One Piece of Song Dynasty

Niu San replied: "My subordinates have said that the two commanders must hold back their anger."

Zhao Yun yawned and said, "Just tell me, we just don't get angry."

Niu San said: "Two commanders, the imperial army was defeated last night."

Zhao Yun jumped up immediately after hearing this: "Say what you said again."

Niu San cupped his fists and said: "Two commanders, the imperial army was attacked by the Liao army at night last night and was defeated. It is said that tens of thousands of people were lost and countless supplies were lost. Now the Liao army has returned to the city with prisoners and supplies. , people went to the streets to watch the excitement."

Zhao Yun slapped the table and said: "Incompetent, the Liao Kingdom was beaten like this by the Jin Army, and the imperial army was still defeated by the Liao Army, and they lost so miserably. One night, an army of hundreds of thousands was defeated like this." ”

Liang Xing frowned and said: "Things have already taken a turn for the worst, Niu San, but how could the army passing through the imperial court be defeated so miserably in this battle?"

Niu San replied: "We don't know the details yet. Our people haven't had time to collect information. The main reason is that the imperial army was defeated too quickly."

Liang Xing ordered: "Go and ask our people to collect information immediately and see where the imperial army is now."

Niu San cupped his fists and said, "Yes, Commander, my subordinates will go now."

Liang Xing patted Zhao Yun and said, "Brother Zhao, calm down and wait here for now. I'm going to Shuixian Residence now. Maybe I can get some news there."

Zhao Yun sighed and said, "Okay, Brother Liang, you go ahead. I'll be waiting here."

Liang Xing changed his clothes and went straight to Shuixian Residence. When he arrived at Shuixian Residence, today was indeed different from the past. It was more popular than before. Through talking with the servant, Liang Xing learned that Li Chuwen had come with several ministers.

After getting ready, Liang Xing took the wine glass and two side dishes and entered the private room where Li Chuwen and others were dining. After entering the private room, Liang Xing smiled and said: "My lords, on this special day, the shop will give you two small dishes and a pot as a special gift. Good wine to celebrate.”

Seeing Liang Xing come in, Li Chuwen smiled and said, "Brother Liang is here. It's rare for you to be able to deliver food to Shuixianju. It seems that today is really a good day for everyone to celebrate."

Liang Xing said: "No, the streets are crowded with people, all of whom are watching the results of our army's victory."

Li Chuwen sighed and said: "Yes, this is the first time that Daliao has won such a big victory in the past few years. Although it was achieved by the Song Army, it still has a great effect on boosting the morale of the people's army."

Liang Xing asked: "Prime Minister Li, can you introduce some adults to me?"

Li Chuwen said: "Okay, starting from the left hand side of XX, there are three adults, Yu Zhongwen, Cao Yongyi, and Kang Gongbi."

Liang Xing raised his glass and said, "This is the first time for me, Liang Xing, to meet three adults. I respect you by going first." After that, Liang Xing drank the wine in one gulp.

Li Chuwen introduced: "Three adults, this little brother Liang is the owner of Shuixianju. Come and let us drink in return."

After everyone finished drinking, Liang Xing asked: "Prime Minister Li, can you tell me how this war was fought? I heard about it outside. There were hundreds of thousands of Song troops. How could they be defeated overnight?" It will be a complete failure.”

Li Chuwen snorted coldly: "It's not that Tong Guan was so self-righteous that he didn't dare to counterattack the Liao army because he thought the Jin army was holding them back. The sentinels were only sent for five miles. It was really stupid. In the end, they were all killed by Yelu Dashi. It’s night again when we come to the sentry, and the Song army is just at the mercy of others. I heard from Yelu Dashi that the Song army is still singing in the camp, as if Youzhou is already theirs."

Liang Xing said thoughtfully: "It is indeed stupid. Then our army must have gained a lot from this battle."

Li Chuwen said: "No, we killed Song troops, captured , and seized countless supplies. Before the war, the emperor even sent an envoy to ask for peace from the Song troops, and promised that after we defeated the Jin army, Youzhou could still be returned to them. , It's a pity that the eunuch Tong Guan didn't listen and insisted on fighting. He really thought that our Liao army was weak. Although our army lost more than we won against the Jin army, it was still easy to defeat the Song army."

Liang Xing nodded and said: "Well, I'm afraid that Tong Guan won't let it go and it won't be good if he leads troops to fight again. After all, our main enemy in Daliao is still the Kingdom of Jin."

Li Chuwen shook his head and said: "It's hard to say this, but the emperor has sent envoys again to negotiate with the Song Dynasty."

Liang Xing said a few more words to Li Chuwen and others, then withdrew.

When Liang Xing returned home, Niu San also came back. Zhao Yun asked: "Brother Liang, how is the situation? Have you got any news? Niu San only found out the specific casualties of the imperial army. Forty thousand people died and were captured." Ten thousand people.”

Liang Xing said: "Well, everyone knows this. I met Li Chuwen and others in Shuixianju. They were all celebrating. This battle was personally commanded by Yelu Dashi. The main reason was that the imperial army foolishly committed a major disaster. Wrong, the sentinels were only placed five miles away from the camp. The cavalry arrived with a single charge. As a result, the sentries were all killed by the Liao army. The imperial army did not even have time to react before they were charged in by the Liao cavalry."

Zhao Yun said angrily: "This is really stupid. It is obvious that he underestimated the enemy and did such a stupid thing."

Liang Xing nodded and said: "Yes, they underestimated the enemy. They thought that with the Jin army restraining them, the Liao army would not dare to fight back. This is good. The Jin army saw the incompetence of the imperial army. Niu San, the imperial army retreated." Where have you been?”

Niu San replied: "According to the two commanders, the imperial army retreated to Waqiao Pass and stationed there. It seems that they are going to regroup the army and attack Yanyun again."

Liang Xing nodded and said: "Well, Tong Guan is riding a tiger and is in trouble now. If we don't fight, if we go back in despair like this, there will be no good results. We can only regroup our troops and attack Yanyun again."

Zhao Yun said: "However, it will take time to regroup troops and food. This time the imperial court lost of its hundreds of thousands of troops. We must replenish our troops. The next time we fight, we will have to wait at least three or four months."

Liang Xing said thoughtfully: "Yes, Brother Zhao, I am going to write a letter to your Excellency to report on the situation here. You should rest first."

Zhao Yun reminded: "Well, Brother Liang, there is another thing that I think you can take advantage of these three or four months of truce to start taking action."

Liang Xing sighed and said, "Well, I understand. Time flies so fast. It's time to make a decision. Let's ask the adults for their opinions first."

After Liang Xing finished writing the letter, he handed it to Niu San and said, "Niu San, please send this letter to your Excellency as soon as possible."

Niu San cupped his fists and said, "Yes, Commander."

After Niu San left, Zhao Yun said, "Brother Liang, it's really hard for you."

Liang Xing waved his hands and said: "There is nothing we can do about it. It's time to say goodbye. Although we are reluctant to say goodbye, we must make a choice."