Song Jing, Xuyi County, Sizhou.

The Song army followed Shi Shouxin desperately, Wang Xianqi fled to the northern line, and the Tang army and Li Chongjin's troops in the rear pursued them relentlessly.

The Song army was in a hurry to run for his life, and kept screaming, and let out a chill. However, the cavalry in pursuit in the rear had no intention of sparing these unarmed deserters.

In particular, the cavalry led by Li Chongjin's department even took pleasure in this, and Li Chongjin himself repeatedly slapped his horse and rushed into the deserters for a while, and from time to time he looked forward at Shi Shouxin's back and scolded.

"Shi Shouxin! Aren't you going to kill me? How to ...... with a king"

"This birdman! Relying on the Tang Army to come to the aid and pretend to be here! It's not these cowards,

Maybe you can go back to fight against Tang Jun and kill this birdman! ”

"In order to detour his back road, our army has unloaded heavy armor in Dengzhou, who would have thought that the Tang army would dare to send troops to save him!"

Shi Shouxin was still complaining that Wang Xianqi had brought a bunch of cowards and fled before fighting, and after listening to Wang Xianqi's words, he saw that all the black armor soldiers he brought had taken off their heavy armor, so it made sense, how could he fight with the Tang Army without even a single armor!

"Don't complain about these little ones who are afraid of death, you see that the Tang army is ruthless in their eyes, especially violent, where is it like when His Majesty said that he was weak and bullying!"

"Don't be foolish! ...”

Shi Shouxin saw that this Wang Xianqi was resentful, and began to talk to the emperor of the Zhao family, so he hurriedly pulled the gate for him, this defeat may inevitably be cleaned up, Zhao Kuangyin was angry for a while, and they fled back to Bianjing and didn't want to live.

"Your Majesty has an order, don't chase it again! The whole army retreated!

Your Majesty has an order, don't chase it again! The whole army retreated! ”

Liu Renzhen, the hussar general who was still chasing and slashing the Song people in front, and Li Chongjin, the anti-general of the Northern Song Dynasty, also found that the infantry behind him was not right, and when he turned around, he saw the Tang army flag commander running towards the two of them with the withdrawal order.

"Two generals, Your Majesty has an order, don't chase anymore!"

Hearing the order to withdraw the troops, Li Chongjin looked at Shi Shouxin, who was still in a hurry in front of him, and pinched a long sword with reluctance.

"General Li rest assured, when His Majesty sends troops to the Northern Expedition in the future, there will be a chance to take revenge!"

Xu saw that Li Chongjin had not vented his anger after chasing and slashing the Song people for more than 20 miles, and Liu Renzhen patted Li Chongjin's arm and signaled him to let go of his hatred first and then retreat.

"Dog thief stone beast! Lie to me too much! ”

Li Chongjin chased and slashed all the way with a long sword, Shi Shouxin rode a fast horse, but the poor infantry in the rear lost their heavy helmets, and they couldn't run away from the cavalry who came to chase and kill if they lost their blades. Even though he cut down hundreds of Song soldiers, he still didn't understand his hatred, and stared at Shi Shouxin to catch him to vent his anger.

"General Liu, it's not that I don't know that the hinterland of the Song Realm is chasing ahead, it's just..."

Li Chongjin, who came to his senses, also knew that Tang Jun was kind enough to save himself, so don't cheat Tang Jun because of his own selfishness.

"Hahahaha! I fought with Wang and Shi, and I knew that the fighting power of the two of them was no more than that.

In the future, Your Majesty's Northern Expedition, I will help you capture that stone to vent your anger! ”

After saying that, Liu Renzhen turned the horse's head, and the rear cavalry also knew that they were going to withdraw, and opened a road from the middle, allowing the hussar general Liu Renzhen to go first.

Li Chongjin didn't say anything more, followed Liu Renzhen's side, and strictly ordered Li Ying's subordinates to retreat. Hearing Liu Renzhen say that he did not fall behind with one enemy and two enemies, Li Chongjin did not doubt it, after all, the five fierce generals of the Southern Tang Dynasty were famous for being one hundred.

Even when the Northern Zhou Dynasty was at its peak, it was afraid of the fierce generals of the Southern Tang Dynasty and did not dare to use the strength of the whole country to destroy the Tang Dynasty.

Seeing that this Liu Renzhen is over fifty years old, but he is still strong, with black hair and thick eyebrows, and the power of a mad lion, he is also a little afraid in his heart, if he takes this person as an opponent, he really can't last ten rounds.

Sizhou waterfront

After Li Yuanzhen explained the wounded soldiers, he went to the boat room in the main battle ship.

"Your Majesty, our army suffered more than 100 casualties and more than 300 infantry soldiers. The household registration of the deceased soldiers has been recorded, and the wounded soldiers have been properly settled. ”

"Okay, I can't treat these soldiers who fought for me badly."

Li Xiang studied the bow and crossbow he had snatched from the Song people's camp for a long time, and when he found that Li Yuanzhen was still standing beside him thoughtfully, he guessed that he might have something to say.

"If you have something to say, you don't have to be so restrained, is it because you're afraid that you'll offend me by saying the last two sentences?"

"Minister... I don't know how His Majesty will deal with Li Chongjin and others. ”

"Listening to what Chang said straightforwardly, it seems that he has made a plan for me?"

"Don't dare... The minister just..."

Li Yuanzhen heard that he had made plans for the emperor, and his hair stood on end, and he hurriedly knelt down.

"Changzhi is worried, I don't know." Li Xiang directly helped Li Yuanzhen up with his left hand, and then softly put down the Song crossbow in his hand.

"You are worried that Li Chongjin is in charge of his remaining 30,000 old departments, if he still has a rebellion, it will bring trouble to the Tang Dynasty, just like the Northern Song Dynasty today;

I am also afraid that I will seize the power of Li Chongjin to take charge of the army, and his old troops will be resentful, and there will still be a danger of rebellion. ”

"Your Majesty, Chang Zhi... Some words..."

"If you have something to say, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it, what are you doing?"

Li Xiang is also unclear, this Li Changzhi has always been decisive and speaks crisply, why does he seem timid today.

"Your Majesty, didn't you inscribe Li Chongjin's son?"

"Do you mean that I want Li Chongjin's youngest son, Li Chenglian, to be detained in Jinling as a hostage?"

Only then did Li Xiang understand that Li Changzhi seemed timid when he spoke just now, it turned out that he wanted to teach himself to be a ruthless emperor, but he was afraid of angering himself.

Li Yuanzhen grew up in an important military town since he was a child, and he knew very well how much damage a knotty would bring to the central government if he made the army self-respecting.

Although it is impossible for his father to divide one side and teach him to be loyal to the army and the country since he was a child, he has been in the army for many years, and he also knows that these soldiers can protect one side if they are used well, and they can destroy a country if they are not used well.

These days, I followed Li Xiang to train as a military commander in Longqian Mountain, and found that although this emperor was decisive, he was a little kind-hearted.

It must be known that righteousness is not in charge of wealth, and compassion is not in charge of the army, the emperor is so kind-hearted, if he connives, Li Chongjin continues to support the army and self-respect, I am afraid that there will be branches in the future.

"Changzhi, I know that you are loyal to the monarch and the country, and I am afraid that he Li Chongjin will continue to support the army and cause trouble in the Tang Dynasty in the future, but I must consider this matter carefully."

Joke! Not to mention how many royal history books I have read, I have watched a lot of TV series. How could I not know the consequences of a general's support of troops, I will definitely have to guard against this Li Chongjin, but I can't really be as clear as the ancient emperors against these generals, such two who can still work for me with peace of mind.

As for the ancient commander of the army to send his son to the imperial city as a hostage, there is indeed a reason for him, but now he has not unified the Central Plains, so clearly guarding against these wars, how can they work for me in a down-to-earth manner, so this Li Chongjin must be guarded against, but he can't be guarded against it openly, and he can't let him see that I am secretly defending.

"Your Majesty, General Li asks to see you!"

Li Xiang was thinking about how to deal with Li Chongjin's stone lump that was not hard or soft, and Li Chongjin came to the door by himself. Anyway, you can't rush this matter of power, let's see what attitude you can give me when you enter the Tang Dynasty.

"Li Qing, can the family settle down?"

Li Chongjin was waiting for the emperor's approval in the boat room with his head down, but he hadn't heard a response, and when he saw the emperor walking out in person, he was suddenly a little frightened.

"Thank you Your Majesty for your love, and your Majesty's family of ten has been rescued by Your Majesty and settled in the rear army."

"At present, there is a shortage of ships, so I can only grieve Li Qing's family and return to Tang with the infantry army from Shouzhou to the south!"

When Li Xiang came, he had already thought about letting Li Chongjin follow part of the Tang army to the south by land. Even if he brought enough boats to accommodate Li Chongjin's 30,000 sergeants, he didn't dare to directly place so many Li Yingjun on his ship.

"Your Majesty, the minister is here... But there is one thing..."

"Li Qing has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to speak, but if I can do it, I will definitely agree!"

Li Xiang was also puzzled, first Li Yuanzhen, the young general, was hesitant, and now he Li Chongjin began to sobble without saying a word, could it be that the two of you can still talk together?

"Your Majesty... Li Chenglian, the youngest son of the minister, has a relationship with His Majesty, and can be sent to His Majesty's side..."

I'm really talking about it with you two! Did you all play like this in ancient wars? Can you play something fresh. Li Xiang couldn't help but turn his face sideways and glance at Li Yuanzhen, who lowered his head and was silent for a moment.

"Alas! Li Qing, between you and me, why should you be suspicious of this. ”

Li Xiang lowered his head, sighed, and made a very disappointed expression, which suddenly frightened Li Chongjin and knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty... The minister just saw that he was destined for His Majesty... to be brave..."

"The first time I saw you from the barracks, I knew that you were a loyal man!"

When Li Xiang saw him kneeling, he knew that the effect had been achieved, and hurriedly changed to a sincere look.

"Li Qing, if you are worried that I will be wary of you everywhere like that Zhao Kuangyin, you can lead the troops to the north, and I will not stop you!

As for me saving you, I can't bear to let a loyal person like you die in vain at the hands of a traitor!

As for your youngest son, you detained him to me and got Mrs. Li's approval? ”

When Li Chongjin saw the emperor's sudden generous words, he was a little speechless, and he felt that he was abrupt, and he spent the emperor's gentleman's belly with the heart of a villain, and pulled down his face with some guilt.

Suddenly, he felt his hand being dragged up again, and when he looked down, he found that Li Xiang dragged his hands up with his left hand, and held the back of his hand heavily with his right hand.

"Li Qing, don't worry, if I can't stop the mouths of the hundreds of officials in the DPRK and the Central Committee to slander you, then it will be regarded as the wind in your ears.

Now that I have saved you from the sword, am I afraid that others will slander you? ”

"Your Majesty! The ministers will live up to the emperor's favor! In the future, if the Song army comes to attack,

Even if I Li Chongjin doesn't have a single soldier by my side! is also willing to die for Datang first! ”

Li Chongjin heard what Li Xiang said, and immediately burst into tears, and made a promise to Li Xiang. As Li Xiang and Han Wenqing said, if a person is about to starve to death, whoever gives him food and meat, as long as he still has some conscience, will regard the person who gives food to meat as a reborn parent.

Li Xiang knew even more in his heart that Li Chongjin, a man in the prime of life, wept in public, and was really aggrieved by Shi Shouxin when he came, and he fled to Sizhou and was raised by Wang Xianqi in the rear and did not dare to move.

When the whole family was about to die, at this time, Li Xiang took the lead in rushing into the army to save his life, regardless of life and death.

Besides, when Li Xiang rushed up to save him, when he saw his stunned and overwhelmed appearance, he knew that he was also an honest man who was not very tactful, and before he returned to Tang, he had promised him that he would not treat him badly, let alone be wary of him, so that the heart of the homeless man who was beaten suddenly warmed up.

The ancients said: When you are hungry, you can give meat, when you are cold, you can give a robe, and when you are homeless, you can get a loyal person who is not afraid of death.

Therefore, Li Chongjin's psychology will inevitably go from aggrieved to apprehensive, and then to be moved by Li Xiang's sincerity, and then he will be desperate to guard the gate of the north for Li Xiang.

And Li Yuanzhen, who was beside Li Xiang, was dumbfounded by his operation, and thought that the emperor was only in his twenties, and he couldn't cry when he said that Li Chongjin was such a fierce man on the battlefield.

Sure enough, I still thought about it a lot, although this emperor is kind-hearted, but he is not completely brainless. I saw Li Xiang holding Li Chongjin's arm with one hand, and putting the other hand on his shoulder without hesitation.

"Li Qing! Don't say anything more about my proton,

I believe in you, and I will live up to Tang! It doesn't live up to me! ”