The Qi army occupied Yangquan, and Zhao Tai learned from the prisoners that Meng Ge asked Liu Yuanzhen to hold on for a few days before evacuating.
At this time, in the Yangquan County government office, Zhao Tai summoned the generals to discuss matters.
After explaining the situation, Zhao Tai looked at the map with his hands behind his hands, "The situation is obvious at the moment. Brother Meng has reinforcements. He wants to wait for the reinforcements to be in place before King Yu Gu fights decisively in Hedong."
Wang Bin said: "Your Majesty, there are only two groups of Mongolian troops that can rescue Hedong at the moment, one is Batu in Guanzhong, and the other is Mongolian Khan Guiyu. Now we must determine how many of them have come before we can make the next plan."
Zhao Tai nodded slightly, "Yes, we must find out how many Mongolian reinforcements have arrived, so that the lonely king can decide whether this battle can be fought."
After speaking, Zhao Tai turned around and looked at everyone, "Wuxian, you send scouts to explore deep into Hedong to look for the movement of Mongolian reinforcements. Yang You, please send someone to contact our operations in Mongolia to see if they can provide any information." A message of value.”
When the two heard the words, they immediately clasped their fists and said, "I accept your order!"
Taiyuan City, Royal Palace.
Liu Heima rushed into the lobby, knelt down and cried bitterly, "My lord, you must avenge me!"
Meng Ge had just received the news that the Qi army had conquered Yangquan and learned that Liu Heima's son had been captured by the Qi army.
Brother Meng stepped forward and helped Liu Heima up, "Liu Wanhu, get up and speak."
Liu Heima cried and cried: "My lord, the Zhao thief is so cruel! After my son Yuan Zhen was captured, he had the Zhao thief chop him up. Oh my lord, you must let me avenge Yuan Zhen!"
Meng Ge and Kublai Khan were a little surprised when they heard this. They did not expect that Zhao Tai would execute the prisoners in such a way.
In the previous wars between Meng and Qi, Zhao Tai rarely killed prisoners, and would even take the initiative to release some prisoners and win over the Mongolian princes in every possible way.
Now Zhao Tai actually beheaded the son of Liu Heima, the largest prince in Hedong, alive. Kublai Khan immediately frowned and understood the intention.
This Zhao Tai wanted to send a message to the princes of Hedong and the people of all ethnic groups who served Mongolia.
The previous era of Qi State's goodwill towards them has passed. Now Qi State is launching an attack on Mongolia. If they still refuse to surrender and still help Mongolia, then they will be dead in the hands of Qi Army.
Brother Meng said in a deep voice: "Liu Wanhu, don't worry. The reinforcements from the Great Khan and Prince Batu will arrive soon. When the time comes, we will fight Zhao Tai, and I will give you a chance to take revenge!"
Brother Meng and Kublai Khan comforted Liu Heima and asked him to express his condolences and go back to rest first.
After Liu Heima left, the two people began to look ugly.
Kublai Khan said: "Brother, Zhao Tai was cruel to the Han army this time. It seems that he has made up his mind to capture Hedong."
Brother Meng said: "I didn't expect that Zhao Tai built more powerful artillery. Yangquan City couldn't be defended for ten days. Now Guyu and Batu are not in position. If Zhao Tai comes to kill without stopping, we will I just have to hold on."
Kublai Khan said: "If Zhao Tai dares to attack, as long as Guyu and Batu are killed, the Qi army will be defeated."
Brother Meng said: "I also know that if this is the case, we will definitely suffer heavy losses."
Kublai Khan understood the implication. Meng Ge did not doubt that the 200,000 Mongolian troops could defeat the Qi army. What he was worried about was that he would suffer too much loss and be suppressed by Guiyou in the future.
Kublai Khan said: "Then I will write two letters for my eldest brother and urge Guiyu and Batu."
Meng Ge nodded: "Well, let them speed up their march."
Kublai Khan then said goodbye to Meng Ge and returned to his mansion.
At this time, his concubine Liu Yun immediately stepped forward to help him take the cloak.
Kublai Khan said: "I have something to do in the study, no one should disturb me."
Liu Yun smiled and said: "I understand."
Kublai Khan immediately returned to the study and wrote a letter to Guyu and Batu. At this moment, the study door suddenly opened, and Kublai Khan immediately frowned.
He was about to reprimand, but when he realized that it was Liu Yun who came in, his expression softened, "Didn't I tell you not to disturb me?"
Liu Yun came in carrying a hand stove with a charcoal fire, "It's cold today and there is no fire in the study. I was worried that the prince would be cold, so I brought a hand stove over to warm the prince's hands."
When Kublai Khan heard this, he thought he was being cared for. After he finished writing the letter, his hands were indeed freezing and he said, "Bring it over."
Liu Yun walked over and saw two letters on the table, which were drying and ready to be put into envelopes.
She glanced at him quietly, handed the stove to Kublai Khan, and then bowed and left.
After Kublai Khan waited for the ink to dry, he packed the letter, sealed it with wax, and then asked someone to deliver it to Guyu and Batu.
After the letter was sent, Meng Ge mobilized his army to prepare to fight Zhao Tai. However, after the 120,000 Qi army occupied Yangquan, they never moved.
Although the Mongol Empire had some internal problems after Ogedai's death, a skinny camel was bigger than a horse.
If Mongolia concentrates its forces, the outcome of this battle in Hedong is still hard to say.
At this time, Zhao Tai knew that reinforcements were coming from Hedong, and Zhao Tai hesitated whether to attack Hedong or not.
Yangquan County, county government office.
Zhao Tai stood in front of the map with his hands behind his back, meditating. Yang You walked in from outside and called: "Your Majesty."
Zhao Tai came to his senses, turned around and asked, "But there is news?"
Yang You nodded, "I just received the news that Guyu and Batu have entered Hedong."
Zhao Tai frowned, "Do you know how many troops each of them brought?"
Yang You shook his head, "Right now, I only know that they have entered Hedong. How many soldiers and horses there are, I still don't know yet!"
Zhao Tai pondered for a while. This information only confirmed his judgment. However, whether this battle can be fought depends on how many soldiers and horses they bring.
Zhao Tai ordered: "Continue to inquire for information. If you have any new information, report it to Gu immediately."
Yang You bowed and left, and Zhao Tai immediately ordered his subordinates, "Invite Mr. Wang."
Not long after, Wang Bin came to the lobby and saluted: "Your Majesty!"
Zhao Tai asked him to sit down, and then said: "Now that Gu has been identified, Batu and Guyu entered Hedong to rescue Meng Ge. Now, except for the Chahatai family, the three major Mongolian forces have gathered in Hedong. Sir, I feel that Gu is alone. Can we still fight this battle?"
Wang Bin stroked his beard and said, "Your Majesty, if this battle is not fought, Mongolia may end, and the chaos after Ogedai's death will be in chaos. Guyu, Meng Ge, Batu, and the entire Mongolia will all suffer because of them. We are excited to work together to push back the king. This will undoubtedly not be conducive to the king's future attack on Mongolia."
Zhao Tai nodded slightly, "Gu has the same idea. So sir, I agree with Gu to continue attacking Hedong!"
Wang Bin shook his head, "Your Majesty, now the three Mongolian tribes are gathering in Hedong. I estimate that they have many troops and horses. If our army attacks rashly, it may be difficult to win. I suggest that your Majesty take Hedong, but it is not advisable to attack hastily."
