoy the world of two.

As the snow in the northwest began to melt, Zhao Xu also officially ascended to the imperial city to pay homage. knew that his command ability was not good, and he also generously taught the command of the army to the commander of Zhang, who was familiar with military affairs.

It's just that when choosing an agent of imperial power, Zhao Xu was unexpected and did not make any designation. Instead, he asked the six Shangshu, as well as Wang Shiyue, who was in charge of the capital, to act as state affairs during his absence.

For Zhao Xu, although he also has a lot of concubines. But now there are really very few concubines who really give birth to heirs for him. He originally gave birth to two princesses, but one unfortunately died in the end.

This time, he went to Daliao, and when he left, he also put a holy decree into the imperial shrine to be closely guarded. Although this may seem like an unlucky move. But many people know what is written on that decree.

If Zhao Xu goes out on this expedition, he will really encounter any danger. Then the holy decree was read out to the ministers by the bereaved elders in charge of the royal ancestral hall. Then it will be known who will take the throne for him.

Naturally, not many people know about this kind of secret matter. Only the elders of the royal family, as well as a few old ministers of the Great Song Dynasty, knew about the existence of this will. But they also didn't know what was written in the secret decree.

For the emperor's imperial conquest, the most worried are undoubtedly those emperor's concubines. But they all know that what Zhao Xu decides is almost impossible to undo. What's more, at this moment, Da Liao also declared war with Da Song.

If the Great Song Dynasty is at this moment, it will undoubtedly be a matter of detrimental to the national prestige. For this reason, in the forbidden army camp in the capital, Zhao Xu, who announced the order to go out, soon wore armor made of gold and sat on a dragon chariot symbolizing the emperor to go on the expedition.

Looking at the people of the Imperial City kneeling on both sides of the streets of the Imperial City, Zhao Xu also felt for the first time the fanatical eyes of those people towards him. For an emperor who dares to drive a personal expedition, the people are undoubtedly very admirable.

Feeling that his decision was right, Zhao Xu undoubtedly became more eager for victory. Compared with Zhao Xu's optimism, Zhang Dian knows that this battle is not easy to fight. The Da Liao side has made preparations in advance, and the war will surely shed rivers of blood.

The importance of the sixteen states of Yanyun was a defensive barrier for the Great Song Dynasty to recapture. But for Da Liao, the loss of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun will also greatly reduce the status they now have.

Returning to the original nomadic life is undoubtedly a very painful thing for the Daliao people who have become accustomed to living in the city. Therefore, this time the battle is far more fierce than he imagined.

The only thing that made him happy was that the king of Qiongzhou did not sit and watch the tiger fight, but instead learned that Zhao Xu was preparing to go to war. Many Jianghu people secretly dispatched to carry out the so-called order to kill Hu, which made it difficult for Daliao to arrange troops.

Some of the tribal leaders who originally supported the Da Liao royal family were assassinated. The sons of these tribal leaders were not very interested in joining the war, but were very interested in the position of the chief.

When there is a strife, it means that there is a division. As long as there are differences in the army of the Great Liao, then the army of the Great Song Dynasty will have a chance to take advantage of it. Zhang Dan still knows some of this truth.

In order to conquer Daliao this time, Zhao Xu mobilized nearly 300,000 elite infantry, as well as more than 100,000 cavalry troops. Such a scale is undoubtedly relatively rare in the history of the Great Song Dynasty.

This winter alone, the amount of grain and grass transferred to the northwest by the household department is an astronomical amount. Fortunately, in these years, the Great Song Dynasty has generally been quite smooth, and the Great Song Dynasty can still take out things like grain and grass.

It's just that Zhang Dian knows that this battle is addictive, and the Great Song Dynasty will no longer be afraid of the attacks of those small countries. There is a real opportunity to reproduce the scene of the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty and make the countries of the world serve giants.

If he loses, I am afraid that the Great Song Dynasty will also lose the fortunes of the country. Even the Western Xia, who is now allied with the Great Song Dynasty, is afraid that they will immediately betray the alliance and fight the idea of the Great Song Dynasty. The principle of the law of the jungle is equally applicable from country to country.

If the Western Xia really regarded the Great Song Dynasty as an ally, they would not shirk the weakening of the national strength and would not be able to send troops to contain the Great Liao. What are the ideas of these guys, and how can Zhang Duan not know?

In the eyes of many people, the alliance between the Great Song Dynasty and the Western Xia was because the king of Qiongzhou married the princess of Yinchuan in the Western Xia. This kind of marriage can be regarded as the cornerstone of the alliance, and the result is only self-deception.

As Cho Hyo-seok said, war never shifts will for the sake of a certain woman. Unless this woman is an empress like Wu Zetian. Otherwise, how could Western Xia, for the sake of a princess, help the Great Song Dynasty conquer the Great Liao?

Perhaps, at present, many Xixia people are really looking forward to the opportunity for them to rise after the two tigers compete! After all, it is not only the Great Song and Liao countries that fight the idea of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun! (To be continued......)