Zhao Huan's decree was conveyed to the front line as quickly as possible, and at the same time, the news that Zhao Gou was going to Bozhou and Qin Hui as an envoy to Jinying also spread quickly in Kaifeng City.
And Zhao Huan could clearly feel that the atmosphere in Kaifeng had relaxed a bit after Qin Hui left the city.
Of course, this is not Qin Hui's ability. This is why everyone thinks that His Majesty has finally figured it out.
Daozong Emperor Zhao Ji, who was far away in Bozhou, heard the news immediately. Such a rapid exchange of news could only mean one thing, that is, Zhao Huan's Song Dynasty court was really riddled with holes.
But no matter what, after Zhao Ji heard the news that Zhao Huan was preparing to negotiate peace and sent an envoy, he immediately stopped going south and waited for the exact news.
When Bai Shizhong and others heard the news of the peace talks, they did not immediately want to continue to embarrass Zhao Huan. Instead, they relaxed their vigilance. At the same time, as Zhao Ding said, they were ready to welcome Zhao Ji, the late emperor, back.
Especially Zhao Huan's mortal enemy, Wang Fu, who was also one of the Six Thieves in the World.
That was even more diligent. Later, Cai Jing and Cai You, father and son, even used the banner of Wang Anshi to travel around.
After all, Cai Jing's younger brother Cai Bian was Wang Anshi's son-in-law. He was promoted to Privy Councilor, Minister Zuocheng, and was named Shaobao.
Not to mention anything else, this guy is really good at taking advantage of the situation. He was constantly collecting money in the name of the New Deal and reform, and even changed Wang Anshi's original reforms beyond recognition. Even Wang Anshi's reputation was completely ruined by him. It's so transparent.
Taiwei Gao Qiu contacted many soldiers and horses in Kaifeng and was ready to lead his troops to attack to meet the majesty in his heart.
Even during this period of time, Zhao Huan heard too many or too few voices in many state capitals. They were cheers and shouts for Zhao Ji, and they were also building momentum for him.
It was the same as when Sima Guang came to Zhezong under the spotlight, expelled Wang Anshi, abandoned all reforms, and allowed the Song Dynasty to continue to restore the old system.
Zhao Huan didn't feel aggressive this time, but he also felt that a storm was coming.
At this time, his heart is entirely on the front line. Only when the front line is victorious will he have time and opportunities later.
At this time, Zongze did not return to Cizhou. He believed Yue Fei's words and immediately divided his troops into two groups after leaving Xiangzhou.
He almost single-handedly entered Hedong Road again and found Wang Shan, the giant bandit at the foot of Taihang Mountain. He did not come here to declare a challenge.
Not even here to ask for help.
He is here to recruit Wang Shan!
He has 700,000 troops and 10,000 chariots under his command. Even though the logistics and supplies of the troops and horses have always been a problem, even though the troops and horses under his command are both good and bad, even though there are many problems.
But Wang Shan is still a rare and sturdy soldier on the Hedong Road, and he is also a brave and good warrior.
Together with Yang Jin, who is known as the Hornless Ox, he is also famous in the world.
Regardless of his old age, Zongze came directly to Wang Shan's mountain camp and reported his name immediately.
"Marshal Zongze of Hebei Province, please see Master Wang Shan and please report!"
Although he was old, he was powerful, and Zongze's roar really made Wang Shan run out of it at a trot.
"What is the purpose of the old general coming here? A certain family and the old general have never met each other, but after hearing what the old general did in Cizhou, he is also a well-known man.
I don't want to take the old general's life, so I just ask the old general to leave. "
As a giant bandit on Hedong Road, Wang Shan did not drive Zongze away unreasonably, but instead asked him to leave.
In the final analysis, whether Wang Shan or Yang Jin, or the bandit leaders in this area such as Wang Zaixing, Li Gui, Wang Dalang and others with tens of thousands of soldiers, they were all forced to survive by the Jin people.
No matter how hard it is, who is willing to be a grass bandit who licks blood from his knife edge, or who is willing to be a grass bandit near the Taihang Mountains?
On one side of Taihang Mountain is Hedong Road, which was plundered by the Jin Army, and on the other side is Hebei West Road, which is being plundered by the Jin Army. The lives of the people in these two places are worse than the other.
I'm afraid even a dollar is not as valuable as Wang Shan. They occupy this place for two reasons.
First, they couldn't leave their homeland, and they didn't know where they were going after leaving, so they simply stopped here and tried their best to survive.
Secondly, they wanted to find the right opportunity to fight back against the Jin army and avenge their families.
Yue Fei understood this clearly and knew that there was no comparison between them and Yang Yao of Taihu. They were a group of rebels who could still be saved.
Zongze looked at Wang Shan who was kind to him and knew that Yue Fei had guessed correctly. At this time, he refused to leave. He ignored the obstruction of the soldiers beside him and walked up to Wang Shan and grabbed his arm.
The generals around Wang Shan were so frightened that they immediately drew out their weapons from their waists as if they were about to take action. When they saw that Zongze made no other move, they retracted their weapons angrily.
"I already know about Commander Wang. There are too many poor people like Commander Wang in this world, but they don't have Commander Wang's ability to protect the people in this chaos.
Commander Wang is the true righteous man of our Song Dynasty!
Now that the Song Dynasty is in danger of survival, if there are more heroes like Wang Commander in the world, why should the Song Dynasty be afraid of the Jin people?
The current situation is critical, and the people of Hebei Road are in dire straits. I hope Commander Wang can understand my thoughts!
Now that His Majesty has ascended the throne for the first time, it is the time to display his grand ambitions. In order to allow us to fight against the Jin soldiers and regain the mountains and rivers, we will not hesitate to endure the humiliation and bear the heavy burden.
Commander Wang is a righteous man. At this time, I ask Commander Wang to put the country first!
Zongze is the marshal of the Hebei Province army personally appointed by His Majesty. His purpose is to fight against the Jin people and avenge the blood feud for all the brothers.
Today, can you follow me down the mountain, enter Hebei, and kill the golden dog? "
Zongze used his sharp tongue again, making Wang Shan's eyes flash.
He is not a treacherous person, he also wants to die to repay his family and country, but is the Song Dynasty worth it?
"General Zong is a brave and brave man. He is not a kind person, but he also knows that protecting the family and the country and protecting the people are the true nature of a man.
Today, a certain family surrendered their lives and the lives of hundreds of thousands of brothers to the general! "
At the last moment, Wang Shan chose to take off the armor representing thieves.
If he wears armor again in the future, he will be under Zongze's command.
"A righteous man, a true righteous man!" Zongze let out a sigh of relief when he saw this, and immediately appointed him as the commander of the Hebei Marshal's Mansion after applauding loudly.
They also arranged for soldiers and horses to be screened and selected available people from the 700,000-strong army to prepare for the Cizhou battlefield. The addition of this new force would definitely give the Najin people a huge surprise.
At the same time, Wang Shan personally invited Yang Jin, the hornless cow, and Wang Zaixing, Li Gui, and Wang Dalang to the banquet, and invited them to join him.
"Now you are here to be a bandit king. You can't kill the Jin people and you won't survive for long. Why can't we take advantage of this opportunity and join General Zongze's command.
You already know the news about General Zongze's resistance against the Jin people in Cizhou.
Now that we have joined in, even if we die next moment, it is still worth living in this world.
Today, Wang Shan from a certain family decided to join. If you don’t give up, we will still be brothers in the future.
If you are unwilling to go, I will not say any more nonsense. I just have something to tell you. I hope you will not be allowed to see you on the battlefield in the future.
Everyone knows that this big sword of a certain family has always only killed those treacherous villains and those who have done many evil things! "
After Wang Shan finished speaking, he suddenly put the wine bowl on the table, making a dull sound.
"What did the prince say? Could it be that in the eyes of the prince, I, Yang Jin, am such a courageous coward!" Yang Jin, the hornless cow, was also a bad-tempered man. At this time, he shouted loudly, and at the same time, he He drank all the wine in the wine bowl and smashed the wine bowl into pieces.
"Today, Yang Jin of a certain family put his words here and fought with the Jin people, including me, Yang Jin!"
"And my king Zaixing!"
"Me and Li Gui too!"
"Wang Dalang..."
Several people stood up and shouted their names loudly.
At the same time, Zongze was also full of relief, knowing that this time Yue Fei had really got it right. Although these people did not really have millions of troops, they only needed to be chosen.
It is possible to use a hundred thousand young men, and only need rigorous training to get an elite force of tens of thousands.
This is your chance to guard the east and west roads of Hebei! "
Just when Zongze was talking about surrendering the many bandits in the Taihang Mountains on Hedong Road, Yue Fei finally arrived at his destination.
"This is Li Gudu. The terrain is complex and there are dense forests on both sides. It is called Shiyu Forest. The woods are dense. It is also the only place to go to Hebei Road after passing through Li Gudu."
As Yue Fei's confidant, Zhang Xian is naturally burdened with many things, such as living maps...
Under his guidance, everyone quickly gained a comprehensive understanding of the terrain here, and Yue Fei also knew how to defeat the enemy.
"Zhang Xian, go find out about the Jin army and see when their troops will arrive. The rest of the people will follow me into the Forest of Imperial Guards, set up traps and prepare to fight with them!"
After Yue Fei finished speaking, he once again grabbed Zhang Xian who was about to leave.
"If you are unlucky enough to bump into a golden man, don't hesitate, don't talk nonsense, come back quickly, do you hear me!"
"Hey, if they bump into the Jin people, wouldn't it be bad luck for them?" Zhang Xian also turned the big gun in his hand while speaking. The smile on his face showed that he didn't care about the Jin people. .
Yue Fei, who was well aware of his brother's abilities, also turned dark.
"If you kill them, who will be ambushed by a certain family!"
After hearing this, Zhang Xian suppressed the smile on his face and bowed to Yue Fei to promise.
"General, don't worry, I'll come whenever you go!"
