The three of them talked and laughed, and they had a good time.

At this time, the palace people reported that Chen Chong had rescued Pan Guifei and the little prince. Zhao Gou and the three of them got up to greet them, and they were overjoyed to see that their mother and son were safe, but Zhao Gou looked at his son Zhao Yang with strange eyes, perhaps because Zhao Yang was almost about to take his place. Zhao Gou naturally thanked and rewarded Chen Chong, Chen Chong was neither humble nor arrogant, and Qu Dashuai taught him well, which is what a minister should do.

The emperor invited Chen Chong to dine together, but Chen Chong didn't dare, Qu Ping said that the emperor said that you still shirk what to do. Chen Chong sat down uncomfortably, and his chopsticks didn't move much.

After finishing the meal, Zhao Gou ordered the palace maids to send the two concubines back to the palace respectively. Zhao Gou said: "Chen Chong is decent, it is better to call him the commander of the forbidden army." ”

Qu Ping excused himself and said: "Chen Chong has followed the ministers to raise troops so far, and he has experienced several battles, so it is not a problem to be the commander of the forbidden army. It's just that the ministers are reluctant, and besides, the ministers will have tens of thousands of soldiers, and then the minister's love will lead the forbidden army, for fear of attracting criticism in the future, saying that our party is powerful and controls the court. ”

Zhao Gou said: "I appointed you myself, and I am afraid that someone will gossip." If you can revitalize our dynasty and enrich the people and strengthen the army, what does it matter if the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Committee are all your family! ”

"The emperor's strength is boundless, and the ministers admire him." Qu Ping said to Chen Chong, "Chen Chong, I haven't thanked the emperor yet." ”

Chen Chong bowed and said happily: "The minister is willing to protect the door of the emperor's house." ”

Zhao Gou said: "Since then, the forbidden army has been independent from the army, only as a guard of the capital, with a maximum command of 8,000 people, and the commander of the forbidden army will enjoy four products. The camp after the imperial camp will not be set up for the time being. Or what do you think? ”

"The emperor is wise, and the ministers have no objections."

Zhao Gou said a little melancholy: "Since I ascended the throne, I have been determined to respond to the heavens and vigorously innovate, but I always feel uncomfortable, as if something is always around me, I won't be evil, right?" ”

Qu Ping said: "This is surrounded by strong enemies, so that the emperor's soul is uncertain, only by killing the enemy with one force, can he sleep peacefully." Emperor Taizu once said that the side of the couch should not allow others to snore! ”

"What Aiqing said is reasonable, I also have the courage of the ancestors!"

"Your Majesty, it is better for you to drive the expedition in person, and with strong morale, you will definitely be able to sweep away the enemy army and recover the lost territory!"

Zhao Gou said deflatedly: "I didn't want to, it's just that the strength of our army is really a little ......."

"Your Majesty, the minister will settle an account for you. It has been two months since the Jinxia army of 500,000 troops went south, and now 150,000 troops are branched out in the Yellow River to advance eastward, but in Huazhou, Du Chong's 30,000 people released the water of the Yellow River and destroyed about 50,000, and the grain and horses are not counted, saying that there are still 100,000 left, but they are by no means a living force. Wu Jue, Han Shizhong, Zhang Jun more than 200,000 people in the north of the Yellow River to prepare for a battle against the water, the south bank also has Kaifeng Zongze General more than 40,000 people to support, the north of the Jin army behind General Liu Guangshi led 100,000 troops through the Taihang Mountain sneak attack on the back road, Yue Fei led me more than 70,000 people to the south to copy the remnants of the Jin Army East Road, Ying Tian has nearly 40,000 soldiers and horses. Then the calculation is that our army has 500,000 horses, and it has surrounded the Jin army of 350,000 in a besieging manner. ”

"Isn't there still a hundred thousand gold troops?"

"Assuming that these 100,000 are eaten by Yue Fei, Du Zhong and me soon, then there will be no more." In order to embolden Zhao, Qu Ping had to assume so.

"Makes sense! I will announce the royal conquest in the court tomorrow! ”

The next day, Zhao Gou wore a shining golden battle armor and a red cloak to the dragon throne, and was so shocked that the jaws of the civil and military officials fell to the ground.

Zhao Gou said loudly: "The 500,000 Jinxia army has been going south for two months, and now it is divided into 150,000 in the Yellow River to advance eastward, but in Huazhou, Du Chong's 30,000 people released the water of the Yellow River and destroyed about 50,000, and the grain and horses are not counted, saying that there are still 100,000 left, but it is by no means a living force. Wu Jue, Han Shizhong, Zhang Jun more than 200,000 people in the north of the Yellow River ready to fight against the water, the south bank also has Kaifeng Zongze more than 40,000 people to support, the north of the Jin army behind General Liu Guangshi led 100,000 troops through the Taihang Mountain sneak attack on the back road, Yue Fei led more than 70,000 people to the south to copy the remnants of the Jin Army East Road, Ying Tian has nearly 40,000 soldiers and horses. Then counted, our Great Song army has 500,000 horses, and has surrounded the Jin army of 350,000 in a siege situation. Those who know how to count must ask, what about the 100,000 Jin Army, assuming that these 100,000 will soon be eaten by Yue Fei, Du Zhong and I, then there is no hypothesis. ”

Li Gang's waist was not yet complete, so he bowed his waist slightly and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to drive the royal expedition?" ”

Hundreds of officials exchanged heads, some said good, and some said bad.

Zhao Gou said: "That's right, I want to reproduce the majesty of Emperor Taizu, I want them to know that those who offend me will be punished even if they are far away!" ”

Qu Ping said: "The minister thinks that the emperor's decision is wise, and this move can greatly improve the morale of our army and catch the Jin army off guard." ”

Lu Ji's leg was still tied with a splint, and the emperor allowed him to sit and participate in the court, and he said: "The minister seconded the proposal." The minister has supervised the construction of 20 catapults and 1,000 bed crossbows, the catapults can throw 200 catties of stones, and the bed crossbows can fire ten guns at the same time, which can be delivered immediately. ”

"If you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your tools." Zhao Gou said, "Lord Qu, are the soldiers and horses a little together?" ”

Qu Ping replied: "The minister's 6,000 horse army, Zhao Li's 30,000 troops, plus the original forbidden army of 5,000 people, are ready to go!" "Zhao Gou originally intended to use the people of the original forbidden army as cannon fodder, but Qu Ping had already disorganized them into Zhao Li's 30,000 horses.

"Good! During this period of the Imperial Expedition, Prime Minister Li Gang praised the government and the six ministries performed their own functions to ensure the logistics of the battle and the stability of the rear. ”

"Your Ministers obey!"

Thus, the first royal expedition in Zhao Gou's life began.

Zhao Gou rode on top of the treasure, and Qu Ping, Zhao Li, Jiang Boyan, Zhang Xian and others will lead 40,000 horses and horses to march mightily. The front has been returned by fast horses, and the 100,000 remnants of the Jin army's eastward march have encountered the combined encirclement of Yue Fei and Du Chong's 100,000 troops in Puyang, and have been fighting fiercely for three days and three nights, with both sides winning and losing.

Emperor Zhao Gou's first expedition, like the newlywed Yan'er, was very excited in his heart and urged the troops to step up their march. The troops have infantry and baggage, and no matter how fast it is a day, it will be at most seventy kilometers to the top, Zhao Gou lamented that the official road is still too narrow, and only five people can walk side by side, and it will continue to be widened and thickened in the future, and ten people must be able to walk sideways, and the ground can not be damaged if the baggage vehicles and horses drive across the road.

Qu Ping said yes, it is necessary to strengthen shipping, and if you want to get rich, you must first build roads.

Zhao Gou firmly remembered this sentence that was so practical and philosophical, that all roads lead to the capital.

Three days later, the forward spies reported: "About 50,000 Jin soldiers in front have fled south, and there are still five miles away from our army. ”

Zhao Gou rubbed his hands and ordered the troops to stop and assemble, he stood on the hill and shouted to the soldiers with a loudspeaker: "Soldiers, the enemy army is five miles ahead. They robbed us of our land, killed our relatives, destroyed our crops, and left us with no home, no food to eat, no warm clothing, you say, hateful or hateful? ”

The soldiers said in unison: "Hateful! ”

Zhao Gou was very satisfied with Qu Ping's propaganda routine, nodded and shouted: "Should you kill or not?" ”

"Damn it! Damn it! ”

"I am with you to avenge our loved ones and raise our eyebrows for our country!"

Qu Ping ordered the troops to open their pockets and wait for the Jin army to enter the urn. or crawling on the ground, or hiding behind big trees and boulders, and the horses are all behind, so as not to expose their tracks.

Three miles, two miles, one mile, three hundred meters...... Closer, closer.

With the sound of a gong, thousands of arrows were fired at the enemy, and under the cover of the arrows, the soldiers drew their swords and rushed towards the enemy, and the cavalry in the rear pierced the heart of the enemy with the sound of "Xi Yuyu".

Qu Ping wanted to protect Zhao Gou, otherwise he would also be shot with Jiang Boyan, Zhang Xian and others.

There was an ambush in front of the Jin soldiers, and there were chasing soldiers in the back, only to draw their swords and fight desperately, and put them to death on the contrary, their combat power increased slightly.

Zhao Gou had never seen such a battle, and his mouth opened excitedly.

"Your Majesty, the battle is a comparison of the manpower, material resources, and financial resources of both sides, as well as the intelligence of the generals. One general succeeds and ten thousand bones wither, and there are also generals who die in a hundred battles, and the horse leather shroud is returned. Therefore, cherishing the peace obtained by war is the greatest respect for the soldiers who died in battle. ”

"I will cherish the hard-won peace and build a prosperous and stable country."

The rear of the Jin army killed the rolling Song soldiers, and attacked from the beginning to the end. The Song army knew that the emperor had personally conquered, and he was watching from a distance, fighting hard and trying to perform well. The Jin army has been routed and does not form a formation, which is more conducive to the Song army's individual breakthroughs.

I saw that the Song army in the rear killed a few generals, and the first one was holding a double mace, the god blocked and killed the god, and the Buddha blocked and killed the Buddha, so it was not mighty. On the battlefield, it looks like a turtle hugging each other, and it is Qu Ping's perfect formation.

Zhao Gou's blood boiled, and he asked, "Who is the general with a double hammer?" I don't think I've seen it. ”

Qu Ping replied: "It's the emperor's loyal general, Yue Fei." This person was originally Zong Ze's subordinate, Zong Ze knew that he was talented, and ordered him to guard Cizhou, Yue Fei was not only brave in battle, but also used soldiers well, loved nurses, and was a good general. ”

"I see that he fights mightily and deserves his reputation, no wonder he praises him so much."

Qu Ping said: "Congratulations to the emperor for getting another general!" ”

Zhao Gou smiled and said: "Haha, I also want to be a Five Tiger General, and the name will be passed down through the ages!" ”

"Wouldn't it be better if there were a few more, and the ten marshals could be gathered?"

"Hahahaha."

Yue Fei fought with the enemy general, you came and went for dozens of rounds, smashed him off the horse with a hammer, and the soldiers behind him forked the enemy general with a gun and grabbed him. Yue Fei shouted: "You and the other generals have been captured alive, so don't surrender quickly!" ”

Seeing that the general trend was gone, the Jin army had no choice but to throw away their weapons and surrender. More than 20,000 descended.