It was night, and it was raining lightly in Henan.

Cao Rong defeated the city and finally stabilized his position.

This is also the lack of strength of the Song army, so Cao Rong can still rush back to the city. If the Song army has sufficient troops, I am afraid that the city has been taken by the Song army at this time. At that time, Cao Rong was really desperate!

After counting the soldiers and horses, less than 1,000 people fled back to the city.

He took more than 2,000 cavalry troops to Guoqiao Town, that is to say, in Guoqiao Town, Cao Rong lost half of his soldiers and horses.

Counting Cao Ning's losses last night, after the two battles, the Jin army can be said to have been wiped out, and Cao Rong lost his beloved son even more, and even in the end, even Cao Ning's body could not be snatched back. Sitting alone in the empty lobby, Cao Rong looked withered and his eyes glazed.

originally thought that he could take the first credit and take the lead.

How do you expect it to end up like this?

Cao Rong's whole person seemed to have lost his soul, and he sat motionless.

Someone even approached the lobby and didn't notice it.

"Why is Yuan Gao like this?"

A voice with a thick Yanyun accent came, which finally made Cao Rong sober up.

He raised his head, and in front of him stood a clear man, about forty years old, handsome and quite handsome.

With a height of about 185, he looks extremely tall.

The cheeks are thin, as sharp as a knife and axe, and the short hair under the jaw sets off the extraordinary bearing.

"Pharmacist, when will it come?"

Cao Rong saw the man's appearance clearly, was taken aback, hurriedly got up, and stepped forward to salute the visitor.

The person who came smiled slightly, "The eldest prince has crossed the river and arrived at Baima, and when he heard that Yuan Gao's good news was spreading, he was worried that he would fall into the hands of Song Gou, so he ordered me to lead my troops to support." ”

When Cao Rong heard this, he couldn't help but feel sad, and couldn't help crying bitterly: "How can I be late!" ”

This middle-aged man is none other than Pharmacist Guo.

After capturing Huazhou and capturing Hakuba, he stayed in Pakumajin to search for ships. And successfully found more than 20 large ships in the downstream area, and successfully welcomed Wanyan Zongwang to cross the river. After Yan Zongwang crossed the Yellow River, Pharmacist Guo's task was successfully completed...... He heard that Cao Rong had gone all the way south and won one victory after another, so he led his soldiers and horses to hurry up and catch up.

As for the fear that Cao Rong would be deceived, Pharmacist Guo didn't have so much kindness.

What he was worried about was that Cao Rong had robbed him of the first credit, and it would be difficult to suppress Cao Rong's father and son in the future.

Fortunately, it is only due to the city. I heard the news of Cao Rong's fiasco. Don't look at the concerned look on Pharmacist Guo's face, but his heart is happy.

Just rely on your father and son, and you want to take the first credit? It's just wishful thinking!

You must know that Guo Yaoshi went south from the Jin soldiers, and he was a pioneer all the way. Therefore, this head gong can only be taken by him, and anyone who wants to take this head power away from him will not be happy for pharmacist Guo. Not to mention, Cao Rong's father and son are just demotes.

Of course. It is impossible for him to know this from outsiders, and he has to pretend to be kind and pleasant on the surface.

After hearing Cao Rong's words, Pharmacist Guo showed regret.

"Yuan Gao. I didn't expect this to happen, so what is the origin of the Song Army in Guoqiao Town?

When I had been ordered, I hurried here. When I arrived at Fengqiu, I heard that you had already sent troops to Guoqiao Town, so I hurried here. Unexpectedly, something happened...... It stands to reason that with Yuan Gao's ability, how can Song Jun be your opponent? ”

Cao Rong gritted his teeth and said, "It's just that Song Jun has a firearm in his hand, which is amazingly powerful."

Wrong is not so. How did my son die, I had already stepped on Guoqiao Town at this moment and exterminated the Song dogs one by one. ”

Cao Rong opened his mouth to Song Dog and closed his mouth to Song Dog, but he forgot his identity as a Song person. He also calmed down at this time. The process of the battle of Guoqiao Town is described in detail. At the beginning, Guo Yaoshi's expression was calm, but as he listened, his face became stern, revealing a contemplative look.

Before that. The Song army also had firearms.

It's just that regardless of the thunderbolt cannon or the leather paper cannon, it is quite complicated to launch and very troublesome to carry.

However, the firearm in Cao Rong's mouth broke Guo Yaoshi's understanding of the Song army's firearms. These firearms are easy to carry and can be thrown by human power. In this way, the iron armor advantage of the Jin army in the battle with the Song army will be greatly reduced. After listening to Cao Rong's narration seriously, Pharmacist Guo couldn't help but wander around the lobby with his hands behind his back. …,

"So, you don't know where this Song army came from?"

"Exactly."

Cao Rong said: "Before going to Guoqiao Town, the scout reported that there was no garrison in Guoqiao Town, and most of the people in the city had fled.

Who would have expected that such a Song army would appear.

I sent someone to inquire about it, but nothing came back......"

How could Cao Rong have sent someone to investigate?

But if you don't say that, wouldn't it seem that he is particularly incompetent?

Since he has failed, it is better to render the Song army more mysterious and powerful, and he can also find an excuse for his failure.

As everyone knows, his words made Guo Yaosheng suspicious.

Originally, he suggested that Wanyan Zongwang go south because he saw through the essence of the Song army's strong and middle-class cadres. With the current combat strength of the Song army, it is almost impossible to confront the Jin army, and as long as the Yellow River is crossed, Kaifeng City can be plunged into turmoil.

But I didn't want to, there was such a Song army with firearms.

Guo Yaoshi pondered for a long time, and then immediately summoned an Ali Xi, and ordered in a low voice: "Go to Baimajin immediately, and ask the eldest prince to send someone to contact the fine work of Kaifeng Mansion to find out where the Song army in Guoqiao Town came from, and where the commander is sacred." ”

"Wow!"

Ali Xi took the order and left, and Guo Yaoshi Fu returned to the lobby and comforted Cao Rong in a low voice.

"Yuan Gao thinks that in the current situation, should he continue to go south, or stay in the city and wait for the eldest prince to come?"

Cao Rong was also hesitant in his heart, and after thinking for a moment, he said softly: "Now that Song Gou's situation is unknown, it is better to listen to the situation clearly, and it is not too late to attack." ”

The battle of Guoqiao Town has made Cao Rong terrified.

Although his beloved son died, the mysterious firearms of the Song Army also cast a shadow in his heart.

It's just that he can't say that he is afraid of the battle, so he only gives the decision to Pharmacist Guo. Guo Yaoshi pondered for a moment, and was about to speak, when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps outside the lobby, an Ali Xi broke into the lobby, knelt in front of Guo Yaoshi and said: "General, Fang has a horse to return, the direction of Guoqiao Town is on fire, and the Song army burns Guoqiao Town." It is retreating towards the Guangji River. ”

Song Jun, retreated?

Guo Yaoshi's eyes rolled, and he immediately shouted: "Order the three armies, attack immediately, and be sure to rush to Guoqiao Town before dawn." ”

He came back to his senses and said in a deep voice: "Yuan Gao, I know that you are sad in your heart at the moment, so you don't need to attack with me."

He stayed in the city. Waiting for the eldest prince to come. I led my troops to pursue, and I can't say that I want to avenge Yuan Gao......"

Cao Rong listened, although he intended to follow, but seeing that Pharmacist Guo was resolute, he had no choice but to respond.

Guo Yaoshi no longer hesitated, strode out of the lobby, lit up the soldiers and horses, and braved the drizzle to rush towards Guoqiao Town.

Pharmacist Guo is leaving. The hall of the county government became deserted again.

Cao Rong walked to the porch, looked at the rain and mist like wisps in the courtyard, and sighed softly. "Could it be that this old Zhao official's family has not exhausted his qi...... The sudden victory of Guoqiao Town, accompanied by the rising sun, spread all over the streets and alleys.

"I have known for a long time that Xiaoyi is a good man, and now it seems that this is indeed the case."

"That's nature, otherwise how can you call it the Jade Jiaolong of Mahang Street?"

People exchanged heads and ears in the market, and there were even people who did good things, and they also made up jokes. Spread among the tiles.

For a time, the name of Yuyin was in Kaifeng Mansion, and everyone knew it.

In contrast, the Privy Council is somewhat awkward.

They received the battle report at the time of Mao, and had just gone to the early court. The news spread throughout Kaifeng.

What embarrassed Li Gang the most was that the palace got the news in advance...... The crown prince Zhao Chen reported to Emperor Qinzong last night, and said that Yuyin was assigned by him to go to Guoqiao Town to block the Jin army, and won a complete victory.

Zhao Huan was naturally very happy. The fighting spirit also soared, and the panic of the past few days was swept away.

"The crown prince is young, but he cares about state affairs.

Yu Yin is worthy of the prince's support, but he has really done a great thing. ”

"Since this Jade Yin is so powerful, why not reward it heavily, so that the people of the world can know the determination of the official family to resist the thieves?" …,

Queen Zhu Lian expressed her opinion quite rarely, which made Zhao Huan make up her mind.

Therefore, in the early dynasty, Zhao Huan took the lead in proposing to reward Yu Yin, and Li Gang had no objections, but Wang Boyan, Li Bangyan, Zhang Bangchang and others couldn't help but hate Yu Yin so much that their teeth itched. The official family has decided to fight to the death, and if there is any topic of peace negotiation at this time, it will inevitably be despised by the official family. However, these people were helpless against Yu Yin. Yu Yin is subordinate to the front division of the palace, and he is the person of the crown prince Zhao Chen, so it is obviously impossible to trouble him at this time.

However, although Li Bangyan and the others could not attack Yu Yin, they could attack Li Gang.

"Since that Yuyin defeated the Jin Army in Guoqiao Town, why hasn't the Ministry of War gotten the news until now?

If the military department reacts in time, it is not impossible to recapture Fengqiu...... In this way, a great opportunity was missed. ”

Li Gang complained in his heart, Yuyin went to Guoqiao Town, it was an unauthorized action, not an arrangement by the Ministry of War.

In fact, when Yuyin went to Guoqiao Town, Li Gang decided to abandon Yuyin and prepare for war in Kaifeng Mansion with all his might.

Who would have thought that Yu Yin would win a big victory in Guoqiao Town?

Li Gang also regretted it a little at this time, if he could have sent a group of soldiers and horses at that time, even if it was stationed on the south bank of the Guangji River, he would not have been able to recapture the city of Period. This Yuyin is also, the news was only delivered after the end of the two wars, so that Li Gang wanted to take action, but it was too late.

Zhao Huan said: "Where is Yu Yin now?" ”

Li Gang hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Yuyin's troops have fought hard in Guoqiao Town, and the losses are not small.

According to careful investigation, Guo Yaoshi, the pioneer officer of the thieves, led the vanguard army of 20,000 soldiers and horses, drove straight in, and arrived in Fengqiu County.

Therefore, the minister has ordered Yuyin to abandon Guoqiao Town and retreat to the south bank of the Guangji River. ”

Li Gang said this to protect Yuyin.

He was worried that the official family was hot-headed, so he asked Yuyin to continue to stick to Guoqiao Town, and when the time came, Yuyin was afraid that it would be a dead end.

Since Yu Yin had already said in his heart that he would abandon Guoqiao Town, he simply took over the black cauldron by the Ministry of War.

It's just that this account will have to be settled with Yuyin sooner or later......

Sure enough, Zhao Huan showed a hint of dissatisfaction.

Obviously, he was a little dissatisfied with Li Gang's order for Yuyin to abandon Guoqiao Town.

However, now that the thieves are coming to the city, he still has to rely on Li Gang to fight, so naturally he will not blame Li Gang.

Li Qing was indeed a little conservative this time...... But okay, since that Yu Xiaoyi has retreated across the Guangji River, let him come back.

Gao Qing, I remember that Yuyin seems to belong to the former division of the palace, right? ”

Gao Yu hurriedly walked out. He bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, Yu Yin is the former division of the palace, except for the soldiers and horses of Mu Huogang." ”

"This time he has made a great contribution, and I can't afford not to reward him.

Let him continue to stay in the front of the palace, and wait for him to be a waiter, what does Gao Qing think? ”

didn't wait for Gao Yu to speak, but saw Li Gang rushing to make his debut: "Your Majesty, Yuyin continues to stay in front of the palace." Square peg! ”

Gao Yu frowned, revealing a look of insecurity.

Since Qinzong's accession to the throne, Gao Yu has been very low-key, and he has cooperated with Qinzong.

When Emperor Huizong fled Kaifeng, he did not notify Gao Yu, that is, he was notified, and Gao Yu may not be edicted. At this point, Qinzong was very satisfied with Gao Yu, although there was no reward. But there is no alienation either. And what about Gao Yu? is more cautious.

After Li Gang led the Kaifeng military affairs and guarded the imperial envoy on the four walls, Gao Yu handed over the duties of the front division of the palace to Li Gang to command.

So. Gao Yu thinks that he is worthy of Li Gang, how can this guy jump out at this time?

Li Gang smiled bitterly, and arched his hand towards Gao Yu: "The palace marshal is not annoyed, if I want to go against you, it is really ...... The palace marshal must have forgotten that that Yuyin was handed over to the military department as early as the second day of the first month. In other words, Yuyin is not under the jurisdiction of the front division of the palace, but under the jurisdiction of our military department. After His Majesty ascended the throne. Strike Cai You, and revive the old breed.

So I reported the ministry of Yuyin to the old minister, who had sent someone to say that he would keep Yuyin in the Privy Council. ”…,

"Huh?"

When Gao Yu heard this, he was stunned.

He'd really forgotten about it. At the beginning, Yuyin intended to go to Sujube to garrison, so Gao Yu handed over Yuyin's roster to the military department. Who would have expected that without waiting for the arrangement of the military department, the Jurchens would march to the crossing of the Yellow River. Later, the military affairs were complicated, and Gao Yu forgot about it. Now Li Gang has brought it up. He remembered this and was speechless for a while.

Yes, Yu Yin's roster has been transferred to the Ministry of War, in other words, it is no longer the headquarters of the palace.

Zhao Huan was obviously surprised, but when he heard that it was the old breed's request, he didn't say anything more.

Originally, the old breed was specifically referred to as a species.

However, the seed has long passed away, and today's old seed is specifically referring to the way of the seed master.

After Zhao Huan succeeded to the throne, he dismissed Cai You's Privy Council and placed Wan'an Army. Subsequently, he used the Seed Master Dao to lead the Privy Council, so there was a saying that the old seed is a prince. If this is not the case, although the master is highly respected, he should not be able to use the word 'Xianggong'.

"Since this jade Yin is left by the old breed minister, let the old breed minister arrive and then make a reward.

By the way, where is he now? ”

"The seed prince has arrived in Chang'an, and when he heard that the thieves had invaded the territory, he gathered soldiers and horses in Guanzhong, thinking that he would soon arrive in Kaifeng."

"If the seed lord arrives, I can rest assured."

Zhao Huan immediately asked Li Gang about the defense of Kaifeng, and Yuyin's matter was left behind.

After the three dynasties, Li Gang caught up with Gao Yu, who was about to get into the car, "Palace Shuai, above the court today, it is not Li Gang who is embarrassed by the palace marshal, but a letter from the public, Yan Yu Xiaoyi previously predicted the disaster of the thief in the Great Song Times Weekly, so he was quite curious and asked me to leave him." ”

Gao Yu had a gloomy face and said coldly: "In this case, why should Li Shangshu put Xiaoyi in Guoqiao Town and fight the thieves alone?" ”

"This ......"

Gao Yu snorted and got into the carriage.

Then, he lifted the curtain again and said softly: "I know that Li Shangshu disdains Xiao Yi's market background, but please Li Shangshu don't forget that Xiao Yi is a descendant of Mr. Yanshan after all." Although he is not related to Mr. Yanshan, he gave Mr. Yanshan the gift of an heir. I am only a shallow learner, and I can't make a big sense...... I just want to say a word to Li Shangshu, don't let the soldiers chill their hearts. If Yuyin is not rewarded, the Kaifeng soldiers will inevitably fight for him. ”

"I ......"

Li Gang wanted to defend himself, but when the words came to his lips, he felt that no matter what he said at this time, it seemed so pale. Under the captain of the palace in front of the palace, there are four commanders, and the following commanders are all Yuhou, who can lead an army alone.

In other words, Li Gang's words cut off Yuyin's way to become a senior military attaché.

Perhaps, the seed master Dao is indeed interested in Yu Yin, but more than that, I am afraid it is Li Gang's disdain for Yu Yin.

Gao Yu crawled out of the market, how could he not understand Li Gang's thoughts?

In the past, it was difficult for him to say it so bluntly, but now, Yu Yin is the person of the crown prince Zhao Chen, and Gao Yu has confidence......

Besides, if Yuyin is promoted, then Gao Yaoqing can also take the opportunity to get wet.

Gao Yu originally wanted to take this opportunity to let Gao Yaoqing pick up some bargains. In this way, under the rule of the former division of the palace, Gao Yaoqing was promoted, which is also justified. But Li Gang's words not only stopped Yu Yin, but also made Gao Yaoqing's promotion uncertain. In this case, if Gao Yu gives Li Gang a good face again, it will be a really strange thing.

Am I really selfish?

Li Gang stood outside the noon gate, only to feel a little dazed.

Maybe so, but I'm doing this for the sake of Xiao Yi.

Only one commander of soldiers and horses is so unscrupulous, if he does all the waiting, and then has the support of Gao Yu, wouldn't he cause a catastrophe?

Although he did make a war achievement this time, it can be said to be the first merit of the Kaifeng battle.

But he still had to be cold, lest he be complacent and not know how high the sky is and how thick he is...... Well, I'm thinking about him!

Li Gang thought of an excuse for himself, so he stopped dwelling on it.

When he returned to the military headquarters, he immediately issued a military order, ordering Wang Min to send a message to Yuyin, asking him to quickly evacuate the south bank of the Guangji River and go to Chaoyangmen to rest. At the same time, he ordered a large number of chariots and horses to be transferred from the forbidden army to assist Mu Huogang in transferring grain, grass and horses.

In fact, at this time, most of the heavy grain and grass in Mu Huogang had been transferred, and there were only 20,000 or 30,000 stones left.

But since Yuyin won a complete victory in Guoqiao Town, he thought that he could also deter the Jin army, so he couldn't leave half a grain of grain for the Jin army.

The tactics of the fortified wall and the clear field have begun to be implemented, the Kaifeng soldiers and horses have also been assembled, and the Qinwang rebels from all over the country have also responded. Next, it is a battle to the death with real swords and guns against the captives, as long as the rebels arrive, they can turn the danger into a disaster.

But I don't know, how will the seed man and that Yu Xiaoyi arrange? (To be continued) RQ