Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 842
The more than 20 guards around Tang Xing's general Shi Fat killed only one young general, and when he was ecstatic, the young general carrying Shi Fat suddenly fired a loud arrow into the sky.

After Tang Xingwu was startled, his face changed slightly.He knew this kind of loud arrow, and he had seen the spies of the Ministry of Security let go of this unique loud arrow.He remembered the Liao army's night attack on the first night in Hekou County. Hu Sanguang learned about it in advance through a mysterious spy lurking in the Liao army, so Hekou County made extremely adequate preparations in advance.

At this moment, Tang Xingwu's expression was quite uncertain, hesitating in his heart: "As long as this Liao general is killed, and his body is destroyed, Shi Fat will be the stepping stone for him to become a high-ranking Xiangfu country. "

But reason told Tang Xingwu that the opponent had already fired a loud arrow, and there must be someone from the security department nearby. If he killed this Liao general, with the strength of the security department and Hu Sanguang's cunning, he would definitely be suspicious of him.

These thoughts are a long story, but they just flashed in Tang Xingwu's mind, and finally reason overcame his impulsiveness and greed.He pretended to be surprised and said, "Who is your Excellency?"

The young general smiled slightly, with a vigilant look on his face, and said: "Who am I, but you are not qualified to know, and now you know something you shouldn't know, maybe you can only join the security department, otherwise this matter is estimated to be very serious." trouble."

Tang Xingwu suddenly remembered something, and couldn't help frowning.In addition, through the fight just now, he found that this young general of the Liao army is not weak, and has advanced internal skills. Although he is still not his opponent, he may not be able to kill him in a short time.

Thinking of this, Tang Xingwu had already made a decision, and said lightly: "Your Excellency is joking, since you are a member of the Ministry of Security, it was unnecessary for me to do anything just now. As for what you said, this matter is very troublesome, and even I want to join the Ministry of Security. You don’t need to worry about that, I have the appointment of the military department and the orders of His Majesty for any post.”

The general of the Liao Dynasty smiled and did not speak. Now Xing Xiyang is the general manager of the Ministry of Security in the Liao Kingdom, an official of the third rank.And his name is Yu Jianye, one of the Han officials who accounted for one-third of the current officials in the Liao Kingdom. He served as a fifth-rank military attache in the Privy Council of the Liao Kingdom, and was deeply trusted by the family.Therefore, the person in charge of the security department under Xing Xiyang's command in the Khitan military has a record even in the security department of Xiangfu country, and also has a fifth-rank official position in the security department of Xiangfu country.

In the end, Tang Xingwu still didn't dare to make any changes. Soon, more than ten spies from the security department came as quickly as possible. After verifying their identities with Yu Jianye in secret words, the expressions of these ten spies changed. Qi Xiang Yu Jianye knelt down on one knee.They didn't know Yu Jianye's real identity, but they knew Yu Jianye's official status through secret words. Knowing the identity and confidentiality level of the Liao general in front of them was obviously very important. Perhaps only the Minister and His Majesty knew it, and they were qualified to know.

Tang Xingwu had already retreated a hundred paces away to avoid suspicion, but he didn't just leave.Witnessing this scene at this time, I was even more surprised and uncertain.

Next, Yu Jianye turned his head and took a deep look at Tang Xingwu, and then, escorted by more than a dozen spies, he left with Shi Fat on his back.Half a day later, when Shi Fatty woke up after being rescued by the security department with all his strength, he found himself fleeing for his life on the back of Yu Jianye, who was soaked in blood, and a group of people from Xiangfu Kingdom were chasing him behind him. There are people from the Ministry of Security, and there are also experts from the military.The chase lasted for five days. Yu Jianye hid in Tibet with his body on his back. He was seriously injured and finally escaped from Fuzhou.Back to Wuzhou, Liao Kingdom.

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On December 4000, Zhan Xiongwu led 5000 cavalry back to Yinzhou to attack Zeng Shangfei on both sides, and defeated the last [-] Liao troops who confronted Zeng Shangfei in Qingshan County, Yinzhou. More than [-] people were beheaded and more than [-] people were captured.

On December [-]th, all the troops of the Xiangfu Kingdom returned to their respective stations during the Battle of Shibenggu.The rebels also disbanded and returned to their hometowns, and the local government issued rewards and the imperial court checked the points on the list of good people.At the same time, Ye Chen has also returned to Xia Jing.

Since the invasion of the Liao army, "Xiangfu News" and "Xiajing Express" have followed Ye Chen's will and reported the progress of the war in real time from different angles.Therefore, it can be said that the entire Xiangfu country is paying attention to the battles in Yinzhou and Fuzhou in real time these days.After the great victory in Shibenggu, the news of the complete annihilation of the Liao army was reported to the whole country through two newspapers, and the whole country celebrated. Kneeling all the way, cheering all the way.

On December [-], tens of thousands of Liao's Pishi troops who besieged Zhenxi Fort and Zhenbei Fort withdrew.Wang Chao, the deputy head of the Suzaku Legion, and Zhang Dawei, the head of the Qinglong Legion, each led cavalry to follow for three hundred miles. However, because the Liao army retreated tensely and orderly, the main force still remained, and its strength far exceeded that of the pursuers. Wang Chao, Zhang Dawei and the other Liao troops After retreating into the Liao territory, he returned without success.

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On December [-]th, left minister Ma Wentao came to Zhenxi Fort.

Ma Wentao sat at the first place in the Zhenxi Fort military council hall, with Yelu Hanye and Yelu Lu who had just arrived from Zhenbei Fort under his left hand, and Deng Chongxuan and Wang Chao, chief and deputy commanders of the Suzaku Legion, on his right.

"According to the will of His Majesty Xiangfu Kingdom, the two of you have two choices." After simple greetings and polite sitting down, Ma Wentao said straight to the point.

Compared with the initial arrogance a month ago, Yelu Hanye and Yelu Lu are now full of flattery when facing the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs of Xiangfu Kingdom. Surprised the two remaining members of the Khitan royal family except for Xiao Chuo's son, their hearts were already filled with fear.What's more, they know very well that how they live in the future, even life or death depends on the emperor of Xiangfu Kingdom and the court.Under such circumstances, how dare they put on the airs of their great power and royal family.

After hearing what Ma Wentao said at this time, the two of them immediately lifted their spirits, looked at each other, and said in unison: "Please tell me clearly, Mr. Ma."

Ma Wentao said with a very indifferent expression: "First, our Xiangfu Kingdom withdrew its troops from Zhenxi Fort and Zhenbei Fort, and sent these two forts and the area with a radius of [-] miles to the two of you. In the future, the army of Empress Dowager Xiao from the Liao Kingdom will come to find you again. Trouble, both of you. I, Xiangfu Kingdom, will not send another soldier, nor any military equipment. Are you willing?"

Although Yelu Hanye and Yelu Lu knew that the emperor of Xiangfu Kingdom would not do this, they couldn't help but suddenly changed their expressions and joked that the Empress Dowager Xiao would definitely kill them at all costs for the sake of her son's throne and the stability of the Liao Dynasty. , Without Xiangfu Kingdom's assistance, or asylum, how long can they live.What's more, even if Xiao Chuo didn't send an army to attack them, what would they eat if they add up to hundreds of thousands?The area near Zhenxi Fort and Zhenbei Fort is uninhabited. Xiangfu Kingdom and Liao Kingdom were not interested in it before, because there is no output here, and it is not even a grassland, but a real wasteland Gobi.As for going back to the Khitan nationality's old line of work, it is even more courting death, neither the Liao country nor the Xiangfu country can afford to provoke them.

Therefore, the two shook their heads without hesitation, and Yelu Hanye said: "Mr. Ma, we will not choose this option."

Yelulu also said: "I would like to ask Mr. Ma to talk about the second choice."

Ma Wentao naturally knew that the two would not agree, but this first choice was to remind the two of their own situation so as to pave the way for future choices.

"The second option is for you two to directly lead your respective armies and tribes into our Xiangfu Kingdom, and the imperial court will arrange a place for you to settle down."

The two couldn't help but sighed in their hearts, although they knew that Ye Chen, the emperor of the Xiangfu Kingdom, would never allow them to use the power of the whole country to fight the Liao Kingdom for the sake of the two of them, and after the victory, let them fight in the other country. out of control.But when this moment really came, they were still full of unwillingness in their hearts.

However, they have no choice, if they don't take shelter under the Xiangfu Kingdom, it is difficult for them to survive.However, after receiving the land and living guarantees protected and bestowed by Xiangfu Kingdom, if they want to maintain independence, or even surrender in name, that is simply wishful thinking, and Ye Chen will never allow it.

The two had obviously discussed this matter before, and after looking at each other again, Yelu Lu nodded lightly, and Yelu Hanye said cautiously: "We are willing to lead our army and tens of thousands of people to seek refuge in Xiangfu Kingdom. , Allegiance to His Majesty the Emperor of Xiangfu Kingdom. As long as Your Majesty and the court can give us a place to settle down, we will pay taxes and offerings to His Majesty and the court every year. In addition, if your Majesty and the court need it, we will definitely lead the army Erlang contributes."

Ma Wentao snorted coldly, stood up and said, "Since that's the case, the two of you will take your own people here to fend for yourself, or go to the Western Regions, maybe you can lay down a piece of the sky."

As soon as the words fell, Ma Wentao stood up and said to Deng Chongxuan and Wang Chao who had not spoken from the beginning to the end: "Before coming, Your Majesty said that if Yelu Hanye and Yelu Lu disagree with the second request, let our Xiangfu Kingdom army immediately Withdraw the troops. Therefore, the two generals are ready to withdraw their troops! By the way, let Zhang Dawei also inform, so that the Azure Dragon Army can immediately withdraw to its own station."

Deng Chongxuan and Wang Chao saluted the army and followed Ma Wentao to the outside of the hall.

Yelu Hanye and Yelulu's expressions suddenly became extremely ugly. When Ma Wentao and the others reached the entrance of the hall, they gritted their teeth and shouted at the same time: "Mr. Ma, wait a minute."

"Mr. Ma, please stay."

Ma Wentao stopped and turned around, his face still calm and calm, and said: "What? You two still have something to say."

Yelu Hanye said: "I don't know how His Majesty and the court will arrange for us after we lead people to seek refuge in Xiangfu Kingdom?"

Ma Wentao said proudly: "Don't worry, you two, I, the Emperor of Xiangfu Kingdom, is a man of great talent and general plan, and I will not treat you badly, nor will you lose your military power."

(End of this chapter)