Chapter 23: The Iron Rider Pressed the Golden Drum (4)
"In Shimono Lizheng, I have seen Brother Han."
Stepping out of the protective circle, he faced Han Gang and his guards alone. Ye Lizheng reported himself to his home without fear, behaved like a ritual, and made a set of etiquette more standard than the military attaches in the officialdom of the Great Song Dynasty.
In the middle of the hand, Ye Lizheng had a faint pride in his heart. He knew that the young Eastern Dynasty official in front of him was in a dilemma, and in terms of etiquette, Han Gang should return the salute. Yi Ye Lizheng's understanding of the officials of the Eastern Dynasty, the vulgar and unliterate martial arts, those scholars among the Han people, can be arrogant, can be empty-eyed, but the habits they have developed since childhood, so that they will not be a little negligent in etiquette - not that they really have respect for people, but they do not want to lose their dignity, but also because they are conceited of their own upbringing.
But now Liang Xiangcheng led the whole country's troops to attack the West Fourth Road, and Yu Zang Huama was also ordered to storm Weiyuan Fort. Under such circumstances, how could Han Gang, who came to ask for help from blind medicine, meet him with a courtesy?
Moreover, both of them came for the same goal, how could Han Gang, who was incompatible with Yeli Zheng in terms of purpose, communicate with him in front of so many people, including blind medicine? Over the years, the ministers of the Song State who came to the country as envoys would definitely be punished after they said the wrong thing and did the wrong thing, and lost the dignity of their court, and those who could uphold the dignity of the angels of the kingdom would be rewarded.
Han Gang was really stunned as Ye Lizheng expected. Although he reacted immediately, he did not step forward immediately, but cast his eyes behind Ye Li Zheng.
Norishi looked back and found that his guards were still holding swords in their hands. In a blink of an eye, he understood what Han Gang was afraid of, and smiled secretly in his heart, "Sure enough, he is a gutsless person." He waved his hand and motioned for his subordinates to put away their weapons just like Han Gang's guards.
Seeing Yeli Zheng, Han Gang pushed away the guards who were blocking him, stepped forward, and greeted the envoys sent by the Western Xia Kingdom in order to pry the corner of the wall.
"Brother Yeli, Han Gang is polite."
After Han Gang and Ye Li Zheng saluted each other, the tense atmosphere in the field was resolved a lot. Originally, the Qingtang tribes, who were worried that the two parties would fight to the death in the city, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After establishing itself, Western Xia declared itself a vassal to the Great Song Dynasty. No matter how fierce the war between the two countries was, the relationship between the monarch and the minister remained unchanged. Nominally, the lord of the Western Xia Kingdom also wanted the Great Song Dynasty to canonize him, but in fact, when the Western Xia Kingdom changed its lord, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government sent an envoy to Xingqing Mansion with the canonization book. Therefore, the relationship between the courtiers of the two countries cannot be determined according to the rank of official position. Compared with Song and Liao, they can call each other the Southern and Northern Dynasties, so that the officials of the two countries can determine their superiority according to their ranks.
Therefore, Han Gang and Ye Lizheng saluted and spoke to each other, and they did not mention their respective official positions, just as ordinary people without official status. And their attitude, in the eyes of the people around them, also faintly represents that the two of them don't want to mention the rising war between Song and Xia for the time being, and put aside the contradictions in front of the two of them.
Han Gang didn't face the reality and tried to solve the enemy in front of him, and he didn't see the slightest bit of courage to break the boat, which made Zhiyuan's eyes full of deep disappointment. As early as in Wang Anshi's mouth, he had heard of Han Yukun's name, as well as Han Gang's actions before becoming an official. Wang Anshi compared Han Gang to Zhang Qianya, who was famous for his swordsmanship and courage in the old years, and praised it without hesitation, so that the courageous Zhiyuan longed for Han Gang. And when he arrived in Guwei, although there were some unpleasant things when they first met, as they became familiar with Han Gang, the relationship between the two gradually improved.
It's just that Zhiyuan didn't expect that after really encountering a big event, Han Gang exposed his true face of forgetting his life when he saw a small profit, and regretting his life when he did a big thing. The situation has reached this point, but he has not even been able to realize the consciousness of Ban Chao. With a huge reputation, he can only follow the thief to say some boundless gossip after reaching the bottom.
On the other side, Blind Medicine was also looking at Han Gang and Ye Lizheng who began to greet each other in the field, which was also the first time he saw the scene of the officials of Song and Xia meeting.
Blind Medicine had seen with his brother how to receive the envoys of the Song and Xia countries. Although he didn't learn much of Yu Longke's slick methods from it, Blind Medicine understood that no matter what the circumstances, he couldn't let the two families meet head-on in their own territory. As long as the matter is not exposed to the face, even if the wind blows loudly, the envoys from the two enemy countries will pretend not to know about the existence of the other party.
But once the two parties have face-to-face contact, they can no longer pretend that the other party does not exist. The reality in front of us has left the blind medicine with the power to choose one of the two. He knew very well that the two ministers from the Song State and the Xia State were like old friends for many years, smiling and talking nonsense, but when they got out, they would definitely slash each other with their backhands in the blink of an eye.
However, no matter what Zhiyuan, blind medicine, and the nearly 100 people present had in their hearts at this time, whether it was turbulent waves or unprosperous water, they did not disturb the clichΓ© greetings between Han Gang and Ye Lizheng.
Ye Li Zheng should have read a little poetry book, and when he talked to Han Gang, he also chewed the words: "Brother Han is a young hero, and his name is shocking Kansai." When I saw it today, it was ten points better than the rumors. β
Han Gang shook his head and humbled himself, "It's just a false name, but it's actually difficult to match, but it makes Brother Yeli laugh." β
"Brother Han is famous, how can it be said to be a false name, even in the country, I have often heard of Brother Han's talents and means."
"Brother Yeli praised it falsely, Han Gang didn't dare to be ashamed." Han Gang was humble, but the smile on his face seemed to have taken all these flattering words as they were. He sighed to Ye Li Zheng and said, "I hit it off with Brother Ye Li at first sight, but it's a pity that I only have one side today, it's really a pity......
Han Gang's words were heard in his ears, full of goodwill. Ye Lizheng secretly laughed at his name in his heart, but said with a relaxed smile: "If the two families make peace, stop the army, and be able to drink and talk with Brother Han." β
Han Gang shook his head in the sky and sighed loudly, "After a farewell, it is difficult to meet again. If the ambition is not collected, the war will not stop. It will only be until today next year, on the grave of Brother Yeli, Han Gang will give him wine. β
With a sigh, Han Gang's right hand moved, and there was a choking sound, and the long knife on his waist was already out of its sheath. Before Ye Lizheng could react from Han Gang's words, he saw Han Gang raise his arms and wave sharply, and an arc of light flashed between his necks.
First, a thin red mark oozed a drop of blood, and the next moment, the red mark expanded into a crack, and bright red blood spurted out from the wound.
Half of Ye Lizheng's neck was cut off with a single sword, and Han Gang took a few steps back lightly, and just took advantage of the situation to return to his guards, avoiding all the blood gushing out like a fountain, so as not to let the cyan robe get the slightest trace of blood.
From drawing the knife, to slashing horizontally, to retreating, Han Gang's series of movements were like flowing water, without the slightest hindrance. It can be seen that this is not a hot-headed action, but after careful consideration and consideration of the details of each action, he can do it so smoothly.
Back in the crowd, Han Gang sighed again at the stunned Zhiyuan: "I'm just a quick temper, and sure enough, I still can't learn the ability to come to Ban Dingyuan, so I can't wait for the night to ......."
Zhiyuan opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. Han Gang turned his face better than turning the book, and he was still called a brother in front of him, but now he could only hear the sound of Ye Li Zheng's blood spurting.
The field was as quiet as a cold night. Nearly 100 people in the surrounding circle were stunned, watching Ye Lizheng stand and die like this, shocked by the ruthlessness of Han Gang's attack.
The stunned expression froze on his face, and Ye Lizheng stiffened, allowing the blood all over his body to spurt out of the wound in waves. The moment Han Gang cut off the major artery and lost the blood supply, he had already lost consciousness, but he hadn't fallen down for some reason, but as the blood gushing out became less and less, his breath of life had gradually faded.
"Blind medicine! What are you waiting for?! Han Gang let out a loud shout, shattering the silence of the Dead Domain.
Blind Medicine trembled when he heard this, and his gaze moved from the wound on Ye Lizheng's neck to Han Gang's face. The eyes staring at him were full of coldness, like wind and frost swords hidden deep in the middle. Although the blind medicine has always been unruly, but now that he is stared at by Han Gang like this, he can't afford to resist at all. Han Gang's knife had already cut off one of his previous paths, and he could only continue along the remaining road, with no other choice.
After coming back to his senses, he raised his hand and pointed at Ye Lizheng's guards, and roared with all his strength: "Kill this group of party dogs!"
A moment later, more than a dozen corpses were piled up outside the courtyard, and Han Gang was invited into the main hall, high on top, while Blind Medicine knelt on the ground and pleaded guilty to him.
Waiting for the blind medicine to kowtow and admit his mistake, Han Gang finally shook his head, "What is the crime of inspection?" The party members are not dead-hearted, and they intend to send a detailed effort to persuade the inspection to rebel. The patrol is loyal, unmoved, and beheaded. It's all thanks to the inspection,"
Blind Medicine was stunned and looked up. saw Han Gang looking down at him, his eyes were unfathomable: "Did I say something wrong?" β
The blind medicine swallowed his saliva, and Han Gang's dark eyes were breathtaking, making him tremble. Now that he is being targeted by these eyes, the big chief of the Qingtang Department does not dare to have any disobedience. Moreover, Han Gang's words were clearly for his sake, and the blind medicine would not be stupid enough to refuse: "Ji Yi is right, this is exactly what happened. β
Han Gang smiled, "Since the inspection is loyal to the imperial court, and now that Weiyuan Fort is trapped, the inspection should be indicated." β
The blind medicine is pressed to the ground: "Just wait for the opportunity to order." β
An hour later, nearly a thousand horsemen rushed out of several valleys controlled by the blind medicine, and with the sound of hooves rumbling, they headed straight to the west.