Chapter 794: No chickens and dogs left

The court discussion had just ended, and at the same time, a rescue document was submitted to the Honglu Temple. Afterwards, the Honglu Temple immediately submitted it to three provinces. Half a month ago, the Liao army in Qijin Prefecture, which was trapped alone in Nanjing, was already in short supply. The 200,000 Jin troops outside the city fought day and night, and it was already predictable to break the city.

The Liao lord Yelu Dashi was injured by an arrow while patrolling the city. He was already dying. He abdicated the prince as the emperor, but he hid in the palace and was in charge of the emperor.

Things have been broken to the point where they cannot be broken any more. Although Qijin Prefecture is majestic and high, the moat is turbulent, and the urns have been strengthened in recent years, the fortifications are complete, the food and grass are sufficient, and there are 100,000 Liao troops to make the final resistance, the Jin army also realized that the Liao army must not have a chance to breathe, so they shook the country, and 200,000 Jurchen cavalry were fighting on the side. In addition, they ordered more than 100,000 troops from Liaodong, desert, and tribes to siege the city to create stone cannons and arrows, and posed for the final battle against Qijin Prefecture all night.

The Liao people were extremely desperate. Once the city was broken, it would inevitably be the end of the massacre. Yelu Dashi had no choice but to issue an emergency document, asking the Song Dynasty to increase its troops and help them all, and expressed his willingness to pay tribute.

It was a forced choice to ask for help from the Song Dynasty. Not to mention how much water the so-called alliance was, the Jurchens are now in great power. Whether the Song people will abandon the Liao people is still a matter of two things, let alone ask for troops to rescue them. Even though they knew there was no hope at all, they still sent the urgent documents and their words were very respectful. It can be seen that this time, the Liao people were just thinking of grabbing the last life-saving grass.

The urgent document was sent to Menxia Province. After Yang Zhen read it, he called officials from the three provinces and six ministries to discuss. Now that the prince has made a decision, it is not impossible to send troops to rescue him. However, the Minister of War immediately raised an objection, which is nothing more than saying that there are no soldiers available in the Song Dynasty. If you want to rescue him, what should you use to save him?

This is a real saying: the imperial guards cannot move, the wing army cannot move, and the border army cannot move. The fundamental reason is to defend the Song Dynasty. It is really unnecessary to use it to save the lonely city of Liao.

The Privy Council also had the same attitude. The Privy Councilor was Liu Kan, the Grand Marshal of the Palace Front Guard. Liu Kan said calmly: "The only one who can move is the border troops on three sides. Tong Guan did bring the troops back, but after speaking, the city defense in the capital was empty, and the court pointed at them to defend Bian Jing. How could it be easy to go out?"

Yang Zhen was silent for a moment before saying, "So, our Song Dynasty is not enough to make a fortune, but defending Qijin Mansion is equivalent to adding a barrier to the Song Dynasty. If you give up easily, one will be a breach of trust and the other will encourage the thief. This matter will be discussed with the King of Pingxi."

As he was talking, someone outside said, "What should I discuss with me?"

Shen Ao had just come out of the palace and had lunch at home. He wanted to discuss preparations with Yang Zhen. When he saw that the sedans of various ministries were filled with sedans outside the Ministry, he knew that the sedan had already closed the door and discussed matters. He asked the Shulingshi at the door not to report it, and walked over to him.

The officials in the room watched Shen Ao come in respectfully and fearfully. They saw that Shen Ao had already changed into clothes, wearing a Jinxian crown, holding hands, smiling, like a spring breeze, and his eyes turned to a few familiar people in the room, and he kept nodding, as if he had greeted him.

Everyone quickly gave Chen Ao a seat, and Yang Zhen handed over the Khitans' urgent document and said, "This matter must be decided by King Pingxi."

Chen Ao looked at the emergency document and seemed not surprised. Instead, he said, "It's interesting that the Khitans are going to see the coffin so they can still be leisurely."

Yang Zhen smiled bitterly and said, "Do you think you should be saved?"

Chen Ao casually threw the emergency document on the table aside. Seeing that everyone was waiting for his own idea, he smiled and said, "You are the chief minister, why do you ask me instead? Besides, now the prince is the prince's supervisor, and everyone says that the prince is wise. Of course, this matter is to ask the prince first."

This guy said the prince was wise and sarcastic. It was not a day or two that Chen Ao didn't like the prince. When he encountered the chance, he had to mock him. Now he saw that he had a tendency to become a catchphrase.

But Chen Ao said this, but everyone didn't think so. What's the prince's throne? Today everyone understands that the real thing in the city of Bianjing is King Pingxi, the guy sitting here smiling. If there were still people who would be confused before the court discussion, they thought that the prince's throne was the prince's throne, and the king of Pingxi was afraid that his status would be embarrassing. However, King Pingxi drew his sword to kill people today, and then the empress dowager supported him. Most of the civil and military officials in the court shook flags and shouted for him. As long as he thought about it, he would not understand this truth again, then this official really became a dog.

When everyone saw Chen Ao’s humility, they said one after another: “Of course it’s Your Highness who is the decision.”

Chen Ao was not polite and said in an unquestionable tone: "Since you are resisting the Jin Dynasty, the Khitans must save you. It is useless to mobilize a large army to hide near the capital. You must take the initiative to attack. Taking advantage of the time when the Jurchens have no time to entangle with me in the Song Dynasty, and give the Jurchens a little color. This is the right thing to do."

"But..." The Grand Marshal Liu Kan said in embarrassment: "I'm afraid it's inappropriate. There is no need to make any mistakes in the defense of the capital. Besides, the Jurchens are unparalleled, and the rescuers are gone, without any danger of mountains and rivers, and without rivers as barriers. If they are surrounded by the Jurchens..."

However, Li Gang, the Minister of War, said: "Why let the border army pretend to move and let the Jurchens feel attentive?"

Chen Ao shook his head, knowing that Li Gang would be wrong about his meaning, and said seriously: "There is no need to send out the imperial guards. The border troops have already issued a transfer order. The Sanyang Navy gathered in Penglai. If you want to save them, you can use the navy to rescue them."

"Navigation..." All the people were surprised. The navy was just used as a wing-protecting assist. No one had ever used the navy as the main force. The Nanyang navy conquered the Dayue because the Dayue Kingdom was just a small vassal state after all, and its strength was not very different. However, the navy was used to fight against the Jurchens. One was an iron cavalry that traveled hundreds of miles a day, and the other was a boat cruising the waves. What was this way of fighting?

Chen Ao said very seriously: "This battle not only concerns the Liao people, but also the military spirit and people's spirit of the Song Dynasty and the safety of the capital. Therefore, I will take the initiative and naturally take charge of the overall situation. Does anyone have any objections?"

Those who can sit in the three provinces are all bureaucrats who have experienced many battles. Chen Ao has been struggling for countless times and can remain calm. Of course, he knows what to say, and said one by one: "There is no objection."

Chen Ao said lightly: "I'm afraid that the crown prince will have objections. Although the crown prince is wise, it's the first time we are taking on a great responsibility. Of course, we ministers must assist him with all our hearts. If he makes any mistakes, we should muster up the courage to stop them."

Someone understood that King Pingxi was trying to encourage everyone to be a pawn for him. The left assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, sitting in the corner, slapped his thigh and said indignantly: "The King Pingxi said very much that our Song Dynasty had many loyal ministers. If the prince was deceived, he would naturally have to fight for the reason."

Chen Ao smiled and couldn't help but look at the left minister for a long time, thinking to himself that this guy was very tactful. So he beat him up and said, "This is how things are. It's up to you to submit memorials. I'm too lazy to write memorials. I will do this!"

Yang Zhen frowned and said, "Qijin Mansion is not next to the sea, so it seems that something is wrong to dispatch a navy."

Chen Ao smiled and said, "Mr. Yang, I know a little about the military affairs. Of course, Qijin Mansion is not by the sea, but did Lord Yang hear that he is surrounded by Wei and saved Zhao? The Jurchens are rushing south, so I simply give him a killing place, and tell them that there is no tiles left."

Yang Zhen still felt a little risky and wanted to persuade him, but when Chen Ao had made up his mind, he swallowed all these words back into his stomach. He smiled bitterly: "Since your highness is going to go on an expedition, I can't help you, but let me leave this memorial to me and the other dukes."

Chen Ao nodded and said, "Immediately send news to the Khitans, and 200,000 reinforcements will arrive later, so that they can hold on to Qijin Mansion. Otherwise, the Qijin Mansion will be left unrest on the day the city is broken! Since the city is broken, I will attract the Jurchen army well, and it will be more useful to die. These dogs, Khitans, usually show their power and show their might. When they see the Jurchens, they are like a mouse hitting a cat. If they don't even know how to defend the city, I have to burn paper for them."

Everyone laughed awkwardly. Although today they were discussing the rescue of the Liao Kingdom, to be honest, few of the people here had any good feelings for the Liao people. Chen Ao blurted out that the Khitans did not arouse everyone's disgust, but instead felt a sense of pleasure. The Song Dynasty has been established for more than 100 years, and the losses suffered by the Khitans were not once or twice. It can be said that they have a deep grudge. Today, these Khitans came to ask for help with respect, like a dog with a broken family, which made people feel a sense of anger.

Yang Zhense said: "This is easy to deal with. The people of the Ministry of Education can immediately consider the wording and send it to you in a hurry at that time to inspire the Liao people."

Chen Aohe nodded and said boredly: "Sir, let's continue to discuss. I have something to do, so I will say goodbye."

Everyone stood up together and wanted to stand up and see him off. Chen Ao waved his hand and walked out quickly to save him from the door. The captain outside immediately prepared a horse for Chen Ao. One of the captains said: "Mr. Chen Ji has sent an urgent document. Please check it out."

Chen Aohe nodded, and when the captain took out a urgent report, Chen Ao took it and tore the seal and looked at it. He saw a few lines of words written on the letter - Li Bangyan entered the East Palace.

In this Bianjing City, almost every important person is under the surveillance of the Jinyiwei, and Li Bangyan is the top priority. Any movement will be sent to Chen Ao as soon as possible. Chen Ao looked at it and couldn't help but smile. Then he tore the letter and said to the captain on the side: "Some people can't stand the loneliness. Unfortunately, when talking about the martial arts hall, they did not solve him at once. Why is this guy always so slim? He always doesn't give me an excuse to cut him off."

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