Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 315 The Defense of Tokyo 3
He reported that the Jin army was crossing the river, and angrily accused Liang Fangping of wronging the country.It is also true, if Liang Fangping used refreshments, rushed northward and built a defensive position, delaying the time for the Jurchen cavalry to go south, and waited for the arrival of the soldiers of the kings from all walks of life before they could hope to repel the Jin army.

Now that Junzhou is defeated, it's not that there is no chance, but he doesn't want to take that step. Anyway, the Jurchens have penetrated so far, and it doesn't matter if they reach the city. The opponent's head was buckled, and you have no chance to bite me anyway.

That night, Zhao Ji and Cai You ran away, and Cai Jing, Wang Fu and others also ran away one after another, and the Kaifeng city exploded.

Zhao Huan had no choice but to order Fan Na to lead the victory of the Jie army to go to escort, and at the same time allowed the Empress Dowager, the prince, and Emperor Ji to leave the city after Tianming, and made preparations for Zhu Lian and others to leave the city.

Qin Hui was filled with righteous indignation and actively raised his voice against the enemy, while Wang Xiu watched coldly and made his own plans.

On the fourth day of the first lunar month, in the entire Kaifeng city, Zhao Huan called the ministers of the two governments and the six ministers of the Shangshu to discuss matters in the hall of Yanhe early in the morning.Bai Shizhong first advocated hunting in Xiangyang and Dengzhou. According to the agreement of the world, according to the danger of mountains and rivers, he could contain the trend of Sichuan and Jianghuai, and temporarily avoid the edge of the Jin army.

However, Li Gang insisted on objecting, saying: "The people in the capital are talking a lot, saying that a minister asked His Majesty to go hunting to avoid the enemy, and people's hearts are in chaos. How can you give up so easily?"

Bai Shizhong gave Li Gang a white look, and said, "The Jurchens are so powerful that the capital cannot be defended."

Li Gang said disdainfully: "Which of the great cities in the world is as strong as the capital? Besides, the ancestral temple, the shrine, hundreds of officials, and all the people are all in the capital. Where are we going to go if we abandon Kaifeng? Your Majesty, if you can inspire the hearts of the troops and appease the hearts of the people, there is no one who can't hold it The city." Seeing Zhao Huan nodded in agreement, he hit the rails while it was hot: "Kaifeng City has been repaired and strengthened for a hundred years. The city is high and deep, and the defense system is complete. As long as you stick to it for half a month, you will be able to wait for the king's army."

As soon as the words were finished, the servant Chen Liangbi said: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, there are not a hundred oar towers on the four walls of the capital, and the moats and rivers around Fanjiagang in the east of the city are shallow and narrow, so it is difficult to defend."

Zhao Huan lost his opinion, pondered for a moment, and then said: "Let Chen Liangbi accompany Li Qing's family and Chen Qing's family to the east of the city to investigate, and then the capital will discuss it."

After Li Gang and the others left, Bai Shizhong was about to speak when he saw Zhang Quan, the new enshrined official in the inner west head of the inner palace, approaching, and said softly: "Officials, my mother is asking to see you in the back pavilion."

Zhao Huan didn't know what was going on with Zhu Lian, so he said immediately, "All my gentlemen, wait here." He turned into the rear cabinet, saw Zhu Lian standing anxiously waiting, and said, "What's the matter, my lady?"

Seeing Zhao Huan's arrival, Zhu Lian's face was overjoyed, and he hurriedly said, "Officials, is there a discussion outside?"

Zhao Huan was startled, and said helplessly, "I'm so embarrassed!"

"Do the officials intend to stick to Kaifeng?"

Zhao Huan's face was ugly. He didn't know what Zhu Lian meant, but he really didn't have confidence.

A trace of disappointment flashed across Zhu Lian's beautiful eyes, and she said softly, "It's about the fate of the country. Last night, the officials prepared chariots for battle. It is absolutely impossible."

Zhao Huan's expression flickered, and he hurriedly said: "I almost forgot, my lady clean up, and I will take my eldest brother and second sister out of the city later."

"How can this be? Is it possible that the mother of the country abandoned the women and children in the city and fled alone?" Zhu Lian looked directly at Zhao Huan.

Zhao Huanzheng's face was slightly red, Zhang Quan stood behind the screen, and said in a strange voice: "The officials and the Privy Council have both received orders, and there is an urgent military situation."

"No, Zhang Quan, you escorted the saint out of the city at night, and Wang Xiaoji sent the forbidden army to wait outside the city." After finishing speaking, without waiting for Zhu Lian to distinguish, he turned and walked to the front hall.

"Saint." Zhang Quan swallowed his saliva, it was the first time he saw Zhao Huan rebelling against Zhu Lian, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

"Second Sister, the officials are also kind." Qing Jun comforted her.

"Just listen to the official arrangement." Zhu Lian said plainly.

However, Qing Jun keenly discovered that the eyes of the second sister are cold. Over the years, the second sister has become calmer and more rational in handling affairs, even making her feel that she is no longer the one who stays in the boudoir, whether she is possessed by a fairy body?

When Li Gang and the others came back, they still insisted on their own opinions, and Chen Liangbi couldn't explain much except insisting that he couldn't defend.Li Gang put forward many specific opinions, such as rectifying the army and horses, raising their voices to fight, and standing firm to wait for the king's division.

Zhao Huan's thoughts came alive again, hesitantly said: "According to what Li Qing said, who will be the general?"

Li Gang looked around at the ministers and said without hesitation: "There is Wang Wenshi outside the north wall. He is a scholar who knows soldiers. Bai Xianggong and Li Xianggong may not know soldiers, but they are prime ministers. With the title of the two ministers, they help drive officials to use their lives to resist Enemy front is also the responsibility of the two ministers."

Bai Shizhong and Li Bangyan's faces were pale, and they usually recite poems and fight against each other, and talk about state affairs is fine, but they are not afraid to face the wolf-like Jin army?

Bai Shizhong glared at Li Gang angrily, raised his voice and said, "The servant is also a scholar, can he go to war?"

Li Gang resolutely said: "Your Majesty does not consider my ministers to be mediocre, and I am willing to serve you with death. It's just that my ministers are humble and low-ranking officials, and they are not enough to subdue the six armies."

"The Qing family is a loyal and righteous man." Zhao Huan's eyes lit up, and he said with joy, "Do you have time to govern?"

Zhao Ye listened to Zhao Guan's family asking about his job, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, Shang Shu You Cheng Yu Wen Cui Zhong followed Huang Nan Xing." Could he be careless?Li Yan had just been ransacked and executed, and he was also the backbone of Zhao Kai's support, and he was always trembling.

"I will seal Qing as the right minister of Shangshu, and all the ministers will go to Chongzheng Gate to have a meal, and we will discuss it after noon."

Zhao Huan had no appetite, and after much deliberation, he had no idea. At one moment, he wanted to stick to his ancestral land, and at another moment, he was afraid that the forces of the Jin army would want to go hunting.

Seeing that Zhao Huan was preoccupied, Wang Xiaojie knew that the official family was still undecided, so he said cautiously: "The official family, when will the imperial concubine and the Duke's chariots leave the palace?"

Zhao Huan was stunned, and blurted out: "The sooner the better."

"The golden army is crossing the river."

Zhao Huan shivered, put down the chopsticks in his hand, stared blankly at the delicious food on the table in front of him, and said in a trembling voice: "Decree, Li Gang stays behind for Tokyo."

Wang Xiaoji smiled knowingly, and after a meal, Zhao Huan changed his mind again, obviously wanting to go hunting again.

Throughout the afternoon, after several repetitions, Li Gang persisted in the war of resistance. Finally, under the persuasion of the emperor's uncle Yan Wang Zhao Si and the Yue King Zhao Yu, Zhao Huan calmed down, took out the imperial book with the word "Ke Hui", and used the emperor's seal treasure, Wang Xiao was ordered to chase his horse and return Zhu Lian's carriage.

That night, Li Gang stayed in the Ministerial Office of Shangshu, while the other important officials of the two governments stayed in Neidongmensi. Wang Xiu was on duty in the Privy Council. He had several audiences a day to present the military information, but he looked on coldly, as if he was a witness to history.

"Wen Shi, is there an urgent military situation?" Li Gang was worried about the military situation.When he came to the Privy Council to see that Wang Xiu was still dealing with the military situation, he had no likes or dislikes towards Wang Xiu. Besides, Wang Xiu was indeed capable, although his attitude was cold and polite.

Wang Xiu glanced at Li Gang, pondered a little and said: "The Jin army crossed the river, only 78 of King Qin's troops will arrive."

"78 generals?" Li Gang frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice, "Why didn't you invite the Jurchens to cross the river along the river?"

Wang Xiu seemed to have expected that Li Gang would say this, and immediately said: "General 78 has moved thousands of miles away, and has been exhausted for dozens of battles. He Taiwei is defeated. If it weren't for General 78, he would have returned to Kaifeng City. There won't be many people."

Li Gang was silent, the Jin army was advancing day by day, the Song army was like a frightened bird, and He Guanbu didn't even have the courage to fight, and the Jin army collapsed before it arrived. 78 Nearly a thousand cavalry usually intercepted the cavalry of the Jin army, and only then did they protect thousands of people from fleeing back to Kaifeng.

"General 76 retreated to the north of Jibei to rest and reorganize, which can be regarded as adding troops to Kaifeng." Wang Xiu glanced at Li Gang and said: "This army I brought out has an extremely tenacious fighting style, and staying outside the city can definitely contain the Jin army. "

"Contain Jurchen?" Li Gang looked at Wang Xiu thoughtfully, his eyes were very complicated, it seemed that there were thousands of words, but he couldn't express them.

"Within a few days, the forwards of the Jin army must arrive at the city. There are no soldiers to fight outside. I really can't think about it. Back then, I divided my troops in the Liguojian to attack the bandits and grass, and I forced them to surrender. 78 generals with more than [-] horse infantry, it is absolutely possible. Contain the Jin army from attacking the city."

Li Gang had to consider the cruel reality. The Dahe line of defense was completely lost, and the defense of Tokyo was imperative. He thought that it was not the best policy to hide in the city. Only by having a certain mobile force outside the city could the pressure on the Jin army be relieved.

He stared at Wang Xiu and said seriously, "Are you sure?"

Wang Xiu immediately realized that the opportunity had come, and Li Gang would be dismissed, but at this time he was definitely a powerful person, and he could decide whether to stay or not with one sentence, so he must not miss this opportunity and said very firmly: "78 will be the next one. Teach me, if I lead the troops into battle again, I will definitely be able to restrain the Jin army."

Li Gang's eyes flickered, but he didn't make any answer.

Wang Xiu was also quite disturbed, it was not the best time to take charge of the army, but he had to take charge of the army, and being away from the army for a long time was definitely not a good thing for him.Li Gang's ambiguous attitude made him uncertain about the other party's mind. Did he have doubts about his purpose?He has no obvious purpose, and still focuses on fighting against the Jin army.

At this time, a subordinate official came to report, and Zhao Guan's family decided to leave the city tomorrow.

Li Gang's face changed, he shook his body a few times, and waved away the subordinates.

"As soon as the officials leave, the hearts of the people will be shaken. Kaifeng will not be guaranteed!" Wang Xiu said the truth, and only Li Gang has the courage to turn the tide. He?Yes, but I don't want to overdraft too much. It is no longer a matter of one person to fight this battle.

Li Gang hesitated a little, and said impatiently: "Enter the palace, go see the official."

"The gate of the palace has been locked long ago." Wang Xiu shook her head.

"Wenshi is the decree of Dudu, it can be called the lifting of the palace ban." Li Gang looked at Wang Xiu earnestly.It is still convenient for the Privy Council to accept the decree. At least he can knock on the gate and see Zhao Guan's house, which is much better than his Shangshu Youcheng.

"Let the officials calm down for a night, and it won't be too late to see it tomorrow morning." Wang Xiu pondered a little.

(End of this chapter)