Chapter 406: Survived
The only one who can take refuge in this is him, the mighty Emperor of the Great Song Dynasty.
Zhao Ting wanted to evacuate millions of people in just one day, how easy it was!
Let's see how he is still a hero this time, Zhao Guangyi couldn't help but snort coldly.
Zhao Ting led his personal guards back to the city, arrested 100 soldiers who burned and looted, beheaded the leader in public, and re-issued a strict order, barely stopping the Song army's massacre of the city.
Then there were guards who went door-to-door to inform and persuade the people to evacuate quickly.
The streets and alleys of the city are plastered with evacuation notices.
However, the people in the city have experienced war, and some of their homes are on fire and are busy putting out fires.
Some were injured and were busy taking care of each other.
Some want to leave but are reluctant to live at home.
Some of the dead are sad and desperate, where do they still believe in the nonsense of the flood and the slaughter of the city.
People who have just experienced a life-and-death battle are reluctant to leave their homes, and only want to bury their deceased relatives and rebuild their burned houses.
What's more, he is also skeptical of the notice, and he has never been able to fully accept why the good Jinyang City will turn into an ocean tomorrow.
I don't believe that the great city will be gone like this.
I don't believe that the Great Song Dynasty really wants to kill all the millions of people in the city, so only some of them are evacuated one after another.
Zhao Ting personally went door-to-door to persuade the bitter mother-in-law.
But the people didn't know much about him, and they saw that Song Jun just retreated with hatred.
Even fewer immediately heeded the advice and began to retreat.
Even if there are people who believe in his notice and are willing to leave, they still have to be busy packing up their belongings, and they are reluctant to throw them away even if they are in tatters.
Seeing that most of the day was delayed, I couldn't help but feel anxious when I looked at the sky.
Seeing that the once bustling and noisy capital of a country is about to be burned down.
Watching the people unaware of the danger coming, they were still immersed in the pain after the war and the joy of surviving by luck.
I don't think there's much time left......
At this moment, even if he rushed back into the dragon tent and threatened Zhao Guangyi to withdraw the holy decree, manpower could not stop the arrival of the flood.
Did you just give up?
Is it just to watch a big city and hundreds of people disappear like this?
Zhao Ting was anxious like a knife.
When I was grieving and confused......
On the suddenly dilapidated street, the people who were staggering in the distance, and the people who were wailing in pain became excited, and they ran to tell each other, their faces showing their brightness.
The people who were tidying up in the dilapidated houses also heard the shouts on the streets, and after hurriedly running out to find out, they no longer cared about tidying up the broken houses, and threw down the utensils in their hands and ran out of the city.
The city, which had been sad and dreary, suddenly became warm, and people flocked to the outside of the city.
Even the injured reluctantly stood up when they heard the news, and walked desperately out of the city with their support.
An old man covered in blood, limping and trying to move forward, his mouth cracked in pain with every step.
But he still walked in a hurry, with a light in his eyes.
Zhao Ting rushed forward and asked, "Dare to ask the old man, where is this going?" β
"Naturally, it's out of the city!" The old man said anxiously, not looking at him directly, just looking ahead and walking forward urgently.
"Out of town? Are you willing to get out of town?" Zhao Ting said overjoyed.
"Why are you holding me back?" Only then did the old man look at him and glared angrily, "If you want to kill, you will kill!" My whole family has been killed by you, and only the old man is left. β
"Don't get me wrong, uncle, I'm just asking why I'm suddenly willing to go out of the city." Zhao Ting hurriedly explained.
"Avoiding trouble? You Song people are the biggest disaster! The siege of Jinyang for so long has cut off the road outside the city. The people in the city have been hungry for a long time, and even the leaves and grass roots in the city are almost gone. The old man scolded angrily and couldn't hold back the old tears.
"The sons died in battle. The house was also burned by Song soldiers yesterday, and the old woman was hacked to death on the spot because she blocked it, and she has not been buried yet. I've been hungry for a few days, and I have the strength to bury her...... You said...... Are you a curse?"
Listening to the sourness of the nose, the war was originally cruel and ruthless, whether it was the people of the Northern Han Dynasty or the people of the Great Song Dynasty, they would inevitably suffer in the troubled times.
It's just that he didn't protect the people of Jinyang this time, which made him extremely sad and sorry.
In the face of accusations, he had to bow his head and be speechless.
The old man glared at him fiercely and continued to walk forward.
"Then why did the old man suddenly leave the city in a hurry?" I had to catch up and ask again, and I was scolded and scolded, so I had to ask clearly.
The old man shouted impatiently and extremely angrily: "The Yun family business is giving porridge outside the city, and the old man doesn't want to starve to death, of course he has to go desperately." After drinking the porridge, I had the strength to come back and bury the old woman. β
"The Yun family is giving porridge?" I was stunned.
"The little third son next door came to say just now, and everyone heard that I was going to rush to it. If you don't kill you, don't stop me, it's too late, but it's gone. The old man hurried forward after scolding.
Zhao Ting was stunned and waited to come back to his senses, the old man had already gone far.
"He Chong!" yelled.
"In!" He Chong ran over.
"Go and find out, where is the Yun family's porridge!"
"Yes!" He Chong left in a hurry.
Hope rose in my heart.
The end of the ...... It must have been Moxi helping him.
The dead and wailing city suddenly became lively, and the people walked out of the city with their support.
After a while, He Chong ran back.
"Your Royal Highness, it was the Yun family firm that set up a porridge shed on the ten miles of mountain outside the city, and required everyone to go in person, and one person could not lead or receive more. After drinking the porridge, walk 20 miles to Pengcheng, not only have porridge, but also one person and two taels of silver can be used to settle down, and it will be sent for three days in a row. The people received the news at this moment, and the whole city went out to drink porridge and receive silver. β
Zhao Ting was overjoyed, why didn't he expect this method to persuade the city with bitter words, and the result was less effective.
You must know that in Jinyang City, where there is a shortage of materials and food for a long time, a mouthful of porridge is more precious and eagerly awaited than anything else at this moment.
It's just that I didn't expect that in half a day, the Yun family had already set up a porridge shop, and the money was ready.
Even if he thought of this method at the beginning, it was impossible for him to do it faster and better than the Yun family.
Happy and excited, he jumped on his horse and ran out of the city.
On the hill ten miles outside the city, a few large porridge sheds were simply built.
At this moment, countless people have gathered, and there is a steady stream of people.
After drinking the porridge, the person had the strength and immediately hurried to the next stop, Pengcheng.
The Yun family firm once led most of the economy of the Northern Han Dynasty, and there were Yun family businesses in all walks of life. Because the suppression and snatching of the businesses under Jia Gui's name gradually decreased, Yun Moxi later ordered all businesses to be withdrawn, and only a few businesses invested by the Yun family remained.
For so many years, the Yun family business name is also a time-honored brand in the Northern Han Dynasty, and every year on the death day of the old lady Yun, all the Yun family businesses in various places will give porridge and silver, which is already a common practice.
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Chapter 406: Survived
Zhao Guangyi was ambitious at the moment, and he was carried away by victory, and even wanted to continue to attack Liao with victory.
If he can destroy the Liao State in one fell swoop, then his contribution will be even greater, and it will last forever.
And the part of the covenant he had signed in the woods to get out, and now he didn't want to fulfill the promise.
Moreover, the covenant itself was a proof of humiliation for him.
The hatred of being captured must be avenged.
Towards the center
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Chapter 407: It's hard to give up
As soon as he returned to the capital, the news of the war in the north came, and it was naturally the news that Liao's expedition had suffered a big defeat!
Xiao Xuan of the Liao State was so scheming that he had already prepared, the Song army went to the north to fight, and experienced the campaign against the Northern Han just now, although the morale of the soldiers was high, but the body was already exhausted.
What's more, he was not familiar with the terrain of Liao, and he was ambushed as soon as he entered the territory of Liao.
The newly appointed general did not know as much as Zhao Ting about the terrain of the north, and he did not have enough experience on the battlefield, so he was doomed to defeat.
As soon as Zhao Guangyi received the news of the defeat in the battle ahead, he was afraid that the tragedy of defeat and capture would be staged again, so he retreated to the capital first.
The rest of the army suffered several defeats in a row, and had no choice but to retreat to the territory of the Great Song Dynasty.
This battle can be said to be extremely embarrassing, not only did not eat the Liao State, but allowed the Liao State to occupy a large area of land that previously belonged to the Northern Han Dynasty in the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.
At the beginning, for the safety of Zhao Guangyi in the woods, Zhao Ting had to agree to sign the contract, but he didn't plan to really back down.
It was planned that once the Northern Han was destroyed, he would redeploy his troops to defend the northern land in person, and he would definitely not let the Liao State take advantage.
The Covenant was meant to be a stopgap measure.
However, in order to grab the credit, Zhao Guangyi not only rushed to take the initiative to attack Liao, but also gave the other party an excuse to start a war. also seized Zhao Ting's military power, so that he couldn't hold the northern land and had to cede it bitterly.
Zhao Ting had to lament the countless soldiers who died innocently in the north, what else can he say now, and he has no ability to do anything.
I only hope that he can grow wise, and one day he can grow into a qualified emperor.
was angry and no longer went to court, and Zhao Guangyi didn't want to see him, for fear of being reprimanded and ridiculed by him, so he no longer called him into the palace.
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Disobey the Hou Mansion.
Zhou Jing looked at the gold and silver ornaments on the table, these were all sent by Zhao Guangyi today, and the people who were originally sent wanted to take her into the palace immediately, but she strongly refused.
Tomorrow, I'm afraid that I won't be able to refuse.
Clench your fists.
Staring at the candlelight, she smiled happily and sadly.
The man she hated for so many years, who had tormented her for so many years, finally died.
At the beginning, he tried his best to instigate Zhao Guangyi's Northern Expedition, hoping to kill Liu Jiyuan with his hand.
instigated him to drive the expedition in person, hoping that the two people he hated the most in his heart could fight each other, and she would be happy no matter who died.
Now Liu Jiyuan is finally dead!
She laughed happily for a few days, knelt under the tree in the courtyard, and told her heavenly parents about the excitement that hatred had finally been avenged.
But Zhao Guangyi is still alive.
Zhou Jing wanted to kill him, but it was not impossible to assassinate him between the beds.
But he hesitated.
If that happens, not only Li Yu, but also the remnants of the Southern Tang Dynasty who surrendered together will also be implicated.
In the past, hundreds of subjects of the Southern Tang Dynasty were still alive in this capital, just like her and Li Yu, who had suffered ridicule and humiliation, but they still had to work hard to survive.
Looking at the small jade bottle in his hand, it was a dΓΊyΓ o that was ready to be given to Zhao Guangyi.
hesitated whether to hold a personal vendetta or drink it himself.
She didn't hear the door ring, and Li Yu walked in.
"Why don't you sleep yet?" He asked.
Zhou Jing looked up at him and looked at him for a long time.
He is also much older, the young and handsome emperor who was full of spirit and talent in the past, and let him fall in love at first sight.
became the middle-aged man in front of him with a haggard and sad face, and nowhere to talk about his talents.
smiled sadly, "Actually, I'm not called Zhou Jing." She said suddenly.
Li Yu also looked at her with soft eyes, and was not frightened in any way by her words.
In his eyes, she was still beautiful and pure, just like when he first saw her in the palace.
There is always a soft and warm smile on his face, "I know!" He whispered.
"You know? When did you find out? Zhou Jing looked at him in surprise.
"Not long after you entered the palace, your sister saw it, after all, it was a sister who had a deep relationship since childhood, how could she hide it from her." Li Yu said with a smile.
At the beginning, his queen, that is, Zhou Jing's sister, was seriously ill and her sister entered the palace to serve, how could she not notice it when she stayed together day and night.
"Then why do you ...... And make me the queen!"
"You were by our side for the years when your sister was seriously ill. And I'm ...... After a few years of getting along, I have already fallen in love with you unconsciously. Although I'm sorry for your sister, I still can't help falling in love with you. β
"Then why didn't my sister expose it?"
"She has been sick for a few years, and I have seen your sincerity towards her, and I have also seen my feelings for you. Although he is grief, he is still willing to fulfill us, so when I am dying, let me be kind to you and make you your successor. He said softly, reminiscing about the past.
It was a time when it was so beautiful.
Zhou Jing's tears flowed, although she was forced by Liu Jiyuan to be the second miss of the Zhou family, she entered the palace to serve the eldest lady of the Zhou family as the queen of the Southern Tang Dynasty at that time.
From the first glance, I really liked this sister, although she was pale and weak at that time, but her eyes were full of love and true affection.
The grief of losing my father and mother has been alleviated a lot because of this sister's care.
And Li Yu's affection and talent also deeply touched her heart.
Although he was secretly forced to secretly pass information to the Northern Han, he never really hurt them, and he tried his best to conceal important information.
was discovered by Liu Jiyuan a few times, and the punishment was not given to relieve her, and she was in pain, but she was still willing to protect the person she loved without regrets.
If it weren't still useful, this disobedient chess piece would have been killed by Liu Jiyuan a long time ago.
She didn't care how much she suffered.
Thinking of the past, she was once happy, although she had no father and mother, she had a sister and husband who loved her.
Zhou Jing closed her eyes and sighed happily: "Thank you for giving me warmth and love for so many years, and ...... in the future Take good care of yourself. β
"You're not with me anymore?" Li Yu asked, his voice trembling a little.
"I can't accompany you in the future!" I opened my eyes and looked at him quietly, "I live to avenge and repay your love for me." Now that Liu Jiyuan is dead, his father's revenge has finally been avenged. β
"You didn't say you wanted to repay my love, why can't you continue to stay with me?" stepped forward and looked at her fixedly, with endless sincere sadness.
A trembling hand caressed his face, "I thought it could!" Even if the country dies and lives in this disobedient mansion, we and each other are still quiet and happy. But now...... I don't deserve it!"
"No!" Li Yu shouted excitedly, "You deserve it!" You are my courage to live, and with you at least I still have a home. If I don't have you, my country will really be ruined, how can I live alone? β
"But this is me...... Every day of life feels painful and dirty. In the past, I was supported by my father's hatred, but now that the revenge has lost all support, I can't stand it anymore. β
"No...... You still have me...... Let's live well together, shall we?" Li Yu begged and hugged her tightly, for fear that he would lose it if he let go.
Zhou Jing hugged it back and ...... for a long time The two hugged each other, recalling the bits and pieces of the year in their minds.
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Chapter 408: Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon
Zhou Jing hugged it back and ...... for a long time The two hugged each other, recalling the bits and pieces of the year in their minds.
The first time I entered the palace, I looked at the elegant and handsome man on the dragon chair with some fear and shyness.
He looked at himself with a smile, "You're Jing'er, right?" It's been a long time since I've been in the palace and I've grown up a lot, and your sister has been waiting for you for a long time!" The voice was gentle, like a spring breeze.
The smile was as bright as the sun, and she felt warm like never before.
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Chapter 409: Convince Yang Ye
Yun Moxi looked up at the moon in the sky, bending a line, "Even if there are no rumors, he may not sleep peacefully."