Chapter 7 A proposition about trust
In the Song Dynasty palace, Yang Kang looked at the battle report in his hand and frowned.
Although Meng Zongzheng was full of enthusiasm for serving the country, the gap between the Song army and the Mongolian army was really a bit big. This did not refer to quantity. In terms of quantity, the Mongolian army only had 100,000 people, while the Song army had 300,000 people. This gap refers to combat effectiveness.
The Mongolian army was brave and good at attacking, while the Song army was accustomed to defense.
Since the Jin Kingdom destroyed the Northern Song Dynasty, the Song Kingdom has been in a passive defensive state in a corner of the south of the Yangtze River. Under the influence of this guiding ideology, the most trained subject of the Song Army is not to sprint to kill the enemy, but to defend the city. Think about it,
The Song army couldn't even stop the charge of the Jin soldiers, let alone the more ferocious Mongolia.
The battle under Kaifeng City can only be described as brutal. Meng Zongzheng was completely fighting for his life. Even so, he could not stop the Mongol army's attack. Yang Kang realized that he was undoubtedly using his own shortcomings to compete with the enemy when he charged head-on with the Mongol army.
The advantage is that if this continues, even if the 300,000-strong army is exhausted, I'm afraid it still won't be able to stop the Mongolian army from going south.
The Mongolian cavalry is the most powerful army in this era, bar none.
The Mongolian Khan Ogedai came with the determination to fight to the death, and his soldiers fought bravely to take the lead, one against a hundred. Moreover, Ogedai was accompanied by Shi Songzhi, who was familiar with the affairs and government affairs of the Song Dynasty.
, Shi Songzhi has been with Shi Miyuan all year round, and has a deep understanding of the Song Dynasty. He was a Jinshi, and later served as a military officer in the Xiangyang Chemical Army. He knew the deployment and tactics of the Song Army in detail.
Yang Kang's plan to send spies from the Imperial City Department to assassinate the Mongolian generals also failed. Wo Kuotai was escorted by King Jinlun and Gongsun Zhi, and the generals were accompanied by masters recruited from Mongolia. Wo Kuotai was fully prepared this time
Be prepared, unless the top experts from the Central Plains are gathered together again for a surprise attack, it will be possible to succeed.
But it was too dangerous. The assassination of Temujin was successful because of careful planning and surprise. But if you want to assassinate Ogodei in the army, who had already taken precautions, it is no different from committing suicide. His Majesty the Emperor was pacing back and forth in the study, he
Waiting for news, Yang Tiexin was talking to Guo Jing.
At the heroes meeting in Lujiazhuang, Jiaxing a few days ago, the Beggar Gang clearly expressed their determination to fight against the Mongols. Other martial arts masters were also willing to contribute to the country. These people had already gone to Jiangbei. Yang Kang asked Lu Zhanyuan to lead Guo Jing
Go to Lin'an City to meet Yang Tiexin.
Yang Kang has a bold plan in his mind. If Guo Jing can be trusted, let him surrender to Wo Kuotai. Now that Guo Jing is the leader of the Wulin Alliance, he will have the opportunity to participate in the Song Army's military decision-making when he arrives in Kaifeng City, and then secretly steal the Song Army's military secrets.
Give it to Wo Kuotai in exchange for Wo Kuotai's trust.
Once Ogedei is convinced, he can set up a trap and catch the Mongolian army in one fell swoop.
Only Guo Jing is the most suitable candidate for this plan. Guo Jing was born in Mongolia and has a very good relationship with the Mongolian generals, winning their trust. The most important thing is that Guo Jing's mother is still in Mongolia. Once Guo Jing betrays Mongolia, he will be killed.
Mother, this is even more convincing to Wo Kuotai.
Yang Kang's only worry is whether he can trust Guo Jing. If Guo Jing is interested in Mongolia, then handing over this plan to Guo Jing will undoubtedly hand over victory to Wo Kuotai, and he will be completely defeated. Because of this, he will let Yang Tiexin and Guo Jing
Let's talk and find out Guo Jing's thoughts.
His Majesty the Emperor really couldn't think of a way to defeat the Mongolian army, so he had to place a heavy bet on Guo Jing. He put the future of the Song Dynasty into Guo Jing's hands.
After a long while, Yang Tiexin and Guo Jing walked in, and the two people with entangled life experiences finally faced each other face to face.
"Are you really going to risk going to Mongolia to save my mother?" Guo Jing asked directly.
"If Brother Guo is willing to suffer for the Song Dynasty, it doesn't matter if I go to Mongolia to save my aunt." Yang Kang said solemnly.
This is exactly Yang Kang's plan. In order to allow Guo Jing to work as a spy with peace of mind, he will personally go to Mobei to rescue Li Ping. This is to show his sincerity. Secondly, as long as he has Li Ping under his control, he will not be afraid of Guo Jing temporarily.
Regret, of course, all this is based on Guo Jing's heart to the Song Dynasty.
"You killed the Great Khan. It's too dangerous to go to Mobei." Guo Jing hesitated.
"When it comes to my aunt's life, I will feel at ease only if I go there in person." Yang Kang insisted, "Brother Guo, don't worry, even if you risk your life, I will still protect your aunt and bring her back to you safely.
before."
Yang Tiexin couldn't help but feel touched when he heard his son's words. He recalled the scene when he and Guo Xiaotian were sworn brothers. Only those who can die for each other are truly good brothers. Now that A'kang and A'jing have grown up, the two of them want to be honest and sincere.
The Song Dynasty trusted and supported each other, and I think Guo Xiaotian would be very happy to have Guo Xiaotian alive in heaven.
That's how things were settled.
Yang Kang and Guo Jing set out from Lin'an City to Kaifeng City, secretly met with Song Army General Meng Zongzheng, and told him the plan. To make the plan look realistic, the lives of countless soldiers would have to be sacrificed, again and again.
Failure is only for the last success.
In order to win Wo Kuotai's trust, Yang Kang even wanted to sacrifice some Song generals. How to choose depends on Meng Zongzheng's thoughts.
When Yang Kang and his men rushed to Mobei for a rescue operation, Guo Jing appeared in the Song army camp as the leader of the martial arts alliance. Meng Zongzheng warmly received these martial arts people. There were also many masters in the army. The two sides fought
A cordial and friendly practical exchange was held to build momentum for Guo Jing’s arrival.
On a dark night, Guo Jing sneaked into the Mongolian camp secretly. He was discovered by the patrolling Mongolian sergeant and brought to Wokuotai. He revealed the Song army's military strength and tactics to the Mongolian Khan, and this plan began.
When Guo Jing left, Wo Kuotai began to think deeply. He understood Guo Jing. Guo Jing grew up in the grasslands. His personality was more like a straightforward Mongolian than a cunning Central Plains man. Guo Jing had made considerable contributions to Mongolia.
He believed that Guo Jing's heart was toward Mongolia, but Guo Jing's arrival seemed too coincidental, so he asked his subordinates around him.
"This man is a disciple of the Beggar Clan. The Beggar Clan has always been loyal to the Song Dynasty and is afraid of fraud." Shi Songzhi asserted.
"Otherwise." Gongsun Zhi, whose pseudonym is Mr. Jueqing, objected, "I have seen him hurt people with hidden weapons. I know he has a bad heart. It is not surprising that he would do such a thing."
The Great Khan of Mongolia, Wokuotai, did not comment on this. Let's wait and see. He remembered what Yelu Chucai said. If Guo Jing and Yang Kang are really destined enemies, then let the facts prove it.
Chapter completed!