At the end of Song Dynasty: I want to be the master of ZTE

Chapter 176 The Spirit of Diaoyu City

"Your Majesty, Zhao An, pays homage to your Majesty..."

"General, please get up." Zhao Shi walked over in two steps and supported Zhao An.

It was already the middle of the twelfth lunar month, less than half a year since the Diaoyu City was destroyed.

In fact, due to the sudden increase in Yuan troops on Jinghu Road, the Privy Council has already analyzed that Diaoyu City has been lost, but they just don't know the details.

Last month, Zhao An entered Jiangxi and was immediately sent to the deputy general manager's office. Wen Tianxiang informed the central government of the details.

After a month of training, Zhao An generally recovered and came to Lin'an.

Of the twenty messengers, only he arrived, and the rest died on the road.

Zhao supported Zhao An and said: "The Sichuan army and people have not failed the Zhao family, and the whole Diaoyu City has not failed the Zhao family. How can the Zhao family dare to fail the people of the world if it only survives for one day?"

"Your Majesty, minister, minister..." Zhao An burst into tears.

A man does not flick his tears lightly. There are eight thousand troops stationed in Diaoyu City, but only one survives. It is extremely tragic.

"You should turn your grief into strength and avenge yourself for Diaoyu City, Hechuan, and the soldiers and people of Sichuan!" Zhao Shi said.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I am sworn in with the Tartars. I will only live to kill the Tartars in this life." Zhao An said through gritted teeth.

Zhao Shi said: "You first go to the Privy Council to learn about the military situation. At the same time, you also serve as the commander-in-chief of the upper four armies to select a group of personal guard officers. After the year, you will lead the army north to attack Yangzhou."

Zhao An agreed and asked the emperor to pursue Zhang Yu and others.

This is as it should be.

Zhang Yu pursued the title of Prince of Diaoyu City, but his family members were all buried in rubble when the Diaoyu City collapsed. They could only go to the Hall of Heroes to be paid homage by the court, and everyone under him was granted the title.

The list is very long, all drawn up based on the detailed information provided by Zhao An.

Without Zhao An, who would have thought that Zhang Wan would surrender?He is Zhang Yu's cousin!

As for Zhao An himself, he had to be granted the title of Marquis of Langzhong.

This is not a title you can get by risking your life to deliver a message, but because Zhao An's own military exploits are equally outstanding.

In the first year of Kaiqing's reign, Zhao An enlisted in the army and followed the king to defend Diaoyu City. He witnessed Meng Ge being injured with his own eyes.

In November of the second year of Xianchun, Zhang Jue sent brave warriors to recapture Daliang Pingshan City and Huxiang Mountain City. In April of the third year, Mongolia sent tens of thousands of troops to break through the Chongqing defense line and passed out of Hezhou City. Zhang Jue anchored his ship at Huanlong River. In the middle of the river, the river was cut off and a water city was built to prevent the Yuan army from advancing. During this period, Zhao An participated and performed well.

When Lin'an City was destroyed, Zhang Jue sent Zhao An to attack Qingju City (Nanchong) where the Yuan Army's Marshal's Mansion in the Southern Capital was located in order to save Chongqing. He captured alive the Yuan Dynasty's appeasement Liu Cai and counselor Ma Song who returned, effectively achieving the goal of seizing the east and attacking the west. Later, he saved Luzhou and made great contributions.

In terms of reward based on merit, the earl was well rewarded, and the marquis was a little less, but the emperor added his feelings for Diaoyu City to Zhao An, raising it to a higher level.

In fact, the emperor did not know that Zhao An became a surrendered general in history.

But understandable.

The country has been destroyed, and there has been a severe drought for two years. People in Chongqing are eating each other, and there is really no way to defend it. Including Wang Li, the leader of Diaoyu City, they all surrendered at the end of the road, and they did not owe the surname Zhao at all.

Zhao An was not happy about his title and immediately went to the Privy Council to familiarize himself with the military situation.

Zhang Shijie personally led the troops and fought from July to the twelfth lunar month. They only pushed back to the gates of Yangzhou City but failed to capture Yangzhou.

Everyone is digging trenches, and we can only fight with all our might. There is really no room for fast progress.

In Liling, the Yuan army continued to attack using the Song army's tactics, paying heavy casualties but achieving no results.

In Anqing, the Yuan army was also trying their best, but the invaders' will was a little weak and they failed to break through the surrounding mountain strongholds.Working hard to increase internal support, the Guiyang army started with Chenzhou and the three counties of Chaling, Anren and Leiyang in Hengzhou.

These four routes were fought in bloody battles. The Song army suffered [-] casualties and the Yuan army suffered more than [-] casualties. They were all exhausted.

"At present, the imperial court has 40 soldiers, all of whom are capable of fighting to the death. On the other hand, Yuanlu's morale has dropped. As long as he has a breakthrough, he will be defeated thousands of miles away.

At that time, it will be effortless to regain the two lakes and the Huaihe River. "The new Privy Councilor Lu Xiufu personally explained the situation to Zhao An.

"So, why not attack at once?" Zhao An asked.

"In the stalemate stage, what matters is patience." Lu Xiufu looked at Zhao An and said: "Your Majesty asked you to come to the Privy Council, not only to understand the military situation, but also to calm down your mood.

In the current state of Langzhonghou, he will definitely not be able to lead the army. Your Majesty is wise and wise. If you cannot remain calm, I'm afraid it will be difficult to go into battle. "

Zhao An asked: "In view of the Prime Minister, what should I do?"

In order for the general to calm down, Zhao An is so angry now that he really cannot lead troops.

Lu Xiufu suggested: "If the Marquis of Langzhong has time, it is better to teach the Fourth Army."

Zhao An said: "Actually, I don't know much about literacy, how can I teach?"

"Teaching is not about enlightening literacy. Marquis Langzhong has been on the battlefield for a long time, so he only teaches his experience in leading troops. The most important thing is, why can Diaoyu City last for so long?"

Lu Xiufu's words triggered Zhao An's thinking.

Why can Diaoyu City be defended for so long?Is it because of the dangerous terrain or because of loyalty?
"The Marquis of Langzhong has thought carefully about it, and he can tell it orally, and have his guards write it down. Diaoyu City has resisted the enemy for 35 years. It is worth singing and crying, and it should be passed down to the world." Lu Xiufu summoned Xie Xianwen and asked him to follow Zhao An.

The intention of cultivation is so obvious, Xie Xianwen certainly agrees.

However, Zhao An himself was confused as to why Diaoyu City could be defended for so long.

Diaoyu City is indeed located in a dangerous terrain, but among the many mountain cities in Sichuan, which one is not dangerous enough?Why can't you persist to the end?
As for the outstanding generals, it is true that both Wang Jian and Zhang Yu can closely unite the soldiers, especially Zhang Yu, absorb people from ethnic minorities, and transform them into existences like close brothers, and everyone will die.

But this could not last long, because there was great terror between life and death, and many generals from Diaoyu City surrendered.

If we talk about loyalty, the Zhao family is actually not worthy of the loyalty of the lower-level soldiers.

Yu Jie, who proposed and built the Diaoyu City, received a gold medal from Lizong and was summoned by a secret order to return to the court. When Yu Jie found out that something had happened, he was so angry that he became ill and died violently.
After his death, Emperor Lizong issued an edict to inspect his family's property. Later, he claimed that he was incompetent in pacifying Sichuan and that he had exhausted the army and trapped the people. He ordered his family to transport money to "reward teachers and revitalize the people". Later, he removed all official positions, including Yu Jie's bachelor's degree in Zizheng Palace. , and persecuted his family members and close associates.

Wang Jian, the first guard general of Diaoyu City, was rejected by Jia Sidao and was appointed as the magistrate of Hezhou and also in charge of internal security. He died in anger the next year.

Under such circumstances, there is really no reason for everyone to sacrifice their lives for Song Ting.

It must be mentioned that the Yuan army repeatedly invaded, and Sichuan was devastated. Everyone had deep hatred, but the hatred was also short-lasting, otherwise Yang Wen'an should have been in the Song Dynasty instead of the Yuan Dynasty.

If we talk about the tyranny of Yuanting, this is certainly correct. The problem is that if we are not under his rule, how can we know that he is tyrannical?

In the evening, Lu Xiufu brought up this topic before giving lessons to the emperor.

"I think about it, Diaoyu City has persisted for 35 years. There are various reasons, but they are still not enough to explain. I am really confused." Lu Xiufu said.

Zhao Shi thought for a long time and said: "Maybe this is national consciousness and national integrity.

Kublai Khan claimed to be the leader of the Han Dynasty, but he did not change his nature as a barbarian. How could the glorious China be inferior to the barbarians?

The majesty of Diaoyu City should be known to the world, let alone national consciousness and integrity. "

(End of this chapter)