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

"...I don't think we should decide how long this war will last. In the past, it was decided by the Western Xia. In the future, it will be decided by the Liao Kingdom or some other country in the future."

"That means they can fight as long as they want! Until they win completely!"

At the 'First Supreme Military and Political Conference of Xingqing Prefecture', Han Moumou delivered a 'Speech on the General Program of the Song Dynasty's Foreign Wars' in response to the current internal situation of Western Xia and the entire geopolitical and military aspects.

The root of the problem lies in the deployment of the three major military commanders in the Hexi Corridor area, who were unwilling to surrender.

Because with the surrender of a large number of Dangxiang tribes led by the Xixia royal family, a view arose within the Song Dynasty: the war has been fought long enough and we should stop while we are ahead.

Even within the Song Dynasty, such words were still popular. Some conservatives believed that the Song Dynasty only needed to recover the land on both sides of the Yellow River and there was no need to continue expanding outward and open up the Hexi Corridor.

This would place too heavy a burden on the treasury and the country, and might wipe out the surplus wealth left over from the previous emperor's time.

Is there some truth to what he said? Han thinks there is, but not much.

After all, the food, fodder, equipment and other logistics of the Western Army of the Song Dynasty can mostly be supported all the way from Shaanxi.

Han believed that as long as there was military and financial support after the surrender of Western Xia, the westward expedition to the Hexi Corridor would be a completely worthwhile deal.

There was no need for support from the central government or the treasury, so Han analyzed the enemy and our own situation and submitted a proposal document for the "First Western Expedition."

He felt that given Emperor Shenzong's strong interest in expanding territory, he would definitely agree to fight this subsequent war.

Before waiting for the court to issue the formal decision to send troops, Han took the lead in convening the highest military and political meeting of the entire Shaanxi and half of Xixia.

During the meeting, Han, for the first time, spoke in the tone of a "great man" and gave a speech on "the subsequent Western Expedition" and his views on "recovering Yanyun and Liaodong" in the future.

Once these words were spread, the entire Song Dynasty was shocked, especially Emperor Shenzong, whose dream was to complete the great cause of "recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun".

Just this point caught Han's attention, and Emperor Shenzong immediately issued an order for the "First Western Expedition".

Wang Shao's Huizhou Legion was the main force, and the brothers Yao Xiong and Yao Gu, and the brothers Zhe Kerou and Zhe Kexing were assigned as deputy generals to assist him in the western expedition.

Dong Jian of Qingtang Tubo was awarded the title of Taibao and promoted to Taifu because he helped the Song Dynasty to contain the Western Xia many times and made many military achievements.

The Song Dynasty also asked Dong Zhen to participate in the Song Dynasty's first Western Expedition as the leader of a vassal army.

When it was made clear that the Song Dynasty was going to march west, Han announced the formal establishment of the "Liangzhou Production and Construction Corps", whose administrative level was similar to the first level of the Song Dynasty's "Lu".

The new highest military and political chief of the "Liangzhou Production and Construction Corps" was Han Jiang, who was recommended by Han Zhang in the first year of Xining.

At that time, Mr. Han thought that this man had the bearing of a prime minister, so he wrote a letter to Emperor Shenzong, and was therefore appointed as the deputy privy envoy by the court.

Han Jiang (1012-1088), courtesy name Zihua, was a native of Yingchang (present-day Xuchang, Henan).

A minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, the third son of Han Yi, the Prince's Tutor, and the elder brother of Han Wei and Han Zhen.

In the second year of the Qingli period (1042), he passed the imperial examination and served as the Prince's Assistant and the Prefect of Chenzhou. He successively served as the Right Censor, Hanlin Academician, Chief Censor, Governor of Qingzhou, Governor of Chengdu Prefecture, Governor of Kaifeng Prefecture, and was promoted to the Minister of the Three Departments.

During the reign of Emperor Yingzong, he was promoted to Jieshi Zhong and acting magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture.

In the third year of Emperor Shenzong's Xining reign (1070), he was appointed as the Vice-chancellor. Facing the invasion of Western Xia, he asked to be the envoy of Shaanxi and Hedong, and was appointed as the co-prime minister.

In the seventh year of Xining (1074), Dai Wang Jiefu became prime minister.

In the eighth year of Xining (1075), he was appointed as the governor of Xuzhou.

In the first year of Yuanfeng (1078), he was appointed Jiedushi of Jianxiong Army and the governor of Dingzhou.

In the fourth year of Yuanfeng (1081), he was the governor of Henan Prefecture.

After Zhezong ascended the throne, he was appointed as the military governor of Zhenjiang Army, the chief minister of the three divisions, and the governor of Beijing, and was granted the title of Duke of Kangguo.

In the second year of Yuanyou (1087), he retired as Sikong and Jianxu Taiwei.

In the third year of Yuanyou (1088), Han Jiang died at the age of . He was posthumously awarded the title of Taifu and the posthumous name "Xiansu".

Looking back on Han Jiang's life, he served in four dynasties, was appointed prime minister twice, and was very powerful at the time.

Although he pacified Shaanxi and his commands were sometimes inconsistent, and because he supported Wang Jiefu's reforms, he was despised by the Qing scholars, but he was decisive and resolute in dealing with things, and he did not hesitate. It was his nature to love good and hate evil, and he did his best to benefit the people and eliminate malpractices.

In Han's opinion, Han Jiang, now 57 years old, is a pragmatist, and a pragmatist who adapts to the times.

The court asked him to coordinate the newly established "Liangzhou Production and Construction Corps", which shows the recognition of his administrative and military abilities.

Besides, his grandfather and he were old friends and had the grace of supporting each other. This alone would make the subsequent "Liangzhou governance" much better.

When Han Jiang arrived, he happened to bring the imperial decree approving the Western Expedition, and he also asked for Han Ming's staff to leave.

Emperor Shenzong appointed Li Shizhong and Dou Shunqing as Han Jiang's deputies to jointly control the direction of "Liangzhou Development".

"The government has taken all the people away, leaving no one for me!"

Mr. Han took the imperial edict and looked at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"Lord Han, although you didn't personally command the destruction of Xia this time, you were the one who planned it from beginning to end."

"The emperor knows what's going on. This time when I return, I'm sure I'll be rewarded again!"

Han Jiang stroked his beard happily and looked at Mr. Han.

"Yes, yes, yes. I dare not ask for any more rewards. The rewards are too heavy for my small body to bear."

Mr. Han ignored Han Jiang's teasing and waved his hand to change the subject.

"Regarding the construction issues in Liangzhou as a whole, I believe you should have a good idea..."

Han Ming's words made Han Jiang look serious.

He knew that he would be rewarded for being the highest official in this newly established administrative region, but at the same time, the waters were very deep.

There are a lot of political, economic, cultural, religious and ethnic issues involved, and it is not enough to simply rule by violence.

The Song Dynasty held Li Bingchang in its hands just to send a signal to the Dangxiang people, a signal that the Han and Dangxiang people could coexist peacefully.

However, when a conflict really occurs, any discerning person will see that Li Bingchang can play a very small role.

Therefore, we must have great courage and tough measures to suppress the rebellious thoughts of the entire Dangxiang people before we can promote production and construction.

"Han believes that the best approach is to win them over and subdue them. We should cultivate a group of Dangxiang people who are loyal to the Song Dynasty and let them manage and coordinate these issues."

Han Jiang is indeed a talented person who can be a prime minister. This sentence made Han instantly recall a saying from later generations.

Use China to control China!

"Are you trying to use barbarians to control barbarians?"

Han Jiang's face lit up with joy at Han's summary, and he nodded repeatedly. He instantly felt that the two of them had some kind of telepathic connection.

“This is a good approach, but we must be careful about the degree of implementation.”

"We must not allow the cunning and treacherous Tanguts to enter the administrative system, otherwise they will likely have their cake and eat it too!"

Han Ming was very afraid that, like in later generations where the Chinese were used to control the Chinese, there would be too many lackeys and compradors who would exploit the people.

Although he himself was an extreme nationalist, he did not care about the lives of these Tanguts.

But if the Dangxiang people can live in harmony with the Han people and create benefits together, then why should they fight and kill each other?

Moreover, the Western Xia had just been destroyed and the Dangxiang had annexed the country. If they were harshly exploited, it would easily provoke civil unrest and a second rebellion.

The Song Dynasty was in a state of improvement after the reform, but it must not be dragged into the quagmire of Western Xia and drain the national strength as it did in the "Xihe Frontier Expedition".

Han Ming's words gave Han Jiang some peace of mind, and he then took the initiative to ask about the strategy.

"Can that old General Li Moling of Western Xia be the middleman?"

After hearing this, Mr. Han laughed out loud: "It seems that Lord Han is also confident in his decision. In that case, there is no need for me to say anything more."

With just one sentence, Han Jiang immediately realized that he had chosen the right person, and immediately started to toast with Han.