One autumn rain and another cold, entering late autumn, the Song army besieging the city suddenly became fierce in its offensive.
In fact, in the past month, the Song Army's offensive had not been too fierce, but now it suddenly became fierce. It seemed that it was because it found that the Jin Army showed no signs of surrender and was forced to attack violently.
The sound of artillery boomed in the sky, and the shouts of killing shook the sky. More than ten days passed in a row, and more than ten battles, large and small, resulted in heavy losses on both sides, and the Jin army suffered heavy casualties. There are layers of corpses under the city wall, both in the Song and Jin Dynasties. Everywhere on the city wall was damaged by bombings. Many of the walls collapsed, and traces of scorch were everywhere.
As for the city gate towers, without exception, they were all destroyed by the Song army's artillery.
The explosive shells of the Song Army were really scary. Those shells often exploded in the sky above the city, killing a considerable number of Jin soldiers every time and injuring countless soldiers.
The Song army continued to bombard the city, but there was heavy thunder and little rain, as if they wanted to trap the Jin soldiers to death in Bianjing City.
After all, Bianjing City today has a population of more than 1 million, and people can survive on horse chews for several days.
Central China was originally a yellow flood area. Coupled with years of wars, natural and man-made disasters, the city was already short of food. Now that the Song army is attacking the city, soldiers and civilians are not allowed to go out, which has increased the food shortage and panic.
For the people in the city, the soldiers guarding the city might have food, but they could only starve to death in front of their eyes. There was no way to do anything, so people kept sneaking out of the city.
On the west wall of Bianjing City, Cui Li, the general guarding the west wall, looked at the Song Army camp outside the city and frowned.
The Song army surrounded but did not attack, but only shelled, apparently waiting for an opportunity to defeat Bianjing City in one fell swoop.
Turning to the city gate, dozens of people were arguing with the soldiers guarding the gate. Then several people were stabbed to death, and the others dispersed in a rush.
"Yao Anguo, what's wrong? What happened?"
Cui Li frowned and asked loudly.
"General, the unruly people wanted to leave the city and were punished. None of them died, so don't worry!"
The Jin Bing general named Yao Anguo replied loudly from outside the city.
Cui Li nodded and waved his hand impatiently.
"Get those guys away! They look terrible!"
Since the Song army attacked the city, there has been an endless stream of people who want to leave the city. They have piled up at the city gate every day. It has become common for them to drive people away.
Cui Li returned to the city wall and looked out. The Song army had not attacked the city for the time being, but seeing that they were carrying ammunition and arranging the artillery carts, Cui Li's face became much gloomier.
If there were another round of shelling, I don't know how many more people would die.
Several generals came up from the city wall. Seeing that there was no one around, the general named Yao Anguo whispered in Cui Li's ear:
"General, the emperor has escaped. Are we going to live and die together with Bianjing City?"
Outside Bianjing City, the emperor's personal soldiers led Yilapu'a and led thousands of elite golden soldiers out of the city to attack in one fell swoop. Unexpectedly, the sneak attack failed and the whole army was wiped out. Even Yilapu'a was killed in the battle. Martyrdom for the country. The Song army attacked the city fiercely, and the emperor led the remnants of the Zhongxiao Army to flee to Guide Mansion. The newly appointed political counselor Wanyan Nushen and deputy privy envoy Wanyan Xinieab stayed in Nanjing, while Cui Li was established as the capital of Bianjing because of his bravery in battle. Commander of the Western Wall.
"Yao Anguo, how is the military morale in the city?"
Cui Li glanced at his confidant and asked casually.
"General, it goes without saying. Since the emperor escaped, several other generals have secretly let the people out of the city every night. Many soldiers have also escaped secretly, including many powerful people. You think they still have the heart to guard City?"
Another confidant general, Han Duo, followed suit.
Cui Li was stunned for a moment, then suddenly raised his leg and kicked several generals several times.
"They are letting the people out of the city, and you are injuring the people. Do you think I can't die quickly enough?"
Several generals held back their words, but the murderous look in Yao Anguo's eyes flashed, but Cui Li saw it and became extremely angry.
This Yao Anguo turned out to be just a prisoner. He almost starved to death after he was released from prison. If he hadn't rescued him, he would have been a dead body long ago. I promoted him and reused him, but I didn't expect that this guy had no intention of repaying his kindness.
Cui Li immediately felt murderous intent in his heart.
"General, don't worry. The city is in chaos now, people are in panic, and no one is taking care of these things."
Han Duo endured the pain and reported it to his perverse Shangguan.
"People's will cannot be violated, and caution is the best thing."
Cui Li's expression became gentle. He looked at his confidants and gave them a warning.
"I beat you for your own good. Be careful when doing things, otherwise you won't know how you will die."
All the generals nodded in agreement, and Brother Lu Chang asked with a smile:
"General, what do you think we should do? Brothers, you are the only one who will follow your lead!"
"General, the Song army has strong soldiers and horses. I heard that they have recaptured Lianghe and Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, and the Tatar army was beaten to pieces. Let's hold on here. This family, old and young, can't all starve to death!"
Han Duo smiled apologetically and said carefully.
Although Yao Anguo didn't speak, he meant the same thing.
The Song army was so elite that even the Mongolian army was no match for them, so how could they resist? Besides, the emperor has run away, and they still defend the city. Isn't this asking for death?
"Yao Anguo, are you ready?"
Cui Li was silent for a moment and looked at Yao Anguo.
"Don't worry, general, the five hundred dead soldiers are ready, just waiting for the general's order!"
Yao Anguo's eyes shone with excitement.
"Okay! Brothers, let's start early tomorrow morning. When we return to the Song Dynasty, we will use Bianjing City as a pledge of allegiance to ensure the prosperity and wealth of our brothers for the rest of their lives!"
Cui Li nodded and said in a deep voice.
I want him to be buried with the Kingdom of Jin, but there is no way!
"General, Princess Wen has an old relationship with Emperor Song, and they have a son. Therefore, after taking action, try not to kill the Jin royal family, so as not to blame Princess Wen and cause unnecessary trouble."
Brother Bishu Lu Chang was at the side and reminded softly.
"Of course I know this! When I took refuge with Prince Wanyankai that day, I already knew about Princess Wen's love story. Everyone has remembered it. Don't hurt the Dajin clan unless it is absolutely necessary."
All the generals obeyed the order, Han Duo continued:
"General, if we take control of Bianjing City, we can send envoys to negotiate peace with the Song army. In exchange for the donation of the city, property and palaces of the Jin Kingdom, we can establish the general as the emperor of the Central Plains, just like Liu Yu, the emperor of Qi Dynasty."
Han Duo's words made Cui Li hesitate for a moment, and finally shook his head.
"Don't you see that the Song Army's Northern Expedition restored the Lianghe and Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, do you still allow a country within a country to exist? The Tatars are really useless, and they were defeated too quickly!"
If the Northern Expedition of the Song Army fails, Henan between the two rivers and the Southern Song Dynasty can be used as a buffer between the north and the south. Negotiate terms with the Southern Song Dynasty or Mongolia and become a vassal state.
But now the Southern Song Dynasty unified the north and the south. From south to north, from east to west, they were all under the rule of the Song Dynasty. This kind of thing like a country within a country is probably impossible to happen.
Cui Li looked at the Song Army camp outside the city with a little regret.
"It would be great if Emperor Song was here. Maybe we could ask for more rewards, and it wouldn't be in vain for us to take such a big risk."
"General, Bianjing City has returned to the Song Dynasty, and the Song Emperor should be heading north."
Han Duo whispered, Cui Li's eyes lit up, and everyone looked at each other and laughed knowingly.
"Success or failure depends on tomorrow!"
Cui Li slapped the city wall hard, his palms aching.
Early the next morning, countless soldiers armed with guns and knives suddenly broke into the official residence of Shangshu Province, located on the west side of the imperial palace in Bianjing City, and surrounded all government offices.
"Cui Li, what do you want to do?"
In the lobby of the Provincial Government Office, Deputy Privy Councilor Wanyan Xi pinched Abu and pointed at Cui Li and a group of warriors who broke into the hall. He scolded them fiercely and drew his sword.
When Wanyan Nushen, the political minister of Pingzhang, saw the posture in front of him, he also drew his sword to protect himself and shouted:
"General Cui, the Song army is attacking the city and Bianjing is in danger. What do you want?"
All the officials in the hall looked at Cui Li and other soldiers, and everyone was frightened.
"What do I want? What do you want? You want to die, I don't have time to play with you!"
Cui Li's eyes were ferocious and he waved the long knife in his hand.
"Kill them all! Leave no one behind!"
Cui Li gave an order, and generals such as Lu Changge, Han Duo, Yao Anguo and others could not wait and led the soldiers to rush forward.
After the shouting of killing ended, blood flowed all over the lobby, and more than a dozen corpses were scattered around, including Deputy Privy Councilor Wanyan Xi Niebu, Pingzhang Political Officer Wanyan Nushen, Yushi Doctor Pei Man'a Hudai, and Admonishment Doctor Wu None of the ministers including Gusun Nushen and Hubu Shangshu Wanyan Zhuke survived.
"General, what should we do now?"
Yao Anguo was covered in blood and excited, with murderous intent in his eyes.
Although they did not want to kill the Jin Dynasty palace, the die-hard elements who stubbornly resisted had no choice. It is estimated that the Song Emperor would not blame him.
"Hurry up and surround the palace. Don't let anyone in or out! Post a notice to calm the people, saying that the court officials are incompetent and trying to sacrifice the people in the city. I killed them today just to save the lives of the people in the city!"
Cui Lizhi was so proud that he immediately issued a military order.
"General, do you want to search the city for gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin? Otherwise, they will all belong to the Song Army."
Yao Anguo whispered in Cui Li's ear.
"That's fine, but remember, it's best not to kill anyone. Especially those clan members, don't be careless!"
Cui Li gave the order, and Yao Anguo left in high spirits. Cui Li came to the wall of the imperial city to watch, full of ambition.
A complete Bianjing City, this certificate of submission, but I don’t know what kind of reward the Song Emperor will get?
Suddenly, earth-shaking cheers rang out from all sides in the city, and people poured into the streets. Cui Li couldn't help but be shocked.
Could it be that there was some kind of riot?
"General, I heard that Kaicheng was going to surrender to the Song Army. The people were so happy that they all went out to celebrate in the streets!"
Han Duo said excitedly.
"This is the people's will! No one will work hard for the Wanyan family!"
Cui Li nodded and suddenly asked.
"Are the harem and clan under control?"
"Back to the general, the Queen Mother, Queen Tudan, concubines, as well as Liang Wang Wanyan Congke, Jing Wang Wanyan Shouchun and other clans, including more than 500 concubines, are all under control."
"Okay! Get ready, go out of the city, and ask for the surrender of the Song army. Take more than 500 people from this clan with you. These people are our certificate of surrender and meeting gift."
Cui Li took the matter seriously and warned Han Duo.
In the early winter of the fourth year of Jianwu in the Song Dynasty, on October 20, 1233 AD, Cui Li, the defender of Bianjing City, sent more than 500 royal family members including the Queen Mother of Jin, Queen Tudan, concubines, King Liang, and King Jing to Qingcheng Palace of the Song Army. camp, and surrendered at Kaicheng the next day.
The city of Tokyo, which had been humiliated by Jingkang in the Northern Song Dynasty and fell to the Jin Dynasty for a hundred years, once again returned to the hands of the Song people.
