Chapter 294 Last Hope
Wanyan Zongwang led 100,000 soldiers and went north in panic all the way. Soon, he received the news that Han Shizhong led his troops to pursue him. He knew that the former battalion was over.
It's not that he didn't think of ambushing Han Shizhong, but he knew that Han Shizhong was cautious and was afraid that it was not so easy to be ambushed. In addition, this 100,000 army was already the last hope of their Kim, and there could be no more mistakes.
However, after hearing the report of the scout, Wanyan Zongwang frowned deeply.
Han Shizhong had 50,000 iron horses and no infantry. He actually followed him like a farewell and was not in a hurry to chase him. What did he want to do?
Oh! Got it, Han Shizhong is afraid he wants to kill himself, right?
Wanyan Zongwang led a large army in the direction of Zhongdu, and he would also lead troops into the city, but would not stop, but directly through the city, then go north, pass between Yikunzhou and Longhuazhou, circle around the grassland, and then continue north.
Wanyan Zongwang lacked some confidence in Liang Shanrenma, but he felt that Han Shizhong could not see through his strategy.
In fact, Han Shizhong did take a lot of brains to understand Wanyan Zongwang's attempt. The reason why he did not lead the army to chase him urgently was that he had to wait for Wanyan Zongwang to fully step into the encirclement before taking action, and on the other hand, he also waited for the infantry behind him.
Although the Jin imperial court in Zhongdu moved away, as the closest frontier city to Liangshan, 30,000 horses were stationed here. If Wanyan Zong hopes to take away these 30,000 horses, it would be the best, but this possibility is unlikely. After all, he still needs people to contain himself, so as to ensure that his 100,000 army can retreat completely.
Therefore, Han Shizhong must take down this city, which is also a solution to his worries.
Before Han Shizhong arrived, the people behind him followed, and there were many soldiers from the State of Jin.
Compared with being abandoned by his own people, Liang Shan is much better for them. He treats the wounded and dismisses the old and the weak. Although the weapons have been taken away, how many people are willing to be loyal to their hometown at this time?
So the recruitment and surrender went smoothly. While it was still going on, the vice general followed with some generals who wanted to work for Liangshan.
Han Shizhong's request for these people is that they can't bring any trouble to encircle and suppress Yan Zongwang.
These people were eager to make contributions. After meeting Han Shizhong, they immediately rushed to Zhongdu. At this time, Wanyan Zongwang's people had just passed through the city.
If it was placed the day before, the general would not surrender so easily, but when Wanyan Zongwang passed through the city and did not stay at all, the general began to mutter in his heart.
Is this the one you are playing? He also told me to strictly guard the city. Why did he leave without thinking about it? Is there something wrong with Youzhou?
Before he could figure it out, the former comrades who came to persuade him to surrender arrived.
Hearing that this was the case, the general chose to surrender with little consideration.
The emperor is gone, and the capital is gone. Now the most powerful Bambo has also fled. If he survives, he will only die.
In this way, Han Shizhong took Zhongdu without blood and ordered the army to rest for half a person, and suddenly accelerated to chase Wanyan Zongwang.
Destroying this man and horse is equivalent to completely pacing the State of Jin. In the future, I'm afraid that such credit can't be found, so Han Shizhong's people and horses are full of energy from top to bottom and vow to fight to determine the world.
Although Wanyan Zongwang's army withdrew, he was always paying attention to Zhongdu. When he heard that there was no siege or siege he imagined, his heart sank, and he knew that his trick had been recognized by Han Shizhong.
Wanyan Zongwang did not know that Lin Chong's army had also participated in the siege of him. He just heard that the people who attacked Beijing had gone south. So he still didn't expect that Han Shizhong had dug a hole for him and waited for him to jump.
I heard that Han Shizhong's people chasing him had accelerated, and Wanyan Zongwang had to speed up. He knew that Han Shizhong only had 50,000 iron riders, and his strength was only half, but for his current morale, he obviously did not have the conditions to fight head-on with Liangshan's army.
When the terrain ahead is open, and two rivers cross at the same time, Han Shizhong's cavalry can't exert his power, so he has to set up a position in front to defeat Han Shizhong's people and horses in the first battle to find some confidence for the soldiers.
Wanyan Zongwang is a famous general with a cautious nature, but sometimes fame and ability can't solve everything.
The Liangshan regime under the leadership of Song Qing, like the rising sun, will certainly melt all the ice in front of him. The huge hard ice of Jin Guo has melted, and Wanyan Zongwang is just struggling to death.
Everything was going according to Han Shizhong's expectation. When he heard that Wanyan Zong wanted to build a camp on the river, he knew that there was no suspense in the battle.
With an order, 50,000 iron riders increased their speed again and rushed to the camp of Wanyan Zongwang like a torrent.
At this time, in the Jinbing camp, Wanyan Zongwang looked directly at the two scouts kneeling on the ground. He trembled and said, "You... Say it again"
"Marshal, the road to the north is no longer feasible. Yikun Prefecture and Longhua Prefecture have been occupied by Liangshan's army. He... They have already arranged the ambush ring here and wait for us."
There was a trace of despair in the tone of the scouts. Although they were very careful to detect the movements in all directions, they still did not notice when the Liangshan people captured the two cities.
Now the news that Beijing was attacked by Liang Shan has spread in the army, and now the return journey has been cut off. You can imagine how they feel.
If he were someone else, he might kill these two scouts to avoid the news of being surrounded by Liang Shan's army, but Wanyan Zongwang did not do so. It's not how kind he is, but he knows that it's meaningless to do so.
Once the war starts, Liangshan's army will besiege on three sides. At that time, they will still have only one way to die. In this case, why should they be villains?
Waving his hand to retreat, he sat alone in the big tent and started to be stunned. What should I do? Now it is really at the critical moment of life and death. Entering is death, and returning is death.
Wanyan Zongwang is not afraid of death, but he has to die, right? Jin Guo is over. Who should I be loyal to?
At this moment, a slight footsteps came in from outside the tent and looked up, but it turned out to be Wanyan's mother.
"Do you know all about it?"
Wanyan's mother nodded, her face was a little heavy, and she said, "They can go out alive to spread this matter. I'm afraid the general has already decided, right?"
Wanyan Zongwang has indeed made a decision, but he also wants to hear Wanyan's mother's thoughts. After all, he is second only to himself in the army.
"Do you have any better ideas?"
Wanyan's mother shook her head. No one wants to die. Even if she is loyal, she must have a goal, right? Now the capital has also been lost, and the emperor is gone. What's the point of fighting again?
Wan Zongwang sighed and said, "Since the dispatch of troops to the Central Plains, there have been countless good women buried in their hometown, leaving these 100,000 healthy men. It's not like leaving a little seed for me. As long as there is someone, there is still hope."
Wanyan Zongwang's mother was deeply convinced of Wanyan Zongwang's statement. In fact, when he came to Wanyan Zongwang, he also wanted to urge Wanyan Zongwang to make up his mind as soon as possible. Otherwise, when the army has dispersed, the army will have to be in chaos without Liangshan's attack.
The two supreme generals unified their ideas, and then recruited all the rest of the generals and announced their ideas and decisions in public.
It seems that I have thought of this result for a long time, and the generals have no reaction, and there is even a feeling of relief. I can live a down-to-earth life without fighting. My wife and children are still waiting at home!
Seeing the reaction of the generals, Wanyan Zongwang couldn't help smiling bitterly. If he had known this, what would he be tossed around? It's better to fall in Youzhou!
Soon, Wanyan Zongwang ordered people to raise the white flag in the camp, and then asked Han Shizhong to send someone to accept the surrender.
Han Shizhong thought that Wanyan Zongwang would struggle to death, but he didn't expect him to surrender so easily. After receiving the news, he was a little sad.
However, it is another comfort to end the war in this bloodless way. After all, the war is going to kill people.
Han Shizhong ordered the army to be stationed, and at the same time notified Gongsun Sheng and Lin Chong to surround Wanyan Zongwang's camp. Although Wanyan Zongwang had surrendered, it was better to be careful about everything.
After arranging these, Han Shizhong personally led hundreds of guards to the Jinbing Battalion. His move was both an adventure and an expression of goodwill to the golden people.
Wanyanzong ordered people to tie himself back and then knelt in front of the camp. Whether it is sincere or hypocritical, his move will undoubtedly win him a lot of sympathy.
Han Shizhong came to the camp and jumped off the war horse, helped Wanyan Zongwang with his own hands, untied his rope, and smiled, "Brother Wanyan doesn't need to do this. From the princess, you and I are still a family!"
Wan Zongwang bowed his head and arched his hand and said, "I'm ashamed that the small people of Fanbang are trying to resist the heavenly army, which is actually a death crime. Please let Han Shuai let me go home and reunite with my family. I am willing to bear all the crimes."
Han Shizhong smiled and said, "This is a must, but it still needs to be reported to Chitose. Presumably Chitose has already decided how to place these female warriors. Brother Wanyan doesn't have to worry about it."
Song Qing is not a good person to kill, which is well known all over the world, but of course it depends on what mistakes you have made.
Wanyan Zongwang led a general Han Shizhong to the camp, and his big account had already prepared wine.
Before everyone's buttocks could sit still, the sound of shocking artillery suddenly sounded around the camp. In a small period of time, there were bodyguards to report that countless Liangshan troops and horses appeared around the camp, which had surrounded the battalion.
Han Shizhong said to the frightened Wanyan Zongwang and others: "It doesn't matter. It's Mr. Lin and Gongsun Daochang who have arrived. I have told them that they will not attack."
Wan Zongwang and others were relieved and invited Han Shizhong to drink.
Han Shizhong didn't come to drink. He smiled and said, "At this time, let's do business first!"
"Chitose once said that he had always wanted to invite Brother Wanyan to Luoyang as a guest. In addition, these generals of you should also go together! The placement of the army is handed over to me, oh! By the way, I forgot to tell Brother Wanyan that your brother is currently on his way to Luoyang."
Wanyan Zongwang had already thought of his ending. At this time, when he heard that his brother had also been caught by Liang Shan, the hanging heart was completely relieved. It should be a busy nod.
So far, the battle in the northeast has ended, and on the other hand, Gao Chong is still sweeping those tribes that refuse to submit to the grassland.
The most surprising thing is the northwest of Yue Fei's united front, because no news has been sent back so far.