Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Flowers Bloom and Bear Fruit

Long Ying said happily: "The key lies in the word 'open'. If Mo Chuu can't get any evidence for us to attack him, we can push it all away. In the final analysis, it is still a matter of strength. Although Mo Chuu claims to have There are 400,000 troops, but I think it is quite good for him to use half of the 200,000 people to meet people, but suddenly loses a quarter of his troops, even if he has doubts, how dare he bite us? Isn't he afraid of us?" Wan Renyu said: "To deal with someone like Mo Chuo who only talks about bravery, we really have to fight him hard. But this time he came prepared, and will not allow Song Mo's victory to repeat itself. Our main force Being pinned down in the current battle line, even if you want to kill the Turkic people alone, you will be powerless."

Long Ying analyzed: "When Sun Wanrong's entire army is exhausted and comes to the south to fight us, silently, he will not let go of this opportunity to reap the benefits of the fisherman, and kill two birds with one stone. People can take revenge, and it can show neighboring countries who is in charge outside the Great Wall. And the most practical benefit is to get all the Khitan women and children in the new city and increase the national power." Regardless of China or foreign countries, the land is large and the population is sparse, and this is especially true in the Turkic Khanate.The number of people represents the strength of the country. The women in Khitan New City, at least in the thousands, are the most precious assets for the Turkic people.

Therefore, every time the Turkic people come south to commit crimes, they will take away a large number of young men and women, tens of thousands at every turn.Li Zhiji only asked for a hundred virgins that time, which was very restrained. In view of the fact that he was of the same clan, he was even more afraid of arousing the opponent's heart of desperate resistance. Guo Yuanzhen agreed: "Since the beginning, Mo Chuai has been coveting the materials, women and children of Khitan New City, but now the situation has changed, which has increased his determination to attack the new city. Moreover, this battle must be decided quickly, and it must be completed within a few days, so that Sun Wanrong has no time to return to the army to fight. Such a military force must be no less than 50,000 people. It may be possible to defeat them, but it is almost impossible to wipe them out. But I know that the Eagle Lord has a plan. Ha! Right?"

People who are familiar with him like Wan Renyu and Feng Guoting.It is still impossible to guess what Long Ying is thinking, let alone Lou Shide and others?Everyone feels that he has unpredictable opportunities. Long Ying said: "When the Turkic people went deep into the territory of Khitan, when was the most vulnerable moment?" Guo Yuanzhen said without even thinking about it: "It's the moment when we break through the new city, kidnap people and loot in a hurry, and hurry back to the country." Longying gave him a thumbs up to express his appreciation. Wan Renyu scolded, "Still trying to trick me!"

Long Ying's eyes sparkled with magic, and he said in a deep voice: "This makes me know the enemy but the enemy does not know me. The Turks' attack and return to the country are all in our calculations. The Khitan people not only have one Sun Wanrong, but also other smaller chiefs." If we knew in advance that this would happen, and we and Xi Guo were behind us to fully support us, would we be willing to sit back and watch the Turkic people take whatever they wanted?" Lou Shide cheered up and said, "Li Zhiji?" Longying said leisurely: "I have sowed the seeds, now it is time to reap."

He said to Guo Yuanzhen: "I only need the help of the Condor Eagle Army, and leave everything else to your brother. Of course, Ren Yu and Wasteland Dance will go with me." Zhang Jiujie asked: "Will Master Ying go to Li Zhiji immediately?" Longying said: "No! He will come to me, and it should be in these two days." Just finished speaking, someone came to report.King Xi and Li Zhiji sent special envoy Taiya to Yingzhou to ask to see Longying by name, and she was placed in the main hall to wait. Everyone was pleasantly surprised by this coincidence, and Lou Shide thought it was a great auspicious omen.

Yang Xuanji sighed: "Master Ying is indeed predicting things like a god." Wan Renyu said: "This kid must have sensed it in advance. He deliberately showed his hand. His grandma's bear." Feng Guoting said: "It should be a tacit understanding. In more than a month, Tai Ya has already got him." Long Ying stood up and said: "You elders, continue to study. I promise to have good news when I go out to meet beautiful women." He bowed to Feng Guoting again and said: "The one who knows me is better than going to court, but there is a time error. The younger brother won't succeed in getting Tai Ya until he is on the way back to the country. Please explain to Mr. Lou and the others for the younger brother. It's about the genius doctor, otherwise, if I leak out, I'll be an ugly genius doctor, and my little brother will walk around endlessly."

After finishing speaking, amidst the roar of laughter, he left the hall. Longying used his magic skills, restrained his body energy, changed his posture, changed his gaze, and then walked into the main hall with the steps of an evil emperor. Tai Ya, Le Liu, and Wen Si who were waiting in the lobby stood up and saluted. The expressions of the three acquaintances were different, and because Long Ying knew their temperaments well, he could clearly see what they were thinking at a glance. Thea looked at him with respect and admiration, and because of the relationship between the ugly genius doctor, her attitude was polite and kind, as well as expecting and a little begging.

On the other hand, Le Liu shoots sharp eyes, carefully scrutinizing his every move, obviously ordered by Li Zhiji, to weigh him, to see if he is worthy of his name and whether he is a reliable and cooperative person. Wen Si is much more innocent, she is of course responsible for interpreting for the two, her eyes are fiery, she does not hide her admiration for him and women's affection for men, allowing Long Ying to feel Xi Nu's openness and enthusiasm from another identity . Longying wondered what it would be like if he could renew his relationship with Wensi with his true colors?He also secretly scolded himself for not changing his sexuality, at such a moment, he was still tempted by the color, and had wild thoughts.

After the guests and hosts sat down, Longying took the handsome seat and said to the three people sitting on the grand master's chair on the right: "Is the prince fully recovered?" Taiya understood this sentence, and with a longing look on her face, she happily said: "The prince has not only fully recovered, but his body is even better than before. In less than half a month, he has grown thick and dense hair, and he has practiced riding and shooting. His Majesty is so happy that he came here easily, Imperial Physician Wang is indeed a god in medicine, His Majesty misses him very much."

Then Wensi spoke her words in Chinese, and finally added: "Has the genius doctor returned to China?" Longying was forced to listen to what he had said again, but there was nothing he could do.Xin Ran said: "The imperial doctor and my younger brother are old friends, but I don't know that his medical skills are so amazing. After arriving in Youzhou, I even praised the beautiful women of the Xi nationality to my younger brother. My younger brother asked him how attractive? He just laughed and didn't answer , and then went to pick mountain herbs, even I don’t know where he is now.” Wen Si interpreted for the two, Tai Ya could hear a happy and charming smile, and Le Liu smiled heartily. Suddenly, the distance between them was greatly shortened by the ugly doctor, and the atmosphere was harmonious.Not only did Long Ying not put on the airs of the celestial dynasty, but he also didn't have the slightest arrogance from the victory, which made the three of them even more fond of him. Le Liu turned to the main topic and said: "This time the king sent us here to see if Lord Ying can use us to ridicule people?" Long Ying asked: "Do you know that Ning Yan and the army leader Kuixin once led 20,000 Turkic elites into the territory of Khitan, almost wiped out the entire army, and they had to flee back to Turkic with dozens of cavalry?" All three were moved. Longying then used Wensi's translation to tell the story of the battle of Songmo Jiedao and the capture of Yingzhou vividly.Then said: "I'm going to see your king immediately!" Le Liu rejoiced and said: "My king has this intention, but he is afraid that Lord Ying will be difficult to separate himself, so he dare not bring it up." Long Ying said: "Time is running out, we will leave immediately." Three days later, Long Ying and Wan Renyu led three thousand elites to cross the Tuhuzhen River with Tai Ya and others, and arrived in Rao Le.In order to avoid suspicion and to show their goodwill, three thousand elites set up a camp near the river in the hills downstream of Rao Le. Long Ying and Wan Renyu went to Rao Le's tooth tent to meet Li Zhiji. Wasteland Dance has another mission and is not accompanied. The tent is full of familiar faces, all the five chiefs are present, as well as Thea and Le Liu. After some polite words of mutual admiration, Long Ying said: "Now the situation is clear and clear. Sun Wanrong's remaining days are numbered, but the crisis has just begun." Li Zhiji was puzzled and said: "Since Sun Wanrong is gone, what crisis is there?" Ge Lun said: "Does Ying Ye refer to Mo Chuai?" This time, Li Zhiji translated for him. Long Ying said in a deep voice: "As I expected, Mo Chui became angry from embarrassment, and will immediately send a large army to sneak in, waiting for an opportunity to capture Khitan New City." After everyone understood it, they stirred up and kept whispering. Of course, Long Ying heard it clearly, and grasped their fear of the Khitan New City being broken and the Turkic claws poking in. Li Zhiji agreed: "Mo Tuo is indeed such a person, but what suggestion does Ying Ye have?" Long Ying asked: "Apart from Jinzhong and Sun Wanrong, who are the other great people in Khitan who didn't rebel with them?" Li Zhiji said: "That must be deactivation. This person's reputation in Khitan is second only to Sun Wanrong, and he is the leader of the Khitan Juebian Department and the Independent Living Department. If it fails, it will be annexed by Turks, and now it has finally proved that he has the foresight.” Long Ying said happily: "Then Khitan is saved!" Li Zhiji looked at him in surprise, and said for a long while, "I thought Master Ying would kill Sun Wanrong after he was killed." Long Ying said: "I am definitely not a warlike person, and I can't bear to see the Khitan country perish, and the disaster will extend to your country. My goal is to restore the Khitan to its original state, and use deactivation instead of loyalty. For your honor, not only will we not use troops against Khitan, but we will also grant you gifts and grants." Li Zhiji asked tentatively: "Will the Celestial Dynasty reset the Songmo Governor's Mansion?" This trick is called throwing stones to ask the way. How Da Zhou treated the Khitan people was the same as how he treated the Xi people. Long Ying said happily: "When we annihilate the Turks, the Governor's Mansion will be a matter of course." Li Zhiji was overjoyed, and hurriedly uttered his words to the chieftains in ridicule, and everyone showed a look of relief.It can be seen from this that Zhao Wenhui, the governor of Yingzhou who was killed by Sun Wanrong, made the Khitan people and Xi people miserable. The atmosphere changed and became friendly and cordial. Li Zhiji took the initiative to provide information and said: "The deactivated camp is five hundred miles east of Songmo. If there are two armies, the number will be close to 10,000, but they are all fighters who are accustomed to fighting. So although Sun Wanrong I was dissatisfied with him, and still didn’t dare to use violence against him.” Long Ying said: "Can I ask him to meet?" Li Zhiji said: "Master Ying is willing to see him, I don't know how happy and honored he is. But can I let this king know what Master Ying is thinking?" Longying said calmly: "I want to wipe out all the Turkic fighters who sneaked into the Khitan territory." Surprisingly, Li Zhiji didn't show a look of surprise, and pondered: "So what if Mochuu retaliates after the incident?" Longying replied: "The Khitans will be the first to bear the brunt. As long as the king is willing to form an unswerving alliance with them, and the Turks are seriously damaged, how dare they use force easily? The situation at that time will not be the same as it is now. The Zhou Dynasty will continue to increase troops and strengthen defenses in the important towns along the border, and firmly contain the Turkic people. This is a once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity, and only waits for a word from the king." Li Zhiji told the chiefs what he said, and they listened silently, and they didn't speak again, obviously respecting Li Zhiji, and it was up to him to decide. Long Ying thought to himself that there was such a big gap between what he heard and what he got with his own ears and eyes.In the past, Li Zhiji gave people the impression that he was hesitant and changeable, but now he understands that because of his worries, it is difficult to advance or retreat, and he cannot decide on a direction. Li Zhiji said: "The hexagram that your king's genius doctor has predicted for our country has finally come true. If I still don't follow the sky, I will be a stubborn fool. It is even more heartbreaking to see Master Ying today, Sun Wanrong How could it be your opponent? We, Xi Ren, not only stand on the side of the Celestial Dynasty, but also help Lord Ying deal with Sun Wanrong. Whatever this king can say is an unshakable promise." After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hand. As soon as Long Ying grasped it, Wan Renyu stretched out his hand to cover it, and then everyone in the tent stepped forward one after another to join in the ceremony of shaking hands and forming an alliance, and there was a sound of yelling and shouting in the tent. Fifteen days later, 30,000 Xi clan warriors led by Li Zhiji, 3,000 elite soldiers from Long Ying and Wan Renyu, and 8,000 deactivated Khitan fighters met in the west of Songmo and the north of Khitan New City, Huangshui and Tu. Join forces at the confluence of the Huzhen River, with a total strength of 41,000 troops.At the same time, scouting and riding out.Grasp the movements of all parties. Their camp is on the edge of the desert area to the south, they can reach Songmo in three days by fast horse, and Khitan New City is within two days by horse. This morning there was a strong wind, followed by heavy rain. Everyone hid in the tents. Dulong Ying climbed up a high mountain by himself, let the wind blow and rain, deeply felt the majesty of the heaven and the earth, and the unity with nature. moving feeling. He remembered Wu Zhao's ruthless words that he vowed to destroy the Khitan people and destroy their children and grandchildren.The emperor who is thousands of miles away.Even if he is as wise as Wu Zhao, he will never understand the situation here.But he fell deeply in love with the grasslands, deserts, rivers and mountains beyond the Great Wall, and fell in love with the people who are content with their duties here. Soon, he will return to Beyond the Great Wall to enjoy the comfortable lifestyle of wandering in the boundless grasslands and deserts, visit strange and strange countries, meet people of different races, and get to know their lives and cultures. The final destination is Tibet. As long as you think of hugging Meixiu Nafu in your arms, the journey will become the greatest joy. The rain stopped a little.Long Ying went down the mountain wetly, and his clothes were dry when he reached the foot of the mountain, which was very miraculous. Wan Renyu rushed over from the camp and said excitedly, "Sun Wanrong has left the new city!" The next ten days.Information came pouring in like snowflakes, all about Sun Wanrong, but nothing about the Turkic people. On the eleventh day, Wasteland Dance came to the camp.Bringing great news, the Turkic people finally appeared. Long Ying immediately invited Li Zhiji and Inactivation to hold a confidential meeting in his tent.There are also Wan Renyu and Wasteland Dance, which no one else has heard of. Deactivation understands Chinese, so there is no language barrier.He was only thirty years old, young and promising, and he was a wise man. He spoke softly and slowly, but there was no nonsense.He is of medium build and has good facial features, but his eyes are sparkling and his words are sure to hit the mark. He has the air and charm of a leader. Huang Yuanwu said: "Master Ying had guessed that Mo Chuo would play tricks on the march, with a force of 30,000 troops, led by generals Bai Zhen and Luo Chaoen, across the Songmo Desert, and across the border to Songmo and Raole The mountain area in the middle is less than two hundred miles away from the new city. After I leave, they should continue marching and head straight for the new city." Most of the Songmo Desert is located in Turkic territory, and the eastern end penetrates into Khitan territory. No wonder they have not been found. Li Zhiji sighed: "What a silent sip." Shi Huo danced to the wilderness: "How could the Turkic march in such a secret manner be easily detected by your Excellency?" Huang Yuanwu smiled, and said: "Master Ying saw this earlier, and asked me to choose the most unlikely marching route as the standard for exploration, because if Sun Wanrong is alerted, the Turkic expeditionary force will repeat the same mistakes as Ningyan." Li Zhiji couldn't help asking: "There is no place to hide in the desert, how can you find out the strength of the opponent and the leader of the army?" The wasteland dance was indifferent, and changed into a Turkic dialect: "I have used the sudden sandstorm many times to sneak into the enemy's camp and listen to them. If they didn't change their plan, they would go through the desert again after breaking the city and taking people away." Go north, cross the Yellow River, and return to the Turks before reaching the territory of the Mu people, and a force of 5,000 people will cross the border to meet them." Li Zhiji and Shihuo showed surprise.The latter said with emotion: "Your Excellency is indeed a bold and skilled man." Wan Renyu smiled and said: "Brother Huang is full of skills, he can pretend to be anything! Even if he is discovered, no Turkic can keep him." Shihuo said: "Brother Wan and Brother Huang are willing to take advantage of extraordinary figures like Eagle Lord." Turning to Li Zhiji, he said: "So, the Turkic people will cross the river before our eyes, saving us a lot of time and effort." .” Long Ying said: "This time the military operation is to recapture the captive women and children as the top priority, followed by annihilating the enemy. After getting back the people and goods, the department head will not care about other things, and take the people and goods to Songmo. While consolidating the defense, call on people from other ministries to come to the meeting to reorganize the country, so as to reduce the trauma caused by Sun Wanrong's death." Suhuo said gratefully: "Master Ying repays grievances with virtue. As long as I have a lifetime of Suhuo, I will serve as a courtier to the Emperor of Great Zhou. If Lord Ying is useful in the future, I will go through fire and water and die." Longying said: "I don't want you to get involved in the war between our Great Zhou and the Turks. The most important thing is to remain neutral, but if the Turks dare to attack you, I, Longying, will not sit idly by. Even if we don't have the support of our empress, I am still here to help you single-handedly." Even Li Zhiji showed a moved look, let alone deactivation.If Long Ying didn't hold this attitude, the Khitan people would definitely have encountered a catastrophe of extermination, but now it's a completely different matter. Wasteland Dance sighed: "I'm convinced too." Li Zhiji and Shihuo looked at him in astonishment. Wan Renyu said: "Count me in." After discussing and deciding on the strategies and actions to be taken due to the new situation.Deactivation said: "Sun Wanrong's 40,000 soldiers passed through the Liaoxi Plain, which is known as the desert corridor, and went east to the west bank of the Liaoshui River. People say that Sun Wanrong can't sleep well at night, and from time to time he gritted his teeth and called Lord Ying's name in his sleep. People also became restless and frequently cursed, which made the soldiers centrifugal." Long Ying laughed dumbly and said, "What kind of spies did the head of the department send out, even Sun Wanrong knew what he was talking about in his sleep?" Shihuo said disdainfully: "Sun Wanrong's situation is gone, every day there are subordinates running away, and those who fled to our place not only tell what they know, but also talk nonsense about what they don't know." Everyone laughed. Li Zhiji reminded: "Sun Wanrong has always done something, and he has never really been defeated by Lord Ying. Coupled with the blood relationship of the people of the clan, most people are still willing to work for him. The so-called centipede is dead but not stiff , we must not take it lightly.” Shihuo obviously hated Sun Wanrong, and said with a sneer, "One moment, and another moment. When we rescued the Khitan children from the clutches of the Turks, I would spread the word widely. When more people flee to Songmo and join me." Long Ying said decisively: "Everything is decided like this, everyone will act separately." After sending off Li Zhiji and Suhuo, Long Ying, Wan Renyu and Huang Yuanwu strolled along the Yellow River. On the other side was the endless desert, but this side was full of green grass, which was a spectacle. Longying smiled at Huang Yuanwu: "It's obvious that you guessed the marching route of the Turkic fools, but you put the credit on my younger brother, making me think it's neither, and it's even worse if I don't. I don't know how embarrassing it is." Wan Renyu said, "But you didn't blush!" Huangyuan Wu was silent, and suddenly stood still, looking at the other side, sighed: "You said that you would treat us well in Kucha, but I just said it casually as the eagle master, until now you have personally promised the Khitan people and Xi people, even if you are alone People and horses must also help them fight against the enemy, Yuan Wufang believes that Master Ying is this kind of person, and Brother Wan is also this kind of person." Longying put his hand on his shoulder and said: "This is just what you have to do. Only in this way can you live happily and at ease. We have already let people know the old man of Shendu, and he will come forward to contact Lingmei and tell her our current situation. situation, lest she fall into the trap of the Turks." Wasteland Dance said: "Sister She has enough strength to protect herself, but I still thank you very much for your concern for us." Then he looked up to the sky and let out a breath, saying: "What touched Yuan Wu the most was Master Ying's behavior of repaying the Khitan people with kindness. The empress would never agree with Master Ying to do such a thing, but Master Ying still did it desperately. Yes. Eagle Lord is indeed a hero. My words 'convinced' come from the bottom of my heart." Putting him on one hand and Wan Renyu on the other, Long Ying said with a smile: "Brothers, it's fine to entrust my life to you, not to mention that it's just a little against my lord's wishes, and it's not the first time I've offended her. Ha! I've gotten used to it long ago. Once, I was almost slaughtered by her. Ha!" Talking and laughing, we went back to the camp. On the sixteenth day after Longying held a secret meeting with Li Zhiji and Shihuo, the troops led by the Turkic generals Bai Zhen and Luo Chaoen launched a surprise attack on the new city guarded by only 500 Khitan soldiers. , Day and night, the new city fell and was razed to the ground in only three days.After killing all the strong men, 12,000 women and children were taken abducted. As Huang Yuanwu said, they entered the desert and headed north towards the Yellow River.