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Chapter 259 0256 [Song Huizong: What?Are the rebels coming? 】

"Kill!!!"

Under the setting sun, Liang Fangping's face was full of horror, and he wildly waved the riding crop in his hand and whipped it on the horse beneath him.

In the rear, Han Zhen led a thousand cavalry to pursue him.

He pulled the three-stone bow into a full moon, shooting one arrow after another.

It's just that his archery skills were a bit outrageous. He shot five arrows in a row. Han Zhen was so angry that he threw away his big bow and drew an armor-piercing sword with his backhand.

Whoosh!
The armor-piercing sword whipped up a strong gust of wind and flew towards him.

One of Liang Fangping's personal guards was nailed to the ground together with his horse and man.

"Quick, quick, run!"

This horrifying scene was so frightening that Liang Fangping almost peed his pants and shouted at the top of his voice.

In the afternoon, Han Zhen successfully caught up with Liang Fangping.

Taking advantage of the opponent's hurry and the loose formation of the army, they directly launched a surprise attack.

The Western Army had more than [-] infantry, plus [-] light cavalry, and a group of civilian prisoners of war.

Although Han Zhen led more than [-] cavalry, he went into battle lightly in order to rush on the road. He originally planned to use kite tactics to weaken the opponent's strength and morale bit by bit.

As a result, who would have thought that these Western troops, including Liang Fangping, had already been frightened.

Every tree and grass is covered with soldiers, and there are shadows of snakes and bows.

Seeing thousands of cavalry rushing towards them from afar, they dispersed without even having time to take a closer look at the cavalry's weapons.

The only person in the entire Western Army who was still calm was Zhang Jun.

But by the time he saw clearly that the cavalry he was chasing were only light cavalry, the soldiers had already fled.

Han Zhen ignored the fleeing Western troops and led his cavalry straight towards Liang Fangping.

After chasing for more than an hour, the three thousand cavalrymen of the Western Army died and fled, and now there are less than 500 left.

Suddenly, a city appeared at the end of the official road ahead.

Liang Fangping was immediately overjoyed and said sharply: "Hurry up, hurry up, it will be safe once you enter Liaocheng!"

But he didn't think about it at all. The cavalry behind them were chasing so closely, and the distance was only a hundred steps. How could the Liaocheng garrison dare to open the door for him?
If this allowed the rebels to take advantage of the situation and rush into the city, the consequences would be disastrous.

Sure enough, as they gradually approached Liaocheng, the guards on the city tower looked horrified and shouted: "The enemy is attacking, the enemy is attacking, close the city gate quickly!"

In Liang Fangping's desperate eyes, the two city gates slowly closed.

"Who is the magistrate of Liaocheng? Our family wants to kill him!"

Liang Fangping roared loudly, and the sharp voice made Xin Xingzong and others' eardrums sting.

Time gradually passed and night enveloped the sky.

Unconsciously, the sound of galloping horses behind him became farther and farther away.

Liang Fangping glanced back and saw that the chasing rebels slowed down and stopped.

Seeing this scene, Liang Fangping felt a surge of ecstasy in his heart, and he laughed and said: "Haha, the rebels are no longer pursued!"

Then, he gradually slowed down his horse speed.

idiot!

Xin Xingzong cursed in his heart, but reminded in his mouth: "General Manager Liang, run, the rebels are changing horses!"

Change horses?

Liang Fangping was shocked.

The next moment, I heard the sound of galloping horse hooves coming from behind again.

Gradually, the horse beneath him began to lose strength and slowed down.

The cavalry of the Western Army consists of one man and three cavalry.

A war horse, a pack horse, and a walking horse.

The remaining two horses had fled in all directions as early as the afternoon. How could one horse outrun the two horses taking turns to ride on each other?

Swish!
A dense rain of arrows came.

Liang Fangping felt as if he had been punched in the back. Fortunately, the armor had penetrated and the arrow had not penetrated.

But even so, he was so frightened that he raised his whip and hit the horse wildly.

The war horse had been running wildly for so long, and it had already reached its limit. Now that it was whipped, its front hooves suddenly softened and it fell to the ground.

On the other side, Xin Xingzong's horse was hit by an arrow. The horse fell suddenly, threw it out, and hit the ground heavily.

"Boss!"

"Dutong!"

The guards all screamed in surprise and reined in their horses.

Rumble!
At this moment, Han Zhen led the cavalry to attack.

With just one charge, more than half of the [-] Western cavalry were killed or injured.

Soon, the battle is over.

Liu Qi dragged Liang Fangping and Xin Xingzong to Han Zhen one by one, and suggested: "County magistrate, these two are a eunuch and a dog thief, why not kill them with one knife!"

Liang Fangping and Tong Guan were both chamberlains, and Xin Xingzong, not to mention, was Tong Guan's confidant.

Liu Qi hated Tong Guan deeply, so it was normal for him to propose this.

"No need!"

Han Zhen waved his hand: "These two are still of great use if you keep them!"

When the time comes for peace talks with Zhao Song, we can take the opportunity to make more money.

In addition, if they are released, they can continue to harm Zhao Song.

A trace of disappointment flashed in Liu Qi's eyes, but he didn't say much.

It is the nature of a soldier to obey.

Besides, with the wisdom of the county magistrate, he would not let them go so easily.

Liang Fangping and Xin Xingzong looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief, as long as they could save their lives.

Han Zhen ordered: "Rest where you are for the night!"

For a while, the cavalry camped on the spot, those who fed the horses, those who kept sentries, and those who chopped firewood.

Soon, piles of firewood piled up in the camp.

Because he was traveling lightly, he didn't carry any luggage, and he didn't even have a military tent, so he could only make do for one night.

It's freezing cold now, and if there isn't enough firewood, it will be difficult to survive the cold night.

After a while, piles of bonfires were lit.

Han Zhen took out the frozen cooking cakes, put them on an iron pole, and slowly roasted them by the campfire.

Taking advantage of this moment, he took out the map and spread it in his hands.

Liu Qi sat aside, roasting his smelly feet, and suggested in an excited tone: "County Magistrate, there is Daming Mansion thirty miles ahead. The news of the defeat of the Western Army should not have spread yet. Why don't we wait and take advantage of the situation tomorrow? Surprise attack and capture Daming Mansion in one fell swoop!”

Han Zhen shook his head and said with a smile: "Four thousand cavalry are enough to plunder the ground. Don't even think about attacking the city!"

"Then go back like this?"

Liu Qi was a little unwilling.Even if he comes here and goes back without doing anything, he always feels like he is at a loss.

Han Zhen glanced at him and chuckled: "Who said you want to go back?"

"Ok?"

Liu Qi's eyes lit up and he immediately became energetic. He quickly lowered his voice and asked, "What are the county magistrate's plans?"

"Go here!"

Han Zhen said, pointing his finger on the map.

Looking in the direction of his finger, Liu Qi's eyes suddenly widened and he said with disbelief: "Go... to Kaifeng Mansion?"

"wrong!"

Han Zhen corrected: "It's Tokyo City!"

Gollum!

Liu Qi swallowed.

He thought that his plan to surprise Daming Mansion was already very bold.

But compared to the county magistrate, it pales in comparison.

No wonder someone can become a county magistrate, but I can't compare to him for his courage.

After regaining consciousness, Liu Qi frowned and said: "County Magistrate, this place is four to five hundred miles away from Tokyo City. We are waiting for our lone army to go deep and have no supplies. Once Zhao Song is prepared and sets up ambushes at several passes, I am afraid that It will be very bad!"

"In addition, the city of Tokyo is tall and thick, and the inner and outer cities are heavily guarded. Even if you are lucky enough to break into the outer city, you will be surrounded and suppressed by Pengri and other imperial troops."

Han Zhen explained: "Soldiers are valuable and quick! It's only four hundred miles. We will travel day and night, and we can reach it in two days at most. How can Zhao and Song Dynasty react? Besides, the Hebei Forbidden Army is stationed in Yanyun, and in the capital area, except for those guarding the capital, There are no troops other than the Forbidden Army. When the counties and towns along the way see a large number of cavalry entering the city like us, they will definitely close the city gates tightly and hold on. No one dares to go out of the city to set up an ambush."

"Wow!"

Liu Qi slapped his thigh, his eyes shining.

Han Zhen chuckled and said: "In addition, going to Tokyo City this time is not to attack the city, but to give Zhao Ji a warning."

caveat?

Liu Qi was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood Han Zhen's intention, and said with a grateful expression: "Thank you, County Magistrate!"

His father, Liu Zhongwu, was still in the Northwest Frontier Army, and two of his elder brothers even served in the Tokyo City Forbidden Army.

Uncle Xie Ding's family, which includes hundreds of people, is also in his hometown in Zhejiang.

Once Song Huizong learned about it, he would definitely kill them in a rage.

But if Han Zhen led his troops to Tokyo City in person, it would be completely different.

No matter how angry Song Huizong was, he still had to weigh the consequences of cutting him off!
"Get your head off your waistband and start trouble with me. How can I fail you?"

Patting him on the shoulder, Han Zhen comforted him: "When we have peace talks with Zhao Song, I will ask Zhao Ji to send your parents to Shandong to reunite with you."

Liu Qi shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Thank you county magistrate for your kindness. My father is stubborn and I'm afraid he won't come to Shandong."

Hearing this, Han Zhen nodded and said: "It's okay to stay in Zhao Song. Your father is in poor health and has traveled thousands of miles. I'm afraid it will be difficult to make it to Shandong."

Liu Qi sniffed and felt a warm current surge in his heart.

Under the night, the cold wind gradually began to rise.

Han Zhen looked to the north from a distance and murmured in a faint tone: "The weather is getting colder and colder, and the Jin people can't bear it any longer. The rich south is like a piece of plump fresh meat!"

Shame on Jingkang!
Liu Qi suppressed the surging thoughts in his heart and asked, "When does the county magistrate think the Jin people will go south?"

Han Zhen said seriously: "It won't be too long, just within one or two years. The two Northern Expeditions of Zhao and Song Dynasty were defeated in the year before last, which has made the Jin people see through Zhao Song's reality. If you were a Jin person, facing a weak Can you bear to have such a wealthy neighbor?"

Liu Qi pondered: "If I were a Jin man, I would immediately send my troops south after reorganizing the Liao prisoners of war and digesting the results of the war!"

According to the memory of later generations, the first time the Jin people went south was in the seventh year of Xuanhe, which was next year.

However, his defeat of the Western Army will definitely trigger a series of butterfly effects, which may lead to the Jin people going south in advance.

"The county magistrate!"

Liu Qi called softly.

Han Zhen came back to his senses and saw that he was hesitant to speak. He knew that this kid was not holding back anything. He raised his eyebrows and said, "What's the matter?"

Liu Qi lowered his voice and said with blazing eyes: "In the future, if the county magistrate ascends to Dabao, if I defeat the Xixia and Jin people, can I be granted the title of a champion prince?"

Gee!
He is a middle school boy after all.

Han Zhen smiled and said: "Okay, if you can really pacify Xixia and the Jin people, I will make you the champion!"

"A word is settled!"

Liu Qi was immediately overjoyed.

The two people he admired most since childhood were Huo Qubing and Dou Xian.

One seals the wolf to live in Xu, and the other swallows the stone.

It just so happened that these two people were both awarded the title of Champion.

Therefore, his childhood wish was to pacify Xixia, regain the sixteen states of Yanyun, and be awarded the title of Champion Marquis.

Part of the reason why he was willing to follow Han Zhen in rebellion was that he was impressed by Han Zhen's charisma, and partly because Han Zhen had promised him that he would fight against Xixia and the Jin people in the future!
After getting Han Zhen's promise, Liu Qi happily put on his shoes, grabbed a piece of soft baked pancake and stuffed it into his mouth.

……

The next day.

At dawn, Han Zhen led the cavalry battalion and headed straight for Kaifeng Mansion.

Along the way, as expected, the county towns along the way closed their gates tightly, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Han Zhen ignored these counties and towns and chose some wealthy villages for supplies.

If the big landlords in the village were rich and unkind, they would be killed with one blow.

If you have a virtuous reputation, you will throw down a few pieces of gold and silver and it will be considered as payment of the bill.

The sixth day of the first lunar month, at noon.

Han Zhen led the cavalry battalion and officially entered the boundaries of Kaifeng Prefecture.

Rumble!
The sound of galloping war horses came roaring like an overwhelming mountain.

For a time, the capital was shaken, and everyone in Kaifeng Mansion was in danger.

"what?"

"The rebels are coming?"

In Yanfu Palace, Song Huizong, who was building flower branches in the greenhouse, was filled with disbelief when he heard the news.

In shock, she accidentally cut off a bright red peony with the scissors in her hand.

Liang Shicheng said seriously: "Your Majesty, it is absolutely true. The rebels have now arrived in Pucheng, less than thirty miles away from the capital!"

"How could it be, how could it be."

Being killed by the rebels and sent to Kaifeng Mansion, Song Huizong was completely panicked. He muttered to himself: "Liang Fangping sent a battle report just before the New Year's Day, saying that it would take only a few days to put down the rebellion. How could the rebels reach the capital?" Woolen cloth?"

"Your Majesty, I have just received the battle report from General Manager Liang. Three days ago, due to Yang Weizhong's eagerness for quick success and improper command, the Western Army was defeated. There were over [-] casualties among the Western Army officers and soldiers, and tens of thousands of people were captured. Even Yang Weizhong, Wang Yuan, Han Shizhong, etc. A number of generals were also captured by the rebels."

"Bang!"

Song Huizong's face turned pale, he stepped back several steps, and smashed the scissors in his hand to the ground.

(End of this chapter)