King of Song

Chapter 704 Chapter [-] Waqiao Pass

Yelujun is now stationed in Youzhou, which is also called Nanjing/Jing by Liao people, and personally supervises the battle!

This time, he mobilized 20 troops and moved southward quickly. He wanted to take advantage of the civil strife in the Song Dynasty to attack quickly and break through the defense line of Hebei Road in one fell swoop.Then deal with Zhao Zhao well and cannibalize the Song Dynasty.

That nasty person from the Song Dynasty did such a despicable thing in Liaodong six years ago.

These days, as soon as he closes his eyes, this terrible thought will appear in Yelujun's mind, which tortures him deeply.

He didn't blame his mother Xiao Guanyin, he couldn't be unfilial.But he couldn't face it, so he had no choice but to leave Shangjing and simply not meet each other.

All the resentment and hatred were cast on the Song Dynasty people by him, pointing at Zhao Zhao.

It has been more than half a month since the army launched an attack on the border of the Song Dynasty. It was thought that it would be able to break through with the elite and fierce cavalry of the Liao Kingdom.

It's a pity that the actual battle left him deflated.

Yelujun finally understood why the people of the Song Dynasty were able to resist the Liao cavalry with their infantry for a hundred years.The most important thing is that he underestimated the hearts of the people and the determination of Song Dynasty officials to resist.

Especially for Wu Chong, Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road in the Song Dynasty, Yelujun intended to catch him by surprise.It is a pity that it failed. Although all the attention of the Song Dynasty was focused on the country, the border between Song and Liao has never been relaxed.

The fight between Zhao Zhao and Zhao Hao was in full swing, and a force like him who had always played a pivotal role was able to remain calm and stick to the boundaries.He did not give up his original responsibilities because of internal interference and temptation, and performed very well.He personally led the Hebei army and resisted the charge of the Liao army again and again.

In the past half a month, it was already the fifth shock, and it still couldn't cross the Juma River.

There are two reasons for Yelujun to send troops this time. One is that the Song Dynasty colluded with Yelu Yixin and intended to overthrow the Liao state.The second is to escape to the Song Dynasty through the three places in Guannan, Xiongzhou, Mozhou and Yingzhou.

Xiao Chuo and Yelu Longxu used this reason once, and Yelu Jun raised it again decades later, but the reason was a little far-fetched.

In order to show that his reasons are appropriate and sufficient, one of the main directions of the Khitan army's attack is Waqiao Pass.Unfortunately, he was still unable to break through.

This hurt the conceited Yelu Jun a little, and frustrated the Khitan soldiers even more.

This time, Yelujun suddenly sent troops southward. In fact, there were many opponents in the Liao Kingdom, and the soldiers were not enthusiastic about fighting.In this case, blood and victory are needed to stimulate them.

It's a pity that things backfired. After five failed attacks, the already low morale became even lower.

Yelujun began to feel a little anxious, especially after hearing that Zhao Zhao had already dealt with Zhao Hao's family and ascended the throne of the Great Song Dynasty.Under such circumstances, the Song Dynasty could free up its hands and focus on dealing with the Liao State with the strength of the whole country.

Without civil strife, the Song Dynasty without the containment of Xixia would be very terrible.

I heard that Zhao Zhaoyu is on his way to march in person.Yelujun was a little excited, he could have a head-to-head confrontation with Zhao Zhaozhen.But the hatred and anger in my heart became more serious, and the battlefield situation was also changing.

The weak advantage of the Liao Kingdom is dissipating little by little, and the balance of the war is beginning to shake.It's just that for now, it's hard to say which side it will fall to.

No, we must break through Waqiao Pass as soon as possible!

Yelujun couldn't sit still anymore, he couldn't continue to sit in the "rear area" like Youzhou to supervise the battle, he had to go to the front line.Like Zhao Zhao, Yujia personally conquered.

Just as Yelu Jun left, his sister Yelu Tri, the Princess of Liaoyue, rushed to Youzhou.

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Zhao Zhao crossed the Yellow River, stopped at Daming Mansion, and went directly north to Jizhou.

Daming Mansion is on the bank of the Yellow River, not very far from Bianjing, on the contrary, it is too far from the front line of the battlefield.What kind of royal conquest is this?Even Supervising the War seems too far away.

In an era when messages could not be transmitted quickly and troops could not be mobilized quickly, distance also had an impact on warfare.

Especially the position of the coach is directly related to whether the situation on the front line can be controlled in time, whether military orders can be issued in time, so as to be calm and adaptable.

The Daming Mansion definitely won’t work, and Jizhou is a relatively reasonable location, but Zhao Zhao thinks it can only be temporary.Later, they had to advance to the border area. The goal this time was to enter Youzhou City for nothing else.

After the Yellow River treatment achieved results a few years ago, the impact on the canals related to Hebei Road has gradually become smaller. Thanks to the joint efforts of the local government and the people, most of them have resumed navigation.

This is definitely good news. All the grain, grass and supplies needed by the Song army to go north can be transported north by the canal.It greatly saved time and transportation costs, and with enough material reserves to fight the Liao Kingdom, the soldiers felt more confident.

On August [-]th, Zhao Zhao arrived in Jizhou.

This Mid-Autumn Festival reunion day is destined to be unusual.

The soldiers did not miss their hometown and relatives as usual, nor did it affect the stability of the army and the frontline situation.Because the emperor is here, spending the Mid-Autumn Festival with all the soldiers.

This is a reunion day, a reunion between monarchs and ministers, and a reunion between soldiers and generals.

Wu Chong, the Xuanfu envoy of Hebei Road, also rushed back to Jizhou on this day to meet His Majesty the Emperor.

"Wu Xianggong, please stand up!" Wu Chong saw the new emperor for the first time, so he knelt down and bowed directly to express his submission and respect.

An attitude, in exchange for a title of prime minister.

Hearing the address of "Sanggong", Wu Chong was a little stunned, and the official's move was a little too sudden.

Zhao Zhao smiled and said: "Resisting the Khitan attack and ensuring the stability of the northern defense line is a credit. It is appropriate to add the title of Tong Zhongshumenxia Pingzhangshi. You have the talent of a prime minister. Fu Xianggong is already old. You just need to be good." Do it, there is still a good chance."

Wu Chong was indeed the chief prime minister of the Song Dynasty for a period of time. After he came to Hebei Road, he thought that all these honors and prospects were gone, and he would stay away from him forever.But I didn't expect that today's officials are so straightforward, trust and cultivate themselves as always, and make a huge wish.

The kindness of knowing you is unforgettable!
Wu Chong was soon convinced and surrendered completely!
Only with internal unity and stability can we gather strength to attack the enemy and win battles.This is what Zhao Zhao will do first, and it seems that the effect is still very good.

"Wu Xianggong, where is Yelujun's current position?" Zhao Zhao immediately became concerned about this opponent's situation.

"Return to Your Majesty, the Khitan army is currently attacking Waqiao Pass."

"How's the situation over there?"

Wu Chong said: "Don't worry, the officials, I have made arrangements, and have blocked the Khitan army for half a month."

"good!"

Before the words of approval could be heard, there was an urgent report: "Waqiao Pass has fallen!"

Wu Chong was stunned and speechless, his face was full of shame, and he knelt down directly on the ground.

Zhao Zhao couldn't help laughing and said: "It seems that Yelu Jun gave me a big gift!"

(End of this chapter)