On the bank of Hanshui River, next to Fancheng Town, Yang Jin immediately looked at the snow-capped river surface and looked up to the sky with great joy: "God is really helping me! After this heavy snowfall, the Hanshui River was frozen, and we can wade through the ice! After crossing the Hanshui River, Look, the army behind me is still chasing me! At that time, the sea was wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky was high enough for birds to fly, who could stop me! Find a few soldiers from wealthy states and live a peaceful life for a few days!"
After saying that, he ordered his men to go to the ice of Han River immediately to find a suitable place to cross the river.
After receiving the order, more than a dozen soldiers came to the river enthusiastically and ran towards the center of the river together. Everyone is vying to be the first to make a great contribution in front of Yang Jin. After running for more than ten steps, I suddenly heard a crisp sound, and more than a dozen people fell into the river one after another.
Everyone on the shore couldn't help but be stunned. After a while, someone said, "I'm afraid the ice is too thin and we can't cross the river!"
Yang Jin was so angry that his mouth was filled with smoke. He said sternly: "With such heavy snow, the ice must be thick! Go with ten more people and be more careful!"
Forced by the superior officer, ten more soldiers cautiously stepped onto the ice. After walking for more than ten steps, he heard the sound of the ice cracking under his feet, and ran back like crazy. Three people still ran too slowly and fell into the river.
Looking at the soldiers struggling in the river, Yang Jin's eyes were dull, and he didn't know what to do for a moment.
Twenty miles away, Shao Ling and Niu Gao were riding side by side. There was too much snow on the ground and the speed was very slow.
Looking at the group behind him, Niu Gao said: "You are walking like an ant, when will you catch up with Yang Jin!"
Shao Ling said: "It's snowing heavily, who can do anything? Don't worry, it's hard for us to leave, and it's just as hard for Yang Jin's army to leave. As long as we don't lose track, we're afraid he will fly into the sky!"
Niu Gao said: "With such heavy snow, the Han River must be frozen. The army waded through the ice and crossed the Han River in less than a day."
After hearing this, Shao Ling couldn't help but laugh: "Brother is really joking! I have lived for decades, but I have never heard that the Han River can freeze. We have passed the Qinling Mountains here, and although it snows heavily, there is no thick ice. Even though it is snowing heavily, there is no thick ice. The Han River is frozen, and it is impossible to cross the river. If it really freezes, the boat will be unable to sail for a while, and then Yang Jin will have no way to escape!"
Niu Gao asked: "The Han River really won't freeze?"
Shao Ling said: "With such heavy snow, it's hard to say whether it will freeze. But even if it freezes, no one can walk up there."
Niu Gao nodded and felt relieved. Because of the heavy snow, Yang Jin couldn't walk fast on the road. If Xiangyang knew that there was an attack by thieves, it would at least put away the ferries on the Han River. For a moment, Yang Jin really had no way to cross the river.
In the evening, Shao Ling and Niu Gao set up camp. Just as the sun set, spies came back and said that Yang Jin was blocked by the Han River. Because the Han River was frozen and there were no ferries, they had nowhere to go and had to stay in Fancheng Town.
Returning to the handsome tent, Niu Gao sat down beautifully. Said: "Yang Jin is as slippery as a fish, and he is extremely brave. It is really difficult to catch him. This time we blocked him by the Han River. Let's see what else he can do! Tomorrow we will go together and destroy this thief. !”
Shao Ling said: "Driving people into the back alleys, we should be more careful. Tomorrow I will take the front, and you will be the surprise soldier. Don't let him escape again. After defeating Dengzhou, the army has more powerful bows and crossbows. Tomorrow we will concentrate on crossbowmen. , I will fight Yang Jin first. You lead the troops around to attack on his flank. They are bandits after all, and Yang Jin’s army is not strictly disciplined. If you rush me, you will either charge at my bow and crossbow formation, or you will have no choice but to retreat to the Han River."
Niu Gao listened and nodded in agreement. They summoned the military guides and inquired about the nearby geography in detail, and the two discussed how to set up the formation.
After everything was discussed, the sheep was roasted. The two of them had a good meal and went to bed early.
In Dengzhou City, Ji Ling and Wang Ruohai stayed in the city for three days because of heavy snow. Look at the clear sky, say goodbye and head north.
Wang Xiaolie sent two hundred soldiers to accompany them and escorted them out of the north city gate. During these three days, Wang Xiaolie and Wang Ruohai had a very pleasant conversation. Since coming to this world, this is the first time Wang Xiaolie has seen a real scholar. Although there were many differences of opinion with Wang Ruohai, most of the conversations were pleasant. In particular, Wang Ruohai is the main combatant, and he and Wang Xiaolie have a similar temperament when talking about it.
Watching the group of people go away, Wang Xiaolie stood there for a long time. In my previous life, I didn't have a good impression of the literati of this era. Because many people say that the failure of the Song Dynasty to recover, to settle in the south, or even to surrender to the Jin Dynasty was all caused by these literati. In fact, now that I think about it, this statement makes no sense. In this era, whether civil or military, there are many people who are interested in recovery. It's just that Zhao Gou was on the side of peace and focused on the peace faction. No matter whether they were civil servants or military generals, those who were in charge of the battle were squeezed out. In the politics of a dynasty, the role of the emperor is crucial and cannot be underestimated.
The role of political leaders cannot be overstated, but it cannot be underestimated either. In particular, this political leader is an emperor, has natural legitimacy and uniqueness, and is lifelong. Did Zhao Gou ever resist Jin? Of course there is. Because in the early days, the Jin Dynasty did not allow him to be peaceful and must destroy him, so Zhao Gou had no choice but to resist. But when the Jin Dynasty was willing to accept the division of north and south, Zhao Gou immediately surrendered.
The situation at this time was somewhat similar to the anti-Japanese war in later generations. Without the party as a variable, many things would be the same. At first, Chiang did not want to resist Japan and only wanted to surrender. Chiang would be willing to sell out his country and people as long as the Japanese army did not attack his core area. It was not until the Xi'an Incident and under various pressures that Chiang began to change his attitude. The final result was that Song and Jin were in conflict, Mongolia rose up and destroyed the Jin Dynasty. China insisted on not surrendering to Japan, welcomed the United States into the war, and won victory.
Just like Zhao Gou was called the master of the ZTE, after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, Chiang was also packaged as a national hero. It was only later that this statement became somewhat ironic, and fewer and fewer people mentioned it.
There is a saying that Zhao Gou has ministers who want to recover, but he has no ambition to recover. Xiaozong after him had the ambition to restore the throne, but had no ministers to restore it. This statement is incorrect. No matter when, there will never be a shortage of talents in the world, but there is no chance to stand out. Zhao Gou had been in peace for more than thirty years. The civil servants and generals who once had ambitions to restore the state were all old when Xiaozong came to power. Not only that, but the army has become rotten after not knowing how to fight for thirty years. If Xiaozong really has the ambition to recover, he can start from scratch and cultivate it slowly. The situation will inevitably be completely new in ten or twenty years. It is better to say that Xiaozong had the ambition to recover but did not have the ministers to recover. It is better to say that Xiaozong had the ambition to recover but did not have the ability to recover.
When future generations study history, they will inevitably find people who make various excuses for Zhao Gou. Why worship culture and suppress martial arts, so Yue Fei was killed and the army could not defeat the Jin Kingdom. The mainstream trend in the DPRK is to surrender, and the few militant factions will not be able to make a big splash. Why did the people in the south live a stable life, but the Northern Expedition would increase their burden, so the people did not want the Northern Expedition. They are all specious and incorrect. The biggest driving force behind the peace talks between Song and Jin was undoubtedly Zhao Gou. Yue Fei was killed, the military and administration were abandoned, and the main war faction was suppressed. Zhao Gou was the first person responsible, followed by Qin Hui and others.
There is a famous historical expert who wrote a book called "The Indecent and Immoral Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty". He talked about all the absurd things Zhao Gou did between the two Song Dynasties, but he still couldn't change the minds of these people. Of course, to say that Zhao Gou is dissolute and immoral is an understatement. As a monarch, immorality is not a heinous sin. The most important issue for Zhao Gou is surrender.
With this view, in the final analysis, there are still many people who cannot insist that the people are the masters of history, and only by standing from the people's standpoint can we evaluate history. In many cases, it is true that the people cannot determine the direction of history. The people's wishes and ideals have been trampled on by various powers. But the people’s likes and dislikes are there, and their laughter and crying are recorded in history.
The shame of Jingkang is rare in the world. There are many people who are determined to avenge the Northern Expedition, whether they are civil servants or military generals. It was under Zhao Gou's suppression that most of them failed. It was not until the Jin Dynasty was exhausted that Zhao Gou and Qin Hui united to determine the general trend.
When Wang Xiaolie came to this world, besides Zongze, Wang Ruohai was the first battle officer he met. Talking to him made me feel emotional.
Whether you are ruling a country or a local government, you cannot do without civil servants. The use of military generals to govern has many harmful effects. The late Tang and Five Dynasties were examples. Wang Xiaolie now occupies several states and urgently needs civil servants to help him with his work.
After everyone left, Wang Xiaolie returned to Dengzhou City, and for a moment he didn't know what to do.
At noon, suddenly a fast horse came from Xiangyang Mansion. Reporting to Wang Xiaohunting, Yang Jin had been killed by the Han River.
After hearing the soldiers' report, Wang Xiaolie stood up suddenly. Asked: "How was Yang Jin killed? How about his remaining troops?"
The soldier said: "It snowed heavily in the past few days, and the Han River has also frozen, making it impossible for ferries to sail. Moreover, the ice is too thin to support crossing the river through ice. Yang Jin's troops were surrounded in Fancheng Town on the edge of the Han River. Shao Zongzhi had many belts. Archers and crossbowmen launched a frontal attack. The fierce battle was in full swing. Niu Zongzhi led hundreds of cavalry and suddenly attacked Yang Jin's flank. Suddenly, Yang Jin's troops were disrupted and the situation was beyond control. Yang Jin, with his cronies, personally When he came to attack, he was hit by an armor-piercing arrow fired by the army's hard crossbow and fell off his horse. The morale of our army was greatly shaken, so we attacked together and won. Yang Jin died in the chaos. His troops were either killed or captured. The two commanding prisoners were completely wiped out!"
"Okay, okay!" Wang Xiaolie sat down slowly and let out a sigh of relief. The last time he defeated Yang Jin, he was clearly surrounded, but he had no choice but to let him escape, which left a shadow in Wang Xiaolie's heart. This guy is majestic and powerful. Without a strong bow or crossbow, there is simply nothing he can do. After conquering Dengzhou, Wang Xiaolie immediately added the strong bows and crossbows in the armor and staff warehouse to the army, and it worked wonders.
After admiring for a while, Wang Xiaolie asked: "How are Shao Ling and Niu Gao's armies prepared? Where is Xiangyang Mansion?"
The soldier said: "Both Shao Tongzhi and Niu Tongzhi are temporarily staying in Fancheng Town, waiting for the military order from the Zhizhou Prefecture. Li Zhizhou from Xiangyang Prefecture received the edict a few days ago and moved to Hongzhou. He was originally waiting for the next term to be delivered, but heard that Yang Jin led the army to attack. So he left early. Now there is no minister in Xiangyang Mansion."
The magistrate of Xiangyang Prefecture was originally Li Jizhong, a veteran minister in the court, who had successively served as censor and Hanlin. Because he was a member of the Yuanyou Party, he was demoted from the court. After Zhao Gou ascended the throne, Cai Jing and others were liquidated, and Yuanyou party members were regained their important positions.
I heard that Li Jizhong had escaped. Wang Xiaolie immediately called a soldier and ordered him to go to Fancheng Town, and ordered Shao Ling to lead the army across the Han River and into Xiangyang City. Niu Gao took his troops and immediately returned to Dengzhou.
Xiangyang is a critical place in the world, and now that it is free, Wang Xiaolie cannot let it go.
