Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 172 Quick, tie me up and give it to General Yue!

When Zhang Xiaochun learned about the imperial decree, for the first time in his life, he had the urge not to accept it.

I still have more than 20,000 soldiers and horses under my command, and most of the passes at Jingxing and Hebei are still in our hands. Now the court actually wants me to hand over power and land in just one sentence?

After the envoy handed him the edict, he reminded him: "Zong Zhizhou has been captured by the imperial court because of his previous disobedience. Please don't make any mistakes. The officials said in the early court that it was just a defeat." , when we regain our strength in the coming year, I, the Song Dynasty, can regain the lost ground."

Zhang Xiaochun returned to his seat, stared at the content of the decree, and did not speak for a long time.

The messenger said goodbye and left.

After a while, Zhang Xiaochun looked away from the edict, as if he had made up his mind, and suddenly shouted outside: "Come on, call Yue Fei over!"

After he finished shouting, his lips trembled. He put his hand on the edict in front of him and touched the writing on it. His eyes turned red unconsciously.

After a while, there was a sound of footsteps. Zhang Xiaochun raised his head and saw the strong man walking in. This time, his attitude was much gentler and he said softly: "The imperial court has issued a decree to cede territory and make peace. Hejian Mansion and even the All the six states in the north were ceded to Liu Ni, and as for the money and food in the treasuries of various places in Hebei along the way, they were allowed to be taken away by Liu Ni."

Yue Fei frowned slightly. After seeing Zhang Xiaochun's face, he realized something and continued to listen quietly.

Zhang Xiaochun's hand left the edict, he stood up and walked down the hall, then turned and looked at the plaque above the hall, sighed, and then looked back at Yue Fei.

"When I was in the camp, I didn't dare to persuade Tong Guan or stop him. Only at the end, I couldn't help but think about it now, if I took a knife and killed the old gelding."

Two bright red palm prints appeared on his face.

"Although our country lost the alliance first in the Northern Expedition, Liu Ling, as a minister, was also unfaithful and unjust! How many comrades and brothers died in his hands. Yue Fei, you are also from Hebei. Think about it, you My home may be gone by now!

"Be cautious?"

Zhang Xiaochun smiled mockingly, then reached out and slapped himself in the face, and then again.

"Your Majesty, if the imperial decree has been issued, we have no choice but to obey it."

"I am a useless beast. When the beast screams, who will care? The emperor, the emperor, the herdsmen on behalf of the sky. Hahaha, but what has this country been like after being herded? How did I, the Song Dynasty, become like this? Look!"

"The war has been going on for three months. A letter from home is worth ten thousand gold, and it can only fly to a small school. Not to mention the continuous mobilization and war. Even if there is a letter, I am afraid it will not be delivered to the hands of the villain." Yue Fei said lightly.

"I am ashamed to have once been the governor and held a huge official position, but I only brought back so few soldiers alive."

Yue Fei immediately said: "Please be careful what you say."

"In two months, you will probably receive one or two letters home, but many soldiers will never receive them."

"Pengju, you are from Xiangzhou, Hebei. This time, the two roads in Hebei were severely damaged. I don't know how much money the Yan thieves plundered and the people moved north. Did your family ask someone to send a letter from home?"

Zhang Xiaochun turned around suddenly and stared at Yue Fei.

Zhang Xiaochun laughed, but his eyes began to turn red quietly.

he roared.

Think about it again, how many people under our control will lie in Yandi forever! "

"Three years ago, there were two expeditions to the Liao Dynasty, and this year there was another Northern Expedition. How many people died in the three battles? The court, the court, the court of a bird, I will not accept this decree!" After shouting, like As if he couldn't understand his hatred, Zhang Xiaochun strode to the desk, took the edict in his hand, and violently tore it into pieces.

Someone died in Yandi, and his family members could not receive letters.

Some family members died in their hometown in Hebei, so even if they escaped from Yandi alive, no one would write to them again.

"Yue Fei, tell me the truth. If I want to defy orders and defend the city now, will you stay?"

The reason why Yue Fei, a small colonel of the Pingding Army in Hedong, was seriously pulled over for questioning was because Yue Fei's previous performance was indeed a bit eye-catching.

First, he escaped with a few defeated soldiers from the destroyed Baima Mountain camp, and then for more than ten days, he continued to recruit defeated soldiers in Yannan, and he gathered more than a thousand soldiers and horses. Then when they joined Zhang Xiaochun's troops, Yelu Dashi of Yan sent a Luanzhou army to pursue them. It was Yue Fei who led the attack. The forces of both sides were evenly matched. Yue Fei led a group of defeated soldiers and defeated them in front.

Zhang Xiaochun's first impression of Yue Fei was actually not good, and he even thought the guy looked average.

But he knew that this guy was capable. After getting along with him for a long time, he even felt that he was a bit of a gentleman.

Yue Fei was silent for a moment, and just when Zhang Xiaochun thought he was going to remain silent to the end, the other party said: "The imperial court has made peace, and my husband has spoken of war. It is not that Fei cannot die for the country, but he is worried that my husband cannot always do it.

The villain has a way. "

"Just tell me."

"My husband can tell the public that he has been held hostage by my army and forced to defend the city against my orders. If the city is defended by then, the credit will go to my husband. If he cannot hold it, my husband can blame Yue Fei, and you will be able to survive when the time comes. Go down."

Yue Fei said slowly: "The villain is nothing more than a common man. The country can live without Yue Fei, but it cannot live without our husband."

"Hello Yue, very good!"

Zhang Xiaochun's lips trembled. He thought for a while and said, "I will first grant you the position of commander-in-chief and inform the entire army. Then you will quickly lead people to capture me. Then I will lead the army to defend Zhending."

There are many passes in Zhending Mansion such as Jingxing and Hedong, which are extremely important. As long as he holds this place, Liu Ling will not be able to successfully take over the Hebei Prefecture.

Yue Fei hesitated for a moment and replied:

"If En Xiang is willing to trust Yue Fei, it is better to hand over twenty thousand soldiers to the command of the last general."

Zhang Xiaochun frowned slightly, turned around, returned to the main seat, sat down, and said in a deep voice:

"You have only led the army for a short time. I am afraid that you will not be able to handle so many soldiers and horses. Let's do this. After you declare your disobedience to the outside world, I will give you an additional three thousand soldiers and horses. You can lead the army south to Qizhou Gucheng. At that time, you can hold on to the city. If Qizhou cannot hold it, you can retreat to Zhending Mansion."

"The kindness is serious."

Yue Fei bowed and saluted.

"I can't say that the city is still there, and I can't make any big talk. But three years ago, I followed the army to conquer Liao. Liu Du retreated immediately after reunification, causing the entire army of 100,000 to collapse. I was also among them at that time, so I had to Follow the others and escape back.

A month ago, Yue Fei followed Prince Tong on the Northern Expedition. In the Battle of Baima Mountain, thousands of comrades from the Pingding Army were killed. At that time, I had to escape with a few of my brothers. As a result, I found that Prince Tong and so many troops were all gone. Lost. "

He took a deep breath and looked at Zhang Xiaochun with a clear and decisive look in his eyes.

"The last general, Yue Fei, will not retreat this time."

A few days later, Zhang Xiaochun sat up from the bed and waited silently. He first put on his official robe solemnly, and then took out his official seal and placed it on the table, for fear that no one would find it.

Soon, footsteps were heard outside, and the door was kicked open. Zhang Xiaochun looked at the excited soldiers and stretched out his hand.

"You can tell me anything you want, and I promise you all."

He was "brought" to Yue Fei as planned. The latter coughed, still a little uncomfortable with the battle in front of him.

The two of them had been well prepared in the past few days, so during the mutiny, the middle and high-level generals of the entire army had actually gotten wind of it, and most of the people were willing to fight to resist the Northern invaders.

"This time, I will guard Zhending Mansion. You, Yue Fei, will lead the front to guard Qizhou. Also, I will introduce you to a colleague. This time, it is also thanks to his many efforts to make peace and persuade him. Several generals from Xiongzhou surrendered."

Zhang Xiaochun gestured to the side, and the crowd dispersed slightly. A middle-aged man walked out slowly. Yue Fei took a quick look and saw that this man was wearing a scarlet official robe. He should be a magistrate.

"My officer, Zhao Mingcheng, has met Mr. Zhang, General Yue and other generals."

Zhao Mingcheng said solemnly: "Today's affairs are all up to us. Please act carefully. We will catch Liu Ni by surprise!"

(End of this chapter)