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Chapter 630 Zeguo Jiangshan enters the battle map (4)

Chapter 630 Zeguo Jiangshan enters the battle map ([-])

At the end of autumn, Bianliang, with its gates closed, was still in a tense, anxious and noisy atmosphere.

The Jurchens hadn't attacked the city yet, and the army gathered outside the city was said to be standing still. There were rumors in the court and the people were restless.There was once news about the negotiations, but later because of the increasing number of King Qin's army, the news was gradually blocked.People are looking forward to the swift end of this war, and some people are also looking forward to the Wu Dynasty army giving the Jurchens a harsh lesson, but the matter has always been suppressed at this stage, and it has not been triggered.

Some people are aware of the chaos in the court.In mid-September, Qin Yuyuan's resignation caught many people by surprise. Among the main fighters, if Li Gang was a banner in the front, then Qin Yuyuan in the rear was actually the banner bearer who could ensure that the banner would not fall. However, at a time when the situation was tense and Li Gang's momentum was indistinguishable, Qin Yuyuan's dismissal made it difficult for people to have a good premonition.

However, this time the right phase change, because it came too suddenly, there has not been a situation where everyone swarmed up and pushed the wall down.The Jindian's announcement was also a little ambiguous, but Qin Yuyuan was temporarily handed over to the post, and the words used were somewhat conciliatory.After the matter was settled, many high officials from the court went to the Qin residence to visit and comfort them.Even some senior officials who had different political opinions in the past were actually not happy about his resignation this time.

The Wu Dynasty, which has been peaceful for a hundred years through singing and dancing, has just got rid of the confidant of the Liao Kingdom, and in the blink of an eye, it has been brought to the city by soldiers.

The whole situation is really beyond optimistic.

At this time, gathered in the inner hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion, there were several ministers who were originally from the peace sect, such as Tang Ke, Wu Min and others. They were already quite knowledgeable and had a deep friendship with Qin Yuyuan. After Qin Huizhi, the imperial censor of Shang Qin Yuyuan's family, issued the decree of dismissing the chancellor, many people stood up and tried to obstruct Zhou Zhe's decree, and Qin Hui was one of them. Of course, although the obstruction was ineffective, the meaning always came.

"...The meaning of your Majesty's remarks is not that you really want to dismiss Mr. Qin, but because of the sensitive situation in Taiyuan. A few days ago in the hall, the Prime Minister avoided suspicion and kept silent. On the side of Your Majesty, knowing that it is difficult for the Prime Minister to do so, in his heart after all It is also clearly visible..."

"Your Majesty's heart, Master Wu is so right, I understand it in my heart." Qin Yuyuan smiled and cupped his hands.

Qin Hui at the side snorted: "So, the adults are going to cut off Taiyuan?"

"You can't cut it, but it's a bit risky to put your hope on a battle outside the city. This is the capital. To put it bluntly, if the city is really broken, you don't have to think about the way out?"

"If the battle is really unfavorable, it is natural to think about the way out, but since ancient times, military affairs have focused on breaking the boat and sinking the boat. Before the war starts, calculate that you will lose first, then you really don't need to fight."

"Qin Zhongcheng is very knowledgeable about military affairs, so Lord Qin might as well fight this battle, and I will definitely support you. But Lord Qin also has to understand that things on the battlefield are not necessarily the same as things on the court!"

"If the top and bottom cannot be united, how can the soldiers use their lives!"

Wu Min and Qin Hui were almost about to quarrel. Tang Ke at the side drank his tea and turned his head to look at Qin Yuyuan: "Minggong, my stupid brother said earlier that we can't fight. It's not that we shouldn't fight. Today's matter is just This is the reason not to fight. Over the past few years, the voice of the main battle has been on the rise, and everyone thought it was a good time. Brother Yu said that it should not be fought, and everyone blamed me, saying that Tang was cowardly. Now, Minggong has seen this matter, right? ?”

Qin Yuyuan cupped his hands: "Oh, brother Qinsou is cowardly... Brother Yu would never have such an idea. You and I have said this many times before, and I know what happened today. But what I think in my heart, It will never be changed because of this. As a country, when the opportunity is ahead, you can't look forward and backward, do your best, and then listen to the destiny. What's more, the destiny is unknown at this time, and there are many variables on the battlefield. John does not leave Taiyuan, we still have a chance."

"Is there any chance? Just rely on those veteran soldiers outside the city?" Tang Ke shook his head, "Soldiers don't know the generals, so what if there are 10,000+ people and 10,000+ people. Shaoqian blocked Zongwang's army in Shouzhang, but it was just a mere He is defeated every day. Does anyone in this room really believe in those impeachment memos that he is an incompetent general who strikes out on his own? Fighting a war is by no means a matter of one person. Since the Jurchen uprising, they have always won more with less 2 people defeated 70 Liao people. At this time, outside the city of Bianliang, in addition to the Changsheng Army, there are still 20 main forces, and the [-] people of our Wu Dynasty will hunt here. Outside the city of Bianliang, Minggong really believes that my Wu Dynasty will have a chance?"

Qin Yuyuan was silent for a moment: "It's just a war, so how can we estimate it like this? If we really want to calculate it like this, if more than [-] Jurchen people go south, our court will not be able to stop them. If they go south, we will simply surrender. Woolen cloth?"

"We shouldn't start a war lightly." Tang Ke said something, paused again, and cupped his hands, "I didn't come here today to say such superficial words. The war should not be estimated in this way, and I understand it in my heart. It's just that the Jurchens are strong , when Aguda was alive, 70 battles with [-] people could still win. At this time, Aguda died only a year ago. Wu begged to buy a new successor. There will be a tragic result. Tang knows in his heart that everyone in the court is hoping that Zongwang will retreat after a battle outside the city. However, unless Zongwang loses miserably, it is absolutely impossible. Together, if you want to You can click on both sides, but it's just a dream..."

His face was serious, and he paused for a moment: "At this time, he has tens of thousands of troops marching south. Although he has been devastated all the way, his anticipation of the war is only my Wu Dynasty's indemnity. If there is a fight outside the city, Zongwang will not be easy to attack the city. He is absolutely unwilling to take it lightly, once it is exhausted, our Wu Dynasty's strength will only gradually bottom out, and he will see clearly that our Wu Dynasty will be doomed!"

Qin Hui said: "Master Tang is indeed alarmist."

Yao Zunian, who was accompanying him because he was also a great Confucian, raised his eyes and said, "When the calamity of subjugation passes, it is a sign of prosperity. If you can't grit your teeth and hold on at this time, let the golden people eat their marrow to know the taste. Just live by cutting land and paying compensation?"

"Jurchen rises suddenly, without foundation, and everything comes from plundering. One vigorous effort, two will decline, and three will be exhausted. As time goes on, corruption will inevitably occur. When the time comes, our Wu Dynasty may have a chance..."

Qin Hui sneered: "It's not better than anyone else, it's just worse than anyone else."

Tang Ke glanced at him: "Some things, before you and me, can't be solved by admitting or denying them, and it's definitely not a matter of scholarly enthusiasm, one or two lives. Hundreds of millions of people in this world are in our hands , the state affairs are at this point, we can only watch our eyes and act. Brother Qin, you are resigning today, but it is not me who is waiting to gossip in front of the Holy One!"

There were quite a lot of intriguing things in his words, Qin Hui laughed a few times and stopped talking.Qin Yuyuan's eyes were complicated, and it took a long time before he spoke.

"Qin Sou, I have always admired your knowledge and foresight. But this is not a matter of balance, but a matter of faith. You believe in the responsibility of the common people and do not want them to suffer too much. I believe in the responsibility of a country and a family. , I don’t want people in this country to live like this. I always believe that things will turn around if they are not in despair. Whatever you do, just use your calculations to live your life."

"You and I have quarreled over this, not once or twice..." Tang Ke sighed and shook his head, "I know I can't convince you, your idea is not wrong. The problem is that there have been 200 years of malpractice. To make progress, you must first seek innovation. If reform fails, progress is useless. Now this situation has suffered for the people of the world, and for the soldiers inside and outside the city...We officials are all guilty where."

"If there is no skin pain, how can there be a cause for innovation?"

"How about the Blackwater Alliance? Where is the innovation..."

In the study room, chattering were the voices of several senior officials sitting and discussing the Tao. In this heavy city, there was also a heavy weight.At this time, outside Bianliang City, in the Jurchen camp of Moutuogang, the late autumn wind was blowing in. The large tent of the military camp, Zong Wang and a group of generals were having a meeting.

"... Marshal Nianhan said in his letter that Taiyuan is still in the hands of the Wu Dynasty, and it is difficult to take it for a while. The Wu Dynasty's western army has moved, and it is eyeing it. If the West Route Army is rash, the Wu Dynasty's army will suddenly attack. It is very likely that it will be cut off. The north-south passage, although the Wu Dynasty is weak, but there are still a few soldiers that can fight, if our army is trapped in the hinterland of the Wu Dynasty, it is really unwise..."

In the middle of the big tent, Wanyan Zongwang, the second son of Aguda, was sitting in the commander-in-chief, with an aura of power without anger. The surrounding seats were Wanyan's mother, Wanyanchang, Liu Yanzong, the commander of the Han army, Sai Generals such as assassination, Shuliesu, and Huoligai, as well as Guo Yaoshi and others who surrendered, were also at the bottom.

"I have issued several orders to let the West Route Army go south to respond, but judging by the situation, Nianhan is not willing to come over for the time being." After someone conveyed Nianhan's meaning, Zongwang said, "Now Some people say that our army went deep alone, and the Wu Dynasty stationed hundreds of thousands of troops, claiming to be a million, blocking the way of the Yellow River, so they wanted to force them to surrender to me..."

When he said this, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he smiled slightly, surrounded by laughter.

"People from the Wu Dynasty, you are a clown." Zong Wang waited for a moment, a look of ferocity flashed in his eyes, and he hit the table in front of him with his fist, "My Jurchen army has never fought with the wind! People from the Wu Dynasty just gathered by the Yellow River 20 people, dare not enter, dare not retreat, they think our army will be afraid. I have given them the negotiation conditions, of course they will not agree, now that Nianhan will not come, we don't have to wait any longer !"

His words stopped, and he raised his hand: "Brothers, let's imagine how to defeat their million-strong army outside Bianliang City!"

When these words sounded in the camp, a piece of information was coming from the north along with the fast horse, and entered the area of ​​the capital.

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When entering the noisy courtyard, Yue Fei saw the back of Ning Yi leaving expressionlessly.

The sound of the quarrel was still heard in the yard.

"...Let's go if you can't say it! Executioner! Ignorant villain! My Wu Dynasty is a great river and mountain, and it was you people who brought it down..."

The voice cursing inside was the county magistrate named Yu Wenfeng.After coming here for a few days, Yue Fei has already figured out what Ning Yi and others are responsible for, which is to evacuate all the civilians and food near Bianliang while the army is gathering. It's just a matter of coordinating and running errands. In fact, there is the support of the Prime Minister's forces behind it. This part is the main force driving the progress of the entire fortified wall and cleared fields.

Especially when the Jurchen soldiers are forcing the capital and everyone is busy with their own affairs, it seems that only Ning Yi and others are constantly doing these things on the basis of relying on the army.

However, in the current environment, there are many people who cannot understand this kind of thing.Yu Wenfeng was an official who knew the background, and because he opposed the relocation of the entire county's residents, he came to stop it.However, Ning Yi only issued orders through the imperial court channel, and was too lazy to negotiate with him. Two days earlier, Yu Wenfeng resigned from the post of county magistrate himself, and came here to curse people all day long.On Ning Yi's side, he directly promoted the other side's deputy to the top position, and carried out the realization of the whole plan without any change.

To be honest, staying here these days, Yue Fei admires Ning Yi's tough methods and the efficiency of the work inside and outside the courtyard, but he is also like Yu Wenfeng, a little puzzled about the current strong walls and clear fields.

The abuse inside is still going on: "...you only know how to do this stupid thing, do you know the suffering of the living people! Force them to leave their homes, winter is coming, where do they live! What to eat! Do you know, let them know Stay where you are, there is still a chance... What are you doing, you are famous, I know you, a gentleman uses his mouth but not his hands—"

Yu Wenfeng was originally a son of a big family in Beijing, and while he was talking, Wenren Buer dragged him out by his collar.He wanted to fight with Wenren Buer, but he was no match for the other party: "Stay where you are, you are stupid in reading, is the wall of your small county city ten feet high! The Jurchens can take the city in less than an hour Come down, when the time comes they will be wolves and you will all be meat!"

He threw Yu Wenfeng out of the door, and Yu Wenfeng got up dancing: "The soldiers and people in my city are determined to become a city, and they are all willing to die with the city. If Jurchen wants to take it, he has to pay the price. You can let those who are willing to go go. How can you disregard public opinion and force people to relocate—"

He said he wanted to rush in, but Wen Renbuer pressed his face and pushed him out: "I will die with your mother! If you want to die, let you die? If this battle continues, the ones who stay here are all women." The granary of real people! You are all enemies!"

"My army of the Wu Dynasty has millions of troops, and they are all rushing here. How long will this battle last! And there are millions of people near Bianliang, how can you move them all? Killed by the Jurchens, you can sleep at night, not afraid of the ghosts taking your life..."

"Millions of your mother! Can't you leave... How can you leave if you don't move! If you come again, if you come again, I will really beat you—"

The two entangled for a while, Wenren Buer's expression became fierce, and he punched the wall of the courtyard, knocking some earth and rocks away, then Yu Wenfeng was really angry when he saw Wenren Buer, so he straightened his clothes and left cursing. .Wen Renbuer gritted his teeth, and then walked back rubbing his broken fist.In this courtyard, both he and Ning Yi are the people who are in charge, but Ning Yi usually feels calm and indifferent, and he is often serious when he does things, and most of the time he wears a cynical smile , like joking, but just now, Yue Fei could tell that this person was really angry.

The two didn't know each other well, so they greeted each other, and Yue Fei said, "Just now I saw Mr. Ning leave, I seem to have something on my mind, did something happen?"

Wenrenbuer was silent for a moment, sighed slightly, and nodded: "Ah, indeed... there is bad news."

He didn't continue talking, in fact, these days are full of all kinds of bad news, Yue Fei couldn't think of it for a while, how much news could be worse.

In the big tent of Wu Ruiying, Qin Shaoqian threw the table away with one hand, and sat there with his hands clenched into fists, with a gloomy expression.In his right hand, there is also a letter.

When Ning Yi came in, he saw such a scene.

He hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward.Qin Shaoqian had a bandage on his head, looked over with one red eye, and gritted his teeth.

"I'm blind in one eye—to see better!"

"Elder Qin's letter?" Ning Yi looked at the letter in his hand.

"Father said that he resigned voluntarily!" Qin Shaoqian handed the letter to Ning Yi, and he still gritted his teeth when he spoke, "In order to avoid suspicion, even if the emperor does not issue an imperial decree, he still wants to resign, so... ...and I won't be reckless!"

He sneered: "How reckless I can be! It's nothing more than fighting, but there's no need to fight now!"

Ning Yi looked down at the letter. Qin Shaoqian took a long breath and put a fist on his forehead: "I'm blind! My brother is still in Taiyuan, and his life and death are unknown! They... want to seek peace!"

Ning Yi read the short letter, handed it back to Qin Shaoqian, and sat down on a chair beside him.

"Elder Qin may have the idea of ​​resigning, but this time it is Cai Jing who is making trouble. He... deliberately mentioned the matter of the eldest brother of the Qin family in Taiyuan to the saint, and emphasized with the saint that this matter will not affect the prime minister. Let the Holy One not worry too much. In addition..."

Before he finished speaking, someone hurriedly said outside the camp: "Report! Taiyuan urgent report!"

Qin Shaoqian said: "Come in!"

The man opened the tent door and came in. It was Xu Xiaohu, the deputy general beside Qin Shaoqian, who glanced at Ning Yi, nodded slightly, and then said: "Taiyuan Battle Report, the Western Army has been defeated."

Qin Shaoqian was slightly taken aback...

At the end of autumn in the 13th year of Jinghan, at Tianmen Pass near Taiyuan, Liu Guangshi led an army of [-] to start a day-long fierce battle with Zonghan's troops, and then moved to the vicinity of Jiaocheng. Tens of thousands of people were killed and injured, and retreated to a place in Fenzhou.

The failure of Liu Guangshi and Liu Guangshi means that in a short period of time, there will be no more troops to break the siege of Taiyuan.

On the evening of the day when the news came, the Jurchen army had just made plans for the next stage of battle. As night fell, Zong Wang walked in the camp with his hands behind his back.Behind him, several generals including Guo Yaoshi followed.

"As soon as this news arrives, the court of the Wu Dynasty should be in a hurry." Guo Yaoshi said, "Maybe they are already discussing the matter of seeking peace."

"It's just a victory or defeat thousands of miles away." Zong Wang smiled, "Is it true that people from the Wu Dynasty are like this?"

"The commander-in-chief doesn't know that although the people of the Wu Dynasty seem to be powerful, they are actually stern and inward-looking. If the subordinates are right, they only need to wait a day or two. Then someone should come to ask for peace."

"The condition of the previous peace negotiation was just to wait for the Nianhan army to go south to meet up. My Jurchen's strength is not based on the enemy's cowardice." Zong Wang looked at the brightly lit camp and said slowly, "It doesn't matter if they make peace or not. And, the previous agreement remains unchanged."

He said: "...we will fight as usual."

"Yes!"

All the generals said together.

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The sky is bright.

Xue Changgong ran up the city wall, and the warning beacon had already been lit nearby.

Far away, the Jurchens pushed the siege equipment and surrounded them...

On September [-]th, after more than ten days of peace, the city wall of Bianliang finally suffered another violent attack...

Imperial Palace, Wende Hall.Zhou Zhe sat on the throne, looking at Li Yan below with serious eyes.

"When you go this time, you must negotiate a peace agreement, and you must use your tongue to strive for the best interests of our Wu Dynasty..."

"The minister obeys the order!"

With an upright face, Li Dian took the order, and in his eyes, there was a generosity of death.

(End of this chapter)