Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 48 Going to Guard the Imperial Mausoleum
Putting down the letter, Wang Xiaohun stood up and looked out the window.A full moon hung in the sky, and the cold moonlight shone down, and the room was mottled.

It was already mid-June, and Zong Ze's health was very bad.In the past few days, I have been bedridden, and the people in the city are in panic.Wang Xiaolie knew in his heart that Zong Ze's days were numbered. An old man in his 70s, after working hard during the Jingkang years, coupled with the exhaustion of guarding Kaifeng for the past two years, and without the support of Zhao Gou in the court, Zongze couldn't support it anymore.

I couldn't understand before, why I felt that I had to come to Kaifeng.Now I understand a little, maybe it is to witness Zong Ze's last time.

This is a time of humiliation, but also a great time.In this era, there have been many great people.Zongze is one of them.

Zongze's official career was not smooth, and he did not pass the judgment until he was in his 60s.If there is no Jin army invasion, he may die of old age in this middle and lower position.When the national calamity came and other people flinched, Zongze resolutely went north.Then assist Zhao Gou and accompany him through the most difficult time.Afterwards, he guarded Tokyo, devoted all his energy and thought, and took office for the rest of his life.

Looking at Zong Ze's life, even if he has actually met and dealt with him now, Wang Xiaohun still can't imagine what kind of person he is.His firm will and calmness in the face of danger are not comparable to others.

Zongze is great.It is precisely because of Zong Ze's greatness that his deeds in guarding Kaifeng have been exaggerated by later generations.There are millions of soldiers, Zongze has already crossed the river, where will he be wronged in Kaifeng.At this time, the Bian River was blocked, and Kaifeng City could not support too many people at all.Wang Xiaohun felt that the exaggeration of Zong Ze by later generations actually covered up his brilliance.It is precisely because of the difficulty that Zong Ze is rare.

Looking at the moon outside the window, Wang Xiaohun picked up the letter on the table again.Zong Ze's life is about to end, and it is time for him to leave Kaifeng.A few days ago, I had been unsure of where to go next, but now I understand that it is time to return to my hometown.There are continuous mountains and large plains in the hometown. It is not the core area for Song and Jin competition, but a good place for development.

In history, Yue Fei occupied Xiangyang, and it was the incorporation of the army here that made the Yue Family Army.Yue Fei's Northern Expedition was also along this route.This route is also the place where Guan Yu shook China in history.

Sitting down again, Wang Xiaohun closed his eyes and silently recalled his actions in the past two months.He knew in his heart that Zong Ze's life was about to end, and it was time for him to return to his hometown.At that time, he should start a new era.

Early the next morning, someone from the left-behind mansion came and asked Wang Xiaochai to see Zongze immediately.

After entering the stay-at-home mansion, Wang Xiaohun found that many people came today.Many generals in the city were waiting early.

Zong Ze was lying on the couch, his face pale and bloodless.Cough from time to time, making people worry.

salute.Zong Ze said: "The weather in June is now, the Jin people are not strong with bows, the horses are not fat, and they are not resistant to the heat, it is time to cross the river. A few days ago, Wang Yan led his army to Huazhou. I want to use Wang Yan's army to cross the river, Take Huai, Wei, Jun, and Xiang states. Ma Kuo and other troops from Wuma Mountain in Hebei will take Mingzhou, Qingyuan and Zhending from Damingfu. The troops in Kaifeng City, Yang Jin, Li Gui, Wang Shan, Ding Jin The other parts will go head-to-head, link up the rebels in Hedong and Hebei, and cooperate with each other inside and outside to regain lost ground."

Having said that, Zong Ze coughed violently.Seeing this, the soldiers next to him hurriedly handed over water.

Wang Xiaohun looked at Zong Ze with an indescribable feeling in his heart.It's mid-June now, and what's the use of crossing the Hebei expedition in June?Everyone could see that it was difficult for Zong Ze to support him. In fact, none of the arrangements took effect.

After drinking the water, Zong Ze was silent for a while.He added: "The three of you, go to Xijing next month. Xijing was breached by the Jin people and burned down. It is the most dilapidated. It is where the imperial mausoleum is located and cannot be compared to other places. After you arrive in Xijing, the most important task is to defend Imperial Mausoleum."

Why guard the imperial mausoleum?Because after July, it is time to prepare for autumn.According to the temperament of Jin people, it is very likely to re-enter Jingxi Road.Most of the cities on Jingxi Road now don't even have guards, and they are simply being slaughtered by others.The soldiers in Zong Ze's hands were not enough to defend the states in western Beijing, so he could only focus on Luoyang.

Wang Xiaohun looked at the other two who came in with him.The one in front was Lu Mo, who was in charge of the Guards and Infantry Company, and the other was Yue Fei.

At this time, Sanya had no effect, and Lu Yu only named him, but he was actually a general under Zong Ze.Now the garrison of Kaifeng House, Wang Yan's Eight-character Army and Kong Yanwei's subordinates form their own system, and the rest of the troops are difficult to manage.Zong Ze sent Lu Yu and Yue Fei to Xijing, which shows the importance of guarding the imperial mausoleum in his heart.In fact, Zong Ze tried it once in April, but Han Shizhong and Ding Jin lost.

Wang Xiaohun just felt that he was also a little surprised.Lu Yu and Yue Fei belonged to Zong Ze, but they were actually rebels.But after thinking about it, I really participated in the Battle of Luoyang, and it is not surprising to go again this time.

At this time, the arrangement of the Northern Expedition had actually failed.All the army, except Wang Yan to Huazhou, the rest of the army did not move.To send today's three armies to Luoyang, Zong Ze was helpless.

Three people cross hands and say yes.

Zong Ze nodded slightly.He added: "In the south of Luoyang, there is Yiyang Zhai Jin's department. After you arrive, you must be friendly with Zhai Jin and guard Luoyang City together. The country is broken, and the imperial mausoleum can no longer be in trouble."

The imperial mausoleum of the Song Dynasty is in Yongan County, east of Luoyang, where Wang Xiaochun woke up.The last time the Jin army came south, it was not damaged, but the next time it may not be so.As a stay-at-home in Tokyo, you don't actually have to worry about Xijing's affairs.It's just that there is no one in Xijing, so Zong Ze has to take care of it.

Zong Ze closed his eyes and rested for a while.He opened his eyes and said, "Last year, the Jin soldiers came south and broke through countless prefectures and counties, but they can't resist. This autumn and winter, the Jin soldiers will definitely come south again, you have to be extra careful. There is no imperial army around Xijing and Luoyang, which is more dangerous than Kaifeng. "

Lu Xie was born in Banzhi, naturally good in force, rough in temperament, and not as delicate in mind as a literati.Crossed hands and said: "Although you can stay at ease, I will wait until Luoyang, and the imperial mausoleum will never be lost! If you are on a business trip, take my head and ask me the crime!"

Zong Ze waved his hand slightly: "It's good to do your best, you don't need your military order. Last year, the Jin people did not attack the capital, but Tongweizhou County suffered many disasters from the Jin people. It is necessary to prepare early this year, and it can't be like last year."

After speaking, he coughed violently again.Seeing this, Wang Xiaohun and the three hurriedly crossed hands and retire.

After going out of the room, Wang Xiaohun crossed his hands to Lv Yu: "Captain, if you have any orders, you can do so. It's mid-June now, and we're leaving next month, so there won't be many days. We have to prepare early. ."

Lu Yu said: "You are in Yong'an County when you killed the fifty golden army. This time, you can be the vanguard of our army. After you go back, make preparations and wait for our army's order. By the way, is your army short of rations?"

Wang Xiao hunter: "I once went to Caizhou to buy food, and I still have some leftovers. But when I arrive in Luoyang, it's hard to say."

Lu Yu nodded.After thinking for a while, he said again: "It's best if there is no shortage of food and grass. Also, when you go to Luoyang, do you need to recruit more people?"

Wang Xiaohun thought for a while and said, "It's better to have one or two hundred young and strong people, so there is no need to carry grain and grass in the army. We have few soldiers. If there are no porters, I'm afraid most of the army will have to carry grain and grass."

Lu Yi nodded and wrote it down, but said nothing.Now it is not difficult to hire people in Kaifeng City, as long as there is money and food.

When a large army travels, it is generally necessary for the civilian husband to accompany the army.It was customary for the Song army that [-] to [-] percent of the soldiers in the army carried luggage and forage, and the rest had to hire civilian husbands.Wang Xiaohun is a rebel, how can you tell?Those who fight and those who carry luggage are all together.

Ruzhou is not far from Luoyang, strictly speaking, it is the periphery of Luoyang.Zongze sent Wang Xiao hunting to Luoyang, which was not contradictory to his idea of ​​returning home.

(End of this chapter)