Chapter 1022 Nan'an: Send reinforcements as quickly as possible to the northwest!
Xihe Palace
Emperor Chongping stared at the heroes of the founding of the country who were jumping up with his highness, with a pale look on his face, and then his eyes fell on the young man in the wedding dress.
"Ziyu, is there any news from Qinghai Mongolia recently?" Emperor Chongping paused slightly and said, "Previously, you told me about the recent changes in the situation in Qinghai Mongolia."
As soon as Emperor Chongping said these words, the faces of the officials in the palace paused slightly, and there was a bit of surprise in their eyes.
Prince Nan'an, on the other hand, felt his heart thump, and there was a trace of doubt on his face.
Jia Heng took a few steps, came closer, raised his hands and said: "Reporting to the emperor, I have recently ordered the guards to closely collect information about Qinghai Mongolia. It is said that the Jurchen Yue Tuan has secretly sneaked into Qinghai, contacted the Qinghai Mongolian tribes, and wanted to intimidate
Xining, chaos in our northwest."
As soon as this statement came out, the officials in Xihe's palace were in an uproar.
Secretly, this happened, why didn't they know?
Emperor Chongping said loudly: "Zi Yu, you can talk to your ministers in detail."
With that said, he handed the good news in his hand to Dai Quan, who would forward it to Jia Heng.
Jia Heng took the battle report, read it quickly, and said without thinking: "Since last month, Haiyan has been lost, Qinghai has been stolen by the Mongolian Heshuo Special Forces, and Xining has sent troops to retake Haiyan City. This battle should cause chaos in the entire Qinghai.
The court must make preparations early, the date recorded in Kuang Jie's report should be several days ago, and the battlefield is changing rapidly. Whether Heshuote Mongolia has sent a large force to attack Haiyan, we are at the center and we don't know yet."
He didn't even know where Jin Xiaoyu's self-confidence came from? He just recaptured a county and openly announced his victory.
However, from the perspective of the imperial court's insight into the mobilization of military forces in the world, Jin Xiaoyu was right to report to the emperor, but the victory was revealed...
Emperor Chongping nodded and was about to speak.
Prince Nan'an's face turned black, and anger surged in his eyes. He cupped his hands and said, "What Duke Wei said is wrong!"
Emperor Chongping's expression changed slightly and he looked at the Prince of Nan'an County.
The Prince of Nan'an County said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the war in the northwest is about to begin. It is true that the imperial court should respond as soon as possible. But according to Duke Wei, do you still blame Xining for sending troops to cause chaos in the northwest? The minister who co-authored the meritorious service has become a provocateur.
Sinner?"
Liu Fang had a sarcastic look on her face and whispered: "The Duke of Wei has just experienced a great battle and nearly survived, so there are some who are timid in fighting."
Shi Guangzhu said: "Your Majesty, since the Heshuote Mongolian troops have colluded with the Jurchens, it is more important for Xining to send troops to recapture Haiyan and defend the enemy from outside the country. Otherwise, once the Heshuote Mongolian troops are allowed to attack the Xining city, we will change the direction in the northwest.
There will never be peace."
The other civil servants who were watching looked at each other in shock when they saw Prince Nan'an, Shi Guangzhu, Liu Fang and others leaving their duties.
Han Huang frowned slightly and thought to himself, the only ones who can suppress Duke Wei now are these founding warriors.
Jia Heng looked indifferent and was not moved by the words of Nan An and others.
Emperor Chongping looked at the ministers in the palace and said, "How do you think the court should respond?"
As he said that, he looked at Li Zan, the deputy minister of the cabinet, and said: "Li Qing."
"Your Majesty, the imperial court needs to pay close attention to the situation in the northwest and organize the army to deal with the chaos in the northwest." Li Zan, Minister of War, said.
Emperor Chongping's eyes fell on Jia Heng's face again and said, "Ziyu, what do you think?"
Jia Heng cupped his hands and said: "The country has just deployed troops, and the generals have not long returned in triumph. There are still more than 100,000 border troops in Xining Prefecture. I thought that in the early stage, the Xining border troops should be stopped first, and then the capital would reorganize the army and prepare for war.
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There is a saying that the Jingying camp had just fought a battle with the Jurchens, and it was the time when the generals were tired and worried about peace after a long battle.
Under Shi Guangzhu's sword-browed eyebrows, his cold eyes flashed, and he whispered: "Your Majesty, when a lion fights a rabbit, you need to use all your strength. Although the border troops in Xining are long-trained teachers, they may not be as sharp and good at fighting as the Beijing camp. The weak ministers
I think I can mobilize the Beijing army to fight to conquer Qinghai, and even recover the Western Regions!"
The Prince of Nan'an County looked heroic and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops from the capital to Xining, wipe out the Qiang and Hu, and promote the prestige of our great Han Dynasty!"
"I am also willing to go," Liu Fang said.
Shi Guangzhu said: "I am willing to go."
All of a sudden, the founding martial artist came out of his duties enthusiastically and took the initiative to ask for a job, which made the civil servants in the palace look at him blankly.
Emperor Chongping looked indifferent and said in a deep voice: "Border affairs cannot be ignored. Dai Quan, please send someone to Jinyi Mansion to ask if the latest Xining intelligence has been delivered to Beijing."
Then, he stared at Jia Heng and said, "Zi Yu, please sit down first."
Jia Heng thanked him and sat on the embroidered pier brought by the inner prison.
When the Prince of Nan'an County, Liu Fang and others heard this, they felt a little unwilling, but they had no choice but to sit down again.
Not long after, a guard in Jinyi, led by the inner prisoner, ran all the way to the jade steps in front of the palace, panting for breath.
There is indeed the latest information.
It turns out that Jia Heng specially told the spies in Xining in the past few days, and delivered the news in real time through flying pigeons. Just when Jin Xiaoyu mobilized his troops to capture Haiyan County, Jinyi Mansion's secret espionage system also quickly started to explore Xining Mansion.
movement.
Before Jin Xiaoyu could fully establish a foothold in Haiyan, Dorji led 50,000 troops to attack Haiyan City. The war was in full swing at this moment.
At this moment, with Haiyan City as the center, the northwest frontier army and the Qinghai Heshuote Mongolia were engaged in an offensive and defensive battle.
After the general of Jinyi Mansion took a breath, Dai Quan said: "Your Majesty, the people from the Military Intelligence Department of Jinyi Mansion have reported the latest military information in Xining."
Emperor Chongping looked calm and said, "Call me here."
After a while, two eunuchs led a Jinyi palace guard from the outside.
Jia Heng looked at the Jinyi palace guard from the Military Intelligence Department, his eyes moved slightly, and he knew who he was.
"In a humble position, Zuo Jiyi, a thousand households in Jinyi Mansion, has met the Holy Lord." The guard of Jinyi Mansion said to the emperor.
Emperor Chongping asked: "How is the war in the northwest?"
Zuo Jiyi said: "Reporting to your Majesty, the Qinghai Mongolian Heshuote tribe in Xining has raised 50,000 troops to attack Haiyan City. The Xining border troops are facing the enemy, and the battle is tense."
As soon as these words came out, the ministers in the palace looked at each other and whispered, the Mongols are really coming in a big way, can the northwest resist it?
Xu Lu glanced at the young man in the wedding dress and sighed in his heart, Duke Wei was as talented as Sun Wu when it came to military affairs.
Emperor Chongping looked solemn, silent for a moment, and asked: "Qinghai Mongolia sent 50,000 troops, while Xining only had 30,000 troops. Will this battle be won or lost?"
While muttering to himself, Zhanran glanced at Jia Heng and asked, "What do you think Ziyu is?"
Ziyu was right again, and the Mongolians from Qinghai came in large numbers. I'm afraid there was some instigation and instigation from the Jurchens among them.
Jia Heng said loudly: "Reporting to my father, it's hard to say now, but the city of Haiyan is small and there are nearly 100,000 troops from both sides to attack and defend the city. It depends on the bravery of both sides' soldiers and horses. In addition, the food and grass of the Xining border army
How to supply, there is no information yet."
If the Qinghai Mongols really raised 50,000 troops to attack Haiyan City, then Jin Xiaoyu would definitely be defeated!
There is only a difference between small defeat, medium defeat and big defeat.
The Prince of Nan'an County already had a gloomy look on his face at this moment, with worry welling up in his heart, and he shouted in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I thought we should send reinforcements to the northwest as soon as possible!"
In fact, it is probably impossible to catch up with the reinforcements at this time. It is impossible to say that the troops and horses arrived at Xining Mansion all at once.
Liu Fang and others' expressions were changing, and their hearts were covered with a thick layer of gloom.
Of course, after all, there was no report of defeat, so there was no panic.
At worst, send the elite soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp to the northwest to make achievements!
Emperor Chongping looked solemn and said in a low voice: "Although we used carrier pigeons to capture the Xining police, rushing for reinforcements is not something that can be done in a day. Detectives from the Jinyi Mansion have been paying close attention to the movements in Xining. As soon as there is a battle report, they will immediately deliver it to the military aircraft duty house.
In addition, a message was sent to Xining Prefecture, instructing Jin Xuan to send troops to help."
After saying that, he looked at Jia Heng and said warmly: "Zi Yu, the auspicious time is coming. You should also go to the Ancestral Temple with Xianning and Chan Yue."
No matter what, today is the wedding day, let’s wait until tomorrow to make plans.
Jia Heng's face turned solemn, he cupped his hands and said, "My son, please leave first."
With that said, he left Xihe Palace.
However, the originally festive atmosphere of the wedding was torn back and forth in the minds of the ministers due to the war in the northwest.
It is only a matter of time before troops are sent, but they have just experienced a war and the court wants to send troops again? Can the money and food from the national treasury still support it?
In addition, it is obvious that Duke Wei cannot be put in command this time. The Jia Party is now in dire straits and needs to be suppressed.
Jia Heng left Xihe Palace at this time and headed towards Xianning to join the little princess.
Near the palace leading from Xihe Palace to Anshun Gate, a horse-drawn carriage with eight treasure hairpins hanging in red silk stopped under the shade of a tree.
In the carriage, Princess Xianning and Princess Qinghe were waiting anxiously. Fortunately, under the shade of the trees, the heat had dissipated a little, and there was no sweat on their backs.
However, there were still a few female officials around fanning the carriage, which had ice cubes placed in all directions.
"Here you come, Your Highness the Princess." At this time, the female official Zhixia said in surprise from the carriage door.
When Princess Xianning heard this, she was riding in the eight-treasure hairpin carriage, her jade face under the hijab glowing with joy.
Jia Hengxing approached, with a look of concern on his face, and ordered: "Hurry and set off for the Ancestral Temple."
The carriage turned and drove towards the palace gate.
At this moment, the wedding sedan prepared by the Jia family has been waiting for a long time. As the etiquette officer spoke, Princess Xianning and Princess Qinghe went to the Ancestral Temple.
The procession to welcome the bride made their way to the Imperial Ancestral Temple in the capital in a lively manner, playing music and playing music.
After some complicated etiquette, Jia Heng sent the sedan chairs of Princess Xianning and Princess Qinghe to the Princess Xianning Mansion on Xinglong Street.
Princess Xianning's mansion was already decorated with lights and firecrackers. It was surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, holding flower baskets and jade articles, and lined up to welcome Princess Xianning and Princess Qinghe.
With the support of the palace maid, after jumping from two fire pots, the two newlyweds wearing wedding clothes and red headscarves entered the spacious courtyard.
Suddenly, it was like entering a colorful flower garden. Many women in bright clothes and bright smiles came to greet them. They were singing orioles and laughing non-stop.
As for the female guests in the princess's mansion, except for some of the noble wives, they are mainly Princess Nanyang and some of the clan's sisters-in-law, such as Princess Yan Yiliu of Wei, Princess Xiang of Qi, Princess Liu, the concubine of King Chu, and Mrs. Shen of Song Jing.
He and his daughter Song Yan are also here.
A group of noble ladies from the clan welcomed Princess Xianning and Princess Qinghe Li Chanyue to the back house with smiling faces.
Jia Heng, on the other hand, did not stay alone in the hall for long. The outside steward came to report that His Highness the King of Chu, His Highness the King of Wei, and His Highness the King of Liang had arrived.
Jia Heng quickly put down the teacup in his hand and came out of the hall to greet him.
After a while, the three kings of Wei, Liang, and Chu were wearing the prince's python robes, with smiles on their faces, but King Chen Cheng of Qi did not come over.
"Ziyu." King Wei's eyes moved slightly, he looked at the young man in the groom's wedding clothes, smiled, and said softly.
"Your Highness." Jia Heng walked towards King Chen Ran of Wei, his face was straightened and his expression was calm, and he bowed his hands in a salute.
"Hey, Ziyu, we are one family from now on, so there is no need to be so divided." King Wei smiled, held the young man's arm with both hands, and whispered.
King Chu Chen Qin watched this scene from the side, his eyes flashed, and he quickly smiled and said: "What the third brother said is that from now on we are a family, and we should help each other."
Liang Wang Chen Wei looked at the young man in the python suit. Although he had the same smile on his face, there was also a coldness in his eyes.
Jia Heng asked with concern: "Father, how are things going over there at Xihe Palace?"
The King of Chu smiled and said: "Zi Yu, my father is having a banquet with the officials at the moment. Let's start here. As we talk, Zi Yu is probably hungry too."
After a period of delay, the time has come.
Wei Wang Chen Ran smiled and said: "Yes, let's use the food first. Originally, we were going to use the food in the palace."
Jia Heng nodded and said, "I have to go to Jia's house later."
Because of the unique nature of Princess Xianning's mansion, more people who came here to congratulate her were Wu Xun and his wife.
There were also guests from the Jia family including civil servants, low-level generals and officials, mainly members of the Jia clan who helped with the arrangements. As a wedding person, he naturally had to offer a few glasses of wine.
Fortunately, the two places are not far away, and traveling there is relatively cheap.
While talking, Jia Heng sat down and started to have wine and food with the two kings of Wei and Liang. Since the court affairs were not easy to handle, it was inevitable to discuss military matters with each other.
This is the war that is about to break out in the northwest.
The King of Chu looked worried and asked with concern: "Zi Yu just mentioned the Qinghai Mongolian Heshuote tribe. I wonder if our northwest frontier army can defeat them?"
Jia Heng pondered: "If we only use 30,000 troops to confront Qinghai and Mongolia's 50,000 troops, we are not strong enough. I wonder if Xining will provide reinforcements in time. Otherwise, these 30,000 troops will inevitably lose their troops and generals."
Xining's border troops were also soldiers and horses of the imperial court. If they were defeated by the barbarians and the enemy's momentum increased greatly, the only troops and horses from the Beijing camp would have to be deployed in the subsequent battles.
Liang Wang Chen Wei sneered and said: "This is strange to say. There is definitely a difference between 30,000 and 50,000. Why won't Xining send reinforcements?"
Wei Wang Chen Ran frowned, glared at Chen Wei, and shouted: "Third brother, please don't talk too much."
There is an internal strife within the Jin family, and there is a very high possibility that they will not save the family and will not be able to send troops to help.
I don't know why, but the third brother seems to be dissatisfied with Ziyu.
Chen Wei looked calm, but he couldn't help but snorted in his heart.
My brother has changed a lot since he founded the government. Why did you scold him so many times in the past?
And the fifth sister, because of this Jia Heng, has also become estranged from him.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and then said: "The question is whether to send reinforcements to Xining. If Xining provides timely reinforcements and Jin Xiaoyu can command the troops and horses to support Xining and sends troops to assist, Haiyan will be able to hold on, but if things go on like this
, the war is still inevitable."
How can you allow others to sleep soundly beside the couch?
No matter whether it is Qinghai or Mongolia, they will not tolerate the presence of Han officials stationed around Qinghai's holy lake, and even the Han cannot tolerate the rise of a Mongol khanate in Qinghai.
Chen Ran nodded and said: "The military situation is dangerous and unpredictable, and it is good for the court to prepare early. However, the Beijing camp has just fought a battle with the Jurchens in northern Xinjiang, and it will take a long time to recuperate."
Jia Heng pondered and said: "Let's wait for the news from the Xining border army. If we can achieve a great victory in the end, the imperial court will not send any more troops."
King Chu said: "I hope so."
After saying that, he raised the wine cup and said with a smile: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. Today is Ziyu's happy day. Drink this cup to the full."
In this way, Jia Heng and the three kings of Wei, Liang and Chu exchanged cups and had a drink. It was not until dusk that the guests from the royal family, nobles and other people gradually dispersed.
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Haiyan County, at dusk
At the top of the county wall, the bright silver armor worn by Xining County Prince Jin Xiaoyu has been stained with blood, and the Yanling sword in his hand also has a few gaps. Looking at the Mongolian enemy troops in tents three miles away in the distance, his fair face can be seen
With a look of resentment.
At this moment, groups of cavalrymen in black clothes and armor were in the southwest of the city wall, sweeping back and forth like dark clouds. They drew their bows and nocked arrows, shooting towards the city head with a "whoosh". Every time the bowstring vibrated, someone would fall to the ground.
The northwest frontier troops on the top of the city gradually showed a look of fear.
"Damn it, these eagle shooters!" Jin Xiaoyu said angrily, and ordered to the Central Guards beside him: "Prepare the Fo Lang machine cannon!"
Zhan Yunguo said: "Our army's cannons do not carry many projectiles, and we have to deal with tomorrow's war. Xiaoyu cannot be reckless."
Jin Xiaoyu sighed and said: "That's it."
Zhan Yunguo said in a deep voice: "I heard that the imperial court has a kind of blunderbuss, which is more powerful than the Fo Lang machine cannon. It can shoot from several miles away, and the cracks in the shells will cause blood to spread for several feet. If it can be bombarded with a blunderbuss, the projectiles can even
When we reach the enemy's camp, our army will take advantage of the situation to cover them up and kill them, and we will achieve a great victory."
Jin Xiaoyu said: "What my uncle is talking about is the battle of Ping'an Prefecture. It was with this method that Jia Heng killed Huang Taiji and defeated Jurchen Xiaorui. Unfortunately, the red cannon is in the capital and our army cannot fight with it."
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As he said that, Jin Xiaoyu suddenly looked at Zhan Yunguo with burning eyes: "Uncle sent a messenger to Xining and the imperial court asking for help?"
Zhan Yunguo sighed and said: "Now that the Mongolian Tatar army is pressing down on the border, no reinforcements from the imperial court can resolve this predicament."
At this moment, the twilight is dark, the moon is high, and some torches are already lit in the tents in the distance.
Jin Xiaoyu raised his eyes to look at the tent in the distance and said, "Uncle, what do you think of sending troops at night to rob him?"
Zhan Yunguo's expression changed slightly and he said softly: "Xiaoyu, the Mongolian Tatars have been prepared for a long time. It would be dangerous if they were trapped outside the city."
Jin Xiaoyu took out a deep breath and said, "Let's go back to the city first."
With that said, the uncle and nephew came down from the city wall and rode toward the city.
Zhan Yunguo said: "There are so many soldiers and horses in the city now that we can't deploy our troops. It's better to send some of our troops to Huangyuan to prevent the enemy from blocking our retreat."
Jin Xiaoyu said: "Uncle, there are soldiers staying in Huangyuan, so it shouldn't be a big problem. Our army has fewer troops than Heshuote Mongolia. If we divide our troops rashly, it will be easy for the enemy to take advantage of us."
Zhan Yunguo nodded and said: "We must resist for two days. Reinforcements from the direction of Xining Mansion should be arriving soon."
Although the uncles and nephews of the Jin family were fighting among themselves, Jin Xiaoyu did not come here by himself, but also brought 30,000 soldiers and horses. It was impossible for Jin Xuan not to save him.
In fact, when Dorji led the army to attack Haiyan City, Zhan Yunguo had already reported the news. At this moment, Jin Xuan had already led 40,000 troops and marched from Xining Prefecture to Huangyuan County.
