At midnight, the lights in Chenliu County, forty miles east of Bianliang, were brightly lit and people were neighing. Nearly 300,000 Jurchen troops from the north of Bianliang City gradually arrived at this small county town in Gyeonggi Province that had become an empty city dozens of days ago.
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The geographical location here is actually not good. Less than twenty miles to the east is the 100,000-strong Luoyan Army stationed at Shili Changgang. Forty miles to the west is Bianliang City. If Wanyan Agu hadn't caught it,
If Lu Zhongtian didn't have the courage to attack himself, he would never dare to send his army into the gap between the two Zhou Dynasty soldiers and horses.
Yesterday, Lu Zhongtian fulfilled his promise at an extremely fast speed and sent food, grass, materials, armor, and 5,000 civilians into Wanyan Agu's camp. Moreover, they dispatched 50,000 soldiers and horses to attack in a roundabout way from the south. This is because Wanyan Agu
The generals who were sent to follow the Forbidden Army were confirmed by the news sent back by the Eagle Envoy. It was precisely because Lu Zhongtian carried out the agreement to the letter that Wanyan Agu truly understood the situation. He knew that Lu Zhongtian would never dare to go behind his back.
Playing tricks. So I ordered the troops to march to Chenliu and prepare to meet the Luoyan Army.
It was not until early in the morning that the army gradually settled down. Wanyan Agu, with only a few hundred cavalry and a team of more than ten generals, rode out of the city in the cold morning wind and headed straight to the east where the Luoyan Army was stationed ten miles away.
Wanyan Aguda did not want to launch an attack directly. He still wanted to give Lin Jue the final persuasion and win over. After all, Lin Jue at this moment had the capital and strength to win over.
The news of the interview had already been passed on. The meeting place was on the bank of Qingshui Creek, a section of the Bianhe River that was equidistant from the armies of both sides. There was a small covered bridge on this small river, built like a pavilion.
It is also antique and quite elegant.
Although it is not yet March, when the sun shows half of its face, the chill in the air is quickly dissipated by the soft breath of spring. The green willows by the Qingshui River reflect a smoke-like mist under the rising sun.
Bright yellow. The branches sway in the wind, like the soft waist of a brothel dancer.
The other party has also arrived and is waiting in line in the wilderness on the other side of the Qingshui River. Each side sent dozens of cavalry across the river and searched a large area behind the other party in case the other party sent troops to set up an ambush. According to the agreement, the participants on both sides did not carry any
After both parties confirmed the weapons and firearms, Wanyan Aguda and Lin Juecai each led ten of their entourage to the covered bridge.
When Wanyan Aguda saw Lin Jue stepping onto the end of the covered bridge, he laughed and shouted enthusiastically: "Oh, brother-in-law, it's been a long time, see you. How are you?"
Lin Jue also walked over with a big smile, cupped his hands and said, "You're fine, big boss. I didn't expect us to meet here. The world is too small. It seems like I can't hide from you, big boss, wherever I go."
Wanyan Agu laughed loudly and said: "Are you avoiding me? Why? Are you afraid that I will eat you?"
Lin Jue smiled and said, "Isn't that right? People in the world say that the big leader is a man-eating tiger. Of course I am afraid of being eaten by you. I am just a weak, pitiful and helpless little sheep. I don't want to die in the tiger's mouth."
Wanyan Agu laughed so hard that his whole body trembled, and he pointed at Lin Jue and said: "You? Weak, pitiful and helpless? This is the funniest joke I have ever heard. If I were a tiger, you would be a tiger in sheep's clothing."
You are no worse than me."
Lin Jue also pointed at Wanyan Agu and laughed loudly. The two pointed at each other's noses and laughed. The followers around them were not to be outdone and laughed along with them. They all used laughter to suppress each other's voices.
It seems that this is also a form of competition. If unrelated people saw this scene, they would think that the people in the covered bridge were a group of lunatics.
When the laughter stopped, Lin Jue said: "Big Chief, let's sit down and talk. Look at the spring scenery. It's been a long time since we've seen each other. It's better to stay at home and stay at home without getting into tense situations. Don't you think so?"
Wanyan Agu sat down at a bluestone table in the corridor, crossed his legs and nodded: "What my brother-in-law said is, let's have fun together. After all, we are a family, right? But when it comes to family matters,
, I have to blame you. You left right away. Do you know how much my sister misses you? Do you know that my sister gave birth to a son for you? Why don't you go and see her? You are so heartless.
.You have always given up. Do you know how a heartless man among our Jurchen tribe will be punished? He will be captured by the woman, and his heart will be dug out to see if it is evil.
After the frying, it’s time to drink.”
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Does your Jurchen clan still have such rules? How could I not know? However, even if there is, I am not afraid, because I am not a heartless person. Mingyue and I are husband and wife, and I am not afraid of her situation.
Yes, I also exchanged letters with her. I know that she is now
I will take my son to live among the tribes at the foot of Changbai Mountain. I also promised her that when the time comes, I will pick up her mother and son to reunite with me. I did not give up in the end. That is why she is the leader.
Sister, why are you reduced to living a hard life in the tribe? I would like to ask the big leader what is the reason? I wonder if there is any one of your Jurchen clan who, after getting rich, does not care about his brothers and sisters, allows them to suffer, or even forces them to suffer.
What about punishment? In our Zhou Dynasty, this is called injustice. What do you Jurchens call this?"
Wanyan Aguda's face turned cold. He put down his legs and stretched out his head to glare at Lin Jue. He said fiercely: "I didn't force her, she had to endure the hardship. I am just a sister, how could I be unkind? She
She was brainwashed by you and tried to obstruct my great cause in every possible way. Naturally, I will not condone her. No one in this world can stop my great cause, including Mingyue."
Lin Jue laughed and said: "You will be ruined by your own obsession. It is a good thing that you want to do something big, but you have to do it within your ability. You have a big appetite, so you are not afraid of filling your stomach."
Wanyan Aguda sneered and said: "In this situation, don't you still believe that I can dominate the world? The capital of the Zhou Dynasty is right in front of you. If I want, I can take Bianliang. Your imperial court of the Zhou Dynasty is finished.
Brother-in-law, it is said that those who understand current affairs are heroes. You should be able to see the situation in front of you clearly and stop being obsessed with it. You have surrendered to me, and the two of us will work together to create a great cause. In the future, I will give you a piece of land and become the master of a country.
Is that good? My sister married you, and we are related by marriage. How can I still treat you badly? I came to see you today just to tell you these things. Otherwise, my army of 300,000 people would have been killed long ago.
I've crushed you, why are you wasting my time? Even if you are my brother-in-law, if you block my way, there is no sense of friendship. I won't even frown if I kill you, do you understand?
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Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "I know your intention of asking me to meet here today. I knew you were going to say these words before you came here. I was also thinking about Mingyue's face. You are her brother. I have some advice.
It is your duty, so I came to attend the appointment. Chief, listen to me and retreat to the north. The Central Plains is not the place for you to stay. You can destroy the Liao Kingdom and the northern land of Chenxiong. That would also be an earth-shattering feat.
, and it’s not difficult at all for you. Why do you want to covet the Central Plains? This is not a place you can conquer with a mace and cavalry. Just like now, if you can really crush it
The power of Zhou has been destroyed, so why come to win over me? You can't do it. The war is inconsistent with the one-sided situation you imagined, so you need to win over me and win over Lu Zhongtian. Here is a piece of advice for you, if you are still stubborn.
If you do, you will definitely be buried in the land of Great Zhou. Although this place is rich and prosperous, it does not belong to you, and your dreams will cease here."
Wanyan Agu slapped the stone table and shouted sternly: "Lin Jue, are you being shameless? I came to persuade you, but you came to teach me a lesson? Do you think your one hundred thousand troops are my opponent?"
Do you think that you have some firearms and will scare away my Jurchen army? A small trick is not enough to worry about it? I gave you a way out with good intentions, but you raised your tail. Do you believe it or not, our army will immediately attack you?
Grind it into powder?"
Lin Jue also shouted in a cold voice: "Everyone can tell big words. We will see the outcome on the battlefield. Are you here to win me over? Didn't you listen to the words Mingyue brought you for me? If you don't offend me, there may be peace between us.
If you don't offend the river, you can get along with your family. If you offend my great Zhou Dynasty, I will become your enemy. If you come to persuade me to surrender, I'm afraid it will be a big joke. I, Lin Jue, a great Zhou man, the Yi and Di invaded my great Zhou Dynasty, Sheji
When the people are in dire straits, it is time for me to step forward. Although I, Lin Jue, have no interest in fame and fortune, I don't mind using you Jurchens as a stepping stone for me to become famous all over the world and build my career."
Wanyan Agu was furious and laughed angrily. He pointed at Lin Jue and sneered repeatedly: "Okay, okay. In that case, don't blame me. It seems that I have good intentions, but you think I am showing weakness. Use your strength.
In Zhou's words, you are 'not shedding tears until you see the coffin'. Get them for me."
After Wanyan Agu finished speaking, the ten Jurchen guards behind him shouted loudly, and they quickly pulled out shining sharp blades from the sleeves of their boots and armor and rushed forward.
Sun Dayong shouted loudly, and the ten guards behind Lin Jue immediately drew their weapons from nowhere. The two sides were instantly at war with each other and were about to fight.
Wanyan Agu was stunned for a moment, gritted his teeth and cursed: "You little thief, you are very insidious. You promised not to bring any weapons, but you have hidden so many weapons."
Lin Jue sneered and said: "To each other, your leader has no shame to accuse me. Didn't you also come with weapons? We were just in case. I could have come with firearms.
I shot you in the head with a gun, but when two armies are fighting, I don’t even bother to use such despicable methods. You don’t need to thank me, I, the Luoyan Army, have always been benevolent and righteous.”
Wanyan Agu breathed heavily and suddenly laughed loudly. He waved his hand and said to the guards beside him: "Step back, step back, put down the weapon. I came here to have a family reunion with my brother-in-law, why are we so tense? Put it down."
Weapon."
Wanyan Agu understood clearly that since the other party was on guard, forcefully attacking might not have good results. Lin Jue mentioned firearms, how could he know it was not a warning? Maybe he really had a firearm hidden somewhere on his body, and that thing was not easy to mess with.
The Jurchen guards put down their weapons and retreated. Lin Jue also waved his hand. Sun Dayong and others retracted their weapons and retreated. In fact, according to Sun Dayong's idea, this was the best time to kill Wanyan Agu. He and himself disguised as personal guards
Bai Bing took action and could kill him in an instant. But Lin Jue was determined not to let him do this, so he had to obey the order. Of course, Lin Jue couldn't let them act recklessly. He must be on guard when the other party came to the appointment. He brought
The personal guard who comes must be one of the best in a million, how can you succeed casually? That Wanyan Agu is tall, tall, horsey, powerful and powerful, he is definitely not mediocre. He can kill just as he says he can. Secondly, two people
Lin Jue really didn't bother to use such despicable means in a military confrontation. What's more, Wanyan Aguda is Wanyan Mingyue's brother. Naturally, there is no need to tolerate them when they meet on the battlefield. But if you use this method, how will you face Wanyan in the future?
Mingyue is not a good choice from a moral perspective.
Wanyan Agu laughed loudly and sat down again, as if nothing happened before.
"Brother-in-law, let's reminisce about old times. Do you remember what you swore when I let you leave my camp? You said you would not be my enemy, otherwise the world would hate me. Isn't your Zhou Dynasty the best?
Do you keep your promises? Why don't you keep your words? You are my enemy today. Aren't you afraid of God punishing you?"
Lin Jue thought of that incident and realized that he had indeed sworn a poisonous oath in order to escape. Naturally, he would not take such an oath to the sky seriously. At first, it was just to escape as soon as possible. Now this guy has revealed his truth.
"Big Chief, if God punishes me for breaking my oath, I must punish you first. Because you are the first to break my oath. At the beginning, you swore that if I could lead your army to escape the Liao people's flood, you would let me go.
I left with my entourage. But instead of doing this, you wanted to detain me in your Jurchen camp. You broke the oath first, how can you blame me for breaking the oath later? If you don’t mention it, others may not know that you have
What about breaking your oath and being ungrateful? I saved your Jurchen army, but you did this to me instead. You are exposing yourself." Lin Jue laughed.
Wanyan Agu's face turned red and he said coldly: "I don't remember that I swore that kind of oath. You are talking nonsense."
Lin Jue said: "Then you are even more shameless. A man's words are hard to follow. You don't even dare to recognize what you said. What kind of man are you?"
Wanyan Agu angrily rebuked: "I can't fool you with your sharp tongue and talk. I will only ask you one last time, do you really want to be my enemy? Do you really think you can turn the tide of the situation in front of you? Do you know that you will not be able to turn the tide today?
What will happen if you surrender to my army?"
Lin Jue laughed loudly and said: "After asking and asking, my ears are getting calluses. Do you want me to submit to you Jurchens? Unless the sun rises in the west and sets in the east and the river flows back. Great leader, don't waste your efforts."
Wanyan Aguda nodded slowly and said: "I understand, I won't persuade you anymore. Come, I'll treat you to a drink. After drinking this drink, there will be no other relationship between you and me, just between us and the enemy. On the battlefield
Don’t be merciful when we meet in person.”
Wanyan Aguda reached out and took off the wine bag from his waist, pulled out the stopper and handed it over and said, "Drink!"
Lin Jue reached out to take it and wanted to drink it. Sun Dayong said hurriedly: "Sir, no."
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Don't worry, if Chief Wanyan is so despicable that he can even poison wine, how can he still strive for world supremacy? That is an act of a villain, not a hero."
After saying that, Lin Jue raised the wine bag, took a big sip, and praised: "Good wine." He handed the wine bag over.
Wanyan Agu took three sips from the wine bag, wiped the wine around his mouth and said with a big smile: "I've drank the break-up wine, and now I'm issuing a challenge to you in person. Tomorrow morning, my army will fight here with your Luoyan Army.
Who wins and who loses, let the results speak for themselves. Let me remind you that if you reject my kindness, I will show no mercy to you. If you are captured by me, you will definitely die."
Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "Okay, I'll wait for you. Tomorrow morning, all the officers and men of our Luoyan Army will be here waiting for you. As for my life and death, my fate is up to me and no one else, so the leader should not worry about it.
