Chapter 91: The Decree of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)
After handing over the command of Pingzhou to Li Duozuo, the four Longying men, Guo Yuanzhen and Fang Jun led 3,000 fine cavalry and left Pingzhou for Jizhou. In the battle to seize the gate, all four of them were injured.
The lightest one, Dragon Eagle, had three wounds, but after more than ten days of treatment, he had basically recovered. Dragon Eagle had a demonic species in his body, and unlike others, he looked like a normal person the next day.
After arriving in Jizhou, a meeting was held immediately. It was almost the same team, with the addition of Fang Jun. Huangyuan Wu was not eligible to participate, and Long Ying refused to let him know the secret.
Compared with the last meeting, the decadence was gone, the atmosphere was hot and exciting, and there was no longer any fear of the Khitans.
Lou Shide, Zhang Jiujie and Yang Xuanji praised them greatly. They were even more impressed by Long Ying's unparalleled archery skills and ingenious strategies.
Lou Shide sighed: "But this strategy can only be used once, and it will not work if used again. Otherwise, it would be so great to shoot an arrow through Sun Wanrong's face."
Everyone laughed and felt extremely relaxed.
Zhang Jiujie said: "Should we take advantage of the victory and pursue it and attack Yingzhou?"
Everyone's eyes were all on Long Ying, but he was the only one who followed the lead.
Long Ying said: "I want to hear Brother Guo's opinion."
Guo Yuanzhen performed outstandingly in the Pingzhou battle, and he cooperated seamlessly with Long Ying. Their status was very different. Long Ying specifically asked for his thoughts, and everyone took it for granted.
Guo Yuanzhen said frankly: "I won't hide it from Lord Ying. Cutting off the heads of all loyal people only proves that your martial arts skills are unparalleled. But when I invaded Pingzhou, I really understood why the sage and the elders respected you so much. I won't say these words."
If you come out, you will be very depressed and uncomfortable."
Lou Shide felt the same way and said: "Well said!"
Long Ying quickly gave in.
Guo Yuanzhen continued: "Our army has won a new victory, and the victory came too suddenly. In fact, the position is still not stable. Although the Khitan people were defeated and suffered the loss of an unjust feather, their country did not lose an inch of territory and still occupied the most defensive territory outside the wall.
Yingzhou has 70,000 troops. They were assassinated because of their loyalty, and they are indignant. If we advance rashly, with Sun Wanrong's wisdom and courage, we should use guerrilla warfare, relying on the familiarity of the terrain, and using night attacks to come and go like the wind.
Our tactics, constant ambushes and sneak attacks, caused us heavy losses, and we lost our morale and fighting spirit before we even reached Yingzhou. So in my humble opinion, it is not appropriate for us to use troops against Yingzhou for the time being."
Feng Guoting agreed: "We must adopt a steady attack method. That is the best strategy."
Wan Renyu said: "Our three thousand elite cavalry can play the greatest role in this situation."
Long Ying shook his head and said: "Our elite cavalry is still not as good as the ordinary goods of the Khitan people. Adding us may increase the chance of victory, but the losses will be heavy and it will be difficult to replace them. I don't want them to die."
Yang Xuanji agreed: "But what should we do?"
Long Ying said: "It's just to stay still and wait for the best opportunity to appear."
Lou Shide said: "When is the time?"
Long Ying said: "Waiting is not about waiting around. It is about reorganizing the lineup in an all-round way. The injured will be retired immediately and paid generous wages. The dead will be heavily compensated. Our country, the Zhou Dynasty, is strong and we can definitely afford it."
Wan Renyu said happily: "If the Holy One blames us for spending too much, you'd better bear it alone. Alas! Long Ying, I saw you right from the first sight, so I used stones instead of gold to protect you."
trick."
Everyone smiled and the atmosphere was harmonious.
Fang Jun couldn't help but said: "Master Ying still hasn't said the time we need to wait for."
Long Ying said lightly: "It was the moment when the Turks entered the Khitan territory and attacked the Khitan New City. The parents, wives and children of the Khitan soldiers in Yingzhou lived in the city. Sun Wanrong's backyard was on fire, could he still maintain his current fighting spirit and morale?
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Everyone here was moved.
The sound of footsteps suddenly started, approaching from far away, and rushed straight to the conference hall. A personal guard of Lou Shide pushed the door open and rushed in, knelt down and announced: "The imperial edict has arrived!"
To everyone's surprise, the person who came was the fat father-in-law, who was second only to Wu Zhao in terms of authority in the palace. He entered the meeting hall with a smile and light steps. He first shouted: "You don't need to kneel down, just sit down and receive orders."
become."
Everyone stared at him blankly.
The fat father-in-law swaggered onto the stage and sat down on a handsome chair. He crossed his legs in front of everyone and took out the imperial edict from his arms. He said with a smile: "Don't be surprised, because the edict includes Ying Ye and Ren Yu, so you don't have to follow the usual etiquette, and it's
It was written by the Holy One himself, without the approval of anyone else, and the writing and language are very different from ordinary imperial edicts, but the effectiveness is even better, and the decree was issued by the father-in-law to show the Holy One’s solemn and solemn intentions.”
No one could speak. The fat father-in-law was performing a one-man show. But everyone knew that Wu Zhao was a dragon with a happy heart.
The fat father-in-law lowered his voice and said: "Zhongzhong's head was sent to the capital of the gods, causing a sensation throughout the city. Every house was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, which washed away the depression and loss caused by the defeat of Xia Shi Valley. The Holy Lord ordered his head to be hung high at the gate of the tripod.
For three days, there was a huge crowd and traffic jam in the south of the city."
He also said: "The Holy One also granted amnesty to the soldiers and relatives who were implicated in the Battle of Xiashi Valley, and held a state banquet to celebrate with the ministers. Our Long Ying and Wan Renyu were awarded the title of Ying Ye and Wan Ye, but because there is no precedent in history
, is a seal of expediency.”
Then the decree read: "First of all, it is about the military affairs. It is of course necessary to reward the three armies. What is more special is that all those in the army who are responsible for criminal offenses will be pardoned and receive equal treatment."
It turned out that after the defeat of Xishigu, the soldiers suffered heavy losses and had to forcibly recruit prisoners serving their sentences into the army. Now Wu Zhao is offering an amnesty from the emperor.
Long Ying was confused and said: "Is this how the imperial edict is written?"
He spoke out the doubts in everyone's mind.
The fat father-in-law was even more surprised and turned the imperial edict over for them to see. It turned out to be a blank space with only the imperial seal and Wu Zhao's signature stamped on it.
The fat father-in-law said with a smile: "My father-in-law summoned the emperor, told me the content of the imperial edict, signed and sealed it, and then brought it to my father-in-law to read out. Because she did not want to spend time writing such a complicated thing."
Everyone felt happy when they heard this, and one can imagine Wu Zhao's joy.
The fat father-in-law said: "To make a long story short, first of all, everyone here will be promoted to one level. It will be executed after killing Sun Wanrong. The details will be announced later. Like Jiujie and Xuanji, they are already at the level of a general. If you move up to the next level, you should be a certain person.
This is a big fat problem for Jiedushi. Ha!"
Zhang Jiujie and Yang Xuanji were overjoyed and knelt down to thank the Lord for his kindness.
The fat father-in-law said to Lou Shide: "Old Lou, you have worked hard and achieved great results. Why don't you return to the gods and be the prime minister like Lao Di, and enjoy the prosperous years of the gods?"
The two were obviously very familiar with each other, and Lou Shide said happily: "The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead. It should be the turn of a young and promising young man like Lao Guo to take my place. My future life depends entirely on my father-in-law!"
His words caused the whole hall to burst into laughter.
Guo Yuanzhen laughed and said: "I really hope that I am still a young boy, so I can learn archery again."
The laughter started again.
The fat man replied: "I have never issued an imperial edict so easily and freely."
Xiang Guo Yuanzhen said: "Your situation is special. You have been promoted to three levels in a row. The border governor is thin and short. It is up to you to choose."
Guo Yuanzhen blushed and said, "I don't seem to have performed yet, how can I be worthy?"
Lou Shide said: "I just reported to the Holy One based on the facts, saying that you and Lord Ying cooperated perfectly. Otherwise, how could you defeat Pingzhou with 2,000 more people than you with 10,000 troops?"
Guo Yuanzhen was overjoyed and knelt down to receive the order.
The fat father-in-law said to Fang Jun: "Your Majesty thinks that the most rare thing about General Fang is that he volunteered to stay as Lao Guo's deputy and wiped out a large number of deserters from the enemy, so he immediately promoted you to general, and from now on you will be Lao Guo's deputy commander.
God has given you a big house."
Feng Guoting said: "I am very satisfied with the title of Royal Swordsman. I really don't want to be given other titles, and I don't want to have an official position."
The fat father said fairly: "The Holy One understands you better than anyone else, so he has given you to be Lord Ying's partner. You can follow him wherever you like."
Feng Guoting was overjoyed to thank him.
The fat father-in-law stood up, and everyone hurriedly followed.
The fat father-in-law said leisurely: "This is my first time coming to the frontier. Mr. Long can accompany my father-in-law to look around, especially Shanhaiguan, which is the place that my father-in-law wants to visit most. Oh! I forgot that Mr. Long is not free, so I still go to Guoting and Ren.
Come and accompany your father-in-law, Yu!"
Long Ying wondered: "Why am I not free?"
The fat father-in-law said fairly: "Go to the east courtyard and you will understand it immediately."
Dragon Eagle was so happy that he ran away like a gust of wind.
Long Ying held the three girls in his arms, as if he was a world away.
The three girls cried with joy, wiping their tears while talking. The east courtyard hall was filled with the joy of seeing each other after a long separation. In fact, it had only been three months since Long Ying left the capital of the gods.
Lili was the most sensible person and told her husband: "The Holy Emperor and my father-in-law are coming to Gantangyuan in person, and we will board the ship with my father-in-law and set off immediately."
Xiuqing said: "We have never been far away, and we don't know what to bring. Renya is the stupidest, he only knows how to pick up your clothes, saying that he is afraid that you will have nothing to wear, but he doesn't bring any of his own clothes."
Lili said: "Sister Qing, don't call me elegant. You even stuffed your husband's embroidered pillow into your luggage. You just remember to sleep with your husband."
When Lili and Xiuqing laughed together, Renya opened her beautiful eyes and said innocently: "Suddenly everything changed. The palace was replaced by the beautiful scenery of the Grand Canal, and now she is with her husband again."
Long Ying shared their joy and said nonchalantly: "Go to the room!"
The three girls were so embarrassed that their cheeks were burning. You pushed me to give in, and they entered the room obediently under Long Ying's semi-force.
In the early morning, the fat father-in-law came to him for breakfast and said: "I can only stay here for three days, and then take them back to the capital of gods. This is a military regulation. Fortunately, you don't have a military position, and no one dares to gossip about you."
Ha! Who dares to gossip about you?"
Long Ying knew that it was indeed inappropriate to leave them on the front line, so he nodded in agreement.
The fat father-in-law said: "Mingkong suddenly summoned me late that night. When he saw a human head on her case, my father-in-law was also shocked. Mingkong walked around the head and murmured to himself, saying it was impossible.
, impossible.”
Long Ying could imagine Wu Zhao's situation at that time. She hated Jin Zhong and Sun Wanrong to the core. How could she not be overjoyed when she suddenly saw Jin Zhong's head being sent back? The defeat at Xiashi Valley was a great shame for Wu Zhou. Now at least it was cleansed.
Half of it.
Fatty Gong said fairly: "Mingkong is really good at governing the country, and he is not under Taizong. The only regret is that his external martial arts skills are far behind, but now is a very good start." (To be continued.)