Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Even the garrison commander of Huizhou has surrendered, so all that can be done is to suggest...

"Your Majesty, return Yokoyama to the Ming Dynasty,"

"Just protect Shibao Village and Zangdihe City."

"But the Song state must return Mi Qinyuxing,"

"Punish this person severely as a warning to others!"

.....

The Western Xia generals surrendered.

Of course, it's impossible to hand it over.

Not only did they not pay,

They should also be given good treatment.

Li Midai and Yang Zhi jointly wrote a letter back to Beijing.

Request to identify the Mi Qin soldiers among the prisoners of war.

Hand over all those soldiers to Mi Qinyuxing's command.

Huizhou is located at the border between the two countries.

Years of war have led to a sparse population in the vast land.

It is entirely possible to designate a piece of land.

The land was handed over to the soldiers of the Miqin tribe for farming and grazing.

Of course, we must also guard against Mi Qinyu Xing surrendering and then rebelling again.

The confluence of Zuguanchuan and Lihe River.

There is a city called Huichuan there (it is only a fortified village).

Mi Qinyuxing can be allowed to lead troops to garrison the area.

The valley where the two rivers meet

This refers to the allocation of land to the Miqin tribe.

The surrounding area was filled with castles garrisoned by Han Chinese.

There are Huizhou City, Qingshuihe Village, Xinquan Village, Shuiquan Fort, Huairong Fort, Tong'an Village, Ganquan Fort, Pingxi Village, etc.

It's blocked off in all directions.

So what if the Mi tribe rebels?

This is not the complete Mi Qinbu (米擒部).

They were identified only from among the prisoners.

At most, there might be a thousand or so people.

They settled among the Han Chinese.

Long-term exchanges with Han people,

The area where they were stationed was also predominantly agricultural.

They'll be Sinicized in two or three generations at most.

Moreover, Huichuan Castle is quite important.

Sending them there wouldn't be considered neglecting the surrendered generals.

He then provided his men with grain and livestock to sustain them.

Mi Qinyuxing should be very satisfied.

The most important bargaining chip for the Ming Dynasty.

It was not a threat of force.

mere threat of force,

Not only could they not force the Western Xia to return the land.

It would terrify them so much that they would cling to the land and refuse to let go.

It was those tens of thousands of prisoners of war!

How many tribes longed for the prisoners of war to return alive?

This put immense pressure on the Western Xia rulers and their officials.

Especially the eight tribes of the Tanguts,

Approximately 20,000 of his followers were captured.

We can't just stubbornly refuse to negotiate.

Let the Ming Dynasty execute all these prisoners.

Peace talks are still ongoing.

Zhao Yuan sent an order to Lanzhou.

First, release three hundred prisoners to show sincerity.

These three hundred prisoners,

Although you don't need to cut off your right thumb,

But they absolutely cannot be from the Eight Tribes of the Tanguts.

.....

Qingzhou (Qingyang).

Liu Zhengyan sped along the road.

Upon arriving at Miao Fu's home, he said with a beaming smile...

"A great victory over Xihe Road,"

"I have heard that our troops have killed or captured more than 100,000 Western Xia soldiers!"

“I’ve received the news too,” Miao Fu nodded.

Liu Zhengyan said, "Now is the time to launch a counterattack!"

Miao Fu, however, showed no excitement and instead asked,

"What exactly are we to each other?"

“A military governor,” Liu Zhengyan said.

Miao Fu produced a letter: "Sent by someone from Wang Jidao (Wang Yuan)."

"It's hard on him, being so far away in Huainan,"

"They still think of the two of us."

Liu Zhengyan opened the letter and read it.

It contained only eight characters: "Requesting to resign as prefect, expressing my true feelings."

"What does this mean?"

Liu Zhengyan didn't understand for a moment.

Miao Fu said, "I don't understand it either."

"Please summon the military clerk,"

"Only now do I understand that the current King of Liang is ruthless and cruel."

"The King of Liang has appointed us as governors of the border regions,"

"Controlling both military and financial power,"

"It's nothing more than delegating power to the border generals,"

"Let us raise our own food and supplies to resist the Western Xia."

"We're both brutes,"

"How could you possibly know so much?"

"They're still secretly pleased."

"Wait until Liang Wangteng makes his move,"

"They'll definitely take down us military officers and prefects."

Liu Zhengyan was stunned.

After Liu Fa was tricked into a military defeat and death,

He was also blamed by Tong Guan.

His son, Liu Zhengyan, naturally did not fare well.

Fortunately, many of my father's old friends pleaded on his behalf.

Liu Zhengyan was just thrown into Huanzhou.

He served as the garrison commander of the small village of Hongde.

Miao Fu's father, Miao Lü.

He was Liu Fa's old partner.

Miao Fu himself had also served as a subordinate of Liu Fa.

When the Jin army marched south,

Miao Fu is leading troops in Qingzhou.

His father used to be the prefect of Qingzhou.

Many of his former followers are here.

Chapter 1746 Taking Father as Hostage

Last year, the Western Xia took advantage of the situation and invaded.

Liu Zhengyan's troops fled.

He led the remaining troops back to Huanzhou City.

Huanzhou City is sparsely defended.

It was quickly captured by the Western Xia.

Liu Zhengyan followed the prefect of Huanzhou in his retreat.

He was sent to ask Miao Fu to send troops to rescue him.

When the two men led their troops to the rescue,

The prefect of Huanzhou has been defeated and killed.

Now the entire Huanzhou,

Only Maling Town, Fangquzhai Town, and Mubo Town remain.

The remaining fortresses were all occupied by the Western Xia.

Liu Zhengyan was appointed as the prefect of Huanzhou.

Miao Fu had high prestige and a large army.

Their official rank would naturally be higher.

Huanqing Road was renamed Huanqing Mansion.

Miao Fu was appointed as the prefect of Huanqing.

He controlled all military, political, and financial power.