On the second day, the comatose Lu Yijian finally died of illness this spring at the age of sixty-nine.

Compared with himself in history, he is undoubtedly lucky now.

Not only did he live three years longer than in history, but he also took the train and witnessed a series of new changes in the Great Song Dynasty.

This history will be remembered for a long time to come.

Not only that it is an important period for the transformation of the Chinese nation from an agrarian feudal society to an industrial society.

At the same time, it is also the first step for the Chinese nation to truly rise, from the Central Plains in the East to the world stage.

At present, the situation on the front line is good, Fan Zhongyan has daily reports of captures, although he did not break through the Liao army in a large area, it can be encroached on step by step, and a large area of territory south of Xijin, and even east of Xijin, is occupied by the Song army.

Now the Arab countries are torn apart, there is no oil, and they are so poor that they all rely on middlemen to make the difference between the Great Song Dynasty and Europe.

Zhang Kang frowned and said: "If our army chases, I'm afraid the artillery won't be able to keep up, but they can calmly arrange artillery positions?" ”

Although the Liao State wanted to use the invasion of Goryeo to force the Great Song Dynasty to end and achieve their strategic goals, even if it was just to send a few troops at random, it was not something that Goryeo could afford.

So why line up?

If the musketeers lined up, the troops behind would not be able to shoot.

The sailors of the Song army were across the river, and the two sides fell into an entanglement stage.

The advent of firearms has transformed warfare from hand-to-hand combat to long-range firefights.

But the result was that the Japanese official attitude, which had a general relationship with the Great Song Dynasty, became even more cold, and after the Great Song Dynasty defeated the Liao State a few years ago, it sent envoys over several times.

If you pursue, the Liao people set up an ambush, and the two sides fought a bloody battle.

Zhang Kang suddenly said excitedly: "Yes, that's exactly the truth." We should attack lightly, and when we encounter the Liao people's evacuation team, we will attack and disturb them, disrupt their formation, and attack everywhere, which is the best policy. ”

The population of Bianliang mainly comes from the Gyeonggi area, and although the train is opened, the fare is not affordable for ordinary people, so the canal boat shipping is still the first choice for the people in the surrounding areas.

And the Great Song side knew that the battlefield was not in Goryeo, and it was useless to send so many people to Goryeo, so they just sent a naval army to support.

Today, outside the city of Xijin, the Song army is constantly digging the soil and slowly moving towards the city.

And in the past two years, the relationship between the Great Song Dynasty and Japan has become worse and worse, and the Japanese official hates the Great Song Dynasty.

Just when Fan Zhong was drowning in the high platform of the camp to inspect the camp every day and look at Xijin in the distance, suddenly sudden news disrupted his rhythm.

"Xianggong, this is too risky, please think twice."

Because there are still a group of Liao magnates like Liu Liufu who are willing to sincerely surrender to the Great Song Dynasty to deliver the true news.

Xianggong is right.

In this battle, he specified the strategy of attacking the whole army and fighting everywhere.

You can swim and attack it.

Wang Su also spoke out in support.

In fact, since the snow melted, Fan Zhongyan had already begun the excavation operation, and the Song army's tunnels were dense, criss-crossed, and constantly extended to Xijin.

The imperial court began to take the Spring Festival holiday, and the city of Bianliang was lit up with lights, so it was not lively.

Everyone looked at each other.

In fact, a lot of information has been flowing out of Xijin Mansion recently, and in the chaos of information, he has already detected the movements of the Liao people.

"The last general will not be dishonored!"

Zhao Zhen was very sad to learn of Lu Yijian's death.

However, every time he had such dissent, the Song forces of Falklands and Hoshishima would wander around the Izumo Province region and intimidate Japan with great force.

"The fire burns the Jin."

The prerequisite is that it must be properly directed.

But no matter what, life has to go on.

When the people heard him, they couldn't help but look at each other.

So this is a conspiracy, no matter whether the Song army pursues it or not, it will fall into the trap of the Liao people who are eager to fight a head-on battle.

In the same way, there is also the battle of Weishui, Fu Jian did not attack half-crossing, but let the Jin army calmly cross the river, set up a formation, and a charge, which caused chaos in the former Qin army, and the 800,000 army suffered heavy casualties.

This ploy is already very clever.

"Then I won't be able to keep it."

Knowing this, he hurriedly returned to his commander's tent and held a military meeting.

Even if the Liao army is arranged in many ways, the gap between guns and cold weapons is difficult to make up for through such a tactical arrangement.

This situation was not until the Southern Song Dynasty, the end of the Heian Dynasty to the beginning of the Kamakura Shogunate, because of the frequent trade between the Southern Song Dynasty and Japan, the domestic currency was all Song coins, and all the gold, silver, copper, and sulfur were taken away by the Song State, which made the Japanese rulers very annoyed.

"Fan Xianggong is really a god, and the Liao people are so down."

Although it is not yet within the range of artillery fire at the moment, it is estimated that it will not be long before it can get closer.

As for the specific command, how to fight after encountering the enemy, that is the responsibility of the following generals.

Lu Yijian left a suicide note, which contained his persuasion to Zhao Zhen and some regrets about looking forward to the future but not being able to see the future, which was sincere and moving.

Ordinary generals, such as the general manager, deputy general manager, and commander, are not qualified to attend the meeting, and the standard of the meeting is very high.

Fan Zhongyan didn't hesitate too much, and it was time for the Liao people to burn the city later, so he stood up, put his hands behind his back and said: "The world thinks that I, Fan Zhongyan, only know how to close the camp and slow down, but I don't know the art of war. There are slow and urgent, fast and slow, and it is right. The Liao people thought that I would only slow down, but they didn't know that once I found a good opportunity, I would inevitably kill the enemy with a thunderous attack. ”

So at this time, what would happen if Fan Zhongyan didn't straighten out his troops and horses, nor did he arrange the formation, and directly let the army rush to kill?

More than 200,000 horses and horses must be in chaos, and they can't line up the formation, if the Liao people are prepared, then the Song army is very likely to be defeated.

Lu Yijian, as a character who alternates between the old and the old in the previous era and the new era, naturally wants to leave his own strong ink in the history books.

Fan Zhongyan said: "When the musket appeared, it should not have gathered a large number of soldiers and horses to fight like this. Therefore, giving full play to the advantages of firearms, attacking everywhere, and fighting together is the true meaning. ”

Therefore, the arrangement of troops was extremely important in ancient times.

However, Fan Zhongyan said: "Yes, it is the light cavalry chasing. ”

Fan Zhongyan placed a map of Youyan in front of his desk, and he lightly pointed to the north gate of Xijin and said: "They want to lure us to the north of Xijin, Shunzhou, Huairou and other places, and fight a decisive battle with us in the wild." ”

If they don't chase it, the Song army will inevitably put out the fire, and the Liao people will return to their horses with a shot, and they may even defeat the Song people.

As the year approached, there were fewer people, and for a time the huge Bianliang City was much empty.

When the New Year came, the population of Bianliang was also declining rapidly, the factories were suspended, the government was suspended, and many people who came to Kaifeng to work from other places dragged their families one by one and embarked on the road home.

So was the Great Song afraid of a field battle with the Liao army?

Nature is not afraid.

Only when a large number of people popularize, operating costs are reduced, and fares are reduced, the living space of trains and passenger cars will gradually become smaller.

And the first day of the Lunar New Year in the seventh year of Qingli is a grand sacrificial activity.

The formation is well arranged, like Han Xin's battle of Jingcheng, with 30,000 men and horses lined up in formation, facing the 200,000 Zhao army who were chaotically pursuing, and the Zhao army lost its armor and returned defeated.

If you go out of the city for a decisive battle, there are ditches everywhere, and the horses are confined to death.

This year's annual meeting was not as lively as last year, and the number of guests who came was a little smaller.

In addition, the vested interests of the powerful who had trade dealings with the Great Song Dynasty were very opposed, so this matter was dismissed.

Fan Zhongyan pointed to the country on the map: "This is why the Liao people chose to abandon the city." ”

And seeing that the city has been burned, whether the Song army chases or not, it will fall into the conspiracy of the Liao.

Fan Zhongyan narrowed his eyes and thought.

Needless to say, the Liao State is now at war with the Great Song Dynasty, and it is impossible to send envoys to celebrate as in previous years.

When Wang Su heard that the Liao people might burn Xijin, he couldn't help but be shocked: "If that's the case, wouldn't Xijin be destroyed?" ”

Therefore, now when there is only one train route, people often choose to walk or ship when traveling, even in the county towns along the train line.

Immediately, Fan Zhongyan waved his hand and said, "Send troops!" Each battalion arranges its own arrangements, the sooner the better! ”

Fan Zhongyan nodded slightly in agreement.

Wang Jue, the head of the soldiers and horses of Zhending Mansion, asked: "Please also ask the minister to solve his doubts." ”

Forcing the once invincible Liao people like this, I am afraid that more than ten years ago, no one could have imagined the current situation.

That is, the poor buddies in the Middle East still remember the New Year of the Great Song Dynasty and specially sent an envoy over.

Many soldiers below should come down in unison.

Fan Zhongyan shook his head, and then said: "I think you have always been in the previous tactical style of play and did not break out, now that the times have changed, you should not follow the previous tactics." ”

Western Xia was defeated and returned, and lost a large amount of territory, obviously a little unwilling, and now is waiting for the end of the Liao Song battlefield, and will not come to celebrate.

In the blink of an eye, time rushed to the end of the year, and the winter wind from Hebei finally blew to Bianliang in late December, bringing a heavy snowfall to Bianliang that lasted for several days.

"Since the Liao people want to finish their work in one battle, I will not be afraid, and it just so happens that I also have this intention."

Liu He, the commander of the soldiers and horses in Dingzhou, said busily: "No matter how bad it is, we must send the forward first, and wait for the front army to be reorganized before fighting." ”

"The Liao people are really willing to spend the money."

For this reason, Zhao Zhen ordered a three-day stop, hundreds of officials mourned, and he put on mourning clothes in the back garden, set up a mourning hall, and mourned for him.

"Not bad."

However, when trains are slowly opened in various places next year, and railways really become a popular means of transportation, the situation will be different.

Therefore, at this moment, the Great Song Dynasty is full of vitality and all things are in full swing, and the land of Youyan is also positive.

Only Zhang Kang and a few others came to their senses, with an expression of sudden realization on their faces.

"Well, in that case, I will attack the whole army with other generals and kill the enemy with light horses!"

Wang Su said: "At present, this move is to retreat into advance, and it is a good means. Abandoning the fortified city seems to be extremely ignorant, but it is actually a wise move, because if it continues to delay, the Liao people will be defeated, and it is better to reorganize the soldiers and horses and complete the battle. ”

Zhao Jun had to continue to follow Zhao Zhen to participate in ancestor worship.

At that time, the large inflow of Song currency caused the price of goods in Japan to soar, so that the social order was very chaotic. The ruling Ping clan once wanted to close the country and sever trade relations with the Southern Song Dynasty, but their plans were disrupted by internal rebellion.

"Marching now?"

Wei Huanzhi smiled and said, "Since the Liao people are so generous, then why should we pursue them? They let Xijin out, we don't need to rush to catch up, occupy the city, and continue to slowly march north, we will definitely be able to force the Liao people to retreat step by step. ”

Otherwise, if there is confusion among the various armies in pursuit, it is really possible for the Liao people to use artillery to catch the Song army by surprise.

"Xianggong, what should I do?"

"Report, the north gate of the Liao people is open."

During this time, although the Kaifeng newspaper was still updating the battle situation on the front line every day, the people of Bianliang were no longer as concerned as they were at the beginning.

Fan Zhongyan sighed and said, "If I were from Liao, I would definitely find a way to force us to pursue. ”

But in the past two years, there has been no movement at all.

"The Liao people suddenly abandoned the city and fled, it seems that it is really as Liu Liufu said, this is a strategy for life after death."

"Yes, what the minister said is very true."

In such a grand situation that was not as good as last year, the New Year of the sixth year of the Great Song Dynasty came to an end.

If the city is defended, the Song army will slowly dig trenches, at least by besieging the city or hiding artillery in the trenches.

"That's exactly how it should be, and I think it's a great plan."

"I'm afraid that the Liao people will burn all the jade."

Obviously this is the next step.

The generals below couldn't help but be surprised when they heard the analysis of several civilian officials, and then admired Fan Zhongyan's resourcefulness.

And the soldiers below still don't quite understand.

If nothing else, the Liao army has already arranged artillery positions in Shunzhou and Huairou, and now they are waiting for the Great Song Dynasty to throw themselves into the net.

By the time the Song army found out that they were evacuating, and the more than 200,000 Song troops had reorganized their soldiers and horses, lined up their formations, and launched a pursuit in their own camp, I am afraid that the Liao people had already left smoothly and then set fire to the city.

Zhang Kang explained a little, and then said, "Xianggong, please give an order." ”

The snow in the Yanyun area has long melted, but there is still a slight cold air, and the temperature is about twelve or thirteen degrees during the day, and occasionally drops below zero at night.

When encountering Liao people, they will shoot from a distance, and if they encounter Liao artillery or large troops, they will harass them and can evacuate at any time.

Just like after the opening of high-speed rail, there is still a market for ordinary trains and passenger cars.

"Amount"

If it is an army, every 5,000 people go into the wilderness, roaming around in the wilderness, fighting against the Liao army that is evacuating.

"Hmm."

"The siege of the city has been going on for a long time, and the grain and grass equipment of the Liao people have been blocked by Di Qing outside the Yuguan, as long as our trenches are dug under the city, it is a matter of time before the city is broken, how can the Liao people not know?"

Obviously, the Liao people also understood this, and knew that Fan Zhongyan's character was stable, so they did not have the slightest scruples and calmly abandoned the city.

Qingtang used to be most concerned about paying tribute and sending envoys to celebrate, but now Qingtang has been beaten by Li Yuanhao, and the court has set up a blind felt as a puppet, and now the blind felt is gathering the scattered tribes, so naturally there is no way to send people over.

"Why aren't they forced by Fan Xianggong to have nothing to do?"

Fan Zhongyan sat on the main seat, and Zhang Kang, Wang Su, Wei Huanzhi and others on both sides sat in turn.

Second, if the Song army still does not chase and extinguishes the fire on the spot, then the army is bound to be chaotic and busy fighting fires, and the Liao army can take the opportunity to fight a horse gun.

As for Western Xia.

Therefore, the Liao people's move to abandon the city was actually to lure the Song army to the open area, without the containment of the trenches, and the Song army could not bring heavy artillery when pursuing, so that they lost a lot of advantages, thereby increasing the victory rate of the Liao army.

But if the order of the army is to be ensured, then the Song army is bound to advance steadily, and Xijin will be completely destroyed.

Moreover, Fan Zhongyan has also broken through Shicheng, and Di Qing is attacking Yingzhou and Luanzhou, I believe that it will not be long before the two Song armies will converge and launch a two-bread sandwich on Xijin.

The truth of the news can be judged through a series of actions of the Liao people.

By the end of early January, the annual leave was over, and the Constitutional Yuan continued to work.

First, if the Song army chooses to occupy Xijin and does not pursue, then under the fire, they will not be able to occupy the city, but can only chase after it.

Fighting around is the best way to use firearms correctly.

"Report, Yuhe and Wanping Liao people have also opened the city gates, and now they are preparing to break through."

If you don't please Da Song and have a good relationship with Da Song, those poor guys in white robes in the Middle East will have to drink the northwest wind.

The current situation is that the Liao army is helpless to take Fan Zhongyan's hard and stupid tactics, and it is not fully sure of the decisive battle with the Song army.

During this time, the three new prime ministers were on duty in the Constitutional Yuan, and the only thing they had to do every day was to deal with the front-line war reports and have people escort food and grass.

The generals below stand in column.

On the Chinese New Year's Eve, Zhao Zhen held a grand celebration to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

"Report, the Liao people are leaving Xijin City one after another."

Therefore, in the case that there are only a few countries in the surrounding area, most of the envoys are lost at once.

Fan Zhongyan seemed to have made up his mind, and then said his analysis: "The Liao people have sinister intentions, and it is very likely that they will burn Xijin, and if they want to keep Xijin, the only way to enter the army is to march immediately." ”

On January 24, Liaoguo Xijin Mansion.

After the beginning of spring, the snow melts quickly, and by the end of January, Henan and Hebei are already sunny and full of spring.

Now the Liao people are indeed as the intelligence says, which undoubtedly shows the accuracy of the intelligence and verifies his conjecture.

Therefore, Da Song did not fall into this trap and gave it a try.

After the end of the Western Xia War, Zhang Kang was sent to Hebei again, and at present, in addition to a few chief officials on the Hebei Road in the tent, they are all officials above the level of the general manager of the soldiers and horses of various roads and states, and the deputy general manager.

And now this situation is in advance, at this time Japan's domestic economy is almost completely monopolized by the Great Song Dynasty, and the Fujiwara family, who is in charge of the current Japanese regime, has always wanted to cut off contact with the Great Song Dynasty and try to close off the country.

It's confusing.

As a result, more than 30,000 people are still besieging the capital of Goryeo, Kaegyong, and even Pyongyang, the western capital, is occupied by the Liao.

Goryeo wanted to send people, but he couldn't pull away, and the royal capital was surrounded by Liao.

Wang Zhongbao, deputy governor of Lanzhou, said hurriedly.

"Xianggong, do you want to discuss it again? If we march at once, will we not throw away all our baggage and ride lightly? ”

The seventh year of Qingli has arrived.

Those who have traveled to ancient times to fight know that not only the soldiers and horses go first before the grain and grass are moved, but also the troops are arranged and the formations are listed.

Even if it is a three-stage type, as long as there are a few thousand people, it is enough, and the army of more than 200,000 people is even more crowded, making the spearmen behind useless.

Zhang Kang squeezed out a few words from between his teeth.

There are two benefits to burning the fire.

"Yes."

As soon as everyone bowed, they rushed out, returned to the camp to lead the troops and horses, and did not make any arrangements, and went directly to the battle.

(End of chapter)