In June of the fourth year of Kim Jong Dae's reign, Tokyo City, the Imperial Palace.
On the throne of the main hall, Emperor Wanyan Shouxu of Jin Dynasty looked livid, and all the officials in the hall looked ugly, and the atmosphere was depressing.
As the years passed, Wanyan Shouxu's body became more and more round.
Although his figure was fat and his face was gloomy, there was some happiness in Wanyan Shouxu's heart that could not be concealed.
Genghis Khan died, and the nightmare in his mind finally disappeared. He could finally get some peaceful sleep.
Although he knew that the descendants of Genghis Khan would come again with their troops, and that the Mongolian army would still attack cities and territories, burn, kill and loot, Wanyan Shouxu could not hide the joy in his heart, so much so that the left corner of his mouth twitched from time to time, expressing his seriousness. ’s expressions complement each other and look a bit weird.
Outside the palace, cheers and firecrackers kept coming. It was the soldiers and people of Bianjing City celebrating the retreat of the enemy. When the news of Genghis Khan's death came, the whole country celebrated. From the emperor Wanyan Shouxu to the traffickers and lackeys in Bianjing City, everyone was excited.
Perhaps the only thing that bothered him was that the Song army was so despicable and shameless that they occupied Lintao Mansion and other places in the northwest of the Kingdom of Jin, which made him angry and angry.
It would be fine if they were taken away by the Mongolian army, but it happened to be a weak Song people who had been beaten to pieces by the golden cavalry several times.
This simply made him lose face, and the evil fire was rising, and he couldn't help but get angry.
There is no hero at that time, but it made Zhuzi famous!
"Genghis Khan died of illness in Liupanshan, and the Tatar army withdrew. I would like to congratulate our country, the Kingdom of Jin, and congratulate Your Majesty!"
Pingzhang Zhengshi and Wanyan Saibu from the Jin Dynasty clan came out with loud voices that echoed in the hall.
"I would like to congratulate my country, the Great Jin, and congratulate Your Majesty!"
All the ministers in the palace bowed together and spoke in unison.
"My lords, we are all happy and congratulations!"
Wanyan Shouxu nodded slightly and his expression returned to calm.
After getting rid of the serious problem of Genghis Khan, even breathing feels much easier.
"Your Majesty, the Tatars invaded our territory, and Hu Tumen, the general manager of Lintao Prefecture, was killed. Please give him compensation and praise to calm the people of the world."
Li Qi, who was involved in political affairs, went out to report to Wanyan Shouxu who was sitting on the throne.
Just three months ago, Genghis Khan captured the northwest border of Jin. Hu Tumen, the general manager of Lintao Prefecture, was defeated and captured. When he saw the Mongolian commander, he refused to kneel on the platform and vowed not to surrender. His knees and shins were cut off by the Mongolian army. He refused to surrender and was killed.
"Hu Tumen was our hero in Dajin. Unfortunately, he was killed by the Tatars. My heart aches."
Wanyan Shouxu hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice:
"It is decreed that a statue of Hu Tumen should be enshrined in the Baozhong Temple to promote the righteousness of our country, so that all people will admire it and its fame will last forever."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
All the ministers were solemn and bowed to Wanyan Shouxu together.
The Tatar soldiers and horses are strong, and the emperor is calling on the people of Dajin to fight to the death against the Tatars.
"Your Majesty, Genghis Khan died of illness and the Mongolian army retreated. Our army, the King of Jin Dynasty, can take the opportunity to go north and restore the old territory of the two rivers. If we can capture Yanjing, Taiyuan, and Yanmenguan, Shaanxi will have no worries, and Henan will have no worries, and we will have no worries." Jin Wuyou!”
Wanyan Heda, the general of Jin Guoliang who was involved in political affairs, followed him out of the class to perform the sermon.
The terrain in Hedong is steep, the gateway to Henan and the flank of Shaanxi. If they can reoccupy Hedong, the Mongolian army will also encounter layers of resistance when moving south.
If we seize Yanjing and guard Juyong Pass, Deshengkou and other dangerous Yanyun fortresses, then there will be no worries about Bianjing and the Central Plains.
Seize Yanjing!
Wanyan Shouxu's heart was shaken, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
Thirteen years ago, his father Jin Xuanzong, Wanyan Xun, moved south from the central capital of Yanjing to Nanjing to open his mansion in order to avoid the Mongolian invasion. The following year, the Mongolian army captured Yanjing.
With Daikin's current strength, it would be good to be able to stick to Shaanxi and Henan. Wanting to take back Yanjing, Wanyan Heda was too optimistic.
"Your Majesty, I think that the Song Army has occupied Hexi and is entangled with Xixia. The Tatars will definitely attack the Song Army. We, the Kingdom of Jin, might as well sit back and watch and take the opportunity to restore our national strength. When the time comes, the snipe and the clam will fight and the fisherman will benefit. I The Kingdom of Jin could not only weaken the Tatars, but also weaken the Song Dynasty, killing two birds with one stone. Your Majesty knows this."
Li Qi, the political advisor, spoke, causing a murmur in the palace. The ministers admired it in their hearts, but did not dare to speak out.
Jin Meng, Jin and Song Dynasties are both feuding, so sitting on a mountain and watching tigers fight is the best choice for the Kingdom of Jin.
As for the lands on the border, they have been ravaged by wars, sparsely populated, fertile fields are deserted, and bandits are rampant.
It is really unnecessary to have a grudge against the Song people and fight against each other for a piece of useless land.
However, with this thought in mind, no one among the ministers dared to mention it, lest they be regarded as traitors.
On the throne, Wanyan Shouxu also nodded secretly.
This Li Qi knew his heart well and solved his dilemma directly, taking the blame for his weakness and being easy to bully.
"Your Majesty, this move by the Song Dynasty is equivalent to declaring war on our country of Jin. I am willing to lead my troops south to attack the Song Dynasty. Please allow your Majesty's permission!"
The fierce general in the army, the Zhongxiao Army, accused Monk Wanyan Chen and made a memorial in a muffled voice, but he did not agree with Li Qi's proposal.
The Zhongxiao Army was composed of Uighurs, Naijurchens, Qiang, Hun and Han people. It was a mixed bag and difficult to control. Monk Wanyan Chen governed well, and the officers and soldiers of the Zhongxiao Army were able to bow their heads and obey orders. In all the states and towns he passed through, Qiu did not commit any crimes. Every time he fought, he was the first to enter the battle formation. He was as fast as the wind and rain. He was a powerful force in the Jin Kingdom.
Genghis Khan died of illness, the Mongolian army retreated, but Lintao Road was occupied by the Song army. The Kingdom of Jin sent envoys there, but they were sent back by the Song people on the pretext of "renting".
Isn’t this a naked slap in the face to the Kingdom of Jin?
For a warrior like Monk Wanyan Chen, this was naturally unbearable.
Wanyan Shouxu's face suddenly darkened.
Since he ascended the throne, he has been unwilling to go to war with the Song people. Firstly, Dajin is trapped in Shaanxi and Henan, and its national power is lacking. Secondly, he still understands the reason why the lips are dying and the teeth are cold.
The Mongolian army was still watching with eager eyes. The Song people could fall out with him because of the dangers of the rivers and lakes, but the Jin country only had the ruins of Shaanxi and Henan, but he did not dare. Going to war with the Song army at this time is tantamount to asking for trouble.
"Your Majesty, if the Song people want to advance into Hexi, Lintao Prefecture and other places will definitely not be returned to our dynasty. Hexi is still the sphere of influence of the Tatar army. There will definitely be a bloody battle between the Song Dynasty and the Tatars. Your Majesty, why not wait and see? Let’s see how the Song army struggles. If you want to take back Lanzhou and other places, you have to eat hard and recover first.”
Li Qi glanced at Monk Wanyan Chen and played loudly.
This ignorant monk Wanyan Chen used troops against the Tatars and Song people at the same time. Was he trying to kill himself?
"Your Majesty, Genghis Khan died of illness, and the Tatar army withdrew. It won't take long, when the Tatar Khan's position is settled, the Tatars will go south again to attack our country. By then, the northwest Song army will face the Tatars. Army. If the Song army is on the flanks to contain it, the pressure on our country, the Jin Kingdom, will be much less."
Pingzhang Zhengshi finished his appearance and said in the prelude with a calm face.
It can be heard from his words that he still supports Li Qi's proposition.
Wanyan Shouxu's expression became much gentler and he nodded slightly unconsciously.
Wanyan Saibu and Li Qi were mature and cautious, and the words of these two people could be said to have spoken to his heart.
Although it is humiliating, although it is not reconciled, but savor it carefully, this may be the best solution at present.
With the Song army on the northwest flank and the dangers of Tongguan and the Yellow River, it was not easy for the Mongolian army to destroy the city and take out the stronghold.
"Your Majesty, the Song and Jin Dynasties are feuding. I am afraid that the Song army will occupy Lintao, Lanzhou and other places and will not return them. How should we deal with it then? Strike first to gain strength, and strike later will suffer disaster. It is better to send troops westward now to test it out. Besides. Maybe there will be unexpected gains."
unexpected result?
Wanyan Shouxu glanced at Wanyan Heda who refused to give up, and shook his head gently.
In addition to taking back some useless land in Lanzhou, Lintao Prefecture, what else can we get?
The Song army didn't care about their lives. They had more people, more money, and more courage. They could enter Hexi, but the Jin Kingdom did not have this strength.
Wanyan Shouxu remained silent, and the officials in the hall were speechless for a moment and fell into silence.
Only the small areas of Henan and Shaanxi were left, and the Jin Kingdom, with a population of three to four million, wanted to use troops against the Song people, so it was better to be quiet and stop fussing.
As for the weak Song people's use of troops in Hexi, it was beyond the expectations of the ministers, and they were happy to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.
I don’t know if this move stimulated Wanyan Heda so much that he also became manic?
"Dear gentlemen, I actually have something that I don't understand. I would like to discuss it with you."
Wanyan Shouxu looked at the ministers in the palace, full of suspicion.
"Emperor Zhao Hong of the Song Dynasty sent troops to fight in Xixia, and he personally led the expedition, fought against the Tatar army, and saved Xixia. This move is admirable. In this case, why did he send troops to capture the land west of Hexi?"
Since they want to occupy Hexi in Xixia, why bother to save Xixia? It seems unconventional for these people to bully others at the same time.
What is Zhao Hong thinking in his head?
"Your Majesty, I heard that this Song Emperor Zhao Hong is a lecherous person. One of his concubines is Li Weiming, the princess of Anguo in Xixia. Li Weiming's country is beautiful and fragrant, and she is the most beautiful woman in Xixia. Zhao Hong is obsessed with love. It’s not unusual for someone to do such a contradictory thing!”
Chi Zhan, another deputy envoy to the Privy Council who was involved in political affairs, went out to report the matter.
This Zhao Hong was so obsessed with seducing even Princess Wen of the Kingdom of Jin that he was almost twenty years old and still not married. Now, the most beautiful woman of Xixia has been brought into the palace, and she has been devoured and refused to admit it. It is really shameless.
"The Tatar army is at its peak, and the Song army dares to fight head-on. Song Emperor Zhao Hong is by no means a lustful person who does nothing. Originally, I was worried that the Song people would collude with the Tatars to deal with me, Dajin. Now I see Come on, I'm too worried."
Wanyan Heda, the political advisor, frowned and continued to play.
"What Wanyan Heda said is true. Your Majesty ordered to stop the border provocation with the Song Dynasty. The Tatars are worthless to the Song Dynasty. The Tatar army burned, killed and looted in the Song Dynasty, trying to show off their force, but in the end they angered After defeating the Song Emperor, after fierce battles, the three armies of the Song people sacrificed their lives, and Subutai suffered a big loss. The Tatars were domineering and turned against the Song people. This is an unexpected gain for me, Dajin!"
Wanyan said nothing, and unconsciously a smile appeared on his face.
The Song Dynasty had a vast territory and a large population, and its size was very different from that of Xixia. Having the Song Army as the defensive flank of the Jin Kingdom seems to be a good thing.
Song Meng went to war and broke out, and the Song people were involved in the war. This was not only an unexpected gain, it was an unexpected surprise!
