The Mongolian cavalry rode Mongolian horses, which had long hair and thick skin, and were hard-working. However, the body size is relatively small, with an average shoulder height of 120-135 cm, and the maximum weight is about 600 catties. In this current situation where there is no good feed, a Mongolian horse that can grow to 500 catties is considered a very large Mongolian horse.

The cavalry of the Song army now uses Arabian horses. The Arabian horse is 144~152 cm tall at the shoulder and weighs 800 to 1000 pounds. Because of the numbers, the Song cavalry used mixed-breed Arabian horses. Even so, these horses are more than 144 tall and weigh 800 pounds under the feed containing earthworm protein.

Marshal Ali Hague did not know the breeding system of the Song army, but when he saw the tall horses with a well-proportioned and beautiful structure, he knew that they were good horses. Because the cavalry of the Song army on the ridge of the soil slope had already seen the Mongolian cavalry rushing towards the hill, the cavalry began to wave the small red and green flags in their hands. And the horses under the crotch of the cavalry did not show the slightest sign of fright, nor did they move towards the horses. When the average Mongolian horse sees another herd approaching, it will not hesitate to meet it.

Just as the Mongol cavalry was about to rush to the ridge line of the soil slope, a number of Song army musketeers suddenly appeared behind those Song cavalry. They lined up in a horizontal column and opened heavy fire on the Mongol troops. The Mongol army had special training for the arquebuses of the Song army, and at a distance of several tens of meters, the arquebuses could easily be dispersed without the protection of the spear phalanx. Seeing that they finally had the opportunity to practice, the Mongol cavalry let out a sharp roar and drove their mounts into a musket formation.

The speed of the Song army's muskets far exceeded the speed of the Mongol measured arquebuses, and the Song army also inserted bayonets at the front of the muskets to form a horse rejection procession. When the Mongolian horse saw the sharp array of guns, he immediately slowed down. The Mongol cavalry was immediately attacked by the Song musketeers at close range, and finally had to flee the battlefield after leaving behind more than 200 corpses.

"Great Khan, after I ambushed several times, the Song army was always able to resist the cavalry onslaught with new musket formations." Ali Hague said in a sad tone.

After listening to Ali Hague's introduction, Kublai Khan sighed: "I think you still refuse to let so many of our Mongol cavalry die. ”

Being said so, Ali Hague bowed his head deeply. Kublai Khan stepped forward and patted Ali Hague on the shoulder, "I don't blame you, if I am in your position, I definitely don't want to do this." One-on-one with cavalry and musketeers, no one would do that! ”

The "Great Khan ......" was affirmed by Kublai Khan, and remembering the losses of these days, Ali Hague was saddened by it, and only made a start, but could not continue.

Kublai Khan did not let himself be immersed in panic, he sat back on the chair in the golden tent and said: "Ali Hague, after your recent battle with the Song army, what do you think the Song army wants to do?" ”

In fact, Kublai Khan still wanted to ask Ali Hague about the plundering of the Song army. Looting is a technical job. A large number of troops had to move along the main road, scattering along the road at some point. All parties agreed on the day of looting, and no matter how much they robbed, they had to return on time. And the Song army's means of looting several counties and prefectures this time made Kublai Khan suspect that there were Mongol traitors in the Song army.

But the Great Khan couldn't resist asking such a small question. The equipment of the Song army changed so dramatically that Kublai Khan no longer considered the crossing of the Yellow River by the Song army to be a bad move. The situation has changed so much that Kublai Khan believes that he must adjust with the situation.

To understand what Taiwei Zhao really thought, it was not only Kublai Khan but also the Empress Dowager Yang of the Great Song Dynasty. Of course, she had heard of the 'Chenqiao Mutiny' before, but she couldn't delve into it because of her identity. This time, Zhao Taiwei suddenly went north, and the day after Zhao Taiwei's departure, Empress Dowager Yang found Xiong Shang, a straight bachelor, to come and talk about it. Under the narration of one of the candidates of the Ministry of Rites during the inspection period, Empress Dowager Yang finally knew what happened during the Chenqiao Mutiny, and she deeply realized how cruel the political struggle was.

The old Zhao family took advantage of the orphans and widows of the Chai family to seize the Chai family. Now Zhao Taiwei's power is much greater than that of Zhao Kuangyin, Taizu of the Song Dynasty, and Taiwei Zhao's merits to the Great Song Dynasty are much better than Taizu. The most important thing is that Zhao Jiaren and the current little emperor are both descendants of Taizu.

Empress Dowager Yang, who learned the historical story, was about to burst into tears, and she anxiously asked Xiong Sheng whether the current situation would become the worst. Xiong Sheng wanted to tell Empress Dowager Yang maliciously for a while, "Whether it's the worst or not depends on whose position you stand on." If you look at it purely from the position of the Great Song Dynasty, it is far from the worst situation for Taiwei Zhao to become the emperor. What is worse than Zhao Taiwei becoming emperor is that Empress Dowager Yang is in power......

Of course, Xiong Shang didn't say such meaningless words. In his heart, he still had a lot of grudge in the face of Empress Dowager Yang's insistence on killing all the former officials who were brought to Lin'an as 'Song traitors'. Even Taiwei Zhao, who was arresting, was not ready to kill them all, how could it be the turn of Empress Dowager Yang to play such a majestic role?

However, thinking of this, Xiong Sheng had an idea and couldn't help but say, "Queen Mother." The Great Song Dynasty was ruled by the Son of Heaven and scholars, and now scholars have been weakened too much. Some scholars were convicted of Song traitors, while others were convicted of irresoluteness. At that time, the Taiwei did have his will, but if these people could be pardoned by the Queen Mother, I think they would also know the kindness of the Queen Mother after knowing it. ”

Sighing and knowing the kindness, Empress Dowager Yang immediately felt that she had a feeling of sudden enlightenment. Yes, if Empress Dowager Yang gave others a favor that only she could give, she should repay the favor if she wanted to come.

In the next few days, Xiong Sheng no longer went to see the Queen Mother. As far as he knew, Empress Dowager Yang began to frequently search for various Jinshi officials who were not Zhao Jiaren's forces, and after this toss, Empress Dowager Yang actually issued an order to pardon some of the 'irresolute elements' and allow them the opportunity to become officials again.

This intention was immediately met with firm opposition from the Ministry of Justice. The official secretary publicly stated in the court that he would never agree to this kind of chaotic life.

Xiong Sheng didn't expect Empress Dowager Yang to evolve so quickly on the road to power, and she sighed in her heart. The power system looks complicated, but it's actually very simple. The first thing is to let everyone have money to use, and Zhao Taiwei's power is based on his firm grasp of financial power. The second is to protect the security of power, and Taiwei Zhao controls the largest number, the best equipment, and the strongest combat effectiveness of the Great Song Dynasty.

But there is also an legitimacy to the system of power. Theoretically, the heir to legitimacy has the right to personnel. Now that the personnel power of the Great Song Dynasty is theoretically owned by Empress Dowager Yang, she can arrange for the person she likes to take the position she wants that person to take. Then there are unorthodox powers to counterbalance this dictatorship. Those officials could refuse to carry out Empress Dowager Yang's orders.

However, under the Great Song system, power was dispersed, and the resistance of one official could temporarily stop the intention of the supreme power, but the exchange of interests between the supreme power and other officials could allow other officials to take action to get rid of the blocker, so that the supreme power and the officials could cooperate for a short time to achieve their goals.

Just when the Great Yuan Emperor Mongolian Khan Kublai Khan asked his important minister Ali Hague about Zhao Jiaren's intentions, in the Great Song court, Empress Dowager Yang also asked: "Ladies and gentlemen, Zhao Taiwei went north in a hurry this time, and the mourning family didn't have time to ask him why he went north this time." But I don't know if you can know? ”

This question caused some confusion in the court. Unlike Empress Dowager Yang's request for pardon for the 'irresolutes', her question is entirely in line with her authority, and many people are actually very skeptical. Not opposing Zhao Taiwei's claim to be emperor and openly supporting Zhao Taiwei's claim to be emperor are two different things, no matter which side of the people actually feel that they can't figure out Zhao Taiwei's thoughts.

At this time, a voice sounded, "Returning to the Empress Dowager, Taiwei Zhao said before setting off that he would negotiate a peace treaty with the Mongols on the Yellow River as the boundary this time. I think it is to promote peace through war. ”

As soon as these words came out, many ministers remembered this matter. Many people feel that it is a bit ridiculous, but Taiwei Zhao actually made his intentions clear. However, no one took such a clear explanation seriously.

"Is this going to be peaceful?" Empress Dowager Yang asked.

The little admiration in Xiong Shang's heart for the growth speed of Empress Dowager Yang came to naught in an instant, will he die if he doesn't say something stupid? Xiong Shang thought disrespectfully. What is partial security? If Zhao Taiwei established a new small court in Guangzhou, it would be called Bi'an. Now Taiwei Zhao not only drove away the Mongols, but also recovered Bianliang, which cannot be called partial peace at all.

"Empress Dowager Qi, if it is according to what Taiwei Zhao said, this is land cutting." The man who had just answered answered.

Xiong Sheng also recalled what Zhao Jiaren said before leaving, and didn't pay attention to who spoke. It's not surprising that Xiong Yi is wearing clothes now, Liu Huang has always been very loyal to the little emperor, and it is not unusual to say such things.

Liu Huang continued: "Queen Mother, the Great Song Dynasty now owns southern Shandong and other places, and if it is bounded by the Yellow River, these territories will be ceded to Mongolia. ”

Then why don't you say that if the Yellow River is the boundary, the Great Song Dynasty will also take back Bianliang and other places? Xiong Sheng said secretly in his heart.

"If we can take the Yellow River as the boundary, even if we have Bianliang, the Great Song Dynasty is still the partial situation that Gaozong started." Liu Di continued to explain, and very skillfully erased Zhao Jiaren's credit.

Is this the case with all the people in the Ministry of Rites? Xiong Sheng secretly became vigilant in his heart. Loyalty to the Queen Mother doesn't seem to be a bad thing, but if you are loyal to the Queen Mother as an enemy of Zhao Taiwei, Chen Qingnian is a lesson from the past! This Liu Huang really doesn't care about his life for the country.

Just when Xiong Sheng was worried that he would be affected by the people of the Ministry of Rites, he heard Empress Dowager Yang speak, "Liu Aiqing, Taiwei has done his best. The Great Song Dynasty lost the northern rivers and mountains for more than 100 years, although it also tried to recover, but it always failed to do so. If Taiwei can make peace with Mongolia, take the Yellow River as the boundary. It's good to stabilize the situation. It's not easy for the captain to work so hard. ”

At this time, Xiong Sheng suddenly understood what this play in the court meant. It turned out that Empress Dowager Yang wanted to replace 'recovering the old capital' with 'partial peace'. If the entire Great Song Dynasty is still a peaceful attitude, then Zhao Jiaren's actions are just a tinker. A tinkerer is not qualified to ascend to the throne of emperor.

Wonderful! Xiong Sheng praised in his heart. Although this kind of careful thinking is useless, at least Empress Dowager Yang has done her best.