nashuaworldcup Chapter 347 Uncle Zhang's Night Visit
Chapter 347 Uncle Zhang's Night Visit
Lin saw the indignant comments on the screen and agreed, saying, "Who could do something like this?!"
After a moment, she continued, "Let's continue looking at the Jin people's side. On November 24th of that year, Wanyan Zongwang's troops were stationed at Liujia Temple outside the city."
"The Jin army rested for three days in Liu Family Temple. On the 27th, the Jin people immediately began to besiege Kaifeng City, choosing Tongjin Gate as their first attack among the many gates of Bianjing."
"Afterwards, Commander Fan Qiong led his troops out of the city and burned down the Jin army's camps, weapons, and other items. In general, they effectively blocked the Jin army outside the city."
"On the 28th, the reinforcements led by Wang Xie and Zhang Shuye arrived at the gates of Kaifeng without stopping, and even broke through the area blocked by Wanyan Zongwang, entering the capital city of Tokyo."
"Here, I'd also like to highlight Zhang Shuye. We've previously discussed how the Song Dynasty established the position of Chief Administrator, who was responsible for recruitment and financial matters."
"Zhang Shuye is the newly appointed Governor-General of Dengzhou South Circuit. He is different from others, paying particular attention to military affairs."
"Perhaps it's because I admired a military career from a young age and enjoyed discussing military matters."
"Later, thanks to his father's influence, he became a military advisor in Lanzhou. Because the area was prone to invasion by the Qiang people whenever the Yellow River froze."
"There's a place called Tiandu, where the Qiang people would always gather before their invasion."
"After Zhang Shuye learned of this, he devised a plan to seize the area, which prevented the Qiang people from causing trouble in Lanzhou later."
"His official career went relatively smoothly after that, especially when he was sent as an envoy to the Liao Dynasty. He once hit his target at a banquet, which surprised and astonished the Liao people. They even wanted to take a look at his bow and arrow, but Zhang Shuye refused."
"However, this reminds me that while the Liao Dynasty generally had relatively good security in the Song Dynasty's secret locations, during the reign of Emperor Huizong, there were instances of people brazenly walking around various parts of the Song Dynasty with Jurchen troops!"
"Sometimes, I really feel that the Song court had been rotten from the very beginning since then!"
Zhu Baba of the Ming Dynasty: The Song court will always lower our standards!
Emperor Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty: I never imagined that I would be so speechless one day!
A spoiled young man from the Tang Dynasty: Ah, this... it's not impossible, after all, he can even forget about warhorses and cannons!
A spoiled young man from the Han Dynasty: Indeed, there's nothing they can't do, only things they haven't thought of!
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During the reign of Emperor Taizu of Song
Zhao Kuangyin's blood was surging, his eyes were blazing with anger, and he was filled with resentment. Suddenly, he coughed up a mouthful of blood, which surprised everyone present!
In a panic, everyone rushed forward, some looking for the imperial physician, others trying to help Zhao Kuangyin. What would they do if something happened to their emperor?
The imperial physician, who was dragged here by Zhao Pu: ...
By this time, Zhao Kuangyin had recovered considerably and was no longer interested in seeing a doctor. He simply had the imperial physician prescribe some medicine and then waved for him to go home.
However, everyone present knew perfectly well that the Song court was truly unsupportable.
How could they make such a basic mistake? It seems that the Northern Song Dynasty has truly reached the end of its fortunes.
But at this time, the Song Dynasty was in a period of great need for reconstruction, and everything could still be changed.
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Lin Ke's voice continued to be heard during the live stream.
"After Zhang Shu returned from the Liao Kingdom, he also presented Emperor Huizong of Song with five documents depicting the Liao Kingdom's mountains, rivers, cities, clothing, and rituals."
"It was only later that he incurred Cai Jing's wrath, which caused some setbacks in his official career, but overall he was still quite loyal to the Song Dynasty."
"For example, after receiving Emperor Qinzong's letter requesting reinforcements, he immediately led his troops back to the capital."
"They did encounter Jin soldiers along the way, but Zhang Shuye and his son fought their way forward and finally reached the capital."
"After taking office as the General Manager of Dengzhou South Circuit, he did not give up training troops. As the saying goes, 'Train troops for a thousand days, and use them for one hour.'"
"When Zhong Shidao was still worried about the future of the Song Dynasty, he wrote to Zhang Shuye to urge the emperor to serve, and Zhang Shuye did not disappoint the court's expectations at that time."
"Although this was a one-sided idea, Zhang Shuye raised an army of more than 150,000 men in places such as southwest Beijing, preparing to aid Beijing."
"If the Song court had so many people stationed in Kaifeng, how could the situation be so passive, with no soldiers and having to recruit civilians and students from the Imperial Academy?"
"But it was that bastard Tang Ke who, in his eagerness to lick the boots of the Jurchens, managed to get Zhang Shuye to send him back. Good heavens, isn't that just digging his own grave?!"
"This time, after receiving the message to come to the aid of the emperor, Zhang Shuye still rushed to the capital with his son. But on the way, they ran into Wang Xiang, the one who had run away before!"
"This person even advised Zhang Shuye: Why go and die? You should hurry back! Zhang Shuye ignored him completely and continued rushing towards the capital!"
"It seems that in times of national crisis, regardless of whether the dynasty can be saved, there are still people who choose to move forward."
A bystander from the Ming Dynasty commented: "I don't know what happened in the Song Dynasty, but the military generals were all quite loyal!"
A spoiled young man from the Tang Dynasty: It's a pity I met Emperor Qinzong of Song, who was a terrible teammate!
Liu Zhuzhu from the Han Dynasty: Zhao Huan's move was really something else!
A Qing Dynasty official: Indeed, if it were an ordinary person, it would never have turned out this way!
An official from the Sui Dynasty said: "Emperors Huizong and Qinzong, how many emperors throughout history could compare to these two trump cards?!"
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"After breaking through the Jin army's encirclement, Zhang Shuye met Emperor Qinzong. Zhao Huan was very pleased that Zhang Shuye had brought troops to defend the emperor."
"So he immediately appointed Zhang Shuye as the Grand Commander of the Army, in charge of the city's defense."
"Ladies and gentlemen, does this location seem familiar? When the Jurchens first besieged Kaifeng, Emperor Qinzong of Song addressed Li Gang in the same way."
"But look how difficult it was for Li Gang to carry out his work back then! There were even one or two surrender factions jumping out. If we had listened to him earlier, would all these things have happened?!"
Li Gang: Does Your Majesty still remember this old minister who was [demoted to Yangzhou]?
"So, as expected, Zhang Shuye really did encounter several problems. First of all, we are well aware that Kaifeng is currently in complete disarray!"
"There was none of the unity and solidarity that characterized the first Battle of Kaifeng."
"However, besides this problem, there are quite a few other issues, so we really feel sorry for Uncle Zhang for taking on such a mess!"
"We even suspect that Emperor Qinzong of Song, Zhao Huan, was just waiting for this person (the traitor) to appear so he could help him defend Kaifeng!?"
A bystander from the Ming Dynasty: We can't really say, and we dare not ask!
A spoiled young master from the Tang Dynasty: Sigh... I've been tricked by Zhao Huan! The fighting strength of those troops alone is enough of a headache!