The Meituo Lake League was very successful.

The most important thing is hard power. The Tibetan and Han troops were nearly 100,000, and they were very oppressive. In advance, they divided and disintegrated the Jurchens through political means. With proper strategies and tactics, they then launched a surprise attack, which stunned the natives and laid the foundation for everything.

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In addition to hard power, soft power is also very important.

Many times, the Central Plains court does not pay attention to soft power and influence, and always has a condescending attitude. In fact, what can you do if you lose a little face? It can save a lot of money, sacrifice a lot, and reduce a lot of trouble.

Most of the clan leaders left the next day, gave up the city of Xizhou, and all retreated outside the border wall. Shao Shude kept his promise and let them leave with the looted goods. Each leader was also rewarded with an extra

Batch of goods - all very affordable daily necessities.

The Wanyan Wu clan was kept for one more day. Shao Shude invited them to drink tea and watch the Imperial Army perform martial arts.

This is what it should be.

Thirty to forty thousand soldiers of the Forbidden Army acted as actors. On the bank of Meituo Lake, there were loud sounds of killing and heroic spirit. It seemed that if they were willing, all invading enemies would be chopped down.

This was not the first time that Wan Yanxiu had met, but Wu Yanyi, Puchanikan and others saw their eyes gleaming. A real man should command such a powerful army, sweep across the world, hold the enemy king accountable, and capture them.

Beautiful woman molested and played with.

It was also at this time that they deeply realized that although the Jurchen tribes were brave, they were still far behind in other aspects. Their tactics, weapons and equipment, technical level, military discipline, etc. were all lagging behind.

Their only chance of victory is to wait until the Central Plains people's army has been greatly degraded in all aspects, and then they may be able to defeat them with their bloody courage.

After experiencing such "ideological education", the Wanyan Wu family became more "sincerely convinced", and Shao Shude gave them each a hundred catties of tea and three hundred pieces of brocade before letting them go.

On the ninth day of October, while the rain and snow had subsided, Shao Shude, escorted by Yin Anzhi, rode northward, crossed the border wall, and arrived at the north bank of the Songhua River in the southwest of Tongjiang. He wandered back for half a day.

There are no traces of any civilization.

Dense virgin forests extend from the plains to the mountains. If you want to develop this area, cutting down trees is the first priority. The natives do not have this ability, and their productivity level is too low. Even if they are given the good Sanjiang Plain, the development process

It would also be extremely slow, which gave him some peace of mind.

I wanted to continue heading north, but the heavy snow suddenly arrived, so I had to give up sadly.

He knew that this was the northernmost area he could reach in his life.

Time is also destiny. For a semi-modern or semi-ancient person who is very obsessed with the territory of future generations, some opportunities will be missed if he misses them.

He invited Zhang Suqing, who was shivering from the cold, into the big tent, personally lit a fire for him to warm him, and ordered him to compose a painting called "The Emperor of Xia is on the Water" - that water was the Songhua River.

After finishing the painting, he carefully put it away, took one last look at the snowy scenery of the frozen north, and then headed south without looking back, returning to Longquan Mansion on October 18th.

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In fact, some troops from various ministries have already withdrawn.

The soldiers from the Andong Prefecture were the first to leave, returning home in August.

After suppressing the rebellion of the Bohai people in September, the soldiers from Shen, Xia and Xian prefectures also returned home.

At the end of September and early October, Shao Chengjie led the Weisheng Army to suppress the rebellion in Nanhai Prefecture, Longyuan Prefecture, and Yalu Prefecture. After some bloody killings, the rebellion was calmed down. The Wei Sheng Army sent another unit south to Lezhou to deter those who were ready to move.

Korean people.

To be honest, even if I am dissatisfied with this son, if I think about it carefully, there are still many advantages.

At least he was very brave in fighting, very fond of warriors, and familiar with military affairs.

From logistical trivial matters such as how much supplies are consumed, how much will be lost on the way, and how to distribute them, to boosting the morale of the army, discovering the enemy's weaknesses, formulating tactical plans, etc., he is very proficient.

Even if he is not a famous general, he is still a good general. He fights neatly and quickly, and likes to fight quickly. So far, he has won more than he has lost. If he used his troops more calmly, his winning rate could be improved, but the progress of the war might be slowed down.

This is his character, which determines his style of play, and Shao Shude also recognized it.

Da Xia's family has a strong foundation, and Cheng Jie is as fast as fire and can win or lose with a style of play that the imperial court can afford to lose.

Moreover, this was the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. There were many famous ministers and good generals with rich experience. The mid-level and lower-level officers' battlefield reading ability and high subjective initiative were actually very suitable for his tactics.

If it were a hundred years after peace, that would be a different matter.

After the alliance ended, the Tiande army returned directly to the Central Plains.

Shao Shude made a special inspection to ensure that everyone was wearing a woolen coat, a sheepskin coat, a fur hat, and smeared pig ointment on their face to ensure that they were well protected from the cold.

On the 18th, the Youguo Army also left. Shao Shude incorporated the newly acquired 6,000 Jurchen men into the army, and selected some of the elite soldiers who surrendered from the Bohai Sea, expanding it to 20,000, and returned to Beiping Prefecture.

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Although it snows in October, based on the experience of these years, it is not too heavy and the roads are barely passable. It is necessary to take measures to prevent the cold. If there is no preparation like Li Shimin did when he retreated from Liaodong, he will be hit by heavy snow.

Wet clothes will freeze to death, not just one or two.

Other units gradually withdrew, but the Tielin Army and Yin'anzhi could not leave because another rebellion broke out in the Shangjing area. Fu Cunxen led thousands of people and went on an expedition in the snow, and did not return until the end of October.

The Bohai people already have a superficial ethnic consciousness, and the security war is expected to continue for a long time. What's more, Shao Shude wants to attack the various Mohe tribes and organize the people into households, which will inevitably lead to unrest. It will be very difficult for Liaodong Road in a short time.

Stabilize.

On October 30, Shao Shude brought wine and meat to the Tielin Army garrison in Beiyuan, Shangjing, and the entire army. He also ordered each battalion to select some prestigious and courageous sergeants, a total of dozens of people, and hosted a banquet in person

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"We are celebrating the New Year in Longquan Mansion this year. My sons and daughters may have complaints, I know." Shao Shude raised his wine glass and said, "Drink this glass first."

Everyone raised their glasses and drank together.

What Shao Shude said just now, if it were another person, he might have to face the ridicule and complaints of the sergeants. But the prestige of a loving father is too high, so everyone still has to give him some face. Even if he is unhappy, it is not easy to express it.

come out.

"Actually, it doesn't matter if you work hard as a soldier." A veteran who was over 40 years old said: "Back then, I was guarding Shannan and Helong. I was there for two years. Didn't I just celebrate the New Year on the spot?"

When Shao Shude heard this, he knew he was an old man. He immediately stood up, walked to him, toasted him with a glass of wine, and said, "I owe everything to you for what I have today."

The emperor toasted. The veteran was a little excited and spilled the wine in his hand. He quickly picked it up and drank it all in one gulp, saying: "Don't worry, saint. Who dares to complain in the camp, I will take care of him. How can everyone be so pretentious? We

A good guy from Guanxi never complains about suffering or tiredness, and those who talk crookedly are all from Henan, right?"

The people of Henan were not happy. They stood up suddenly, seven or eight people, and said with squinting necks: "We have traveled far away. Back then, King Liang also fought at home, but so what? Didn't we go on an expedition to the Bohai Sea and come again? Relax, saint.

, there will be no commotion in the camp. Anyone who dares to cause commotion will crawl over me."

Shao Shude laughed loudly, raised his glass again, and said: "Henan warriors endured hard battles and respected military orders. I know this. Come and drink this glass to the full."

The people in Henan poured their glasses full of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Shao Shude waved for them to sit down.

When there is chaos in the army, there are usually thorny organizations. And these thorns are basically the most capable people in each battalion, and at the same time they have a lot of friends. Shao Shude invites them here, and when they are pacified, the army will be stable.

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"I have only been in the Tielin Army for a short period of time." A warrior with a Hedong accent said: "But there is only one sentence. In the past, when the King of Jin conquered Youzhou, the sky was covered with heavy snow in the first month. I left as soon as I was told, without any hesitation.

Hanhu. Helianduo led 80,000 cavalry to attack Yunzhou. We defeated them and drove them hundreds of miles into the grasslands. It was already the twelfth lunar month and the snow was seven feet deep on the flat ground. Didn't we go without hesitation? Your Majesty is merciful and rewarded

You know, the warriors in Hedong have a stronghold in their hearts, and they are all willing to die for Your Majesty. If any blind person dares to complain, I will slap him in the face, and I will have to knock out his yellow teeth."

Shao Shude laughed again and offered him another glass of wine.

"His Majesty……"

"His Majesty……"

Then several more people stood up and rushed to pledge their allegiance.

"Everyone sit down." Shao Shude pressed his hands down and asked everyone to sit down to eat meat and drink fish soup.

He knew that when warriors gathered together, they did not want to be looked down upon by others and would easily get involved. However, this kind of chicken blood could not last forever, and there was still some grudge in their hearts, and they would have to be given corresponding material rewards.

So, he said: "It is snowing all over the sky in winter, and it is not an option for the men to stay on the kang all day long. Let's do this. I want the whole army to have a military competition every ten days. By the way, all warriors from each battalion can participate. The top ten of the battalion

The top ten in command will be rewarded with money and silk. If the top ten in the army are rewarded with money and silk, they will also be rewarded with northern pearls, gold and silverware, and mink skins. The top three will also be given a beautiful woman from the Bohai family.

name."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly became heated. Who among you here does not have a unique skill? Warriors are the most competitive. Wouldn't it be fun to suppress the enemy and win money, goods and even women?

Your Majesty really understands the hearts of our warriors!

Seeing this, Shao Shude stroked his beard lightly and felt proud.

It's done, and the military's morale is at ease.

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We will meet on the first day of November.

Before dawn, the civil and military officials were waiting outside the Tai Chi Hall.

Because it was the Shuowang Dynasty Meeting, officials from Liaodong Province also came.

Chen Cheng, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, waved his hand, and Zhang Quanyi trotted up, walked up to him, bowed, and said in a slightly flattering tone: "Sir, what are your orders?"

"If you grow rye in Shenzhou, how much will you get per acre?" Chen Cheng asked.

"The harvest per mu is seven or eight dou." Zhang Quanyi replied.

"If rye is planted extensively in Liaodong, the harvest per mu may be one huo?"
To be continued...