Chapter 1665 1341. Take the initiative to seek war

Halbala looked up at Zhen Jin, "What the emperor means..."

Zhen Jin rubbed his temples and said, "The Song army's move is undoubtedly a warning to our court not to send troops to Xixia. What do you think?"

Harbala said in a deep voice: "I think that since the Song State has seen our intentions, it is better to go to war with the Song Dynasty! In the past two years, our dynasty has stepped up the rush to control countless arms, and now we have the strength to compete with the Song Dynasty's imperial guards. The Western Xia was just to allow the army to attack Song State from the Western Xia territory in the future. Since the Song State dared to invade our territory, we might as well distinguish them from this."

"That's all, there's no way out..." Zhenjin sighed softly.

Harbala bowed, "Emperor! There is no way out for the two countries to fight. Even if we no longer send troops to Xixia, do you think the State of Song will sit down and watch our country continue to grow?"

Real gold was slightly moved, "Then how do you think it should be deployed?"

Harbala replied: "The three armies of Qingyuan, Fuyan and Hebei Northeast can still enter Xixia, Nanjing, Jingzhaofu and other routes, and make every effort to prepare for the battle!"

Zhen Jin couldn't help frowning when he heard this, "What do you mean is to wait for the Song army to attack our city?"

A gleam of light flashed through Harbala's eyes and said, "Emperor... Our dynasty has vast territory, and there are still many countries such as Tubo, and there are countless soldiers. The Song State has only more than 400,000 troops at most. How many troops can they send if they really want to attack our country? At that time, we only need to entangle their army on the expedition. I think that Japan, the Yue Li Dynasty, and even the Manraga and other countries, should not miss such a good opportunity? With the defenders in Song State, the defenders in Song State can resist the joint attack of several countries?"

Zhen Jin narrowed his eyes slightly and pondered.

Finally, he said softly: "Okay, then let's do as you wish! Go down and arrange it!"

Although his voice was low, his tone was very solemn and firm.

Halba Ra showed joy on his face and hurriedly left.

Last time he led his army to the war, he was beaten quite miserably in the Song Dynasty. Over the years, he was afraid that he was always thinking about revenge and avenge.

On this day, Harbala sent a command to prepare for the conquest and killing on Nanjing Road, Jingzhaofu Road and other roads.

Just two days later, the Yuan army of Qingyuan Road, who had been preparing for a long time, finally set off and headed directly northward towards the direction of the Xixia Zhongxing Prefecture.

A few more days.

This letter was spread to Changsha.

After reading the letter in the imperial study room, Zhao Dongting did not hesitate. He immediately announced Lu Xiufu, Zhong Jian and others to the imperial study room.

He finally planned to take action against the Yuan Dynasty.

Since the Yuan Dynasty still chose to send troops to Xixia, there is actually no big difference between the two countries whether they are divided into Western Xia or to start a war on the whole line.

Zhao Dongting could imagine that if the Yuan army failed in Xixia, he would inevitably send troops to reinforce Xixia again.

Instead of both countries constantly increasing troops into the Western Xia territory, why didn’t they send troops directly to attack the Yuan Dynasty?

After Lu Xiufu and others arrived in the imperial study room, Zhao Dongting did not discuss the matter with them, but only asked them to make all their logistics preparations.

Lu Xiufu and others knew Zhao Dongting’s plan, but they did not object.

But everyone's faces were solemn.

As long as this war starts, it will probably be a decisive battle between the Song and Yuan dynasties. No one will give the other party a chance to make peace.

And for this war, the Song Dynasty must do its best.

Before Lu Xiufu and others left the imperial study room, Zhao Dongting asked Li Goudan to draft an order in front of all the ministers.

The two military regions of Xianglong and Jiankang went to Nanjing Road, Tangzhou, and Shandong Road, Sizhou.

The end of the year has just passed.

Many Buddhas and leaders of the two Taoist sects who gathered in the Song Dynasty said goodbye to Zhao Dongting and returned to their hometown one after another.

In the snow.

Each of them has a fairy-like style and a profound and transcendent spirit.

Zhao Dongting was sent to the gate of the palace, and a palace maid stood beside him with a big umbrella.

After the Buddhas and Taoists bowed, they all invited Zhao Dongting to invite Zhao Dongting to visit their temples and Taoist temples when they had free time.

Zhao Dongting just agreed with a smile.

But anyone can tell that this is just a politeness.

In a short period of time, the emperor probably won’t have time or plan to visit various temples and Taoist temples.

There is no disappointment among all the gods. After showing off their salutes again, they finally headed outside the palace.

Only Bai Yuchan was still standing next to Zhao Dongting.

He was left behind by Zhao Dongting, and no matter what, he was asked to live in the imperial city for more time.

There was not much to do in the Minqing version of Bai Yuchan, and someone presided over the Taoist temple, but he did not refuse.

Yuan Nanjing Road border.

Yue Peng and Zhao Hu did not lead their troops back to Xiangyang Prefecture at this time.

The news that the defenders on Nanjing Road prepared for war on their entire line had already reached the army.

This made the two of them guess the Yuan Dynasty's plans.

In this way, a fast horse rushed into the military camp. After reporting his identity, he hurried to Yue Peng's tent.

"Report to the Marshal, the Emperor has an order to let you take over Tangzhou, Dengzhou and Caizhou within one month and establish a grain road between Xiangyang and Nanjing Road!"

Yue Peng and the generals in the hall were slightly moved when they heard this.

Yue Peng almost nodded to Xin, and Xinfu retreated again.

A general said to Yue Peng: "Marson, you will take down Dengzhou, Tangzhou and Caizhou within one month. Is it too hasty?"

Although there must be no troops gathered in the three frontier states within Nanjing Road, the defenders in these three states are not a small number.

It was obviously too late for Yue Peng to dispatch the imperial guards in the Shuzhong Military Region at this time. Even the more than 10,000 defenders left in Xiangyang Prefecture had no time to mobilize them.

After all, it would take more than half a month to get from Xiangyang Prefecture to the border of Nanjing Road. Moreover, the army still needs preparation time to go to war.

Besides, Tianxiong, Tianjie and other troops were even further away from Nanjing Road, beyond reach.

Yue Peng couldn't help but ponder.

Zhao Dongting is undoubtedly posing a problem for him.

But he also understood that the emperor asked him to take Dengzhou, Tangzhou and Caizhou in such a short time to catch the Yuan Dynasty off guard. As long as he had to take these three states, the Song Dynasty imperial guards would have room to deal with the Yuan army on Nanjing Road. The food and grass could be continuously transported to Nanjing Road. At that time, the Yuan army would not be easy for them to drive them back.

"Zhao Hu obeys the order!"

After pondering, Yue Peng spoke suddenly.

Zhao Hu hurriedly stepped out and bowed, "The last one is here!"

Yue Peng said: "I will give you five thousand elite soldiers. Can you take Dengzhou?"

Zhao Hu has always been a person who is not afraid of heaven or earth, and hesitated at all. He immediately said, "The last general will take the order!"

Yue Peng looked at Tan Siyuan, deputy commander of the Xiangyang Prefecture Garage Army who came with him on this trip, "Captain Tan, you lead the Garage Army to attack Tangzhou! In one month, what will happen?"

Tan Siyuan also received the order.

Even if he had no confidence in his heart, he would never say it at this moment. After all, Yue Peng had only given Zhao Hu five thousand elite soldiers, but he had more than ten thousand garrison troops.

"good!"

Yue Peng nodded, "Then you go down and arrange it! Two days later, the army will go on a sacrificial flag!"

"Get orders!"

Zhao Hu pointed out a few generals in the army and led them out of the tent.

Tan Siyuan and the generals of the Xiangyang Prefecture garrison also walked out of the tent.

The account suddenly seemed much empty.

Those who are still here are the remaining generals in the Tiankui army.

Yue Peng glanced at them and said, "You will go to Caizhou with me!"

Soon, only Yue Peng and several personal soldiers were left in the tent of the coach.

Of course his deployment won't end like this.

Because he knew that the emperor asked him to attack Dengzhou, Tangzhou and Caizhou would only be the beginning. Soon, war between the two countries would begin.

After a while in the tent, he wrote several letters and sent them to Xiangyang.

That night, the military camp was uneasy.

In the Great Song Dynasty, Huainan West Road, Huainan East Road, Jiangnan East Road and other places, they began to become uneasy a few days ago.

After receiving the imperial edict from Zhao Dongting, Su Quandang, who was in charge of the General Rehabilitation Military Region, immediately ordered Tianying, Tianfu, Tianman, Tianli and Tianping to gather in Jiankang Mansion.

Because the army had already received orders to prepare for the battle, now it is just passive defense and active attacks outside the country, and the speed is naturally very fast.

Just a few days after the Su Quandang order was conveyed, the Tianfu Army in Zhenpingjiang Prefecture left the military region and headed towards Jiankang Prefecture.
Chapter completed!