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They even arbitrarily placed their cronies in various military commanderies.
But it was a complete and utter defeat.
The total number of casualties exceeded 100,000.
Those were not just soldiers,
Or is it human resources?
When there's no war, we can farm, graze livestock, and pay taxes!
Li Qianshun asked in bewilderment, "I truly cannot understand it."
"How many Ming soldiers actually came?"
"How could my Great Xia army suffer such a crushing defeat?"
"A message came from the Gansu Military Command saying,"
"The Ming army possessed superb cannons and crossbows."
"The divine cannon can fire iron bullets the size of a fist,"
Even the strongest city walls could not withstand its might;
"The divine crossbow can fire iron arrows larger than peas,"
"Even heavy armor can be pierced by it."
"These are matters of national importance; they wouldn't just spout nonsense, would they?"
Li Renzhong said, "It's probably true, otherwise they wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat."
"Many Han Chinese are skilled craftsmen,"
"It can be used to create extraordinary weapons."
"The Ming Dynasty was able to replace the Song Dynasty, perhaps also because of the power of its cannons and crossbows."
"In the future, we should send out spies to see if we can replicate it."
Li Qianshun shook his head and said, "The Han people must be very wary."
"The divine crossbow of the Song Dynasty still cannot be replicated to this day,"
"Not to mention the Ming Dynasty's divine cannons and crossbows."
"Since the Ming Dynasty is powerful, Your Majesty could send an envoy to the Jin Dynasty,"
Li Renzhong said,
"In the past, the Jin people mostly negotiated with the Prince of Jin, but in the future, it will be Your Majesty who will establish diplomatic relations with the Jin state."
"Let's emulate the stories of the Xia, Song, and Liao dynasties of that time,"
"We maintain good relations with both the Ming and Jin dynasties."
"If the Jurchens attack, we will side with the Ming Dynasty."
"If the Ming Dynasty attacks, we will seek help from the Jin Dynasty."
Li Qianshun praised, "Your words are absolutely right, my dear minister."
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The former Song Dynasty's Qin Prefecture, Gong Prefecture, Cheng Prefecture, Feng Prefecture, and Deshun Army,
It was merged into Gongqin Prefecture by the Ming Dynasty.
The prefecture-level administrative divisions of Qin Prefecture, Cheng Prefecture, and Feng Prefecture were abolished.
Qinzhou City was directly upgraded to Gongqin Prefecture City.
Since most of Huizhou has fallen,
The entire Xi'an prefecture fell.
Gongzhou and Deshun, which are close to these two places, were able to retain their state military districts.
Furthermore, the prefect and the military governor,
He reports directly to the Prefect of Gongqin.
It can quickly obtain the allocation of grain and fodder from the entire prefecture.
It allows for the rapid recruitment of militia and laborers throughout the prefecture.
To put it bluntly, Gongqin Prefecture was essentially a small war zone.
It was specifically established to counter the Western Xia Xishou Military Command.
Further west are Lanzhou and the Hehuang region.
That is another small war zone.
It was specifically established to deal with the Western Xia and the Southern Army Commandery.
This zoning allows for a faster wartime response.
The duties of civil servants are now clearer.
The integration of military and political forces is becoming closer.
Furthermore, it greatly reduces the risk of border generals and troops becoming warlords!
To prevent civil officials and prefects from excessively suppressing military officers
The imperial court further enhanced the autonomy of military commanders (the power to deploy and command troops during wartime).
Qinzhou (Tianshui), Longcheng (Maiji District, Tianshui City).
A fast boat sailed down the Wei River.
Before even reaching the post station outside the city,
A reminder was given regarding the excessive blasting of the horn.
The soldiers carefully observed the flags of the approaching ship.
He immediately reported to the post station officer.
Hurry up and prepare another fast boat—this is an urgent dispatch!
When the two clippers met,
The post station officer hurriedly asked, "What serious incident has occurred?"
On the fast ship coming from the west,
A messenger stood at the bow of the ship, smiling, and said...
"Good news! Great victory at the front!"
A large roll of cloth was handed over.
Each piece of cloth was made into a small flag.
The flag was covered with writing.
This is called Lubu.
Specifically used for reporting victories.
Describe the general results of the battle.
They also need to spread the word to the people along the way.
A genuine report of victory,
Write in more detail
It will not be made public.
The courier delivered several more official documents, giving instructions.
"This is a report of victory, top secret and urgent."
"Keep it safe."
Both parties signed the handover document.
The fast boat from the west stayed behind.
The courier disembarked and went to the post station to eat, drink, and rest.
The couriers outside Longcheng boarded fast ships.
They headed east.
Lubu also left a copy.
It needs to be sent to the neighboring city of Gongqin.
The prefectural governor would then send the news of the victory to all the prefectures and counties under his jurisdiction.
The Ming Dynasty's postal system followed that of the Song Dynasty.
They are divided into two types: post stations and relay stations.
The former leans towards civil administration and is managed by local civil officials;
The latter is more military-oriented and is managed by local military officers.
In the Song Dynasty, patrol inspectors and post station soldiers,
They all belonged to the Xiang Army.
After the founding of the Ming Dynasty,
The reorganization of the national Xiang Army has not yet been completed.
However, it urgently received delivery systems from various regions.
These post station soldiers received their wages directly from the local government.
The payment will be made temporarily by the central government.
Zhao Yuan is very busy right now.
One of the jobs,
It refers to the reorganization of the Xiang Army system.
Those who should be laid off should be laid off, and those who should be reassigned should be reassigned.
Another part of the local militia needs to be formalized.
I heard it was good news from Lubu.
Merchants near the dock were the first to gather around.
Chapter 1739 Different Fates for the Same People
The courier who brought the good news has gone to eat.
The courier officer began to read:
"The Ming army is conquering the Western Xia,"
"Grand Secretary Zhong Shidao formulated the battle strategy."
"Lord Liang, Yang Zhi, led his army on an expedition."
"Seize Western Xia and Southern Army Commandery,"
"20,000 Western Xia soldiers were killed or captured."
"The city of Henan Army was renamed Dingxi Fort."
"Lord Liang, Yang Zhi, met off 100,000 reinforcements from the Western Xia Gansu Military Command and won a great victory."
"More than 50,000 Western Xia soldiers were killed or captured."
"Grand Secretaries Zhong Shidao and Marquis Yang Zhi, along with generals Gong Xiu, Li Jinyi, Li Yanxian, Liu Xi, Liu Qi, Yao Pingzhong, and others,"
"The army of 100,000 men under the command of Prince Richard of Western Xia was surrounded on three sides."