One Piece of Song Dynasty

Thousands of war horses, after a night's rest, are now full of energy and roaring to the sky. The clear and rapid sound of horse hooves was like a sudden storm, roaring along the avenue beside the woods towards the east gate of Yanjing.

Six thousand Song troops quickly gathered in front of the east gate of Yanjing City, preparing to enter the city. At this time, Pharmacist Guo suggested to Yang Keshi: "We cannot send all the troops and horses into the city."

Yang Keshi asked puzzledly: "Why?"

Pharmacist Guo replied: "I suggest leaving a thousand troops and horses in ambush outside the city. First, it can block the reinforcements that Xiao Qian or Yelu Dashi may return to the city. Second, if we enter the city and the battle is unfavorable, we can have someone when we exit. Answer."

Yang Keshi felt that what Medical Master Guo said was reasonable, so he asked Gao Shixuan, Yang Kebi, and Zhao Heshou: "Which of you wants to stay outside the city?"

Gao Shixuan, Yang Kebi and Zhao Heshou remained silent. It was obvious that no one wanted to stay. Entering the city to attack is the protagonist, while staying outside the city to block is the supporting role. Who would willingly give up being the protagonist and become a supporting role?

Yang Kebi is Yang Keshi's brother, so it is impossible to keep him. Gao Shixuan is Yang Keshi's old partner, and it is impossible to keep him. Only Zhao Heshou was under Guo Yaoshi. Guo Yaoshi looked at him and said, "General Zhao, please stay."

Zhao Heshou was very reluctant, but the military orders were overwhelming, so he had no choice but to obey.

Yang Keshi admired Yaoshi Guo for being so generous.

In fact, Pharmacist Guo was playing tricks on him. He was deliberately squeezing out Zhao Heshou. He felt that Zhao Heshou had been in a high mood since he came back from visiting Tong Guan in Xiongzhou. He suspected that Zhao Heshou and Tong Guan had reached some secret agreement. He originally did not want Zhao Heshou to participate in this sneak attack on Yanjing, but Liu Yanqing arranged for Zhao Heshou to follow him, which made him more suspicious.

In the early morning of this morning, the streets of Yanjing City were deserted, with no pedestrians in sight, and most residents were still immersed in their sleep. The Song army entering the city quietly came to regroup in front of the Minzhong Temple. Guo Yaoshi and Yang Keshi planned to divide their forces here.

Guo Yaoshi ordered seven generals of the Ever Victorious Army to each lead cavalry to quickly seize the other seven gates of Yanjing. Yang Keshi divided the army into two groups. Yang Keshi and Guo Yaoshi led the left group, and Gao Shixuan and Yang Kebi led the right group. They separately marched towards the palace city located southwest of Yanjing City. They planned to surround Miyagi City and capture Concubine Xiao De alive.

Guo Yaoshi and Yang Keshi rode horses side by side, majestic, and walked at the front of the team. Pharmacist Guo said: "Now it seems that the Liao troops in the city are likely to be concentrated around the palace city. As long as we can break through the palace city and capture Concubine Xiao Defi, everything will be done. It is best if she can open the city and surrender."

Yang Keshi said: "Yes, but I heard that there are many Khitans in the city. Once these Khitans rise up to resist, they will be a very big force. We have to be on guard against these Khitans. If they dare to stop me When the army advances, kill them all to eliminate future troubles.”

Pharmacist Guo was shocked when he heard this. He thought that if the Khitans in the city were offended, it would be okay if they joined hands with the Xi people and organized a street fight with our army.

Pharmacist Guo's face suddenly became serious. He said: "The Khitans and Xi people in Yanjing City are very powerful, and we cannot conflict with them. We must fight quickly in the city, otherwise, once Xiao Qian or Yelu If Dashi returns to the city for reinforcements, we will be attacked from both sides and be at a disadvantage." Yang Keshi nodded slightly.

The sun has risen, and the sunlight shines on the roofs on the road, making people feel warm. The news that the Song army had entered the city disappeared and gradually spread. Some residents were so bold that they ran out of their homes and stood on both sides of the street to watch the excitement.

"Langjun, Langjun, Chao, Chao, the Song army has entered the city" Niu San ran into the house and shouted loudly.

Liang Xing was surprised and said: "The Song army has entered the city. Speak slowly. What's going on?"

Niu San panted and said: "My subordinates don't know. Our people found it when they went out for a stroll in the morning, but it seems that there are not many people entering the city, only a few thousand people."

Liang Xing said thoughtfully: "There are only a few thousand people. They should be the sneak attack team of the imperial army. They should have taken a detour from the city while the main force of the Liao army was away. Send people to continue to pay close attention to the movements of the imperial army and take a look at them." What did they do after entering the city, but don’t contact them.”

At the same time, Zhao Yun also received the same news and issued the same order as Liang Xing.

At this time, a middle-aged man walked straight to the middle of the street, stretched out his arms to stop Yang Keshi and Guo Yaoshi, and said excitedly: "Two generals, I am a Han citizen named Ma Xianliang. I heard that Master Wang has entered the city. We, the Han people, are all rejoicing. To express our respect, we present a poem: General Polu has entered Yan at dawn, and the whole city is filled with peace and harmony. It has flowed for three thousand miles, and it has washed away the smell for two hundred years."

The crowd immediately burst into warm applause that lasted for a long time. Yang Keshi and Guo Yaoshi smiled and waved to people.

There are also some timid residents who hide in their homes, close the doors and block the windows, and lie on the cracks in the doors or windows to peek out.

The Khitan and Xi residents were deeply worried when they heard the news. They were panicked. They seemed to have a natural panic and hostility towards the Song army.

It was breakfast time now. Some hungry Song soldiers broke military discipline and ran into a roadside restaurant, shouting loudly: "Serve food, serve food, serve wine, hurry up." The restaurant owners hurriedly served them carefully, but there was one restaurant The hotel owner refused to obey, clashed with Song Bing, and was killed by Song Bing with a knife.

The restaurant owner who was killed by the Song army was a Khitan. This incident spread from one person to another, and soon spread throughout Yanjing City. This incident angered the Khitan people, who took to the streets to block and interfere with the Song army's advance. The situation was getting more and more serious, just like dry firewood encountering a fierce fire.

Yang Keshi saw that it was not possible to continue like this, as it would delay the military aircraft, so he ordered the Song army to improve military discipline and speed up the advance. All soldiers who harass people's residences, no matter who they are, will be punished on the spot; anyone who obstructs the advance of the Song army, no matter who they are, will be killed without mercy.

Pharmacist Guo was very worried about this and said: "Is this going too far? Will it arouse the anger of the people? There are more than people in Yanjing City. If one tenth of the people take to the streets, it will drag us down."

Yang Keshi said disapprovingly: "What are you afraid of? Now we must seize the time to march. As long as we rush into the palace city and catch Xiao Defei, it will be victory. Whoever dares to block it is against me. We must take action and cannot be merciful."

At this time, a group of common people suddenly came and surrounded Yang Keshi and Guo Yaoshi. They informed the two Song generals that those who blocked the advance of the army were Khitans and Xi tribesmen, and the Han people did not block them.