This Hetao area is also divided into Qiantao and Backtao. The latter is in the northwest corner of the Yellow River, and Wucai Haicheng is in this Houtao area.∈↗
This is a very important pass, surrounded by rivers. More importantly, Wucihai City has the Yinshan Mountains as a barrier, and this is the only way to go from north to south.
This is also why the poem says: But the flying generals of the Dragon City are here, and Hu Ma is not taught to cross the Yin Mountain.
However, before the Song Dynasty, this place had always belonged to the Central Plains Dynasty and was an important barrier for the Central Plains region against the northern nomads. However, the Song Dynasty did not have such a good fate!
Why is the Song Dynasty called the weak Song Dynasty? It's not that the Song Dynasty's national power is not strong, it's just that none of these key areas are in its hands.
For example, the Yanyun area and the Hetao area. You must know that before Song Huizong, the Hehuang area was not in his own hands. Without these places, how could you call the Central Plains Dynasty not bullied? Many commentators pointed out that the Song Dynasty
Taizu's strategy of going south and back north is extremely wrong. It's not unreasonable at all. If you can't even protect your own safety, then no matter how rich you are, aren't you just making wedding clothes for others?
Wanyan Xiyin, the wisest prime minister of the Kingdom of Jin, suffered a lot here. He originally captured Heishui City and advanced all the way, conquering all the enemies and winning every battle. However, when he reached the vicinity of Yinshan Mountain,
, encountered a crazy defensive blockage from the party members.
Like Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Xiyin also failed to break through the defenses of Yinshan. He broke through twice, but the Yellow River Basin was in front of him, and he was beaten back by the Dangxiang people.
Although the Dangxiang people were beaten so hard by the Jurchens from the year before last to last year that they could not lift their heads, this does not mean that Xixia's national strength is not good. In fact, after many years of recuperation, Xixia's national strength is also very strong. Coupled with the Song Dynasty's
Support, if the Jin Kingdom wants to take Xixia in one go, it will not be easy.
And this time the Dangxiang people learned their lesson and were determined not to go out to fight the Jin army. No matter how Wanyan Xiyin tried to tempt him, the Dangxiang people just didn't go out.
Wanyan Xiyin was already feeling very anxious after being unable to attack for a long time. However, bad news came from the Yanyun area. The alliance between the Song Dynasty and Xixia, while supporting Xixia, also sent troops to Yunzhou and other areas. As a result, it actually made Wanyan Xiyin very anxious.
It was the Jin Kingdom fighting on two fronts.
"It is unreasonable that the Southern Dynasty dares to betray the alliance."
When Yin Shuke learned about this, he was immediately furious. He couldn't bear his bad temper anymore. "This southerner is so cunning. He actually sent troops to make a sneak attack while our army was marching westward. He had obviously planned it for a long time. It's so shameless."
Already."
Wanyan Xiyin was not so excited. He just sighed, "We misjudged the situation. We didn't dare to send troops because of the Southern Dynasty. But we didn't expect that--oh, it's too late to say anything now."
A general asked: "Deputy Commander, should we go back to rescue now?"
Wanyan Xiyin remained silent and immediately asked the person who reported the news: 'How is the situation in Yunzhou now?"
The person who reported the news immediately told Gen Wanyan Xiyin about the battle situation in Yunzhou.
After hearing this, Wanyan Xiyin's expression looked particularly shocked, just like Wanyan Zonghan's expression when he heard it, and said: How can this not make sense? How could they fight like this? Oh, those people are so confused."
At this point, he suddenly shouted, "No, Zong Han is not in Yunzhou. As a result, Yunzhou is in danger."
When Wanyan Zonghan sets out to conquer Hetao, he will naturally notify Wanyan Xiyin and arrange a flanking attack. Therefore, Wanyan Xiyin has been waiting for Wanyan Zonghan recently. He has not been in a hurry to attack these days, because according to the terrain, Wanyan Zonghan has never been able to attack.
Attacking from the east was only hindered by the Yellow River and there were no dangerous passes to block them. In this way, he could attack on the front line and contain the main force of Xixia, and then Wanyan Zonghan could take the opportunity to invade the opponent's camp.
At this moment, a major general hurriedly walked in and said, 'Deputy Commander, something bad has happened. The reinforcements from the Southern Dynasties have arrived at Wucihaicheng."
Our own reinforcements did not arrive, but the opponent's reinforcements did. This really hurt morale.
Wanyan Xiyin asked hurriedly: "Is there any news about Zong Han's army?"
The major general said: 'I heard that the Dutong army had reached the grassland and had been confronting the reinforcements of the Southern Dynasty for a day. But the strange thing is that the two armies did not meet, and the Dutong army suddenly went to the southeast. It has now lost
connect."
Wanyan Xiyin felt slightly relieved after hearing this.
Yin Shu Ke said: ‘The generals should have sent back support.”
Wanyan Xiyin nodded and said: 'With Zong Han here, the crisis in Yunzhou can be resolved, and we don't need to go back."
Yin Shuke said: 'Then we should speed up the attack now and open up the road to Yanyun as soon as possible, so that we can attack Yanyun from both sides."
Wanyan Xiyin said: "I understand this, but the problem is that the enemy has to support us with force, and it is even more difficult for us to break through the Yinshan guards."
A general said: "In that case, why don't we take a detour back to Yunzhou, firstly, we can help the capital to counterattack, and secondly, we can march from the east."
Wanyan Xiyin shook his head and said: "To go to Yunzhou, we have to detour to the northern grassland. The distance is very far, and Zonghan can easily enter the Hetao because we are here to contain the main force of Xixia. If we take a detour, Xixia can also control it."
The main force is hoarding houses at the border of Yunzhou. If this is the case, then Xixia can also unite with the Southern Dynasty army to attack Yunzhou from both sides, which will be disadvantageous to us. We must contain the main force of Xixia here. In the current situation, we can only hope that Zong Wang can find
There is a breakthrough. At this time, we should inform Zong Wang of the situation quickly, and we must make a quick decision."
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In the Helan Mountains, Wanyan Zongwang's army fought fiercely here for a long time, but because Li Qianshun refused to come out for a decisive battle, he huddled in the Helan Mountains and defended with all his strength. As a result, Wanyan Zongwang was helpless.
He was also waiting for Wanyan Zonghan. If they could break Wu Ci Haicheng, which would be equivalent to cutting off an arm of Xingqing Mansion, then it would be much easier for them to fight. However, after waiting for many days, no news came from the north.
Until today, Wanyan Xiyin suddenly sent someone to deliver a message and informed him of the situation in the Yanyun area.
After Wanyan Zongwang read it, he didn't react at all at first, but the corner of his eyebrows jumped a few times. After a while, he suddenly became furious and slammed the letter on the table, "The boy from Nanchao is really despicable and shameless. Time and again,
He breaks the alliance again and again, he really cannot be trusted, and I will never forgive him."
After saying that, he immediately ordered: "Come here, please quickly order Liu Yanzong to attack Xining Prefecture, and my army will arrive soon."
When his generals heard that the Song Dynasty had torn up the Yunsang Alliance without authorization, they were all furious. They also unanimously asked to leave Xixia alone and send their troops south to teach the Southern Dynasties a harsh lesson.
Only Su Lieshu said: "Du Tong, what about Xixia?"
Wanyan Zongwang said: "I will destroy the Southern Dynasty first, and then Xixia."
Su Lieshu said: 'But if our army leaves, Xixia will most likely launch a massive counterattack, which will expose us to attacks from the north and the south."
Wanyan Zongwang smiled disdainfully and said: "Now that the Dangxiang people have been frightened by us, I only need a few thousand soldiers here, even if they don't dare to come out, there is no need to be afraid. Now we should immediately lead our troops south and inflict heavy losses on the Southern Dynasty."
Let him pay a heavy price for tearing apart his allies."
The next day.
Wanyan Zongwang ordered the general to change his mind and lead five thousand warriors to stay in Helan Mountain. He himself led an army of thirty thousand to the south in a mighty manner to attack Xining Prefecture, an important town of the Song Dynasty in the Hehuang area.
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Helan Mountain, the headquarters of the Party members.
Although under the leadership of the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, Wanyan Zongwang was not allowed to break through Helan Mountain in the end, the fierce battles in the past few days also made the party members physically and mentally exhausted. The key is that Wanyan Zongwang was too powerful. He repeatedly used tricks and almost broke through Helan Mountain several times.
If Li Yuanhao hadn't consolidated the defense here and built massive defensive measures, I'm afraid it would have been breached.
‘Your Majesty, Your Majesty, good news, the Jin soldiers have finally retreated.”
A minister ran all the way in, foaming at the mouth with excitement.
Li Qianshun, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, was overjoyed when he heard this, ‘Seriously?”
The minister said: "It's absolutely true. News just came from the front. The second prince of the Jin Kingdom has led the main force south. It seems to be heading towards Xining Prefecture. Only a few thousand people are left here."
Veteran Li Dingbian immediately said: "It seems that they already know about the alliance between the Song Dynasty and us. Your Majesty, now we should launch a massive counterattack and cooperate with the Song army to attack the Jin army from both sides."
A bachelor shook his head and said: "No, no, the second prince of the Jin Kingdom is extremely cunning. If this is just his trick to lure the enemy, once the main force of our army leaves Helan Mountain, something will happen."
Li Dingbian said anxiously: "Our army's strength is not weaker than that of the Jin army. At first, it was just to avoid its sharp edge, so we could not hold out. Now the Jin army's energy has been exhausted. We are fighting at home again, and we also have the Song Dynasty."
If we don’t launch a massive counterattack now, let’s wait until later. Besides, we have an alliance with the Song Dynasty. If the Song Dynasty knows that we are unwilling to save them, I am afraid it will damage the alliance between the two countries."
A military general echoed: "What General Li is saying is, Your Majesty, we have lost a lot of land in the west. We cannot always hide in Helan Mountain. This opportunity cannot be missed."
A civil servant surnamed Zhou said: "You are talking lightly. If we lose, the country will not be protected. At this time of life and death, we should be cautious. And for the Song Dynasty, Xining Prefecture is just a state and county. Even if it falls, it will not matter.
Even if we don't send troops, I believe the Song Dynasty will understand, and besides, there is a Jin army to the north of us."
'His Majesty---."
Li Dingbian was about to say more, but Li Qian raised his hand and interrupted him, saying: "What Zhou Aiqing said makes sense. This matter is related to the survival of our country. We should act with caution. Let's wait and see. If the Jin army really leads the army,
Go south, it won’t be too late for us to send troops then.”
Li Dingbian was speechless and worried secretly. At this time, the Song Dynasty's rear must be empty. If the Jin army succeeded, the Song Dynasty would also face difficulties. If the Jin army comes back again, the Song Dynasty will definitely not help us anymore.
By then it's too late.
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