Luodian has been passed down for a long time. When Zhuge Liang conquered the Southern Barbarians at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he named Luodian King. It has been passed down for 800 years and it belongs to the buffer zone between the Song Dynasty and Dali.
Regarding the civil strife in Dali, they just sat on the sidelines and did not help each other.
Therefore, it was a smart choice for Duan Yanqing to use this as an escape route.
However, seeing that they were not far from the territory of the Song Dynasty, the rebel troops under Yang Yizhen suddenly came out.
The royal guards, who had less than a hundred killed or injured, had no choice but to fight hard.
Prince Duan Yanqing, who was protected by them in the middle, also held a long sword and engaged the enemy at hand-to-hand combat.
His clothes were ragged and covered with scars. His left arm was hanging down, and the flesh and blood from a trauma were opened, and the bones were clearly visible.
In just half a month, this prince, with red lips and white teeth, and a graceful demeanor, turned into the miserable look he is now, which can be described as heaven and earth.
Seeing that there were more and more enemies, with no hope of breaking out, the loyal guards had no choice but to protect Duan Yanqing and fight while retreating.
"Ah~ah~ah~ah~"
As if to die, at this moment, the unpleasant crow of a crow could be heard in the distance.
The other guards looked desperate, but Duan Yanqing looked there instead.
"My father once said that the crow reports misfortune and the magpie reports good news, but the bad news can be avoided, but the good news can only bring joy..."
"So crows tend to be more loyal, while magpies tend to be more flattering. It's just that people are willing to hear good news and are unwilling to accept disaster, so they hate crows and choose magpies!"
Duan Yanqing didn't know why he could still think so much at this moment. He raised the long sword in his hand and shouted: "Go over there!"
In movies and TV shows, at critical moments, the leader raises his arms and everyone's morale rises, and they break out of the siege.
But in reality, when Duan Yanqing raised his arms and shouted, the target was indeed obvious. The rebels subconsciously took aim and unleashed a hail of arrows.
Duan Yanqing swung his sword and pushed away several arrows. He let out a scream and was shot in the knee by an arrow.
He held his legs and burst into tears. He slapped the ground desperately in pain: "I hate crows! I hate crows!"
Fortunately, there were guards holding his arms on both sides, raising them up and rushing. At this point, he had no choice but to run away to where the crow was.
But when they actually escaped there, they were surprised to find that it was a gourd-shaped valley that was easy to defend but difficult to attack.
"There is always a way out!"
"Stick to this place. The commander has entered the Song Dynasty to ask for help. The prince is here. The Song Dynasty will send troops to rescue us!"
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"Duan Yanqing, the crown prince of Dali, sent me to ask for help and asked us to send troops today. How should we do it?"
Inside the government office, Yang Xing, Shen Qi, Huang Shang and other officials were discussing the matter of asking for help.
The leadership team meets.
News of the civil unrest in Dali had already been reported to Kaifeng.
It's just that communication is slow in this era, and the capital has yet to respond.
Originally, this was nothing. Guangxi was preparing for war, just waiting for orders to be issued, whether to send troops or wait and see, and then execute them.
But now, the commander of the personal guard of the Prince of Dali came with secret letters and seals, complained bitterly to the powerful minister Ling Zhu, begged the Song Dynasty to make the decision for him, and sent troops to rescue Duan Yanqing who was trapped in Luodian.
There was no need to hesitate. After all, saving people was like putting out fire. By the time the capital issued the order, Duan Yanqing would have been dead long ago.
Looking at the secret book, Yang Xing's expression changed.
The economic and strategic appeasement envoy was a general in charge of the military and civilians along the border. As the highest officer guarding the border, he was moved.
This kind of humble supplication greatly enhanced the reputation of the Song Dynasty. It was also the duty of the state to bring order to the vassal state, which was justifiable.
Secondly, Dali was in chaos, which did have an impact on the Song Dynasty.
Not to mention the trading of materials such as horses and minerals in Dali, the country of Dali has eight prefectures, four counties, four towns, and thirty-seven tribes. The area under its jurisdiction is actually not small, far above Jiaozhi. If it were replaced by a king who did not believe in Buddhism,
If we work hard to govern, we may threaten the Song Dynasty.
This is not an exaggeration. The current territory of Dali was Nanzhao during the Tang Dynasty. It fought against the Tang Dynasty's army several times and won victories. Although there are no descendants of Nuwa in it, it should not be underestimated.
Who can guarantee that after the traitor Yang Yizhen came to power, he would not change the domestic customs, integrate hundreds of ethnic groups, and become another Nanzhao?
The third thing is military merit.
In the Northern Song Dynasty, the life of military generals was difficult enough. If they did not fight at all, what was the point of their existence?
Not to mention military commanders, some civilian officials also want to fight.
As mentioned before, the reward for military generals to open up territory and expand territory is not as great as the benefits for civil servants to get a Jinshi exam. This is the hidden abnormal rule of the Song Dynasty, but what about civil servants to open up territory and expand territory?
Naturally, he would be promoted to a higher position, which would bring him unlimited glory.
Yang Xing, as the envoy to manage and pacify the people along the way, was actually ranked among the top fifty people in the civil service hierarchy.
However, among the people, the envoy of Jinglue is called the Minister of Jinglue. This exaggeration is an exaggeration, but he really has ambitions to become a prime minister.
With his qualifications, he has reached this point and there is no way forward. If he wants to enter the central government and become prime minister, he can only establish military merit.
He would never dare to go to war with Xixia and Daliao, even the extremely vicious Jiaozhi would scare him.
But Dali...
Yang Xing looked at Shen Qi. Shen Qi also took the lead in the battle and looked back with a tacit understanding.
Huang Shang watched with cold eyes and shook his head secretly.
He has no knowledge of military affairs and does not know how to lead troops to fight, but he knows one truth: fighting a war does not mean it is correct.
For example, when Han Qi and Fan Zhongyan faced Xixia Li Yuanhao, Han Qi was the main attacker and Fan Zhongyan was the main defender. The main defender was not afraid at that time, but because it was cold in February and the Song army was not used to fighting in severe cold weather.
It's a pity that Song Renzong listened to Han Qi's main attack suggestion. What was the result?
Almost the entire army was wiped out!
The mighty Song Dynasty was severely defeated by the small country of Xixia, and was finally defended by Fan Zhongyan. Li Yuanhao could no longer penetrate further, and the two countries began to negotiate.
At that time, Han Qi was defeated and demoted, but to be fair, he still had some abilities. Now Shen Qi is far inferior to even Han Qi, but he still thinks that he is both civil and military and will win in battle.
hehe!
Seeing Huang Shang slowly sipping the tea, Shen Qi asked, "What does Huang Yun mean?"
Huang Shangdao: "I am new here, and I obey my orders."
Shen Qi smiled and said: "However, Sanyuan's palace examination test paper didn't show that he had just arrived and analyzed the current situation of Guangnan West Road very clearly, including the diplomatic affairs with Jiaozhi and Dali. Why are he now unwilling to provide suggestions for the stability of our border?
What about suggestions?"
This sounds like a joke, but in this case, it was malicious.
The other officials had not yet reacted, and Yang Xing's eyes flashed with a look of excitement.
Shen Qi might have thought that this person could only reach a high position at a young age because of the favor of the new emperor, and wanted to use the authority of the chief official to suppress him.
But he was well-informed, and even the Prime Minister was confused. This leader of the Three Yuan Dynasty must not be treated like a junior.
Therefore, he will not confront Huang Shang head-on, but will only sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, balancing the left and right.
As expected, Huang Shang raised his brows and put down his tea cup: "My original intention was to wait for my fate and not to move lightly. The civil strife in Dali may have been planned for a long time. It may not be a good idea to send troops hastily. It's just that the loyal words are offensive, and I am afraid that Shen Yun will use them. It sounds like words of cowardice!"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly changed and everyone became excited.
You are young and energetic, this is a big deal!
Shen Qi was naturally furious. He was the transfer envoy and Huang Shang's chief officer. He was contradicted in this way. If he could not be subdued, how could he have any prestige?
However, just as he opened his mouth to cite arguments and refute Huang Shang, an inexplicable sense of depression suddenly surged into his heart.
It seemed as if he had gone back decades ago, when he had done bad things in school and was so nervous and uneasy when facing his teacher that he could only stretch out his hand to be punished.
The literary spirit in his body was aroused, and memories came flooding back. What he did after becoming an official was contrary to what he had learned as a gentleman, and made him even more ashamed.
"Um?"
Yang Xing was expecting a scolding battle, but he didn't expect Shen Qi's complexion to turn pale and pale, and he actually remained silent.
Cowardly?
It doesn’t make sense!
You have been a public commentator, and you are best at criticizing people!
Hurry up and use your strengths!
Under the surprised and uncertain eyes of all the provincial party committee members, Huang Shang picked up the teacup again, leaned back, and slowly sipped the tea.
What is Wenquxing?
The master of literary spirit!
I have no control over military attachés.
No civil servant, not even the prime minister, would think of being presumptuous in front of me!
If I say you are forbidden to speak, you will be forbidden to speak!