Chapter 76 Visiting Jinyang to persuade the Han lord to surrender and meeting the famous generals in the south of the city (2)

Author: Fu Jiangshan

Chapter 76 Visiting Jinyang to persuade the Han lord to surrender and meeting the famous generals in the south of the city (2)

Shaoqing, the big tent of the Song camp.

Hu Yanzan held two whips and walked into the tent with shame, "The official is incompetent and failed to capture Yang Ye. Please punish him!"

Zhao Guangyi shook his head, "Winning or losing is a common thing for military officers. What's more, Yang Ye is superb in martial arts. General Hu Yan failed to win. I don't blame you. Go back to your tent and rest."

Hu Yanzan hurriedly raised his hands and said, "Thank you so much, general!" After saying that, he quickly walked out of the tent.

When Zhao Guangyi saw Hu Yanzan leaving, he sighed slightly and said, "Yang Ye is really our powerful enemy in the Song Dynasty. With him trying to attack Jinyang, it will be even more difficult than climbing to the sky."

Zhao Dezhao thought for a while and said: "The official family seems to be unable to attack by force, so why not persuade them to submit to the Song Dynasty and destroy the Northern Han Dynasty together?"

Zhao Guangyi smiled and said, "Emperor's nephew, it seems that you don't understand Yang Ye very well. If he is willing to submit easily, he is not worthy of being called Yang Wudi! Moreover, I have led troops to besiege Jinyang for several months, and no one in the city has refused to surrender.

Not to mention Yang Ye, who was loyal to the Northern Han Dynasty?"

Zhao Dezhao shook his head and said: "What the official said is wrong! As the saying goes, everything depends on manpower. Now the Northern Han army is short of men and horses, and there is a shortage of food and grass. Emperor Liu Jiyuan must also be in dire straits. My nephew thinks that at this time, a person who can speak well should be sent to the city to persuade

Emperor Liu Jiyuan of the Northern Han Dynasty surrendered. If he surrendered, how could Yang Ye and others not surrender?"

Zhao Guangyi stared at Zhao Dezhao and said: "What the emperor's nephew said makes sense! Since you can come up with this plan, it seems that you have a suitable candidate in mind. You might as well tell me and let me listen!"

Zhao Dezhao said without hesitation: "My nephew passed by Xingzhou when he was escorting grain and grass. He found that the local judge Yun Zixiao was an extraordinary talent. He was not only superb in martial arts, but also eloquent. If the government sent him there, he might be able to persuade Liu Jiyuan to surrender.

If not, the officials can also take the opportunity to eradicate the thieves to avoid future disasters. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"

Zhao Guangyi thought about it in his mind for a long time before nodding and saying: "Forget it, then I'll go to Xingzhou in person and ask Yun Zixiao to come and convince Liu Jiyuan!"

Zhao Dezhao bowed again and saluted, saying: "Don't worry, officials, my nephew will definitely live up to his orders!" After saying this, he walked quickly to his mount, got on his horse, and galloped straight towards Xingzhou. Zhao Guangyi watched Zhao Dezhao go away.

His back, an inexplicable complex expression appeared on his face.

His sight was quickly drawn back to the battlefield in front of him by the sound of fighting and the sound of raining arrows piercing the air. Even though he was exhausted at the moment, he still kept his spirits up and continued to divide his troops and send generals to besiege Jinyang.

.Because he knew very well that up to this point in this war, the competition was no longer just about military strength and resourcefulness, but also about who would fall first, between himself and Liu Jiyuan.

Two days later, several fast horses rushed into the Song camp like sharp arrows, heading straight for the golden-roofed Huangluo tent where Zhao Guangyi was. The leader was a middle-aged man in his forties, followed closely by a man wearing a

In addition to fatigue and faint worry, the faces of the young men in silver robes are filled with joy and expectation.

The two rode horses to the big tent, got off their mounts, and quickly walked into Huang Luo's tent. At this moment, Zhao Guangyi was sitting upright in the tent, holding a book of war in his hand, concentrating on reading, and did not realize that the two people had arrived.

in front of him.

Seeing this, the middle-aged man bowed deeply to Zhao Guangyi and said in a low voice: "The official family, my nephew has invited Yun Zixiao, the general judge of Xingzhou, when will he be allowed to enter the city?"

Zhao Guangyi raised his head when he heard the sound and saw that Yun Zixiao was indeed standing in front of him. He smiled slightly and said, "Yun Tongpan, I haven't seen you for several months. How have you been lately?"

Yun Zixiao said hurriedly: "Thank you for your concern, I am very honored. Since I was appointed by the officials as the general judge of Xingzhou, everything has been very good. It's just that Weichen is in Xingzhou. In addition to assisting the magistrate every day, Yun Zixiao said hurriedly:

Except for these trivial matters, I am unable to serve the country more and share the worries of the king. I often feel like I am sitting on a corpse and eating nothing, and I can't help but feel a little uneasy."

Zhao Guangyi nodded and said with a satisfied smile: "Haha, in the past, Taizu and I were enemies of Murong Yanyun, but in our hearts we all envied him for having such a resourceful and eloquent person as Yun Yimo to assist him.

After so many years, I don’t think Yun Yimo’s son can be used by me. It’s really a blessing for me and the Song Dynasty!”

Yun Zixiao smiled and said: "The official family is really overly praised. It is enough for Zixiao to be able to share the worries of the official family in this life!" As he spoke, he looked sideways at Jinyang City and said confidently: "The official family is a humble minister.

I believe that with my sharp tongue and my heart to serve my country, I can surely convince Liu Jiyuan to submit to my Lord!"

Zhao Guangyi said: "I have already learned the skills of Yun Tongpan, but you have been tired all the way, so you should rest for half a day. It will not be too late to persuade you to surrender early tomorrow morning."

Yun Zixiao said: "No need! Before tonight, I will be able to persuade Liu Jiyuan to surrender. If I can't do it, I will be willing to be punished for the crime of deceiving the emperor!" As he said this, he bowed deeply to Zhao Guangyi, turned around and left the tent.

Walk straight towards Jinyang City.

At this moment, Zhao Guangyi clenched his fists emptyly, sweat oozing out of his palms involuntarily, and said secretly, "This man has always had a face like a lake, and his heart cannot be seen through. It would be best if he can convince Liu Jiyuan when he leaves, but if he can't do it because of his father's

I have evil intentions towards the Song Dynasty. I am afraid that something bad will happen if I join forces with Liu Jiyuan to fight against me. But for this plan, I have no choice but to take a gamble!"

After a while, Yun Zixiao crossed the battlefield and walked to the foot of Jinyang City. He said loudly: "Everyone on the city head, listen, I am the judge of Yun Zixiao from Xingzhou. I have come here to persuade Yun Zixiao to surrender on the orders of the officials. The two countries are at war.

If I don't kill the envoy, I hope you can open the city gate and let me in!"

Ma Feng, the veteran general on the top of the city, looked down and saw that Yun Zixiao looked like just a scholar, but he didn't have much hostility in his heart. He ordered his soldiers: "Come here, find a basket for me.

Find another long rope and pull up the envoy from the city." A soldier beside him hurriedly agreed, then turned and went down to the city to find the basket and rope.

Soon, the soldier came back quickly with a long rope. He came to Ma Feng, bowed, and said cautiously: "Report to General Ma, my subordinates only found a long rope, but they didn't find it."

I haven't found a basket that can hold people, so I hope the general will forgive me..."

When Ma Feng heard this, he turned around and looked past the soldiers to Jinyang City, which had been baptized by the flames of war for a long time. He saw that Jinyang, which was once prosperous and wealthy, had been besieged by the Song army and its reputation had declined. Countless people and soldiers were trying to tear them down.

Houses were dismantled brick by brick and tiles were transported to the top of the city, hoping that the soldiers guarding the city could hold on for even a moment longer.

"Alas..." Ma Feng let out a long sigh, then turned around and shouted to Yun Zixiao: "Yun Tongpan, please wait a little longer. When I find the basket, I will pull you up!"

Yun Zixiao shook his head and said confidently: "General Ma, I don't need a basket when I go to the city, as long as you put down the long rope!"

Ma Feng took the long rope doubtfully and put it down with his own hands, but the end of the long rope was still two or three feet away from the city. He had to say again: "Yun Tongpan, I'm really sorry, this rope is not long enough.

Let me find a longer rope and then pull you up."

Yun Zixiao looked up, smiled slightly, and immediately jumped more than two feet on his tiptoes. Then, he grabbed the long rope with both hands, tapped his toes on the city wall a few times, and he had already jumped from the city wall.

Chengxia flew to the top of the city.

The people of the Northern Han Dynasty on the top of the city were all dumbfounded when they saw this. Ma Feng was so shocked that he almost let go. Yun Zixiao, however, smiled nonchalantly and said, "General Ma, I'm sorry to help you!"

After hearing this, Ma Feng came back to his senses and praised: "Yun Tongpan, your light kung fu really opened my eyes! If everyone in the Song Army had light kung fu like Yun Tongpan, let alone win a mere

Jinyang, even Shangjing, who captured the Liao Kingdom, would probably be easily conquered!"

Yun Zixiao said: "General Ma, thank you for your praise. Yun has a sacred mandate and it is not suitable to stay here for a long time. I hope you can bring Yun into the palace as soon as possible." Ma Feng nodded repeatedly, made a gesture of invitation, and then brought

Following Yun Zixiao, he walked quickly towards the palace.

The two of them got off the city wall, passed through the West City, and soon arrived at the Imperial Palace of the Northern Han Dynasty. Ma Feng greeted the guards guarding the gate, and there was no obstruction along the way. Shao Qing took Yun Zixiao to the main hall.

At this time, in the main hall of the Northern Han Dynasty, a middle-aged man wearing an imperial robe was discussing matters with the ministers in the palace with a sad face. Until now, everyone is like an eggplant beaten by frost. No one still has the energy and courage.

As the resistance continued, the atmosphere in the palace was solemn and desolate. Everyone understood that at this moment, the country was no longer a question of death or immortality, but a question of whether it would perish today or perish tomorrow.

Yun Zixiao followed Ma Feng into the hall and kept scanning the people present. Seeing everyone's expressions, he felt more confident. Liu Jiyuan saw Ma Feng leading a young man to come slowly.

, couldn't help but look at Yun Zixiao carefully, and then revealed a wry smile.

Ma Feng bowed and saluted and said: "Your Majesty, this person is the Xingzhou General Magistrate of the Song Dynasty. His name is Yun Zixiao. He has come here to persuade Zhao Guangyi, the king of Song Dynasty, to surrender."

The look on Liu Jiyuan's face became increasingly sad. It seemed that he was not only because the Northern Han Dynasty, which had been founded for more than 20 years, was going to be completely destroyed by his own hands, but also because he was regretting some wrong things he had done. After a while, he asked

Said: "Yun Tongpan, do you know Yun Yimo, the former Prime Minister of the Yan Kingdom?"

Yun Zixiao nodded slightly and said, "I know, Yun Yimo is my father."

Liu Jiyuan smiled bitterly and shed tears, and said in a trembling voice: "Ever since I formed an alliance with the Song and Liao countries more than ten years ago and sent troops to destroy the Yan State, there has not been a day when I have not deeply regretted this. In the past, your father designed to seize the Northern Han Dynasty.

I still hate the military power with all my heart, and want to take it back. But now think about it, if I had allowed him to take power, maybe Murong Yanyun, Yun Yimo, Li Ming and the others would not have died. If they were still alive, they would definitely help

I resisted foreign enemies. Unfortunately, this person has passed away, and now it is too late..."

A truly capable person in the world will never only make his enemies hate him and fear him, but also make his enemies respect him and even miss him. Yun Zixiao had admired his father when he was young, but at that time he had only heard some

Regarding his legend, he only vaguely knew that his father was a great man. But when he went down the mountain with his sword and witnessed Zhao Guangyi, Yeluxian, and Liu Jiyuan, his father's former enemies, he truly understood what his father was.

A genius.

Liu Jiyuan slowly wiped away his tears and asked: "Yun Tongpan, I once heard that your master Zhao Guangyi was ruthless and intolerable. I heard that Li Yu and Qian Chu were poisoned by him for no reason after they surrendered. I don't want to be crowned king or prime minister.

I don’t ask for glory and wealth, I just want a good death after my return. I wonder if Yun Tongpan can make this decision for Zhao Guangyi?"

Yun Zixiao thought for a while and said: "I am just a small general judge, so naturally I cannot make decisions for your Majesty. But I can swear that once I find that the official is not good for you, I will definitely ask the official for help even if I risk my own life.

show mercy!"

Liu Jiyuan nodded and said to the ministers in the palace: "Did you hear what I said? I am determined to surrender in Kaicheng. Do any of you object? If not, just disperse." He said helplessly and waved his hands to everyone.

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At this moment, everyone in the civil and military dynasties had tears in their eyes, and they all lined up in a long queue. Ma Feng took the lead to walk to Liu Jiyuan, knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times respectfully, then stood up and slowly took off his clothes.

He took off the court uniforms of the Northern Han Dynasty, turned around and left the palace. Everyone behind him followed the law. There were fewer and fewer people in the palace, but more and more court uniforms were taken off. None of these people said a word from the beginning to the end.

words, but the whole scene was deeply shocking and moved people to tears.

When the last minister kowtowed his head and took off his court uniform, it was the moment when the Northern Han Dynasty was ended, and it was also the moment when the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms were ended. At this moment, not only Liu Jiyuan looked at the retreating figures of everyone, and burst into tears,

Even Yun Zixiao, who was staying out of the incident, had inexplicably red eyes.

Yun Zixiao was extremely conflicted at this time. He understood that his father had fought hard all his life, and all he thought about before his death was peace. Now that the Northern Han Dynasty has been destroyed, looking at the world, except for the Liao Kingdom in the north, Qu Yue and Dali in the southwest, and the northwest

Apart from Fang's ready-to-move party, no force in the world can threaten the Song Dynasty anymore. The peace that my father didn't expect even before his death finally came gradually. The one who only brought peace to the people of the world was the one who forced his father to live.

He really didn't know whether to feel lucky or deeply sad about the death of Da Song.

After a long time, Liu Jiyuan gradually came to his senses, picked up the jade seal and looked at Yun Zixiao, "Yun Tongpan, please follow me to Kaicheng to surrender and welcome the Lord of Song Dynasty into the city."

Yun Zixiao nodded slightly, made an invitation gesture, and then silently followed Liu Jiyuan to the west gate. The guard at the west gate burst into tears when he saw this. As the gate slowly opened, Liu Jiyuan walked out slowly holding the jade seal in his hand.

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Chapter completed!