Physician of the Song Dynasty: Zhang Kai and Li Qingzhao have a private life-long contract

"Of course we trust the Lord Supervisor! It's just that the Lord Supervisor can ask for a favor for us! We are all old men. How can we not study? Why don't we enter martial arts school?" The captain surnamed Liu looked worried. road.

"That's right, it's fine for us to go into battle with a sword to kill the enemy, but it would be more embarrassing for us to read and write with a pen than to do embroidery!"

All the captains also looked forward to it.

They came to the capital originally thinking they were here to receive a reward, but who knew they were going to enter martial arts to learn the art of war? This made a group of rough guys who only knew how to fight complain incessantly.

Not only the school captains, but also Zhong Pu complained endlessly. Although he came from a family of soldiers, he mainly practiced martial arts on weekdays, and the most he studied was literacy. This time he came to Kaifeng City, ready to enjoy Kaifeng. The glory and wealth of the city can't bear the pain of studying.

"Entering martial arts and learning the art of war is for your future. We are colleagues. In the battle of Pingxia City, you also witnessed the power of thunder. From now on, the era of personal bravery , has ended." Fan Zheng said solemnly.

Zhong Pu and others suddenly fell into silence. They had personally defeated Xixia with Thunder Thunder on the streets of Pingxia City, so they naturally knew the power of Thunder Thunder.

Even the Xixia Tieyaozi, who usually gave the Song Army the biggest headache, was vulnerable to the thunderbolts. He could only drink his anger on the spot. Several thunderbolts exploded in unison, leaving no one within a ten-step radius unscathed.

"Secondly, General Di Qingdi was also good at reading the Spring and Autumn Period, and he was able to achieve the achievements of a generation of famous generals. Military generals complained that the Song Dynasty used culture to control military affairs and looked down on military generals. This is certainly a prejudice. Military generals are illiterate and illiteracy is prevalent, but there is no reason for it." Fan Zheng asked rhetorically.

Zhong Pu looked solemn and nodded slowly.

Seeing that all the captains were disapproving, Fan Zheng said calmly: "In the future, for promotion in the army, in addition to military merit, martial arts will also be the top priority. Those who have not entered martial arts or whose martial arts are not up to standard will not be promoted! You and I had a life-and-death relationship in Pingxia City, so don’t blame me for not reminding you."

All the captains were suddenly shocked, and immediately promised: "Thank you, Lord Supervisor, for reminding me."

This matter is related to their own future, and they immediately have no resistance to entering martial arts.

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In the Chui Gong Hall,

"Those arrogant and powerful generals are actually willing to learn the art of war?" Zhao Xu couldn't help but be surprised after receiving Fan Zheng's report.

Fan Zheng cupped his hands and said, "Anyone who can become a captain is not a dull person. Besides, I'm not asking you to take the first prize."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly. Military generals are willing to enter martial arts to learn the art of war. Not only can they cultivate their talents as generals, but they can also cultivate their loyalty and patriotism. This not only ensures their loyalty, but also reduces the opposition between civil and military forces.

"To inform the officials, 30,000 troops should have arrived at the Hehuang area and Qingtang has been pacified. It is time to implement the second step of the great detour strategy." Fan Zheng said solemnly.

"Destroy Xixia!"

Zhao Xu's breath suddenly stagnated. The first step of the great roundabout strategy proposed by Fan Zheng has been successful, which is enough to prove its feasibility. The second step of the great roundabout strategy is to destroy Xixia. If Xixia can be successfully destroyed, then he will complete the completion of all dynasties. It was a great undertaking that none of the previous emperors had completed.

"The ministers are here to discuss the matter." After a long time, Zhao Xu suppressed the excitement in his heart and said in a deep voice.

Although Zhao Xu was a talented man and a strategist, he knew very well that if he wanted to implement the grand detour strategy, it would be useless for him and Fan Zheng alone. He must have the support of important ministers in the court.

"I'll see you at the official's house!"

Soon the important ministers of the court came one after another. When they learned that the second step of the great detour strategy was to be implemented, they all frowned.

"Officials should not rush for success. The Song Dynasty has just occupied Qingtang, Qingtang has not yet been stabilized, and the shortage of war horses has not been solved. How can we act rashly." Sure enough, the conservative Lu Dafang was the first to stand up and object.

Fan Zheng stood up and argued: "Lord Lu, you have misunderstood. It is true that destroying Xixia is not a matter of haste. However, if you do not plan for a while, it is not enough to plan for a lifetime. Xixia was split from the Song Dynasty. It has been the territory of the Song Dynasty since ancient times. All dynasties All dynasties have the responsibility to recover Xixia."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly and said: "Xiangong Lu always carries the burden, and Fan Taicheng is determined to forge ahead. Both have merits. It is indeed not suitable for the Song Dynasty to fight with Xixia at present, but it has to be prepared for Xixia."

All the important ministers nodded. Xixia's ambition caused heavy losses to the Song Dynasty. If there was a chance to destroy Xixia, the Song Dynasty would never let go of this opportunity.

Lu Dafang couldn't help but sigh. Zhao Xu seemed to be affirming both him and Fan Zheng, but everyone knew that Zhao Xu was biased towards Fan Zheng.

Fan Zheng looked around at the ministers and said solemnly: "The situation in Song and Xia is now favorable to the Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty occupied Qingtang and established Shanzhou and Huangzhou. It can directly threaten the hinterland of Xixia from the gap in the Qilian Mountains. This is enough for Xixia to divide its troops to defend the hinterland and reduce the number of troops. The pressure in the Hengshan area.”

The Qilian Mountains are the barrier to southern Xixia, but not all of them are high mountains. There are still some gaps between the mountains. Although the terrain is dangerous, it is not impossible to march.

The ministers nodded slightly. The Song Dynasty occupied Qingtang and won two battles in Pingxia City. It already had a strategic advantage over Xixia. The length of the battle line was enough to make Xixia ignore the tail.

Zhang Dun frowned and said: "Xixia naturally needs to be recovered. However, Xixia is different from Qingtang in that it is closer to the Liao Kingdom. Moreover, the Song, Liao and Xia kingdoms signed a peace treaty. If the Song Dynasty attacked Xixia, wouldn't it mean that it would take the initiative to tear up the peace treaty and implement the agreement, or even Inciting the Liao Kingdom to intervene with force."

The officials frowned. If the Liao Kingdom had not been on the side to contain it, it would have been extremely difficult for the Song Dynasty to destroy Xixia.

Fan Zheng nodded and said: "What Mr. Zhang said is true. However, even if the Song Dynasty does not send troops to attack, it may not be impossible to defeat Xixia."

"How can we defeat Xixia without sending troops?" All the ministers looked at Fan Zheng as if they were a fool.

Fan Zheng said proudly: "Sending out all the troops to attack the city and defeat the enemy country sounds exciting. Fan calls this kind of war a hot war. However, in addition to a hot war, there is another kind of war called a cold war!"

"Cold War! What is the Cold War?" Zhao Xu asked in surprise.

Fan Zheng replied: "The Cold War means that both sides contain each other without using force. For example, although our army did not send troops to Xixia, it cut off all contacts and closed the market. Not only that, the Song Dynasty could also force the tribes in the Western Regions to We are not allowed to have any contact with Xixia, so we continue to suppress Xixia and let it weaken day by day."

"This is a great strategy! It can weaken Xixia without violating the peace treaty of the Three Kingdoms." Su Song praised each other.

Lu Dafang also nodded slightly. As a result, the Song Dynasty did not send troops, and even the Liao Kingdom had nothing to say.

Zhao Xu suddenly felt enlightened. For a long time, he had been fighting against Xixia for a long time, and now he finally had the dominant idea to defeat Xixia.

"cold war!"