Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 132 Beheading Yang Jin
On the bank of the Hanshui River, next to Fancheng Town, Yang Jin immediately looked at the snow-capped river, and looked up to the sky with great joy: "God helped me too! After this heavy snow, the Hanshui River was frozen, and we can cross the ice! After passing the Hanshui River, Look at the army behind me still chasing me! At that time, the sea was wide enough for fishes to leap, and the sky was high for birds to fly, so who can stop me! Find a few rich state troops, and live a peaceful life for a few days!"

After finishing speaking, he ordered his subordinates to immediately go to the ice surface of the Han River to find a suitable place to cross the river.

More than a dozen soldiers got the order, and they all jumped up to the surface of the river and ran towards the center of the river together.Everyone scrambled to be the first, and wanted to make a great contribution in front of Yang Jin.After running for a dozen steps, a clear and clear sound was suddenly heard, and a dozen people fell into the river one after another.

Everyone on the shore couldn't help being dumbfounded.After a while, someone said: "I'm afraid the ice is too thin, and the river won't be able to pass!"

Yang Qi got smoke from his seven orifices.He said sharply: "With such heavy snow, the ice must be thick! Go to ten more people, be more careful!"

Forced by the superior, another ten soldiers cautiously stepped onto the ice.After walking a dozen or so steps slowly, he heard the sound of the ice cracking under his feet, and ran back like crazy.Still three people ran too slowly and fell into the river.

Looking at the soldiers struggling in the river, Yang Jin's eyes were dull, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

Twenty miles away, Shao Ling and Niu Gao walked side by side.The snow on the ground is too thick and the speed is very slow.

Looking at the brigade behind him, Niu Gao said: "Walking like ants like this, when will we catch up with Yang Jin!"

Shao Ling said: "It's snowing heavily, who can do it? Don't worry, it's going to be difficult for us, and it's just as difficult for Yang Jin's army. As long as we don't lose track, we're afraid that he will fly into the sky!"

Niu Gao said: "With such heavy snow, the Han River must be frozen. If the army crosses the ice, it will take less than a day to cross the Han River."

Hearing this, Shao Ling couldn't help laughing: "My brother is really joking! I have lived for dozens of years, but I have never heard that the Han River can freeze. This place has passed the Qinling Mountains. Although it snows heavily, there is no thick ice. Even if it is The Han River is frozen, and it is impossible to cross the river. If it is really frozen, the boat will not be able to pass for a while, then Yang Jin will have no way to escape!"

Niu Gao said: "Is it true that the Han River doesn't freeze?"

Shao Ling said: "With such heavy snow, it's hard to say whether it will freeze or not. But even if it freezes, people can't go on it."

Niu Gao nodded his head before he felt relieved.Because of the heavy snow, Yang Jin was not walking fast on the road.Knowing that there are thieves attacking, Xiangyang will at least put away the ferry boat on the Han River.For a while, Yang Jin really had no way to cross the river.

In the evening, Shao Ling and Niu Gao set up camp.As soon as the sun went down, spies came back and said that Yang Jin was blocked by the Han River.Because the Han River is frozen and there is no ferry, there is nowhere to go for a while, so they can only be stationed in Fancheng Town.

Back in the tent, Niu Gao Meimei sat down.Said: "Yang Jin is as slippery as a fish, and he is extremely brave. It's really hard to catch him. This time we blocked him by the Han River, let's see what he can do! Tomorrow we will go forward together and destroy this thief !"

Shao Ling said: "Let's drive people into poor alleys. Let's be more careful. Tomorrow I will be the front, and you are a surprise soldier. Don't let him run away again. After breaking Dengzhou, the army has more powerful bows and crossbows. Concentrate on crossbowmen tomorrow. , I will fight with Yang Jin first. You lead your troops around to attack on its flanks. After all, they are bandits, and Yang Jin’s military discipline is not strict. If you charge me, you will either charge at my bow and crossbow army, or you will have to retreat to Hanshui.”

After hearing this, Niu Gao nodded in agreement.The army guide was recruited, and the surrounding geography was inquired in detail, and the two discussed the formation.

After everything was discussed, they ordered someone to roast the sheep. The two of them had a delicious meal and went to bed early.

In Dengzhou City, Ji Ling and Wang Ruohai stayed in the city for three days because of heavy snowfall.Look at the sky and say goodbye to the north.

Wang Xiaolie sent two hundred soldiers to accompany them and sent them out of the north city gate.During these three days, Wang Xiaolie and Wang Ruohai had a very happy conversation.Since coming to this world, this is the first time Wang Xiaolie has met a real scholar.Although there were many differences of opinion with Wang Ruohai, most of the conversations were pleasant.In particular, Wang Ruohai is a main fighter, and he and Wang Xiaolie are congenial when talking about it.

Watching the group of people go away, Wang Xiaolie stood there for a long time.In my previous life, I didn't have a good impression of the literati of this era.Because many people said that the failure of the Song Dynasty to recover, the partiality to the south, and even the surrender of the Jin Dynasty were all caused by these literati.In fact, thinking about it now, such a statement does not make sense.In this era, regardless of civil or military, there are many people who are determined to recover.It's just that Zhao Gou is partial to peace and uses the main peace faction. No matter whether it is civil servants or generals, those who take the lead in the battle are excluded.Once in politics, the role of the emperor is very important and cannot be underestimated.

The role of political leadership cannot be overstated, but it must not be underestimated either.In particular, the political leader is the emperor, which has natural orthodoxy and uniqueness, and is still tenured for life.Has Zhao Gou resisted Jin?Of course there are.Because in the early days, the Jin Dynasty did not allow him to be peaceful, and he must be eliminated. Zhao Gou could only resist.But when the Jin Dynasty was willing to accept the division of the North and the South, Zhao Gou immediately surrendered.

The situation at this time is somewhat similar to the resistance against Japan in later generations.If there is no variable such as the party, many things will be similar.At the beginning, Jiang didn't want to fight against Japan, but only wanted to surrender.He did not hesitate to sell the country and the people, as long as the Japanese army did not attack its core area, Jiang could accept it.It was not until the Xi'an Incident, under various pressures, that Chiang began to change his attitude.In the end, Song and Jin opposed each other, Mongolia rose, and the Jin Dynasty was destroyed.China insisted not to surrender to Japan, ushered in the United States to join the war and won.

Just like Zhao Gou was called the master of ZTE, Jiang was also packaged as a national hero after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.It's just that later on, this kind of statement is really ironic, and fewer people start to mention it.

There is a saying that Zhao Gou has a minister of recovery, but no ambition to recover.Xiaozong after him had the ambition to recover, but no ministers who recovered.This statement is wrong.No matter when, there will be no shortage of talents in the world, but there is no chance to stand out.Zhao Gou has been in peace for more than 30 years, and the civil servants and military generals who once wanted to recover were all very old when Xiaozong came to power.Not only that, the army has become rotten after 20 years of ignorance of war.If Xiaozong really has the ambition to recover, he can start all over again and cultivate slowly, and the situation will inevitably be completely new in [-] years.It is better to say that Xiaozong has the ambition to recover but has no ability to recover.

When people of later generations study history, they will always find people who make various excuses for Zhao Gou.What advocating literature and suppressing martial arts, so Yue Fei was killed, and the army could not defeat the Kingdom of Jin.What is the mainstream of the DPRK and China is surrender, and the few main fighters will not be able to overcome the big waves after all.Why do the people in the south live a stable life, and the Northern Expedition will increase the burden, so the people don't want the Northern Expedition.It's all plausible and incorrect.Undoubtedly, Zhao Gou was the biggest pusher behind the negotiation between Song and Jin.Yue Fei was killed, the military and government were abandoned, and the main combat faction was suppressed. Zhao Gou was the first person responsible, followed by Qin Hui and others.

There is a well-known historical expert who wrote a book "Lescendo and Injustice Song Gaozong", which talked about Zhao Gou's various absurd actions between the two Song Dynasties, but it still couldn't change the thinking of these people.Of course, to say that Zhao Gou is licentious and innocent is a small matter.As a monarch, licentiousness is not a heinous sin.Zhao Gou's problem, the most important thing is to surrender.

With this point of view, in the final analysis, there are still many people who cannot insist that the people are the masters of history, and that history can only be evaluated from the standpoint of the people.In many cases, it is true that the people cannot decide the direction of history.The wishes of the people, the ideals of the people, have been trampled by various powers.But the likes and dislikes of the people are there, and their laughter and crying are recorded in history.

The shame of Jingkang is rare in the world.There are many people who are determined to avenge the Northern Expedition, whether they are civil servants or generals, at this time.It was under Zhao Gou's suppression that most of them were frustrated.It wasn't until the Jin Dynasty was exhausted that Zhao Gou and Qin Hui joined forces to decide the general situation.

When Wang Xiaolie came to this world, apart from Zong Ze, Wang Ruohai was the first official in charge of the battle that he saw.Talk to him, feel emotional.

Whether it is ruling the country or governing the place, it is impossible to live without civil servants.There are many harms in using military generals to govern, and the late Tang and Five Dynasties in the past are examples.Now that Wang Xiaolie occupies several states, he urgently needs civil servants to help him do things.

After everyone left, Wang Xiaolie returned to Dengzhou City, not knowing what to do for a while.

At noon, a fast horse suddenly came from Xiangyang Mansion.Report to Wang Xiaolie that Yang Jin has been killed by the Hanshui River.

After hearing the report from the soldiers, Wang Xiaolie stood up abruptly.Asked: "How did Yang Jin kill him? What about his remnants?"

The soldier said: "A few days ago, it snowed heavily, and the Han River was also frozen, so the ferry was not able to go. Moreover, the ice was too thin to support wading across the river. Yang Jin's troops were besieged in Fancheng Town by the Han River. Shao Tong ruled many Crossbowmen, attacking from the front. The fierce battle was in full swing. Niu Tong led hundreds of cavalry and suddenly attacked Yang Jin's flank. All of a sudden, Yang Jin's troops were thrown into chaos, and the situation was beyond control. Yang Jin, with his cronies, personally When he came to attack, he was shot by the armor-piercing arrows fired by the hard crossbow in the army, and fell off his horse. Our army's morale was greatly shaken, we attacked together, and we won. Yang Jin died in the chaos, and his troops were either killed or killed. The two commanding captives, the whole army was annihilated!"

"Okay, okay!" Wang Xiaolie sat down slowly, and heaved a sigh of relief.The last time they defeated Yang Jin, they obviously surrounded him, but they had no choice but to let him escape, leaving a shadow in Wang Xiaolie's heart.This guy is strong and powerful, if he doesn't use a strong bow and crossbow, there is nothing he can do.After the breakthrough of Dengzhou, Wang Xiaolie immediately added the strong bows and crossbows in the armor staff storehouse to the army, and it really had a miraculous effect.

After admiring for a while, Wang Xiaolie asked, "How are the Shao Ling and Niu Gao armies preparing? What about Xiangyang Mansion?"

The soldiers said: "Shao Tongzhi and Niu Tongzhi are temporarily staying in Fancheng Town, waiting for the Zhizhou military order. Li Zhizhou of Xiangyang Prefecture received an edict a few days ago and moved the town to Hongzhou. He was waiting for the delivery of his next post. Hearing that Yang Jin led the army to attack, So I left early. Now there are no guards in Xiangyang Mansion."

The magistrate of Xiangyang Prefecture was originally Li Jizhong, a veteran official in the court, who had successively served as Yushi and Hanlin.Because he was a member of the Yuanyou party, he was demoted from the imperial court.After Zhao Gou ascended the throne, Cai Jing and others were liquidated, and Yuanyou party members were reused.

It is heard that Li Jizhong has escaped.Wang Xiaolie immediately summoned a soldier, ordered him to go to Fancheng Town, and ordered Shao Ling to lead the army to cross the Han River and enter Xiangyang City.Niu Gao took his troops and returned to Dengzhou immediately.

Xiangyang is a crucial place in the world, and it is impossible for Wang Xiaolie to let it go now that it is vacant.

(End of this chapter)