Chapter 142 demarcates the river as the boundary

A luxurious manor in the south of the county center, it was used by local large families to bribe their lodging houses. The officers of the Hujie Township Army were stationed in the camp of Mu Zhugang in the past, and they were accustomed to the difficult conditions, and they were amazed when they saw such a magnificent place. Today, the commanders summoned the county guards to discuss military affairs in Chenliu, and early in the morning, the commanders and envoys arrived in succession.

"Brother Jin Qing! Brother Tang Qing! As soon as Zhang Xian stepped into the atrium, he saw that the Wu brothers were heading towards the guest hall.

Wu Jie looked back, smiled and hugged his fists and said: "Zong Benguo is diligent, you are stationed in Qixian County, which is the farthest away from here, but you are coming back and forth with us." When the report was reported to Commander Xu, the general order was commended. Wu Phosphorus also greeted him.

As he was talking, Wang Yan, the deputy commander of the capital, also arrived, and everyone cooperated and went to the guest hall together. Xu Wei's personal soldiers had already greeted him and led him to the flower hall. This was originally a place to entertain guests and serve tea, but now a map rack has been erected, two rows of chairs have been set up, and some weapons and battle flags have been placed, creating a solemn atmosphere. Everyone went in and saw that Xu Wei and the fourth commander Cheng Fang had already taken their seats. The ceremony has been completed, and each of them is seated according to the number of the troops. Xu Wei got up, looked at it a few times before walking to the map, and said in a deep voice: "Li Gudu is lost, and the Jindong Road Army has all crossed the river and is heading towards Huazhou. ”

The generals still had some reactions at the beginning, but most of the people in the army knew that Xu Yuan, the brother of the commander, was in charge of Li Gudu to resist the enemy. Now Xu Yuan's division is defeated. Can the commander be so calm? After confirming that it is correct. It's all discolored! As soon as the Jin army crossed the river, Huazhou was the brunt! However, Xishuai Yao Gu was in Huazhou. And there are 80,000 reinforcements from the Zhiyan army, and if the Jurchens want to gnaw this hard bone, they may have to jump off a few big teeth.

"You are thinking that there are heavy troops stationed in Huazhou, and the Jurchens must be afraid, right?" Xu Wei directly said that the general's mind was broken.

Wu Fu moved his beard and said: "Commander, there are nearly 20,000 original soldiers of Xiao Xu Jingluo Gongjing in Huazhou, and Zhe Yanzhi led 80,000 troops to reinforce Xiaohua and Huazhou is a fortress, and the city defense is strong and unbreakable. No matter what, the gold thief will be able to attack! ”

Xu Wei glanced at him, shook his head and said, "Having said that, the gold thief has crossed the river and threatened Tokyo. The imperial court will issue a strict order, ordering Yao Gu to send out his army to resist the enemy, once he leaves the city, even if he has an army of 100,000, in the face of the Jurchens with high morale, what are the chances of victory? ”

Wu Jie took over after a deep groan: "What the commander said is very true, our army must immediately enter combat readiness!" The people under the rule of the six counties should also be evacuated and the walls should be cleared.

When Xu Wei heard this, he looked at him approvingly, in the end, he was a famous general, and this insight was really not comparable to mortals.

"Yes, the great war is imminent, and summoning you and others today is to formulate a detailed and feasible strategy against the enemy. Most of you are battle-hardened. Brainstorm today. Don't worry about lunch, the sheep is already being slaughtered later, more than 100 catties of big fat sheep! As soon as Xu Wei's voice fell, all the generals laughed. They were respectful, affectionate, and fearful of the young chief. Respect him to command tens of thousands of troops at a young age. And the battle in the Purple Mountain was successful. He loves the nurses, and he shares the joys and sorrows with the tribes, regardless of each other. I'm afraid that he will be ruthless. The enforcement of military law is strict and severe, and there is no reason to open up the net.

Cheng Fang can be regarded as the predecessor of the Hujie Township Army. The founding officer of the Jingsui Battalion. The first one stood up and said: "Commander, fellow comrades, the golden people are coming from afar, and their edge is unstoppable." However, all the way south, he continued to attack the fortifications, and suffered considerable losses in Li Gudu. Although he has crossed the river now, he wants to be hit hard by Xiao Xu Jing, which is the end of the so-called strong crossbow. Once the troops arrive in Tokyo, in order to win. It will definitely not be broken one by one. and shall send out the generals and lead the troops in all directions. So. My six counties are small. But it's enough to hold on. The key is not to fight in silos, one attack, support from everywhere. ”

Wang Yan was sitting in a precarious position, not at all, and questioned when he heard this: "Support is self-right, I'm afraid that the gold thief will understand my intentions and surround the point to help." In case the other party joins a county. Set up ambushes on various major roads, what can you do? ”

Li Guan wanted to speak several times and stopped, and heard this. Turning his eyes to Xu Wei, after getting affirmation, he couldn't wait to get up and said loudly: "You comrades don't have to worry about this, it's all on me Li Guan!" He served as the seventh commander of the Hujie Township Army. His position in the army is a little awkward. The reason lies in the fact that the troops of the other six commanders. All of them are fully loaded, well-armed, and his troops are simply not doing their jobs, eating and waiting for death. Waste of money and food. Since he takes a knife and eats his salary. You should practice hard, learn the equipment, and be familiar with the formation. What kind of thing is it to be haunted and hide your head and tail when you have nothing to do all day long?

"Oh? Since Commander Li dared to boast about Pinghaikou in front of the commanders and envoys, he must have relied on something? "Yang Yan has always looked down on him the most, and he still hasn't figured it out, why did Brother Jiu recruit such a neck miscellaneous into the army?

Li Guan Zhengse said: "The humble post has long complied with the military orders of the commanders, and at present, the six counties of our army's defense area have been all over our department. Anything that blows. It's hard to escape my eyes! ”

The people will be skeptical, if it can be so. That will be of great benefit to our army.

Wu Jie got up at this time and said: "What Command Cheng said is really the best policy, but the strength of the six counties is roughly the same. If there is a problem, he will send troops to help. I can't help but be empty. All command envoys, there is a strategy for lowly positions, I don't know if it is feasible? ”

Xu Wei nodded: "Speak." ”

"Our department is located in Xianping County, which is located in the six counties, and it is a key place. If the gold thief wants to be peaceful. No matter which side the troops are coming from, they will have to pass through other county defense areas, and the pressure will be minimal. It is suggested that the elite troops can be gathered in Xianping, and the capital will command the envoy or send a deputy envoy to sit in the town, and if any county is in trouble, it will be rescued by the Xianping soldiers and echo each other, isn't it convenient? Wu Jie said.

Xu Weikou Yihe to the map! Former. Look at it in detail, as Wu Jie said, Xiao Xianping is outside the four! Middle. No matter where the gold thieves march from, they will inevitably pass through the defense areas of Cheng Fang, Wu Fu, Zhang Xian, and Wang Yan, which is really important. Then he asked the generals, "Do you have any objections?" ”

Wu Jie's strategy is indeed safe and feasible, and all the generals have no objections. Xu Wei immediately made a decision and transferred Yang Yan's troops to Xianping. When Wu Jie heard this decision, his face was embarrassed. It's just because although he was promoted to commander by surprise, he is still white. On the other hand, Yang Yan is not only Xu Wei's cronies, but also a nine-rank martial artist, who will listen to him when he is transferred to Xianping? The most taboo thing on the battlefield is that there is no unity of command. But all the commanders are like a mountain, and there is no joke in the army. It's a thing."

After the discussion, Xu Wei left the officers for lunch. An exception was made to ban alcohol, and he drank bitterly with his subordinates. Several commanders were full of confidence and morale, and they vowed to make the Jurchens pay a heavy price for every inch they entered. At noon, the heavy snow had stopped, and several commanders said goodbye and returned to the county.

In the hall, there is still the smell of wine and meat, and only half of the roasted whole sheep that has been eaten by the generals is sizzling on the shelf, exuding a pungent aroma. Holding a sharp knife, Mattei cut off a large piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth, eating it fatly. Yang Yan saw it next to him and scolded with a smile: "You are also a fucking military attache of the ninth rank of the imperial court." Look at your virtue! ”

Mattei gave him a blank look. Hurriedly poured half a bowl of wine, and said angrily: "You are good!" Take the troops to Xianping, and you have to fight. I'm the one who stays in the empty room. Don't drink alcohol and eat meat anymore? Are you still letting people live? ”

After Xu Wei and Zhang Qing had a drink, they looked at Yang Yan. Since the establishment of the Jingsui Battalion, regardless of the thief, King Qin, Yang Yan has always charged ahead, fighting to the death and not retreating, and can be called a brave general of the Hujie Township Army. His subordinates are also the treasures of Xu Wei's pressure box. All heavily armed foot soldiers, well-armed and well-trained. It's just that. This brother has a problem, he is impatient, which is why he is not allowed to stand alone. Now that he is sent to Xianping, he has to say ugly things in front of him.

"Yang Yan." Taking a sip of wine, Xu Wei shouted.

"Brother Jiu, if you have something, just give orders." Yang Yan said sideways.

"You are going to Xianping, you need to listen to Wu Jie's opinion more on everything. He is a man who has been tempered by battle for a long time, and he is not comparable to you and me. Don't pretend to be arrogant. You and I drink wine and eat meat here, but we are brothers, regardless of each other. Once on the battlefield, it is a superior and superior, remember, military law is ruthless! Xu Wei said solemnly.

When Yang Yan saw him like this, his heart sank. Zhengse said: "Brother Jiu, don't worry! My listener Wu Jinqing's military order is! If you let me go east, I will go east! He made me eat

Zhang Qingzheng was eating mutton. Hearing this, he shook his appetite and frowned: "Your dog can't spit out ivory in his mouth!" ”

Several people laughed, Xu Wei filled a bowl of wine, got up and watched: "You and my four brothers, since Xujiazhuang, started an incident and suppressed the thieves and quelled the rebellion. Resisting gold and defending the country will eventually have the scale it has today. In the past, we suppressed thieves and lost one battle or two, it didn't matter. But this time is different, the Jurchens swear to destroy the Great Song Dynasty, and we are the last line of defense in Tokyo! Come, brethren, I salute you with a bowl! This. We've got to do a good job! ”

Just outside the city, the two armies of Yao and Xu were vigorously preparing for war. The city of Tokyo is already turbulent and chaotic. Geng Tang and his ilk seized on the Jin army's crossing of the Yellow River in an attempt to oust Xu and Li from power. But at this time, Zhao Huan was worried and became ill, and he couldn't see things for several days. All major military and political affairs are decided by Li Gang and Xu Shao.

At this time, Li Gang knew very well in his heart that the ministers of the DPRK and China were doing their best to oust him from power. And many vacillating ministers were inclined to negotiate peace because the Jin army crossed the river. Now the official family says that he can't get sick, which means that he still has some intention of fighting in his heart, but he doesn't know how long he can hold on. If he can't withstand the pressure of the lord and ministers, he will be dismissed as prime minister, and even driven out of Tokyo's political core. In view of this, he seized the last opportunity and wanted to order Yao Gu, Xu Yuan, and Zheyan, who were stationed in Huazhou, to fight and block the Jin army's offensive. Xu Shao thought that it was not possible, as long as Huazhou was still there, he would not dare to throw all his troops into Tokyo. Moreover, if the Huazhou army was defeated again, the Song court would no longer be able to withstand such a heavy blow.

Li Gang knew that he did not understand military affairs, and he was interested in listening to his suggestions. But other prime ministers agree. The Jin army forced the emperor, how could Huazhou not be able to hold on? Tens of thousands of troops can't be regarded as decorations? Li Gang had no choice but to ask Zhao Huan, who was sick, for instructions. The emperor finally decided. Ordered the state to send troops to refuse!

In early December, he left the striker Guo Yaoshi to Huazhou. When Guo Wei was serving himself in Tokyo, he had a relationship with Yao Gu, who returned to Beijing to face the saint. Go to the city of Huazhou to persuade you to surrender. Yao Gu avoided it, and Xu Yuan scolded Guo Yaoshi for betraying his ancestors and betraying the country for glory in the city, and Guo was furious.

The imperial court ordered to Huazhou. Yao Gu sent Zhi Yan and Xu Yuan to lead the elite soldiers into battle. Guo Yaoshi was anxious to make contributions, and without waiting for the main force to arrive, he started a war with Zhe Xu and the others. Guo Yaoshi's department was defeated, Xu caused Li Gudu to fall, and he was determined to die, and the soldiers of his department fought bravely to be the first, not afraid of death. The pharmacist collapsed. Yao Gu forced Xu Yuan to return to his teacher on the grounds that he was poor and did not chase him. Before long, the army arrived. Surrounded Huazhou, and the attack was very urgent. Fortunately, Xu Yuan led the whole army and resisted desperately, and Che Zhenren was helpless for a while. However, the imperial court ordered that the Jin army would be blocked in Huazhou and not threaten Tokyo.

Yao Gu wanted to go out of the city and fight again. Xu Yuan took the initiative to ask Ying, and Yao Gu Zhuang walked and distributed it to the elite soldiers.

Xu Yuan fought in the army from his father when he was a teenager, and he was skilled in archery and horses, and was proficient in the art of war. First thwart the enemy's fierce flames with a strong crossbow, and then move forward with elite soldiers. Divide and do not send silver to attack. Xu Yuan's formation was almost scattered, but every time he galloped in the army, shouting loudly 7 not to report to the country is ten pawns were vibrated by it, Song Jin Hurricane, 1 rammed equally, and each folded thousands of people.

He was not angry, and led the soldiers of tigers and wolves to attack. Seeing that the situation was grim, Xu Yuan went to the front line in person, took the lead, and still did not retreat after being injured in several places. At this time, a commander in Yao Gu's army, named Jiao Anjie. Seeing that the Jin army was at its peak, he was timid, and it was rumored that the Jurchens poured the country's troops to come, and they were unstoppable. Yao Gu was arrested and interrogated, and he persuaded him to abandon the city and flee. Yao Gu did not listen and was removed from his position as commander. Jiao Anjie returned to the army, fled for profit, and after the matter was revealed, he actually raised an army to make a rebellion. Yao Gu was shocked and hurriedly sent people to suppress it.

At this time, Xu Yuan was fighting fiercely with the Jin army outside the city. I heard that there was a rebellion in the city. The soldier was worried and cowered. If you don't seize the opportunity, you can send a thunderous blow! The defeat of Xu Yuan's troops directly shattered the confidence of the Song army in the city. Those stragglers who retreated from the battlefield of the Two Rivers, although they were reorganized, were actually a rabble. Even if he raised the army to fight. It doesn't help.

On December 18, Yao Gu saw that the soldiers had no intention of fighting and knew that they could not be protected, so he took advantage of the night to open the city and flee. Guo Yaoshi led the army to chase after him, and 70,000 Song troops fled in embarrassment, ambushing corpses everywhere.

The fall of Huazhou directly led to the Tokyo Imperial Court earthquake. When Zhao Huan heard the news, he didn't eat a grain of rice all day long, and he didn't get a drop of water, so that he described him as haggard and in a trance. Geng Nanzhong, Tang Ke, Li Bangyan and others wrote a bloody letter, demanding the removal of Xu Churen and Li Gang, and suing for peace with the Jin army.

On 20 December, the Eastern Route Army was approaching Tokyo, and the Western Route Army was also in a hurry. The Great Song Dynasty is stormy, and Tokyo is in danger. Zhao Huan issued an edict to depose Xu Churen and Li Gang, the two representatives of the main battle faction, and took Geng Nanzhong as Dazai. Tang Ke is a young man. The court of the Great Song Dynasty was controlled by the Lord and the faction.

After ascending to the throne as he wished, Geng Nanzhong was anxious to make achievements and urged Zhao Huan to send envoys to the camp to sue for peace. Zhao Huan was helpless, so he ordered the imperial history Zhang to go, Zhang refused to accept the edict, the official family forced him to travel, and Zhang was forced to die. The imperial court had no choice but to send Zheng Wangzhi, a squire of the Ministry of Works, as "the pre-military plan envoy." Envoy to the Golden Camp. Xu took the land of Taiyuan, Hejian, and Zhongshan, and paid a huge amount of compensation and respected Emperor Jin as his uncle.

He did not receive the letter of the Great Song Dynasty and consulted with his subordinates. Guo Yaoshi, a loyal servant of Dajin, suggested that he first agree to negotiate peace. However, it is required that the Yellow River be the boundary, and all the territories of Hebei, Hedong, and the western part of the Great Song Dynasty should be owned by Dajin.

Then wave the army and slam on Tokyo, and the big thing can be decided!

At the beginning of the detachment, he saw that the Song army was prepared. There are still doubts. Now that they have finally crossed the Yellow River and are approaching Tokyo, they have long forgotten that the battle line is too long, that the grain and grass in the army are only enough for one month, and that there are still prefectures and counties in Hebei that have not yet been surrendered, and it is very likely that they will cut off all kinds of hidden dangers in their back roads. He was so excited that he couldn't sit still, and hurriedly adopted the advice of Pharmacist Guo. On the one hand, he sent Yamauchi as an envoy to Tokyo to negotiate peace, asking the Great Song Ge Yellow River as the boundary, sending a huge amount of New Year's coins, respecting Emperor Jin as his uncle, and returning Han Fang. On the one hand, he urged the army to advance quickly, intending to Tokyo.

Wang Ne went to Tokyo and ruthlessly humiliated the Great Song monarchs. Last time he was a golden envoy, Da Song did not agree to the peace conditions, and he had already spoken at that time, and the next time he came back, it was not just my Wang Ne! Now sure enough, tens of thousands of Jin soldiers are coming to the city!

What is ridiculous is that in the face of the Jin people's request to cede half of the country, Geng Nanzhong and other prime ministers almost didn't think much about it, and said that the emperor could fully agree! As long as the Jin army retreats, anything will do! Zhao Huan mourned and was helpless. At this time. Xu Shaoli, the only remaining member of the main battle faction in the DPRK and China, said that the gold thieves have no grace and no faith, even if they promise them1! The Yellow River is the boundary, and it will still be attacked. At present, there are more than 100,000 soldiers outside the city of Tokyo. In the hands of Yao Pingzhong and Xu Wei, there are also 30,000 soldiers in the city, and food and equipment are enough to support it. The emperor should abandon the discussion and illusions, drive the expedition in person, inspire the soldiers, and stick to the help!

Zhao Huan is frightened now, and he is surrounded by Geng Tang and the like? How dare you go on a personal expedition? But after the southern invasion of the Jin army last year, this great Song emperor seems to understand a little. At least one thing, that is, the Jurchens will not let him go easily.

Therefore, although he ordered the prime ministers to negotiate peace with Jin Jun, he also ignored Geng Nanzhong's proposal to restrain Yao Xu's second general. and asked Xu Shao to inform Yao and Xu in the form of an official letter from the Privy Council, telling them to stick to it, and promised an exceptional reward. even sent an internal servant Qian Cheng to Yao Pingzhong and Xu Wei to ask for warmth and care.

Geng Nanzhong received the news and thought that this move was very dangerous and would definitely anger the Jurchens, especially that Xu Er, who was young and didn't know how to be thick. At this time, Tokyo was already in chaos, and the people were panicked and rumors were spreading. He actually bypassed the Privy Council and directly acted as the prime minister, and asked them to strictly restrain their subordinates and not act rashly! If you destroy the Song Jin peace plan, you will be punished severely! Geng Nanzhong didn't expect him to be able to suppress the rising generals in the army with a single piece of paper. It's just that in this way, the soldiers who are desperately defending the country in front will be made into a mess. But in this case, most of the generals will passively resist the war.

It is unknown what Yao Pingzhong's reaction was when he received the official letter, anyway, Xu Wei didn't take him seriously. Your prime minister is in charge of government affairs, and you actually directly sent orders to the army? Besides, my Hujie Township Army is not in the Sanya battle sequence, even the Privy Council can't command it, why are you? Then he ordered all the generals in each county that if the Jin army came, it would be dealt a head-on blow! There are those who dare to be cowardly and afraid of war, and those who do not act effectively, there is a dead end! (To be continued)