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

Chapter 35 King Qin’s army has arrived

Three days later, it was the eighteenth day of the first lunar month.

The first Song army to rush to King Qin of Kaifeng finally arrived.

Ma Zhong, the commander of Luoyang in Xijing, led more than [-] men under his command and marched under starry night to the gates of Kaifeng.

As soon as he arrived at the city, he felt something was wrong.

Didn’t we agree that the Jin army would besiege the city and Kaifeng would be in danger?

Along the way, not to mention the main force of the Jin Army, not even a small group of Jin Army... No, not even a single Jin Army scout was seen.

When we arrived outside Nanxun Gate, the city gate was in good condition, not even a piece of patent leather had fallen off, and there was no trace of blood on the city wall...

Forget it, seeing King Qin's soldiers arriving, the generals guarding the city wall at Nanxun Gate looked down lazily and joked with a smile on their faces: "Here, brother?"

This...is the beacon fire playing tricks on the princes?
After entering the city, under the guidance of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War, Ma Zhong first placed his soldiers and horses in the vacant Forbidden Army camp, and then hurried to the Ministry of War to report. As soon as he entered the Yamen of the Ministry of War, he saw some officials of the Ministry of War sitting in the courtyard, leisurely. Drink tea and chat.

"I am sent to the commander-in-chief of Xijing, Ma Zhong, to come to Kaifeng, King Qin."

An official raised his head and pointed to a large room: "Shilang Li is doing business in that room, the general can do as he pleases."

After saying that, he turned away: "You said that day when the officials set off fireworks for Wanyan Zongwang outside Nanxun Gate, was that old boy Zongwang surprised?"

An official next to him laughed and said: "Surprise! What a fucking surprise!"

Ma Zhong seemed to understand something while listening to the chatter of these officials: "The officials are suing for peace? And they are setting off fireworks for others? Oh, what a shame!"

Ma Zhong muttered in his heart, pushed the door open and walked into the big room. As soon as he entered the door, he cupped his hands and said, "I am going to be the commander of Xijing, Ma Zhong..."

"Here you come? Sit down!" Li Gang pointed to the chair next to him very calmly: "The officials have been looking forward to it for a long time, but finally King Qin's army has arrived. You, Ma Tongzong, are the first to arrive. You will definitely get a reward." ah!"

Ma Zhong and Li Gang were not familiar with each other, so they were not polite: "Li Shilang, do the officials want to negotiate peace?"

Li Gang was stunned, looked at Ma Zhong and asked, "Why did you say that?"

Ma Zhong thought for a long time, but still did not tell what he had just seen and heard. Although he was a military general, he also understood the operating logic of the officialdom of the Song Dynasty. Whether peace talks or not, their military generals had no say!
In this case, why say more!
He just felt unhappy. He ran like crazy for a few days, fearing that if he arrived too late, Kaifeng would be destroyed and the Song Dynasty would be in danger.

Unexpectedly...

You have no use for yourself here at all!

Seeing Ma Zhong's unhappy face, Li Gang probably guessed what he was thinking, and asked with a smile: "Does Ma Zhong feel like he's being teased?"

"Understood dare not!"

Li Gang smiled and nodded: "Don't think too much. The officials have issued an edict to King Qin, so they won't let you run away in vain. You will lead your men to station in the Forbidden Army camp, and all actions will be subject to the dispatch of the Ministry of War. When other King Qin's troops arrive, I will give you the opportunity to make great achievements!"

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Two days later, Wanyan Zongwang, who was waiting on Moutuogang for Li Bangyan to give him girls and money, finally came to his senses!

On the night of the Lantern Festival, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty was not too enthusiastic at all. There were a lot of fireworks and firecrackers. The Emperor of the Song Dynasty was simply embarrassing himself and Dai Jin that night!Don't ask him why he suddenly woke up!

Because the scout stuttered a little when he spoke: "Commander... from the west... from the west, a team came. The number is unknown, but the smoke and dust are billowing, and the military flag is hunting... What is embroidered on the military flag is... is a kind of character!"

Wanyan Zongwang stood up and asked: "What? Zhongzi?"

The deputy general, whose butt no longer hurts so much, jumped up from his chair: "Commander, who is he?"

Wanyan Zongwang frowned and said solemnly: "The Western Army of the Song Dynasty, the Zhong Family Army!"

Two days ago, when the imperial guards from Luoyang, Xijing arrived, Wanyan Zongwang only thought that something was going on in Kaifeng. With Xijing being so close to the capital, it was completely reasonable to send some troops to see what was going on.

But things were different now. King Qin of the Western Army, the most capable of the Song Dynasty, was here, rushing from thousands of miles away.

What does this mean?
This shows that Song Dynasty has decided to fight with himself!

Otherwise, if the Western Army is transferred here, will it be possible to have a drink with him?
"Order the entire army to prepare for war! No one is allowed to leave the Moutuogang Camp without my order. Send additional scouts to keep an eye on the team to the west. Any disturbance to the team to the west will be reported to me as soon as possible. !”

"Commander, are the Song people tricking us?"

The lieutenant beside him had followed Wanyan Zongwang in many battles for many years. In fact, Wanyan Zongwang didn't look so nervous and serious often.

During the battle to annihilate the Liao Dynasty, Wanyan Zongwang also visited many cities while talking and laughing, and there was no sign of any nervousness or panic at all.

Wanyan Zongwang closed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, and said without giving up: "It's hard to say! Maybe before Emperor Daojun abdicated, he had already issued an order to the Qinwang in various places. The Qinwang's army in the Song Dynasty only arrived now. The new emperor actually didn't want to Fight, otherwise, why would you spare no effort to negotiate peace with us?"

"But that night..."

"It might be an accident! But we have to be prepared, listen to his words and watch his actions. If Da Song really wants to fight, we will accompany him!"

Although Wanyan Zongwang had no hope of capturing Kaifeng City, after all, he didn't even have any decent siege equipment at hand.

But Wanyan Zongwang is still extremely confident in the field combat capabilities of the Jin Army's cavalry!

Even if it is the Western Army of the Song Dynasty that has experienced hundreds of battles, he is still confident to fight!
After all, there are still 2000 iron pagodas in the team.

In the era of cold weapons, it is comparable to a tank!
"Commander, the Western Army of the Song Dynasty is attacking a long way away. Our army has been resting for many days. I would like to be the vanguard and go to meet the Western Army first. Whether they want to fight or make peace, we will take measures to prevent them first. Morale!”

There is a suggestion from the Jin Army general!
Wanyan Zongwang actually thought the same thing, but now is not the time. At the very least, he must first find out how many people the Western Army has come. If they send one hundred thousand troops...

Then think of a way to escape!
While he was talking, the messenger came to report: "Report! Commander, Kaifeng has sent some money to reward the army!"

With that said, he handed over the document in his hand!

Wanyan Zongwang opened it and saw that although it was not much, there were only 5 gold and 100 million silver. Compared with the last time Li Bangyan sent it, it was not even a little less, but Wanyan Zongwang was also very happy.

What does Wanyan Zongwang want most now?
This is the attitude of the person on the dragon chair of the Song Dynasty!

At this juncture, as long as the person on the dragon throne of the Song Dynasty is cowardly enough, no matter how many Qinwang troops come, even if all the soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty arrive in Kaifeng City, what will happen?
The new emperor of the Song Dynasty was a man of rules and credibility. If he agreed to negotiate peace talks and reward the army, then he would definitely negotiate peace talks and reward the troops!

Wanyan Zongwang felt that under such circumstances, if he could still get Song Dynasty to give money to others and escape unscathed, he would be a proper military god of the Jin Kingdom!
(End of this chapter)