Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 295 Northern Expedition (Finale)

December.

Today is the end of the sixth year, and tomorrow is the beginning of a new year;
Six years ago, Yan's land was sparsely populated within a thousand miles. Today, it has long returned to the atmosphere of the Liao Kingdom. It is densely populated and a large area of ​​land has been reclaimed. Shops and workshops can be seen everywhere in the city, and thieves have disappeared outside the city.

Occasionally, soldiers and cavalrymen from Wei Xingjun and other local garrison could be seen on the official road. They were all polite to passers-by, and there was no hint of the domineering behavior of soldiers in their words.

But it doesn't mean that these Qiu Ba suddenly lost their temper. It's just because of the strict control from above. In addition, there have been rumors in the court that the king will fly to the great treasure in the next few days, so that The soldiers and civilians under the rule were happy, and many people consciously controlled themselves.

However, it is easy for some drunks to appear at night, shouting "Long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live the patrol."

Everyone was really happy.

"It's time for peace in Northern Xinjiang." Liu Ling sat on the dragon chair, looked at the envoy of the Kingdom of Jin kneeling below, and said calmly: "I, for several years, I have been fighting in the south and the north, and now I am recuperating and doing good to the people. This is the way to govern the country, but I don’t know if you, the Jin Emperor, want to fight again?”

The envoy from the Kingdom of Jin quickly kowtowed and said with a smile: "The Emperor of Han is kind. How can our Emperor have any reason to start a war again? Today, I can receive mercy and pardon from the Emperor. On behalf of all the people of Jin, I would like to express my gratitude to His Majesty the Emperor of Han!"

In the huge court hall, Liu Ling sat on the dragon chair and looked at the Jin envoy silently. On both sides of the latter, there were many Han officials. If they heard such talks of peace on weekdays, these people must be The first one jumped out to stop him, but now, strangely, no one spoke.

Liu Cheng jumped off the horse with some difficulty and seemed unsteady. Zhang Wu beside him hurriedly stretched out his hand to support him. After seeing Liu Ling's warning eyes, Zhang Wu smiled, retracted his hand, and whispered: " Why is His Royal Highness here too?"

"The Han Dynasty founded the country with martial arts, but the prince has never even experienced a battle. If you tell it, it will make people laugh."

Even if the Han Dynasty reopens the market and allows mutual trading, it will first allow some merchants among the Jin people to make profits again. It is impossible for the Jin Kingdom's treasury to benefit from it immediately.

The envoy from the Kingdom of Jin hesitated for a moment, then bravely raised his head and asked: "Recently, I heard that a large number of horses were transported to various parts of the Great Wall in the north. May I ask, Your Majesty, what does this mean?"

"I want to see you when you come back."

The Jin Kingdom's treasury was already empty, how could it be possible to spend another batch of unnecessary money and grain to buy horses?

"Your Majesty, there is one. She is only four years old."

"The minister obeys the order."

Three days were enough for the horse to run from Yanjing to the north of the Great Wall and deliver the news back to the Kingdom of Jin.

The envoy from the Kingdom of Jin was stunned for a moment and said doubtfully: "But there is no shortage of horses in our country, and we really don't have any money left to buy horses."

“If you don’t buy it, we won’t open it.”

"His Majesty."

Liu Ling glanced at Zhang Wu and said intentionally or unintentionally: "I heard that you have a daughter?"

Unfortunately, it is difficult for the Jin court to pay salaries and wages, and it is also difficult to maintain the food and salary of the soldiers below. Many officers and soldiers have directly become local giant bandits, and some even occupy their own territory and disobey the orders of the Jin court.

Liu Ling sneered and stood up directly.

After saying that, Tong Guan immediately bowed to serve him, and Liu Ling flicked his long sleeves and turned to leave.

A baby kiss was settled in a few words. Liu Ling felt that he had paved the way for his son. If the boy did not know how to praise him in the future, he would not be blamed.

But this time Liu Ling relented and Wanyan Wu Qimai thought he had found an opportunity. After all, the Kingdom of Jin could not win the war now.

"Selling horses?"

"Didn't I say that the border market can be reopened, and you Jin people can go to the Han Dynasty to do business and sell things, then of course we Han merchants can also go to your Jin people to sell things."

"Mutual trading is a matter of mutual benefit. If the Jin people can't even buy a horse, how can I ensure that they have money to buy other things?"

A generation does its own thing, and Liu Ling has only pursued one thing in his life.

His son can take care of it if he can, and he can walk on the road he paved for him if he wants to. If he doesn't walk, he can't take care of it. Just like the so-called gunpowder and steam engines, he can't let others create them from scratch.

At most, it is best to set up a special subject and a department to propose concepts to the current generation. As long as the development goes smoothly, it will appear sooner or later in future generations. "When I first met you six years ago, we both had just escaped from Yanjing. We were in a hurry and had nowhere to stay."

The wind roared loudly, the lights on the towers of the Great Wall swayed, and the figures of the two people swayed. Only the sound came out particularly clearly with the wind.

The city gates of Juyongguan are opened, the city gates of Gubeikou are opened, and several large gates of the Great Wall at the foot are all opened.

The light of countless torches lit up in the darkness and the sound of wind. Several city gates were as bright as day. In an instant, countless troops marching forward appeared in front of Liu Ling.

The direction of march is north.

"Today, many people think that I have already stayed in Yanjing. After all, today is the day when I officially ascend the throne. But now, I am standing on the Great Wall, enjoying the breeze with you, just like six years ago."

Zhang Wu took a large cloak from the hands of the soldiers next to him, put it on Liu Ling, and listened to him silently.

Under their feet, there was an almost endless army of troops heading north out of the pass. Countless flags rolled wantonly in the cold wind. On the red flag, a black dragon lay coiled among them, with its angry eyes roaring.

Three days ago, Liu Ling had already launched a large number of detailed operations within the Kingdom of Jin, asking them to pass on false news to paralyze the Jin people, while at the same time trying to cover up the movements of his own army as much as possible. In other words, he did not need to mobilize large-scale troops from other places. army.

If the Han army was truly tempered in the fight with the Jin, then since Liu Ling obtained the Great Wall, there has been a sword hanging in the north, and he has been sharpening it with the hands of the Jin.

Liu Ling just sent a large number of horses and armor to the Great Wall, and in an instant there were thousands more cavalry. In addition, the several large legions stationed north of the Great Wall already had sufficient strength. Liu Ling only needed to provide good money and food. Able to mobilize troops directly from the front line to attack.

He reached out and touched the city wall that was freezing in the wind and snow, his voice was calm.

"Within three days, I will break through Zhongjing and go straight to Huanglong Mansion."

Immediately, Zhang Wu punched the armor on the chest from the side, making a muffled sound.

"General, I am willing to defeat Shangjing and drink from Mahuang River for Your Majesty!"

Liu Ling tightened the cloak around him, turned around and walked down the city wall. Zhang Wu reached out to support the young prince next to him, and saw the emperor's figure gradually leaving in the wind and snow.

A dragon banner representing the Emperor of the Han Dynasty rose on the Great Wall, and then appeared in the army, heading north.

In the spring of the third year of Emperor Qianwu's reign, the emperor went on a personal expedition to the north and defeated Zhongjing in the first battle.

In February, he led troops to fight in Raozhou and killed the puppet emperor Wanyan's family;

In March, gold is destroyed.

Outside the city of Shangjing, Liu Ling sat at the top of the city, looking at the dignitaries of the Jin Kingdom who were forced by the soldiers to leave the city gate in groups. Before his eyes, he returned to Yanjing six years ago in a trance.

In a daze, the world has changed.

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

The shouts of the Han army rang out both inside and outside the city.

Liu Ling stood up slowly. He had only one pursuit in his life. While he was still young, he would probably lead his troops south to destroy the Song Dynasty soon after he returned.

"Report!"

The shout interrupted his thoughts. Liu Ling turned around and saw Zhang Wu walking up to the city with a military report. He presented it to him with both hands and said respectfully: "Xia Guo's urgent report."

"Read it."

"Urgent report from the Xia Kingdom. About a month ago, Wanyan Zongbi, who was originally suspected of being dead, led a Xia army of more than 10,000 people to capture Xingqing Mansion, established the imperial court, and called himself the Emperor of Jin Dynasty."

Liu Ling reached out to take the military report, read it carefully, and said with a smile: "Choose a general to go over and kill him."

(End of this chapter)