The first prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 96 The Arc de Triomphe

Zhao Xu was holding a memorial in his hand at this time. This memorial was passed down from Yangzhou, but this was good news, and the person who wrote the memorial was also here at this time.

This person is called Zhai Shouxun, and he is Li Chongjin's special envoy, but he is not the special envoy Li Chongjin sent to meet Zhao Kuangyin, he is the official Li Chongjin contacted Li Yun.

This Zhai Shouxun is one of Li Chongjin's aides. He is honest and honest, or this person has certain abilities, and he is well received by Li Chongjin. This time Li Chongjin learned that Li Yun was going to rebel, so he drew up a detailed plan. Prepare to attack Bianjing from north to south.

"Lord Zhai, your news is really important. When the emperor returns from victory in the future, the emperor will definitely reward you heavily. You have done a good job." Zhao Xu praised Zhai Shouxun greatly.

"I should not be praised by the crown prince. I will devote myself to the Song Dynasty and be loyal to His Majesty." He smiled when he heard the crown prince say that His Majesty might reward him heavily in the future.

"I want to report to the crown prince, the old minister thinks that he must find a way to stabilize Li Chongjin. Now that His Majesty is on the front line, it is not appropriate for us to use troops on two fronts. This will not be good for us." Privy Councilor Wei Renpu took the opportunity to speak.

What he said is also the truth. At this time, it is absolutely impossible to fight on two fronts. It is easy to lose the morale of the army. The finances of the Great Song Dynasty are still a little tight after the establishment of the Song Dynasty. Fight this battle wholeheartedly and give the world a deterrent.

"Well, Gu is also considering this matter, so how about Master Zhai, let you go back to Li Chongjin at this time, are you still willing to go?"

"Prince, please instruct this humble minister to do his best."

"Hahaha, Master Zhai is indeed a loyal minister. Gu will definitely remember your contribution. You only have one task when you go back, which is to delay the time for Li Chong to enter and leave the army. The rest is up to you. You set off tonight. This matter is urgent. I will send two other people to protect you along the way, and the safety of the court rests with you." Zhao Xu patted Zhai Shouxun on the shoulder.

At this time, Zhai Shouxun was so happy that he almost fainted. The prince thought highly of me for entrusting such an important task to me. I will definitely not let the prince down.

That night, Zhai Shouxun returned to Yangzhou under the escort of two Jinyi guards. When he arrived in Yangzhou, he relied on his slack tongue to say that Li Chongjin would not send troops.

But this is a good thing for Da Song, saving the pain of fighting on two fronts, so that he can go all out to deal with Li Yun.Under Zhao Xu's supervision, a large number of military supplies were continuously transported to the front. What was strange was that a large number of doctors appeared in the logistics troops. This was a military doctor newly trained by Zhao Xu and was being sent to Luzhou by him.

The past month or so had been the most tiring time for Zhao Xu. He had to listen to the ministers' reports to him every day, and deal with government affairs by himself. Occasionally, Gao Guiying and the others would come to tell him jokes.

"Report, good news, the emperor has won a big victory." The loud and clear shouts in the early morning broke the tranquility of Bianjing. This is the good news from the northern front, and the Song Dynasty has won.

When a detailed battle report arrived in the morning, Zhao Xu took it and read it carefully:
Zhao Kuangyin fought very hard with Li Yun, and lost the first battle.In fact, Li Yun's biggest advantage is not the weather or the harmony of people, but his headquarters' feng shui is very good, and he occupies an absolute advantage.

Luzhou, known as Shangdang in ancient times, is located high on the ridge of the Taihang Mountains. The so-called "on the shoulders of the world and the throat of Heshuo" is an absolute battleground for military strategists.

And his subordinates are full of foresight and foresight. The problem is that Li Yun is very similar to Xiang Yu in history, he is headstrong and doesn't listen to others.

He said proudly:
"I have Dangui guns and sweat horses, so why worry about the world being unbalanced?" Li Yun got off to a good start, and captured Zezhou City in his first battle.

Zezhou, in the west of Luzhou, facing Taihang Mountain, Li Yun's situation at this time is incomparably better - as long as he rushes to Taihang, Zhao Kuangyin can no longer stop him.With the danger of Taihang, Li Yun could directly occupy the upper reaches of the Yellow River as soon as he rushed down, and then control almost all important granaries along the coast, such as Yongfeng, Huiluo, and Heyang, and cut off the water transportation road of Kaifeng, the capital of the Song Dynasty.

The country has no food, and I feel panic, and Zhao Kuangyin has just won the country, so people's hearts are uncertain.Even if he is deeply entrenched, he can't maintain his rule!

When the news came, Zhao Kuangyin panicked, there was no other way but to fight, and he must win!Shi Shouxin, the deputy capital commander of the Mabu Army, who was stationed in Hebei, and Gao Huaide, the deputy commander in front of the palace, were ordered to immediately lead the army to attack.

It must be quick to prevent Li Yun from breaking through and entering Henan. At this time, the Northern Han Emperor Liu Jun also joined the ranks of the rebellion and had personally led the army out of Taiyuan to assist Li Yun.

Zhao Kuangyin himself took command, and marched day and night without stopping. Zhao Kuangyin was determined to climb up Taihang Mountain first, but Li Jun and Liu Jun were still at the foot of Taihang Mountain.

Originally Li Yun was very happy to hear that Liu Jun personally led the team to support him, but he was shocked when he saw Liu Jun. Although he often played against Beihan, this time he was really shocked.

His majesty the emperor brought only a few thousand disabled and weak troops, not to mention fighting, it took a long time to organize for a walk around.

Liu Jun has been relying on the Khitan people for a living, no matter what Liu Jun says about this matter, Li Yun just doesn't allow the Khitan people to get involved, this is a matter of principle!

Never letting go, Li Jun still said "loyal to the Zhou family, not afraid of death and surrender to the Song Dynasty" with snot and tears. In this way, after talking, all the support Li Jun got from Liu Jun was thousands of old and weak soldiers, A title of King Xiping, and a military representative.At the same time, he promised that there would be reinforcements behind.

Li Yun talked dryly, but Zhao Kuangyin became impatient. Shi Shouxin and Gao Huaide will arrive soon. Near Changping, not far from Taiping Station, where the alliance was formed, the two sides engaged in a large-scale first battle. More than 3000 Hedong troops died. People, Zezhou is facing loss.

This is not a big deal, but the troublesome characters came next. The No. [-] military figure stationed in Zhending in the Song Dynasty checked Murong Yanzhao in front of the hall and Wang Quanbin, the queen of the Zhangde Army, had already dispatched and was quickly approaching Zezhou. Soldiers and horses in Beijing, Jingxi and other places have also completed their assembly, and are ready to launch a full-scale offensive against Li Yun's hometown Luzhou at any time.

Moreover, Zhao Kuangyin had already given up all his strength, Zhao Kuangyin bet all his possessions, and he himself led the forbidden army to set off from Kaifeng, cross the Yellow River in a hurry, and head straight for the majestic and steep Taihang Mountains.

The situation is very serious. People all over the country who want to rebel like Li Yun are staring at these two. Kaifeng is now an empty city. If Zhao Kuangyin can't take Li Yun down in a short time, Li Chongjin will give him a fatal blow at any time.

Zhao Kuangyin fought with all his strength and finally broke through Zezhou. Li Yun set himself on fire, and Zhao Kuangyin took advantage of the situation to appease officials and people everywhere.Surrendered everywhere, and finally arrived in Luzhou. Li Shoujie, Li Yun's son, was not disciplined at all. The young man chose to surrender wisely, and was treated favorably by Zhao Kuangyin.

In this way, in just one month, Hedong was pacified, and Zhao Kuangyin continued to find his next opponent, Li Chongjin, to practice. The so-called going to Hedong was only a month, and he played a decent game in Zezhou.

Li Yunyue thought so at the time, leaving his son Li Shoujie to guard the Shangdang and leading his troops to the south.

Unexpectedly, Song Taizu had taken the lead and sent two generals, Shi Shouxin and Mu Rongyanzhao, to attack Li Yun.

Immediately afterwards, Emperor Taizu of Song Dynasty marched in person, joined forces with Shi Shouxin and others, and defeated Li Yun's [-] main force in the south of Zezhou. Li Yun was forced to stick to Zezhou in the north.

Song Taizu personally supervised the battle and captured the city of Zezhou. Li Yun went to the fire and burned himself to death.His son Li Shoujie surrendered at Shangdang, thus eradicating the first old warlord who opposed the Northern Song Dynasty.

When he died, he was still waiting for Liu Jun's reinforcements, but Liu Jun of the Northern Han Dynasty who had promised to send troops to help him sat on the mountain and watched the tigers fight, and did not move.This is really the biggest pit teammate.

Now Li Yun was really played to death by this teammate who was better than a pig. He was still sitting and sitting with his emperor, but Li Yun was in a different skill.

Zhao Xu laughed out loud when he saw this:

"Father is so brave. Li Yun's rebellion was put down in such a short period of time. All adults should take a look." Zhao Xu had a proud face, as if he had won a battle for him.

"Long Live the Emperor Long Live Long Live"

"Long Live the Emperor Long Live Long Live"

"Long Live the Emperor Long Live Long Live"

All the ministers shouted long live regardless of whether they were sincere or not, such flattery was not for nothing.

"Gu decided to hold a grand welcome ceremony for the father and the emperor to celebrate our victory in the Song Dynasty. What do you think?"

The grand welcome ceremony does not cost a lot of money, and Wang Pu, who has always been cautious in spending money, especially the treasury money, quit:

"His Royal Highness, the emperor may not agree to this. The emperor will definitely not approve of you using the treasury's money for this."

"My lord, this is your fault. The emperor is triumphant. This is a way for our subjects to show respect to the emperor. Shouldn't it be?" Tao Gu jumped out just after Wang Pu finished speaking.

Since Tao Gu prepared the edict for the Zen position in advance when Zhao Kuangyin ascended the throne, he was highly valued by Zhao Kuangyin, and he has temporarily served as Minister of the Ministry of Rites, which has to be said to be a high position.

"Lord Tao, did the old man say that he doesn't respect the emperor, it's just..."

"Okay, you two loves, don't argue, and I didn't say it would take a lot of trouble. What I mean is to build a gate on the right side of the north city gate, like an archway. The name is the Arc de Triomphe, which is a special honor for soldiers who have made meritorious service, and not everyone can pass through it, only those who have made meritorious service can pass through this gate."

"I guess this is more useful than rewarding money. Sometimes what soldiers want is an honor"

　I don't know what to say in the college entrance examination, I can only say that you have worked hard, hold on

　　
　
(End of this chapter)