The Counterattack of the Villains

May I ask the Empress Dowager if there were any envoys from the Xixia Kingdom coming to see the Song Dynasty a few days ago?"

The Empress Dowager was the first to say: "This is indeed true. What does this have to do with what Mr. Li said?"

Li Muzheng said seriously: "Back to the Empress Dowager, Lian Tieshu, the Xixia envoy there, is actually the head of the Xixia Yipin Hall."

"Obviously, they came to court to see you and the Empress Dowager, but in fact they took the opportunity to come to our Central Plains, intending to destroy the gang and our Changkong Sword Sect, and cut off the wings of the Song Dynasty." "The court to see you and the Empress Dowager, they are just doing it in a grand manner.

An excuse to walk in the Song Dynasty”

The Empress Dowager's expression changed slightly and she became slightly solemn: "Is this happening?

Let’s not talk about him. Mr. Li is in charge of the Changkong Sword Sect. Who in Xixia can be so presumptuous as to destroy it?

Li Mu said proudly: "It is said that there is no such godly man in Xixia. The ordinary people dare to say it boldly. Unless we, the Song Dynasty, cannot tolerate ordinary people, there will never be such people in the world." The Empress Dowager said doubtfully: "That's what Mr. Li just said."

Word……"

Li Musurong said: "The Empress Dowager does not know. In recent years, Xixia Yipintang has prepared a very powerful poison." This poison is usually stored in a bottle. When using it, plug the antidote into your nose and pull out the bottle.

The poisonous water turns into vapor and comes out like a breeze. "No matter how alert you are, you can't detect it until your eyes guide you." After being poisoned, tears fall like rain, which is called "sadness".

It is called 'Qingfeng', so the poison is called 'Sad Qingfeng'. "A month ago, Lian Tieshu led the Western Xia Yipintang warriors to catch all the poisonous masters in one fell swoop."

"Thanks to the vigilance of Cao Min's disciples, they discovered the poison in time and launched a thunder attack to resolve the crisis." The Queen Mother may wish to think about it, if Xixia prepared a large amount of this poison, wouldn't it be at the mercy of others?

After listening to Li Mu's words, the face of the Empress Dowager changed completely. She 2 Li Mu clasped her fists and said: "The common people guarantee it with their heads on their necks, there will never be a fight to eat." During the raid on the Xixia Yipin Hall, the disciples of the Cao Min sect obtained some Beiqingfeng and Jie.

I would like to offer this medicine to the Empress Dowager. You will know after you try it.”

Hearing what Li Mu said, it was nine out of ten that it was true. The Empress Dowager no longer had any doubts, and turned to ask: "Now that we have obtained this poison and its antidote, can we, the Song Dynasty, prepare it?"

Li Mu shook his head and said: "It cannot be prepared, because the main materials for preparing this poison and antidote are only found in the Happy Valley of the Western Xia Snow Mountain. The Empress Dowager raised her eyebrows and said: "So, isn't the Song Dynasty in danger?"

After Li Mu had fully exerted the effect of the critical situation, he turned to say: "The Empress Dowager does not need to worry too much. We just need to destroy Xixia in one fell swoop before we prepare enough Sad Qingfeng and make all preparations."

"

"In this way, not only can the crisis of the Song Dynasty be solved, but also millions of miles of mountains and rivers in Xixia can be annexed. The most important thing is that the sad breeze can also be controlled by the Song Dynasty."

The Song Dynasty naturally had its own newspaper system, but the court's newspaper system focused more on the courts and dignitaries of various countries. They paid more attention to the collection of intelligence on military, economic, people's livelihood, politics and other aspects, and were extremely insecure in their control of the world.

To fight a war, one has to rely on the people of the Jianghu as wings to resist the power from the enemy's Jianghu. This is why the Jianghu in this era can be so prosperous. But if Chao Zhen really works hard to investigate the affairs of the Jianghu, he can also find out, so Li

The Empress Dowager Mu Buwei didn't believe she heard what Li Mu said next. The Empress Dowager asked sternly: "Mr. Li, I want to ask you, if we attack Xixia, are we, the Song Dynasty, sure of victory?"

Li Mu said seriously: "Back to the Empress Dowager, the situation on the battlefield is ever-changing. Before the dust settles, who dares to say that we will win?

"In ancient times, when fighting, soldiers should have the idea of ​​victory, and counselors should have the means to win, but there is no guarantee of victory."

"However, our Song Dynasty has dozens of times more people and food than Xixia, and the northwest frontier army is also an elite division that has fought in hundreds of battles."

"With well-equipped troops and the help of civil organizations with many experts like the Changkong Sword Sect and the Gang, let alone Xixia, even against the Liao Kingdom, the Song Dynasty should have a 70% chance of victory." Li Mu said

, although the Empress Dowager was still there, Zhezong on the side had already heard the excitement, and Zhezong, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but said: "Emperor Grandma, I think that if I am 60% sure about the war, I can let it go.

fight"

"Since we are 70% to 80% sure of attacking Xixia, what's the difference between that and a guaranteed victory?"

"Are we really waiting for Xixia to prepare enough poison gas to defeat our Song army?"

The Empress Dowager sighed and said: "Once the officials use weapons and weapons, the soldiers and civilians will be devastated. I don't know how many people will die, how many houses will be burned, and how many families will be broken up and their wives will be scattered." A king must always have this in his heart.

The word 'benevolence' is not to mention that the outcome of victory or defeat is unpredictable. Even if we are really sure of victory, it is better not to fight this battle."

"But what you said makes sense. Today's situation is different from the past. Xixia has really bullied others too much. This battle must be fought."

Hearing the previous words, Li Mu felt extremely disappointed. Gao Taotao could express the four words "women's benevolence" so much that no one wants to fight, but if you don't fight others, wait for others to grow stronger.

I will come to beat you, but by then it will be too late. Fortunately, this time he laid the groundwork well enough, and the last words finally made him breathe a sigh of relief. He stood up, cupped his fists, and bowed: "The Empress Dowager is wise, and I, the Great Song Dynasty, are benevolent.

When it comes to governing the country, why are those barbarians not talking about benevolence, justice and morality with us?"

"Only by subjugating it with force and making the Song Dynasty powerful in the sea can the people be afraid and not dare to offend the Song Dynasty again."

Zhe Zong said loudly with some excitement: "Sir, you are absolutely right. Benevolence and virtue are reserved for our people in the Song Dynasty. We should show our authority when dealing with barbarians."

"If you cannot be subdued by force, use swords and weapons to make those who are afraid of me the Great Song Dynasty. Li Mu didn't say much, just looked at Zhe Zong and smiled, his eyes full of admiration. When Zhe Zong saw his eyes, he also

It was a thought in my heart that this strange man from a quack background was exactly the same as my father. No wonder my father praised him so much during his lifetime. Maybe he would be his mentor. When the time comes,

The Queen Mother did not comment on Zhezong's words, but said to Li Mu: "Mr. Li, selecting generals and training troops, horse food, and mobilizing troops and horses all take time." I'm afraid she won't be able to go on an expedition this year.

Well, the use of troops against Xixia this time may not be until the beginning of next spring at the earliest. Li Mu said: "The common people understand very well that it will take a long time to be fully prepared."

"It just so happens that during these days, I, the Changkong Sword, sent eight hundred disciples to go to Tibet. It will take more than half a year before they can return. The grassroots were in Liangshan, waiting for the Queen Mother's order. The Queen Mother said curiously: "Mr. Li sent eight hundred disciples to go there.

Vomiting? Why is this?"

Li Mudao: "A few days ago, the common people received news that the ruler of Tu Kingdom had the intention of attacking Dali. The country of Dali was the southwestern barrier of our Song Dynasty. How could the common people ignore it when it was so desolate?

The Empress Dowager was shocked. With such important information, why did the Imperial City Department of the Song Dynasty not receive any information?

She solemnly asked: "Where did Mr. Li get this news?"

Li Mudao: "This news was personally spoken by Tu Guoshi, Dalun Mingwang Mozhi of Dalun Temple. He used it as a threat to force the Duan family of Dali to hand over his family secrets. So, when Mozhi said those words, it was really

It is not only the way to his own death that brings misfortune out of his mouth, but also brings disaster to the sky for spitting out. There is no great virtuous man like him in this generation.

For his sake, he is probably destined to be nailed on the historical pillar of shame. In fact, Mo Zhi may have just used the tiger skin as a banner to threaten Tianlong Temple, but Li Mu wanted to take it seriously, not to mention that he was dead.

, even if she was alive, there would be no reason to go to the Empress Dowager and she said solemnly: "Since Tu Guoshi said it himself, it must be true."

Li Mudao: "Whether it is true or false, if Tu has such an intention, ordinary people cannot take it lightly."

"So the grassroots sent eight hundred Changkong disciples to Tu to assassinate the lords of various tribes, hoping to bring peace to the southwestern border of the Song Dynasty for 150 years."

After hearing Li Mu's words, the Empress Dowager showed a look of relief on her face and said: "Mr. Li is truly loyal and courageous, and he truly deserves his reputation."

Li Mu bowed slightly and said: "The Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager rewarded each other. This is the common people's responsibility as a citizen of the Song Dynasty."

The Empress Dowager's eyes were full of admiration, and she sighed: "If the people of the Song Dynasty were like Mr. Li, why would the Song Dynasty not be prosperous?

Zhe Zong suddenly asked out of curiosity: "I have something that I don't understand, please ask Mr. Li to help me."

Li Mudao: "Please tell me, the common people must tell you everything they know and tell you everything."

Zhe Zong said: "With Mr. Li's ability, if he surrendered to the imperial court and trained countless elite soldiers like Changkong's disciples for the Song Dynasty, wouldn't the Song Dynasty be able to sweep the world long ago?"

Li Mu smiled and shook his head and said: "If the ordinary people really surrendered to the court, their martial arts would not be as good as it is now, let alone train so many elite soldiers, and they would not be of much use to the Song Dynasty. Zhe Zong was confused: "This is

Why?"

Li Mu sighed: "The common people and the late emperor also discussed this matter, because officialdom is not only loyal to the country, but also worldly." "The most important thing in practicing martial arts is meditation and concentration. If the common people are really constrained by officialdom, how can they still do it?"

Study martial arts wholeheartedly?"

"Therefore, ordinary people in the countryside are more useful to the Song Dynasty than being in the court."

"In recent years, there have been many masters from the Chang Kong Sword Sect who have joined the imperial court and served the country."

"If the common people had chosen to serve the DPRK, the DPRK would have received at most one general who could charge into battle."

"But today's Changkong Sword Sect not only continuously supplies talents to the DPRK, but can also silently protect the Song Dynasty among the people, and can also serve the DPRK."

After saying these touching words, Li Mu secretly added in his heart: "If the Song Dynasty really couldn't help it, I could just do the opposite and create a powerful dynasty by myself. After listening to Li Mu's words, Zhe Zong

Suddenly enlightened, he suddenly said, "So that's it. If you directly surrender to the DPRK, you will be fishing all out. But if you are in the opposition, you can do a lot." Li Mu smiled and said, "That's it."

At this point, there is basically nothing more to say, so Li Mu immediately proposed to resign. As for what Li Mu said today, the Queen Mother will naturally not believe it completely, and will definitely send someone to investigate. But Li Mu

What Mu said is basically true. At most, it is a slight exaggeration on some things. He is not afraid of investigation and is sad that the raw materials are scarce.

It is enough to prepare a quantity for a large army to fight, but that is only for a short period of time. If left unchecked, Xixia has accumulated it for decades, and it may not be able to threaten the great army. With such exaggerated words, it falls in the eyes of those in power, but it is still considered

It must not be exaggerated to say that if we were to attack the Liao Kingdom, which had a population of more than nine million and could field tens of millions of troops at any time, the Empress Dowager would most likely be resolutely unwilling to do so.

However, the Xixia Kingdom has a population of only two million. After the Battle of Yongle City, the number of soldiers was less than 100,000. Even if they were forced to fight, they could only pull out an army of 300,000 to 400,000 people at most. These untrained and improvised teams of strong men were just a group of

The Song Dynasty had more than 800,000 forbidden troops and more than 400,000 soldiers. This is a total of 1.25 million troops. Even if only half of the troops are used, what's more?

With the all-pervasive assassination of the Changkong Sword Sect, the gang's battlefield intelligence, and the support of harassment from behind enemy lines, fighting Xixia is really not a problem. Therefore, the Empress Dowager is really good at fighting this battle. After all, if Xixia can be annexed, it will open up a million miles of territory for the Song Dynasty.

, then her eloquent talk will definitely leave her name in history. No matter how kind a woman is, she will not really refuse to fight such a battle that is almost guaranteed to win...

Li Mu returned to the guest and talked to Xing Zhufeng and others about the results of this visit to the palace. He heard that the Queen Mother agreed to send troops to conquer Xixia. Lu Da and others were gearing up and planned to fight, especially Lu Da.

, he was still a child eight years ago and was not able to participate in

In the battle between Song and Xia, he was very energetic this time. He wanted to imitate the master no matter what, and come to take the general's head from the crowd of thousands of troops. If someone else, Li Mu, would definitely stop this idea, but with Luda's words, he didn't want to say anything about this humanoid.

If the ferocious beast has full firepower, it will

In fact, Feng's killing efficiency is almost the same even if he doesn't use his sword. He rarely uses weapons in his attacks. It's not that he doesn't know martial arts, but that he doesn't use weapons at all when fighting people. In fact, Feng also

Know how to use swords, sticks, and sticks

He can still use weapons like the steel shields of the You clan, but since he became famous, he has experienced many fierce battles, big and small, all with bare hands, but he has never

If you haven't been defeated yet, why do you need weapons?

If you get him a heavy weapon, he will also be a ferocious beast in human form. Now the two things to come to the Central Plains have been completed, and the brother-in-law's wedding is still more than two months away. Hezhou is located in Xingqing Prefecture, the capital of the Xixia Kingdom.

From the southwest of Dengfeng, you can arrive in about ten days. However, this place is four to five hundred miles closer to Xingqing Mansion.

The route was decided by Li Mu. He would first go northwest to Xingqing Mansion, and then transfer from Xingqing Mansion to the southwest to Hezhou. It would take him more than two months to walk around the corner, which was enough for him to finish his business in Xixia, and then rush to

When Hezhou attended his brother-in-law's wedding, Li Mu took his wife, daughter and a group of disciples, a total of fifteen people, to Xingqing Mansion in the northwest, heading for the Western Xia territory.

Although smaller than the Liao Kingdom and the Song Dynasty, it was also a large country in the west, occupying Hetao and fertile lands such as Ganzhou, Suzhou and Liangzhou.

, the geographical location is very advantageous. If the Song Dynasty wants to capture Xingqing Mansion, I am afraid it will have to go through some troubles. But as long as it can successfully capture Xingqing Mansion, it can be used as a stronghold.

, the Xixia lands were within easy reach, and the group of people walked all the way, but saw mountains and grasslands, yellow sand blowing in their faces, and wind blowing like a knife. By the evening of the eighth day, the crowds in front gradually became denser, and the wheel of a big city was in the distance. Li Mu said to everyone

Said: "Our journey is too conspicuous, so we took a rest in the wilderness outside the city, had dinner, and waited until dark before heading into the city."

No one had any objections. They immediately went to a remote leeward place and took a rest until nightfall. Li Mu began to arrange an action plan. He asked Zhu to take out the Xixia map he carried in his bag and unfold it. He lit a candle and pointed on the map.

"We are here now, and Yipintang is here. After entering the city in a while, Feng'er will lead the team to Yipintang. We must eliminate all the remaining masters of Yipintang."

"Try to use assassination as much as possible. It's best if you don't alert others. You all carry the breeze of sorrow and antidote. Use it if you have the chance." After you get it, withdraw from the city immediately and return here to wait. If you alert the Xixia people, there is no need to wait.

, ride directly south along the Yellow River to Hezhou."

"Bamboo Sister, wait for me outside the East City Gate. I will go to the palace to search for traces of Li Qiushui. After finding her, I will lead her out of the East City Gate to solve the problem. "If you have any questions, ask them now. If there is no problem, just follow this plan."

Lu Da raised his hands and said: "Master, why don't we take the opportunity to get rid of all the Xixia Emperor and all the officials?" Li Mu explained: "The Song Dynasty will not send troops until the spring of next year, which is still more than half a year away."

, if we take action against Xixia officials at this time, it will alert the snake. "They have enough time to replace the emperor."

The emperor ascended the throne and replenished the officials. Killing was in vain, but it made them prepared. "It won't be too late to wait until the Song army sends troops next year. By then, it will be able to defeat them and make them disorderly. "Only attack Yipintang.

They will think that this is just a retaliatory action by the martial arts in the Central Plains, and will not associate it with the national war."

Lu Daran understood, nodded and said nothing more. Others had no doubts. Seeing this, Li Mu decisively ordered: "Since there are no doubts, let's take action!"

Everyone left their horses behind and ran to the outside of the city on foot. Xingzhu walked around the perimeter to the east. Others jumped over the moat and used the gecko wall-walking skill to climb over the city wall silently. Within the city wall, there were groups of cavalry holding torches high.

, patrolling back and forth, this team has strong soldiers and strong horses, and its military power is extremely powerful. These are just light cavalry. Xixia is the most powerful.

One of the cavalry units killed was called Tiezi, which was a famous heavy-armored cavalry in this era. However, the Song Dynasty was not bad either. The "Jingsai Army" of the Song Dynasty was also a heavy-armored cavalry, and all the knights could shoot 200-pound hard bows.

Everyone is equipped with hooks and sickles. In this era, they can be regarded as the best cavalry in all countries. They have never been defeated since their formation. The Liao Kingdom

The strongest ace army, the Tielin Army, also fell into the hands of the Jingsai Army many times. Eight years ago, Xixia Tiezi was also knocked to pieces in front of the Jingsai Army. In the Song Dynasty, except for the invincible cavalry of the Jingsai Army,

There are also infantry armor weighing fifty-eight pounds, which is known as the best-protected heavy infantry in ancient times and can be called a cavalry killer in this era.

The Song Army is really not weak, but relatively speaking it is really weak because the high-level commanders who lead these tiger and wolf divisions are actually a bunch of fucking civil servants, and the generals who really know how to fight are only middle-level and grassroots officers. Of course, that's not to say

All civil servants cannot fight, but there are not many civil servants as talented as Huang Shang.