Chapter 989 Killing the Jurchen God of War with one cannon
"This is yarrow."
"The top is grass, the middle is old, and the bottom is sun. It means that the old man stands under the sun and uses grass as a tool to perform divination."
"Yarrow is only three feet tall but can grow for thousands of years. Its stems are long, straight and hard. It is used for divination and can reveal the secrets of heaven."
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Wanyan Wu Qimai and Wanyan Gao looked at the grass in Song Jiang's hands and listened quietly to his explanation without any trace of impatience on their faces.
The shamanism that the Jurchens believed in has always been known to be good at divination. This was not obvious in this era. Historically, the post-Jin Emperor Taiji was worried about the interference of shamans in military politics and specifically banned shaman divination. The influence of that period was quite profound.
And people tend to become more obsessed with the theories of gods when things go wrong. At the critical moment of the Jin Kingdom's survival, the Wanyan brothers were no exception.
Song Jiang felt the heat between the two people, and his tone became calmer: ""Book of Changes·Xici" says that the number of Dayan is fifty, and its use is ninety-nine. Use yarrow for divination. First, take fifty yarrow roots.
Take out one and leave it alone, symbolizing the mystery of heaven and earth. Then separate the remaining forty-nine yarrows at will, hold them in two hands, the left hand symbolizes the sky, and the right hand symbolizes the earth..."
He began to explain, which was easy to understand at first, but became more and more profound.
Many of the contents related to what was learned in the Book of Heavenly Books. Song Jiang himself didn't know what it meant. After all, he only knew this "Xuannv class" so far.
Fortunately, after this, Brother Wanyan was even more confused, but he found that the voice of this black man was a bit light. He was clearly speaking in front of his eyes, but his voice seemed to be floating from the horizon. He was indeed a strange person.
Of course, everything still depends on the results.
Song Jiang quickly conducted a Xuannu lesson and gave the answer: "The person you want to predict is from Da'an. Xiaoji is useless and there is no danger. He will return soon."
Wanyan Gao narrowed his eyes: "How long will it take to find out?"
Song Jiang said: "In one day, we will see the results!"
Wanyan Gao was a little moved. There is no such precise inference in shamanistic divination. They are all vague. Wanyan Wu Qingmai also said: "General Song is extraordinary. It seems that he has been taught by gods and men. It is indeed true!"
Song Jianghei's face first showed a look of confusion, and then he said coldly: "Did Deng Fei tell you? Or Bao Xu?"
Wanyan Wu Qimai smiled slightly: "These two warriors have something to ask for, and they also recommended General Song to us."
Song Jiang let out a sigh and said decisively: "You Tibetan people are all predators of the weak, and there is no other reason. However, we Han people put loyalty first. The two of them used Zhang Gong as a threat and asked for divination. Song admitted it, but
To take refuge... is absolutely impossible!"
Wanyan Gao sighed and said: "It is precisely because General Song is a loyal person. Yan Ting can pretend to be generous and accommodate the Zhao clan, but cannot accommodate Old Prime Minister Zhang and General Song. That's why you will stay in Dajin, isn't it?
What?"
Wanyan Wu begged for help and said: "Good birds choose trees to live in, and good ministers choose their masters to serve. This is what the Han people say. Why should General Song be stubborn?"
Song Jiang frowned: "You two don't need to say more, the divination has been completed, Song will take his leave!"
He turned around and walked out, but the guard suddenly came towards him with a fierce look. Wanyan Wu Qimai waved his hand and asked the guard to step back. He looked at Song Jiang's retreating figure and said, "How true or false is what this person said?
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Wanyan Gao said: "The truly staunch people, such as Zhong Shidao and the Song Army generals, committed suicide by committing suicide at the moment of defeat. Such people cannot let go of their reputation as loyal ministers.
And people who are greedy for life and afraid of death."
"Although this Song Jiang has a weathered face and mature appearance, he is actually only in his twenties, not yet thirty. His great life has just begun. How can he be willing to die?"
Wanyan Wu Qimai nodded slightly: "As long as he is willing to divination, he can be used by our Jin people. Whether to go to the Western Regions or return to the ancestral land is related to the survival of our clan. We must ask whether it is good or bad!"
Wanyan Gao thought for a while and said: "This matter is of great importance. Fourth brother is focused on government affairs. I will give Song Jiang another try!"
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"General Song, please!"
Under the guidance of Wan Yangao, Song Jiang walked into the cell and saw two people hanging up, covered in blood.
Song Jiang's eyes widened: "Deng Fei? Bao Xu? Didn't they take refuge in you Jin people?"
Wanyan Gao smiled: "General Song's divination yesterday came true. It is really a miraculous trick. To show my respect, I am willing to put General Song's enemies in jail so that General Song can breathe out his bad breath!"
Song Jiang sneered and felt a little strange: "You are so flattering, what on earth are you going to do with my 'Xuan Nu Class'?"
Wanyan Gao said: "Let's not mention it for now, how to deal with these two people?"
Song Jiang clenched his fists and said bitterly: "Of course they will be killed. If they were not promoted by this general, they would still be of low status. How could they serve the country?"
Deng Fei and Bao Xu, who were originally drowsy, seemed to suddenly wake up when they heard this. They looked closely and cursed: "Song Jiang, you are a black and incompetent person. Back then, you promised us to make great contributions and honor our ancestors. Now every brother is fighting
After death, only the two of us are left, still in this harsh and barbaric land, unable to return to the Central Plains, how can you stand in front of us!
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Song Jiang's face was ashen: "Rebellion! Rebel! Come here, drag them down quickly. Anyone who takes refuge in the Jin people will die!"
These words were so harsh that the surrounding golden guards did not take action for a while.
Seeing the reactions of both parties, Wanyan Gao was also ready to release the two of them. Now that people's hearts have dispersed, nothing can happen to those who have taken refuge in the Jin people.
"No! What if it's a trick..."
But just as he was about to speak, his brows moved, his eyes rolled and he said, "How about killing someone?"
Song Jiang's face darkened: "If you want to kill them all, kill them all. What's the point of killing one person? Do you keep this traitor by your side to deliberately disgust Song?"
Wanyan Gao said with a smile: "General Song, don't be so violent. They are also rare generals. They followed General Song into the battle and put down many rebels. Wouldn't it be a pity to kill them all now? Choosing one person to kill can be a deterrent.
The other person is still useful, which is the best of both worlds!"
Wanyan Gao smiled and said to Deng Fei and Bao Xu: "Did you hear that? Why don't you plead with General Song to let yourself live and let the other person die?"
Deng Fei and Bao Xu were stunned, their faces turned pale, and they hissed: "Jinren, you are too vicious. We have good intentions to support you, how could you do this?"
Wanyan Gao ignored him and turned to Song Jiang: "General Song?"
Song Jiang looked at the two of them intently, seeming to be hesitating. After a moment, he slowly said: "Now you can see the true face of the Jin man. Deng Fei, you are finally getting closer to me on weekdays, and your martial arts skills are high. You
Are you willing to change your ways?"
Deng Fei snorted coldly, but finally said: "Brother Gongming, I was wrong!"
Wanyan Gao nodded: "I heard that General Song was born in a police department, and Deng Fei is also a subordinate, so he must be closer to him. The one who was born as a bandit deserves to die... Drag Bao Xu down!"
Bao Xu was furious, struggling wildly, and the chain was shaking loudly. When he was dragged up by several Jin warriors, he still roared: "Song Jiang! You promise my future, you promise my future!"
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Not long after, a bloody head was presented.
Song Jiang couldn't help it anymore, his eyes turned red, and he immediately sighed: "This person has been with me for many years and has made great contributions. I didn't expect that he would die in such a way that he would not be safe at the end of the year. It is really heartbreaking!"
Wanyan Gao watched coldly and was basically relieved: "General Song is still very prejudiced against me, the Jin people. Anyway, I have one last thing to ask you. As long as you complete it, you will let Prime Minister Zhang go and give you a thousand pieces of gold as a gift. How about that?"
Song Jiang rolled his sleeves and said impatiently: "I hope you will keep your promise!"
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"Where to go?"
Song Jiang, who was brought back into the palace, under the surveillance of layers of guards, looked puzzled as he listened to the request made by the emperor's younger brother: "What do you mean by this? Isn't there a great victory on the front line?"
Wanyan Gao's face looked ugly and he couldn't hide it.
Bad news came back from the front line, and it was worse than the worst outcome imagined.
Not only did Wanyan Agu die in the hands of Emperor Yan, but the Jin army's main force of 100,000 was in danger of being completely wiped out. In the end, only Wanyan Zonghan's 2,000 cavalry were the only ones who escaped in an organized form.
After repeatedly confirming that the news was correct, Wanyan Wu Qimai immediately announced that the former army had won a great victory and had invaded the Great Wall, preparing to plunder the wealth of the Central Plains. Seeing that the situation was not good, the Yan State sent a large number of spies to spread the news in the Jin Dynasty.
, is to make the rear area insufficiently supplied.
As soon as this news came out, it became much smoother for all parties to collect grain and grass supplies, and then they all loaded into trucks and prepared to set off together with the Jurchens who had assembled early.
In order to ensure nothing goes wrong, those Jurchens who had intermarried with other ethnic groups were not brought with them. Wanyan Wu brought only direct descendants on this trip, especially the thriving next generation, which is the future of the Jurchens and must be protected.
But when asked about the opinions of various tribes, no matter whether it was the distant and unknown Western Region or the poor and miserable ancestral land, they did not want to go. If they really chose one, they would have evenly divided opinions, and no one could convince anyone.
The final decision was made by the second-generation emperor of the Jin Dynasty.
Wanyanwu believed in Buddhism before begging for money. While looking for divination from the tribe's shaman, he also placed his hopes on the magical Xuannv class.
Wanyan Gao unfolded the map and pointed out the locations of the Western Region and the ancestral land in detail: "General Song wants to go to these two places for divination. What is the bad luck?"
Song Jiang frowned: "I have little talent and little knowledge. I have only scratched the surface in the 'Xuannv Class'. I have never done such a thing as divination..."
"It doesn't matter, General Song just needs to go all out!"
Wanyan Gao didn't take it seriously, clapped his hands again, and asked the guards to carry the gold, and the maid served the wine: "This is the promised daughter, and this is the royal wine given by the emperor's brother to thank General Song!"
Song Jiang looked at the gold, then at the royal wine, took it and drank it without hesitation, stretched out his hand to grab the yarrow, closed his eyes slightly, and muttered something.
This divination was particularly long.
With Song Jiang's talent, he felt as if he had truly communicated with the secrets of heaven.
Since studying the Heavenly Book, I have never had such a thorough understanding of the mystery at this time, and I have unprecedented confidence in the result.
When he opened his eyes and interpreted the hexagram of yarrow, he suppressed the sadness and joy in his heart and gave an authoritative explanation without expression:
"Going to the Western Regions will be very dangerous and there will be no chance of survival!"
"Return to the ancestral land, good luck and prosperity, and the clan will be prosperous!"