Gao Jixuan looked at the undulating sea and didn't speak for a long time. It wasn't until Shi Zhongxin couldn't bear it anymore and was about to leave that he smiled and said: "Binghou, tell me, who are we serving? Is it the official family or the world?
Ten thousand people?”
Shi Zhongxin said without hesitation: "Of course it's an official!"
"Since we serve the officials, tell me why we should care about other people's thoughts? This sneak attack on Yelu Hongji was personally planned, launched and executed by His Majesty. Tell me, since the officials want
To prove our martial prowess and resourcefulness, as ministers, we can only do it with all our strength, and do our best to complete an impossible task well. This is our bounden duty.
The prime minister has the responsibility to defend and support the government, the general has the responsibility to assist the emperor in administering the government, and the general has the responsibility to conquer the barbarians and stabilize the country. Therefore, when the emperor is angry, causing waves in the world, and the earth being flooded with blood, it is the only option.
He Pang Ji, he Han Qi, he Di Qing, he Yun Zheng are all the emperor's ministers. Why don't they serve the emperor?
Binghou, please always remember that we are actually the retainers of the official family. As long as the official family does not abandon us, we cannot leave the official family. You can count our advantages in detail, except serving your majesty unconditionally.
, what’s left?
In terms of political affairs, we are not as good as Pang Ji, Han Qi, Wang Anshi, Wen Yanbo, and even Fu Bi, Bao Zheng, and Zeng Gongliang. In terms of military achievements, we are simply incomparable with Di Qingyunzheng.
Our nephews only know how to eat, drink and have fun. This is our way of survival and the foundation of our world. If this continues, our family will be wiped out in less than two generations.
You and I both know clearly that our wealth was earned by our fathers and ancestors through life and death. Now that we don’t have the capital to go through life and death, the only way left is to die for the official family.
Do you think I don’t know that there are many difficulties in going here? You think I don’t know that there is a narrow escape from death? Gao Jide is my cousin, Gao Yue and Gao Deng are my nephews, and Zhang Dongyao is a rare warrior among us. Such a person will
Even if I die, my heart will hurt like a knife.
But why don't you die? Di Qing, people like Yun Zheng will soon replace us, do you know what the consequences of being replaced will be? Binghou, do you know?"
Shi Zhongxin was stunned when he heard this, and after muttering for a long time, he said: "Send yourself to death?"
Gao Jixuan nodded heavily and said: "Death!"
"Are you crazy? You can risk your own juniors and brothers to death. You can do this. Although I have many sons, I am not willing to do it. Even if the title is lost, it is not a big deal. Even if we cannot be honored as nobles,
, at least you can still be rich.
Gao Jixuan smiled grimly and grabbed Shi Zhongxin's shoulders and said: "My Gao family has already risked their lives. The next one should be the Shi family. The emperor is an evil dragon and needs flesh and blood to be fed. Where are you going to escape?"
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Shi Zhongxin broke away from Gao Jixuan's hands, ran to the side of the carriage, ducked in, slapped the door and shouted at the coachman: "Go back to Beijing, go back to Beijing, let's leave Dengzhou, hurry up!"
The groom whipped his whip, and the cart pulled by four horses suddenly rushed out and threw Shi Zhongxin to the back of the cart. Even so, he yelled at the groom to leave quickly.
Lao Wei and Bo Bo looked around for a place to escape, but found nothing. The biggest reason why the Liao royal family took a fancy to this mountain forest and swamp was that it was easy to defend and difficult to attack. As long as the three ways out were blocked, the entire Yahe River berth would become
It became a relatively closed space, but this year was different. The emperor came a little earlier, and the ice on the Duck River was still very thick. Anyone could still break into the Duck River berth from the ice. This is how Keribao entered.
However, Old Wei was not in a hurry. The six sea turtles were all driven into the old forest by Bobo, out of sight of the Liao people. They felt very comfortable living in this hot spring mountainous area. The wind and snow in Liaodong would turn into mist when they arrived here. There was drizzle, there were many wild beasts in the whole valley, and there was no shortage of food. In addition to the salt they originally planned to bring to the Bobo people, life here was not too difficult, and there was even some wild fun.
This valley was originally a winter refuge for the entire Bobo clan. As soon as the Liao emperor began to bear the spring weather, the women and children would hide here for the winter. Only some of the strongest warriors in the clan were left to guard the clan's cattle and sheep until the coming year. When the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, we will return to the water bubbles to continue grazing and hunting.
This is the valley given to the tribe by God, Bobo insists. Every time he hunts, he only allows everyone to hunt the old, weak, sick and disabled goats and elk. He is absolutely not allowed to harm those prey that come here with their young to spend the winter. Listen to him. Said, this is the clan rule of the Jurchen clan.
Hunting in the valley is very simple, just aim and shoot. Crossbows have natural invincible power here. Even if the elk and goat herds see their companions dead, they will not run away in panic, but will continue to eat with resignation. Moss on the ground and very little grass.
The days are lonely, which is the biggest enemy. Bobo said that in the past they would dance, worship gods, and get married in the valley. The elders would teach the children how to hunt, and the women would make fishing nets so that they could go there after the Liao people left. Fishing in the puddles, and some unlearned young men and women going to dig into caves...
Now, including Bobo, there are only thirteen men here, so naturally there won't be all kinds of activities. Fortunately, Lao Zhao is a know-it-all. He has been running around on business roads all his life, and has extensive knowledge. When everyone has nothing to do, they will soak in the hot springs. Listen to him talk about his experiences from various places.
If Lao Zhao gets tired of talking or gets drunk, Bo Bo will pester Lao Wei and tell him stories about the general's battles, especially the story about the general's capture of the King of Cochin alive. Lao Wei doesn't even know he has told it. So many times, that as long as Bo Bo comes close to him, other generals will naturally disperse, and no matter who has heard a story hundreds of times, they will avoid it.
The shadow of the white jade king was never seen in the sky again. Bobo told Lao Wei that if Haidongqing did not fly in the sky for a long time, it would not be able to fly. The Haidongqing that fell on the ground would soon gain weight, and finally Like a fat goose that never wants to fly again.
Old Wei didn't know whether what Bobo said was correct, but he had never seen the White Jade King again these days, which gave Bobo's words the best footnote. Not only Old Wei, but also Old Zhao also sincerely hoped that the White Jade King It's best to be as fat as a pig and never be able to fly again.
Yelu Hongji looked angrily at the White Jade King standing on the shelf. He decided to starve the White Jade King for ten days. After some of the fat on the White Jade King's body was consumed, he would try to release it. The eagle should fight in the sky, and only the duck would fly. They will forage on the ground.
King Qin didn't come for a long time, but Zhang Shiyu, the envoy from Song, arrived first.
He came to participate in the "Feast of the First Fish" and the "Feast of the First Goose" hosted by the Emperor of the Liao Kingdom. This was the most important sacrificial activity of the Liao Kingdom. The envoys who came were not only the envoys of the Song Dynasty, but also the envoys of Xixia, Goryeo, and The leader of the Ninety-six Jurchen tribe in Beishan.
Everyone will present the most precious gifts to Yelu Hongji, and the annual coins and silks of the Song Dynasty will also be delivered at this time.
Yelu Hongji frowned and looked at the gift list presented by Zhang Shiyu, and asked: "Why are there so few coins this year?"
Zhang Shiyu bowed and saluted and said: "When I heard that His Majesty was coming in person, I naturally prepared a lot of gifts. Unfortunately, I met two evil ministers. They snatched half of the gifts and used them as their own military expenses. It's hateful."
They are so arrogant that even the officials of our country can only say "Hehe" in vain."
Yelu Hongji said angrily: "Liao and Song are countries of in-laws. It is really infuriating that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty has such a vicious minister. I know that the soldiers of the Song Dynasty will be cowardly. It would be better if we, the Liao Dynasty, send troops to capture this evil thief."
Presented to His Majesty the Emperor, in this way, the marriage relationship between Song and Liao will be further developed! What do you think?"
Zhang Shiyu applauded and praised: "Your Majesty is wise. If you can eradicate these two evil officials, I will be grateful to your Majesty!"
Yelu Hongji sat back on his throne, looked at the ministers and envoys around him and said, "Who are these two people?"
Zhang Shiyu said with a smile: "One is Di Qing and the other is Yunzheng. Now one of these two is in Hejian Mansion and the other is in Yanmen Pass. They have been preparing to plunder everywhere all day long. Our Song Dynasty is a country of etiquette. How can we do such evil?
Yes, especially Yun Zheng, this person is a plunderer, and robberies are commonplace. Now the Emperor of Jiaozhi is still detained in Tokyo. It is difficult to return to his home and run away from his country. It is thanks to Yunzheng that a good country can be transformed in an instant.
It became a war-torn place surrounded by wars and smoke, which was heart-breaking to hear.
Having learned from the past, our officials have tried to persuade them countless times, asking them to have some compassion and not harm neighboring countries, but these two people still refuse to repent, which is really abominable!"
General Gui Slave under Yeluhong's pedestal came out to announce: "Your Majesty, since the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom cannot control his own ministers, why not give him one hundred thousand soldiers and horses? He will definitely wipe out the demonic atmosphere in the Song Dynasty and restore peace to the Song Dynasty.
Qingkong, as for Di Qing, Yun Zheng and others, after peeling the day lilies, hang them in the center of the Southern Emperor's palace, which will surely serve as a warning to those who come after you!"
Zhang Shiyu laughed and said: "Last year, Xixia did not hide the fact that Pang Xiangguo also had this idea in his heart. I look forward to your majesty Xixia Xiangguo to help our country. It is a pity that the famous Xixia general Zhang Zhi was killed in the battle of Luanshipo.
He was cast into a wax figure by Yunzheng and transported back to the capital. It is still displayed in Wucheng Hall for us to admire. In the battle of Lanshan, Pang escaped and almost died. General Gui Slave, Zhang really didn't want to fight in the military.
Chengdian saw the general’s wax figure!”
The ghost slave was furious, but was stopped by Xiao Ke, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council of the Liao Kingdom. Xiao Ke said with a smile: "Why is the envoy of the Song Dynasty so aggressive? My emperor, I will definitely give you an explanation!"
Zhang Shiyu said with a smile: "Without him, when I was about to go on a mission, the two generals Yun and Di said that the future coins would only be so much!" (To be continued)