Chu Tianya led the people and horses through the Yellow Dragon Valley, much faster than the Vermilion Bird and the nobles at that time. At that time, the wind and snow were falling very hard, and the road was very difficult; Now that the snow is frozen, the army is marching through the mountains and crossing the water to build bridges, and this road condition is no longer a dangerous obstacle.

Out of the valley, it is the boundary of Hebei.

Chu Tianya asked Jiao Wentong to lead his troops to station, and he took Qingwei and several tiger cavalrymen to prepare to go to Xiangzhou with Yao Gu to visit King Kang Zhao Gou.

Anyone who knows a little about the history of the Song Dynasty knows that the current Kang King Zhao Gou is the Song Gaozong who founded the Southern Song Dynasty in history. Chu Tianya is not Baidu, he can't remember the details of Zhao Gou and his personal life clearly, but the overall impression is still there-this guy is a soft egg and a bastard.

How soft and mixed is he?

His family was taken captive to the north by the Jin soldiers, the men were slaves and the women were servants, the country was ruined and the family was humiliated, but he was able to be his son emperor with peace of mind, and he did it for thirty-six years. During this period, he recognized the thief as his father and did not think about the Northern Expedition, and also instructed Qin Yu to kill the anti-Jin hero Yue Fei.

In Chu Tianya's opinion, no matter what the reason, whether it is from the standpoint of the nation or from the standpoint of a man, this guy is soft enough to mix.

It is true that history is complex and cannot be judged in one word. Zhao Gou may have a lot of unspeakable secrets, and there are also many things worthy of sympathy, and he is not without merit and commendability. But Chu Tianya believes that since you are the emperor, you should assume the responsibilities and missions you should undertake. At the most basic level, you should wash away the shame of the country, recover the land, and protect your subjects. You can't do this, no matter how good your poetry and songs are, no matter how rich the Southern Song Dynasty is under your rule, and how far-reaching the influence of Cheng Zhu Lixue on Huaxia is, it's all fucking nonsense!

This is like an athlete, the country spends so much money to train you, it wants you to compete well and win glory for the country. No matter how well you advertise and participate in public welfare activities, it has nothing to do with your business. You're an athlete, you should do your job, not focus on making a show or being interested in other performances.

As an emperor, the same is true. Your most basic responsibility is to protect the country and educate the people. Half of the country has fallen into the hands of the enemy, and even your own fathers, brothers, sisters, wives and concubines and children have been captured by the enemy, and you have been humiliated and humiliated, you can still be the emperor there with peace of mind, and you can still suppress and kill those loyal ministers and good generals who want to avenge your blood hatred and want to recover the land for you - to be an emperor to do this, not to mention responsibility and blood, even the basic human nature has been annihilated, what the fuck is there to forgive and understand?

Therefore, whether it was before the crossing or after coming to the Great Song Dynasty, Chu Tianya's contempt and resentment towards Zhao Gou came from the bottom of his bones. Also enjoying this kind of treatment is King Kang's father, Zhao Ji, the emperor of calligraphy and painting who has just taken the throne. This father and son are not good goods, in Chu Tianya's opinion, they are the kind of characters who deserve to be castrated as eunuchs. Chu Tianya has always disliked scolding, but he has viciously scolded these two people more than once in front of the monitor or in the moonlight of the Great Song Dynasty - they deserve it! deserves to be cut off from children and grandchildren, and deserves to lose fertility!

Now, he is going to see that Zhao Gou, and he has the purpose of asking for something.

Chu Tianya had to adjust his mentality. He comforted himself and said that at least until he became emperor, the young Kang King Zhao Gou was still decent, and at least he dared to garrison troops in a dangerous place like Hebei. During the Battle of Tokyo last year, he also served as an envoy to Wanyan Zongwang's military camp. At least from these two things, it can be seen that Zhao Gou when he was young still has a little bit of man's courage and blood.

Chu Tianya and his entourage of more than 20 people walked against the cold wind to look at Xiangzhou.

Along the way, Yao Gu had already noticed the subtle changes in Chu Tianya's feelings. He was a little surprised, because he saw the anger in Chu Tianya's eyes that was inadvertently revealed, even killing intent.

Every man has a "qi" in his body, either innate or acquired. The qi on Chu Tianya's body has the murderous aura that was provoked during the bloody battle of Taiyuan, and the majesty and nobility that he cultivated after becoming the lord. Coupled with the wisdom and calmness inherited from the social experience and professionalism of his previous life, his temperament makes Yao Gu feel particularly unique.

It was an indescribable, unique temperament. Neither ostentatious nor restrained, neither shrewd and outward, nor wise and foolish. Yao Gu admits that he has led troops for several years and has seen countless people, from the emperor to the pawns, no one is similar to his bearing.

"He seems to have hatred in his heart? Could it be that he has an old enmity with King Kang? Yao Gu thought nervously, but he didn't dare to ask.

Chu Tianya was naturally not interested in talking to Yao Guduo about anything, so he walked like this without saying anything all the way. After walking for about half a day, it was dark, and the group temporarily camped to rest.

Yao Gu still lived in the same account with Chu Tianya, but Chu Tianya was surprisingly silent today, and he slept with his clothes after eating some dry food. Yao Gu was even more worried in his heart, he was in danger of the Zhu clan to introduce Chu Tianya and King Kang, in case the two of them had any unhappiness or even a conflict, it would be a crime.

So, he boldly asked, "General, Yao has something to ask." ”

"Well, Yao Dutong, please say." Chu Tianya didn't fall asleep, opened his eyes and replied.

"General, have you ever known His Royal Highness King Kang?"

"I don't know." Chu Tianya replied, and asked rhetorically, "How can you know each other?" ”

"That's good, that's good......" Yao Gu sighed slightly.

Chu Tianya smiled, "What is Yao Dutong worried about?" ”

"Oh, no." Yao Gu consciously lost his words, and said with a wry smile, "Yao Mou has been frowning and hateful since he saw the general to set foot on the border of Hebei, thinking that the general and King Kang had an old enmity. It seems that Yao is worried. ”

"Huh! I frowned, because I was afraid that King Kang would not agree; As for hatred, of course, it is hatred of the Jurchen bandits who trample on our land. Chu Tianya said, "Along the way, the devastation is full of desolation, many villages have become uninhabited ghost villages, and there are still traces of trampling by the golden soldiers last year. Can I not hate? ”

"That's it." Yao Gu gritted his teeth, "Gold thief, damn it!" ”

Chu Tianya smiled slightly, and stopped talking to him deeply.

Yao Gu was still apprehensive in his heart, always feeling that Chu Tianya had something to hide from him, but he didn't dare to ask. Helplessly, he had no choice but to go over like this, as long as Chu Tianya didn't have an enmity with King Kang, nothing else would matter.

Chu Tianya still slept in his clothes.

Outside the marching tent, there were tiger horsemen and green guards guarding together, and three bonfires were lit.

Chu Tianya had just slept halfway through, when suddenly there was an uproar outside, and Liuhe and Xuanwu jumped into the tent to protect Chu Tianya left and right, "Lord, there is an enemy!" ”

Chu Tianya yawned and patted his ass and stood up, "In the middle of the night, can there still be a noise here?" ”

Yao Gu was still a little nervous just now, and when he saw Chu Tianya like this, he was amused when he heard his words-the leader of the 100,000 ringing horses could still be robbed by the ringing horses?

"Let's go, go out and have a look." Chu Tianya wasn't worried at all, he tied up his robe and walked out.

A small camp of two dozen people, surrounded by a circle of cavalry. From the armor, it can be seen at a glance that they are the cavalry of the Great Song Dynasty, and the number is about sixty or seventy.

Yao Gu was also relieved, and whispered, it may be the patrol rangers sent by King Kang, and I will deal with them just so that they can lead the way.

Chu Tianya's heart moved, "I'm not busy, I'll go." ”

Yao Gu was stunned for a moment, and had no choice but to let Chu Tianya go.

Under the left and right guards of Qingwei, Chu Tianya walked out. The cavalry of the Song army in Buwei obviously saw that Chu Tianya was the leader, so two horsemen walked towards him.

There are a lot of torches lit around, and the cold wind blows the figures. Chu Tianya looked at the oncoming knight, a young man in his twenties, his eyes were not big but his eyes were very sharp, his nose was thin, his face was burnt, his facial lines were angular and angular, and he had no beard. He can't be called very handsome, but he is absolutely capable and masculine.

The young knight was also looking at Chu Tianya, although his eyes had been very calm, but he inadvertently revealed a moment of doubt and surprise, and there was a hint of envy in it.

People of the same age, especially young people of the same age, can't help but compare themselves with each other in their hearts when they meet each other. Chu Tianya is also in his early twenties, and the brocade clothes are capable of guarding his body, and he still has a natural majesty and nobility on his body. The young knight looked at him, jealous or envious, and in any case it was difficult to calm his heart, that was for sure.

"Who are you?" The young knight asked immediately after stopping his horse. Very calm and professional, neither hostile nor friendly.

"I should ask you that." Chu Tianya said lightly, "I'm camping here, you came to make trouble, what's the matter?" ”

The young knight was snatched up by cross-examination when he opened his mouth, his eyebrows raised slightly, and the stars in his eyes became brighter and brighter. He was not angry, but said in the same tone: "This is the area under the guardment of the army, and all the idlers and others should stay away, otherwise we will be suspected of doing a fine job, and of course we have the right to ask, who are you?" ”

In the last sentence, he raised his voice a little, which was quite powerful.

Hearing this, Tang Ang and Anu took a neat step forward, the ice and soil under their feet shattered, and the knight's horses were shocked to take two steps back.

"Presumptuous." Chu Tianya scolded lightly, and Tang Ang and Anu retreated together.

The young knight couldn't help but gasp. It's not because of how scared I am, it's purely an instinctive reaction. The mighty momentum of the two strong men in front of him who just inadvertently burst out can really make the legs of livestock weak, let alone people?

The Great Song cavalry outside the circle was ready for battle and made preparations for battle.

Chu Tianya smiled slightly, and looked at the young knight with interest, "What's your name?" What is the official position? ”

"You have no right to know." Although the young knight was provoked, he was still as calm as he was at the beginning, but there was a layer of hostility towards Chu Tianya and the others in his eyes, and he said coldly, "Let me ask again, who are you waiting for?" If not, you will be deported or arrested! ”

"Huh!" Chu Tianya smiled.

The young knight and the cavalry around him couldn't help but be a little angry.

Chu Tianya still smiled and pouted at Liuhe, "Official seal." ”

Seeing this, Yao Gu stepped forward and whispered beside Chu Tianya, "General, you can't afford to spend so much time with a small team of cavalry, right?" Just by them, they are also worthy of the general's official seal? ”

"Yes, it's also the responsibility of people!" Chu Tianya laughed in a low voice, "I think this cavalry squad leader is quite interesting, I will tease him." ”

Liuhe took Chu Tianya's official seal, shook it in front of the young knight's eyes, and then took it back. The knight was a little annoyed, "I didn't see it clearly. ”

"That's your business." Liuhe said coldly, "There are some things that you don't deserve to see." ”

"No, I have to see clearly." The young knight insisted, and his tone was not so polite, "Otherwise, I have the right to expel or arrest you." ”

Liuhe glared at the young knight in annoyance, eager to pull him off his horse and tear him to pieces.

Chu Tianya on the other side smiled and raised his hand, "Show him and see clearly." ”

"Yes." Liuhe glanced at the young knight and simply handed him the official seal.

The young knight looked carefully, and the words on the seal ribbon were all anti-body, and he simply sighed and printed it on the back of his hand.

"General Zuo Xiaowei", a few words were printed on the back of his hand.

"Bold!" Liuhe was furious, "You come down for me!" This thing is also something you can play with? ”

"What are you yelling about?" Chu Tianya snorted and stepped forward, looking at the young knight with a smile, "Do you see clearly?" ”

The young man was still sitting on the horse, looking at Chu Tianya without being frightened, not humble, or arrogant, "I see it clearly." ”

"Can you give it back to me?" Chu Tianya stretched out his hand to him.

"Yes." The young knight rode on his horse and handed the official seal back to Chu Tianya, who handed it to Liuhe.

"How can you dare to ride on a horse?" Yao Gu on the side didn't like it, and scolded when he came up, "Could it be that your official rank is higher than that of a general?" ”

The military attache of the Great Song Dynasty was divided into rank and military rank. Rank officer is equivalent to the rank in our current army, such as second lieutenant and lieutenant general. The "general" given to Chu Tianya by the imperial court is a high-ranking official, who only has a salary and grade, and has no real power. The military position is the actual position of the military attaché, similar to the "platoon commander" and "regiment commander", Chu Tianya previously served as a military envoy and military commander in Taiyuan, this category is the military position, with actual positions and powers.

There are as many as thirty-three military attachés in the Great Song Dynasty, and the general is undoubtedly at the top, which is a little worse than the Tai Lieutenant. The young knight in front of him, of course, could not be higher than Chu Tianya's rank officer.

Hearing Yao Gu's scolding, the cavalry of the Song army next to them let out a low exclamation - "General"?

Immediately, they shut up in silence and sat up straight on their horses. The small soldier met the general, which was a natural reaction.

"At the end is the white body." The young knight still did not dismount, but solemnly hugged his fist on the horse and gave a military salute, "The last is on patrol duty, the general please forgive the last man for not being able to dismount and salute the whole salute!" ”

"I'm so angry, so rude!" Yao Gu grinned with hatred, "If you are a soldier under my command, I will skin you today!" ”

"Don't scare him, don't scare him!" Chu Tianya stopped Yao Gu with a straight smile, and he was really happy in his heart.

Like the kind of soldier Yao Gu said, when he saw the commander nodding his head and being submissive, he was even frightened, and the officers and soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty grabbed a piece of it, and Chu Tianya was really not uncommon. The cavalry pawn in front of him, who claims to be a "white body", sees that the general is still neither humble nor arrogant, and attaches great importance to his duties, what a "non-mainstream" and what a good soldier!

He is not Yao Gu's dish, but he happens to be Chu Tianya's dish!

The young knight was naturally not stupid, and as soon as he saw the group of people in front of him, he knew that they were not idle people. Now that Chu Tianya has shown his official seal, Yao Gu still keeps saying, "If you are a soldier under my command" and the like, it can already be judged that these people in front of him are all high-ranking officials and generals in the army.

"General, please forgive me, the last duty is, you must know what the general is here for?" Rao is like this, the young knight still rode on the horse and did not get down, but just hugged his fists and said, "This is a forbidden place for military aircraft, even if the general comes in without permission, there must be a reason." Otherwise, the deportation or arrest will still be carried out! ”

Yao Gu almost vomited blood and died on the spot.

Chu Tianya laughed happily, "Tell me quickly, what's your name?" -- I've shown you the official seal of a general, so I don't know your name too much, right? ”

The young knight hugged his fists and said calmly: "At the end, Zhang Xian is now living in white. ”

"Zhang Xian?" Chu Tianya's heart lit up: Could it be that Zhang Xian who followed Yue Fei?

"Yes." Zhang Xian replied affirmatively.

Chu Tianya looked at him with a smile, "Then do you know a person named Yue Fei?" ”

For the first time, a look of surprise appeared on Zhang Xian's face, "The general knows my eldest brother in law?" ”

"Haha!" Chu Tianya clapped his hands and laughed, "Okay, great-let's go, let's go, I'll go with you!" ”

This time Zhang Xian was stunned, "Where does the general want to go?" ”

"I'll go where you come from." Chu Tianya also waved his hand and beckoned someone to lead the horse, "Don't rub it off, let's go quickly!" ”

Zhang Xian and the others looked at each other in confusion, and Yao Gu's face was also full of dazedness, with a wry smile.

"General, what do you want to ......" Zhang Xian couldn't help but ask.

Chu Tianya had already mounted his horse and said with a smile: "Coincidentally, I just want to go to the Xiangzhou army to do something." ”

Zhang Xian solemnly clenched his fists, "In this case, you must see the general's dispatch document at the end, otherwise the general can't go to Xiangzhou at will!" ”

"Why can't you go?" Chu Tianya smiled, "Xiangzhou is the state and county of my Great Song Dynasty, and ordinary people can still come and go freely, why can't I go as a general?" ”

"It is precisely because of the special status of the general and the fact that he is going to visit the army, so he must check it out at the end. Otherwise, the last man did not dare to lead the way, so he had to escort the general back the same way! Zhang Xian insisted.

Chu Tianya knew in his heart that the official family sent King Kang to station troops here, which was a military secret, and Zhang Xian couldn't be blamed for making such a fuss.

Yao Gu gritted his teeth so hard that he was about to draw his knife and come forward to kill people.

"There really isn't a condemnation paper." Chu Tianya patiently said to Zhang Xian, "It's a matter of military secrets, so it's better not to ask too much." I can only speak directly to His Royal Highness King Kang. ”

As soon as he heard the word "King Kang", Zhang Xian's face finally changed and became awe-inspiring.

Since the "general" in front of him knew that King Kang was here and had made a special trip to meet King Kang, most of them were "military dignitaries" sent by the imperial court to discuss military affairs.

This kind of thing is no longer something that he can ask about as a pawn.

"General, please—" Zhang Xian immediately moved out of the way, and let dozens of cavalry set up a formation to open the way in front, guarding left and right.

Chu Tianya smiled and nodded, and rode his horse to Zhang Xian's side, "You just said that Yue Fei is your eldest brother?" ”

"Back to the general, yes." Zhang Xian hugged his fists and replied, neither humble nor arrogant, "We are the cavalry of the same capital, and Brother Yue is the cavalry envoy of our capital." ”

Chu Tianya nodded with a smile, "Can you ask Yue Fei to come and meet me?" ”

Zhang Xian blinked, "The barracks have strict laws, and no one can go out without permission. I beg your understanding! ”

"I get that." Chu Tianya nodded and said with a smile, "Then you sue me, where is Yue Fei now?" ”

"Military secrets, please forgive me!"

Chu Tianya couldn't help laughing, "Okay, I won't tell you anymore - I'll see him!" ”

Zhang Xian glanced at Chu Tianya suspiciously, wondering in his heart: When did Brother Yue have such a young 'general' old friend, and he never mentioned it to our brother?