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Wanyan Zongfu said, "I agree with this method."

"Not only should the various armies reclaim it,"

"We also need to relocate people of all ethnic groups back,"

"To replenish the coastal population east of Jinzhou."

"Give the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun to the Ming Dynasty,"

"They plundered local wealth and people,"

"In exchange for peace between Kim Jong-un and Kim Jong-un."

"While we're not at war with the Ming Dynasty,"

"It would be good to stockpile food for several years,"

"Suppress all rebellions in various places."

"After the troops are well-trained and have sufficient provisions,"

"It's not too late to start a war later."

Wanyan Zonggan said, "Even Yelü Dashi doesn't give people peace of mind on the grasslands."

"They've already gone south to plunder twice this year."

"After negotiating peace with the Ming Dynasty,"

"We should also send troops to cripple Yelü Dashi!"

What is Wu Shi's opinion?

Wu Qimai looked at Wanyan Xiyin.

Wanyan Xiyin, as the creator of the Jurchen script,

At this point, they had completely sided with Wanyan Zonghan.

He was one of Wanyan Zonghan's trusted confidants placed in the court.

Wanyan Xiyin said, "The cessation of hostilities and the negotiation of peace between the two countries is of great importance."

"We should consult the opinions of the two marshals in charge of the troops."

"Nianhan is still fighting a major battle with the Ming army in Shanxi,"

"Your Majesty must send an envoy."

"Only the two marshals in command agreed,"

"Only then can peace negotiations proceed,"

"Otherwise, we simply couldn't reach an agreement."

"Then send a minister,"

“Talk to them properly,” Wu Qimai nodded.

Wanyan Zonghan was in Shanxi.

At this time, they were being attacked by the Ming army from three directions.

Northern mountainous area of ​​Shouyang

There is a Yangxing Valley Village.

They controlled the passage to Wutai County.

Previously in the hands of the Jin soldiers,

Now they've given up voluntarily.

This village is too far from the Jin Dynasty's capital.

The entire route is through mountain valleys.

It needs to be done from Dingxiang or Wutai.

They transported military rations from a great distance.

Too many Jin soldiers were stationed there.

The transportation of military supplies is becoming unsustainable.

There were too few Jin soldiers stationed there.

They couldn't withstand the Ming army's attack either.

The righteous army in Wutai and Dingxiang counties,

It also played a huge role.

They could not bear the oppression of the Jurchens.

They fled into the mountains to wage guerrilla warfare.

They launched a surprise attack on the Jin army's grain transport convoy.

Transporting grain to Yangxinggu Village was already quite costly.

The mountain rebels also frequently harassed the area.

Wanyan Zonghan had no choice but to send troops to escort the grain supplies.

This went on for several months.

The Jin army's rations couldn't keep up.

Let's just abandon this military camp.

Instead, they stationed troops at two valley entrances further north.

The righteous armies of Dingxiang and Wutai counties were overjoyed.

The mountainous areas where they operate,

Finally, they were connected to the Ming army's territory.

Zhang Guangdao immediately sent armor, clothing, and food to the rebel army.

The Shanxi militia, having received reinforcements,

This made things even more difficult for the Jin army.

They would occasionally traverse mountains and valleys.

Bypassing the valley entrance guarded by Jin soldiers,

They attacked wealthy households who had sought refuge with the Jin dynasty (many of these wealthy households were truly innocent).

They also went to intercept and kill the puppet troops and officials who came to the countryside to collect grain.

If the Jin soldiers attack,

The rebels always received advance notice.

They immediately took off running into the mountains to hide.

Once the Jin soldiers left,

The rebel army emerged from the mountains once again.

The gentry of Dingxiang and Wutai counties,

It was repeatedly looted by the Jin army and the rebel army.

Chapter 3149 Three Hundred Barrels of Gunpowder

Many gentry were driven into bankruptcy.

They felt the Jurchens were at a disadvantage.

They simply made secret contact with the rebel army.

Or they could send their sons to join the rebel army.

He also wrote a letter to Zhang Guangdao.

He said he was willing to act as an inside agent for the Ming army.

All we ask is that the Ming soldiers hurry over and reclaim the lost territory.

After the wheat harvest in Shanxi this year,

The grain tax has not yet been paid.

Zhang Guangdao immediately dispatched troops.

At the same time, attack Chitang Pass and Shiling Pass.

Those are the two strategic points connecting Taiyuan and Xinzhou.

Yelü Yudu escaped from Chitang Pass.

At that time, Chitang Pass was still in the hands of the Ming army.

Last year, Wanyan Zonghan's army marched south.

They also captured Chitang Pass.

There were no tricks involved in attacking the formidable pass.

There's no way to get around it, even if you take a detour.

Basically, the army was stationed outside the pass.

Every day, they dragged the cannon out.

They kept bombarding the fortress.

Due to the terrain,

There are not many locations available for deploying artillery.

Each fortress can only use seven or eight cannons at a time.

Not only were artillery pieces transported to Zhang Guangdao, but...

Zhao Yuan also transferred all the musketeers to Shanxi.

Wanyan Zonghan organized his army to cross the border multiple times.

They wanted to destroy or seize the Ming army's cannons.

But the hillsides on both sides were full of musketeers.

If they send someone to block the way again...

No matter how powerful the Jin soldiers were, they couldn't break through.

"Boom boom boom!"

One cannon shot after another rang out.

Wanyan Zonghan was already numb from listening.

The shelling lasted for more than forty days.

These two formidable passes were built during the reign of Zhao Guangyi.

It was reinforced again during the Qingli era.

It has been bombarded for more than a month and still hasn't collapsed.

Last year, Chitang Pass was captured by the Jin army.

This was caused by Zhang Guangdao's proactive contraction of the defensive line.

Otherwise, we could station several thousand more people.

Store enough grain.

Even the most powerful Jin soldiers were helpless.

"Master Zhang, another three hundred barrels of gunpowder have arrived in Kaifeng,"