The next morning, the two groups of envoys returned home early in the morning. They were not received by the Emperor Guo Xu of the Great Zhou Dynasty. They also did not receive any reply to their requests. Early this morning, officials from the Great Zhou Dynasty came to visit them.
He came to tell them to leave immediately, but Zhou did not welcome them. They were so angry that Huluba and Hulu cursed angrily, but they had to leave immediately.
The two of them came as envoys of the Liao Kingdom and the Jurchens. They originally thought that the entire Zhou court would beg for permission, make them happy, and entertain them thoughtfully. But nothing happened. Instead, they were expelled.
Yes, this made Hulu and Huluba very excited. They had originally agreed to stay in the prosperous capital of Dazhou for a few days and visit the world-famous brothels of Dazhou. I heard that the brothels in Dazhou were
All the women were afraid of sexual prowess. They came this time hoping to have a taste of it. But in the end they were kicked out without experiencing anything, which was really annoying.
However, both of them were actually mentally prepared. Because before they came, they knew that the purpose of coming as an envoy was best achieved. If they couldn't achieve it, there was no need to be angry, because this was originally expected. If Da Zhou
Even if you agree to such conditions, isn't it just a dog with its spine broken? Does it still have any dignity at all? Just as Wanyan Aguda said to Hulu before leaving, this trip is to stir up trouble.
, it is best for the other party not to agree. Because they will be beaten even if they agree to the conditions, and they will be beaten if they do not agree to the conditions. If they do not agree, it will give them a reason to send troops. If they agree, they will have a legitimate reason to gather troops in Bazhou.
The reason is a good thing anyway, so I don't care whether this trip is successful or not.
On September 22nd, Hulu returned to Dading Mansion and reported the failure of his mission. After hearing Hulu’s report, Wanyan Aguda sneered and said nothing. Three days later, Wanyan Aguda arrived in person.
Arriving at Xijin Mansion, he discussed with Brother Meng Sa and Tugu Sa and others all night, and returned to Zhongjing Road early the next morning.
After that, everything seemed to calm down. Everyone in the Zhou Dynasty was trembling with fear, not knowing what the consequences would be if they refused. However, after a month passed, the border was peaceful, and the Liao and Jurchens were as quiet as chickens. It seemed that Guo did not take any revenge.
Xu Xuanqi's heart slowly dropped, and he was even a little proud. It turned out that the other party was also strong on the outside, and they were also afraid of Da Zhou. He was originally forced by them to refuse, and he was actually very worried and scared in his heart. Now that he saw
Come on, but they overestimated the Liao and Jurchens. It seems that the Liao and Jurchens are cowardly. It seems that there is no need to give them face to these two evil wolves. They just look scary, but in fact they have no courage to fight against the big wolves.
What did Zhou do? Guo Xu even began to think about whether he should take this opportunity to discuss canceling the previous annual tribute.
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At the end of October, a first snow fell, announcing the official entry of the severe cold winter in the north. For the soldiers of Dazhou Periphery Town, this snow meant that they had survived this year. No one would fight in such a season.
, Bian Town has always been like this. Even when fighting is the most frequent, as soon as there is a heavy snowfall and winter arrives, both sides will definitely cease fighting, and any grievances will be left to be settled next year when spring comes.
In Bazhou City, an important frontier town in the northeast of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Shi Zhiyuan, commander of the Anxin Army, led 80,000 Anxin troops and had been stationed in Bazhou for several months. Originally, Shi Zhiyuan
Yuan was ordered to defeat the rebel general Han Gang and then stationed in the Xijin Mansion. After the Xijin Mansion was returned to the Liao people, Shi Zhiyuan was ordered to take charge of Bazhou. In the past few months, the imperial court has sent orders to Shi Zhiyuan to take strict precautions because the Liao people
The Jurchens and the Jurchens might start a war after their request was rejected, so everyone was very nervous.
Shi Zhiyuan used the last time of autumn to lead people to strengthen the city's defenses and prepare for defense. But with the arrival of winter, especially the arrival of heavy snow, Shi Zhiyuan believed that the war would not break out. At least not this winter.
It was freezing cold, and he didn’t want the soldiers to suffer, so he stopped all military operations and let the soldiers spend the winter in the city with peace of mind. After all, the imperial court’s military pay, food and supplies were severely lacking, and many soldiers could not receive them.
They had sufficient military pay, so they all had complaints in their hearts. At this time, it seemed unreasonable to force them to continue to brave the wind and snow to strengthen the city wall defense. It was better to let them feel more comfortable, so as not to increase the resentment in their hearts and affect their morale.
However, in the early morning of October 29th, the snow cleared and the sun began to rise. When the soldiers guarding the city climbed up the snowy North City Gate wall, they were stunned. It snowed heavily last night, and the city walls were covered with snow.
All the defenders of the city tower withdrew. There was no need to stay at the top of the city in such a cold and snowy night, so they were ignorant of everything that happened outside the north city. However, at this moment, after they climbed up the city tower, they saw the rolling mountains in the wilderness to the north of the city.
Above the snowfield, countless dark soldiers and horses were pressing over like dark clouds less than five miles away from the city.
The sound of the alarm soon spread throughout the city, and the soldiers and civilians in the city ran around in chaos. Shi Zhiyuan, who was sleeping soundly, hurriedly dressed up and rode up to the North City Tower on horseback. When he saw the situation in front of him, he was also stunned.
He took a breath of cold air.
The emerging soldiers and horses were like ghosts on the snowy field, appearing silently under the city under the cover of the snowy night. This is not the most terrifying thing. The scariest thing is that their soldiers and horses stretch over the snowy field at a glance.
Before the end, the hot air from the war horses formed a cloud over the team. The flags covered the sky and the sun, and the weapons reflected the light in the rising sun like a forest, making people dizzy.
Shi Zhiyuan raised his telescope and observed, and he found a large flag raised high in the army. The flag was embroidered with a bright-eyed eagle, which seemed to be soaring as the flag fluttered in the cold wind.
Shi Zhiyuan knew that it was the Jurchens who came. At the most unlikely moment, the Jurchen army appeared.
I cry wolf every day, but the wolf really does come.
"Everyone go up to the city wall to meet the enemy, hurry up!" Shi Zhiyuan ordered loudly, and soldiers and horses from each battalion quickly dispatched, running on the muddy streets behind the snow, running towards the city wall in a mess. The steps of the city wall behind the snow were extremely slippery, and they were in a panic.
Many soldiers slipped on the stone steps of the upper city and fell to their deaths before they could meet the enemy, injuring hundreds of them.
"Damn, what a rabble." Shi Zhiyuan cursed angrily, but he also knew in his heart that the only ones he could use were these rabble. At least he still had more than 80,000 rabble, otherwise there would be nothing he could do at this moment.
there is none left.
The city gate hole was quickly filled with horses, and the defensive soldiers and horses on the city wall were in place one after another. There was also a lot of snow on the city wall, but there was no time to clean it at the moment. The soldiers ran on the city wall, stepping on the snow and melting snow water splashing everywhere.
, chaos
A pot of porridge. Fortunately, Shi Zhiyuan was prepared beforehand and had practiced resisting the enemy many times. So after half an hour, the troops and horses were basically in place. There were already more than 40,000 soldiers at the top of the city. Another 40,000 troops and horses were in the city.
The rear began to carry the defense materials up the city wall.
Shi Zhiyuan's things gradually became more orderly. The personnel and materials were quickly in place, and he felt a little more at ease. When he looked at the city again, the overwhelming troops and horses of the opponent had arrived in the wilderness a few meters outside the north city. The opponent's troops and horses
They are also making frequent moves, and it is obvious that the other party is also preparing to attack the city.
"Lord Shi, there are so many enemy troops. Can we hold it?" Looking at the Jurchen army covering the wilderness below the city, some generals were frightened and muttered in Shi Zhiyuan's ears.
Shi Zhiyuan said in a deep voice: "What are you afraid of? We have a strong city wall and 80,000 soldiers and horses, so why are we afraid of them? The Liao people have not dared to attack our Bazhou City for many years. This Jurchen's ability to attack cities is greater than that of the Liao people.
?What's the use of having more troops and horses? Give me some energy, this time we have to teach them how powerful my troops are."
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What arrived from the city was the main force of the 250,000 Jurchen army led by Wanyan Agu. The reason why the Jurchens had not moved in the past month was not because they had any hesitation in attacking Zhou Dynasty, but because Wanyan Agu was carrying out the final battle.
Mobilizing troops and generals, final preparations are being made. In this month, 250,000 troops have gathered in Zhuozhou from Liaoyang Prefecture and Dading Prefecture. All soldiers, horses and siege equipment have been transported to place, and everything is ready.
After they were ready, Wanyan Agu notified Brother Meng Sa and others to send out troops together. When Wanyan Agu's soldiers and horses arrived at Bazhou City, to the west, the 200,000 Liao army assembled in Datong Mansion had also begun to attack.
At the gate of Yanmen Pass in Lindai Prefecture, two armies moved forward from the east and west, forming a horn-like momentum and launched an attack on Dazhou.
Originally, it was taboo to fight in winter, but Wanyan Aguda could not wait any longer. Dazhou was already alert. If they were given another winter to prepare, the situation would be unpredictable. On the contrary, if they took advantage of the weather,
Covering the attack may have a miraculous effect. Moreover, in terms of cold resistance, the northern troops and horses obviously have an advantage over those of the Zhou Dynasty. As long as two things are done well: supply and keeping out the cold, even fighting in winter is not a big deal.
question.
Therefore, when the first snow came, Wanyan Agu decisively took advantage of the heavy snow and began to march yesterday afternoon. It took half a day and a night for the army to arrive at Bazhou City. Just as he expected, because of this
It was snowing, and Zhou's scouts didn't even notice their arrival.
At this moment, Wanyan Agu stood on a snowy slope, looking at the panicked Zhou soldiers and horses at the head of Bazhou City in front of him, with a contemptuous smile on his lips. He knew that the other party was afraid of being attacked by him.
The sudden arrival of the army was frightening.
"Big Chief, should we camp on the spot or what? The soldiers have been traveling all night and are very tired now. The siege equipment is still thirty miles away, and I'm afraid it won't arrive until the afternoon." Ya.
General Lu Buhua rode his horse and stood beside Wanyan Agu, and he suggested in a deep voice.
Wanyan Aguda was silent, turned to his side and asked Li Guoqiu, who was riding on his horse and squinting at the city in front of him, "Military advisor, what do you think?"
