Chapter 335: Shandong is settled, Zhang Jun travels north
Xin Qiji is not fighting Wanyan Hao! The purpose of their coming here is not to really start a war with the Jin Kingdom. Nowadays, the Jin Kingdom cannot afford to fight, and the Song Dynasty is equally powerless! If they force a war, both sides will lose. As for the threat , it does mean a threat.
Firstly, it was to put pressure on the Kingdom of Jin and try its best to heal Shen Tang and avoid similar things from happening again. Secondly, it was also to provide greater confidence for possible subsequent peace talks.
The so-called truth is always within the scope of the fist. Even if this incident had not happened, in the original plan of Shen Tang and Zhang Jun, they would have sent troops appropriately to put pressure on the Kingdom of Jin. However, this incident made it difficult to send troops It's more reasonable and a little earlier.
"Your Majesty, I will send the news back to Sizhou as soon as possible. However, I will stay in Zhongdu until Master Shen wakes up." Xin Qiji said respectfully.
Wanyan Yong obviously no longer paid attention to Xin Qiji's intention, but nodded. After Xin Qiji saluted, he left the palace under the guidance of Agui and returned to Xishan Garden again.
The only thing that made Wan Yanyong feel satisfied was that a few days later, news came from Shandong. Sure enough, the Song army had returned to Pizhou where it was originally stationed, and peace had returned to Shandong again.
Time passed slowly, and finally, Sizhou Zhang Jun's anger caused by the incident in Shen Tang dissipated slightly because of the arrival of a person.
"Master, Wan Jiang is back!" In the Zhang Mansion, the old servant entered the house and said softly to Zhang Jun.
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Zhang Jun, who was sitting in the room and taking a nap, stood up and said, "Who are you talking about!"
"Wan Jiang, he has returned with the group of horses that Mr. Shen obtained. News just came that they have passed the border of Pizhou. It is estimated that they will reach outside Sizhou by sunset!"
"Okay...hahaha!" Zhang Jun clapped his hands and laughed, "Let's go!"
Zhang Jun shouted, "Prepare the sedan chair, let's go and greet him!"
"Master, they will arrive in half a day, why should I be impatient! Besides, it is dangerous outside Sizhou!" the old servant said to dissuade them.
Hearing this, Zhang Jun waved his hand directly, "Shen Tang can go to Zhongdu, so what if I just left Sizhou City? What's more, now we have more than 100,000 troops in the four places of Lingbi, and we are as far south as Pizhou. What danger is there under our control? Furthermore, Wanjiang and the others risked crossing thousands of miles to bring the horses back, so what if we take some risks?"
"Besides, your master can't wait any longer!" Zhang Jun made a rare joke to the old servant.
The old servant had no choice but to send people to prepare the sedan chair and at the same time send messages to the defenders in the four places to guard against accidents!
After a period of busy work, under the guard of two thousand soldiers, Zhang Jun left Sizhou City in a sedan chair and walked slowly towards Lingbi.
At this time, the man stationed at Lingbi was Shao Hongyuan! Hearing that Zhang Jun was coming from Sizhou, he was so panicked that he led 10,000 troops out of the city to meet him!
"Meet Prime Minister Zhang!" Fifty or sixty miles north of Sizhou, the army led by Shao Hongyuan met Zhang Jun's team!
"Hong Yuan, I am just idle and restless. Come to our northern land for a walk. Why do you need to mobilize an army?" Zhang Jun said with a smile.
Although Shao Hongyuan and Li Xianzhong were somewhat at odds, they were both generals under Zhang Jun, and they were also very loyal to Zhang Jun. Otherwise, Zhang Jun would not have just punished Shao Hongyuan after his defeat. Ban means to let him lead the troops again or even entrust him with important tasks.
Shao Hongyuan's stature is not tall, at least compared to Shen Tang and Bian Xi. He even looks a little thin. However, no one underestimates him. He can transform from an ordinary person into a tall person. Bingbing became the general who now leads the troops to guard one side. In addition to Zhang Jun's promotion, it was because he was very fierce in fighting! Regardless of victory or defeat, countless Jin soldiers and civilians died in his hands.
"When Mr. Zhang comes from the north, Hong Yuan should welcome him!" Shao Hongyuan said with a smile. He didn't mind showing his close relationship with Zhang Jun in front of other people. This was also one of his ways of doing things.
"Okay, let the others go back. Since you are here, you just happen to accompany me for a walk! I haven't been to this Lingbi City for many years." Zhang Jun said lightly.
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Shao Hongyuan waved the others away, and he rode beside Zhang Jun's sedan, following suit every step of the way! When the group arrived outside Lingbi City, Zhang Jun ordered the sedan to stop, and he got off.
Shao Hongyuan also dismounted and accompanied Zhang Jun with his old servant.
"Lingbi City!"
Looking at the walls of Lingbi City from a distance, Zhang Jun sighed quietly, "I never thought that I could come to Lingbi City to take a look before I died."
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After hearing this, Shao Hongyuan directly knelt down and said, "Prime Minister, I only need one word from you, no matter it is a great name, Bianliang, or Zhongdu! I will fight to the death!"
"Hahaha..." Zhang Jun patted Shao Hongyuan on the shoulder and pulled him up himself.
"Hong Yuan, I am now sixty-six years old! Who knows which day I will pass away!"
"The Prime Minister will definitely live a long life, and the general is still waiting for the Prime Minister to lead him to Bianjing City!" Shao Hongyuan said slowly.
"How many people in this world can live a hundred years? At least, I can't do it. However, there is one thing I have to ask Hong Yuan for!" Zhang Jun sighed.
"The prime minister ordered me to obey my orders to the death!"
"Hong Yuan, you and I have known each other for decades. Although we are different in terms of superiority and inferiority, we also share the same feelings. So, why should we be polite between you and me?" Zhang Jun patted Shao Hongyuan's hand and continued, "Hong Yuan, I'm already old, and I probably won't live for a few more years. My biggest wish is to go to Bianjing again and see the scenery of the Song Dynasty in its heyday. However, I also know that I'm afraid it's I can’t wait for that day.”
He waved his hand to stop Shao Hongyuan who was about to speak, "However, Hongyuan, you are different! You are in your prime, and you will be fine even if you fight for another ten years. Therefore, I hope that when I die one day, you If you are serious about it, you must help Shen Tang one or two!"
When Shao Hongyuan heard this, his brows wrinkled slightly, but it was fleeting.
"Shen Tang has extraordinary literary talent and unparalleled strategy. If there is one person who can really lead the Song Dynasty troops to Bianjing in the future, it must be Shen Tang! However, his only flaw is that he is young! Whether in the army He lacks prestige whether in the middle or above the court. However, if you can help him a little, his growth will definitely be faster, and our hope of Song Dynasty's recovery will be greater."
"I hope that one day, you can follow Shen Tang and set foot in Bianjing City..."
Shao Hongyuan was silent for a long time, and then he nodded and said, "Don't worry, Prime Minister, I will obey your orders!"