Swallow's first cry The seventy-fourth chapter, the court of the Jin Dynasty plans the Northern Expedition, Shi Min completely destroys the Shi Chong army
The seventy-fourth chapter, the court of the Jin Dynasty plans the Northern Expedition, Shi Min completely destroys the Shi Chong army
Jingzhou Anlu
At this time, Huan Wen stood at the top of Anlu City and looked far away. He saw the Han River flowing continuously, the Funiu Mountains rolling in the distance, and further north was the Nanyang Basin, with the old capital Luoyang just around the corner.
At this time, the southeast wind gradually picked up. Huan Wen looked at the flag and said with emotion: "There is a fuming wind in the southeast. We should take advantage of this wind to go north, and Jiehu Wangfeng in the Central Plains will return." He turned around and heard the generals on the left and right, "I have sent a memorial to the Jin Dynasty.
Is there a reply?"
He replied: "General, not yet. It's a long way to Jiankang. I'm afraid the Emperor Jin's will won't be conveyed for a while."
Huan Wen smiled bitterly and said: "What do you know about the young son of Emperor Jin? I think there must be someone in the court who is causing trouble."
While he was talking, his general Zhou Fu climbed up the tower and said, "Report to the general, the Jiankang edict has arrived."
"Get it quickly."
After Huan Wen looked at it, he said angrily: "Yin Hao is virtuous and good, but he is not good at military affairs. Chu Pei came to the throne through a relative with a false reputation. Both of them are talkative people. Now our Jin Dynasty actually wants these two people to lead the king's division."
Wouldn’t the Northern Expedition derail our great mission?”
Immediately, the generals were circulated to join the army. After Zhou Chu read the review, he said: "Now the puppet king of Yangzhou, Wang Bo, has come to surrender. More than 500 families in Lu County have raised troops to join the Jin Dynasty. King Shi Chong of Pei has also raised his troops to march south to Yecheng. The state of Zhao is now in danger. I think Master Wang
It is impossible to conquer the Central Plains."
Another person said: "The soldiers are a bad thing. The Zhao Kingdom is in chaos, but the armies of the Hus cannot be underestimated. Looking at the soldiers of the Jin Kingdom, they are all the tribes of the great clans. The refugees and soldiers are all unable to use their hearts, and they may not be able to fight.
Strength is in danger."
Sun Sheng, the general on the side, said: "Now our army in Jingzhou is well-fed, so it is feasible for the general to raise the army in Jingzhou to the north."
Huan Wen knocked hard on the crenellations of the city wall and said: "No, Zhao is not a small country, it is not comparable to Shu, and it cannot be matched unless it has an overwhelming army. Now that the Jin Dynasty wants to be prosperous, Xu's army needs military supplies, food and grass for its northern expedition.
They will definitely not support my army in Jingzhou, and our Jin Dynasty will miss the opportunity to recover."
Zhou Chu said: "Yuan Qiao's policy of ending the land was gradually implemented, and our army in Jingzhou is now becoming increasingly powerful."
Huan Wen was overjoyed and said, "Yuan Qiao's policy should be a good medicine. If the whole country implements it, why should I worry? Why should the Jin Dynasty worry?"
While they were talking, a servant from Yuan Qiao's house climbed onto the tower and cried: "General, Uncle Yuan Yan is gone."
Hearing these words, Huan Wen almost fell down: "Yuan Qiao, I want to go north to the Central Plains, but you left me first, and you really took away my arm."
Jiankang Tai Chi Hall
Queen Mother Chu Suanzi was sitting behind the curtain, and the little emperor was holding his cheek, trying not to fall asleep.
At this time, the country's abbot, Chu Pei, concluded his long speech and said: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I, the King of Jin, are ready to go and regain our homeland soon."
The little emperor was also impatient and just expected to end the court meeting as soon as possible: "Oh, that's it. Let's all listen to Taifu Chu and lead the army northward."
"No, Your Majesty." Guanglu doctor Cai Mo was anxious.
The little emperor complained, "Doctor Cai is going to quote scriptures again, and it seems there will be no end."
"Your Majesty, please listen carefully to me." The Queen Mother, who was behind the curtain, exhorted the Emperor in a low voice.
Chu Pei only glanced at him lightly and asked: "The chaos in Jiehu is a blessing for us. The soldiers are more and more eager to fight. I think Doctor Cai is unfounded?"
Cai Mo, on the other hand, took his time and said to him: "Shizhong Chu, Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, Hu Miacheng is here to celebrate Daqing, but I'm afraid it will cause more worries to the court."
Sima Yu, the first assistant of the Sima clan and King of Langya, also had questions, "Now that our Jin Dynasty is stable and has sufficient armor and soldiers, what is the worry of the court?"
Cai Mo looked at everyone and said: "If you are able to follow the heavens and take advantage of the time, and help people who are born in difficulties, you must be a sage or a hero. There is no such person in my court. The speaker should also measure his virtue and his ability."
, don’t start a provocation lightly.”
"Doctor Cai's words are wrong." Chu Pei was very unhappy, "Now the governor of Zhao Yangzhou, Wang Bao, surrendered in Shouchun, and Xizhonglang sent Chen Kui to occupy Shouchun. Such a good situation, but Dr. Cai didn't see it, wouldn't it be to open the eyes of the enemy country.
"
However, Cai Mo was not upset, and only said: "Looking at what is happening today, it is almost beyond the reach of the wise people of the time. They will definitely divide their management into different plans to exhaust the people. Since the talents are a little short, they can't be distracted, and the wealth is exhausted.
If you are both wise and brave, you will not have to worry about the imperial court!"
Chu Pei was furious when he heard that he was openly speaking out for the enemy country, "Doctor Cai believes that there are no heroes in our dynasty, so I asked the old minister to lead the army on an expedition to open up a lasting legacy for His Majesty.
Seeing this, Yin Hao hurriedly advised: "Chu Shizhong is in charge of the center, and he is responsible for everything. If he goes to the front line in person, he may suffer losses, so he should send someone else to go on the expedition on his behalf."
Chu Sa only took a deep look at Cai Mo, then turned to His Majesty on the throne and said: "The civil strife in Jie Zhao is not going on now. A large number of our remnants have gone south. Thousands of people have gone south to join us every day. I have heard that Yanzhou
, our Central Plains remnants in the Xuzhou area want to raise their villages and counties to surrender, so I sent partial troops to guide them on their behalf."
The little emperor sat on the throne and laughed loudly and said: "I know that you are good or bad, but I should have told you earlier. Cai Mo has been nagging me for so long."
Chu Suanzi hurriedly said from behind the curtain: "Your Majesty..."
The little emperor realized that he had made a mistake and quickly fell silent. Cai Mo just stood with his hands lowered and bowed his head deeply, but he was not as arrogant as before.
Hearing this, Sima Yu was delighted and said: "Since Shizhong Chu has such an idea, he must have a candidate in mind."
"I have previously sent the forward guard Wang Yizhi and other generals to Pengcheng, and then sent the guard Miyi and others to march into Xiapi. Now that the remaining people in the Central Plains want to return to the Jin Dynasty, we should send a large army quickly to build momentum."
When Yin Hao saw this, he said happily: "Shizhong Chu's plan is very appropriate, and it must be foolproof."
Cai Mo, however, still frowned and looked worried.
Seeing this, Chu Pei stepped forward and said to the emperor and everyone: "I have a happy event today, and I hope everyone can hear about it. Doctor Cai, would you like to hear it?"
After hearing this, Cai Mo changed his expression and asked, "I would like to hear the details."
"I have received a secret report from the northern garrison late last night. More than 500 families in Lu County within Zhao territory intend to raise troops to join the Jin Dynasty, and there are more than 200,000 people in nearby counties and counties. The survivors of the Central Plains will not forget our Jin Dynasty, and our Jin Dynasty will be restored.
The day of the Central Plains is not far away."
When Chu Suanzi saw his father's plan and his growing reputation, he was overjoyed and said: "Shizhong Chu is really interested. He will immediately order people to take over the political affairs. Our army from the Jin Kingdom will go north in no time. All the things we need to recover the Central Plains will be entrusted to my father."
Sima Yu, the king of Langya, also said: "The princes of Shi and Zhao are fighting for each other, and Shi Chong went south to seize power. The winner is still undecided. Now our people in the Central Plains have raised their troops to respond again. This good opportunity must not be missed. Chu Shizhong, all matters must be dealt with as quickly as possible."
Delivery, the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, the heavy responsibility rests on our shoulders."
Chu Su's old body suddenly became energetic, and he said to everyone: "Old minister, I will be my great Jin, and I will follow the example of dogs and horses."
While he was talking, a servant came forward and presented a secret report to King Langya. King Langya read it and said happily: "In the Zhao Kingdom, they are fighting each other. Shichong was defeated. Thirty thousand soldiers were killed. Jiehu was in chaos.
, I am so lucky to be promoted to the imperial family."
King Langya walked down the steps and asked his ministers to pay their respects: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, I will have a long and prosperous Jin Dynasty, and the restoration of the Central Plains will be just around the corner."
Yuanshi Town, Changshan County, Jizhou
Emperor Zhao Shi Zun learned that King Pei Shi Chong had led his troops across the Hutuo River and was approaching Pingji. Knowing that the persuasion strategy had failed, he became anxious and the situation was irreversible. He also complained a lot about Meng Zhun. So he adopted Shi Min's advice and let the emperor
He led 100,000 elite soldiers and marched north to attack Shichong.
That day on the Zhongyang Gate of Yedu, Shi Zun watched Shi Min's army go away, gradually disappearing into the sunset of late spring. The summer wind gradually picked up, and Shi Zun suddenly said with emotion: "Fortunately, I have Shi Min, and I, Zhao Guosui,
An. Now that he's gone, I allow him to conquer the great governor, command the country's troops, and have the power to act expediently."
Meng Zhun stood aside. Because his advice and persuasion failed, Liao had no words recently. Hearing His Majesty's words, he still couldn't bear to say: "Your Majesty, Shi Min's ambition is too ambitious. If he doesn't curb it a little, he may become powerful. Now.
Looking inside the city of Ye, there are all Shi Min's troops and horses, and your Majesty's brothers are withering away. If we don't control it, I fear that the State of Zhao will no longer belong to the Shi family."
Shi Zun disagreed and said, "I am concerned about your words. However, I owe everything to Shi Min for what I am today. Today, the four borders of the Zhao Kingdom are uncertain, and there are strong enemies on the side. If we kill them suddenly, I am afraid that the soldiers will be in danger."
My heart, my heart really can’t bear it.”
Shi Zun glanced at Meng Zhun meaningfully, "If he hadn't prepared the military in advance, it would have taken some time to gather these 100,000 troops. After all, Shi Min has the talent."
Meng Zhun choked but did not evade, "Your Majesty, Shi Min is a Han after all and not of my clan. If your Majesty really cannot bear to kill him, grant him a high rank and a generous salary and deprive him of his military power, and never let him lead the army again."
Shi Zun thought for a while and concluded that the separation between Hu and Han was ultimately a matter of defense, and said: "The situation is urgent now, and we can only discuss this after returning with victorious troops."
Meng Zhun suddenly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, Shi Chong's family was massacred that night, and there must be something fishy among them. Your Majesty has no heirs. On the day of the incident, Shi Min asked to establish a crown prince. If Shi Chong's heirs were slaughtered,
The position of Prince Shi Min should be further advanced. I believe that it must be Shi Min who has done this, and his intention to usurp the throne is becoming more and more obvious."
Shi Zun pretended to be calm and said calmly: "This matter is of great importance and involves important officials of the imperial court. Master Meng cannot make false claims without conclusive evidence."
"Your Majesty, that day someone saw various people coming in and out of the General's Mansion. It seemed like someone was doing something secretive. Please..."
Shi Zun interrupted Meng Zhun and said, "I promised him on the day of the incident, and if I regret it now, I am breaking my promise."
Shi Zun looked at Shi Min's army disappearing at the intersection of heaven and earth, and said meaningfully: "I, the sons of the Shi family, can only use him now. If I don't establish a prince for one day, he will give me Zhao Kingdom one day."
If you are loyal and killed, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the people of our Zhao country?"
"If you don't stick to trivial matters when doing big things, how can the situation at that time be the same as it is today? Emperor Wu of Wei and King Sima Xuan didn't consider themselves loyal ministers. Although Shi Min said he was loyal to the Shi family, he didn't know how many people behind him wanted to change the country.
Peeping at the artifact." Meng Zhun grabbed Shi Zun's sleeve regardless of the etiquette of others.
Seeing that Shi Zun was still unmoved, Meng Zhun said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, please establish the crown prince as soon as possible to eliminate Shi Min's wishes. The late emperor originally preferred Shi Bin, King of Yan, the most. Now that Shi Bin has been dead for a long time, the ministers and generals feel deeply for him.
There are many sages who are kind and wise. If Shi Yan, Shi Bin's son, is made the crown prince, all the ministers will be loyal to Shi Bin and his heirs, and the ministers will also be impressed by His Majesty's sage."
The sun was about to set, and the sky was red. Shi Zun looked into the distance and said, "Let me think about it again."
At this time Yang Huan hurried over and said only: "Your Majesty, Shouchun military report."
Shi Zun took it and browsed it, then handed the general's report to Meng Zhun and said: "Mr. Meng, it's not that I can't trust you. With the current situation, our Zhao country still needs to rely on the general. You see."
The monarch and his ministers were speechless at this time. The sun had already set, and there were only a few days of peace in Hebei.
The army led by Shi Min and Li Nong marched forward day and night, and the soldiers were very fast. Soon they arrived at Pingji City. Although Shi Chong's army was large in number, they were mostly old soldiers, and their armor and weapons were outdated, so they should be able to defend the city without any danger.
However, field combat is not his specialty.
Shi Min and Li Nong commanded the army, which was mainly composed of beggars. There was no deviance among the Hu soldiers, and their combat power was quite impressive. In addition, in recent years, their troops had besieged Liangdu and conquered Zhangjiao, and they had been able to stand alone.
Shi Min, the Master of War, was very resourceful, how could he be compared to a noble boy like Shi Chong?
That day, Shi Min sent his sergeants to provoke him outside the city, showing off his old age and weakness. Shi Chong didn't know how to be prudent, and just wanted to capture Shi Min, so he led the city's defenders out of the city to meet the enemy. Shi Min had already prepared to lead Shi Chong's army.
Entering the ambush circle, Shi Min took the lead, charging left and right with a double-edged spear and a golden hook. All the soldiers under his tent fought bravely, but Shi Chong was defeated. As a last resort, Shi Chong gathered the remaining soldiers and waited for a group of soldiers in Chen Xian.
Surrounded by the crowd, he led his troops to flee eastward along the south bank of the Hutuo River, intending to cross the river northward. After being defeated, he retreated to Youzhou to protect himself, and then arrived at Yuanshi Town. He saw that the water flow here was gentle, and he intended to cross the river northward. But he knew that this place was Shi Min.
There was an ambush and a trap was laid. Shi Chong's horse fell into it and was captured by Shi Min.
Chen Xian, the accompanying escort, raised his sword and tried to fight Shi Min several times, but he was unable to fight. Not long after, he was chopped off by Shi Min's double-edged spear, and his head was missing.
The rest of the soldiers who followed saw that their leader was dead, so they all surrendered and captured him. Shi Min captured Shi Chong, only to hear him curse: "My war horse stumbled and I was captured. God will not help me. Now that my family is gone, I didn't want to live alone, so I just
Please die soon." Shi Chong looked up to the sky and sighed, "Late Emperor, your Zun'er has now usurped the divine weapon and slaughtered all his descendants. Our country, Zhao, will be in danger."
Seeing Shi Chong like this, Shi Min smiled slightly and heard him say: "King Pei, you have really done me a great favor in today's southern expedition."
Shi Chong was puzzled, thinking that he wanted to humiliate him, and cursed angrily: "You, Shi Min, what do you want? You can't die, but I regret that our country, Zhao, would use you as a treacherous person."
Shi Min only said coldly, "Use your family members to increase the position of the lonely prince."
"You, Prince?" Shi Chong raised his head.
Shi Chong understood at that moment, "Shi Zun, what's wrong with you? I, the Shi family, actually look up to this Han kid." Shi Chong was about to go crazy, but Shi Min held his mouth firmly down.
Still yelling, he was slapped from both sides.
Shi Min ordered the people around him to say, "This man is no longer useful. Drag him out and show his head to the public."
Li Nong didn't know what happened in Shi Chong's house, so he asked Shi Min: "What happened in Shi Chonghe's house that night?"
Shi Min only said: "In emergencies, extraordinary measures should be taken. Li Sikong must not worry too much. Come on, the next step..."
As soon as Shi Chong was pulled out of the tent, Wang Tai, a member of the army under his tent, hurriedly came from outside and said: "General, Emperor Shi Zun has come to summon the general and ordered the general to move to the south quickly. There is a movement in the south of Zhao State, and Jin
The governors and generals of border counties bordering the country surrendered to the Jin State one after another, and more than 500 households in Lu County wanted to move south to join the Jin Dynasty."
Shi Min said to Li Nong: "Li Sikong, it seems that we are a sharp knife in the hands of adults. We have just calmed down Shi Chong. If there is any abnormal movement in the south, we will use us to quell the chaos."
Li Nong also smiled and said: "Now that my army is outside, it seems that I can't hold it any longer. In this case, the general should lead the army and quickly return to the capital."
Wang Tai, who joined the army, looked troubled and said: "General, our army has been fighting for many days, and the veterans of the division are exhausted. Moreover, now we have gained 30,000 new soldiers. What should we do with them?"
Shi Min was confused: "So many people?"
Li Nong further said: "Reporting to the general, these people have lived on the border for a long time. In fact, most of them were coerced by Shi Chong and Chen Xian. In addition, the Hu tribes are mixed together, so their fighting spirit is not strong."
Zhang Wen, the general, also added: "Yes, some people are very happy when they hear that they can return to Yecheng. It is just a good time to return to their fields and relieve the pain of homesickness."
Shi Min smiled bitterly and said, "We have done so much, but we have allowed Jie Hu to take advantage of us."
At this time, Dong Run, who joined the army under the tent, hurriedly came in and said, "Yedu is staying behind, and Jiang Qian, who is staying behind in the mansion, has a secret report."
Shi Min was suspicious, so he just took it. After looking at it, he threw it to the ground and cursed angrily: "Jie people don't keep their word. Now that the world is about to be stable, we Han people are almost ready to abandon us Han people like nothing. Now we want to establish Shi Bin's son Shi Yan."
As the prince, if he has no faith, don't blame me for being unkind."
Li Nong picked up the secret report and hurriedly read it, handed it to the generals, and said calmly: "Flying birds are all good bows; cunning rabbits die, and lackeys are cooked; the enemy's country is destroyed, and the advisers are dead. What's the use of the general asking for a prince? In the end, it's not
Let them return to their Shi family."
Shi Min sighed: "It's a waste of all my efforts. I thought I would force Shi Chong to rebel and give me the crown prince position, but I didn't expect it to be another young master, Shi Yan, son of Shi Bin."
Li Nong just listened to Shi Min's words and said in shock: "General, you are saying that Shi Chong is not helpful in going south, because of the murder of Shi Chong in Yecheng He Mansion."
At this time, General Zhang Wen read the military report and said: "There is a saying in Jinjiang Tong: 'If you are not of my race, your heart will be different, and your Rongdi ambitions will not be the same as those of Hua.' The general was accepted as a righteous grandson because Emperor Zhao rewarded his bravery.
, unless you wholeheartedly agree to it, Huayi’s great defense must be investigated. Mr. Li, what’s the pity that a few Hu’er died.”
"Generals..." Li Nong was about to give instructions when there was another commotion outside the tent. A sergeant rushed over and said, "As generals, all the Jie tribe sergeants are in a commotion and want to stop the executioner from executing the execution."
The marching Sima who was in charge of the army's food and grass also hurried over: "General, the food and grass in Yecheng have not been fully allocated. Our army of one hundred thousand is about to run out of food. Now we have added thirty thousand soldiers. By then our army will still be able to survive."
I will starve to death before I get to Yecheng."
Wang Tai cursed angrily: "The Shi clan has bullied me too much. It's better to kill them and go back."
All the soldiers under Shi Min were also furious and shouted sarcastic remarks.
Li Nong was calm at this time and admonished everyone: "General, officers and men, the time is not yet ripe. All of your wives, children, and children are all in Yecheng. You are all hostages. If Shi Zun is cruel, it will be a human tragedy."
After hearing this, everyone gradually calmed down.
Wang Tai finally softened his tone, "After all, Mr. Shi insulted me Han people too much. I really have to swallow this bad breath."
Li Nong advised: "General Wang, why bother fighting for your courage at this moment? Now that our Han army has become powerful, what can Shi Zun rely on?"
Shi Min said coldly at this time: "Speaking of the Jie tribe's army, the only one who can become an army now is the general's subordinates." After saying this, Shi Min looked at Li Nong and everyone meaningfully, it was summer.
, but it was extremely cold.
Li Nong said anxiously: "General, it is unlucky to kill or surrender since ancient times..."
Shi Min only said: "The current situation is all caused by this Shi Zun. Besides, I am killing a barbarian. All officers and men, in order to avoid a long night and many dreams, go down separately and prepare."
Li Nong still wanted to dissuade him, but Shi Min couldn't help but force him out of the tent.
At midnight that night, Shi Chong's soldiers rested on a flat ground in a valley. That night, Shi Min ordered his people to entertain him with wine and meat, and even said that if anyone is willing to surrender to Shi Min's army, he can forget the blame. All the soldiers who surrendered cheered and were lively.
It's been a while, and now it's calming down.
"Shhh" one person stood up to urinate, and there were only shadowy figures visible on both sides of the high place, like rows of figures.
"It's late at night, what's the point of standing guard? Ah, I'm going to bed." The man was still a little sleepy.
A general stepped forward and said: "General, the time has come."
But Shi Min looked up at the bright moonlight and lowered his head at the camp of the barbarians in the valley. They were still alive at this time. Now that the time had come, Shi Min still didn't give the order.
Wang Taiyan said: "In ancient times, Bai Qi, the king of Wu'an, and Xiang Yu, the overlord of Chu, were the gods of war. They all tried to kill and surrender. Now our army has killed soldiers of the Jie tribe. This is the only way for generals to achieve eternal achievements. When
If you continue to cut it off, you will be subject to chaos."
Shi Min finally closed his eyes and said, "Let's do it."
"As commanded."
The soldiers who were ambushing on the high hills on both sides stood up. The high hills were covered with archers. At this time, they all drew their bows and set arrows.
The man who rose from the night looked back and saw that the arrowhead shone coldly under the moonlight. The man was still dazed, but after taking a closer look, he shouted in horror: "Get up quickly..."
Before he finished speaking, the leading sergeant said: "Let go."
Arrows rained from the sky towards the valley, and the soldiers in the valley only screamed in pain for a while and then regained their composure.
At night, the mist in the valley rose, covering up the terrifying scene. Only a few noisy crows landed on the branches of a dead tree, seeming to sing the tragic song of Jie Zhao.
That night, Shi Minkeng killed 30,000 soldiers in Yuanshi Town.