However, because Boyan Jianbi had cleared the country and had prepared for defense, the Tang army's offensive did not go smoothly. Or it can be said that the Tang army had no intention of launching a fierce attack and hoped to force the surrender of Luoyang City.
Several artillery pieces have been pushed to the bottom of the city, bombarding the city walls and gates every day, but rarely firing into the city to show their unwillingness to accidentally injure the people.
Zhang Jue would send soldiers to shout to Boyan every day.
"Now that the leader of the captives is dead, you refuse to defend the isolated city and are in dire need of help. What if you are like tens of thousands of living beings? If you can pay the money and surrender, you will be pardoned but not cured, and you will be relocated and promoted!"
Words like this were shouted a lot. Although Boyan remained unwavering, the morale in Luoyang City continued to decrease.
What made the Yuan army even more uncomfortable was that the Tang army cut off the communication between Luoyang and the north, and the news was blocked, which really gave people the feeling of an isolated city.
But Boyan is still confident that he can hold on.
He first had confidence in the Jinlianchuan shogunate, deducing that they were doing their best to stabilize the situation in Kaiping, and would send troops to rescue them later. However, Li Xia's founding of the country was still short. Once the dispute over the throne of the Yuan Dynasty was settled, he would mobilize all his forces to join the war.
I am sure I can defeat Li Xia.
Sure enough, he persisted until June 27th. Boyan climbed up to the watchtower again. After looking for a long time, he finally saw the billowing dust and smoke coming towards Luoyang City.
"Reinforcements?" Boyan murmured, "Reinforcements have arrived."
When the troops and horses got closer, when you raised the lookout tube, you could see their flags. They were the troops of Marshal Achahan of the Mongolian Army and Horse Capital in Henan, stationed across the Luo River.
Achahan is the son of the famous Mongolian general Yeliu Gan. He inherited his father's position and has many military exploits. He is one of the Mongolian generals who can actually fight today.
Boyan looked at Ashahan's arrangement and judged that he wanted to break out of the siege and send reinforcements. He entered Luoyang City to deliver the news first and help Luoyang defend the city.
They were all experienced generals, and Boyan quickly made arrangements to escort this army into the city. The next day, the trumpet sound outside Luoyang City was more intense than usual.
Arahan sent his troops to attack the Tang army's front line, and he was going to enter Luoyang City no matter what, regardless of casualties. On the battlefield, Zhang Jue and Lu Xiufu were standing side by side, and they also saw this scene.
"It seems that there is news for Boyan from the north."
Lu Xiufu pondered: "According to the news from the Military Intelligence Department a few days ago, I'm afraid it's still related to the power struggle between Meng Yuan and Yuan Dynasty. Unfortunately, more specific news has not been sent by Commander Lin."
"It's easy to know." Zhang Jue immediately issued several orders. Soon, his personal ax troops rushed towards the reinforcements of the Yuan army. "Bang!"
On the top of Luoyang City, Huihui Cannon ejected a huge boulder. The sound shook the heaven and earth. It hit the front of the Tang army's formation and penetrated seven feet into the ground. This is a kind of boulder cannon. The slings used weigh up to 300 kilograms. It is fired by machine, which saves effort and range.
Very far.
The momentum of the Tang army stagnated and they did not dare to pursue the Yuan army too far.
Arahan made a quick decision and ordered a charge towards Xiangyang City. "Boom!"
The Tang army's artillery finally turned back to its muzzle, spit out the shells, and landed on the Yuan army's formation, exploding with a bang, blowing the bodies of many Yuan soldiers into pieces.
Amid the deafening cries, the remaining Yuan troops did not dare to engage in the battle anymore and rushed towards Luoyang City desperately. Zhang Jue did not want to cause more casualties and did not order any more troops to pursue.
After paying a heavy price, Arahan was finally able to enter Luoyang City and meet Boyan.
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"Kublai Khan is back?"
Here, Zhang Jue was interrogating the prisoners. When he heard the news, he was a little stunned for a moment.
He thought for a moment and then ordered his soldiers to torture the prisoners in order to obtain more true information.
After confirming the news, he sent people to report to Li Xia who was holding the battle at the rear, thinking that since Kublai Khan had returned, the Northern Expedition would be difficult to fight.
Maybe Tang Jun has missed the best opportunity
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"Your Majesty has returned safely?!"
The moment Boyan heard the news, he looked extremely surprised.
"I worry about your majesty's safety day and night. God bless you, I hope your majesty is fine."
Azahan observed Boyan's reaction, took out a letter from Kublai Khan and handed it to Boyan, saying: "At the critical moment of the Yuan Dynasty, the Prime Minister supported the defense with all his strength, and his contribution was great. The Great Khan appreciated it very much. This is not
, sent me to commend the Prime Minister."
Boyan unfolded the decree and saw that it was indeed a commendation and promotion for him. He felt a little relieved, and then asked tentatively: "Will the Khan's return journey go smoothly?"
"It's not going too well." Azahan said: "Shi Shangwen, the right servant, is trying to persuade King Yan to succeed to the throne; Shi Ji, the deputy commander of the Eagle Guards, is planning to commit regicide on the banks of Lake Kangbanor."
In an instant, Boyan immediately thought of the memorial he had asked Zhenjin to supervise the country. Although his face did not show it, he immediately became alert in his heart.
Shangwen, who committed such a serious crime of treason, once came to Luoyang and personally persuaded Boyan to support Zhenjin Supervisor. And who else knows if Shangwen said anything else to Boyan?
If he wants to support Zhenjin, has Shangwen reached some kind of tacit agreement with the important town in Henan?
These thoughts flashed past, and in Boyan's view, he was no longer sure whether Arakhan was here to support or to question guilt and seize power. So Boyan's eyes showed shock and exclaimed: "How dare they do this?!
"
"Don't worry, Prime Minister, the Great Khan will only pursue the mastermind in this matter and will not affect anyone else." Arahan seemed to know what Boyan was thinking and began to comfort him.
"For example, although Liu Bingzhong, Yao Shu, Hao Jing and others of the Jinlianchuan shogunate supported King Yan in supervising the country, they did so out of public interest. The Great Khan believed in their loyalty and of course he would not pursue them."
Boyan felt more at ease now.
Azahan added: "The Great Khan trusts Prime Minister Boyan even more. You see, the Jinlianchuan shogunate is all Han, but the prime minister is a Mongolian."
"What about King Yan?"
"The King of Yan is young and soft-tempered. He must have never thought of replacing the Great Khan in advance. He was taken advantage of by those traitors. Of course the Great Khan will not blame the King of Yan."
Boyan was relieved.
When he thought about it, he returned to the Yuan Dynasty from the Ilkhanate for a short period of time, and his involvement with the King of Yan's family was actually not very deep, so no one should be held responsible for him.
And if even Zhenjin can be exempted from blame, it can be seen that this matter is completely over.
The battle for the throne finally came to an end, and it was time for Dayuan to fully deal with the foreign enemy Li Xia.
"The Great Khan very much agrees with the Prime Minister's defensive strategy." Ashahan said: "Now the Great Khan has sent envoys to the Song Dynasty again, and at the same time issued an edict to Ahema to support Henan with Shanxi troops and horses at any time. The Prime Minister only needs to hold on for a little longer.
By the end of the day, more reinforcements will arrive."
The situation in Luoyang seems to be gradually improving.
After Kublai Khan returned to Kaiping, Dayuan seemed to have a backbone. That night, Boyan rarely had a good sleep.
This was the most peaceful sleep he had had in months.
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"ah!"
Zhenjin woke up from his dream and stared into the night with fear on his face, exclaiming: "Don't kill me!" "Have you had a nightmare?"
Kuokuo Zhen was also awakened by Zhen Jin. He stood up and lit a candle. When he looked around, he saw that Zhen Jin's head was covered with sweat. She stretched out her hand to wipe it for him and said softly: "Don't be afraid, no one dares to harm you."
"My father wants to kill me." Zhenjin murmured, "I dreamed that my father wanted to kill me." "Shh!"
Kuokuozhen quickly covered Zhenjin's mouth and said with a cry: "You don't dare to say nonsense." "Don't dare?"
Zhenjin opened his eyes in confusion and murmured: "There are too many things that I don't dare to do. At that time, Li Jushou persuaded me to send troops to Yanjing, but I didn't dare."
"Your Majesty, stop talking." Kuokuozhen begged with a tearful voice, "Stop talking." She tried hard to push Zhenjin, trying to get him to lie down, but he refused.
So she turned her head and looked at the night outside, her eyes full of fear, as if she was afraid of someone in the night. "Naofumi's bloody head rolled in front of me, and I didn't dare to look." The real gold was still there.
explain.
He couldn't tell how frightened he was by the events that had happened since Kublai Khan came back. He even regretted it.
"I
I knew clearly that what he said was right, but if I didn't take action, I would be the one who died. I was so stupid and didn't do anything. I waited for my father to come back and everything would be over."
"Please, stop talking."
"I thought that being filial to my father would win his favor, but no, I win the hearts of the Han officials more than my father. My father doesn't trust me anymore, he wants to kill me."
"No, you are father and son."
Before Kuokuozhen could finish speaking, Zhenjin had already gotten off the bed and walked barefoot outside the house. He opened the door, and two maids stood outside and saluted him.
Zhenjin ignored it and continued walking out barefoot.
The night wind on the grassland was strong, blowing the sweat on his head and taking away his body temperature. He suddenly shivered. "I want to see my father." Zhenjin murmured, "We are father and son, I want to