Chapter 383 Xixia harem, so many beauties (Part 1)
Emperor Zhao Ji of the Song Dynasty looked forward. The main gate of the Xixia Imperial City, which was shattered by artillery shells, and the pile of stones that originally blocked the city gate had been destroyed by dozens of explosive packets placed by Song Army engineers and razed to the ground.
Zhao Ji's voice was sonorous and powerful, and he said loudly: "Pass my decree to all the officers and soldiers. The officers and soldiers of the Song Dynasty are righteous troops. After our army enters the Xixia Palace, we must strictly abide by military orders and disciplines!"
"Any remnants of Xixia who dare to resist will be killed without mercy; those who surrender voluntarily are not allowed to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed!"
"All the gold, silver, treasures, money, cloth and silk in all the halls of the Xixia Imperial Palace, as well as the palace's inner treasury, are temporarily sealed! They are all put under the temporary custody of the Privy Council of the accompanying army, and will be used for the military expenses of this expedition against Xia, as well as rewards for soldiers and generals who have made outstanding military achievements. Any
No one is allowed to rob or steal, and those who disobey orders will be killed!"
"As for the more than ten thousand concubines and maids in the Xixia harem, the soldiers and generals of the Song Dynasty led by me must abide by the etiquette and laws and must not commit adultery against the women in the Xixia palace! Anyone who disobeys the order will be executed!"
"Of course, I naturally remember the promise I made to the soldiers before: after the Xia is destroyed, I will definitely send envoys to serve as matchmakers for our Song Dynasty soldiers to conquer the Xia. According to the size of their military achievements, they will either betrothed or married, or they will be included in the Xixia harem.
There is a woman who is willing to get married."
After receiving the order, dozens of heralds quickly rode off in batches on fast horses, galloping toward various ministries to convey Zhao Guan's family's order to the entire army.
"The final general will obey the imperial edict of the official family..."
"Long live my emperor..."
The officers and soldiers of the Song Army still agreed in unison, and their morale was even higher.
The Song army under the city began to adjust their formation, with archers preparing and cavalry infantry ready to attack. They only waited for an order to charge into the Xixia Imperial City.
"All the officers and soldiers of our department invite you to fight..."
"All the officers and soldiers of my department are willing to fight with the officials and enter the Xixia Imperial City..."
"..."
At this time, in Liu Guangshi's army, in a luxuriously decorated curtain car, the unconscious Xixia Princess Cao was suddenly awakened by the roar of the Song army's roar and cheers.
Cao's mind was shrouded in a thick haze, and the scene of her parents being brutally murdered by Xia Emperor Li Qianshun because of her echoed in her mind - those two bloody heads, which were still hanging in silence, were thrown into the city by Xia Bing and presented in front of her.
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Self-blame and resentment were like two sharp blades, stabbing and cutting in her heart, leaving scars that were difficult to heal.
Ms. Cao's eyes were already red and swollen from crying, and her tear-stained pretty face was full of sadness and resentment.
She suppressed her grief and asked the two maids beside her with a trembling voice:
"Why are the officers and soldiers of the Song Army shouting and cheering outside the sedan chair?"
"My young master, the emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Guan's family, has come here personally..." After one maid finished speaking, she glanced at another maid.
The two maids looked at each other, their eyes flashing with the joy of victory, and they quickly told Mrs. Cao everything they knew.
"When the young master was in coma, he didn't see the tall and thick Xixia Imperial City, but it was defeated by the Song Army commanded by the Zhao Guanjia who was personally conquering it! It's very powerful!"
"Yes! The shouts outside the sedan that the young master hears now are the excited cheers of the Song army soldiers when they heard that Zhao Guan's family was about to enter the Xixia Palace!"
"Zhao Guan's house is outside the sedan chair?" Ms. Cao asked.
"Yes, little master! When the little master was unconscious, the majestic Zhao Guan family rode a war horse and even passed by the little master's carriage!"
"At this time, Zhao Guan's family should be two to three hundred steps away from the front of the formation where the young master is riding in the carriage!"
After hearing this, Cao, who was filled with grief and anger, instantly became strong. She knew that this was the perfect and only chance to avenge her parents and seek justice from Li Qianshun in the Xixia Palace.
The haggard and pitiful Mrs. Cao stood up resolutely, suddenly opened the sedan curtain, and regardless of her appearance, stepped out of the sedan and shouted:
"The Nu family was originally the Cao family, the imperial concubine of Xixia. Now she has surrendered to the Song Dynasty. The Nu family wants to see Zhao Guan's family!"
"The parents of the slave family were killed by the ruthless Xixia pseudo-emperor Li Qianshun, and their bodies were found in different places! Wuwuwu..."
"The Cao family of the Nu family sincerely surrenders to the Song Dynasty. The Nu family asks to see the Zhao Guan family and punish the cruel and unkind puppet emperor Li Qianshun of Xixia!"
"The slave family is familiar with all the roads in the palace and harem of Xixia. The slave family is willing to lead the way for the Zhao Guan family to enter the Xixia palace!"
"..."
Mrs. Cao wanted to see Zhao Guan's family, who was being conscripted by the imperial commander in person. Although they were only two or three hundred steps away, it was not something she could see.
Under the strict hierarchy of the Song Dynasty and the strict military discipline on the battlefield, this short distance was like a natural chasm, making it difficult for the Cao family to cross.
Cao's constant pleas and shouts, as well as her attempt to break out of the blocking Song army, caused quite a commotion in Liu Guangshi's military formation, and the news quickly spread to Liu Guangshi's ears.
Liu Guangshi, a second-generation general who was not very good at leading troops but was good at maneuvering, had a cunning light flash in his eyes after hearing the strong request of the crying Xixia Princess Cao.
He knew that this was not only Cao's personal wish for revenge, but also an excellent opportunity for him to show his loyalty and ability to Zhao Guan's family.
Therefore, Liu Guangshi told Mr. Cao that he would personally report the matter to Zhao Guan's family.
Immediately, Liu Guangshi rode forward without hesitation and went to Yue Fei's headquarters where Zhao Guan's family was located. He immediately stood in front of the soldiers who were on high alert and said loudly:
"Liu Guangshi, a humble minister, would like to see Zhao Guan's family! Please convey this to the Holy Spirit."
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"I am reporting to the official family, Liu Guangshi is asking for an audience..."
"Let him wait a moment."
Zhao Ji ignored Liu Guangshi's request for an audience for the time being. He was issuing an order to arrange the next military deployment of the various departments of the Song Army...
Zhao Guanjia issued an order that he would personally lead Yue Fei's troops and attack the Xixia Imperial City first; Han Shizhong's troops would later enter the Xixia Imperial City to provide back-up for the former army.
Zhao Ji also considered that there was no need to let all the Song army's more than 100,000 soldiers enter the Xixia palace. Therefore, he ordered to leave the Zhongshi Dao. Among the Zhongshi, Wang Zhen and Guo Cheng's troops were stationed there. outside the imperial city of Xixia, and are always ready to suppress all resistance forces in Xingqing Prefecture...
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After Zhao Ji arranged these, he announced to Liu Guangshi, who had been waiting outside Yue Fei's army formation for half a quarter of an hour...
"I'm sorry that I don't have Guangshi's armor on me, so I can't use it to see the officials for a full week!"
"I love you, no gift!"
Zhao Ji glanced at Liu Guangshi, who was wearing a helmet and armor, bowing and clasping his fists on a horse, and said leisurely:
"I heard that outside this city, Aiqing was hit by two arrows in her back, but she still refused to leave the battlefield. It's really not easy! Aiqing, are you seriously injured?"
When Liu Guangshi heard the Zhao Guan family's concern and questions, he was both happy and a little ashamed, because the arrow wound was on his back! He immediately replied:
"Let me tell you, the last general, Guangshi, has a fine armor to protect his body, so the arrow wound he sustained was actually a minor injury!"
"Now, the last general, Guangshi, is visiting the official family. He is here at the invitation of Cao, the imperial concubine of the Western Xia Dynasty who has surrendered to us in the Song Dynasty..."
Liu Guangshi relayed the request of Xixia Princess Cao to the Zhao Guan family...
Zhao Ji thought for a while and then said: "No one among the officers and soldiers of the three armies under my command can be as familiar with the Xixia Palace and the harem as Cao! Cao is the one who leads the way into the palace!"
"However, one more person should be added."
Liu Guangshi said in confusion: "The humble minister Guangshi is stupid, please give me a clear explanation from the officials."
Zhao Jidao: "Bring the captive Xixia pseudo-prince Li Renai with you secretly as well!"
Although Liu Guangshi didn't understand Zhao Guan's intentions, he flattered him and said: "The officials are wise..."
Zhao Ji nodded and issued an order: "I order Liu Aiqing to personally lead your 200 elite cavalry to protect Cao's chariot and Li Renai, and temporarily enter Yue Fei's department to lead the way for me to enter the palace!"
After Liu Guangshi heard the imperial edict, he couldn't hide his excitement and shouted: "The officials are wise and the ministers obey the decree."
Zhao Guanjia waved his hand, and Liu Guangshi stepped back and prepared to go.
Zhao Ji made a calculation in his mind. Now Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and Liu Guangshi can follow me into the Xixia Palace compound. It seems that there is one less Zhang Jun.
Zhao Ji immediately issued an order: "The order is sent to Zhang Jun, the pioneer officer in the middle section of the planting division, to lead 500 cavalry and follow me into the Xixia Imperial Palace compound."
"According to the order!"
"Also, let brothers Wu Jie and Wu Lin lead five hundred cavalry to escort them and enter the Xixia Palace together."
"According to the order!"
When Zhang Jun, who thought he would be left outside the Imperial City of Xixia, heard the imperial edict, he was extremely excited. The Zhao Guan family bypassed their own Shangguan Xiaozhong, the general manager, and personally summoned Zhang Jun to accompany the official family to march into Xixia.
The palace compound, what a privilege this is!
Brothers Wu Jie and Wu Lin were as excited as Zhang Jun after hearing the imperial edict.
Zhang Jun, Wu Jie and Wu Lin each led 500 elite cavalry and rushed to Zhao Guan's house to listen...
Zhao Ji gathered together the four ZTE generals of the Southern Song Dynasty, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, Zhang Jun, and Liu Guangshi, as well as the famous generals Wu Jie and Wu Lin who were very powerful defenders of Shu in history, and asked them to attack the Xixia palace compound together.
I want to test them secretly...
These six (or more appropriately, five), famous generals who can stand alone, can they withstand the test when faced with the gold, silver, property and beauties in the harem in the Xixia Palace?
In the future, among the four ZTE generals, plus Er Wu, who will be more useful?
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As night fell, the Song army was ready.
The majestic Zhao Ji, riding on a tall war horse, drew out the Emperor's sword, pointed at the moonlit sky with sparse stars, and shouted:
"All officers and men, follow me into the Xixia Imperial City."
"Kill!"
"Come on!"
"Kill..."
Zhao Ji is dressed in gold armor, holding a sword in his hand, and looks heroic, keeping pace with Yue Fei.
Yue Fei was dressed in silver armor and holding a spear. He was invincible. He shouted commands and encouraged the vanguard troops led by Wang Gui and Niu Gao in front.
Within five steps behind Zhao Guan's family, Yang Zaixing, the guard officer who was the most valiant among the three armies, followed; within ten steps followed, Zhao Kai, the king of Yun, who had brought great knowledge, and Zhao Gou, the king of Kang, who was lucky enough to turn disaster into good luck.
Liu Guangshi led a hundred cavalry to protect the carriage of the Xixia Princess Cao who surrendered to the Song Dynasty. He followed Zhao Guan's family guard about fifty steps away...
Zhang Jun led 500 elite cavalry to protect Zhao Guan's left wing;
Wu Jie and Wu Lin led a total of 500 elite cavalry to protect the right wing of Zhao Guan's house;
Han Shizhong led his elite troops and followed closely behind the army of soldiers and horses led by Zhao Guanjia. As the rear team, they were ready to support the front army at any time.
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At this time, in the cave at the main entrance of the Xixia Imperial City, the gunpowder smoke had not completely cleared away. Wang Gui and Niu Gao, the vanguards under Yue Fei, led hundreds of Song Dynasty warriors, each holding a sharp knife, to kill the several people who were lined up behind the cave.
Hundreds of dead soldiers loyal to Xixia...
Wang Gui's marksmanship is sharp and he can accurately kill an enemy with every blow;
Niu Gao wielded his axe, and when he encountered an enemy, he slashed at him, causing blood and flesh to fly everywhere, making him invincible.
Under the leadership of Wang Gui and Niu Gao, the forward troops of Yue Fei's tribe were all extremely brave. As if they were in an uninhabited land, the Song army poured into the main entrance of Xixia's imperial city like a tide and charged inside.
Although some party generals resisted tenaciously, they suffered heavy casualties under the fierce offensive of the Song army, and the rest quickly retreated and fled.
More Xixia soldiers put down their weapons, knelt on the ground, and surrendered to the Song army...
The officers and soldiers of the Song Army strictly followed Zhao Ji's orders and did not kill the surrendered people indiscriminately. Instead, they beheaded them and took them into custody pending further processing.
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Zhao Ji led the Song cavalry and broke through the tranquility of the night. The sound of horse hooves and the sound of war drums intertwined and echoed in the trembling Xixia Imperial City.
When Zhao Ji passed through the imperial city gate that was blackened by artillery fire, stepped on the corpses of Xixia soldiers, and entered the front yard of the Xixia palace, under the bright moon in the night sky, the scene in front of him made Zhao Ji stunned.
The front yard of the Western Xia Palace is splendid and well-proportioned, with cornices, carved beams and painted buildings. The layout and decoration style of the palace here are very similar to the Tokyo Imperial Palace of the Song Dynasty!
The layout of the roads in the Xixia Palace is strictly symmetrical, like a chessboard, with the main hall standing in the center. Although its momentum is not as grand as the main hall of the Song Dynasty Palace, it still looks solemn and solemn.
An inexplicable sense of familiarity arose in Zhao Ji's heart, as if he had traveled through time and space and returned to the front yard of his palace in Tokyo during the Song Dynasty.
He remembered the records in the history books: In 1020 AD, the Xia ruler Li Deming sent minister He Chengzhen to lead one hundred thousand servants to cross the Yellow River north and build a city imitating Tokyo in the Song Dynasty. He built a city palace and clan fields, and made the capital here. It was named Xingzhou. After Li Deming's son Li Yuanhao succeeded to the throne, in 1033 AD, he built palaces and palaces, and promoted Xingzhou to Xingqing Mansion.
The imperial city of Xixia was also built in the style of the imperial city of the Song Dynasty. The admiration and pursuit of the Central Plains culture by the Xixia party members was reflected in every brick and tile in the palace.
"Ha! I will let you and other party members be completely Chineseized!"
Zhao Ji used the moonlight and the torchlight of his soldiers to see that there were a row of long wings on the left and right sides of the front yard of the Xixia Palace, which were the east and west palaces of Xixia. They were like the mirror image of the front yard of the Song Dynasty Palace.
During the reign of Xia Emperor Li Qianshun, the official system of the Song Dynasty was even more imitated.
Within the East Mansion, it is the important place where the Xixia Prime Minister and other high-ranking officials handle state affairs...
The Xifu, where the Privy Council of Xixia is located, is in charge of the country's military affairs.
At this moment, the Song army rushed in, and the two houses were already empty.
Zhao Ji ordered Yue Fei's troops to rush into the two prefectures of Xixia. Although they did not capture the senior officials of the Xia court there, they seized many important items such as the seals of the two prefectures, maps of the Xia Kingdom, the population of the state capitals, and land lists... …
When these captured items were presented to Zhao Guan's family, Zhao Ji naturally had no intention of taking a closer look. He ordered that these important items be temporarily sealed.
"I have ordered you to search and arrest the puppet Emperor Li Qianshun of the Western Xia Dynasty and his ministers in the Xixia Palace as soon as possible."
"According to the order!"
Not long after, more than 20 senior officials of the Xixia court were arrested. Due to the emergency of the war outside the city, they worked extra night shifts in the two governments.
They never expected that the Zhao Guan family, who was driving the conquest of Xixia in person, could lead his troops into Xixia's imperial city so quickly, capture them all who had just fled to various halls, and tie them up one by one. Together they were escorted to the front hall to visit the Emperor Zhao Guan's family.
There were expressions of fear and despair on their faces. At this moment, they truly realized that Xixia's national destiny had come to an end.
Zhao Ji held the emperor's sword in his right hand and held the reins in his left hand. He immediately stood in front of the main hall of the Xixia Palace and glanced at the large group of prisoners kneeling on the ground.
Among these prisoners were senior officials of the Xixia court who were usually high and powerful, as well as eunuchs and maids on duty in the front yard of the palace...
However, Zhao Ji was not satisfied with this. He knew that the most important thing was to capture Xia Emperor Li Qianshun.
He immediately ordered his soldiers to launch a carpet-like search in the front yard of the Xixia Palace, sparing every palace and every corner. However, although the soldiers searched the front yard, they were still unable to catch Li Qianshun.
"My imperial commander personally conquered Xia, and the right way defeated the unjust. If you surrender, please quickly tell the whereabouts of Li Qianshun, the false emperor of Xixia. I will spare the death penalty for those who surrender, and give generous salaries to high-ranking officials!"
For a moment, no one dared to answer the questions asked by Zhao Guan's family. After all, this would have to bear the reputation of the seller seeking glory, and no smart person would be the first to take the initiative.
"Hahaha..." Zhao Ji laughed loudly and said:
"If you didn't tell me, wouldn't I have guessed the whereabouts of the false emperor Li Qianshun after he was injured? At this time, he is not in the front hall, but must be hiding in the harem!"
The captured Xixia officials and the maids and eunuchs in the front hall who knew the whereabouts of Xia Emperor Li Qianshun couldn't help but become frightened, because he guessed correctly about the majestic, wise and wise Emperor of the Song Dynasty in front of him.
Zhao Ji roared: "Come here, take care of these prisoners first! I will lead my troops to personally enter the Xixia harem to search for the pseudo-emperor Li Qianshun and arrest his pseudo-queen Yelu Nanxian!"