I became the son of Renzong

"That's it!"

Originally, Zhao Xi was also planning to send these people.They can also be regarded as Zhao Xi's reserves, and it is time to make contributions to them.Pathfinding and partial division are left to them.

Chapter 670 Face-to-face Opportunities

Zhong Jianzhong should be a well-known teacher in later generations.

Zhao Xi was also able to confirm Zhong Jianzhong's performance in the martial arts hall on the premise of knowing Zhong's family in detail.

Zhou Tong, Zhao Xi didn't know if he was the same person as the legendary master Lin Chong. He didn't see Lin Chong, but Zhou Tong's force value was indeed top-notch.Whether it is the first batch of captains of the old guard battalion or this batch of captains called Jinwei, Zhou Tong's force values ​​are all top-notch.

Zhe Kexing, a child of the Zhe family, is as famous as the Zhong family in the Northwest, from a family of military generals.

Originally, the Zhejia's Linfu and Erzhou were obedient to the tune but not to the announcement, almost equivalent to the form of a separatist regime.

From Zhe Keshi's entry into the old guard camp, and the subsequent victory of Hao Shuichuan, this family completely abandoned the old tradition of listening to the tune and not listening to the announcement.Not only did he continue to send excellent nephews to the new army, but he even asked the court to send civil servants and supervisors.Fully integrated into the court.

That's right, due to his familiarity with Zhao Xi, he naturally knew that Guochao would not allow such a substantive separatist regime to exist.

Officials are the ones who advocate centralized rule the most, those who care most about the unification of the top and the bottom, are the best at promoting the power of the whole country, and most hope to concentrate the power of China to do big things.

Wang Shunchen, a pure grassroots general, was recommended by the Zhe family.In Zhao Xi's eyes, they are all real sharpshooters.Whether it is archery or musket, Wang Shunchen has a natural feeling.

Gao Jingting is the most ordinary of them.A descendant of the descendant family, he is of the same generation as Gao Jingxian, the captain of the old guard battalion, and is the cousin of the empress.

At the beginning, Zhao Xi felt emotional, and regarded them as future famous generals and marshals. Zhao Xi placed high hopes on them, and even a few of them were higher than the first batch of guard battalions.

Di Qing also had this kind of experience, and he also devoted himself to teaching them.

Originally, Zhao Xi had reserved for the destruction of Xixia and the recovery of the Yanyun sixteen prefectures.Now, it's time to let them appear.

In this era, Zhao Xi felt that no one could match him in understanding of that area, not even those Hu merchants.

Therefore, it is necessary to instruct the few who are about to set off face-to-face.

"There are no one of you, and you will explore the road in five batches. Your identity is a caravan, so you can only lead a team of 50 people at most. This road exploration is of great importance, and it is to explore the way for the partial division who is about to fight in Xixia."

"In the future, I intend to let the few of you lead the team to attack the Xixia flanking division. This time to explore the path is also to explore the path for your future team. Pathfinding is not only related to the country's strategic plan for Xixia's flanking attack, but also It depends on the life and death of your own team."

Regarding the old guard battalion, or the so-called guards now, Zhao Xi spoke very straightforwardly.

"This time I said it was to explore the road. In fact, I think it is an act of clearing the road and controlling the road. This road exists because there are Hu merchants passing by."

"Guochao's conquest against Xia must be stealthy before the partial division is in place. This requires that your last partial division should suddenly appear at the ancient Yumen pass without any news being leaked, and then attack eastward."

"You should know what this condition means... That's right, it is to clean up all the creatures on this passage that are not soldiers of the Kingdom of Korea! Whether it is a horse bandit or a merchant, after you finish exploring the road, no Allow any news to come out."

Zhao Xi looked at the reactions of several people. Fortunately, no one was uncomfortable, and no one was as compassionate as Wen Chen.It's quite exciting one by one.This is how soldiers should react.

"The Imperial City Secretary's contact with the Hu merchants is Xu Yizhongli's excuse to help the merchants through the trade route. That is to say, the Hu merchants who are the guides do not know your identities. This requires you to adapt to the situation in the specific pathfinding. You have to make sure they guide you in the right direction without revealing your identity. How you do it is up to you."

Zhao Xi knew that even if he didn't explain it like this, they would do it.It's just that Zhao Xi doesn't need them to take the blame... How can it be done?In addition to coercion, there is also the final silence.Zhao Xi took care of them all.

"There is another task, that is, the imperial court dispatches partial divisions. Due to the problem of transporting supplies and armaments, you need to find a suitable place for you to use as a transfer station and supply point. The specific number depends on the local situation, comprehensive considerations such as water sources and distances. .I think there should be no less than two, one is on the way from Qingtang to the west, and the other is about to approach the ancient jade gate."

"The first point is for the needs of logistical supplies, and the second point is for you to retreat to the stronghold in case of an accident."

Zhao Xi has estimates for these two points, one is Delingha City in later generations, and the second is Dachaidan.The choice of gathering place, in that area, fresh water should be the first element.

"Next, let's talk about the equipment and precautions you need to carry."

"Because this operation is not only to explore the road, but also to clear the way for the chariot to march, so your team needs to have engineers and also need to carry a certain amount of gunpowder."

"For this operation, choose the method recommended by the Hu merchant guide. Whether it is horses or camels, you need to evaluate the amount of goods carried by the future chariot according to the amount of horses and camels, so as to serve as a reference for future troops."

"Then there is the problem of food and water sources. The water sources in that place are not drinkable, or cannot be directly drunk. Before leaving, I will ask Su Song to make a portable distillation equipment for you. Even the salty water will not be available. It can be distilled and drunk."

"In terms of food, you must keep in mind the wilderness survival manual I compiled. In addition to the materials you carry, you may use the skills of wilderness survival. Remember, survival is your top priority! Even if you can't complete the task, you must live return."

"The other one is that you can only trust the guide to a certain extent. The relationship between these Hu merchants and horse bandits is uncertain. Therefore, before leaving, I will give you a rough road map."

"However, it will be difficult to identify the direction in that place. First, you should review the article I compiled on identifying the direction. At the same time, make sure that each team has no less than five to ten Sinans."

"With my general route map and Simon, even if you lose your guide, I believe you can find the way."

"How the five of you will contact each other will be decided by you."

"In this expedition, you are alone, with no backup, no supplies, and you can't even see people in that area. To some extent, it's okay to be dead."

"However, in the previous dynasty, Tubo was able to occupy the four towns of Anxi through that area. Now, Hu merchants can trade to Bianliang through that area. My Song army can do the same!"

This face-to-face lecture is more like a lecture by Zhao Xi to them, just like giving a lecture in a martial arts hall.

In the end, Zhao Xi also handed over some supplementary precautions to them in the form of a statement.For example, there is a large temperature difference between day and night, for example, how to avoid air epidemics as much as possible.This is something that was not taught in previous wilderness survival.

Chapter 671 Finally Waiting for Danger

At another court meeting, some issues were passed in a smooth manner.

The imperial court did not disclose the plan to plan Xixia, but since officials, cabinet ministers and some of the discussions were all thinking about Xixia, this time the meeting was a bit dull.

Everything was ready, and when the first batch of Pathfinders set off, it was probably at the end of May, which is the current calendar.Zhao Xi couldn't accurately compare it with the calendar of later generations, so he probably estimated the time to be in late June.

This is also the time the guide asks for departure.After all, in that area, only at this time can humans come out to move around.

It took nearly a month, and all the road-finding teams set off.

There is no communication with each other, especially the guides.This is the Hu merchant guide selected by the Imperial City Division after many investigations.

The income given by the Imperial City Division to the guides of Hu merchants is enough to allow these Hu merchants to lie down and live a good life.As for whether it is a flower of life, they didn't think about it, and no one thought about it for them.

After Zhao Xi set off with the pathfinding team, he kept estimating their marching time, sometimes looking northwest.

In fact, in this era, the most suitable person to find the way is himself, but this is impossible.Not to mention being in power now, even when he was the prince, it was impossible for him to explore the way.

Such a pioneer, for this era, is a narrow escape.Zhao Xi knew that if he handled it well, he would definitely be able to come back without any loss.

Therefore, before leaving, Zhao Xi's interview was just an assessment of the homework they had given them... In the words of later generations, it is called a strategy.

The rest is up to them.

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Qingtang City has not yet been attached, nor has it been defeated.

In fact, since the death of Ji Siluo and the reign of Hehuang in the Song Dynasty, the Qingtang is no longer the Qingtang of the past.The three sons of Gu Siluo refused to accept each other and stood on their own. As a result, Wang Shao took advantage of it, and Guochao also took advantage of it.

Only Dong Zhan was the strongest. After Wang Shao recovered Xizhou, Hezhou, and Miaochuan City one after another, Dong Zhan was still holding on to the Qingtang area.