Song Ji was going to court at this time. He was going to meet the surrendered Guo Zhaotu and make him the King of Xiliang. Most of the ministers in the court had happy faces, but only a few had worried faces. I even felt a little ashamed.
Jing and Jin sent troops together, but Jin directly occupied nearly 90% of the Khitan's territory, and even occupied most of the Yanyun Sixteen Continents promised to them.
If Guo Zhaotu had not surrendered to the Jing Dynasty, the Jing Dynasty would not even be able to get one-third of the Yanyun Sixteen Continents. With such a record, I really don’t know how Li Zheng and others could be so excited.
Most of the people, led by Li Zheng, congratulated Guo Zhaotu, who was surrounded in the middle, and they chatted happily.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. You can be said to be the first king with a different surname in the history of our Jing Dynasty. From now on, the Yanyun Five Continents will have to rely on Your Majesty to defend them." Li Zheng smiled at Guo Zhaotu.
"Prime Minister, you're welcome. This is what Guo should do. Eat the emperor's salary and worry about the emperor... From now on, you have to rely on the prime minister to take care of Guo!"
Guo Zhaotu waved his hand, his face full of humility. Even though he was a king with a different surname, he was still number one, but he knew that this was a reward given by Song Ji in order to stabilize him and make him work for the Jing Dynasty.
If he makes a mistake, he may die at any time. Of course, he will not be completely controlled by Song Ji. After all, his fiefdom is the Yanyun Continent in the hands of the Jing Dynasty.
The only pity is that he only has one continent, and the military and political power of the remaining four continents is not in his hands. Moreover, his continent is still surrounded by them. Once he has a different intention, Jingjun will surround him.
However, Guo Zhaotu didn't take this to heart. The former Jingjun left him unable to fight back. Even with the combined forces of the four continents, it would be difficult to touch him!
While they were complimenting each other, Song Ji was already in the court. The ministers who were watching the discussion below had uncontrollable excitement on their faces.
He can be said to be the first emperor to expand territory since the founding of Jing. He feels that his achievements are higher than those of his ancestors.
He can already imagine the scene where he will leave his name in history. Not only him, but also Li Zheng, Tong Ming and others below were also full of excitement.
Although they only recaptured the Yanyun Five Continents, they at least had more lands in the Five Continents than before. As for the remaining 11 continents, they were going to negotiate with the Kingdom of Jin.
By then, the remaining eleven Yanyun continents can also be taken back to Jingchao. By then, their achievements will be even greater.
Song Ji couldn't help but secretly feel happy for his decision, but fortunately he didn't listen to Song Rui's words. Otherwise, he might not be able to enjoy the glory he has now.
He was very excited about the next reward. After the reward, he even offered amnesty to the whole world and celebrated with the people. The whole capital was also in a state of joy.
At the same time, in Shengjing, the capital of the Jin Kingdom, the two Jin Kingdom coaches, Wanyan Zongbi and Zongyan Zonghan, were standing opposite each other in the Jin Kingdom's court. Below Zong Han is Wanyan Xiyi.
At this time, sitting on the dragon throne was the current emperor of the Jin Kingdom, Aqimai. He looked at the ministers below and said calmly: "My dear friends, Jing has sent envoys here to ask us to hand over Yanyun Eleven Continents. What do you think?"
Hearing this, the expressions of everyone in the Jin Kingdom's court instantly surged with anger.
A Jin minister took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty, I, the Yanyun Eleven Continents, were conquered by Dajin. Why should we give them peace? Even when we made the covenant, we said we would conquer the Yanyun Sixteenth Continent." Give the continent to them."
"But who made Jingchao incompetent? After fighting for so long, he couldn't even capture the Yanyun Sixteenth Continent. We gave them a chance, but they didn't work. Now they want us to capture the Houzhou Mansion. , it’s simply wishful thinking.”
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, it's better that we destroy the Jing Dynasty as well..."
As soon as this person's words came out, the remaining people, except Zongyan Zongbi, Zonghan, and Xiyi, all shouted angrily.
"Destroy Jing...Destroy Jing!" These people understood something from the battles between Jing Dynasty and Khitan. The combat effectiveness of Jing Dynasty's army was really poor.
The Jing Dynasty had a headache when they encountered the army. After meeting them, they were directly destroyed by them with overwhelming force. Guo Zhaotu, known as the Khitan God General, was so frightened that he surrendered to the Jing Dynasty.
It was too easy for them to seize Jingchao like this. Originally, they were still thinking about whether to abide by the spirit of the contract, but who would have thought that Jingchao actually started clamoring first, simply seeking death.
Ahqimai, who was sitting in the main seat, heard this and looked at Zongbi, Zonghan and Xiyi who were silent. His expression changed slightly and he said, "What do the three beloved ladies think?"
The reason why the Kingdom of Jin was able to conquer the Khitan was entirely due to the commanders of the east and west armies. The two men's military exploits were almost equal, but Zong Han was superior.
If the Kingdom of Jin wants to destroy Jing, it must rely on these three people in front of it. Especially Zong Bi and Zong Han. Of course, the reason why Zong Han's military exploits were even greater was because of Xi Yi behind him.
This person is known as the God of the Valley of the Jin Kingdom, and he is unparalleled in his wisdom and scheming.
"If Xiao Jingchao dares to run rampant, of course he will be destroyed!" Zong Han snorted coldly, with a chill coming from his body.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead an army of 100,000 men to capture the Emperor Jingchao and lead the sheep for Your Majesty!" Zongbi said to Aqi with his hands in hand.
"Haha... okay... let's go... dear friends, come with me..." Aqimai laughed wildly. He stood up from the dragon chair and walked out.
After hearing this, all the golden ministers walked towards the door. Soon, everyone arrived at the square outside the palace.
I saw that in front of the square, the dragon flag of the Kingdom of Jin was erected. Under the dragon flag, more than a dozen ministers in Jing uniforms were kneeling. At this time, they were looking up blankly at the approaching Aqimai and others, with a look of fear in their eyes.
"Your Majesty the King of Jin... When the two countries are at war, you will not kill the envoys. We, Jing and Jin, are on good terms, but you are..." The leader of the officials looked at Aqimai in front of him, his eyes filled with tears. of panic and fear.
"Haha... Little Jingchao deserves to be friends with me, Jin. You really don't know how to live or die. Come on... cut off their sacrificial flags for me. From now on... I, General Jin, will declare war on Jingchao!"
Following his voice, the axe-hands standing behind more than a dozen Jingchen raised their axes in an instant. Before any of the Jingchens could react, they slashed down with one sword in an instant.
The heads rolled down, and the blood stained the Jin Kingdom's dragon flag red. A group of Jin Kingdom soldiers below let out bursts of cheers.
In the 23rd year of the Jing Dynasty's founding of Ji, the Kingdom of Jin divided Zongyan, Zonghan and Zongbi into two groups, the east and the west, each leading an army of 100,000 troops to go south, all the way from Taiyuan to the capital, and all the way from Shouzhou on the 11th continent of Yanyun. Directly attack the Yanyun Five Continents captured by the Jing Dynasty.
Zong Han led the direct attack on the capital, while Zong Bi led the direct attack on Yanyun Wuzhou.
The Jin army went all the way south and attacked several cities. When they were in Taiyuan City, they encountered fierce resistance from Zongze, the prefect of Taiyuan. Zong Han's army was blocked in Taiyuan City.
Over at Yanyun Continent, Guo Zhaotu turned pale after hearing that the Jin Kingdom had attacked Yanyun Continent. He had no choice but to rush back to his Huangzhou without stopping.
His whole family, including young and old, were all left in the capital by Song Ji. Although he became a prince, his family became hostages in Song Ji's hands.
Therefore, even though he was extremely afraid of the Jin Kingdom, in the end, he still chose to fight the Jin Army.
When Guo Zhao rushed back to Huangzhou, the Zhoufu in front of him fell directly. Zongyan Zongbi led his 100,000 troops to the gates of Huangzhou City. The soldiers guarding the city were 50,000 men brought over from Khitan by Guo Zhaotu.
Facing the fortified city, Guo Zhaotu felt somewhat confident. After all, in previous siege battles, it was possible to conquer the city with three times or even more troops.
As for Zong Han using 40,000 people to capture Shangjing, which was defended by 400,000 people, it seemed like a miracle, but Guo Zhaotu still didn't believe it. Moreover, there was also the reason why the Khitan nobles took refuge with Zong Han.
If they hadn't opened the city gate, Zong Han wouldn't have entered the city so quickly. Now, he is sitting in a fortified city with no one holding him back. No problem if you can barely hold on.
In the Jing Palace, Song Ji smashed the things in his palace into a mess. The whole person was shaking with anger.
"The shameless golden man bullied me too much... bullied me too much..." Song Ji roared helplessly. His hair was disheveled and he looked like a madman.
At this moment, Fan Hui hurried over. Seeing Song Ji losing his composure, he opened his mouth with a complicated expression, but couldn't say the next words.
"You old man, do you also want to bully me? If you have anything to say, tell me quickly!"
Song Ji turned to look at Fan Hui, his eyes full of coldness. When Fan Hui heard this, his body trembled slightly and he quickly said: "Your Majesty, there is military news from Taiyuan. Taiyuan Governor Zongze was defeated and killed! Taiyuan City was massacred by the Jin people. Now, the Jin people are only a thousand miles away from Taiyuan!"
After hearing Fan Hui's words, Song Ji slumped to the ground, his eyes air-conditioned. He felt a deep sense of powerlessness and murmured softly.
"Li Zheng and Gao Chang misunderstood me... They misunderstood me. If I had known this, I should have listened to Song Rui..." His voice was full of regret.
At this moment, he remembered Song Rui's words, the golden man's ambition should not be scheming with him. If he had followed Song Rui's advice and not joined forces with Jin to attack the Khitan, why would he have done this?
Because of their restraint, the Jin people were given the opportunity to destroy the Khitans. This also exposed the combat effectiveness of Jingjun. Otherwise, how could the Jin people dare to attack Jing easily?
Even if the Jin people attacked Sishui Pass at that time, as long as they resisted with all their strength, because the Jin people were fighting against the Khitan, they would not dare to fight a protracted war with the Jing Dynasty.
But because of his stupidity, all this was irreversible. Not only has the entire Jing Dynasty been harmed, but his throne is now unsafe.
After being dazed for a while, Song Ji seemed to have thought of something, and stood up quickly and said: "Where is the eldest prince? The eldest prince Song Ming will come to see my wife immediately. I will pass the throne to him! Hurry..."
Song Ji was still like the mediocre emperor in Yunze's previous life, always ready to stir up trouble at the critical moment. He has great ambitions but little talent, and the country is in his hands. He has been governing it for more than 20 years, and it has been rotten to the core.
In April of the 24th year of Jianji, Emperor Jingcheng Song Ji passed the throne to his eldest son, Emperor Jingshun Song Ming, and the reign name was changed to the first year of Kangzheng.
At this time, the Jin Army's east-route army was approaching the capital, and 300,000 Qinwang troops from each city were marching towards Jingjing. And the matter of passing the throne has been announced to the world.
Yuncheng, Yunze and others also received news of Emperor Jing's passing and the invasion of the Jin. Yunze was standing on the city wall at this time, looking towards the capital with complicated eyes. Sighed.
History still overlapped. He thought of Fan Hui in Jingjing and sighed. Even if he wanted to save this uncle who was kind to him, he was powerless.
Fortunately, he brought everyone else out.
When Song Rui and Marquis Jing'an received the news, they were speechless for a long time. After looking at each other, Song Rui sighed and said to Marquis Jing'an:
"Sigh... It's just as Yunze boy expected. Jin people can't conspire with him. I'm afraid it's too late for Song Ji to regret it now!"
"I just feel sorry for the people of this world. Such a mediocre person deserves to be in the situation he is in today!" A trace of anger flashed in Marquis Jing'an's eyes.
He actually didn't have much favorable impressions of Emperor Song Ji, but the other party was always the king, and as a minister, he had nothing to say. But now, he no longer regards the other party as his king.
An emperor who, when faced with a crisis, directly flirted with others and passed on the throne. He really doesn't deserve to be called king. Now it depends on whether the Yang family members who remain in the capital can hold the capital.
It depends on whether King Qin’s army from various places can defend the capital. Once Jingjing falls, the entire Jing Dynasty will be doomed.
On the wall of Yun City, Song Lin leaned against Yun Ze's arms holding her daughter, looking towards the capital with worry in her eyes, tears falling from her face. At this time, she seemed even more delicate after becoming a mother.
"Husband, my father will be fine...right!" She raised her pretty face and looked at Yunze. Having said this, she looked at the pink little face of her daughter in her arms.
"Father has not seen our daughter yet, he will definitely like Xi'er!"
When Yunze heard this, he didn't know what to say. Song Ji was really too stupid. Just like in order to appease Jin Ren's anger, he finally chose to give up on him and Song Rui.
Although he was indeed kind to Yunze at the beginning, he was also a cruel and ruthless person. Everything can be sacrificed. At that time, Yunze could be regarded as his son-in-law, but in the end, he still attacked him.
Yunze really has no intention of supporting such a person. His ending is also doomed. However, Yunze didn't know what to say to Song Lin.
He didn't want Song Lin to be irritated, let alone make Song Lin sad. He could only hold Song Lin a little tighter, trying his best to make her helplessness disappear with his comfort.
"Your father, Jiren, has his own destiny, and he will be fine... Don't worry, you have to take good care of your health now, and you still have Xi'er, don't you!" Caressing Song Lin's hair, Yunze said to Song Lin He hugged his daughter tighter.
The other women not far away also sighed when they saw this scene. Although they don't like Song Ji, after all, Song Ji is Song Lin's father. They also didn't want Song Lin to be sad.
Moreover, if the capital city falls, I'm afraid it won't be long before the Jin people come to Danyang. Danyang is only more than a thousand miles away from the capital. If we march in a hurry, we can arrive in no more than ten days.
Facing the golden cavalry and the myth of invincibility, everyone felt uncertain, including Song Rui and Marquis Jing'an.
