Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 22
At the end of April, Wang Xiao hunted outside Kaifeng.

At this time, Zongze stayed behind in Tokyo and led his army to defend Kaifeng.A few days ago, I also talked about the Kaifeng Mansion at this time, and praised Zongze to everyone.According to legend, at this time inside and outside the city of Kaifeng, millions of troops were defending the city, and the Jin people had to avoid it.Wang Xiaohun had fought a war himself and knew that these words were not true.Shipping on the Bian River has been cut off for several months. Is there really a million soldiers who can afford it?

Zong Ze is naturally great, and his brilliance is not only in this era, but also shines through the ages.But no matter how great Zong Ze is, he cannot change the helplessness of reality.After the city of Kaifeng was breached by the Jin army, it was already broken, how could it be restored within a year or two.Kaifeng's lifeline, the Bian River, was in disrepair, and its capacity was greatly reduced, and even stopped for several months.Kaifeng at this time is very bitter.The army suffered, and the people of Kaifeng suffered even more.

There is still a mile away from Xinzhengmen, and the roadside is crowded with people.There is an incense table in front, and there are people holding wine there to stop Wang Xiao's hunting horse.

Wang Xiaohun got off his horse, picked up the wine bowl and drank it all.Looking at the people on the roadside, they were excited from the bottom of their hearts.How many days, there was finally a clear victory, and a city was truly defended.

The people lived a hard life, but it was still much better than when the Jin army attacked.I would rather be a peace dog than a chaotic person.This sentence can only be truly understood when you have truly experienced the suffering of exile and have seen the road full of dead bones.From Gongxian County to Kaifeng Mansion, hundreds of miles away, Wang Xiaohun has seen how many dead bodies and how many uninhabited villages he has seen on the side of the road.

The people are lovely, and they respect from their hearts the generals who truly defended their families and defended the country and fought victoriously.

All the way to the outside of the city gate, I saw a gathering of umbrellas in front of me.There are civil and military officials and guards of honor, waiting there early.This was the first time Wang Xiaohun had seen such a scene, so he couldn't help but stop.

As soon as Wang Xiao stopped hunting, Shao Ling, Xie Linong, Cao Zhiyan, Yu Huan and others around him also stopped, which was a bit chaotic for a while.

This is Zong Zeying coming out of the city.When we arrived at Bajiao Town, someone in the city came to inform us that we had passed.But Wang Xiaohun didn't know what to do, and no one came to teach him.Outside the city gate, he hesitated for a while.

Seeing that the team was a little chaotic, Wang Xiaohun hurriedly adjusted his demeanor, dismounted and led the horse forward.The others saw and dismounted together.

An old man with white beard and white hair under the umbrella saw Wang Xiaochun coming, and walked forward quickly.

At this time, Wang Xiaohun in the official uniform can still distinguish the color, knowing that it is Zong Ze.He hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Wang Xiaohun of Ruzhou, see you left-behind! Stay-behind and go out to greet you, I am ashamed to be worthy of it!"

Zong Ze grabbed Wang Xiaohun's hand and said with a smile, "You are a hero who won the battle, how could you not welcome him? A few months ago, the fierce flames of the Jin Army spread all over Heshuo, and the west of Beijing was restless. It all depends on your loyalty. Brave, blocked the Jin people in Gongxian County, and returned with a great victory. Like your young hero, the mere old man should welcome it out and let the heroes of the world know. As long as you can defeat the Jin people, you will be a hero of the country!"

Wang Xiaohun didn't dare.It's just that Zong Ze firmly grasped his hand and made him unable to worship.

Zongze is more than seventy years old, and his beard and hair are all white.The body is not very good recently, and the complexion is a little bleak.However, the chatter and laughter made people feel very comfortable.And the official uniform is neat and dignified.

In Wang Xiaochae's eyes, this was the first time he saw an official who was neatly dressed at this time, just like in the movies and TV of his previous life, like a fairy.All this seems like a dream, a little unreal.

After the salute, Zong Ze said: "There are many troops stationed in the city. You are new here, and you are not familiar with everyone, so the troops and horses are stationed at the Tielin Camp in the southwest corner. There are no troops there, and there are few civilian households around. Let the soldiers go first. Rest there, and after you stay in the mansion, you will send the wine and meat. You and a few generals will follow me back to the stay mansion, and I will prepare the wine and meat there to catch the wind for you.”

Wang Xiaolie hastily expressed his thanks.He ordered Yang Shen and Wang Zhong to go to Tielin camp first with soldiers and horses.There are ready-made camps there, and they can be stationed as long as they are cleaned up.Wang Xiaohuned five to 600 people, and the camp was so big that it was enough to be stationed.

At this time, Wang Xiaolie was sure that Kaifeng Mansion definitely did not have a million troops.What is the size of a million people?There are more troops than the original Kaifeng garrison, so how can there be vacant camps?Thinking about it, Zongze had at most 3 or [-] soldiers capable of fighting.

When he arrived at the left-behind mansion, Zong Ze ordered someone to take gold and silver as a reward for Wang Xiao hunting this battle.He also used the blank official report in his hand to designate Wang Xiaohun as Xiuwu Lang, Hemen Xuanzansheren, and commander.The rest of the generals asked Wang Xiaohun to go back and write an official letter to discuss the merits.

Wang Xiaoliu received the official notice, and for a while he didn't know whether he should be happy or unhappy.This is a period of war, and these official positions are not worth much money.In the future, if you have made meritorious deeds and continue to serve in the Great Song court, the official complaint will naturally be useful.Continue to make meritorious deeds and continue to be promoted until the end.That's how Yue Fei and the others were, always being the captain.If it was not in the Great Song Dynasty, these officials would naturally be absent.

At this time in Kaifeng City, there were probably dozens of people like Wang Xiaohun.In the memory of the previous life, Wang Xiaochai really didn't like the Song Dynasty court at that time.Accepting Da Song's official complaint doesn't seem to be anything to be happy about.

All busy.Zong Ze ordered someone to bring wine, and he stayed in the stay-at-home mansion to celebrate Wang Xiaohun.

Wang Xiaohun looked at the person who accompanied the wine, and only knew one Han Shizhong, Ding Jin, who had already returned, was not included.The rest of the generals do not know any of them.Don't know what they are.

Zong Ze was alone in Bianjing.Apart from him, there are no important officials here.Most of the people who stayed in the mansion to celebrate were military generals, and there were only a few civil servants.

Three rounds of wine.Zong Ze hunted to Wang Xiao: "Years ago, Ling Zun led the Rebel Army King Qin. I have seen him before. He is really a very person. Unfortunately, he lost his life in a war. Returning to my hometown. When the Jin army entered the bandit, he led the decree to gather the Yijun Qin Wang, and his loyalty is commendable."

"Hey—" Zong Ze sighed when he said this.Thinking about it is thinking of myself, wanting to feel sad.

From last winter to this summer, the Jin army's offensive continued.Although there was no Golden Army to attack Kaifeng Mansion, there were still many wars in Huazhou and Zhengzhou on the periphery.Zhengzhou's battle was unfavorable, and Huazhou repeated several times, which exhausted Zongze's energy.In the past two months, I feel that my body is not as good as before.This time Wang Xiao's hunting victory, Zong Ze thought, once again sent a letter to the court to persuade Zhao Gou to return to Beijing.Just looking at the current state of the court, Zhao Gou was afraid to resign again.

What else could it be?The emperor returned to Beijing, the army and the people united as one, and fought to the death with the Jin army.Restoring the old soil and rebuilding the home is Zongze's only wish now.But what is the use of Zhao Gou if he doesn't go back to Beijing and spends all his energy?

After a few words of gossip, Zong Ze said to Wang Xiaohun: "Now in April, the Jin army is returning north. They live in a place of bitter cold and can't bear the heat, so they will return north in summer. In May and June, the weather will start to fall. When it is hot, when you rectify your troops and horses, cross the Yellow River in the north, and take back the land of the two rivers. These days, you train your troops and horses diligently, and then you will make great achievements. This is the time for employing people, and when a good man makes a contribution, it should not be wasted. "

Wang Xiaohun surrendered and said yes.He knew in his heart that Zong Ze's wish was difficult to achieve.There are only tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the capital. After crossing the river and reaching the plain of Hebei, how can they resist the Jin army?If the domestic affairs are not rectified, where can the strength of Heshuo be restored?But although Zong Ze's reputation is high, he is only staying in Tokyo, and the affairs of the imperial court cannot be said.

At this time, Li Gang had quit, and Huang Qianshan and Wang Boyan were working.Together with Zhao Gou, the two only wanted to make peace with Jin Jun. Where did they have the intention to fight against Jin Jun?Zong Ze's idea was not supported by anyone.

After drinking for a while, Zong Ze's words also increased.Hunting to Wang Xiao: "In May and June, Kaifeng Prefecture will go on a northern expedition. Wang Yan and other troops will cross the Yellow River from Huazhou to take Huai, Wei, Jun, and Tangzhou. Wuma Mountain, Ma Kuo and others will be sent from Daming Prefecture. Attack Mingzhou, Qingyuan, and Zhending. The rest of the troops of Kaifeng are divided into branches, and you can take all the land in Hebei. If there are generals in Kaifeng City that you are familiar with, we will march together at that time."

Wang Xiaohun thought for a while, and said, "Return to stay behind. The last generals have heard of Wang Yan, Yue Fei, and Han Shizhong, except for Ding Jin, who returned from the defeat last time. I don't know-"

(End of this chapter)