Chapter 4: The Unfinished Mission
Qin Changqing's remark also aroused everyone's thoughts.
"That's right. Then Mongolia is for us to fight to the death and run away. Why did you give it to those wrecks in Song Kingdom?"
"If that's the case, then what are we going to do with our brothers who died?
"Anyway, let me say that this Sichuan Shu will never be given to the Song Dynasty. Not at all. β
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Seeing that Xiao Feng did not make the slightest movement, they knew that this matter was also within the scope of discussion, so they opened their mouths to complain, and even directly pointed the finger at Song Zizhenlai, and there were many denigrations in his words, after all, he was also a member of Mongolia, of course, those who have been following since the incident and those who have been "innocent" are hostile.
Song Zizhen was also generous, and even stood aside and quietly listened to everyone's arguments.
Xiao Feng glanced at it and praised it in his heart: "Although he was insulted by everyone, he was so bland, and he deserved the name of a genius." Seeing the scolding of everyone, it seemed to be spreading in the direction of the lower third-rate, and immediately said: "Everyone, don't be impatient. Zhou Chen can have such an idea, and he must have his own reasons. In that case, why don't you listen to him?"
Seeing Xiao Feng speak, everyone shut up in unison.
For a moment, there was silence in the lobby, only the sound of everyone's heartbeat remained.
Song Zizhen then complained: "I know that you are dissatisfied. But let me ask you, can we defeat the Song Kingdom and occupy it with our strength alone?"
As soon as this question appeared, the complacency on everyone's faces was restricted, and they fell into deep thought.
After a long time, Wang Zhu shook his head: "No." β
He also knows what the strength of the Red Phoenix Army is, and the reason why they can win the crown in one fell swoop today is all because of the achievements accumulated in ten years, if it were not for Xiao Feng's plan ten years ago, whether they can succeed today is also known.
"Yes, no. Song Zizhen thought for a moment, and then said: "Since this is the case, then why do we provoke Song Guo and put ourselves in trouble?"
Wang Zhu let out a "poof" and laughed: "That's right. We really can't occupy the Song Kingdom. But what does it have to do with our evacuation of Chengdu Mansion? Do you think that as long as we retreat, the monarchs and ministers of the Song Kingdom will not blame us?"
"That's right. You also know that during these ten years, the lord did not make a single pilgrimage to Lin'an. The ministers of Lin'an also criticized because of this matter. There are also a lot of people who say that the yin and yang are hanging upside down and the chicken is Si Chen, and even more, they also say that the lord of my family is suspected of being a martial artist back then, and he is afraid that he will completely subvert the Song Kingdom in the future. It is even more difficult to explain all kinds of remarks. With such an act, do you really think that the Song Kingdom will not suspect us?"
Ma Yundong told them one by one, and the rest of the soldiers were also jawed together.
To be honest, since occupying Chang'an, they have really had enough of Lin'an's anger, otherwise why would they have such thoughts?
Of course, this is also related to Xiao Feng's deliberate dissemination.
"Indeed, what you say is also true. Song Zizhen replied: "But have you thought about one thing? That is, if we really occupy Sichuan and Shu, how should we govern this place?"
"I really don't know. Ma Yundong looked stunned and shook his head and replied.
Qin Changqing was in a trance for a moment and said, "This is the reason why you advocate withdrawing the army?"
"That's right. β
Song Zizhen showed an approving look and explained: "You also know that after the Mongol raids, the land of Sichuan and Shu has long been dilapidated, the people have been displaced, and the houses have been devastated. More importantly, because of this action, our army's food and grass were also exhausted. If you want to continue the war, you have to ask the people for food. And to conquer the Song State, it is naturally impossible to transport it from the Guannei, and it can only be supplied by the Sichuan and Shu generations. What do you think we would do if we were to collect food from the people of this place right now?"
"Rebellion!" Ma Yundong replied.
Song Zizhen nodded and replied, "That's right, rebellion." β
"Is this possible?" Wang Shu was a little puzzled, "After all, we just helped them repel the Mongols, but we just ordered a little food, so this kind of thing shouldn't happen." β
Song Zizhen shook her head and argued, "You are wrong. You must know that after several years of war, the people here have long run out of food, even if they have eaten all the food. If we take away the last drop of food from their hands at this time, what do you think they will do? Gratitude can't compare to the bread of life after all!"
The people, after all, are not cattle and horses.
After being squeezed out of the last drop of sweat, it can then be slaughtered for human consumption.
If they are forced to be in a hurry, whether it is the Song army, or the Mongolian Tartars, or the Red Phoenix army, it will only be one ending.
"If that is the case, then it is indeed impossible to continue the war. Wang Shu replied thoughtfully.
"And you know that if you want to bring this place back to life, you need a lot of financial and material resources. It is already very difficult for us to maintain the Kannai, and if we maintain such a huge burden, it will inevitably implicate the Kannai, and it will be even more difficult to concentrate all our energy on fighting against the Mongols. After all, although the MΓΆngke is destroyed, the Mongols are still alive, they will come over anytime and anywhere, and they are the only ones who are our opponents. Song Zizhen explained.
Everyone's expressions darkened, but they were a little annoyed.
The Mongol Empire was so powerful that even though it wiped out the power of the Central Plains, its khanates scattered throughout Asia remained untouched.
And after they knew that their khan died in Kuizhou, they would definitely concentrate all their forces and prepare for the southern expedition.
This is simply something that can be encountered.
"That's why you're planning to withdraw. One can reduce the vigilance of the Song Dynasty and buy us enough time to react, and the other can lose Sichuan and Shu to the Song Dynasty, which in turn will consume the Song Dynasty's strength and make it have no time to plan. And we can also take advantage of this time to continue to strengthen our strength?" Qin Changqing paused word by word, saying everything Song Zizhen was thinking.
After hearing this, the rest of the people also fell into deep thought.
Indeed, to continue to stay here, and even to confront the Song Dynasty, is a very exciting thing.
But after coming out blindly, it brings more trouble and disgusting things.
They only need to think about what might happen in the future to know the course they should really take.
Xiao Feng saw that everyone was surprised, so he said, "That's right. That is the real reason for our withdrawal. With our current strength, it is not suitable to turn against the Song Dynasty. Otherwise, the end of Emperor Zhaolie of the Han Dynasty will be our end. Guys, do you understand?"
"Thank you for the reminder, I'll understand. β
Everyone bowed their heads in unison, and they all praised.
Seeing everyone bowing their heads, Xiao Feng smiled and said, "Since you understand, let's act according to this matter." Of course, for the sergeants, you must also communicate well so that they know the reason, you know?"
"Rest assured, my lord, we will definitely live up to our mission. β
As soon as the meeting ended, everyone knew the importance of this matter, so they quickly led the army under their command, left Chengdu Mansion again, and walked towards the land of Hanzhong.
There, is their home.
After being away for such a long time, the soldier was also a little homesick and desperate to go back to the place where he had dreamed of his soul.