At the end of Song Dynasty: I want to be the master of ZTE

Chapter 15: Husband is loyal to death

"Quanzhou Zhizhou Tian Zhenzi is not a concern, but the Fujian pacification envoy and coastal metropolitan envoy Pu Shougeng and his brother are of concern!
They were born as barbarians and were naturally close to the Mongols. They could not be surrendered. They had to keep their clans and collect all their ships. "

Regarding Zhao Shi's tyrannical order, Jiang Wanzai didn't ask any more questions and just said: "I obey the order."

Zhao Shi originally thought that Jiang Wanzai would ask for the reason, but he didn't expect to be so straightforward, which made him relieved.

It's really hard to say.

So far, Pu Shougeng has only surrendered under the imperial edict and has not yet massacred the clan. This is not a reason to kill him.

Empress Dowager Xie and Zhao had to worry about their manpower and had to issue decrees to order the surrender of various places, and countless officials, big and small, surrendered.

If this is used as an excuse to kill people, then all those who have been demoted will have no choice but to fight to the death with Zhao Song. This is not in line with the overall situation. Therefore, Wenzhou's killing of big families does not mention that they have relatives who have been demoted, but only accuses them of committing crimes.

The same applies to the Pu Shougeng family, and we cannot use lowering the yuan as an excuse.

To understand the current situation, Pu Shougeng surrendered to the Yuan Dynasty according to the imperial edict, which was praised by many people.

Of course, as the most powerful man in Quanzhou with more than a thousand servants, he would not be able to find an excuse if he really wanted to kill him.

Probably seeing Zhao Shi's little thoughts, Jiang Wanzai said: "It is a capital crime to resist the heavenly army. Moreover, there are many ships at sea. The court urgently needs them, so they must be killed."

Zhao Shi took Jiang Wanzai's hand and said, "Entrust everything to the Grand Master, and you can decide all matters big or small by yourself."

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will live up to the great trust and take Fujian and Guangdong as the foundation." Jiang Wanzai replied.

After the conversation between the monarch and his ministers ended, Jiang Wanzai said goodbye and boarded the ship. Zhao watched Jiang Wanzai's left ship disappear before turning back.

Zhang Shijie said: "Your Majesty, all ministers are currently stationed in various places and have arrangements. I should also go north to contact Li Tingzhi."

Zhao Shi took Zhang Shijie's hand and said, "I know Qing's loyalty and bravery well, but it's difficult for manpower to do anything. You should listen to the opinions of Chen Yi and others, and don't act arbitrarily."

"I will obey the imperial edict." Zhang Shijie replied.

Li Tingzhi has not been able to send any news. With Zhang Shijie's efforts, everyone decided to send him to have a look and try to harass the Mongols from the sea.

Since Zhang Shijie's naval battle was really not that good, Zhao took the initiative and set up a staff group for him, headed by Chen Yi.

Chen Yi was originally a maritime merchant who had traveled to Korea, Japan, and Champa. He was proficient in maritime affairs and had the courage to know the art of war. In fact, he had no problem being the commander of ten ships.

However, Zhang Shijie led the troops on the expedition, and Chen Yi could only serve as his deputy.

This is a system, even if Zhang Shijie leads troops to fight, that's all.

Zhao Shi said: "I am young and can't live without your help. My safety is the most important thing when I go here."

Zhang Shijie cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty loves you wrongly, I am ashamed."

Zhao Shi added: "The world is difficult and there is no one to help. As a privy envoy, you have to risk going north. There is really nothing you can do."

Zhang Shijie said: "I am a military general, and there is nothing to repay your majesty's love by giving up my body. If I fail to go here, I will be benevolent. The only thing I have to do is die."

Zhao Shi looked at Chen Yi and said, "The privy minister has a bad temper. You should be patient and pay attention to the words of advice."

Chen Yi replied: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the ministers are with you, that's all."

After Yin Yin's instructions, Zhao Shi watched Zhang Shijie and others board the boat and leave.

There are a total of ten ships and more than a thousand people. This is the highest configuration that can be given to Zhang Shijie at present.

After all, immigration flow requires more ships, and whether Jiang Zheng is defending Qingtian or Liu Shiyong is defending Taizhou, they also need ship assistance.

So Zhao Shi was left with Lu Xiufu, Liu Fu, and Chen Wenlong as assistants. Fortunately, everything in Wenzhou was on the right track, and there were not many chores, so they were busy enough.

On the same day that Zhang Shijie went north, outside Yangzhou City, Marshal Wu Liangha Ashu of the Yuan Army's Southern Capital Campaign led the army in formation outside the city, and Li Tingzhi, Jiang Cai and others were naturally waiting in formation.Ah Shu did not attack the city, but sent one person to persuade him to surrender.

His name is Zhao Huai, Zhao Shu's younger brother, and the former Huaidong transfer envoy. He was stationed at Lishui but was defeated and the city was captured. Because he was an old acquaintance of Li Tingzhi, A Shu promised to recruit him with a high official and generous salary.

After being loosened, Zhao Huai exercised his energy and slowly walked to the moat.

Li Tingzhi quickly recognized Zhao Huai and gave the order without mercy: "Archers are ready. If he wants to surrender, he will be shot on the spot."

They were old rivals. Ah Shu was unable to siege the city and sent people many times to persuade them to surrender. Li Tingzhi came to kill one by one or both of them without any intention of compromise.

Zhao Huai arrived at the city and shouted: "Tingzhi, if a man dies, his ears will die, so don't surrender."

Ashu's face changed, and he shouted: "Come on, kill this guy!"

The archers on the left and right rode out and shot at Zhao Huai randomly.

Zhao Huai didn't seem to realize it, and continued to shout: "The new emperor Wenzhou will succeed to the throne, and there will be successors in the dynasty. Be strong... ah..."

Before he finished shouting, arrows shot out like rain, and Zhao Huai was shot dead on the spot.

Li Tingzhi held the handle of the knife tightly and said in a deep voice: "Yuan Fu is loyal and righteous, and he is a role model for us!"

Jiang Cai cursed bitterly: "Loyal ministers and good generals died unexpectedly, and their ambitions are hard to achieve. It's a shame that first Jia Sidao and then Chen Yizhong are like rats!"

Li Tingzhi restrained his emotions, and said: "Don't gossip, tell the whole army that the new emperor is in Wenzhou, and we will stick to it, and there will be echoes."

As the news spread, the already low morale was slightly boosted, but the effect was limited.

The reason why everyone persisted was because Li Tingzhi set an example and Jiang Cai rushed forward because of their charisma, not because of the emperor who was far away.

It can be said that the soldiers and civilians in the city only recognized Li Tingzhi but not Zhao Shi, unless Zhao Shi could send food and grass to the city.

Under the city, Ah Shu knew that there was no chance of attacking the city by force, so he ordered his troops to retreat.

To be honest, he was not in a hurry at all.

Yangzhou City was surrounded by people, and every one of the people inside died. Moreover, there was not enough food and grass, and they would be trapped to death sooner or later.

In an instant, the Yuan army retreated, leaving only Zhao Huai's body outside the moat.

On the same day, outside the city of Zhenchao Army (Chao County), Xia Gui, the envoy of the Ningwu Army, the envoy of Huai'an pacification and Zhizhi, and who also knew Huangzhou, rode outside the city gate alone.

The city gate opened, and guard Hong Fu, who was born in Xia Gui's family, came out and stood face to face with Xia Gui, silent.

After a long time, Xia Gui said: "Now that the Empress Dowager and the officials have demoted the Yuan Dynasty, we and others have finished their affairs. We should make plans for ourselves. How can we hold on to a mere city? Those who know the current affairs are heroes. It is better to surrender to the imperial court and close the country." The family is safe and peaceful, and there is no shortage of wealth and honor. Isn't it a matter of public and private convenience?"

Hong Fu said: "The master has been favored by the imperial court and is in charge of one side. It can be said that he is in a high position and enjoys all the wealth and honor. Now in his eighties, he has surrendered three prefectures, six prefectures, and 36 counties in Huaixi. It can be said that he is not guaranteed at the end of the year. Why is this?"

Xia Gui said: "The imperial court is powerful, the Song Dynasty is dead, and the world should be unified. This is the destiny! If you go against the sky, you will not end well."

Hong Fu said: "The villain has the trust of the court and must do his best to guard the place. The man is loyal to the death, so why should he be afraid? Master, there is no need to persuade him."

"In that case...die!" Xia Gui suddenly drew out his sword and struck Hong Fu.

Hong Fu rolled back to avoid the sneak attack, and was waiting for a counterattack when he suddenly heard a cry and more than a thousand Yuan troops emerged from the ground, each charging at the city gate with swords and guns.

"Old thief, I wish I could eat your flesh and blood!" With a curse, Hong Fu greeted the Yuan army with a knife in his hand.

It's just that they were outnumbered, and were quickly rushed to the ground by the army. The defenders in the city hurriedly responded, but without the defenders, most of the Yuan army outside the city came again, and it was difficult to deal with it after all.

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