Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 848: North Wind

Yang Yuan became a rat crossing the street that everyone wanted to kill, and he started a guerrilla war in the land of Qi and Lu.

There were heavy troops on the road to Jimo, so Yang Yuan went diagonally through Anqiu and headed straight for Zhucheng, apparently heading for Rizhao.

As a result, when the Jin soldiers from the direction of Lanling pressed forward, Yang Yuan had already escaped.

For a time, the various Jin troops had not figured out where he had gone, and Sadayasenli, the chief military commander of Yidu General's Office, received an urgent letter requesting reinforcements from Zhang Ao, the deputy chief military commander of Yidu.

Yang Yuan went back to attack Yidu (Qingzhou) again.

Zhang Ao had very few soldiers at this time, because the main force of Qingzhou had been taken by Sadayasenli to capture Yang Yuan.

Catch Yang Yuan and make him a king!

Zhang Ao was just a Han Chinese, so he didn't get the job. He was forced by Sadayasen to stay and defend the city.

With only 500 people, how could they defend the city? Zhang Ao simply abandoned the city and ran away.

Yang Yuan led his men into Qingzhou City and the cotton-padded clothes problem was solved.

When Sadayasenli led his army back to Qingzhou, Yang Yuan had already appeared near Zibo.

Jinan Prefecture had fallen into Xin Qiji's hands once before.

Upon hearing that the rebel army had appeared again in Zibo, the Yin of Jinan hurriedly dug trenches in the city.

He planned to engage in street fighting with the rebels once the city was captured.

The various Jin troops were also worried that Jinan Prefecture would be lost again, which would be a huge blow to the Jin Kingdom.

They were more worried that Yang Yuan would go directly to Yanjing. Although he would definitely not be able to capture Yanjing City, it would be embarrassing.

Therefore, Wengusundu, commander-in-chief of the Shandong East Route Army, and Yang Tang, commander-in-chief of the Nanjing Route Army, hurriedly strengthened the military forces in the direction of Jinan Prefecture.

The rest of the troops also rushed towards Yang Yuan's army from all directions.

As a result, Yang Yuan turned back and attacked Qingzhou City again.

Sadayasenli and Zhang Ao were so angry that they were about to cry.

How could my Qingzhou Prefecture deserve the fact that you, the King of Yan of the Song Dynasty, could look around Qingzhou?

Sadalisenli and Zhang Ao went to Edu dejectedly to apologize.

Edu is now too lazy to pursue the responsibility for their successive losses of Qingzhou City and is busy mobilizing troops.

This time, I feel like I have a better idea of ​​Yang Yuan’s playing style.

He was able to launch three counterattacks against Qingzhou, so is it possible for him to attack Jimo again?
Haha, fortunately, I was alert and the defenders in Jimo never withdrew a single soldier.

The land in Shandong is now really as remote as the sky and the underworld.

Yang Yuan refused to fight them and just led a group of peasants to run around.

The land of Qi and Lu is so vast that even though the Jin army has a large number of troops, it is impossible for them to surround it like an iron barrel.

The rebel army led by Yang Yuan and Xin Qiji were basically composed of Shandong heroes who were familiar with the terrain.

They also have their own information channels, and they are always able to escape the encirclement before the army gathers.

At this time, the Jin Dynasty Emperor Wanyan Liang also showed the demeanor of a monarch of a great country.

He publicly declared: "Please ask the Prince of Yan to come to Yanjing, and I will personally welcome him!

King Yan, you should be the king of Yanjing, the capital of our Great Jin Dynasty!
If he comes, I will move the capital to Nanjing (Kaifeng) and give Yanjing to him!"

After he finished shouting, he gave a secret order to Edu.

No one knew the content of the secret decree except Edu himself.

It is said that the insults were very dirty.

Although the rebels solved the problem of winter clothing and captured some horses, their situation was better than when they first captured Jiji Village, but they were exhausted from running around all day.

But Xin Qiji had no regrets.

He said, "A man will die for his friend! The great King of Yan went into danger alone to rescue our righteous army.

I, Xin Qiji, sold my life to him!"

Xin Tanfu was willing to work for Yang Yuan, but Zhang Anguo became more and more dissatisfied.

He used to be a big salt smuggler, with a big house that he went in and out of three times, a beautiful wife and concubines, and a large number of servants. He lived a very carefree life.

The reason why he followed Xin Qiji in the rebellion was that he was a private salt dealer and a member of the "Six Thousand Society" and could not be seen in public.

Xin Qiji rebelled, what else could he do if he didn’t rebel?
Another thing is that he was not optimistic about the declining Jin Dynasty.

Although he is now living a life of luxury, he is still just a local tycoon.

The Song Dynasty was about to launch a massive attack on the Jin Dynasty and start a war to recover its homeland.

If he rises up in rebellion at this time, can he also get a high position?
Unexpectedly, Emperor Zhao was only good at bluffing people, and sending Yang Yuan was of no use.

Although the name is intimidating, can you alone defeat the 70,000 to 80,000 Jin troops who are sweeping across the land of Qi and Lu?
However, he didn't dare say this to Xin Qiji.

Now that Yang Ze has become Yang Yuan's brother, he can only look for opportunities to test the opinions of generals such as Jia Rui and Deng Xun.

Gradually, Zhang Anguo discovered that Shao Jin had basically the same views as him, and the two became closer.

The Song State would naturally be aware of the situation in the Jin State.

The focus of the Machine Speed ​​Room's reconnaissance has now been shifted back to the Jin Kingdom, and news from the Jin Kingdom is constantly being transmitted back to the Song Dynasty through secret channels.

As a result, Jin Wang Zhao Ju, who had been "reflecting on his mistakes behind closed doors", could no longer hold back.

The so-called "reflection behind closed doors" is just a nice excuse to fool people.

As long as you don't act arrogantly in front of others, everyone can save face.

But during the grand court meeting, he ran to the Golden Palace.

Zhao Yu told the court about the Prince of Yan's current life-threatening situation in the Jin Kingdom and demanded that the court immediately provide rescue.

But how to rescue?
Will countless people be killed to save one person?
As soon as this view came out, King Jin became furious.

"This person is trapped in the Jin Kingdom because of countless people. If the court does not save the King of Yan today, aren't you afraid that it will chill the hearts of the people in the world? Who will save our Song Dynasty then?"

The officials of the Eastern Palace naturally argued their case.

Some of them even brought up the news that Wanyan Liang openly recruited Yang Yuan to deceive the Prince of Jin.

They said that Yang Yuan, seeing that the situation was hopeless, had surrendered to the Jin Dynasty, was named King of Yan of the Jin Dynasty, and went to Zhongdu Yanjing to enjoy a good life.

It is said that Wanyan Liang also wanted to marry his sister Princess Liang's daughter Tushan to Yang Yuan.

Zhao Qu rarely quarreled with others, so he was led astray in an instant.

As a result, the two sides argued fiercely over whether Yang Yuan had surrendered to the enemy and whether he had become Wanyan Liang's nephew-in-law.

By the time Zhao Yu came to his senses, the little emperor had already shouted "dismiss the court" and left.

When Zhao Yu chased to the top of the Danbi, he was stopped by the young emperor's chief eunuch.

"Please, Prince Jin, obey the orders of the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, return to the palace, and reflect on your mistakes behind closed doors."

Prince Jin was forcibly taken back to the palace.

Inside the palace, as soon as the little emperor returned to the imperial study, several of his trusted aides rushed over.

Zhao Chen asked, "Your Majesty, did you notice something unusual in the palace just now?"

The little emperor was stunned: "Sir, what's unusual?"

Zhao Chen said: "I have been listening behind the screen behind the throne.

From beginning to end, I have never heard any words from Wei Liangchen, Chen Kangbo, Chen Junqing and other ministers. "

Zhao Qi thought about it and said happily: "Doesn't this just show that they don't agree with Uncle Wang's absurd words?

Zhang Jun, Yang Cunzhong and others, on the other hand, don’t know how to advance or retreat.”

Zhao Qi's face darkened: "They actually agree with the King of Yan's opinion. Can the court launch a large-scale attack on Jin now?

It's totally incomprehensible!"

Zhao Chen shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, this is exactly what I am worried about.

Among all the officials in the court, one third supported the Prince of Jin and were in favor of sending troops to rescue the Prince of Yan.

One third of the people kept silent and just watched from the sidelines.

One third of the people, led by my old officials from the Eastern Palace, oppose the King of Jin’s opinion.”

Zhao Chen said this with a worried look on his face, and said slowly: "The one who kept silent, does he disagree with the King of Jin's opinion, or is he already dissatisfied with the emperor?"

Zhao Kai was stunned.

Dai Chengyu, an old official of the Eastern Palace, said: "Yes, Your Majesty, if they do not agree with what the King of Jin sees, they can just speak out loudly, why don't they keep silent?

I'm afraid that the one they are dissatisfied with is not the King of Jin, but the emperor. " Zhao Qi's face changed when he heard this.

Next, no matter what his confidants said, Zhao Kai felt a little distracted.

It was not until all the close ministers left that Zhao Kai suddenly realized something and left Zhao Chen alone.

Zhao Qi frowned and said, "Sir, do the ministers really disagree with my opinion?"

Zhao Chen shook his head gently: "The Prince of Jin is just an idle prince now, why should the ministers be afraid of him?
Furthermore, when there were disagreements in the past, the Prince of Jin was the regent, and the ministers did not dare to speak frankly in front of him. Why are they afraid of him now?
What they are afraid of is clearly the government officials who are already in power."

When Zhao Kai heard this, he was completely confused.

"Sir, if these people also stand on Uncle Wang's side, what should I do?"

Zhao Chen said in a deep voice: "If you don't make a decision when you should, you will suffer the consequences. Your Majesty, you should have made a decision earlier."

Zhao Kai was shocked, his face changed for a long time, but he said nothing in the end.

Zhao Chen said: "The King of Jin thinks highly of himself and has no regard for the emperor. Once he gets the support of the ministers, the government will be doomed.

Your Excellency, it’s time to let the King of Jin take a break.”

After hearing this, Zhao Qi gritted his teeth for a while, but then he sighed dejectedly and shook his head gently.

Zhao Chen said: "My lord, compared with the country, what is a mere man?
If the government fails to take drastic measures today, it will be too late to regret it tomorrow."

Zhao Chen came closer and said softly, "Your Majesty, please don't forget that the Prince of Jin was raised by the Empress Dowager.

The King of Jin does not want to fight with his brother, but that does not mean he will not fight with his nephew who repeatedly disobeys him."

Zhao Kai's expression changed again.

He stared at Zhao Chen for a long while, then slowly lowered his eyes.

After a long while, Zhao Qi said, "On the first day of the lunar year, I will summon all the important civil and military officials to Zongyang Palace to celebrate with the people."

Zhao Chen's expression eased and he said softly, "But there is still more than a month left. It's still in time. Leave it to me."

Zhao Kai said: "Yang Yuan is in danger, and the King of Jin will not give up. This matter will not last more than a month."

Zhao Chen smiled and said, "Yang Yuan is harmful rather than helpful to the emperor's sole control of the world.

However, in the face of justice, we still have to take action to rescue.

The emperor can rest assured and leave this matter to me.

I am only worried that the emperor is reluctant to let me go..."

Zhao Qi gnashed his teeth for a long while, then pounded his fist on the table and said, "Hey!"
"I have even given up my uncle, so why would I not give up Yang Yuan?"

Zhao Chen bowed deeply and said, "In this case, I will leave everything to you. Your Majesty, please be at ease!"

……

Yang Yuan withdrew from Qingzhou and headed towards Shouguang.

At this time, the "Northeast Army" suddenly moved south.

Wanyan Hongkang and Ugulun Yuanzhong each led a large army, marching south from Linhuang Prefecture and Guangning Prefecture respectively, approaching Zhongdu.

Shangguan Luo led the Xinjin Water Division and sailed south from Shizikou (Lushun). Taking advantage of the north wind, they crossed the bay and headed towards Le'an State (Dongying).

When the news came out, the Jin Kingdom was shocked.

Fortunately, the war in Shaanxi had already ended by then, and Jianxu Pass, the key place of Shaanxi, had returned to the control of the Jin Kingdom.

The city of Baoji on its flank was also recaptured by the Jin Kingdom.

Therefore, the Jin army that had previously entered Shaanxi to fight had already withdrawn.

Wanyan Liang was afraid that this would be a pincer attack from the Song and Jin countries, so he did not dare to withdraw troops from the southern front easily.

He also immediately issued an order, ordering Yang Tang, the commander-in-chief of the Nanjing Road Army, to return to Nanjing Road to take charge.

Because at this time, if the Song State mobilized all its forces and launched a full-scale northern expedition from Lianghuai, the Jin State would be attacked from both the north and the south, and the pressure would still be very heavy.

At this time, Yang Yuan’s value is not that important.

At the same time, the Jin Kingdom deployed its troops and began to deal with the sudden arrival of the new Jin army.

Fortunately, as the capital, Yanjing was already home to the most elite Jin troops stationed there.

Moreover, the two main roads heading north were both fortified.

There are also troops from the eastern route of Hebei as a reserve.

In the coastal areas of Shandong Road, troops from Shandong East Road and Shandong West Road were strictly ordered to guard the area to the death.

As for Yang Yuan, although he is an important person, his troops are limited after all.

As long as he is not allowed to escape, there is no need to rush to capture or kill him immediately.

In Yonghe Town of Le'an State (Lijin County of Dongying City), the residence of Wuyan Huluhun, the commander of Binzhou Navy, had been occupied by the Xinjin Navy who suddenly arrived with a cold wind.

The blood was still wet in the hall, but there stood a pair of beautiful ladies.

He was wearing a coat with blue satin arrow sleeves, a lamb fur coat, a bearskin hood, and a wool felt cloak on his shoulders. He was tall and slender, handsome and elegant, and looked particularly energetic.

It was Shangguan Luo, the chief of the Yiluansi of the Jin Dynasty and the Minister of Rites.

Next to him stood a girl wearing a black fox fur coat, only half a head shorter than him.

The girl, with a warm autumn mask covering her forehead and deerskin boots on her feet, is pretty and charming, with skin as smooth as jade. She is none other than the young princess Li Qinglu!
As they came with the cold wind, they seemed to bring snowflakes from the north as well.

It was snowing in the town at this time.

The drifting snowflakes have not yet completely covered the ground, but the walls and treetops are already covered in white.

This government office had just been occupied, and the overturned brazier had not yet been relit, so it was a bit cold in the office.

Li Qinglu was wearing a full set of sable fur coat, so she didn't feel cold, but she still hid her hands in her sleeves out of habit.

"Shangguan, our three armies are heading south, and the Pseudo-Jin will have to dispatch troops to respond. The teacher will surely get the news, and he will rush over to join us."

"if not?"

Shangguan Luo raised his eyebrows, feeling indescribably happy.

That conceited guy has become a lost dog this time, right?

In the end, we were still needed to rescue him. I really don't know what his face was like when he escaped to us for help.

Ah……

When Li Qinglu heard this, she laughed even more freely.

"That's great. This time when the teacher comes, we must keep an eye on him and not let him run away again."

"Don't worry, I won't fall in the same place twice."

Shangguan Luo sneered: “The prince and I have already discussed it.

When we bring him back to Dajin, we will immediately let him marry Princess Ping.

When Princess Ping becomes pregnant, he will be given a certain degree of freedom.

By then, even if he wanted to return to Song State, it would be impossible, hehe..."

Li Qinglu pursed her lips and asked, "Princess?"
Not really...that’s not necessary.

Princess, it is actually possible.

Oh, forget it. I can't win against her after all. It's only right that she should enter first.

Anyway, now that the teacher is here, don’t even think about running away.

When she thought of this, Li Qinglu's eyebrows curved and she smiled like a crescent moon.

When Wengusundu, commander-in-chief of the Shandong East Route Army, learned that the Xinjin Navy had landed in Yonghe Town, Le'an, he immediately dispatched troops to drive them back to the sea.

He also knew that Xinjin's move was most likely intended to rescue Yang Yuan.

After all, New Jin and Song have always been allies.

Edu immediately ordered the governor of Yidu, Sadayasenli, and the deputy governor, Zhang Ao, to lead the Qingzhou troops to rescue Le'an.

If Yang Yuan really led his army here, he could drive the Xinjin Navy into the sea and eliminate this troublesome loach Yang Yuan at the same time.

When the Yidu Army Commander Sadaya Senli heard this, he said worriedly, "General Commander, if I lead the troops to aid Le'an, what will happen if Yang Yuanwu attacks Qingzhou?"

Edu thought about it and said with a constipated look on his face: "Qingzhou has become a sieve. Does it matter whether it is defended or not?"

After hearing this, Senli couldn't help but reveal a constipated expression.

Edu sighed: "Let's go to Le'an. If... you can kill Yang Yuan, then you can atone for your sins, right?"

PS: I owe JJM Alliance Leader two chapters. The meeting here is about to end, and then I will start making up as soon as I return to Beijing for another meeting.
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