Chapter Fifty-Eighth: Second Aid, Staying in Jinzhou
Update time:2012-10-17
On the fourth day of July in the fourth year of Chongzhen, Jinzhou General Shi Dayong led two thousand troops to rescue Daling River City and withdrew without a fight.
When the news came, the city of Jinzhou was in an uproar, and the direction of the wind suddenly changed. Everyone said that Shi Dayong was a "general who does not fight", and the people in the city scolded him. Some indignant scholars made up nursery rhymes for children to sing, and the lyrics were extremely mocking, which made Shi
Every soldier who dared to leave the camp felt his face glowing.
Several officials and gentry also went to the governor's office and wanted to ask the governor Qiu Hejia to severely punish the "general who did not fight". Qiu Hejia was furious and ordered Shi Dayong to be tied up in order to punish him for not fighting in the face of battle. Fortunately, the commander-in-chief Song Wei interceded.
Dao Shi Dayong had previously performed bloody battles. If we don't fight today, we will be outnumbered and cannot be saved by manpower, so we can be punished lightly. After pleading with him, Qiu Hejia ordered Shi Dayong to stand before the army and listen to him.
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On the eighth day of July, the manager Sun Chengzong urgently summoned Qiu Hejia, the governor of Liaodong, Wu Xiang, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, Song Wei, the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, and others to the gate for urgent discussion.
Sun Chengzong, who had been ill for many days, looked sallow and looked very weak when he spoke. Originally, he was unable to get out of bed, but feeling that the military situation was urgent, he insisted on being supported by his servants and summoned a group of civil and military officers in the main hall.
"Hong Tai's move is intended to cut off the connection between Dashou and Jinzhou. If Hong Tai's conspiracy succeeds, Daling River will become an isolated city, and Dashou's fifteen thousand elite soldiers will be in danger. Therefore, I can't wait for the imperial decree.
, I want you to immediately organize troops to go to the rescue and drive away the Jin soldiers between Jinzhou and Daling River, so as to relieve the siege of Daling River!"
Hearing this, Qiu Hejia was overjoyed, but when he stood up, he was confused: "I have already wanted to rescue the siege, but Jinzhou is empty, so I can send more officers and soldiers." After saying this, he glanced at Wu Xiang and Song Wei intentionally.
Sun Chengzong understood what he was referring to, nodded slightly and said: "I know everything about Jinzhou." He looked at Wu Xiang and Song Wei, and said: "Two generals, I want you two to return to Jinzhou.
, I will lead my military department to assist Daling River, I wonder if you two have any objections?"
Wu Xiang hurriedly took two steps forward and blurted out: "The last general takes orders!"
Song Wei hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward, nodded and said: "The scriptures have a destiny, how dare you go against it."
Sun Chengzong said to Song Wei meaningfully: "At the headquarters, I will explain that Song Taibao must have concerns. The relief of the Daling River is related to Ping Liao's plan. I hope Song Taibao and Wu General Bing can work together to resolve this crisis."
Hearing this, Song Wei glanced at Wu Xiang. Although he did not want to help him together, Sun Chengzong had already spoken to such an extent, so he had to express his feelings. He cupped his fist at Wu Xiang and said in a deep voice: "
Song is lucky to be able to rescue Dalinghe together with General Wu. I also hope that in this battle, I can go hand in hand with General Wu and rescue the siege in one fell swoop!"
Wu Xiang hurriedly returned the courtesy and said with a smile: "With Song Taibao going to fight with him, Wu's heart is at ease. Inside and outside the gate, who knows that those who can conquer those who are good at fighting will not be surrounded by Taibao!"
"Commander Wu is so polite. In terms of killing enemies on the battlefield, your Liaodong Army is still superior, but Song's subordinates are inferior."
Song Wei obviously didn't mean what he said. In his heart, he looked down on Wu Xiang. If it weren't for his brother-in-law, Zu Dashou, how could Wu Xiang be able to reach the high position of Liaodong Commander-in-Chief? Moreover, his ancestral family's soldiers and horses
He is very good at fighting, and everyone works hard when the wind is going well. When things go wrong, he can run faster than anyone else. When he goes to war with his Liaodong ancestral family, he must be more cautious, otherwise he will be betrayed and still help the other party.
Counting silver.
The Wu and Song Dynasties were in harmony with each other, but Sun Chengzong knew it in his heart. He didn't want to ask the two of them to go to the rescue together, but the court's approval had not yet come out, and the closed army could not be mobilized. The only ones who could be mobilized were those under the governor of Liaodong.
The soldiers and horses are Song Wei and Wu Xiang. At this point, there is no other choice. The good or bad is between them.
Qiu Hejia organized a reinforcement the day before yesterday. Shi Dayong, who led the army, won a great victory at the Daling River last month. Unexpectedly, he fled without fighting this time. It was very annoying. I heard that he saw the Jin soldiers from a distance.
The shadow just looked at the wind and fled, it was so embarrassing! If it hadn't been for the great achievements he had just made, he would have been killed long ago. How can I tolerate such cowards in the Ming army!
Zu Dashou, Zu Dashou, you must hold on for me. I will never abandon you, but I hope you can hold on until reinforcements arrive.
Staring at the northeast, Sun Chengzong's face showed a hint of worry. He couldn't help but worry and couldn't help being afraid. Those who surrounded the Daling River this time were the main force of the Eight Banners led by the slave chief Hong Taiqin, who were determined to win. And the elite of the Liaodong Army were all in Daling.
He, if this is defeated, not only will the elite of the Liaodong Army be wiped out, but the Daling River City will also be destroyed again. In this case, when will the plan to pacify Liao be realized?
Your Majesty, I have tried my best.
I am already very old, so I am afraid that I will not stay here for long, but I hope that the siege of Daling River will be solved, so I will retire and return home.
(Author's note: "Headquarters" here means the Minister of the Ministry of War; Song Wei was awarded the title of Taibao to the crown prince for his merits, so he was also called "Taibao of the Song Dynasty".)[
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Jinzhou, governor's office, study. Qiu Hejia and Shi Dayong sit across from each other.
After a moment of silence, Qiu Hejia broke the silence: "The two commander-in-chiefs of Wu and Song Dynasties are going to send reinforcements tomorrow. Have you thought clearly?"
Shi Dayong nodded and said: "The last general has thought clearly, and the last general is capable. The previous time he failed to live up to Master Futai's high expectations and fled without fighting, this time he has no shame to accompany the two generals of Wu and Song to help."
"Do you think I really blame you?"
Qiu Hejia sighed and said slowly: "I regretted it after you left the city that day. At that time, I only said that you would come back if you left, but I didn't want you to come back. To be honest, I heard
After hearing the news that you were withdrawing without a fight, I was not angry, but happy."
"Happy?" Shi Dayong was startled.
Qiu Hejia nodded: "I'm happy. I'm glad that I didn't send you to hell with my own hands." After saying this, he sighed again and said with a wry smile: "But even though you didn't die in the battle, you got one."
You must have had enough of the world's attention these days because of the reputation of "General who does not fight". Alas, it's all my fault that I am too impatient and want to save my ancestors, but I don't care about the fact that the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered.
Neither."
Shi Dayong was deeply touched that Qiu Hejia, as a governor, could say such thoughtful words to him, and said hurriedly: "Actually, the general is afraid of death. Mr. Futai, don't blame yourself too much."
"If you are afraid of death, then there is no one in this world who is afraid of death. That's all. There is no need to mention the past. Dayong, please think about it. I am not forcing you to go, but there are people under the command of Wu and Song.
Six thousand cavalry can fight the Jin army. If you let them go, even if you can't make any meritorious service, you can wash away the shame of being a general who doesn't fight. Wouldn't it be great?"
Qiu Hejia really thinks about Shi Dayong. He has no choice but to make Shi Dayong his only direct descendant, and why he is so optimistic about him. He really wants to cultivate Shi Dayong so that he can better become his right-hand man.
By using this aid to wash away the shame of being a "general who doesn't fight", if he can make great contributions like Dalinghe City again, not only will Shi Dayong's future be guaranteed, but he, the governor, will also have a bright face.
However, Shi Dayong still refused. He spoke his true words and said: "Forgive me for being blunt, but I am not optimistic about the reinforcements sent by the two generals from Wu and Song Dynasties."
Qiu Hejia was surprised and asked, "Why do you say that?"
Shi Dayong said in a deep voice: "The general heard that the two generals were at odds and led the army to fight. The most important thing is that the friendly forces are suspicious of each other. If the two generals are at odds again when we send help, the battle will be lost without fighting.
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"This aid is deployed by Mr. Jinglue. It is related to the safety of Daling River City and the safety of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians. I'm afraid Wu and Song will not ignore the overall situation, right?" Qiu Hejia didn't quite believe that Wu Xiang and Song Wei dared to do this.
Discord over big things.
Shi Dayong was not sure whether the two men were at odds. Anyway, he knew that if he sent out reinforcements tomorrow, he would definitely be defeated. Since he was defeated, he didn't want to join in the fun. Anyway, everyone in Jinzhou City now thinks that he is a general who does not fight and runs away.
General, it's okay to call him a coward.
There are many opportunities to prove yourself, so there is no need to accompany Wu and Song in this troubled waters.
Luck will not always come to you.
"The general is not sure whether the two generals of Wu and Song will be defeated, but the general feels that the two generals will definitely take away all the elites in the city tomorrow. By then, what will Master Futai do to guard an empty city? Therefore, the general
The general must stay. Although the general does not have many troops, it is not a problem to hold on to the city."
In order to prevent Qiu Hejia from asking him to go out for help tomorrow, Shi Dayong came up with the best excuse, that is, Jinzhou was empty.
Qiu Hejia thought for a while and felt that Shi Dayong's concerns might not arise, so he nodded and said: "In that case, you have to take on the important task of guarding the city tomorrow. You must not make any mistakes."
Shi Dayong breathed a sigh of relief and responded: "Don't worry, Mr. Futai, but if there is one more person left, Jinzhou will not be lost!" [