"Yes, this is exactly what we discussed at the beginning."
Fan Zhongyan said.
They had studied the Northwest strategy many times before, and finally determined the strategy of defensive counterattack.
But at this moment, Zhao Jun said, "This strategic approach is fine, but have you noticed one thing? Precisely because we occupy mountainous and hilly terrain, the Xixia army's isolated deep-lying forces are unable to keep up with logistics. They can only use their mobility to launch surprise attacks, which cannot shake the foundation of our Shaanxi. But for us, isn't it the other way around?"
"What does the Magistrate mean?"
Wang Deyong looked at the other party in surprise. He had already vaguely guessed Zhao Jun's intention.
"Offense is the best defense!"
Zhao Jun said firmly, "Our terrain is easy to attack and defend. We can retreat back to the interior of the Great Wall, and we can attack directly into the grasslands of Western Xia. If our Song Dynasty has an elite cavalry unit with ten days' worth of dry food, we can take advantage of Li Yuanhao's army's southward advance and march north to raid the Tangut tribes. We will surely inflict heavy losses on Li Yuanhao!"
Take the initiative?
Fan Zhongyan was stunned for a moment, and people around him such as Lu Yijian and Wang Zeng were also stunned for a moment.
This has never happened since the reign of Emperor Taizong.
Because Zhao Guangyi was defeated in the Yongxi Northern Expedition and escaped with his donkey cart, the Song Dynasty never dared to take the initiative to attack again.
The current situation of Western Xia has been greatly improved after Li Yuanhao's diligent efforts. The military strength of Western Xia is very strong. If we attack at this time, we will probably end up in trouble.
Fan Zhongyan didn't think Zhao Jun was just a scholar, so he nodded and said, "After I go to the northwest, I will carefully investigate the terrain to see if I can gather a group of elite cavalry to complete the governor's instructions."
"I don't know how to command remotely. I'm just giving you a suggestion. I hate that the Song Dynasty doesn't have Huo Huqi. Eight hundred people can run rampant in Mobei!"
Zhao Jun sighed, then looked at the crowd and said, "But I still say that passively accepting a beating isn't wise. Sometimes taking the initiative can be a good strategy, but the prerequisite is to gather good intelligence and not act blindly. The essence of guerrilla tactics lies in utilizing mobility and intelligence to catch the enemy off guard. This is also the method Li Yuanhao would use!"
Do you hate that the Song Dynasty doesn’t have Huo Huqi?
The speaker may not intend it, but the listener may take it seriously.
Di Qing, who was standing next to him, suddenly remembered the secrets of military strategy that Zhao Jun had once taught him, and he fell into deep thought for a moment.
I see.
It was for this reason that the dean taught me his guerrilla warfare tactics.
For a moment, Di Qing felt that he had a heavy responsibility. The magistrate even compared him to Huo Piaoqi. He felt the pressure coming over him.
The time was quickly approaching noon.
Seeing that it was getting late, Zhao Jun did not elaborate further. He had already said what needed to be said.
The Song Dynasty's passive acceptance of defeat would only encourage Li Yuanhao's arrogance. He hoped that Fan Zhongyan could achieve certain results in the northwest, rather than just repel the invading enemy.
But unfortunately, given the military situation of the Song Dynasty, it was obviously extremely difficult to achieve the same effect as Huo Qubing of the Han Dynasty.
So Zhao Jun could only mention it this way.
Whether it can be achieved depends on whether Fan Zhongyan can seize the opportunity keenly.
I hope Lao Fan can succeed.
Zhao Jun waved goodbye to everyone and gave them some wine before leaving. Looking at the army going away, he thought to himself.
(End of this chapter)
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