In the Southern Song Dynasty, I competed with Mongolia for the world

Chapter 232 People of Song Dynasty, can you make an excuse?
The Mongolian army came this time to destroy the country. They first gradually cleared Lingzhou and the surrounding cities of Zhongxingfu. They divided their troops and first broke Yanzhou (Dingbian) and then began to slaughter.

"Soldiers were stationed in Yanchuan Prefecture for a long time, searching and killing the remnants from all directions. The people went to dig through the earth and rocks to avoid them, and there were no ones. The bones covered the wild, and thousands of miles were almost turned into red land ("Xixia Shushi Volume 42")."

This passage says: After the Mongols conquered Dingbian in Shaanxi, they slaughtered the city first, and then sent troops to the countryside to search and kill the people.The people were forced to dig holes to hide, and only one or two out of a hundred survived.The entire Dingbian area is covered with bones and wilderness, and almost all of them have been turned into a wasteland.

In mid-November, the Mongolian army began to attack Lingzhou.

In the original history, Li Wei gathered the soldiers of the Xixia country, claiming to be 30 (the actual number should not be so many, because when Zhongxing Mansion finally surrendered, there were only about 20 people in the whole city.) Under the leadership of the veteran Wei Mingling Fighting against the Mongolian army outside Lingzhou City, it is said that in Xixia, all those who can hold swords and guns have joined the battle, basically as young as 50 or [-] years old, as old as [-] or [-] years old, and the whole country resists the enemy.

The Persian historian Rashid wrote: The fierce battle was rarely seen in the history of Mongol warfare.

And because of going out of the city to fight in the field, they were defeated in the end, and the defeated soldiers had no time to enter the city. Lingzhou was captured by the Mongolian army. So far, the entire Xixia has only the capital, Zhongxingfu, as an isolated city.

Similarly, because of historical changes, Li Sui took the advice of the envoy of the Song Dynasty to avoid field battles with the Mongolian army, and divided his troops to defend Lingzhou and Zhongxing Mansion.

This small change made the Mongolians suffer a lot.

Originally, the Mongolian army easily defeated the Xixia army in the wild, then occupied Lingzhou, and then a plague broke out in the army. It was Yelu Chucai who collected traditional Chinese medicine in Lingzhou, and finally treated tens of thousands of Mongolian soldiers.

At that time, after the Mongolian army entered the city, they searched for gold, silver, jewelry and women everywhere. Only Yelu Chucai was looking for Chinese medicine and books, which made many people laugh.

Then the Mongolian army besieged Zhongxing Mansion for more than half a year before forcing them to surrender to Xixia.

But this time, because the Xixia army gave up the field battle and defended the city, Lingzhou City alone was impenetrable to the Mongolian army for a long time.

In December, a plague broke out in the army, and tens of thousands of Mongolian soldiers fell ill. Boershu, one of the four heroes, died of illness in the army, making Genghis Khan lose his confidant general.

Yelu Chucai immediately sent people to Xiliang Mansion to seek Chinese medicine. When they came back, thousands of Mongolian soldiers had died, more than those who had been besieged in so many days. Genghis Khan became more and more angry and made up his mind. To slaughter Lingzhou.

Time soon entered the first month of the third year of Baoqing.

The Mongolian army besieged Lingzhou for several months without success, causing heavy casualties, and there were many complaints in the army.

Therefore, as long as you avoid field battles with the Mongolian army, it is difficult for the Mongolian army to break through a general big city.

Zhongxing Mansion has never been breached in history. After holding on for more than half a year, it was forced to surrender after running out of ammunition and food.

Entering the spring of the third year of Baoqing (1227), the original Mongolian army had conquered Lingzhou and was besieging Zhongxing Mansion. Genghis Khan Liuwo Kuotai and Tuo Lei continued to besiege Zhongxing Mansion. Shizhou, enter Jinjing.In February, Lintao Mansion was broken.In March, the three prefectures of Tao, He, and Xining were broken, and they plundered everywhere west of Fengxiang, attacking the Jin soldiers.

But this time Lingzhou was not breached. Genghis Khan originally planned to visit Fengxiang Song Army in Linzhao territory, but he was not free.

The Mongolian army continued to besiege Lingzhou, but the army already had the intention of retreating.

Lingzhou was unbreakable for a long time, and a plague broke out. Although it was suppressed, the Mongolian army suffered heavy losses, more than the losses in history.

But the Mongolian army also has a way. In March, Genghis Khan recruited from Xiliang Mansion to surrender to the Xixia Army.

Let the Xixia army attack the city to the west of Lingzhou City, and call on them to go forward while recruiting the Xixia army in the city. If they dare to retreat, they will shoot and kill them all.

At the same time, the people of Xixia from Xiliang Prefecture were also driven over to help attack the city and drive the people ahead.

Xia Jun in Lingzhou saw his people in front, and his army's morale flickered.

Another person attacked the city, and his mind was shaken.

At the end of March, Lingzhou was finally broken after holding on for four months.

But in attacking Lingzhou, the Mongolian army killed thousands more than in history.

Genghis Khan slaughtered nearly 20 soldiers and civilians in Lingzhou City to vent their hatred, and led the Mongolian army to surround Zhongxing Mansion.

Xixia continued to defend.

In April, the sage Gao Lianghui commanded the defense of the city while sick, and died of overwork.

In May, Genghis Khan traveled from Longde Prefecture to Liupan Mountain for summer vacation. At the same time, he sent an envoy Chahan to Zhongxing Mansion to persuade him to surrender, but was rejected.

In mid-May, Genghis Khan was riding a tall white horse, strolling near Liupan Mountain.

This white horse was a thousand-mile horse presented by the Xiliang Mansion after the surrender. It was so majestic that Genghis Khan fell in love with it immediately.

In the original history, he also went to Liupan Mountain to escape the summer heat at this time.

But at that time, he personally led the army and occupied the place after sweeping the Jinjing.

This time, because he knew that the Song people had already fortified the walls and cleared the land, and it took more time to attack Lingzhou, Genghis Khan didn't lead his troops to sweep around, and came in directly.

After entering, Genghis Khan also had black lines all over his face.

From Longde Prefecture to Liupan Mountain, there were no human habitation along the way. Genghis Khan also had a headache after watching the Song people's trick of fortifying the walls and clearing the wilderness.

"When did the Song people capture Fengxiang?" Genghis Khan asked Tuo Lei as he walked.

This time he came here to escape the summer heat, except for Yelu Chucai, he only brought his fourth favorite son Tuo Lei, which made Wo Kuotai extremely jealous.

Tuo Lei stepped forward cautiously, and said in a deep voice: "Two years ago (the first year of Baoqing), the Song Emperor mutinied and seized power in January, and captured Fengxiang in June."

Genghis Khan's face remained unchanged, and he thought for a while: "According to Chang Huzi, it takes two months to communicate from Lin'an to Sichuan, how can it be so fast?"

Yelu Chucai immediately said: "After Zhao Yurui seized power, he immediately transferred Cui Yuzhi to Sichuan. Cui Yuzhi was still in Guangzhou at that time."

"It took a month or two for Song people to send a letter from Lin'an to Guangzhou, and it took another month or so to go from Guangzhou to Sichuan."

"Cui Yuzhi reorganizes his troops to attack Fengxiang. Time is very tight. Maybe before Cui Yuzhi arrives, the Song Dynasty defender of Sichuan already has the intention of attacking Fengxiang."

"The Jinren are so unbearable, Fengxiang was defeated immediately?" Genghis Khan was a little unbelievable.

"The golden man has rotted to the bone, so it's not worth mentioning." Tuolei said proudly, and then realized that his attitude was wrong, and his expression immediately became humble again.

"Where is the east of Fengxiang?" Genghis Khan asked again.

"The Jin soldiers retreated for hundreds of miles, and the main force has already retreated to the east of Tongguan. The rest of the prefectures, like the Song people, have fortified their walls and cleared the wilderness. All the people in the villages have moved into the big city, and there is almost no one in the wild countryside."

"..." Genghis Khan.

Genghis Khan had a weird expression, and he felt something was wrong. Why did the Jin people and the Song people seem to do the same thing?Who are you defending against?
You said that the Song people were afraid of the Jin people coming to attack. It is normal for the people of the Song Dynasty to fortify the walls and clear the fields. You Jin people are also strengthening the walls and clearing the fields.

But Song Jin is a feud, there is no doubt about it.

The people of Song Dynasty had already fortified the walls and cleared the country, and they didn't know that the Mongolian army would come to attack Xixia last year, so Genghis Khan didn't think that the people of Song Dynasty were defending Mongolia.

But Jin Ren's operation is a bit confusing.

After arriving at Liupan Mountain that day, Genghis Khan found a shady place to camp (Salichuan), and then called Yelu Chucai and asked him to send someone to Fengxiang to invite Song people to come over to discuss matters.

Genghis Khan wanted to see how the Song people treated Jin.

This place is not far from Fengxiang. Two days later, the envoy came back and said that the Song people were going to Chengdu to ask Cui Yuzhi, the emissary, and asked Genghis Khan to wait.

Genghis Khan thought it was normal, such a thing must be approved by the Shangguan.

Fengxiang is not far from Chengdu. Genghis Khan waited until June, and the Song envoy had not yet arrived. News came from the front that the earthquake in Zhongxing Mansion in June also caused a plague. Li Su had no choice but to ask for a grace period of one month. Willing to pay tribute to the princess.

At this time, the Mongolian army has no strength. It should be reasonable that Lingzhou attacked twice in a row with countless casualties, so Genghis Khan also agreed.

In late June, Xixia Zhongxing Mansion.

Emperor Li Wei stood in front of the city gate with a pale face. Not far in front of him stood another stunning woman in a long red dress.

This woman is one of his wives, Princess Luo Shi of Xixia.

Luo Shi is the daughter of Luo Shichang, the Xuanwei envoy of the Southern Academy. She was born with a natural fragrance and beauty, and is known as the most beautiful woman in Xixia.

Li Wei originally planned to defend the city to the death, forcing the Mongolian army to retreat.

However, there was a sudden earthquake in June, followed by a plague. For the survival of the people, Li Wei had to find a way to ask for surrender and delay the time.

At this time, in his mind, he couldn't help but recall the words of Song envoy Meng Zhang.

According to the late emperor Li Dewang, before the Song envoy Meng Zhang left, he suggested that they fight first and then seek peace.

It's best to ask for peace and send a daughter when you can't stand it.

It is also said that Genghis Khan likes to play with the enemy's women the most, which makes him feel the pleasure of conquering.

When the time comes, send your women, so so?Meng Zhang gave a face-to-face instruction.

Song people are really insidious, and they are still a state of etiquette. At that time, Li Sui felt incredible when he heard it, and it was simply shameless.

But thinking about it now, the situation in Great Xia has really reached this point.

Luo Shi has a strong personality and is the bravest of his women. During this period of time defending the city, Luo Shi went to the city with bows to help in the battle, so as to encourage the soldiers.

"Meng Lan." Thinking of this, Li Wei couldn't help but stepped forward to hug Luo Shi.

The two husband and wife hugged each other heavily, both crying like rain.

"Your Majesty, don't be sad. This is what a concubine should do for the people of Daxia." Luo Shi comforted Li Sui, with firm eyes.

Going to Mongolia, ten deaths and no life, Luo Shi knew that he was going to die, but for the people of Great Xia, what is this?
The Mongols massacred the city everywhere, and hundreds of thousands of people in Daxia were killed or injured. Luo's hatred for the Mongols could not be washed away with the entire Yellow River.

After leaving Zhongxing Mansion, Luo Shi was sent to Liupan Mountain.

At the beginning of July, Luo Shi came to Liupan Mountain.

Just before she came to Liupanshan, Song envoy Guo Zhengsun had just left.

Not long ago, Genghis Khan finally met Guo Zhengsun, the magistrate of Fengxiang, the envoy of the Song Dynasty.

Guo Zhengsun was uncharacteristically flattering, flattering, and condescending, which surprised the Mongolian nobles, Tuo Lei and others present, and even looked down on Song people in his heart.

When it came to the state of Jin during the banquet, Guo Zhengsun was filled with righteous indignation and indignation. He repeatedly asked Meng to borrow troops to attack Tongguan.

There was a lot of laughter at the scene, and everyone was amused by the Song people.

Genghis Khan was very satisfied with Song Envoy's attitude, and asked tentatively, if we cut gold in the future, can we make excuses?
(End of this chapter)