Chapter 807: Spring of the Tenth Year of Jian Shuo (2)
In the first month, the days are short and the nights are long.
In the spring of the tenth year of Jian Shuo, the sky in Jin always seemed dim, the rain and snow no longer fell, and it was always hard to see clear skies. The curtain of war opened and then paused slightly, and everywhere there were people injured by the war.
The sight to come.
Suffocating cities, broken cities, displaced victims, and millions of troops have led to chaotic scenes everywhere. This chaotic scene is occasionally mixed with traces of the Spring Festival. This is how people are, even in the most difficult years.
When the Spring Festival approaches, some people will try their best to paste couplets in front of their doors and buy a pair of door gods to look forward to peace in the coming year.
It was still early, and near the small mountain village, the soldiers began to sharpen their knives, and the packhorses had enough to eat and drink, and loaded things on their backs. Black flags were flying on one side of the camp. After a while, the soldiers gathered together with serious expressions on their faces.
Then the army started silently.
Near the small mountain village, the roads and mountains were covered with thick snow. The army moved forward in the snow. The speed was not fast, but no one complained. After a while, the army disappeared like a long dragon among the snow-covered mountains.
middle.
The destination had been set long ago and dry food had been brought. That night, tens of thousands of troops rested in the snowy mountains without lighting a fire. They broke camp and continued to advance the next day.
There are also festive scenes of the New Year in Jurchen military camps. In a camp south of Vaud, Jurchen soldiers put on coats and felt hats, gathered while shouting at each other, and then left the camp to head south.
The scouts had been released. The next day, a small-scale fighting broke out along the route of the army, and then the scouts hurried back.
Shu Lie quickly galloped up the mountain, opened his telescope, and on the other side of the snow-white mountains, an army began to turn, and in a moment, a black military flag was raised.
The Jurchen army went straight towards the other side, setting up a war formation. The other side stopped. After that, the Jurchen army also slowly stopped. The two teams faced off for a moment. The black flags slowly retreated, and the speed of the artillery also retreated. Soon,
The two armies disappeared without a trace in the direction they came from. Only the scouts released to monitor the other's army reduced the intensity of the friction after nearly two hours.
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This was a small episode that happened by chance during the Battle of Jindi. After the incident, it became dark and gradually lightened up again. This happened several times, but the snow-covered land still did not change its appearance. Hundreds of miles to the southwest, across
At the foot of the mountains, an endless stretch of small cloth bags appeared on the white ground, rising and falling, seemingly endless.
This is a military camp of unknown size, with the figures of soldiers appearing in it. Our vision is cruising forward, and there is a sound. The sound of drums, and then an unknown person makes a sonorous shout in the snow.
Old and vigorous, upbeat and upbeat.
"...the wild grass is so vast, and the poplar trees are also rustling!
Severe frost! Mid-September! Send me out of the suburbs."
What this voice shouted was an "Elegy" by Tao Yuanming. It was originally used when someone died, but the Jin tune was generous and tragic. At this time, the voice echoed in the white snowy sky, and it had a heroic spirit of facing the heaven and earth. The voice sounded.
Then, the drumbeat came again.
In front of the field of vision, there is a high platform with a forest of flags, and the high platform is also white. The sound of elegy continues to sound, and on the other side of the high platform is a large flat land. First, there are rows of corpses wrapped in white cloth, and then the queue of soldiers stretches out.
It spreads out endlessly. The red tassel in the hands of the soldiers is like blood, but the white silk dazzling on the arms. At the top of the high platform is King Tian Shi of Jin. He is wearing armor and a white scarf. His eyes are looking at the array below, and with that
Rows of corpses.
The memorial "Elegy" continued in the mouth of the old man in front of the high platform, until "Relatives or remnants of sorrow, others have also sung." Then "There is no way to die, the body is in the same mountain." The drum beats fell along with this voice,
Then someone sang a sacrificial song, describing the sacrifices made by the deceased in the face of the invading Huru, and then people lit a flame and burned the corpses in the heavy snow.
In Fenyang, a huge memorial ceremony is underway.
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Fifty miles northwest of Waud County, the female main force camp is located.
The regular Jurchen army and baggage troops mobilized from Yanmen Pass, as well as the Han troops who surrendered one after another, gathered hundreds of thousands of people. Its scale is comparable to the largest city in this era, and it also has its own unique ecological circle. Beyond
Countless military camps, an area near the Chinese army
In front of the clearing, Wanyan Xiyin was holding tea, sitting on a chair and watching the fighting in the clearing in front. From time to time, a deputy came over to say something in his ear, or brought a document to him, Xiyin
With calm eyes, he looked at the competition and settled the matter in a few words.
The two people fighting in the open space both looked tall, but one was a Jurchen soldier, and the other was wearing Hanfu and had no armor, so he looked like a civilian. The Jurchen soldier was strong and strong, as strong as an ox, and they were just competing in martial arts.
However, it was obviously no match for the Han civilians. They were just like civilians. In fact, the calluses on the tiger's mouth were extremely thick, the reaction on the hands was quick, and the strength was also good. In a short period of time, the Jurchen soldier was knocked over several times.
The Jurchen soldier was fierce and brave. After losing several times, he spit out blood from his mouth. He stood up and shouted loudly, as if he had become fierce. Xiyin sat there and clapped his hands: "Okay, let's replace him."
He chose a Jurchen soldier, removed his armor and weapons, and went on the field again. Soon, the new soldier was knocked down by the opponent. Xiyin called a halt again and prepared to replace him. Both Jurchen warriors were defeated by the Han.
, the other soldiers who were watching were quite dissatisfied, and several soldiers who were very skilled in the army came forward. However, Xiyin was unmoved. After thinking about it, he ordered another soldier who was not outstanding in martial arts to go up.
The new Jurchen soldier consciously shouldered the honor and knew his own weight. This time, he did not dare to rush forward rashly. Instead, he tried his best to circle the opponent with skill and skill, hoping that the three consecutive games had exhausted the opponent a lot.
He tried his best. However, the Han man also showed his courage and pressed forward several times. With the wind in his hands, he beat the Jurchen soldiers and kept them flying away.
A kind of Jurchen who was watching cheered loudly and kept shouting and cursing. While they were fighting, a group of people came from outside the field. Everyone looked over and wanted to salute. The leader waved his hand, telling everyone not to move, in case they
The competition was disrupted. This man walked towards Xiyin. It was Wanyan Zonghan, the Jurchen marshal who returned from his daily patrol of the camp. He only glanced at the field a few times: "Who is this? He is good at martial arts."
"The man who came out of the Chinese Army is called Gao Chuan." Xi Yin's first sentence was shocking, and then he said, "I once served as a platoon leader in the Chinese Army and had more than thirty people under him."
"Oh?" Zong Han frowned, and looked at the competition more seriously this time, "With such skill, it is enough to be a plotter in our army. How did you get out?"
"He beat and scolded his subordinates." Xi Yin said, "I asked someone to investigate and found out that he probably beat and scolded his soldiers at will and refused to change his ways despite repeated admonitions. Later, he had a conflict with his superiors."
"This is offending someone." Zong Han smiled. At this time, the competition in front of him had already concluded. He stood up, raised his hand, and asked with a smile: "Gao Yongshi, were you a member of the Black Flag Army before?"
Gao Chuan knelt down and said, "Yes."
"Did you offend someone?"
Gao Chuan looked at Xi Yin, then at Zong Han, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "The commander is wise..."
Most of the stories about offending people in this world are similar. Under Zong Han's question, Gao Chuan made a statement. Zong Han comforted him with a few words: "The Black Flag Army cannot know how to make good use of warriors like you. It can be seen that a sudden rise
, it will be difficult for you to last long, so you can work in our army with peace of mind, and you will have some fame..." Yun Yun.
After Zong Han opened his mouth, Xi Yin stopped talking. The two people, who were busy with everything, then left from here. Zong Han said: "Gu Shen seems to be disapproving of what I just said. I don't know why."
"Commander, what do you think of the combat strength of the Chinese army of more than 10,000 people in the north?"
"...If it weren't for the smaller number of people, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are the only one that worries me. It's just that it's hard to say whether they can compare with the southwest branch."
"In the battle to defeat Li Xizhi, we cooperated with Wang Shanyue. In the battle of Linzhou, Wang Juyun attacked in front. Only Linhe'ao can show his outstanding combat power." Xiyin said, then shook his head.
With a smile, "Today, if I want to talk about the person who really gives me a headache, Mr. Ning from the southwest is ranked first. In the battle in the northwest, Lou Shi, I can't say no."
The Zongheng I was even broken in his hands, and now he has been driven to the mountains in the southwest, and the Central Plains is starting to fight. The most troublesome thing is this black flag. A few days ago, the speed of the artillery came face to face with the one on the other side.
Others say that being invincible is no longer a Jurchen. Hey, if it had been ten years earlier, who in the world would have dared to say such a thing..."
"Haha, the future is the time of the younger generation." Zong Han patted Xiyin, "You and I should solve these troubles for them before we leave. If you can be the enemy of the world's heroes, this life will not be in vain."
Xiyin nodded and smiled: "I'm just sorry that I never had a formal fight with Mr. Na Ning before. After the Northwest War, I learned about his skills and taught Wanyan Qingjue. I originally wanted to practice him before taking action against him.
He was caught before he was ready...
…In that battle in early December, Weisheng was stationed by people from the Black Flag Army. If they hadn’t intervened, Tian Shi would have died long ago. Alas, there were many fights. I fought with his disciples, and he fought with my disciples. Victory
It's no big deal if you lose, but it's a big loss of face if you lose..."
When he said this, he paused slightly: "The Chinese army is strict in military management. This is the handiwork of Mr. Na Ning. Military regulations stipulate that upper-level officials must not beat or scold lower-level soldiers in an 'insulting' nature. I have carefully read
However, during training and on the battlefield, accidental injuries and shouting and scolding are common. However, if officials treat soldiers
If there is an unequal view, it is extremely serious. In order to prevent this kind of situation, the Chinese military has military judges who are responsible for such matters. They may reflect on themselves or resign. This platoon leader surnamed Gao has strong martial arts skills and ruthless heart.
He is a strong general wherever he is, and if he beats, scolds or insults his subordinates, he will be fired."
"...Unequal?" Zong Han hesitated for a moment before asking this sentence. He could understand this adjective but not understand it. Jin people were divided into several grades, with Jurchens first, Bohai people second, and Khitans.
Third, the Han people in Liaodong are fourth, followed by the Han people in the south. And even if they come out
Naturally, there was "inequality" in the Jin Kingdom and the Wu Dynasty. Do scholars need to regard the mud-legged peasants as human beings? Some poor people who are ignorant of how to be paid as soldiers have poor brains and spend their whole lives saying
It didn't take more than a few words. Who said it was not normal for a general to hit and scold him at will?
Based on this, Wanyan Zonghan naturally understood what "equality" Xi Yin meant, but it was difficult to understand what equality was. A moment after he asked, Xi Yin nodded and confirmed: "Well, inequality."
"How can this be done?"
"So, the Chinese army has extremely strict military discipline. If your subordinates don't do something well, they can be beaten and scolded. If they are too contemptuous in their hearts, they will really fire them. Today's person, I asked repeatedly, was originally a subordinate of Zhu Biao.
people... Therefore, these ten thousand people should not be underestimated."
"I share the same robe with you." When Zong Han heard this, there was no longer a smile on his face. He put his hands behind his back and frowned. After walking for a while, he said: "Tian Shi's matter, you and I must not underestimate the enemy."
Xiyin stretched out his hand to touch his beard and nodded: "This fight shows that the Huaxia Army is meticulous in what they do secretly. However, even Ning Liheng must have some oversights in his meticulousness... Of course.
I had no choice but to go south to confirm these things. More than 10,000 people were too few after all..."
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The cold wind blew a thousand miles away, and the winter in the north became even colder. The dripping water in Yunzhong Mansion once turned into ice. After the Spring Festival, although there was joy in the city, not many people were willing to go out.
Tang Minjie walked through the alleyway and met Lu Mingfang in a warm room. The battle situation and intelligence from the south had just been sent, and Tang Minjie also prepared news to deliver to the south. The two sat on the fire kang, led by Lu
Mingfang conveyed the message in a low voice.
"...The turmoil at the end of November seemed to have been prepared by Xiyin. After Tian Shi disappeared, he suddenly launched it and almost succeeded. However, Tian Shi walked out of the snowfield to join the brigade and stabilized the situation in the next few days.
Once the situation is over, Xiyin will have few chances to make a move..."
"...In this way, Tian Shi's party can be said to be scraping the bones to cure the poison. Although the internal losses are huge, at the beginning, Jin Wang's line was almost a weed, but now it has been pulled out, and the control of the troops is improved.
Moreover, his determination to fight against the Jin Dynasty had been made clear, and some people who had originally waited and watched had gone to seek refuge. In December, Zong Han felt that there was not much meaning in attacking by force, so he slowed down his pace and expected to wait until the start of the war.
Spring snow melts, let’s make plans again..."
As Lu Mingfang spoke, Tang Minjie tapped his fingers on the table, thinking about the whole situation in his mind: "It is said that a good fighter relies on surprise. With Zong Han and Xi Yin's sophistication, will they win before the snow melts?"
Take action and seize the opportunity..."
"That's a matter on the front line. You and I are not good at it after all." Lu Mingfang smiled, "But what you said makes sense. The brothers who went north to deliver the news set off after the New Year's Eve. It is said that the brother Zhu Biao took advantage of the New Year's Eve.
In the bustle of the city, he quietly attacked to attack the Shu Liesu who slaughtered Wozhou and gave the Jurchens a chance.
Showing off his power, Shu Liesu had the same idea and wanted to take advantage of the new year to sneak attack on the Tian family army in the south. The two groups met on the road. You looked at me and I looked at you, and then they went back separately. Shu Liesu that time
More than 20,000 people were dispatched, but they didn’t dare to attack Zhu Biao’s 10,000 people, for fear of being passed down as a joke.”
"Hehe." Tang Minjie smiled politely, and then said: "I wanted to make a sneak attack to meet him head-on, but the superior force did not attack rashly. This shows that Shu Liesu is cautious in using his troops, which is even more terrifying."
"Haha, it's a joke. You might as well say it like this for publicity. It will also help the morale of the military."
"Yes." Tang Minjie nodded, and then took out a piece of paper, "I found a few more people who were not in the previous roster. Pass them here to see if they can help..."
He frowned, hesitated, and then said: "After all, I haven't had much dealings with Xiyin before, and I don't know enough about his methods, but I always feel that if I put myself in his shoes, Zong Han has been
The battle was really a bit clumsy. Although there was a big move in December, but... I always felt that it was not enough. If it were the teacher's handwriting, the power of the Jin King had been sitting on the wall under his nose for ten years, and it would never be the only one.
Backhand."
Hearing what he said, Lu Mingfang also frowned: "What you said makes sense. But based on the previous investigation, first of all, Xi Yin has a more ambitious strategy, and his plans are more thorough than internal affairs. Conspiracy, haha...
...I'm afraid I can't compare to the teacher. In addition, the Jinwang family
, the tone was set early, and the subsequent actions, whether it was scraping bones to cure poison or cutting off a strong man's wrist, are not exaggerated. With such a big sacrifice, coupled with our assistance, no matter how many back-up men Xiyin had ambushed before,
The possibility of being affected and unable to activate is also very high."
"I understand." Tang Minjie nodded, "Actually, I am overthinking it. When I was in Southwest China, my teacher told me that you should be creative and unconstrained in planning, but you should also avoid making empty and fearless conjectures. I think
Too much is also a disadvantage."
"Everyone understands that you are worried about the South. However... a war cannot be fought by one or two people. For the success or failure of the South, you and I have tried our best, and that's all. You are not in good health, and the teacher practices martial arts.
, I have advised you a long time ago that thinking too much is harmful to your health, so you should take a few days to rest."
"Okay." Tang Minjie nodded.
Lu Mingfang knew that he didn't listen, but there was nothing he could do about it: "I will send these names as soon as possible. However, Brother Tang, there is one more thing. I heard that you have been in contact with a lot of people recently?"
"I didn't bother her too much, but I just started to treat Xiyin as an enemy. There are many things that I need to understand clearly. Regarding Xiyin's backhand in Jin and his behavior, I just hope to have a review with her. After all,
She is the person who knows Xiyin best... It may make her feel disgusted, but I will pay attention and not trouble her too much in the future."
"Yeah." Seeing Tang Minjie say this, Lu Mingfang nodded: "After all, she is not from our side, and although she cares about the Han people, Xiyin has been her family for twenty or thirty years.
This is her sacrifice. The teacher said it, so you can’t care less about it.”
"good."
"...take care of yourself."
Tang Minjie put on his felt hat, took a deep breath, and walked into the ice and snow outside the door, but the things in his mind did not stop at all. Facing enemies like Zong Han and Xi Yin, no matter how vigilant he was,
That's not excessive. As for the body, after the enemy is dead, he will have plenty of time to sleep...
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In Fenzhou, that huge memorial ceremony has come to an end.
When Tian Shi walked down from the high platform, he saw the leaders of various forces who had come over. Paying homage to the soldiers could boost morale, and at the same time, a message was issued to once again defend the name of the resistance to the Jin Dynasty. And in this, it is more meaningful.
What is important is the alliance after all the forces have shown their determination to fight against Jin.
During the past period, the war on King Jin's territory was fierce, and everyone lived like a year. In early December, during the few days when Tian Shi disappeared, Xi Yin had already arranged many internal actions, Linzhou rebelled, and Hu Pass guard
Wu Su surrendered to the enemy, several wealthy clans in Weisheng secretly worked together to make a move, and news of Tian Shi's death was spreading in other places. It seemed that the entire power of the King of Jin was about to collapse in a few days.
Thanks to the continuous running of Lou Shuwan and the Chinese Army Zhanwu, they managed to stabilize the overwhelming situation. The black flag led by Zhu Biao of the Chinese Army arrived at the Linzhou battlefield just in time. But before that, if Wang Juyun had not made a decisive decision,
He led his troops to attack Linzhou for three days. I am afraid that even if the black flag arrives, it will be difficult to capture Linzhou before the Jurchen Wanyan Saba's army arrives.
In other places, games and conflicts, large and small, were going on. By mid-December, Tian Shi led his team to escape from the heavy snow. In the following days, the news that he was still safe spread throughout Jin.
The king's power has already passed through the hell gate of destruction.
In the process, the city of Wozhou was destroyed and massacred, and the Linzhou defenders and Wang Juyun's troops suffered heavy losses. In the Huguan area, several troops from the Jin King's side were fighting each other, and the frenzied rebel losers almost burned down half of the city.
,and
They also buried gunpowder and blew up half of the city wall, making the pass defenseless. Wei Sheng had to eliminate several families, and at the same time it was necessary to clean up the chaos caused by the influence of their clansmen in the army. It was also Tian Shi and others who
complex realities that need to be faced.
However, after experiencing such a cruel internal clean-up, Tian Shi, Yu Yulin, and Lou Shuwan's faction have certain choices and ability to act on the matter of resisting the Jin Dynasty. Otherwise, millions of Jin
The king's army marched north and were beaten again and again.
Why was the defeat? Tian Shi, Yu Yulin and others were always on guard against someone stabbing them in the back. The soldiers were trembling with fear and would collapse at the first touch. Of course, these were only realized by Tian Shi after they went to the battlefield. They were more cruel than speculation.
fact.
Up to now, no one has the slightest doubt about King Jin's determination to resist the Jin Dynasty. Many soldiers have fled and died, and the remaining ones can finally be used. Wang Juyun recognized King Jin's determination, and some people who were still waiting and watching were
Infected by this determination, they all contributed to the great turmoil in December. Most of the people who should have turned to the Jurchen side and wanted to take action had already been drawn out by this time.
In the next month, the Jurchens stopped attacking. Wang Juyun's power had been compressed into the territory of King Jin, and he was even cooperating with Tian Shi's power to collect and reorganize. Some bandits and righteous teachers on the north bank of the Yellow River realized that
This was the last opportunity to show the anti-golden banner, and finally came to join him. Tian Shi's original idea of becoming the leader of the Central Plains' anti-golden movement, after such tragic sacrifices, initially became a reality.
On the day of the memorial ceremony, Wang Juyun, the leader of the rebellion, came with his team, Zhu Biao from the Black Flag came, Ji Qingli, the giant bandit from the west, Lin Zongwu, the leader of the Great Light Sect, and Yu Yulin and Jin
Representatives of the generals in the king's system included representatives from private volunteers such as the Eight-Armed Dragon King Shi Jin... Almost all the anti-gold forces near Jin, large and small, sent personnel to participate at this time.
Some of these people have known each other before, some have even had holidays, and some are meeting for the first time. Wang Juyun, the leader of the Rebellion Master, carries two swords on his back, his face is solemn, and his white hair also has a bit of elegance.
Breath, he was originally a subordinate of Fang La from the Yongle Dynasty.
After the fall of the Yongle Dynasty, Wang Yin, the Shangshu, once again betrayed Fang Qifu, Fang Baihua and others, and even had a close encounter with Ning Yi and others. After that, he disappeared for several years, and when he reappeared, he was already at Yanmen Pass.
Create a career amidst the chaos in the south.
Zhu Biao, who came in person on behalf of the Chinese Army, was already one of the best in the world at this time. Looking back on that year, Chen Fan went to Beijing to ask for help because of Fang Qifu's matter, and Zhu Biao was also involved in the whole thing.
King Shangshu's whereabouts are erratic, but there is no trace of his presence
Ning Yi was still aware of some of the actions behind the scenes. In the battle of Linzhou, both sides cooperated to capture the city. Zhu Biao never mentioned what happened back then, but they understood each other that the small grudges back then were no longer meaningful.
Together, they can still be regarded as reliable comrades-in-arms.
The status of another acquaintance, Lin Zongwu, is a little more embarrassing. This great monk who is "the best in the world" is not very popular. Zhu Biao looks down on him, and Wang Yin seems to have no intention of pursuing the relationship between them.
Although his subordinates have a large number of followers, they actually have little strength in fighting a war.
During the first city defense battle in Wo Prefecture, Lin Zongwu fought side by side with the defenders, and finally the siege was lifted. After that, Lin Zongwu dragged the troops to the front line, running around with loud thunder and small raindrops. According to his idea, it was
Find a winning battle, or find the right moment to hit the snake seven inches
, and achieved great success. However, there is no such thing as such a good thing. Later, Wanyan Saba, who failed to attack Linzhou, was dispersed. Although he was not massacred, some of them were later organized.
He has manpower, but his position in the alliance at this time is nothing more than an addition.
Everyone's recognition of Tian Shi seems to be extremely glorious. In the imagination a few months ago, it was really a satisfying thing. But only after experiencing these life-and-death struggles, Tian Shi was finally able to
Understand the difficulty and weight involved. After the day's alliance, news came from the northern border that there were Jurchens who were ready to move, but I thought it was a feint.
Tian Shi then embarked on the drive back to Wei Sheng. The several life and death moments made him miss the women and children at home. Even his father who had been under house arrest, he really wanted to take a look. But
I hope Lou Shuwan will show mercy and not get rid of him yet.
The convoy moved forward slowly in the snow. At this moment, he understood that after taking a breather in this frozen world, he would embark on the journey again. Next, perhaps no one would have a chance to breathe again.
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Jurchen camp.
Wanyan Xiyin was writing at his desk under the warm yellow light in the tent, handling his daily work.
Suddenly the wind blew over and brought a message from afar...