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However, they had no right to interfere in military affairs.
Naturally, there was also dissatisfaction in his heart.
However, due to the power and influence of the King of Liang,
They also dared not interfere in military affairs.
Chapter 1951 To Send Troops or Not
Only Zhang Shuye learned that the King of Liang had labeled Li Gang a treacherous official.
He had always been dissatisfied with the King of Liang.
The King of Liang subtly elevated the status of military men above that of scholars.
Even more dissatisfied,
However, the old men of Liangshan were all military generals.
Zhao Yuan was also magnanimous and deeply loyal.
Unlike Zhao Kuangyin...
He gained the world through his military generals.
Immediately begin suppressing the military commanders.
Zhao Yuan, however, felt that the old man from Liangshan should be considered superior to others.
I have no objection to the idea that military men are superior to scholars.
Therefore, Zhao Yuan firmly stood on the side of the King of Liang.
This time, Zhao Yuan led his troops deep into enemy territory.
Zhang Shuye, however, saw an opportunity.
They wanted to use this opportunity to interfere in military affairs.
This sets a precedent for civil officials to intervene in military affairs.
The previous times the military generals protested,
Wen Huanzhang then ignored Zhang Shuye.
But today, Wen Huanzhang hesitated for a moment before asking,
"It would take more than half a month for troops from Tokyo to reach Western Xia,"
"By then, the war against Western Xia had probably already been settled."
"What's the point of sending reinforcements?"
When everyone heard Wen Huanzhang ask the question,
He also knew that Zhao Yuan was beginning to worry about his safety.
When Zhang Shuye saw Wen Huanzhang asking, he immediately replied...
"We can send troops from the northwest to reinforce the King of Liang."
Huyan Zhuo said, "The Northwest troops are surrounding Renzhong's 200,000 troops."
"Send them to reinforce King Liang,"
"Renzhong's 200,000 troops have entered Western Xia, which is a loss outweighs the gain."
Qin Ming, however, was blunt and directly rebuked him.
"You are nothing but armchair strategists,"
"If we let you command the troops, it will only make things worse."
"Renzhong's 200,000-strong army was released back to Western Xia."
"It's like letting a tiger return to the mountain,"
"The King of Liang will face even more troops,"
"How can we possibly send reinforcements to the King of Liang?"
Uncle Zhang, however, showed no politeness whatsoever, and laughed.
"Do not move the three armies surrounding Renzhong,"
"Transfer 20,000 troops from Yao Gu and Li Congji to attack Xihe Road."
Wen Huanzhang frowned and said, "They have already recaptured Lanzhou."
"They are advancing towards Huangzhou,"
"They're heading to Xingqing Prefecture,"
"It will take about ten days."
Hua Rong said, "Zhong Shidao has already led 50,000 troops into Western Xia."
Even if the King of Liang had not captured Xingqing Prefecture,
"They have joined forces with Zhong Shidao's 50,000 troops,"
"That would be enough to turn the Western Xia upside down,"
"There is no need to send reinforcements."
Shi Wengong also said, "With the King of Liang's martial arts skills, no one in the world can restrain him."
"Even if we fail to capture Xingqing Prefecture, we will certainly not lose it."
"Zhong Shidao's advance is going smoothly,"
"The news came back yesterday that Mingsha has been captured,"
"They must have already made contact with the Prince of Liang,"
"News from the King of Liang should arrive within half a day."
"This humble general believes it is better to wait for news before making a decision,"
"Otherwise, King Liang will win,"
"We have disrupted King Liang's plans, which is probably not a good thing."
Zhang Shuye replied, "I also served as an official in the Northwest in my early years."
"We have also had many dealings with the Western Xia army."
"The Western Xia army was brave and skilled in battle,"
"King Liang decisively defeated Chage and Li Qianshun,"
"It's just that the Western Xia people have never seen fire mines before,"
"Suddenly attacked by fire and lightning, they lost their composure."
"Currently, the territory of Western Xia is mostly occupied by defeated troops from the two routes led by Chage and Li Qianshun,"
"Having already seen fire and thunder, their fear of it has lessened considerably."
"And now the country faces the calamity of national subjugation,"
"They will certainly resist at the cost of their lives,"
"I'm afraid even Zhong Shidao's 50,000 troops might not be able to withstand the attack of the Western Xia army."
"Let Yao Gu and Li Congji lead 20,000 troops to attack Zhuoluo and the Southern Army Commandery,"
"At least it can tie down the troops of Zhuoluo, the Southern Military Command, and the nearby military commanders,"
"So that they won't besiege King Liang."
Even if the Liang King's army wins,
"Yao and Gu captured Zhuoluo and the Southern Army Commandery,"
"There's no downside to it either."
Guan Sheng said, "The Han people in the northwestern prefectures are still waiting for our imperial army to come and rescue them."
"Zhuoluo and the Southern Army Commandery will be captured by the Liang King's troops sooner or later,"
"Instead of rushing to conquer the cities of Western Xia,"
"Why not take all of Xihe Road first?"
"To prevent the barbarians from harassing the Han people."
"As for the victory or defeat of the Liang King's army,"
"I thought we had nothing to worry about."
Zhao Yuan also agreed with Guan Sheng's assessment.
However, he only had one son, Zhao Yuan.
There has been no news for several days.
Some worries are inevitable.
They want to send reinforcements.
While Zhao Yuan was hesitating,
Suddenly, a commotion was heard outside the palace.
It seemed as if the entire city's inhabitants had descended into chaos.
"The King of Liang has captured Xingqing Prefecture."
"The King of Liang has captured Xingqing Prefecture."
Everyone heard the commotion outside.
Just as they were about to send someone to check,
A voice, however, came from afar and grew closer.
We soon arrived at the Chongzheng Hall.
Qin Ming immediately shouted, "It's a messenger bringing news of victory!"
"As expected, the Prince of Liang has conquered Xingqing Prefecture."
Zhang Shuye also knew that there was no chance.
She quietly retreated behind Zhao Mingcheng.
Chapter 1952 Life is Precious
In Yanzhou City,
Lu Junyi led his troops in a night raid and decisively defeated Renli's army.
After capturing Renli alive,
The tribes near Yanzhou did not hesitate at all.
They all submitted to the Great Liang.
Three earthen walls
A wooden fence,
It was just lined with some straw inside.
There was a toilet in the corner.
Apart from that, there is nothing else.
There was only one window, about a foot in size, in the earthen wall.
They even sealed it off with an iron fence.
Don't even mention running away.