In July of the first year of Zhining, the Mongolian army attacked Jin for the third time.
Genghis Khan first defeated Xuandezhou and Dexing Prefecture, and stormed the north entrance of Juyong Pass for several days. Then he went west along the Sanggan River, via Yuzhou, over the mountains, around Guangling, Lingqiu, Feihu and other places, and entered Zijingguan Pass.
Although the Jin Kingdom defenders had fought fiercely with the Mongols for many years, they were still unable to adapt to the Mongolian army's bold roundabout tactics that did not consider retreat. If they retained troops everywhere, they would be defeated everywhere. If one point was broken, the entire line would be broken. As many key passes along the Yanshan Mountains changed hands in an instant, the Mongolian army surged into Hebei and the Central Plains like a surging wave.
At this time, the so-called Jinshan Province, which had accumulated hundreds of thousands of troops, had also collapsed. As Genghis Khan led his elite troops with his brave general Zhebie and his valet Zhabal Huozhe towards the south entrance of Juyong Pass, many Yi and Chi armies who originally guarded the north entrance of Juyong Pass surrendered. The defense system that had taken so much effort to build ceased to exist. The main force of the Jin army quickly retreated and fled to Daxing Prefecture in Zhongdu.
Wherever the Mongolian army went, it was like entering uninhabited territory. In the field battle of the Jin army, the whole army was destroyed, and the entire city was massacred. In just over ten days, hundreds of military prefectures on the East-West Road and Zhongdu Road in Hebei were all on the verge of collapse.
This is the third blow the court has suffered after two failures last year and the year before. This time, it was a blow to the guts!
In the past ten days or so, the imperial court had been unable to respond appropriately to such a dangerous situation. On the contrary, many political forces took this as an opportunity to launch fierce attacks on political opponents. The political conflicts in Zhongdu's court are getting worse every day, just as the military dangers outside Zhongdu are getting worse every day.
With the support of his servants, Tu Shanyi got off the carriage and walked slowly to his carriage.
Dozens of steps away from the car, many lower-status civil and military officials looked at each other. Some wanted to ask about the situation, but they did not dare to disturb Tu Danyi.
This minister, Youcheng, was a veteran of three dynasties. He had a high position and was known for his resourcefulness. In the previous two wars with the Mongolian army, he had put forward very targeted suggestions, so many people hoped that this time Tu Shanyi could make some plans to save the situation.
But……
Tu Dan Youcheng's face is really ugly.
Tu Danyi noticed the expectant looks of his colleagues, patted the servant on the shoulder, and stopped for a moment.
Many ministers hurriedly took a few steps forward, but Tu Shanyi did not look at them. He turned back and looked at the palace.
The weather these days is indescribably strange compared to usual. It should have been a time of crisp autumn air and clear skies, but these days, it is cloudy almost every day. Thick clouds pressed down one after another, turning into a pale black haze, almost covering the cornices at the top of Danfeng Gate.
However, deep inside the entrance of Danfeng Gate, along the Qianbu Corridor to Yingtian Gate, and then to the various palaces, it seems that they are slowly being swallowed up by something dark and gloomy. Those originally magnificent buildings have not seen the light at all. Can, only lifeless gray.
Tu Danyi sighed.
He let go of his hand, and a memorial filled with small words fell to the ground. The servants were busy bringing the carriage close, and some followers jumped down from the shaft. No one paid attention to the small writing paper, and stepped on it several times in an instant.
He was old, and his recovery was slow. His foot injury never healed, and he obviously struggled to get into the car. The people in the carriage quickly stretched out their arms to help him.
Tu Danyi slapped the man's hand away angrily, but the man continued to come closer with a smile. Finally, he supported the reluctant Tu Danyi up, and diligently arranged soft cushions for the old man to sit down.
The car started driving in Mingming, crossed Longjin Bridge, turned east, and then headed north to Kaiyang Xifang. The roads along the way were often congested.
Those were the subordinates of the Police Patrol and the Armed Guards, who were busy driving away the defeated soldiers who had entered the city earlier, trying to get them to station themselves in the military camps in the Jinkou River and Carriage Canal area to the north. Officials from Shangshu Province also shouted along the way, saying that they had arranged a reward of wine and meat in the military camp.
However, the defeated soldiers did not obey. They subconsciously felt that the safest place was within the thick city walls at the emperor's feet.
What is ridiculous is that at the same time, many high-ranking officials and nobles in the city sent carriages and horses to take their families and relatives out of the city to take refuge. People inside and outside were so crowded that the wide streets were blocked with water. There were shouts, curses, cries, and noises.
The journey of just over two miles took a long time.
No one said anything in the car.
Tu Shanyi originally thought that the young man opposite him would ask about the result of his duel with the emperor, but the young man never asked. The old man knew very well that this was because the young people had no hope at all in the emperor. Not only this young man, but also the people in Zhongdu who had some perspective had no hope in the emperor.
So Tu Danyi sighed.
"Qing Jin, I wanted you to keep an eye on that evil tiger, but you revealed such a big thing to me."
Yila Chucai, who was sitting opposite Tu Danyi, apologized and bowed deeply: "My lord, the Mongolian army's massive incursion is a major event. This major event is imminent and cannot be delayed. Please don't blame Chu Cai for doing so without permission." decision."
"You have vision and means, Jin Qing. However, you don't have the courage to make decisions on your own, let alone the strength to support you to act on your own... Perhaps, that evil tiger is extremely ferocious and emboldens you? What's more? perhaps……"
Deep worry flashed across Tu Shanyi's brows: "Jin Qing has been out for a few months. What did he see? Do you think that the current situation has collapsed to this point, so people can no longer follow the rules?"
Yi La Chucai maintained his bowing posture: "My lord, the princes in the court have their own considerations; the warriors below who are fighting with weapons and swords have their own considerations. Sometimes things happen in a hurry, and it really doesn't allow for everything to go smoothly. After slowly calculating, the so-called rules can only be put aside for a while. In addition... Chu Cai really feels that it is time to cut through the mess with a sharp knife. "
Tu Danyi pondered for a moment.
He suddenly asked: "Since you are accompanying King Sheng these days, what do you think of King Sheng?"
When Chu Cai was about to answer, Tu Shanyi said, "Qing Jin, I want to hear the truth!"
In the past ten days, Guo Ning and others marched eastward deep in Tangbo, constantly gathering people and reorganizing their forces along the way.
The King Sheng, who was coerced into his subordinates, turned out to be a wealthy man who was used to being condescending. His kindness to those powerful figures in Hebei did not see any effect for a while. He was even more unable to get involved in related military affairs. He could only sit back and watch as the power of Guo Ning and others continued to expand like a snowball.
Even so, being promoted to the king also has many benefits, which makes Qi Xiancai have to admire him.
Yizai Chucai sat up straight and said solemnly: "The talent is worthy of me, and there is nothing praiseworthy about it. However, I am quite forbearing and know how to retreat humbly... maybe I can bear a heavy burden."
Tu Danyi laughed and said: "Even if the clan of the Great Jin Kingdom is repeatedly forced to withdraw, there are still at least hundreds of people to choose from. Only those who are promoted to the king can win the eyes of Jin Qing?"
"My lord, this is enough. After the new king takes the throne, all he needs to do is bow his head. The lord will be at the center of the court to command, and in the battle with the Mongols, there will be warriors who can fight, and the situation of the court will be decided at this point. ...What else is there to worry about?”
"How do you know that some people won't break the rules?"
"Sir, Guo Ning is not the only one participating in the ceremony to welcome the king."
"You mean?"
"Although Guo Ning is a vicious tiger, he is self-aware and does not dare to dominate. Therefore, he successively attracted three people: Miao Daorun of Dingzhou, Zhang Rou of Yizhou, and Jing'anmin of Zhuozhou. These three people are powerful enough to compete with Guo Ning resists the request. Besides, there are heroes both inside and outside Zhongdu. If the boss comes forward to raise his arms, he will definitely respond."
Having said this, Yizai Chucai leaned forward and said, "The situation of the court is certain, and the rules will naturally follow. When the new king comes to the throne, he summons the generals from all over the country to join the army in Zhongdu. King Qin, who dares to do anything wrong?" Think? Who has that power?"
Tu Danyi leaned back, letting his aging body sink into the soft cushions, and laughed softly: "Jin Qing..."
"Master?"
"You've made progress."
"Sir, you are so complimentary..." Yila Chucai shook his head. Seeing that Tu Danyi didn't look angry, he mustered up the courage and whispered: "This way, there is only one more difficulty..."
"There is no more difficulty." Tu Danyi cut off his words.
"What?"
"Don't do anything that breaks the rules unless you have to. However, you can rest assured that there are no difficulties before us."
Tu Danyi was low on energy. He leaned back on the cushions and immediately fell asleep, speaking softer and softer.
Yi La Chucai didn't understand what Tu Danyi meant at all, and wanted to wake the old man up and ask for explanation, but he heard Tu Danyi murmur: "If you are promoted to king, just be promoted to king. Now... alas, I am not picky anymore. You go out of the city now and tell him to move quickly."
Yizai Chucai's heart trembled: "Yes."
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