At that time, the general who advised Zhong Shidao to postpone the march was driven out of the marching tent by Zhong Shidao. Immediately, Zhongshidao ordered that all the infantry troops should answer the flags; all the horse troops should tie branches to the tails of their horses and accelerate forward, creating a huge momentum. In order to confuse the Jin army, Zhong Shidao ordered people to post notices along the way, writing: "Zhong Shaobao leads a million Western troops, galloping day and night, and is rushing to Bianjing. The soldiers and civilians in Bianjing should be calm and wait for Zhong Shaobao's arrival. , surrounded and annihilated the Golden Dog."
After the notice was posted, it spread quickly to Bianjing. The soldiers and civilians in Bianjing were greatly excited and cheered. The content of the notice was also sent to Jin Jun Wanyan Zongwang. Wanyan Zongwang originally expected Wanyan Nianhan to send troops and horses to intercept the Western Army of the Song Dynasty, which was heading to Bianjing to escort King Qin. As a result, Wanyan Nianhan not only did not send troops to intercept the Western Army of the Song Dynasty, he himself commanded 120,000 soldiers of the Western Route Army. Ma Fan was blocked by Wang Zhen in Taiyuan.
At that time, Wanyan Zongwang was greatly panicked when he learned the news.
The Western Army led by Zhong Shidao and Yao Pingzhong quickly advanced eastward and reached the south bank of the Bian River west of Bianjing City. Wanyan Zongwang didn't know how many people there were in the Western Army led by Zhong Shidao, so he sent spies to investigate. The spies reported that the Western Army of the Song Dynasty had banners covering the sun, dust was flying, and they were continuous and huge. When Wanyan Zongwang heard the report, he was frightened and ordered the Jin army to move to Moutuogang in the north and build more fortresses to protect themselves. At the same time, Wanyan Zongwang also ordered his subordinates to garrison intensively and not to act alone to avoid being surrounded and annihilated by the Song army.
After the Jin army moved to Moutuogang and built fortifications, Wanyan Zongwang was still worried and hurriedly summoned Wanyan Talan, Liu Yanzong and others to discuss countermeasures. After some discussion, several people decided to dispatch 5,000 soldiers and horses, rush to the bank of the Yellow River, and occupy the ferry. Once the battle with the Song army failed, they could retreat in time to avoid being completely annihilated by the Song army on the bank of the Yellow River.
In the city of Bianjing, Qinzong Zhao Huan was very excited when he learned that Zhong Shidao had arrived with the Western Army. He said happily: "Okay! Okay! Lao Zhong is here! Bianjing is safe!" Immediately, Qinzong sent Shangshu You Li Gang, who was left behind in Chengdu and Bianjing, went to Anshangmen to welcome Zhongshi Dao, Yao Pingzhong and the soldiers of the Western Army.
Li Gang received the order, rushed to install the gate, opened the city gate, and came to Zhongshidao's marching tent. Li Gang clasped his hands in fists, bowed to Zhong Shidao and Yao Pingzhong several times, and said excitedly: "Zhong Shaobao and Yao Zhizhou arrived with their troops. The whole capital was excited, and the people cheered and jumped. They are really the heavenly generals of the imperial court! Fortunately! Fortunately!" "
Zhong Shidao, Yao Pingzhong and Li Gang returned the favor. Master Zhong said: "The court is in trouble and the people are in danger, how can we ignore it! This is the responsibility that we, the generals of the Western Army, should fulfill. Li Liushou quickly brought us into the palace to see the Holy One to reassure the Holy One. "
Li Gang said: "What Zhong Shaobao said is absolutely true. The Holy One was deceived by Bai Shizhong and Li Yan's gang and almost wanted to leave the city. Fortunately, I persuaded him hard and was able to keep the Holy One. Zhong Shaobao also knows that I am a civil servant. People who don't understand marching and fighting talk softly when talking about war. Now that Zhong Shaobao and Yao Zhizhou have arrived, the situation will be very different. Please ask Zhong Shaobao and Yao Zhizhou to be firm in their determination to defend the city." Master Zhong said: " Bai Shizhong and Li Yan help him to kill him! Let's go into the palace quickly and see the Holy One."
Immediately, Li Gang handed over the troops and horses to Yao Pingzhong. He and Li Gang entered the city and hurried to the palace.
Qinzong Zhao Huan was overjoyed when he saw Zhongshi Dao entering the shop and stood up from the dragon chair. Zhongshi Dao threw himself on the ground and shouted loudly: "Zhongshi Dao's rescue came too late, please forgive me!" Qinzong hurriedly stepped down from the dragon throne, came to Zhongshi Dao, stretched out his hands, and supported Zhongshi Start talking. Zhong Shidao cried and cried: "How virtuous and capable I am, how dare you help the Holy One to help me." As he said this, he got up in a hurry. Qinzong called Zhongshi Dao and Li Gang to take their seats. Li Gang and Zhong Shidao waited for Qinzong to return to the Dragon Throne before sitting down on the chairs in the main hall.
Qinzong looked at Zhongshidao and asked, "What do you think of what happened today?" Zhongshidao remembered what Li Gang said to him, and wanted to strengthen Qinzong's determination to defend the city, so he replied: "Reply. Your Majesty, the Jurchens appear to be ferocious, but they actually don’t understand the art of war. How can they retreat smoothly by going deep into the territory of another country alone? Not to mention that they can’t win, it’s impossible for them to retreat smoothly even if they want to." Qin Zong said, He said hurriedly: "Because you and other soldiers of King Qin failed to arrive in time, I have made peace with the Kingdom of Jin." Zhong Shidao stood up and bowed to Qinzong. Qin Zong said: "You don't have to be polite, just sit down and say it." Master Zhong said: "Thank you Lord for your kindness." Master Zhong said and sat down immediately. Qin Zong said: "You have something to say, but it doesn't matter." Zhongshi said: "I serve the Holy One with military affairs. I only care about war. I dare not understand other things." Qin Zong said: "Although it is We have made peace, but the price demanded by the Kingdom of Jin is very high. It is expected that there will be changes. Disputes are inevitable, so I will worry more about ensuring the safety of Bianjing. I appoint you as the Inspector of the School, the Tongzhi Privy Council, and the Governor of the two rivers in the capital. Envoy, all the troops and horses will be commanded by Qing. Yao Pingzhong is ordered to be the deputy commander to assist Qing in fighting against Jin."
Zhong Shidao stood up, looked at Qinzong and bowed to him, saying, "I will obey the imperial edict, and I will do my best to defend Bianjing to the death."
Seeing Zhong Shidao's gloomy face, Qin Zong said, "You have worked hard all the way. You can rest for two days and let Yao Pingzhong do the work temporarily." Upon hearing this, Zhong Shidao bowed to Qin Zong again and replied, "I thank you, Lord, for your kindness. I am not tired because of fatigue, but I am suffering from lung disease." When Qinzong saw this, he hurriedly said: "You don't want to worship me anymore. From now on, when you enter the palace, you don't need to worship, you can go directly to the court in a sedan chair."
While he was talking, the official in charge of the palace reported that Wang Rui, the envoy of the Kingdom of Jin, asked to see him.
Wang Ru was ordered by Wanyan Zongwang to ask for the gold, silver, cattle, horses and silk and satin promised by the Song Dynasty court, but it was actually an attitude of visiting the Song Dynasty court. Because the Western Army of Zhongshi Dao arrived, Wanyan Zongwang wanted to judge the strength of the Western Army through Qin Zong's attitude.
Wang Rui came to the palace several times to pay homage, and his attitude was very arrogant. He never saluted Qinzong, and he always spoke straightforwardly. After entering this time, he even half-kneeled to Qinzong with a very respectful attitude.
When Qinzong saw this, he said with a straight face: "What is the purpose of the Jin envoy coming here?"
Wang Ru bowed to Qin Zong again and said: "To tell you the story of the Emperor, my commander-in-chief ordered me to come to the palace to see you. This is to urge your country to deliver the promised gold, silver, cattle, horses and silks and cloths."
Qin Zong said: "Since I promised your country, I must do it. However, between the two countries, the only way to negotiate slowly is to negotiate slowly, and resorting to force will not solve any problems. You see, your country has besieged me. Going toward Bianjing, what's the result? I'm heading towards the Western Army, and the Southern Army is also on its way to aid the capital. Isn't this matter going to be very troublesome to deal with?"
Wang Ruijian said, and then looked at Qinzong and bowed to him: "The great emperor said yes, it is better to negotiate matters between the two countries."
Qinzong then pointed to the master and said, "This is Lao Zhong, the commander of the Western Army!"
The reason why Qinzong called Zhongshi Dao "Lao Zhong" was because Zhong Shidao was already very old at this time and was famous all over the world. He was called "Lao Zhong" by both the government and the public. Even the Jin Kingdom knew about "Lao Zhong". Because of his great name, he was called so to intimidate Wang Rui, the envoy of gold.
Sure enough, Wang Rui turned to look at Zhongshi Dao and saw Zhongshi Dao's eyes glaring angrily. He was so frightened that he hurriedly greeted Zhongshi Dao.
Zhong Shidao snorted and bowed slightly to the seat as a return gift.
Wang Ru felt that Qinzong's attitude had hardened and he was not as humble as before, so he knew that the arrival of the Western Army had given Qinzong a huge backer, and he also knew that the Western Army of the Song Dynasty was still very powerful. After finding out the situation, Wang Ru then said goodbye to Qinzong, left the palace, and went to visit Wanyanzong.
After Ambassador Jin left the palace, Qinzong laughed.
Master Zhong was puzzled and looked at Qinzong Zhao Huan. Zhao Huan said: "The Jin Dynasty envoy came into the palace several times before with a very arrogant attitude and never saluted me. This time he came in with a much more humble attitude. It is because of your old race that you are like this. If you, your old race, had not led the Western Army When we arrive, my life will be difficult!"
Zhongshidao then stood up again, bowed to Qinzong and said, "My escort is late, which makes your Majesty worried." After saying that, Zhongshidao remembered what Qinzong said about the Southern Army just now, and asked again: "Your Majesty, just now It is said that the Confederate Army is on its way to aid the capital, but I wonder what the Confederate Army's situation is now?"
Qin Zong said: "That's me trying to scare the Jin envoy. The Jin army invades the south, and I have ordered all the soldiers and horses from all over the world to go to Bianjing, and King Qin will escort them. As for the situation of the southern army, I don't know now."
After Qinzong, Li Gang, and Zhong Shidao talked for a while, Zhong Shidao and Li Gang said goodbye and left the palace.
So, the Western Army of Zhongshi Dao has rushed to Bianjing, and King Qin has arrived to escort it. The Southern Army is closer to Bianjing, and there is no obstacle along the way. Why has the Western Army arrived, but the Southern Army has not reached Bianjing? It turned out that after receiving the order from King Qin to escort the troops, the Southern Army immediately marched towards Bianjing. However, on the way, they were intercepted halfway by the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji who fled south to Nanjing.
On his way to escape to Bozhou, the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji happened to encounter more than 20,000 troops and horses led by General Gong Bao, galloping all the way to Bianjing to escort King Qin. The Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji received the report and hurriedly ordered Tong Guan and Gao Qiu to intercept Gong Bao's more than 20,000 troops.
When Gong Bao learned that the Supreme Emperor was here, he hurriedly followed Tong Guan and Gao Qiu to see the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji said to Gong Bao: "All the soldiers and horses have gone to the capital to escort King Qin. The more than 20,000 soldiers and horses you led do not have to go to Bianjing. They will follow me to Nanjing." Then Zhao Ji, who was no longer the emperor, named Gong Bao as the emperor. He also knows the affairs of the Privy Council and is a general in the Royal Camp of the Supreme Emperor. After Gong Bao won the title, he immediately led more than 20,000 troops to escort the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji to Nanjing. Along the way, the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji successively collected nearly 100,000 soldiers and horses to escort him.
For this reason, Qinzong Zhao Huan, who was waiting for the escort of King Qin of the Southern Army in Bianjing City, did not wait for the arrival of the Southern Army. Fortunately, the Western Army led by Zhong Shidao and Yao Pingzhong arrived; the Western Army led by Zhong Shizhong was on its way to the capital. This made Qinzong feel much more at ease and no longer concerned about the arrival of the Southern Army.
