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

Chapter 306 Yuanting’s counterattack

Hangu Pass was the first pass in the world during the Warring States Period. Six countries gathered millions of troops to attack it, but it ended in disgrace.

Later, due to geographical changes, the ancient Xiaohan Road was divided into north and south, and Hangu Pass could only guard the north road. Therefore, Tongguan Pass was built to control the merger of the two roads to shield the central pass.

Originally, the Yuan army planned to rebuild Hangu Pass to facilitate the dispatch of troops from Guanzhong to the Central Plains. However, due to insufficient manpower and material resources, they had to abandon Hangu Pass and retreat directly to Tongguan.

Yes, that's where the wife Cao takes off her clothes and shaves her beard.

Today, Tongguan has been repaired or rebuilt. Although its location has changed, its dangerous location has not changed.

Jiang Cai once thought about storming Tongguan, but the grenade was used in advance, so he gave up this idea.

Of course, there is more than one way to enter Guanzhong. Cao, the wife who calmed down at first, crossed the Yellow River from Shanxi and bypassed Tongguan directly.

Jiang Cai's staff is already studying this plan, provided that the Yellow River course is controlled.

Namuhan withdrew to the north bank of the Yellow River. Part of the original Luoyang garrison went to Tongguan and some guarded the north bank of the Yellow River. However, the Kaifeng garrison did not wait for the Song army to attack and all entered Guide Mansion.

After passing Kaifeng, the Yellow River divides into two parts, passing through Guide Mansion from the north to the south and then merging again.

The Yuan army firmly controlled Guide Mansion, and the Song army's navy could not go upstream. Moreover, north of the Yellow River was the Yuan territory, so the Song army naturally could not use the Yellow River to jump over Tongguan.

"According to multiple spying investigations, it is estimated that there are at least [-] troops stationed in Guide Mansion, [-] artillery pieces, and at least [-] guns.

Its shores are dotted with forts, and there are iron locks across the river, making it difficult for naval forces to enter.

Our army can attack by force, but we may destroy the river embankment in a fierce battle. Then..." Jiang Cai stopped talking and looked at the emperor.

The Yellow River broke its embankment, causing thousands of miles of harm at every turn, which is no small matter. No matter how powerful the emperor gave him, Jiang Cai did not dare to monopolize himself.

"So it seems that Marshal Zhang from Shandong can only attack?" Zhao Shi said.

"Your Majesty is wise." Jiang Cai said: "By your will, the Luoyang army will turn to the defensive, deploy troops to support Marshal Zhang, and regain Hebei in one go, approaching the puppet capital of the Tartars."

"So..." Zhao Shi touched his chin and thought for a while, then said: "It is better to take the sea route and land directly from the Bohai Bay. It is only three to two hundred miles away, which is easier than fighting one city at a time."

"Your Majesty, it is a taboo for military strategists to go deep alone. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be serious." Jiang Cai advised.

Zhao Shi smiled and said: "With a hundred thousand troops landing, how can we say that we are alone?"

Jiang Cai was speechless.

What is big money?
This is!
The Privy Council once considered attacking Dadu directly, but felt that it was too risky for the landing army to be surrounded on all sides.

Unexpectedly, the emperor not only repeated his old tricks, but also became more radical.

However, it is really tempting to directly attack most of them. Jiang Cai tried his best to restrain the urge to respond, and said: "The matter is of great importance. I think that I should discuss it carefully with the Privy Council."

"It should be like this, let's leave this matter aside for now." Zhao Shi said: "Kaifeng is empty, can the Marshal's Mansion make a decision?"

Jiang Cai replied: "We are still in a dilemma. If we advance with a small amount, we are afraid of being surrounded and annihilated by the enemy. If a large army is stationed, we are afraid that the Tatars will open the river embankment and be in trouble."

"Think carefully and don't rush into Kaifeng because it is the old capital." Zhao Shi glanced at the north and continued: "If the threat of the Tartars is not eliminated, it will be difficult for the country to return to the old capital, so there is no need to rush."

"I obey the decree." Jiang Cai responded.

At this moment, a messenger rushed in and said, "Your Majesty, please report urgently from Guangdong and Guangxi."

"Read!" Zhao Shi said in a deep voice.

"On the first day of March, 3 Yuan troops left the territory of the Chen Dynasty. The defenders at the border of Yongzhou were unprepared and were defeated. The Yuan army immediately attacked Yongzhou City. The governor of Qiquan and the defense envoy Wang Qing gathered in the city to hold on!" Bang ~
Zhao Shi slammed the armrest of the chair and shouted: "The purpose of supporting the Li family's resurrection is to shield the southern border. Now that the Tartars are passing through the border but cannot be checked, what's the use of keeping them?"

It's not that the emperor is venting his anger on others, the meaning of Li's existence is to provide early warning. Without this function, he would have been replaced long ago.

The Song Dynasty took its land and ruled it on its behalf!
"Your Majesty, calm down." Jiang Cai said, "This is the battle report from [-] years ago. If Jiang's seedlings grow again, there must be a response. Guangdong will not lose."

"Yes, there is no danger in Guangdong, but there may be changes in Guangxi." Zhao Shi sighed with emotion.

There was no major war in Guangxi, but the conflicts on the front line continued for a day. All the troops were stationed in the front. Yongzhou was located in a small area with few troops and no elite troops. It also lacked artillery and artillery. It was a premeditated attack by the Yuan army and it was very difficult to resist.

At this time, only the Zhizhou Yamen remained in Yongzhou City to resist. More than a hundred defeated soldiers used the houses to fight with the Yuan soldiers.

In the innermost archives warehouse, various archives and documents were spread all over the floor, and Qi Quan was pouring kerosene on them.

Next to him, his wife Li, his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren were all crying.

"Officer, I'll just wait. My grandson is still young, can he surrender?" Mrs. Li said.

Qi Quan said: "At the beginning, when the enemy came and surrendered, the later officials did not pursue him, but still entrusted him with important tasks, and exchanged the captives for Da Lang.

If a person who has lost his integrity meets such a wise master, how can he be a human being if he rebels again?

Now the Tatar army is making a surprise attack. I have tried my best but cannot defend, so I should die for my country. "

"The son doesn't blame his father, he only blames the world. If His Majesty had been emperor long ago, why would he be like this." His son Qi Zheng put away his tears and continued: "I deserve to die for my father today, and my reputation will be passed down thousands of years later. It’s not a loss at all.”

Just as the family was saying goodbye, deputy captain Zeng Liang bumped in.

There is only one brigade of 20 troops in the whole Yongzhou. Relying on the support of the people, it persisted for more than [-] days. Today, the deputy captain is the highest officer, and all the brigade commander and below have died in battle.

Seeing clearly the plan of Zhizhou's family at a glance, Zeng Liang saluted and said: "Zhizhou is loyal and righteous, and it is not in vain that the whole city's army and people will follow him. Let's go first. In the end, we will kill two Tatars and bury them with us."

Qi Quan said: "Captain Zeng, if there is an afterlife, please serve the country again!"

After finishing speaking, he dropped the fire seal in his hand.

When the flames fell into the fire oil, the flames immediately rose and engulfed the whole family in an instant.

Zeng Liang bowed, raised his knife and went outside.

The shouts and shouts were endless, most of them belonged to Yuan soldiers, but the screams that sounded from time to time were from Song soldiers.

Within a moment, more than a dozen Song soldiers, covered in blood, gathered and looked at Zeng Liang.

These soldiers were all local people. They were grateful for Qi Quan's benevolent government and vowed to follow and resist to the death. But now they are at the end of their rope.

"Brothers." Zeng Liang turned back to look at the archives room and said: "Weak people in Zhizhou have no choice but to die to maintain their loyalty and righteousness. They must enter the Martyrs' Shrine. Our names have been included in the military rolls. When the imperial court recovers Yongzhou, we will naturally be able to enter." Hall of Valor.

Now, pick up the guy and fight with the Tatars again. Kill one without losing money, but kill two with a big profit. "

Seeing Qi Quan and his family self-immolated, the soldiers' eyes turned red and they rushed out following Zeng Liang.

More than a hundred yuan troops outside thought the situation was settled and were busy searching for property. Unprepared, more than 30 people were killed and injured.

After all, the Yuan army was outnumbered. After reacting, they surrounded them and slaughtered Zeng Liang and others in an instant.

(End of this chapter)