Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Wolf Smoke

Every year on the moonlit night, I will not stop taking photos and miss each other. When Di Qing was looking at the bright moon, he stepped into a side hall of the Shangjing Imperial Palace. Yeluzong really had a decree, so he asked Di Qing to explain it. If Yeluzong really wanted to discuss the border issue, why didn't he talk to Fu Bi and talk to him alone?Di Qing sat in the hall with this confusion, frowning slightly. Although he helped Yelu Zongzhen, it seemed that Yeluzong really didn't seem to be grateful for the border issue.Thinking of this, the corners of Di Qing's mouth twitched, there are so many people in the world, when they are in danger, they vow to make peace, and there are waves of peace.Right now, Yeluzong really doesn't want Di Qing, so he will naturally take down the airs.

While pondering, one person strode into the side hall and walked up to Di Qing.The man looked lonely, with slanted eyebrows and a burly figure. Standing opposite Di Qing, he looked like a lone wild goose. There was a little surprise in Di Qing's eyes, he stood up slowly, stared at the man for a while before saying, "Yelu Xisun?" He finally met Yelu Xisun—the majestic Khitan Hall was inspected! This time, Yeluzong really repaired the plank road, crossed the Chencang secretly, and during the autumn, he pretended to go on a tour, and then had people capture the Queen Mother Fatian and a bunch of party members with thunder, and eliminate the internal strife. Among them, Yeluxisun made the greatest contribution !

When Di Qing heard the name, he realized something, but when he saw Yelv Xisun, he still couldn't help being surprised. Yelu Xisun turned out to be Ye Xisun! Di Qing had met Ye Xisun a few times, but they didn't talk about it in depth. In his opinion, Ye Xisun could be said to be a supernatural being. More doubts came to my mind, why was Yeli Zhantian sent to chase and kill this Khitan palace inspector?Could it be that Yelu Xisun took the map of Shambhala and killed the person surnamed Cao?Why did Yelv Xisun go to Tubo and why did he disappear later? Di Qing was very confused, Yelu Xisun just smiled, cupped his fists and said, "Brother Di, long time no see. When we met back then, I couldn't tell you my real name because I had something to hide."

Di Qing said indifferently: "Is there nothing unspeakable now?" By now, he understood who was the one who really mentioned him to Yeluzong.No wonder Yelu Zong really said that as long as he, Di Qing, arrives in Shangjing, he will be able to meet that person. It turns out that all the answers lie in Yelu Xisun. Hearing Di Qingyin's ridicule, Yelu Xisun laughed and said: "Up to now, there is indeed nothing that cannot be said. To be honest, I have some things to do when I go to Xiaguo and Tubo, but..." I couldn't help but look around After glancing at it, she lowered her voice and said, "This is just a move to paralyze the Empress Dowager Fatian. The Empress Dowager Fatian is very cautious, and it is not easy to gain her trust. She has been wandering around for a long time, and she has no ambitions. Believe in me and entrust me with the post of inspector in front of the palace. If not, it would be really difficult for me to take down this woman."

Yelu Xisun obviously didn't like the Empress Dowager Fatian either, so he made insulting remarks. When Di Qing heard this, he thought to himself that the Khitan's struggle for power, deep scheming, and intrigue would not let Bianjing.Thinking of this, I couldn't help but lose interest. Seeing this, Yelu Xisun changed the subject and said, "Brother Di, I came to see you today because I actually have something to discuss." Di Qing frowned, and asked in confusion, "Is it about the border dispute?" Yelu Xisun hesitated for a moment, and said: "It can be said to be related, or it can be said to be irrelevant." Seeing Di Qing's surprise, Yelu Xisun finally made up his mind and said: "My lord actually admires General Di very much. Brother still has some friendship, so he sent me here to ask General Di...do you intend to come to Khitan?"

Di Qing was startled, and said for a while, "I'm not in Khitan right now?" Yelu Xisun laughed again, his eyes narrowed, sharp as needles, "I think Brother Di is a smart man, he should know the meaning of our country. Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, in order to prevent mutiny, the Song Dynasty has set the rules of advocating literature and restraining military affairs, but I don’t know if I’m looking for a dead end. With Brother Di’s ability, it’s not too much to be a privy envoy, but what can I get in the Song Dynasty? Isn’t it being crushed by a group of dead people? My lord has made a promise, as long as Di Brother is willing to go to Khitan, you can choose the seat of King of the North and South Courts as you like!"

After finishing speaking, Yelv Xisun's eyes were burning, and he just waited for Di Qing to answer.The condition he offered was not only generous, but also shocking! You must know that Khitan has the theory of the official system in the north and the south, and pursues the rule of "governing Khitan with the national system, and treating the Han people with the Han system".The Khitan south control is also called "Han system".The northern official system, also known as the "national system", is the system used to manage the Khitan people. In the official system in the south, Han people are the majority, and there are also Khitan people.But in the northern official system, Khitan people are basically used to take on important responsibilities. Han people can enter the northern official system, and there is only one person who can enter the northern official system to serve as the king of the North and South Courts.

That man's name is Han Derang! Although this person occupies a high position, every time the Khitan people mention him, they always respect him.The Khitan people are a nation that values ​​heroes. Although Han Derang is a Han Chinese, he is also a civil servant. In the eyes of the Khitan people, he is considered a hero of their nation. Back then when Song Taizong attacked Yanyun from three directions, Han Derang took the order in the face of danger and stood firm in Nanjing until the reinforcements arrived. With the cooperation of Yeluxiu, the number one Khitan general, he defeated Song Taizong in Gaoliang River and shocked the world.Afterwards, Khitan Jingzong was critically ill, and Han Derang, Yelu Xiuge, and Yelu Xiezhen, three famous Khitan ministers, were entrusted with the important task of the then Khitan ruler to protect the young Yelu Longxu as the emperor and the Holy Zong.

Since then, the Khitan has flourished under the leadership of Han Derang. Instead of being stressed because of the young lord, he fought south and north and conquered a huge territory. He even led the Khitan cavalry to drive south during Song Zhenzong's reign, making the decision to shame the Song Dynasty. The Chanyuan alliance for life. And because of Han Derang's contribution to the Khitan, he always knew the kings of the North and the South, the official worshiped the prime minister, and took charge of the Khitan's military and political power. There is only one such person in Khitan.The only person who can enter the Khitan North and South Academy and make all Khitan people look up to him is Han Derang!

Up to now, Yelu Zong has actually asked Di Qing to choose the position of King of the North and South Courts. Although this move is not unprecedented, it is already very bold. He reused Di Qing. Could it be that he wants to repeat the prosperity of the Holy Sect? Of course Di Qing knew the past, and when he heard Yeluxisun's conditions, he was neither surprised nor angry, but said calmly, "I don't know what your lord wants me to do for Khitan?" Yelu Xisun laughed and said: "Brother Di is a smart man, how could he not know what our lord means? You and our common enemy are both Yuan Hao from the Xia Kingdom. If brother Di can take the post of Great King of the Southern Court, my lord urgently needs to establish You can mobilize 500,000 troops to attack Yuan Hao within half a year. Brother Di is the only person in the world who can be invincible against Yuan Hao, but you hardly have the opportunity to show your talents. Now that you have the opportunity, This is your chance to destroy Xia Guo. Brother Di, if you defeat Yuan Hao, my lord has said that in the land of Xia Guo, you can choose ten states! Of course you know where to choose."

Speaking of this, Yelu Xisun's expression was very meaningful.To Di Qing, this condition was even more tempting than the one just now. Of course Di Qing knew where to choose, Shambhala was in Shazhou, and his hope was in Shazhou! There are high-ranking officials who are allowed to sit, and there are beautiful family members who look forward to, how can Di Qing refuse this condition? Yelu Xisun even had a plan in mind, and looked at Di Qing with a smile, waiting for Di Qing to agree. Di Qing was silent for a while, and then asked, "What about defeating Yuan Hao? So what?" Yelu Xisun was stunned, as if he hadn't thought about this question. Seeing that Yelu Xisun was silent, Di Qing said slowly: "To destroy Xia Guo, is Don't you want to continue to send troops south to attack the Song Dynasty, take Tubo, and attack Dali?" Yeluxi Sun Wei was embarrassed, and after a while he said: "If it is really possible to rule the world like this, I think the lord of the country will never object. Brother Di will be famous through the ages, wouldn't it be a beautiful thing?" Di Qing smiled, sat down slowly and said: "The desire for power is single-minded, and there is no end to satisfaction. I, Di Qing, really want to go to Shazhou, and I really want to defeat Yuan Hao, but I have to exchange the lives of countless people for someone from Di." Di Qing won't take happiness." Yelu Xisun said indifferently: "Brother Di killed and beheaded countless generals, attacked Hengshan, and wiped out the Qiang tribe. I don't know why?" Di Qing suddenly raised his head, stared at Yelu Xisun, and said with no shame on his face: "Di only wants to protect his family and the country! The only way to kill tigers and wolves is to stop killing!" Yelu Xisun laughed and said, "If brother Di really only wanted to protect his family and the country, why did he object to the peace talks with Xia?" Di Qing said in a low voice: "If Yuan Hao really wants to negotiate a peace, so what if Di Qing doesn't go to Shambhala for the time being? As long as the world is peaceful and there is no more suffering for the people, Di Qing will disarm and return to the fields, and let the horse go to Nanshan, but Yuan Hao is just How can I not object if I retreat to advance and gather strength to fight again?" Yelu Xi Sun Weizhi, sighed for a moment: "Brother Di, you really let me down. You must know that the great achievements of the past dynasties are all based on piles of bones. If you look forward and look backward, and are not ruthless, how can you succeed? You have no ambitions. Like a general, my lord really thinks highly of you." After all, he didn't give up the idea of ​​persuading Di Qing, and he used the method of provoking generals. Di Qing was not angry, but said desolately: "You are right, I have always had no ambitions..." A thought flashed through my mind, and I remembered Zhao Zhen once said to him, "If I were Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, you would be Huo Qubing who attacked the Huns. If I were Emperor Taizong of Tang, you would be Li Jing who destroyed the Turks!" These ambitions have always been said by others, and he, Di Qing, has never said it.All he can do is to do his best to protect the people in the northwest. If he really has great ambitions, he is to enter Shambhala and save Yushang. He didn't want to be some kind of general, and he didn't want to see the flames of war everywhere, and rule the world under the misery of the people's livelihood.He has never thought about the eternal glory. Until now, he just wanted to tell Yushang that he was working hard, that he was living well, that Yushang did not believe in her hero wrongly.He knows that many people may not understand, but as long as Yu Chang understands him, it is enough! Seeing Yelv Xisun's puzzled expression, Di Qing stopped explaining, but said: "Since the way is different, there is no need to go on." Yeluxisun raised his eyebrows, and said slowly: "Brother Di, you are so ignorant, aren't you afraid that my Khitan army will send troops south again?" Di Qing smiled, "Is it useful to be afraid? If it's useless, why should I be afraid?" He looked at Yelu Xisun calmly, his face remained the same. Yelu Xisun gave a long sigh, shook his head and said, "Alas...it's a pity that we will not be able to join hands in the end." Di Qing thought, "Yelu Xisun is a lonely person. This time he imprisoned the Empress Dowager Xiao, he is full of ambition. Hearing that the Khitan King uses me, does he really have no grudges in his heart? His threats and lures are all because of the King's will." Order, do you have to do this? This person has been hot and cold, seemingly cheerful, but his scheming is unpredictable." While Di Qing was pondering, he heard a palace official singing: "The Holy One is here." Yeluxisun stood up solemnly to greet the holy driver, Di Qing also stood up, thinking to himself, "Yeluzong really asked Yeluxisun to test it first, and only now, if he knows that I have no intention of Khitan, how will he react?" Yeluzong really passed by Yelv Xisun, but Yeluxisun just shook his head.Seeing the delicate expressions of the two, Di Qing couldn't help but feel vigilant. Yeluzong really squinted at Di Qing, sitting on the dragon chair, suddenly smiled, and said with a little regret: "Actually, General Di's refusal to come to Khitan to serve is also what I expected. But General Di, remember, you If one day you change your mind and come here, you are always welcome." Seeing Di Qing's silence, Yeluzong said, "The peace talks are over, and I think General Di will go back. He is a villain, and I will treat him like a villain. Di Qing General, you are a hero, when the time comes, I will have Yeludu inspect and send you out of Beijing!" Di Qing was taken aback and asked in confusion: "Your Majesty, you said the peace talks are over? Then how did you decide on the border issue?" He didn't even know that Yeluzong had really decided, so he couldn't help but be astonished. A strange smile suddenly appeared on Yelu Zongzhen's face, he stared at Di Qing and said, "For the specific decision, General Di should just ask Mr. Fu. Could it be that Mr. Fu hasn't told General Di all this time?" Di Qing's heart sank, and he was speechless for a while.Although he seems to be able to command the entire army, he cannot control the mind of the court after all. Yeluzong was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "General Di must know that I, Khitan, used troops against Yuan Hao some time ago? And returned in defeat?" Seeing Di Qing nodding, Yeluzong said word by word: "But you know why I want to What about using troops against Yuan Hao?" Di Qing thought to himself, "You Khitans are only chasing profit, what else is there for?" Shaking his head, he said, "I don't know." Yelu Zongzhen suddenly sighed softly and said: "I want to avenge my sister!" Di Qing was slightly stunned, and hesitated: "Avenge your sister? Where did you start?" Yeluzong's eyes flashed with anger, and he clenched his fists and said, "Yuanhao is a wolf-hearted man, heartless and ruthless. When his father Deming was around, the party members were weak, and his father sent envoys several times to ask for my Khitan's support. Come to seek a marriage. The first emperor was deceived by him, so he agreed to this marriage. However, after the death of the first emperor, the matter has been put on hold for a while, but Yuan Hao sent someone to ask for it. The queen mother remembered the promise back then and sent her sister Xingping The princess is married to Yuan Hao. My sister has always loved me and was reluctant to leave, but in the end she couldn't be more stubborn than the Queen Mother, so she went to Xingqing Mansion." Speaking of this, Yelu Zongzhen's eyes were full of hatred, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I was young and couldn't control things. I can only hope that my sister will marry Yuan Hao and be happy. I don't want Yuan Hao to marry my sister. He just took advantage of the marriage to please me, Khitan, and took the opportunity to strengthen his power. After that, he was extremely indifferent to my sister. Even if my sister was sick, he would ignore her. My sister fell ill and died in Yuanhao There." In front of Di Qing's eyes, Yuan Hao in black crown and white clothes, holding a huge bow appeared again.Thinking of those ambitious and fanatical eyes, I couldn't help but sigh for that weak woman. Yuan Hao's ambition is in the world, and the meritorious ministers under his opponents are all ready to kill. How could he be half-focused on the woman who married for a great cause?But why did Yeluzong really tell him about this matter? There were tears in Yeluzong's eyes, and he suddenly slapped the table and said bitterly: "When I was able, I secretly asked Du Dianjian to go to Xixia to investigate, and only then did I learn the truth about my sister's death. My sister's personal maid got half a map, it's about Shambhala..." Di Qing was startled, and couldn't help but listen attentively. Seeing this, Yelu Xisun had a strange expression on his face. Yeluzong's voice was a little choked, and he was on the verge of tears and said: "I only knew that my sister still cared about me at that time, she couldn't do anything with Yuan Hao, and she was afraid that the Queen Mother Fatian would be bad for me, so that's why I secretly asked Yuan Hao for help. I got half a map of Shambhala, I just hope that I can enter Shambhala, and pray for the Lord of the country for me..." Di Qing thought to himself, "Could it be that Yeli Zhantian sent people to chase and kill Yelu Xisun because of this half of the map? Was Yelu Xisun leaving without saying goodbye because he was afraid that I would steal the map of Shambhala? " Yeluzong really said: "After checking the half of the map, he was chased and killed by the Yasha Department of Yuan Hao's Eighth Department. He had a hidden illness, and thanks to your help, he escaped from Yuan Hao's pursuit. We have always been very grateful to you for this matter. If I hadn't known about the past, I wouldn't have asked you for help at the time." Di Qing finally couldn't help but asked, "Is there only half a map?" Yeluzong Zhenyi stretched out his hand, took out a map from his sleeve, unfolded it and said to Di Qing: "You are wrong, I have a complete map in my hand now." Di Qing was startled, although he was calm, his heart was beating wildly.Although he knew that Shambhala was in Shazhou, and sent people to investigate in secret, so far, he can only say that he has understood the military garrison near Dunhuang in Shazhou, but he still doesn't know anything about Shambhala.Now that there is a complete map in front of him, how can it not make his heart skip a beat. Looking from a distance, I could only see dots on the map, with criss-crossing lines, but Di Qing couldn't see clearly. What did Yeluzong really do with this map?Use this as a bargaining chip to let him come to Khitan? When Di Qing thought about it, he heard Yelu Zong's truth: "Di Qing, you must really want this map." As he spoke, he split his hands and tore the map in half.A few more strokes, and the map of Shambhala that many people dreamed of was actually torn into pieces! Di Qing's face changed slightly, and he almost ran over to grab the map.But he still didn't do anything after all! Seeing that Di Qing could still sit still, Yeluzong couldn't help but sighed and said, "Di Qing, you are really calm. Don't you ask me why I tore up this map?" Di Qing cast a sideways glance at Yelu Xisun, saw the bitterness on his face, and said slowly, "Is the map fake?" Yeluzong breathed a sigh of relief, and said with disgust in his eyes: "Yes, this map is fake. My sister worked so hard to get half of the map from Yuan Hao, which is fake. You must be surprised that the other half Where is the map?" Without waiting for Di Qing to answer, Yeluzong Zhen said: "The other half of the map was checked and obtained from a man named Cao Xianzheng, who claimed to be a descendant of the Guiyi Army, and you must have known about the Guiyi Army ?” Di Qing pondered for a while before saying: "I have heard a little about it. But how can you be sure that this picture is fake?" Yelu Xisun remained silent all the time, and said, "There are secret places drawn on the map, which can avoid Yuan Hao's defenders. After I got the map, I immediately sent someone to investigate...the result..." His haughty face also It was very hideous, "Only one person risked his life to come out and tell me that there are all traps!" Di Qing felt a chill in his heart, and lost his voice, "Is this a trap set by Yuan Hao?" Yelu Xisun nodded slowly after a while and said: "I think so too. He knew he didn't catch me, so he asked Cao Xianzheng to deliberately release the other half of the map. He knew that I must find the other half of the map, and then arranged to kill me. I, I know now, he knows that many people are going to Shambhala, so he deliberately released the fake map, and wants people to go to Shambhala, and then use traps to catch them all!" Di Qing was stunned, remembering the brutal fight in Xingqing Mansion back then.He knew that Yuan Hao had killed his mother and son, his wife and his uncle, and if meritorious ministers wanted to turn against him, he would do so. With Yuan Hao's hard-hearted heart, it was perfectly normal for him to set up such a vicious scheme. The Khitan princess was beside Yuan Hao, she had a different heart, she didn't want Yuan Hao to be worse, and she used this Khitan princess to kill those who wanted to go to Shambhala. What is so mysterious about Shambhala that Yuan Hao doesn't allow anyone to approach him? When Di Qing thought of this, a sneering smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.Seeing this, Yelu Xisun was puzzled and said, "Brother Di, why are you laughing?" Di Qing shook his head sadly, but he remembered that Zhong Shiheng and the Eighth Prince had tried their best to find the picture. If they found that the picture was not only fake, It's still a trap, I don't know what to think?Thinking of one thing, Di Qing asked: "So they all checked and killed Cao Xianzheng?" At first he didn't understand why Ye Xisun wanted to kill someone with the surname Cao, but now he understands. Yelu Xisun nodded and said: "Of course. He killed countless of my subordinates, and I killed him to make him easier." He spoke bitterly, and there was hatred in his eyes. When Di Qing saw Yelu Xisun's eyes, his heart trembled slightly.He finally understood many things, but there was still one thing he didn't understand, so he asked, "Your Majesty, did you call me here today because you wanted to tell these things?" Yelu Zhenzong said: "It's within my expectation that you didn't come to help me. I tell you this today, just to tell you that you and I have a common enemy, and that is Yuan Hao! You and I join hands to deal with him It's even easier. But if you really don't want to, I won't force you." Di Qing stood up slowly, gave a deep salute and said, "Then I will take my leave." After he finished speaking, he turned around and left the side hall. Yelu Xisun frowned slightly, looked at Yelu Zhenzong and said, "Your Majesty, are you just letting him go like this?" Is it? Di Qingzhiyong, you have also witnessed that if he is in the Song Dynasty, if His Majesty really wants to go south, I am afraid that he will be the most resistant." Yelu Zhenzong was silent for a long time, looked outside the hall and said: "He has saved me many times, I am actually very grateful to him. Besides now... our enemy is Yuan Hao, with Di Qing around, Yuan Hao will never be better off." There was a smile on the corner of his mouth, and Yeluzong really came to a conclusion, "We just sit back and wait for the good show." Di Qing went out of the palace and immediately went to find Fu Bi. At this time the night was late, and suddenly his face was slightly cold, Di Qing looked up, only to find that the bright moon disappeared at some time, there was a chilling wind, and the dancing snow fell. It turns out...it's winter! Time flies like water, time is wasted, the past time can no longer be recovered, what about those who missed it? Di Qing stepped on the snow lightly, and went to Fu Bi's room with a heavy heart.Fu Bi didn't sleep. When he saw Di Qing coming in, he got up immediately and said, "General Di, the Khitan people have given up claiming Waqiaoguan and ten counties south of Jinyang. But... it needs to be in addition to the yearly coins stipulated after the Chanyuan Alliance. Give the Khitan people an extra one hundred thousand taels of silver and one hundred thousand bolts of silk every year." Di Qing looked at Fu Bi quietly and said, "Is there any reason for them?" Fu Bi was slightly embarrassed, the snow was floating quietly outside the hall, and the two of them could see the coldness in their breaths.The snow in northern Xinjiang comes early, which makes people chill. "There is indeed no reason. But this is the intention of the court." Fu Bi looked apologetic and embarrassed.This time he followed the court's wishes and did not tell Di Qing about the content of the peace talks. Although it was the court's wishes, he felt sorry for Di Qing after all. If not for Di Qing, the peace negotiation would not have gone so smoothly.When the peace was negotiable, they were hiding it from Di Qing.The imperial court is afraid of extraneous problems. Di Qing looked at Fu Bi for a long time, then turned to leave, Fu Bi suddenly stopped Di Qing and said, "General Di, in fact, the court is also in a difficult situation, because there is news from the northwest that Yuan Hao intends to send troops again." Di Qing frowned, and thought to himself, "But do you know, how hard Zhong Shiheng worked to find out this news, and how many troubles it took to send it to Bianjing? I don't think the imperial court would believe it... But they Although I don’t believe it, I can use this as an excuse.” Fu Bi continued: "Since Lu has passed away, there is a lot of pressure to reform. I heard that in recent days, cronies have even been raging in the dust. Fan Gong is in a whirlpool. I also want to go back and persuade the Holy Majesty as soon as possible. "I thought to myself, "A few days ago, the sage asked Fan Gong, "Since ancient times, villains have formed cliques, and there are also gentlemen's parties?" Fan Gong replied, "If forming cliques is beneficial to state affairs, there is nothing wrong with it." People never say that they are cronies. Although Fan Gong's words are very euphemistic, if you meet a wise gentleman, you will probably laugh it off. But when Fan Gong said it himself, I am afraid it is even more true. It is even more embarrassing. What is disturbing is Ouyang Xiu's "Party Theory"..." It turned out that not long ago, Ouyang Xiu saw that Fan Zhongyan was attacked by opponents of the reform because of his clique, so he wrote an article "On Cliques" to contribute. "Party Theory" mainly focuses on the concept of "gentlemen are not party members" since ancient times. If you use the true friends of a gentleman, the world will be governed. As soon as this article became a legend, the people in Beijing and even the scholars all over the world rushed to praise it and praised it. But a good article that can be passed down through the ages is often not a good article in the court power strife. This article flowed into Fu Bi's ears. Tell the world that you form a clique, don't you want to die?He was worried about the movement in the capital, and he was anxious to turn around. Di Qing didn't say any more, but when he walked to the door, he suddenly said, "Master Fu, if you turn around at this time, aren't you afraid of being involved in the cronies?" After saying that, his figure disappeared into the vast night. There is a new wind blowing, rolling up the snow.The oil lamp flickered on and off, and Fu Bi stood there with an uncertain expression on his face.At that moment, he found that Di Qing seemed to be thinking more. Fu Bi just wanted eagerly to go back and help Fan Zhongyan, but as Di Qing said, it was unknown how much his turn would be useful, whether it would be a timely help or fuel for the fire. A few days later, the peace talks were finalized.Khitan will no longer send troops to Yanyun, but will help Song Dynasty warn Xixia, and restrain Xixia from acting recklessly.And the Khitan benefited from this is that the annual coins get more than 100,000 taels of silver and 100,000 pieces of silk from the Song Dynasty every year. Everyone returns to the south. The conclusion of the peace talks, no matter Fu Bi, Di Qing or a group of forbidden soldiers, there is little joy.Everyone was silent along the way, and when they entered the Song Dynasty, when they arrived in Ansu, it was snowing heavily, and the distant mountains were covered with whiteness, and the snowflakes were flying like a dragon winding in the air. Fu Bi had complicated thoughts. When walking side by side with Di Qing, he looked at the mountains like a dragon in the distance, suddenly reined in his horse, and said to Di Qing, "General Di, you don't need to go back to the capital." Flying snow. Di Qing was startled, and then asked after a while, "Why?" At that moment, he had a faint expectation in his heart.Seeing Fu Bi's evasive eyes, his heart sank. Fu Bi said: "Actually, when the imperial court issued a decree to agree to the peace negotiation, it also issued a secret decree to me, saying that General Di has made great contributions to the peace negotiation and should be rewarded. The two governments agreed to send General Di to Zhending Mansion, Hebei Province as a deputy. Director, at the same time, you will be promoted to Commander of Pengri and Tianwu Four Chambers!" Both Pengri and Tianwu are commanders. This is the honor of the famous general Ge Huaimin!With this promotion, Di Qing has finally entered the Sanya, all he needs to do is look at the faces of the two governments and the emperor! When Di Qing heard that he was promoted, his face was as cold as snow. He wanted to ask, "Why is there a crisis in the Northwest, and I, who is proficient in the Northwest War, are not allowed to go?" But he didn't ask after all. Fu Bi shot Di Qing sideways, and had already prepared his words, "The court is only afraid that the Khitans will backtrack, so they ordered General Di to guard Hebei and pay attention to the movements of the Khitans." But he did not answer after all. Between the two, there is flying snow dancing, white and soft with a bit of hardness and coldness. "When will we leave?" Di Qing finally asked.I thought in my heart, "Zhao Zhen still has a little affection for me after all. He was promoted to my official position, just to tell me that he still trusts me? Hehe...but what's the use of this? He doesn't understand me after all! Ruoyuan Hao really sends troops again, who will resist?" Fu Bi hesitated for a moment, and said: "Now!" He saw Di Qing's Xiao Suo, and felt very uneasy, "General Di is dedicated to serving the country, but it hinders the law of our ancestors to defend the border, so we can only go to Hebei first. Alas... the new law is implemented. After a long time, the garrison law is still deeply ingrained. Could it be that these days, many things are just empty words? This time the leader of the army to the northwest is Ge Huaimin, an important minister of the Sanya. It stands to reason that this general should be able to resist Yuan Hao. I hope General Di can consider the overall situation..." Feeling that he couldn't convince himself, Fu Bi fell silent. Finally, Di Qing clasped his fists and said, "Then... there will be a period later." After saying that, he waved his hands to the imperial guards and said, "Brothers, you have worked hard all the way. Please escort Mr. Fu back to Beijing." Seeing Di Qing and Fu Bi whispering for a long while, all the imperial guards suddenly said this sentence, and seeing that Di Qing had ridden away to the west, they were all puzzled, they surrounded Fu Bi and asked non-stop. Seeing the expressions of the people, Fu Bi was very reluctant to give up on Di Qing, and felt emotional in his heart, but it was inconvenient to say anything more. The sound of hoofbeats went away, only Han Xiao followed Di Qing unswervingly, so that the figure in the wind and snow would not be so lonely. The two rows of hoofprints headed north all the way, and there was a wind blowing, blowing fluffy snow, covering the former imprints.The imprint gradually faded, faded, and disappeared. It was as if... nothing had happened. Di Qing and Han Xiao galloped all the way to Zhending Mansion, and the official document had been delivered earlier.The officials of the prefectures and counties along the way were overjoyed when they knew that Di Qing had come to guard him.Everyone has admired Di Qing's name for a long time, and thought that Di Qing is in Hebei, so we will have nothing to worry about. There is an endless stream of people visiting the door to greet, inquire, flatter and flatter, and the excitement is like falling snow. Di Qing recalled that in the past, a county magistrate could control his life and death, but now even the magistrate came to flatter him, and he didn't know how it felt. Only a few days later, Han Xiao asked Di Qing for the news he wanted. There were police in the northwest, and the imperial court sent Ge Huaimin to Jingyuan Road in the northwest to sit in town. After hearing this, Di Qing was silent for a long time, and said to Han Xiao: "Go and tell Guo Kui immediately, and ask him to say a few words in front of the Holy Majesty, and say that although Ge Huaimin is a general, he has never led an army. Focus on the people in the northwest, and choose another general who can go to the northwest to fight." He knew that when he was in the capital, Ge Huaimin had nothing to do with him, but secretly read a book from him. Di Qing was afraid that if he wrote the book himself, it would make Zhao Zhen thought it was because of personal grievances that Guo Kui came forward. Han Xiao obeyed his orders and left, and it took nearly a month to go back and forth.After Han Xiao turned around, he only said one sentence, "The Holy One said that Guo Kui is worrying about nothing." Di Qing was secretly worried, but there was nothing he could do. Hebei has been fine. Yeluzong really received people's money, although he may not be able to eliminate the disaster with others, but he still abided by the covenant, withdrew Yanyun's soldiers, and there was no further movement.Di Qing still asked Han Xiao to send the standby team to investigate around Dunhuang, but there was no progress.One day, while Di Qing was working in the hall, he suddenly heard birdsong and treetops outside the window. He looked up and saw the branches were green all night. He looked down at the bronze mirror with frosty hair on his temples, and was stunned for a while... It turned out that this winter passed so quickly... Year after year, the branches turned green and then gray, white and then green again, endlessly growing, year after year similar, but the white hair on his temples could never turn black again. Thinking of this, Di Qing suddenly stood up and was about to rush out of the hall. At that moment, years of longing burst out. He is going to Shazhou!What is the commander of all four compartments?He doesn't care, he's been waiting, but he's just waiting for the court's order to give him another chance to serve the people of the Northwest... But will this opportunity come again? If he didn't come, why didn't he go?Thinking of this, Di Qing was already outside the hall, just as Han Xiao rushed in.Seeing Han Xiao's smile full of sadness and anger, Di Qing's already boiling blood suddenly cooled down. Han Xiao didn't say anything, just handed over a letter. Di Qing opened it and looked at it for a moment, his face suddenly changed.His hand holding the letter trembled a little, he took two steps back, and pressed his hand on a big tree in the hall. The bark of the tree was mottled and full of vicissitudes... Di Qing punched the tree, and the letter paper in his hand fluttered to the ground.The letter paper is light, but there are unbearable news written on it. Yuan Hao sent troops to the northwest again, Ge Huaimin led the troops to take the initiative to attack, and the whole army was exhausted! Yuan Hao brazenly tore up the oath of alliance, once again gathered troops in Tiandu Mountain, left Helanyuan, and entered Song Dynasty!Yuan Hao divided into two groups with tens of thousands of iron cavalry, one way out of Guyang City and the other way out of Liuyu Fort, to attack the Zhenrong army.Seeing Yuan Hao dispatching troops, Ge Huaimin led his troops to block the attack, and the troops left Wugukou.Near the southwest of Zhenzhen Rongjun, Xia Jun lured soldiers to fight.Ge Huaimin was a man of great ambition and lack of talent. Like Ren Fu back then, he refused to listen to Pang Ji and others' persuasion and waited until Xia's army was exhausted before breaking his way back. He sent troops to attack Xia's army on its own initiative. Xia's army feigned defeat, and Ge Huaimin sent troops from all directions to encircle and suppress Xia's army. Unexpectedly, the praying mantis stalked the cicada and the oriole was behind, Yuan Hao highlighted the army and trapped Ge Huaimin's army in Dingchuan Village. Ge Huaimin marched lightly, and the army was stationed in Dingchuan village. The food and grass were scarce, so Yuan Hao cut off the food road and the water source.There is no water in the village, and the morale of the army is in chaos. Ge Huaimin saw that the morale of the army was not stable, he knew that he would be trapped for a few days, and that he would be in chaos if he did not attack. It is better to turn back to Gancheng by surprise. The generals will not follow.Ge Huaimin insisted on his own opinion.As a result, when he returned to the east, he was ambushed by the Xia army.The Xia army attacked from all directions, and the Song army was in chaos. Sixteen generals including Ge Huaimin, Cao Ying, Li Zhihe, Zhao Xun, and Wang Bao were killed, and countless soldiers were lost! Ge Huaimin is dead! Different names, same results!Different location, same ending!Di Qing pressed the rough bark with his hand, feeling more and more bitter in his heart! This battle was exactly the same as the Sanchuankou battle. Yuan Hao used the Song army's arrogance and underestimation of the enemy, and the Song general's mentality of not knowing the soldiers, to lure the Song army to fight in the plain, and then massacred together! Sanchuankou, Haoshuichuan, Dingchuan Village... They are all such tactics.But those officials who have been in Bianjing for a long time, after a dignified general, the leader of the Sanya army, were tripped over this stone again! Is it God's will or man-made?Is it stubbornness, or stupidity? Although Di Qing knew that the ending was not good, he did not expect the Song Army to be defeated so bleakly again.After Yuan Hao won a complete victory, he sent his troops to the south, broke through several villages, stretched six hundred miles, and reached Weizhou, looking at Chang'an in the distance!Wherever they went, no one in the Song army dared to fight, so they could only defend themselves. Guanzhong is in a hurry! Di Qing stood under the tree numbly for a long time, smiled shyly, and sat down slowly. At this moment, he had forgotten about Shazhou. Seeing this, Han Xiao quietly handed over another letter. Di Qing took it dully, opened it and looked, his body was already trembling, and there were only a few words written on the letter, "Di Qing, save me!" The font was red, and it was actually written in blood. When Di Qing saw the blood-colored font, his body was shocked, and he said in a trembling voice, "Who wrote this letter?" There were tears in Han Xiao's eyes, and he no longer smiled. He said in a low voice, "General Di, it's a letter from Mr. Zhong. After you left, Zhong Shiheng was ordered to build the Slender Waist City. The Slender Waist City is already in Xiajing.和大顺城一样，为日后进攻夏国做准备，不想元昊出兵，葛怀敏大败，细腰城后方堡寨尽数失守。种老丈孤军驻守细腰城不降，已危在旦夕。他不找朝廷，只传信给你……” 话未说完，韩笑早已泪流满面，跪下来道：“狄将军，请你无论如何……都要救种老丈一命。我听说他已身染重病，可还在坚持着等待你的援军。他说……你一定能救他！” 狄青伸手扶起了韩笑，咬牙不语。他抬头望天，见晴空如洗，一颗心早就阴霾笼罩。他身在河北，要如何才能救得了种世衡？ 眼中又浮出那满是菜色的脸庞，那老汉搔头微笑道：“狄青，你不能死，你还欠我钱没有还呢。” 有燕过，燕子徘徊景依旧；有花开，花开花落人奈何？ 狄青鼻梁酸楚，眼中有泪，喃喃道：“种世衡，你也不能死，你答应过我。我定会救你！”