The Beacon of Kyushu

Chapter 172

Huabu is a beautiful city.Here, there will be a warm breeze blowing across the face all year round, and delicate flowers bloom.But beautiful things seem to be destined to not be so beautiful forever.

In the morning light, Huabu City, built of white bricks, shone with holy and beautiful brilliance.It is not as majestic and majestic as ordinary cities, it is as delicate and exquisite as a jade carving, as if it would break if touched lightly.

At this time, Sun Quanxing led the troops of the headquarters and acted as a vanguard to the city.Tens of thousands of Song troops surrounded the city, and under the command of the general, they continued to shoot rockets at the city.Thousands of rockets gathered together, like countless firebirds, roaring and pecking at the few defenders at the top of the city.

In an instant, the crystal-clear Huabu City was ignited by the rocket, the defenders howled in pain, and the city was ablaze.Sun Quanxing rode on the horse and looked at the scene before him. Not only did he not feel regretful at all, but a smug smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Give me an order to rest for three days after entering the city. Anyone who violates military discipline will not be punished!"

Afterwards, he waved his hand at the crashing car behind him, and several Song soldiers hurriedly pushed the crashing car, struggling to crash into the delicate city gate in front of him.The thick wood on the crash car collided with the city gate, and there was a "bang", and then the two city gates slammed open.

Looking at the vulnerable city in front of him, Sun Quanxing smiled brighter and was the first to gallop into the city.Song soldiers also rushed into the city gate excitedly, rushing into the city like a group of greedy wolves.

For a time, amidst the flames of war and gunpowder smoke, there were scenes of the Song army burning, killing and looting everywhere.It seems that in their eyes, all valuable things and beautiful girls belong to them as they should, and anyone who dares to stop and resist should be killed.

Under the plunder of these thugs, the corpses of Quyue people are everywhere, and the flowers all over the city have withered, silently shedding tears in the flames of war, and the ashes are wiped out...

The next day, the second hall of the yamen.

The door of the second hall was wide open, and the bright sunlight shone into the room, shining the treasures in several boxes brightly.Sun Quanxing kept playing with all kinds of jewels he had snatched, with greed in his eyes.

Standing beside him was a lieutenant general with the same face, and said with a lewd smile: "General, why do you only love money and not beauty? Brothers, there are more young women and eldest daughters who raped this day than the women I have ever seen in this life. Why don't you also grab a few beauties to warm your bed?"

Sun Quanxing cast a sideways glance at the lieutenant general, and said disdainfully, "Jia Shi, you are also the deputy envoy of the arsenal after all, a dignified official of the Song Dynasty, why don't you look like you have never seen the world? I wonder how beautiful and heavenly fragrance can be in this small country. Instead of robbing local women, it would be more fun to go to the Qinlou Chuguan in Tokyo to find flowers and ask Liu."

Jia Shi shook his head and said: "General, you don't know about this! In Huabu City, there lives a beautiful woman who is famous all over the world. It is rumored that she is charming and charming, and she is not inferior to Xi Shi and Wang Qiang! "

Sun Quanxing also laughed when he heard the words, "Is that true? What's her name?"

Jia Shi said: "This girl's name is Hua Luoying, and the world praises her as a shameful flower. The people rumored that she was not from Quyue, but from Jiangnan. Her father was an official in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Later, when the Taizu destroyed the Southern Tang Dynasty, she Her father was forced to abandon his official position and go into business, and came to Quyue to do business. Her father died of illness a few years ago, and there are no relatives at home. She must be extremely lonely, and she is looking forward to you, General, to take care of her!"

Sun Quanxing hurriedly asked, "Hasn't this little beauty been spoiled by the brothers?"

Jia Shi said: "The last general has specially ordered to leave her to the general, who dares to move!"

Sun Quanxing pointed to a box of jewels in front of him, and laughed loudly: "Haha, you did a good job, this box of treasures is rewarded to you! Now, take this general to find that little lady, and have a good time tonight!"

Jia Shi cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, General, I will take you there!"

Just as Sun Quanxing was about to go out with Jia Shi, a thin young man ran in suddenly.The man said "huhu" panting heavily, sweating profusely, stumbled and fell on the threshold, and threw himself on Jia Shi who was about to go out. Jia Shi took a few steps back and was almost knocked to the ground by him.

After Jia Shi saw this person clearly, he smiled and said, "Brother Wang, how many girls have you ruined? How can you be so tired after running for two steps? I am going to accompany the general on a business trip. If you have nothing urgent, you can take a rest first." Let's talk when we get back!"

Sun Quanxing nodded, pushed Wang Zhuan and said, "Look at your virtue, get out of the way for this general!"

Wang Zun was pushed back a few steps, and said out of breath, "General...General, something is wrong! Lord Hou and Lord Kou have led the army to come ahead of time, and now it is less than five miles away from Huabu!"

Sun Quanxing lost most of his interest when he heard the words, and said angrily: "I led the troops to fight to the death, and finally managed to capture Huabu. Hou Renbao came to rob me on the back foot, it is unreasonable!"

At this time, Wang Zhuan managed to catch his breath, and said anxiously: "General, please order the brothers to stop. Otherwise, once the two adults see it, I'm afraid they will blame the general!"

Sun Quanxing said indignantly: "Kou Zhun, a small sixth-rank official, can control me from the fifth rank? Hou Renbao doesn't understand bullshit, it all depends on Lao Tzu working hard in front, if he dares to point fingers, I will kill him with a knife! It's nothing more than that It’s better to do one less thing and do as you said, so as not to cause more troubles! In addition, this general will go out of the city to meet him in person, so as to delay as much as possible.”

"The general is right, let's go now!" Jia Shi said, striding out of the room with Sun Quanxing one after the other.The two got on their mounts outside the door, beat their horses like flying, and galloped out of the city at high speed.

As soon as the two of them left the city gate, they saw the dust in the northeast, and the army was moving much faster than they had imagined.Sun Quanxing's hand holding the rein trembled involuntarily, but he still bravely greeted him.

Soon, Sun Quanxing rode his horse and came to the front of the army. When he saw Hou Renbao and Kou Zhun walking at the front of the team, his expression subconsciously turned ugly.When Hou Renbao saw Sun and Jia, he hurriedly reined in his horse, and raised his hand to stop the soldiers behind him.

Jia Shi clasped his fists on the horse and said with a smile on his face: "Master Hou, General Sun has lived up to expectations and has conquered Huabu. I don't know if you will lead the army into the city to rest, or go around the city and continue to march?"

Hou Renbao was slightly surprised, and said: "General Sun, although Huabu has few soldiers and no terrain to defend, it is not easy to take it within a few days. Your contribution is not small. When the class teacher returns to the court, I will The official will show you your credit to the official!"

After finishing speaking, he looked up at the sky, and then said: "Since Huabu has been owned by our army, the chances of winning Guluo City are a bit more. Since it's still early, why not go around Huabu and move on."

Sun Quanxing and Jia Shi breathed a sigh of relief, a stone fell to the ground in their hearts, and there were amnesty smiles on their faces.Hou Renbao didn't notice the difference in their expressions, but this subtle expression could not escape Kou Zhun's eyes.

As soon as he lifted the reins, he came to Hou Renbao's side, "My lord, it's early at this time, but the soldiers are already tired. Since the government has not set a time limit for annexing Quyue, I don't think it is too hasty. It's better to go to the city to rest for a few days." It’s never too late to move on.”

Sun Quanxing's complexion changed immediately, his brows were slightly frowned, and a few drops of cold sweat leaked from his temples, for fear that Hou Renbao would follow Kou Zhun's words and lead the army into the city.

But Hou Renbao had already made up his mind, shaking his head and said: "Brother Kou Xian, Huabu City is very small, and the food, grass and houses in the city are extremely scarce, and it is difficult to support an army of tens of thousands. We might as well advance a few dozen li and take Youlong not far away. , it’s not too late to take a rest.”

Kou Zhun said: "Since my lord has no intention of entering the city, the lower officials have no objection. It's just that General Sun is a warrior on the battlefield, and he may not be good at appeasing the hearts of the people. Why don't the lower officials stay in Huabu for the time being to set up a list to calm the people, and then go after the people's hearts are backed up?" Meet the adults."

Hou Renbao shook his head and said: "Brother Kou Xian, you are my right-hand man. If you stay here to keep the people safe, how can I capture Youlong, and how can I enter Guluo? According to my opinion, it is better to send Sun and Jia General, it is safer to guard Huabu for the time being."

Kou Zhun said helplessly: "Forget it, then the two generals will be responsible for this matter."

Sun Quanxing breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "We are all working for the imperial court, so why bother? After a few days when the people's hearts and minds are back, we will lead our troops to rendezvous with the army and jointly seize Guluo City!"

Hou Renbao smiled, and was about to lead the troops to move on, but a ruffian voice came from behind, "Master Hou, I was in the Song Dynasty before, and I heard that the Baihua Niang in Huabu City is very famous. This young hero If it was in the Central Plains, if you can't drink it, you won't be able to drink it, but now you are going to Huabu, if you can't drink it again, I will not agree to the wine gourd. Why don't you go first, this young hero and the little witch are here Stay here for a few days, and when we have had enough drinking and shopping, we will drive you away!"

Wan Jianfeng said, ignoring whether Hou Renbao agreed or not, and rode on a small and thin horse in the direction of Huabu.Murong Yunyao also cooperated rarely, without saying a word, she urged the tall horse under her crotch to follow closely beside Wan Jianfeng.

Hou Renbao understood that these two were not appointed officials by the imperial court, and they did not seek rewards from the imperial court. The reason why they have been working in the army is entirely out of chivalry and friendship.I can give orders to anyone, except for these two people, so I have to acquiesce in their departure, and I will continue to move forward with my army.

Seeing Hou Renbao leaving, Sun Quanxing gave Wan Jianfeng a hostile look.Jia Shi whispered: "General, do you think we want to..."

Sun Quanxing shook his head slightly, "It doesn't matter! How can a beggar with flowers and a savage girl get out of the sky? If they dare to spoil my good deeds, this general will take their heads!"

(End of this chapter)