Chapter 245: Surprise Attack

Ouyang in Tokyo was worried about the lives and deaths of those flat-bottomed merchant ships. Not only because these people were instigated by themselves, but also because the safety of these ships was related to the victory or defeat of the battle and the life and death of the 30,000 people in front. The arrow is on the string, and it cannot be missed. Tong Guan, who was sitting in the middle of the road, didn't know that there were any problems, and as soon as the appointed time came, the Northwest Military Road and Yongxing Military Road slowly moved towards the Dihe River. It would take them half a month to reveal their intention to go to war, because in the strategic arrangement, Laizhou had to attract enough attention from the southern army to make them move stealthily and quickly.

Waiting is painful, Zhao Yu sees Ouyang as a heartless person, although he asked Ouyang not to leave Tokyo for the time being, but Ouyang is too relaxed, playing around, visiting friends in the Chamber of Commerce, and interested in holding meetings with local businesses to hold a symposium on promoting the spirit of rising land prices in Tokyo. In Yangping Baiyun District, only houses and land use rights are sold, but in Tokyo, land is sold. How is land worth? It is necessary to build a suitable human life on the land and create a comfortable living environment. If everyone helps to hype up and spread some rumors, there are more officials in Tokyo, there are more rich people, and the purchasing power is strong, so the land price will naturally go up.

However, the relaxed Ouyang went and accidentally found that Zhao Yu had gone to Guangde Palace. When Ouyang heard the news, he came over, and he also lived in Guangde Palace. Ouyang knew that Zhao Yu was a person who did not believe in Buddhism, and the fact that she could come here showed that she really had no bottom in her heart and lacked confidence. What made Ouyang dissatisfied was that he grabbed the Taoist priest halfway and learned that Wang Wenqing asked Zhao Yu to burn incense and bathe in a quiet place for three days in accordance with the rules to show his sincerity. If this happened in Yangping, Wang Wenqing would probably have to go to prison. Nonsense, the current situation is so unclear, as an emperor, I am in the mood to waste three days here.

But when Ouyang arrived, he couldn't see Zhao Yu anymore. The guard at the door said to Ouyang very apologetically: "Your Majesty has instructed that you should not be disturbed for three days." If you have something important, you can go to Li Xiang to deal with it. ”

Ouyang asked, "I thought, if I rush in, will you cut me?" ”

The inner guard hurriedly said: "Of course not, but Lord Ou will definitely not embarrass the brothers, right?" ”

Ouyang asked, "Who proposed to let the emperor come up?" ”

After thinking about it, Neiwei said: "It seems to be Li Xiangjin's words." ”

"Li Gang?" Ouyang was shocked, what! Li Gang wouldn't be that idiot.

"No, it's Li Bangyan and Li Youxiang."

Kindness? This guy wouldn't be that idiotic either. Ouyang suddenly remembered the matter of that batch of materials, and a flash of inspiration, could it be that Li Bangyan rushed that thing? Is he going to do bad things? The motive is definitely there, the emperor trusts Li Gang, and basically sets aside the two right ministers. Moreover, Li Gang and Li Bangyan have long become political enemies. Li Gang's two demotions are related to Li Bangyan's behind-the-scenes instructions and false accusations. This kind of villain may not be able to do something.

Ouyang said: "I have something important to see the emperor." ”

The internal guard shook his head: "Lord Ou really wants to enter by force, and we can only use force." We can't explain to Your Majesty after hurting your lordship, please don't embarrass us. ”

"Alas......!" Ouyang could only sigh and leave.

……

As soon as Taixuzi heard that the emperor was instigated by Li Bangyan to retreat and cultivate, he jumped up: "There must be a conspiracy." ”

"What conspiracy?" Ouyang asked.

"It's too easy." Taixuzi said: "The emperor ordered Commander-in-Chief Li Gang, that is, everything should be sent to the political hall." If it is given to the emperor, from the eunuchs to the forbidden army to the internal guards, who would dare to mess around? But the political hall is different, there are many people and things, and there are not many official documents that Master Li has to deal with. If there are one or two important draws, as soon as the emperor comes out, he will immediately trouble Master Li. To give a simple example, for example, Tong Guan, who was sitting in the Yongxing Army, suddenly changed his strategy because he needed to, so he would inevitably send an official document to Beijing for the emperor to see. Without the emperor's approval, the established plan cannot be changed. Back and forth, it may take a month to find out that the official document has not been delivered, which is a delay in the fighter. ”

Ouyang shook his head: "There may not be such a coincidence." ”

Taixuzi said: "It's really not such a coincidence, and Li Bangyan is not a god." But why did this kid suddenly say that the emperor went up to worship God? ”

"......" Ouyang took a breath of cold air and asked, "You know that hanged filial son, right?" It seems that his relatives should be here in the next two days. ”

"You mean someone incited his relatives ***?"

"Think about it, after all, the person was hanged outside the gate of the Li Mansion. Originally, there were all kinds of discussions among the people. There is no need for anything else, such a fuss, Li Xiang will inevitably be distracted to deal with this matter. Some bad guys can even issue official documents in the name of Li Xiang. For example, an official letter was sent saying: The materials are not in place, so that the Northwest Military Road and the Yongxing Military Road are not allowed to attack. Afterwards, Li Xiang was at a loss. And this matter is so serious that it is difficult for the people to be angry without killing Li Gang. ”

Taixuzi was puzzled: "Will anyone joke with the lives of 30,000 soldiers?" ”

"Zamao, you are staying in the Jin country, and the top and bottom are more united. If you look at history, how many people have disregarded the interests of the country in order to frame their political opponents. "Not to mention, Ouyang knows Yue Fei, although Yue Fei has a bit of a taste of self-respect, but who doesn't know what trouble there will be without Yue Fei. There is also Qin Hui's main force borrowing the name of the anti-corruption pioneer to defeat a bunch of political enemies. There is also the Tao Hui technique that must be learned in the struggle of the Tang Dynasty, which has formed a doctrine.

Taixuzi also understands that Li Gang and Li Bangyan can only save one, and their concepts and personalities are really different. Lee Bang-yan has always been dark about his political opponents. For example, Wang Hao, who was red and purple during the reign of Song Huizong, was at odds with Li Bangyan. In order to directly cling to Cai Jing, Li Bangyan took advantage of Cai Jing's eye problems, and privately colluded with Cai Jing's eldest sons Cai You and Liang Shicheng to harm Wang Huang to the point that he lost his official position and was demoted to a commoner. Therefore, Li Bangyan has always been the person in the Song Huizong group who is second only to Cai Jing in real power. Because this man is ruthless! Such an anomaly is still relatively rare in Song Guan. abolished Wang Hao back then, and although Wang Hao hated him to the core, he didn't dare to offend him. And now Zhao Yu is considered a Ming Jun, and he can't be framed by pure words. Zhao Yu trusts Li Gang again, sooner or later Li Gang will clean up an official like himself in the future, and it is very likely that he will strike first.

Taixuzi thought of Wang Hao and a cadre of officials who were pulled off the horse by Li Bangyan and nodded: "This person was originally the first minister of Cai Jinghou, but I didn't expect Lord Li to suddenly take the throne, and he must be very dissatisfied." But...... We don't have the right to enter and leave the political hall, and we can't prevent it at all. ”

A family member came in: "It's good that Master Ou is here, the filial uncle who died a few days ago carried the coffin of the filial son from Yizhuang to the door, and asked the master to give them an explanation." ”

"Did you inform Li Xiang?"

"The master has an explanation, saying that he will deal with this matter personally, so he has already sent someone to invite him."

Taixuzi said to Ouyang: "It seems that someone is going to make it bad." What to do? Why don't you sneak to see the emperor? ”

"Damn, that's a terrible idea. What if the emperor is taking a bath? Even if it doesn't, sue me for blasphemy in the future, causing the xx god to go berserk, and I will walk around unexpectedly. Ouyang said angrily: "You will sacrifice me to fulfill your master, your salary is paid by me, don't forget." ”

Taixuzi smiled: "Then what should I do?" ”

"You go out first!" Ouyang instructed the family to leave and think about it, and then whispered: "Since he will be framed, we will also frame." I wonder if there is an official document written by Li Bangyan or something? ”

"Of course, I'll ask someone to find it for you."

Ouyang smiled and said, "However, after the matter is completed, you have to help me run an errand." ”

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When Li Gang was communicating with Uncle Xiaozi, more than 20 forbidden soldiers drove into the political hall, led by Zhang Xuanming, who had been unknown for a long time, and two internal guards sent by Ouchi. Why are there internal guards? Ouyang borrowed two to support the façade for office work, and Ouchi would still give face.

There are a lot of people in the political affairs hall, and as soon as everyone sees such a battle, and Zhang Xuanming, the leader of the team, knows that someone is going to be unlucky. Li Gang was not there, and Wang Min and Li Bangyan naturally came forward to greet him as vice ministers. Zhang Xuanming didn't enter the house either, took out a letter, only revealed the money and asked, "Whose private seal is this?" ”

Li Bangyan took a breath of cold air, and looked at Wang Min without answering. One of the internal guards shouted: "Whose private seal is it?" It's not from your government. ”

Li Bangyan was dissatisfied: "You sixth, seventh, and unqualified people dare to trespass into the political hall privately. The attitude is still so arrogant? Who is the mastermind? ”

Zhang Xuanming ignored him, pointed at the lively officials and said, "Come and see if it's anyone's private seal and handwriting in your political hall?" ”

One of the alleged officials did not have the courage of Li Bangyan, so he walked over and looked at it twice and said: "This is Li Youxiang's private seal, and the words on it seem to be similar." ”

Zhang Xuanming nodded and shouted: "Li Bangyan has a basis for collaborating with the enemy, and someone will take it for me, waiting for the emperor's holy ruling." ”

"Framed, when did I, Li Bangyan, collaborate with the enemy?"

"Li Xiang, the official Liupin, if there is no evidence, dare to take Li Xiang?" Zhang Xuanming pointed to the person who had just identified the handwriting and private seal: "Unless he is lying?" ”

The official hurriedly said: "At a cursory glance, it seems that there are only four or five images. ”

"Forty percent or fifty percent, didn't you just say that there are seventy percent or eighty percent?" Zhang Xuanming said coldly: "You can make it clear." You're not the only one who can recognize this. ”

"Eighty percent, at least eighty percent." The official hurriedly replied.

Zhang Xuanming nodded and said: "My petty official doesn't dare to embarrass Li Xiang, but in order to avoid someone collaborating with the enemy, Li Xiang still has to go to the Privy Council with me to live in the next few days." Lee Sang, please! ”

What do you mean by nonsense? Nothing is possible, there may not be. Since there is suspicion, isolation is normal. Li Bangyan wondered who wanted to frame him? Li Gang is impossible, Li Bangyan knows his opponent, and Li Gang is an upright gentleman. But it is not possible not to leave at present, Li Bangyan snorted dissatisfied, flicked his sleeves and left.

Zhang Xuanming ordered: "You wait to accompany the general of the internal guard to check whether Li Xiang has any suspicious official documents and letters." ”

"Yes!"

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Li Bangyan was detained, and although there was a certificate of the Gyeonggi sentence in the afternoon, the handwriting on the letter was forged and not written by Li Bangyan, but Zhang Xuanming still detained Li Bangyan. Ouyang's temporary forged letters still can't stand the test. There is no result here, but there is good news on the side of the political affairs hall. After Li Gang heard about this and returned to the political hall, he couldn't find the seal. It was finally found in Li Bangyan's room. In ancient times, the office was a bit like today's company, where managers had their own offices and employees used open offices. The room is only separated by a screen, and there are many gaps where you can see the movement of the people in the room.

When questioned about Li Bangyan, Li Bangyan said that he had been framed, and he said that someone had put Xiangyin in his room. Zhang Xuanming also interrogated the provider of the fake letter, a member of Li Gang's house. The family said that someone took advantage of the chaos in front of the door and stuffed it into his waist. I didn't dare to make my own decisions, so I went to find Ouyang, who was a guest at Li Gang's house. Ouyang contacted Zhang Xuanming at this time.

There were many witnesses to the family, and it was several family members who found that there were letters around the waist of the family. And this family is illiterate, so it is impossible to have the means to copy. Of course, Zhang Xuanming guessed that Ouyang might have done it, but he didn't dare to accuse without evidence. So the epistle became a mystery.

When Zhao Yu heard that such a thing had happened, he knew that he had nothing to do with Ouyang. However, Zhao Yu is not stupid, although he came here for three days with a hot head, he regretted it very much during the period. Naturally, I will wonder why Li Bangyan did this. Zhao Yu didn't know that Li Gang and Li Bangyan were not on the right path, but this was the art of trade-offs. If Li Gang did something bad, Li Bangyan would definitely report it. And Li Bangyan did something bad, and Li Gang would not let it go. If several Xiangye all breathe out of one nostril, Zhao Yu will worry about whether they will be deceived and concealed. Obviously, Zhao Yu thought that Ouyang's opinion of Li Bangyan was too radical.

And Ouyang actually didn't insist on his own ideas, and he wasn't sure whether Li Bangyan would delay the country's military action because he wanted to kill Li Gang, everything was speculation. But Ouyang insisted that what he did was right, and he said sternly: Li Bangyan must be framed. Zhao Yu also had no choice but to take Ouyang, and waved his hand to let Ouyang go back to Yangping, and he was not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the court. In the end, because Li Bangyan could not prove that he did not move the photo, and could not rule out the reason for the suspicion, he turned into an idle errand. The official is still hanging from a product.

Ouyang also took on the task of provoking the relationship between Jin and Liao, and because of the agreement with Taixuzi, Taixuzi had no choice but to take Ouyang's famous assassin and letter to the Northwest Military Road to find Han Shizhong. With the god stick of Taixuzi, Ouyang believes that Jin Liao has a certain possibility of fighting.

Almost at the same time, the city of Laizhou experienced a great war. Wang Yan led 5,000 men to Laizhou in a hurry. After nightfall, he used the clothes of hundreds of Liao people who were killed to deceive the city gates. The 5,000 forbidden troops were divided into three teams to raid the whole city. The Liao people didn't think that the Song people would turn against the water, let alone think that the Song people would come so quickly, and they didn't have the slightest preparations, plus their own military laxity. The two garrisons of the 8,000 Liao troops inside and outside the city all bombed their camps and fled towards Jinzhou. was covered up and killed by Wang Yan all the way until noon the next day, after Wang Yan ransacked a county, he broke into pieces, divided the team into five, and each entrenched in the mountains, isolated villages and other places where he was originally planned to be stationed. Wang Yan and Zhang Jun calculated that the Liao people would think that they were all sticking to Laizhou City.

On the third day, Zhang Jun's main force was stationed in the empty city of Laizhou, and while he began to arrange defenses, he sent scouts to search for the Liao army. At noon on the fourth day, the Hangzhou fleet arrived at Laizhou and unloaded 20,000 forbidden troops, and Zhang Jun ordered these men to repair near the dock for two days before being put into the battle ranks. The empty Hangzhou fleet returned to the Dengzhou base to replenish and deliver supplies. Another thirty or so warships were to assist in the defense of Laizhou.

As a result, Laizhou has become a key point to contain the Liao people. If you don't work together from all sides, you won't be able to take Laizhou at all. If all sides join forces, it will be equivalent to putting the Northwest Road and Yongxing Road to march. If left unattended, the Hebei East Road Forbidden Army in Dengzhou will continue to replenish troops and supplies to Laizhou by sea. Once it grows, it can be taken directly to the Yellow Mansion.

Laizhou is surrounded by mountains in the east and the sea in the north. Only the south and west sides can march in. The first Liao army of 5,000 men arrived first, but the generals who led this army were brave but not very wise. He chose to camp in the north ten miles away from Laizhou and wait for reinforcements. The Hangzhou fleet had already understood the local hydrology, forced into the beach, and carried out a wild bombardment. The density of the ship's guns was quite high, twenty incendiary guns on one side, five ships side by side, and one hundred shells at a time. The Hangzhou fleet also bullied the Khitan incompetent, and even set up two rows of ships to bombard the Liao army. You must know that in such a formation, if the enemy surprises, it is impossible to quickly turn around, and with a few rockets not close or far, these ten ships can be burned. It's a pity that the Liao army ran away.

After this battle, no one in the Liao army dared to approach the north. The only ones who can choose to attack the city gate are the south and west gates. However, the Song also overestimated the ability of the Khitan troops to coordinate the war, and it was not until seven days later that 60,000 Liao troops were assembled nearby and camped in two places.

The time gained five days longer than expected, which allowed the seasick forbidden army to recover, and most importantly, to wait for the supplies to be delivered by the caravan. Maybe it's the effect of Zhao Yu's worship of God, or maybe it's good luck, the Bohai Sea has been very windy recently, and the wave is no more than three meters high. Zhang Jun and the others burst into tears when they saw this batch of weapons. Looking at the list of weapons is even more joyful. There were twenty heavy guns inside, which were flowering cannons being tested, followed by more than 200 shells that had been manufactured. After the shell hits the ground, it will explode again at regular intervals, and the iron sheets inside and outside the shell will explode into fragments to kill and injure the enemy. After actual combat, solid heavy artillery is far less effective than incendiary heavy artillery. But the incendiary heavy artillery had a relatively short range. The appearance of flowering shells compensated for this shortcoming.

But what made Zhang Jun collapse was that this flowering cannon was indeed still a product in the test, and two cannons were reimbursed in the first round of test firing, killing one person and injuring three. How did he know that these were the bottom of the Tokyo Manufacturing Bureau, and the inventory had already been transported to the Liangjun Road, or to Dengzhou. However, the power did give Zhang Jun some comfort. Gunner...... The regular thunderbolt gunner has also learned to be smart, and the little fuse man will run away, for fear that something bad will happen to him.

In addition to the cannon, there are also more than a dozen guns, that is, the 'rocket guns' purchased by Ouyang and Tong Guan. Zhang Jun is more satisfied with this thing, and the close-range lethality is still quite large and accurate. Yangping military rations, like Yangping arms, are unpalatable, but they can also be eaten. Prices have risen, procurement costs have been set to death, and the quality of this military ration is even worse than that of the first batch of military rations.

Zhang Jun was quite satisfied with his inspection of the city, and his morale was relatively high. First, it is because of the help of the big guy of the Hangzhou fleet. Second, it is because insurance protects worries. But Zhang Jun didn't understand, why didn't he get some defensive weapons - mines?