Just when Zhao Kuangyin was worried, on May 2, good news finally came, and his millions of sailors began to play a role. The water broke through a gap at the south gate and began to pour into Taiyuan City. Zhao Kuangyin rushed to the scene, and the surging Fen River water kept hitting the gap. Zhao Kuangyin seemed to have heard the exclamation in the city, OK, the water was a little bigger, to destroy the confidence of Taiyuan people! The people in the city had come back to their senses after panic at the beginning and came to block the gap. Zhao Kuangyin shouted: Tighten the crossbow and shoot the people back! The power of the crossbow is strong, and the Taiyuan people began to retreat. Zhao Kuangyin looked at the Fen River water flowing in front of him. That was his millions of elite soldiers! Carrying his hope, he could completely defeat the Northern Han people. The only thing the Northern Han people could do was beg for help from God.

A dramatic scene appeared. A large pile of grass suddenly floated next to the gap where the soldiers could not approach due to the strong crossbow, and seemed to be guided by magic and reached the water outlet. This pile of ****s outside the sky slowed down the flow of the Fen River and became the soft hedgehog armor of the Northern Han people. The Song army's powerful crossbow could penetrate the city bricks, but they could not do this pile of grass. The Taiyuan people took the opportunity to go up and blocked the gap tightly. The millions of sailors had just revealed their hideous and cannibal faces, but they had to be rejected outside the city with a discouragement.

Is God's will? Even God is helping the Taiyuan people? Zhao Kuangyin's confidence is losing little by little. The Taiyuan people seemed to be encouraged by the pile of gods and stimulated by Taoist Guo's head, and went out of the city to carry out a big raid. Their goal is very clear, not to kill the opponent, but to attack the siege equipment. The Song army, who had suffered a long time ago, would certainly not be unprepared. The Northern Han suffered heavy losses, and history said that they had left more than 10,000 heads. Can they organize sneak attacks of more than 10,000 people in Taiyuan? I'm afraid there are many civilians inside. This sneak attack may be a chain of tricks, and it is of course good to successfully burn the Song army's siege equipment. If not, there is another plan.

In the middle of the night of this day, someone in Taiyuan City suddenly shouted: Our boss is going to surrender. Zhao Kuangyin woke up from his dream. When he confirmed that the source of the sound came from Taiyuan City, he was ecstatic and was waiting for this day from the first day of departure from Bianliang. He jumped up and prepared to hold a grand surrender ceremony to ask his personal soldiers to put on formal clothes and open the door. But Zhao Qi next to him said softly, "Accepting surrender is like being attacked by the enemy, how can you believe it?" Zhao Kuangyin suddenly realized, yes! How could he say that he surrendered in the middle of the night? It was so strange! He sent an envoy and got news that was clear in his heart, which was still frustrating: this was a small plan by the Northern Han envoys, who wanted to launch a raid at night.

The people of Taiyuan are not only as tenacious as rocks, but also know how to play tricks and make progress. Zhao Kuangyin wants to retreat, but he wants to retreat.

A man's death reminded him. The deceased Wei Renpu was the last prime minister on Wednesday after the end of the year, his in-laws and old friends.

In early May, Wei Renpu died at Lianghouyi near Tuanbai Valley. He did not agree with this expedition. At a Bianliang drink party before the expedition, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly smiled and said, "In-laws, why don't you advise me to have a drink?" Wei Renpu raised his glass and moved forward. When he arrived, Zhao Kuangyin did not change his habit of handling national affairs in the wine industry. He drank it all in one go and said to Wei gently, "I want to use Taiyuan to make wine and food, how about it?" Wei shook his head, "I want to be hasty but not able to reach it, I hope Your Majesty think twice."

Afterwards, Zhao Kuangyin thought about it three times and still chose to personally conquer the Northern Han Dynasty. Wei Renpu went to the expedition with the army, but suddenly caught a disease halfway through the way. Since then, he has been staying at the inn to recuperate. Taiyuan City has been unable to conquer it for a long time, and Wei Renpu's illness has worsened day by day and finally died of illness in a foreign land.

Wei Renpu died, and his words echoed again in Zhao Kuangyin's ears. "Hard-tempered but not achieved." The emperor began to examine his own personal expedition again: Maybe he was too anxious, but Liu Chengjun, who had fought with the Central Plains for more than ten years, died. Guo Wuwei, the first minister of Taiyuan, was willing to use it for him. The Emperor of Northern Han changed it faster than changing clothes. Aren't these great opportunities? The Northern Han Dynasty was weakened and suppressed for more than ten years, and it was not yet time for the melon to ripen and fall?

Continue to attack with a strong attack, there should be a chance to take Taiyuan, but the price is too high. How many bones should a Taiyuan city be exchanged? Just now, Li Huaizhong, another senior general of the Imperial Army, was almost shot to death while siegeing the city. Other situations have also become worse. It has been more than 4 months since the vanguard came to Taiyuan City, and more than 2 months after he came to Taiyuan. The summer of the leap May has come, the rain has come, and the warmer weather has breeded bacteria. The Song army stationed in the licorice field, and the humid and warm weather has caused diarrhea in the camp. I am afraid that if I am not knocked down by the enemy, I will be defeated by the disease. Not to mention, after the Liao Kingdom established Xiao Yanyan as the queen in May, the second batch of reinforcements have come to Taiyuan. How likely will it be to fight against the Khitan Iron Cavalry with a sick and exhausted army?

In any case, it is time to consider retreating. But it is too embarrassing that the bosses of the imperial guards quit. They claim to be the number one army in the world, but they can't take the small Taiyuan. How can they brag about others when they return to Bianliang? They headed by Zhao Tinghan come to the emperor to fight, demanding another attack, and willing to fight for victory. Zhao Kuangyin once again showed his superb emotional intelligence to convince people, and helped those generals up, with pity on his face, "You are all trained by me, and you can all be a hundred. Today I would rather not be Taiyuan than take risks and go to the place where you will die." The sound of all ages resounded throughout the camp! I have seen those who are free, but I have never seen those who retreat so freely.

At this time, the second batch of reinforcements from the Liao Kingdom had arrived at the west of Taiyuan City under the leadership of their King Yelu Wuzhi of the North Court. They did not launch an attack, but instead raised fire. They sent messages to Liu Jiyuan and Zhao Kuangyin inside and outside the city. There were signs that Yelu Xizhen, the King of the South Court of the Liao Kingdom, had also been dispatched and arrived in a steady journey. The Liao Kingdom sent such a high-level king of the two houses, leaving only one choice for Zhao Kuangyin: withdraw the troops immediately! Li Guangzan and Zhao Pu advised him in this way.

On May 7, Zhao Kuangyin finally made up his mind to withdraw his troops. He set out from Taiyuan on the 16th and returned to Kaifeng on June 18th.

Zhao Kuangyin originally thought that Taiyuan was like a big rooster, and he was shouting on it every day so that he could not live in peace, so he rushed into the chicken coop to steal the big rooster, but he didn't expect that he would rather die than follow the resistance. There was no way, so he had to retreat with all his body and wounds. However, Zhao Kuangyin did not do good things, so he stole the gentle hen. In this way, if the big rooster lost the hen, he could not lay eggs to maintain his offspring, and the demise of the big rooster became a destined thing.

The gentle hens are more than 10,000 Northern Han residents. On the 14th, Zhao Kuangyin sent 17 envoys to move more than 10,000 households near Taiyuan to Shandong and Henan. Okay! Please come with me to the Song Dynasty to enjoy the blessings, and give you food, land, and houses, and protect you. To show goodwill, the generous Zhao Kuangyin also gave each of them a piece of cloth and sent an imperial guard officer to recruit soldiers among the people. Zhao Kuangyin was aware of the goods, and the Taiyuan people have proved their iron blood. Recruiting these people can supplement the great blood loss of the imperial guards, and they can be collected in the future.

Zhao Kuangyin left, waved his hand and took away the lifeline of the Northern Han Dynasty. Ten years later, the Northern Han surrendered. The then emperor Zhao Guangyi conducted a large population survey. There were only 35,230 households in the Northern Han area, and 30,000 soldiers. Shi Chonggui, the Later Jin Dynasty, was already poor with 7 households and 1 soldier, and the Northern Han Dynasty, which was even more poor...

Fortunately, Zhao Kuangyin seemed to not want to kill him. Later, he left 300,000 stones of grain and tens of thousands of tea and silk. This may be a little comfort to the bullied Northern Han. The Northern Han was more like a poor person who was robbed. After being stolen from everyone, the robber suddenly turned around and left a hundred yuan: Leave some taxi money for you.

The Northern Han finally won the victory in the Taiyuan defense battle. This was their victory over the Central Plains powerhouses after repelling Chai Rong. This victory certainly belonged to their strong character and unyielding soul, but it seemed to be more lucky. If the Song Dynasty agents suddenly attacked and killed the weak Liu Jien, how could they have welcomed Liu Jiyuan, who was a big nerve? If it weren't for the rebellious Guo Wuwei, maybe all the senior officials of the Northern Han Dynasty surrendered. If it weren't for the fact that Han Zhifan happened to come to Taiyuan City.

Whether it can be kept is really a big question. If it weren't for the pile of magical grass, Taiyuan City might have become the Dragon Palace of Water Pool. Finally, there were even more times when they were lucky. The Song army retreated, and the Taiyuan people rebuilt their homes and began to lure away the river that had been surrounded for more than a month. When the water receded, the city wall that had been soaked for a long time could no longer support it, and they collapsed one by one. The Liao envoy Han Zhifan pointed to the landslide walls everywhere and sighed, "The Song army drew water to the city, but they didn't know the second. If they soaked first and drained it, Taiyuan would be finished long ago."

Han Zhifan was lamenting luck. A Han man was staring at the Khitans behind him with a cold look. Liu Jiye, a national hero who did not owe any fault in a single matter and was not confused in a single matter! In a single matter, he was loyal, protected Taiyuan and the emperor without any effort, but in a single matter, he could think about problems from the perspective of the entire nation. We have seen many heroes who stand tall in a single matter but are dirty in a single matter, such as Yue Fei, who is loyal in a single matter. He has also seen many people who are cautious in a single matter and confused in a single matter, like Feng Dao who is still scolded.

Liu Jiye was different. At this moment, his eyes passed Han Zhifan and landed outside Taiyuan City. On the camp where the Song army had just withdrawn, there were tens of thousands of late Liao reinforcements from Yelu Xizhen. They were late, but could they have a penny less wage? I'm afraid that it won't take long before they will relapse and they will be able to make grass valleys everywhere.

Liu Jiye found Emperor Liu Jiyuan and trayed out a bold idea, "The Khitan is greedy for profit and abandons his trust, and will destroy our country in the future. Today is a good opportunity. They rescued the troops and were unprepared. They can take the opportunity to attack and steal their horses, and then return to China with the land of Hedong. Then the Jin people will be free from charcoal and your majesty will enjoy wealth and honor." It seems a bit unkind. People come to the war thousands of miles away, and you still want to eat bad things? But after thinking about it, the Liao Kingdom came to the assistance to use each other, if they stick to the Tao.

Virtue can only be said to be too pedantic (Chinese people have suffered too much pedantic losses, and what is the most typical summary is to win people with virtue. We forgot that sometimes we should be too tit for tooth) Liu Jiye was a bold and wonderful idea. If this plan is successful, the two kings of the Khitan courts will be captured, and the Liao Kingdom will inevitably be weak. The Song Dynasty won the Northern Han Dynasty and obtained tens of thousands of war horses. Yan Yun lost the territory and could be restored soon. This is a major plan that can be inversely proportional to Shi Jingtang's selling of the country. One achieves a thousand achievements and enriches the people.

It’s a pity that this plan has not been approved by Liu Jiyuan, the supreme ruler of the Northern Han Dynasty. It is too dangerous. If it succeeds, it will be a disadvantage for the Song Dynasty. If it fails, the enemy will be in front of you. Isn’t that a disaster for extermination? This plan is then discontinued.

Of course, Zhao Kuangyin had no way of knowing that the Taiyuan city wall would fall off by himself. If he knew, he would definitely make a comeback. And wouldn't know Liu Jiye's brilliant plan. If he knew, he would be willing to drink three cups with Liu Jiye. Zhao Kuangyin was sad at this time, and Taiyuan became his sad place. He had to reconsider his plan. Yes, it was time to read the textbooks of his seniors. He reviewed the order written by Wang Puping on the Bian Ce: first determine the south, then Yan Yun, and finally to Taiyuan.

On October 25, Zhao Kuangyin once again invited someone to drink in the palace. Zhao Kuangyin was the emperor who brought the Chinese wine culture and money culture to the extreme. He was soft-eating, but other people's wine was never so delicious, especially Zhao Kuangyin's embarrassing things like seizing military power and dismissing his official position. Zhao Kuangyin always puts it on the table to make it.

Zhao Kuangyin raised his glass frequently, praising the governors for their diligence and love for the people in the local area, and their outstanding contributions to the stability and happiness of the country. He studied the new national policies seriously, had a deep understanding and unswerving support and cooperation. Everyone was moved. He suffered a lot of grievances these days, had many verdicts and civil servants such as fortune tellers. However, it turned out that the emperor still had the old people in his heart. Touched, these people expressed their gratitude to the emperor and the Song Dynasty. Finally, they said: their parents should give birth to themselves and raise themselves, and they should also thank their parents.

Soon, the amount of alcohol you drink has reached can be said something unacceptable. Lovers like to say they love you when they are drunk and then say they don’t love you when they are awake. The opposite of politics.

Zhao Kuangyin's congratulations on the sentence "The people of the motherland will not forget you, and I will not forget you, the emperor," some of the governors were confused. Why did it sound like a farewell to the body?

Of course, this is not a farewell to the body, it is a farewell to them to the official position. Zhao Kuangyin said, "You have worked in the local area for too long and tired. I can't bear it. You all transferred to the capital to enjoy the peace and happiness." Enjoy the peace and happiness? It's hard for the people to ask for, but it's hard for civil servants to refuse.

These Jiedushi understand that the emperor wants them to be laid off! Fengxiang Jiedushi Wang Qichao understands "The old minister has no credit, but he has received so many years of honor and favor. Now I am old, it's time to give way to the young people. Retirement is what I wish." Wang Qichao is so sensible, for no reason. When Zhao Kuangyin was in a long journey, he sent him away like a beggar. Zhao Kuangyin became the emperor and did not blame him. He was already grateful, and of course he dared not take up his official position again.

Of course, there are also ignorant people. People can have nothing, not nothing. Let those who have gained benefits and the owners of rights let go, they are reluctant to let go: Anyuan Jiedushi Wuxing, Guo Congyi, the governor of protecting the country, Bai Chongzhang, the governor of protecting the country, and Yang Tingzhang, the governor of protecting the greatness. They all talked about the past like children who compete for merit, what I had done in the Jin Dynasty and passed on my achievements and made great contributions to the people of the country. What I had made innovations and achievements in the political affairs of the Zhou Dynasty. Some even complained about the hardships. I used to fight, and I picked up dung balls to show how difficult it is to be today. How could I be able to do it?

He was dismissed from office easily? The emperor felt a little cute and even annoyed: Isn’t it ridiculous to ask me for the things you gave in advance, just as ridiculous as killing the officials of this dynasty with the sword of Shangfang in the previous dynasty? Besides, Shi Shouxin’s founding heroes could let go, why are you still obsessed with it? The emperor waved his hand gently and smoothed them all over the past. "What is this a different generation of affairs?" Zhao Kuangyin waved his hand again, thanking the emperor first and then thanking all the governors of his parents for laying off. Of course, Zhao Kuangyin was generous and left them with a good place to support them. But the golden age of the governors was gone forever.

After the last time the military power of the imperial guards was acquired, this time it was called the second time that the military power was released by the glass of wine.

From then on, the Song Dynasty was the world of literati.
Chapter completed!