The Most Powerful Man in the World

The court troops around Suzhou City almost all retreated into Suzhou City when Manichaeism raised its army, so the strength of the court in Suzhou City is not bad at all, otherwise it would be impossible to persist under the siege of Manichaeism. for so long.

But if you keep it for a long time, you will lose it. After all, the city of Suzhou was broken by Mani, and Pang Wending escaped from the city of Suzhou. The frontier positions for suppressing the Jiangnan rebellion suddenly fell into the hands of Manichaeism.

Zhang Shuye's previous overall plan completely collapsed because of the fall of Suzhou City. Otherwise, Zhang Shuye would not be so angry.

Not to mention Zhang Shuye, even the generals in this handsome tent couldn't help showing stunned expressions on their faces when they heard this.

In the big tent, a figure was sitting there and moving, with a calm expression on his face, at this moment, he was stroking his gray beard, and sighed slightly: "It seems that Manichaeism is not a group of rabble. There are still capable people among nuns."

When Zhang Shuye heard this man's words, he immediately looked at him and clasped his fists in a salute, "Zongtong's judgment is justified. It's quite surprising that Manichaeism can break through Suzhou."

Zong Ze was originally sentenced to Dengzhou, but not long ago, he was almost dismissed from office because he offended the dignitaries. Fortunately, Zhang Shuye had the will of the emperor, and he could recruit good generals from all over the country to enter the capital.

Zhang Shuye and Zong Ze are also old friends, so Zong Ze was recruited into the Pingnan army.

Zong Ze is extraordinary in both talent and military skills. Although he is not too strong in his own cultivation, he is not the kind of person who has no power. Although he is over sixty years old, he still has a strong voice. The blood of serving the country.

The choice to use Suzhou as the frontier to suppress the rebellion of Manichaeism this time was an agreement between Zong Ze and Zhang Shuye, but he never thought that Suzhou City would have fallen before they arrived in Suzhou.

After asking the envoys about the current situation of Suzhou Mansion, Zhang Shuye, Zong Ze and others had a detailed understanding of how Suzhou fell.

It was precisely because Manichaeism could not be conquered for a long time that the originally united court officials in Suzhou City suddenly relaxed, and even because a large number of officials from various counties around Suzhou City fled into the city, Suzhou City gathered. Lots of officials.

These officials honestly didn't make any trouble when Suzhou City was in danger. However, after a period of time, they seemed to think that the Manichaeism rebels outside the city were nothing more than this, and it was impossible to break Suzhou City. Therefore, many officials have germinated in a solid state.

Even the rations donated by the gentry in the city were all greedy by these officials, so that the defenders could not even get enough to eat.

Under this circumstance, the morale of the defenders of Suzhou City, who were originally united, can be imagined. Therefore, after the arrival of General Shi Bao, many of the defenders of Suzhou City, whose morale plummeted, fell in one blow. Because of the lack of food, he didn't even have the strength to swing the weapon in his hand, but within half a day, the city of Suzhou was breached.

He waved his hand and ordered his personal soldiers to take the envoys down to rest. There were not many people in the handsome tent, so Zhang Shuye gritted his teeth and said, "It's really worth killing, these corrupt officials really want money or not, and die. Not a pity."

Zong Zehu said with a face: "If they die, they will die, but it was the fall of Suzhou City. Pang Wen should kill him, he should kill him."

In Zong Ze's view, Pang Wending, the prefect, should take at least half of the responsibility for the fall of Suzhou City. As the most powerful person in Suzhou City, anything that happens in the city will never escape Pang Wending's attention. Under these circumstances, the salaries and grains of the guards and soldiers could be deducted. It is conceivable that without Pang Wending's acquiescence or even Pang Wending's personal participation, how could such a thing happen.

After venting his anger, Zong Ze looked at Zhang Shuye and said, "Now that the city of Suzhou has fallen, the plan we agreed to take Suzhou as the frontier has to be changed."

Zhang Shuye stroked his beard and glanced at the table in front of him, where a map was laid flat on the table, and he pointed to a place on the map and said, "Since Suzhou has fallen, then we will turn to Yangzhou and use Yangzhou as the Frontier, annihilate Manichaeism rebels."

Zong Ze nodded and said: "For today's plan, it can only be like this. If Yangzhou fails, half of Jiangnan will be in danger."

Not enough words fell, but Zong Ze flashed a fierce look in his eyes, looked at Zhang Shuye and said, "Can Ji Zhong dare to fight?"

Hearing Zong Ze's words, Zhang Shuye was slightly taken aback, and looked at Zong Ze in surprise.

I heard Zong Ze say in a low voice: "You and I can think of it, and people who want to come to Manichaeism can also think of it. You said that if people in Manichaeism thought we would go to Yangzhou, but we were. If you don’t change your plan and still go to Suzhou City…”

A light flashed in Zhang Shuye's eyes, and he gave a high five and praised: "Wonderful, Zong Tongjuan really wakes up the dreamer, everyone thinks that we will go to Yangzhou, but we are going to go to Suzhou. , at that time, it will definitely be able to catch Suzhou City by surprise, and at least half of it will be able to retake Suzhou City."

Zong Ze said with a smile: "Half of the hope is worth fighting for. As the commander of the first army, Ji Zhong, what choice you make is up to you."

As Zhang Shuye made a decision, the next day, one of the imperial army changed its course under the banner that covered the sky and went straight to Yangzhou. Instead, one of them stayed and went out day and night. All the way to go straight to Suzhou City.

Suzhou City

As the prefecture city that had just been won, Manichaeism's control over Suzhou City was more superficial, and could not be considered a complete occupation of Suzhou City.

In order to celebrate the breakthrough of Suzhou City, the commander-in-chief of the army ordered a feast for several days. It can be said that the Manichaeans celebrated in Suzhou City for several days before they could be considered safe.

As one of the most powerful people under his appearance, Shi Bao's life in Suzhou City was a comfortable one. The water town in the south of the Yangtze River, especially Suzhou City, is a gathering place for the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River. A water spirit.

The words of the heroic grave of Wenrou Township are not false, but it was only a few days of work, and the top management of Manichaeism hugged each other one by one, enjoying the bliss.

That night, on the high city wall of Suzhou City, sparse figures leaned against the wall and kept yawning, and some people even slept directly against the wall.

Anyway, even if you fall asleep, there will be no punishment. It is conceivable that in this atmosphere, there are a few people who will do their duty and fight hard there.

There was a faint movement from the bottom of the city, rustling, and it seemed that something was approaching. If these soldiers who were guarding the city could cheer up, they could sense the movement outside the city, but it was a pity that the soldiers guarding the city above the city wall No vigilance at all.

Several figures appeared silently on the city wall, and the leader was Zhang Bofen, Han Shizhong and other carefully selected military experts.

Glancing away, Zhang Bofen made a gesture towards Han Shizhong and others, and soon a dozen of the city defenders lost their lives in silence on a section of the city wall.

Ropes were hanging down, and the officers and soldiers under the city were quietly climbing up the ropes, while Han Shizhong and Zhang Bofen were reaping the lives of the guards on the city wall by virtue of their high level of cultivation.

No matter it is Han Shizhong or Zhang Bofen, they are all strong in the Song Dynasty. In the huge Suzhou city, there are few generals on the Manichae side who are their opponents. It is conceivable that under such circumstances, if they can still be alarmed If there were soldiers on the city wall, that would be a strange thing.

However, with so many officers and troops, it is impossible for all of them to be so smooth. One of the officers and troops accidentally slipped off the city wall, and the screams of falling to the ground resounded in all directions in the middle of the night. The rest of the defenders of the city.

The guards who woke up from their sleep screamed loudly almost like a conditioned reflex, and then someone noticed that the torches outside the city had been lit up and screamed: "Enemy attack, enemy attack... …”

Soon most of the city of Suzhou was alarmed by the movement on the city walls. When the high-ranking generals of Manichaeism such as Fang Xiang and Shi Bao climbed out of the pile of fat powder, the city gates had already opened with a bang, and a large number of officers rushed in. enter.

When Shi Bao, who was neatly dressed and gathered a group of personal soldiers, had not had time to figure out what was going on, a rain of arrows fell head-on.

The big sword in his hand swung, and the rain of arrows in the sky was blocked by it, and he shouted with a solemn gaze: "He Fang rat generation dares to steal the city, your grandfather Shi Bao is here, and he will die without dismounting."

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Shi Bao's aura in the realm of heaven and man permeated, and he immediately overwhelmed the audience. It can be said that when Shi Bao unscrupulously diffused his own breath, his cultivation base was slightly worse, even within a few meters of Shi Bao's side. Can't get close.

But at this moment, a voice came from a distance, and then it got closer and closer: "You are the general Shi Bao of Nanli, who was sealed by the anti-thief Fang La!"

It was also an aura that belonged to heaven and man. Shi Bao looked in the direction of the sound, and saw a figure stepping out of the sky, full of extravagance.

Zhao Kang was condescending, his hands behind his back, and looked at Shi Bao below with a downward gaze.

As a powerhouse of heaven and man who relied on sufficient resources and his own talent to break through before the advent of the great world, Zhao Kang believes that his own cultivation base and background are far more than these coincidences with the advent of the great world and adhering to the great fortune of heaven and earth. Born strong.

Therefore, Zhao Kang disliked Shi Bao very much. Otherwise, Zhao Kang would not be so arrogant if he was also a powerhouse of heaven and man.

On the other hand, Shi Bao didn't seem to feel Zhao Kang's ignorance. He raised his head and glanced at Zhao Kang, and pointed at Zhao Kang with a flick of the sword in his hand: "Sign up, your grandfather Shi Bao won't kill the nameless ghost with his sword. "

Zhao Kang squinted his eyes, and suddenly he punched out, it was the Taizu Changquan that was passed down by the royal family of Zhao Song.

The Huangji Jingshijing handed down by the royal family is a supreme secret book that can directly reach the realm of heaven and man. In addition, the Taizu Changquan, which was invincible by Zhao Kuangyin, the former ancestor, was invincible all over the world. It was too much to come, but that punch gave people a sense of invincibility.

Under the induction of qi, Shi Bao couldn't help showing a dignified expression, staring at Zhao Kang and said, "Who am I, I never thought that it was the royal clan elder of Zhao Song, that dizzy lord is not always jealous of you old people. Plus, why are you willing to let these old things out of you?"

While speaking, Shi Bao slashed out, and at the same time, his body floated a dozen feet behind him with the strength of Zhao Kang's punch, avoiding Zhao Kang's sharp edge.

Zhao Kang snorted coldly, ignoring what Shi Bao meant, and threw another punch.

This time, Shi Bao was bullying him, not dodging or evading. Judging from his posture, he was quite as tough as Zhao Kang.

With a bang, the two powerful energy collided together, and suddenly everything within a radius of several dozen meters between the two of them flew out.

The houses collapsed suddenly. Fortunately, the soldiers on both sides were not fools. They avoided one by one. Even so, the soldiers on both sides who were a little closer were also bled by the swept air waves. and die.

Breathing out a mouthful of foul breath, Shi Bao laughed loudly and said, "Old man, your time has passed, and now it is the world that I have been waiting for, and I will send you back to the West today."

While speaking, Shi Bao's aura changed, and it actually became stronger, and Zhao Kang, who noticed the change in Shi Bao's aura, couldn't help but change his expression: "Brother Huang, help me."

As soon as Zhao Kang finished speaking, he saw a figure slowly approaching not far away. It was the royal sect elder, Zhao Li, who came with Zhao Kang.

Zhao Li just stared at Shi Bao and said slowly: "Rebel, don't say that this king didn't give you a chance, as long as you are willing to take it easy and submit to the court, this king can recommend you to be the king of the Song Dynasty, and you will be reunited with the country. Wealth is inexhaustible..."

"Hahaha, how can I, Shi Bao, be the kind of person who is in the middle of the night? Zhao Song is faint, the country will not be a country, and the king of my family is a real dragon in this troubled world..."

Zhao Kang stepped forward and said, "Brother Huang, you are doing so much nonsense with this class of ignorant rulers. You can kill one if you see such a rebel."

Zhao Li sighed slightly, shook his head while attacking with Zhao Kang, "Your Excellency is a generational general, what a pity!"

At this time, Zhang Shuye and others had led the army to invade Suzhou City, and Fang Maung and others had also reacted at this moment. If nothing unexpected happens, Manichaeism is afraid that it will be defeated for a while.

Riding on a tall horse, under the escort of dozens of personal soldiers, Zhang Shuye stroked his beard and listened to the progress of the troops and horses from the messengers. Zong Ze said: "At the time of daybreak, the city of Suzhou can return to my Song Dynasty."

Zong Ze stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The Governor Zhang recaptured the city of Suzhou in the first battle. If the news of the victory is spread to the capital, His Majesty will definitely be delighted by the dragon's face."

Zhang Shuye cupped his hands in the direction of the capital and said, "What my scholars have done is to report to the king, to settle down with the people, and to get the names of the former and the latter!"

However, as he spoke, Zhang Shuye's eyes showed a bit of worry, and Zong Ze couldn't help but ask: "The one who is worried by the governor is Chu Yi, the king of Guangyang County, who is entrenched in Jiaxing?"

Zhang Shuye nodded and said: "The Governor knows that he can't hide it from you, but Chu Yi's tens of thousands of troops are still entrenched in Jiaxing City, and even Zhu Xun, who was sent by the emperor to take over his troops, is inexplicable. If he dies, this person is a serious concern to the court's confidant."

Zong Ze stared at Zhang Shuye and looked around, the soldiers lowered their eyes one by one, but Zong Ze said through a voice transmission: "Commander, if Zong is not mistaken, there must be something about how to Dispose of Chu Yi's secret message."

Zhang Shuye just glanced at Zong Ze and said, "Yes, before leaving the capital, His Majesty once secretly ordered me to take the opportunity to take Chu Yi down in one fell swoop, and completely wipe out the calamity of peace."

Zong Ze nodded slightly and said: "It seems that Your Majesty is not too confused, knowing that eunuchs like Chu Yi and Tong Guan are unreliable, this time I won Chu Yi, and I will take the military power of Tong Guan again in the future. To persuade Your Majesty to stay away from eunuchs and villains, the great Song Dynasty is just around the corner."

As loyal ministers of the Song Dynasty, Zhang Shuye, Zong Ze and the others were not fools if they were able to reach the status they are today. Even if there are many internal problems in the Great Song Dynasty, it is not impossible that there will be another hundred years of national fortune. However, in this world of great competition, if Zhao Ji, who is the monarch, does not cheer up, then the Great Song Dynasty may really die. The subject will be reduced to the subject of the subjugation of the country.

Of course, in the eyes of Zhang Shuye and Zong Ze, Zhao Ji's performance is to eradicate eunuchs and treacherous officials. Now Zhao Ji is ready to attack Chu Yi, which naturally makes Zhang Shuye, Zong Ze and the others see Zhao Ji. Cheer up hope.

The autumn night wind was already a bit chilly, but Zhang Shuye and Zong Ze looked at each other, but their hearts were hot.

It was dark outside the city of Suzhou, and the tens of thousands of troops led by Zhang Shuye had already entered the city of Suzhou, and they were compressing the activity area of ​​Manichaeism. All the rebels were driven out of Suzhou City.

A long roar came, and a figure fell from the sky, and slammed down on the ground. With it as the center, it turned into a ruined place within a radius of several dozen meters. I don’t know how many people were left behind. Shocked to death.

A figure soared into the sky. It was Shi Bao, who had just been suppressed by Zhao Kang and Zhao Li. At this time, Shi Bao looked extremely embarrassed, his hair was messy, and his armor was ripped apart. Shi Zheng stared at Zhao Kang and Zhao Li with anger.

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Shi Bao suddenly laughed and shouted, "Your Majesty, if you don't do it now, when will you wait?"

When Shi Bao's voice fell, he heard a burst of hearty laughter in the distance: "Hahaha, the solitary king is here, Brother Shibao is safe."

I saw several figures walking in the air, who were Fang La, Li Tianrun and others who were not in Hangzhou City.

At the same time, the screams of killing outside the city shook the sky, and I don't know how many people were rushing into Suzhou City.

Zhao Kang and Zhao Li's expressions changed greatly when they saw Fang La and the others in the distance. Although they said they didn't know Fang La, who would dare to pretend to be Fang La in this army of Manichaeans?

But why did Fang La, who was far away in Hangzhou, lead the army to appear here?

The originally good situation was suddenly reversed when Fang La led the army. The Manichaeans soldiers and horses who had fallen into despair now saw Fang La's appearance and their morale became extremely high, as if they were beaten with blood. Leng is a wave of counterattacks.

Zhang Shuye, who was discussing with Zongze about how to take Chu Yi's military power without fighting, almost tore off his beard and looked at the figures in the air with an ugly expression.

"Why did the anti-thief Fang La appear here? Isn't he far away in Hangzhou City? What does Chu Yi eat? Why didn't he stop Fang La..."

Zong Ze said with a wry smile: "What a good Chu Yi, his trick of driving robbers and raising pirates is really superb."

Zhang Shuye obviously realized this, and that's what made him look so annoyed. He gritted his teeth and said, "The good situation is now in vain, Chu thief should be killed, Chu thief should be killed..."

Zong Ze looked at the officers and soldiers who were retreating in the distance, and sighed slightly, "My skills are not as good as others, and I'm only one move short of chess. Fortunately, this time we split our troops into two paths. "

Between the words, Zong Ze said decisively: "Go!"

Zhang Shuye is not a pedantic person, and he knows what to do now is the best choice without Zong Ze's reminder, so even if he leads his personal soldiers and Zong Ze to the city gate together.

One of the generals who came in front of him was covered in blood, and it was Han Shizhong, the general who was recruited by Zhang Shuye from the locality.

Han Shizhong was full of suffocating energy, and when he saw Zhang Shuye, Zong Ze and others from a distance, he drove his horse and said, "Last General Han Shizhong, I have seen the Governor."

Glancing at Han Shizhong, Zhang Shuye said, "General Han, have you ever captured the West Gate?"

Han Shizhong immediately said: "The last general will live up to the command of the governor. Ximen has been captured, and it is in our hands at this moment."