Chapter 1: The Awakening of Shin Wang...

  This imperial edict made many Jin generals tremble with fear. The Jin Taizong was extremely severe towards defeated generals. If he was in a very bad mood, the defeated generals, especially those who were not of Jurchen ethnicity, would be lucky to keep their heads.

  Attacking the Eastern Capital of the Song Dynasty was blocked, and Zhao Xun, the King of Xin of the Song Dynasty, gradually rose in Hedong and Hebei roads. There was no living force that could resist, and the rebellious anti-Jin Great Song civilians and righteous armies were all over the place.

  For various reasons, the current Emperor of China's mood is definitely not good, extremely bad, which is beyond doubt. Although he was forced by the situation to admit the terrible status quo, as long as there is a thread of opportunity to unify the country, he will not miss it. Even if there is a glimmer of hope, he will strive for it.

  Now Song Gaozong Zhao Gou is eager to make peace, and actually sent Du Chong to cooperate with the Jin army's secretly proposed conditions to disperse the righteous army or not support the righteous army. So the Jin army began to move north, preparing for a comprehensive siege of the various righteous armies.

  All the envoys sent by Zhao Gou to read out the imperial edict were killed or went missing in the occupied territory of Xining, even a fool would know that someone was playing tricks. Zhao Gou thought it was the Jurchen people who were being deceitful, but Jin Taizong and the various generals of the Jin state knew that this was because Zhao Xun did not want to go south. Since you don't want to go south, then I will eliminate you.

  The entire Jin army, with a total of 600,000 strong troops, was led by Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Chang, Wanyan Zongbiao, Wanyan Zonghan, Wanyan Xiyin, Wanyan Lou Shi, Wanyan Zongfu, Wanyan Yu (Pujianu) and Xiao Gan, among other Jin generals, preparing to launch a large-scale encirclement campaign against all the righteous armies in the occupied territories.

  The Jin generals took advantage of Gaozong's preparation to slaughter the righteous armies and quickly marched north, surrounding all the righteous armies on the Shandong two roads, Hebei two roads, Hedong two roads, Fu Yan road, and Jingzhao road. The various Jin army generals followed the emperor's sacred decree, sending troops to attack and kill the rebels of each righteous army.

  Zhaodu's letter to Wang Dajun was the primary target of the Jin army's attack. On October 1st, the Jin army gathered 180,000 troops from both east and west routes, dividing them into three routes: one route defended Shouyang; one route attacked Jizhou and Wozhou head-on from Damingfu; one route took the road to Dingzhou and killed its way to Zhending.

  The news reached the King of Xin's army, and Zhao Ke urgently summoned the commanders of various armies and Ma Zheng to discuss counterattack strategies. Currently, there are two armies in Jizhou, one is Zhao Yun's Broken Enemy Army and the other is Cui Qing's Cloud Heaven Army.

  Jin Jun launched a major attack, and the two armies garrisoned in Jizhou were definitely not enough. Therefore, Zhao Bangjie decided to personally lead the troops of Zhaosongyong and Jintiger Military to support them. Ma Zheng did not decline the hard work, and together with Commander Zhang Ying, he led the two armies of Tianma Military to assist Liang Xing's Broken Gold Army in defending Zhen Ding.

  At this time, Zhao Qing led the old camp composed of 50,000 young and strong men and juvenile warriors to cover the withdrawal of civilians. At this moment, the autumn harvest had ended, and the food obtained by the righteous army was enough to be used until next year. Now they can only hide in the mountains to be safest, so Zhao Qing ordered the old camp to throw away things that could be discarded, and took tens of thousands of people to quickly move towards Taihang Mountain to ensure the safety of each military family.

  Zhao Song quickly received news from all sides of the righteous army, and various righteous armies were launching a fierce guerrilla war against the Jin army. The various righteous armies followed the advice of the letter king and successfully resisted the Jin army, and they would not be annihilated for the time being.

  Zhao Jun immediately sent a message to the commanders of various armies and informed the commanders on the front line. During the war, all troops will absolutely obey his orders, and those who disobey will be severely punished.

  At this time, a cavalry of 800 people arrived in Jizhou. The commander of these 800 men was Yue Fei who came to surrender to Zhao Kun.

  Yue Fei wore a suit of silver armor and a red battle robe, his stature was tall and majestic, this was Zhao Yun's first impression of Yue Fei.

  "Humble General Yue Fei pays his respects to King Xiang! May you live for a thousand years, a thousand years, and ten thousand years!" As soon as Yue Fei saw the young Prince Xiang, who was several years younger than himself, he immediately kowtowed.

  He sincerely admired Xiangwang Zhao Kuang. On the way, he heard of Xiangwang Zhao Kuang's military achievements, and Xiangwang Zhao Kuang was a man with noble virtues such as benevolence, kindness to the people, bravery, and wisdom. Compared to Gaozong Zhao Gou, Xiangwang Zhao Kuang was much stronger. Yue Fei deeply felt fortunate for his choice.

  "General, your unfinished business will be completed by me and Prince Xiang of Zhao together." Yue Fei thought to himself.

  Zhao Yun hastily helped Yue Fei up, and immediately declared the young Yue Fei as the commander-in-chief of the entire Xining Army. He then informed all the frontline army commanders to take orders from Yue Fei as the commander-in-chief of all the frontline righteous armies.

  Facing the Jin army's four-sided siege, Yue Fei, who had just accepted the heavy responsibility, showed no sign of fear. He believed that in the face of the Jin army's siege, they should first eliminate one route.

  The other two routes of the Golden Army are moving from the southeast and northeast towards the occupied area of the Righteous Army, but it is not yet time for effective warfare. Wanyan Kuoduan and Xiao Gan in Shouyang City are holding out and threatening the western flank of the Righteous Army at any moment. If this enemy force is not eliminated first, after the two main armies from the east route surround them, the Righteous Army will be surrounded on three sides, with unthinkable consequences.

  Three battlefields, it is said that three commanders-in-chief are needed. However, since the battles in Shouyang and Pingding directions started first, after solving the western battlefield, Zhao Kuangyin and Yue Fei can each command a battlefield to fight.

  Yue Fei immediately rushed to Pingding after taking office. He personally led his own eight hundred elite troops, supplemented by a large number of reserve trained soldiers, and formed a new army called the "Back Wei Army".

  Yue Fei was very particular about selecting soldiers, and he didn't want ordinary trained soldiers at all. However, he eagerly wanted the soldiers trained by Zhao Kuangyi.

  After the food is sufficient, except for the most elite boy scouts who are trained in their own strongest way, other soldiers Zhao Zhuan are also trained in the training mode of future ordinary special forces and field warfare.

  The new soldiers trained by Zhao Yun, each of whom had been trained to fight and kill, knew the vital points of human beings, were proficient in the attacking techniques of their own weapons, and had killed Jurchen prisoners. Each one was a crack soldier who could climb mountains to kill fierce beasts, ride horses to fight battles, and run dozens of kilometers without falling behind after dismounting.

  These men are the elite of new recruits, and they are even more excellent than the 800 soldiers under Yue Fei's command. Naturally, Yue Fei was delighted. At the same time, Yue Fei was also impressed by Zhao Kuangyin's ability. Under such a wise and capable leader, he not only could display his own talents but also would have the opportunity to counter Emperor Gaozong of Song's schemes against Zhao Kuangyin in the future. In fact, Zhao Kuangyin's power was even stronger than that of Emperor Gaozong of Song.

  Although there are now several million people in the area occupied by Zhao Kuang, because of the high elimination rate of Zhao Kuang's soldiers and the replenishment of other armies, Yue Fei is also unable to obtain too many troops.

  However, with the strong support of Zhao Gou, Yue Fei also established the three armies of Bei Wei, totaling 15,000 people. Two of the leaders of the three armies were appointed by Yue Fei, while the other was personally appointed by Emperor Gaozong of Song (Zhao Gou).

  Yue Fei appointed Yue Zhen and Xu Qing as the commanders of the first and second armies of Beiwei. However, Zhao Kuang appointed a young commander, who was a 15-year-old boy named Zhang Xian that he had taken in when Yue Fei went north. Although this young man was not very old, he was skilled with the bow and horse, and proficient in gun techniques, making him an invaluable general.

  However, whatever the reason, Zhao Jun suddenly promoted a new person to be in charge of 5,000 soldiers, which surprised everyone. Nevertheless, everyone thought that it was because Zhao Jun was not old, so he promoted younger people.

  As for Yue Fei, he didn't pay much attention to this matter. His whole life was spent thinking about how to resist the Jin and recover the rivers and mountains. As for other things, he didn't care at all. Since King Zhao said that Zhang Xian was capable, then he would take a look himself. As long as Zhang Xian could really lead the army to victory, then there was no need for him to say anything more.

  Apart from Yue Fei's expansion of the army, Zhao Kuang also expanded his personal bodyguard battalion into a personal bodyguard army, still led by Zhao Xiaodao. He actually wanted to rename it as the Imperial Guard Army, but due to the name being taboo, it remained as the Personal Bodyguard Army.

  Yue Fei quickly established the three armies, Bei Wei Army, and immediately rushed to Pingding. Liu Xi's Shenshan Army, Wu Feng's Fenglei Army, Liu Sange's Kuangbao Army, and Ganzhouduo's Heilong Infantry of the Khitan general all received his command and followed his military orders.

  According to Yue Fei's plan, they would lure the enemy out and attack their reinforcements. Zhao Kuangjin ordered Yue Fei to ensure that all the Jin troops in Shouyang were drawn out, annihilate them, capture Shouyang, threaten Taiyuan, and tie down the Jin army.

  "In order to lure out all the Jin troops in Shouyang, I have already discussed this with King Xian. I plan to abandon Pingding and create the illusion that our great army is preparing to break through and advance eastward, forcing them to deploy all their troops within the city."

  Yue Fei pointed to the map and said to Liu Xi, who was in charge of defending Pingding: "You arrange for some civilians to stay in the city of Pingding. Once the Jin army arrives, abandon the city and escape, abandoning luggage and livestock. The Jin army will surely take advantage of the situation to plunder, our great army will then take advantage of the opportunity to kill out, in coordination with the ambush troops in the city, surround them between the city and the wild, and induce the Jin army in Shouyang to come out and rescue again."

  Wu Feng and Liu Xi were both frowning, very worried. They only thought that their lord King Zhao Kun was formidable, and following him would lead to victory in battle. At this time, suddenly came the great general Yue Fei, who was still in his early twenties, and they felt a bit uneasy at heart.

  Liu Xi said, "The number of Jin troops is too large. Even if the Pu family slaves lead their army west to eliminate other righteous armies, there are still more than 30,000 people in Shouyang. Our main force is on the battlefield in Hebei, and on the battlefield in Hedong, there are only seven armies with more than 35,000 people, which can't surround them. If they rush around and kill recklessly, disturbing the retreating civilians, and the 100,000 civilians who were pacified suddenly collapse, the situation will be out of control."

  "My goal is not only Su Yang, but also Taiyuan." Yue Fei said lightly, "Pacifying the battlefield is just a bait. We and the Jin army's main force are fighting to the death in Pingding, just to lure all the Jin troops from Taiyuan and Su Yang directions to Pingding city. So that our dragon wolf army can have enough time to attack Su Yang and even Taiyuan, and then cut off the Jin army's retreat route. Even if we can't surround the Jin army, we can make them surrender without a fight."

  Yue Fei continued to patiently explain his tactics to the various generals, and suddenly several of the old veterans from Wuyishan understood and stopped talking.

  Zhaoren is a genius, invincible in battle. Since he has absolute confidence in entrusting the heavy responsibility to Yue Fei, it means that this Yue Fei really has skills. Moreover, judging from Yue Fei's narrative, it can be estimated that this person really has skills. So there is no need to worry too much, just organize the evacuation of the civilians in Pingding City well, ensure that the civilians will not collapse due to panic, and fight their own battle well.

  Shouyang, especially Taiyuan, has high and grand city walls. The main force of the righteous army is also on the battlefield in Hebei, so taking Shouyang and Taiyuan can only be done by clever strategy, not by strong attack. This matter had been discussed by everyone long ago, and it was unanimously agreed that they would rely on bribing the Han military generals in Shouyang and Taiyuan to act as internal responders.

  Those Han leaders were afraid of death and surrendered to the Jin army. One by one, they didn't dare to agree, making excuses and pushing back, even opening their mouths wide like a lion, asking us to give them money first.

  The head of the Intelligence Department, Zhang Ketuo, smiled and said, "A few days ago, I designed a sneak attack on them, not following military discipline, and let the Jurchen female generals of the Jin army discover that the Jin army generals had beaten them up. Some people even broke their legs, then I sent someone to give them money and goods. Now these wall-top grasses have agreed to our terms, just waiting for the Jin army in the two cities to come out and attack, these internal responses can play a role."

  "Is this reliable?" As for fighting, Yue Fei was indeed formidable. However, when it came to these underhanded tactics, he wasn't exactly well-versed, so there's some cause for concern.

  "There won't be a problem." Zhang Ketuo smiled and said: "The military counselor Gao Yunfei has made a good move. The Han army leaders are all greedy for wealth, narrow-minded, and afraid of death. Faced with the Jin army's arbitrary killing, they also know that following the Jin people will not bring them any benefits. As long as we give them enough money, it's not just the city of Taiyuan or Shouyang, even their own fathers they would dare to sell out. When the gold soldiers are defeated after rushing out of the city, these Han leaders will naturally surrender and offer the city."

  "We have made preparations for both hands." Yue Fei nodded and said to the other generals: "The two routes of the Jin army in Hebei have not killed us yet, we still have time. So the King of Xin sent General Gao Yulang, who was newly built by the Bohai people, to lead the third army of the Black Dragon Army. If the internal response goes wrong, his troops will work with Gan Guduo's 5,000 men. Together with some defenders from Le Ping and Fu Shan, they can gather more than 10,000 people. General Gao Yulang led the third army of the Black Dragon Army to ambush in the designated battlefield, behind the Jin army."

  Yue Fei pointed to the map and continued to say to the various generals: "Everyone can rest assured, if Gan Huduo cannot take down Shouyang in a short period of time, Gao Yu Long will quickly withdraw from the battlefield and advance towards Shouyang. And I will have Zhang Xian, appointed by King Xiang of Qi, lead the third army to replace the siege. The Jin army is surrounded on all sides and has no possibility of breaking through and returning to the city. Shouyang and Taiyuan are both empty cities that can be taken down in a day or two."

  "Alright, inform the various armies that after we have laid out the bait, they can withdraw from Pingding City and let the Jin army in." Yue Fei said: "Liu Hsi, after the people of Pingding and Leiping have withdrawn, your cavalry must cover the rear and absolutely not abandon the civilians, causing the situation to get out of control. Otherwise, there will be no pardon." Although Yue Fei was young, he was majestic and awe-inspiring.

  After receiving the order from Jin Taizong to attack immediately and not stop, Wanyan Zongwang only sent troops with Xiao Gan to attack the direction of Pingding Prefecture's righteous army.

  To raise troops to attack the righteous army, Wanyan Kuoduan mobilized 20,000 soldiers from Taiyuan Prefecture and nearby towns, which were already short of manpower, and set out immediately.

  Wanyan Zongwang led the main army forward, with Xiao Gan's 10,000-strong motley crew of Han and Jie tribesmen on his left flank. On his right flank was Guo Yaozi's 10,000-strong Han army, which had been demoted here due to defeat. Wanyan Zongwang personally led the central route army of over 20,000 men, advancing towards Pingding Prefecture. The three armies, totaling over 40,000 men, formed a "?" shape and launched an attack on the righteous army in Pingding City.

  The righteous army near Pingding City relied on Pingding City and Fushan, with Pingding City guarded by Wu Feng's Wind and Thunder Army, and Fushan led by Liu Xi's Divine Mountain Army. Meanwhile, Liu Sange led his nephew Liu Shan'er to lead the Wild Leopard Army in response to various sides. On the surface, the 15,000-strong righteous army took advantage of the terrain to fight back against the Jin army with all their might.

  The Jin army's morale was high, from the commander to the ordinary soldiers, they were all full of confidence in this battle. Now, the main force of the Xining Army is preparing to respond to the siege of hundreds of thousands of Jin army's main force in Hebei. As long as they can smoothly occupy the Pingdingzhou line, it will be equivalent to cutting off the connection between Pingdingshou and the main force of the Xining Army. Moreover, threatening the Xining Army from behind, ready to stab a knife in the back of the Xining Army's main force at any time. They will shrink the encirclement circle, and at this time, as long as the Jin army's main force in the direction of Damingfu and Shandong Road takes advantage of the situation to launch an attack, the Xining Army will be defeated immediately.

  On October 10, Wanyan Zongwang repeatedly won battles and occupied Pingding at the cost of thousands of lives. He thought he had already grasped victory, so he immediately reported to Emperor Taizong of Jin and ordered Guo Yaozi to gather troops and prepare for a new attack.

  Kuo the pharmacist accepted it calmly, which was normal. He had defected from Liao to Song and then again to Jin. It could be considered a double betrayal. Although he had some skills and received recognition from some Jin generals.

  But he knew that the people of Jin State despised this soft bone. He had been defeated by King Xiang's army several times, and it was already impossible to keep his official position, but as long as he didn't cut off his own head, it would be a blessing.

  As for himself and his subordinates, relying on the merit of suppressing and pacifying the rebel army in the direction of Zhongzhou, even if they couldn't be promoted or enfeoffed, keeping their current official positions was not a problem. This step was finally done right.

  Then, Wanyan Zongwang personally commanded Xiao Gan and Guo Yao Shi as well as his own army of over 17,000 to launch a fierce attack on Fushan. The commanders-in-chief of the various armies all went forward in person to direct the troops in a bitter fight, and after two days of continuous fighting, they finally defeated the Righteous Army of King Xiang at great cost and took Fushan.

  On October 16, the Jin army rushed to Pingcheng, and along the way, abandoned weapons, armor, and luggage could be seen everywhere, indicating that the Xianbei army was in disarray and the soldiers and civilians were eager to flee.

  Jin army attacked Le Ping city, when they arrived at Le Ping, they found that the Xing Wang's army had abandoned the city and fled. The civilians inside the city immediately dispersed, and outside the city, there were countless fleeing civilians as far as the eye could see.

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