In Huining City, Zhang Ruming followed with a scolding scolding. He Lianjia observed as he walked, and found that there was no targeted defense in the city at all. Aren't they afraid that their 50,000-strong army will suddenly attack?

Outside the Chinese army's account, Tangtai Mingyue saw He Lianjia coming, and stepped forward with a slight smile, "Lord He, don't come unharmed." ”

He Lianjia hugged his fists, "Mingyue Military Division, I am leading an army of 50,000 to come, and you don't even have a basic defense. This is also ~ too much to look down on the old man. ”

"I can't say that, with the friendship between Lord He and my husband, Mingyue knows that you are not here to go to war, so why bother to mobilize the people."

He Lianjia smiled bitterly, "I know that this is for a little thin noodles, with the strength of the capital city, not to mention my 50,000 troops, even if the 150,000 army is afraid to return." ”

"Lord He, please inside!"

Mingyue of Shantai let He Lianjia into the big tent of the Chinese army, and everyone sat down. Helianga was brewing feelings, ready to come to an impassioned and tear-jerking persuasion.

Without waiting for He Lianjia to speak, Duan Lang asked, "Brother He, when you were in the Treasury Division of the Military Department, Lidu City was taken care of by you, and there was no shortage of weapons and equipment and even food and grass. But at this time and at that time, now that my brother and I have become the rebellious ministers of Great Xia, it is a little inappropriate for you to come and meet me again. Even if Yan Facheng didn't say it, who would dare to guarantee that among the 50,000 soldiers, there would be no eyeliner placed by the Heavenly Prison Academy. ”

He Lianjia's expression was straight, "What's the matter, I, He Lianjia, am not afraid of shadows, not afraid of what others say." In order to save the common people in the world from being ruined, even if they are broken bones, what is there to fear. ”

Zhang Ruming pouted, "Roar~, don't dress yourself up like a saint, I said Lao He, if you don't go to the troupe to act, it's really condescending." ”

He Lianjia's face turned angry, "Lord Shangguan, as a Heavenly Master, don't you think about the common people in the world?" ”

"I said, Lao He, you won't really break your head, will you. Lao Tzu is a heavenly master, not His Majesty today, the common people in the world are Delong's kid's business, and he has a fart relationship with Lao Tzu. Besides, our Lidu City originally wanted to feed and clothe the people in our one-third acre of land, and he Delong didn't want us to live well and make it into the current situation, who do you say to blame. ”

"Uh~!" He Lianjia was blocked by Zhang Ruming's two sentences and didn't know how to refute, and after being aggrieved for a long time, He Lianjia said weakly, "But as a courtier, you should abide by your duty." ”

"Fart, the faint king has no way to make a living, do you have to pretend to be blind with your tail between your legs? What about your old man's world? I see that you Lao He has no world in his eyes at all, and he only has that bastard Delong in his mind. Zhang Ruming said angrily.

"You~, ridiculous, simply ridiculous, I don't tell you this. As far as the current situation is concerned, it is dangerous for the Wai Kou to invade Great Xia, and as a member of the Great Xia clan, shouldn't you rise up to fight back against the Wai Kou. Personal self-interest is small, national righteousness is important, and there is no morality in the heart, even if the soldiers and horses are strong, the people of the world will not accept it. He Lianjia said with a red face.

Zhang Ruming's eyes widened, "Shout, you Lao He still has the face to say this." Okay, let's just break it up. After the invasion of Nanping, the soldiers and horses of our capital city protected Xuanhua City, Wuliang City, and the surrounding 23 counties from being plundered by foreign invaders. Yan Facheng was almost wiped out in the first battle of Yiming City, let's put aside each other's grievances and go to the rescue, is this moral? Let me ask you again, who joined forces with the Waikou to kill my brothers in the capital city in Guxin County. He Lianjia, you keep saying that it is both national righteousness and morality, why don't you confront Prince Hong's old thing with these words. ”

"This~!" He Lianjia was dumbfounded by Zhang Ruming, and he really couldn't find a reason to accuse others.

Duan Lang and Yutai Mingyue didn't talk to each other, as if they were outsiders, watching the two arguing. Duan Langxin said that Zhang Ruming can account for three points if he is unreasonable, and he is arguing with him, aren't you He Lianjia looking for abuse.

He Lianjia was speechless by Zhang Ruming's words, so he simply turned his heart to Duan Lang and said, "Brother Duan Lang, I won't say anything else, now the people in the world are in danger, and the court army is trying its best to resist the enemy." If you continue to go north, it will be like helping the foreigners to help them in their abuse. Anyway, my 50,000 remnants of the army can't stop you, but since I'm here, I don't plan to go back alive, you can do it. ”

Zhang Ruming was about to scold him a few more words, but Duan Lang stopped him, "Old Zhang, it's not easy for Brother He, you can say a few words." ”

Duan Lang looked at He Lianjia, and then said, "To be honest, you Lao He shouldn't have come to Huining City. If other generals come with troops, let alone 50,000, even if it is 200,000 troops, I Duan Lang guarantees that they will not return. But after all, we still have friendship, since we met in Yushanguan to the present, how many times we have resisted the wind and rain together. So, I'm really embarrassed by your arrival. ”

Tantai Mingyue followed and said, "Brother He, my husband and I have always regarded you as friends, even if you belong to two different camps, we believe that Brother He will never forget the friendship between us." But we also have to survive in the capital city, and we can't wait for the world to calm down, and Delong will gather a million troops to come and strangle it. The opportunity is equal, and the morality is also reciprocal, since the invasion of foreign invaders, the soldiers and horses of the capital city have never taken the initiative to provoke the court army, this point, I believe that the people of the world have their own public opinion. Now that you're bringing your troops, what do you want us to do? ”

He Lianjia hurriedly said, "Mingyue, the current war situation is in crisis, once you go north, you will inevitably let Prince Hong divide his troops and contain him. In that case, no one can resist the footsteps of Nanping Waikou. When the time comes, my century-old foundation of Great Xia~ will be destroyed in one fell swoop. ”

Tantai Mingyue sneered, "Brother He, even if our soldiers and horses don't move, do you think Prince Hong can stop it?" ”

"Sure, I believe that the court will definitely mobilize a large army from Ma Ruzheng's side to support. At that time, Prince Hong will be able to gather superior forces and drive the Nanping Waikou out of Xining City in one fell swoop. ”

"And what about after the expulsion? Isn't it time to gather a superior army and come and kill the soldiers and horses of my capital? Why should we wait here to die, instead of seizing the fighter plane to find a way to survive for ourselves? Yutai Mingyue looked at He Lianjia with mockery.

He Lianjia was a little stunned when he was said, but he understood that once the court pacified the foreign court, it would definitely eradicate Duan Lang and the others. Mingyue is right, why should people wait here to be beaten.

Looking at He Lianjia's dejected appearance, Duan Lang said, "Brother He, Delong and I are already on the same page, and in order to follow my 200,000 brothers, I must seize the favorable opportunity. However, since you have already brought people to Huining City, my brother can't help but give you face. As long as you are willing to get out of the way, I can promise you some conditions. ”

Hearing this, He Lianjia, who was in a daze, suddenly became excited. He Lianjia hugged his fists gratefully, "Brother Duan Lang, thanks to you for looking up to my brother, that's good, I'll be cheeky and put forward a little condition." ”

"Please."

"Can you ~ postpone it for two months and then go north?"

Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, and shook his head slightly, "I can't agree to this, the fighter plane is fleeting, and no one dares to guarantee what will happen in two months." Brother He, I can't take the lives of my brothers as a child's play, please forgive me for not accepting it. ”

He Lianjia looked at Duan Lang awkwardly, and said with a wry smile, "Yes, in terms of identity, you and I are not friends or enemies, and we really shouldn't put forward such conditions." Forget it, it's all providential. Duan Lang, I will do my duty as a courtier and try my best to block your footsteps to the north. ”

He Lianjia said and stood up, "Brother Duan Lang, when you get out of this big tent, we will no longer be friends." You don't have to be merciful, even if you die in battle, I won't blame you, I can only say that we will do our part. Leave! ”

"Wait~." Tantai Mingyue shouted, "Brother He, I don't want to see you brothers meet each other. Otherwise, how about giving you a month, and then you will withdraw from the army? ”

He Lianjia was stunned for a moment, and Yutai Mingyue continued, "In a month's time, you should be able to give an account to Prince Hong." Prince Hong sent you and Yan Facheng here, and his original intention should not be to fight. This time is also our bottom line, and it can't be pushed any longer. ”

He Lianjia looked at Tantai Mingyue in surprise, and nodded silently, "Okay, then it will last for a month, and then I will take the initiative to evacuate at that time." In a month's time, I will submit my resignation to His Royal Highness. I've figured it out these days, since I'm powerless to change, it's better to find a place to live my own little life like Fancheng Pang Gang. ”

He Lianjia wanted to say a few more words, but he sighed and didn't say anything more. He Lianjia clenched his fists, turned and walked out. At this moment, he suddenly felt a little haggard, and he didn't want to ask about these rights and wrongs anymore.

He Lianjia left Huining City tired. Above the city, Li Jianshan looked at He Lianjia's lonely back and sighed slightly. He didn't go to see He Lianjia, Li Jianshan couldn't be as ruthless as Zhang Ruming, and he didn't want to see He Lian's stubbornness, so he simply avoided it.

Yan Facheng learned that Duan Lang had set aside a month for them, which was far beyond his expectations. Yan Facheng was not like He Lianjia who only wanted to speak for the court, as a general, he didn't think that Duan Lang would miss the best fighter. From this point of view, Yan Facheng saw Duan Lang's affectionate and righteous side again.

When the 50,000 soldiers learned that there was no need to go to war, they immediately burst into cheers. Yan Facheng looked at He Lianjia, pointed to the guards and said.

"Lao He, do you see, no one wants to fight."

He Lianjia looked at Yan Facheng, "Boss Yan, our brothers are also friends in trouble." You tell me the truth, do you also think that Duan Lang did the right thing? ”

Yan Facheng said with emotion, "There is no right or wrong, I can only say that Duan Lang did not miss the opportunity." ”

"Is it fair that the dispute between kings and ministers has caused the people of the world to suffer?"

"There is nothing fair in this world, such as you and me, when I Yan Facheng was the commander of the Kyoto camp, your Lao He was just a small Yushan Pass garrison. But then, you didn't climb on top of me and become a soldier in the army. Lao He, don't use those conformist stubbornness to analyze the affairs of the world, that is the sour rot of the literati. Becoming a king or losing a villain, I am very optimistic about Duan Lang. ”

He Lianjia smiled bitterly and pointed at Yan Facheng, "Your boss Yan is not a vegetarian, if the time wasn't ripe back then, I'm afraid your boss Yan would be earlier than Duan Lang." It seems that the country of Great Xia is really going to change. ”

Yan Facheng did not refute, he really regretted that he did not lead the army to establish himself as the king in the first place. But time has passed, and now we can only be reduced to the point of being at the mercy of others.

Duan Lang's army guarded Chengruo, and the two sides were safe inside and outside the city. Outside Yixiang City, Prince Hong's main army fought a few tough battles with the soldiers and horses of Nanping. Prince Hong could not help but fight, and even if he suffered heavy losses, he would go out of the city to fight. Only by containing the Nanping army did Mo Kun not dare to divide his troops to the north and take Kyoto.

Mo Kun was also very helpless, his 400,000 troops stayed in Shuangfeng Mountain to guard 50,000, and 40,000 were transferred to target the Lidu City army of Xuanhua City, Wuliang City. After several battles, he now has just over 230,000 men left. If he divides 100,000 troops to attack Kyoto, not only will he not be able to take Kyoto, but his side will also be attacked by Prince Hong's army. If he leads all the soldiers and horses around Yixiang City and goes straight to Kyoto, Prince Hong will definitely kill him from behind at that time. What's more, Mo Kun also had to send 50,000 horses, led by Zhao Pingdu, to attack various capitals and loot wealth.

Mo Kun didn't want to put the burden of destroying Great Xia on Nanping alone, even if he could take Kyoto, Nanping's army would definitely suffer extremely heavy losses. Therefore, he was waiting, and Mo Kun felt that Lu Mu should also do it. Otherwise, Mokun would rather attack other capitals to loot wealth than venture out to attack Kyoto alone. Anyway, the purpose of the war is to plunder, and if Lu Mu wants to be alone, Mo Kun doesn't mind withdrawing from Great Xia after eating and drinking. When the time comes, Lu Mu is afraid that the bamboo basket will be empty, and he will not get anything.

The frenzied plundering of the Nanping army aroused the anger of the people, but the unarmed people could only blame the resentment in their hearts on the heads of the court. For a time, the local prefectures reported to the court, imploring Delong to allocate troops and horses for self-protection. At this point, let alone urging food, the new army that was still being recruited was detained by various capitals for their own use.

Inside the palace, Delong was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Feng Zhun and Zhu Wenjun have not heard from him so far, and Prince Hong is also urging for help one after another. Even in his sleep, Delong would be awakened by the news of the Nanping army. At this time, the court had completely lost control of the local capital. Now Delong only hopes that Ma Ruzheng's army will arrive sooner so that he can sleep peacefully. Delong did not intend to hand over the 200,000-strong army to Prince Hong, and in order to survive, he had to make himself feel that Kyoto was impregnable.

Great Xia Chengyang Mansion, due to the deviation from the battle line of Yixiang City, Chengyang Mansion did not suffer from the invasion of war. But even so, knowing that Zhao Pingdu was attacking everywhere, Yin Liangyi of Chengyang Mansion was also panicked, and sent people to Huining City to urge Duan Lang to send troops to arrive as soon as possible.

In a mansion of considerable size in Chengyang Mansion, the owner of the mansion is conspiring with an old man in the study. This old man was none other than the Second Pavilion Master Saduo, who had escaped from the Wind Pavilion in Melan City that day. And Zheng Zechang, the owner of this mansion, is also one of Lord Huai's former cronies. Lord Huai is scheming and calculating, and he keeps a back hand everywhere. Even after the establishment of the Tingfeng Pavilion, Lord Huai still retains a few absolute descendants, and resides in several capitals as merchants. This Zheng Zechang is one of them.

"Zechang, is this information accurate?" Sado asked, his eyebrows lowered.

"Rest assured, Liang Yi currently trusts me very much, and he needs me to organize a firm to support his behavior." Zheng Zechang said.

"So, Duan Lang will arrive at Chengyang Mansion soon?"

"Yes, Liang Yi was afraid that my family would move, so he told me that Duan Lang's army would soon arrive to protect the safety of the city."

Sado nodded, "Since the destruction of the Tingfeng Pavilion, the old man has fled like a lost dog. This time he came to Chengyang Mansion, it was the perfect time for us to avenge the Great Pavilion Lord. Duan Lang is surrounded by a cloud of masters, and it is usually difficult to approach, and when their army enters the city, it is an opportunity. Zechang, do you have the ability to gain Liang Yi's absolute trust? ”

"Don't worry, the little one has given him a lot of benefits over the years, and this Liang Yi has already regarded the little one as a confidant."

"Okay, you suggest Liang Yi, saying that it is to welcome Duan Lang's army and have a grand welcoming ceremony. According to folklore, representatives of the people toast to the boss. Zechang, this task is your next. When the time comes, I will prepare a pair of medicines, as long as Duan Lang drinks it, no one will be able to save him. ”

Zheng Zechang was shocked in his heart, "Pavilion Master, this~That little one~ Isn't it~?" ”

Sado smiled slightly, "Don't worry, the medicine I prepared will not attack until three hours." When the time comes, Liang Yi will definitely pick up the wind and wash the dust for them, and no one will think that it is your hands and feet. ”

When Zheng Zechang heard this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He himself is the detective of the Investigation Division, and he is really afraid that this Sado Pavilion Master will lose his car and protect the marshal, so that he will sacrifice his life.

According to the conspiracy of the two, Zheng Zechang came to the mansion to discuss with Liang Yi. As soon as Liang Yi heard that 'all the people welcome', this was something that gave him a long face, and of course he would agree. What's more, the cost of connecting the wind and dust is paid by Zheng Zechang, a wealthy man, why not do it. In Liang Yi's view, a rich man like Zheng Zechang just wants to tie up with Duan Lang so that his huge wealth can be guaranteed. Liang Yi didn't think much about it, he didn't think that a rich chamber of commerce like Zheng Zechang had any other purpose.

A month later, according to the battle situation, Duan Lang did not lead the entire army north. Instead, Zhang Ruming and others from Shantai Mingyue went to Chengyang Mansion with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, preparing to take over the first capital city that officially started the incident. Duan Lang, Li Jianshan and others continued to stay in Huining City, waiting for the arrival of Liu Xusheng's grain and grass convoy.

Ten days later, Liang Yi received a messenger and learned that the soldiers and horses of Lidu City still had half a day's journey to arrive. Liang Yi immediately beat the drum and ascended to the church, and summoned the wealthy merchants and celebrities in the city to come and observe.

Above the palace, Liang Yi angrily reprimanded Delong for being mediocre and unreasonable, and the court army could not guarantee the safety of the people. In impassionedness, Liang Yi announced that Chengyang Mansion would no longer be under the control of the imperial court and would be loyal to the generalissimo Duanlang, the capital of Lidu.

As soon as Liang Yi's decree was promulgated, some people were shocked and some people were confused, but there were also many people who had been installed in advance, and they applauded everywhere. Liang Yi followed Zheng Zeshi's advice, opened the city gate early, and led the government to greet him outside the city. The wealthy merchants in the city, for their own safety, of course, have to follow around.

Outside the city, incense cases were set up as tributes, and several jars of good wine were also prepared. Zheng Zechang, as a representative of public opinion, was toasted to the coach.

The army swept over, and seeing such a neat and majestic army, the people who had complained did not dare to say anything more. Zheng Zechang hurriedly poured a bowl of wine, and while everyone was looking at the army, he quietly poured the white powder in his hand into the wine.

Five hundred feet from the city gate, the army stopped.

Listening to the sound of gongs and drums, Tangtai Mingyue looked at Zhang Ruming.

"Let's go, you, the Heavenly Protector, it's time to play your role."

"Liang Yi, this kid is doing well, and this Heavenly Master is very satisfied." Zhang Ruming looked at the welcoming scene with high spirits, and was quite proud in his heart.

The two of them hit their horses and walked forward, and Zheng Zechang saw that it was not Duan Lang. However, he has also heard of the great names of Tai Mingyue and Shangguan Xuanwu. Since Duan Lang didn't appear, it's not bad to poison this Lantai Mingyue. She is one of the three major military divisions on the same level as Mokun and Lu Mu, and poisoning this person is enough to make the soldiers and horses of Lidu City chaotic.

Liang Yi saw Mingyue and Zhang Ruming coming over, stepped forward and clenched his fists and said, "Mingyue Military Division, I have been waiting for the Chengyang Mansion for a long time, and the people in the city have specially prepared such a grand welcome ceremony to express their hearts. ”

"Lord Liang, folks, thank you very much for Mingyue." Yutai Mingyue hugged her fists at the people around her.

"Come on, give the Mingyue military division a salute and a happy wine."

Liang Yi's face was excited, and as soon as the words fell, Zheng Zechang hurriedly picked up the wine bowl and walked up.

"This lord, I have long heard that the soldiers and horses of Lidu City are the teachers of benevolence and righteousness. On behalf of the people in the city, the small people toasted the adults. Zheng Zechang respectfully raised the wine bowl.

"Thank you, squire." Mingyue said politely and reached out to take the wine bowl.

Mingyue held the wine bowl and said loudly to everyone, "Mingyue represents Marshal Duan Lang of my family, and thanked all the villagers in Chengyang Mansion. ”

After Tantai Mingyue finished speaking, as soon as she raised her hand, she was about to drink this bowl of poisonous wine.