Two hundred and seventy-seven scholars say soldiers on paper
The former Jinzhou general's residence in Bingyuan City was originally across the street from the governor's residence. After Song Zhiwen took over as Jinzhou general, he did not live in this residence. Instead, he rented an attached place in the northwest corner.
The house with two acres of open space serves as a residence, far away from the street where officials of all sizes in the circular city live in groups.
This was regarded as a clean act by many scholars in the city, and the collusion between big and small officials in Jinzhou official circles was finally somewhat improved. These scholars who were always angry at the inaction of Jinzhou officials were slightly relieved, and were asked about their orders by Song Zhi.
The state army retreated into the city to avoid fighting, which angered the army. Such military orders were issued even to the predecessor who was lying on the sick bed. What was the use of the imperial court replacing Jinzhou General?
Could it be that all the money and food that the imperial court spends every year is just in vain to support these soldiers?
Therefore, the scholars in Bingyuan City who are familiar with the principles in the books of sages crowded on the street that was only slightly popular because the Jinzhou General's residence was here ten days ago. The originally deserted street was disturbed by these scholars.
It became lively, waiting for the Song general to come in and out, and swarmed up to ask for an explanation.
Even the peddlers in the city who carried burdens to sell needles, threads, brains and scraps of food were pushing carts and carrying burdens to do their business. Song Zhiwen still never showed up, and all those who wanted to see him could not even get past the gatehouse, and those who came in and out could not get through.
They are all sergeants who come and go in a hurry, but every five days someone delivers vegetables, charcoal and firewood to the kitchen of the mansion.
The Jinzhou scholars who have been waiting for more than ten days still have only a dozen or so people left. Even the pickers who are engaged in the food business changed their places due to the lack of customers. Now these people are hanging outside in the cold in the middle of the winter.
Most of these people were originally looking forward to General Song Zhiwen, who was expected to change the outdated habits of Jinzhou officialdom. Now, not to mention how much they are slandering and resenting General Song, they are disappointed and the good impression they had at the beginning will no longer be there.
Most of the scholars in Jinzhou were able to ride horses and write pens. In ordinary conversations among scholars, most of them were eloquent and eloquent. Even if they couldn't distinguish between equals, they would just laugh it off. This showed their magnanimity. However, in the conversations between scholars in Jinzhou, it was early.
It is necessary to prepare more than a dozen burly men who are proficient in wrestling. If neither side of the debate can refute the one who rolls up his sleeves and is about to take action, these men can be restrained. This will give a glimpse of the fierce folk customs of Jinzhou.
Song Zhiwen huddled in his mansion and stayed shut. The cold weather and cold weather could not make these scholars retreat. If there were not soldiers with spears guarding the gate of the mansion, these people would have rushed in.
He asked Song Zhi for an explanation.
"It's not an option to wait like this. General Song has never seen us. He probably has his own difficulties." Some of the scholars were shaken and comforted their companions, "It's better to go back and revise those few policy papers before submitting them.
..."
"After waiting for so many days, is there any reason to back down?" The man retorted, "If you want to leave, you go first. I will definitely stay and ask Song Zhi to find out. I clearly have 20,000 Jinzhou.
The state army and Yuancheng City still have sufficient defense reserves, so why not divide the troops to rescue those two county towns?"
After all, the news of the collapse of the two northern counties could not be contained in paper. The Bingyuancheng Yamen, which had wanted to hide the news from the people at first, saw that the matter could no longer be concealed, so it had to choose the most concise words to convey to those two counties.
The tragic situation after the city was broken, and Bingyuan Fortress, which was promised to be the capital of Jinzhou, was still as safe as a mountain under the supervision of the governor and the general.
However, the people who escaped from the two county towns told the people of Bingyuan City completely different news. They told the people of Bingyuan City about the bloodshed in those two counties. People in Bingyuan City were panicked for a while.
Everyone in the court was looking for a way to escape and round the city. It was not until the governor and the general came forward to appease the people that the people's morale became slightly more stable.
However, the people of Bingyuan City still have no doubts about whether Bingyuan City can be defended. Not to mention the towering city walls that even the most skilled thieves in the city cannot climb over.
Less than half of us, two against one, they were beaten to death no matter what, how could they not be able to defend?
Naturally, these scholars do not think like ordinary people. The destruction of the two county towns has been attributed to Song Zhiwen's self-respect for supporting troops. The 20,000 state troops added no matter how many people to each of the two county towns, even if
Two thousand-man troops were detached to rush for reinforcements, but they were captured by the barbarians less than a month after the war began.
"So far, the barbarians have only been shooting arrows under the city. If they really had siege equipment and soldiers, they would have attacked in large numbers. Why would they choose those two useless small towns to attack? In the final analysis, barbarians are barbarians. Your Majesty will personally conquer the city this spring.
However, allowing the barbarians to seize the momentum for a moment is like a slightly injured tiger after being attacked by a hungry wolf. The power is still there, and the barbarians do not dare to act rashly."
"It's still our Jinzhou general who doesn't have the courage to fight the enemy in the wild. Even if Jinzhou's military strength is temporarily inferior, and the imperial court sees the bloody battle in Jinzhou, it will send troops to come to the rescue. When the time comes, the troops will join forces to defeat the barbarians.
Kill them all and leave no one behind..."
The scholar in mink fur spoke so enthusiastically that the colleagues who gathered around him nodded and praised him. Song Zhiwen's reputation among the scholars has plummeted. This is largely due to the contributions of these scholars who are eager to fight. In the eyes of these scholars,
, it is not a big deal to use the infantry of the Jinzhou State Army to fight the barbarian cavalry in the field. No matter how many people die, once the imperial army arrives, even the huge defeat will be reversed.
"The officials of Jinzhou do not behave as officials, and the same is true for the generals of Jinzhou. I, the scholar, should..."
The words were spoken in a sad voice, as if they were uttered with emotion. Some of the onlookers were moved. They wiped the corners of their eyes lightly, but they did not realize that the three knights had stopped not far behind them for a short time. More than ten celebrities had gathered around.
Zihe and a pile of broken bricks and tiles piled next to him blocked the street. The three riders had nowhere to go around, so they had no choice but to listen to what he was talking about.
"May I ask, gentlemen, if you could make way for me?"
This is a very respectful title. The scholars turned to look at the three knights on the street. The leader was wearing light armor and a short sword. He seemed to be dressed as a military staff officer. The two men in ragged clothes next to him couldn't tell where they were.
The scholars who were a little closer frowned and covered their mouths and noses. Even the sachets they were equipped with could not suppress the stench of the two riders who had not bathed for an unknown amount of time.
The scholars were all a little uneasy. After all, they had just spoken ill of their superiors in front of a person who was most likely to be General Jinzhou's personal adviser. If he had the slightest intention to solve the problem, all he had to do was tell the scholar just now.
They wrote down their words and submitted them to the Yamen. These scholars, whose family roots were not very good in Bingyuan City, would naturally have to suffer the physical pain.
However, the staff officer had no intention of pursuing the matter, so they hurriedly went to both sides of the street to let three horses pass. Only the family background seemed to be different.
The vulgar scholar in mink fur fur glanced sideways at the three knights coming towards him. He was dissatisfied that he had been interrupted when he was about to talk about his arousal. Seeing the identity of the three knights who came, he did not take it seriously. He walked slowly to the street and talked with the knights beside him.
Zixiao said: "The restrictions on the movement of carriages and horses in the city are simply an official document issued by the city guard. I never thought that General Song's people could still do their own thing. Feelings..."
"Shut your bitch!"
Before the scholar in mink fur, who was shocked after being humiliated, could step forward, Liu Ziyi impatiently stabbed the scholar who was still boasting with his scabbard with his sword until he staggered to the ground, and his glorious mink fur fell into the mud.
, it won’t be clean again in the blink of an eye.
Some of the nearby scholars angrily accused Liu Ziyi of hurting someone after a disagreement. The others hurriedly helped the scholar get up from the swamp. Liu Ziyi took out the scabbard, but he had no intention of worrying about it anymore and took care of himself.
The horse moves forward.
"In broad daylight, when the sky is clear, you hurt people on the street and walk away calmly. Where is the law of Yao and where is the justice?!" The Diaoqiu scholar who was helped up from the mud said loudly to the backs of the three cavalry.
He originally wanted the three knights to stop and have a good argument with him. With his sharp tongue, he would be able to render the three people speechless. Even if the reasoning didn't make sense, his family was quite powerful in Bingyuan City.
, it doesn’t matter. However, using the power of the clan to deal with a staff member of Yao’s army, Jinzhou General’s close people would not dare to think about it even if he had the courage. As for the person next to him, it seems that he has some skills.
Yes, he is just a vulgar warrior, but he is not incapable of handling.
The three people who walked away didn't pay any attention to them, which made this talented scholar very angry, but they could only go back and change into clean clothes. Without this backbone, the remaining scholars dispersed again.
For the rest of the day, there were only six or seven people waiting on both sides of the street.
"That guy didn't catch up, otherwise I would have naturally rewarded him with another scabbard. How could you two endure it?" Liu Ziyi muttered, "It's a good thing that I didn't hit him with the knife."
Wei Changpan also had the same feeling. The scholar's words were indeed that he regarded marching and fighting as something unknown. He did not need to command the Jinzhou army a few times to break the prairie cavalry, and then wait for the court troops to arrive and drive away the barbarians.
When we return to the grassland, we might even be able to make great achievements in opening up new territories.
"If it is true as he said, if the imperial army and horses can reach Jinzhou, General Song will not choose such a stupid way to defend the city even if his military strength is currently stretched. Even if the state army is all out and fighting in the field with no chance of victory, it is better than waiting.
Hiding in the city, we can neither rescue the besieged city nor move around." Zhang Ziwen sighed, "But the general and I no longer have hope for the imperial army. Those who should come should have come long ago, and those who cannot come will not come again.
No matter how much I hope, it won’t come.”
This spring's war has depleted all the silver in the household department and even most of the royal family's silver hoard, and even damaged the vitality of the entire Yao Dynasty. The soldiers and horses returning to the capital are the foundation for guarding the capital, whether it is the vast majority of the troops in the military department or the temples.
None of the courtiers would allow this army to make any mistakes.