The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 1057 Meet Pang Hongguang
Near night.

Outside Xingyuan Mansion, Lizhou East Road, Xixia.

There are orange sparkling lights on the moat.

Smoke billows from the city.

There are not many pedestrians on the official road, which is not so smooth.

Qu Rujian led hundreds of light cavalry to gallop directly outside the city. Although there were not many people, it still made the guards at the head of Xingyuan Mansion and outside the city feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

More than a dozen soldiers standing listlessly at the gate of the city hurried forward with spears, trying to stop Qu Rujian and others outside the city.

The defenders on the top of the city are also all bows.

It can be seen that they have been trained and are regarded as elite soldiers.

"Shut up!"

Qu Rujian reined in his horse at the city gate.

His eyes swept across the many defenders on the top of the city, and there was a little coldness in the depths of his eyes.

As a general, he could tell whether these defenders were elite soldiers.But if it was normal, the defenders of Xingyuan Mansion should not be such elite soldiers.

This can only show that Pang Hongguang has indeed taken precautions against them.

"Who is coming?"

A general at the head of the city yelled at Qu Rujian.

Qu Rujian took down his badge from his waist, and said: "I am the general of the Qitian Army, Qu Rujian, and I am going to the city to ask for the Lord Jiedushi."

The general at the head of the city was slightly stunned.

Qu Rujian's Qi Tian Army is now an indispensable main force in the Xixia Forbidden Army. Even if he is only a general of Xingyuan Mansion, he has heard of Qi Tian Army's name.

Even, he didn't dare to neglect.

Seeing that Qu Rujian was only leading hundreds of people, the general quickly went down to the city.

He walked to the gate of the city, cupped his hands towards Qu Rujian and said, "Hao Leshan, the commander of Xingyuan Mansion's garrison, has met Commander Qu."

"Ah."

Qu Rujian nodded lightly, "Hurry up and take Ben to see Lord Jiedushi."

He cupped his hands in the direction of the Xixia Imperial City, "This general has a secret order from the emperor, so you must not slack off."

Hearing the word "Emperor", the general's expression became more dignified, and he said again and again: "Please Commander Qu to enter the city!"

After saying that, he took the lead in walking towards the city.

Then he led more than ten soldiers with Qu Rujian and others to the inner government office of Xingyuan Mansion.

This general is probably a direct descendant of Pang Hongguang, and I am afraid that he also knows that Pang Hongguang is not so loyal to the Empress Xixia.But Qu Rujian only led a few hundred people, so naturally he wouldn't make him nervous.

Even if all these hundreds of people go to the government office, it is impossible to cause any waves.

Soon to the government office.

Qu Rujian and the others were stopped outside again.

A government guard ran in to report to Pang Hongguang.

There was no anger on Qu Rujian's face, he just waited outside.

Not long after, Pang Hongguang walked out of the government office with a blushing face leading several people.As soon as he left the door, he smiled and said to Qu Rujian: "Commander Qu, it's been a long time."

He is about sixty years old, but he is quite energetic.The official robes are neat and tidy, and the hair is also tied neatly. It can be seen that he is a person who pays attention to his image.

Qu Rujian got off his horse and said to Pang Hongguang with a smile, "Qu Rujian has seen Jiedushi."

Pang Hongguang stepped forward and grabbed his hand very enthusiastically, then walked straight into the mansion, and at the same time said: "Commander Qu came to this Xingyuan mansion, why don't you let the soldiers report first, I can set up The banquet is waiting here. If this is the case, you are neglecting Commander Qu, and please forgive Commander Qu."

It seemed that he was quite familiar with Qu Rujian.

But in fact, the two of them only met twice in Zhongxing Mansion, and they didn't even speak to each other.

Qu Rujian frowned slightly.

Probably because he was a little displeased with the style of a civil official like Pang Hongguang.

He was not born as a scholar, after all, he carried a lot of military atmosphere.All in all, I just don't like dealing with these civil servants.

Such generals are not uncommon not only in Xixia, but also in Song Dynasty.

But of course he didn't show anything on his face, his brows stretched out again in an instant, and he said: "It should be Qu Rujian who asked Jiedushi to forgive me. Qu Rujian came in such a hurry, he really bothered Jiedushi, Zhiqu Rujian came here according to the holy order, but there is nothing he can do about it."

Pang Hongguang pretended to be surprised, "Holy order? Could it be that the emperor has something for you to pass on to me?"

Qu Rujian nodded and said: "The emperor ordered you to gather the army and prepare food and grass, and I and the generals of the two armies of Helian City are ready to attack Tongchuan Road."

Hearing these words, Pang Hongguang's eyes flashed extremely deep, "The emperor really wants to fight the new Song Dynasty?"

Qu Rujian said: "If you want to come to Jiedu, you will know that Xin Song is just a puppet of Dali. Now that Dali has been defeated in front of the Song army, and was killed by the Song army to the country, this is a good opportunity for us to attack Xin Song. As long as we have to work together with the Song State to conquer the New Song Dynasty, we Xixia will always gain some benefits."

Pang Hongguang pondered, but then said: "Then why didn't the emperor directly order me to lead the army to block the Xin Song army? Wouldn't it be easier to destroy the Xin Song?"

Qu Rujian chuckled lightly.

Regarding this matter, Li Xiushu had already explained to him a long time ago.

He said quietly: "Isn't that because the Emperor Song gave too few benefits, and he failed to reach a consensus with the emperor at that time. Besides, the emperor also entrusted you in order to save you, and was worried that you would rush to lead the army to resist those military horse associations in the new Song Dynasty." The loss was heavy, so I didn't want to do it before I was ready. And in my opinion, the emperor may also want Song Emperor to see that we Xixia are not their vassals, not who they say to fight, we Xixia must fight Whose. Of course, the emperor didn't say this to me, but I was thinking about it myself, what does Jiedu envoy think?"

Pang Hongguang pondered slightly, with a strong smile on his face, "Commander Qu sees it through. Although our emperor is a girl, he is better than thousands of men. The Emperor Song wanted our emperor to obey him, but he really underestimated our emperor. .”

The two talked while walking, and soon arrived in the main hall of the government office.

Pang Hongguang ordered another banquet.

The hundreds of light cavalry led by Qu Rujian were taken to other places in the mansion, and there were only him and Qu Rujian in the main hall.

When the maid brought the tea, Pang Hongguang smiled and asked Qu Rujian again: "When will Commander Qu plan to attack Xin Song?"

Qu Rujian pondered slightly: "My army has just joined General He Liancheng, and I need to rest for a whole day. Then I will lead the army straight to the northern border of Xin Song Dynasty. As for when to send troops to invade, it has to wait for the emperor's will."

He looked at Pang Hongguang with both eyes, "Jiedushi, I have passed on the emperor's order to you. You still have to start making preparations now, if the time comes to delay the battle, I'm afraid the emperor will be angry..."

Pang Hongguang nodded slightly, "Then I will explain it tomorrow and let the government offices prepare to raise food and grass."

Qu Rujian said: "It's so good."

Then the two did not continue to talk about this topic.

Pang Hongguang just asked Qu Rujian about the imperial city on the sidelines.

Qu Rujian also seemed to answer easily.

But in fact, he even had a little sweat on his back.

Pang Hongguang is a full-fledged old fox, and he is not easy to deal with. His words are always cold and tempting.

With the city mansion as curved as a sword, he could barely keep his face relaxed when facing him, but he was very cautious in his heart.

Afterwards, when the servants brought the food, the two began to sit down.

Fortunately, Qu Rujian was wearing armor, otherwise, if Pang Hongguang saw the sweat on his back, I'm afraid the old fox would realize something.

Qu Rujian also had a hard time eating this meal.

So much so that after the meal, when he was taken to the room by his servants, he often gasped for breath.

After he left, Pang Hongguang sat alone in the main hall, meditating.

His eyes narrowed slightly, his face was full of coldness, and he could no longer see the previous refined aura, "Soldiers sent to the Song Dynasty..."

Of course he knew that Duan Qilin was leading Dali civil and military officials to Sichuan.

Moreover, he is indeed a member of Guigu Academy.

Even people like Jia Fenghua on Lizhou West Road were all slowly won over and controlled by him.

Among the pawns that had been lurking in the Yuan Dynasty, he was the backbone who did his part.

As a member of Guigu Xuegong, it is impossible for him to sit back and watch Xixia and Song Dynasty join forces to destroy New Song Dynasty and cut off Duan Qilin and Guigu Xuegong's back road.

As for how the current situation breaks down, even a person like Pang Hongguang feels quite a headache.

What should be done to prevent the Great Song Dynasty and Xixia from destroying the New Song Dynasty?

Thinking about it, Pang Hongguang's eyes gradually revealed a cold killing intent.

Kill this song like a sword first, and destroy those Xixia troops on the side of Taibai Mountain?

This can indeed solve the situation for Xin Song, but he, Pang Hongguang, will inevitably be exposed.Afterwards, in her rage, the empress would pour all the power of the whole country to fight him.

But with his current strength, if he wants to compete with Li Xiushu, who is gradually gaining the support of more ministers, the chances of winning are not great.

(End of this chapter)