Besides, Tianzuo led the army out of the city, and the grassland was dry and yellow, and the light snow that fell a few days ago had already disappeared with the wind. He looked up at the sky and was gloomy, an eagle was rushing into the flock of birds, the flock of birds fled with a wail, the eagle pointed directly at one, the bird turned left and right and flew away and finally did not escape the eagle's claws, but saw that the eagle's wings turned over, and flew quickly to the distant horizon.

The army of the Liao State divided its way on the grassland, the cart pulled the felt tent and marched slowly, and the dragon chariot that Tianzuo rode could not go fast, and the daily march was only a few dozen miles. After receiving the order, Chai Yi led 30,000 horses and horses to advance along the Talu River to Ningjiangzhou.

The news of Tianzuo's personal expedition had already been reported to Huining by Jin Guo, and Aguta convened all walks of life overnight to discuss strategies to meet the enemy.

The next day, Aguta, Sagai, Xiyin and other military generals led their troops from Huining. The mixed river is the moat that cannot be avoided by Huining to Huanglong Mansion, and Ah Gu Da Xiaoxing stays overnight and moves forward.

On this day, the Jin soldiers came to the Mingtong River again. In the early winter, how to cross the river is a big problem in front of Aguta. Fortunately, there was a drought and little rain in the autumn of this year, and some sections of the river were exposed with yellow sand, but the narrowest river was only a few zhang. Aguta sent people to repeatedly inspect and learned that there was a place where the water was no deeper than the belly of a horse, and he immediately ordered the living girl to send a message to the rear army, and the living girl Pegasus shouted: "The emperor has an order to wade across the river with the former army!" ”

Wan Yan Gao was the first to step into the icy water with Liuling, Ah Gu shook the horse forward, and Xi Yin stepped forward and grabbed the reins with one hand: "Your Majesty, the river water is cold and biting, it's not feasible!" Di Gu Nai and others came to persuade the emperor not to wade into the water, and to find a boat to ferry.

Ah Gu said: "All the soldiers are also born of their parents, and they are also flesh and blood, how can I hold back? After that, Ah Gu Zongma stepped into the icy water, and the soldiers present were all inspired, and the embarrassment was swept away.

Xi Yin and Sakai followed, and the soldiers stepped into the river like ducks bathing, and the people and horses of the Jin Kingdom slowly moved forward in the biting water.

After the Jin army arrived at Huanglong Mansion, the weather suddenly became cold after rain and snow, and the road was icy and difficult for people and horses to walk. Ah Guda decisively ordered the horse to hang a new palm.

The next day, Aguta summoned Bo Jin at the Huanglong Mansion to discuss the enemy's strategy. Lou Room said: "According to the report from Xizuo, after the Huanglong Mansion was captured by me, Tianzuo woke up like a dream and was terrified, so the pro-unification army came. Xiao Fengxian was the governor of the soldiers and horses, Ah Bu was the vanguard, and Yelu Zhangnu was the supervisor and went straight to the guard. Chai Yi led 30,000 horses to Ningjiang Prefecture, and there was a great tendency to destroy me in one fell swoop. ”

Ah Guda asked, "Who is the pioneer?" Xi Yin said: "This person used to be the leader of the tribal army, and later served as a paddock envoy, and was reused because of Tianzuo's good hunting. Ah Guda snorted contemptuously and said: "How can a paddock make a pioneer, Xiao Fengxian is a good rejoicer, and Yeluzhang can be described as a trickster that cannot be taken lightly." ”

Sa said: "According to the general of Gui Liao, Xiao Fengxian fought openly and secretly with Yelu Zhangnu, Xiao Fengxian relied on the high power of the emperor's family, he didn't take Yelu Zhangnu in his eyes at all, and Yelu Zhangnu didn't bother with him. This supervisor is also in vain, how can Xiao Fengxian be controlled by him. ”

Ah Gu said: "Although the discord between the two is beneficial to me, after all, we are facing an army of more than 200,000 troops of the Liao Dynasty, not to mention that Chai Yibing enters Ningjiang Prefecture, once Ningjiang Prefecture is lost, our army will retreat without a fight." Gao said: "Please rest assured that the emperor can defend Ningjiang Prefecture with silver skills for the time being, and we will quickly intercept the army of Liao, and we will not make it join Chai Yi." ”

Ah Gu made a decision today and led the army to intercept and kill Tianzuo overnight.

Aguta led a large army to Pingchuan and occupied the main road from Shangjing to Ningjiang Prefecture. That night, Aguta discussed with Sagai and others about how to break the enemy. Ah Gu said: "How can tens of thousands of Liao troops break it? Gao said: "The Liao army is very strong, it is not suitable for a quick battle, our army should be deep ditches and high bases to delay time, lazy its edge, and choose the opportunity to fight." ”

Zong Xiong said: "No, although the Liao soldiers are all mediocre generals, the soldiers are not afraid of the same enemy, and the soldiers of our army will be able to break it if they attack one place." Sagai said: "Zongxiong's words are very good. Ah Guta also followed his words.

The weather is unpredictable, and the snowflakes fall with the wind, and the Liao army has set up camp for ten miles through the escort step to Gangzha. In the imperial tent of Emperor Liao, Tianzuo discussed with Xiao Fengxian, Abu, and Yelu Zhangnu about the strategy of marching into the army. Tianzuo said: "This time, I personally attacked Ningjiang Prefecture and then captured Huanglong Mansion, and the culprit of destroying the female direct to eradicate the rebellion, what is the best strategy to use to send troops in the future?" ”

Feng Xian said: "The minister knows that His Majesty is eager to destroy thieves, but the snow road is slippery and the war horse is not conducive to fighting without iron palms, and His Majesty has not had time to rest, don't rush to fight, it's not too late to recuperate for a few days and fight again." Tianzuo said: "A bone has not been removed for a day, and my heart is uneasy for a day." ”

Feng Xian said: "Your Majesty, my army is more than 200,000, and the golden soldiers are only a fraction, and Ah Gu has become a bag." ”

Zhang Nu said: "The snow road slippery war horse has no iron palm, which is a taboo in battle, and the same is true for the Jin soldiers. ”

Tianzuo asked Ah Bu: "What do you think?" Ah Bu is a person who tends to be inflammatory, and said: "Lord Xiao is reasonable, my army is several times larger than the Jin soldiers, and it is not too late to fight when the weather improves." ”

As soon as Ah Bu's voice fell, Zhang Nu said: "No, although there are few female direct soldiers, they are all brave, and they have lost all the defeats to the enemy. Xiao Fengxian's face sank: "Eunuch, why hurry?" Not to mention fighting, even if it is my army, each person can drown the female direct soldier with a mouthful of spit! ”

Tianzuo actually listened to Xiao Fengxian's words and said: "Okay, it's not too late for the army to rest for a few days before sending troops" Zhang Nu walked out of the big tent and looked up to the sky and sighed: "The emperor is faint, Xiao Fengxian underestimated the enemy, how can he win!" ”

There has long been a detailed report to the financier, saying that the Liao army has set up camp and stopped advancing. When Aguta heard this, he led his army to leave Pingchuan to meet the enemy. Aguda looked ahead and vaguely saw the Liao army's felt tents stretching, and the Jin soldiers set up camp under a hill.

The weather is unpredictable and snow is falling. At this time, another detailed report came to report, for a few days, Xiao Fengxian and the generals drank in the tent, and the whole army was hiding from the wind and snow. Ah Gu said: "Is the Liao army deceitful and deliberately paralyzed me?" Xi Yin said: "Regardless of whether there is fraud or not, we must always be prepared to prevent enemy soldiers from sneaking up." So, Ah Guda issued an order to strengthen the defense and not give the Liao army a chance.

Late at night, the candles in the Liao Jian military camp were faintly bright, Zhang Nu found his henchman Xiao Dili to discuss with him, and Xiao Yan stayed outside the tent to guard. The enemy said: "Supervisor, our army is several times larger than the enemy, and we should eliminate the female straight in one go, why does the saint not move?" Zhang Nu repeated Xiao Fengxian and Ah Bu's words.

Xiao Dili scolded: "Xiao Fengxian delayed the fighter, as a supervisor, can you ask the emperor to dismiss his military power?" Zhang Nu sighed: "I know that being a supervisor is a false name, and the emperor is obedient to Lord Xiao, how can he be shaken?" ”

The enemy said: "It seems that Xiao Feng is here, and there is no hope for me to rejuvenate the country." Zhang Nu sighed: "You said what I wanted to say, now Ah Gu is brave and brave, and his wings are full, occupying my five states and one mansion, and the emperor listens to the words of the villain, and does not accept the plans of loyal ministers." As a result, our army has been defeated again and again, and this cannot be blamed entirely on the incompetence of our soldiers, it is really the emperor's lack of virtue! ”

Xiao Dili looked up at the outside of the tent and said, "The emperor made full use of his mediocre talents, and the king of Lanling County was defeated in the battle of Hedian

Wei was ordered to send troops in a hurry, and was defeated by a sneak attack by the female straight before he could stand on a firm footing, but fortunately, the king of Wei pleaded in front of the saint to avoid death. ”

Zhang Nu said: "On this expedition, Xiao Fengxian still didn't take the 30,000 horses in his eyes, and he was still arrogant and contemptuous, and it was difficult for him to win, so he would go to the emperor's favor and have no plan in his chest." Not to mention 30,000, even more than 10,000 female direct soldiers are invincible. The number of soldiers is not in the number of soldiers, but in the commander's strategy. In the past, the battle of Qin, Jin and Jin, Xie An defeated Fu Jian's 800,000 army, Fu Jian retreated to Luoyang, only more than 100,000 people remained, my Liao State was repeatedly defeated by heavy troops several times, and the painful lesson of Hedian was not learned, even if this luck was won, there were people like Xiao Fengxian and Li Chuwen in the court, plus such an emperor who hunted all day, the Great Liao State also died without a day. ”

The enemy said: "Xiao Fengxian and Li Chuwen are in collusion to control the imperial power, and I also feel that Daliao is hopeless, what are your plans to face such a situation now?" ”

Zhang Nu said in a low voice: "Open the skylight and say bright words, King Wei is your brother-in-law, and I have a very close relationship with King Wei." I came to you today and wanted to conspire with you in great things. Tianzuo is desolate in the government, favors the traitors, and has lost the hearts of his subjects. Wei King Yeluchun stayed in Nanjing, deeply supported by the people, why not take advantage of this time to depose the faint monarch and set up the king of Wei as the holy lord of the Great Liao, Zhang Nu does not want to see the foundation created by the emperor cut off in the hands of this faint monarch, do you want to do it? The enemy said: "This is a matter of losing your head?" Zhang Nu Zhengsenu said: "If you are afraid of death, take my head to the emperor to ask for credit!" ”

Xiao Dili hurriedly said: "My lord, what kind of person do you think I am, in order to save the Great Liao Dynasty, I Xiao Dili will not hesitate to smear my liver and brains" Zhang Nu said: "Okay! For the sake of the Great Liao Dynasty, please accept the worship of Zhang Nu! "Say it and kneel down and want to worship.

Xiao Dili hurriedly picked up Zhang Nu and said repeatedly: "My lord, I can't help it, I can't help it, please get up quickly." Zhang Nu stood up and looked outside the tent, and whispered, "General Xiao is in the tent." Xiao Yanliu entered the tent and hugged his fists and said, "What do you command?" ”

Zhang Nu said: "You are the closest relative of the enemy, and you are also my cronies, you have heard everything we say, how about you?" Xiao Yanliu knelt down and said: "In order to save the Great Liao Dynasty, I am willing to follow the Lord without hatred even if he dies!" ”

Zhang Nu glanced at the tent and said, "Now without further ado, you two will go to the Wei Wangfu in Nanjing tomorrow and bring me a letter."

Handed over to the King of Wei, I will return to Beijing to get rid of Xiao Wuna and Li Chuwen to raise a major event. The three of them knelt down and kowtowed to the south and said in unison: "May God bless you, great success!" After the three of them got up, Yelu Zhangnu hurriedly wrote a letter in cursive and handed it to Xiao Dili, who took the letter and put it in his arms.

Yelu Zhangnu repeatedly told him not to leak the news, and the two said: "Please rest assured." ”

At this time, someone outside the tent was eavesdropping and the three of them knew nothing, and when the two came out of the tent, the man had already disappeared into the vast darkness of the night. （）