Chapter Ninety-Eight: The Change of Suicheng
"What do you mean, husband? What is your attitude towards this peace talks? Are you also reluctant? Weizhen asked.
"I just heard Fan Jiyi say more than a year ago that reunification should be achieved through peaceful means, and I really don't believe it. But over the past year or so, we have exchanged envoys with Fan Jiyi, and we can also see that Fan Jiyi has ideas. This time we were attacked by the Yaodong people and the Iron Army, he did not take advantage of the fire to rob, and it can be seen that Fan Zhiyi is very insistent on his ideas. I can't fully support this alliance, but I won't take the initiative to break it. Wei Zeng said.
"Husband, you are still so cautious, it seems that you are very distrustful of people you don't know." Weizhen said with a sigh.
"There are too many struggles in this world, and my experience from the bottom to the big has taught me that anyone who can only rely on himself and hand over his fate to others will end up very tragically. I can only learn to be strong, and I can only learn to be cautious. For those who are friendly, I try to reach out to them, get to know them, and then build a real friendship with them. There can be no weakness for those who have evil intentions. Wei Zeng said.
"Husband's heart, I naturally know that the husband really didn't say anything about the people he approved. But now, this alliance may really be able to bring peace to the world. Why don't we give everything for the sake of this hope for peace? As long as all the wars can be stopped, and everyone can be peaceful together, how good is that? Wei Zhen looked at Wei Zeng and said.
"You're still so kind, and kindness is always so good. However, an inch of solid ground under your feet can make you stand tall; The vast plains in the void have no meaning for reality. The road must be taken step by step, and things must be done one by one. We gave everything away, perhaps in the praise of others. It will feel a sense of honor. But this glory is false, and behind this glory is the loss of self and the helplessness of being manipulated by others. We can't take risks without being absolutely sure. Wei Zeng said.
"But I don't think it's the best." Wei Zhen said.
"But that's the safest thing to do." Wei Zeng replied.
Only the truth is silent. There was obvious disapproval in his face.
"Husband, you said that you don't like to fight, and the wars in the past ten years have been all to protect the people of your hometown. Now that the Yaodong people have hit Yanbei, and Yanbei has encountered war, isn't your original insistence all empty? Even if there is little hope for a peaceful solution to all problems, we must do our best for peace. Look at the people around us, who have gone through the war and died. Just a very cruel thing. We didn't have a way before, but now that we have a second way, we should go on the second road. I know my husband is cautious, but now is not the time to be cautious. Wei Zhen plucked up the courage to say to Wei Zeng.
"You're right. But many people are unreliable, and if you believe in unreliable people, we will be betrayed. Wei Zeng said.
But if we don't trust others, how can others believe us. In this meeting, we should show the greatest sincerity. Jiangnan's Fan Zhiyi. For the sake of this alliance, we have shown great sincerity, and we should not do it for some selfish interests. and flinched. Wei Zhen said.
"You don't know what to say. Maybe you're right. I promise you that I will show the utmost sincerity in this meeting. Wei Zeng looked at Wei Zhen's gaze, and his heart softened, he felt that all this was very naïve, but he now had the strength to be naïve.
"With me and Fan Yuyi agreeing, others don't dare to say anything. Even if they laugh in their hearts. But they also have to be consistent with us in their behavior. Wei Zeng thought like this, and his heart relaxed.
In October and November, all forces began to send envoys in the direction of Suicheng.
Fan Yuyi's alliance shocked the world this time. Many people in Shilin have great expectations, but the local powerful factions have their own thoughts.
In March, the Yaodong people attacked aggressively, and Suicheng was surrounded by the Yaodong people. In June, Fan Kuyi led his army north, and the entire northern battlefield became quiet for a while. However, the tranquility on the battlefield could not calm the hearts of the people in Suicheng.
"We are now surrounded by Jiangnan people and Yaodong people, our connection with Shifeng City has been cut off, and Wei Zeng is unable to support us at all. It's dangerous for us to go on like this, and once Suicheng is conquered, all of us will be doomed. The prefect of Suicheng quietly summoned a kind of civil and military officials to the mansion and had a secret conversation.
"But Fan Yuyi didn't want to meet with the leaders and discuss the matter of peaceful reunification. As long as Fan Jiyi can succeed, we will not be in danger. The commander of the Suicheng soldiers said.
"If there is no result of this alliance, and the Yaodong people and Jiangnan people come to attack, won't we have no way to live? Even if the Huimeng really has a result, and the Yaodong people and the Jiangnan people withdraw their troops, will Wei Zeng really leave us? The chief of Suicheng said worriedly.
"What do you mean, my lord, is Wei Zeng planning to do something to us?" The commander of the Suicheng soldiers was taken aback.
Of course he doesn't have the plan to do so now, but it's hard to guarantee the future. Look at the current Suicheng, how can we still have any real power, once Wei Zeng wants to do it, aren't we still slaughtered? I heard that when Wei Zeng started an incident in Yanbei, there were still many wealthy families in Yanbei, how many are left? On the one hand, Wei Zeng supported some children of the poor family, but on the other hand, he wanted to seize power from the hands of the wealthy. For several years, the whole of Yanbei was his own cronies. Do you think he will treat us as cronies? Now Wei Zeng is not freeing his hands, but it is difficult to guarantee that he will not do anything to us in the future. Governor Suicheng said.
"What the adults said is very true, Wei Zeng is still not at ease with us. Now we are completely speechless in this Suicheng, which is a good proof. I don't know what your plans are? A civilian official said.
"If it was before, if we got into trouble, the Yanbei army would definitely come over. But now, Wei Zeng has no time to take care of himself, where can he manage it here? Now there are less than 10,000 Yanbei people in Suicheng, and we have 30,000 Suicheng soldiers. Governor Suicheng said.
"But who should we belong to if we betray Wei Zeng? Relying on our own strength, no one can resist it. The commander of the Suicheng soldiers said.
"We have betrayed the Jiangnan people, and we must not take refuge in Fan Zhiyi. The Predators are not as strong as they used to be, and if we take refuge in them, they will not be able to protect us. Now, they can only take refuge in Yaodong's Ding family brothers. Governor Suicheng said.
"But will the Ding brothers believe us? Three surnames are domestic slaves. Since ancient times, it has been despised by people. I'm worried that if we take refuge in the past, the Ding brothers won't reuse us. The civil servant was worried.
"What do you mean by a three-surnamed domestic slave? It's really pedantic. In troubled times, we call good birds to choose trees and perch. Now that Wei Zeng can't protect us, we naturally have to find someone who can protect us. What's more, I'm going to give a big gift to the Ding family brothers, how could they refuse us? The Suicheng Governor said angrily.
"Your Excellency is right. Our own net worth and life are naturally more important than everything. I don't know what the adults are talking about, what is it? The commander of the Suicheng soldiers asked.
"Immediately, some high-ranking officials in Shifeng City will pass through Suicheng, and Wei Zeng's wife is also among them, so we just happened to capture them and give them to the Ding brothers. Can they still not accept it? I heard that the Ding brothers specially named Wei Zeng's wife to participate in the alliance, don't you still understand the intention? The chief of Suicheng said with a smile.
"Your Excellency is wise. In this way, we can definitely get the trust of the Ding brothers. Suicheng civil and military officials all agreed.
At the beginning of November, Wei Zhen and Qi Weilun came to the territory of Xu Huai under the escort of 3,000 soldiers, and Wei Zengqin led a large army to prevent the Yaodong people from attacking.
Weizhen and Qi Weilun came to Suicheng, everything was quiet, the prefect of Suicheng and a group of civil and military officials went out of the city to greet each other, and there was nothing unusual at all. However, Qi Weilun found that the generals left behind by Wei Zeng did not show up, so he asked the governor of Suicheng.
The prefect of Suicheng just said perfunctorily. Several generals were busy with military affairs and did not have time to come. Qi Weilun was wary. He planned to camp outside the city, wait for Wei Zeng's army to arrive, and then enter the city.
The governor of Suicheng, Tu Qiao, saw the dagger and ordered the ambushed Suicheng soldiers to attack the chariots of Weizhen and Qi Weilun.
"What a traitor, if you trick him into the city. We're still alive. The whole army retreated, and joined the army of the virtuous brother, the traitors of Suicheng, we will have time to clean up in the future. Seeing that the ambush was exhausted, Qi Weilun hurriedly ordered the three thousand soldiers to retreat.
"I want to run when I come. Intercept them for me. Seeing that Qi Weilun was about to retreat, the chief of Suicheng hurriedly ordered the soldiers to intercept him.
There are many soldiers in Suicheng, and they are calculated by heart and without intention, making it difficult for the three thousand Yanbei soldiers to escape. In a bloody battle, 3,000 soldiers were killed and wounded.
When a team of Suicheng soldiers killed Weizhen's car, they wanted to capture Weizhen. I saw an unkempt attendant beside Wei Zhen, his eyes were cold, and he killed several heavily armed Suicheng soldiers with his bare hands.
"Madame, let's go, as long as we meet the general, we will be safe." The squire said.
Wei Zhen was also surprised to see that this attendant's martial arts were so strong, but the situation was critical and there was no room for delay. Weizhen, under the escort of this attendant, fought his way out of the encirclement.
"Who the hell are you? When I went to worship my mother-in-law, I saw you lying on the side of the road with your injuries all over, so I kindly took you in. You've been silent all the time, and everyone thinks you're dumb. But I don't want your martial arts to be so strong, you should explain it now. Yui Zhen asked in surprise.
"I don't mean to hide it from Madame, it's just that those past events are unbearable. I think I was a hero who was famous in Jiangnan at the beginning, and I fell into the fate of being chased and killed everywhere, and I was really to blame. Thanks to my wife's rescue, I only want to protect my wife and repay this kindness. Du Feng said.
"Jiangnan Governor is all met! It turns out that you are not dead. Yuzhen was surprised.
"Hahahaha, they all died a long time ago, and now I'm just Madame's attendant. The enemy has caught up, so please get out of here with me. "When I saw the Suicheng soldiers chasing and killing, I was about to leave with Wei Zhen in tow.
The Suicheng soldiers fired a salvo of bows and crossbows, all of which were blocked behind Weizhen, but there was still an arrow that could not be blocked and shot in Weizhen's leg. Yuzhen fell to the ground, and the child in his arms cried.
"Ma'am, I'll get you out of here." When he said that, he had to put Weizhen on his back.
"You take the child and go first, and when your husband comes, you will naturally come back to save me." Wei Zhen looked at the enemy chasing behind and the bloody Du Feng, gritted his teeth and said.
"It is really impossible to let Madame fall into the hands of these traitors." Du Feng said.
"It's too late, and no one can leave if it drags on. Even if you are strong in martial arts, you can't defeat so many enemies. Take the child away, as long as the child is okay, I can feel at ease. Do you have to die for me to leave? Wei Zhen put the child in his arms into Du Feng's hands, and pulled out a dagger and put it against his neck.
Du Feng was helpless, so he held the child in his arms and rushed to Wei Zeng's army.
Wei Zhen looked at Du Feng who was far away, and his heart was already resolute, and when he closed his eyes, the dagger in his hand was about to be inserted into his chest.
With a "ding" sound, the dagger in Weizhen's hand was knocked away by an arrow.
I saw an officer holding a bow and arrow to Wei Zhen's side and said, "Why should Mrs. Wei kill herself, if you die, there is only one corpse left, I don't know if Lord Ding will accept it." Come and take Mrs. Wei back to Suicheng and take good care of it. ”
Wei Zeng led the army to the palace, originally to guard against the Yaodong people, but unexpectedly there was a rebellion in Suicheng. Wei was furious and immediately led the army to attack in the direction of Suicheng.
Ding Zhuqing was very happy when he heard the news that Suicheng had rebelled and returned to Shun Yaodong, as long as he could take Suicheng into his hands, he didn't have to be afraid of the Jiangnan people. Ding Zhuqing immediately ordered troops and attacked Wei Zeng's flank.
"Big brother can't do that. The alliance is just around the corner, and if we miss this opportunity, we will be enemies of the Jiangnan people. Ding Zhuhuang persuaded.
"This alliance was originally forced by Fan Zhiyi. Now as long as Suicheng is in our hands, there is no need to be afraid of any Jiangnan people, and it is not a big deal to be enemies of Jiangnan people! Suicheng is in our hands, and the people of Jiangnan can't afford to make any waves. Ding Zhuqing insisted on sending troops.
"Those people in Suicheng have repeatedly rebelled, and they are not credible, and we can't trust them." Ding Zhuhuang persuaded.
"Of course, I know this, and when I attack Suicheng, I will kill all those people. With those four gangs, it's enough for me to have a headache, so let these people in Suicheng go to the Netherworld to toss around. Hasn't the second brother always been interested in that woman called Weizhen? I will capture Suicheng and give her to you. Ding Zhuqing didn't listen to the advice, pushed Ding Zhuhuang and led the troops to fight.
"Big brother, I didn't mean that, I really can't send troops." Ding Zhuhuang shouted, but Ding Zhuqing had already disappeared.
Wei Zeng attacked Suicheng, Suicheng troops held the city, and after the Yaodong army attacked Wei Zeng's flank, Wei Zeng was forced to retreat. Suicheng ordered Ding Zhuqing to enter the city. At a big banquet, when he was full of wine and food, Ding Zhuqing suddenly attacked and killed all the officials in Suicheng.
When Fan Yuyi in Jiangnan heard about the Suicheng incident, he sighed secretly, and already knew that there was no possibility for the Huimeng, so he sent troops to attack the Yaodong people. The Anyun Iron Blood Army moved when they heard the news, and the entire Anyun battle started again.
The world has been quiet for several months, and finally it is in the middle of a war again. (To be continued.) )