OBS Chapter 329: Layout of the Southwest!!!
Chapter 329: Layout of the Southwest!!!
The Song-Vietnam Xining War refers to the invasion of the Guangnan West Route of the Northern Song Dynasty by the Vietnamese Ly Dynasty and the counterattack of the Northern Song Dynasty against the Vietnamese Ly Dynasty between November 1075 (the fourth year of Taining in Vietnam and the eighth year of Xining in the Northern Song Dynasty) and December 11 (the fifth year of Taining in Vietnam and the ninth year of Xining in the Northern Song Dynasty).
During the Xining reign of Emperor Shenzong, the Song Dynasty adopted a tough stance towards the Vietnamese Ly Dynasty. It successively appointed Shen Qi and Liu Yi, the governors of Guizhou Province, to build warships, recruit local tribal people as soldiers, and teach them warfare techniques.
Xu Baixiang, a native of Lingnan, leaked the news to Vietnam, and the rulers and ministers of the Ly Dynasty thought it would be better to send troops to invade the Song Dynasty first.
Therefore, the Li Dynasty launched a war of aggression against the Song Dynasty in 1075. Led by General Li Changjie, the army captured Qinzhou, Lianzhou, Yongzhou and other places in China.
In the battle of Yongzhou, the prefect Su Jian fought hard and burned himself to death after the city was broken.
Li's army carried out a massacre, slaughtering hundreds of thousands of people in Qin, Lian and Yong states, and taking the people captive.
The Song Dynasty immediately launched a counterattack. In March 1076, the Song Dynasty ordered Guo Kui, Zhao Xie and others to lead troops and jointly attack with Champa, Zhenla and other countries neighboring Vietnam.
Guo Kui's troops recaptured Guangyuan Prefecture and defeated the Vietnamese army at Fuliang River, killing the Vietnamese general Prince Hong Zhen.
Li Renzong was deeply disturbed by this, so he asked the Song side for a ceasefire and was willing to return the captured people.
History has not yet given an accurate name to this defensive counterattack war.
The two battles are separately called the Battle of Yongzhou and the Battle of Fuliang River.
Compared with the first time the Song Dynasty sent troops to Jiaozhi in 980 (the th year of Taiping in Vietnam and the th year of Taiping Xingguo in the Northern Song Dynasty), this battle was called the Second Anti-Song War in Vietnam.
The famous "Battle of Song and Yue in Xining" in later generations, especially the "Yongzhou Massacre", slowly flowed through Han's mind, and his eyes gradually became gloomy.
"Sir..."
Yu Yanran and Han Yu stood in the corridor outside the study, looking at Han Ming, who was curled up in the armchair with a gloomy expression, and couldn't help but whisper.
Even Han Yu saw his elder brother like this for the first time. His usual calm expression now became extremely cold.
After a while, Yong Zeng brought two people into the yard. When they saw the newcomers, Yu Yanran and others were stunned.
"Lord Gu!"
"Minglan!"
Yu Yanran chuckled and came out to greet him.
Gu Tingye nodded and greeted a few people, then quickly entered the study.
Yong Zeng closed the door without saying a word, and he and Shi Tou acted like two door gods guarding the study.
"What's going on? Is the emperor going to send troops to Jiaozhi?"
Gu Tingye looked at Han Ming with some excitement.
"Well, His Majesty has agreed to launch the Southwest Attack Plan!"
Mr. Han pushed the imperial edict towards Gu Tingye with a serious expression.
"But we can't start a war for now."
The last sentence poured a bucket of cold water on Gu Tingye.
"how to say?"
Han Ming conveyed the results of his previous discussion with Emperor Shenzong to Gu Tingye.
"The Southern Army is a new one and does need an adaptation period. You're right about the weather and climate. We can't send troops out in the summer."
Gu Tingye felt like he was at home. He walked to the wall where a military map was hung and kept observing the situation of the entire Guangnan West Road.
"Have you and the Emperor decided on the commander of the army?"
Gu Tingye asked while thinking about how to send troops.
"No... Actually, I want to lead the southern expedition myself!"
Han Ming's words shocked Gu Tingye, and he looked back at him with a puzzled frown.
"It's just Jiaozhi, why do you have to go into battle yourself?"
Han Ming had an expressionless face, his hands crossed under his chin, and said in a cold tone: "Jiaozhi is not like Xixia. I am afraid that when the time comes, the commander of the army will not be able to lift the sword..."
Gu Tingye finally understood Han's intentions and took a deep breath before asking, "Are you going to kill them all?"
Han Ming looked up at the ceiling in the dim study. He was silent for a while before speaking softly, "If they refuse to admit defeat, they can't drag the Song Dynasty into the quagmire."
"The emperor is going crazy thinking about the Northern Expedition. The battle of Jiaozhi must be a quick and decisive one!"
"Originally, I didn't want you to go on the southern expedition, but the emperor chose you."
Han Ming's words made Gu Tingye feel cold in his heart. He knew that the biggest problem in this southern expedition was to overcome the hurdle in his heart.
The nation will be destroyed and the race will be exterminated!!!
This was the ultimate solution jointly proposed by Emperor Shenzong and Mr. Han.
Unlike Xixia, which still has gentle means, Guan Jia and Han Ming must use thundering means to defeat this former vassal state that is making trouble in the southwest in one battle.
Feeling Han Ming's deep gaze, Gu Tingye seemed to be able to see the scene of Jiaozhi with blood flowing like a river, and his body, which had been commanding the army for many years, trembled.
"You can choose to refuse. I will send General Guo Kui south to lead the army and resolve the Jiaozhi issue!"
Hearing the voice like that of a demon from hell, Gu Tingye's heart sank, and a bloody look flashed in his eyes.
"No need. Since the emperor trusts me, I will lead the army south this time—!"
Gu Tingye was not such a hesitant person. War always involves massacres, which had happened between the Song and Liao dynasties and between the Song and Xia dynasties in the past.
But this time, it is the turn of the Song Dynasty to bar its bloody fangs and eliminate all disobedient enemies.
"Besides you, Yan Da, Wang En, Zhao Xie, and Li Xian will also be accompanying the army. Shen Qi and Liu Yi from Guizhou will provide support by sea."
Han Ming listed the top leaders of the southern expedition army one by one, including his former subordinates Yan and Wang, as well as Zhao Xie who was promoted to the position of Tianzhang Pavilion Attendant, and the eunuch Li Xian who was the military supervisor.
And in Guizhou, the naval duo Shen and Liu were frantically building ships after receiving the imperial edict.
"Okay, I will definitely take over Jiaozhi completely!"
Gu Tingye's confident words made Han Ming nod slightly.
"But don't worry. The emperor and I have already planned to have Champa consume Jiaozhi, and we have also contacted Zhenla for a joint attack."
"In this battle, I will reclaim what Jiaozhi seized during their invasion of Song. Let the Li family return the entire country!"
Han Ming leaned forward, his eyes fixed on Gu Tingye, who was aroused with murderous intent.
"You understand, don't you?!"
Gu Tingye reached out and picked up the imperial edict, a hint of coldness on his lips: "Don't worry, I will defeat anyone who invades the territory of the Song Dynasty!"
"There's another matter that requires your cooperation with Zhao Xie."
"The government intends to incorporate the lands of the Southwestern Yi into the Song Dynasty's ruling system, but this is a rather troublesome issue."
"Therefore, I proposed the 'Tusi System' to Your Majesty to control these ethnic minorities first, and then possibly replace this system with 'Gai Tu Gui Liu' (reform of the Tusi system)."
"So don't be anxious, take it step by step. Zhao Xie is the one who will handle this matter this time."
"When the time comes, you will listen to Zhao Xie on how to implement the 'Tusi System'. As for military matters, you can make your own decisions."
Han's words made Gu Tingye pause, and he immediately understood the intentions of the emperor and the court.
"You want to test Dali's movements?"
Han Ming smiled faintly and asked, "Do you want to be the first Grand Commander of the Rongzhou Commandery of the Song Dynasty?"
Gu Tingye's face was stunned, then he took a breath and looked at the other party with some excitement.
He didn't expect the imperial court to be so crazy. Sending troops to Jiaozhi was just the first step. Later, they actually wanted to take over the former Nanzhao Kingdom, now the Dali Kingdom, which had separated from the Central Plains dynasty after the "Anshi Rebellion".
This is more exciting than destroying a small country like Jiaozhi!
"You can discuss these matters with Zhao Xie when the time comes. After all, I heard that Dali has been in turmoil lately."
"The Emperor and the powerful ministers?"
Han Ming spread out his left and right hands, looked at them carefully for a few times, and couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.
"This combination is really a replica of Xixia. It seems that even God is giving the Song Dynasty a chance."
"That's true: If you don't take what heaven gives you, you will suffer the consequences; if you don't act when the time comes, you will suffer the consequences!"
"Hehehe..."