Chapter 2041 The strongest fortress often has to be broken from the inside
Wang De was also captured alive, and the Song army in the prefecture north of Gyeonggi Road was even more turbulent and panicked. In less than two days, the military towns in the counties under Huazhou either surrendered to Kaicheng or abandoned the city and fled. But all of them were lost, and the Qi army was allowed to enter the Gyeonggi Road, pass Changqiu and Panzhen, and were no more than 20 miles away from Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty.
After all, it is the important place of the capital. Now, although the Henan Prefecture of Xijing has been lost, Liu Qi's army was restrained by Xiao Jiasui's troops in the Yongqiu area, and the general Wang De who guarded the entrance to the capital was also captured. However, Song Ting, who was stationed in other roads to govern the prefecture, King Qin's army must be rushing to the rescue at starry night, and will soon enter the Gyeonggi Road to rescue the officials of the Song Dynasty, and coordinate to guard the capital Bianjing.
Among them is Li Gang, a staunch minister who is now an official in Huguang and is sent by the imperial court to the Jing and Hunan area to appease the refugees and suppress the bandits. According to reports, after he learned that the Qi army invaded Bianjing, he immediately organized two or three groups. An army of tens of thousands marched north to King Qin.
Although Li Gang, a famous official who fought against the Jin Dynasty, was not considered a military genius, if he led his army northward to the Yongqiu area to echo Liu Qi's army, the pressure on Xiao Jiasui's side would certainly be considerable. Liu Qi would also be under great pressure. There was no chance of getting rid of the constraints and cutting off the logistical supplies of the Qi Dynasty's invading army with other soldiers and horses of King Tingqin of the Song Dynasty. The Xiao and Tang Dynasties had to allocate military forces to maintain a smooth retreat and disperse the troops and horses that could go straight to Bianliang, Tokyo. .
Four days later, the Qi Dynasty army that continued to advance towards Bianjing arrived at the throat of Yanzhao in Beitong. Because the imperial court issued political orders, conveyed military information, and even escorted people to Beijing, it was the only way to leave Beijing for officials to stay, and Duan was prosperous and prosperous. At that time, Taizu of the Song Dynasty The emperor was even more dressed in yellow robes here, and sent his troops back to Beijing to usurp the throne of the Zhou Dynasty. Chenqiaoyi was also easily captured without any bloodshed.
According to detective reports, Guoqiao Town, which is at odds with Chenqiaoyi City in the west, is also heavily guarded by the Song Dynasty. However, the commander of the army is Liu Guangshi, the long-legged general who was once again used by the imperial court to command troops. However, now Liu Guangshi no longer had Wang De under his command, and Li Qiong was ordered to assist. The strength of the troops in charge was also greatly reduced. With his original style of running away as soon as a battle started, how could he be willing to take the initiative to stroke the tiger's beard? The Qi army came from Just in case, a group of soldiers and horses were allocated to Guoqiao Town to investigate and intimidate. After hearing the report, Liu Guangshi, who had been standing still, seemed to be conserving his strength and first rendezvoused with other King Qin's divisions before making any plans. On the pretext of rushing to aid Bianjing, he led his troops to evacuate Guoqiao Town immediately. With a rapid retreat, it took only a day or two for them to retreat to the boundary of Zhengzhou to the west of Bianjing.
Xiao Tang felt dumbfounded after hearing the report, and he couldn't help but secretly said in his heart: General Long-Legs, I have always been "helped" by you, it seems that I still need to say thank you...
Until several groups of soldiers and horses from the Qi Dynasty appeared in the outskirts of Bianjing, where the city gates had long been closed, guarding the New Suanzao Gate. Most of the Song Army officers and soldiers at the New Fengqiu Gate were already looking solemn, and among them there was a sharp-eyed military academy looking into the distance. When the Qi army was in formation, their expression suddenly changed, and they immediately shouted loudly and rushed to tell each other, which caused a large number of soldiers in the city gate to become confused.
Because the Song Army Military Academy overlooking the city gate could vaguely see the Qi Dynasty army approaching Bianjing City, there seemed to be yellow umbrellas, Luan Yu, and dragon chariots, surrounded by thousands of armored warriors equipped with halberds, swords, bows and arrows. Guards were lined up in layers, and carriages of square chariots, small chariots, waist chariots, leather chariots, etc. were rolling forward. They seemed to be imperial chariots, but they actually arrived in front of the imperial capital city where the Emperor of the Song Dynasty lived... . Could it be that Emperor Xiao Tang of the Qi Dynasty personally led the army and was also in the Qi army's formation in the distance!?
The dragon banner, decorated with gold and silver and decorated with gold and vermilion, fluttered in the wind. Iubaosi, who was one foot long and several inches wide, stood with a sword on his shoulder. As the imperial flag-bearing general guarding the dragon banner of the Qi Dynasty, he was stationed in the central army.
And Xiao Tang, who was riding the Luanyu dragon chariot, slowly stood up and looked at the ancient capital of ten dynasties and a thousand-year-old city opposite. Not only was it still the center of the Song Dynasty's political power, but it was also the most prosperous and prosperous imperial capital in the world today. Looking at it, he couldn't help but feel...
Feeling grateful: Tokyo Bianliang, I am back again...
It's just that although Xiao Tang came to fight in person, and the troops and guards were in charge, the Qi Dynasty's army that first arrived in front of Bianjing City only had 55,000 soldiers. However, Bianliang City in Tokyo had high trenches and deep trenches, and a solid defense system.
The city's equipment is fully deployed, and it is reported that there are still 200,000 to 300,000 forbidden troops guarding the city. However, Xiao Tang's troops are very fast. In addition to simple crash ladders, there is a shortage of other heavy siege equipment. Currently, the offensive and defensive equipment is in short supply.
Judging from the disparity in siege equipment, defensive equipment, and military strength between the two sides, it would only take three to five years for Xiao Tang to capture the Song Dynasty imperial capital with equally sufficient food and fodder.
Originally, the Qi Dynasty was launching a large-scale invasion, and the news that the invading troops had crossed Chenqiao Station and approached Bianjing must have reached the Song court. Since the Song army on the defensive side still had an absolute advantage in strength, it seemed that it was just holding tight and had no power.
They planned to take the initiative to attack the enemy troops who appeared in front of their eyes but were at a disadvantage in terms of military strength. Such a situation was also similar to the time when the Jin Army's Prince Bodhisattva commanded more than 80,000 people from the Jin State's East Route Army.
The situation was similar in Bianliang, Tokyo, where tens of thousands of Imperial Guards were guarding.
This is also true. The Jingkang Incident was so humiliating and humiliating when the Jin Dynasty invaded. Now that the Song Dynasty has a better memory, there will no longer be any important ministers in the Privy Council who superstitiously believe in Lao Shizi's immortal skills and Taoism, and rely on Guo Jingna and other thieves to speak out.
Bianjing faced the battle, but instead the Jin army entered the city and captured the outer city of Bianjing. Now there are foreign enemies coming to kill them. The monarchs and ministers in the Bianjing court are like turtles and bastards who have curled up into their shells. No matter how hard they beat, they will live or die.
Reluctant to stick their heads out, they only planned to rely on the solid city defenses of Bianjing to huddle up and defend. After all, the Qi Dynasty's lone army penetrated deeply and could not attack for a long time, but it would be deeply trapped within the sphere of influence still controlled by the Song Dynasty, until the soldiers and horses of King Qin rushed to the rescue.
So, even if Xiao Tang Yujia came to fight in person, he would still have to worry about his retreat and withdraw his troops.
The emperors and ministers of the Song Dynasty should also firmly believe that this is the safest response. Even if the enemy troops approach Bianjing City, they will definitely be able to defend it. Moreover, because the Qi Dynasty suddenly turned against them and brazenly sent troops during negotiations and negotiations, they were jealous and vigilant and would not show weakness again.
Unfortunately, so far, no envoys have been sent to try to negotiate.
But so far, there has been no news from Bianjing that Miao Fu planned a mutiny. Now that he has led the army to the front of Bianjing City, Miao Fu, who must have controlled the access control of the outer city of Bianjing, has begun to join forces to fight against the palace.
The former commander, who is also secretly dissatisfied with the imperial court, may be preparing for a mutiny...
While Xiao Tang was thinking in his mind, Liu Zhengyan, who had come with the army, also walked to the side of Luanyu's dragon chariot, immediately bowed and saluted, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, I am fortunate to have fulfilled my mission and secretly met with Miao Fu in advance to convey this message."
In a few days, Zhe Mo will encourage his colleagues in the army to open the city gates and quell the Song Dynasty. The great cause of peace and prosperity will be achieved in one fell swoop. Now he can finally make great contributions to our dynasty. I am very pleased.
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Xiao Tang smiled slightly when he heard this. Although Liu Zhengyan spoke respectfully, Xiao Tang couldn't hear his inner thoughts. At this time, Liu Zhengyan couldn't wait to come over and boast about his achievements, secretly signaling that someone should forget that it was him.
What does it mean to instigate Miao Fu to mutiny and change sides by threading the needle?
Seeing the truth without saying anything, Xiao Tang looked sideways and bowed his head, but from time to time he couldn't help but look up and glance at Liu Zhengyan from the corner of his eye. He also encouraged him with kind words: "Liu Aiqing has worked hard for the country and can make his close friend Miao Fu willing to surrender."
Our dynasty rebelled against the enemy. Now, the war between Ping and Song Dynasties is of vital importance. For such great achievements, I must give you a generous reward to show my love for your achievements... And now we are waiting for the Miao Fu in Bianjing to launch a mutiny. After all, we must
Only when the work is completed can I be given a title and reward, and I will surely live up to your merits."