The next day, the unconscious Lu Yijian finally died of illness that spring at the age of 69.
Compared with his historical self, he is undoubtedly lucky now.
Not only did he live three years longer than historical records, but he also took a train and witnessed a series of new changes in the Song Dynasty with his own eyes.
People will remember this history for a long time to come.
It is not just that it is an important period for the Chinese nation to transform from an agricultural feudal society to an industrial society.
It was also the first step in the true rise of the Chinese nation, from being isolated in the Central Plains in the east to stepping onto the world stage.
The situation on the front line is currently good. Fan Zhongyan has reports of gains every day. Although the Liao army has not been defeated on a large scale, it can be gradually encroached upon. Large areas of territory south of Xijin and even east of Xijin are occupied by the Song army.
Now the Arab countries are divided into pieces, have no oil, and are so poor that they have to beg for food. They rely entirely on acting as middlemen between the Song Dynasty and Europe to make a profit from the price difference.
Zhang Kang frowned and said, "If our army pursues them, the artillery will probably not be able to keep up, but they can leisurely deploy their artillery positions?"
Although the Liao Kingdom wanted to use the invasion of Goryeo to force the Song Dynasty to surrender and achieve their strategic goals, even if they just sent a few troops, it was more than Goryeo could bear.
So why do we need to arrange the formation?
If the musketeers were arranged in battle formation, it would be difficult for the troops behind them to shoot.
The Song army's navy was stationed across the river, and the two sides were entangled.
The advent of firearms has transformed warfare from close combat to long-range firefights.
But the result was that the official attitude of Japan, which had originally had a mediocre relationship with the Song Dynasty, became even colder. After the Song Dynasty defeated the Liao Dynasty a few years ago, it sent envoys several times.
If they pursued them, the Liao people would set an ambush and both sides would fight a bloody battle.
Zhang Kang was immediately excited and said, "Yes, that's exactly the point. We should attack with light cavalry, harass the Liao troops as they retreat, disrupt their formation, and annihilate them everywhere. That would be the best strategy."
The population of Bianliang mainly came from the capital area. Although the train was opened, the ticket price was not affordable for ordinary people, so canal shipping was still the first choice for people in the surrounding areas.
The Song Dynasty knew that the battlefield was not in Goryeo, and it would be useless to send so many people to Goryeo, so they only sent a navy to support.
Today, outside Xijin City, the Song army is constantly digging the soil and slowly moving towards the city.
In addition, the relationship between the Song Dynasty and Japan has become increasingly worse in the past two years, and the Japanese government hates the Song Dynasty.
Just as Fan Zhongyan was inspecting the camp every day from the high platform in the camp and gazing at Xijin in the distance, suddenly a piece of unexpected news disrupted his rhythm.
"Husband, this is too risky. Please think twice."
Because there were still a group of Liao nobles like Liu Liufu who were willing to sincerely surrender to the Song Dynasty and convey the true news.
My husband is right.
In this battle, he designated a strategy of sending out the entire army to attack in all directions.
Then you can attack them from a distance.
Wang Su also voiced his support.
In fact, Fan Zhongyan had already started digging after the snow melted. The Song army's tunnels were densely packed, crisscrossing each other, and extending continuously towards Xijin.
The imperial court began its Spring Festival holiday, and the city of Bianliang was decorated with lights and was very lively.
Everyone looked at each other.
In fact, a lot of information has been flowing out from Xijin Prefecture recently. Among the chaotic intelligence, he has already noticed the movements of the Liao people.
"I will definitely fulfill your mission!"
Zhao Zhen was very sad to learn of Lu Yijian's death.
However, every time he raised such objections, the Song army from Falkland Island and Star Island would stroll to the Izumo region and intimidate Japan with their powerful military force.
"Fire burns Xijin."
The prerequisite is that the command must be proper.
But no matter what, life must go on.
When everyone heard what he said, they couldn't help but look at each other.
So this was an open conspiracy. Regardless of whether the Song army pursued or not, they would fall into the trap of the Liao people who were eager for a head-on decisive battle.
The same is true in the Battle of Feishui. Fu Jian did not attack the Jin army when they were halfway across the river. Instead, he let the Jin army cross the river calmly, deployed their battle formation, and charged, causing chaos in the Former Qin army, resulting in heavy casualties among the 800,000 troops.
This strategy is already very clever.
"Then Xijin can't be saved."
Upon learning of these things, he hurried back to his commander's tent and held a military meeting.
Even if the Liao army made various arrangements, the gap between firearms and cold weapons was difficult to make up through such tactical arrangements.
This situation occurred in history during the Southern Song Dynasty, from the end of the Heian period to the early Kamakura shogunate. Due to 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 Dynasty, which made the Japanese rulers very annoyed.
"Mr. Fan is truly a god-like man. The Liao people have fallen into such a state of despair."
Although we are not within the range of artillery fire yet, it is estimated that it will be close in no time.
The specific command authority and how to fight after encountering the enemy are the responsibilities of the following generals.
Lu Yijian left a suicide note, which contained his advice to Zhao Zhen and some regrets about looking forward to the future but not being able to see it. Every word was sincere and moving.
Ordinary military commanders, deputy commanders, and middle and senior generals were not qualified to attend the meeting, as the standards of the meeting were very high.
Fan Zhongyan didn't hesitate any longer. If he was any later, the Liao army would have burned the city. He stood up, clasped his hands behind his back, and said, "People think I, Fan Zhongyan, only know how to set up camp and slow down my plans, but they don't know that the art of war is about being slow as a forest and quick as fire. There's both slowness and quickness, speed and slowness—that's the correct way. The Liao people think I only know how to slow down, but they don't know that once I find the right opportunity, I will unleash a thunderous attack to crush the enemy. My fellow soldiers, now is the time for you to display your fighting prowess. Don't let me down!"
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