Chapter 160: Piercing

Pan Xi East Dew. It is not the time from the dawn of the day, if these six are usual. Morning in Tokyo. Busy, both residents and vendors are preparing for a new day. But today, on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, six or seven out of ten people in the capital gathered in the east of the city, especially in the area of the East Water Gate, and there was not even a place to plug in. I saw that the crowd was crowded, and the noise had not stopped since late at night. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered here and stayed up all night! Since the year before last, the country has been plagued by disasters, the Jin people have betrayed the alliance to attack, and the land of the two rivers has been ruined, and wolf smoke has spread everywhere. The Tokyo Imperial Que is also under threat. Now, the Jin army actually crossed the Yellow River and went straight to the capital, which is really the time of life and death of the Great Song Dynasty! Fortunately, there are loyal and brave generals who forget themselves outside, and virtuous ministers who are unremitting inside. Yao Xu Er will be ambushed in front of the capital, whether he is alive or dead, in one fell swoop!

On the enemy tower of the East Water Gate, the throne has already been set up, although Zhao Huan, the son of the Great Song Dynasty, has red eyes, but he is not tired at all, and gets up from the throne from time to time. Looking from the building, anxiously waiting for news from the front. Later, the prime ministers of the three provincial capitals, the consuls of the Privy Council, the officials of the Taiwan admonition, and the commanders of the three yas did not fall, and each sat down according to the official rank.

Geng Nanzhong, Li Bangyan, Li Yi and others sat together, only making eye contact from beginning to end, and not saying a word. Compared with the whispering of colleagues around him from time to time, it seems to be very calm. He Li, Xu Shao, Xu Zhang, and He Guan also sat together and did not talk to each other. But He Xu and the others know that they, like Zhao Huan, are anxious for good news! Because if this matter is successful, it will naturally be a work to turn things around. If they lose, the two of them will have to carry the black cauldron! The dismissal of officials and praise of their duties is still a trivial matter, and I am afraid that I will not even be able to keep the head of the item!

Zhao Huan looked east from the city, feeling uneasy. Tokyo's military strength was almost exhausted, and a defeat in this battle would undoubtedly be a disaster for itself. It's almost dawn, why hasn't there been any news yet? Wouldn't the Federation be too reckless? On the same day, when he heard the words of He Li and Xu Shao, he agreed without much thought. But thinking about it later, whether it is Yao Pingzhong or Xu Wei, they are both the younger generation in the army, I am afraid that they will be greedy for merit and careless to underestimate the enemy!

Turning back to the throne, he closed his eyes as if to recuperate, and after a while, the chamberlain hurried to Geng Nanzhong's side and whispered a few words. He Li, Xu Shao and others looked sideways, but when they saw Geng Nanzhong's face happy, they hurriedly got up and trotted to the official's side.

"Aiqing, what do you think about today's events?" Zhao Huan's voice was a little hoarse, and his mid-air was insufficient.

When Geng Nanzhong heard this, judging from his experience in serving as Shidong in the East Palace, the official family must have hesitated in his heart. Thinking about it, he replied cautiously: "Yao Xiyan and Xu Ziang are both rising stars in the army, and of course the minister hopes that the two of them can establish a miraculous achievement and turn the tide."

Zhao Huan sighed secretly, everyone in Lianbi hoped that they could succeed, but the Jin army was powerful, could these two people turn the tide of the war? In case, in the event of a loss, Tokyo will be in a state of no return! At that time, how can life be good? Geng Nanzhong looked at it secretly, and when he saw that the official family was very annoyed, his heart moved, and he took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, everything needs to be prepared with both hands. It is naturally good that the official family can make contributions, if not, they must prepare in advance and how to deal with the Jurchens. ”

Obviously, Zhao Huan was afraid that he was also thinking about this problem, and immediately asked: "With Qing's meaning, should it be" Before he finished speaking, he suddenly heard the guards at the head of the city shouting, saying that there was a flying horse coming to the east. As soon as these words came out, the kings and ministers in the city suddenly got up. Zhao Huan thought that he was too tired, and after a sudden rush, he felt that his eyes were dark, and he almost fell down, and the waiter quickly held on. After a while, I saw a general hurrying up to the city, looking around, and seeing Xu Shaonatou, who was also the envoy of Gyeonggi Province.

Xu Shao didn't wait for him to speak, and said quickly: "The Son of Heaven is here, you come with me." After finishing speaking, he led the general to step forward quickly, and was about to make a big salute in front of Zhao Huan, but the emperor waited for most of the night, and he was already anxious, how could he still take care of these false courtesies, and blurted out: "Is there any news?" ”

"Your Majesty! Yesterday, the army encountered the Jin army outside the city, and each suffered casualties. The Houjin army was camped ten miles away from our army, and there was no change. Recently. Lord Zhe sent people to peep, but the cash army camp was empty, and there was not a single soldier in sight! The warrior said on his feet.

Zhao Huan and most of the important ministers in the city were not familiar with military affairs, and when they heard this, they wondered: "What does the Jin people mean by this?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the Jin army withdrew overnight. They don't even bother to tear down the camps." Warlord reports.

Zhao Huan is still unknown, but Geng Nanzhong's heart is shocked! Yao Pingzhong and Xu Wei wanted to ambush the second prince of the Jin Kingdom in Lone Pine Ridge yesterday, and this battle general reported that Jin Zhen set up camp last night, which means that the Jurchens have defeated the ambush and entered Tokyo! What we have done has worked!

Just when I was rejoicing, I suddenly felt that something was wrong. Since he had defeated the ambush, he should have rushed straight to Tokyo, so why did he withdraw overnight? Even if you don't understand military affairs, you understand that such a hasty withdrawal of troops must have caused a great accident. Could it be that the division of King Qinwang of Shaanxi has arrived! When he was puzzled, he saw Xu Shao leaning next to the official family and whispering something, and after hearing this, the emperor clenched his fists and trembled like chaff all over his body!

"If it is as Xu Qing said, Lian will not hesitate to give any reward!" Zhao Huan was emotional, and even the tone of his speech changed a little

Xu Shao glanced at Geng Nanzhong and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the top priority is to send Yao Pingzhong and the second general Zhi Yanzhi to lead the army to pursue." The minister dared to assert that within two days, the danger of Tokyo would be lifted! Even"

Zhao Huan raised his head suddenly. Looking directly at Xu Shao, of course he knew what to say after "even". For a while, the Great Song Tianzi was at a loss, but not because of fear, but because of excitement! Leaving the throne, pacing back and forth at the head of the city, the ministers of civil and military affairs are all discolored, what is wrong with the official family? Shaozai He Li fished his forehead with his hand, secretly exclaimed happiness, and suddenly remembered that the person sitting next to him was Xu Wei's father, Xu Zhang, the deputy commander of the Infantry Division, and hurriedly bowed sideways, and said in a low voice: "Congratulations to Lord Xu!" You've really raised a good son! ”

Xu Zhang heard the mist and said politely: "Young Prime Minister." This. Where does this begin? "Why do you salute me when you are a high-ranking minister and consul in government affairs?

He Li said with a smile. At this moment, the emperor's voice resounded through the city: "Chase!" Chase, of course! Xu Aiqing, you will give the order again! Let the soldiers fight bravely to kill the enemy, and the joint commander will have a division to prepare one million in money, silver, and silk. When the big thing is decided, reward the whole army! ”

Chengshang Wenwu, you look at me, I look at you, I don't understand what the official family is rejoicing. When his head was pasted, he heard the emperor look up to the sky and laugh, and all the ministers were discolored!

To the east of Za County, the camp of the Jin Army.

The raging fire is still in the sky, billowing smoke, and even obscuring the glow of the rising sun! The camp of the Jin army was almost burned down, but the fire in the rear was in full swing, and the sergeants of Hujie Township walked through it, and it was busy. Xu Wei had already led two thousand personal soldiers to advance to the front of the Jin camp and carefully inspect it.

One of them was carrying a curved knife that had been rolled up, covered in blood, and ran towards Xu Wei, and six soldiers behind him carried one person with a gun. Xu Wei saw it. My heart skipped a beat for no reason. Hurriedly jumped off his horse and strode to meet him. When he ran over, the soldier put the man down. But I saw that the helmet was collapsed, the armor was broken, and the marks of swords and spears were everywhere! That big face was covered with blood, and it was difficult to get a true face.

But it depends on this physique. How many people can there be in the Hujie Township Army? Not to mention that there is also a foot soldier carrying the handle to open the mountain,

Xu Wei's footsteps slowed down, without the slightest expression on his face. Seeing this, the head of the capital reported: "The commander of the capital is lowly in the golden camp to find the horse commander"

Xu Wei didn't seem to hear it. Squatted down in front of Mattei and examined his wounds. He was hit on the head with a blunt object, and there were at least four armor wounds on his body, and the 1,500 armor leaves strung together could not protect him. It can be seen that the Jin army will inevitably attack him in groups! The surrounding soldiers did not dare to breathe, and everyone knew about Hujie, and they all commanded the envoys and Zhang Qing, Yang Yan, and Ma Tai to kowtow to each other. together. Affection is deep. Now Commander Ma is killed. The mood of the commander can be imagined.

Xu Wei stretched out two fingers. Touching Mattei's neck, his expression changed abruptly. Nadu Tou also said at this time: "Although Commander Ma was seriously injured, his breath is still there"

"Medic! Medical officer! Xu Wei roared wildly.

The dying Ma Taiwang was carried away, and Wu Jie, who was smoked like a charcoal seller, hurried over, his lips were chapped, his eyes were red, and his head was also scorched, he swallowed a mouthful of saliva hard, and hugged his fists and said: "All commanders, there is a lot of grain and grass in the Jin army, and Daji is expected to be humble!" Burning up to now, there are still three or four out of tenth, if you can't burn them all. If it is snatched back by the Jin army, it can be supported for at least twenty or thirty days! ”

Xu Wei was taken aback. So much? The Jin army went on an expedition, and what it fought was war. Surely they would not have carried so much grain and grass. It must be robbing the people of Fuzhou along the way, in other words, it is all the blood and sweat of the people of Lianghe! It's a pity that it's limited to time equipment, otherwise it should really be carried back!

Hugh said twenty or thirty days. Half a month is enough to make a change! No, it must be burned out, and the Jurchens will not be given a chance to turn over." Xu Wei said undoubtedly.

Wu Jie took the order and left. didn't take a few steps, but was stopped by Xu Wei and ordered: "Pass my order, leave 3,000 people to continue burning, and the rest of the troops will immediately withdraw and eat and rest." After a pause, he said in a deep voice, "Prepare for a vicious battle!" ”

Wu Jie's expression was solemn. hugged his fists and waited to leave, but Xu Wei had already called someone to bring a bowl of hot soup, three breads, and half a pot of beef. He personally brought the hot soup and handed it to him and said, "Jin Qing has worked hard, I'll go after dinner." ”

Licking his chapped lips, Wu Jie's stomach was already hungry and thirsty, but he didn't look at the meat, and said with a smile: "The soldiers are working tirelessly in front, how dare they use their humble duties?" Wait until the food and grass of the Jin Army are burned, and then you can't eat it! ”

"Good! I'm not wrong about you". Xu Wei praised loudly.

Wu Jie saw that his lips were also white, and he was already thirsty, so he bowed down and said, "Didn't the commander also have no rice and no water?" It is the duty of our generation to share weal and woe with the soldiers, and we dare not relax. ”

Xu Wei didn't say much. After Wu Jie left, he raised his head to the sky. At this time, the sky has dawned, and if nothing else, the Jin army will soon arrive when they return to the division. But the grain and grass have not been burned yet, and they must not be snatched back by the Jin army, even if it is a grain of wheat or a handful of hay! He must be burned to the ground, so that he doesn't know where to find food tomorrow!