The Song Dynasty has been deliberate for 16 years, only to know that it is the Water Margin

Tokyo is at risk!
Zhang Shen suddenly lost color when he heard this. Even though he had vaguely thought of some bad plot before, he still didn't want to admit it in his heart.

The Song Dynasty was founded nearly 170 years ago. Not to mention that the country is peaceful and the people are safe, there is no big difference. Not to mention how good it is to the people, but it is not too unfair to the people. What's more, it has been a blessing for literati since ancient times to rule the world with scholar-bureaucrats.

If Tokyo is not secured, the Song Dynasty will immediately fall into turmoil, or even be destroyed. At that time, the world will be in chaos, people will be devastated, mountains and rivers will be turbulent, and the country will be shattered.

Because Tokyo is the sacred capital and the capital, representing the soul of the Song Dynasty. Since ancient times, the emperors have lost their souls. The people on the other side will directly declare the demise of the dynasty. At that time, the people will be confused and the military will be disheartened, which will be a big disaster.

He looked at Li Kui in front of him and took a deep breath: "Your Highness... Your Highness really said that?"

Li Kui said impatiently: "This is still false. I am a good man, how can I tell lies to deceive a little guy like you?"

Zhang Shen ignored his rudeness and asked, "What else did your Highness say?"

Li Kui blinked his eyes: "His Royal Highness said that you, my servant, had not arranged the food and drinks for me well before. You need to be more careful and more careful."

The corners of Zhang Shen's mouth twitched, and he turned around and left.

Li Kui caught up behind him: "Where is my food and drink?"

Zhang Shen said to the flag soldiers on the side: "Bring him some food and wine."

Li Kui said: "Be more precise!"

Zhang Shen frowned: "Bring more, I'll fill it up."

Li Kui muttered: "It's better to have more, but it won't be enough if you don't have to be careful..."

Zhang Shen returned to Houzhai and looked at the map hanging on the wall of the cowhide tent. He stretched out his fingers and traced downwards from the Baigou. He traced back and forth until he reached the city of Tokyo. He suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

No, something really bad has happened!

According to the previous analysis of the battle between the two armies in the Yan region, there is a huge disparity in combat power between the Song soldiers and the Jurchens. We do not talk about the confrontation between the two armies, but only about the attack and defense of the city.

The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun guarded by the Song Army were easily captured by the other side.

As for the sixteen states defended by the opponent, the Song army counterattacked several times, with no results, and suffered heavy losses, including the loss of troops and generals.

Judging from this situation, the difference is not even a little bit, and there is no need to mention the encounter. You can think of the strength and weakness even if you think about it. What's more, the Baigou defense line was easily torn apart by the opponent, which is a living example.

Zhang Shen took a few steps back with a bang, was he really going to hit Tokyo?
Zhongshi Daobaigou was defeated and returned. Can he continue to defend Hebei? Hebei is a land of plains, easy to attack but difficult to defend!

The Jurchens are good at riding and shooting, with light cavalry galloping freely, and the plains are the most suitable for roundabout charges, which is naturally beneficial to the Jurchen soldiers!

Zhang Shen was like an ant on a hot pot, suddenly at a loss.

In fact, we can't blame him. Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of a country, let alone a frontier official like him.

Furthermore, this is different from the domestic war. That is an internal struggle, but this is an external struggle.

The Wuhu chaos in China and the Anshi Rebellion are still vivid in our minds. If the Jurchens go south to the Central Plains, the land of China will sink, and the bronze camels will be covered with thorns. It is impossible to say that the centuries-old ruins will be devastated.

From the rulers of temples to the officers and generals, they are all sinners of this generation and will be reviled by future generations.

The more Zhang Shen thought about it, the more confused his mind became, but suddenly his heart moved, by the way, King Qin, there is King Qin here!

The King of Qin is the military god of the Song Dynasty. He has hundreds of thousands of troops at the moment. With such a huge territory in the west, it is impossible to say that he can save the country from thousands of disasters and save the people from fire and water!

However, King Qin now...does not recognize Song Chen.

Zhang Shen suddenly felt a headache. This matter was difficult to handle. There was a prince in the court, King Qin, King Qin...

He was worried, so he walked out in a daze. When he got to the front, he saw Li Kui enjoying a delicious meal, and he couldn't help but opened his mouth and said, "Your Highness, you really didn't say anything else?"

Li Kui was having a delicious meal and was very satisfied with today's food and drinks. When he saw Zhang Shen asking again, he rarely used his brain, and then glared and said, "When I walked outside the tent, the second king seemed to have said something behind me."

"What did you say?" Zhang Shen rushed to the table and asked.

Li Kui thought hard and said: "The second king seems to have said something later... Why does the Jin Kingdom have heavy cavalry, and the East Route Army will kill them at the gate of Tokyo soon?"

Zhang Shen was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then his expression suddenly became extremely shocked, and finally he shouted loudly: "Ah..."

Li Kui was so frightened by him that he said angrily: "What are you shouting about? Are you asking for a beating if you delay Grandpa's drinking?"

Zhang Shen stood motionless, with a look of shock on his face, riding again, riding again!
No wonder the Baigou defense line couldn't even be defended for a day. It broke apart as soon as it was torn. Even if the gap between the two armies was too big, it wouldn't be impossible to hold it for a day, right?

That's a master's way, and he is the number one general after Liu Fa. Even if he can't hold on, he can still do it with a plan to delay it for three to five days, right?
But it was useless, and they collapsed immediately.

Zhang Shen took a step away with difficulty, and his body trembled involuntarily. The Jurchens actually created a heavy cavalry. The heavy cavalry charged in the wilderness, and it was an invincible existence.

Most of Hebei is plain, and so is Gyeonggi...

"Take me to see His Highness..." He said in a weak voice.

Li Kui glanced at him and said unhappily: "Grandpa is having a drink. After I finish eating, I will take you, my little boy, to pay homage to the second king."

Zhang Shen didn't argue with him, and panted as hard as he could to walk outside the tent. When he got outside, he immediately ordered: "Send me over there to meet the King of Qin!"

The soldiers outside didn't know what was going on, so why did their own commander really want to go to the other side? They couldn't help but speak out to dissuade him. Zhang Shen said angrily: "Shut up, Commander, and get the horses quickly."

No one dared to say anything at this time. Two flag soldiers took the mount and Zhang Shen got on the horse, followed by all the generals behind him.

Zhang Shen thought for a while: "Two are enough, I'm afraid His Highness won't be happy if there are more."

Two loyal generals immediately rushed to follow and protect him, and followed Zhang Shen to the sideline.

When they arrived at the front, they shouted and inquired. The general at the back announced his home, and it was Zhang Shen, the commander-in-chief of Fu, who came to ask for an audience with the King of Qin.

The soldiers on the other side did not go back to report, but took Zhang Shen and the three of them directly to the military camp.

Seeing that the soldiers in the company camp were in high spirits, with bright helmets and everything in order, Zhang Shen felt slightly relieved.

If the Western Army cannot defeat the Jurchens, then the Forbidden Army in Beijing and other places will be useless. At present, the only way to save the Song Dynasty is the army of King Qin.

Halfway through the walk, Luda happened to be patrolling. He recognized Zhang Shen. He used to be a close confidant of Lao Zhong. Otherwise, how could he be appointed as an honest envoy? He had met Zhang Shen in various business affairs and had served him at banquets. , but Zhang Shen had no impression of him. After all, his status was very different, so he walked straight past him at this moment.

Luda immediately stopped the soldiers leading the way. He knew that Zhao Tao had made an explanation earlier. If Zhang Shen came, he would directly lead the Chinese army, but since he met him, it was better to take over. Zhang Shen didn't care about leading the soldiers to salute and leave. As long as he could see King Qin, it was not the same thing who led the way.

Ruda did not mention past events to reminisce about the past. He was the most upright and upright person. It was not that he did not understand flattery and flattery, but he never bothered to do so.

When he saw the Chinese army's tent, Luda sent someone to report the news first, then walked to the tent and stood quietly waiting.

After a while, Li Yanxian came out and said, "The prince knew that Zhang Jinglue was coming, so he asked Zhang Jinglue to come in, but he had to search him."

Hearing this, Zhang Shen did not doubt that he was there. This was a normal behavior. After the search, he was asked to go in alone. Li Yanxian and Lu Da were guarding the door.

He lifted up the big cowhide curtain and walked in. He saw that there was a wax fire burning inside, and it was bright and bright.

This tent is the Chinese army's commander's tent. It is very spacious and grand. If you look at the innermost mahogany desk, there is a person sitting behind it, drinking tea, and you don't seem to have noticed his entry.

Zhang Shen had met Zhao Tong, but it was when Zhao Tong was a boy that he went back to report on his duties at a meeting in the capital. At that time, Zhao Tong had just been promoted to the bodyguard and military department, and he met him once.

However, Zhao Tong was only sixteen years old at that time. Now, nearly ten years have passed, and his appearance and temperament have changed slightly. In particular, his body is as majestic as the sea and as steep as a mountain. He is not as casual and carefree as when he first entered the court as a young man.

Zhang Shen saw that there was no one around him, and hurriedly took a few steps to come forward and prostrate himself: "Your Highness, Your Highness, please save Da Song!"

Zhao Tong put down his tea cup and looked at him. He didn't say anything for a long time and didn't ask him to get up.

Zhang Shen had no choice but to continue: "Your Highness, the Song Dynasty is also your Highness's Song Dynasty. Nowadays, the straight women are heading south, their ambitions are overwhelming, the Western Army is powerless, and the Imperial Army is incompetent. Only Your Highness can save the Song Dynasty from thieves and save the people from fire and water!"

Zhao Tong reached out and slowly turned the tea cup, and smiled: "Zhang Jinglue should get up and talk."

Zhang Shen couldn't help but stand up when he heard Zhao Tie's laughter. Zhao Tie said again: "Sit down and drink tea."

Zhang Shen shook his head: "I don't dare to do that."

Zhao Tong tapped the table with his fingers: "You are here, why don't you obey my order?"

Zhang Shen trembled when he heard this and said quickly: "I will obey your orders."

He sat aside. The tea soup had been brewed long ago and seemed to be prepared for him. He happened to be thirsty, so he carefully picked it up and took two sips.

Then Zhao Tong said: "There is something wrong with Zhang Jinglue's words."

Zhang Shen was stunned for a moment: "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Zhao Tong said: "When did this Great Song Dynasty become my King's Great Song Dynasty?"

Hearing this, Zhang Shen couldn't help but secretly complain. He was really afraid that whatever he asked would come to him, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Your Highness is a descendant of the emperor, a descendant of Emperor Xuanzu, so this Song Dynasty is naturally your Highness's."

Zhao Tong thought for a while and suddenly slapped the table: "Zhang Shen, you are so bold. Are you trying to encourage me to seize the throne with your words?"

Zhang Shen was startled and said hurriedly: "I don't mean that, I don't mean that. I mean that the Jurchens are unkind and are attacking our country with swords and soldiers. Seeing that the Central Plains will be devastated and the country is not protected, that's why I want to think about it." I beg Your Highness to save Tokyo and save all the people.”

Zhao Tong said calmly: "Isn't this king going to rescue me? You are blocking me here and I can't move any further!"

"This..." Zhang Shen thought after hearing this, who knows if you are going to take this opportunity to seize the throne. If you don't explain this, you will be afraid of taking the blame in the future.

"What is this?" Zhao Tong said calmly: "With my army and horses, do you think you can stop it? I am still waiting for news from Tokyo!"

"I don't mean it, I don't mean it, but if Your Highness waits for the news, I'm afraid, I'm afraid..." Zhang Shen didn't dare to talk any more. He was sweating profusely and was in a dilemma. He didn't know what to say. .

This is not a trivial matter, nor is it a matter of family disputes or disputes between neighbors, nor is it a matter of gossiping about business in the market.

This is a matter of state, society and the world.

What he and the King of Qin said today would probably be left in history books for future generations to see. Even if he made a mistake in saying a word, he might be criticized by future generations. He was really walking on thin ice at this moment, and he almost lost his mind.

"What Zhang Jinglue means is to support me in sending troops to Tokyo?" Zhao Tong suddenly said with a smile.

"Ah, I'm the official..." Zhang Shen was stunned when he heard this. That's not what he meant. No, that's what he meant. No, what he meant was...

Zhang Shen's face twitched, thinking that King Qin used the word "support" so well. No wonder he was known as the leader of the literary world, and the leader of the scholarly community was so showy that he was second in the world and no one dared to say that he was first. As soon as these two words came out, he immediately He directly moved his family to his side.

"Your Highness, that's not what you said..." Zhang Shen hurriedly defended. It would be a big deal if these words spread, which means that his family directly supports the other party's rebellion.

"I know this is what Zhang Jinglue means." Zhao Tao waved his hand: "Tokyo must be saved, and all the people must be saved. I will pass through Yanyan tomorrow!"

"Ah?" Zhang Shen couldn't help complaining in his heart. This was a little difficult to explain. This army was sent to Tokyo, not the other army. He hurriedly said: "Your Highness saved Tokyo and saved all the people. He will definitely be grateful to the officials. All officials will do it." Loved and admired by the world!”

Zhao Tong smiled and said leisurely: "There is no need for any of this. Zhang Jinglue will change his flag when the king passes the border."

"What? What did His Highness say?" Zhang Shen almost fell to the ground when he heard the words, feeling a buzzing in his head.

"I said... Zhang Jinglue should just change his banner." Zhao Tong picked up the teacup with a smile and took a sip.

"Changing flags?" Zhang Shen finally confirmed these four words, his throat moved, he couldn't utter a word, his eyelids rolled, and he passed out directly...

Hebei, southeast of Taihang Mountains.

Wanyan Zongbi camped here, and the battle ended yesterday.

Tian Hu wanted to clear his own path and not get involved in the dispute between the Jin and Song Dynasties, but Wanyan Zongbi did not want to let him go, so he rushed to attack with the Iron Buddha Tu, and any obstacles ahead must be cleared.

For the Jurchens, failure to surrender would mean death, so after a great battle, Tian Hu surrendered.

He had to surrender. In this battle, half of his soldiers and horses were defeated, and the remaining half was frightened by the Jurchen's tiger and wolf army and had no intention of fighting.

Tian Hu also thought about running. Where could he run? The Jurchens were chasing after him, and even if he could escape, there probably wouldn't be many people left around him. Most of his hard work would be in vain, which would be even sadder than killing him. It would be even more satisfying to be afraid of not being able to end it on his own.

So Tian Hu surrendered, so that he would still have a chance to make a comeback, so that his half-life efforts would not be in vain.

All the remaining men under him belonged to the Kingdom of Jin, and Wanyan Zongbi casually named him General Huwei, who had no official rank, to serve around him.

Wanyan Zongbi organized his army for a day, and then led the Tian Hu soldiers and horses, more than 1340,000 troops, with overwhelming momentum, and even attacked important towns, heading straight towards Tokyo.

(End of this chapter)