One Piece of Song Dynasty

On the same day, Yao Pingzhong, the Taoist order of Zhongshi, led his troops to approach the Jin army's camp, forcing the Jin army's rangers not to go out to loot. Sure enough, the Jin soldiers were all very nervous and did not dare to move because they relied on the camp.

At the imperial meeting on the th of the first lunar month, the opinions of the military's main war faction represented by Li Gang and Zhong Shidao clearly had the upper hand and received strong support from Song Qinzong. The meeting initially determined the date for sending troops to attack the Jin Army and made corresponding military deployments. However, the peacemakers represented by Li Bangyan had serious doubts about the use of troops. They believed that sending troops to attack the Jin people was a risky behavior. Once it failed, all previous efforts at peace talks would be in vain, and the country would also be in danger of loss.

There were serious differences between the generals and the prime ministers on major national policies. This was originally a court secret, but strangely, the matter quickly spread throughout the court. Imperial officials and sensitive people in society were all talking about it, making irresponsible remarks, expressing their own opinions, and arguing endlessly.

In view of this, on the th of the first lunar month, Yu Yingqiu, the supervisory censor, wrote a letter requesting that "the generals should not engage in personal grievances and make plans for peace and war as early as possible." He wrote in his memorial: "I have tried to read the poems written in June, and one of them said: Civil and military officials are prosperous, and all nations are constitutional. Another one said: Who is the marquis? Zhang Zhong is a filial friend. King Gai Xuan sent civil and military generals to conquer the outside world. Well, if there are no filial friends to live with the king, slanderous words will come day by day, and loyal plans will be of no use. Even if there is good luck, how can it be successful? This was not the case in Tang Mu Zong. Pei Du went out to challenge Yuan Chen Su Wang. In Youzhen, Wu Chongyin and Li Guangyan were both famous generals at the time, and the situation seemed to be very easy. However, Yuan Zhen was afraid that he would be successful and hinder his progress. All his military plans were blocked, so he had been stationed for more than a year without success. Things inside and outside must be like this, so there is no need to supervise them

Nowadays, strong prisoners have invaded the bandits, and there are many fortresses in the surrounding suburbs. Although the plan to make peace has been decided, the amount of gold and silk is not enough, the soldiers and generals have been strengthened, and the date of the division's departure is uncertain. It is appropriate for the ministers at home and abroad to work together as one, discuss the state affairs, and use the snow A time of shame. However, the road records all stated that the prime ministers and generals had conspired and argued day and night, but there was no final conclusion. If the review is like this, how can it be said that a man who sincerely serves the country is a zaifu and a person who goes to war? Han court officials discussed it in detail. Today's strategy cannot be abandoned. However, since there is insufficient gold and silk, the captives will not retreat. There are also three towns and three passes, but the troops are weak and have to obey. Now the generals have arrived to support the army, and they are asking for an alliance under the city. God can't believe it. If the captives need enough gold and silk and three towns and three passes, how can they be afraid of using troops?

Since your Majesty has commissioned Li Gang and the generals on the military affairs committee, he is willing to instruct the ministers in power to take filial friend Zhang Zhong as their heart, to help things in harmony, and to avoid fighting and resentment, putting public affairs first before private affairs, and great achievements can be made by the common people. If you are not shy, you should express your desire to depose someone who hinders your husband's performance. The so-called filial friend can let him go. However, the troops and horses are in the suburbs, the city gate is not open, and there is no communication between China and the outside world. It has been more than ten years, and there is war. It is also advisable to make plans early. May the imperial edict and the commander-in-chief hold a meeting with the general Qian in front of Fuzuo, and ask the general to march out and confront him, and then send out debaters to speak to him about the pros and cons, success or failure. If he can break up the army and make peace, he can continue to do well and calm the people. This will be the best policy. By. The dog is greedy and insatiable, and refuses to be resisted. Even if your majesty wants to do so, do not fight. What's more, it is more reasonable and the teacher is strong. People have a fighting spirit. With the spirit of the ancestral temple and the country, there is no need to worry about those who can't overcome it. Poor invaders are coming from far away. , It’s the time when you think you’re dead, and the trapped beast is still fighting. I would like to order the generals to respond to the opportunity cautiously, and not to take the enemy lightly, so as to take a perfect strategy. Unfortunately, I am a scholar who does not know the strategy of the war. He is so loyal and angry that he cannot remain silent. It is your Majesty's decision. "

In fact, Song Qinzong was very clear about the policy differences between generals and ministers. In the past, due to insufficient military strength, Song Qinzong adopted the suggestions of Li Bangyan and others in order to avoid being destroyed. He was keen on negotiating peace. He tried every means to collect gold and silver, hoping to spend money to cede territory for peace. But now, King Qin's soldiers have come to more than , several times more than the Jin people. Especially the famous Western Army general Zhong Shidao has come to his side. Song Qinzong feels that his waist can be strengthened, so he is now keen to fight for it. The Jin people went to war, hoping to expel the Jin people by force.

Yu Yingqiu's memorial may have further ignited Song Qinzong's enthusiasm for war against the Jin people.

Song Qinzong quickly changed from blindly seeking peace to bent on war. Although the speed of his change was a bit fast, it did not violate human reason and basic logic. However, he was now eager to win and seemed impatient to start the war. In one day, he sent his servant five times to urge Zhong Shidao to consider whether he could send troops as soon as possible.

Zhong Shidao was very calm and steady, and refused to send troops rashly. He wanted to wait for the arrival of the Western Army led by Yao Gu as planned before attacking the Jin people, and did not agree to attack in advance. Song Qinzong was a little disappointed with the performance of Zhongshi Dao, so Song Qinzong pinned his hopes on Yao Pingzhong, the governor of the capital.

Yao Pingzhong was brave and good at fighting. In the fifth year of Zhenghe, he defeated a large number of Xia people in the battle of Zangdihe in Xixia. He became famous in one battle. He was eighteen years old that year. Tong Guan once summoned him, and during the conversation, he found that he was very arrogant and did not take Tong Guan seriously. Tong Guan was very unhappy and "suppressed his reward." However, the heroes in Guanzhong all respected him and called him "little Taiwei". When Fang La rebelled in the second year of Xuanhe, Tong Guan was ordered to lead troops to quell the rebellion. Although Tong Guan disliked Yao Pingzhong, he was "convinced by his bravery" and sent him to accompany him. In this battle, Yao Pingzhong won the championship. Before awarding the reward, he said to Tong Guan: "Ping Zhong doesn't want to get the reward, but he would like to see Shang Er." After hearing this, Tong Guan hated him even more. Other generals who participated in the war, such as Wang Yuan and Liu Guangshi, were summoned by the emperor, but he was not summoned.

Yao Pingzhong was an orphan, and Yao Gu adopted him as his adopted son. Yao Gu is currently leading the main force of Xihe troops to advance towards Tokyo and is coming for reinforcements. The Yao family and the Zhong family have deep connections in the Western Army. They are both families of famous generals and have a profound influence on the Western Army.

On this day, Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty summoned Yao Pingzhong to the Funing Hall to play a duel. Yao Pingzhong said to Song Qinzong: "The soldiers are willing to fight quickly, but now they are delayed in fighting, and they are all complaining."

Song Qinzong replied: "But Xuanfu does not agree to start a war immediately."

Yao Pingzhong said: "I am willing to lead the troops to knock on the golden camp at night, capture Yibu alive, and return to King Kang."

Song Qinzong was overjoyed when he heard this and immediately promised Yao Pingzhong: "If he succeeds, he will be awarded a Jie Yue."

As for when he was sure of winning when he went to the robbery camp, Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty ordered the warlock Chu Tianjue to calculate. Chu Tianjue did the math and thought that the day of victory would be Dingyou in February, which is the first day of February.

Yao Pingzhong then decided to lead his troops to sneak attack Jinying on the night of the first day of February. General Yang Kesheng, who carried out the plan to rob the camp together with Yao Pingzhong, reported to Song Qinzong: "This trip is in danger, and I am afraid of losing the country's trust in sending relatives and prime ministers for peace talks. I want to make a memorial and hide it in my arms, but I will not wait for the imperial decree." Attack the thieves." He was prepared to take on the responsibility for the court if the camp siege failed.

Song Qinzong was greatly moved by Yang Kesheng's words.