The Jin army besieged the city, and the Song emperor’s daughter died

Chapter 204
The end of October, late autumn.

Outside Taiyuan City, withered leaves fell quietly from the branches. The bare trees looked like skeletons without vitality. A gust of autumn wind passed by, bringing with it the coldness of winter. The sun set in the west, and a gloomy dusk filled the space between heaven and earth. There was an indescribable feeling of desolation.

In the camp of the Jin Army's West Route Army, this bleak atmosphere seemed to be even stronger.

Since the last attack on the city was frustrated, this team, which had been fighting for more than ten years without a single defeat, finally felt a deep sense of powerlessness for the first time.

Taiyuan City, which used to be determined to win and felt that it could be wiped out in a snap, now stands there, silent, tall and out of reach.

The young soldiers still had some illusions, thinking that it was just a defeat. Next time, they must capture the city and slaughter all the Song people.

But the veterans on the battlefield actually already knew that for at least two months, the Jin Army would be unable to launch another decent siege.

It's not because of how many brothers died last time, but because most of the siege equipment has been destroyed.

There are no siege equipment, relying on manpower to siege the city is just a dream.

The atmosphere in Wanyan Zonghan's tent became even heavier.

They finally realized that the Shili Tangdai outside Taiyuan City was not only used to stop war horses and siege equipment, they also produced fucking grain!

What a perverted tactic this is?

The lookout soldiers have been observing for many days, and there is no sign that Taiyuan City is going to run out of food. Ordinary people have smoke from cooking every day, and the streets are still brightly lit at night. It is a bit exaggerated to say that they are happy and contented, but they can definitely be taken as leisurely and leisurely. .

Looking back at myself, the food and grass can last until mid-December at most.

If you want to make a grass valley, the fifty miles outside Taiyuan City have long been fortified and clear.

Divide your troops and attack surrounding towns. The supplies obtained are extremely limited.

If this consumption continues, people will starve to death before new siege equipment is produced.

The question of where the West Route Army should go has been discussed for several days, and even Wanyan Xiyin, who has always been resourceful, has no idea.

Siege the city, no!
Trapped in the city, can't!
I don’t dare to go around and go straight to Kaifeng!

I don’t want to retreat now!

There is no easy way out now.

When everyone in the big tent was helpless and silent, the messenger came to report: "Report! The Song Dynasty sent envoys to see the commander-in-chief."

Wanyan Zonghan asked: "Song envoy? From Taiyuan City?"

The herald replied: "The visitor said he came from Kaifeng."

Wanyan Zonghan was startled, and then he looked at the people in the tent. Everyone also looked puzzled. Did the Song Dynasty people ask for peace?

Wanyan Loushi snorted: "You are here to talk now because you want to humiliate me for not being able to wait until I go and chop him down."

After saying that, he was about to stand up, but was stopped by Wanyan Xiyin: "Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, just listen to what he has to say first."

Wanyan Zonghan thought for a moment and said to the messenger: "Bring the Song envoy in."

A moment later, a tall man wearing Song Dynasty official uniform walked into the tent, cupped his hands towards Wanyan Zonghan and said, "Commander, do you still remember me?"

Wanyan Zonghan also looked at this kind-faced man, thought carefully for a long time, and suddenly stood up: "Mr. Guo?"

As soon as the name came out, Wanyan Xiyin and Wanyan Loushi were both stunned: "Is it you? Are you..." The two of them looked up and down at the Song Dynasty official uniform on Guo Yaoshi's body, and for a moment they understood what was in front of them. situation.

Pharmacist Guo laughed and said, "It's a long story. Let me ask for a drink first. It's really cold today."

After drinking two bowls of strong wine, Pharmacist Guo whispered: "Commander, let's make arrangements for the entourage outside first, and I will talk to you in detail later."

After the Song Dynasty officials who were waiting outside the tent were placed in a tent far away from the tent, Pharmacist Guo gave Wanyan Zonghan a great gift: "Commander, the general has been waiting for you."

Zong Han stepped forward and helped Pharmacist Guo up: "Come on, tell me, you are dressed like this..."

Guo Yaoshi is indeed a good actor. Just like when he first met Emperor Daojun, he burst into tears and looked extremely sincere.

After knowing the cause of the matter, Zong Han was still a little suspicious.

Although he and Zong Wang are indeed somewhat competitive, competing with each other, and seem to be at odds with each other, Zong Wang should be willing to say hello to him when it comes to arranging insider matters. But this is the second time he went south to destroy the Song Dynasty. Zong Wang There is no mention of the arrangements for Pharmacist Guo to descend to the Song Dynasty to serve as an insider.

Seeing that Zong Han was suspicious, Medical Master Guo quickly changed the subject: "Commander, the general is here with good news."

"Oh?"

"There's something big going on over there in Kaifeng."

Pharmacist Guo said mysteriously: "During the Tianning Festival, Emperor Daojun came into contact with Tong Guan and others. After returning to Kaifeng, he united with the old ministers and seized power in the inner palace, supporting the former crown prince Zhao Huan to ascend the throne. The Song Dynasty The female official has been imprisoned in the palace."

Everyone in the big tent was shocked: "Seriously?"

Pharmacist Guo nodded, took out a letter from his arms, handed it to Zong Han and said with a smile, "This is a personal letter from Emperor Daojun to the commander-in-chief."

Wanyan Zonghan took it, took out the letter, and read it carefully, suppressing the excitement in his heart.

Wanyan Xiyin asked from the side: "What did Emperor Daojun say?"

Wanyan Zonghan handed the letter to Wanyan Xiyin: "Gushen, look at this word. Does it belong to Emperor Daojun?"

Wanyan Xiyin took a look at it and immediately nodded: "It's a thin gold body. It's absolutely true."

Only then did Zong Han feel relieved, and he laughed and said, "God is really helping me. It's the Emperor Dao who knows the current affairs and understands the general trend."

In the letter, Emperor Daojun was not only willing to continue to fulfill the promise of vassalage and tribute paid by Sima Pu when he was on his mission to the Jin Kingdom, but also made it clear that he would cede the three towns of Taiyuan, Zhongshan, and Hejian to the Jin Kingdom. Not only that, he also issued an edict to the Song Dynasty. All King Qin's troops are on standby and are not allowed to conflict with Jin's troops.

Wanyan Xiyin read the letter and passed it to Wanyan Lou's room.

At this time, Pharmacist Guo took out the gold medal and the document with the seals of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War: "Emperor Daojun asked me to come here this time to discuss with the commander first. If the commander agrees to withdraw the troops, then let me hold the gold medal document. Summon Taiyuan garrison general Yue Fei to withdraw to Kaifeng."

Wanyan Loushi, who had just read the letter, suddenly asked: "What do you mean? If the commander doesn't agree, won't you recall the defenders? Who do you, Pharmacist Guo, belong to?"

Pharmacist Guo quickly put away the gold medal document and explained: "Oh, the general misunderstood. This is what Emperor Daojun meant."

"What does General Guo mean?" Wanyan Xiyin asked with a smile.

Pharmacist Guo sighed: "What do you mean by the general? You want the general to say that you cannot retreat. Not only can you not retreat, but you must also surround Kaifeng as soon as possible. Taking advantage of the civil strife in the Song Dynasty, you can capture Kaifeng in one fell swoop and capture the Three Emperors alive." Destroy the Song Dynasty. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! But..."

Pharmacist Guo paused: "We still have to capture Taiyuan first. At the end of tomorrow, the general will have someone hold the gold medal to summon Yue Fei to withdraw his troops."

(End of this chapter)