Li Yanhui said: "The sentry in front has received information that the strength of the Jin army to attack Cheng'an County next is no less than 50,000, and as for who the commander will be, the sentry has not found out. ”

In fact, Zhao Shuo had already guessed that it was the commander of the Golden Vulture Technique.

After all, this kind of rapid southward movement, windswept and extremely bold military action is not the style of sticky Han at all.

Wanyan Zongwang would not have such courage.

Only the Golden Vulture would dare to fight such a one-shot battle.

Zhang Huaili said: "Although the situation is not optimistic, there is no need to worry. At least the military towns that our dynasty had built in Zhaozhou and Rongcheng before still slowed down the southward movement of the Jin army, and also increased the casualties of the Jin army to a certain extent. ”

"Well, the problem now is to defend Cheng'an County."

The momentum of the Jin army's offensive was too fierce.

So much so that their overwhelming speed exceeded Zhao Shuo's expectations.

When the military report from the front line was transmitted, the officials of the entire Great Song Dynasty were greatly shocked.

Many officials think that the Jin army is like a bamboo.

The fortifications of the Great Song Dynasty were as fragile as the reeds.

But the actual situation on the battlefield on the front line, no one can guess.

However, Zhao Shuo knew that the defense line that Zong Ze was responsible for, judging from the character of the old general Zong Ze, would definitely not fight a battle in vain.

Therefore, the front-line soldiers suffered heavy casualties, and it is very likely that the Golden Vulture will maintain a strong state all the way at the risk of losing the army.

So such a battle is easy to fight.

The key is how to break the momentum of the Golden Vulture Technique.

Then Cheng'an County is the key to victory or defeat.

The information that Zong Ze transmitted back from the front did not mention the heavy casualties and asked for reinforcements.

What does this mean?

It shows that the occupation ahead is still in his plan and is expected.

Therefore, there is no need for Zhao Shuo to panic.

Instead, in the next occupation, according to the plan, the supply of all military supplies to the front line was provided.

After all, Zong Ze is a famous general known for his calmness in the current Great Song Dynasty.

At this time, Li Yanhui said: "For the defense of Cheng'an County, it is estimated that the front-line soldiers are ready. ”

"Cheng'an County is a hard bone, what we have to do now is to supply supplies."

Zhang Huaili said with some regret: "The two border towns of Zhaozhou and Rongcheng cost 1.3 million taels of silver to build before, and there are 30,000 soldiers stationed there, how is their situation?!" ”

Zhao Shuo said: "The specific situation is still waiting for the military report from the front line." ”

"Yes."

"Zhang Huaili."

"The minister is here."

"Remember not to stop the work in your hands, and the grain, grass and military salaries needed on the front line must be delivered to the soldiers in an orderly manner. The imperial court does what the imperial court should do, and the soldiers on the front line do what they should do, so that the whole situation will not collapse. ”

"Yes! Your Majesty can rest assured that the old minister will personally go to the Transshipment Department to assist, and there will be no shortage of pay and food on the front line. ”

"Li Guang."

Li Guang stepped forward and bowed down: "The minister is here." ”

"Hebei's granaries must always be full."

Zhao Shuo's attitude is very clear, the front line is fighting.

Even if the soldiers could not consume enough food, they had to hoard it.

At least the soldiers have the confidence to defend it.

Even if you can't hold it, the city is broken.

Then burn the granary.

Although the Great Song Dynasty is poor, it is not poor in his bones.

"Yes!"

"Lee Jae-suk."

Li Yan replied: "The minister is here." ”

"Now you have to reassure the residents of the country, so that everyone should not be afraid, seize the time to collect food, and then clear the field in an orderly manner, and in addition, you can pay the military salary, and be ready to prepare the militia at any time."

"Yes."

"Zhang Shuai."

"The old minister is here."

"Pack up, I'll go with you to the forbidden army camp tomorrow morning."

"Your Majesty, the Imperial City Forbidden Army is the last reliance of our dynasty, and their duty is to protect Your Majesty, and they can't be used at will now."

Uncle Zhang knew what Zhao Shuo was going to do.

It is very likely that this emperor is going to command the forbidden army of the imperial city to attack.

Zhao Shuo said with a firm attitude: "Now that the golden thief is heading south, the front-line soldiers are working hard, and I should also fight hard." ”

"If Hebei is in an emergency, then I will drive the expedition in person and ask the Jin people to fight for life and death!"

"Your Majesty, this must not be done."

"Your Majesty,......"

The ministers in the palace spoke out against it.

Zhao Shuo was high-spirited, and his tone was sonorous and powerful: "There is no shortage of emperors in the Great Song Dynasty, in the battle of Song and Liao, Zhenzong ascended to Lanyuan City, and the luck of the Song Dynasty rose, and the Liao army could only push the hand of Lanyuan and sign an alliance with our dynasty." ”

"Today's moment is no different from that year."

"Zhuqing should be like me, and consolidate our dynasty."

The emperor spoke so.

The ministers in the palace will not be able to persuade them anymore.

I can only hope that Zong Ze can withstand the fierce attack of the Jin army's iron cavalry with the strong defense of Cheng'an County.

In that way, the emperor would be avoided from conscripting in person.

After all, there are few emperors in history who have died well.

The emperors who can gain fame are all kung fu emperors.

But now Your Majesty, do you have kung fu?

Not before.

After ascending the throne, the ministers did not see it.

Therefore, it is even more dangerous for the emperor to lead his army to the battle.

"Li Huai."

"The minions are here."

"Spread my message, send Liu Zhiwang, the squire of the household department, to Shaanxi as soon as possible, urging Chen Xinghan to choose an opportunity to attack Taiyuan Military Town."

"Yes."

"Break up."

……

The ministers withdrew from the Wende Hall.

And the news that the Jin army began to attack the Song Dynasty has already exploded in Bianliang City.

Everyone's hearts were on their throats.

Most people are beginning to speculate that this year's battle will most likely be the same as last winter.

Therefore, many officials are shouting about resisting gold on the surface, but in fact, they have begun to transfer assets to the south in private.

Early the next morning, Zhao Shuo took Qi Yu of Wudesi and led twenty pro-troops out of Bianliang City and arrived at the camp of the forbidden army.

The imperial city of the Great Song Dynasty can have a forbidden army, all relying on Zhang Shuye's coordination.

Now Zhao Shuo holds the trump card of 50,000 forbidden troops in his hand.

Among them, 10,000 were warriors who had fought against Muhan in Bianliang City before.

The remaining 40,000 people were loyal and brave men selected by Zhang Shuye from the border guard barracks.

When the emperor came to parade, all the soldiers' faces were full of fortitude and determination.

The capital of the forbidden army is Zhang Shuye's nephew Zhang Baijun.

Dressed in armor, he stood beside the war horse, bowed and saluted: "The last general will see Your Majesty!" ”

"All the soldiers are exempt."

Zhao Shuo looked around, for some reason, he saw the group of people in front of him, and the unstable factor in his heart disappeared instead.

In the next second, Zhao Shuo said in a deep voice: "Soldiers, I brought you a bad news today, the gold thief went south, this time, they want to destroy my Great Song Dynasty, I want to ask you, do you dare to fight with the gold thief?" ”

Zhang Baijun took the lead in shouting: "Expelle the gold thief, and fight to the death!" ”