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However, the Western Xia still occupied Yongle City and Luoer City.
This was to protect Yinzhou City, which was further in the rear.
Liu Yanqing was overjoyed.
Immediately send your son to lead troops to take over those stockades.
They also threw away Yang Yizhong, who was making a lot of noise.
They also appointed Yang Yizhong as the chief of Mizhi Village.
Staying far away in Mizhi,
Stop bothering yourself all the time.
You, Yang Yizhong, are a descendant of the Yang family generals.
They should ask the Zhe family for soldiers.
What business is it of mine, Lao Liu's family?
At the same time Liu Yanqing dispatched troops,
Zhe Keqiu also made his move on Linfu Road.
With Zhao Yuan's deliberate indulgence,
Liu Yanqing and Zhe Keqiu are increasingly resembling warlords.
Their enthusiasm for recovering lost territory has greatly increased.
There was absolutely no need for the imperial court to urge them.
They then raised their own supplies and went out to fight.
However, the two quickly became enraged.
When the Western Xia voluntarily abandoned many fortified villages,
They looted all the local people.
What they reclaimed was almost entirely blank land.
They also had to go to great lengths to relocate people and replenish the population.
Liu Yanqing personally went to the front lines to question his son.
"Why can't we take these two stockades?"
Liu Guangshi explained, "After the Western Xia withdrew its forces,"
"Both Yongle City and Luoer City have at least three thousand garrison troops."
"The people near the fortified villages along the way,"
"They were all taken away by the Western Xia."
"Our army has been unable to recruit civilian laborers along the way,"
"It was also impossible to requisition grain and fodder nearby."
"To conquer these two castles,"
"A long siege is necessary,"
"We absolutely need the imperial court to send in more grain and provisions."
Liu Yanqing said, "The imperial court has ordered me to raise my own provisions."
"The military pay is also handled by themselves."
"What kind of court is this?"
"They're clearly trying to force the Liu family to establish a separate regime!" Liu Guangshi said indignantly.
Liu Yanqing said, "How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed?"
"The army of the King of Liang caused the Western Xia to lose more than 100,000 men in a single battle."
"He is currently short of funds and supplies,"
"Once again, we are surrounded by enemies on all sides."
"They don't have time to bother with us."
"But I'm reluctant to relinquish military power,"
"And that's how this messy situation came about."
Liu Guangshi asked, "Isn't Yao Gu also commanding troops?"
“He’s different,”
Liu Yanqing said,
"He surrendered early,"
"Yang Zhi is leading troops to suppress them again,"
"The imperial court can naturally control and trust him."
"I estimate that after things stabilize in the Hehuang region,"
"Yao Gu is about to be recalled to the central government,"
"At most, his son will continue to lead the troops."
"It is impossible for Yao Gu himself to command troops again."
Liu Guangshi pondered, "Promote Zhong Shidao and Yao Gu."
“Let their sons take command of the army again.”
"This is equivalent to me being held hostage by the imperial court,"
"My son is out there leading troops in battle,"
"The imperial court can reorganize it however it wants."
Seeing that his son was looking at him as he spoke,
Liu Yanqing immediately became angry and said,
"Do you also want your father to become an official in Tokyo?"
“I have absolutely no such idea.”
Liu Guangshi quickly denied it.
.....
Because Mi Qinyu, the garrison commander of Huizhou, surrendered the city.
Yang Zhi captured Huizhou too quickly.
This completely disrupted the negotiation rhythm between the Western Xia rulers and their ministers.
The Western Xia could only draw troops from the Jingse Military Command, Jianing Military Command, Xiangyou Military Command, and Shenyong Military Command.
They contained the weakened Xishou Army Command.
Moreover, these military commanders' troops cannot all be withdrawn.
Sufficient soldiers must be left to defend the fortress.
The problem is that the Western Xia took advantage of the situation to invade last year.
They expanded their territory by a large area.
Having fortified villages everywhere would require a large number of troops.
The Western Xia chose to abandon some of their fortified villages.
Concentrate troop strength and consolidate defenses.
They also abducted the population of the abandoned areas.
This gave Liu Yanqing, Zhe Keqiu, Liu Zhengyan, Miao Fu, and others an opportunity.
Although they lacked sufficient troops and provisions for expansion
However, it's worth trying to reclaim the lost territory in their respective jurisdictions.
A toad was lying on my foot.
He doesn't bite, but he's disgusting!
The Western Xia were utterly disgusted by these military leaders.
Even Huanzhou City was forced to abandon it.
They retreated all the way to Hongde Village, where Baimachuan and Guidechuan meet.
We have no choice but to do it this way.
Because Miao Fu and Liu Zhengyan were advancing on Huanzhou City at the same time
They then divided their forces to attack Ansezhai and Huidingbao in the east.
Transporting military supplies there is quite troublesome.
The Western Xia did not leave many troops for defense.
Sooner or later, it will be conquered by Miao and Liu.
Then we can cross mountains and valleys to head west.
Attack Wulunbao and Suyuanzhai behind Huanzhou City.
Completely cut off the retreat and supply lines of the garrison in Huanzhou City.
Chapter 1748 Training Soldiers Diligently
Liu Zhengyan, appointed by the imperial court as the prefect of Huanzhou,
They finally reclaimed their state capital.
There's no need to stay cooped up in the village all day training troops.
Moreover, due to the Western Xia garrison in Huanzhou City...
The retreat was rather hasty.
They didn't abduct many people.
At least Liu Zhengyan still has some people available.
Following Wang Yuan's letter of reminder
Miao Fu and Liu Zhengyan then submitted a memorial to the court.
They requested to resign from their respective positions as prefects.
They hoped the imperial court would send officials to govern the area.
.....
"These two, Miao and Liu, are quite sensible,"
Zhao Yuan asked,
"I don't have a suitable candidate in my team,"
"Who do you think should be appointed as the prefect of Huanqing?"
Wen Huanzhang smiled and said, "Liu Ziyu."
Zhao Yuan immediately recognized the name: "Is he the son of the prefect of Huai'an, whom Li Bao, Wang Yuan, and Fang Mengqing recommended?"
Was he famous in history?
Wen Huanzhang explained, "The History of Song Dynasty has people specifically listed in its biographies."
"He can be described as a man of both literary and martial talents."
"Let's start with the literary one. This person is said to have mastered the classics and history by the age of ten."