Zhou Bin was the person arranged by Zhao Fan to work with Zhao Tai, and he had been in charge of the assistance provided to Zhao Tai in the Southern Song Dynasty.
Therefore, Zhao Tai gave him the task of transporting grain to Kaifeng.
At this time, he heard that the transportation was robbed by the Mongolian cavalry, and he couldn't help but frowned.
According to the original plan, the transportation of grain to Bianjing would last until October, but now it seems that the grain can no longer be transported in.
"Sir, this is the second batch that has been robbed." The official said with a worried look on his face: "Rumors are spreading in the city now, saying that the Mongolian army will go south soon. Have they already arrived in Kaifeng?"
Judging from the situation, Mongolia should have moved south in advance. Zhou Bin said with a dark face, "Don't transport supplies to Kaifeng for the time being. Even if we transport them, we won't be able to enter Kaifeng."
The official nodded when he heard this, and then asked: "Sir, Sizhou and Suzhou are moving to Shandong, can we go?"
After Zhao Tai decided to dedicate Suzhou and Sizhou to the Southern Song Dynasty, he began to transfer the population and materials from the two states.
Although Suining belongs to Pizhou, it is south of the Yellow River and is included in the transfer, but Zhao Tai did not give a clear order.
Now that Zhao Tai is evacuating in large numbers, many officials and people from Su and Si Prefectures have gone to Shandong, but Suining has not received the order, so the situation in the city is relatively chaotic.
Zhou Bin felt a little irritable. He walked to the public house. The official followed behind him and asked, "Sir, if the Mongolian army has arrived in Kaifeng, will they come to plunder us like last time?"
Zhou Bin walked to the public room and sat down, shaking his head, "I don't know about this. The commander hasn't come back yet, so I don't know what to do."
The official was a little disappointed when he heard this. Seeing that Zhou Bin was in a irritable mood, he could only turn around and go out.
Just as he reached the door, Zhou Bin stopped him, "Wait a minute."
"What are your orders, sir?" the official stopped and asked, bowing.
Zhou Bin said in a deep voice: "The last time the Mongolian troops came to Kaifeng, they sent a partial army to attack Suining. Although they did not take Suining, they slaughtered Suzhou. This time they attack Kaifeng again, and they will probably attack Suining again. Now it's big The commander-in-chief did not give the order, but the officials and troops from Suzhou and Sizhou have already withdrawn to the west, and we in Suining will probably have to evacuate as well. Let everyone be prepared, so as not to be in a hurry."
"I understand the humble position!" The official saluted and quickly turned around to prepare.
When Zhou Bin and others were worried about the Mongolian cavalry robbing and killing the transport team and the Mongolian army's imminent large-scale invasion to the south, Zhao Tai led the two military advisers and stood outside Sizhou City, looking forward to seeing what was going on.
"Commander, why haven't the armies of the Southern Song Dynasty arrived yet?" Wang Wentong's face was a little anxious, "They won't be scared beforehand."
Zhao Tai gave up Suzhou and Sizhou. If the Song army took over, there would be a fierce conflict with Mongolia.
Because these two states are too close to Bianjing, the Mongols could not tolerate the Southern Song Dynasty occupying them and threatening Bianjing.
The Southern Song Dynasty also knew this, and Wang Wentong was worried that the Southern Song Dynasty would be timid and not dare to directly conflict with Mongolia.
This time Zhao Tai laid out a big picture and plotted against Li Fen, the Jin Kingdom, the Mongols, and the Southern Song Dynasty.
He wanted to take advantage of Mongolia's opportunity to destroy gold, take over Shandong in one fell swoop, and become a true prince.
The key to the success of this plan is to contain the Mongols under Kaifeng City and give them a chance to capture Shandong.
Now that the Jin Kingdom is basically finished, Zhao Tai hopes to drag the Southern Song Dynasty into war.
Therefore, when Zheng Qingzhi asked for Haizhou, he took the initiative to offer Suzhou and Sizhou, hoping to draw the Southern Song Dynasty's army to the Central Plains, so that he could escape to seize Shandong.
Zhao Tai stroked his beard and said thoughtfully: "The Song Dynasty has not yet suffered a loss at the hands of the Mongols. Zheng Qingzhi has the ambition to regain the three capitals. He will definitely take over Suzhou and Sizhou."
The senior officials of the Southern Song Dynasty actually had a relatively clear understanding of the relationship with Mongolia, and believed that there would definitely be a war between Song and Mongolia.
Historically, Duan Ping entered Luo, a decision made by the Southern Song Dynasty based on this judgment.
After the Southern Song Dynasty allied with Mongolia to destroy the Jin Dynasty, they asked for Henan from Mongolia, but were rejected by the Mongols. The Southern Song Dynasty saw that Mongolia would definitely go south, so they decided to take advantage of Mongolia's withdrawal to seize Henan.
Unexpectedly, Mongolia had already prepared for this, and the Southern Song Dynasty was deeply defeated.
Zhao Tai believed that the Battle of Huainan gave the Southern Song Dynasty confidence. Now the Southern Song Dynasty court and officials were full of confidence in taking over Henan, so they would definitely accept Su and Si.
While he was talking, hundreds of large boats appeared on Hongze Lake. Wang Bin looked at them and said with a smile: "Commander, they are here."
Zhao Tai saw that it was the navy of the Song Army. He felt relieved and couldn't help but smile on his face.
Not long after, the building boat arrived at the shore. Zhao Tai saw that it was under the banner of Huaixi's envoy Quan Zicai, so he quickly led a few people to the dock to greet him.
"Mr. Zhizhi!" Zhao Tai just got off the boat when he saw Quanzi, and quickly handed over his hands, "I've been waiting for you."
Quanzi returned the favor and said, "Guorui, on the order of Xianggong Zhao, I will lead 30,000 Huaixi athletes to take over Su and Si prefectures."
Zhao Tai said with excitement, "Mr. Zhizhi, the Mongolian forwards have arrived in Kaifeng, and they will soon seize our old capital of the Song Dynasty. I have ordered people to send food and military supplies to Kaifeng City. The Jin people in the city We must defend to the death, and when both they and the Mongols are defeated, my husband will lead his troops north again, and Bianliang will not fall into the hands of the Mongols."
Quan Zicai nodded and said proudly: "With the Su and Si prefectures provided by you Guorui, we, the Song Dynasty, can station our troops here. When the Mongolian army is tired, we will immediately go north to recapture the three capitals."
Zhao Tai smiled and said: "In this case, I can safely hand over the two states to the imperial court."
The Southern Song Dynasty sent Quan Zicai as the vanguard to cross the Huaihe River and stationed in Sizhou. Zhao Tai handed over the two states to Quan Zicai and quickly returned to Suining with his subordinates.
At this time, as soon as he returned to the Yamen, Zhou Bin came forward to report, "Commander, a large number of Mongolian cavalry appeared south of Bianjing. The transportation team we sent was continuously robbed. The humble official has ordered people to stop transporting money, food and materials to Bianjing. "
Zhao Tai frowned slightly, but still nodded and said, "It seems that the Mongols discovered our intention. You were right to order to stop the transportation! Now that they are prepared, no matter how many people we send to escort them, they will not be able to enter Bianjing. Instead, they will Cheap them."
"Commander, what should we do next?" Zhou Bin asked.
Zhao Tai said in a deep voice: "Depending on the situation, the Mongols may go south ahead of schedule. The land around Bianjing has been destroyed, and the people are running around. After the Mongols arrive, they will not be able to obtain supplies on the spot, and they will definitely send troops to collect food from the periphery. Suining is no longer safe now, so we all evacuate to Shandong."
Zhou Bin had already asked someone to make preparations earlier, so he nodded calmly, "I'll make the arrangements right now."
Zhao Tai ordered: "Take away everything you can, especially the gunpowder workshop. It must be completely evacuated, and everything that cannot be taken away must be destroyed."
