In the early autumn, Yue Fei was controlled by the imperial camp's former military capital, Wang Gui was controlled by his deputy capital, and Tian Shizhong was controlled by the deputy capital of the imperial camp's right army. They defeated the main force of the puppet Qi between Zi River and Long River.
In this battle, more than 20,000 enemies were surrendered and more than 8,000 war horses were captured. Even Li Cheng, the puppet governor of Qi, was beheaded by Guo Jin, a general under Zhang Xian, the commander of Yue Fei's tribe.
Two days later, the main force of the imperial camp's former army quickly marched into Zhangqiu again, completely turning the battle situation in Jingdong upside down.
It is really earth-shaking. You must know that Li Cheng came out this time not only with his own family background, but also with almost all the effective forces of Puppet Qi... Unfortunately, Liu Yu's Jinan Mansion was heavily searched, but the main force he had accumulated before was destroyed in Dongping Mansion.
Not to mention that Li Cheng had been sold cleanly, but this time he finally managed to save some more horses and soldiers, but they were thrown to Li Cheng by the Jin army's thousands of households, and then they were sold cleanly again.
Therefore, after this battle, the Puppet Qi soldiers and horses were basically wiped out, except for Li Qi's group of pirates in Dengzhou who were held down by Zhang Jun.
And without basic field military strength, how can a regime, even a pseudo-regime, gain a foothold?
Not only that, as Yue Fei advanced to Zhangqiu, he was connected with the area originally controlled by the imperial army, which was Yanzhou and Dongping Mansion... It was basically equivalent to a knife stabbed through the abdomen and through the neck.
The feeling was revealed. Suddenly, the pseudo-Qi, which used to be quite popular in the past, even had only one Jinan Prefecture left in its territory.
At this point, anyone with a little military knowledge can see that the Puppet Qi is hopeless unless the Jin people cross the river in large numbers to support them.
However, since Yue Fei advanced to Zhangqiu and learned that the peace talks had completely failed, he took the initiative to stop here as Li Cheng expected, and then just went to Nanjing (today's Shangqiu) Lu Qing to aid Dongping.
He contacted Li Qiong and others, constantly dispatching troops and horses to encircle Jinan on three sides; on the other hand, he took the initiative to write to Tokyo and put forward the suggestion of temporarily holding back the troops to lure the Jin people to cross the river to help.
The Zhao family and the governors were so excited that they immediately agreed to the plan and sent Qu Duan to lead the imperial cavalry to quickly go to support.
Of course, to be fair, everyone can imagine that there is a high probability that the Jin people will not come to support, but everyone can't help but want to try it... because this plan is too tempting.
If you look at the map, you will know that Jingdong East Road is entirely south of the Yellow River, and Licheng, the capital of Jinan Prefecture, is, as the name suggests, south of the Jishui River. Once the Jin people came to help, they would need to continuously cross the Yellow River during the flood season.
Two large rivers came to help, which almost threw his troops into an encirclement with no retreat.
Even if the Jin people dare to cross the Yellow River to support the retreat of Jinan Prefecture, they will pay a heavy price. Jishui, which is almost parallel to the Yellow River, is also one of the four rivers in the world. However, due to the artificial control of the Yellow River channel for many years,
The narrow part between the two rivers is only twenty or thirty miles, and the wide part is only more than a hundred miles.
As for this kind of place, Jiang Ziya has something to say. He thinks it is a typical "death place" for cavalry.
In the next few days, facts proved that the Jin people really had no interest in fighting across the two rivers when the main force of the puppet Qi was lost. When Yue Fei's memorial was delivered, the emperor and ministers in Tokyo were inexplicably excited. Li Qiong had not yet
When the arrangements were made with Yue Fei... the Jin Army general Wanhu Lubu, who was in charge of Licheng at this time, made a prompt decision. After a little search for gold and silver in the city, he hijacked a group of puppet Qi officials and crossed the Jishui River directly to the river.
Go north.
Before leaving, Tian Lubu, who knew that the peace talks had failed, did not forget to set a fire in the city. However, as soon as the Jin army left the city and crossed the river, a eminent monk from Lingjiu Temple immediately came forward to organize the fire extinguishing, then collected the defeated troops and took over the city defense.
, and went to Zhangqiu to find the army. At this time, Zhang Junshang was fighting pirates in Dengzhou, and Qu Duan was still on the way riding an iron elephant.
Moreover, as a person who can have enough food and receive a certain level of education these days, the average level of a monk must still be there. We cannot deny this objective fact just because Fan Zhixu made a Zongyin monk... For example, Yue Fei's tribe
The commander, Liu Wenshun, was actually a monk who was born in Lingjiu Temple in Jinan. He then organized soldiers and horses in Jingkang, moved to Jingdong and Kaifeng, and was surrendered by Zongze. This led to all the subsequent events.
Including Lingjiu Temple's ability to become an internal response to the government and army early on, it was also because of such a relationship.
In fact, since Jingkang, the world has been out of order, and heroes have emerged. The so-called universal people at the beginning were under the banner of Qin Wang’s rebel army, and then finally spread to the group of people through various channels, including local tyrants, religious figures, thieves, and officers and soldiers.
This is the mainstream.
What is interesting is that local tyrants and religious figures are generally stable and have regional characteristics. As long as the government and military pressure is given, they can quickly accept official adaptations. On the other hand, bandits and officials are extremely mobile, and the final result of the division is the most complicated.
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Of course, no matter what, in the autumn of the fifth year of Jianyan, as the rebellion in the south was put down and the two saints returned to the south, the confrontation between the two great powers in the north along the Yellow River gradually took shape. Li Cheng died in the water in the cage, and Liu Yu and others were killed.
It can be basically said that all the so-called heroes who took advantage of the situation have disappeared.
The era of being a bandit in the morning, a ruler in the evening, a transit envoy in the first year, and the father-in-law in the third year is completely gone forever.
Turning back to the present, Lu Bu decisively withdrew, and the encirclement without fighting was abandoned. Yue Fei could only send his cavalry to capture Licheng lightly, while he personally led the main force to cross the Jishui River to sweep the Huangji Passage, occupy the city, and guard the ferry.
Then, he went to the court again and officially announced the destruction of the Puppet Qi... At this time, Qu Duan was still on the way on horseback.
When the news came, the entire city of Tokyo was shocked, and the government and the public were relieved for a moment... After all, such rapid but effective progress in the war greatly eased the political and public pressure the Zhao family faced at this time, especially the ownership of Jingdong itself.
Directly related to negotiation and negotiation.
After Zhao Jiu communicated with Yue Fei several times and confirmed that it would be difficult for the Damingfu troops to cross the obstacles of several old Yellow River routes, and that Jingdong was indeed militarily stable, he also issued a decree asking Yue Fei to transfer his troops to the deputy capital commander Wang Gui.
Take it temporarily, and then go to the capital with Tian Shizhong to see your Majesty to receive the reward.
At the same time, the official specifically named Zhang Xian, Guo Jin, Yang Zaixing, and Yue Fei's eldest son Yue Yun, who was only twelve or thirteen years old, and asked to see them at the same time.
After receiving the order, Yue Fei did not dare to neglect, and immediately handed over the military affairs to Wang Gui, and then set off in a hurry, arriving in Tokyo in mid-July. At this time, Zhang Jun had just sent a memorial stating the effect of his campaign to suppress Li Qi in Dengzhou.
Obviously, as for Qu Duan, he was riding an iron elephant and patrolling Jingdong East Road instead to suppress the local area.
But Han Shizhong and Wu Jie, for some unknown reason, hurried back to the west one after another, but unfortunately they couldn't catch up with them.
"So, the officials really sent Emperor Taishang Daojun to the Shaolin Temple?"
Let's say that as early as Zongze's time, Yue Fei had a mansion in Tokyo. When he returned now, he would naturally have a place to stay. However, as soon as a group of people arrived in the capital, they summoned the retainers and servants who had stayed in the palace in the capital.
, and was directly overwhelmed by all kinds of news.
"Not only that, but he also scolded the two saints in public, saying, 'What are the two saints?'... With everyone's attention, his words must not be concealed. So on the way back, a Confucian scholar stopped him and asked the officials to deal with the two saints properly, but they
The officials directly beat the horse and jumped over it, which shows that the officials are not even willing to cover up."
"If you say it with certainty, you must say it with certainty, and if you don't want to cover it up, you don't want to cover it up. But can this kind of thing be said so directly?"
"The officials don't care about it, they just let the subordinates say whatever they want... However, it is true that this dynasty has always had this kind of public discussion on politics. What's more, the officials have also started the custom of discussing affairs between the Imperial College and the imperial newspaper."
"I see."
"In this matter, it was said from the beginning that the official family was trying to prevent the two saints from seizing the throne, because after all, the official family only had a few princesses. However, in the past few days, the two noble concubines gradually became pregnant. It can be seen that at least they negotiated with the two previous concubines.
The concubines were both pregnant, so people often said that it was not fear of seizing the throne, but venting Queen Xing's private anger. However, some people said that it was precisely because of their pregnancy that the two noble concubines became fearful and
He persuaded the officials in the harem to do such things."
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"Not only the two saints, it is said that the two empress dowagers are now reclusive in Yanfu Palace and do not want to make any noise... At first, there were rumors that the officials did not allow them to move around at will, because the court issued a decree at that time, saying
Three empress dowagers and two supreme emperors were too many, so it was enough to share a Tiansheng Festival, and the birthday of the empress dowager from Yangzhou was also designated. But later because of the generous treatment in the harem, it is now said that the two empress dowagers and their entourage in the Northern Kingdom are quite famous.
He is secretive, afraid of rumors, and dare not show his face again."
"Is it just these royal things?"
"Of course there are more... The imperial court is also doing a serious thing at this time, which is to re-revise the "Xingtong of the Song Dynasty" in accordance with the requirements of the officials. Headed by Zhao Xianggong and Wang Shangshu, the Dali Temple of the Ministry of Punishment is the base, and some scholars are writing.
Famous Confucians, Tai students participated, and openly solicited external laws and regulations. During the revision of "Xingtong", Xu Shimin went to the old provincial building outside Xuande Building to submit a statement. Maybe local officials wrote to the province for discussion... According to Di Bao
The rumor is that they want to focus on changing the regulations regarding the lives of the lowest class people in a more lenient and lenient direction."
"This is a virtuous policy."
"Nature is virtue policy."
"Is that all?" Yue Fei, who had been silent all this time, suddenly interrupted.
"There are still some serious news on personnel affairs. Jiedu should have known about it a long time ago." Seeing their coach asking, several staff who reported the report also became serious. "The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel ordered the original Imperial College sacrificial wine
Chen Gongfu, the Minister of Rites appointed Zhai Ruwen, the former minister of Honglu Temple, while the minister of Honglu Temple was replaced by Shaoqing Wang Lun, and the Imperial College was replaced by Chen Kangbo, who had been in the limelight in the Secret Pavilion... The only thing that was new was the minister of Dali Temple.
It is said that the position was originally occupied by Shi Wanqixi, the imperial censor in the palace, but now there are vague rumors that this person will follow the example of Hu Zhongcheng and Xiaolin, and let go of the exception, and it seems that he is going to Jingdong East Road.
Be a strategic envoy along the way."
"It would be a good thing if Yushi Wanqi goes to Jingdong East Road...Although he is a bit slick in his behavior, he is very knowledgeable and has dealt with the military a lot...But with his qualifications, how can he do it?
"Jinglue envoy?" Yue Fei thought for a moment and continued to ask. "And Jingfang Dongan, shouldn't he be the comfort envoy?"
"I don't know about Jiedu," the staff below immediately explained. "Since the battle of Yaoshan, Lu Yihao and Lu Jingluo in the southeast have announced that they have abolished a number of non-permanent posts. Since then, there have been no pacification envoys or transfer envoys. It seems that they are all the same.
It's like a manager."
Yue Fei nodded again: "This is a good thing."
"Of course it's a good thing... By the way, the position of the Secret Pavilion will also be stabilized... There are rumors that the official family is going to abolish all literary positions except Yutang Bachelor, and the real officials will set up a Secret Pavilion to discuss matters
Add a title and turn the imaginary into reality."
Yue Fei nodded again.
After saying this, the person in the scene below seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"If you have something to say, just tell me. I invite you here today just because I want you to say something." Yue Fei urged.
"There are rumors that the officials are giving power to officials and light laws to the common people in exchange for the people in the world not paying attention to his behavior of imprisoning the two saints..." The subordinate smiled bitterly.
Yue Fei immediately shook his head: "The two saints are just two saints. Officials are not like this. Rather than exchanging this for the people of the world to ignore the two saints, it is better to say that they are exchanging this for the people of the world to continue to support him in the Northern Expedition... And by the way
I think there will be many similar things, especially since the puppet Qi was eliminated so quickly. Even I couldn’t imagine that the DPRK and the Central Government would naturally have to be more hasty."
The subordinates below looked at each other and nodded their heads.
After saying these words, someone mentioned another matter again: "Jie Du, Tian Shizhong impeached you, Zhang Taiwei also impeached you..."
"It doesn't matter, the officials have fought in the war and know what happened." Yue Fei raised his hand and said, "You don't have to worry about this matter."
Everyone nodded and left it alone that day.
Early the next morning, everyone finished washing and quickly changed their clothes. Even the thirteen-year-old Yue Yun honestly gave up his usual clothes and wore a set of clothes that should be worn in a government office. Then, Yue Fei led him from the east side of Xuande Building.
Enter the palace through the side door, turn to Chongwenyuan, and arrive at the legendary capital hall.
When they arrived here, the group first walked around the famous Secret Pavilion. After all, Yue Fei was too restrained and did not dare to enter indiscriminately. They just went to the east to pay homage to the provincial ministers Zhao Ding and Liu Ji, as well as the ministers, ministers, and everyone.
The officials knew that Yue Fei, who had made the most contribution this year, came over, and they all came to see him. After a lot of fussing, they went to the west side of the Privy Council to submit documents, and inevitably got close to Zhang Jun and a group of more familiar Privy Council officials.
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Not to mention all the gossip, what is interesting is that Zhang Jun was really amazed when he saw Yue Yun... You must know that Han Shizhong, who has always been obsessed with having a son, and his wife Liang Hongyu are pregnant for the first time this year. At this time, it should be
She has already given birth, but she still doesn’t know whether it is a boy or girl; the same is true for Zhang Jun, a concubine has just become pregnant, and she doesn’t know yet whether she can keep it, or whether it is a boy or a girl; Yue Fei, on the other hand, is not yet thirty this year.
, the eldest son is already thirteen, and he is still so big. Not only that, he also has a second son Yue Lei, who was born on the eve of the Jingkang Rebellion, and a third son Yue Lin, who was the first wife to divorce.
Later, I married a new wife in Jeju and gave birth to a child in the first year, who was already one or two years old.
It can be seen that when it comes to the level of giving birth to a son, Yue Fei can beat Han Shizhong ten times, and Zhang Jun can also beat Han Shizhong ten times.
Of course, thoughtful people also understand that the reason for this is not that there is anything wrong with Han Shizhong and Zhang Jun, but the limitations of the times... In fact, it is Yue Fei who is so capable, from his second son Yue Lei to his third son Yue Lin.
The age difference between them can also be seen as a problem.
During the war, everyone was displaced, and the wives didn’t even sleep together for a few nights. Where could I give birth to a child?
Not only were they unable to have children, their marriages were also hindered. For example, Zhao Fen, the eldest son of Prime Minister Zhao Ding, had gotten married long ago, but at this time no one thought he was an older leftover... This was of course because the prime minister's son had no worries about getting married.
The key is that everyone knows that there was really no way around the chaos in the past few years, and they had no intention of talking about marriage. There are many older unmarried young people like this.
But as soon as the situation stabilized, people began to get married and get pregnant together.
In fact, not only Zhang Jun, Han Shizhong, and Yue Fei, but also Tian Shizhong's father-in-law Zhang Jun, who was standing aside in embarrassment and had nothing to say. His eldest son died, and he relied on several nephews and sons-in-law to support his appearance, but this
After two years of settling down in Xuzhou, just like a rooster laying eggs, I had several more daughters and sons.
Even the Zhao Guan family and the two noble concubines, who have attracted more attention, have the same principle.
The chat didn't last long, as the documents were delivered to the harem, and soon there was an order for Yue Fei and his party to go to the harem for an audience. The group hurriedly bid farewell to Zhang Jun and set off again. On the way, they met Yang Yizhong who came to pick him up.
Soon we walked through Linhua Gate and entered the world-famous Fish Pond Back Garden.
"Which one is Yang Zaixing and which one is Guo Jin?"
Zhao Guanjia was sitting in the famous nameless stone pavilion, his eyebrows were stretched, his mind was refreshed, and he was very interested as soon as he came up. Considering that the two noble concubines were pregnant, and he had a history of getting angry in the summer, it was really surprising.
Surprised.
Of course, don't talk nonsense. Hearing that the officials were asking questions, Yue Fei didn't dare to neglect him. Even Zhang Xian became nervous, but he kept a close eye on the two bastard warriors, fearing that they would make any mistakes or make mistakes.
joke.
But fortunately, it can only be said that the numerous warnings yesterday and this morning still had an effect. The two of them knew that the man in cotton clothes in front of them was an official, so they directly performed the ceremony honestly and reported their names... Yang Zaixing
He didn't dare to test whether the officials were really good men. Guo Jin didn't dare to say that he was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see the officials suffer. He just stepped in and stood in awe, answering every question.
However, what is a person's character? Zhao Jiu asked a few questions carefully and clearly noticed Yang Zaixing's wildness and Guo Jin's honesty. After asking some gossip at the end, he couldn't help but shake his head and laugh: "I heard that Guo Jin is honest and honest."
That thief Medicine Master has been deprived of military power and is now the magistrate of Jinzhou. If one day we want to catch this thief, we must let you two do it."
Yue Fei immediately led the two men to bow their heads and said: "If one day we attack Huanglong directly, I will definitely use these two as the vanguard."
Zhao Jiu knew that everyone did not understand his joke, so he laughed dryly, nodded slightly, and asked Yue Fei, Tian Shizhong, and Zhang Xian to take their seats.
Offer it as a treat.
The atmosphere calmed down a bit, but the official stared at the thirteen-year-old Yue Yun again: "Did Pengju get this child when he was sixteen?"
"Yes." Yue Fei glanced at his eldest son, who was sitting upright, not even daring to eat an apricot, and answered seriously. "This child is a bit dull. He has read very few books. He has just practiced Kung Fu and his perseverance is also a bit lacking. He is really not good.
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"How can a father say that his own child is not good all the time?" Zhao Jiu disagreed. "I think it is extremely appropriate... In this regard, if you become a father too early, there is something wrong."
Yue Fei was speechless and didn't know where this official had the experience of being a father, but he could only nod.
"Han Shizhong can't do it either." Zhao Jiu shook his head more and more. "Originally, I wanted him to stay and wait for you, but when Mrs. Liang saw that she was about to give birth, she didn't dare to delay and asked for her return directly... She only got one at the age of forty.
My children, before I left, they were completely confused. They asked me for help in naming them, and asked me to be favored for official positions. It was the other way around with you."
This is even more difficult for Yue Fei to handle.
"Finally, didn't the two noble concubines happen to be pregnant? I promised him face to face that if it happened, they would become the in-laws of their children before he gave up." At this point, Zhao Jiu paid no attention to Yue Fei, who suddenly realized what he was saying, and Tian Shizhong Er.
Instead, he pointed his finger at Yue Yun. "Boy, does your grandmother believe more in Buddhism or God?"
Yue Yun, who was secretly looking at Wang Zhongfu's thick bones next to him, was suddenly startled. As if he didn't understand the meaning, he blurted out: "Report to the official family, my grandmother, Buddha and gods believe it!"
"That's not possible." Zhao Jiu suddenly became serious. "Gods and Buddhas will fight. You can only choose one."