In the second year of the Great Song Dynasty, the winter of 1131 A.D., November 16, the early winter.

Early in the morning of the second day, at the beginning of the day, Zhao Hong and his courtiers discussed at the Yamen of the Xingyuan Rong Division, which was the matter of the Mongol army going south to deal with it.

Wuxiu Pass is only a hundred miles away from Xingyuan City, and it is inevitable that Mongolian iron horses come and go like the wind, and soldiers are coming to the city.

"Your Majesty is worry-free, the grain and grass in the city are enough to support March!"

"Your Majesty, the people in the city are well settled, no one sleeps in the open, and the people are not disturbed. Your Majesty need not worry! ”

Chen Longzhi, the pacification envoy of Lizhou West Road, and Zhao Yanna, the transfer envoy, played one after another.

"Good! The secretaries bothered! ”

Zhao Hong said appreciatively to the civil officials.

Grain and grass are sufficient, the people's hearts are stable, and the soldiers can defend the city without distraction.

"Your Majesty, the battle tents at the head of the city, artillery and ammunition, rolling stones, arrows and gold juice have all been placed and deployed. Your Majesty is worry-free! ”

"Your Majesty, the soldiers and civilians in the city have begun to assemble and practice, and they can go to the city for reinforcements at any time."

Zhao Wei, the commander of Xingyuan Mansion, and Meng Heng, reported one after another.

Zhao Hong nodded slightly.

If the soldiers and civilians have to go to the city to garrison, then the battle will be white-hot.

"Your Majesty, the Tatars are powerful, and an army of 70,000 is not trivial. Do you want to light wolf smoke and call the Western Route Army to come for reinforcements? ”

The military department Shangshu Xuanxuan was worried, and his face was full of sorrow.

"Xuanqing, don't be impatient. There are 10,000 soldiers in the city, and I have 3,000 soldiers of the forbidden army, not to mention 10,000 soldiers and civilians. An army of more than 20,000 can always withstand a month or two. ”

Zhao Hong laughed.

Although the Mongolian army also had firearms, he didn't care.

The firearms of the Song Dynasty, whether it is iron smelting or gunpowder formula, reflect the crystallization and progress of science and technology. The advanced use of pill kits, gun mounts, and the repeated training of gunners and grenadiers were the result of the professionalization of the army.

He didn't believe that the firearms of the Mongolian army could be stronger than those of the Song army.

"Your Majesty, as soon as the Tatar army arrives, the land of Hanzhong will be ruined and the countryside will be barren!"

Chen Longzhi couldn't help it, shook his head and sighed.

"I have no choice, and I also want to keep the enemy out of the country, so that the people will not suffer and the place will suffer. But I am afraid of failure, otherwise the soldiers will be killed and wounded, and the people will be in dire straits. Just like today's Wuxiu Pass, overnight, more than 2,000 soldiers were gone, and they would never come back. ”

Zhao Hong unconsciously sighed.

Meng Heng and the others in the hall listened carefully.

"I am worried that the strength of our Great Song Border Army is insufficient and cannot fight in the field outside the country. Only with sufficient strength can there be no lack of courage. In the affairs of the country, I have to be cautious, and I still have to rely on strength to speak. ”

Just like Pan Fu, who escaped from the battle, he was not afraid of the Mongol army, and he was not sure of victory.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Chen Longzhi and Meng Heng and other courtiers worshiped together, and they were all impressed.

Everything is about strength, and there is nothing wrong with that.

"Your Majesty, if the Tatar army goes all the way to the east and does not stop in Hanzhong, I am afraid that a big war will break out!"

Xuan Xuan was still in a heavy mood and uneasy.

In this national war, the Great Song Dynasty can't afford to lose, I don't know if I can withstand the thunderous blow of the Mongolian army?

Zhao Hong was about to speak, when the horn suddenly sounded outside, and it seemed to come from the head of Xingyuan Mansion. Everyone in the hall was shocked.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid the Tatar army has arrived!"

Meng Heng perked up and said aloud.

Soon, the sergeant came in and hurriedly reported that the Mongol army from the north had arrived.

The ministers couldn't wait, Zhao Hong stood up and walked down.

"Zhongqing, follow me to the city wall and enjoy it."

Wuxiu Pass is a hundred miles away from Hanzhong, and the Mongolian cavalry arrives in an hour.

On the wall of Xingyuan Mansion, there were Song soldiers standing waiting. Seeing Zhao Hong coming up, all the soldiers knelt on one knee together and spoke in unison.

"See Your Majesty!"

The emperor sat in Xingyuan Mansion City, and the hearts of the army were much more steady.

"Soldiers, get up!"

Zhao Hong said loudly, asked the soldiers to get up, stood by the city wall, and looked north.

The earth trembled, the city wall and the ground under the feet seemed to be shaking, the end of the sky in the north and east, under the cover of the mountains, countless moving points appeared, and soon the moving points became larger, and the endless Mongolian cavalry came into view, overwhelming, all over the mountains, countless flags flying, accompanied by the galloping of war horses, smoke and dust, Mongolian iron cavalry from the northeast two directions, straight to Hanzhong City.

On the city wall, all the Song soldiers were solemn. Even Chen Longzhi, Meng Heng and others changed their faces.

Soon, the Mongolian cavalry arrived in front of the moat outside the northern city of Hanzhong, a sea of war horses, and the black oppressive cavalry, with no end in sight.

"Your Majesty, the Tatar army has thirty thousand-man troops and thirty thousand cavalry. It seems that the Han infantry of the Tatars has not yet caught up! ”

Zhao Wei, the commander of Lizhou East Road, pretended to be calm and explained Zhao Hong's doubts.

He used to be the commander of Xihe Prefecture, an important town on the West Road of Lizhou, and now he has been promoted to the commander of Hanzhong, which can be regarded as a two-level promotion.

In fact, with the increase in wars and the expansion of the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, most of the border generals were promoted.

"There are so many Tatar war horses that everyone in the army has war horses. The reason why the Han army did not keep up was probably because they had to carry siege equipment such as gun wagons, crossbow cars, stone throwers, etc. ”

Meng Heng frowned and said analytically.

"It's scary! I'm so scared! ”

Zhao Hong smiled slightly, nodded, and raised the clairglass mirror, only to see hundreds of Mongolian army rangers heading in the east and west directions, apparently to investigate the military situation.

In the east and west directions, Jiang Wanzai and Wang Jian led 20,000 and 40,000 troops respectively to defend them. In particular, Wang Jianbu, once he fought with the 70,000 Mongol army, it would inevitably be a field battle, and it would be a tragic anomaly.

Field!

Today's Mongolian army still has firearms, although the lethality is limited, but the 40,000 Song army, can it block the thunderous impact of the 70,000 Mongolian army?

Zhao Hong's face sank involuntarily.

At this time, he hoped that the Mongol army would attack the city first and frustrate the spirit of the Mongol army.

"You say, do Torrey know that I am in Xingyuan Mansion City?"

Looking at the Mongolian army outside the city, Zhao Hong suddenly said.

Wuxiu Pass was secretly attacked, and the news that he was in Xingyuan Mansion City may have reached the ears of Torrey and others. I don't know if this is a mistake or an unexpected gain.

After a night of hustle and bustle, on the eastern wilderness of Xingyuan Mansion City, the dense Mongolian military camp was like a mushroom after the rain, covering the whole wilderness overnight.

From early in the morning, the Mongolian army camp was neighing and shouting, and there was a lot of noise. Countless trees and horses dragged people, a large number of Mongolian craftsmen were building siege equipment, and the city of Xingyuan Mansion was surrounded by the Mongolian army. It seems that the Mongolian army is preparing to attack Xingyuanfu City, and it is inevitable.

In the camp of the Mongolian army, the commander of the Mongolian army, Torre, was sitting on a Taishi chair, listening to the reports of the rangers in the army.

Taishi chair, with the Southern Song Dynasty traitor Qin Hui life, the body is wide, the backrest and the armrest are connected together, forming a three-leaf screen, lotus leaf to support the head, you can sleep with your head up, the Song Dynasty dignitaries are all used.

This Taishi chair is also a treasure looted by the Mongolian army to break through Wuxiu Pass, and it is exclusive to Pan Fu, the commander of Wuxiu Pass.

"Marshal, the Song army has set up a large array east of Yangzhou, with about 40,000 people, and it seems that it is to prevent our army from advancing eastward!"

"Marshal, the Song army has set up a large array in Xixian, and the number is also 20,000, it seems that it is intended to prevent our army from advancing west!"

"Marshal, Chenggu, Yangzhou, Xixian, and Xingyuanfu are each guarded by the Song army. Chenggu and Xingyuanfu each have 10,000. According to the captive report of the Song army, the Song Emperor was in the city of Xingyuan Mansion. ”

The sergeants came one by one, and Torre leaned back in the master's chair, frowning.

"Marshal, the Lizhou East Road is strong, and the Song army seems to have been prepared. In addition, Emperor Song is also in Xingyuan Mansion City, do you say, does the Song army know that our army wants to borrow Hanzhong? ”

Wanhu Tabujier is a little older, so he should be much more cautious.

The army went south from Wuxiu Pass, there was no one along the way, the villages and towns were empty, except for the captured mountain people and the Song people in Wuxiu Pass, the Song soldiers and civilians in other places seemed to have all been evacuated.

And from the mouths of the Song army captives in Wuxiuguan, they also knew that the Song army was in the Qingye of Hanzhong, and it seemed that they had gathered heavy troops.

"Marshal, according to the Song army prisoners at Wuxiu Pass, the Song army has been fortified and cleared for more than a month. It seems that the Song army was worried that the war would burn into Hanzhong, so he ordered the wall to be cleared. ”

Wanhu Liu Heima thought about it and said, he was also skeptical.

The army went south to borrow the way, and he just knew about it, how could Song Jun know about it a month ago?

It was a hot day!

Could it be that there are really people in the Song Dynasty who can pinch and calculate, and have the ability to predict the future?

"The Great Khan met with the princes and kings in Guanshan, and the marshal proposed to borrow the Song realm, how could the Song people know! In my opinion, the Song army was scared because our army was attacking the city in Shaanxi, so it prepared early! Four years ago, the army attacked the Song Realm, and the Song people were not also strong-walled? No big deal! ”

The prince said loudly, very disapprovingly.

Torre nodded slightly.

The Mongol army's conquest has always been the decision of the Mongol kings, and even the high-ranking officials of the Han Dynasty in the country are not qualified to intervene, and the Song people will never know.

As for Emperor Song being in Xingyuan Mansion City, this is really an unexpected surprise.

"Marshal, if our Western Route Army wants to join forces with the Central Route Army of the Great Khan of Ogedei, it must pass through Hanzhong. It's better to send an order to speed up and press Zhuer, let them move east quickly, don't stay on the west road of Lizhou, our army broke the Song army in Yangzhou earlier, and went straight to Jinjing! ”

Wanhu Tower was cautious and spoke.

The Song Emperor was in Xingyuan Mansion, the Song people were strong and clear, and nearly 100,000 troops were hoarding Hanzhong, and it seemed that some of them were not good.

"Marshal, Emperor Song is in Xingyuan Mansion, if you can defeat Emperor Song, you can not only avenge the revenge of four years ago, but also deter the Song people. The Jin people are now locusts after autumn, and they can't jump for a few days. ”

Emperor Song was in the city of Xingyuan Mansion in front of him, and Liu Heima's heart was beating faster.

It's good that Ta Buji doesn't mention Wokotai, but when he mentions Wokotai, it is likely to backfire. If his prediction is correct, Torre will definitely attack Xingyuan Mansion City.

"That's it! Let's besiege the city and send reinforcements, won't the Song army come to save their emperor? Destroying the Song Emperor is a miracle! ”

The young broad-ended shouted again.

The generals were in a hurry, and Torre was already excited.

Encircling the point to send reinforcements and luring the enemy to fight in the field is the advantage of the Mongol army. Jin Guo is old and not worth mentioning. If you can kill or capture the Song Emperor, all the previous grievances will be avenged, and the benefits will not be too much, and it will be beneficial for the Mongol army to go south in the future.

"Let's go, come out with me!"

Torre stood up, led the generals, and walked out of the tent with ease.

The Song army with a strong wall and a clear field, what else is worth his high look? A bunch of cowards who defend the city are just soft eggs.