Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 178 Oops, I’m sick.

Qu Duan sat in front of Zhong Shidao and asked: "I don't understand, is it possible that the Queen Mother of Xia really loves the King of Han as much as the rumors say?"

Zhong Shidao had lost the anger he felt at being put under house arrest by the other party at the beginning. After taking a sip of tea, he said calmly: "Although the leader of the Xia Kingdom is dead, there should still be brothers in the country, such as his younger brother Richard. At that time, Liu Fa, the general of the Western Army of the Song Dynasty, was killed in formation, and he himself was not a mortal creature.

Li Yuchang, the Prime Minister of the Xia Kingdom, was not of the same generation as Yi Yu. Since the death of the Xia Lord in Wushuo, the two men must have formed different factions in their country.

In other words, there must be a big conflict between them and the Queen Mother Yelu. "

In terms of the overall interests of Xixia, although Empress Dowager Yelu sent troops several times to respond to Liu Ling, she also received a lot of benefits from Liu Ling, and her power gradually grew. In the Xia court, Brother Li Cha and Li Yuchang may not let her go. Go big.

Empress Dowager Yelu is now taking the initiative to help Liu Ling, but she is actually still fighting for herself.

Master Zhong explained slowly for a while, Qu Duan stood up and bowed to him.

"I will thank Mr. Zhong for clarifying my doubts."

Zhong Shidao took a sip of tea and did not answer him. Qu Duan sat down in front of him again. He did not feel embarrassed and said to himself: "The King of Han is coming back soon. I heard that the imperial court was defeated by him and ceded the territory beyond Hebei." The seven northern states and Hejian Mansion also fell into his hands."

Master Zhong was stunned for a moment. After a moment, he lowered his head and wiped the corners of his eyes with his hands, still remaining silent.

Qu Duan told him all the battle reports in Hebei. When Zhong Shidao heard the news that Tong Guan's army was wiped out at Qingbaikou, he understood that the Song Dynasty could not win this battle no matter what.

Zhong Shidao shook his head slightly and replied: "The elites of the two rivers and the imperial army are all dead and wounded. Let alone me, even if the gods come over, they will be unable to save the day. All the soldiers who can fight are dead, no matter what you do to the leading general. Being picky, they are also a clever woman who cannot make a meal without straw.”

In addition, the two expeditions against Liao and the current expedition against Yan both ended in disastrous defeats. In the three battles, leaving aside the auxiliary soldiers and civilians, the number of elite soldiers killed and injured actually exceeded 100,000. You must know that these 100,000 died. But they are all soldiers!

The chamberlain Liang Fangping was originally ordered to guard Hejian Mansion, and he had at least 3,000 elite Forbidden Army cavalry under his command. Because he fled without fighting, except for a small number of the entire Forbidden Army who were killed, most of them were directly dispersed and assigned to the Zhenyuan Army's cavalry. in the team.

Not to mention that the generals in the country are likely to be eliminated directly because of this battle, the Song Dynasty army will quickly enter a stage of inactivity. The loss of the elite soldiers among them is heartbreaking.

The Western Army has to fight with the Xia Kingdom, be transferred to fight Fangla, conquer the Liao Dynasty, and also have to fight with Liu Ling's Yanyun army.

Qu Duan suddenly stood up and roared: "Grandpa shot and wounded Xia Lord Li Qianshun with an arrow at the top of the city. Then Xia Lord Li Qianshun died due to the aggravated arrow wound. It is obvious that we shot Lord Xia to death and defended the city!

But just because Liu Yanqing was stupid and went to the Xia army and was killed, I also suffered a lot. The court did not reward the official, and the envoy even ordered us to follow him to Yunzhong.

It’s not that the elite Song Army cannot be beaten!

Zhong Shidao suppressed the grief in his heart and said coldly: "When the King of Han comes back, you will probably be able to be promoted to an official position in his hands, right? Hehe, Qu Duan, the national court treats you well."

Qu Duan took a breath, approached Master Zhong, and said coldly:

Master Zhongdao, you fucking one."

You are unkind, how can you blame me for being unjust? "

"What does it mean to be thin!"

Even if the army is full of tough men, after more than ten years, it has long been difficult to be an effective combat force.

"Brother," Qu Duan looked at him and persuaded him earnestly,

"The Song Dynasty court does not use you, nor does it reuse other soldiers. Look at the harm the court and Tong Guan have done to our Western Army soldiers? Let me take you as an example. If you are asked to take charge of the military affairs of the two rivers this time, what will happen to this big country? How could Song Dynasty be like this?"

"As a teacher, you can point your finger at me and say I'm disloyal, call me a traitor, okay, I admit it!

You are noble and generous, you are loyal to the court as a teacher, and you do whatever the court asks you to do; but you brought 34,000 soldiers into the clouds, have you ever thought about how to bring them back alive?

Who didn't know at that time that if you went to Yunzhong, you might die. Grandpa had made great achievements, so it was fine without a reward. Why did you send me here to die?

Qu Duan started to snarl angrily, Zhong Shidao was confused by the spray, and his face was covered with saliva. Seeing that Qu Duan was about to speak again, he couldn't help but get angry, and said in a cold voice: "If you don't think so, Do you think you should rebel as a matter of course? Qu Duan, you need to be a decent person!"

"I can't afford to take care of the Zhao family's job. It's not like you, an old man with soft teeth, who can eat anything."

"You bastard, get out, get out!" Zhong Shidao slapped the table hard and pointed to the door tremblingly.

"roll!"

"Okay, I will go away, I will go away happily, but before I leave, I have to tell you, this King of Han, he values ​​you anyway, will he come out to be an official next, or continue to help the one who cannot afford it?" It's up to you to work hard for the court.

Let me tell you, our official family gave it to three emperor concubines at once. He can even throw away his own daughter, let alone you, an old guy who has long been a traitor in the eyes of the court?

Su Wu was able to maintain his integrity because he was still young and strong when he was trapped in the Huns. But can you survive this winter?

Once you die, the coffin will be sealed behind you, and people in the world and future generations will only know that you were a surrendered general. "

"Get out, get out of here!"

Zhong Shidao picked up the tea cup and smashed it out. There was a tea stain on Qu Duan's body. He greased the soles of his feet and left quickly, leaving Zhong Shidao sitting alone in the room in a daze.

South of Yandi, Baigou River.

This has always been the border between Song and Liao, but with the successive wars in recent years, the Yan people have moved south several times. The military and civilian officials in Xiongzhou have actually long been aware of the direction of the wind.

In restaurants and teahouses, people howled from time to time, but most people were concerned about another point.

How to spend the next days?

Shi Liai took the initiative to go to Xiongzhou City for a tour to appease the soldiers and civilians in the city. He just came back today.

He entered the princess's tent, bowed to Yelu Yuliyan, and said respectfully: "I have met Your Highness."

"You don't need to be polite, Lord Shi."

Yelu Yuliyan had been marching with the army and was inevitably a little tired, but when he saw Shi Liai coming, he still stood up and returned the salute.

"I am just a woman who has subjugated her country, and now she is just the king's concubine. And Shi Gong is the king's confidant. We should not treat each other like this."

"I understand."

Shi Liai was a little relieved. After everyone sat down, he took the initiative and said: "The king is about to teach the class. I wonder what Madam's plans are?"

"Of course it's time to welcome the king."

Shi Liai smiled and replied: "Madam cooperated with General Han to seize military power. All the fifteen thousand Liao surrender troops were temporarily held by General Han. Your Majesty is naturally relieved about General Han, but for you... Your Majesty Will you be happy?"

After the King of Han became king, although he still used the name of Gu Liao to recruit surrenders and rebels, it was obvious that he was starting to establish his own business.

Yelu Yuliyan's move will help increase her own influence, but Liu Ling will definitely not be too happy.

"Then please teach me how to do it."

Shi Liai nodded slightly and said two words lightly.

"Malingering."

(End of this chapter)