Chapter 217, the road is narrow
Yang Peng smiled and said to the two sisters: "You better go back." The two girls glanced at Yang Peng with a pale face, and the elder sister shook her head and said, "We, we are not afraid." Then he took his sister's hand and walked towards the cupboard.
Yang Peng looked at the backs of the two of her and sighed. Yelu Hanyu bumped Yang Peng on the shoulder, and asked jealously, "Do you think she two are particularly understanding?" Yang Peng smiled, "I think you are the most empathetic!" Yelu Hanyu couldn't help but laugh, and glanced at Yang Peng, "It will make me happy!" Yang Peng hugged Yelu Hanyu's slender waist, put his mouth to her ear, and whispered with a wicked smile: "Actually, eldest brother, I am also very understanding of people's 'clothes'!" Yelu Hanyu was stunned, then understood, and looked at Yang Peng with a slightly red face, looking very emotional.
The boat continued to go up the Yalu River, and the next morning, the boat docked, and two fast horses galloped towards Zhengzhou City with Wang Yue's handwritten letters. Immediately, the ship went offshore and continued to move forward. A day later, entering the boiling water of the tributary of the Yalu River, at this time the sound of horses' hooves on the shore was bursting, and following the prestige, I saw nearly a thousand Liao war horses coming from the upper reaches of the boiling water. The leader was a middle-aged officer, and the two Goryeo samurai sent out a day earlier were among them. The officer reined in his horse and shouted into the river: "I am Lu Hulun, the commander of the Zhengzhou garrison, and I greet His Royal Highness the little prince!" Immediately, Wang Yue came out of the cabin surrounded by everyone and shouted: "The general has worked hard! ”
Lu Hulun raised his voice and said, "His Royal Highness the prince is polite!" The last will be escorted along the riverbank, and in case of emergency, His Royal Highness the Prince can send a signal rocket to notify the last general! "There's General Law!" "The last general will not dare to be! His Royal Highness is the relative of the noble concubine, and it is within his duty to escort His Royal Highness in the end! ”
Then the boat went on the water, and the cavalry went on land, and they went to Jeongju together. Half a day later, we arrived at the city of Zhengzhou, which is now Tonghua City, on the west bank of the boiling water. The governor of Zhengzhou has already led his subordinates to greet him on the dock.
After some contrived red tape, Zhizhou welcomed Wang Yue and the others into the city. That night was undoubtedly a feast of hospitality, staggered, singing and dancing, so lively.
Early the next morning, Zhengzhou Zhizhou sent the garrison officer Lu Hulun to continue to lead a thousand cavalry to escort Wang Yue and his party. The crowd traveled west by land, and a day later arrived at Yinzhou, which is now Tieling City, where Lu Hulun and others bid farewell to Wang Yue and returned to Zhengzhou. The subordinates of Yinzhou inevitably came out to greet them, and the group spent another night here, and the next morning arranged by the governor of Yinzhou, boarded the boat, traced up the Liao River, and arrived at the Dading Mansion in Zhongjing.
Seeing the familiar city in front of him, Yelu Hanyu only felt like a different world, and the past came to his heart.
As the ship approached the pier, the atmosphere in the air gradually became lively. The merchant ships on the water are gathered, the wharf is crowded with people and goods, as the central city of Liao and even the entire northern region, Dading Mansion is very prosperous, and Yanjing and Lin'an in the south can be said to be inseparable from Yu Liang for a while. Unlike Yanjing and Bianjing, people wearing Hanfu have become very rare, and at a glance, there are mostly men and women dressed in nomadic costumes, many people dressed in Goryeo costumes and Japanese costumes, and many Westerners with blond hair and blue eyes and exotic accents. Here, it seems to be more international than in the Song Kingdom!
The group disembarked from the boat. Yang Peng originally planned to separate from Wang Yue here, but he couldn't resist Wang Yue's repeated pleas, so he had to live in the state guesthouse with him. Wang Yue took great care of Yang Peng and them, and let the six of them live in a separate courtyard.
"Brother, a few of us want to go out and see the excitement." Yang Peng said to Wang Yue. Wang Yue smiled: "Big brother, go." This Chukyo is very prosperous, and it is indeed worth a visit! It's just that the younger brother can't accompany the eldest brother today, and the younger brother must go to the palace to go to His Majesty and greet his sister! Yang Peng smiled: "Our brothers are free to do so!" Wang Yue smiled and nodded.
Yang Peng and the others said goodbye to Wang Yue and went out. Wang Yue turned his head and asked Wang Erdao, "Are the gifts ready?" "It's ready." "Very good, follow me into the palace."
Yang Peng and a few people came out of the state guesthouse and wandered around the bustling street for a while, when they suddenly found that there was a newly engraved contact signal on the pillar outside the tavern on the street. Yang Peng glanced at the others, and then the six of them immediately walked in. Xiao Er hurriedly greeted him, and asked with a hunched waist, "Are a few guest officers drinking?" Yang Peng's eyes searched the lobby, but he didn't find the target he was looking for. Said to the shopkeeper: "Little second brother, we agreed to meet our friends here, they are the same as us, they are also Koreans, I don't know if the little second brother can see it?" Xiao Er thought about it and immediately pointed to the stairs, "There is a Korean upstairs, and it seems that he has been waiting here for the past two days!" ”
Yang Peng hugged his fists and said: "Thank you, little second brother!" Then he led the others upstairs. When he came upstairs, he quickly glanced over and saw a samurai dressed in Goryeo costume sitting at the window, who was one of Han Jinxin's secret guards. Yang Peng and the others couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly walked over.
Seeing that someone was suddenly coming, the secret guard hurriedly raised his head, saw Yang Peng and them, his face was happy, and he quickly got up and hugged his fists and said, "Master!" Yang Peng sat down and gestured: "Don't pestle, sit down!" The secret guards hurriedly sat down, Yelu Hanyu and Cheng Shijie sat in the horizontal positions on both sides of Yang Peng, and the other three secret guards sat on the adjacent table.
Yang Peng asked, "Have you all arrived?" "It's all here. Several of our brothers took turns waiting for our master. "Where is Han Jinxin now?" "Everyone is scattered in the inn tavern, and Captain Han lives in a nearby inn." "Go and call him at once, and we'll wait for him here."
The secret guard answered and hurried away. Yang Peng called Xiao Er and asked for some wine and food. Then several people waited while eating and drinking. A moment later, there was a sound of hurried footsteps on the other side of the stairs, and it was Han Jinxin and a few secret guards coming. When Han Jinxin and the others saw Yang Peng and them, they couldn't help but be very happy and hurried over. When he came to Yang Peng's side, he was about to salute, but Yang Peng took the first step and shouted in a low voice: "Don't salute, sit down and talk." Han Jinxin sat down opposite Yang Peng, and the others sat at the adjacent table.
"Master, all of our hundreds of brothers have arrived, and none of them are bad." Yang Peng nodded, "We live in the state guesthouse. You send someone here for a drink every day, and I'll send someone here for a drink every day to keep in touch. Han Jinxin nodded, and then asked, "Master, is it time to take action?" ”
Yang Peng thought for a while, "You guys just monitor the movements in the palace first, and don't do anything else." I'll let you know if I have any plans. "Yes."
The two chatted a few more words, and Han Jinxin and the others got up to say goodbye. Yang Peng and the others continued to eat, drink and chat. At this time, a table of guests not far away was discussing the upcoming Warrior Convention. "I heard that this time not only domestic warriors will participate in the conference, but also many foreign warriors will also come to participate in the conference!" A middle-aged man dressed in black said to his companions as if offering a treasure. A middle-aged man in gray clothes next to him smiled: "Who doesn't know! Our Great Liao Kingdom is now in the grassland, looking at the world, and the people around us naturally hope to be born in our Liao Kingdom! ”
The middle-aged man in black waved his hand, "You're not entirely right!" There is actually another reason why the Warriors Convention attracted so many people this time! I don't think you know! The middle-aged man in gray said unconvinced: "I don't believe there can be any special reason!" The middle-aged man in black smiled and said, "I said you don't know!" I'll tell you, the reason why this Warrior Tournament attracts so many people from different races is because the winner of this tournament will be the husband of Princess Yari Guanyin! Got it! Several companions showed great surprise, and the middle-aged man in gray said in disbelief: "How can there be such a thing!" Seeing that the other party didn't believe it, the middle-aged man in black became anxious, "I'm not talking nonsense." It was my nephew, who was a guard in the palace. This matter has not been made public yet, but it is definitely true! ”
"If this is true, then whoever wins the title of No. 1 Warrior will be big! Marrying Ya Yu Guanyin is equivalent to marrying half of the Liao Kingdom!! One exclaimed. The others nodded in agreement, all looking very envious. Immediately, several people began to talk about who might win the first warrior.
"It seems that this warrior conference will rob all sides of the head!" Yang Peng said teasingly. Yelu Hanyu was silent and absent-minded, not knowing what he was thinking.
A few moments later, several people checked out and left. On the way back to the hotel, Yang Peng saw Yelu Hanyu's depressed expression and never spoke, and thought of her depressed appearance when she was in the restaurant just now, and couldn't help asking, "Little sister, what's wrong with you?" Yelu Hanyu sighed, "The country is still the same, but the personnel are all different!" Yang Peng understood that she was sad about the pain of leaving the country, and comforted: "One day we will regain here!" Yelu Hanyu nodded heavily, and his eyes shot a determined light. Turning his head to Yang Peng, he said, "Big brother, I want to go to my house to have a look!" Yang Peng nodded, "Okay, I'll accompany you." ”
Several people came to the former princess's mansion. Everything here is completely the same as it was at the beginning, the pavilion in the princess's mansion is still the same, the grass and trees are still the same, but the new owner has been changed; The princess's mansion is still the princess's mansion, and it should be a princess of the Liao Kingdom who lives here.
Yelu Hanyu looked at the high attic in the princess's mansion, and couldn't help but smile: "Big brother, do you remember the scene when you shot the head of the goldfinch at the beginning?" Yang Peng smiled and nodded, "I will never forget it for the rest of my life!" At the time, I thought that my sister-in-law just wanted to test my martial arts, but I didn't expect that she was choosing a husband! Yelu Hanyu looked at Yang Peng gently, and couldn't help but hold Yang Peng's palm.
There was a loud squeak, and the gate of the princess's mansion suddenly opened, and I saw a team of heroic female guards dressed in leather armor and red robes riding out on horseback, coming to the bottom of the steps, and waiting in line. A moment later, a particularly striking female general emerged from the gate, surrounded by several female guards. The female general was dressed in black iron armor, wearing a scarlet cloak, with a bun of green silk and a pheasant tail inserted horizontally in the bun. She is none other than the princess of Liao, who has fought with Yang Peng countless times, Ye Yu Guanyin.
Yang Peng, Yelu Hanyu, and Cheng Shijie were all startled, and subconsciously turned sideways. Ya Yin stepped on the rouge horse, "Go!" Then the group headed for the palace. Inadvertently, Ya Yu Kannon saw a Korean man, and couldn't help but be stunned, and then shook his head self-deprecatingly.
When Ye Yu Guanyin was far away, Yang Peng said in an unbelievable tone: "I didn't expect it to be her!" Yelu Hanyu said coldly: "This is called the narrow road of the enemy!" ”
On the other side, Wang Yue met with the emperor Ya Lang Longxu and the Goryeo concubine in the harem garden, and presented many precious Goryeo specialties. The emperor was very happy and named Wang Yue the prince of Liao on the spot. Wang Yue was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him, and the Goryeo concubine also got up to thank him. The emperor picked up the concubine, patted the back of her hand, and said softly: "What the concubine loves is also what I love!" ”
At this time, an attendant hurriedly walked over and bowed: "Your Majesty, the princess is asking to see you outside!" Ye Yu Longxu said to the concubine and Wang Yue: "You two sisters and brothers have a good time to catch up with the past, and I will come when I go!" The two sisters and brothers hurriedly bowed: "Congratulations to Your Majesty!" Yari Takashi followed the chamberlain and departed.
The two sisters and brothers stood up, and the Goryeo concubine stepped back and sat down with her younger brother Wang Yue in a water pavilion in the imperial garden. "Has my father received my letter?" Concubine Goryeo asked. Wang Yue nodded, "Got it." However, my father had some scruples about this. Concubine Goryeo frowned, "Oh? Why? ”
"My father and the ministers think so, since the 50,000 naval troops of the Great Liao Kingdom have been completely wiped out by the Yanyun naval army, although our Goryeo naval army is strong, it is difficult to be sure of victory. If the war is stalemate, or even if our army is defeated, I am afraid that it will give the Japanese people a chance to take advantage of! ”
Concubine Gaoli frowned and said, "This is what I finally won from Your Majesty, do you have to give up like this?" Raising his head, "Everything in the world is risky, how can there be a good risk without taking risks and achieving huge benefits?" It's a risk worth taking! If we can defeat the Yanyun naval army, then we can help the Liao army and land division to attack Yanyun, and once it is successful, then the sixteen states of Yanyun and the Shandong region will all fall into the hands of my Great Goryeo! This is undoubtedly a crucial step for our Goryeo Huangtu hegemony! ”
Wang Yue nodded sympathetically, "I said the same thing, but my father is still a little worried!" Concubine Gaoli frowned and said, "Father is really old!" Wang Yue sighed with emotion: "Yes, my father no longer has any ambitions, and he is afraid of wolves and tigers for everything!" But I don't know how many scruples can achieve great things?! ”
Concubine Gaoli pondered: "I have to write another letter!" He glanced up at Wang Yue, "You brought it to my father for me!" "Yes!" Wang Yue replied respectfully, and then said worriedly: "My brother is really worried about whether he can return to Goryeo!" Concubine Gaoli asked puzzledly, "What do you mean by that?" Wang Yue told the story of the assassination on the road. When Concubine Gaoli heard this, she was furious, "What a dog's audacity, you dare to touch my own brother!" Do you know who did it? ”
Wang Yue frowned and shook his head, "I don't know." I'm afraid that my brothers and uncles are all possible! ”
Concubine Goryeo snorted coldly, "Didn't they do this because they were afraid that you would get my support and finally sit on the throne of the king?" They are doomed to disappointment! Looking at Wang Yue, "You don't have to worry about security, I will ask Your Majesty to send an elite team to escort you back to China, and keep this elite by your side as your arm!" Wang Yue was overjoyed and hurriedly got up to thank him. Concubine Gao Li waved her hand, "Little brother doesn't have to see my sister like this!" You and my brother, who else can I help if I don't help you? Wang Yue was very moved.
Concubine Gaoli looked up into the distance and muttered: "Since we were born in such a family and such an era, we are destined to have an extraordinary life!" Our two siblings must create a powerful empire that the world will look up to! Let thousands of generations later, people still be in awe when they hear our name! Wang Yue showed excitement, his sister's ideal was obviously also his ideal.
The Goryeo concubine turned her head and asked, "You just said that thanks to the help of a few Goryeo warriors, you were able to save the day?" Wang Yue nodded, and said very excitedly: "Their martial arts are really shocking!" My brother thought that there might be no one in the world who was their opponent! Concubine Gao Li smiled: "I'm afraid my brother is exaggerating!" Wang Yue hurriedly said: "What my brother said is all about things!" My sister didn't see it with her own eyes, it's normal to have this question, if my sister saw their power with her own eyes, she would definitely have the same opinion as her brother! ”
Concubine Gaoli didn't care very much and said: "Since you are a talent, you have to take care of it!" Wang Yue said with a smile: "My brother is here this time, and I want to ask my sister to protect the two of them in front of His Majesty!" "Oh? What exactly are you going to do? If I succeed, won't they become the generals of the Liao State, and what use will they be to you? ”
"That's what my brother intended. If they don't succeed, they also owe their younger brother a great favor, and they must be grateful, and then the younger brother will solicit again, and there will be absolutely no reason not to succeed. If the Baoju is successful, hehe, please ask my sister to let them be the leader of the elite of the Liao State and return to Goryeo with my younger brother. ”
Concubine Gao Li smiled, "Brother, I didn't expect you to be quite cunning!" If you think like this, they will definitely not be able to escape from your palm! Then he frowned, "But is it worth it for you to spend so much effort on them?" ”
"Definitely worth it!" Concubine Gaoli smiled, "That's not necessarily, after all, you haven't seen many powerful generals!" Wang Yue wanted to defend himself, but Concubine Gaoli raised her hand to interrupt him, "I have an idea." You can get these warriors in your mind to go to the Warrior Conference. In this way, you can see their true level! If it's worth reusing, it's never too late to reuse. Moreover, after participating in the warrior conference, he was promoted, and His Majesty could do better, and there would be no opposition in the court. Wang Yue nodded thoughtfully, he felt that his sister's idea was very good, although he felt that Jin Ze Jinsong was very powerful, but what level it was in the world, he still had no bottom in his heart, and he would definitely be able to see their truest level through this warrior conference of the Great Liao Empire.
Concubine Gaoli smiled teasingly: "I'm afraid I'm afraid that a few of them will be embarrassed!" It doesn't matter if a few of them are embarrassed, but it will make your two sisters and brothers lose their faces! ”
"Well, probably not!" The emperor came, and the palace maids outside the water pavilion paid their respects. The two siblings stopped talking and got up to greet them. The Emperor walked into the pavilion and asked with a smile, "What did you all say?" Concubine Gaoli said: "Let's talk about some things in my hometown." Your Majesty, the younger brother of the concubine brought a few Goryeo samurai and wanted to participate in the warrior conference! The emperor smiled and said, "Why should they participate in the warrior conference, can't I just give them an official position?" Wang Yue was very surprised to see the emperor speak like this, and he felt how much the emperor loved his sister at this time.
Gaoli Guifei Zhengse said: "In this case, you will definitely not be able to convince the public!" The concubines are not willing to embarrass His Majesty, so it is better to let them participate in the warrior conference! The emperor sighed with emotion and held the slender hand of the Goryeo concubine, "The concubine is not only as beautiful as a fairy, but also virtuous and reasonable, and the widow has you by her side, and there are no regrets in this life!" The Goryeo concubine said softly: "Being able to serve Your Majesty is the blessing that the concubine cultivated in her previous life!" The Emperor laughed.
The Goryeo concubine remembered something, "Your Majesty has finished talking to the eldest princess?" The Emperor nodded and sighed, "This sister of mine is really a headache for me!" Concubine Gaoli smiled: "The princess is brave and strategic, and has made countless contributions to the Great Liao Empire, why does Your Majesty still have a headache?" ”
The Emperor waved his hand, then walked over to a position and sat down. "Hey, this little sister of mine is fine, but personal problems are too worrying for me! Tell him that no one will do it! She is arrogant, but she is afraid that the men in the world will not be able to look at him! Concubine Gaoli smiled and said, "If she weren't His Majesty's sister, this matter would be easy to handle!" If you talk about the heroes of the world, who can compare to Your Majesty, if the princess is not Your Majesty's sister, she will definitely be very willing to marry Your Majesty! ”
The Emperor laughed, looking very happy, "But fortunately, he finally agreed to give the winner of this Warrior Tournament a chance!" "What do you mean by giving a chance?" Isn't it just marrying the first warrior? Concubine Goryeo asked puzzled. The emperor shook his head with a wry smile, "What she means is that the first warrior has to compete with her, and he can be her husband if he can defeat her!" Hey, I'm a little worried! ”
When Wang Yue heard the emperor say this, he couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, is the princess's martial arts very strong?" The Emperor nodded heavily, "Very strong!" Glancing at Wang Yue, "Have you heard of Yang Peng, the king of Yan?" Wang Yue nodded, and muttered in his heart: Does this Yan King have anything to do with it?
After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.