Zhao Pu explained the national strength of the Tang State and the current political situation, so that the officials and ministers knew the strength of the Li Tang regime in the south.

"At present, the Tang State's national strength is still the strongest south of the Yangtze River. The conventional army reaches 200,000, and the navy is the majority. If we want to attack the Tang State, we must build ships, vigorously expand the navy, and attack the Yangtze River area."

Zhao Kuangyin nodded and said: "This is just the most basic view. To launch a national war, this intelligence and analysis alone is far from enough."

"I want to know whether the factions in the Tang Dynasty's court are fierce, and whether there will be strife and corruption, which we can take advantage of?"

"I want to know more about the distribution of troops and horses in the Tang State. Where are the garrisons? How many generals are there who can take charge of their own affairs? What is the reserve of food, grass, pay and armor?"

"These all require detailed understanding and planning, and careful layout. How many troops we will send, how to transport food and grass, and who to send as commander-in-chief all need to be discussed!"

"Now that winter is approaching, we will not send more troops to Shu for the time being. Let them stay where they are until the new year and spring. At the same time, we will send people to inquire about the intelligence of Shu and prepare for peace negotiations, cession of territory, and compensation.

All of these must be indispensable. We will use Shu’s territory, money and food to support our troops and horses, and eat away at Shu bit by bit. In the end, if we can make Shu itself surrender and submit to the Song Dynasty without losing any blood, then it will be a conspiracy.

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Several ministers present nodded their heads. In terms of military strategy, the official Zhao Kuangyin was undoubtedly very strategic, and they were all convinced.

Zhao Pu nodded and said: "What the officials said is absolutely true. We do need detailed intelligence support. We can do a good job in intelligence collection and research this winter, and we can make decisions after the spring begins."

Zhao Kuangyin glanced at Wang Jien and said: "Wude Division sent secret spies to find out the intelligence of Shu and Tang. We must get more accurate information so that we can arrange the dispatch of troops."

"I understand." Wang Jien bowed and obeyed.

Zhao Kuangyin was no longer in the mood to talk for the time being. He waved his hand and said in a low mood: "Let's all go back. We will discuss this matter in a few days."

"I resign!" Zhao Guangyi, the governor of Kaifeng, and several ministers exited the imperial study room.

No one expected that the Shu Kingdom blocked the Song army's attack this time, causing the historical direction recorded in the history books to quietly change.

Su Chen's pair of small wings triggered the butterfly effect. It is about to change the world's current situation.

Half a month passed, and the Song army did not launch another attack.

Su Chen, Meng Xuanyu, Peng Qingqing and others were relieved at Jiameng Pass.

The longer the delay is, the better it will be for Shu. Because it has entered the cold winter season, it has begun to rain and snow.

Although Shu belongs to the south and has a basin climate, it still snows in winter.

Especially these Shu roads with undulating mountains have a somewhat cold climate. It rains first and then turns to sleet.

The vast Shu Road is a vast expanse of white.

"It's snowing, the temperature is cold, and the roads are difficult to travel, making it harder for the Song army to attack."

Meng Xuanyu said these words very happily. The Song army on the northern route stopped advancing and seemed to be waiting for additional troops from the rear. However, he received intelligence from Bianjing and there seemed to be no news of the Song army increasing its troops to attack Shu.

Did the Song Dynasty give up conquering Shu?

"Brother Chen, what do you think the Song Army will do next? Take advantage of the cold winter snow to let us relax, and then launch a sneak attack?"

Meng Xuanyu was overjoyed, but actually he was still worried and not at ease.

Therefore, he asked Su Chen, hoping to get a solid answer from him.

Su Chen smiled bitterly when he heard this. With this change, even he himself didn't know how history would develop next.

Is it all a matter of guessing?

"It's hard to say, there are too many influencing factors. Maybe the Song army felt that its military strength had dropped sharply and the road to Shu was difficult, so it could not complete the task of destroying Shu. Then the Song Dynasty court would either continue to increase its troops or change the target of the crusade. After all, the Song Dynasty

The country is just a court in the northern Central Plains, but it is not the only court. Just the northwest vassal towns, the Northern Han Dynasty, and the sixteen Youyun states are all troubles that the Song Dynasty needs to solve." Su Chen explained.

Meng Xuanyu's eyes lit up and he asked: "Do you mean that the Song army may withdraw its troops and change the established crusade plan to start north and then south?"

Su Chen shook his head and said, "It's hard to judge. We have to wait for the officials of the Song Dynasty to make a new decision. We can only wait patiently, wait and see what happens, and be prepared for a protracted war."

Now Su Chen couldn't guarantee it. At this time, he didn't know what Zhao Kuangyin would choose.

Will the Song Dynasty court change its unification plan of "first south and then north"?

This is hard to say.

Previously, he relied on records in history books, but now he relies entirely on analysis and inference, which may not be accurate.

Meng Xuanyu said with a smile: "If the Song army retreats, Shu will be safe."

Su Chen sighed and said, "That's just temporary security. Zhao Kuangyin, an official of the Song Dynasty, has the great talent to annex the world and unify the north and the south. He will not give up. Even if he withdraws his troops this year, he will still come to attack Shu in two years. After this time

During the war, Shu had lost almost an average territory. The north and south were blocked to death, and could be attacked and destroyed by the Song army at any time. Therefore, it is better to make plans in advance and not let the court be blindly optimistic and let down its vigilance.

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After Meng Xuanyu heard this, the joy and expectation on his face gradually disappeared.

"Is it just a matter of time?"
Chapter completed!