A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Spring in the north is not too cold.

Everywhere you look, there are bird's nests on the trees. People from the south may find it strange when they come here.

He stepped on the withered grass with one foot, leaned down, stretched out his hand to grab the grass, and then twisted it, watching the wet grass turn into powder.

"Is this the north?"

Zhao Xu clapped his hands and felt that Bianliang was a comfortable place.

"Yes, this is the north."

Shen An dismounted and walked over, stamped his numb feet, and said: "Ahead is the water area that the Song Dynasty relied on before. You can take a look then."

The two of them stood on the roadside, and a thousand cavalry rushed past, followed by three thousand infantry.

Most of these infantrymen carried crossbows on their backs, and their steps were a little heavy after traveling long distances.

This is the best among the Wansheng Army. After being trained by Zhe Kexing for so long, he can be regarded as coming out to see the world.

"The officials sent troops here with the intention of demonstrating to the Liao people." Shen An thought of the internal conflicts among the Liao people and couldn't help but said proudly: "The matter of the emperor's uncle has not been completely settled, and Yelu Hongji is still cleaning up. His remnants. But the defeat of Fuzhou made him a little angry. From Yanmen to Xiongzhou, the Liao army often came to demonstrate. We will most likely encounter it this time, so don't be impulsive then."

"Is that what I said?" Zhao Xu naturally refused to admit that he was impulsive. "How many impulsive mistakes have you made?"

"The king is here."

Shen An avoided the topic and looked at the two thousand infantrymen coming from behind with Zhao Xu.

These infantry were so tall that Shen An had to raise his head to face each other. They walked with steady steps and powerful momentum!

But the king came.

his height……

Shen An felt that this man was really too tall, he was about two meters tall.

With two Shen Ans in that body, he was like a giant walking towards him.

His gray beard and hair were blown by the north wind, but the king bowed his hands and said: "I have seen the king, and I have seen the imperial edict."

Zhao Xu bowed his hands and returned the greeting, "Thank you, Commander Wang."

Wang Que's voice was loud, but he could only lower his head when talking to Shen An, otherwise he would be suspected of having eyes on the top of his head. "There are carts pulling armor and swords and axes. I don't have to work hard."

Zhao Xu nodded, "We are not far from Xiongzhou, so stay vigilant."

"I know." Wang is a veteran general, and this time he came to the north to dominate the battle.

The two thousand infantrymen, who could look like humans in later generations, were the most outstanding soldiers of the Song Dynasty...the swordsmen and axemen!

"The swordsmen and axemen must eat well and rest well. If the Liao people provoke, they must be used to intimidate them."

"yes."

The water network here is dense. Zhao Xu looked all the way and said regretfully: "It is a dream to use fields and rivers to block the Liao army's cavalry. Sure enough, the person who makes the decision must check it on the spot, otherwise it is what you said." ?”

"Decision-making with your head in mind."

"right."

The water network to block the enemy was probably as absurd as changing the course of the Yellow River. It was of no use in history. Instead, it attracted the Liao people to frequently cross the border to clear grass and valleys.

When they arrived in Xiongzhou, Qian Yi, the governor of the state, led the officials and gentry to greet him.

"I've met the king."

Most people in Xiongzhou have never seen such a noble person, so even the top of the city was full of people, watching in wonder.

Zhao Xu was very tired, but he still smiled and said hard things to everyone, and was then placed in the city.

"I've seen the imperial edict."

Qian Yi and Shen An have met before, so they are considered acquaintances.

"How are the Liao people?"

Shen An was also tired, but he couldn't rest at this moment. He had to understand the situation on the other side first.

Qian Yi looked a little older than last time, and his hair was a lot grayer. "After the defeat of Fuzhou, the Liao people crossed the border several times and killed two people, both of whom were common people. A certain person went to the forecourt to find their officials , said they were horse bandits..."

"This is an excuse." Shen An said angrily: "They were defeated in Fuzhou, so they are looking for opportunities to vent their anger. You beasts, if you have the chance later, someone will let them know what regret is!"

"You can't wait for the imperial edict!" Qian Yi said with a bitter face: "The Liao people are looking for an opportunity to retaliate. Now Xiongzhou is in turmoil. There are rumors that the Liao army will attack. Three surprises overnight... Later someone went to capture them, but they It turns out they are spies from the Liao people... What do they want to do? They just want to cause chaos in Xiongzhou."

"What are you afraid of?"

Shen An yawned and said, "Others are afraid of Liao people, but I am not."

He then went to wash up and settle down. Qian Yi said with a headache: "The king is young, and it is said that he is a little impulsive. Shen An is also young. Who did the government send to take charge?"

The officer under his command said: "He is a warrior, very tall."

"How high can it be?"

Qian Yi felt that this was a bit exaggerated.

When he went back, he met Wang Que on the road.

"So high..."

Being two meters tall gives people a great sense of oppression, and Qian Yi feels relieved.

"This person looks calm, and I feel relieved."

The calm Wang Que in his mouth asked about the situation of the Liao people as soon as he entered the station. He murmured with Shen An for a long time during dinner, and then asked Zhao Xu for instructions: "Your Majesty, Xiongzhou is densely populated with spies from the Liao people. Let's come here." The news will spread soon. The people of Liao don't know what they will plan, but they must be vigilant. I have discussed it with Dai Zhao and will stay here for at most three days..."

Zhao Xu looked at Shen An.

"This is not a sign of weakness." Shen An said: "Three days are just enough for you to see the front line of Xiongzhou, and if the Liao people want to come over, they won't have time to mobilize their army..."

If the Liao people mobilized a large army, Shen An could only retreat into Xiongzhou City for defense. How could he dare to rush out to fight in the field?

Then comes the inspection.

Xiongzhou is adjacent to the Nanjing Road of the Liao people, and here you can feel the complex relationship between the Song and Liao countries.

The market received an inspection from the Song Dynasty prince, and the merchants of the Song Dynasty were all excited.

"I've met the king!"

"..."

The merchants of the Song Dynasty were the most excited and talked non-stop around Zhao Xu, while the merchants of the Liao Kingdom were watching coldly.

"The crown prince of the Song Dynasty is here. I don't know what he is here for."

"It is said that he also brought thousands of troops..."

"What can thousands of troops do? Daliao has countless troops stationed in Nanjing Road. What can these few people do? It only shows the guilty conscience of the Song people. They were worried that we would attack the prince, so they sent troops to protect him."

"That's right."

"It is said that the Liao Dynasty had a tie with the Song people in Fuzhou, and His Majesty was very angry." It was difficult to completely conceal the news of the defeat in Fuzhou, so the Liao people spread the news that it was a tie.

"There is also Nanjing Road. Last time, the Song people messed up a lot. In the end, they used a large army but failed to catch them. What a shame!"

“So will Nanjing Road officials go crazy this time?”

"That is the prince of the Song Dynasty. It is impossible to kill him, otherwise the two countries of Song and Liao will definitely go to war."

"His Majesty is not nearby. After asking for instructions, the prince will have returned to the capital long ago, so they should not dare to take risks."

"But the opportunity is rare!"

"Yes, the news has been sent quickly. It depends on what the Nanjing Road officials want to do."

"Look, the prince is coming."

Zhao Xu came here surrounded by a large number of officials. When he came here, he inspected the goods of the Liao merchants and asked some kind questions from time to time.

The atmosphere was very good, but Wang Que and Shen An beside them were chatting about some inappropriate content.

"The Liao people have sent the message over. There are currently rangers on the opposite side, but the number is unclear." Wang Que's hand was so big that Shen An felt that a slap could kill someone.

He clenched his fists, followed Zhao Xu with his eyes, and whispered: "Yesterday, someone said that we would stay for two days, but you said that we would stay for three days. Do you know that three days is enough for the Liao army to arrive?"

"Know."

Shen An held a piece of beef jerky in his hand and took a bite from time to time.

"I know you will stay one more day, why?"

Wang was a little puzzled.

"The king is young and lacks experience."

Shen An's words made Wang Qi silent for a long time. It was not until Zhao Xu finished his inspection of the market that he asked: "Do you want the king to see the Liao army? Aren't you afraid of facing risks for this?"

Shen An nodded, "He must know what threats the Song Dynasty faces and the strength of Liao's opponent... If he doesn't understand these, he will never be able to make the right decision."

Another reason is that Zhao Shu has never come to the north for inspection, so Zhao Xu can be regarded as going out on his behalf this time.

"good!"

Wang Que patted Shen An on the shoulder and praised: "This is what a prince of the Song Dynasty should be like!"

Boom!

Shen An was almost knocked over by his slap. He rubbed his shoulders and said, "The scouts have been sent out. We will just wait for the next two days..."

Shen An didn't think the problem was big, but he was woken up from his dream early the next morning.

In the darkness, he rubbed his eyes and his voice was hoarse: "How many people?"

"More than three hundred riders."

The voice outside the door was filled with excitement. It was the scout who was following Zhe Ke on his sentry expedition.

"Where's Zundao?"

"The Marquis said that since the Liao army dared to cross the border to raid the grass valley, they should retaliate in kind..."

Shen An sat on the edge of the bed and was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said, "Why has everything changed?"

…

In history, Zhe Kexing has been dormant, gradually smoothing the edges and corners of his body, and waited for the opportunity to rise many years later.

But now he has got his chance.

More than 300 cavalry Liao troops were in front, confronting Zhe Kexing's more than 200 cavalry.

"This is the place of Song Dynasty."

A sergeant went up to negotiate, but received arrows and ridicule in return.

When Liao people don't want to abide by the rules, no one can stop them from being unruly.

"Marquis, what should I do?"

The two armies have been chasing for more than an hour. At this moment, the horses are tired and cannot continue.

The Liao army should have fled far away, but they stayed. The signal here is interesting.

Zhao Xu was in Xiongzhou, but the Liao army suddenly crossed the border. It can only be said that they were trying to scare people.

If Zhao Xu leaves Xiongzhou after hearing the news, he will leave a psychological shadow from now on...

The Liao Kingdom is invincible!

This is probably what the Liao people wanted to achieve.

So, you can’t leave!

Choking!

Zhe Kexing drew his sword. The Liao people on the opposite side couldn't help laughing when they saw it, and then they drew their long swords.

For them, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net As long as they don't kill the prince of the Song Dynasty, there is no taboo.

According to the words of some Nanjing Road officials: So what if it's a big fight? Do the Song people dare to fight back?

The Song people could only defend. Over the years, the Song Dynasty's defensive posture in the north was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, which also led to the continuous expansion of the Liao people's self-confidence.

"Crock." Zhe Kexing said softly.

"yes."

The compact earthen jar is easy to carry around, whether hanging on the waist or in a pocket. It is a must-have treasure for home and travel.

"ignition."

The fire fold was lit.

"Attack!"

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