One Piece of Song Dynasty

Song Qinzong was a little surprised and hurriedly summoned the prime ministers to discuss countermeasures. Tang Keng, Geng Nanzhong, Nie Chang, He Li and other prime ministers heard the news, and they all disagreed. They still insisted that with Privy Li and Deputy Xuanfu commanding hundreds of thousands of troops to defend the Yellow River, it was impossible for the Jin people to cross the river so quickly.

Then, another side report came that the enemy troops were approaching the Yellow River and the river defense was in critical condition.

Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty ordered Wang Zongmao, the commander-in-chief of the palace in front of the palace, to quickly send people out to investigate. Wang Zonglio sent his envoy Ma Gang as a scout and led people out of the city to conduct reconnaissance. In the afternoon, Ma Gang came back and reported that he encountered some defeated troops on the road. According to them, the enemy troops had begun to cross the river. Our hundreds of thousands of Yellow River garrison troops had been routed. Deputy Xuanfu and Privy Councilor Li were nowhere to be found.

Song Qinzong and the ministers looked at each other in silence for a long time, neither of them had any good ideas. Song Qinzong suddenly remembered Li Ruoshui's suggestion, so he issued a mournful edict, calling on the soldiers and civilians of Fujian and Zhejiang to be diligent. He said in the edict: "Fujian, East and West Jiangsu, East Zhejiang, and West Zhejiang have always produced brave talents. In order to follow the four-provincial system of appointing commanders, we sent the shipping envoy Weng Yanguo as the economic envoy, and ordered to recruit soldiers and civilians. It is necessary to ensure that King Qin arrives in Beijing in early December, and his money and belongings are also allowed to be moved in Erguang."

The Qin sect of Song Dynasty sent Feng Fu and Li Ruoshui as envoys to Zong Han's army, and Wang Yun and Ma Shiyuan as envoys to Zong Wang's army. Wang Yun was supposed to leave the city with Li Ruoshui on November th. However, Wang Yun insisted that King Kang go with him to see Zong Wang. Therefore, Li Ruoshui set off on time on the th, but Wang Yun did not leave.

Wang Yun's reason was that King Kang was brave and mighty and had a friendly relationship with the second prince, so the Jin people were in awe of King Kang. Only by asking King Kang to come forward can we hope to stop the Jin army on the east road from advancing. Moreover, the second prince once said that the prince and the two governors must be envoys to sue for peace, which may be able to eliminate the scourge of war.

Song Qinzong was undecided as to whether this matter was feasible and asked the ministers to discuss it.

The governors did not agree to send King Kang as an envoy again, because they had previously sent King Su as an envoy to Jinying, but he was detained and kidnapped by the Jin people. He has never returned, and his life and death are unknown. The governors entrusted Geng Nanzhong to report to the emperor. Geng Nanzhong's report was very euphemistic, and the main idea was: the imperial court should treat the prince and Nianhan the same way. If King Kang is sent to the prince now, then it is obvious that the prince will be treated with some emphasis. How about just sending Wang Yun there? Or how about sending Mo Chou to Nianhan?

Song Qinzong's imperial approval said: "There is no need to obtain an edict for such matters, but we must discuss it with the young prime minister and implement it in the long run."

Geng Nanzhong also reported: "It is okay to send King Kang as an envoy only if he obtains the imperial edict. However, as I see it, it is fine to just order Li Ruoshui and Wang Yun to go, and to beg for the imperial edict and pay it to Wang Yun. We will not send King Kang to go again."

Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty made another imperial comment: "You will go and tell Wang Yun that if the soldiers retreat, the prince may as well go and thank you."

Geng Nanzhong then summoned Wang Yun to his residence and conveyed Song Qinzong's wishes to him. But Wang Yun disagreed and asked to see the emperor to state his views.

Under Wang Yun's insistence, Song Qinzong finally decided: to send King Kang to Zong Wangjun as an envoy again, with Wang Yun as the deputy envoy; agreed to cede three towns and carry gong mian and chariot chariots; and respect the gold master as the emperor's uncle. His honorary title is Dajin Chongtian, who succeeds Zhaode, Dinggong, Xiurendunxin, Xiuwen and becomes Wuguangsheng Emperor.

After Kang Wang Zhao Gou learned about it, he immediately went to the palace to report and requested that the civil servant Geng Yanxi, the son of Geng Nanzhong, and the military minister Gao Shize be sent as counselors to accompany him. Song Qinzong approved the report and implored King Kang to set off on the th. Because there is intelligence that the Jin army has begun to cross the river, the situation is very urgent.

On the afternoon of November th, Wang Yun, Geng Yanxi, Gao Shize, as well as Lan Gui, Kang Lu, and Li Kai, the ministers at the east end of the capital, entered the west head minister Yang Gongshu, the guest Xiu Wulang Han Gongyi and others. Come to King Kang's Mansion to see King Kang. These people will follow King Kang on his mission to the Jin Army.

King Kang said to everyone with emotion: "The country is in trouble, and the monarch is worried about the humiliation. It is just to settle the matter, but it is duty-bound. However, it is unexpected to go deep into the imperial court, and there is no return. I will return home and say goodbye to my parents and wife. I will watch the next five. So far, let’s go together.”

Geng Yanxi, Gao Shize and others went home respectively. Only Wang Yun's family was not in the capital and stayed overnight at Prince Kang's mansion that day. At five o'clock the next day, Geng Yanxi, Gao Shize and others all arrived. Soon, everyone got on their horses and set off with King Kang.

At this time, Geng Nanzhong was performing something in the inner hall. Song Qinzong said to him: "Kang Kang asked Qing's son to be an official, and he went without saying goodbye. I am very pleased with him."

Geng Nanzhong replied: "I only have this son. How dare I resign when the country is in difficulty?" As he spoke, tears flowed down unknowingly.

Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty said: "How about Xuan Lai playing a role?"

Geng Nanzhong declined bluntly: "Kang Kang has passed away, and the ministers alone announced it. This is unreasonable."

Geng Nanzhong exited the inner hall. On the way, a chamberlain suddenly came to him and handed him an imperial pen: Geng Yanxi announced the matter quickly.

Geng Nanzhong looked at the imperial pen and pondered for a while, then turned back to the inner hall and reported to Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty: "Kang Kang is on an envoy for the country. I am so unworthy that I have to serve as an envoy. Fortunately. If I announce my return alone, how will I look like?"

Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty was very moved, so he revoked the imperial pen and issued an edict to appoint Geng Yanxi as the direct bachelor of Longtuge. He was given a gold belt, a Tongxi belt, a hundred brocades, and one each of Lingbao Dan, Suhexiang, and Yuantou Bingdan. One hundred stickers, one hundred catties of tea, one hundred taels of Sihe incense, and one hundred catties of frost.

Kang Wang Zhao Gou, Wang Yun, Geng Yanxi, Gao Shize and others left the capital in compliance with the order. After walking out of the city gate, Wang Yun looked at the majestic Tokyo city tower and said to King Kang: "The capital city tower and oar are unique in the world. However, the height of Zhending city is almost twice as high. The Jin people asked us to sit back and watch the siege. In a short time, the city was destroyed. . Although the building and oars are like a painting, they are not enough to rely on." King Kang did not answer in silence.

The Jin soldiers had crossed the Yellow River, but Zhe Yanzhi and Li Hui, who were responsible for guarding the river, had disappeared. When he thought of this, Song Qinzong felt disappointed and resentful.

Just when Emperor Qinzong of the Song Dynasty was feeling sad, Wang Zongmao, the commander of the palace, suddenly reported that according to the report from Tan Ma, the vanguard of the Jin soldiers had arrived at Sishui Pass and were rushing to cross the Sishui River and were running towards the capital. The punishment for Xu Gao in the west of Beijing, as well as the officers and soldiers guarding Sishui Pass, all collapsed in the face of the wind.

Song Qinzong was shocked and hurriedly ordered the gates of the capital to be closed and the roads into the city to be cut off. The defenders and officials quickly climbed onto the city wall to prepare for the attack. At the same time, Mei, the minister of rites, was ordered to serve as the envoy of the Qing Dynasty and immediately implemented the Qing Dynasty outside the city.

After hearing the news, the people in the capital braved the severe cold and rushed to tell each other. There were many discussions, and there was a scene of panic and uneasiness everywhere.

Recently, the weather in Beijing has been unusual and extremely cold. A Japanese scholar named Wang Junmin reported that the beginning of winter in October was a taboo in the country. He suggested that cattle be sacrificed and beaten in winter as a ritual of the beginning of spring to summon the harmony between heaven and earth. Its general meaning is that in the cold winter, a spring welcoming ceremony is held, hoping to borrow some spring warmth from heaven to the capital.