That night, Yun Zixiao slept deeply, and was not awakened by a noisy sound of footsteps and cries until Chenshi. He hurriedly got up from his clothes and walked briskly out of the tent, looking in the direction from which the voice came. I saw a burst of smoke rising from the city of Jinyang not far away, and the raging flames were unscrupulously expanding their minions, trying to cover all places under its rule.

Countless Song troops were holding swords and guns to coerce the people out of the city, and all the houses in the city were burned down, and the people fled from the door, and the city was in chaos. For a time, countless people died by trampling, or were burned to death by fire, and the scolding of the Song army and the cries of the people could be clearly heard everywhere, and the majestic and rich Jinyang City became a hell on earth in an instant.

Yun Zixiao's fists clenched subconsciously, and he sighed helplessly. He knew that he was humble and light-hearted, even if he tried to persuade Zhao Guangyi not to burn Jinyang City yesterday, the ending would definitely not be any different, but there was still a deep remorse in his heart.

At this time, a small colonel ran to the front and summoned: "Yuntong judged, the official family gathered the generals to discuss the Northern Expedition." Although you are a civil official, it is best to order a mao, otherwise no one will be able to afford to blame the official! Hearing this, Yun Zixiao hurriedly retracted his mind, and walked quickly towards Dianjiangtai with the little school.

Yun Zixiao soon came to the side of the general's platform, but saw that the soldiers in the stage were sparse, and many important generals and strategists did not come. I don't know if it was because they were in a hurry and didn't arrive for a while, or if they were already dissatisfied with the Northern Expedition and deliberately delayed.

Yun Zixiao was thinking about it, and a handsome and majestic middle-aged military general turned around and asked: "Yun Tong judged, this time the official family is preparing to continue the northern expedition to the Liao State, and many people in the army have objections, do you think this battle should be fought?" ”

Before Yun Zixiao could speak, a magnificently eloquent scribe preemptively said, "General Cui, do you still need to ask?" At this time, the Northern Han Dynasty had just been captured, the morale of the army was booming, and the Liao State was absolutely defenseless. ”

Yun Zixiao saw that the military commander who spoke was Cui Han, the marquis of Yu in front of the palace, and the scribe was Liu Wenchang, the envoy of the Tianxiong Festival, both of whom were celebrities in front of Zhao Guangyi. He knew that a wrong word could cause trouble to himself, so he had to smile slightly.

He was about to say a few more greetings, when he suddenly heard someone next to him snort coldly, and said angrily: "Liu Wenchang, you are just a scholar's words, it's ridiculous!" In my opinion, this cake is hard to turn! ”

Liu Wenchang turned his head to look at the person who spoke, and when he saw that it was Hu Yanzan, he laughed and said: "Hu Yanzan, you are just a brave and unscrupulous horseman, and you deserve to make fun of me?" I really don't know the word shame! ”

Hu Yanzan was furious when he heard this, raised his fist high, and shouted: "Liu Wenchang, Lao Tzu has been a horse for half his life, isn't it as knowledgeable as a scholar?" You either give Lao Tzu to go back to Tokyo and read your poem Yunzi and go, or you can shut up Lao Tzu, if you dare to say one more word, be careful that Lao Tzu will destroy you with one punch! ”

Cui Han hurriedly grabbed Hu Yanzan's arm and said with a smile: "General Hu Yan, the benevolent see the benevolent and the wise see the wise, everyone has different opinions on this matter, why should you be angry?" As for whether we really send troops to Yanyun, we still need to make an order from the official family personally! ”

Hu Yanzan glared at Liu Wenchang, reluctantly put down his fist, looked at Yun Zixiao and said: "Yun Tong judged, I was the Great Song Dynasty Hidden Dragon Crouching Tiger before, and there are countless heroes. But now that I look at it, there are really no brave and knowledgeable heroes in this camp except for Yuntong Judgment! ”

Yun Zixiao smiled, "General Huyan, this statement is a bit exaggerated!" ”

While several people were talking, Yang Ye, Gao Huaide, Shi Shouxin, Li Hanqiong and others arrived one after another, and according to their official ranks, they stood under the stage in turn. Yun Zixiao and Hu Yanzan also walked quickly in the direction of everyone.

Everyone stood under the stage and waited for a while, and Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Dezhao's uncle and nephew came slowly surrounded by many forbidden troops. Zhao Guangyi's face was full of spring breeze at the moment, and he seemed to have a great happy event, and even the corners of Zhao Dezhao's mouth had a smile.

Zhao Guangyi slowly stepped onto the stage and looked at the people in the audience: "Ladies and gentlemen, this morning, I received a report from Wang Yu, saying that Guo Jin had intercepted all the Liao reinforcements outside Shiling Pass, and killed the five generals of the Liao State in a battle, and defeated the invincible Liao army and fled!" I was greatly encouraged, so I made up my mind to take advantage of the destruction of the Northern Han Dynasty to recover Yanyun in one go, and I would not return! ”

Zhao Guangyi on the stage spoke happily, but the audience was dead, except for a few officials who supported the Northern Expedition such as Cui Han and Liu Wenchang, everyone else was silent, as if they were silently protesting against the conquest of Yanyun.

Zhao Guangyi's gaze swept over everyone present for a week, and then his brows furrowed, "Everyone, if you don't speak, are you against my decision?" What's more, it has not yet arrived, could it be that he has already become a deserter? After he finished speaking, he looked at Cui Han and said, "Cui Qing's family, you go to check one camp after another, and see who dares to be so bold, no matter who you find out, you will not be spared!" ”

"Yes!" Cui Han gave a deep salute, and then took a few forbidden soldiers and walked quickly towards the camp. Seeing this, everyone looked at each other, and after making sure that the person who was secretly fighting was not their relatives and friends, they continued to be silent. Although the huge colonel field was full of people, it was almost silent, and the atmosphere in the field became extremely solemn in an instant.

Zhao Guangyi's face was displeased, and he looked at Pan Mei and said, "Pan Qingjia, you are the capital of the North Road, can you tell me whether you should continue the Northern Expedition?" ”

Pan Mei rubbed her ears, pretending not to hear Zhao Guangyi's words clearly, but remained silent. He knew very well that he must not speak casually at this time, if he said yes, not only would he be scolded by his colleagues in private, but once the war started, it would not only consume the treasury and lose the lives of countless soldiers, but also cause the tragic death of innocent people, and even the emperor's life may not be saved. But if you openly oppose it, you will be against the will of the Saint, and even if you are not beheaded, you are afraid that you will not be able to do anything good in front of the Holy One.

Zhao Guangyi saw that Pan Mei was silent, and looked at Cao Bin beside him, "Cao Qing's family, why don't you even speak?" Didn't they all become mute overnight? ”

Cao Bin had no choice but to say: "Official, the last general thinks that at this time, the class teacher has the benefits of the class teacher, and the Northern Expedition has the beauty of the Northern Expedition, but it all depends on the official family, all colleagues, and countless Great Song Dynasty soldiers, and it is definitely not the last general, so the last general did not speak." ”

When Zhao Guangyi heard this, he said secretly, "Cao Bin, you old fox!" You really don't leak a drop of water when you speak, and you can't offend either side! He glared at Cao Bin fiercely, and was about to continue to ask one by one, when Cui Han had returned quickly, and several forbidden soldiers pushed and shoved a few generals who were tied up by flowers.

Cui Han walked to the stage, bowed to Zhao Guangyi and said: "Official, the last general has found out that the person who took the lead in the mistake was Niu Sijin, who made the pacification of the festival. I wonder if the official family beheaded all of them according to what Fang Cai said? ”

When Zhao Guangyi saw these people, he became more and more annoyed in his heart, and waved his big hand and said: "Cut, don't leave a single one!" I don't even dare to summon them, if we let them continue to indulge, they will not be far from rebellion! ”

"Yes!" Cui Han answered, and raised his knife to cut off the heads of several people. Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted: "Official, you can't kill it!" Killing generals in battle is a taboo in the army, and the army's heart has already floated at this moment, if you insist on going your own way, the army is bound to mutiny! ”

Everyone looked for the sound and saw that the person who spoke was Yang Yanzhao. With Yang Yanzhao's words, Yang Ye, Zhe Saihua, Hu Yanzan, Cao Bin, Pan Mei and others also said in unison: "Official, what General Yang said is very true, please think twice!" ”

Zhao Guangyi's face sank like water, and he said in a straight voice: "I just discussed the Northern Expedition with you, and you pretended to be deaf and dumb one by one, and now I want to kill these criminal ministers who neglect their duties and have no king, but you all stand up and speak for them one by one." Could it be that in your eyes, opening up territory and expanding the territory for my Great Song Dynasty is not as important as the lives of a few criminals! ”

Cui Han hurriedly said: "What the official family said is very true! These criminals should be beheaded, and if they are not severely punished according to law, they will make the morale of the army float and the soldiers mutiny! ”

Hu Yanzan glared at Cui Han angrily and said, "The surname is Cui, just now you and that little white face said nonsense like taking thistles like boiling cakes, and Lao Tzu will put up with it." Now you are still persuading the official family to kill the generals, if the army's mind changes, Lao Tzu will behead you first! ”

Cui Han was not to be outdone: "Hu Yanzan, you just wanted to do it with your colleagues, and now you are yelling in front of the officials, do you have to do the opposite?" ”

Hu Yanzan was furious, raised his fist and was about to rush towards Cui Han, shouting: "The surname is Cui, are you talking about human words?" Even if the official family executes me, Lao Tzu will abolish you today! ”

Seeing this, Zhao Guangyi shouted: "Hu Yanzan, you are so bold!" You dare to do it to your colleagues in front of me, if I am not there, you will still kill people? ”

He said and looked at Cui Han and said, "Cui Qing's family, you quickly take Hu Yanzan to me, and start the knife with Niu Sijin and the others!" ”

Hu Yanzan pointed at Zhao Guangyi and said angrily: "Zhao Guangyi, I Hu Yanzan is still a wise gentleman, but now it seems that I rolled my eyelids by mistake!" I'd rather be slashed by you, a faint king, today than be at your mercy again! ”

Zhao Guangyi sneered, "Hu Yanzan, you are so unreasonable in your eyes, then I will fulfill you, come here!" Take Huyanzan down to me and behead him immediately! ”

Hu Yanzan's swarthy face turned iron blue at this moment, as if he ignored Zhao Guangyi's words. actually raised his fist and rushed towards Zhao Guangyi, and shouted in his mouth: "Dum Jun, Lao Tzu will kill you today and eliminate harm for the people!" ”

Everyone hurriedly grabbed Huyanzan and persuaded: "General Huyan, what are you going to do?" Are you crazy! If you kill the official family, not only will you be executed by Ling Chi, but even your family's lives will not be guaranteed, don't make a big mistake on the spur of the moment! ”

Yang Yanzhao also said: "General Huyan, Fang is the first general to speak out against it, even if the official family wants to kill me, Yang Jing should be killed, how can you let you die for me?" ”

Hu Yanzan stomped his foot and sighed heavily, "Alas, what a fucking bag!" Since you are all stopping me, then I will listen to you, and I will not kill this faint king! ”

Zhao Guangyi sneered, "Hu Yanzan, if you don't kill me, I will kill you!" Cui Qing's family, quickly escort him down to me and behead him for public display! ”

Cui Han bowed, and then led the forbidden army, quickly approaching Huyanzan. Seeing this, Hu Yanzan couldn't hold back any longer, and slammed his fist into the nearest forbidden soldier, until he flew out three or four feet sideways, and his body fell heavily to the ground.

Yang Ye saw that this matter started because of Yang Yanzhao, but he was a little reluctant to go to Hu Yanzan. hurriedly stepped forward to grab him, but Hu Yanzan was already furious and rushed towards Cui Han. Cui Han is also a battle-hardened person, how could he be afraid of Hu Yanzan, and then opened his palms to greet him. The two of you come and go, and they scuffle in an instant, no matter how Yang Ye pulls, they can't separate the two.

Zhao Guangyi pointed at Hu Yanzan angrily and said, "What are you doing in a daze?" Take him down to me! Take it down! When the forbidden army heard this, they rushed together, and they were about to arrest Huyanzan. Hu Yanzan hurriedly gave up Cui Han, stood up with a wheel, and with a strong wind in both fists, he hit these forbidden troops.

Huyan Zanli punched hard, where were these forbidden troops his opponents, and in the blink of an eye, more than a dozen people were knocked to the ground by him, and the rest of the sergeants were too frightened to step forward when they saw this. At this time, Cui Han stood up from the ground, and when he saw the opportunity, he slashed straight at Huyanzan's face with a palm. Hu Yanzan was not in a hurry, stretched out his big hand, and grabbed Cui Han's wrist.

The two attacked and defended, and they were evenly matched, and they were at a stalemate again. Hu Yanzan's eyes widened, glaring at Cui Han angrily, Cui Han also glared at him, both of them wanted to restrain each other, but for a while, no one could help anyone.

Seeing this, Yun Zixiao lightly touched his toes, and the person had already approached, "Two generals, offended!" As he spoke, he put out his palms together and slapped them at the elbows of Cui Han and Hu Yanzan. His palm power looked soft, and he didn't seem to have any strength at all, but Cui Han and Hu Yanzan both let go of their hands in pain.

Hu Yanzan hugged his right arm and said admiringly: "Yuntong judge, your martial arts are really tight!" You don't seem to have much strength, but when you hit my arm, it's like ramming a hammer on it, thanks to my rough skin and thick flesh, otherwise I'm afraid that your arm would have been broken by you! ”

Cui Han also looked at Yun Zixiao in surprise, and said after a while: "Yun Tong judge, I only think you are a strategist who can speak good ways, I didn't expect martial arts to be so exquisite, Cui admires!" ”

Cao Bin, Pan Mei and others have only seen Yun Zixiao a few times before, and in their hearts, Yun Zixiao is the same as Cui Han said, but he is a weak scholar who can speak well, and he knows how powerful he is when he sees him today.

Zhao Guangyi laughed and said: "Yuntong judge, well done!" It is up to you to be the overseer and kill all these lawless and despised kings! ”

Hearing this, Yang Ye hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "Official, today's matter was started by my son Yanzhao, if you must kill General Huyan, please kill the last general together!" ”

Cao Bin, Pan Mei, Gao Huaide and other people present also knelt on the ground one after another, pleading for Hu Yanzan: "Official, although General Hu Yan's crime of offending Tianwei is unforgivable, but for the sake of the Great Song Dynasty, let him spare him this time for the time being." ”

Even Zhao Dezhao knelt down and said: "The official family, according to the minister's nephew, it is better for both sides to take a step back." For the time being, you will spare General Huyan and others, and let them continue the Northern Expedition with you, and make meritorious contributions to their crimes. Otherwise, you can only get a momentary pleasure, but you will completely lose the morale of the army! ”

When the generals heard this, they also said: "What Chitose said is very true, if the official family is willing to spare General Huyan and them, I am willing to follow the official family to the northern expedition to Yanyun, otherwise please execute us together!" ”

Zhao Guangyi was shocked when he heard this, he looked down at the stage, and saw that all the generals were kneeling on the ground, even Zhao Dezhao followed everyone to intercede for Hu Yanzan, he sighed helplessly, "Okay, I will spare them this time, if I dare to despise Tianwei like this again, I will kill them for two crimes!" ”

Hu Yanzan, Niu Sijin and others, seeing everyone kneeling down to intercede for themselves, were so moved that their eyes were red, and tears almost came out of their eyes. They walked to the point general, knelt in front of Zhao Guangyi reluctantly, and said: "Thank you for the grace of the officials, the ministers are grateful!" ”

Zhao Guangyi waved his hand impatiently, looked at Jinyang City, which was being burned by the fire, and said secretly in his heart: "This year, the Fen River has dried up, and when the tide rises next year, I must flood Jinyang, otherwise it will be difficult to calm the anger in my heart!" ”

Everyone didn't know what Zhao Guangyi was thinking, but when they saw that he had spared Hu Yanzan and the others, they hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed three times. Cui Han took the lead in standing up and asked, "Official, do you think when we will send troops to Yanyun?" ”

Zhao Guangyi smiled slightly, "In order to prevent long nights and dreams, send troops immediately!" Everyone instinctively wanted to speak out against it, but remembering what they had said when they pleaded for mercy just now, they could only suppress the dissatisfaction in their hearts, and cheered up their spirits to go back to the camp to prepare.

In a short time, the camp tents on all sides of Jinyang City were demolished, and all the generals led their soldiers to assemble in the south of the city. With a sound of horns that resounded in the sky, the army was divided into three teams, the front, the middle and the rear, bypassing the fire-filled Jinyang City, and slowly marching north.