Chapter 185: Three Gold Medals
7. The six fathers, sons, uncles and nephews all guessed that it was indeed a last resort to strike the army, first of all, if they wanted to fight with the Song army in Henan, it would definitely not be a good battle. He has already seen the tenacity of the Song army in Gongxian County. And the western army is powerful, claiming to be 200,000, and it blocks the back road. If he had to fight, he would have the confidence to win, but what if he won? Attacking the Song Dynasty on two roads, and the situation of the east road is unknown, no matter how brave he is, he is a lone division.
Secondly, the most terrible thing is that the morale is low now. As soon as Xu Wei's two heads were sent, rumors spread in the army, and it was said that the second eldest son was wiped out. Already dead in battle. In particular, most of the generals at all levels were reluctant to retreat, and coupled with Yeluma's five bitter admonitions, Mu Han decided to withdraw his troops after careful consideration. Anyway, the two rivers have fallen, and Tokyo will be overcome sooner or later.
After discussing with Wenwu and his nephews, Xu Xianran decided to take advantage of the Jin army's half-crossing to launch a surprise attack, making the Yellow River a nightmare for the Jurchens. Therefore, on the one hand, they pretended to pack up their troops and prepare to move closer to Tokyo. Secretly, he gathered the cavalry of various armies, selected the most elite troops, the most warlike generals, and prepared to fight a big battle. It is said that the old building is Fuyang, and the ambition is thousands of miles. The martyrs are in their twilight years, and their hearts are strong. It couldn't be more appropriate for Xu Zhang, and the generals of the Western Army enthusiastically supported it, intending to establish this world-famous achievement.
At the beginning of February, scouts reported that the Jin army was collecting boats everywhere, and at the same time ordered soldiers to wade across the shallow part of the river. A large-scale retreat, born within half a month. Xu Zhang was overjoyed when he heard the news and warned the generals of all departments that this battle must be a big victory!
On the fourth day of February, all preparations have been completed. Xu Zhangzhi is sure to win, just waiting for the Jin army to cross the river on a large scale. On this day, a gold medal pardon came from Tokyo Pegasus, but the content surprised the generals! The official ordered Xu Zhang to lead the army back to Beijing!
Seeing that the Muhan River crossing is imminent, if you can easily withdraw your troops? This kind of fighter plane can be encountered but not sought, how can it be wasted? The Great Song Dynasty had extremely strict control over military ministers, and would never tolerate the situation of "disapproval of the orders of foreign monarchs", but Xu Zhang was still quite hesitant. Thinking in my heart, the Sticky Han River crossing is just these few days, and it shouldn't be a big problem to drag it out for a few days.
But he was wrong, and the next day the gold medal came again, and Zhao Huan urgently summoned him back to Beijing in the pardon decree. Xu Zhang and other generals are naturally no strangers to gold medals. But Xu Wei, who can traverse, is no stranger. In fact, in later generations of Chinese, who does not know the allusion of the "twelve gold medals"? Yue Fei led the army to Zhuxian Town, which was dozens of miles away from Tokyo, and saw that he was about to recover the old capital and regain the Central Plains, but he was recalled to Hangzhou by the twelve gold medals. Died unjustly in the Storm Pavilion.
Zhao Gou was afraid that Yue Fei would enter the god of war, and he was afraid that he would recover the Central Plains, welcome back his father and brother, and then threaten his position. So what is Zhao Huan afraid of? Could it be that he is afraid that the 100,000 army is in the hands of the Xu family, and he is worried that there are any variables? Does he also think too highly of our Xu family, in the current situation, if we have a different heart, I am afraid that before we can do anything, we will be taken to Tokyo by the general of the Western Army to ask for credit.
Before Xu Wei could figure it out, the third gold medal arrived. Xu Zhang looked up to the sky and sighed, as a military minister, he naturally did not dare to disobey the orders of the imperial court, and ordered the whole army to immediately prepare for the division to enter Beijing. In order to prevent Sticky Han from finding out the truth and turning around again, he left Huanqing Shuai Wang to set up suspicious soldiers to deter Sticky Han, and he led the Fourth Route Western Army and the troops of Xu Yuan, Xu Sheng, and Xu Wei to work overnight.
Since the liberation of Huazhou, martial law has been lifted in the capital, but the people who have lingering palpitations are still panicked, and the city defense soldiers are still on high alert. When the garrison at the head of the city saw soldiers and horses coming from the west, they immediately reported it, and the commander of the army was greatly frightened and ordered to prepare to meet the enemy.
But when you see clearly, it is not Jin Jun. When they saw the banner of "Loyal and Brave Xu Wei" again, all the officers and soldiers were excited. Xu Jiu is back this time, Tokyo is worry-free! When Xu Wei led his troops into the city as the vanguard of the whole army, he saw the tension in the city. As if facing a great enemy, guessing that things might not be what he thinks.
Tokyo, Forbidden Middle School, Lecture Martial Arts Hall.
The father and son of the Xu family and the four marshals of the Western Army all wore official uniforms and stood outside the palace. Although he made military achievements, it is still unclear what the emperor suddenly ordered the class master to do with three gold medals, so the military ministers did not dare to take it lightly.
Xu Zhang is a serious person, and there is no expression on his face at this time. He is still in heartache, and he should have had the opportunity to hit the sticky side hard, but it's a pity. It's a pity,,
And Xu Wei remained silent, guessing Zhao Huan's intentions. My father and the marshals from all walks of life had just arrived at the border of Tokyo, and the official family sent the inner servants to pass the edict into the palace. Is there such a hurry? Could it be that which bastard entered our Xu family in front of Zhao Huan? has the same worries as him, as well as Xu Yuan Xu Sheng. The three brothers occasionally made eye contact. But it's all unstable.
"The official family is edicted, Xuan Xu Zhang and the marshals from all walks of life come to see you." The one who came out to pass the edict was an acquaintance with Xu Wei, and the servant Qian Cheng.
A group of military ministers immediately tidied up their clothes and rushed in under the leadership of the captain, and when Xu Wei passed by Qian Cheng's side, he deliberately glanced at him, hoping to get a hint from his mouth. But the other party only smiled and said, "Congratulations to the little official."
At the head of the palace, the Great Song Tianzi can be said to be full of gloom. This shouldn't be, the Jin army invaded the border on two roads, once threatening Tokyo, and now under the desperate counterattack of a group of military ministers, the threat of both roads has been lifted, and the inseparable East Road has even become a turtle in an urn. Why is he still like he has fallen into the Great Blood Muldew?
Entering the hall, Xu Zhangwei and the ministers pushed the golden mountain, went to the jade pillar to pay homage, and shouted long live.
"No rudeness! Someone came, Zhao Huan looked very anxious to show the Taiwei a seat, but he still gave Xu Zhang a seat first. It seems that things are going on differently.
Xu Zhanghe had enjoyed such an honor, and he didn't even dare to say it, but Zhao Huan waved his hand; "Lianzhi knows that Xu Qing is sick."
After sitting down, Zhao Huan couldn't wait to ask, "Fellow Aiqing, where is the Sticky Han army now?" Lian A few days ago, Xu Qing said that he had formed a front and back attack with Xu Yuan? ”
"Back to Your Majesty, Mu Han has fallen and retreated thirty miles north, intending to cross the river and retreat north. According to the minister's expectations, at this moment, Xu Zhang, who had already crossed the middle, replied in a deep voice, unable to hide his regret in his tone. If you can tolerate me for ten and a half more days, the Jin people will definitely pay a heavy price for this southern invasion! There are two roads, one way is broken, and all the way is dead!
But Zhao Huan was overjoyed when he heard it! He got up suddenly, pressed his hands on the royal case, and said in surprise: "Is that really the case?" Very good! Very good! Qing is equal to the great merit of the country, and the heart is very relieved! The meritorious soldiers of the three armies should be rewarded! ”
Xu Wei was a little confused, since you are so concerned about the war in the west, why did you summon us back in a hurry? (To be continued)