Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 797 Ming Xiu the plank road, secretly crossing Chencang

Yang Jiye was looking at the map and analyzing the battle situation. The footsteps outside the door came from far to near, and they were in a hurry. Li Guangshun hurried into the room with a very solemn expression, and said anxiously: "General, the situation is not good."

Yang Jiye's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "What happened? What's wrong?"

Li Guangshun handed Yang Jiye a copy of the military report and the military report at the same time, and said: "One is the military report sent by Han Tao in Zhangjiabao after exhausting two horses, and the other is the report from the Ministry of Security stationed in the Song Dynasty. Huang Louping, the top person in charge of Northwest China, sent people to follow the military situation."

After Yang Jiye quickly opened it and quickly read the battle report and military situation, his expression changed dramatically.

The content of the former is very simple. Han Tao sent the Liao army outside Zhangjiabao, which is a tribal army, and has never seen the state army under the king of Nanyuan, together with the history of the battle when he left the city.

As for Huang Louping's military situation, there is only one sentence: Jiazhou has been under military control since November [-]th.Military control time is three days.

What is military control? During the time of military control, no one outside the army is allowed to leave the house, otherwise they will be killed without mercy.

After Yang Jiye synthesized Han Tao's military intelligence battle report and Huang Louping's intelligence, he thought of something that was absolutely unexpected, or should be absolutely impossible. In the Song Dynasty, from Wuzhou of the Liao Dynasty to Jiazhou of the Song Dynasty, they took Yinzhou directly by deceiving the sky and crossing the sea.If so, the consequences would be unimaginable.

There are seven legions in the regular army of Xiangfu Kingdom. Suzaku and Azure Dragon Corps went to Zhenxi Fort and Zhenbei Fort to meet Yelu Hanye and Yelulu, and deal with the 20 leather army led by Brother Yeluxiu, because the difference in strength is too great , can only rely on castle defense.And the Black Wolf, Zhelan, and Xuanwu Legion planned to deal with the [-] Jingzhou Army of the King of the Southern Academy, Xiao Dage.The remaining two major armies, the White Tiger and the White Wolf, must stick to the military strongholds and cities at the junction with the Song State to prevent the Song State from suddenly taking advantage of the fire to loot.

But now Xiao Dage is only using tens of thousands of tribal troops to deceive the three major armies of Heilang, Zhelan and Xuanwu, while he leads the [-] Jingzhou Army, which is much stronger than the tribal troops, to Song Guojia through the Song Dynasty. State, take Yinzhou directly.

"Hurry up and make arrangements. There are 2000 people left behind by the Fuzhou Black Wolf Army. I will lead 8000 people to quickly support Yinzhou. At the same time, I will send an order to Zhe Yuxun to send 8000 people to personally return to Yinzhou. Hurry up! Go quickly..." Yang Jiye said anxiously, his face was already extremely ugly.

"That's the Great Gorge Pass?" In the dark night, one person looked at a dark and gloomy mountain among the mountains, but there were hundreds of shadows decorated with lights.

Another person whispered beside him: "It is the Daxia Pass, the gateway to the southeast of Yinzhou."

"His Royal Highness the Great King of the Southern Court is able to let the people of Song Dynasty willingly lend us the way. I still feel unbelievable."

"You don't know that! Although His Highness the Great King of the Southern Courtyard has great powers, it was the queen mother who reached an agreement with the court of the Song Dynasty to make the Song Dynasty willing to use the excuse."

"How did I hear that the Queen Mother reached an agreement with Zhao Pu, Prime Minister of Song Dynasty."

"Okay, let's stop talking, let's lead an army of [-] vanguards to capture the Great Gorge Pass, and make the first contribution!"

"Although we came suddenly, the Great Gorge Pass is not so easy to conquer."

"Don't worry! There is our internal response in Daxia Pass."

The two got up and walked.

Immediately behind the two of them, there were tens of thousands of figures jumping out of the forest one after another.An army that appeared suddenly ran towards the Daxia Pass in the northwest direction in the night.

Xia Jing, the imperial palace.

Daxia Pass has fallen!
There was a deathly silence in the Hall of Government Affairs.

"This is Mingxiu plank road, keep Chencang in the dark! What a Xiao Chuo, the Empress Dowager Xiao, what a Zhao Pu, and what a Xiao Dage. Half a month ago, Kaifeng Shiwa sent a secret report. The Song Dynasty will never treat me in a short time. The State of Fu sent troops. However, who would have thought that the National Congress of the Song Dynasty would give the Liao people an excuse, and that Xiao Dage would abandon Fuzhou and take Yinzhou directly."

The [-] urgent military situation sent from Yinzhou to Xiajing immediately caused the entire Xiangfu Kingdom's court to fall into a panic that had never been seen since the founding of the country, because after Yinzhou was Xiajing.If Yinzhou is lost, the Liao army can take Xiajing directly.

Han Xizai turned pale, gritted his teeth and asked, "Is this confirmed?"

"No one dares to lie about important military matters." Chief of General Staff Zeng Shangfei said with a very serious face.

Ye Chen let out a long breath, the worry on his face reached the extreme, but his mind had returned to calm, and he said: "Yinzhou was originally the defense zone of the Xuanwu Army, but now the 1 people of the Xuanwu Army have been ordered to go around to Wuzhou to break the enemy's loop. In other words, there are only 1 people from the Xuanwu Army in Yinzhou."

Zeng Shangfei said: "Yes, Your Majesty, 2000 people are guarding Daxia Pass, and 1000 people are stationed in Yinzhou City. Each of the five counties under his command has [-] people stationed."

Ma Wentao said anxiously: "Then quickly let the Xuanwu Army, Zhelan, and Black Wolf Army send troops back to defend Yinzhou!"

Zeng Shangfei said: "The general has already sensed that something is wrong, he personally led the 8000 Black Wolf Army, and ordered the [-] Zhelan Army to be on their way to Yinzhou. The general's dispatch report and Yinzhou's call for help were sent together. In addition, The one staying in Yinzhou is Huang Dongqiu, the deputy head of the Xuanwu Army. After he learned that the Daxia Pass had fallen, he reported to the imperial court in accordance with the wartime regulations. It's just that your Majesty, I think that the white tiger and white wolf should not act rashly, since the people of Song Dynasty are willing to give the Liao army an excuse, they may send a large army into the country at any time."

At this time, Xiangfu country's army is seriously insufficient, or after offending the two most powerful countries in the east, its military strength has become seriously insufficient.You know, Xiangfu Kingdom is full of calculations, and the combat troops have only 14 people in seven legions.These 14 people will be stationed in frontier defenses, military villages, state cities, and county towns.After a dispersal, there are actually not many troops that can be mobilized.And look at the national army of Liao State and Song State with a combined total of more than one million. Even if the army guarding the city is removed, an army of 40 to [-] can be easily mobilized.

Ye Chen took a deep breath and said, "Anyway, Yinzhou's city defense is the best except for Xia Jing. Even though Huang Dongqiu only brought 3000 troops, there are gunpowder bags, stone mines, fire oil, etc. from our Xiangfu Kingdom. With the support of nearly 20 people in Yinzhou City, it is a sharp weapon for defending the city. Even if Xiao Dage has a 5000 army, it is still possible to stick to it for seven days. In seven days, Yang Jiye led the two armies of Black Wolf and Zhelan with [-] troops. Humans can also catch up, and I can naturally catch up too.

All the ministers breathed a sigh of relief when they heard the words, but then their faces changed drastically. Han Xizai and Ma Wentao had already knelt on the ground, and said loudly in unison: "If your majesty takes the risk again like last time, the old minister will directly hit him to death in this hall." ..."

"Shut up!" Before the two finished speaking, and before the other civil and military ministers reacted, and were about to kneel down with the two prime ministers, Ye Chen yelled loudly, and the whole hall was like a thunderclap on the ground, and all the ministers were there. Trembling, they all knelt down with a thump.Han Xizai and Ma Wentao also looked panicked, because no one had ever seen His Majesty the Emperor so enraged.

"When I go to the front line, I can reach thousands of armies, but I am the most difficult person in the world to die. Even if I am caught in the midst of thousands of armies, I have the confidence to escape. So, you can rest assured. At this time of national calamity, You actually forced me to stay in Xia Jing with death. Don't you two prime ministers have the confidence to look after Xia Jing for me and sit in the center?" Ye Chen said solemnly.

Han Xizai and Ma Wentao looked at each other and didn't know what to say for a moment. Ye Chen knew that his tone of "shut up" just now might have been too strong, and said gently: "Since ancient times, there are not a few founding emperors who have personally conquered the country, and who is there?" I have supernatural powers. Therefore, the two lovers don’t have to worry, as long as they guard the capital for me as last time, so that the people can feel at ease.”

Han Xizai and Ma Wentao sighed deeply in their hearts. In fact, they also knew that His Majesty the Emperor existed like a god in the hearts of the people of Xiangfu Kingdom. In the eyes of some ordinary people, he was even omnipotent and invincible.On this day of national crisis, as long as the news of His Majesty the Emperor's personal conquest is passed on, the hearts of the people all over the country can be settled down immediately, and the hearts of the people in the capital can also be settled down.

In the words of the common people: Your Majesty went to kill the Liao dog himself, why should we be worried?
Thinking of this, the two prime ministers said in unison: "I obey the order."

Ye Chen glanced across the group of officials again, and fixed his eyes on Bai Canghai, who obviously couldn't hold back what he wanted to say, and said, "Bai Canghai! You quickly lead the special brigade and sneak into the enemy's rear of the Liao army. I don't care what method you use, do your best! Burned and destroyed the Liao army's grain, supplies, and siege equipment, and assassinated the generals of the Liao army."

Bai Canghai said loudly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I vow to complete the task to the death."

As soon as the words fell, Bai Chihai saluted Ye Chen, then turned around and strode away.

Ye Chen said again: "Zeng Shangfei! Quickly bring 2000 Jingdu City Guards to Yinzhou for support. Hei Yue, you quickly bring [-] people from the Training Department, the Blue Battalion, instructors, and pickets belonging to the Military Law Department into Xiajing City to take over the city defense."

Zeng Shangfei and Heiyue went out to lead the mission, and then left quickly.

Ye Chen thought for a while, fixed his eyes on Han Xizai and Ma Wentao, and said: "The head of Zhongshu immediately ordered all states and counties to post a reward order. Anyone who kills a Liao army can exchange his head for ten taels of silver at the local government. Even if it is a hundred taels of silver, the silver will be doubled when the official position is promoted to one level. And the points of the list of good people are twice as usual. In addition, the two ministers are responsible for reporting this matter as quickly as possible through "Huaxia News" and "Xiangfu Express". The speed spread across the country, um! The Ministry of Security is responsible for spreading this matter to Song State as quickly as possible, and the newspaper also stated that the reward is not limited to the people of our Xiangfu State, but for everyone in the world."

When the officials heard the words, their eyes lit up immediately, the so-called great rewards must have brave men, the people from the northwest are tough, and there is never a shortage of brave men who practice martial arts and hunt.

(End of this chapter)