Outlaws of the Marsh

Chapter 605 Correcting the Huchen (please subscribe!)
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When the Jin army went south, the first stop was Taiyuan City, which the Jin army had not been able to break through.

Zhang Xiaochun and Wang Chi, who were standing guard in Taiyuan City, did not know that the Jin Army had launched a massive attack, nor did they know that all the troops of the Song Army who rescued Taiyuan had failed one after another.

Before the Jin army launched a general attack, Zhang Xiaochun sent people down the city to present the last distress letter to the Song court:

"Taiyuan was besieged, and it has been more than eight months now. Nine out of ten residents in the city have died. The guards have run out of food, and it has been more than twenty days for those who rely on armor for food. The soldiers are tired and sick, and the thieves know that the offensive is very strong. , There is no trace of reinforcements from all directions, and the crisis in the city is precarious. The minister feels that the responsibility is heavy, and the side is uneasy. Although he can barely support it for the time being, but judging from the situation, if the reinforcements are not available for a few days, it will be wrong. The minister will do his best to die , have already made preparations for self-judgment. However, today, when you meet your majesty's unborn master, your ministers are not allowed to join the ranks of ministers, and there is no one in ten thousand of the ancestral temple, and the loyal people in the city cannot be enclose. I hope that the imperial court will make extensive visits, think long and hard, and make a plan for the whole world, it is very fortunate!"

After writing the letter, Zhang Xiaochun felt that he still had more to say, so he added in yellow:

"I have heard that the envoys of the Xuanfu System and other Taoists have gathered their troops. I am afraid that they will not only rescue Taiyuan, but also regain the lost land. However, because the situation of the government is in danger, it is impossible to wait. The minister has already sent the Xuanfu System Wait for the report. If the king and the teacher advance together, if you have won, please command the generals not to worry about the survival of Taiyuan, and come to take advantage of the victory. The ministers are still defending, and they still covet the king and the teacher to come."

Soon, Wanyan Zonghan led his troops to the Marshal's Mansion outside Taiyuan City and ordered a general offensive.

This time, Wanyan Zonghan made extremely adequate preparations, vowing to completely destroy Taiyuan City and open up the passage to the Yellow River south.

For this reason, Wanyan Zonghan not only moved the few unconscionable cannons seized from the Song army, but also ordered dozens of stone cannons (a kind of stone cannon) and dozens of caves (a kind of cannon that people can hide) to be built. Siege vehicles inside), dozens of goose vehicles (a kind of siege vehicle similar to cloud vehicles).

Although Wanyan Zonghan was well prepared, Wang Tian was still not afraid.

Wang Teng set up a lot of false fences on the city wall in advance. The Jin soldiers didn't know the reality and thought that they were all city defense facilities, so they bombarded them violently.Wang Ting also stored a lot of chaff bags in advance (the building was damaged and can be repaired immediately).Therefore, although the unconscionable artillery and stone bombardment were violent, they did not cause a devastating blow to the Song army.

Wang Ting also sent people to dig tunnels along the city wall in advance, open holes, and hide the fire knuckles inside. When the straw mats and branches in the river piled up more, they would put lamps on the water, and the lamps would ignite the firewood and break the gold. Army cave.

however--

Even if Wang Ting has the ability to cover the sky and cover the earth, it can't change two facts - first, there are less than [-] soldiers and civilians left in the city.[-]. There is no food in the city, not even leather armor that can be cooked.

On the other hand, the Jin army launched fierce charges to Taiyuan City again and again.

In the end, the Jin army finally conquered the last line of defense in the inner city of Taiyuan and quickly advanced to the center of the city.

After hearing that the line of defense had been breached, Wang Teng hurried into the Tongping Hall to take down the imperial statue of Song Taizong, tied it on his back with silk, and then led weak soldiers to continue street fighting with the Jin army.

Later, Wang Zhi was shot dozens of times, broke through the encirclement, and then wanted to leave the city through the west gate.

But the rope of the west gate was broken, and the gate couldn't be opened for a while.

At this time, the cavalry of the Golden Army had already chased after them.

In a panic, the soldiers all collapsed.

The guards on the left and right persuaded Wang Zhi to surrender. Wang Zhen sighed and said: "The city has fallen, the soldiers have no will to fight, and the city gate has been blocked. It is the death of heaven. How can you be reluctant to die, because you have violated the destiny and failed the court!"

After all, Wang Zhi jumped and threw himself into the Fen River.

Correct the tiger ministers, defend the city and merge it.Exhausting his intelligence, he rushed to the whale.If the attack exceeds nine months, the thieves cannot take advantage of it.With no food and no aid, a hundred pheasants will fall.The negative image goes to the water, and the righteousness is unyielding.Great festival Zhuo Wei, a thousand years of light!

Later, Li Yan pursued the title of Zhonglie of the previous dynasty, and Wang Tian was among the best.

After the fall of Taiyuan City, Wan Yan Zonghan sent troops into the city.

The Jin soldiers killed everyone they saw, no matter they were old or young, and set fire to the house when they saw it. There was a bloody smell everywhere in the city, and thick smoke filled the air everywhere.

Zhang Xiaochun wanted to commit suicide with a knife, but the knife was taken away by the left and right guards, and eventually he became a prisoner of the Jin army together with other government officials.

Zhang Xiaochun was escorted in front of Wanyan Zonghan.

Wanyan Zonghan looked at his opponent who he had besieged for nearly nine months, and said: "How dare you refuse to defend with a single city? The Daliao will be destroyed by me. I have already won this city, what can you do? "

Zhang Xiaochun replied: "If I have food in my hand, how can I fulfill my ambition? I heard that since ancient times, those who ruled the world, strive to expand their virtues, but not their land. You destroy Daliao, do not let successors, and destroy people's ancestral temples. Virtue If you don't do anything, even though the land is vast, it will decline when it is extremely prosperous. Soldiers should not be aggressive, and those who are warlike will surely perish!"

Wanyan Zonghan smiled and said: "Daliao Tianzuo, he didn't fix his internal affairs, insulted his neighbors abroad, hunted from time to time, was insatiable with women, indulged in wine and listened to music. My great sage emperor knew that he would perish, so he practiced the heavens and tried his best. Conquering against the opposite. The change of the Daliao Sheji and the Qiu Ruins was the result of Tian Zuo's own efforts. Why does my family have no virtue?
The lord of your family has repeatedly sent envoys to the sea to form an alliance with my family, but he has repeatedly lost the alliance.Emperor Taizu Wuyuan had a general idea, and he didn't want to go out to ask questions.After Zhao Liangsi, Ma Kuo and others came, our emperor blamed them for losing the alliance, but did not send envoys, and did not want to make peace.Liangsi and others begged again and again, begging is still good.The Emperor Dasheng issued a decree saying: At the beginning, the Southern Dynasty broke its promise, and the two dynasties have been cut off.Only because the emperor of the Southern Dynasty wrote in his own hand, I would like to reconcile again.

However, your family sent Zhan Du envoys to recruit my family to know Zhang Jue in Pingzhou, and added his Jieyue to make him hereditary Pingzhou, and also lured non-delivery households to the south, and lured Tianzuo to your house.

Has there ever been such a king who has lost the alliance since ancient times?

Last winter, the emperor of my family sent the second prince, Lang Jun, and me to divide up the army to question the crime.When the heavenly soldiers arrived in Bianjing, your monarchs and ministers mourned and asked for peace. Please cut off three towns and twenty states to make atonement.The prince was sympathetic, and he was the teacher of the class according to his request.However, before the oath was finished, the promise of the alliance changed again. The three towns refused to return and attacked me with soldiers.He also made Xiao Zhonggong rebel against Yelu and see Liao again.Since ancient times, violating the alliance cannot enjoy the country.Now I am ordered by imperial edict to resume hanging and felling.You should renew yourself, and I will use you. "

Zhang Xiaochun said: "I have never heard of the affairs of the imperial court, but I was ordered to command this side. How dare you betray the country's favor? I heard that the best is the soldier who does not fight. I have attacked the city several times, but I have not succeeded. Soldiers are starving, the old city is yours, and attacking the city is the worst strategy, what is the point! Xiaochun can only die to repay the imperial court, don't say too much."

After saying this, Zhang Xiaochun closed his eyes and waited for death.

Seeing that Zhang Xiaochun did not cooperate, Wanyan Zonghan looked unhappy.

Several gold soldiers rushed up to lift Zhang Xiaochun and his son Zhang Jia up, and threw them on the ground with a plop.

Wanyan Zonghan threatened: "If you obey me, you can live. Otherwise, I will punish you father and son with thousands of punishments."

Zhang Jia said loudly: "I have lived up to the court and would rather be punished!"

Zhang Jia resisted with all his strength and refused to give in.

At this time, both Zhang Xiaochun and Zhang Jia father and son were determined to die.

Wanyan Zonghan said murderously: "Your father and son are not afraid of death, so first fetch the other officials and kill them for you to see."

Jin Bing then brought more than [-] people, including Gao Ziyou, Li Zongyan, deputy envoy Han Zong, Wang Yu, the judge of the transfer, Shan Xiaozhong, the promotion official, Di Chong, the incorruptible visit envoy, Fang Ji, Zhang Shuda, etc. All were killed on the spot.

Zhang Xiaochun and his son's expressions remained unchanged, showing no fear.

Wanyan Zonghan actually didn't intend to kill Zhang Xiaochun, but wanted to use him for himself, so he turned his head and told Gao Qingyi: "Hold it down, don't make me commit suicide."

After Zhang Xiaochun was captured, he went on a hunger strike and wanted to die.

Later, under the persuasion of people around me, I started to drink some porridge.

Seeing that Zhang Xiaochun and his son could not surrender for a while, Wanyan Zonghan sent someone to escort them to Yunzhong.

At the beginning of the siege of Taiyuan City, Zhang Xiaochun wavered and wanted to surrender to protect himself.

Later, I couldn't stick to my will to die.

If the history does not change, Zhang Xiaochun will still be the Prime Minister of Puppet Qi.

During this period, Zhang Xiaochun also planned more for the Song State, and secretly sent information to the Song State.

Later, Zhang Xiaochun returned to the Southern Song Dynasty, felt ashamed, and died of illness in depression.

In summary, although Zhang Xiaochun is not a loyal and loyal minister, he is still a loyal and good minister, better than too many Song officials in the same period.

From the siege to the fall of Taiyuan, during the period of more than eight months, the State of Song organized three military operations to rescue Taiyuan, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of troops, including the elite Xi Jinping led by Yao Gu and Zhongshi Zhongzhong. Army, all ended in failure.

What?

The emperor was fatuous, the court orders were lax, the discipline of the generals was inconsistent, and the ministers were inconclusive.

How sad!
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(End of this chapter)