Han Chang's urgent message for help also reached Daming City. Wan Yanchang's subordinates had different opinions. Some generals requested that troops be sent to meet Han Chang's 50,000-strong army, while some generals opposed sending troops, believing that the risk was too high, and suggested that Han Chang's army be sent to Han Chang's army.
You can go north.
Pucha Absu, who had just arrived at Damingfu with 50,000 reinforcements, advocated going to respond.
In the lobby, the generals who requested the response and the generals who opposed the response quarreled.
Pucha's rough voice echoed in the lobby, "Our troops are already insufficient. It is a good thing that Han Chang's 50,000 troops have come to supplement them. Our troops will reach 200,000, and we can definitely fight against the Western Army. If
If we don't respond, the 50,000-strong army will inevitably be wiped out by the Western Army, which will seriously affect morale, and we won't be able to explain it to the Emperor!"
Wan Yanchang's son-in-law, Pucha Hubalu, who was also a captain of ten thousand men, objected: "Can the 150,000-strong Western Army still not be able to defeat Han Chang's army? They delayed taking action and followed behind because they were waiting.
We sent troops to respond. Once we sent troops, we would definitely be cut up by the Western Army and would not be able to come back. In fact, we would be divided into two. Moreover, the Han people were unreliable and would surrender when they said they would. Sima An also swore allegiance to the Jin Kingdom.
In a blink of an eye, he became Chen Qing's minister, and all the tens of thousands of troops surrendered. Han Chang's men were 50,000 Han people. Will they be loyal to the Jin Kingdom? Is it worth risking sending troops to save them? "
Pucha Hubalu's idea won the approval of many Jurchen generals. The Han people were unreliable and not worth saving. At this time, all the generals turned their attention to Wan Yanchang. To save or not to save, after all, the final decision was made.
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Wan Yanchang said for a long time: "Let me think about this matter! Everyone disperses first."
Seeing that Marshal Du refused to express his position, everyone dispersed.
Cui Jiu, the chief staff officer, remained silent and did not express any opinions. He returned home and sat in his study for a long time in deep thought. At this time, his son Cui Hao hurried to the door and said: "Father, are you looking for a child?"
Cui Jiu had two sons, but the eldest son died of illness three years ago, leaving behind a daughter. His daughter-in-law also remarried. Now Cui Jiu only has his second son Cui Hao. Cui Hao previously served as the general magistrate of Laizhou, and the Western Army captured Shandong Road.
Later, Cui Hao fled back to Daming Mansion with his wife and children, and is currently not serving as an official.
"You come in!"
Cui Hao walked into the room and stood in front of his father with his hands lowered. Seeing his father's solemn expression, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
Cui Jiu said slowly: "Everyone was arguing just now about whether to send troops to meet Han Chang's 50,000 troops. It was a heated argument, but I didn't say a word the whole time. Do you know why?"
"The child doesn't know!"
"Because I know Wan Yanchang better and better now. What he is thinking about now is not how to defeat the Western Army and save Hebei. He only thinks about one thing now, how to bring his 80,000 Jurchen army back to Jin Dynasty safely.
With this 80,000-strong army as its foundation, he will not lose his position in the Jin Kingdom. He knows better than anyone that Hebei cannot be saved."
"The boy is confused. If that's the case, why does he still insist on wanting Absu's 50,000 troops to support him? There are also 20,000 troops from Hejian Prefecture."
Cui Jiu sneered and said: "What does it mean for Jin Chan to escape from his shell? It means leaving a shell for the Western Army so that he can escape on his own. A Busu's 50,000 troops and Hejian Prefecture's 20,000 troops are the shells. He needs such a shell."
Shell.”
"Then if Han Chang's army is brought over, wouldn't this shell be thicker?"
"But what if I can't handle it?"
Cui Jiu asked back: "He will definitely not send his own army to meet him. It must be A Bu Su's army. If A Bu Su is cut off by the Western Army, or if he simply takes the opportunity to withdraw to Yanshan Mansion, wouldn't Wan Yanchang even be able to defeat the enemy?"
there is none left?"
Cui Hao suddenly realized, "What does father mean to say that Absu will escape?"
Cui Jiu nodded and sneered: "This Absu looks very rude on the outside, but I have long discovered that he is actually very smart. How could he not see Wan Yanchang's thoughts? He found himself on Wan Yanchang's pirate ship.
I was also thinking about how to jump off the ship and escape. Going to meet Han Chang would be an opportunity.
But Wan Yanchang finally deceived him, how could he let him run away, so I know that Wan Yanchang will never send troops to rescue Han Chang. The reason is very simple. In the words of Falcon Balu, they are all Han people.
It’s not worth saving them.”
Cui Hao said for a long time: "How can Daming Mansion be defended if they all have their own agendas?"
"Yes! It's a bit difficult to unite sincerely, let alone everyone has their own thoughts!"
Cui Jiu sighed and said, "This is why I came to find you."
Cui Jiu pulled out a heavy box from the cabinet behind him, put it on the table and said: "This is the five hundred taels of gold I have stored. There will be an opportunity to open the city tomorrow. You can leave Daming City with your wife, children and niece, and return to Daming City."
Let’s go to Boling’s hometown.”
"What about father?"
"I can't leave. I'm leaving. Wanyanchang will not let go of the Cui family. Don't worry. If the city is destroyed, I will surrender. It doesn't matter if the Western Army wants to kill me. If you let me go, I will come and fight with you."
Reunion.”
Cui Hao nodded silently. He understood his father's decision. After a moment of silence, he asked again: "Bo Ling, will your uncle accept me?"
Cui Jiu's eyes flashed with anger, and he said displeasedly: "How can he not accept it? It is the family's decision to work for Wan Yanchang. In order to protect the family from the Jurchens, I gave up my honor and integrity. How can they forgive me?"
Kill the donkey?”
Cui Hao nodded, "I'll pack up and leave tomorrow."
"No! Let's leave tonight. I have prepared a yard and an oxcart next to the city gate. The old housekeeper will also go with you. You can leave as soon as the city gate opens. There are not many opportunities. You can only seize the opportunity if you are closest to the city gate.
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In the afternoon, Wan Yanchang's order came from the Du Marshal's Mansion, ordering Han Chang to lead his troops to withdraw to Daming City immediately, but there was no mention of whether to send troops to respond.
This actually means that we don’t plan to send out a response.
Puchaa soon learned that Wanyanchang refused to send troops to respond, and was immediately disappointed. He came to Wanyanchang's house and had a big quarrel. The two were tit for tat.
"Han Chang is a captain of ten thousand men and is loyal to the emperor. If Marshal Du does not respond to him, he will definitely die on the battlefield. His 50,000 soldiers are also well-trained and well-equipped. However, Marshal Du turns a blind eye to such precious resources.
, if it is allowed to be annihilated, how can Marshal Du explain to the Emperor?"
Wan Yanchang heard that he had the emperor on his left and the emperor on his right, using the emperor to suppress him. He was annoyed and said coldly: "I am the marshal of the capital. I can explain to the emperor on my own. I don't need General Abusu to teach me what to do."
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"Hmph! Of course I can't control Marshal Du, but Marshal Du had better not force me. I have spoken beforehand. If there is a crisis in Yanshan Mansion, I will immediately lead the army to rescue Yanshan Mansion. Marshal Du, please don't stop me at that time!"
After saying that, Absu turned around and stormed away angrily, and the two parted unhappy.
As soon as Ah Busu left, Pucha Falcon Balu hurried over to see Wanyanchang. Pucha Falcon Balu was Wanyanchang's son-in-law. He had been captured by the Song army, and was later captured by Wanyanchang with several Song ministers.
Among the people he redeemed were Qin Hui.
In the back hall, Wan Yanchang was still angry. Although he and Pucha Abusu were not in the same system, Abusu was much lower than him in terms of qualifications and status, and he dared to argue with him. He was just relying on his power.
The emperor supports him.
"Father-in-law, what does this Absu mean?"
Wan Yanchang snorted, "He wants to leave and is looking for excuses!"
"Keeping him around is always a hidden danger, so let's let my son-in-law send him on his way! Pretend to be an intelligence spy for the Western Army, kill him without anyone noticing, and collect all his troops."
Wan Yanchang was a little tempted, but he was worried that once the assassination failed, it would be difficult to stop Absu from leaving.
"Don't rush this matter now, think about it in the long run!"
