nashuaworldcup Chapter 348 Zhang Shuye
Chapter 348 Zhang Shuye
"So, as soon as Zhang Shuye took office, he discovered just how many problems there were! He practically became the one solving them."
"But in fact, even before he took office as the so-called Grand Marshal of the Army, there were already quite a few problems within Kaifeng."
"However, Emperor Qinzong of Song did not resolve the issue, as if he was simply waiting for someone else to take the blame."
"Let's talk about these issues. The most pressing one is that the so-called militia are simply too weak."
Historical records state that although these militia numbered 60,000 to 70,000, they were mostly deserters from the battlefield. They lacked not only morale but also the courage to fight.
"For example, historical records state that around five thousand people would often gather outside Chaoyang Gate to hold their positions, while only six or seven Hu cavalrymen would rush forward, but the rest would abandon their troops and flee."
"Another point is that, as we mentioned earlier, the Song Dynasty recruited a group of charlatans who practiced feudal superstition, also known as the Six Armor Cavalry."
"Originally, Guo Jing was just a lowly soldier in the Palace Guard. He used his abilities to deceive the common people and officials."
"Guo Jing confidently declared that he could defeat the Jurchens, and I guess his original intention was just to swindle some money, but I didn't expect that what happened later would be beyond my control."
"The main problem is that within Kaifeng city, no one has stepped forward to unite the people, creating widespread panic and paranoia."
"After hearing about Guo Jing, Sun Fu and He Li, regardless of whether it was true or not, since he could stabilize public sentiment, said that they, as officials, also knew about this, and decided to give him a government position!!!"
"When Zhang Shuye found out, he specially wrote to Emperor Qinzong, saying that this charlatan could not be trusted and that it was definitely fake. It must be said that Zhang Shuye was a truly responsible person!"
"To be honest, the best approach in this situation is to be like Zhu Qiyu, who can trust others and let them do the work, instead of waiting until they've finished before discarding them!"
"But unfortunately, Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Huan, was not like Zhu Qiyu of the Ming Dynasty. He was weak and not good at governing the country, and he was very incompetent in military affairs."
"Well, Zhang Shuye also came up with a plan for him: take advantage of the Jurchens' unpreparedness to go out of the city and give them a good beating. At this time, they will not be attacking with full force, so it can be considered an opportunity."
"So this method was abandoned. Although Zhao Huan listened quite seriously, he simply didn't implement it. In fact, Zhang Shuye's power over the entire city was roughly the same as Li Gang's."
"It's really a headache. They've already reached the city gates, and they're still like this. I really don't understand why these people are happy about the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty! Do they not want to be human beings? Why do they have to go to the north to be prisoners?"
Lin Ke grew angrier the more she thought about it. She suddenly realized that even with her advice...
The end of the Northern Song Dynasty was also beyond redemption.
Whether it was the An Lushan Rebellion or the Tumu Crisis, these events were resolved by people in history.
Only the Jingkang Incident in the Song Dynasty directly led to the Southern Song Dynasty, and the problem was never resolved.
This group of people are just trying to survive. Think of Xin Qiji, who originally wanted to serve his country and recover lost territory for the Song Dynasty!
But in reality, it wasn't that the Song Dynasty lacked capable civil and military officials; rather, it was that the Song Dynasty didn't want to recover lost territory.
You can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep; even if you drag them along, you won't get them very far.
Meanwhile, the comments on the small screen revealed the anger of these people!
Zhu Baba of the Ming Dynasty: Damn it, I'm really impressed. Zhao Huan, that grandson, insisted on becoming a prisoner. Oh, you old Zhao family really have a strange taste!
Li Erfeng of the Tang Dynasty: That's right, that's right, this is not something an ordinary person could come up with, no wonder the city gates were opened in the end!
Emperor Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty: ...Damn it...not his grandson! He's been constantly being cursed at! It's so shameful!!!
Big Han Liu Zhuzhu: What's wrong with this Song Dynasty emperor? Would he die if he made a move? If you're going to let someone govern the whole city, just give them the power. Why do they have to act like this? I'm speechless. What's the point of all this fuss?
A minor official in the Qin Dynasty: I don't understand, but I respect it. After all, we're not the ones destined to be rulers of a fallen kingdom!
A bystander from the Ming Dynasty commented: "Indeed, he was the one who got captured and taken prisoner anyway!!"
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The live broadcast continues.
"As for Zhang Shuye, he really fell for Emperor Qinzong's old trick. That guy gave him the title of Grand General of the Army, which sounded very impressive, putting him in charge of the entire city."
"But in reality, he only had the title, which was extremely disheartening for a Song Dynasty person with patriotic sentiments."
"Especially when he saw more and more Jurchens outside the city, and all he could do was anxiously watch helplessly!"
"Think about how he was deceived by Tang Ke once, yet upon receiving the imperial edict to come to the aid of the emperor again, he was still willing to go, and without hesitation."
"After arriving here, their passionate hearts were utterly extinguished by cold water, and they were not alone in this."
"When I was a student, I heard about the deeds of Yue Fei and Xin Qiji, but I was young then and what I didn't understand was whether it was necessary to serve such a court."
"In short, at a critical juncture for the Northern Song Dynasty, the performance of both Emperor Qinzong and the court was rather disappointing."
"And by the end of November, the two Jin armies had finally converged and assembled outside Kaifeng."
"Their forces are formidable, an army of 100,000, of which about 60,000 are regular troops. No matter how this battle is fought, the outcome is not going to be reversed."
Emperor Qin Shi Huang: No matter how you look at it, the Song court is going to lose!
Emperor Zhao Zhen, the greatest benevolent ruler of all time: ??? That's too blunt!!!
Liu Zhuzhu, the Great Han: Well then, to put it more tactfully, the Jurchens are clearly the ones who will win this battle!
Zhu Baba of the Ming Dynasty: Pfft! What's the difference?!
General Judy, the Northern Expeditionary Army: The Song court is incompetent, but our Great Ming will beat them to a pulp! You're welcome!
Emperor Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty: ...
Li Erfeng of the Tang Dynasty: This is still a bit difficult. The chances of winning are not high. Let's pack up and head north with the Jurchens!
Crown Prince Zhu Biao of the Ming Dynasty: Although what you all said is blunt, it is not without reason!
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