In the fourth year of the Great Song Dynasty, 1233 A.D., July, Datong.

Located in the northeast of the river, Datong outside the Yanmen Pass, bordering the grassland outside the Saiwai, between the inner and outer Great Wall, because the Warring States Zhao Wuling King placed the "Yunzhong" county here, until the middle of the Yongxi of the Northern Wei Dynasty changed to Shuozhou. Therefore, Datong has another name for "in the clouds".

In the fourteenth year of Tang Zhenguan (640), "Yunzhong" was changed to "Yunzhou", and Yunzhong was nicknamed "Yunzhou". Liao and Jin were the capitals, and after the rise of Genghis Khan, it was under the rule of Mongolia.

In view of the rumors of the Northern Expedition of the Song people, and it seems to be intensifying, the Mongolian Great Khan Wo Kotai had to return to Yunzhong City from Guanshan where he took refuge in the summer, and gathered the Mongolian kings and nobles to plan a strategy to deal with the Northern Expedition of the Song army.

The Yamen of the Governor of Yunzhong Prefecture, headed by the Mongolian Great Khan Wo Kotai, the Mongolian kings of the Mongolian Dynasty, such as Han Chijin, Kouwen Buhua, Baitar, Kuochu, Mengge, etc., as well as the Mongolian generals such as Subutai, Temutai, and Tachar, sat in the hall and were discussing the matter of increasing the number of troops in the two rivers.

Several Han army Wanhu Liu Heima, Xiao Zhara, Shi Tianze, Yan Shi, Zhang Hongyan and others were added to the seat, plus a favorite minister of Wokotai, Yelu Chucai.

This is unique in the history of Mongolia. Since the Mongol army went south to the Central Plains two years ago and suffered a crushing defeat, it broke its muscles and bones, and with the news of the Song army's northern expedition, the Han army of Lianghe finally joined the military decision-making war group.

From the Mongol nobles discussing decisions behind closed doors to the Han army joining in, it illustrates the changes in Mongolia's military decision-making, and also reveals the reality that the Mongol iron cavalry is broken.

"Great Khan, the southerners assassinated my father, please avenge my father!"

Zhang Hongyan, the eldest son of Zhang Rou of the Han Army in Baozhou, Hebei Province, was dressed in plain clothes, kneeling on the ground, kowtowing.

A few months ago, Zhang Rou was assassinated by assassins, and later exterminated several cottages in Taihang Mountain, and the leaders of the cottages confessed that the two assassins who assassinated Zhang Rou were the work of the Song people.

"Get up. Don't worry, I will definitely avenge General Zhang Rou. ”

Wokotai said softly, Yelu Chucai translated on the side, Liu Heima, and Shi Tianze helped Zhang Hongyan up in the past.

In fact, Zhang Rou had four sons in front of him, but they all died early, and the fifth son, Zhang Hongyan, became the de facto eldest son.

"Xie Da Khan!"

The young Zhang Hongyan stroked his chest, wiped away his tears, and sat down at the end of the right side of the hall.

"The southerners are in a mess of the two rivers, you all tell me, what are they going to do?"

Wokotai frowned and opened the conversation.

Among the ten thousand households in the Han army, he appreciated Shi Tianze and Zhang Rou the most, both of whom were talented in commanding the army, especially Zhang Rou, who was decisive in killing and bravely crowning the three armies. Who knew that he was careless, but he was assassinated by the southerners.

Why don't these despicable southerners talk about "benevolence, righteousness and morality" at all?

"The southerners are getting bigger and bigger, Zhang Rou was killed, and Baitar was almost poisoned. It seems that the southerners going north is already a certainty. ”

What King Zong said was that Baitar was assassinated when he arrived in Yanjing in the summer, and he was assassinated in Chongshan, and Baitar and he escaped.

Fortunately, he and Baitar were disguised as guards, otherwise they would have been blown to pulp.

"Baidal, be careful in the future, don't let your temperament come. The southerners are cunning, there are too many tricks and tricks, as long as those firearms are touched, flesh and blood will fly, and the consequences will be unimaginable! ”

Meng Ge is serious, reminding his high-flying cousin.

A trip to the Song Realm opened his eyes, and the Song people could even build a pendulum and a steam engine, not to mention firearms.

"Möngke, don't talk about me. Didn't you go out to the Song Realm with Kuo, didn't you negotiate peace with the Song Emperor, why did the Song army want to go on a northern expedition again? Looks like you and Kuochu haven't done anything! ”

Batar could stand Möngke's sneer, his eyes widened, and he directly replied to his cousin.

Kuo was silent, but Meng Ge said without changing his face:

"Didn't I say it, the southerners are cunning and can't be believed. Besides, Yelu Chucai and Li Bangrui are righteous envoys, they are wise men, and they have all been deceived by Emperor Song, which shows that Emperor Song is treacherous. Or, let them go south and discuss with the Song people? ”

This Baitar is capable of everything, if he hadn't been smart, it is estimated that the gluing mountain would not have died tragically.

Yelu Chucai glanced at Meng Ge and did not say anything.

Except for Ogedei, no one seems to really value him among the Mongol kings. In case of an accident that happens to Wokotai, his future in Mongolia is worrying, and any governance of the country seems to be a castle in the air.

How easy is it for the Song people to implement the good policies of the Song people, education, economy, and people's livelihood in Lianghe?

"It's useless to talk about anything. The Northern Expedition of the Song Army is about to hit the door, is it still useful to negotiate peace? Let's hurry up and prepare ourselves for war. ”

Subutai finally spoke. As soon as he finished speaking, he coughed violently, his face turned red, and he stopped for a long time.

Seeing that he has gray hair, a haggard face, and one eye has been blinded, it seems that it is difficult to regain the courage of the western expedition to Jin.

"Great Khan, General Subutai is right! The wolf ambitions of the Song army and the Northern Expedition were all written in the newspapers. Hurry up and get ready for battle! ”

Liu Heima, a Wanhu of the Han Army, also holds the same view.

Wokotai glanced at Subutai, frowned slightly, and did not speak.

The former first fierce general of Mongolia, who went south to attack the Song Dynasty twice, turned out to be what it is now, and it should be abolished.

But apart from Subutai, the fierce general left to him by his father Temujin, who else can pick up the burden of fighting against foreign enemies, Han Chijin, Mouth Warm, or Temutai and Tachar?

"Mr. Yelu, tell me about the Song people's Northern Expedition and see if the Song people really want to use troops against my two rivers?"

Wokotai looked at Yelu Chucai, his face was gentle and amiable.

"Yes, Great Khan."

Yelu Chucai picked up the newspaper and spoke to everyone.

"Ladies and gentlemen, look at this inscription, in which "expel the Hulu and restore China", "look at the people of my Central Plains, and have no owner for a long time." Fang wants to send troops to the north to chase away Hulu, save the people from the miserable, and restore the prestige of the Han officials", and "those who belong to me will always be in peace with China, and those who turn their backs on me will run outside the Saiwai", etc., all show that the Song people regard our Mongolia and Jin as the enemies of the Northern Expedition. Therefore, the Northern Expedition of the Song people aimed at two rivers. ”

Yelu Chucai's analysis made everyone in the hall, including Wokotai, look ugly.

The Northern Expedition of the Song Army was aimed at the two rivers, and Mongolia had no way to retreat.

Since the rise of Mongolia in Mobei, the Mongolian iron cavalry invaded the west and the south, and the soldiers were invincible. Now that he has been invaded and bullied by the Song army in the north, it is simply a great shame and unheard of.

"The Great Khan, the Northern Expedition of the Song Army, means the two rivers and the sixteen states of Yanyun. The Great Khan should make plans as early as possible to go north against the Song army! ”

After Yelu Chucai finished speaking, he stepped aside.

The Song army went north, and next year's winter wheat harvest may have little hope.

"Great Khan, instead of being trapped to death, it is better to wave his troops south, first break Shaanxi and Western Xia, and then go straight to Sichuan, kill the southerners by surprise, and the blood will flow like a river!"

The mouth was warm and couldn't help it, and he was indignant.

"As I say, the army went directly south from the two rivers, went straight to Jianghuai, and the first strike was strong, and directly broke the city of Lin'an and captured the Song Emperor!"

The titan Temutai shouted.

The Song people kicked their noses in the face, repeatedly looking for the bad luck of the Mongolian army, and did not kill wantonly, which was really difficult to understand the hatred in their hearts.

"Forget it, let's go back to the Song people's Northern Expedition."

Wokotai frowned, his face full of worry.

"Two years ago, our Mongolian army went south, although the city was conquered, but the Western Route Army was almost completely annihilated, and our army's vitality was greatly damaged, so we had to give up destroying Jin and retreat to the north. Now that the weather is going to be cold, the Song army is estimated to go north, and even if it is to go south, I am afraid it will be too late. ”

Wokotai slowly said, and the Mongolian generals in the hall were much quieter.

The Song army dared to go on a northern expedition, not by virtue of the fact that it was not a trick, but a strong army, and I am afraid that it was already ready.

Today's Mongol army, if it wants to go south with troops, the Han army will have a large-scale follower, and the grain and grass must be properly prepared, unlike the Mongolian cavalry, the supplies are all plundered, and there is no logistical trouble.

Tens of thousands or even more than 100,000 Han troops, the weight of grain and grass is an astronomical amount, and it must be prepared, at least it will take more than a month. At that time, the Song army was probably already heading north.

"What the Great Khan said is extremely true, I am afraid that before my Mongol iron cavalry goes south, the army of the Song people has already gone north. The Song army transported grain and grass along the coast of Shandong, hoarded baggage, and garrisoned tens of thousands. Song Jun was eyeing the tiger and was scheming. The Great Khan was to increase his troops at Lianghe to prevent the Song army from moving north.

Yelu Chucai was worried, and stroked his chest.

"What Mr. Jerod said is very true! The Song people were strong and strong, and those who came were not good. There are 70 million people in the south, and there are at least hundreds of thousands of border troops. Great Khan, plan ahead! ”

Shi Tianze, the Han army, followed along.

Wokotai frowned and was silent, and after a while, his eyes moved to the silent Subutai.

"Subutai, the Song army is going north, how do you think we should deal with it?"

This former Mongolian No. 1 fierce general, who dominates the world and kills people like hemp, it will not be difficult to mention the courage of the year.

"Great Khan, speaking of charging into battle, Subutai may still be able to serve the Great Khan. But when the Song army went north, in addition to field battles, the defense of the city was probably the fundamental, and it still depended on Liu Heima, Xiao Zhara and Shi Tianze. Even if I have to charge into battle, Kouwen Buhua and Meng Ge are younger and braver than me. The future of Mongolia depends on them! ”

Su Butai said softly, his tone was gentle, and he couldn't see the fluctuations in his heart.

Ogedai shook his head secretly. After Su Butai said something, he didn't seem to say anything.

"Subutai, you are my Mongolian No. 1 general, in the battle of Hanzhong, you won't be scared. Although the firearms of the Song army are powerful, our Han army also has firearms, and our Mongolian iron cavalry is even more indestructible. The Song army went north, just to give them a headache. If you want to recuperate, just hide in the rear! ”

Meng Ge was young and vigorous, and he was very dissatisfied with the retreat of Su Butai.

"Meng Ge, you are so bold! When Subutai followed the Great Khan Temujin to dominate the world, you were still learning archery in the steppe. Quickly make amends to Subutai! ”

Han Chijin said angrily, Meng Ge was stunned, his face was pale, and he was stunned.

Han Chijin is Genghis Khan's younger brother, Meng Ge's uncle and grandfather, and Subutai is a stubble. Han Chijin spoke, his seniority was high, Meng Ge was indignant, and everyone was silent.

Who would dare to intervene in the affairs of the Ogedai Khan family?

Wokotai coughed lightly, breaking the embarrassment in the hall.

"Meng Ge, in the first battle of Hanzhong, your Abu was killed, it was the Song army's scheming, and it had nothing to do with Subutai. If the Song army goes north, you should fight well and avenge your Abu. ”

After Wokotai finished speaking, his eyes turned to Subutai.

"Subutai, Meng Ge is still young, and he feels sorry for Torre's death, don't take it to heart. Now that the enemy is present, we must twist into a rope to deal with the Song army heading north. ”

Wo Kotai said something, Subutai and Meng Ge listened to the order together, and they no longer challenged each other.