Seeing that everyone was urging him to stay in Jinyang, Tong Guan was unhappy and explained: "Jinyang is guarded by everyone, so I am very relieved. What I am worried about is the capital. If there are people guarding Jinyang, I am worried about the capital. Something happened that shocked the government and the public, and had a great impact. As the imperial envoy, the safety of the capital is in danger, and I have a duty to go back."
Everyone heard this and thought, the Holy Emperor sent you to rule and control the Yunyan area because the Yunyan area is important. Now you are using the excuse of the crisis in the court to escape before the battle. Apart from you, Tong Guan, is there no one else in the court? Since you are so important, why were you sent to the Yunyan area instead of staying in the court?
Zhang Xiaochun, the prefect of Jinyang, considered that the Jin soldiers were approaching the city and the situation was critical. Under such circumstances, Tong Guan escaped before the battle. Once he left, it would inevitably affect morale, shake the morale of the army, and Jinyang would not be saved. Zhang Xiaochun then looked at Tong Guan and bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, the Privy Councilor, will pacify Xixia and conquer Tang and Tibet, which will shock the whole country. At present, the situation in Jinyang is critical. I hope that the Privy Councilor will order all the soldiers and horses from all over the world to resist the Jin soldiers and ensure that Yunyan The territory is not lost.”
Tong Guandao: "I am just about to return to the capital and call on the troops from all over the world to not only protect Yunyan, but also the capital. Please stop trying to dissuade me."
Tong Guan sometimes calls himself the Privy Envoy, sometimes he calls himself the Xuanfu Envoy, and sometimes he takes out his Guangyang County Prince and calls himself himself. He has only one purpose, which is that the Yunyan area has nothing to do with me. I am just a Xuanfu Envoy, an inspection, not an actual duty. , does not bear actual responsibility.
Tong Guan insisted on returning to the capital. Zhang Xiaochun became anxious and could not care less about his taboos. He actually criticized Tong Guan and said: "In normal times, the king is so majestic and majestic. He looks like he wants to rule the world peacefully. In today's world, who else would you rather me?" ; Now, the Jin people have betrayed their alliance. Your Majesty should have ordered the soldiers and horses of the world to resist with all their strength. But now they are abandoning it, because they want to throw all Hedong to the Jin people! Your Majesty, just think about it, if Hedong is lost, what will happen to Hebei? Hebei If it is lost, the Central Plains is a flat terrain without any danger of natural chasms. How can the capital be saved? Abandoning Jinyang and going to Bianjing is not to protect Bianjing, but to protect yourself!"
Tong Guan was reprimanded by Zhang Xiaochun in public and became furious. He scolded Zhang Xiaochun and said, "What do you mean?" Zhang Xiaochun replied, "It doesn't mean anything. I just want the king to stay and lead the army and people of Jinyang to defend the city to protect Jinyang." "Tong Guan laughed angrily and said: "How ridiculous!" Zhang Xiaochun said: "How ridiculous?" Tong Guan said: "I, Tong Guan, was ordered by the Holy One to be the governor. I am here to comfort Yan Yun, not to guard the territory. If you insist on keeping me, what do you want you officials and generals to do?!" Zhang Xiaochun clapped his hands and sighed: "I finally saw it today. Master Tong had a high prestige in his life, but when things came to pass, he cowered in fear and ran away with his head in his arms. Even when he returned to the capital, How can I see the Holy One again?" Zhang Xiaochun mocked him in public, which made Tong Guan angry. However, considering that only these people stayed in Jinyang, he could leave, so he didn't care about arguing with Zhang Xiaochun, and just cursed in his heart: You Know a hammer! At this time, Your Majesty is eager for me to go back!
Tong Guansui handed over the defense of Jinyang to Tan Zhen, Wang Zhen, Zhang Xiaochun, Wang Zhen and others. He took more than a thousand elite soldiers and generals to Bianjing, the capital.
Unlike Wanyan Nianhan who was blocked in Jinyang, the Eastern Route Army led by Wanyan Zongwang of the Jin Kingdom made smooth progress and marched all the way to the bank of the Yellow River. It is also the Song Dynasty that should have this difficulty. The local officials and generals of the Xiang army, knowing full well that the Jin army was invading the south, that they could not resist the Jin army, and that Bianjing would be captured after the Jin army crossed the Yellow River, collapsed and dispersed, even in the villages north of the Yellow River. None of the ships were destroyed or hidden, creating conditions for the Jin army to cross the Yellow River; what's even more ridiculous is that the panicked Song Dynasty court did not urgently send troops to guard the Yellow River, so that the Jin army was able to cross the Yellow River with ease. Yellow River.
At that time, Wanyan Zongwang's Eastern Route Army, led by the rebel general Guo Yaoshi of the Song Dynasty, arrived at the south bank of the Yellow River. The water of the Yellow River is mighty and turbulent, flowing eastward. Wanyan Zongwang and his generals reined in their horses and stopped on the bank of the Yellow River. Looking at the wide Yellow River, they felt troubled. Wanyan Zongwang thought to himself that firstly, it was difficult to cross the Yellow River, and secondly, if he was attacked by the Song army during the crossing, he would suffer heavy losses and the whole army might be annihilated. Wanyan Zongwang had the idea of giving up as soon as possible.
Wanyan Zongwangla turned his horse's head and rode away from the shore. The generals also turned their horses' heads and followed Wanyan Zong's horse. Wanyan Zongwang came to the Chinese army's tent and jumped off his horse. His subordinates caught the reins of the horse in Wanyan Zongwang's hand and pulled the horse aside. All the generals dismounted, handed their horses to the soldiers, and followed Wanyan Zongwang into the Chinese army's tent. Wanyan Zongwang sat on the commander's seat, and Wanyan Chamu also sat on the side seat. Liu Yanzong and other Jin generals and the Song Dynasty rebel general Guo Yaoshi all stood in front of Wanyan Zongwang.
Wanyan Chamu is Wanyan Zongwang's uncle. Originally, the East Route Army was commanded by Wanyan Chamu, but considering that Wanyan Zongwang's commanding ability was stronger than Wanyan Chamu, Wanyan Zongwang served as the commander and Wanyan Chamu served as the supervisor. Therefore, Wanyan Zongwang respected Wanyan Chamu very much. He did not need to stand and listen to orders like other generals, but sat down with Wanyan Zongwang to discuss matters.
Wanyan Zongwang glanced sideways at Wanyan Chaimu and said: "Uncle!" Then he turned to the generals and said: "Generals, since they crossed the Great Wall and recaptured Yanjing, the army came all the way south and made good progress. They captured it continuously. By entering Zhengding, Daming, Handan, Anyang and other Song state capitals, the strategic purpose of warning the Song state has been achieved. Now, the army has reached the bank of the Yellow River and lacks the tools to cross the river. In addition, the Western Route Army led by the Prime Minister was blocked by the Jin Dynasty. Yang, the Western Army of the Song Dynasty will enter Tongguan at any time to rush to Bianjing. Generals, if our army crosses the river rashly and is attacked by the Song Army, there may be a risk of annihilation of the entire army. Therefore, I intend to stop the advance to consolidate the territory gained. .”
After Wanyan Zongwang finished speaking, he turned to look at his uncle Wanyan Chaimu.
After Wanyan Chamu pondered for a moment, he nodded in agreement. Wanyan Zongwang was about to issue an order to stop the army. Guo Yaoshi, the rebel general of the Song Dynasty, took a step forward, bowed to Wanyan Zongwang and said, "Marshal, I have something to say." Wanyan Zongwang said, "General Guo has something to say. But it's okay." Guo Yaoshi said: "Marshal is on top, the army is coming south, invincible and unstoppable. It has not received any decent resistance from the Song army, which means that the Song army has been defeated and is unable to resist the army going south. At present, the army has already When we reach the bank of the Yellow River, Bianjing of the Song Dynasty is right in front of us and just around the corner. We must not give up such a great opportunity."
Wanyan Zongwang said: "The opportunity is certainly good, but the Yellow River is wide, how can we cross it? What if there is an attack by the Song army while crossing the river?"
Pharmacist Guo said: "The Song army was defeated and they would have no time to worry about the defense of the Yellow River. There must be boats in the villages on the north bank of the Yellow River. The marshal could just order a search for the boats, and they would be able to find them. Once the boats are found, they would be able to cross the river. In that case , the army came to Bianjing City, Bianjing was desirable! This is undoubtedly an eternal feat! As for the marshal, there is no need to worry about the Song army's surprise attack. Before the general surrendered to the marshal, the emperor of the Song Dynasty reduced the imperial army in the Yanjing area. Only a few Xiang troops are left, and there are no soldiers and horses guarding the north bank of the Yellow River and the other side. The marshal and supervisors are on top. This golden opportunity must not be missed."
After hearing this, Wanyan Zongwang went to look at Yan Chamu. Wanyan Chamu nodded vigorously when Wanyan Zongwang looked at him.
When Pharmacist Guo said these words, Wanyan Chamu was deep in thought. He felt that Pharmacist Guo was familiar with the situation in the Song Dynasty. The Song army had been defeated and no one knew where they were going. There would be no defensive troops by the Yellow River. , it is better to cross it. If you really cross the Yellow River, you will really achieve an unprecedented feat. Therefore, when Wanyan Zongwang looked at him and asked for his opinion, Wanyan Chamu nodded vigorously, expressing his complete agreement and firm support.
Wanyan Zongwang then ordered Liu Yanzong and other generals to say: "Generals, immediately send troops and horses to search for nearby fishing boats and carry troops and horses across the river!"
Liu Yanzong and other generals replied loudly: "Obey the order!" They all left the tent.
Sure enough, in the villages surrounding the camp, the Jin Army found more than a dozen fishing boats. Wanyan Zongwang ordered to cross the river.
More than ten fishing boats began to transport Jin army soldiers and horses to the south bank of the Yellow River.
At this time, a fishing boat floated from the upper reaches. A man was shirtless, carrying a bow and arrow on his back, holding a big knife in one hand, holding starch in the other hand, and singing a ditty loudly in his mouth: Grandpa was born between heaven and earth, and is not afraid of the court. Not afraid of officials. The king of heaven and earth is sprinkled in the water, and the king of turtles is inside. Grandpa was born in heaven and earth, and he did not seek wealth or officialdom. I lived a life in Boli, Liangshan, where I tasted good food and drank as much as the gods.
When the general of the Jin army who was crossing the river saw this, he leaned on the boat and shouted loudly: "Man! Quickly row the boat to the shore and transport the soldiers and horses across the river!"
The man driving the boat laughed loudly, and instead of rowing the boat to the shore, he rowed towards the Jin soldiers who were crossing the river. General Jin in the ferry was very frightened when he saw the man on the boat, naked to the waist, carrying a bow and arrows on his back, and holding a big knife in his hand, and hurriedly ordered the soldiers on the boat to shoot arrows. Upon hearing the order, the golden soldiers on the boat put arrows on their bows, drew the bow strings to full length, and shot arrows at the incoming ship.
The man who came to the boat laughed loudly, waved his sword, and knocked down the flying arrows. After knocking off the flying arrow, the man suddenly took the bow and arrow from his back, put an arrow on the string, fully drew the bow, and shot out with one arrow. The arrow flew towards the Jinbing ferry like a meteor, shooting the Jin general who had just given the order to the side of the boat. The golden soldiers and generals in the ship were greatly frightened. The man laughed loudly and rushed over with his boat.
Kishibe Jin will report the upcoming situation to Wanyan Zongwang. Wanyan Zongwang was shocked. He hurriedly left the Chinese army's tent with Wanyan Chamu and several Jin generals, and rode their horses to the shore to check the situation.
In the river, the man's boat has disappeared. Not far from the shore, General Jin reported that a fishing boat floated upstream. The man driving the boat shot one of the generals to death with an arrow, knocked over a troop transport, and escaped by jumping into the water.
Wanyan Zongwang was originally worried that the Song State was well prepared, and worried that there were a large number of warships. After knowing that it was just a fishing boat, he ordered the general crossing the river: "Quickly arrange a warning upstream. Any ship coming will be shot and killed, and no troop transport ships are allowed to attack."
After receiving the order, the generals under his command hurriedly arranged their troops and horses to deploy defenses upstream.
Wanyan Zonghan turned his horse's head and was about to return to the Chinese army's tent. Suddenly he heard the sound of "killing" and looked into the distance. He saw several people on horseback fighting with some golden soldiers. Wanyan Zongwang was shocked again and hurriedly rode over there to check the situation.
