Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Zhao Ding and Shi Rong rode side by side, gradually getting closer to Qixian County.

After taking the initiative to reconcile and join the headquarters, Wang Xiaolie did not take the initiative to embarrass Zhao Ding, and even took the initiative to hand over some prominent work to him.Like entering Qi County today.

This is not a war, the Jin army is now unable to launch an offensive, but the Song army took the initiative to enter an empty city.When entering the city, it is also time to show your face.

When they were approaching the city, they saw a general standing in front of them. He was tall and had a serious face.Seeing Zhao Ding's arrival, he stepped forward, knelt down on his knees, folded his hands and said, "Sun Xiaoyi, a common man in Xiaqi County, was not angry with the Jurchens for being oppressed by the Jurchens, so he led his men to occupy the Qi County city. Welcome Prime Minister Xuan!"

Zhao Ding was a little embarrassed.Naturally, he is the husband, but he is not Xuanfu. These people obviously regard him as Wang Xiaolie.

After coughing, Zhao Ding said: "I am the governor of this dynasty. I control the troops and horses in Hedong. My surname is Zhao, and my only name is Ding. Xuanfu still has many things to do, so I have been specially asked to take over Qi County. You are loyal to the country and have established Great work. Get up quickly."

Sun Xiaoyi stood up full of suspicion.I have always heard that the commander-in-chief of the Song Army was Wang Xiaolie, the Xuanfu envoy. When did they have an additional governor?What is the official position of governor?
On both sides of the road, people from Qi County were kneeling.There was an incense table in front of them and two or three wine jars behind them. They all looked longingly at Zhao Ding who was riding on the horse.Next to Sun Xiaoyi stood an old man, wearing patched clothes, but still clean.He was holding a bowl of wine in his hand, looking a little confused.

Shi Rong got off his horse and said to the people: "Shi Rong, the commander of the first division under Xuanfu's tent, was ordered to enter the city today. Xuanfu wants to direct the war, from Jiexiu to Qixian and then to Wenshui, which is more than a few hundred miles away." . I really can’t afford it, so I came to Qi County. Today, I will drink this bowl of wine in Xuanfu’s place.”

After that, he walked to Sun Xiaoyi and took the wine from the old man's hand.He glanced at the old man and then turned back to look at the people of Qi County kneeling on the ground.Qi County was originally a large county in central Shanxi, with a prosperous place and a large population.After several years of Jurchen occupation and devastation, less than 200 people are left in the county.
Shi Rong raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp.He handed the empty bowl to the old man in front of him, turned around, raised his right arm, and said sternly: "Enter the city!"

Hearing these two words, the people around him shouted long live together, and the sound shook the sky.

Zhao Ding looked a little embarrassed at the scene in front of him.Wang Xiaolie originally asked him to show his face, but he didn't expect it to turn out like this.

After entering the headquarters, Wang Xiaolie gave Zhao Ding enough respect, but it did not mean that the generals below would do the same.Shi Rong watched Zhao Ding's performance from the side and felt very contemptuous.Just enter the city, show enough respect to the people who captured the city and the people, and let the army enter with high spirits.

After entering the city, Zhao Ding went to the county government office to sit down, met with Sun Xiaoyi and the county elders, and comforted them.

After seeing a few off, Zhao Ding got up and stretched.He said: "I'm really tired after traveling today. I'll go in and have a rest and celebrate in the evening."

Shi Rong said nothing.When Zhao Ding returned to Houya, he said to the soldiers: "Call Sun Xiaoyi. By the way, call as many of the people who conquered the county with him as possible."

Sun Xiaoyi left the county government office feeling a little depressed.Although Zhao Ding was kind enough to comfort her, he said nothing about what to do next or what he should do.Just let this matter go?Sun Xiaoyi was homeless and at a loss in Qixian County.

My home is thousands of miles away in the Central Plains. If I want to go back, it is already late autumn, and it will be winter on the way.But what should I do if I don’t go home?There are now less than a hundred households in Qixian County, and it is not easy to eat.

As I was walking down the street depressedly, a soldier came up behind me.He handed over to Sun Xiaoyi and said: "My family is in charge, and I will invite Sun Zhuangshi to the county government!"

As soon as he mentioned the unification of the capital, Sun Xiaoyi remembered that Shi Rong was quite heroic when he entered the city.Ask the soldier: "What do you want from me?"

The soldier said: "The commander-in-chief admires a strong man like a grassroots man for his ability to seize the county seat with his bravery. If you have any companions, please go with us."

After hearing this, Sun Xiaoyi felt that this person was considerate and considerate.He said to the soldiers: "A few of my companions are drinking tea in the teahouse in front. I asked them to go with them." After saying that, he quickly ran to the teahouse and asked several of his subordinates to follow him in the past few days. The soldiers entered the county government office.

In the open space of the back office, Shi Rong was sitting on the top chair and was explaining some things to his subordinates.After entering Qixian County, Shi Rong was stationed in Jialing Village and had many things to do.When Dong Xian arrives later, he will set out with his entire army, so he must not slack off.

Shi Rong was overjoyed to see Sun Xiaoyi arriving.Said: "With ten or twenty villagers, you drove away the Jin people and occupied the county seat. You are really a strong man!"

After saying that, he stepped forward and held Sun Xiaoyi's hand tightly.Said: "I have prepared a few glasses of wine today to congratulate you!"

He ordered his soldiers to set up a table in the back office and ordered some food and wine to be prepared.

The soldiers served tea.Shi Rong asked Sun Xiaoyi: "I wonder where the strong man is from?"

Sun Xiaoyi said: "I am originally from Zaoyang, Suizhou. I was captured by the Jin people to carry their luggage and came to Qixian County. Later, I was sent to my previous master's house by the Jin army and worked as a slave in his house. A few days ago , the Song army occupied Pingyao, but the Jurchen didn't know what was good and forced us to work. Later, when someone pointed us out, we turned against the straight-hearted thieves. The Jurchen actually called the Jin soldiers and killed them indiscriminately. Don't be angry, pick up the knife, and seize the county seat with a group of good guys."

Shi Rong nodded: "I see. When you came to the county, how many golden soldiers were there?"

Sun Xiaoyi said: "After killing them all, I counted the bodies and found a total of 58 people."

Shi Rong took a breath and looked at Sun Xiaoyi intently.I saw that he was not tall, but he was very strong.As a slave in the Jurchen family, he usually doesn't eat anything good, but the flesh on his arms is obviously bulging.

If you are not a very good man, you cannot do this kind of thing.

The 58 Jin Army is not a weak force.During the Jingkang period, [-] Jin troops attacked and dispersed [-] Song troops.Even if the Jin army is weaker now than it was then, how much weaker can it be?
Sun Xiaoyi's men were just a group of people gathered temporarily, and their combat effectiveness could not be expected.Dozens of people killed all 58 Jin soldiers, which only shows that Sun Xiaoyi's combat power is amazing.Such people should be recruited into the army.

After a while, Shi Rong asked Sun Xiaoyi: "Have you ever thought about what will happen in the future?"

Sun Xiaoyi said: "I asked the people who protested with me. Most of them have family businesses locally and just want to go home. My home is thousands of miles away, and it's autumn again. I can't go home. One day Years ago, I had a good relationship with a woman. At that time, I wanted to marry her only if I had to marry her, so I wanted to find her."

Shi Rong said: "How easy is it to find someone? If a strong man has no place he particularly wants to go, he might as well come to the army. According to regulations, all current officers must enter the military academy. Now in wartime, everything should be simpler first. You come with me What do you think about becoming a captain in the army and then going to the military academy when you have time?"

Sun Xiaoyi's eyes lit up: "Are you going to do it all? I'm afraid I won't be able to do it well!"

Shi Rong said: "Don't worry about it. There are military envoys for daily affairs, and they are veterans who know everything. As long as you fight with peace of mind, everything will be fine."

Sun Xiaoyi looked at Shi Rong, his face flushed with excitement.It would be great if he could join the army as a soldier, and he wouldn't need to think about the future.