Yanjing, Tongzhou, August, early autumn.

Tongzhou takes the meaning of "Caoyun Tongji", which is the northern terminus of the canal, the east gate of Yanjing, and is only fifty or sixty miles away from Yanjing City.

On the surface of the canal, the sound of artillery is one after another, continuous. Hundreds of Mongol and Song warships are engaged in a battle that is not fierce.

On the river, the artillery fire of the Song army's naval division was intensive, the Mongolian army's warships were beaten to pieces, and the Mongolian army's naval army suffered heavy casualties. The warships of the two sides approached, and the warships of the Song Army's naval division smashed out like thunderstorms, and there were terrible screams and cries on the warships of the Mongolian Army's naval divisions.

The sparsely scattered feathered arrows on the Mongolian warships could not form a lethal force at all. At a distance of hundreds of paces, they were directly stunned by the artillery of the Song army.

"There is no artillery, and this dare to be called a sailor?"

Liu Cheng snorted coldly, and commanded the Song army sailors to row forward vigorously to attack the stubborn Mongolian warships.

On the river, warships were constantly broken and blown up, the river water poured in, and the Mongolian sailors panicked and jumped into the boiling river to escape, and the river was full of Mongolian troops swimming to escape. However, the blockage of the river by the Mongol warships also affected the advance speed of the Song warships.

The Mongolian army continued to shoot arrows on the warship, and the Mongolian army on the shore also added fuel to the fire, taking the opportunity to shoot the Song army.

"Artillery, shoot!"

"Earthquake thunder, prepare!"

Liu Cheng shouted angrily, and Song Jun raised his shield to cover it. The artillery on the warship continued to fire, the river was filled with smoke, and the Mongolian sailors were beaten down one after another, both on the shore and on the ship, all of them were suppressed by the dead artillery fire of the Song army, and they could not raise their heads.

The sailors of the Song army took the opportunity to ignite the earth-shattering thunder one after another and smashed it into the Mongolian army.

The earth-shattering thunder rained down, and the Mongolian army suffered countless casualties, and followed the Song army's spearmen to rush onto the opponent's warship. The Mongolian army could not bear the bloody scene of the battle, and fled backwards.

"Escape...... Finish! ”

Liu Cheng cried out in surprise.

"If you are bombarded indiscriminately by artillery and earth-shattering thunder, you will flee like them."

I don't know when, the commander of the sailor division, Wu, sneaked onto the deck and commanded the sailor soldiers to clean up the battlefield and clean up the river.

In the future, it will also rely on this waterway to provide grain and grass to the Northern Expeditionary Army, and it must be kept unblocked.

The river was quickly cleared, and the warships entered the section of the river from Tongzhou to Yanjing City, which was already close at hand.

On the south bank of the canal, smoke and dust billowed out, and soon thousands of horses galloped and rolled in.

The cavalry of the Song army was in a large array, and Lu Wende saw it clearly, put down the clairvoyant mirror, hit the horse forward, and shouted loudly.

"Second Brother Cao, you've finally arrived!"

"Lu Wende, let's meet again!"

When they arrived, the two of them were holding the war horses, and Cao Youwan was full of excitement and screamed loudly.

The man is a teenager until he dies, and this is vividly reflected in these two people.

"Second Brother Cao, I heard that you escorted you to the south, and what kind of Tasi farts and urine were killed in Shandong, the brothers are very envious!"

Lu Wende laughed.

Serving in the army in the northwest, Brother Cao Youwen was devoted to him, and he didn't eat less of Mrs. Cao's food.

"Not worth mentioning! However, let's get together and fight side by side again! ”

Cao Youwan also laughed.

The two of them walked together on horseback by the canal, talking as they went.

"Second Brother Cao, let's compete this time to see if your Cao family army is strong, or my Lu family army is stronger!"

"Good! This time, let's have a good comparison to see who kills more Tatars? ”

"Good! A gentleman's word! ”

"It's hard to chase a horse!"

The two of them were full of ambition, their eyes swept to the warships on the canal, and they were both stunned, followed by dismounting, and saluting.

"Lu Wende (Cao Youwan) has met Master Zhou."

It turned out that standing on the deck of the warship was Zhou Ping, the director of the Intelligence Department.

The intelligence department, the officers and men in the army, whether they are the chief generals of the first army or the low-level sergeants, talk about the all-knowing intelligence department, and everyone is in danger.

Spying on officials, repeatedly raising prisons, from the ruling minister Hu Yu, to the pacification envoy Shi Songzhi of Xixia Road, from Chen Duanchang in the imperial history, to the major officials in Sichuan and Jiangxi, no matter what official position, what kind of family, in front of the Intelligence Department, it is nothing.

For example, Cao Youwan in front of him, who was in charge all the way two years ago, was gracious to the emperor, but he was still demoted by three levels in a row.

"The two generals are exempt. The two generals worked hard for the country, and they were born and died, and they were admired. ”

The warship stopped, and Zhou Ping bowed on the deck.

"Don't dare! Can't! ”

Cao Youwan and Lu Wende are both humble and humble.

Zhou Ping looked at the two, returned to Cao Youwan, hesitated, and continued:

"General Cao, you violated military rules two years ago, and you just played impartially, and you didn't dare to deceive Your Majesty. The disposal of General Cao is also His Majesty's arbitrariness. In the next thing, not the right person, please don't go to your heart. His Majesty has a lot of hard work for General Cao, and General Cao should be able to understand it. ”

"What Lord Zhou said is extremely true! The last general has failed His Majesty's high expectations and often has trouble sleeping. If it weren't for His Majesty and Director Zhou, maybe the last general would have been in a different place. This Northern Expedition, supported by His Majesty, will not disappoint His Majesty. ”

Cao Youwan said solemnly, clasping his fists and saluting.

Waiting for the sinful body, can you make a comeback, isn't it the emperor's grace?

How many people in the world have such an opportunity?

"General Cao, please!"

"Master Zhou, don't dare!"

Cao Youwan was respectful and respectful, a little at a loss.

"General Cao, General Lu, can you become the envoy of this Hebei Road system, and can you sit firmly on this chair under your butt, please leave it to the two of you!"

Zhou Ping said with a straight face, bowing.

"Hebei Road Envoy?"

Cao Youwan and Lu Wende were both stunned, and then suddenly realized, and hugged their fists together, impassioned.

"The last general (below) will not be dishonored!"

Zhou Ping's warship left, and Lu Wende looked at Cao Youwan, who was sweating profusely, and quipped:

"Second Brother Cao, why are you more nervous than meeting Your Majesty?"

"Once I was bitten by a snake, I was afraid of the well rope for ten years. Lu Wende, my brother reminds you that you must not do anything wrong, otherwise it will be too late to regret it! ”

Cao Youwan was touched, and reminded Lu Wende in a serious way.

"Second Brother Cao, don't worry, I naturally know this brother. You don't have to pay attention to the past. When we arrive in Yanjing City, let's have a good fight, let Your Majesty take a good look! ”

Lu Wende understood and nodded yes.

"That's nature! I'm afraid you can't compare to me! ”

"Second Brother Cao, that's not necessarily! Who knew you were a sword? Or do you premature old age? ”

"Aging before you get old? I'm not yet thirty years old, where did I get old? Lu Wende, let's have a good comparison! ”

"Compare and match!"

Cao Youwan and Lu Wende were full of pride, and Zhang Jin and Zhou Ping on the warship were also talking about things.

"The left one is the Cao family, the right one is the Lu family, is this still possible? Director Zhou, do you want to report this matter to Your Majesty? ”

Zhou Ping is about to step down as the director of the Intelligence Department, and Zhang Jin will take over and be careful in everything.

"What to report? Do you have nothing to do? ”

Zhou Ping glanced at Zhang Jin dissatisfied.

"The army is full of generals who speak martial arts, and there are military police pickets, where did the Cao family army and Lu family army come from? They're just talking, do you really think they can do whatever they want? Also, in the future, you will be in charge, and you must have a number in your heart when everything is prioritized. ”

This kind of thing is reported to the emperor, and he is not scolded?

"Yes, yes, yes! I remembered! ”

Zhang Jin hurriedly nodded yes.

"Zhang Jin, you have to remember! His Majesty was very serious to the students of the martial arts hall, especially Meng Hui, Yu Jue, and Cao Youwen, and once said that no one would be allowed to impeach them for ten years. Don't make your own claims without hard evidence. As for Wang Jian, Lu Wende, Cao Youwan, and Du Gao, His Majesty's favorite generals, there is no need to report trivial matters, only those things that are important will be reported to His Majesty. ”

Zhou Ping told his hair in a serious way.

If you blindly find faults, it is very likely that you will kick it on the steel plate, and you don't know how to die.

"Master Zhou, thank you for your advice!"

Zhang Jin said calmly and bowed.

"Between you and me, there is no need to come to these courtesies."

Zhou Ping looked ahead, and his ears were raised.

"In short, you remember, Your Majesty doesn't like things with empty heads, and doing things with your heart is that even if you are wrong, Your Majesty will not blame you. But if you are a traitor, a corrupt person, and especially a bully of the people, no one will be able to save you! ”

"Don't worry, I know this!"

Zhang Jin nodded again and again. In terms of personal ethics, he is still somewhat self-controlled.

"Director Zhou, I heard that His Majesty especially admires Yelu Chucai, so why did he want you to serve as the envoy of Hebei, instead of recruiting Yelu Chucai and letting him take this position? Director Zhou can go to serve as the pacification envoy of Shandong Road, or the envoy of the Central Plains, which are also feudal officials. ”

Putting his brother-in-law in the important town of Biansai, the emperor's heart is big enough.

"Your Majesty's thoughts, where do I know? I estimate that Hebei Road is a border stopper, and Yelu Chucai and the Mongolian Great Khan Wokotai have a good relationship. Putting him here, His Majesty is probably not at ease. If Yelu Chucai returned to Shun, it is estimated that he would be transferred to a place south of the Yellow River, but it would never be two rivers. ”

"What Lord Zhou said is extremely true! I think so. ”

Zhang Jin looked around and lowered his voice, as thin as a mosquito.

"Chief Zhou, since you want to capture Yanjing as soon as possible, why did you let them contact the Eastern Liao Army later? Wouldn't this be easy to cause accidental injury? ”

"Whether it is Shi Tianze or Dongliao, or Zhang Hongyan, they are strong and strong, do not weaken them, and subdue them and beat them to fear, can I, the Hebei envoy, sit safely? Your Majesty, can you rest assured? ”

Zhou Ping looked at the stunned hair and patted him on the shoulder.

"Your Majesty has said a word, and I quote it as a wise saying. The truth is within the firing range of artillery. Without strong force, how to restore the two rivers and how to dominate the world? ”

"It's just that in this way, the offensive and defensive battles in Yanjing City will be more difficult to fight."

Zhang Jin said in shock.

"Hard to beat?"

Zhou Ping shook his head and sneered:

"If you can't even defeat Yanjing City, what can you talk about seizing the world? If this is the case, even if these arrogant soldiers and fierce generals are temporarily submissive, they will rebel again when the Mongol iron cavalry goes south in the future. Therefore, you must believe in your own soldiers, and you will be able to do it once and for all. ”

Zhang Jin was sweating profusely and nodded unconsciously.

It seems that there are many things that I still have to learn.

Zhang Jin was about to speak, Zhou Ping looked ahead and said leisurely.

"Yanjing, Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, we are here!"

Zhang Jin couldn't help but be surprised, he looked forward, and saw that many soldiers were standing at the head of the city, and the hazy and tall city wall in front seemed to be in sight.

Yanjing City, which only appears in dreams, has finally arrived!

Surrounded by thousands of troops, Meng Heng stepped on the solid ground on the shore, he looked at the dragon-like Yanjing city wall, stared at the silent mountains, and the rushing river, they seemed to be staring at themselves.

There are so many delicate rivers and mountains, leading countless heroes to bend their waists!

Yanjing City, which has haunted countless Song people, and Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, which have broken the hearts and intestines of countless Song people, are finally presented in front of them.

The next thing to do is to conquer and put the land of Youyan under the rule of the Great Song Dynasty.