Chapter Eighty-Nine: Persuasion
Miles of company camps, military tents everywhere, should be a place where crowds of people, swords and swords, but at this time it is as silent as death. Tens of thousands of defenders fled when they heard the wind, leaving behind the empty camp, adding a bit of gloom and loneliness in the cold wind. At the foot of the pontoon bridge on the south bank of the Purple Mountain, thousands of soldiers of the Jingsui camp have begun to bury pots and make rice, and piles of bonfires are burning, reflecting the strangeness of the empty camp behind them.
In a big tent, the lights were bright, and Xu Weigao, who was in armor, sat on the top, his lips were chapped, his face was gray, and he was a little tired, but his eyes were still full of bloodshots. Sun Zheng and Han Shizhong were accompanied by the two. Below, more than a dozen heavily armed officers of the forbidden country soldiers sat in turn. The repulsion of the Jin army's attack during the day greatly boosted morale, and the 7,000 soldiers are now united with the same hatred and hatred.
"When the officers and soldiers fled, although they burned grain, grass, arrows and other things that were difficult to carry, the brothers snatched a lot from the fire, which was enough for our troops for half a month. I suggested that the Jingsui battalion defend the pontoon bridge and ask for help from Tokyo. Deputy Commander Zhang Qing looked at the account books of the military Chinese officer and said.
Han Shizhong glanced at Xu Wei and took over the conversation: "This proposal is feasible, our army is based on the Yellow River, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, even if it lasts for ten days and a half months, it will not be a problem." As long as the imperial court sent reinforcements in time, the Jurchens would not think of crossing the Yellow River. ”
Other officers seconded the proposal, and Xu Wei was about to speak, when he overheard a report from his own soldiers outside the tent: "Li Guan, the head of the capital, returned to the camp and asked to see him outside the tent." ”
Xu Wei's eyes flashed, and then he said calmly: "Let him rest first." Then, looking back at the officers, he said, "Since this is what you all mean, then I will immediately send someone to report to Tokyo." ”
Sun Zheng sighed suddenly: "If it weren't for Guo's reversal of the gold and the leaking of our army's hypocrisy, how could the Jurchens dare to be so rampant!" ”
"Who are you talking about?" Xu Wei's heart was shocked and blurted out.
Sun Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then understood that Deputy Envoy Xu came from his name, and he didn't know that Guo Yaoshi had defected and surrendered. immediately described it in detail, Xu Wei listened to it, and was furious! I worked hard and racked my brains to get this scourge out of the front line of Yanshan. Zhao Ji is good, and obediently sent people back. It is no wonder that he did not dare to go deep alone, as if he had eaten the Song army, it turned out that it was because of Guo Yaoshi, and it was known that there were no soldiers available in Hebei in the Great Song Dynasty.
"Deputy Envoy Xu doesn't need to worry, now we just need to stick to the pontoon bridge and wait for reinforcements. Regardless of whether the public soldiers arrived, or the aid from Tokyo, the Jin people had to retreat. "Han Shizhong has been impressed by Xu Wei for a period of time. I was afraid that he would have some thoughts after hearing about Pharmacist Guo's gold cut, so he was relieved.
Xu Wei didn't dare to be so blindly optimistic, the Jurchens occupied the north bank, and the Yellow River natural danger had been shared with me. There are no troops available in Hebei, and Taiyuan is unable to hold each other, if the Jin army wants to retreat, the Jingsui battalion must be rooted here like a nail, and never let the Jin army advance half a step! At that time, he warned the generals to be cautious and not to underestimate the enemy, and sent soldiers to patrol the river on the south bank day and night, just in case.
After the discussion was over, the generals returned by themselves, and Xu Wei summoned Li Guan to inquire about Tokyo. Knowing that the divisions of the Qinwang had gathered around the capital, he felt a little relieved and praised Li Guan, who wanted to rest for a while and then go to patrol the camp because he was tired for days. The guards suddenly came to report that the Jin army on the other side had sent messengers to the front of the pontoon bridge obstacle.
Xu Wei asked how many people came, and learned that there were only three or five, and he couldn't figure out the other party's attempt for a while, if it was to seize the bridge, it shouldn't be these people. Gather all the generals and ascend to the top of the city. Looking down, I saw four or five soldiers holding shields with open flames to protect one person, looking towards the top of the barrier.
It is estimated that someone on the top of the barrier is coming, and a soldier below shouted in protest: "The Song army guard will come out to answer!" ”
Xu Wei didn't pay attention to it, the other party shouted several times and didn't respond, and another person shouted like Hong Zhong: "I am the former deputy guard of Yanshan Guo Pharmacist, and the Song army guard can come out to answer!" ”
As soon as he heard that it was Pharmacist Guo who came in person, Xu Wei had already guessed the other party's intentions, and when he was about to speak, Han Shizhong beside him had already rushed ahead and scolded bitterly: "You capricious, incorruptible and shameless villain!" Receiving the emperor's favor, he didn't want to reciprocate, but threw himself into the gold thief! The people of the world hate to sleep on your skin and eat your flesh! How dare you show up again! Although his official rank is higher than that of Xu Wei, the seven thousand soldiers here are all headed by Xu Wei, and at this time, he rushed to speak in front, although there was a reason for arousing righteous indignation, but more importantly, he guessed the intention of Guo Yaoshi and preemptively blocked Xu Wei's mouth. To put it bluntly, I am still worried that Xu Wei is too young, and in the face of tens of thousands of tigers and wolves, I am afraid that he will be afraid and do unpredictable things. Xu Wei naturally understood this truth, and although he smiled secretly in his heart, he did not show anything on the surface.
After listening to this, Guo Yaoshi did not get angry, but asked loudly, "You are the general of the Song army?" You can register your name! ”
Han Shizhong didn't care, he was righteous and stern, and scolded Shui Zhi loudly. Pharmacist Guo was patient, and after listening to his scolding, he shouted upward: "I came on the order of the second prince of the Jin Kingdom, and I have a word to ask you to listen quietly." ”
Han Shizhong was about to scold again, but Xu Wei blocked it and chuckled: "Look at the trick and listen to what he says." ”
"Song and Jin agreed to attack Liao, and it was stated earlier that the two sides were not allowed to accept the surrender of the Khitan without authorization. However, the Southern Dynasty was treacherous, accepting the Liao Emperor's surrender first, taking in the remnants of Zhang Jue later, and even the eunuch Tan Zhi went against the grain, which angered Dajin. Today, the Jurchens are very angry about the guilty army, and the soldiers are divided into two ways to attack, and the momentum is unstoppable. The princes are loyal to the state affairs and defend the pontoon bridge, and the pharmacist is really admired. However, if you don't like it, I hope you don't blame you. I want the Jurchens to rise on the mountains, forests and grasslands, and they are extremely brave, sweeping away the Khitan in a few years and achieving the cause of the king. Now with the power of victory, beyond the power of manpower to stop, if the kings vainly try to shake Mount Tai with the power of ants, it is really self-defeating! The second prince of Dajin also appreciated your department's adherence to danger, and the pharmacist had repeatedly instructed him before he came, if your ministry recognized the situation and returned to his command, he would not be blamed in the past, and he would still use it more heavily! What do you think? ”
After being persuaded by Pharmacist Guo, the city did not react at all, and the general who had answered before was silent, so he shouted: "General, Pharmacist remembered the feelings of the master who had worked together, so he tried hard to persuade him." If you don't listen to the advice and insist on resisting, the day the army crosses the river will be the time for you to wait for the leader! If you think you are in danger, why can't our army help you? To tell you the truth, if today's things don't work out, our army will cross the river tomorrow morning! By then......"
As soon as these words came out, all the people in the city will change color! If the Jin army really forcibly crossed the river with boats and boats, then the matter would be serious!
Xu Wei's face did not change, you treat me as a three-year-old child, so easy to deceive? The Jin army has just arrived today, and it must first do its best to seize the pontoon bridge, if it really fails, it is indeed possible to cross the river with the help of boats. But now the north shore is only the vanguard cavalry unit of the Jin Army, and it will not take time for the follow-up troops to meet? Requisition of ships does not need time? Don't need time to cross the river in the water? Really decided to cross the water and not be afraid of a fire in the backyard?