Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 113 The Death of Zhai Jin
When he was about to reach the shore, Zhai Jin gave a loud shout.Step off the horse and jump, just landed.Zhai Jinjin had a spear in his hand, and wanted to lead his troops forward.

It's good to die.Just at this moment, a stream arrow flew over and hit Zhai Jin's abdomen in the gap of the armor.Zhai Jin felt the pain, and couldn't help but shrink back suddenly.He got off his horse and just got ashore, so he couldn't stand steadily.As soon as Zhai Jin on the horse exerted his strength, the horse couldn't help but panic, sat back and fell into the Yi River behind him.

Yang Jin's army on the shore was overjoyed.Let's make noise together.Dozens of people in the front row came forward with spears and stabbed Zhai Jin in the river.

Zhai Jin was caught by a horse, how could he resist?In a moment, he was stabbed to death by random guns.A generation of famous generals died just like that.

Cui Qing and Yuan Le on the mountain were dumbfounded.Just now, I saw Zhai Jin's army's momentum like a rainbow, but I didn't expect that the main general died in the Yi River in just a moment.As soon as Zhai Jin died, Zhai Jin's army in the river immediately became chaotic.

In the commotion, Yang Jin's army stepped forward clamorously.On the shore, either with long spears or bows and arrows, Zhai Jinjun was beaten back in an instant.

It was winter now, and the river was freezing cold.The dark red blood mixed with the river water looked particularly eye-catching.

Zhai Xing, who stayed on the bank, saw that he was very sad, and desperately led the army down the river, and fished out his brother's body.It's just that the morale of the army has been dispersed, and the main general died again, unable to fight any more.

After drinking too much wine, Wang Xiaolie was still a little dizzy until the second day.I got up, washed my face with cold water, drank another bowl of sour soup, and felt better.Nothing happened in the army, just sitting in the tent and reading a book.

Before noon, a fast horse galloped into the barracks.The guard recognized him as his own spy and dared not stop him, so he let him go to the commander's tent.

Immediately the knight got off his horse and said loudly, "Minggao's military situation must be reported to Zhizhou immediately!"

Wang Xiao got the news, put down his books, and walked quickly to the front hall of the handsome tent.As soon as he sat down, the spies came.

Cui Qing crossed his hands: "Report to Zhizhou. Yesterday Taiwei Zhai led an army to cross the river to fight Yang Jin to the death. He didn't want to be hit by a stream arrow just after crossing the river and fell into the river. Dozens of people in Yang Jin's army were chaotic with long spears. Assassination, Taiwei Zhai is destined to die in battle!"

After hearing this, Wang Xiaolie suddenly stood up.Looking at Cui Qing, his mind went blank for a moment, and his head buzzed continuously.

how can that be?How could this happen?In Wang Xiaolie's eyes, Zhai Jin could say that even though it was difficult for a famous general to face Yang Jin at this time, victory in the end was inevitable.Yang Jin is just a thief, how can he compare with Zhai Jin?
Who is Zhai Jin?He was the number one general in the west of Beijing, when the Jin people came to attack, most of the imperial army fled, he went back to gather his clansmen, I don't know how much credit he made.In the first battle, he led [-] soldiers and marched tens of miles at night, entered Luoyang City to kill Jin Dynasty Xijing and stayed behind Gao Shiyou, which became famous for this battle.Then he took his soldiers and horses and moved to the surrounding areas of Luoyang, fighting to the death.

Such a famous general was killed by a military bandit so inexplicably?
Sitting down slowly, Wang Xiao hunter propped his forehead, without saying a word.

What I thought before now seems a little ridiculous.Originally, I thought that as long as Yang Jin was prevented from entering Ruzhou, I would have successfully completed the task.After fighting for more than a month, Wang Xiaolie still blamed Zhai Jin for taking too long.How could he have thought that Zhai Jin would die in battle.

After a long time, Wang Xiaolie asked Cui Qing: "Taiwei Zhai died in battle, what about his troops?"

Cui Qingdao: "On the other side of the river, Zhai Taiwei's elder brother, Zhai Xing, is there. He packs up his soldiers and horses, but he can still maintain stability. Now in winter, the water in the Yi River is icy cold, and Yang Jin's army dare not cross the river. The two armies are still facing each other across the river."

Wang Xiaolie nodded, pulled himself together, and asked about the details of yesterday's battle.

Cui Qing went out to rest, Wang Xiaolie sat alone in the handsome tent, thinking for a long time.It seems that I have oversimplified Yang Jin.In fact, it's not just Yang Jin, many people in this era don't care about it themselves.I always feel that people who have not left their names in history do not deserve special attention.Thinking about it now, it's not that they didn't leave their names in history, but that they know too little.

In later generations, Yue Fei's name was too famous, and many celebrities at this time were related to Yue Fei.As an ordinary person, besides Yue Fei and his subordinates, how many people do you know?These people turned the world upside down, how dare they underestimate them?
Tell the soldiers to call the commander to come.The next battle situation must be carefully discussed.

At noon, another galloped on a fast horse, claiming to be envoy Zhai Xing.

Letting Jin into the account, the envoy first reported the news of Zhai Jin's death, and then took out Zhai Xing's handwritten letter and handed it to Wang Xiaolie.

Read the book.Wang Xiaolie was silent for a while, and said to the envoy: "It is not a trivial matter for me to send troops. The envoy will stay for one night first. We will discuss it with the army, and then I will answer you. How about a large army attacking, and many things have to be arranged."

The envoy crossed his hands: "Zhizhou, the Taiwei ordered me to report back immediately without delay."

Having said this, the envoy paused.He said again: "My family was killed in battle, and everyone was so sad that they would all eat Yang Jin's flesh and blood. If Zhizhou can help me, just say one word. If he doesn't help, the Taiwei will find a way."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Of course I will help. But for me, this is by no means a trivial matter, and I can't act hastily."

The envoy said: "The Zhizhou is willing to help, so I will go back and report to the Taiwei. We will discuss other miscellaneous matters!"

Wang Xiaolie had no choice but to nod his head: "You can reply to Zhai Xing, within two or three days, I will definitely send troops."

After hearing this, the envoy crossed his hands and sang promises, then took his leave and left.

Sending the envoy out of the barracks, Wang Xiaolie looked at his back as he galloped away, and did not speak for a while.One can imagine the atmosphere in the Zhai family's army now.Zhai Jin died in battle, and the situation in the west of Beijing suddenly became complicated.

Calling his commanding officer, Wang Xiao said: "I just got the news. On the bank of the Yi River yesterday, Taiwei Zhai was the first to cross the river. Unfortunately, he fell into the river and was stabbed to death by Yang Jin's men with random guns. An envoy sent by Zhai Xing just now asked us to send troops to assist."

Next, Xie Linong said: "Zhai Jin is the envoy of the Beijing Northwest Road System appointed by the imperial court. It is justifiable for us to send troops. Zhai Xing is just Zhai Jin's elder brother. Why should we send troops?"

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "The Zhai family is a big family in Yiyang, so the Zhai family's army has become the largest force around Luoyang. After Zhai Jin dies, only his brothers and relatives can take over the army. I guess the court will soon I will admit this. That is the fact, there is no need to worry about the official positions appointed by the court. We have conflicts, how can we deal with the Jin people from the south."

The following people listened and said yes together.

Wang Xiaolie said: "The problem now is that once Taiwei Zhai dies, our original arrangement will be completely changed. Yang Jin's army seems to be far stronger than we thought before, and we must send troops. But when to send troops, how to send troops?" How much and which way to go should be carefully discussed.”

Cao Zhiyan said: "There's no need to think too much. Let's send troops to the foot of Minggao Mountain to attack Yang Jin's rear. We will attack Zhai Xing on the opposite side of the Yi River and attack Yang Jin. It shouldn't be difficult to break him if he can't take care of both front and back. "

Wang Xiaolie said: "According to the news we have heard these days, Yang Jin has no less than [-] after he can fight. There are thousands of other miscellaneous soldiers. There are nearly [-] soldiers in his army. There are [-] people. If one can't figure it out, he may lose his life inexplicably just like Taiwei Zhai. Anything can happen on the battlefield, so we must think clearly."

Shao Ling said: "There are only two routes for dispatching troops. One is to go straight to the foot of Minggao Mountain, and join forces with Zhai Xing. Or go around Yang Jin's rear and attack Yingyang County. Yang Jin has been in Minggao Mountain for more than a month, how many are there?" Food and grass? Occupying Yingyang County will also cut off Yang Jin's food supply."

Wang Xiaolie said: "That's true, but the difficulty is that we don't have many soldiers. How many people are left to guard Ruzhou? How many people go to Yingyang? How many people go to attack Yang Jin? I counted and counted, attacking Yang Jin At least 2000 people. The remaining 1000 people are not enough ordnance, what's the use?"

Shao Ling said: "Yang Jin doesn't have many troops in Yingyang, 300 troops are enough to take down the city!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "What if you can't take it down? Even if there are 500 people in a city, you don't dare to take it down."

Shao Ling said: "Zhizhou, last year the Jin soldiers broke Yingyang. The city was dilapidated and never repaired. Yang Jin didn't have many soldiers left behind, and most of them were refugees, so they had no fighting power. If you give me three hundred soldiers, they will surely destroy Yingyang City !"

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "For me, I really don't like to issue military orders. There are too many factors that affect the outcome of a war. How can I issue a military order? Whether to fight, how to fight, and who to send to fight are all up to the commander-in-chief. Power is also the responsibility of the commander. It is really wrong to entrust this responsibility to the subordinates with the military order. We will discuss this matter later."

Niu Gao crossed his hands on one side: "Zhizhou, I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

Wang Xiaolie said: "If you have something to say at this time, feel free to say it. No matter whether it is right or not, you must say it at this time."

Niu Gao said: "Yang Jin's combat power is not weak, but after Zhai Xing took over the army, it is difficult to say how much combat power Zhai Jin will have. As long as Zhai Xing is defeated, Yang Jin will not let go if he wants to occupy Luoyang Overtake us. So we must do our best in this battle. Other routes are not good, but we should join forces and attack Yang Shi at the foot of Minggao Mountain with all our strength. Together with Zhai Xing, annihilate him as soon as possible!"

Wang Xiaolie nodded slowly: "I think so too. However, Yang Jin has too many soldiers and horses, and there are too many cavalry, so it's difficult to decide for a while."

Niu Gao said: "Zhizhou, this is the most suitable time. The more you delay, the worse the situation will be. Zhai Jin just died in battle, and the soldiers of Zhai's family must desperately want revenge. The so-called sad soldiers must win, this is their morale The busiest time. The further you get to the back, the lower the morale."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "That makes sense. Alright, let me think about this matter again. Tomorrow, I have to decide how to send troops, and we can't wait any longer. Once we become weak, Yang Jin may have other thoughts. You all go back and prepare early."

Everyone sang Nuo together and made a handsome account.

Wang Xiaolie sat there alone, thinking carefully.

Zhai Jin's death was so sudden that all of Wang Xiaolie's arrangements were disrupted at once.You have to think carefully and take everything into consideration before you can make a decision.

(End of this chapter)