In the lobby of Lingzhou Prefecture Government Office, Li Deren was sitting at the top, and Chahan, the envoy of the Mongolian army, was sitting at the bottom of the hall, persuading Li Deren sincerely.
"Your Highness, if you don't open the city and surrender, I'm afraid that after the city is destroyed, the people in the city will be sacrificed. Your Highness should not only think about yourself, but also think about the people of the whole city!"
As a Xixia native, Chahan hoped that the deposed Xixia prince would relent and avoid this war.
"Your Highness, with all due respect, with the strength of Lingzhou City, our army will only take two or three days to break the city. If you still want to resist, after the army breaks the city, no chickens or dogs will be left behind. You'd better make plans in advance. Bar!"
Another Mongolian envoy, Khuri, the adopted son of Genghis Khan, was not so polite in his words. He and Chahan, one was a good person and the other was a bad person, they cheated and deceived, trying to force Li Deren to commit the crime.
All the Xixia generals in the hall looked gloomy, but they could not refute. Once the words were excessive and angered the Mongolian envoys, the consequences after the city was broken were even worse.
"Chahan, do you believe that Genghis Khan can let go of the Xia people in Lingzhou City?"
Li Deren smiled slightly and looked at Chahan and Huli.
"Are there not many Xia people killed by you in Daxia, including on the ground in Lingzhou? The corpses of the Xia people are piled higher than the Qilian Mountains, blocking the water of the Yellow River from flowing. Chahan, you are too Xia people, you are still talking nonsense here. Do you believe what you say?"
Hearing Li Deren's cynicism, Chahan's face remained calm and his words were solemn, and he almost swore to kneel down.
"Your Highness, it is precisely because I am a Xia person that I have repeatedly entered the city to prevent this war. Too many Xia people have died, can you bear the death of the Xia people? Wake up, Kaicheng surrender is the only way for Xia people to die. Man’s only way out.”
If Li Deren surrendered in Kaicheng, he would definitely urge Genghis Khan not to engage in further killings. But whether it can happen or not is unclear.
"Chahan, what do you say to him? Just let them wash their necks and wait to be massacred!"
Suddenly, his face was full of impatience, and his words were also menacing.
When death is imminent, he is still moaning and groaning. He really does not know whether to live or die.
Li Deren glanced at Chahan and Huli, said nothing, and lowered his head in thought.
The country was in such decline, and the lives of the people in the city were all on him, so he couldn't help but be cautious.
"Go back quickly, come and attack the city if you have the guts! The Tatar army is invincible and invincible. Are they just talking words?"
Everyone in the hall was silent, and suddenly someone spoke loudly, breaking the silence.
Everyone was shocked. Chahan and Huli raised their heads and looked at the man who spoke. Chahan asked in surprise.
"Who are you to spew feces? Do you know that once the Great Khan is angered, his army will break through the city and raze Lingzhou to the ground, leaving no chickens or dogs behind?"
This young man doesn't even have armor, how dare he be so tough?
"You are Chahan. As a Xia man, you follow the Tatar army to burn, loot, and slaughter your own comrades. You are so shameless and shameless that you are worse than a pig or a dog. You still have the nerve to threaten and intimidate here. It is really eye-opening! I am very happy. Out of curiosity, are you human?”
Cao Youwan looked calm, but his words were not polite at all.
He happened to be discussing something with Li Deren and others in the hall, and stopped by the way to see the power of the Mongolian envoy.
"Brother Cao, don't say anything. Just retreat first."
Ning Zining was taken aback and spoke quickly.
He also did not expect that Cao Youwan would be so tough on Xixia people's national affairs.
This is simply a naked provocation!
"Stop!"
Suddenly, he stood up and slapped the table, calling out to Cao Youwan who was about to say goodbye and leave, his face full of anger.
"Who are you? I'm going to chop off your bastard's head and take it back for drinking!"
"Kuri, don't be angry!"
Suddenly his eyes widened with anger, and he was about to draw his sword. Chahan, who was blushing at the side, quickly stopped him and turned his eyes to Li Deren.
"Your Highness, what do you think we should do? Kill this ignorant fool quickly, and I will apologize to the Great Khan on your behalf! Do you really want to be an enemy of my Mongolian army?"
Chahan's words made Li Deren feel disappointed, and he couldn't help but raise his head and look at Cao Youwan.
"Your Highness, are you going to kill me?"
Cao Youwan sneered and held the handle of the knife involuntarily.
If anyone dares to make mistakes, I will not give him the face of the King of Heaven. With these guys in the hall, even if Li Deren is added, he is confident that he will get a draw.
Two sergeants, sweating profusely, entered the lobby almost at the same time. One whispered in Chahan's ear, and the other whispered to Li Deren. Li Deren and Chahan looked at each other in surprise, and Chahan slapped the table hard.
"Your Highness, you must give me an explanation for killing my Mongolian envoy!"
"Did that bastard do it? Hand him over quickly, I'm going to rip out his heart! Otherwise, I'll kill you till your blood flows like a river, and not a single dog will be left!"
Suddenly he became furious, stamped his feet and cursed.
"Go back now! Don't embarrass yourself here! We killed him, what can you do?"
Cao Youwan sneered and made sarcastic remarks, his face full of disdain.
"Chahan, it's useless to talk more. Please go back. Didn't Genghis Khan want to destroy Lingzhou City? Go back and tell him that he can attack as soon as possible. The Lingzhou defenders and I are waiting for you in Lingzhou City!"
Li Deren was heartbroken and immediately made a decision.
The Mongolian envoy actually wanted to climb the city wall and spy on the Lingzhou city defense, which was unbearable.
With things developing like this, he has no way out, and he had no intention of having a way out.
"Your Highness, so you are determined to resist?"
The police officer noticed that Li Deren had a firm attitude and asked angrily.
He didn't care about killing the Mongolian envoys. It seemed that Li Deren was going to go all the way.
"You're a beast who has no father or mother and has forgotten his ancestors. Are you still embarrassed to stay here?"
Cao Youwan said it coldly.
"I'll kill you you despicable bastard!"
Suddenly he was so angry that he pulled out his sword with a "cang clang" sound and went straight to Cao Youwan.
"Kuri, stop!"
Chahan stepped forward and stopped Hu Li. He looked at Cao Youwan and said coldly to Li Deren.
"Your Highness, since you have made your decision, just make your own decision and settle down with your destiny!"
Chahan took Huli, who was blushing, and walked out of the hall.
Just as he expected, Lingzhou City would not surrender. He no longer has any psychological burden. The two sides will fight to the bitter end and let fate take its course.
"stop!"
Cao Youwan looked livid and shouted loudly.
"What do you want to do?"
Chahan couldn't help but be surprised.
"Brother Cao, don't be impulsive!"
Everyone else in the lobby was shocked, and Li Deren couldn't help but stand up.
What is this Cao Youwan going to do? Did he want to kill the Mongolian envoy?
"Aren't you going to kill me? I'll give you a chance. Let's go one-on-one in the yard outside to see whose sword is faster."
Cao Youwan pointed at Huli with a cold look.
After being called a bastard by Hu Li several times in a row, the anger in his heart reached the extreme.
"I'm still afraid of you... no!"
Suddenly, he strode out of the hall, and the word "bastard" finally escaped his lips.
"Your Highness, is this how you treat guests? Why don't you let him leave?"
Chahan looked at Li Deren and said it loudly.
Cao Youwan is tall, heavy, powerful, and powerful. At first glance, he is no ordinary person. In comparison, Kuli was good at riding, shooting, swords, guns and sticks, so he was probably no match for the rough guy in front of him.
"Brother Cao, when the two countries are at war, there is no reason to be one-on-one without killing the envoys. It is better to be calm and let the Mongolian envoys return to camp."
Li Deren walked down, stood in front of Cao Youwan, and spoke righteously to Chahan and Chahan.
"Chahan, go back and tell Genghis Khan. A person may die one day. He may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. To walk on the great road of the world, one cannot be moved by poverty or humbleness, and cannot be surrendered by force. This is the right death. Please, you are not welcome here."
Cao You is fearless, tall and mighty, which fills his chest with pride.
"Brother Cao, it's better to save some energy and wait for the Tatar army to attack the city."
Ning Zining sat on the chair and said dejectedly.
Things got out of hand, there was no room for compromise, only the broken jar was broken.
"For the sake of His Highness and Mr. Ning, I'll let you go. Remember, stop talking nonsense and attack the city if you have the guts!"
Cao Youwan said coldly, filled with anger.
The Mongolian army is so domineering that it is inevitable that they will invade the Song Dynasty one day. The emperor took precautions and seemed to have foresight.
"Your Highness, no matter how nice your words are, they can't stop the sharpness of the sword. It will be too late to regret by then. How will you face the Lingzhou soldiers and civilians in the city?"
After Chahan finished speaking, he took Huli's face and strode away.
He has done his utmost to be benevolent and righteous. Since the other party is not enlightened, let's wait for fierce battles and bloody massacres.
After Chahan left, there was silence in the hall, and all the Xixia generals frowned and remained silent.
Obviously, the powerful Mongolian army was very intimidating, making many people think of the coming fierce battle and worry.
"General Cao, your quick words may bring disaster to Lingzhou City. You are too impulsive!"
Ning Zining, the governor of Lingzhou, couldn't help but complain.
This bullshit "general" who didn't know what to call him basically blocked the way out of peace talks with Genghis Khan.
"Ms. Ning, until now, do you still have illusions about the Tatar army? Do you dare to hand over the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Lingzhou City into the hands of the Tatars?"
Cao Youwan turned around and faced Li Deren with a solemn expression.
"Your Highness, when life and death are at stake, the most taboo thing is to be indecisive. You have to know that all the soldiers and people in the city are watching you, and you must not shake the morale of the army! I still say the same thing, even if you want to surrender with the city, I will not We will fight the Tatar army to the bitter end.”
Ning Zining was just a mediocre magistrate, and his prestige was completely incomparable to that of Li Deren. Whether peace or war in Lingzhou City is decided by Li Deren.
"General Cao, thank you for reminding me!"
Li Deren bowed his hands, straightened up, and his expression changed.
"Send the order and let the soldiers prepare for the war. Anyone who disobeys the military order will be severely punished!"
Li Deren's military order was passed down, and Cao Youwan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He was not afraid of a big battle, but he was worried that Lingzhou City would surrender without a fight, and that the soldiers under his command would be in danger and would not be able to explain it to the emperor.
Fortunately, Li Deren is tough enough! Now that the dust has settled, all we need to do is focus on defending the city, and it will never be easier.
When he thought of fighting the Mongolian army that was approaching the world, Cao Youwan's heart also jumped rapidly.
