"Thank you for your hard work," Zhang Feng said from afar.

Wang Wenyu brought not many soldiers, only 5,000, but they were all the most elite cavalrymen from Lanzhou and Kangu.

As for Lanzhou, it was handed over to Li Xian. Perhaps in the Song Dynasty, everyone looked down upon him because Li Xian was an eunuch, but this person was very capable, no less than Zhong Yan. However, compared with Zhong Yan, he had less selfishness, so he was highly valued by Wang Ju and Zhang Yan.

However, Wang Wenyu is also good, at least a general at Gao Yong's level.

Not only Wang Wenyu came, but also Yao Xiong from the Deshun Army. In short, Yao Yi's family and his family were all valued in this battle, and even attracted attention from the world.

But Yao Xiong was appointed as the Deshun Army's magistrate army and was under the jurisdiction of Jingyuan Road, so there is no need to be too polite.

These two generals were waiting for.

Everyone came to join the army and Zhang Feng began to dispatch troops again, but first talked about the situation of Pingxia City.

Now that there are telescopes, it is helpful for scouts to inquire about information. Of course, because Xixia also has some telescopes, it is also convenient for Xixia to inquire about information...

"That's about the situation on the front line, which is better than expected." Zhang Feng said.

In particular, Liu Fa's performance was really impressive. As for the death of Li Ping, Zhang Feng didn't think much about it. A general succeeded and thousands of bones were bleak. Although it was impossible to say that it was absolutely true, Ci definitely could not command the army. It was Liu Fa's battle that won at least a precious night.

Why do you say that overnight? Think about it if it weren't for Liu Fa's attack and allowed Xixia to withdraw troops in time to rest, then the walls of Pingxia City were knocked out by the Xia army, and Xixia would have taken advantage of the large number of people and launched an attack on Pingxia City day and night.

Although I don’t expect Pingxia City to defend for ten or eight days, it is better to launch a large-scale impact later than to launch an impact earlier than to launch a impact.

Of course, Pingxia City will be subject to greater suffering tomorrow, but as Wang Wenyu arrives in time, Pingxia City only needs to hold on for another three days.

"Wang Wenyu, Wang Guangzu, Li Xiang obeyed the order."

"Here." The three of them stood up and said.

"Wang Guangzu, you are the front army, Wang Wenyu, you are the central army. Li Xiang, you are the rear guard of the palace, and advance from Lan Xiaochuan to the Fortress of Haoshui from the Fortress of Haoshui. Just like the two fronts in front, the momentum is better and there is no need to hide it. When you are close to the Fortress of Haoshui, stop as well, and do not be greedy for merit. However, when you are close to the Fortress of Haoshui, it will be about the afternoon of the day after tomorrow. It will take a day off, and the general attack of the day after tomorrow will be launched. Get my order and launch the general attack immediately."

"Here." The three generals led their troops back.

"Yao Yi, Miao Lu obeys the order."

"Here."

"Your marching in a low-key manner is best. If possible, try to hang out on day and night. Go to Tiansheng Village first, and then set off from Caiyuanchuan. However, some of the villages along Caiyuanchuan have already gathered up in advance."

"Mr. Zhang, I know."

There are two flat rivers to the north of Tiansheng Village, one is Lanxiaochuan and the other is Caiyuanchuan, with many foreign villages distributed.

But unlike the foreign tribes north of the Dali River, these foreign tribes were not so repulsive to the Song Dynasty.

Moreover, the Liang family was demoted by the army. In order to pay the huge military expenses, they had to pay heavy levies, which led to many people's miserable life. Therefore, seeing this situation, Zhang Yue and Yao Yi joined forces to win over some tribes on the front line, including the Caiyuanchuan tribes, which gave some benefits and explained some truths. Once the Song Dynasty successfully went north, these areas would belong to the Song Dynasty. Everyone understands the taxes of the Song Dynasty. The Han people only had such taxes. If there were no miscellaneous taxes, they would be ten taxes. If they were foreigners, as long as Ding Zhuang was a strong man and a strong horse, they would even be exempted from taxes.

These tribes were not so loyal to the Western Xia, and they were almost unable to survive. Not only did the Song Dynasty have low taxes, but Zhang Shi also gave many benefits, so they expressed their loyalty to the Song Dynasty one by one.

"With them cooperation, as long as you march carefully, I believe that Xixia will not be able to find out the traces of your voyage. Going north, Zhang Shouyi, the governor of Huanzhou, may lead more than 10,000 troops from Jingyuan Road to meet you, and then follow the path westward, turn eastward, and go around the rear of Pingxia City. When you arrive, it is the time for the general attack."

"Here." Yao Yi said happily.

Zhang Shouyue gradually grew old, but he was also a tiger general who was good at fighting.

In short, this battle between the Song Dynasty was like clouds and dazzling stars.

…………

"Prince, can you be healthy?" Wang Ju came to Wang Gui's bed and asked with concern.

"Zi'an, I'm old, I'm afraid it won't work." Lao Wang said weakly.

Lao Wang is not old, he is only in his sixties, but in this era, people can't get sick, and it will be very bad if they get sick.

Wang Ju didn't know how to comfort him.

Lao Wang said again: "Zi'an, it's a pity that I can't see you recovering Xixia. I'm very ashamed."

"Who in the world dares to underestimate the princes? At least there is a prince here. To me, it seems that Fan Wen is protected by Du Gong."

Because Lao Wang has always been in harmony, people in the world often ridicule him and even publicly say that the three orders of prime ministers are the prime ministers.

This is wrong. Just like Fan Zhongyan launched the vigorous Qingli New Policy, which is lively, but don’t take it seriously. It is lively, but nonsense!

Some people are unknown, but they are first-class virtuous ministers, such as Li Han during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of Song, Wang Dan during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of Song, and Fang Du during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang. Therefore, many people underestimated Lao Wang, and one thing can be explained. Before Xu Xi and eunuch Li Shunju went to Yongle City, Lao Wang personally welcomed the Secretariat and told Li Shunju that the court had no worries about the West as its subordinates as its border ministers."

Li Shunju said: "There are many straits in the western suburbs, which is a humiliation for the ministers (referring to the lack of ability in the court, which leads to passive defense in the northwest of the Song Dynasty). The minister is in charge of the country, but the border affairs belong to the two internal ministers. Is it okay? The internal ministers should only provide for bans and delay cleaning, so how can they be the generals and generals!"

Lao Wang was ashamed and uneasy.

This incident shows that Lao Wang is not arrogant and can listen to other people's criticisms.

In fact, under the mix between Lao Wang and the poor, the situation of party protests and differences caused by the Xining reforms is gradually improving.

All situations in the country are also getting better.

Even though he suffered two defeats, 600,000 soldiers and civilians were killed in the northwest, it did not cause any chaotic uprisings or rebellion. It was not only because of the full treasury, but also showed that Lao Wang was well-organized in the Secretariat.

But no matter what, these two crushing defeats happened when he served as prime minister. Don’t you feel ashamed of being a real old man?

Also, Lao Wang protects Wang Ju.

But Wang Ju is not Fan Zhongyan. After Fan Zhongyan took office, he ignored Du Yan's various protections for him and even led the four wise ministers of the Heavenly Saint (Wang Zeng, Du Yan, Zhang Zhibai, and Li Di) to the ranks of villains. This made Wang Ju speechless when he thought about it, but Wang Ju really always respected Lao Wang.

"I have offended many misdeeds..."

"Prince, I said. As long as you don't have ulterior motives and turn black and white into trouble, I will never blame you. Prince, you don't have to worry." Wang Ju interrupted him.

The outer son Lao Wang mentioned was Li Gefei, Li Qingzhao's old man. He was originally appointed under Han Qi's sect, but only God knows whether Han Qi took this student to heart. Later, when Su Dongpo was the examiner, Li Gefei was awarded the Jinshi and was appointed under Dasu.

When Wang Ju came back, he forcibly introduced the Quanqi Taxation, which led to many disputes and conflicts in all prefectures and counties. Li Gefei wrote a letter to impeach Wang Ju.

In fact, this is really a confusing account. Lao Wang is Wang Ju's protector, Da Su is Wang Ju's good friend, and Han Qi is considered a political enemy, but Han Qi and Wang Ju don't have much conflict. On the contrary, when the Zheng Baiqu was built, the two of them were quite happy to cooperate. When Wang Ju officially took office, Han Qi had already died several years ago.

Wang Ju left Wang Gui's house to meet Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu asked: "How is the prince and his wife's condition?"

“Somewhat heavy.”

Zhao Xu heard what this meant a little heavy, and he sighed.

"I didn't notice it when the prince was there before. It was not until he was seriously ill that I knew the role of the prince. It seemed that the prince was weak, but without the prince's central adjustment, the court would not be so quiet. Even the minister's equitable business tax and banking department would cause greater controversy. The best is like water, but this is the case."

This review is a bit high.

But Lao Wang is not as incompetent as some of the records in history.

"I am also worried about the situation of the court after I went to Shaanxi."

"Is Zhang Qing OK?"

"I used to think that Zhang Zihou could be the prime minister, but now when I think about it, Zhang Zihou's personality is still a bit fierce, and this is not as good as a prince. As the court's economy improves, the country can only maintain this situation well. Therefore, the most suitable person is to be a minister, and I don't know if Fan Chunren is competent."

"Fan Chunren?"

"Although he has different political views from me, I am the prime minister of the country. I cannot recommend talents to Your Majesty from my own standpoint, but to recommend suitable talents to the right position."

Nowadays, several of his good friends are officials in the capital. Zhang Dun is the prime minister under his disciple, Zeng Xiaokuan is the Minister of Personnel, Xiao Su is the Minister of the Secretariat, Zhang Shangying is the Bank Chief, and Shen Kuo is the Minister of the People's Republic of China. Kuro has a good relationship with him. Even though another Secretariat, Cai Bian, also highly praised Wang Ju, these people are not suitable to take over the position of himself and Lao Wang.

"Fan Chunren..."

"Fan Chunren's talent is a little lacking, but it can play a role in harmony. Moreover, it cannot be appointed next year. It must be appointed from now on and transferred to the Secretariat. It just so happened that the minister and Mr. Cai were in the Secretariat. They can also cooperate with Mr. Cai in advance, and they can also cooperate with Mr. Cai in advance."

"You mean to use moderate ministers."

"It's not necessarily true, but the Xining reforms caused serious party differences in the ministers, so moderate ministers must be allowed to preside over the government. In fact, the ministers would never have thought that they would recommend Fan Chunren before they visited the princes and princes."

"Let's take a look." Zhao Xu said.

Lao Wang is not dead yet.

Zhao Xu asked again: "Wang Qing, the Shaanxi incident is happening, do you really go to the other side?"

"Your Majesty, although some people use the affairs of the ministers and the eldest princess to attack the ministers, it is indeed a fact. Since ancient times, not to mention Wang Mang and Emperor Wen of Sui, just talk about the dictatorship of foreign relatives in the Eastern Han Dynasty and the rebellious government of Yang Guozhong, and they also know the harm of foreign relatives, and it is not clear that the ministers are so unclear."

This is a small matter. It is a critical thing. If I don’t go to the other side in the future, can you still trust this way now?

Also, it’s better if you are here, but if you are not here, you don’t know how your mother will ruin me in the future.

But this cannot be said.

Zhao Xu didn't expect this festival, and he sighed disappointedly: "Auntie has caused me to suffer..."

You have sex, you have a good fortune, you have even a son, but you have lost a good minister in me... He said again: "I heard you have a daughter."

"They are two daughters."

"I mean your eldest daughter, can she be married?"

"She's still young."

"I want to take her to the palace."

"ah."

"You misunderstood. I want to marry her to a servant in a few years." Zhao Xu said.

This is how Wang Ju goes to the other side in the future. If something happens in the Song Dynasty, he will work hard. Besides, when Wang Ju's eldest daughter was in the capital, Zhao Xu saw it once. Although she was still young at that time, she was not weak at the same time. But in other words, with the appearance of Wang Ju and that little lady Li, how different can the children be?

"No, my daughter is several years older. And if she goes to the other side in the future, she will be the other side. She can no longer have any connection with the court," Wang Ju replied directly. He thought to himself that marrying E'er to your son may not be a good thing. Not to mention how powerful your mother and wife are in the palace are, your son is not a sign of longevity. Thinking of this, he asked: "Can your highness increase your appetite in the past few days?"
To be continued...