In the capital hall, several Zaizhi stretched their waists and prepared to disperse. The situation in Youzhou has changed so fast in the past few days that several Zaizhi can barely keep up with the development there. The daily deliberations in the capital hall are particularly lengthy, and it is really not easy.

At this moment, a small yellow door came in and arched his hand: "Ladies and gentlemen, the official family edict, quickly enter the inner house!" ”

Several people couldn't help but be stunned when they heard this.

Wen Yanbo said: "I don't know why, the Holy One is so urgent? We've been in the hall for a long time, and we're about to go for some tea. ”

Xiao Huangmen said: "Xianggong, how dare the little one ask?" The Holy Lord's edict, you should enter the palace quickly. ”

Wen Yanbo sighed and said to Tian Quan: "It seems that there is something urgent, there is no choice, let's go to Ouchi." ”

A few people got up and followed the small yellow door to the north to the outside of the vertical arch. The guards had already received the news, and without hindrance, they went straight to Ouchi.

Outside the Chongzheng Palace, the salute was like a ceremony, the small yellow door reported, and several people entered the main hall.

Zhao Zhen was sitting there in a precarious position. Several people saluted and commanded that a seat be given.

Everyone sat down, and Zhao Zhen said: "It is appropriate to get the battle report of the Privy Council on Hebei Road, Liu Ji, Dou Shunqing and Liu Jianji, and break through Youzhou." As soon as Youzhou is broken, the battle situation on the front line will be different. Moreover, Youzhou is a big city, and it is a Khitan Nanjing, which is not trivial. ”

When everyone heard this, they hurriedly got up together and congratulated Zhao Zhen. Although everyone knew that it was very likely to recover Youyan this time, they didn't expect it to be so fast. Since Du Zhongxiao sent troops, he has been devastated, almost without obstacles, and has won consecutive battles.

Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the Khitan has been a power in the north, like a mountain, pressing on the Song Dynasty. The Khitan army is strong, which is the consensus of everyone. In particular, in the battle of Gaoliang River, Taizong was defeated, and this consciousness was more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. This time in Youzhou, although the Song army has an advantage, in the eyes of these rulers, they still have to go through hard battles to defeat the Khitans. Now it's going so well that they can't believe it.

Sitting down again, Wen Yanbo arched his hand and said: "Captain Du is like a god with soldiers, so this battle can be so smooth." In that year, he rescued Tanglong Town with 30,000 battalions of Tianxiang Army, defeated the Khitan and the party in a row, and even killed the Khitan lord. This time, he led the army to a decisive battle with the Khitan in Youzhou, and commanded the law. ”

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "That's right." Since the founding of this dynasty, Taizu built a pile storehouse, and he was interested in the clouds. However, the Khitan army was strong, and they fought with it repeatedly, but they could not win the battle. This time, the Khitan went south, not for the attack of this dynasty, but fortunately the command was successful, and there was today's situation. Now the Khitan army of 400,000 is surrounded in Wuqing, if it can be gathered and annihilated, the Khitan elite will be lost. ”

Han Qi praised the wat and said: "Your Majesty, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it must not be missed." Destroy this 400,000 army, the Khitan will have no more elite soldiers, and the north will have no worries. The sixteen states of Yanyun that were donated from Shi Jingtang will not be difficult to take back. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "Summoning you here is to discuss this matter." Now there are two things that need to be discussed. First, Youzhou has been lowered, Yunzhou actually does not have many soldiers and horses, and the Khitan army has been surrounded, so it is time to consider marching. ”

Tian said: "There are only 50,000 soldiers and horses from Wang Kai in Yunzhou, and tens of thousands of soldiers after the training on Hedong Road. Judging from the battle of Youzhou, the combat strength of the soldiers and horses after the training is reliable. Those who have just been re-trained have to be sharpened before they can be really useful because of the shortage of officers. The big city of Yunzhou, even if there is no heavy garrison, it is not easy to break through. Relying on Wang Kai only 50,000 people seems to be somewhat insufficient. ”

Han Qi said: "Or Yunzhou waits?" Wait until the Khitan army is annihilated and transfer troops from Youzhou. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "Wang Kai reported that the Khitan army was surrounded in Youzhou, and the interior was empty. A few days ago, the Hu people north of Yinshan saw an opportunity and intended to send troops to attack the Khitan. If Yunzhou cannot be recovered as soon as possible, I am afraid that the Khitan will be defeated and the other Hu tribes will rise again. By recovering Yunzhou as soon as possible, Wang Kai could mobilize troops and horses to suppress the Hu people north of Yinshan. ”

Hearing this, the ministers did not speak, but thought about a way. Now the army is gathered on Hebei Road, and there are only two armies left in the capital, Tianwu and Gongsheng, and there are really no soldiers to be transferred to Hequ Road. The armies in the rest of the places, similar to the soldiers and horses on the Hedong Road, lacked troops and were not of great use.

Seeing that everyone didn't speak, Zhao Zhen said: "I want to send the Tianwu Army to Hedong Road, and together with Wang Kai, attack Yunzhou in the north and south." Capture Yunzhou, immediately march north, and crush the Hu people. Without the Khitan army, the Beidi Hu people were not opponents of the imperial court. ”

Wen Yanbo arched his hand: "Your Majesty, in this way, only the Gongsheng Army is left in the capital, and it is artillery." It's a little empty. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "Now the Khitan army is besieging Youzhou, it is the time to use artillery-" After speaking, he quietly looked at everyone.

Song Zhenfu, who participated in politics, was blessed to his heart, and said: "The first battle in Youzhou is related to the fortune of the country, and everything must be careful." One is not good, and the Khitans have escaped, and it will be a great disaster in the future. The minister thought that His Majesty could personally lead the arch holy army to the north and drive the expedition in person. After arriving in Youzhou, together with the army, he destroyed the Khitan lord Yeluhong based on the land of Youzhou. Yanyun is recovered, the Khitan soldiers are destroyed, it is the time when the national fortune is prosperous! ”

Hearing this, the rest of the rulers understood that Zhao Zhen intended to recruit in person.

Think about it, the heavy troops are concentrated in Hebei, and now they have the upper hand, which is a good time to go to the army. During the Battle of Lanzhou, Kou Zhun forcibly sought the True Sect to recruit in person, in order to boost the morale of the Song army, and it really worked wonders. Now is the time for the emperor to harvest the fruits of victory and enhance his prestige. The military merits of the victory in this battle are too great, and without the emperor, Du Zhongxiao's achievements will be difficult to appreciate.

As the emperor, Zhao Zhen arrived in Youzhou, and the credit was still Du Zhongxiao's credit, but the prestige was taken away by Zhao Zhen, and the follow-up things were much simpler. More importantly, the battle of Youzhou was too important for the Song Dynasty. After this war, there were no major forces around, so they couldn't help but draw their swords and be at a loss. As an emperor, if you don't participate in such a war, you will definitely not be reconciled. And now with the railway, it is convenient to come and go.

After thinking about it, Wen Yanbo gave his hand: "What Song Shenzheng said is that now is the time to use artillery in Youzhou." His Majesty personally led the Gong Holy Army, went north to Youzhou to participate in the war, and destroyed the Khitan army, which was exactly what the soldiers thought. ”

Han Qi said: "The Khitan army is surrounded by Wuqing, and it is only one or two hundred miles away from Xiongzhou. Your Majesty took the train to Xiongzhou and personally led the army to Wuqing to participate in the battle, and the soldiers will inevitably be enthusiastic! It is a blessing for the imperial court to gather the army and destroy the Khitan army. ”

Tian said: "The Dragon Guard Army has arrived in Xiongzhou, and now nearly 500,000 troops are gathered in Youzhou. Your Majesty arrives before you can command Ruyi. Moreover, with such a heavy army, it is not a blessing for the court that His Majesty does not come in person. There are trains on the left and right, and you can get to Xiongzhou in a few days, everything is convenient. ”

See that everyone agrees. Zhao Zhen nodded slowly and said, "Yelu Hongji is my junior, and he has been fighting with Chongyuan for many years, and he is a great treasure. But I didn't want to ascend the throne for the first time, so I invaded the south, and I couldn't bear it! Since all the secretaries felt that it was good to be in person, I led the arch holy army to Youzhou. Han Qi and Song Zhen accompanied them, and the Privy Council had Du Zhongxiao and Fu Bi on Hebei Road, so there was no need. The two members of the Provisional Committee of the Interior, Wen Xianggong and Tian Taiwei, if there is a major event, it is enough to exchange official documents. There is a train to reach and it is convenient to get to and from it. ”

All the ministers said yes together. Now I understand, what Zhao Zhen is doing in such a hurry to gather everyone today. As soon as Youzhou came to an end, the war with the Khitan came to an end. If it is slow, I am afraid that Du Zhongxiao will finish the battle, and Zhao Zhen will have no chance to recruit in person.