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The main force of the Ming army was mostly composed of southerners.
Continue fighting in the colder north.
There will likely be a large number of non-combat casualties.
If the Jin soldiers seize the opportunity...
They might suffer another crushing defeat.
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Heavy snow fell in Rongcheng (southeast of Dingxing County).
This place used to be a southern border town of the Liao Dynasty.
The city walls were built tall and sturdy.
From here eastward to Tianjin,
It was entirely the border river between the Song and Liao dynasties.
The western section is called the Juma River.
The middle section is called Baigou.
The eastern section is directly called the boundary river (the eastern section has been diverted by the Yellow River to flow into the sea).
Wanyan Zongwang divided his troops to garrison the cities along the river.
It would have been very difficult for the Ming army to break through.
Moreover, south of the boundary rivers in various places,
The Northern Song people built the Water Great Wall.
The water system has become a complete mess.
Not only are there a large number of river and lake swamps,
The water was also full of hidden stakes.
Grain transport ships can be damaged if not handled carefully.
It is not completely frozen yet.
A thin layer of ice floated on the water.
The Ming army wanted to advance northwards via the central and eastern routes.
Both marching and transporting grain will face great difficulties.
This was also the time when Wanyan Zongwang led his troops south.
The reason why the main force always followed the Hebei West Route—from Xiongzhou to Tianjin—
The Song Dynasty went too far.
Wanyan Jiamu, Wanyan Talan
He has led his troops to the east to defend the city.
Looking at the exhausted and demoralized Jin soldiers,
Wanyan Xiyin said, "Quickly contact the court and Nianhan (Wanyan Zonghan)."
"Our great Jin Kingdom can no longer afford internal strife,"
"A conference should be convened in Bojilie,"
"Let's discuss how to unite against the Ming Dynasty..."
"No, it's not about dealing with the Ming Dynasty,"
"But how to deal with next year's rebellion."
The war has turned into such a mess...
Moreover, too many troops and supplies were confiscated before the war.
Rebellions are likely to break out across the Jin Kingdom next year.
"I wonder how Nianhan is doing in Hedong (Shanxi)."
Wanyan Zongwang muttered to himself.
Wanyan Xiyin said, "I'm afraid the odds are against us."
"The terrain east of the river is more difficult to fight than that in Hebei."
two days later,
Wanyan Zonghan's envoy, Wendu Sizhong,
He finally arrived to meet Wanyan Zongwang.
Wendu Sizhong came via Feihu Pass.
He quickly recounted the situation in Shanxi upon meeting.
Then they asked about the situation in Hebei.
After the two sides exchanged information,
They all fell silent for a moment.
Chapter 289 Taking Sole Command of the Military
Wanyan Zongwang said, "Go back and tell Nianhan,"
"Just say I invited him to go to the capital,"
"Attend the Bojilie Conference."
“During discussions, I will speak on his behalf.”
Although the Jin dynasty was essentially divided into three parts...
But if you really look at it, there are only two factions.
One faction was formed by Aguda's own brothers.
One faction was comprised of Aguda's cousins.
The lineage of close brothers is the line of Emperor Shizu.
They controlled the court.
Controlling the heartland of the Jin Kingdom
Wu Qimai and Wanyan Zongwang also belonged to this school.
The cousin faction was led by Wanyan Zonghan.
There are a large number of battle-hardened elites.
The core conflict between the two factions
It was Wuqimai who usurped the throne from Wanyan Zonghan.
The descendants of Emperor Shizu seized the titles and official positions of the meritorious generals.
If these two factions want to unite against a common enemy,
Wu Qimai must appoint Wanyan Zonghan as the prime minister.
They also wanted to bestow higher titles and official ranks upon the meritorious generals.
According to Jin Dynasty tradition,
The most powerful and influential figure in the country is the heir apparent!
Anbanbojilie was equivalent to the crown prince.
That was a little trick Wu Qimai pulled when he was compiling history.
This was done to enhance the legitimacy of his imperial throne.
However, at this time, the most intense national debate was that of Wanyan Xieye.
How could he possibly relinquish his power?
There are actually ways to work around this.
That is, Wanyan Xie also joined forces with Wanyan Zonghan.
In other words, Aguda's own brothers and cousins joined forces.
Because Wu Qimai became emperor.
They no longer belong to any faction.
He is the enemy of all factions.
Five years later in history,
Wanyan Zonghan held sole command of the military.
Wanyan Zonggan (who succeeded Guolun Bojilie) was forced to form an alliance.
The two men together pressured Wu Qimai to change the heir apparent.
That is, Wanyan Zonggan became prime minister.
Wanyan Zonghan took control of the military.
They jointly selected a crown prince who satisfied both parties.
They effectively sidelined Emperor Wuqimai, turning him into a mere puppet.
Wanyan Zongwang was traumatized by the Ming army.
He decided to lie low for a while longer.
Let Wanyan Zonghan step in and take the blame.
The two jointly managed the Grand Marshal's Office.
That is, the top two military leaders.
Next year, the Jin Kingdom will focus on defense.
More troops need to be used to quell domestic rebellions.
"Marshal, Liu Yu has brought the young emperor!"
Liu Yu led the false emperor, false empress dowager, false officials, and false soldiers.
However, he fled to Yizhou.
I heard that Wanyan Zongwang is here.
They rushed over without stopping.
When Wanyan Zongwang saw this fellow,
He was immediately furious.
He kicked him over and roared angrily:
"How could you lose Zhen Ding when it was perfectly fine?"
"Marshal, please calm down! Marshal, please calm down!"
Liu Yu knelt in the snow and kowtowed repeatedly.
Shi Li'ai walked up to Wanyan Zongwang:
"These people are still somewhat useful if we keep them around."
"What good could it do?"
Wanyan Zongwang countered with a question.
Shi Li'ai said, "The Han people value righteousness."
"The State of Song has been destroyed."