Chapter VII: The Beginning of War
In the eighth year of Shaoxing, Yue Fei led 25,000 soldiers and divided his troops into a three-way northern expedition. The Song army marched extremely fast and had an extremely impressive momentum.
No one thought that this battle would be fought so smoothly, so it was also called the turning point of the Song-Jin War in later generations, whenever this war was mentioned, people had to admire Zhang Xian's ideas and Yue Fei's courage.
Liu Chan, who was far away in Lin'an, finally stopped studying, and he already had a general understanding of the era he was in. What's next? Of course, I listened to the drama and watched the singing and dancing!
The Song Dynasty completed the absolute centralization of the army that the various dynasties had not completed, and it can be said that the seeds of the rebellion of the military generals have been extinguished. As for the civilian officials, the rebellion is really a joke. So in Liu Chan's opinion, he doesn't have to do anything, he just needs to lie down and have a big guy take him away.
So now we need to find a military general who can fight, so that he can recover the lost territory first. And then destroy the Jin Kingdom, after all, in Liu Chan's opinion, the Jin Kingdom at this time has some shadows of the Qin Dynasty, which is very terrifying.
However, he is very annoyed with Zhao Ding now, and he has handed over government affairs to him, but this old man feels that Liu Chan should seriously handle government affairs, but if he does it himself, then what do he need his courtiers to do. Leaving government affairs to you by yourself is a trust in you or not.
So Liu Chan especially doesn't like Zhao Ding, he prefers Qin Hui. Because Qin Hui has never bothered himself, if there is something, just tell Qin Hui. Therefore, now Liu Chan has some ideas and wants to put Qin Hui in the position of the left minister.
Qin Hui is the best at interpreting people's hearts, and when Liu Chan had this idea, he noticed it. Qin Hui dreamed of becoming the left minister, under one person, above ten thousand. Therefore, it is usually more cautious for fear that something will go wrong. Even the grain and grass sent to Yue Fei were overdistributed, after all, the official family now supports the Northern Expedition!
"Your Majesty is tired?" The newly replaced little eunuch beside Liu Chan saw Liu Chan lying on the chair in a daze, and asked cautiously.
"Hey, why did you say Zhao Xiang was staring at me. There are so many things waiting for him to deal with, and there is still time to take care of me. Liu Chan complained weakly.
The little eunuch didn't say anything, just smiled slightly.
"Go, give all these recitals to Zhao Xiang, tell him, let him give an opinion, and I will be allowed to play." Liu Chan pointed to a stack of folds that had not been opened at all, and sighed.
The corners of the little eunuch's mouth twitched, the official family seemed to be different from what he had heard, as if he was very lazy and didn't want to do anything. I don't know why the previous eunuch angered His Majesty, it seems that His Majesty is not a person who is easy to get angry, how could he directly execute someone.
The Yue family's army was marching fast, and it was already approaching Yuncheng. At this time, the Jin soldiers guarding Shunchang didn't know that someone was already eyeing them. Shunchang's chief general, Jin Wushu, was lying on his seat, drinking wine leisurely, his eyes slightly closed, and he looked like he was enjoying life.
Jin Wushu, also known as Wanyan Zongbi, the fourth son of Wanyan Aguta. The Jin State was known for its main battle faction, and it was also the object of the Song Dynasty's gnashing of teeth.
However, the heroes of the Jin Kingdom, who once chased the Liao soldiers with hundreds of horses, now have a small beer belly, exuding a lazy atmosphere, and the Jin soldiers on duty are also a little weak. These golden men rose from hardship and killed all the way. From a small village that is not even visible on the map, to the destruction of the Liao State, Pingxi Xia, and even shouted the slogan that the cavalry is invincible, to the achievement of today's monstrous momentum.
It's a pity that, like the northern barbarians before them, when they encountered the prosperity of the Central Plains, they also fell at a very fast speed, and they lost the momentum of swallowing the world. Until now, the entire Jin Kingdom will even fight with each other for snatching things. This is really, embarrassing
The stoic Jin Man of the year is gone, and the Jin Wushu that drank strong wine and gave concubines to his pawns has long since disappeared.
At this time, a subordinate walked in and reported to Jin Wushuyu: "The fourth prince of Qiqi, the eighth prince asks to see him." ”
Jin Wushu frowned: "Zong Qiang, what is he doing?" Let him in. ”
The subordinate led a fat general in, and when he saw that the fat general had not yet stood firmly, he said: "Fourth brother, the peace negotiation has failed, and the emperor of the Song Dynasty insists on going to war." ”
Jin Wushu said weakly: "War? What do they go to war with? Besides, we didn't want Yingchang, Huaining and other places in the first place, so it doesn't hurt to give them to them. ”
"I'm afraid, I'm afraid that in addition to Yingchang and Huaining, they also need to attack Shunchang."
Jin Wushu sat up: "Our army is now unstable in the rear, and those ministers in the court are even more focused on blindly negotiating peace. I don't know what they think, just destroy the Song Dynasty directly. ”
The situation in the courts of the Jin State and the Song Dynasty was also similar, both of which were confrontations between the main peace faction and the main battle faction. However, unlike the Song Dynasty, where the main and faction prevailed, the main battle faction on the Jin side dominated the peak.
"Those ministers are also seeking stability, and although our army has now captured the north, it has also dispersed its forces among the various cities. Negotiating peace with the Song Dynasty and developing steadily for a few more decades is the right way. ”
"In my opinion, it is better to destroy the right way."
After Yan Zongqiang smiled secretly, he, the fourth brother, would fight, and his temper was also very explosive. This time, the Jin court agreed to negotiate peace with the Song Dynasty first and return some of their cities. Even if the Song Dynasty agrees, Shunchang City, Jin Guo can give it by gritting his teeth. But the Golden Vulture disagreed, so he was sent here.
"Forget it, you send a message to the various cities and tell them to report it as soon as there is any trouble. This time, I want to tell the Song Dynasty what it means to be painful. ”
Before Jin Wushu could finish his speech, a general suddenly walked in in a hurry: "General, a letter from the front, Yue Fei led the army to attack Yuncheng." ”
A golden light flashed in the eyes of the Golden Vulture Technique, and the murderous aura that had disappeared for a long time on his body returned, but it was not as strong as it was at the beginning. He took the paper, and it only said that Yue Fei led the army to approach Yuncheng and did not start a battle.
"Yue Fei actually acted so fast?"
"Hmph, stupid. How can a march and fight be so hasty! I still want to attack Yuncheng! Jin Wushu snorted coldly: "I told my father a long time ago that the Song people can't believe it, just destroy the Song Dynasty directly, what are so many moths doing." Since Yue Fei wants to fight, then send troops. Transfer all the main forces of my department to Yuncheng, I want to cripple Yue Fei in a battle, what Yue's army, the back of the army, all are not my opponents. ”
Wanyan Zongqiang worried: "If this is the case, Shunchang's troops will be insufficient, and the defense will probably be very weak." ”
Jin Wushu sneered: "Eighth brother, what kind of joke are you talking about!" When it comes to Shunchang, the Song army must also have that strength. Hurry up and do it, I'm going to rest. The weather in the Central Plains is really pleasant, and it is much more comfortable than ours. ”
Wanyan Zongqiang thought about it and felt that it was the same, just just cripple Yue Fei in a battle, why bother so much. Back then, everyone felt that they couldn't break through Bianliang. But who would have thought that Bianliang would be so vulnerable; Now defend a city, and by the way, defeat the Song army all the way, it is easy. So he went and gave the order.