In the middle of the night, the city of Chenliu County, forty miles east of Bianliang, was brightly lit and people were neighing. Nearly 300,000 Jurchen troops marched from the north of Bianliang City to this small county town of Gyeonggi, which had become an empty city dozens of days earlier.

The geographical location here is actually not good, less than twenty miles to the east is the 100,000 army of the Luoyan Army stationed in the ten-mile long post. Forty miles to the west is Bianliang City. If it weren't for Wanyan Agu being sure that Lu Zhongtian didn't have the courage to attack him, he would never dare to send the army into the gap between the two Great Zhou soldiers and horses.

Yesterday, Lu Zhongtian fulfilled his promise at a very fast speed, sending grain, grass, materials, armor and 5,000 people to the camp of Wanyan Aguda. Moreover, they dispatched 50,000 soldiers and horses to attack from the south, which was confirmed by the news sent by Wanyan Aguda, who had set out with the forbidden army, in the form of eagles. It was precisely because Lu Zhongtian implemented the agreement to the letter, that Wanyan Agu Da really recognized the situation, and he knew that Lu Zhongtian would never dare to play tricks behind his back. That's why he ordered the soldiers and horses to go to Chenliu to prepare for a while.

It wasn't until early in the morning that the army gradually settled down. Wanyan Aguda only took a team of hundreds of cavalry and more than a dozen generals before riding out of the city in the cold morning breeze and heading straight for the ten-mile long post where the Luoyan army was stationed in the east. Wanyan Aguda didn't want to attack directly, he still wanted to make a final persuasion and woo Lin Jue, after all, Lin Jue at this moment had the capital and strength worth wooing.

The news of the meeting had already been passed on, and the meeting place between the two sides was on the bank of the Qingshui River called Qingshui River, which was equal to the distance between the two armies. There is a small covered bridge on this small river, which is built in the shape of a pavilion, but it is also antique and quite elegant.

It's not yet March, but when the sun shows half of its face, the chill in the air is quickly dispelled by the soft scent of spring. The green willows on the banks of Qingshui Creek reflect a tender yellow like smoke and mist under the morning sun. The branches swayed in the wind, like the soft waist of the dancing girl in the green house.

The other party had also arrived, waiting in line in the wilderness on the other side of Qingshui Creek. Each side sent dozens of cavalry across the river and searched a large area behind the other side in case the other side sent troops and horses to set up an ambush. According to the agreement, the participants of the two sides did not carry any blades and firearms, and after the two sides confirmed, Wanyan Agu Da and Lin Juecai each led ten entourages to arrive on the covered bridge.

The moment Wanyan Aguda saw Lin Jue stepping on the head of the covered bridge, he laughed and shouted enthusiastically: "Oh, brother-in-law, I haven't seen you for a long time, don't come unharmed." ”

Lin Jue also walked over with a big laugh, and arched his hand: "The big leader is okay." I didn't expect us to meet here. The world is too small. It seems that you can't hide from your big boss wherever you go. ”

Wanyan Agu laughed and said, "Hide from me? Why is that? Afraid I'll eat you? ”

Lin Jue smiled: "Isn't it? The world says that the great leader is a man-eating tiger, and of course I am afraid of being eaten by you. I'm just a weak, poor, helpless little sheep. I don't want to die. ”

Wanyan Agu trembled with laughter, pointed at Lin Jue and said, "You? Weak, pitiful and helpless? It's the funniest joke I've ever heard. If I am a tiger, you are a tiger in sheep's clothing. You're no worse than me. ”

Lin Jue also pointed at Wanyan Agu and laughed, the two pointed at each other's noses and laughed, and the entourage around them was not to be outdone, and laughed. They all have to use laughter to suppress each other's voices, as if this is also a way to compete. If unrelated people see this scene, they think that the people in this covered bridge are a bunch of crazy people.

The laughter stopped, and Lin Jue said, "Big Chief, let's sit down and talk." Look at this full of spring, we have not seen each other for a long time, Lala is better at home, and there is no need to be tense. You say, don't you? ”

Wanyan Agu sat at a bluestone table in the covered bridge, crossed Erlang's legs and nodded: "What my brother-in-law said is that we are family, after all, we are also a family, aren't we?" But when it comes to family things, I'm going to blame you. You were gone, do you know how much my sister misses you? My sister gave birth to a son for you, you know? Why don't you go and see her? Teh is also ruthless. You're giving up from the beginning. Do you know what kind of punishment will be given to a negative man in my Jurchen clan? He will be arrested by the woman, and he will dig out his heart to see if it is black. It's over and the wine is fried. ”

Lin Jue laughed and said, "Is there still such a rule in your Jurchen clan? How did I not know? But even if there were, I'm not afraid. Because I am not a negative person. Mingyue and I are husband and wife, and I know her situation, and I have also communicated with her, and I know her now

I took my son to live among the tribes at the foot of Changbai Mountain. I also promised her, and when the time came, I would pick up her mother and son to reunite with me. I didn't give up. But why she, as the sister of the Great Chief, was reduced to living a hard life in the tribe, I would like to ask what the Great Chief was? I wonder if there is one of you Jurchen who is rich and noble, who does not care about his brothers and sisters, and allows them to suffer and even forces them to suffer the punishment? This is called injustice in our Great Zhou. What do you Jurchens call this? ”

Wanyan Aguda's face turned cold, put down Erlang's legs, stretched out his head and glared at Lin Jue, and said viciously: "I didn't force her, she had to suffer by herself." I'm just such a sister, how can I be unkind? She has been brainwashed by you, and you have obstructed my major affairs in every way, and I naturally will not indulge her. No one in this world can stop my great cause, including Mingyue. ”

Lin Jue laughed and said, "You will be ruined in your own obsession." It's good that you want to do something big, but you have to do it within your means. You have a big appetite, and you're not afraid to hold your belly. ”

Wanyan Agu sneered: "In this situation, don't you still believe that I can dominate the world?" The capital of the Great Zhou is right in front of me, and as long as I want to, I can take Bianliang. Your Great Zhou court is finished. Brother-in-law, the so-called person who knows the times is Junjie, you should be able to see the situation in front of you clearly, and don't be obsessed anymore. You have submitted to me, and the two of us will work together to create a great cause, and it would be nice for you to share a piece of land and become the lord of a country in the future? My sister-in-law married you, you and I are related by marriage, can I still treat you badly? I have come to you today to say these things to you. Otherwise, my army of 300,000 would have been crushed long ago, so why waste your time? Even if you are my brother-in-law, you stand in my way, there is no love to talk about. You won't even frown when I kill you, do you understand? ”

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "I know your intention to ask me to meet here today, and I knew before I came here that you were going to say these things." I also read Mingyue's face, you are her brother, and I have the obligation to advise, so I came to the appointment. Great chief, listen to me, retreat and return to the north, the Central Plains is not a place for you to stay. You can destroy the Liao Kingdom, Chen Xiongbeidi, that is also an earth-shattering feat, and it is not difficult for you at all. Why do you want to covet the land of the Central Plains? This is not a place you can conquer with maces and iron horses. Just like now, if you can really destroy Da Zhou with a crushing force, why do you have to run to win me over? You can't do it, the war is not the same as you imagined, so you need to win over me and Lu Zhongtian. Let me give you a piece of advice, if you are still obsessed, you will be buried in the land of Great Zhou. Although this place is rich and prosperous, it does not belong to you, and it will make you dream of this. ”

Wanyan Agu slapped the stone table and shouted: "Lin Jue, are you embarrassed?" I came to persuade you, but you came to teach me a lesson? Do you think your 100,000 soldiers are my opponents? Do you think that when you have some firearms, you will scare the Jurchen army? Carving insect skills, and enough to worry? I was kind enough to give you a way out, but you cocked your tail instead. Do you believe it or not, my army will crush you to dust at once? ”

Lin Jue also shouted coldly: "Everyone can say big words, and you will see it above the battlefield." You're going to woo me? Didn't you listen to the words that Mingyue brought to you for me? If you don't offend my Great Zhou, we can either have well water but not river water, or we can get along with each other. If you trespass against me, I will be your enemy. I'm afraid it's a big joke for you to persuade me to surrender. I, Lin Jue, a dignified Zhou man, Yidi invaded my Great Zhou, and when the society was shaking and the people were in misery, it was the time for me to come forward. Although I, Lin Jue, have no interest in fame and fortune, I don't mind taking you Jurchens as a step for me to become famous in the world. ”

Wanyan Agu was furious and laughed back, pointed at Lin Jue and sneered: "Okay, good." In that case, don't blame me. It seems that I have good intentions, but you think I am showing weakness. In the words of your Da Zhou, you are 'not shedding tears if you don't see the coffin'. Took them for me. ”

After Yan Agu's words fell, the ten Jurchen guards behind him shouted loudly, and rushed forward with great speed from the sleeves of his boots and armor.

Sun Dayong shouted loudly, and the ten guards behind Lin Jue also came out of nowhere for the first time. The two sides were tense in an instant, and they were about to fight.

Wanyan Agu was stunned, gritted his teeth and scolded: "Little thief, it's very insidious, you said that you don't bring blades, but you hide so many blades." ”

Lin Jue sneered: "Each other, your big leader doesn't have the face to accuse me, didn't you also come with a sword?" We're just in case. I could have come with a firearm, one

The gun hit you in the head, but the two armies are fighting, and I don't care about this kind of despicable means. You don't have to thank me, my Luoyan Army has always been benevolent and righteous. ”

Wanyan Agu snorted and suddenly laughed. He waved his hand and said to the guard beside him: "Stand down, stand down, put down your blade." I'm here to catch up with my brother-in-law, why are you so tense? They all lay down their blades. ”

Wanyan Agu understands that since the other party is on guard, forcing it may not have a good result. Lin Jue mentioned firearms, but did he know if it was a warning? Maybe he really had a firearm hidden somewhere, and that thing wasn't to be messed with.

The Jurchen guards put down their blades and retreated, Lin Jue also waved his hand, and Sun Dayong and the others withdrew their blades and retreated. In fact, according to Sun Dayong's thoughts, this is the best time to kill Yan Agu. He and Bai Bing, who disguised himself as a personal guard, made a move, and he could complete the kill in an instant. But Lin Jue resolutely refused to let him do this, and he had to obey his orders. Of course Lin Jue can't let them come nonsense, once the other party comes to the appointment, he must be precautionary, and the personal guards he brought must also be one in a million good hands, so you can get it casually. That Wanyan Agu is a tall horse with extraordinary strength, and he is by no means a mediocre hand, how can he say that he can kill it. Second, the two armies are facing each other, Lin Jue really disdains to use such despicable means, not to mention that Wanyan Agu is Wanyan Mingyue's elder brother, and there is naturally no need to be appeased when they meet on the battlefield, but in this way, how to face Wanyan Mingyue in the future. It's not a good choice morally or emotionally.

Wanyan Agu smiled and sat back down, as if nothing had happened before.

"Brother-in-law, let's catch up. Do you remember how you swore when I let you out of my camp? You said that you would not be my enemy, or the land would hate it. Isn't your Great Zhou the most important promise? How can words not be counted? You are my enemy today, and you are not afraid that Heaven will punish you? ”

Lin Jue remembered that incident, and he did swear a poisonous oath in order to get out. Naturally, I won't take this kind of thing seriously, and I just wanted to get out as soon as possible. Now this guy has been turned out.

"Great Chief, if God punishes me for breaking my oath, I have to punish you first. for you are the first to break your oath. You swore that if I could lead your army out of the flood of the Liao, you would let me and my entourage go. But instead of doing so, you want to imprison me in your Jurchen camp. You broke your oath first, how can you blame me for breaking my oath later? If you don't mention it, others may not know that you have broken your oath and been ungrateful, I saved your Jurchen army, but you did that to me. You're revealing yourself. Lin Jue laughed.

Wanyan Agu's face turned black and red, and he said coldly: "I don't remember that I swore like that, you are talking nonsense." ”

Lin Jue said: "Then you are even more shameless, a man is hard to chase after a man, you don't even dare to recognize what you say, what kind of man are you?" ”

Wanyan Agu reprimanded angrily: "Sharp teeth, I can't fool you if you play tricks." I'll just ask you one last time, do you really want to be my enemy? In the current situation, do you really think you can turn the tide? Do you know what will happen to you today if you do not submit to my army? ”

Lin Jue laughed loudly and said, "Ask and ask, my ears are calloused." You want me to submit to you Jurchens? Unless the sun rises in the west and sets in the east, the river flows backwards. Great Chief, don't waste your efforts. ”

Wanyan Agu nodded slowly and said, "I understand, I won't persuade you anymore." Come, I invite you to drink, and after drinking this wine, there is no other relationship between you and me, but only friend and foe. When you meet on the battlefield, you don't have to be merciful. ”

Wanyan Aguda stretched out his hand and took off the leather bag of wine on his waist, pulled out the stopper and handed it over: "Drink!" ”

Lin Jue stretched out his hand to take it, and wanted to drink it. Sun Dayong hurriedly said, "My lord, no. ”

Lin Jue laughed and said: "Don't worry, if the great leader of Wanyan is so despicable that he can even do it with the hand of poisoning wine, how can he still dominate the world?" That's a villain's act, and it's a hero's doing. ”

After that, Lin Jue raised the wine bag and took a big sip, praising it: "Good wine." He handed the sac over.

Wanyan Agu drank three sips of the wine bag, wiped the wine on his lips and laughed: "The wine has been drunk, I will now face you in person, tomorrow morning, my army will be here to fight with your Luoyan army, who wins and who loses, let the result speak." I remind you that you have rejected my kindness and that I will show you no mercy. If I take it, you will surely die. ”

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "Okay, I'll wait for you." Tomorrow morning, all the officers and men of our Luoyan Army will be waiting here. As for my life and death, my life is up to me, so the chief doesn't have to worry about it. ”