I am Da Song

Chapter 120 Hebei Victory
As soon as he rode Juechen into Tokyo, there were cheers from the Privy Council, the Dutang and the Imperial Palace immediately after.

When Zhao Huan appeared in the front court fully dressed, the Prime Minister Zhang Shuye was already waiting with a smile on his face.Seeing Zhao Huan, he immediately greeted him, and said with a big smile, "Officials, Hebei has won a great victory. Deputy Marshal Zong Ze and Hebei recruiter Zhang Suo allied forces attacked the Jin Army's East Route Army, beheaded more than [-] ranks, and forced to surrender more than [-] enemies. people."

Zhao Huan sat down on the chair and said with a smile, "I already know the good news. But I'm really curious, how did Marshal Zong and Zhang Zhaochao do it?"

That was the Jinren's East Route Army, a powerful and well-organized Jin army.Although their commander, Jin Wushu, was a bit weaker, it wasn't as bad as being beaten so badly.

Beheading more than two thousand levels, the total number of casualties will reach seven or eight thousand anyway.This means that a full Jurchen Wanhu was completely defeated.After all, this is a worse world, and the Jurchens' army is not full.After the war, his army of 8000 households should be about [-] people.

More than [-] people surrendered, and the cumulative number of casualties and surrenders has almost reached [-]% of the Eastern Route Army.

If Zongze did not lie about the military situation, it means that the Hebei military and civilians have severely damaged the Jin Army's East Route Army.

No matter how you look at this record, how illusory it is.If the soldiers and civilians in Hebei had this kind of combat power, why did Zhao Huan devote all his energy to forming the Shenwu Youjun?

Zhang Shuye said: "The envoy is waiting in the Privy Council, why not ask him to report the war to the officials in person."

"But, I should also meet the Hebei hero." Although Zhao Huan was doubtful about the record, he still had a good impression of the hero.

Soon a tall and burly general with a hard beard walked into the palace, and when he saw Zhao Huan, he immediately kowtowed and saluted, and said: "My minister, Hebei recruits the commander of the capital, Wang Yan, to pay homage to the official family, and I wish you all blessings."

Zhao Huan replied with a smile: "Get up. Now in Tokyo, military officials don't like to kneel and worship, and the military salute is immediate."

There was a gleam in Wang Yanhu's eyes, and he was full of energy, thanking him and getting up.

Zhao Huan took the opportunity to size up the fierce general, Wang Yan and Zhao Huan knew each other.Hebei's famous anti-golden general, there is no need to mention his record.

The most legendary is the "Bazi Army" he created.

In history, Jin Ren offered a reward to buy its head.In order to prevent accidents, Wang Yan often changed places to sleep at night.His subordinates were moved by his utter devotion to fighting against the gold, and they all stabbed the character "Serve the country with devotion and swear to kill the gold thieves" on their faces to show their loyalty to Wang Yan and Song Ting.

The 7000 people all engraved the eight words "serve the country with all their hearts, and swear to kill the gold thief" on their faces.

The loyalty and heroic integrity of the subjects of the Song Dynasty, even thousands of years later, when future generations read the history, people can't help but feel agitated and excited.

But at this moment, Wang Yan hasn't created the Eight-Character Army yet, and his face doesn't have many vicissitudes. He is still a middle-aged general with a heroic spirit.He was in his prime, wearing a brand-new military uniform, like a raging fire.

Zhao Huan said with a smile: "I heard that there are many generous men in Yanzhao, Hebei. When I saw Qing today, I knew that his reputation was well-deserved. No wonder he was able to defeat the Jin army. You and I will explain in detail how the Hebei soldiers defeated the Jin army?"

Being praised by the officials, Wang Yan felt a little excited. As a general, he was not as proud as a scholar-bureaucrat. To be rewarded for his combat skills and to be recognized for his achievements is the greatest pursuit.

Quickly told all the matters of the Hebei battlefield, and said: "The Jin people withdrew their troops from Hebei, and dare not gather in one place in depression, otherwise they will be surrounded by Hebei righteous soldiers and trapped to death in one area."

"The Jin army has more than [-] people. The banners and flags meet each other and echo each other. Every time a military strategist has an important place, they must set up a camp to guard it. They will patrol the guard with elite soldiers. They will withdraw from the camp and return to the north when the whole army passes through."

After listening, both Zhao Huan and Zhang Shuye nodded in agreement. After all, the Jin army was in the hinterland of the Song Dynasty, and a large number of counties in Hebei had not been defeated, and there were tens of millions of volunteers from all directions.

If they withdraw their troops blindly, they will inevitably be attacked.Setting up camps in this way and defending step by step is the safest way to withdraw troops.

Different from the battlefield in Tokyo, in the battlefield of Hebei, the Golden Army's iron cavalry can play the greatest role. If the Hebei rebels make a rash attack, they may suffer heavy losses.

Zhao Huan said: "The Jin army is deceiving me that there is no one in Hebei. They dare to march in such a grand manner. It is a bet that our army and people in Hebei will not be able to defeat them in a frontal battle."

Zhang Shuye agreed and said: "The Jin army has the advantage of iron cavalry. Even if the Shenwu Youjun fights against it in Hebei, it will be difficult to gain the upper hand. I just don't know how the Hebei army and people defeated the Jin army?"

Wang Yan was worried that the imperial court would mistakenly believe that Hebei had lied about the good news, so he quickly explained: "The Jin army does have the advantage of iron cavalry, but the Yellow River has thawed in February, and the Jin army encountered the greatest difficulty when crossing the north. The infantry lined up to defend and defend the shore."

"Since February, the Jin army's northward crossing has been repeatedly blocked by our army. It was forced to move from Suanzao and Xinxiang to Huazhou, but it was still unable to cross the river. The Jin army has been heading east until Kaide finally made a breakthrough. The cavalry We crossed the river smoothly."

Zhao Huan couldn't help laughing, it was not easy for the Jin army, and they moved from Jingji Road to Hebei East Road in order to withdraw their troops.

"But the breakthrough that the Jin army found was deliberately left by Marshal Zong. Both Marshal Zong and Zhang Zhaozhuo thought that the Jin army's heart was as strong as iron, and it was unstoppable and unstoppable. It was impossible to block the Jin army's front by blindly defending. So I chose to hit it halfway.”

Zhang Shuye asked in amazement: "It's that simple? It's common sense in the art of war to strike at halfway. It's impossible for the Jin people not to be on guard."

Wang Yan straightened his chest, full of pride, and said: "As the Prime Minister said, the Jin people are indeed on guard. But the main force of our army gathered in Kaide, but they did not act rashly. .”

The term scrambling to be the first is very expressive.

If the Song army appeared, the Jin commander would probably fight with his troops, and cross the river in an orderly manner while fighting.

There was a hint of sarcasm at the corner of Wang Yan's mouth, and he said: "But our army has not been dispatched, and the Jurchens couldn't help being restless. The Eastern Route Army arranged for all the Jurchens to cross the river first, leaving the Han, Xi, and Bohai people behind." Wait for the infantry to guard the south bank."

"Haha! Those who are not of my race must have a different heart." Zhao Huan couldn't help but sigh with emotion. He didn't expect that this famous saying of Zhuxia through the ages was also popular among the Jin army.

However, there is nothing wrong with this. Anyone who stands on the position of Jin Wushu in ancient and modern China and abroad will make this kind of deployment.

Originally, it was the army of other tribes, or infantry. They didn't guard the rear of the river defense. Could it be that the Jurchen cavalry were passively guarding the river?

Wang Yan finally said: "When most of the Jurchen's main force crossed the river, only the last ten thousand households were left. Marshal Zong and Zhang Zhaozhao marched in large-scale, and the coalition army of more than [-] people surrounded the Jin Legion on the south bank."

(End of this chapter)