Brother Yeli Wangrong pre-war are very self-confident, may hit really with Mongolian Cavalry, knows that what Wei by Cavalry control terrifying, Mukhali with Tolui two, just likes two handle dagger, pricks the Great Xia abdomen maliciously. 野利旺荣兄弟战前很自信,可真跟蒙古铁骑打起来,才知道何为被骑兵支配的恐怖,木华黎跟拖雷两部,犹如两柄尖刀,狠狠刺入大夏腹部。 400,000 Cavalry, can be called sufficiently blots out the sky. 四十万骑兵,足以称得上是铺天盖地。 Deeply bad siege Mongolian Cavalry, bypasses entirely is situated in frontier not far away Western Xia Capital City Xingqing Prefecture, goes south, gallops in Western Xia, raises tall Guo a fear. 深悉不善攻城的蒙古铁骑,绕过坐落在边境不远处的西夏都城兴庆府,一路南下,驰骋在西夏境内,掀起一阵高过一阵的恐惧。 The slaughter village and slaughter town, massacre city...... 屠村、屠镇、屠城…… In order to disseminate the fear, Mongolian Cavalry stops at nothing. 为了散播恐惧,蒙古铁骑无所不用其极。 Even if by the valiance of Qiang, facing such crazy slaughter, is gradually scared, is filled with sufferers, Village was fired the flat land, city is ransacked, the black smoke fills the air, field littered with corpses. 就算以羌民之彪悍,面对此等疯狂屠杀,也是渐次胆寒,哀鸿遍野,村落被烧成平地,城池被洗劫一空,黑烟弥漫,尸横遍野。 Pitiful Western Xia common people, after natural disaster, suffers man-made calamity. 可怜西夏百姓,继天灾之后,又遭人祸。 natural disaster Yi Duo, man-made calamity is difficult to shoulder, these endured locust disaster with great difficulty, by the unsurpassed tenacity, tidies up the mood, puts all sorts of things together, borrows the common people who winters the grain ration with great difficulty, was slaughtered. 只是天灾易躲,人祸难扛,那些好不容易熬过蝗灾,以无上之坚韧,收拾心情,东拼西凑,好不容易借到过冬口粮的百姓,惨遭屠戮。 Dismal of worldly affairs, is this. 世情之悲凉,莫过于此。 In the tumultuous times, the common people like the dogs and hay worthless thing, allow to be oppressed. Western Xia wants to rule in one corner of the kingdom, was actually advanced the war front by this tumultuous times, is unable to cultivate one's own moral worth. 乱世之中,百姓如刍狗,任人宰割。西夏想偏安一隅,却被这乱世推到战争前沿,根本无法独善其身。 The vast tumultuous times, do not enter , then dies, what comes the pure land. 浩浩乱世,不进则死,何来净土。 The Mongol thoughts are very simple, „doesn't Western Xia love dearly the grain? That kills person who eats the grain.” 蒙古人的心思很简单,“西夏不是心疼粮食吗？那就干掉吃粮食的人。” 400,000 Mongolia Cavalry radically not centralized in one, but like casting a net, scatters in all directions, like a water drop, integrates in Western Xia this deep waters pond, disseminates the fear. 四十万蒙古骑兵根本就不集中在一处,而是像撒网一样,四散开来,就像一滴水,融入西夏这潭水池之中,借此散播恐惧。 The Western Xia Emperor Li Yuanhao complexion is pale, issues the dead order to Brother Yeli Wangrong, requesting main forces must intercept Mongolian Cavalry, seeks with the good opportunity of enemy army main force decisive battle, reverses battle situation. 西夏皇帝李元昊脸色铁青,给野利旺荣兄弟下达死命令,要求大军务必拦截住蒙古铁骑,寻求跟敌军主力决战之良机,逆转战局。 Brother Yeli Wangrong are also battleground Great General, since boasts extravagantly in front of Your Majesty, where dares endless ; to see with own eyes with all one's strength the family|home country falls to the enemy, the family member suffers disaster, the Western Xia armed forces officers are also filled with righteous indignation. 野利旺荣兄弟也是沙场大将,既然在陛下面前夸下海口,哪敢不尽死力；眼见家国沦陷,家人遭难,西夏军将士也是义愤填膺。 So, an army burning with righteous indignation is bound to win. 如此,哀兵必胜。 The November 28 date, after careful plan, Western Xia left and right two groups of main forces in southwest district, stopped up the Mukhali unit finally successfully, on boundless Wilderness, launched a great battle. 十一月二十八日,经过精心策划,西夏左右两路大军终于在西南地区,成功堵住木华黎部,在茫茫荒野上,展开一场大会战。 This war, has made the elegant demeanor of Western Xia armed forces. 这一战,打出了西夏军的风采。 Although Mukhali is First Grade Fierce General, Mongolian Cavalry is also is next to existence of Great Xia cavalry, but faces the Western Xia armed forces that fights at risk of life, hit retreating in defeat again and again. 虽然木华黎是一等一的猛将,蒙古铁骑也是仅次于大夏铁骑的存在,但是面对拼死一战的西夏军,还是被打的节节败退。 But in the Western Xia armed forces prepare to the Mukhali unit launches final encircling, Capital City Xingqing Prefecture suddenly transmits the urgent report, said that the Tolui unit was approaching Capital City, transmitted orders main forces to turn back in order to help friendly forces with great speed. 可就在西夏军准备对木华黎部展开最后的围剿时,都城兴庆府突然传来急报,说拖雷部已经在逼近都城,传令大军火速回援。 So, falls short. 如此,功亏一篑。 Mongolian Cavalry is plays greatly circuitous tactics worthily Expert, seeks the decisive battle in view of the Western Xia armed forces eagerly the weakness, takes the Mukhali unit as the bait, attracts the Western Xia armed forces main force. 蒙古铁骑不愧是玩大迂回战术的高手,针对西夏军急于寻求决战的弱点,以木华黎部为饵,吸引西夏军主力。 Tolui unit of ambush, then gathers quietly, such as the Divine Weapon day falls general, attacks Xingqing Prefecture. 潜伏的拖雷部,则悄悄集合起来,如神兵天降一般,突袭兴庆府。 Suddenly, Capital City is in danger. 一时间,都城告急。 The Western Xia armed forces fall into left and right to feel embarrassed the region immediately, if withdraws troops at this time, turns back in order to help friendly forces Capital City, the waste encircled the enemy army golden opportunity not to say in vain, but also was possibly overtaken by the Mukhali unit makes a false countercharge. 西夏军顿时陷入左右为难之境地,倘若此时撤军,回援都城,白白浪费围剿敌军的大好机会不说,还可能被木华黎部追上反咬一口。 But if does not rescue, then Capital City danger. 可倘若不救援,则都城危矣。 Even if Mongolian Cavalry does not excel at siege, but Xingqing Prefecture the 50,000 garrison troops, the time are long, will be killed to enter a city by Mongolia main forces surely. 就算蒙古铁骑不擅长攻城,可兴庆府只有不到五万守军,时间一长,必定会被蒙古大军杀进城中。 So, Kingdom danger. 如此,王国危矣。 ............ ………… Xingqing Prefecture, Royal Palace. 兴庆府,王宫。 Saw with own eyes that Tolui main forces kills to Capital City, the Western Xia armed forces main force was towed in the southwest battlefield, Li Yuanhao anxiously on the ant like hot pot, he then realized, appetite big of Mongol how. 眼见拖雷大军向都城杀来,西夏军主力又被拖在西南战场,李元昊急的就像热锅上的蚂蚁,他这才意识到,蒙古人的胃口何其之大。 „This is must extinguish my Western Xia.” Li Yuanhao clenches jaws. “这是要灭我西夏啊。”李元昊咬牙切齿。 Is placed in front of Li Yuanhao, only then two roads \; first, surrenders to Mongol Empire \; second, requests reinforcements to Great Xia. 摆在李元昊面前的只有两条路,一是向蒙古帝国投降,二是向大夏求援。 The former was overruled by Li Yuanhao immediately. 前者立即被李元昊否决。 If no messenger incident, surrender perhaps also accepted, but Genghis Khan thought that by the Western Xia shame, must leave foul odor inevitably, how is willing to accept the Western Xia surrender? 如果没有使者一事,投降或许还行得通,可成吉思汗已经觉得被西夏羞辱,势必要出一口恶气,如何愿意接受西夏投降？ The non- slaughter extinguishes Xingqing Prefecture, Mongolian Cavalry does not give up. 不屠灭兴庆府,蒙古铁骑绝不罢休。 This is Mongol Empire treats the revolt influence the consistent method, certainly without exception. 这是蒙古帝国对待反抗势力的一贯手段,绝无例外。 Because so, can defend the Mongol Empire scared image, disintegrates the enemy to resist the will, reduces lets the siege war that Mongolian Cavalry has a headache about, subsequently achieves the goal of expansion. 惟其如此,才能维护蒙古帝国让人胆寒的形象,瓦解敌人抵抗意志,减少让蒙古铁骑头疼的攻城战,继而完成扩张之目标。 Even if Genghis Khan this person, must follow this iron rule. 就算是成吉思汗本人,也必须遵循这一铁律。 Therefore, at this time Li Yuanhao wants to surrender, cannot achieve, moreover by the Mongol Empire mental disposition, even if accepts the Western Xia surrender, feared that is the conflict is also unceasing. 因此,此时就算李元昊想投降,也是做不到,而且以蒙古帝国的秉性,就算接受西夏投降,怕也是冲突不断。 Both belonged to different Civilization. 两者本就属于不同的文明。 Only feasible, requested reinforcements to Great Xia. 唯一可行的,就是向大夏求援了。 Li Yuanhao is also the person of being adaptable to the situation, simply not hesitant, immediately contacts the Great Xia various Western Xia missions, requesting Great Xia to dispatch troops, rescues Western Xia in the water and fire. 李元昊也是能屈能伸之人,根本没有犹豫,当即联络大夏诸西夏使团,请求大夏出兵,救西夏于水火。 Therefore, Western Xia Empire is willing to recognize Great Xia is Sovereign Nation. 为此,西夏国愿意认大夏为宗主国。 Li Yuanhao knows certainly that the world free lunch, has not wanted to persuade Great Xia to dispatch troops, must show the sincerity. Recognizes Great Xia is Sovereign Nation, is the Diplomacy sign that Li Yuanhao plays. 李元昊当然知道,天下没有免费的午餐,想要说动大夏出兵,就必须拿出诚意来。认大夏为宗主国,就是李元昊打出的外交牌。 So not only solvable this next best danger, in the future also fearless Mongol Empire once more will encroach. 如此不仅可解此次之危,未来也无惧蒙古帝国再次侵犯。 The Li Yuanhao abacus hits dingdong sound, what a pity Ouyang Shuo was not swindled. 李元昊的算盘打得叮当响,可惜欧阳朔根本不上当。 ............ ………… November 29 date, Mountains and Seas City. 十一月二十九日,山海城。 In Imperial Study, Vast Display Monastery Minister Zhang Yi catches up to report the Western Xia requesting reinforcements incident personally, asking Your Kingship to judge. 御书房内,鸿胪寺卿张仪亲自赶来汇报西夏求援一事,请王上裁断。 „cherished minister thinks how should reply?” Ouyang Shuo asked. “爱卿以为,该如何回复？”欧阳朔问。 Zhang Yi is startled, said: „This matter involves the military affairs, should not small official speak, all depending on the Your Kingship emperor's decision.” Although expensive is Vast Display Monastery Minister, moreover Having Both Literary and Military, Zhang Yi had not actually lost the discretion. 张仪一怔,道:“此事涉及军务,不该微臣说话,全凭王上圣裁。”虽然贵为鸿胪寺卿,而且文武兼备,张仪却一直没失了分寸。 When this statement, when this silent, acts bashful unusual is proper. 什么时候该表态,什么时候该沉默,拿捏的非常到位。 „That such is dragging, anything do not reply.” “那就这么拖着,什么也别回复。” „!” “诺！” Zhang Yi looking pensive. 张仪若有所思。 Ouyang Shuo asked: „That side Tubo, can have sound?” 欧阳朔问:“吐蕃那边,可有动静？” Side Mongol Empire this time violates, threat may continue a Western Xia country, Tubo King Dynasty similarly in blackmailing the list. Does not know that considered stemming from anything, Ögedei Khaganate only stops in threatening, has not dispatched troops. 蒙古帝国此番犯边,威胁的可不止西夏一国,吐蕃王朝同样在敲诈名单之中。只是不知出于什么考虑,窝阔台汗国仅止于威吓,并未发兵。 Zhang Yi returns saying: „beginning report Your Kingship, Tubo King Dynasty has not contacted with Vast Display Monastery.” 张仪回道:“启禀王上,吐蕃王朝并未跟鸿胪寺接触。” Ouyang Shuo nodded, the faint smile said: „Can boil, does not arrive at Yellow River not to lose hope.” 欧阳朔点了点头,似笑非笑地说道:“都能熬啊,不到黄河心不死。” This words, intent has referred. 此话,意有所指。 Since October natural disaster, Qin, Tang as well as Song Three Kingdoms, the day has crossed quite difficultly. According to the Mountains and Seas Guard secret agent reports back, in Three Kingdoms is the refugee rises from all directions, by Great Tang most , the refugee are also most. 自十月天灾以来,秦、唐以及宋三国,日子都过得比较艰难。据山海卫密探回报,三国境内已是流民四起,其中又以大唐最甚,流民最多。 Early, Ouyang Shuo lets the person to the manifestation wind, said that the Great Xia grain piles up, is willing to extend the helping hands to the ally, obvious that very gathers the meanings of various country expressed. 早前,欧阳朔就让人对外放风,说大夏粮食堆积如山,愿意对盟友伸出援助之手,招揽诸国之意已经表达的很明显。 How until now, does not have a country to respond, Ouyang Shuo's can be imagined disappointedly. 奈何直到现在,都没一国回应,欧阳朔的失望可想而知。 Sees this, Zhang Yi has thought that said: „Your Kingship, small official thinks that this is very normal.” 见此,张仪想了一下,还是说道:“王上,微臣以为,这很正常。” „Said?” Ouyang Shuo is puzzled. “怎么说？”欧阳朔不解。 „Looks over Huaxia History, natural disaster man-made calamity never cuts off, the day of good harvest year full food on the contrary in minority, the common people were already used. They to hungry enduring patiently, is above the imagination. Therefore, even if in four borders refugee rises from all directions, will not shake the Dynasty Court rule foundation, they how to me toward lowering the head.” “纵观华夏历史,天灾人祸从未断绝,丰年足食的日子反倒在少数,老百姓早就习惯了。他们对饥饿的忍耐度,超乎想象。因此,就算四国境内流民四起,也不会动摇朝廷统治根基,他们又怎会向我朝低头。” „......” “……” The Zhang Yi words, let Ouyang Shuo dull at the scene, this time was actually he takes for granted. 张仪的话,让欧阳朔呆愣当场,这次却是他想当然了。 „Yes, such natural disaster, but also cannot defeat several countries.” “是啊,这样的天灾,还打不垮几国。” In the final analysis, as the modern people, Ouyang Shuo cannot realize, in the ancient times took the warm and sufficient condition as the society that pursued high, the common people to the hungry enduring patiently effort. 说到底,作为现代人,欧阳朔根本体会不到,古代以温饱为最高追求的社会,百姓对饥饿的忍耐力度。 „Many thanks cherished minister reminder.” Ouyang Shuo feels relaxed. “多谢爱卿提醒。”欧阳朔释然。 „Does not dare!” “不敢！” Zhang Yi within heart one warm, knows that the Your Kingship interest is not high, is tactful says goodbye to leave. 张仪心中一暖,知道王上兴致不高,识趣地告辞离开。 Waits for Zhang Yi to walk, Ouyang Shuo sends out Imperial Decree immediately, „Southwest Warzone is preparing for momentarily involves Western Xia battlefield, but cannot be realized by the Western Xia secret agent.” 等张仪一走,欧阳朔当即发出敕令,“着西南战区做好随时介入西夏战场的准备,但不可被西夏密探察觉。” Placed last year, Ouyang Shuo possibly agrees with the request of Li Yuanhao, but is different at this time in those days, the potential of Great Xia Unified Huaxia no one is able to vacillate, at this time wanted a Western Xia dependent country, there is what using. 放在去年,欧阳朔可能就同意李元昊的请求了,但今时不同往日,大夏一统华夏之势谁也无法动摇,此时要西夏一个附属国,又有何用。 The Ouyang Shuo's appetite, is consistent with Genghis Khan. 欧阳朔的胃口,跟成吉思汗是一致的。 Western Xia is a game that delivers, but must surrender this game, but must patient. 西夏就是送上门来的一头猎物,只是要降服此猎物,还要一点耐心。 ............ ………… In the afternoon, Chengdu. 当天下午,成都。 After Shu Han King Dynasty submits, Southwest Warzone Command Unit shifts to Chengdu, remote lead(er) entire southwest battle situation. Imperial Decree that Ouyang Shuo sends out in the morning, caps Royal Seal, has delivered Command Unit Yamen. 自蜀汉王朝归附之后,西南战区统帅部就转移至成都,遥领整个西南战局。欧阳朔上午发出的敕令,加盖印玺,已经送达统帅部衙门。 Li Jing read Imperial Decree, within heart understands clearly immediately. 李靖读罢敕令,心中顿时了然。 As southwest Commander, west Tubo King Dynasty, is north Western Xia Empire, under the close attention of Li Jing. The war of Western Xia, how also to escape the Li Jing discernment. 作为西南统帅,无论是西面的吐蕃王朝,还是北面的西夏国,都在李靖的密切关注下。西夏之战,又怎么逃得过李靖法眼。 Has thought that Li Jing through the communication compass, in the contact Eagle Scatters Army Commander Li Mu, „Eagle Scatters Army is entering War Mode immediately immediately, prepares to go to battle with Western Xia at any time.” 想了一下,李靖立即通过通讯罗盘,联络上鹰扬军统领李牧,“着鹰扬军立刻进入战争模式,随时准备出征西夏。” „Can Great Commander, make war finally?” “大帅,终于要开战了吗？” Li Mu is difficult to cover pleasantly surprised with excited, obviously was already waiting for this War. 李牧难掩惊喜跟兴奋,显然早就等着这一场大战。 Among the smart people are in a moment convenient, understands everything right off. 聪明人之间说话就是方便,一点就透。 Make Li Mu excited, not only need get involved in the war of Western Xia, will also go to battle with Western Xia Quest in Li Jing, has given Eagle Scatters Army, but Flying Bear Army that non- Li Jing brings. 让李牧兴奋的,不仅是要介入西夏之战,还在李靖将出征西夏的任务,交给了鹰扬军,而非李靖亲领的飞熊军。 If can seize Western Xia, that be great merit. 如果能拿下西夏,那可是大功一件。 The heart of Li Jing, making Li Mu admire. 李靖之心胸,让李牧佩服不已。 „When makes war, but must wait for the imperial edict.”, Li Jing said: „Is promotes the time of Sovereign Dynasty grand ceremony shortly, General, to Southwest Warzone, again not compared with seize Western Xia, more grand congratulatory gift. You should understand that the component of this war, not only need win, attractiveness that but must win.” “什么时候开战,还得等王命。”顿了一下,李靖跟着说道:“眼看就是晋升皇朝大典之期,将军,对西南战区而言,再没有比拿下西夏,更隆重的贺礼了。你该明白此战之分量,不仅要胜,而且要胜的漂亮。” „Asked Great Commander to feel relieved that Eagle Scatters Army did not damage the prestige of War Zone.” “请大帅放心,鹰扬军绝不损战区之威名。” Li Mu this issues the written pledge to fulfill a military order. 李牧这是立下军令状了。 Sees this, Li Jing satisfaction nods, „needs to explain the commodity, row of detailed lists, War Zone coordinates.” 见此,李靖满意点头,“需要说明物资,列个清单,战区来协调。” „Thanked Great Commander!” “谢大帅！”