On the first day of the twelfth day of the seventeenth year of Tianbao, Zhao Ziliang convened the military envoys and frontier officials from all over the country to hold an overall strategic deployment meeting at the Marshal's Mansion in Shaanxi County.
This meeting determined the strategic policy of first south then north, first priority and then second priority.
First south and then north means to stabilize the north, dragging Shi Siming and Cai Xide's troops, and first concentrate on attacking the rebels on the front line in Luoyang; first first and then second means to first attack the areas where the rebels' main military forces are stationed, and then attack other scattered areas, etc.
After killing An Qingxu, the main rebel figure, the other rebel figures will have no one to loyal to, and it will be much easier to fight again.
After the meeting, all the military and political officials rushed back to their respective jurisdictions.
Zhao Ziliang left Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, and Zhang Shouyu alone.
Zhao Ziliang first asked Zhang Shouyu about the situation in Mobei.
Zhang Shouyu said: "Now that the Central Plains is in chaos, we can't get the support and reinforcements from the court in Mobei, and our troops cannot be replenished.
We have to keep the veterans who have reached the end of their lives and need to retire." continue to serve After joining the army, the various tribes in Mobei saw the chaos in the Central Plains, and they were a little ready to take action.
In addition, our troops did not receive the supplement and support from the imperial court for weapons, armor, crossbows and bows and arrows, so they had to forge them on their own.
The skills of the craftsmen are not as good as those of the imperial court The weapons forged here are much less lethal, and the armor's defensive power is not as good as that of the imperial court's standard armor, not to mention crossbows and arrows.
One more thing, Shi Siming saw that our army has long occupied the military pass on the front line of the Great Wall and can attack it at any time.
Go south and do something to him It became a threat, so we sent troops to attack by force a few months ago.
Because our troops were all cavalry, they were not good at defending the city, and they lacked the equipment and materials to defend the city.
Therefore, the front line of the Great Wall has been recaptured by Shi Siming.
Now it is no longer Shi Siming's territory to attack south.
Too easy” Zhao Ziliang nodded slightly after hearing Zhang Shouyu's words, and after thinking for a moment, he said to Zhang Shouyu: "As for the issue of weapons, equipment and other combat materials, let's do this.
I will raise 20,000 sets as soon as possible, and then send someone to escort you there; the front line of the Great Wall was blocked Shi Si I have thought about the recapture of Ming Dynasty.
You and Ziyi should strengthen contact and work together.
Ziyi can send a team of troops there, mainly infantry, to help you fight some battles that cavalry cannot, such as sieges and Guarding the city, Ziyi, what do you think?"
Guo Ziyi said: "My subordinates have already had this idea and plan, but they are just worried that General Zhang will have other ideas after putting it forward."
Zhang Shouyu said: "Now that the rebels are rampant, it is natural for us to work together.
Mr.
Guo is willing to send people to help.
I am too late to welcome him.
How can I have other ideas?"
Zhao Ziliang said at this time: "Okay, that's it.
As for how to strengthen alliance and cooperation, you two can discuss it yourself after you go down.
As for the Mobei tribes who are ready to make moves, Shouyu, I gave you a Suggestion: If you want to prevent the tribes in Mobei from provoking us, the Tang Dynasty You cannot let the population of the Mobei tribes grow too fast and too much.
You must regularly reduce their population and reduce their cattle, sheep, horses and other livestock.
As for how to achieve this, it is up to you to figure out a way.
After all, You are now in charge of Mobei affairs, I can only give you some suggestions."
Zhang Shouyu cupped his fists and said, "I understand."
Zhao Ziliang then said to Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi: "Shi Siming and Cai Xide have nearly 300,000 soldiers and horses in their hands.
It will be difficult for you two to hold them back with your current strength.
Moreover, most of your hands are infantry to attack and defend the city."
They're all pretty good, but if you fight the rebels in the wild, I'm afraid you'll suffer a loss.
Shi Siming and Cai Xide have a lot of cavalry in their hands, and you are no match for them."
After finishing speaking, Zhao Ziliang took out a letter and handed it to Guo Ziyi and said: "This is the letter I wrote to Gao Xiuyan.
After you go back, send a trusted person to meet Gao Xiuyan secretly.
I believe that based on my understanding of Gao Xiuyan and my friendship with him, He will listen to my advice and assess the situation, Draw a clear line with the rebels, return to the rule of the Tang Dynasty, and become a minister of the Tang Dynasty.
If he agrees, find an opportunity to meet with him in person, and then send someone to tell me.
I will discuss it with the emperor and the court. , try to give him a good treatment and let him serve the imperial court."
Gao Xiuyan has always been stuck on Guo Ziyi's marching route.
Although Guo Ziyi can be undefeated, he can never win.
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Especially the cavalry under Gao Xiuyan's command are so powerful.
They come and go like the wind, and their tactics are flexible and changeable.
Guo Ziyi can't even think of it.
How to deal with this cavalry, every time they faced each other, he was tortured by this cavalry.
In the original history, although Gao Xiuyan was brave, he definitely did not have the military talent he has now.
However, during those years when Zhao Ziliang was in Hedong, he learned many novel tactics from Zhao Ziliang, and was taught by Zhao Zi's good words and deeds, which gave him a certain understanding of military thinking.
A great inspiration.
Although Gao Xiuyan did not have the military ability to command the overall situation, his use of tactics in local battles was unparalleled by few.
Guo Ziyi attached great importance to what Zhao Ziliang said, and quickly collected the letter and put it close to him.
If there is anyone else in the world who can give Gao Xiuyan face, it is only Zhao Ziliang.
If he can instigate Gao Xiuyan, it will be a great blow to the north. have a significant impact on the situation.
"Commander, my subordinates must handle this matter properly and strive to meet Gao Xiuyan as soon as possible."
After sending Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi and Zhang Shouyu away, Zhao Ziliang asked Du Fu to write a memorial and send it to the court.
The memorial stated that he planned to send people to continue Gao Xiuyan and reverse Gao Xiuyan's strategy.
This matter was kept extremely confidential.
In order to prevent the leakage of secrets and the failure of the rebellion, Zhao Ziliang specifically mentioned in the memorial that the emperor should The emperor had better not tell anyone.
At the same time, he hoped that the emperor would give Gao Xiuyan a condition for surrender.
He gave suggestions on the conditions for surrender.
The official position could be slightly improved or kept unchanged, focusing on promotion in military rank and awards in knighthood. , and at the same time let Gao Xiuyan continue to lead the Datong Army to show the favor and trust of the emperor and the court.
The 110,000 Beiting Army on the Hangu Pass line quickly completed its reorganization and began two months of intensive training.
Taking advantage of the cold winter and being unable to fight, intensive training was carried out to allow the soldiers to recover as soon as possible and even enhance their combat capabilities.
At the same time, military discipline is more stringent and standardized.
Zhao Ziliang has always believed that the main factor in whether an army can win a war is not only the ability of the generals, but also the ability of the soldiers to thoroughly implement the generals' combat intentions and the soldiers themselves.
Ability related.
An army with good military discipline can well implement the strategic and tactical intentions of the commander.
Good military discipline will not make the war situation worse, it will only make it better.
It allows the army to fight even when the war situation is unfavorable.
It is not easy to be defeated and disintegrated, and it can even turn defeat into victory.
Once many wars come to a stalemate, the battle will depend on the fighting will of both sides.
In terms of fighting will, the army with better military discipline is definitely better.
In the memorial sent to Chang'an, Zhao Ziliang also made a suggestion, suggesting that the imperial court send someone to contact Shi Siming to try to instigate him.
Even if he could not instigate this person, he could still cause internal strife among the rebels, which would be beneficial to countering the rebellion.
No need to spend any big money.
Chang'an, Huaqing Palace, the weather is cold in winter.
Xuanzong is old and is afraid of the cold, so when the weather gets slightly cooler, he and Yang Yuhuan move to Huaqing Palace.
There are hot springs in Huaqing Palace.
The temperature inside the palace is higher than outside, and winter is like spring.
Xuanzong, who received Zhao Ziliang's secret report, sent people to find several prime ministers and said, "Zhao Ziliang sent people to send a secret report a few days ago, suggesting that the imperial court send people to Fan Yang to contact Shi Siming, hoping to persuade him to surrender to the imperial court.
If Shi Siming can surrender to the dynasty Ting, the rebels have lost their home base and cut off An Qingxu's most important arm.
Even if Shi Siming is unwilling to surrender, this operation can cause An Qingxu to be suspicious of Shi Siming and cause them to fight among themselves.
I don't know what you think. " Zhang Hao stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, once An Lushan died, An Qingxu gradually lost control of the rebels after he came to power.
The rebel generals from all over the country began to support their troops and respect themselves.
An Qingxu had already lost his respect for the rebel generals.
I trust him very much, but he has a good reputation, and the rebel generals dare not openly violate or disobey his will.
If we send people to persuade Shi Siming to surrender, this is indeed a clever move, and Wei Chen agrees."
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Several other prime ministers also stood up and expressed their agreement.
This method is indeed good.
This time is very appropriate.
It is when the rebels are unstable and morale is low.
Wei Jiansu stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I also agree with this plan, but I think the court cannot truly treat Shi Siming as a loyal minister and a good person.
This kind of person has no loyalty at all.
If he leads his troops to surrender to our court, That's because the situation forces us to do this.
Once a situation arises, this person will definitely rebel again."
Xuanzong asked: "What does Wei Qing mean?"
Wei Jiansu said: "First recruit him to surrender.
If he truly surrenders, the imperial court will then find a way to seize his military power.
Then, your Majesty will leave it to you to deal with him no matter how you deal with him."
It was Zhao Ziliang who proposed the recruitment of Shi Siming.
Although Xuanzong thought Wei Jiansu's proposal was good, for the sake of caution, he still did not make a decision on the spot.
He said: "I have to think about this matter carefully.
You can go back first." " "I'll take my leave."
Xuanzong immediately asked Gao Lishi to send a confidant eunuch to Shaanxi County to ask Zhao Ziliang about the recruitment of Shi Siming.
If the recruitment was successful, what kind of treatment should be given to Shi Siming and whether Shi Siming should be dealt with.
Zhao Ziliang was indifferent to this matter.
Shi Siming himself was nothing.
A good man has no loyalty at all.
He doesn't care whether he kills or scrapes.
He just told the eunuch sent by the emperor that the matter must be kept secret.
If the secret is leaked, it will be a big problem.
After Xuanzong learned of Zhao Ziliang's attitude, he immediately discussed with several prime ministers and secretly sent an eunuch to Fan Yang to meet Shi Siming and persuade him to surrender
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