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For example, it's just that the distance in this section is dug shallower, so it won't be a problem.Besides, with such urgent urging from above, if we dig that deep, it will be an impossible task. The people will naturally not feel comfortable, but as a supervisor, we will also have to suffer.

After the people repeatedly assured that nothing would happen, the supervisors left.As the people said, if the task is not completed, they will be disobeying military orders, and people will die if they fail.Besides, Li Kesheng only has requirements for width, but not for depth. This is where the loophole lies.

With everyone's concerted efforts, the progress of the moat was accelerated as a result, and the task was completed ahead of schedule. By the time Li Kesheng came to inspect, the river had been filled with water, and on the surface there seemed to be no problems at all.

"Okay, haha, good job." Looking at the moat, which was more than 20 meters wide, Li Kesheng was naturally very satisfied. He also had more chances of winning against the Dragon Army.

On the third day after the moat was built, outside Zhending City, the vanguard of the Dragon Army arrived outside the city.

The number of people was not very large, only about five thousand riders.

The Dragon Army finally arrived. On the city tower, Wang Xin and Li Kesheng led a group of generals to watch. Everyone's face was very serious. They already knew that the Dragon Army already had a very powerful weapon in its hands. Not only The range is longer and the power is also very huge.

In addition to those who directly opened the city to surrender, some other cities that wanted to resist were injured by the thing called the dragon cannon and had to surrender in the end.

This is why Zhending City must build a moat.The best weapons are only long-range attacks, and you still have to rely on manpower to really rush over.A sufficiently wide moat is a way for them to protect themselves.

As long as we block the enemy in front of the moat and attack them halfway when they cross the river, then even if the dragon cannon is so powerful, it can really kill them all, or can we just rely on the dragon cannon to directly lead the dragon army into the city?

"Tell the soldiers to take good protection. Although the dragon cannon is very powerful, as long as the soldiers find bunkers and lie down on the ground, they may not be able to really seriously injure us." Wang Xin stood on the tower, talking about defending against the enemy. Of the policy.

"Yes." Li Kesheng and other generals all agreed.

Outside the city, on the first day, the vanguard of five thousand cavalry arrived, busy looking for a place wide enough to set up camp.

On the second and third days, there were more and more dragon troops, and on the fourth day, Lu Siqiao came here in person.After seeing Zhending City through her telescope, she issued the first military order, "Siege the city!"

Yes, it's a siege.

Encircling three buildings was not something Lu Siqiao had to consider at all.Knowing that Zhao Song's 40 main troops in the northern border (including the original [-] soldiers and horses in the northern border) were all in the city, of course they had to find a way to eat the opponent in one bite this time.

At this time, we absolutely cannot let the other party escape.As long as the Zhao and Song armies can be severely damaged here, the road to Bianliang City will become smooth and easier.

Lu Siqiao decided to besiege the city, and she did have her own confidence.Since she led the 40 dragon army to attack the city, now, she has 80 troops in her hands, 40 of which are Han people recruited along the way.

Although the number of troops was only twice that in the city, the siege was somewhat reluctant.But they also have dragon cannons, and with this, they can greatly make up for their weakness in military strength.

The siege begins, and with the constant mobilization of troops, a battle involving millions of people may begin at any time.

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Bianliang City.

At this time, the atmosphere in the entire city became very depressing.

When the Liao Kingdom was destroyed, almost everyone in the city became excited.The Liao Kingdom, which had been their enemy for many years, was destroyed in this way. Seeing that the Sixteenth State of Yanyun might also be recovered, everyone seemed to see the hope that Zhao Song would become stronger.

But soon, the situation took a turn for the worse.

First, the Dragon Empire rejected the request for peace talks with Zhao and Song, and then the Dragon Army recovered the grassland, and then went straight to Xixia.

The Dragon Army is going to attack Xixia, but many Zhao and Song courtiers are not optimistic about it.They still have a faint hope that in the end both the Dragon Empire and Xixia will suffer losses, so that they can benefit.

But no one would have thought that Xixia, which had given Zhao Song a headache for so many years and had lost so many people and how much money wasted, would be so vulnerable to the Dragon Army because of its bravery.

In a short period of time, Xixia fell into ruin.

After the news reached the court in Bianliang City, everyone was shocked.Then, these so-called great intelligences and so-called wise men began to analyze the situation that might happen next.The most important point is whether the Long Army will attack Zhao Song.

After several days of research and discussion, I came to a conclusion.Even the Dragon Army would not send troops to Zhao and Song.

The Dragon Army sent troops from Goryeo and fought continuously for several years. The number of troops was also constantly expanding.And if you want to accomplish all of this, you need an absolutely astronomical amount of money and food support.

Well, even if the Dragon Empire has Su Shi and is not short of money, you still have to consider the combat effectiveness of the army.

Don’t they know they are tired from fighting every day?Don’t you need a break?

As far as these Zhao and Song ministers knew, when the Dragon Army defeated Xixia, it actually fought several tough battles. I am afraid the losses were also not small. It would take time to recruit new troops.

And the most important thing is that occupying so much place in a short period of time always requires sending officials to manage and soldiers to station, which is very energy-consuming.

Furthermore, Su Shi always emphasized the theory of Han supremacy.There is no problem in dealing with Liao, Mongolia, and Xixia with this set of rhetoric.But the same argument does not work here in Zhao Song.Their place is the birthplace and the root of the Han people.

If you directly sent troops to attack Zhao and Song, wouldn't you be afraid that the Han people would be implicated, wouldn't you be afraid of the accusations of the people in the world, and wouldn't you be afraid of the resentment of the troops you lead?

All in all, in short, for these reasons, the gentlemen in the court believed that Su Shi would not move forward, and the next thing they should prepare for was negotiation.

The court officials here were still talking confidently, but suddenly news came from the western border, saying that the Dragon Army had entered the country in large numbers.

Long Jun's sudden advance really caught Zhao Song off guard.

Compared with the decisiveness and bravery of the Long Army, the performance of the Zhao and Song Xi Army was a mess.

Before Zhe Jimin could react or organize a resistance, he was arrested by the Long Army.Followed by two brothers, Wang Deyong and Wang Decheng, who had not taken office at all and had no military power in their hands. Even if they wanted to organize a counterattack, they were unable to do anything.

Of course, what makes people angry is that these two people actually fled without a fight and tried to escape with the gold and silver.I heard that he was arrested by people led by Di Qing who also rebelled.

Although Di Qing's rebellion is infuriating, people can't help but applaud him for being able to catch the Wang brothers who were trying to escape.

The 60 Western Army, the most capable army of Zhao and Song besides the Forbidden Army, was completely conquered without causing any obstacles to the Dragon Army.When the news reached Bianliang City, Zhao Yunrang spit out a mouthful of old blood and was so angry that he went crazy.

And this is not over yet, the Dragon Army came smoothly and did not directly attack Bianliang City, which made Zhao Yun and his son relieved.But soon after, news came that Li Tang had been destroyed.

Li Tang was also destroyed, Liao and Xixia no longer existed. Under the entire earth, only Zhao Song and the Dragon Empire were left. At this moment, Zhao Yunrang knew that the battle of life and death was about to begin.

During this period, the Zhao and Song Dynasties were not as weak as when the Yuan Dynasty entered the Song Dynasty. Especially after the prosperous age of Renzong, the country still had some foundation.Zhao Yunrang used this foundation to prepare for the decisive battle.

First, they sent troops to the north to stabilize the war situation there, and then sent heavy troops to Chenliu City, where they were ready to show off with the Dragon Army coming from the north.

Troops were constantly dispatched, civilians were constantly recruited, and the money and food in the treasury were spent like running water. The entire Zhao and Song Dynasties were in a weak state because of this move.

At today's court meeting, another very bad news came from the front line. Outside the Zhending Mansion in the north, the Dragon Empire's 80-strong army had already surrounded the 40-strong Zhao and Song army there. What may happen next is likely to happen at any time. The decisive battle, this will also be the battle that determines Zhao Song's life and death.

Few courtiers are optimistic about this battle.It is true that the Long Army's achievements along the way are so brilliant that one cannot think of defeating them.

Again at the court, Song Chu, the third minister, submitted his resignation on the grounds of physical discomfort.

The Third Secretary was in charge of the money and grain of Zhao Song's treasury, and Song Chu had always done a good job in this matter.Although others call him the Iron Rooster, the undeniable fact is that precisely because of his efforts, Zhao Song's treasury has always had surplus money, and there has always been surplus grain in the grain depot.

Especially during the years when Su Shi was in Zhao Song, the treasury became even more abundant. It was also the happiest and most relaxing time in Song Chu's life.

But the good times didn't last long. Soon, after Su Shi turned against Zhao Song, the treasury income decreased. After then, with Song Chu's mediation, he could barely reach a balance of payments.

After Zhao Yunrang came to power, Song Chi proposed to retire and return home, but there was no suitable successor. Zhao Yunrang did not agree, so he reluctantly retained him.But now, in order to prepare for war, basically all the silver and grain stored in the national treasury have been spent. How can a clever woman still find it difficult to make a meal without rice?

At this court meeting, Song Chu directly submitted his resignation.Even if the treasury is clean and can keep away rats, then what use is he, the Third Secretary, and what is he going to manage?