[Comprehensive] Feasibility report on the restoration of the country

Zhang Ye was really hesitating.After returning to his tent, Zhang Yu sat for a long time after the military case and still couldn't make up his mind, so he had to call Zhe Keshi to ask: "That Master Murong is really good at managing the logistics?"

The so-called three armies have not moved, food and grass go first.What determines the victory or defeat of a war, besides the general's strategy, is the logistics preparation.Only when the general predicts the enemy's opportunity first can the soldiers fight the enemy bravely; if the logistics is well prepared, the soldiers can have no worries.However, as soon as Zhang Yi said that, he couldn't help laughing himself.Not to mention the two powerful weapons of the country, tunnel guns and artillery, but only the Lanqing defense line.The construction of this iron line of defense, no matter which court official is entrusted to it, is an earth-shaking event, and there may be several scandals of abusing the people.But Murong Fu only took seven short years, and did it so quietly without showing any signs of mountain or dew.Based on this matter alone, Murong Fu's ability to do logistics, do we need to ask more questions?

Even Zhe Keshi quickly gave an affirmative answer. "Building forts in the west over the years has been said to be a waste of money for the people. The project has been delayed for a long time, and the people have suffered unspeakably. Only this Lanqing line of defense is completely different. It is only because the memorial to the economic strategy once said that self-raising funds will not hurt people's strength. No corvee was used to build this line of defense. The officials thought that there would be no corvee, and this line of defense would not be able to be built. Unexpectedly, Mr. Murong made the decision to pay wages to the people in the west who participated in the construction of the line of defense. Instead of suffering from the construction of the line of defense, the people in the west Because this line of defense has increased a lot of income. Master Murong also took advantage of the trend to bring in many merchants to do business here, and after entering and exiting, the officials estimate that Master Murong may have made a lot of money."

"Is there such a thing?" Zhang Wei wanted to ask clearly, but right now he was upset about the war, so he asked again after a moment of silence. "Based on Zunzheng's understanding of Master Murong, how is he?"

Zhe Keshi smiled brightly, and said without hesitation: "Perseverance, courage and ability, is a friend worth making."

Zhang Yi smiled again when he heard the words, and said angrily: "This old man shouldn't have asked you!"

Zhe Keshi was also embarrassed, and said with a smile: "My lord Zhang doesn't know something. Lord Murong served in the Western Army during the Yuanfeng period. He taught nursing methods on behalf of his teacher Su Xueshi, and healed countless soldiers of our Western Army. Therefore... "

Zhang Yi also sighed, and said quietly: "Such a talent is my great fortune in Song Dynasty. It's just..." Just thinking of Murong Fu's military exploits to overwhelm the officials, he still feels uncomfortable.

Zhe Keshi saw Zhang Yu's hesitant look, and couldn't help but smiled and said: "My lord, I don't understand the minds of you civil servants. What's the point of this new party and the old party? These years, the old party has been in power, and the people's Life is much better than before!"

Zhang Yi was suffocated when he heard the words, and said after a long while: "The official family is the master of the world after all!"

"Ming Shi's body may not be able to last for a few years." Before Zhang Yi finished speaking, Zhong Er lifted the door curtain and walked in with great strides.

Zhe Keshi hastily stood up and saluted Zhong Er, but Zhang Yi was startled, and asked anxiously, "Where do you start with this?"

Zhong Er sighed, and said slowly: "I met Akashi in the Yuanfeng period. At that time, his health was not good, and he became seriously ill several times during the march. Since the death of Princess Shushou, his health has become worse and worse. Before Mr. Zhang and Zunzheng came to our Yanyan Army, he just fell ill again..." Having said this, Zhong Er couldn't help but sigh softly. "Master Zhang is worried that Akashi will take power and threaten the officials in the future, but the general is worried that if this battle is not fought now, I am afraid that Akashi will not last for a few years... For the past ten years, he has devoted himself to our Western Army. Come in, I will not let him die without closing his eyes!"

Zhang Yi's complexion suddenly changed several times, and after a while he managed to say: "Is this true?"

Zhong Er chuckled, and said in a deep voice: "Qifu, even if the old man is bent on destroying the Xia Kingdom, he would not laugh at such a thing. Xue Muhua next to Mingshi is a famous doctor among the people, and Zheng Wei in the army, Mr. Zhang I know him well. Mr. Zhang can inquire about Akashi's condition. This is all I have to say, and I will leave!" After finishing speaking, Zhong Er bowed his fist to Zhang Wei and retreated.

Zhong Er is the appeasement envoy of Yanyan Road, and Zhang Wei is the appeasement envoy of Huanqing Road. They are equal in terms of official positions of military generals; Bachelor of Longtuge.In view of this, Zhong Er has always been respectful to Zhang Yi since he took office.Today, Zhong Er's position is so clear that it comes and goes like the wind, Zhang Wei couldn't help being startled, and turned his head to Zhe Keshi for a long time and asked: "Zun Zheng, you think so too?"

Zhe Keshi pondered for a long while, finally got up and bowed deeply to Zhang Yu, and said word by word: "My lord, please think twice!"

Seeing that Zhe Keshi also came to persuade him, Zhang Wei finally realized clearly: Murong Fu had already won the hearts of the Western Army, and this battle is imperative.If he persisted, he might be kicked away as a stumbling block soon.

Although Zhang Yi is very old and has a high mind, he is very flexible, and he is not a posturing person.Now that he understood his situation, he sat back in Zhong Er's military tent on the second day and asked patiently: "How do you plan to plan?"

As soon as Zhang Yi said this, Murong Fu immediately smiled slightly, and replied seriously: "The empress dowager is sympathetic to the world and people, and she does not want to see the flames of war in the west again. However, if the Xia army takes the initiative to attack, it will be for our Song soldiers to protect their homes and defend the country." As it should be."

Zhang Wei nodded, understanding that this meant that he was asked to go to the imperial court to lie about the military situation. "Are you sure that the Empress Dowager will send you to the west to supervise the battle?" Although Murong Fu was favored by the Empress Dowager, but his qualifications are too young, it may not be his turn for such a big event.

Murong Fu shook his head gently, and said slowly: "The Empress Dowager did not send officials to supervise the battle, but sent officials to understand the situation, and at the same time gave me the right to do things at my own convenience." explained again. "The ministers in the Zhengshitang don't know anything about military matters, but they all like to talk about wars on paper and are used to leaking secrets. It's really in the way. Therefore, there is no need to let them know about this war from the beginning. After we take Hengshan, we will go to the court to ask for food, grass and supplies. "

Murong Fu's move undoubtedly completely cut off the possibility of the imperial court randomly assigning supervisors to command indiscriminately and ruin the battle situation.It's just that if they do this, it means that at the beginning of the war, their Western Army will not receive any support from the imperial court. "Since you are in charge of logistics, is there any problem with food, grass and supplies before taking down Hengshan?" Although Zhang Yi also knew that Murong Fu's family was rich, he had to be cautious at this time.Supporting half of the war with one person's power, such financial resources are really chilling.

Murong Fu stretched out his sleeves and said casually: "Your Majesty, don't worry about this matter, even if I alone help the Western Army destroy the Xia Kingdom, it will be more than enough!" It has always been to beat all opponents of the same age.Over the years, the business of shipping and banks has gathered the wealth of half of Asia in his hands like a whale sucking a cow.But he himself is not very profligate, and he doesn't like antiques or beauties, and he doesn't have any hobby of burning money.To him, these wealth are nothing but a pile of numbers, and it makes no difference whether there are more or less zeros.

When Zhang Yi saw Murong Fu's appearance of lifting weights lightly, his brows jumped wildly. He pressed his eyes hard, and said: "Don't forget the Daliao. The Lord of Liao will definitely not sit idly by to destroy Xia Kingdom."

"So, I have already prepared an opponent for him." Murong Fu smiled immediately, "Master Zhang went to the Wanyan tribe in Changbai Mountain before he came to the Fuyan army. This tribe is a Jurchen tribe under the rule of the Liao Kingdom. , the ancestors were originally Heishui Mohe in the Tang Dynasty. Most of these Jurchens made their living from hunting, and they are all wild and brave, and they are good opponents of the Liao Kingdom.” As he spoke, he explained how to make friends with the Wanyan tribe under the guise of doing business, and then Secretly sent someone pretending to be Wu Yashu to burn the tribute to the Liao Lord to Zhang Wei.

Zhang Yi nodded repeatedly, but frowned when he learned that the Wanyan Department only had tens of thousands of people. "There are too few people, and it can only bring a little harassment to the Liao Kingdom."

Murong Fu laughed and said, "The Taizu of the Liao Dynasty once said that the Jurchens are less than ten thousand and invincible, which shows the fighting power of this tribe. Besides, there are twelve Jurchen tribes in the Liao Kingdom, and the Wanyan tribe is just one of them. Wanyan Although the number of the tribe is small, the entire Jurchen tribe has a lot of people. The Liao Lord has long forged hatred for the Jurchen's arbitrary bullying. What the Jurchen lacks now is only a leader." Murong Fu knew that in history Wanyan Agu fought against the Liao Dynasty four years ago in Zhenghe, but now it is a full 20 years earlier, which happens to be the time when the new generation of fighters grows up and the old ones grow old. "Of course, the combat power of the Wanyan tribe is still insufficient compared to the Liao Kingdom. To strengthen their hearts, the officials think that they can sell some of their guns."

Speaking of the Tunfa gun, Zhang Yi had to be cautious, and immediately sat upright and said: "Now the Tunfa gun is only made by me, Da Song. If you sell it to the Jurchens, you will not be afraid of the trouble of raising a tiger?"

This time, without waiting for Murong's relapse, Zong Ze, who was sitting beside him, laughed and said, "Master Zhang, don't worry, if the Tunfa gun has no bullets, it is worse than a firestick. With the Jurchen's technical level, if you want to make your own bullets , that is wishful thinking!"

"Besides, although the Jurchens are fierce, the officials don't think that they can be the opponents of the Khitan Pishi with their current combat power." Murong Fu said meaningfully, "One end is an old tiger, and the other end is a legitimate tiger. Grown-up cubs. Wouldn’t it be the best result for Da Song if they could make them fight and lose both?”

Murong Fu's words really won the hearts of everyone.The six people in the camp looked at each other and couldn't help laughing at the same time.

"Xiaguan plans to go back to the Beijing Miansheng in the next few days. By the way, I will mention to the Empress Dowager the changes in Xia Jun these days. As for the matter of buying Wan Yanbu, I will hand it over to my servant Bao different. Bao different I have followed the lower officials for many years, and I have always been capable, so I will definitely not miss it." After laughing for a while, Murong Fu said again. "And after the official returns to Beijing, Mr. Zhang's memorial can be presented. As for how to handle the battle situation reported in the memorial, I ask Mr. Zhang to give more consideration. After the official receives the order and returns to the west, the rest of the matter I leave it all to you, my lords!"

As soon as Murong Fu finished speaking, Chong Er spread a map on the desk. "After the first battle in the Yuanfeng period, the Xia Kingdom was already weak. In this battle, I thought we could divide our troops into two groups and march from Lanzhou and Qingzhou at the same time..."

Zhang Yi, Zhong Er, Zhe Keshi, Zhong Shidao, and Zong Ze discussed the use of troops, but Murong Fu no longer wanted to listen.He is not familiar with the military, and he has done his best to provide the prototype of the mandarin duck formation and develop tunnel-fired guns and artillery.The rest is to do your best and obey the destiny.His thoughts were running wild, and he unconsciously thought of the situation in Liao Kingdom.I don't know how the elder brother should explain to Yelu Hongji about the loss of the tribute after he returned to Shangjing?He is open-minded by nature, and he will tell the truth when he thinks about it.It's a pity that the Lord of Liao is stupid and fearful of the Jurchen clan, and I'm afraid he won't listen to his advice...

"...After Yelu Chongyuan was killed for treason, the Lord of the Liao Dynasty used Yelu Yixin, the king of the North Court. This person flattered and accepted bribes, and he has no talent. The Wanyan tribe raised troops to respond to our army. If you are facing this person, you don't need to be too aggressive. Worried. On the contrary, it is Xiao Feng, the great king of the South Court who guards Yanjing..." At this moment, Zhang Yi's topic turned to Xiao Feng. "I heard that this person and Mr. Zhong are old acquaintances?"

When Xiao Feng was mentioned, both Zhong Er and Zhong Shidao's expressions were unnatural for a moment.After a long while, Zhong Erfang said in a deep voice: "This man is very talented in using soldiers, and now he is serving as the king of Nanyuan. If he leads the army to attack Song Dynasty, it will be very difficult."

"Absolutely not." Unexpectedly, Zhong Er's voice fell, Zhong Shidao couldn't help defending Xiao Feng. "Brother Xiao has great righteousness in his heart. Although he returns to his homeland, he will never lead the army to attack the Song Dynasty because of his character. In this matter, I dare to guarantee my life!"

However, Zhang Yi didn't believe in the "life guarantee" of Zhong Shidao, so he just reminded him lightly: "People's hearts are changeable!"

Zhong Shidao was not convinced, so he couldn't help teasing Murong Fu quietly.

Only then did Murong Fu come back to his senses, and he was stunned for a moment before he said in a low voice: "Lord Liao is very happy and credulous, as long as the Western Army shows momentum, Lord Liao will definitely not let go of this good opportunity to take advantage of it. As for the leader of the army For the candidate, Xiao Feng can't compete with Yelu Yixin who is eloquent!"

Only then did Zhang Yi nodded in satisfaction, and said approvingly: "This is the old saying of seeking the country!"

Zhe Keshi saw that Shidao Zhong was a little sluggish under his uncle's stare, so he quickly changed the subject to help him out. "If Yelu Yixin leads the army, you don't have to worry too much about the pressure from the north. After Wanyan's troops rise up to respond, Yelu Yixin has to rush back with his troops, and the north will be a false alarm."

Zhang Wei nodded again, and said in a deep voice, "The last question, when will the army be raised?"

As soon as Zhang Yi said this, Zhong Er and the others all turned their attention to Murong Fu.Murong Fu took a deep breath, and said word by word: "On the first day of the ninth year of Yuanyou, the envoys from the Kingdom of Xia have not come to see the officials. Your Majesty can come to the west to understand the situation of the war and do things cheaply."

"It's great to raise troops after the beginning of spring! Very good!" Zhang Wei couldn't help nodding when he heard the words.The dangerous winter combat environment really shakes the morale of the army.Murong Fu could have expected this in advance, and Zhang Li was obviously relieved of him.

"My lord, please name this battle!" Murong Fu clasped his hands immediately.

"Name it, the Battle of Pingxia!" Zhang Wei got up and said solemnly, "The order is 'the rise and fall of ordinary things don't be sad'." He mocked Xi Xia.

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Zhang Wei: Don't be sad about the rise and fall of ordinary things!

Xixia: Standing and talking without back pain!