The Jin army besieged the city, and the Song emperor’s daughter died

Chapter 212 Wanyan Zongwang’s alliance

In Qingcheng, Kaifeng, Wanyan Zongwang erected the five-color sun-holding flag. It has been three days since the handsome flag was hung.

Except for the Song Army scouts who came over to take a look, the Song Army deployed outside Kaifeng City made no other moves.

This made Wanyan Zongwang very unhappy.

Wanyan Zongbi felt that the second prince was probably ignored by the Song army. Tens of thousands of elites gathered in Qingcheng, but the Song army turned a blind eye and did what they were supposed to do. For a general, there is nothing worse than this kind of ignorance. Unacceptably insulting?

Therefore, Wanyan Zongbi believed that these arrogant Song troops should be given some color.

However, Wanyan Zongwang had no intention of taking the initiative. Instead, he asked Xiao Zhonggong, who was accompanying the army, to prepare generous gifts and visit the Song army camps around Kaifeng City.

Some generals with high political consciousness refused to meet.

When the two countries are at war, it is common for envoys to come and go, but that is when they are at war.

But in this current situation, the various garrison troops outside the city are still surrounded, because the imperial court has already issued a decree and will not move.

It is not clear whether it is war or peace.

At this time, Zongwang sent an envoy to visit. What did he say when he saw it?Who can bear to be labeled as a collaborator again?

However, some people with low political consciousness gave in.

After accepting the gift, they also warmly entertained Xiao Zhonggong. They believed that this was called courtesy first and then attack, and there was nothing wrong with it.

Wang Zhan, the commander of the Deqing Army, was one of those people with low political consciousness. Not only was he low on political consciousness, he was even a bit stupid: "To be honest with Ambassador Xiao, Kaifeng City is indeed not peaceful these days. As for what happened specifically. I really don’t know what it is.”

Xiao Zhonggong nodded slightly: "General Wang refuses to say it clearly, and I understand that."

Wang Zhan repeatedly waved his hands to deny: "It's not that I don't want to say it, it's because I really don't know."

Such a frank General Song made Xiao Zhonggong frown: "Well, actually Commander Zong Wang wants to know, is General Wang a member of Emperor Daojun or a member of Zhao Fujin?"

Wang Zhan was stunned for a moment, wondering why Xiao Zhonggong asked this question.

By the time Xiao Zhonggong returned to Qingcheng, it was already sunset.

On this day, he visited a total of nineteen Song army camps outside Kaifeng City.

Eight generals refused to meet.

The remaining eleven generals clearly stated that they were members of the current official Zhao Fujin, a total of ten.

Wanyan Zongwang's mood turned from gloomy to sunny.

Wanyan Zongbi was puzzled: "It doesn't matter whether they are Zhao Fujin's or Emperor Daojun's, they are all soldiers of the Song Dynasty. Just do it."

Wanyan Zongwang smiled and said: "It's different, it's different. There are at least ten teams now. We don't have to work hard to deal with them."

The Fourth Prince Wanyan Zongbi nodded his head...

Zong Wang explained: "We can completely take advantage of the internal fighting in the Song court to instigate rebellion against these ten teams."

As for how to instigate rebellion, Wanyan Zongwang felt that since they were Zhao Fujin's people, they should come to support Zhao Fujin. All they needed to do was let them know that Zhao Fujin was now imprisoned by Emperor Daojun and the forced king Zhao Huan...

"Second brother!" Wanyan Zongbi said anxiously: "Even if they know it, it is still their Song people's family matter. We are outsiders. We are here to destroy Song Dynasty. How could they join us? They shouldn't join forces to fight first Why don't you leave us and deal with your own household affairs?"

Wanyan Zongwang was full of confidence: "That depends on the reason why we sent troops to Kaifeng."

The next day, Xiao Zhonggong sent envoys to these ten military camps again.

Explosive news was brought to these ten military camps: their officials have been imprisoned in Akihito Palace by Emperor Daojun and King Zhao Huan.Not only that, Wanyan Zongwang also forged Zhao Fujin's personal letter.

The content of the letter was a request for help from Wanyan Zongwang.

"Our commander-in-chief is grateful to the female official Zhao Fujin for not killing him when he was surrounded by Moutuogang six months ago, so he traveled thousands of miles to come to Kaifeng King Qin to eliminate thieves for the Song Dynasty!"

For a moment, these generals were all stunned!

It turns out that King Qinjun is actually Wanyan Zongwang?

Then who are you guarding against when you have been stationed around Kaifeng for half a year?

Because the news was so explosive, these Song generals had to treat it with caution.

I thought about going directly to the Ministry of War or the Privy Council to ask, but I was afraid that if this was really the case, I would be able to frighten the enemy by asking, but if I didn't ask, it would be too fantasy.

So they could only rely on their own cognition to analyze the changes in Kaifeng City during this period.

First of all, the sudden closure of the city is too strange for a city like Kaifeng.

Secondly, forcing the king to supervise the country according to the decree is also incomprehensible. Zhao Fujin was in his prime, even if he got a minor illness, he would not let others supervise the country. Even if he asked others to supervise the country, he would not be a deposed prince.

Thirdly, in the past six months, there have been too many rumors about the disagreement between Emperor Daojun and Zhao Fujin, especially the fact that Zhao Fujin killed Emperor Daojun's most beloved son, Prince Yun Zhao Kai, in the name of rebellion.

In the end, Taiyuan defended the city well, but was suddenly withdrawn. This kind of thing was completely unlike what Zhao Fujin could do.

With all these things gathered together, the possibility of Emperor Daojun supporting the deposed prince and imprisoning Zhao Fujin seems really high.

But even so, these generals did not dare to act rashly.

For hundreds of years, the commanders of the Song Army have long been accustomed to obeying the combat orders of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War. Their ability to make emergency decisions is extremely poor, even in foreign operations, let alone what kind of judgment they can be expected to make in such major events.

Xiao Zhonggong continued to add: "Actually, Marshal Zong Wang does not expect the general to turn against him and work with him to serve the king. Marshal Zong Wang will lead a hundred thousand elites this time, which is enough to deal with Emperor Daojun. As long as our army takes action, It would be good if the general could just stand still."

"But what if the Privy Council orders it?"

Xiao Zhonggong smiled and said: "General, can you be sure who is in charge of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War now?"

After some rhetoric, these Song generals weighed the pros and cons and were really convinced.

The main reason is that they sincerely feel that Zhao Fujin's ability to govern the country and the army is far better than that of Emperor Daojun. If there is an internal struggle for power in the palace, they will stand unswervingly on Zhao Fujin's side. If Zhao Fujin gives the order, they will kill the thief without hesitation, even if the thief is the Supreme Emperor!

But I can’t see Zhao Fujin now.

Not only could he not see Zhao Fujin, but during this period he could not even see the Privy Councilor and the Minister of War.

They had to take a gamble.

Bet that Zhao Fujin was really imprisoned, bet that Wanyan Zongwang really came to Kaifeng Qinwang after receiving a letter asking for help.

After hearing the news brought back by Xiao Zhonggong, Wanyan Zong was overjoyed.

I decided to try my hand at the Deqing Army in the northwest of Qingcheng to see if these generals can really stand still. If these ten teams do not provide support, it will be much easier to clear out the garrison outside Kaifeng City. Only after the clearing is completed Only with these can we attack the city with peace of mind.

"Wanyan Zongbi obeys the order!"

"The end is here!"

"At midnight tonight, we will lead three thousand cavalry to raid the Deqing army's garrison. If there are reinforcements, we will withdraw immediately and do not hesitate to fight."

(End of this chapter)