From Lingzhou to Xingqingfu, countless checkpoints were set up in Western Xia.

This is a long time ago to be wary of the Song army, worried that the Great Song Dynasty will take advantage of Xia Liao has just ended the war, and it is when people are sleepy and tired that they suddenly attack.

And Da Song's side naturally thinks the same way.

With such a good opportunity, the Great Song Dynasty would not sit idly by, Yang Shao often sent cavalry to clean up the opponent's checkpoints, and battles broke out between the two sides from time to time, and each other won and lost.

And Yang Shao's military talent was also fully demonstrated during this period of time, which made his subordinates respect.

"Zhizhou, the scout is back."

A group of scouts returned in the cold wind.

"Zhizhou, thousands of enemy troops are constantly cruising on the left side, and our troops will be expelled if they get close."

Yang Shao frowned and said, "Why do you still have to attack in such weather?" ”

"Zhizhou, could it be a trap?"

The generals made suggestions one after another, analyzing the strange behavior of the enemy army from various angles.

Yang Shao said in a deep voice: "Behind closed doors, scouts are sent out intensively." ”

Someone asked puzzledly: "Zhizhou, it's impossible for the thieves to go out in this weather, they don't have much grain and grass, and they can't afford it!" ”

"Last time, we attacked some of their richest places in one fell swoop, and the granaries were full, and we haven't finished eating them until now. The thief is poor, and now I'm afraid I'm going to go hungry, hahahaha! ”

After the last battle, the treasury was counted everywhere and a lot of grain and grass was found, which was used by the thieves when they were preparing to attack.

So the army set out, and the grain and grass were transported nearby, which could save a lot of losses, and as soon as the words fell, they saw in the distance, and the scouts they had just sent were driven back by the Western Xia army.

Xixia can't help but go out? A total of more than 2,000 riders, very boldly appeared in front, Yang Shao has been observing, and gradually realized.

"These people are like wild dogs, attack!"

The city gate was opened, thousands of cavalry rushed out, and before the two sides began to make contact, the Song army was waiting for a crossbow bolt as usual, and then the two sides were strangled together.

Yang Shao did not rush to kill, but observed at the head of the city.

"I'm afraid the enemy is a decoy!"

A general said calmly: "Zhizhou, more than 2,000 horsemen actually fought to the death and did not retreat, as if they were here to send them to death, this is unreasonable!" If you can't figure it out, there will be a large army to follow, and the lower officer suggested that the army should be withdrawn immediately and the whole city should be on alert. ”

Yang Shao was in an extremely good mood, and even smiled rarely, Mingjin's voice echoed in the city, and the Song army began to clean up the battlefield.

Dozens of captives were captured, and the rest were all chopped up, and the soldiers were murderous, and they couldn't wait to kill all the way to Xingqing Mansion.

Half an hour passed, and the torture became more and more ruthless, and soon several people were killed.

"Zhizhou, they don't know."

Yang Shao frowned and said, "Ordinary sergeants only know how to attack, but they can't explain the reasons. ”

He slapped the head of the city, and someone asked, "Zhizhou, what does the western thief mean?" ”

"I pondered for a while, the western thieves attacked with more than 2,000 people, and they fought to the death and did not retreat, it was more like a fighting spirit, so a certain judgment, Xingqing Mansion is afraid that it will be uneasy, the western thieves are fighting inwardly, and someone has to attack Lingzhou."

This is clearly the internal fighting of the western thieves, and they sent this group of people to show their martial arts and send them to death by the way.

Such an act may seem stupid, but war has always been in the service of politics, and such a seemingly stupid act is extremely politically correct.

Countless soldiers bravely died for the disputes of those powerful people, which is the complexity and ridiculousness of the intertwining of war and politics.

"Zhizhou is smart!"

Everyone was amazed, this was really convinced, Yang Shao's heart was relieved, and said: "Since this is the case, let's wait and see, go back and write a note to return to Beijing, you wait and be vigilant." ”

Everyone watched him go down and couldn't help but admire.

"Zhizhou is an official, and when he first arrived in Lingzhou, some people said that he was a person from Pingyang Gong. A person who thinks about Pingyang Gong, then at least it has to be Zong Sheng and others, but Zhizhou is more ruthless than that Zong Sheng! ”

In the midst of the snowflakes, a group of cavalry came in the distance.

"Damn! How did the thief get here? If it weren't for the telescope, we would have been raided this time, shame! ”

Qin Wei turned around and looked at the two captured Western Xia generals, and he was angry.

"Lang Jun, didn't Yang Shaomo go wrong?"

"No!"

Qin Wei shook his head very firmly, Yang Shao is a ruthless character who spans thousands of miles, and he has no real skills, how can Zhao Zhen and Lu Yijian trust him?

"Someone from Lingzhou is here."

Qin Wei's sudden arrival made Lingzhou feel shocked.

Later, Yang Shao brought someone over to greet him, and reported yesterday's events one by one.

Qin Wei was suddenly relieved in his heart, and immediately frowned: "This season is attacking, and there are only more than 2,000 people, if it is said to lure the enemy, unless you are a fool, you will not be fooled, then what are they trying to do?" ”

"Since there is no ambush, it must be that Li Yuanhao has lost control of the Western Thief, and someone has attacked privately...... That makes sense......"

At this time, someone said Yang Shao's previous analysis.

"Oh! Zichun is really extraordinary, it can be seen that he didn't see the wrong person at the beginning. ”

Qin Wei was pleased, so he patted Yang Shao's shoulder.

"This is what you taught at the beginning, and the lower officials are grateful."

Yang Shao did not see a look of pride, and saluted respectfully, Yang Shao had lived in Qin's house for a while, and every day Qin Wei told him something about the situation in the court and foreign affairs, although the two were not masters and apprentices, but Yang Shao benefited a lot from the fact.

Someone said enviously: "Has Zhizhou been taught by Pingyang Gong?" ”

"You can also try it."

The man sneered: "What kind of person is Pingyang Gong, where can ordinary people get into his eyes?" ”

There was an argument here, but someone boldly asked: "Pingyang Gong, the lower official took the liberty to ask you a question, I wonder if you can solve the doubts of the lower official......

Qin Wei's status is getting higher and higher, and his military achievements are so great that people can't help but look up and dare not offend. Seeing that this person was bold, everyone couldn't help but quiet down, wanting to see how Qin Wei would respond. ωω

"The thieves have internal disputes, will they fall apart in the end, let us pick up a bargain?"

This judgment came from the previous battle, but Qin Wei shook his head and said: "If there is no external interference, the Western Thief will gradually compromise internally." Li Yuanhao is a smart man, he knows that once there is civil strife, the Great Song Dynasty will immediately attack Xingqing Mansion, so this is impossible...... Moreover, the Liao people intervened deeply in the Western Thieves, and those Western Thieves and magnates were worried about the Great Song Dynasty, so they hooked up with the Liao people, which was to try to meet the source left and right, and use the Liao people to balance the Great Song Dynasty, so the internal struggle was a struggle, and it was impossible to be divided. ”

This analysis brightens people's hearts, and all doubts are swept away.

"Thank you Pingyang Gong for your advice."

Qin Wei and Yang Shao entered the state government, everyone was in a good mood, and someone said: "Pingyang Gong has come to Lingzhou, and it must be the court that wants to make a move against the western thief." Our Lingzhou is at the forefront, and the opportunity for meritorious service is right in front of us! ”

There was a burst of excitement in the crowd.

Someone praised it next: "Pingyang Gong just heard about it, and immediately asserted that it was an internal struggle among the Western Thieves. ”

After Qin Wei finished bathing and changing clothes, he convened everyone to discuss the matter, Qin Wei sat on the main seat, listened carefully to the recent movements of the western thieves, and finally said something to calm people's hearts, and let everyone disperse.

The news that he was going to Xixia could not be widely announced, otherwise he would not know how he died, but everyone did not disperse, just staring at an official.

Qin Wei smiled: "Is this something to say?" ”

The official knelt down with a puff, kowtowed, and said excitedly: "Pingyang Gong, your knowledge is known to the world, and the official has admired you for a long time, and I want to worship you to study, and I implore Pingyang Gong to accept us!" ”

Qin Wei said with a smile: "I have accepted a few disciples over the years, and now there are many affairs, and the two children in the family make a certain annoyance."

The official was extremely disappointed, but he didn't dare to ask for more.

When he was in Bianliang, Qin Wei's novel knowledge and opinions made Yang Shao feel that he had met a treasure, and now this treasure was his teacher, and he could ask for advice at will, which made him overjoyed.

……

The road from Lingzhou to Xingqing Mansion is full of sentry posts and is heavily guarded, and it can be said that even a bird flying over has to be taken down for interrogation.

There are still caravans coming and going in Xingqing Province.

"We are a caravan."

The man who led the team looked stunned, and the sergeant outside the city checked his identity but did not let him go, pointed to a man in the caravan and said, "This person looks so obscene, like a spy!" ”

There were more than twenty people in the caravan, and one standing in front pointed to his nose with a look of disbelief.

The man coughed dryly, "Don't talk about that, this time it's a good thing brought from the Song people, and many people in the city are waiting for it!" You know, since Lingzhou was occupied by the Song people, the price of those good things has risen again and again, and after this adventure, after hardships, I finally got some, but it also lost a lot of manpower, this business ...... I'm afraid I won't be able to do it in the future. ”

As far as everyone could see, a lump of gold was found in the sergeant's palm.

The sergeant retracted his right hand, and instantly weighed the weight, and he scolded: "Hippie smiley, don't think about going into the city next time like this!" ”

The caravan slowly entered the city, the sergeant turned around and opened his hand, glanced at the size of the gold, and smiled proudly at his comrades, guarding the city gate is a chore, if there are no these benefits, who will be serious?

The caravan went all the way into the city to find a place to stay, and then began to make deliveries, the more the state crisis, the more arrogant and lascivious the magnates, which was not limited by geography and race.

The luxury goods brought by the caravan set off a small storm.

"Lang Jun, I just sent two goods, and those people came."

On the second floor of the guest house, Qin Wei opened the window and went out, looked at the arrogant slaves below, and said lightly: "What I want is a big fish, preferably Liang Xing, the prime minister of Western Xia, and the others...... Nothing. ”

Liang Xing is Li Yuanhao's cousin, although he relied on relatives to ascend to power, but he showed his ruthless methods from the beginning of his coming to power and became Li Yuanhao's right-hand man.

For such a person, luxury goods may not be able to make him tempted.

"He doesn't want to be careful, but what about Li Yuanhao?"

A Western Xia translator who was following him gasped and said, "You want to lure Li Yuanhao out?" ”

"No way?"

Qin Wei was laughing and groaning, just as the slaves below were making a fuss, and there were two people fighting, he shouted loudly, and whistled sharply.

"Lang Jun, that's ...... That's the emperor of the Western Thief, I'm afraid it's difficult! ”

The entire Western Xia is at the mercy of Li Yuanhao, and he lives deep in the palace, so he usually doesn't come out, Qin Wei wants to lure him into the bait, how can it be so easy

"But he's a man."

Qin Wei smiled and said, "I heard that Li Yuanhao has some ...... Is there any power? But I have another good cure for that aspect here, so don't you see the curative effect! ”

The Xixia translator nodded and said, "Yes, it seems that Lang Zhong was asked for this." ”

This person is an entourage of Qin Wei on the westward journey, although he is a little treacherous, but he loves money like life, and such a person is the most loyal.

As long as enough money is given, he can betray anyone!