Chapter 171: Oath
On the eighth day of October in 1139 AD, there was a solemnity inside and outside the city of Kaifeng. The previously collapsed Thunder God Terrace has been repaired, and the Thunder God Tower is two floors higher than before, extending from the original eighteen floors to twenty floors. The body of the tower is full of flags from low to high, and it flies in the wind.
The scale of the former martial arts exercise in the outer city of Kaifeng has expanded more than ten times, and the huge square is neatly filled with soldiers in bright armor and holding blades, and around them, there are more than 100 times more ordinary people.
Today is a very special day in Kaifeng City: go north to swear!
The morning sun rises in the east, although the cold has appeared, but it still can't hide people's fanatical mood. The golden glow shrouded in the Thunder God Tower, and the old general Zong Ze, who was dressed in military uniform, was covered in golden helmets and golden armor, and climbed the Thunder God Tower accompanied by more than a dozen civil and military officials, bathed in the golden sunlight, like the god of war coming to the world.
"Mighty!"
As soon as the old general's figure appeared in front of everyone, the overwhelming cheers instantly resounded through the heavens and the earth.
Zong Ze's face was solemn, but his heart was undulating, and now there were ironclad soldiers and fanatical Li people who could not be seen at a glance, once upon a time, this was only a scene that would appear in a dream.
"General, all the people have gathered, please show the general!" Uncle Zhang, who was also dressed in bright white armor, walked over and said loudly.
Zong Ze raised his right hand suddenly, the cheers stopped abruptly, he looked around left and right, and said in a loud voice: "Since Emperor Taizu of the Great Song Dynasty, the Tartars have repeatedly violated the border passes, and they have not stopped for a day. However, although the Liao disaster stopped, the gold disaster came again, which made our country even more trapped, the people were lost, and the country changed color. Today's fate, my Kaifeng Mansion rose against current events, sent millions of elite soldiers, crossed the Yellow River in the north, smashed the Yellow Dragon, broke the enemy thousands of miles away, and was in trouble at the beginning of the day, to protect my Great Song Dynasty rivers and mountains forever, and to bless my Great Song Dynasty people to be healthy for all generations! ”
Although the old general is nearly 100 years old, he is full of confidence, his voice is like a bell, and thanks to the role of the trumpet-shaped "megaphone" all over the famous place of the square, although the square is large and the number of people is large, his voice is still as clear and powerful as ringing in his ears.
"The country is eternal!"
"Bandai is healthy!"
The cheers of the crowd rang out again.
After a long time, Zong Ze raised his hand to stop the voice, and continued: "This is a battle of national revenge, those who dare to offend my Great Song Dynasty will be defeated even if they are far away, and those who dare to insult my people will be punished even if they are strong, and they will not die at the ends of the earth!" ”
"The ends of the earth, never die!"
“……”
The tidal wave of shouts drowned out his voice.
Zong Ze swallowed his saliva, calmed down his mind, and whispered to Zhang Shuye, who was excited beside him: "These words made by this kid are really powerful. ”
Uncle Zhang said proudly: "The ends of the earth, never die!" ”
Zong Ze shook his head, he raised his hand to ease the excitement of the crowd a little, and after everyone stopped shouting, he pulled out a golden sword from his waist and held it high above the top, and said in a loud voice: "Today's old man Zong Ze, on behalf of the heavens, was appointed as the generalissimo of the Great University, commanded me to Kaifeng ironclad heroes, and went north for revenge, the thieves will not be destroyed for a day, and I will not return it for a day!" ”
There was another commotion in the crowd, and Zong Ze continued: "Now this commander is in the name of Thor, acting as the general of the heavens, and Zhang Bofen, the vanguard general on the left road!" ”
Zhang Bo, who was dressed in black clothes and black armor, fought his horse and said loudly: "The last general!" ”
Zong Ze said: "Order you to lead 100,000 men and horses from the left road to attack from the left road from now on and go north to the Yellow River." ”
"Order!" Zhang Bofen clenched his fists and retreated.
"Right Vanguard General Zhang Zhongxiong!"
Zhang Zhongxiong, who was also dressed in black, also stood out with his head held high and accepted the handsome order.
"Order you to lead 100,000 men and horses from the headquarters to attack from the right road from now on and go north to the Yellow River."
"Order!" Zhang Zhongxiong was ordered to return.
Zong Ze glanced at Uncle Zhang beside him, and said in a low voice: "How about Lao Zhang, your two sons have become vanguard generals, you should be satisfied now, right?" ”
Uncle Zhang snorted and said, "Let's take a look first, if it doesn't work, I still ask for someone to come to the city." ”
Zong Ze pursed his lips, this old guy didn't know what medicine he had taken wrong, he had promised to stay and defend the city, but he suddenly regretted it, and he had to go out with the army, which caused him and Wan Linggen to spend countless lips and tongues to temporarily calm him down.
Zong Ze put away the sword in his hand and said in a loud voice: "The rest of the people will set off with the Chinese army."
The army was stunned, and Zong Ze waved his big hand: "Let's go!" ”
The rumbling sound of hooves faded away as the earth trembled. Zong Ze looked into the distance, and his heart fluctuated.
"Marshal, are we also going to work together?" Yang Fan, dressed in light armor, appeared behind him.
Zong Ze did not look back, and said in a deep voice: "Everything is according to your commander's wishes, my Chinese army will set up a palace on the bank of the Yellow River, and your track must be paved within twenty days." ”
Yang Fan leaned over and said: "Marshal rest assured, within fifteen years, the sacred cow will arrive as scheduled!" ”
Zong Ze turned around, his tiger eyes shining, "Okay!" As soon as your sacred cow arrives, we will cross the river immediately! ”
Nearly noon, there was no one on the martial arts arena, and the people dispersed in a huff. They were disappointed that the generalissimo they were expecting did not show up at the swearing-in meeting.
Also disappointed are the hostesses in the Grand Marshal's Mansion.
"Sister Hongyu, is Xianggong really leaving with Sister Hua?" Zhao Ling'er asked anxiously.
Liang Hongyu looked at the sisters around her, sighed helplessly and said, "Xianggong he...... He said he wanted to take us with him, but time was tight and we were ...... I wasn't feeling well ......, so I ......"
Gu Hong'er said hatefully: "That alien woman is really a charm, even if she has been with Xianggong for the longest time, but she was the first to get up, she is really angry!" ”
Shen Mingzhu, who had been silent, suddenly sighed and said: "What can I do, I can only blame us for our own poor physical strength, so many people can't beat her." ”
The women fell silent for a moment, and this was indeed a very frustrating question.
Liang Hongyu looked at them and smiled: "The sisters don't have to be like this, the princess has already explained, wherever the army goes, the sacred cow must come first, and if we want to see him at that time, we can do it at any time." ”
Everyone was overjoyed at this time, and the gloomy atmosphere just now was swept away.
"Let's hope he didn't comfort us." Li Qingzhao stood up and said lazily: "You go on, I'm going to go to sleep." ”
Zong Ying, who was sitting next to her, also stood up, helped her and whispered, "Sister, I'll go back with you." ”
Li Qingzhao gently took her hand and said, "Okay sister, I still have a few poems, if you like it, take it." After the two held hands and said goodbye to everyone, they went back to Li Qingzhao's inner room.
Liang Hongyu said: "Sisters, during this time, we must seize the time to recuperate, the sacred cow is about to arrive at the Yellow River in a few days, and then we will go together to see the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River?" ”
"Good!" The women clapped their hands and applauded, said no more, and went back to their rooms.