King of Song

Chapter 269 Counterfeit goods

Puchi!

Lin Zhao pulled out the dagger abruptly, blood sprayed on the top of the wall, and a Xixia warrior who climbed up to the top of the wall fell down.Immediately, he cooperated with a soldier of the Song Army and poured kerosene on the ladder. When the torch was thrown down, there was a burst of heart-piercing wailing.

Over there, the arrows of Zhongshi Dao have been shot, and six or seven party soldiers have been placed in a row. The battle at the top of the city is quite fierce.

Perhaps it was because Liang Yibu, Prime Minister of the Xixia Kingdom, was eager for quick success and quick benefits, Xixia's offensive was quite ferocious, and the battle in Liyuan Castle was far more brutal than imagined.

The city wall with a circumference of less than two miles and less than 500 meters on each side of the east, west, north, and south was attacked by tens of thousands of Xixia troops.The intensive attack almost made the generals of the Song army unable to hold on.

The attack has been going on for a whole day, and there is no reinforcements from Gyeongju, all relying on the blood of the soldiers of Liyuan Fort to hold on.

The Xixia people climbed to the top of the city several times, but were repelled by the Song army's counterattack.Of course, this is also after paying a very heavy price, in exchange for a little pitiful victory.

In one day, more than [-] defenders of Liyuan Fort were killed or injured, which shows the intensity of the battle.Of course, Xixia lost far more people than this.

At the beginning, Lin Zhao was holding a bow, and then he realized that without practice, bows and arrows are not smooth at all.Although the strength to draw the bow is there, the accuracy is far worse.

On the contrary, Zhong Shi Dao is very good at this aspect. After all, he comes from a family of famous generals and has been in contact with him since he was a child.Even after growing up, he studied under a teacher, and did not let go of his skills in riding and archery.

Standing at the top of the city was almost like "the arrow never misses". Dozens of Xixia soldiers were killed or injured by his arrows in a day, and he immediately won a lot of praise, and some even called him Xiao Li Guang.

Lin Zhao was not idle either. First, he and other soldiers used rolling logs, rocks, kerosene, etc. to prevent Xixia soldiers from climbing the city wall.When a Xixia warrior bravely climbed to the top of the city, before it was too late to cheer, Lin Zhao's Arabic dagger was already there.

Although the knife is short, it is a first-class precious knife, extremely sharp.In addition, Lin Shaoqing's kung fu is not good, and his skills are agile, so one will die and one will die, and two will die.Today, more than 30 Xixia people were beheaded. If not, the Xixia people might have reached the top of the city, so Lin Zhao's deeds are particularly meaningful, and it can even be said that Liyuan Castle has been saved several times.

Therefore, Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao quickly became warriors and stars in the eyes of the defenders.

At this moment, no one cares about where they come from. After seeing them beheading many Xixia soldiers, their hearts are full of admiration and admiration.Some people have even regarded them as role models, and the commanders are also full of joy after seeing them.It's just that the war is tense, and I haven't had a chance to praise and encourage him.

The sun was already westward, and the autumn wind was rustling, blowing the gunpowder smoke and dust around Liyuan Castle.On the earth and the top of the city, which is based on loess, pools of blood red have gradually begun to turn black.Up and down the city, there are countless fallen corpses, and the wailing has long been drowned in the shouts of killing.

"President of the country, it's getting late and the soldiers are exhausted. Why don't you retreat temporarily!" Ye Lihan, the Xixia general in charge, came to ask for instructions. The number of casualties was so high that he couldn't bear it.

Of course, the Chinese army sits in Xixia Guoxiang Liang Yibu, who is looking at the still strong Liyuan Fort at this moment, his expression is full of undisguised disappointment.He only heard him say in a deep voice: "It's been a day, and he hasn't moved at all!"

Ye Lihan couldn't hear the dissatisfaction and blame in the words of the minister of foreign affairs, but the reality is that the Song army is so tenacious and sticks to it, it is impossible to conquer it in a short time.But after only one day, I couldn't hold back, and I didn't even think about it. Even if the founding lord Li Yuanhao was resurrected, he would never conquer a well-prepared Song army fortress in one day.

Who made him the prime minister of the country and the queen mother's younger brother?Even if Ye Lihan felt dissatisfied in his heart, he did not dare to express it in the slightest, so he had to make amends and said: "Forgive me, the Song army is very tenacious, so it is hopeless to break the city today. We must be able to win, the soldiers are already quite exhausted today, can we retreat first?"

Liang Yibu was not an old man, he nodded lightly and said: "Well, withdraw your troops! But remember it for me, continue to attack tomorrow, and I must conquer Liyuan Fort!"

Liang Guoxiang thought, since he couldn't easily take Qingzhou's idea, he had to spend more time on Liyuan Fort.To the maximum extent possible, let the people of the Song Dynasty feel more pain, and feel the pain of the skin, that is considered a face.

Ye Lihan didn't know what Prime Minister Guo was thinking. Dashun City was accidental, and Song Jun was caught off guard. What's more, Dashun City had not been completely conquered until now.

How easy is it to conquer Liyuan Fort?How about besieging and not attacking, and ambushing the reinforcements from Gyeongju?Ye Lihan originally wanted to make a suggestion, but seeing Liang Yibu's gloomy expression, he swallowed the words again.

After all, Ye Lihan is a party general, and there is still some grievance between him and Liang Yibu, and there are some things that cannot be explained too clearly.

The Xixia people finally retreated. Standing on the top of the city and seeing the Xixia soldiers receding like a tide, Lin Zhao finally took a breath.

This is the first time he has personally experienced a war, the first time he went into battle to kill the enemy and defend his family and country.

Lin Zhao also experienced the cruelty of war for the first time. In just one day, thousands of people were killed or injured in the small Liyuan Fort.This was so cruel in the ancient cold weapon era, which shocked Lin Zhao who grew up in a peaceful age.

Regardless of whether the person who died was a Song person or a Xixia person, a life just disappeared without a sound, which makes people feel a little bit emotional.But what can be done?The reality is so cruel!

After a day, Lin Zhao also killed many Xixia soldiers. In ancient times, it was not the first time to kill people.But never before have so many enemies been killed in the war of defending the country as today.

He was holding an Arab/Arab short knife in his hand. The handle of the knife was covered with blood, and it was already sticky, almost sticking to the palm of his hand.There were bloodstains all over his body and face, even minced meat, which looked a little scary.

While lamenting the cruelty of war, Lin Zhao also experienced the baptism of war for the first time and became a real warrior. Of course, they are undoubtedly warriors in today's battle.

Lin Zhao knew very well that this was just the beginning, and that getting used to blood and killing was the first step if one wanted to become a member of the army.Maybe I was a little moved for the first time, but I need to have a firm heart in the future.

Lin Zhao turned around and smiled at Zhong Shidao beside him. The hearty feeling after fighting side by side, and the vague feeling of surviving after a catastrophe all rushed into his heart for a while, and it was difficult to express it in words.

While they were looking at each other and smiling, someone appeared behind them and shouted, "What are the names of the two strong men? Which general are they under?"

Only then did Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao come to their senses. After all, they were non-staff personnel. They had been fighting for a day, and it was time to tell them something.

"Commander, please go over there!"

There is no other reason, it is because Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao's performance today is really wonderful, they are undoubtedly the most outstanding soldiers with illustrious military exploits.

According to the tradition of the Song Army, he can be promoted according to his military merits, and he is also a warrior admired by other soldiers.

Someone had already noticed them during the battle, but the battle was fierce and there was no time to understand their origins.Until the battle ended at this time, the commanding general paid attention to this matter, so he sent someone to ask Lin Zhao to meet with Zhong Shidao.

Along the way, the generals of the Song army looked at them with admiration, and there was a lot of admiration in their eyes.This is the case on the battlefield, the strong and the brave are always respected, and it is precisely because of this that Lin Zhao has a sense of honor in his heart...

Soon he came to the middle of the city wall, where a general was directing the aftermath!Seeing Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao passing by, his eyes lit up immediately, and he said with a smile, "Two strong men, I'm Liu Changzuo!"

Judging by the attire, this person should be a commander, commanding a battalion of soldiers and horses, barely considered a senior officer in Liyuan Fort.However, this person seems to be humble, and he appreciates and respects the military exploits and soldiers who went to battle to kill the enemy.Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao killed dozens of Xixia soldiers today, they are definitely warriors who have made meritorious deeds, so Liu Changzuo dare not neglect!

"Commander Liu, don't dare to be that!" Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao were now acting as soldiers, so they naturally had to be more modest and cautious.

Liu Changzuo smiled and said, "What do you call the two strong men? Which general's part is it?"

Lin Zhao was the first to say, "I'm Zhao Lin..."

Where did Zhong Shidao not understand Lin Zhao's intention?Right now their real identities must not be revealed, and they immediately said: "My next Zhang Zhong!"

"It turned out to be Zhao Zhuangshi and Zhang Zhuangshi. You two performed wonderfully today. You killed dozens of enemies, which is a great achievement!" Liu Changzuo smiled and said, "I just look at you strangely. I don't know who is under his command?"

Zhong Shidao, whose alias is Zhang Zhong, explained: "I came from Qingzhou, and I was a scout under Li Zhizhou's command. I came out to investigate the news. It happened that Liyuan Fort was attacked, so I stayed to resist the enemy's attack."

Zhong Shidao dared to make such nonsense, and he had something to rely on.After a day, no reinforcements arrived in Gyeongju, presumably because Li Fugui was worried that the other party would call for reinforcements!Of course, it can't be ruled out that the guy was afraid and didn't dare to fight, and Zhong Shidao doesn't have much affection for him now.

Even if he had the opportunity to communicate with Gyeongju, when he was so nervous, would he mention such trivial matters as confirming the identities of the two scouts?

"Oh!" Liu Changzuo nodded. These two performed exceptionally well, and their demeanor was very unusual, not like ordinary bosses.It seems that Mr. Zhizhou is surrounded by high-level people, even the scouts are so good.

Liu Changzuo said: "No matter who you are under, you have made great achievements this time, and this commander will report it for you!"

Lin Zhao looked at Commander Liu in front of him and admired him very much!

Modesty, clear rewards and punishments, not to mention taking credit, the quality of this person is not bad.Moreover, commanding the battle on the city wall is also very appropriate today. He is skilled in military tactics and mobilized in an orderly manner. He is a talent.

To be a small conductor is a bit of a waste of talent, and he will definitely accomplish a lot in the future.

Liu Changzuo would never have imagined that he would inadvertently praise the two scouts who fought bravely, and the reward would be a smooth rise.A few years later, a great opportunity will be in front of him...

Liu Changzuo said: "Okay, you go back to the camp, maybe Xu Jianjun will receive you later..."

Xu Jianjun?Who is it?

Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao were at a loss, and returned to the camp to clean and bandage the small wounds on their bodies.

"I didn't expect Lin Shaoqing to be so brave in killing the enemy!" Zhong Shidao was a little surprised. He came from a family of famous generals, so he was no stranger to combat.But Lin Zhao was different. Before that, he gave people the impression of a frail scholar.

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "It's nothing, but your archery skills are really amazing!"

Zhong Shidao chuckled, and immediately said with a gloomy face: "We defeated the Xixia people today, but what about tomorrow? They will definitely come again."

"Oh!" Lin Zhao also sighed!
Zhong Shidao knew the situation in the northwest very well, and said: "It would be better if it was Dashun City, but Liyuan Fort... is not that strong after all. If Qingzhou does not provide timely assistance, it may not be able to last for a long time!"

"That's right, I heard that Dashun City has not been completely lost so far?" Lin Zhao only learned the news when he arrived near Liyuan Castle.

Zhong Shidao shook his head and smiled wryly: "So what if we don't fall? It's already a lonely city at this moment. If there is no reinforcements, it won't last for a few days at all."

Reinforcements... Lonely City...

Upon hearing these words, Lin Zhao couldn't help but feel his heart move, and said in a deep voice, "What if we rescue Dashun City now?"

"Rescue?" Zhong Shidao was shocked at first, and then seemed to understand something.

At this moment, someone came and shouted, "Supervisor Xu is here!"

Xu Jianjun's name is Xu Xi, and he is a member of the Ministry of War.In the Song Dynasty, when the Privy Council was in charge, the Ministry of War was completely a decoration, but he still had some power in this small business.

In order to inspect the military affairs in various places, the Privy Council sent a number of missionaries from the Ministry of War to various places to temporarily act as supervisors and observe the military affairs in various places.

Xu Xi came to the northwest, and just came to Huanqing Road from Qinfeng Road.

Because when he arrived, an accident had just happened in Gyeongju, Li Fugui carefully guarded against him and let him come to Liyuan Castle.He wanted to scare him with the nervousness of the front line and tell him to leave quickly.

Although he was far less threatening than Dali Temple Shaoqing Lin Zhao, he was still a member of the imperial court and felt a little in the way.Li Fugui is also based on the principle of not seeing what is wrong, and sailing carefully for ten thousand years.

But Xu Xi is a weird one. He thinks this is a good opportunity. It is impossible to have a future if he stays in the Ministry of War. If he can make some military achievements in the Northwest this time, then entering the Privy Council and getting promoted is not a problem at all.

Power is such a thing, once you get in touch with it, it will be addictive!

Xixia suddenly attacked today. Although Xu Xi was afraid, he also felt that it was an opportunity.It's just that he is a weak civil servant and has no chance to fight at all.

After the battle was over, he heard that there were two warriors who made great achievements in battle and beheaded dozens of people. He immediately felt envious and jealous.However, what caught his attention was not military merit, but their identities - Li Qingzhou's scouts.

Xu Xi also wanted to curry favor with Li Fugui, and then to curry favor with Wang Xianggong behind Li Fugui.Although in Bianjing City, many people voted for Wang Xianggong's family, but few of them got important results.

If Li Zhizhou can help recommend it, that would be the best!With such thoughts in mind, Xu Xi specially found Lin Zhaohe and Zhong Shidao!

Two "fakes" came. They didn't know the power and status of Supervisor Xu, but they looked very imposing.So during the exchange of pleasantries, Lin Zhao and Zhong Shidao expressed a proposal in their hearts: "Supervisor, we will win this battle...the Xixia people...Dashun City...we..."

After some words, Xu Xi's eyes lit up immediately, full of surprises!

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In Gyeongju City, Li Fugui paid close attention to the situation of Liyuan Fort.

The first day of fighting was over, and Liyuan Fort remained unmoved, which was expected.

How could the fort built in Fan Zhongyan's time be so easy to break through?If so, the northwestern frontier defense of the Song Dynasty would have long been useless.

As for why no troops were sent to rescue, one reason was that Li Fugui firmly believed that Liyuan Fort could hold on for the time being.Secondly, I was also worried about the cunning of the Xixia people, ambush and attack the reinforcements on the way...

This night, at least the matter of Liyuan Fort could reassure him, but another matter made him anxious!

The guard of honor and guards of Dali Temple Shaoqing Lin Zhao appeared forty miles south of Gyeongju City!
Although "Lin Shaoqing" is in their vision and control, the meaning of guarding is different suddenly.

This shows that Lin Zhao is going to reveal his identity!

At this juncture, the situation in Gyeongju became more and more chaotic. For a while, Li Fugui was in a state of disarray!

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Lin Shaoqing's guard Su An and others have indeed arrived near Gyeongju!

It doesn't take long to come from Qinfeng Road, even if you deliberately delay the trip, it won't take long.

If it was delayed intentionally, some officials might impeach Lin Shaoqing for dereliction of duty. How could Captain Su let Lin Zhao suffer such injustice?
Ever since, they wobbled all the way, and finally came.

After actually stepping into the area of ​​Gyeongju, Su An began to feel a little embarrassed!

Because he didn't know Lin Zhao's whereabouts, according to the earlier agreement, when he openly came, Lin Zhao should come back in time.

But after two days of waiting, there was no sign of Lin Zhao at all.

Su An began to feel a little anxious. First, how did he enter Gyeongju with integrity?It would be embarrassing if someone broke it.

What is even more frightening is that Lin Zhao's identity has been exposed. After all, it is dangerous to come to Qingzhou to investigate the case this time. What happened to him?Even if something really happened, it's hard to tell!

What's more, Huanqing Road is now at war, and Su An is really afraid that something will happen to Lin Zhao...

In desperation, Su An had no choice but to stand still on purpose, simply stopping forty miles south of Gyeongju City.

It gives people the feeling that they are afraid that the flames of war will spread and temporarily retreat.

Although it is a bit embarrassing, it is also a helpless way. I hope that Lin Zhao can come back in time during this period of time.

What Su An is most worried about at the moment is that someone from the Gyeongju magistrate wants to see Lin Shaoqing, what should he do?
well!It would be nice to have a counterfeit by my side, at least I can handle it for a while!Su An had a ridiculous idea in his heart!
But even so, where should this counterfeit be found?
(End of this chapter)