Martial law was still under implementation in Taiyuan City at this time, and patrolling cavalry were everywhere on the streets. Guan Sheng and Hua Rong led 5,000 soldiers to search the Jin soldiers hiding in the city. More than 800 people have been arrested and detained in the military camp waiting for disposal.

Compared with two years ago, Taiyuan City is much dilapidated, especially near the North City, almost all of which have become ruins. After the Jin soldiers entered Taiyuan, they set fire to the city. Almost all the buildings in the North City area were burned down and have not been restored to this day.

When Li Yanqing was in charge of Taiyuan, there were more than one million residents in Taiyuan City. Later, some of them were evacuated to Guanzhong and Bashu. Many large households moved to the Jinghu routes in the south. After the Jin army captured Taiyuan, it caused a large number of casualties. In addition, the population continued to be lost in the past two years. The population in Taiyuan City is only more than 200,000, only 20% of the peak.

Although it is now in martial law, it can be seen that the city is deserted, the shops are dilapidated, and all industries are depressed. Many buildings are in a state of dilapidation and disrepair. The entire city seems gloomy and depressing, and the prosperity of the Song Dynasty has long disappeared.

Li Yanqing came to Taiyuan Prefecture. In a temporary prison room, Li Yanqing saw the captured prince of Jin. Wanyan Zongya was less than 30 years old, short and strong, with a big bearded man on his face, and he was sitting on the head of the bed with his eyes closed. When Li Yanqing came in, he suddenly opened his eyes, shot out a sharp gaze, and said coldly: "You are not qualified to talk to me!"

The other party's fluent Chinese was a bit beyond Li Yanqing's expectations. Li Yanqing said lightly: "I am Li Yanqing, are you qualified to talk to you?"

A trace of surprise flashed in Wanyan Zongya's eyes, and she was silent for a while and said, "If you want to kill me, do it earlier! Please give my head to your father, he will be grateful to you."

Li Yanqing sneered and said, "You don't need to test. I can tell you openly that I will not kill you. I can exchange you for a few princes of the Song Dynasty. I believe your father will be happy to do this business with me."

Wanyan Zongya shook her head, "My father hopes that I can die like a warrior, so that I can have dignity."

"Do you want to die?" Li Yanqing asked coldly.

Wanyan Zongya was silent. Although he had always wanted to seek life and death, he did not dare to talk about life and death lightly in front of Li Yanqing, who could truly determine his life and death.

Li Yanqing looked at him for a while and finally said, "No father would like to see his son's head. In your father's eyes, the princes of the Song Dynasty are like garbage. In my eyes, the princes of the Jin Kingdom are also like garbage. There will be no obstacles in this business. I believe you will be free next spring."

After saying that, Li Yanqing turned around and left quickly.

The news that the Song army in Jingzhao captured Taiyuan reached Wanyan Xieye's ears three days later. At this time, the Jin soldiers attacking the Central Plains had temporarily withdrawn to Xiangzhou, and Du Chong was appointed to stay in Tokyo. Zong Ze was forced to helplessly and had to lead 30,000 troops to attack Yingtian Prefecture and counterattack the Jin soldiers on the east route.

'Bang!'

There were heavy sounds of brokenness in the tent, and another vase was broken by Wanyan Xi. More than a dozen soldiers standing guard outside the tent couldn't help but tremble. They could feel the anger of Marshal Du.

"Incompetent! Scum! A bastard who is not worth dying!" Wanyan Xieye's roar and curse came from the room.

Wanyan Zongwang quickly came to the tent, and saw Wanyan Zhumu, Wanyan Zongbi, Yelu Yuji and Liang Fangping standing in front of the tent with their heads down. He asked, "What happened? How could Marshal Du be so angry?"

Wanyan Jiemu sighed, "Taiyuan was captured by the Song army in Jingzhao."

Wanyan Zongwang was immediately surprised, "How could it be? What about Wanyan Loushi's army?"

"There is no news about Wanyan Loushi at all. We suspect that the army has been completely wiped out by the Song army."

"This is impossible. There are the most elite 20,000 Jurchen cavalrymen. Just transferred from Datong Prefecture, the Song army cannot defeat this army."

Wanyan Zongwang refused to believe that Wanyan Loushi's army had been completely wiped out, but he could not explain why the Song army occupied Taiyuan City.

At this time, Wanyan Xie's tired voice came from the tent, "Come in!"

Several people walked into the king's tent. Wanyan Xieye's tent covers an area of ​​three acres and is three meters high. It is one of the largest tents in the Jin Dynasty. There is a wooden carving map of the Song Dynasty in the middle of the big tent. At this time, Wanyan Xie stood in front of the map with a blue face, staring straight at Taiyuan City on the map.

"Marshal Du, how many Song troops captured Taiyuan?"

Wanyan Zongwang's question is very important. The army in Taiyuan City has issued all the troops. At present, there are only 5,000 people defending the city. The Song army can also occupy Taiyuan with a surprise force. If it is just a surprise force to capture Taiyuan, then the problem is not big. Wanyan Loushi army should still fight with the Song army on Shaanxi Road. This sneak attack cannot be put on the surface, so don't take it too seriously.

But if the main force of the Song army captured Taiyuan, the problem would be serious, and Wanyan Loushi's army may have been completely wiped out.

Wanyan Xie also said coldly for a while: "It's the situation you are most worried about. Li Yanqing personally led a large army to capture Taiyuan. The Song army had at least 30,000 people. The news was accurate."

Wanyan Zongwang was stunned and murmured for a while: "Has the Lou Shi army really been completely wiped out?"

"We don't know the situation over there. Now I just want to know what to do with Taiyuan City? If Taiyuan City is not taken back, once spring comes, Hedong Road is likely to be lost, and we cannot explain it to the emperor!"

At this time, Liang Fangping said on the side: "The matter may not be as serious as we are worried!"

Wanyan Xie also turned around, stared at Liang Fangping and asked, "How do you say this?"

"Marson Du, Bei Zhi believes that the real purpose of Li Yanqing's attack on Taiyuan was to restrain our army from going south and prevent us from launching an attack on the Huaihe line. I think from his original intention, he did not intend to occupy Taiyuan for a long time."

"Mr. Liang said that Li Yanqing did not intend to occupy Taiyuan for a long time. Is there any basis?"

"Based on the strength of both sides, the Jin Kingdom is now in the offensive and has the upper hand, and the Song army is on the defensive and has poor strength. At this time, Li Yanqing rashly attacked Hedong. If he did not have the corresponding strength as a backing, he would not be able to stay on Hedong Road for a long time."

Wanyan Zongwang disagreed with Liang Fangping's judgment. He shook his head and said, "If we don't fight, Li Yanqing will never withdraw from Taiyuan. On the contrary, he will continue to gain support from the Song Dynasty and confront us on the Hedong line. I believe they will never easily withdraw from Shaanxi Road. Mr. Liang, on the battlefield, I know Li Yanqing better than you."

Liang Fangping was speechless, and Wanyan Zongwang also said to Wanyan Xie: "War is a collision of strength. If the Song army occupied Taiyuan, we must take it back. Bei Zhiyuan led 80,000 Central Army to kill Hedong Road and fight to the death with Li Yanqing!"

Wanyan Xie also said slowly: "I can understand your mood, but we cannot change the Jin Dynasty's strategy without authorization. We must seize the Central Plains. Your army cannot retreat. I still have 100,000 reserve troops, so they will be responsible for recapturing Taiyuan."

Wanyan Xie also said to Wanyan Zongbi again: "I will give you a 50,000 army and you will regain Taiyuan within one month. What can you do?"

Wanyan Zongbi quickly bowed and said, "The humble rank will not disappoint Marshal Du!"

Wanyan Zongbi bowed and hurriedly went back to make a plan. At this time, Wanyan Xie also sighed and said to Wanyan Zongwang: "Do you know? Zongya was captured by the Song army, and I really can't explain to the emperor!"

Both of them were silent. After a long time, Wanyan Zongwang said: "I still recommend sending someone to Shaanxi Road to investigate what happened in Lou Shi? Whether it is dead or alive, how could there be no news!"

"I have sent people there, and there will be news soon, but now you don't care about Taiyuan and Shaanxi Road. I'll just worry about this. You focus on attacking the Central Plains. First, cooperate with Zong Han to wipe out Zong Ze's army. We must end the Central Plains battle as soon as possible."

"I understand!"

Wanyan Zongwang also took his leave, Wanyan Xie walked to the wooden carving map with his hands, and said to himself for a long time: "Li Yanqing is really a big hidden danger. If we don't get rid of him first, our Jin Dynasty will never be able to defeat the Song Dynasty."

Liang Fangping smiled slightly, "Although the tiger is fierce, the clawless tiger is a sick cat. As long as Li Yanqing has no military power, he will no longer threaten the Jin Kingdom. After the battle is over, the general can use counter-espionage tricks and let the Song Dynasty transfer Li Yanqing back to Lin'an."
Chapter completed!