In order to resist the Mongols, the Jin Kingdom deployed heavy troops along the Yellow River, while Mongolia, as the dominant side, did not deploy many troops.
Today's Mongols still maintain their strong style and do not settle for pleasure. After the war, they returned to the grasslands. The places they conquered were governed by Han warlords such as Zhang Rou and Shi Tianze.
Mongolia attaches great importance to the management of the Central Plains and has to wait until Kublai Khan becomes the Great Khan.
Therefore, Mongolia did not station heavy troops on the edge of the Yellow River, only a few men and horses patrolled.
After Heda gave the order, the 60,000 Jin army crossed the Yellow River from Xuzhou in large numbers, catching the Shandong Mongolian army by surprise.
At this time, on the other side of the Yellow River, the 60,000 Jin army that successfully crossed the river set up camp. In the Chinese army's tent, Pucha Guannu, Zhao Tai, Wuxian, Wanyan Apai, Dalu Huan and others were watching a scout. Listen to his report.
"Reporting to Prime Minister Xuan, the Mongols began to mobilize troops and horses in May to prepare to go south to attack the Southern Song Dynasty. Most of the troops and horses from the two groups in Shandong were mobilized to participate in the attack on the Song Dynasty. In early June, 70,000 people were mobilized to Pi County , and then went south to attack Song Dynasty."
Pu Chaguan Nu asked: "How is the strength of the Jin army distributed now?"
"Reporting to Prime Minister Xuan, there are not many Mongolian troops in Shandong now. In the north, only Jinan has more than 10,000 troops stationed. The Mongolian troops in the south are scattered in Pi County, Lianshui and other places."
Inspector Pu looked at Zhao Tai with a smile, "Deputy Ambassador Zhao, what do you think?"
Zhao Tai was a little unaccustomed to Pu Chaguan Nu's attitude towards him, but he still said in a deep voice: "Most of our troops are new soldiers, and their combat power is not as good as the Mongolian army. And once the Mongolian army learns that we are attacking the Mongolians in Shandong, Hebei and other places, they will The army will definitely enter the edge of Shandong. Therefore, I think this battle must be fought with great force and speed!"
Inspector Pu nodded, "Deputy Envoy Zhao is right! Then how should our army act?"
Zhao Tai walked to the map and pointed at it, "The troops were divided into two groups and went north along the canal. Before the Mongolian reinforcements arrived, they threatened Jinan and resisted the enemy's reinforcements from going south. On the way, they killed Benpi County and swept across the Huaihe River. The Mongolian army on the north bank prevents the Mongolian army in Huainan from retreating to the north bank, and cooperates with the Southern Song army to annihilate Kuo Duan and Li Fen!"
"Hahaha~" Pu Chaguan Nu couldn't help laughing heartily, "Deputy Envoy Zhao is really resourceful, and the strategies he suggested are exactly what I want. Do you have any objections to what Deputy Envoy Zhao said?"
Wu Xian immediately clasped his fists and said, "I agree with Zhao Xuanfu's proposal!"
The other generals had no objections.
The corners of Pu Chaguan Nu's mouth twitched unconsciously, and then he smiled and said: "Okay! Soldiers are valuable and quick, so we will immediately divide our troops into two groups. I, Wanyan Apai, and Dalu Huan will lead an army of 40,000 to form the North Route Army. , go north along the canal. Deputy envoy Zhao and Duke Hengshang lead the Han army to form the South Route Army, and go south to attack Pi County to prevent the Mongolian army from escaping back to the north bank. Do you have any opinions?"
Zhao Tai and Wuxian looked at each other. Neither of them wanted to be under the official slaves, so they clasped their fists and said, "We will follow the arrangements of Prime Minister Xuan."
It was agreed upon that the 60,000-strong army would be divided into three groups. 40,000 people would follow Pu Chaguan Nu to the north to attack Jinan. At the same time, they would block the Mongolian army from Hebei, clear the Mongolian army on the north bank of the Huaihe River for Zhao Tai, and encircle and annihilate the Mongolian army that invaded Huainan in the Southern Song Dynasty. To gain time.
Five thousand people, led by Han general Fan Ze, built earthen cities on the spot and guarded the river-crossing equipment so that the army could withdraw to Xuzhou.
Zhao Tai and Wuxian led 15,000 men and immediately attacked Pi County and took away the logistics stronghold of the invading Song and Mongolian armies.
In mid-June, when the Song and Mongolian armies were fighting fiercely in Huainan, the smoke rose again in Shandong.
Pu Chaguan's slaves led 40,000 horse and infantry troops up the canal, defeated Pei County and Yutai, and came to Jeju.
The Shandong Mongolian army learned that since the Jin soldiers dared to cross the river to attack, thousands of Mongolian troops from Yanzhou and Dongping came to block the attack, but were defeated by the Zhongxiao Army led by Pu Chaguannu himself. The North Route Army advanced triumphantly and approached Jinan.
Because Shandong's troops were empty, the Northern Route Army was relatively successful. At the same time, more than 15,000 cavalry led by Zhao Tai and Wuxian also approached Pi County.
"Brother Guorui, thirty miles ahead is Pi County!" Wuxian rode on his horse and introduced to Zhao Tai.
Zhao Tai didn't know much about the situation in Shandong, "Is Pi County the prefecture of Xuzhou in the Han Dynasty? Do you know how big the city is?"
Wuxian nodded, "Pi County is now the prefecture city of Pizhou, and the city walls are larger than ordinary county towns. The Northern Song Dynasty failed to regain Yunyan, and the northern gate was opened. In order to resist the Liao army, the Northern Song Dynasty has been building city walls everywhere. Now most of the bricks in the north The stone city walls were all built during the Northern Song Dynasty. Pi County is also a brick city, but it has rarely been repaired in the Jin Dynasty for hundreds of years, so the city walls should be somewhat dilapidated."
Zhao Tai nodded slightly, "This Pi County is in an important position, guarding the Kuanduan retreat channel. He must have arranged a lot of troops here. I wonder who is guarding this city?"
Wu Xian said: "I don't know this either!"
Zhao Tai frowned, "If you know yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles. You should immediately send scouts to investigate."
Wuxian followed the advice and immediately sent out scouts, while the army continued to advance towards Pi County.
At this time, the army had marched forward for more than ten miles. The scouts sent out to investigate came back quickly and captured several people.
Zhao Tai rode on his horse and watched them. He saw that each of them was sallow and thin, with disheveled hair and miserable expressions.
Shandong has been in chaos since the late Northern Song Dynasty. After the Jin Kingdom ruled Shandong, uprisings have not stopped. In recent times, there have been Red Coat Army and Li Quan.
Jin soldiers, rebels, Mongolian soldiers, and Han warlords were fighting here. The captured people didn't know which side Zhao Tai belonged to, but since he was caught, it was always right to kneel down and kowtow.
They were brought to Zhao Tai with miserable expressions, and immediately they all knelt on the ground. They were all trembling, and no one dared to look up.
Wuxian shouted: "Are you local people?"
He had a loud voice and shouted, which scared an old man to the point of fainting. The others quickly kowtowed and shouted for mercy.
Seeing this, Zhao Tai said warmly: "Fellow, don't be nervous. I am Zhao Tai, deputy envoy of Xuanfu on the East and West Road of Shandong Province. I am your Qingtian. Please stand up and speak!"
Wu Xian couldn't help but glance at Zhao Qingtian, as if it was the first time he saw someone boasting like this.
These common people were timid. After listening to Zhao Tai's words, most of them still did not dare to move and buried their heads in their crotches. Only one young man raised his head and glanced at Zhao Tai, then immediately lowered his head again.
Zhao Tai sighed when he saw this. Look at how these guys have been tortured. There is no trace of the spirit of the Han and Tang Dynasties.
This was all caused by foreign tribes such as the Jin Kingdom and Mongolia. Of course, the Song Dynasty was too frustrated and had some responsibility.
After all, the entire country is not tough, so how can its citizens become tough?
Now it seems that after being bullied for so many years, all the stubborn ones were killed, and the rest chose to surrender, the spirit of the entire nation must be reshaped.
Zhao Tai exhaled and waved his hand, "Give them some food and water!"
Xu Erzhu took out food and water and almost forced it into their hands. Zhao Taize tried his best to ask again in a gentle voice, "Do you know the situation in Pi County ahead?"
The young man who had glanced at Zhao Tai before lowering his head finally said, "I have been to Pi County once."
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