Luo Shichang was a little disappointed, and finally didn't speak.

The Tatar army was at least 100,000 people. Sending 10,000 soldiers to reinforcements seemed like a drop in the bucket.

Since Zhao Hong has already decided, no matter how much he insists on it, I'm afraid it won't have any effect. Come to think of it, Zhao Hong will not only send this 10,000 army, there must be backup.

The ministers in the hall looked at each other, all silent.

If you simply defend the city, 10,000 Song troops still seem to be somewhat sure. After all, Song Jun's firearms are not vegetarian.

But if it is a duel with the Tatar army of 100,000, or fighting abroad, it is somewhat beyond my strength.

Choi shook his head secretly. It seems that the emperor has made up his mind, and even if he persuades him, I am afraid it will be useless.

Zhao Hong glanced at Luo Shichang, his heart was full of pride, and his eyes turned to Yu Jue.

"General Yu, tell everyone in the hall that with 10,000 Song soldiers, can you hold Lingzhou City?"

"Your Majesty, the Tatar army wants to occupy Lingzhou City, unless there are tens of thousands of dead and wounded, unless you step on the corpse of the minister!"

Yu Jue was impassioned, Zhao Hong nodded lightly, slightly embarrassed in his heart.

This Yu Jue, isn't he usually able to speak, why is he not serious and bragging today?

This guy obviously got it wrong and thought he was just asking him to show his loyalty.

"Luo Xianggong, don't be impatient. In the coming year, at the right time, I will lead tens of thousands of troops to go. Yu Jue They are only the front army, they are not alone, I am the backup. ”

"This ......"

Luo Shichang and Li Weiming glanced at each other, and they both breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, Emperor Song would personally lead his troops to the rescue.

"Your Majesty, this is the time to send troops, can it be earlier?"

Luo Shichang smiled. Zhao Hong personally led the troops to the rescue, which was naturally the best.

"Luo Xianggong, it can't be early, but later, it's better to wait until the hot summer."

Zhao Hong shook his head categorically and denied Luo Shichang's plea.

"Your Majesty, why is that?"

Luo Shichang asked curiously again.

The Tatar army conquered the city in Western Xia, and the sooner it sent troops, the better. The day later, the more people die.

Why is that? Although the Tatar army is brave and good at fighting, the Xia people mourn the soldiers, which can be useful. This war will take at least a year and a half, not a few months to end. As for sending troops in the summer, General Yu, you can answer Luo Xianggong's question. ”

Zhao Hong laughed and kicked the ball to Yu Jue.

"Luo Xianggong, the Tatar army likes cold and is afraid of heat, especially in the hot season, the war horses can hardly endure the extremely hot weather, and the combat power is greatly reduced. It is only 400 miles from Xiaoguan to Lingzhou, there are many valleys, day and night, it only takes a few days to arrive, the risk is the smallest, and the possibility of encountering the Tatar army is also the lowest. ”

Yu Jue looked at Luo Shichang and continued:

"Besides, Great Xia is already short of food, and the reinforcements go early, so they stay in the city, but they have to consume more grain and grass, which is even more useless to the current situation. Therefore, sending troops in the hottest time of summer can be foolproof. ”

These simple questions can no longer be understood in the "Tatar Policy", and they are really not worth mentioning.

"I see! The old man is ignorant! ”

Luo Shichang suddenly realized, and his old face turned red.

It seems that he is too stunned in the matter of entering Xixia to rescue, and Zhao Hong has obviously made thorough considerations.

"Tatar Policy", Zhao Hong was able to write this book, and he naturally knew more about the advantages and disadvantages of the Mongolian army than himself.

"Your Majesty, having said that, be cautious. The soldiers are together, and there are endless troubles! ”

Gao Dingzi had a black face again, and he couldn't wait to say it.

"Gao Dingzi, rescue Great Xia, I have made up my mind, there is no need to say more. Otherwise, I wouldn't have traveled thousands of miles to Shukou. Do you think that I am really full and have nothing to do? ”

Zhao Hong was a little impatient, and his face sank.

Sending troops to reinforce Western Xia was just a precaution. Do you want him to explain it over and over again to the courtiers below?

"Your Majesty, the minister is guilty. But the minister is hardworking, Your Majesty thinks twice! ”

Gao Dingzi bowed with a red face, still a little unyielding.

Zhao Hong nodded secretly and spoke softly.

"People don't hurt the tiger, and the tiger kills people's hearts. When I am in charge of the Great Song Dynasty, I must be responsible for the people of the world, and I will never act arbitrarily, let alone raise swords. By next summer, you'll understand my hard work. ”

If it weren't for the fact that it was to break the xenophobic situation of Sichuan scholars, this Gao Dingzi who dared to speak out, could really do more things in Sichuan.

It seems that it is a good move to raise the stator to go to Liangzhejiang West Road and the foot of the Son of Heaven to implement the new policy.

"Your Majesty is far-sighted and strategic, and the minister has nothing to say."

Gao Dingzi had no choice but to accept it.

The emperor was bitter, perhaps he was really prescient. And the emperor admonishes, it seems that he can only wait and see.

"Your Majesty, but with the Xia army trapped in it, I'm afraid it's not enough. When does Your Majesty plan to personally lead a large army into Xia for reinforcements? ”

Zhao Hong was pondering, and Li Weiming, the princess of Western Xia, couldn't help but ask again.

"Princess, you're in a hurry."

Zhao Hong looked at her and smiled slightly.

The former army had not yet left for Western Xia, and Li Weiming had already asked about what would happen a year later.

Li Weiming's face was inexplicably red again.

"I have already said that this war will last for a year and a half. I still need about a year to train the new army, prepare ammunition, carry heavy grain and grass, and if I don't have 50,000 or 60,000 soldiers, how can I rescue Daxia when I arrive? How to compete with the Tatar army? ”

Zhao Hong looked at Li Weiming, who was blushing and shy, and said slowly.

"War is about logistics, and it's about money and food. But the premise is that the soldiers use their lives and work together, otherwise the war will be defeated or fled, even if there are thousands of troops and horses, it is not a pile of waste. ”

Turning his gaze to the ministers below, Zhao Hong put his heart in his heart.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I founded the Jinling Lecture and Martial Arts Hall at the beginning of last year, and only at the end of the year did I train the new army in Sichuan. The border army of the Great Song Dynasty was weak, and I needed time to train my troops, and I also needed time to prepare at least enough food and grass for an army of 100,000 for a year. I can't do anything about exchanging time for space. ”

Li Weiming nodded ignorantly.

This Song Emperor said something she didn't understand, but it made her take it for granted, not pretending to be mysterious.

Now it seems that the land west of the river in Great Xia can no longer be saved.

The courtiers all nodded yes. The emperor is really Wen Taowu, "War is fought in logistics", how could they not think of such a concise and concise wise saying.

"Luo Xianggong, what is the Jin man's statement? When the time comes, there will be no problem going north, right? ”

To "borrow" the territory of the Jin people, you must also get the consent of the Jin people. I don't know, did Luo Shichang and Jin Ren negotiate?

I don't know, did Yan Chun go to the northwest border after the long legs?

"Your Majesty rest assured, when the minister entered the gold realm from the border, Guo Xiajiao, the commander of Xinhui Prefecture, personally led his troops to greet him. However, the old minister has not seen Princess Wen yet. Presumably she'll be there later. ”

Luo Shichang's words made Zhao Hong nod, stunned.

What is this Wanyan Chun doing? Is she avoiding herself?

That crazy evening!

"Your Majesty, can you send more soldiers and horses, the more the merrier."

Luo Shichang smiled all over his face, and wanted to make a final effort.

10,000 soldiers, I always feel that it is still too little.

"Luo Xianggong, all the firearms in our army are only enough for 10,000 soldiers combined. If you go too much, you will consume food and grass, but it will be useless. ”

Zhao Hong looked at Luo Shichang with a disappointed face, and his eyes rolled.

"Luo Xianggong, I am good at divination, and I can predict the past and the present. I will tell you some prophecies and incantations, and you will know that 10,000 soldiers are enough! ”

Zhao Hong is mysterious, and Luo Shichang is confused.

This Song Emperor, does he really have the ability to predict the future?

The following ministers are all skeptical. The emperor is knowledgeable, and everyone in the world knows it. Could it be that the emperor will still do this?

Gao Dingzi was ignorant and confused.

The emperor was so stubborn in sending troops to reinforce Western Xia, maybe it was really the will of heaven?

"Your Majesty, the minister thought it was ...... to send troops to reinforce it"

"Cui Xianggong, let's talk about it when we have something."

Seeing that Cui He still wanted to speak, Zhao Hong had a headache and immediately changed the topic.

"Decree, prepare a banquet in the camp tonight to entertain our distinguished Daxia guests, as well as the beautiful Princess Anguo!"

Zhao Hong smiled, making Li Weiming's little heart beat wildly.

This Song Emperor, with fiery eyes and always speaking so directly, made her can't help but be flustered, wanting to escape but can't bear to leave.