At the beginning, Yang Yizhong entered the battle from the north bank of Jishui, and Li Cheng on the opposite side came around from the Yellow River. They were essentially the same thing. They were outflanking and outflanking, which was one of the most common means in military affairs.
Only these two's "outflank" failed, but Yue Pengju's outflank was successful, and it was a double-sided outflank, a double-sided flank attack, and then the distance was farther, the road was more difficult, the troops were more, the speed was faster, and the final result was also
A little more...that's all.
Of course, one thing that has to be admitted is that even if Yue Fei and his imperial army finally completed this strategic outflank, others, such as Zhang Rong, fought with real swords and guns on the front line, and Yang Yizhong fought on the front line.
Jishui's bloody resistance to the enemy, and even Xiao En, a mere county magistrate's desperate and blind support, cannot be regarded as useless efforts.
On the contrary, there is never wasted effort in war. Without these people's seemingly unwarranted sacrifice and bravery, it would have been impossible to obtain the so-called fatal blow that seemed miraculous in the end.
For example, in the previous round of the Jin invasion, Zhao Jiu ranked Han Shizhong first, Chen Gui ranked first in military exploits, Li Yanxian and Zhang Jun came second, but Wang Yan and Yue Fei were the last ones who had a miraculous effect... This was by no means just a political balancing act.
But if there is really no early counterattack, perseverance, consumption, and even defeat by these people, it would be a fantasy to expect to drive the Jin people back in one battle in the later stage.
In the battle of Changshe, these people also made great contributions.
However, now is not the time to discuss these issues, because the war is not over yet.
According to the latest intelligence, Li Cheng should have successfully cut off the tail of the gecko and fled into the territory of Jinan Prefecture. At this moment, he is defending the city of Changqing, an important town in Jinan Prefecture. He has escaped from the encirclement first and has seized a good defensive position... This
For once, Hong Ya's guess was absolutely correct.
Dual Swordsman Li Cheng Governor Li understands Yue Fei very well.
At the same time, Kong Yanzhou and Liu Lin's nearly 30,000 troops were surrounded by Yue Fei and Zhang Rong who came west from Mount Tai in the narrow plain between Pingyin to the north, Changqing to the south, and Jishui and Mount Tai.
Inside, it is said that they are helpless and have almost become a crowd of Jedi... The reason why it is said to be almost, not directly a crowd of Jedi, is that there is still the possibility of reinforcements in theory.
Maybe Commander-in-Chief Li suddenly came to the rescue at all costs?
Maybe the Jin army across Jishui and the Yellow River flew over?
Maybe Liu Yu and Emperor Liu were so crazy about old man chatting that they could ride thousands of horses to Pinggang and rush over from Jinan in one go?
In comparison, Daqi Prime Minister Hong Ya and the thousands of Mizhou soldiers who were trapped in Yanggu City were theoretically more reasonable.
First of all, Yanggu County is the only county in Dongping Prefecture north of Jishui. It connects the north, south, and east. It is a famous rich county in the world. It is a large county and the county seat is also very tall and spectacular...
That's right, unlike Kong and Liu who fell into despair in the wilderness, Mr. Hong had a fortified city to defend, which Kong Yanzhou and Liu Lin would envy to death.
Secondly, although the Song army outside Yanggu City gathered many generals, the total number was not large. The total number was only six to seven thousand people, and Hong Ya also had four to five thousand people. Considering the offensive and defensive issues, his
In fact, military strength is not a disadvantage.
Finally, and the most important point is that not far behind Yanggu County is the Yellow River. If the Jin people really come to rescue, then Yanggu will be the first place to be rescued.
If you think about it this way, the place Li Cheng arranged for Mr. Hong doesn't seem to be very bad. If Mr. Hong is really talented, he will turn Yanggu into a jade wall, and then drag tens of thousands of Song soldiers to death under Yanggu City.
In a few months, it is impossible for the Jin people to directly make him the prime minister of the Jin Kingdom!
"He wants to surrender just to save his life?"
Due to his special status, Yang Yizhong naturally became the commander-in-chief of this joint force. But when he heard this, he couldn't help but sneer in the Chinese military tent. "He is the pseudo-prime minister of Qi, a so-called important person with a low salary, and a scum of the country."
, the officials have already made a conclusion about this kind of person, how can they spare him? If he were spared, wouldn’t Zhang Yu have been fucked to pieces before in vain? "
By the way, Yang Yizhong usually rarely speaks when he is not in front of Zhao Guan's family, and basically maintains a majestic and calm posture. However, it is rare for Yang Yizhong to speak sarcastically at this time, but no one thinks it is wrong... After all, in the past few days,
This imperial confidant was under so much pressure that when the situation changed today, he naturally felt a sense of release and venting in his heart.
This is human nature.
In fact, not only were there many people in the tent, but also the envoy, who was always good at observing words and colors, secretly complained in his heart when he heard these words and observed this appearance.
Not to mention this, after Commander Yang scolded Hong Ya for his whims, he actually did not forget about this messenger:
"Zhang Maode, Zhang Erguan, how come you have become the envoy of the puppet Qi again now? Is it okay to go to Qin, Mu, and Chu to have both sides?"
Zhang Maode was such a clever man. With a sudden inspiration, he knelt on the ground in front of everyone and said sincerely: "Mr. Yang, Xiao Zhixian has abandoned us. Thousands of puppet Qi troops suddenly came in. How can I, an ordinary citizen, resist?"
At this time, he forced me to come out as an envoy. I miss my family, so how can I refute it? However, I naturally yearn for the royal master of the imperial court. As long as Yang Tongzhi has something to say, I will definitely make the whole family happy when I go back today.
Hundreds of people are fighting to the death to serve the country, so we must let Master Wang go in..."
This is what Yang Yizhong said, but this person is extremely dishonest, so he must threaten him a few more times in order to get it right.
However, before Yang Yizhong could speak, and the three commanders below, Li Kui and the two Li Bao, had no time to add to the fun, one person spoke first, and it was none other than the 'Yanggu County Magistrate' Xiao En.
"Controller Yang, please don't push too hard." Xiao En stood up and bowed his head in the tent. "If we want to fight, I am willing to take the lead and climb the wall, but there is no need for this second officer to fight for the strength of the whole family... said
After all, I am somewhat blamed for the current situation. If I hadn't easily taken the soldiers and horses from the county and left, how could I have allowed the Hong thieves to easily occupy the city? Besides, I am the magistrate of Yanggu County and I have the responsibility to defend the territory. How could I have allowed it?
Will the people below go to the battlefield first?"
Yang Yizhong was stunned on the spot.
Moreover, not to mention Yang Yin, even the following generals were stunned. Li Kui, who was more thoughtful, secretly sighed in his heart. He didn't know whether to praise Xiao En for his loyalty or scold him for being too honest.
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You must know that Zhang Erguan, at first glance, looks like a typical powerful and powerful businessman. On the one hand, he has vast power and can be called a ruthless local snake. On the other hand, he has the temper of a scoundrel in the market and is as slippery as a loach. How can he really be...
Are these words of his made to be deceived? The sentence "Xiao Zhixian has abandoned us" just now, I thought at first it was because of his unscrupulous words, but now I realize that this guy took advantage of Xiao En's character and did it deliberately.
To put it bluntly, based on what he did, if Li Kui were replaced as the county magistrate, this family would have been exterminated for no reason. How could it be left to this day to allow this guy to have a good time?
But then I thought about it, Xiao En was a loyal and reasonable person after all. In this kind of world, this kind of person makes people faintly admire him. It's a pity that when he was working under Zhang Rong that day, he couldn't make friends with him.
In fact, Li Kui was not the only one to think this way. The reason why the tent was silent for a while was because from Yang Yizhong down, Li Bao, Li Bao of Bingguansuo, and Li San, Po Li, both felt that this person was irritating and ridiculous, but they also secretly respected him.
I'm willing to say something serious.
However, there is obviously someone who can act as an internal response, so why bother trying to climb the wall?
Since ancient times, the first person to ascend has been brave, why?
Die quickly!
And when he thought about it, Li Kui couldn't help but want to drag Xiao En out of the tent and reveal all the details in private.
Of course, it has to be said that Zhang Maode and Zhang Erguan are also smart people after all. Seeing that the situation was frozen, and the officers above and on the left and right looked at him coldly, they knew that they had to 'step forward' and do something for them.
Master Wang shared his worries, and several governors in the province were in trouble.
However, just when this was not embarrassing, someone suddenly said unexpectedly from the door outside the tent:
"Xiao Zhixian is right, and I also agree with it... Not only that, the officials also always put the livelihood of the people first in their governance. If they can protect the people of Yanggu County, there are one or two things that are wrong.
I think it will be a pleasure to come to Guan's house."
Zhang Maode and the magistrate of Xiao County were still at a loss, but Yang Yizhong, Li Kui, and Li Bao all stood up together. Then Yang Yizhong, the leader, changed his previous calm expression and smiled slightly:
"Why is Censor Wanqi here?"
"Yang Tongzhi, three Li Tongzhi, Xiaozhi County." The imperial censor Wan Qixi came out of the tent and faced each other with a smile. "I was originally at Pingyin Yue Taiwei's side, and then went to Pingyin Zhangzhenfu.
After a while, I heard that a husband was gathered here, so I couldn't help but come here..."
The rest of them were fine, but when Yang Yizhong heard this, his heart moved slightly, and then he took a step forward, dragging the other person out of the tent, and it took him a full stick of incense to return.
After returning, several commanders knew that the two important figures in front of the emperor had made a decision, so they each stood in awe. Zhang Maode also knew the power and knelt down directly on the ground, not daring to raise his head. However, Xiao En was still a little confused.
"Xiao Zhixian, I am the imperial censor, commonly known as the censor. I am currently patrolling and supervising the front army of the imperial camp of Lieutenant Yue. I am also the so-called supervisor of the army. I have just come from Zhang Datou, Zhang Town, and I am also the so-called supervisor.
After getting his promise to deal with the affairs north of Jishui, please be careful." Wan Qixi returned to the tent and was not in a hurry to talk to Zhang Maode. Instead, he introduced Xiao En first.
Although Xiao En didn't understand those messy doorways, he couldn't resist what the other party said in a simple and easy-to-understand way. He was a royal censor and a military supervisor, and he had permission from his own leader. How could he dare to take the big deal, so he quickly raised his hands and saluted:
"If this is the case, I am willing to listen to the censor's instructions."
Wan Qixi nodded slightly, and then looked at the people on the ground, but he was not in a hurry, and calmly ordered: "Second Officer Zhang, right? Go back and tell Xianggong Hong, tell the palace attendant who was in the same palace as him in the past
Censor Wanqixi is here. In view of past friendship, I am not unable to persuade Commander Yang to give him a way to survive, but he must see the situation clearly and not make any unreasonable thoughts... If it really survives
In order to survive, I can climb over the city wall from your medicinal shop at midnight tonight and come to see me at the west wall of the city. Only he and you can do it...other than that, there is no other way, and if
If he hesitates even a little bit, we won’t talk to him again.”
Hearing this, Zhang Maode knew that he had met a powerful person again, so he kowtowed hurriedly, said nothing, and hurried back to the city with his head lowered.
It was a hot day as usual. At the third watch of the night, the summer breeze was blowing, the moon was half-rise, and the Milky Way was half visible. Wan Qixi, who had slept in advance, calmly got up, washed his face and drank water, and waited for a long time before taking the clothes with him.
Following Zhai Biao and several other Lisuoban arranged by Yang Yizhong, they headed straight to Xicheng.
When they arrived at the area of the city wall opposite Zhang's medicinal shop, they saw that there were no patrolling sergeants on the city wall, and two people were standing cowering in the shadows below the city wall.
When the two of them saw Wan Qixi approaching, they cautiously moved forward and revealed themselves. They were none other than Prime Minister Hong Yahong of Great Qi, and the first tyrant of Yanggu, Zhang Maode and Erguan Zhang.
When Wan Qixi saw the two of them, he ignored Zhang Maode at all, but just smiled proudly at Hong Ya with his hands behind his back: "Xiangong Hong, we are appointed officials in the same palace. You will be appointed as the county magistrate, and I will stay as the Privy Council. No one can imagine that for more than a year.
I have just become the imperial censor, but you have already become the prime minister...According to the official saying, it is really a person's achievement that depends not only on talent and learning, but also on luck!"
"Brother Wanqi, don't...don't laugh!" Hong Ya saw the acquaintance arriving, but he gritted his teeth and spoke directly, but also stuttered a little. He didn't know whether he was nervous or timid. "Li Kui was originally the leader of Mizhou, Du
Well, now that Wu Shun is dead, his prestige among the Mizhou soldiers is unparalleled. He should be escorted into the city by his old troops at this time, right? But I ignored the army, and at this time I abandoned the city defense and came here alone. It can be seen that
,This shows your sincerity, right?"
When Wan Qixi heard what the other party said about Li Kui and the internal affairs, he didn't take it seriously. Instead, he nodded seriously: "It's sincerity and courage!"
"Then quickly give me the pen and paper, and when I write down my plans, you will send me across the river as soon as possible!" When Hong Ya heard this, his heart felt like a big stone fell to the ground, but he took a step forward and grabbed him directly.
He looked at the corner of Wan Qi's clothes with whom he had the same friendship, but he still looked a little pleading. "Brother Wan Qi, please tell the officials that no one in the world understands Wanyan Talan better than me! Please treat me this time."
Going north, whether to Jinan, Damingfu, or Yanjing, you will definitely make great achievements for the official family!"
When talking to such a person who knows everything, he is direct and forthright, so Wan Qixi doesn't pretend to be pretentious. Instead, he stretches out his hand and leads the other person towards the north. He expresses emotion to each other, shaking hands and saying, "It's difficult for you, but it's easy for me."
, I also hope that one day the world will be clear and bright, and I can drink with my virtuous brother in front of the emperor..."
In response to this, Hong Ya could only smile bitterly: "The official decree does not allow surrendered people to repeat it. Even if that day comes, I just want to be able to live in peace and contentment in my old age. How can I dare to ask for anything else?"
Wan Qixi chuckled lightly and nodded again: "Brother Xian is so clear-minded, it seems that I am a little careless... Then let's go now, I make the decision about my career, so there is no need to write it down, we can just understand it tacitly
."
Hong Ya was finally stunned.
"For a transparent person like you, if you have experienced this, if the Emperor Song Dynasty is prosperous, you will naturally understand it tacitly. But if the Emperor Song Dynasty's future is unclear, what is the use of having a job?" Wan Qixi didn't take it seriously. "It's better.
It's better to just be free and easy...but don't forget the dignity of the official family and what's going on today."
Hong Ya felt relieved all over.
But just when the two of them were facing each other across the moon and the Milky Way, and they were close friends with each other, suddenly a shrill scream came from behind, shocking Xianggong Hong and turning around in panic: "What happened?"
"Nothing!" Wan Qixi quickly pulled him back and told him frankly, "I'm just sharing my worries with Mr. Hong."
Hong Ya woke up in his heart and immediately stopped looking behind him, but followed the other person's steps towards the north... And after the two disappeared into the night, just a moment later, a fire was suddenly raised on the south wall of the city, reflecting the night sky.
Like daylight, and then with a burst of noise, the south gate of Yanggu County was opened.
Next, Li Kui, the former military commander of the imperial camp, took the lead and rushed into the city. I don't know how many people shouted together outside the city, shouting the name of Mizhou Li Kui. His old troops saw the flag in the distance and heard the sound again.
They all turned against each other and scrambled to surrender.
In this way, Yanggu, which had a fortified city and thousands of soldiers and horses, was defeated in just one day and night, but it left no room for change in the situation of Dongping.
It's a pity that Hong Ya, the fake prime minister, took advantage of the chaos to put on makeup and escape.