In the first year of Jianwu of the Great Song Dynasty, 1230 A.D., May, Jiangnan East Road, Jinling City, Jiankang Prefecture.

Outside the Jinling lecture hall, the ironclad warriors are three steps and one post, five steps and one sentry, the guard is strict, and there are more plainclothes dressed by the people mixed with the streets and alleys, on and off the bridge, the tiger is eyeing each other, such as facing the enemy.

The Great Song Emperor Zhao Hong stayed in the Jinling Lecture Hall and met with the envoys of various countries, so it is no wonder that the guards will be like a great enemy.

Jinling Jiangwutang Houyuan, Humble Administrator's Garden, Western Xia envoys Li Zhongge, Luo Shichang, and Zhang Gongfu were all quietly waiting for Zhao Hong to appear, and they were always uneasy in their hearts.

No one knew how the Song people would treat the Western Xia and how they would settle the Western Xia kings and subjects.

"The two ministers, the cleanliness and prosperity of Jinling City are very different!"

Zhang Gongfu was still anxious and couldn't help but say it.

He had never been to Jinling, so he was very shocked both mentally and visually.

It has been three full years since the retreat of the Mongol army. Zhongxing Mansion still hasn't slowed down. As the capital of Great Xia, garbage is everywhere, urine and urine are everywhere, the market is depressed, the people's livelihood is withering, the people are yellow and thin, lifeless, how can there be the slightest sign of prosperity.

After entering the Song Realm, what he saw along the way, the market was prosperous, the flow of people was like weaving, the people were happy, and the soldiers were elite, which made him sigh in addition to sighing.

On the wharf, there were mountains of supplies, all of which were brought from overseas, rice, fruits, sulfur, ore, and so on. The wealth and generosity of the Song people can be seen.

Compared with the sunset, the population of Xixia is withered, which is a Song Dynasty Wangxian County, which is much more lively and prosperous.

War is fought on logistics, and on national strength. No wonder the Song people were not afraid of the Mongolian iron horses. If you want people to have people, you want food and food, this is the confidence of the Song people.

"The soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty are full of food and have a large population, and they are already invincible. The people of the Great Song Dynasty are fierce, everyone is martial, and the national strength is strong, and it is no longer the Wuxia Ameng of the past. It's a pity that I sit in the well and watch the sky in Daxia, and I don't have a chance for ZTE. ”

Li Zhongge cried and sighed in a low voice.

The young officers who were training on the school field were full of vigor, vitality, and excitement, which represented the prosperity and hope of the Great Song Dynasty.

In contrast, the sunset and twilight of Western Xia have fallen far behind, and there is no hope in sight. Even if you want to catch up and keep up, Xixia may not have this opportunity.

"Compared with four years ago, the Great Song Dynasty is changing with each passing day, and Jinling City is also upside down, and it is no longer the scene it used to be. Now that my Great Xia is weak, so is the Jin people. The only one in the world who can compete with the Tatars is the Great Song Dynasty. ”

Luo Shichang wanted to speak and stopped, and was speechless for a while.

The Xia people have died and want to restore the country, without any strength, without population and land, it is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice.

A vast and thriving Song Empire is on the rise, and may be on the verge of colliding with the Mongols on various fronts.

The two tigers competed, and he was looking forward to what kind of scene it would be.

"Tatar is not to be feared, just look at Hexi. The Tatars herded horses and sheep in Hexi, and the people of Hexi fled, and there was no one for hundreds of miles. On the other hand, the Song army built water conservancy, reclaimed the land, recuperated, and recuperated, and did not commit any crimes in autumn wherever they went. Today's Hexi people, even if they are party nobles, how many people still remember Tatar? ”

What he saw and heard along the way made Li Zhongge involuntarily sigh with emotion.

Like the Song Dynasty, the Western Xia were both agrarian civilizations, and their governing concepts were roughly the same. Li Zhongge naturally scoffed at the grazing horses and sheep in Hexi.

It is no wonder that Hexi was exempt from taxation for three years, and the people were of course happy to be under the rule of the Song people in order to survive. The people of Daxia in Xingling fled to Hexi one after another. Now in my Great Xia territory, it is not yet known whether there are two or three hundred thousand people! ”

Zhang Gongfu said with a wry smile, with a helpless face.

Many members of his family fled to the west of the river. Whether it is Shangtun Mintun or the army, they have found a way out and a way out.

On the other hand, the people of Great Xia who stayed in the land of Xingling had experienced wars and harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and their lives were much more difficult.

"Did you see, the Jinling ferry port was full of cargo ships, and those people were all overseas residents, and the streets were full of black and white beards. I heard that the Great Song Dynasty sailors traveled overseas, colonized thousands of miles away, what South Sea, Indian Ocean, Africa, and immigrated millions of people. It's amazing! ”

Li Zhongge shook his head in amazement, but observed carefully.

"Jinling Lecture Hall, Jinling University Hall, Jinling Normal School, and the Great Song Water Master School and various schools outside. In addition to these, all the children of the Great Song Dynasty study and practice martial arts, generation after generation, and so on, this is the most terrifying thing about the Great Song Dynasty! ”

Luo Shichang shook his head, his heart gloomy.

When the Song army arrived in Hexi, there was no crime in the autumn, and the people lived with the people, but for Great Xia, it was even worse.

The Great Song Dynasty carried forward the martial style and started directly from the doll. The thoughts and handwriting of the Great Song Tianzi are really incredible.

"The land of Xingling is dilapidated, and I don't know, how will Emperor Song treat me in Great Xia?"

Zhang Gongfu had a sad face, and he suffered from gains and losses.

Accepting Western Xia is equivalent to increasing the burden. The fortresses of the city walls were to be repaired, the hungry people were to be relieved, and troops were to be stationed to prepare for battle with the Mongol army.

Emperor Song won't refuse, right?

"The Song Emperor is merciful, the Great Xia is submissive to the Great Song Dynasty, and the Xia people always have a way to live, even if the whole country moves south, it is not necessary. Great Xia, there can be no more dead people! Otherwise, you and I are sinners through the ages! ”

Luo Shichang's words made Zhang Gongfu and both nod.

In any case, the Great Song Dynasty did save the monarchs and ministers of the Western Xia Dynasty and saved two or three hundred thousand people of the Western Xia. This is also the reason why the Song army occupied Hexi, but they couldn't hate it.

"Why didn't Emperor Song see us in Lin'an City, but chose Jinling Lecture Hall? You say, is he showing off his power and wants to set up a pomp and circumstance for us to dismount? ”

Zhang Gongfu and Zhao Hong had never met, and they had no impression, so they asked subconsciously.

"Zhang Xianggong, Jinling Jiangwutang was created by the Song Emperor, and the Song Emperor was also the principal of the Jiangwutang, and often stayed here and dealt with state affairs. Emperor Song is here to meet us, that is sincerity. This imperial study in the Humble Administrator's Garden is not accessible to anyone. ”

Luo Shichang's explanation made Zhang Gongfu's old face red.

With the current situation in Western Xia, is it still worth Emperor Song to do these boring things.

"Princess!"

"I've seen Princess Anguo!"

Li Weiming suddenly came in, and Luo Shichang and the others were taken aback, and they got up together to salute.

Western Xia had no way out, and decided to vote for the Song Dynasty. I don't know if anyone in Western Xia has revealed the news to Li Weiming.

"Luo Xianggong, ** Gong, did you enter the Song Dynasty this time, is it a Tatar invasion?"

I haven't seen her for a few years, and Li Weiming has changed from a girl to a graceful lady.

"Princess...... I...... We ......"

Luo Shichang is a humble gentleman, does not lie, and is supportive.

Luo Shichang and the others were submissive, and Li Weiming frowned.

"Luo Xianggong, tell you the truth, did you come to the Great Song Dynasty to ask for help?"

"Princess, that'......"

Luo Shichang and several people looked at each other, and Luo Shichang had no choice but to tell the truth.

"What? No! Great Xia can't just die! No! No! ”

Luo Shichang said carefully, Li Weiming was stunned for a moment, and screamed.

She kept pacing around the room, and suddenly stopped, facing the silent Luo Shichang and the others.

"Listen up! I'll go to Your Majesty and ask him to send troops to protect Great Xia. Wait for me to come out! Remember, be sure to wait for me to come out! ”

The reason why she came to Jinling was also to privately get that the Mongol army would go south to invade Xia in case of emergency.

Li Weiming solemnly advised, turned around, ignored the obstruction of the guards, and entered the back garden.

In the imperial study, Zhao Hong and a group of ministers of the humerus were talking.

The envoys from various countries visited, how to deal with it, it still needs to be worked together, and Zhao Hong, the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, finally decided.

"Your Majesty, the envoys of Mongolia, Jin, and Western Xia came to my Great Song Dynasty at the same time, I'm afraid it's not accidental, right?"

Seeing that the emperor was silent, he seemed to be confident, and Xuan Xuan couldn't help but have a secret headache.

The emperor has always been bold, and there is a high probability that he will not show weakness to Mongolia.

"Your Majesty, if Western Xia asks for help, don't agree. The Tatars have regrouped, and now they are not what they used to be. Western Xia is dilapidated, the land of projectiles, tasteless food, and it is a pity to abandon it. Your Majesty be careful! ”

Xue Ji brushed his beard and muttered secretly.

Three years ago, when a hundred ruins were waiting to be revived, the emperor did not hesitate to send troops to save Xia, not to mention that three years later, the soldiers were strong and strong, and the national strength of the Great Song Dynasty was rising.

The emperor, I'm afraid, is already ready to move, and he is going to have a long time with the Mongolian iron horse.

"Your Majesty, the Jin people are no match for the Tatar army, and they will definitely let my Great Song protect their flanks. And how does Your Majesty plan to respond? ”

Wei Liaoweng, the squire of the military department, followed along.

Zou Yinglong, the governor of the political council, and Wang Gang, the envoy of Jiangnan East Road, also set their sights on Zhao Hong.

Zhao Hong sat on the chair, staring at the tabletop, as if he was out of the world.

If his memory is correct, according to the trend of history, Ögedai will be enthroned as the Great Khan of the Mongols, and the Mongol army will go south to attack the Jin State.

Although the Mongol army failed to get its wish because of the episodes in Hexi and Western Xia, according to the degree of hatred, Ogedai must have destroyed Western Xia and Jin first, and then dealt with the Great Song Dynasty.

A fierce battle is about to start on the northwest frontier.

"Your Majesty, my army in the northwest is strong and strong, and it is also a place to raise horses, and I am afraid that the Tatar army will concentrate its forces to attack Hexi. Your Majesty, do you want to transfer troops to Hexi to ensure the safety of the western road? ”

Xuan Zhen was worried.

If the Mongol army concentrates on attacking Hexi, the 50,000 Song troops in Hexi are afraid that they will not be opponents.

"Xuan Xianggong, Hexi is a big city, and it is not a problem to defend it. With an army of 50,000 people, tens of thousands of strong people, complete firearms, and tens of thousands of cavalry, if you can't hold Hexi, then Hexi will simply give up. ”

Zhao Hong said lightly.

The city wall of Hexi has been repaired, the soldiers are wide, there is no army of more than 100,000, and the power of Mongolia does not want to enter Hexi.

"Your Majesty, if Western Xia asks for help, how should he deal with it?"

"How to deal with it? The soldiers will block, the water will cover the earth, see the moves. ”

Regarding Xue Ji's inquiry, Zhao Hong said nothing and was noncommittal.

The ministers gave advice, and the ministers basically agreed on the Western Xia, and they all advised Zhao Hong not to send troops, so as not to provoke fire.

Zhao Hong was about to speak, when the official of the Ministry of Rites reported that the envoy of Western Xia had arrived.

Zhao Hong hadn't spoken yet, and when he raised his eyes, Li Weiming walked in with a frown.

"I've seen my mother!"

All the ministers got up one after another and saluted Li Weiming.

The arrival of the Western Xia envoy, and the appearance of this Western Xia princess at the right time, I am afraid it is not for no reason.

"Princess, why are you here?"

Zhao Hong nodded at Xue Ji.

"Xue Xiang, you go and stabilize the Western Xia envoys first, and then take them to the imperial study."

Xue Ji and the others retired, Li Weiming came over, and went straight to the point as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Your Majesty, can you send troops to rescue Great Xia?"

"Princess, let's talk about it when I see the envoys of Great Xia."

Zhao Hong was secretly surprised, and his face was silent.

His beloved concubine of Western Xia is really deep in his homeland.

"Your Majesty, I beg you, protect the Great Xia Kingdom!"

Li Weiming knelt down, grabbed Zhao Hong's arm, and pleaded.

"Arise, princess. In military affairs, I can't act arbitrarily. I'll do my best. ”

Zhao Hong disobeyed his heart and shook his head secretly.

A country within a state, is this kind of thing okay?

His Western Xia concubine has a deep sense of the country, but she is incompatible with the interests of the Great Song Dynasty.