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

Chapter 293 The Kong Family
In Shandong, outside Yidu City, the sound of artillery shook the sky and the earth, and the shouts of the two armies continued through the sound of artillery.

From the rear, Zhang Shijie saw that the Song army had consolidated its position and put down his telescope with satisfaction.

Most places in Shandong were undefeated, and the Yuan army could only concentrate heavy troops in a few large cities to prevent the Song army from advancing north.

Yidu gathered [-] troops, led by Si Qianshi, General Huaiyuan, and Li Jintong, the commander of the guards and soldiers.

Li Jin is brave and loyal, and has many Mongolian soldiers under his command, so he invites him.The Yuan army and the Song army were pulling back and forth, and even a section of the trench had to be pulled several times before the final ownership could be determined.

Therefore, after more than 20 days of fighting, the Song army will advance to the city wall.

The infantry fighting ceased, but the artillery bombardment continued.

In order to ensure the survival of the artillery, the Yuan army placed the artillery in the city. It had no accuracy in the first place, and it could still be fired if it lost its sight.

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to fight after entering the city." Lieutenant General Chief of Staff and Commander of the Cavalry Corps Yang Zhenlong said.

"It doesn't matter." Zhang Shijie said: "When we enter the city, we will fight with them at night.

After all, the determined Tatars are in the minority. If they wipe out all the defenders of Yidu, it will become easier and easier to fight in the future. "

While the two were discussing, a horseman ran up to him. The messenger bowed down and said, "Marshal, urgent report from Gaizhou."

Zhang Shijie read it, handed the letter to Yang Zhenlong, and asked, "What do you think?"

Yang Zhenlong read it, thought for a moment, and said: "I thought it was okay. We could capture Liaoyang and Shenyang, and then gather the army to attack Tiemenguan. Kublai Khan must be frightened. Maybe Kaifeng can be won without fighting, and the war in Shandong will be much easier."

At first, Yuan Ting was self-reliant and brave. Not only did they not have any plans to build the Great Wall, they even demolished many city walls in various places. However, as the Song army pressed forward step by step, they had to succumb to reality, and Tiemenguan was one of them.

It was originally called Yuguan. After the Liao and Jin Dynasties, it was renamed Iron Gate. It was thought that most of the gates were iron gates and foreign invaders were not allowed to enter.

If the Iron Gate Pass is really destroyed, the army can march straight into Dadu. If Yuanting does not move the capital, he will die.

"Tiemen Pass is dangerous and can be garrisoned with thirty to twenty thousand soldiers. We still need to sweep the north." Zhang Shijie said.

Yang Zhenlong said: "Now the Tatars are afraid of the dragoons and dare not attack. How about I lead the troops away?"

After Zhang Shijie thought for a while, he said: "That's fine. The north is vast, which is where the cavalry can be used. You take all the [-]th and [-]th Divisions and let Lu Wu come back."

"Marshal, don't worry, we will definitely capture Liaoyang and Shenyang." Yang Zhenlong replied.

Zhang Shijie said: "The city is not important, how to win back people's hearts is the key. I will ask the cabinet for instructions and let Lin Jingxi set up a team for you."

"Lin Jingxi goes to Liaodong, what should I do in Shandong?" Yang Zhenlong asked.

Zhang Shijie replied: "The cabinet will have a headache."

Yang Zhenlong felt funny after hearing this.

This is indeed a headache.

There are many high-ranking officials who can be the general manager of peace, but there are really not many who can clean up the new land.

It's hard to say that one of the cabinet assistants needs to come to Shandong to provide guidance.

Just as the two were discussing matters in Liaodong, another messenger came and said: "Marshal, the Kong family sent someone to send important information. Kublai Khan suddenly fainted at the meeting."

"Well, Kublai Khan is dying?" Zhang Shijie asked in surprise: "Can the news be verified?"

"If Kublai Khan really dies, things will be interesting." Yang Zhenlong showed a hint of excitement.

Kublai Khan had great prestige. With him in charge, both Mongolian and Han soldiers were obedient. If he failed, there would probably be internal strife between the Mongolian and Han soldiers.Seeing that the two men had ignored another important point, the messenger said helplessly: "Manager Lin, please ask the Marshal to go back for discussion."

"The Kong family is just an unworthy son, so why should we pay attention to it?" Zhang Shijie chuckled and said, "Just let Mr. Lin send him away."

When it comes to the Confucius family, there is no need to name them, but they specifically refer to the Qufu Confucius family, the descendants of Confucius.

Zhang Shijie despises him not because he is a military commander, but because the Kong family today really has nothing to respect.

When the Jurchens occupied the north, the Kong family was divided into two. The Beizong, who stayed in Shandong, first served the Jin Dynasty and then the Yuan Dynasty, and the Southern Sect, who settled in Quzhou, served the Song Dynasty.

Hedging your bets is an old trick of big families.

Then, when the Yuan army entered Lin'an, Kong Zhu, the Duke of Yansheng of the Southern Sect, came to Dadu to meet him. In order to ensure the unity of the Confucius family, he gave up the title of Duke Yansheng and received the official position of offering wine from the Imperial Academy and promoting school affairs in Shanxi.

There is much helplessness in this, but the Kong family's service to the Tartars is not all about compromise.

In the 20th year of Genghis Khan in the Yuan Dynasty (1225), the Mongolian army captured Qufu, and Kong Yuanyong led the Kong family to demote the Yuan Dynasty. The Mongolian marshal led Sun Chengzhi to grant the title of Holy Duke, and hereditary Yin of Qufu County. The following year, Kong Yuanyong led his troops and led Sun to attack. Yidu died in battle.

How can it be barely explained that he died in battle for Yuanting?Not to mention the act of recommending Kublai Khan as a Confucian.

The Song army occupied eastern Shandong for a long time. Although the Kong family was closely monitored by Yuanting, it was impossible to find an opportunity to send people over, but they waited until Kublai Khan had a problem before sending people over.

why?
I probably thought that when Kublai Khan was finished, it would be the end of the Great Yuan Dynasty, so I came to breathe in advance and want to make a good relationship.

No matter how bad it is, where is Confucius’ influence?
Yang Zhenlong advised: "This matter is of great importance. It is not something I can decide. It will be reported to the court and will be decided by the cabinet and even your majesty."

"That's right. Let's send the people back to the center. We'll still find ways to find out about Kublai Khan's situation." Zhang Shijie said.

Therefore, the uncles and nephews Kong Hai and Kong Sicheng sent by the Kong family were taken on board the ship and headed south to Chengtian Mansion.

In the northern boundary, because Yuan Ting often flew falcons, it was inconvenient to use flying pigeons to deliver messages. To the south, there was no impact, so the cabinet quickly received the notification.

The matter was so important that Li Tingzhi gathered everyone to discuss how to deal with it.

Regardless of ability, those present were absolutely sophisticated in literature and naturally understood the significance of the Confucian family representing Confucius.

"Perhaps Kong Sicheng can be retained, named Yanshenggong, and the Nanzong reestablished." Chen Gangzhong said.

"The dynasty is orthodox, and it is appropriate to enthrone Yan Shenggong." Liu Fu agreed.

"It would be better for the Yi and Di to have kings than for the Xia to perish!" Wang Yinglin sighed: "Now the Confucius family has abandoned the ancestral precepts, betrayed the country, and served as the leader of the disciples who shaved their heads and left the left fold. How can they be the descendants of Confucius if they are so unfilial and unrighteous? "

Li Tingzhi and others were all silent.

Although Confucius did not talk about lineage and only regarded cultural customs, that is, "rituals" as a sign of distinction between Huayi and Huayi, today's Yuanting has a large number of Mongolians shaving their heads, which cannot be said to be orthodox.

The Kong family regards the Yuan Dynasty as its orthodoxy, but this does not mean betraying its ancestors and forgetting its lineage.

Zhao Jirui said: "This is a serious matter, and I will present it to His Majesty for your decision."

"Why trouble Your Majesty with such trivial matters." Wen Tianxiang said: "In my opinion, if you don't see, ask, or seal, Confucius will remain the same as time passes, but he will have nothing to do with the Confucius family."

Chen Wenlong said: "It is said that all the land in Qufu is owned by the Kong family. Even if it is an exaggeration, it is probably inevitable.

There are so many fields in it, which are incompatible with the laws of the country. The king's army is in Shandong and must be dealt with. He cannot ignore it. "

"It's not good to refuse." Lu Xiufu said: "Perhaps the Kong family is just a guidance stone pushed by the northern family. Maybe its fate will affect the choices of the northern families. Don't be careful."

(End of this chapter)