Jia Shizhong and Yinzhi were talking about love, and Jin Xia on the side became anxious, so Jin Xia interjected from the side: "Second princess, when you talk to Master Jia about something intimate, you should also avoid me and Tie Xia. That's sweet. It’s boring.”
Yinzhi blushed when she heard this.
Jia Shizhong laughed and said: "Jin Xia, you and Tie Xia are both my and the second princess's people, and there is no need to talk to anyone else. In the future, I will definitely not let down the second princess and you."
A few people lingered together, finished the meal, paid for the meal, left the restaurant, led the horses, got on the horses, whipped up their horses, and watched Yanjing gallop away.
On the road, a team of more than a thousand soldiers and horses galloped towards them. In front of this team, there is a big flag with the word "child" on it.
At that time, apart from Tong Guan, there were only two soldiers in the army who carried the banner of "tong".
Didn't Tong Guan command 200,000 troops to conquer the Liao Kingdom? Why are you here again now? What's going on?
It turned out that after Emperor Huizong issued the decree to conquer the Liao Kingdom and recover the sixteen states of Youyan, Tong Guan immediately prepared his army and horses, and together with the supervisor Cai You, he led a group of generals such as Wang Zhen, Xing Xingzong, Yang Keshi, etc. After the military parade on the outskirts of Bianjing City, he led more than 200,000 soldiers and horses and marched north.
Along the way, the imperial army, with banners covering the sun and swords and guns like a forest, was vast and dusty. Four or five days later, it arrived outside the west gate of Baozhou City.
When the imperial army marched northward and arrived at the west gate of Baozhou, Zhong Shidao had already led more than ten Jinyang generals and waited outside the south gate of Baozhou City.
Two days ago, Zhongshidao, who was stationed in Jinyang, suddenly received an order from Privy Council Tong Guantong on his flying horse, ordering him to command more than ten Jinyang generals to rush to Baozhou within two days and wait for him in the south of Baozhou. Gate, waiting for the imperial army to march northward, must not make any mistakes, otherwise, military law will be dealt with.
After Zhong Shidao received Tong Guan's order, he was very confused. He didn't know what was going on when Tong Guan ordered him to lead more than ten Jinyang generals to wait outside the south gate of Baozhou? As an official and general stationed abroad, Zhong Shidao was not aware of the imperial court's campaign to suppress the Khitans.
But the general situation is that Zhongshidao estimates that there will definitely be a war. Therefore, Zhong Shidao did not dare to delay military affairs, so he selected 12 Jinyang generals and traveled from Jinyang to Baozhou on a starry night to wait for the northward army led by Tong Guan.
Outside the south gate of Baozhou City, Zhong Shidao saw Tong Guan's army arriving, so he led more than ten generals to greet him, got off his horse, stood by the roadside, held his fists in his hands, and charged at Tong Guanyi who was riding on the horse. He bowed and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, Privy Tong, the deputy commander of the Guards' Ma Army, the Chengxuan Envoy of the Yingdao Army, the Baojing Army and the Jinyang Jiedu Envoy Zhong Shidao, under the orders of the Privy Envoy, led the Jinyang partial Twelve generals are waiting in Baozhou to welcome the Privy Councilor and the imperial army."
After finishing speaking, Zhong Shidao and all the generals pulled their horses and stood in awe.
Tong Guan stopped his horse, looked down at Zhong Shidao and his generals who were standing by the roadside, and said: "Old Zhong, you take the Jinyang generals and follow my army into the city. I have other instructions. "
Zhong Shidao replied loudly: "General, I will obey the order!"
Immediately, Zhong Shidao led more than ten generals from Jinyang and followed the Chinese army into Baozhou City.
That night, the imperial army marched north and stationed itself in Baozhou and outside Baozhou City.
Yang Keshi, who was accompanying the army to the north to conquer the Khitans, heard that Zhong Shidao was waiting for him in Baozhou, so he took advantage of the cessation of the army and rode his horse from the rear army stationed outside Baozhou City to Zhong Shidao's residence in Baozhou City. Meet the old boss Zhong Shidao.
When Yang Keshi saw Zhongshi Dao, he clasped his fists in his hands, bowed to Zhongshi Dao, and said loudly: "The last general will pay homage to the commander."
At this time, Zhongshi Daozheng was serving as the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard's Ma Army, the Propaganda Envoy of Yingdao Army, the Baojing Army and the Jiedu Envoy of Jinyang. He was stationed in Jinyang and was Yang Keshi's direct boss. Not long ago, Yang Keshi and some Jinyang soldiers and horses were transferred to the south of the Yangtze River by the imperial court to quell the civil uprising in the south of the Yangtze River.
Master Zhongdao was overjoyed to see Yang Keshi coming to pay his respects. He hurriedly greeted Yang Keshi and then asked Yang Keshi to sit down.
After Yang Keshi sat down, Zhong Shidao asked: "General Yang, the army conquered Fangla and returned in triumph. They should have returned to Jian. Why did they gather to go north? What is the purpose of this military operation?"
When Yang Keshi asked, he told Zhong Shidao in detail how the imperial court formed an alliance with Jin, how the army went to the south of the Yangtze River to conquer Fangla, and how it went north to conquer Khitan and regain the sixteen states of Youyan.
When the teacher saw what he said, he remained silent.
After being silent for a while, Zhong Shidao asked Yang Keshi again: "Since the imperial court has launched a war and the army is coming in great force to attack the Khitan in the north, Privy Council Tong, as the commander-in-chief of the army, can you make detailed strategic arrangements?"
When Yang Keshi asked, he shook his head and replied: "I don't know." Commander Zhong, before the army set off, held a military parade and swearing-in ceremony, and then came all the way north. During this period, Privy Council Tong and the headquarters did not have any strategy The measures are arranged.”
After hearing this situation, Master Zhong sighed, shook his head and said: "With such a major military operation, how can there be no reason not to discuss it in advance? However, I still only know about our Lord Tong Privy Envoy. Privy Tong is a man who loves great achievements, is eager for quick success, is headstrong, and is domineering; in my opinion, until the battle between the Song and Liao armies, our Privy Tong will not discuss relevant military matters with the generals."
Yang Keshi nodded and said: "Yes, it has always been like this. Isn't that what Privy Tong was like when he was traveling through the northwest?!"
Zhong Shidao and Yang Keshi spoke again, and Yang Keshi stood up and said goodbye: "Commander, the army is out there, and it is not as good as usual. I will leave for now and rush back to the rear army to avoid causing other troubles."
Hearing this, Zhong Shidao said: "That's right. You are my adjutant. It was normal for you to come to see me, but after Privy Tong learned about it, you would have other ideas. You hurry back to the rear army. Before there is a military operation, Let’s discuss specific strategies.”
"Commander, please take care, I will say goodbye."
Yang Keshi said goodbye to Zhong Shidao, left Baozhou City, and returned to the Houjun military camp.
After Yang Keshi left, Master Zhong sat alone for a while. Feeling sleepy, he got on the camp bed and prepared to rest. However, considering that the Song and Liao armies were about to fight, Tong Guan had no specific strategies and tactics to convey, and he did not know how Tong Guan planned the battle. Therefore, Zhong Shidao was extremely worried and could not sleep.
Zhong Shidao thought to himself, Tong Guan was in urgent need, so he ordered me to lead more than ten generals to greet him at the south gate of Baozhou. I must have something important to discuss. If not, what did he order me to do? !
However, that night, Tong Guan did not summon Zhongshi Dao, which made Zhongshi Dao worried and unable to sleep.
Before Tong Guan led the army to the expedition, Emperor Huizong specially arranged for Tong Guan to let Zhong Shidao accompany the army to participate in the battle, and ordered Tong Guan to consult Zhong Shidao on the battle strategy at any time. Since Emperor Huizong made such arrangements, Tong Guan also obeyed the order and transferred Zhongshi Dao from Jinyang to the Northern Expedition army; then, why was Tong Guan lukewarm after seeing Zhongshi Dao and did not consult the campaign strategy?
In fact, there is a reason why it is like this.
It turns out that when Tong Guan was conducting military campaigns in the northwest, Zhong Shidao served as the general magistrate of Yuanzhou and promoted Qin Feng and Changping to several states. He was Tong Guan's direct subordinate. After Tong Guan took control of the army, he marched westward, dominating and blessing him along the way. When other officials saw him, they all knelt down and worshiped him. Only Zhong Shidao, who saw Tong Guan, only bowed to him, as if It means treating Tong Guan lightly and looking down upon him. From this, Tong Guan did not want to see the way of cultivating teachers.
Later, when Tong Guan wanted to use troops against Xixia, Emperor Huizong specially summoned Zhong Shidao to consult on the border situation. Zhongshi Dao reported to Emperor Huizong: "Your Majesty, start a dispute and it will be unwinnable. If he takes the initiative to fight, you have to fight tit for tat. It is not a good idea to act rashly to cause trouble."
Emperor Huizong believed that Zhongshi Dao was right and ordered Tong Guan to stop using troops against Xixia. After Tong Guan learned about this situation, he was very angry at Zhong Shidao.
Later, Tong Guan asked Emperor Huizong to move archers from the interior to strengthen the border defense, but he claimed to the outside world that they were recruiting archers from the border.
When Emperor Huizong heard the report, he was not sure about it, so he called Zhongshi Dao into the palace and consulted Zhongshi Dao privately. Zhongshi Dao reported the truth truthfully: "Your Majesty, I am afraid that the archers have not yet performed meritorious service on the frontier. Already being harassed.”
Emperor Huizong greatly appreciated Zhong Shidao's opinion, so he vetoed Tong Guan's petition and gave Zhong Shidao a robe and a gold belt.
When Tong Guanwen heard this situation, he was even more unhappy in his heart, and he didn't want to see Zhongshi Dao.
Because the way of cultivating teachers often contradicts Tong Guan, Tong Guan is very disgusted with the way of cultivating teachers. However, Emperor Huizong valued Zhongshi Dao very much. Therefore, before the expedition against the Khitans, he thought of Zhongshi Dao, who had repeatedly made good suggestions, and specially arranged for Tong Guan to recruit Zhongshi Dao to accompany the army, and ordered Tong Guan to recruit Zhongshi Dao to accompany the army. Guan Guan always consults Zhongshidao on combat strategies.
Although Tong Guan was very disgusted with Zhongshi Dao, in front of Emperor Huizong, Tong Guan naturally could not show any displeasure; however, Tong Guan had his own idea in his heart, that is, you have your thousand plans, and I have My old idea will be outside, and military orders will be ignored. The same is true for the Holy Master. You say what you say, and I will do mine. I just need to recover the sixteen states of Youyan. Why should I ask him about the strategy of Zhong Shidao? ! Who does he think he is? !
Therefore, although Tong Guan followed Emperor Huizong's order and ordered Zhong Shidao to wait in Baozhou and accompany the army in the battle, he had no intention of consulting Zhong Shidao on combat strategies.
Therefore, after Tong Guan saw Zhongshi Dao, he was lukewarm and did not consult Zhongshi Dao for his combat strategy. Instead, he sent Zhongshi Dao to the rear army and asked him to follow Yang Keshi's rear army. The army acts together.
On the second day, the army set off and continued to march north.
When they approached the border with the Liao Kingdom, Tong Guan's style became even more impressive. The large army of soldiers and horses were lined up neatly, with banners covering the sun, swords and guns standing in great numbers, war drums shaking the sky, and a lot of noise. In order to show off his prestige and boost the confidence of the border people, Tong Guan ordered his subordinates to issue a yellow list and waved the banner of "criminal attack on the people". With the remaining power of the crusade against Fangla, he rushed to the border of Song and Liao with a fierce, mighty and dusty attack.
