One Piece of Song Dynasty

At that time, only Fan Qiong and Ma Zhong's troops were still camping outside the city, while the rest of the troops retreated into the city. Seeing this, the Jin army became rampant again. Cai Mao was not allowed to resist, which confused the Song officers and soldiers. People talked privately: "Cai Mao has two minds, and officials have yin to respond internally."

On this day, the Jin people set fire to the northern suburbs, "smoke and flames spread all over the sky". They sent more than a dozen cavalry to lure the Song army, and the main force "set up an ambush on the left side of the road." An infantryman of the Song Army shot with an arrow, and one arrow hit the head of the Jin man's horse. The Jin men were shocked and all fled away.

After Yu Wenxuzhong came to the Jin camp, Zheng Wangzhi was released by the Jin people on the morning of the third day of February. Zheng Wangzhi did not bother to go home after entering the city. He immediately entered the palace and made a detailed report to Song Qinzong about the delivery of pearls and jade between himself and Yeluzhong, what Zhang Bangchang asked him to deliver to the emperor, and some of his personal feelings.

Song Qinzong was silent for a long time after hearing this. He regretted the robbery of the camp and said: "It was a mistake." Then he said worriedly: "How can we rectify it in the future?"

Zheng Wangzhi said: "How can the three towns be delivered? It is necessary to use troops. The alliance under the city must be obeyed. For example, in a rich family, there are three or two thieves who cross the wall in the daytime, and the master's family feels it. However, if the servants are strong enough to go out to work, only How can old soldiers, young children, concubines and maidservants be captured and captured today? Why is it any different? When your majesty was in the East Palace, he heard about the talents, military affairs, discipline, money, finances, generals, soldiers and horses of the imperial court, and how the ministers painted for your majesty. When it comes to using military tactics, it’s nothing to think about but seeing that there are people who can be attacked but not knowing that there are no people who can be used.”

Song Qinzong was silent for another long time and repeated: "It's wrong."

In fact, Zheng Wangzhi did not understand the truth behind the sneak attack on the Jinren. He thought that Li Gang was eager to claim credit and felt that the way of cultivating a teacher was arrogant, so he arranged for Yao Pingzhong to rob the camp.

Zheng Wangzhi is no stranger to Yao Pingzhong. When Zheng Wangzhi's father was the transfer envoy of Xihe Road, he recommended Yao Gu to be the deputy general manager of the capital. It was convenient for Zheng Wangzhi to get to know Yao Pingzhong at that time. At that time, he felt that Yao Pingzhong was a "shameless and ridiculous person." Because at that time, Yao Pingzhong once used a gold-plated belt as a gold belt and sold it on the market, in exchange for "hundreds of thousands of dollars." Later, the incident was revealed and Yao Gu compensated him. Later, Yao Pingzhong followed Tong Guan to pacify Fangla. After returning to Beijing in triumph, he came to see Zheng Wangzhi and "exaggerated the number of demon thieves he killed." Zheng Wangzhi did not believe it after hearing this.

Zheng Wangzhi believed that Li Gang sent Yao Pingzhong to rob the camp this time because Li Gang must have believed what Yao Pingzhong said and thought he was really capable. How did Zheng Wangzhi know that the person who believed that Yao Pingzhong was very capable was actually not Li Gang, but Song Qinzong?

As for the failure of Yao Pingzhong's robbery, most people think that it was caused by leaks. Zhongxing's legacy says: "This is the day when the sorcerer Chu Tianjue Ke chose to rob the stronghold, which was omitted a few days ago." It is said that as early as the twenty-eighth day of the first lunar month, Yao Pingzhong ordered three walls to be erected next to Kaibao Temple. The big flag has the words "Imperial Report of Victory" written on it. Moreover, an "imperial guard" was placed on the Fengqiu Gate to wait for Song Qinzong's "carriage to arrive and be captured." After Yao Pingzhong led the army to rob the camp and left the city, the people of the capital "filled in the pass on the Qu Road and waited for Jieyin."

Judging from this, it seems that all relevant parties in the capital have made preparations in advance to celebrate the victory. However, with such a huge momentum, "every household in the capital knew it", why did Zheng Wangzhi, Zhong Shidao, and Li Gang not know about it? Is it because they pretended not to know? But, judging from Zheng Wangzhi's statement, he really didn't know.

Because of the huge momentum, it was inferred that secrets were leaked from the camp. "But the Jin people had prepared the equipment before the conspiracy was revealed, so they were defeated." If the Jin people had indeed learned in advance that the Song army was coming to rob the camp at night, then during the day on February st, the Jin people would definitely have detained Li Chao and would not have allowed him to return. city. In fact, the Jin people's defense against the Song army's robbery of the camp did not start on the first day of February. Since the King of Qin's division came to Tokyo, the Jin people have been very vigilant and are on tight guard at all times.

The Song army's robbery of the camp aroused Zong Wang's high vigilance. Zong Wang felt that the fact that the Song army came to rob the camp regardless of the safety of the hostages showed that the hostages were not important enough in their minds. Moreover, judging from a series of performances after Kang Wang Zhao Gou came to Jinying, he did not look like a prince. Especially a few days ago, in order to test King Kang's archery skills, Zong Wang once shot an arrow with King Kang. Unexpectedly, King Kang actually "shot three arrows in a row, all of which hit the target." This shocked Zong Wang and other Jin people. Jin people generally believed: "Zhao Gou should be a general and a good son of a good family. He seems not to be a prince. How could a prince be good at riding and shooting?" Zong Wang also suspected that Zhao Gou was a fake prince, so he decided to send him away. Go back and change another prince to be the hostage.

On the evening of the third day of February, Zongwang sent Wang Rui to follow the Song envoy Yu Wenxuzhong into the city. Zongwang ordered Wang Ru to request Song Qinzong to send the King of Yue, Li Bangyan, Wu Min, Li Gang, and the consort Cao Sheng to the military camp as hostages in exchange for Kang Wang Zhao Gou and Shao Zai Zhang Bangchang. At the same time, a certain amount of gold, silver, mules, horses, etc. must be delivered, and the boundaries of the three towns must be written in writing by Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty. Only in this way can we retreat.

In Zong Wang's view, King Zhao Si of Yue was Song Qinzong's uncle, Li Bangyan, Wu Min and Li Gang were all Song Qinzong's confidants, and Cao Sheng was Song Qinzong's only brother-in-law. These should all be heavyweights. Let these People coming to the army as hostages should be able to stop the Song army's sneak attacks.

Song Qinzong's attitude towards letting the King of Yue be a hostage was very clear and he firmly disagreed. He proposed that Su Wang Zhao Shu go and replace Kang Wang Zhao Gou. Zhao Shu was the fifth younger brother of Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty. He was very smart and had the talent of photographic memory.

The next day, Yu Wenxuzhong went to Jinying again to explain the situation to Zongwang. Zong Wang agreed to exchange King Su for King Kang, but insisted on getting the three towns of Taiyuan, Hejian and Zhongshan. After hearing this, Yu Wenxuzhong cried and said nothing. Zong Wang's face changed greatly, and Yu Wenxuzhong cried quickly: "Taizong's mausoleum is in Taiyuan, and the ancestral mausoleum of the emperor is in Baozhou. Zhenren abandoned it."

Zong Wang looked stern and unmoved, "I will definitely get it." Yu Wenxu had no choice but to return to the city and report to Song Qinzong truthfully. Song Qinzong agreed to cede the three towns of Taiyuan, Hejian and Zhongshan, and ordered Yu Wenxuzhong to return to Jinying.

After Li Bangyan, the minister in power, and others ousted Li Gang, who opposed the peace negotiation, they happily bought wine in the capital hall and celebrated publicly to "quickly express their anger."

Some loyal and knowledgeable people in the court were worried about this. On the fourth day of February, Minister Meng Yue petitioned to reinstate Li Gang as Minister Youcheng. He said in his memorial: "I heard that Taichang Shaoqinggang promoted the sincerity of Gu Zhong and made the first decision on the world's major events. His Majesty appointed him as a butcher. Even the ignorant people were encouraged and happy, and they were loyal and upright. Those who know it suddenly heard today that Li Gangyuan was defeated with few troops and that he was punished. If we judge it with common sense, it should be like this; if we judge it with a major event, I will have a foolish opinion.

My husband, Li Gang, was born in a cold and lonely place. He worked hard without caring about his own life, and used bones, medicine, and stones to treat his enemies. He was extremely loyal and filial, and it was difficult for anyone to do so. However, one person's talents can take full advantage of the strengths of tens of thousands of people. Zhuge Liang, Guan, and Xiao Zhiya are also in charge of military affairs. There is still a strong point in governing the army and a shortcoming in cunning strategy. However, Liu Bei does not regard cunning strategy as a shortcoming and discard it. But for the ruler, you should use your ears according to your strengths.

If your Majesty says that Li Gang is not good at using troops, it will be enough to order him to withdraw from the camp envoy. If he seizes the post of You Cheng, the people will be uneasy. The people were uneasy, but they were also afraid that because Li Gang was loyal and upright, he would be punished heavily for minor crimes, which made virtuous people fearful and dare not speak out. The disadvantages of containment began from then on. I feel sorry for Your Majesty. Fuqi has always been preserved, and the order still decides on important matters, focusing on the advancement and retreat of talents, and the young master is in favor of His Majesty. "