Zhan Weiyang

Everyone rushed to Han, but no one paid attention to Han. Yang Hao's real main battlefield was in the Western Regions, and Zhao Guangyi also had no intention of paying attention to Han. Han was the country that should have focused all the attention.

The existence has completely become a guise. Everyone has concluded that the fall of the Han State is inevitable, but the Han State is naturally not willing to be humbled.

In the Imperial Palace of Jinyang, the capital of the Han Dynasty, all the officials stood solemnly, bowing slightly to face the throne. The atmosphere was unusually depressing. On the throne, Liu Jiyuan was wrapped in a fur and said tiredly: "Dear sirs, the Emperor of Song Dynasty is personally marching on the Eighth Route Army.

The army is about to surround the capital, so you...can't think of a way to deal with it?"

His voice was decadent and weak. Although it still contained a hint of femininity, it was no longer as fierce as before. His surname was not Liu. His mother was the daughter of Liu Chong, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty. She first married Xue Zhao and had a son.

En, later married the He family and gave birth to their son Jiyuan. Both of them became the adopted sons of their uncle Liu Chengjun. After Liu Chengjun died, his adopted son Liu Jien came to the throne. In September of the same year, Liu Jien was killed by minister Hou Barong, so Liu Jiyuan became the ruler of the Han Dynasty.

emperor.

At the beginning of his accession to the throne, in order to consolidate the imperial power, he massacred all the descendants of the Liu family, and also carried out a cleanup of the ministers in the court. He listened to the general Ma Feng, killed the general Zheng Jin, and favored the eunuch Wei Degui, and dismissed him.

Li Yin, the commander-in-chief of the Tuhun Army, was given the military post of Wei Yan, and later killed him. General Li Yin defended Wei Yan, and was sentenced to death by him. Speaking of which, the army of the Northern Han Dynasty had two pillars. One was the infantry army.

The troops commanded by Hou Liu Jiye included the Tuyuhun Army Guards. When the guards died, the morale of the brave and capable Tuyuhun Army was greatly reduced. Countless people abandoned their armor and fled. The Northern Han Dynasty, which was already in danger, became like a candle in the wind.

Liu Jiyuan's self-destruction of the Great Wall ultimately resulted in disastrous consequences. Nowadays, fewer and fewer people are willing to work hard for the court.

When Liu Jiyuan asked, the heads of the ministers lowered even lower. Liu Jiyuan seemed to be unable to bear the cold in the Golden Palace, and huddled up, faintly saying: "Could it be that... the world of my Han Dynasty will be destroyed in my hands now?"

Huh?" His voice was deep and soft, like weeping. Although his voice was weak, it was thin and long. Although all the officials were gathered in the Golden Palace, there was silence. Liu Jiyuan's voice echoed softly, and all the ministers were heartbroken when they heard it.

Trembling, fearing that this murderous emperor would kill innocent people again in desperation.

Li Yun, the eunuch of the palace, coughed and went out to announce: "Your Majesty, now that the country is facing a national crisis, our country of Han has lost the support of the Khitan. With a few dangerous cities and tens of thousands of troops, it is difficult for us to fight against the army of the Song Dynasty.

.In the current situation, if you continue to resist, it is just an egg against a stone. The Song Dynasty has unified the Central Plains, and it is an irreversible trend. I am bold and risk my life to remonstrate: Your Majesty, it is better to surrender and protect the clan."

Li Yun's words were supported by many civil and military officials. Now that someone spoke first, all civil and military officials agreed one after another. Qian Shun and Luo Xun were the first to kneel down and said at once: "Your Majesty, what Mr. Li said is true.

In the current situation, it is difficult for my army to resist the Song army's offensive, so why not... surrender."

Liu Jiyuan huddled in the throne and didn't say a word for a long time. The civil and military officials gradually noticed something was wrong and their voices became quieter. After a while, Liu Jiyuan's feminine voice sounded again: "Yes, how can I reject dozens of people in this isolated city?"

Wan Xiongshi?"

Li Yun and others were overjoyed, thinking that Liu Jiyuan had agreed to surrender. Gao Siyang, Li Shunyang, Zhang Ziyu and other civil and military generals who were watching the situation secretly thought: "The mountains and rivers are exhausted, and your Majesty really wants to surrender. What is your position today? It will be reported to the Song court in the future, but

It is related to the future of my family." So he immediately took a step forward and knelt down, and responded repeatedly: "Your Majesty is wise, and I also believe that there is no battle now, and the only way to avoid the destruction of both the jade and the stone is to surrender."

Unexpectedly, Liu Jiyuan then said: "But... if you surrender to the Song Dynasty, can you really protect my wealth and heirs? Hahaha..."

He laughed sinisterly a few times, and said sarcastically: "Chai Rong's son is dead..., Shu Kingdom Meng Chang... is dead, Tang Kingdom Li Yu... is dead. Only the three subjugated kings of Jinghu, Nanhan and Han Dynasties are left.

I am always in fear, not knowing when I will return to the west. If I surrender to the Song Dynasty, you will still be your officials and be loyal to your new emperor. But not only will I not be able to be the emperor, I will even be worse than a prisoner..."

Li Yun and other officials who persuaded him to surrender broke out in cold sweat. They hurriedly knelt on the ground and defended themselves: "I am only thinking of your majesty. If your majesty surrenders, I will surrender as usual. If your majesty does not surrender, I will defend the city to the death and fight with me."

Han will live and die together."

Liu Jiyuan rolled up his sleeves and squinted his eyes without saying a word. At this time, the officials who were waiting and watching thought they had a trick. Officials headed by the right general Li Xun hurriedly stepped forward one after another, beating their chests and expressing their loyalty to defend the Han Dynasty.

, fight to the death with the Song Dynasty.

Liu Jiyuan sneered and said calmly: "How are you going to protect my country and the country and fight to the death with the Song Dynasty? Is it just because of your mouth?"

The ministers immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word. Wenwu, who had just begged to surrender, knelt on the ground and did not dare to breathe. Liu Jiyuan slowly sat up straight, looked at Liu Jiye, who had been crossing his hands in silence, and asked softly:

"Jiye, what do you have in mind?"

Liu Jiye took a step forward, without raising his head, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, with the strength of our Han country, we cannot control the overall situation by ourselves. Now we are afraid that life will be worse than death, and we will definitely lose in battle. Among ten percent, there is not even a ten percent chance of winning.

I feel ashamed that there is a huge disparity in strength between us, and I have no clear plans. I can only obey His Majesty's orders. If Your Majesty wants to surrender, I should obey your orders. If Your Majesty wants to fight, I will do this to serve the country."

What Liu Jiye said was a bit rude. When the emperor inquired about it, he kicked the ball back, but what he said was indeed the truth. There is no need for a wise king or minister. Everyone knows the situation in Han Dynasty now. These words

It was over. Liu Jiyuan was not angry at all. His eyes were flickering and he didn't know what he was thinking. After a long time, he slowly said: "Jiye, if I want to fight, is there any chance of survival?"

Liu Jiye said sternly: "Your Majesty, if you are determined to fight, you must be determined to die. All the people in the country have the ambition to die with the city. Maybe they can withstand the tigers and wolves of the Song Dynasty. If you are lucky and hesitant, it is not as good as

Come down."

What he said was even more unreasonable, and a smile appeared on Liu Jiyuan's face. He was suspicious of murderers, doted on traitors, and had people spying on him both civil and military in court and government. However, if he heard any rumors, he would kill without hesitation. But for Liu Jiye,

He had never had any doubts about his adopted brother's loyalty. It was strange that this foolish king trusted Liu Jiye so much.

He stretched out his hand, patted the armrest of the throne, and said: "Okay, then I will fight to the death. Do you have an idea of ​​how I should defend the city?"

Liu Jiye cupped his hands and said, "Please let me get the map and give it to Your Majesty in detail."

Liu Jiyuan nodded and agreed. Immediately, two Jingua warriors took a long map and slowly unfolded it on the golden palace. Liu Jiye stepped forward and saw that the mountains, rivers and geography on the map were all available. The civil and military ministers gathered on both sides.

After a while, they huddled together and looked at the map. Liu Jiye stepped forward and pointed out: "Your Majesty, please see, Zhao Guangyi has used Pan Mei as the envoy for the northern route and personally led the army to pacify. Mi Xin and Tian Chongjin

He is also the commander of the camp and has arrived at Pingcheng and Taigu. Cui Yanjin, Li Hanqiong and Liu Yu have each led a group of troops and horses and have arrived at Qixian, Datongguan and Hutu Mountain. Yunzhou observation envoy Guo Jin has arrived at Yuxian, north

The three southeastern sides have become impenetrable, while to the west, Zhe Yuxun, Yang Chongxun, and Yang Hao have already reached Lanzhou and will soon reach Loufan..."

Although the civil and military officials had known that the Song army was gathering this time and that the Han Dynasty was already a turtle in a urn, with no way to the sky and no way to the earth, but after listening to Liu Jiye's words, they saw with their own eyes that all roads in all directions were surrounded by the Song army, and they were setting up camp step by step.

He tightened the encirclement towards Jinyang City, but his face was still pale with shock, and Liu Jiyuan's already bloodless face became even paler.

But Liu Jiye looked calm, as if what he was talking about had nothing to do with him, and he added: "Looking at our country of Han, our military resources are now exhausted. There are only 17,000 infantry and cavalry in the capital, and 5,000 string masters."

, there are less than 10,000 soldiers in the outer city, and this is the entire property of our Han Kingdom."

The breathing of the civil and military personnel couldn't help but tightened. Liu Jiye said: "Now that the soldiers of the Song Dynasty are strong and strong, they are pressing all the way with such power without any scruples. We can no longer divide our troops to attack and block their way. Only one of the four cities of Jinyang has been breached.

We can no longer resist. Without Khitan support, it is almost impossible to resist the Song army."

Liu Jiyuan immediately caught a ray of information, leaned forward and asked: "It's almost impossible? Does that mean there is still a glimmer of hope?"

Liu Jiye was silent for a moment, then bowed and said: "I have said that unless your Majesty is determined to die and the whole country and the people are determined to die with the city, otherwise... rather than risking a fight, it is better to surrender now."

Liu Jiyuan stared at Liu Jiye for a long time, and slowly sat up straight. His eager expression gradually returned to his usual cold and unfeeling look, and he said softly: "The national crisis is at the forefront, and our survival is on the line. I am determined to die with the city and will never surrender to the Song Dynasty." Li

Yun, Qian Shun, Luo Xun, Gao Siyang, Li Shunyang, Zhang Ziyu and others are depriving themselves of national salaries but are disloyal to the country. In times of national crisis, they are important ministers of the imperial court, but they only have their own agenda. This is an unforgivable crime!

Then he left the palace and beheaded the Meridian Gate! Everyone in the gate, old and young, was killed!"

After hearing this order, the civil and military ministers who were kneeling in the hall were like thunder. They rushed forward to cry and beg for their lives. Liu Jiyuan looked down at them coldly and said lightly: "You are not going to carry out the execution?"

A large group of golden melon warriors rushed up to the palace, grabbed the civil and military officials without any explanation and dragged them out of the palace. The civil and military officials beside them who had not persuaded them to surrender were all frightened. At this time, Liu Jiyuan changed his smile, leaned over and looked at Liu Jiye, and said cordially:

"I have made up my mind, you have seen it. Is your plan going to be revealed? Now...you can talk about it."

In early March, the ice and snow on the sunny side of the hillside have melted, and green weeds have emerged from the ground, quietly blooming with spring green. The shady side is still covered with a layer of white snow, but the snow has melted thinly. Walking up, it is freezing.

The soil had also melted and soon turned into mud under the horses' hooves. The soil mixed with the snow and turned into a dirty gray-black color.

The river water has melted, and there is still a thin layer of ice on the edge of the river. The clear river water is running under the ice, making the ice layer thinner and thinner. If there is any movement or vibration, a piece of ice may collapse and be quickly covered.

The river water melted. However, the river water at this time was still bitingly cold and it was extremely difficult to trek. Even war horses had to cross the shallow stream quickly, otherwise they would not be able to survive in the cold river water for too long.

Going all the way east here, there are many tributaries of the Fen River. A wider river appears in front of you, about five feet wide. Although the river water is not abundant in winter, the deepest part is only the middle part, which is about 14 feet.

, but with the parts on both sides less than waist deep, it would be a headache to trek on foot. Not to mention whether the people and horses could bear it, even if they were forced to wade through the water, many people would probably get sick from the cold.

Fortunately, there is a wooden bridge across the river, but unfortunately, the bridge is now being chopped down and destroyed by dozens of Han soldiers holding big axes.

Yang Hao's vanguard turned around the corner of the mountain and saw the Han soldiers who were desperately destroying the wooden bridge. He immediately shouted and rushed forward. A small guard of Han soldiers at the bridge head was swinging an ax to chop down the bridge pillars. Seeing this scene, he quickly abandoned his ax and ran towards the bridge.

War Horse, he is not old, but his figure is strong,

He jumped up on his horse, took off a big gun from the victory hook, looked back and shouted: "I will stop the enemy. You try your best to cut off the bridge and delay them for one more day, and we will have a great chance."

Afterwards, he led a dozen soldiers and rushed towards Yang Hao's troops fearlessly.

"Young General, Young Master..." A bearded man who was immersed in cutting down the bridge raised his head and shouted urgently. The young man had led more than a dozen soldiers to meet Yang Hao's Tiger and Wolf Cavalry. The bearded man stamped his feet hatefully,

He vented all his strength on the bridge pillars.

"Hahahaha... these people dare to attack us. There are some good men from the Han Dynasty." The oncoming vanguard was a group of Yinzhou soldiers. When they saw a young man on the other side, with more than a dozen soldiers, he actually

dare

Rushing towards them, these Yinzhou soldiers couldn't help but rejoice. The young general actually used a big gun. He swung the big gun in his hand and nodded wildly with a "puff, puff, puff", knocking off the two Yinzhou soldiers who had no time to parry.

However, when the horses of both sides collided, these Yinzhou soldiers turned their horses and passed them by. The captain wounded two Yinzhou soldiers. The army kept rushing towards them and submerged them in the torrent.

The Yinzhou soldiers kept fighting towards the bridge for a moment. Before they reached the bridge, sharp arrows were whizzing out from their hands. The soldiers holding axes had no time to dodge, and several of them were hit by arrows.

The captain wanted to block the incoming troops, but the corner of the mountain turned out to be an open area. It was not a dangerous place where one man could block the way and no one could get through. He only had a dozen people. How could he block so many soldiers and horses? Seeing the bridgehead

The soldiers were enveloped in a hail of arrows. He wanted to move his horses to protect them, but there were Yinzhou cavalry in all directions. They were surrounded in the middle and were in a dilemma.

"Report, Commander, there are Han soldiers destroying the bridge ahead."

Yang Hao was surprised: "Have you ever protected the bridge?"

Na Tanma said: "Fortunately, our army arrived in time. All the Han soldiers who destroyed the bridge were shot to death. Only a section of the bridge was cut off. It is not very difficult to repair it."

Yang Hao felt relieved and said, "General Li, let's go and take a look."

When they rushed to the front, this short encounter was over. Although the brave man would win if they met on a narrow road, the difference in strength between them should not be too great. The young captain only led a dozen soldiers, how could he be the opponent of the Yinzhou soldiers?

, although the big gun in his hand was so cunning and vicious that even the vanguard officer, Commander Li, almost caught him, but after all, the army was outnumbered, and at this time more than a dozen people and guns had been knocked down.

Despite this, Yang Hao was shocked when he arrived. Although the Yinzhou soldiers were defeated by King Qing and him, it actually had nothing to do with the combat effectiveness of the Yinzhou soldiers. The battle was not just about the strength of the soldiers. To be honest, the Yinzhou soldiers
To be continued...