After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

"Even if we can't recapture the nine provinces of Shanxi in one fell swoop, we must keep Xiao Yi's elite main force within the territory of the Song Dynasty!"

"I said this on the Xixia battlefield: the tide has turned from offense to defense."

"Not only in the offensive against Xixia, but also against Liao, we must get rid of the sense of weakness in our hearts."

"'If the enemy goes, so can I',' can't just be talk!"

Han Ming's firm attitude at this moment gave people a headache.

As an old-school general, Yang Wenguang did have a bit of awe towards the Liao army. After all, this was a psychological state that had arisen from nearly a hundred years of oppression against the Song Dynasty, and it was difficult to really change it all at once.

However, the new generation of generals headed by Han Ming were fearless and believed that as long as the strategy and tactics were appropriate, there was no army in the world that could not be defeated.

The Song army is human, and the Liao army is also human!

Han Ming always believed that the gap between the Song and Liao armies was not a problem of the lower-level soldiers, but a problem of high-level officers and the court's strategic and tactical deployment.

Ultimately it's the commander's responsibility!!!

The Song Dynasty's military equipment manufacturing and technology tree far surpassed those of other countries of the same period, including the Mongol Empire, which had historically interacted with the Southern Song Dynasty. Relying on its powerful cavalry tactics and Song-style firearms equipment, it dominated the entire Eurasian continent.

However, these things did not produce a violent chemical reaction in the Song Dynasty. Ultimately, it was a problem of the entire Song Dynasty system.

"I want to know if the officials and the imperial court are fully aware of this strategic deployment?"

Gu Tingye was silent for a long time and asked in a low voice.

"Is this what Zhong Huai wants?"

Han Ming took out half of the tiger talisman from the hands of the emperor and the Privy Council, and slowly pushed it in front of Gu Tingye.

Looking at Mr. Han holding the tiger talisman, the entire tent fell silent again as expected.

"Both the government and you are too bold!"

Gu Tingye held it in for a long time and could only say this.

"Hahaha, Commander Gu, please do your best to contain them here!"

Han Ming's smile made people feel helpless, and at the same time, they couldn't help but look forward to how this war would end.

Yelu Hongji and Han Ming both have their own plans. As for who can ultimately achieve the most ideal results, it can only be decided by God.

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On the 23rd day of the first month of the third year of Zhiping in the Song Dynasty and the second year of Xianyong in the Liao Dynasty, the Liao army from Xijing Road, led by Xiao Yi, set out from Yunzhong and entered Yingzhou. They then went along the Heyin area and approached the Yanmen Pass.

When the news spread, the whole world was shocked. Wu Xun, the envoy of Hedong Road, sent people to notify the main force of the Western Army near Shizhou, and at the same time ordered the imperial guards of Hedong Road to guard the major cities and passes.

The precarious situation has made many people worried, and they are constantly thinking about how to resolve this crisis.

As early as the moment Xiao Yijun set out from Yunzhong, the "assassin" of the Border Pacification Office passed the news to Shizhou.

Guo Kui, once a top general of the Song Dynasty who was as famous as Di Wuxianggong, has now become the de facto number one in the Song Dynasty army and has already prepared to lead his troops north.

Don’t ask why there is no Han. Compared to the identity of the number one person in the army, Han Ming has more identities, so many that even the number one in the army cannot be ranked.

Although the Song Dynasty improved the treatment of soldiers and class issues to a certain extent, social ideology was sometimes still a little backward and could not be changed overnight.

Mr. Han's background as a scholar is much better than saying he is a soldier.

Guo Kui has now been promoted to the position of Inspector Taibao, Co-signer of the Privy Council, and appointed as the Shaanxi Xuanfu Envoy and Magistrate of Weizhou. This is equivalent to being the chief official of the Privy Council and the top military official in Shaanxi, and he holds great power.

This was the result of discussions between Han Ming, the emperor, and the prime minister of the court. With the title of chief official of the Privy Council, Guo Kui was able to better coordinate the strategic deployment of Shaanxi Road and Hedong Road.

This is indeed the case. Although the special person sent by Wu Xun, the envoy of Hedong Road, did not meet Guo Kui, he brought corresponding orders.

In addition to building a defense line in the Yanmen area, the Hedong Army was required to set up ambushes along the Wutai Mountain in the rear to build a second line of defense.

At the same time, he ordered the "Border Military Emergency Management Department" to speed up the evacuation of people in the direction of Daizhou, with Ninghuajun, Yuanping, Shigushan and Qingshuihe areas as the boundaries, and all people should withdraw from Daizhou to the south.

In addition, troops from Zhending Prefecture, which belongs to the Western Hebei Route, advanced beyond the Great Wall defense line and attacked Lingqiu and Feihu cities in Weizhou, thus tying down the Weizhou troops from advancing westward to provide support.

For a time, the situation in front of Yanmen Pass in the northwest of Daizhou was turbulent, and it became another main battlefield after Baigouyi in Xiongzhou.

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"General, we are ahead of Xixia's Zhuolun Village!"

Zhong Zhen, who was transferred by Han Ming to Yongxing Military Road in Shaanxi to assist Zhong Yan, has now been promoted to the highest person in charge of the Suide Army and the governor of Suide Army.

The second son, Zhong Yan, was appointed as the acting governor of Xiazhou, and he was basically in charge of the entire horse affairs in the northwest.

As for the eldest son of the Zhong family, Zhong Gu, he was appointed as the governor of Yanzhou, and he and Yao Si were stationed at the newly acquired border of Yanzhou.

This time when he went north, Zhong Zhen was transferred to the Western Army as a temporary lieutenant general, and his main task was to help Guo Kui with some military documents and staff strategy and tactics.

Zhong Gu and Zhong Yan each have their own tasks to handle, so the "Three Types of Guanzhong" that have become famous in recent years only have Zhong Zhen accompanying them.

In addition, all the troops from the Yao family were mobilized. Yao Si brought his two sons, Yao Xiong and Yao Gu, with him, while the Zhe family sent only Zhe Jishi.

As for the rest of the people, they were either guarding against Qingtang Zuo Siluo or guarding against any unusual movements in Xixia, so they were basically unable to take action.

We can't just leave the northwestern border empty and march the entire army north to attack Liao, right?

Guo Kui is a top general who is as famous as Di Wuxianggong. He is not just talking nonsense. He really has unique skills.

"According to the intelligence from the Border Pacification Office, most of the troops from the Southwest Liaoxia Recruiting Office have been transferred to Daizhou."

"It seems that we can definitely go from Zhuolun Village through Fengzhou (Song) and reach Ningbianzhou (Liao)."

"Then they crossed the Yellow River and attacked Shuozhou (Liao) along the inner Great Wall defense line. This would expose the main Liao army's flanks in the area around Yanmen Pass in Daizhou."

"If they attack suddenly, even Xiao Yi, who has a lot of experience, will suffer a setback!"

Yao Si analyzed the situation with some excitement, and felt that it was profitable to play this way.

"Indeed, I also think Wu Zhi's idea is good. Unfortunately, we want more. These fighting methods can only be tested one by one in the future."

Guo Kui, who just turned 40 this year, is at the peak of his career. He feels that he may be able to see the day of recovering Yanyun sooner than the older generation of generals of the Song Dynasty.

Guo Kui's words caused the generals to laugh. Indeed, what they wanted was not to defeat Xiao Yi, but to completely swallow up the entire Xijing Road army, strike at the Liao Kingdom's vitality, and seize the initiative for the subsequent Northern Expedition.

"If we can truly carry out the Marquis's plan and completely annihilate the nearly 80,000 Liao troops in Xijing Road, then the situation towards Liao will become much clearer."

"The Liao Kingdom has a vast territory, but compared to the Song Dynasty, its population is sparse. There are many rebellious ethnic groups in the northern and eastern regions."

"If we lose 80,000 elite troops at once, we will have to mobilize troops from the rear to strengthen the defense of Xijing Road."

"If this happens, the Liao Kingdom will also fall into internal and external troubles. By then, the time for the Northern Expedition will have arrived!"

The excitement in Guo Kui's words infected everyone, and they were all looking forward to this day.

"Then it seems our mission is quite important. If the Northern Expedition succeeds, we will be the first to receive the credit in the eyes of the court and the Marquis!"

Zhe Jishi patted his breastplate excitedly, looking very majestic.

"Hahaha, you can't run away. When the time comes to reward you based on your merits, if you are ranked higher than your brothers, they will be embarrassed!"

Yao Si started to tease Zhe Jishi a few times, and the atmosphere of the entire march became extremely lively.