"The old Mr. Zhong looked ugly when he contradicted him, but he didn't say anything."
Shi Qian said slowly: "But Jing Zhong, the governor of Jiedushi, was standing aside and said with a sullen face, indeed a hero comes from a young age. Since this boy is so loyal, why doesn't the commander-in-chief cut him off? It just fulfills his responsibility."
"Old Mr. Zhong remained silent and only focused on retreating. His command was good at this time, and he ordered all the armies to deploy defenses layer by layer and retreat in sequence. Unexpectedly, the Jin soldiers separated three thousand partial divisions, led by Han Qinghe, to attack the Song Dynasty. On the way to the rear of the army, the troops saw each other and were afraid that they would not be able to escape, so they scrambled to escape for their lives, and the army collapsed as a result."
"When the young man saw this, he was furious and said sternly: 'The civil servants have no plans and the generals have no courage. I am a good man and I am ashamed to be in your company!' After saying this, he rode his horse and raised his gun, turned around and charged towards the Jin soldiers, shouting along the way:' Those who are bloody, follow me to kill the Jurchens!'"
Cao Cao didn't even blink when he heard this, his brows furrowed: "Is anyone going to let him go?"
Shi Qian said: "At first there was no one, but then three young men rushed out of the Jingyuan army and shouted in unison: 'I would rather die in battle with a good man than become a pig and sheep.' They rushed after the young man, and this There were more than a thousand people, one after another, turning around to kill the Jurchen soldiers."
Cao Cao sighed: "There were 130,000 Song soldiers who left the Pass, but only a thousand of them were men! Alas, what happened to this young man?"
Shi Qian shook his head and said, "I don't know. The captured Song soldiers have different opinions. Some said they were dead, while others said they saw him break through the siege and rush out."
Cao Cao sighed and asked again: "How much did the Song army lose in this battle?"
Shi Qian showed a tragic look: "The losses were huge. Three stops were lost and two were broken. Tens of thousands were killed, and tens of thousands more were cornered and captured. I am afraid that less than 40,000 people managed to return to Yanmen Pass alive. There was also Hanyang in Longxi. Jiedu envoy Li Congji bumped into the Jin army's general Lou Shi in the rebellious army and killed him with a single blow."
Cao Cao said coldly: "It's awesome, it's awesome. Tong Guan gave away 200,000 yuan first, and he gave another 80,000 yuan here. How can this be called the Song Dynasty? It's clearly a big gift! Huh, what's the situation now?"
Shi Qian answered fluently: "After the defeat of the Song army, the Lou family claimed that the Song country had broken the treaty and betrayed the alliance, and wanted to go to Bianjing to question the emperor. Therefore, he attacked Yanmen Pass and transferred all the Pishi troops in Yunzhou. Even the Liao army in Yingzhou, Gather an army of 120,000 and attack day and night."
Guan Sheng sneered and said: "Yanmen Pass is extremely dangerous in the world. Even though there are only tens of thousands of remnant troops, he cannot defeat it. Besides, if the army is defeated here, he must send fast horses to chase back General Zong. If we join forces in two attacks, there will be five Sixty thousand people, how can there be any loss?”
Cao Cao smiled bitterly and said: "Logically speaking, this should be the case. It's just that the soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty cannot be judged by common sense. In short, Yanmen is really lost. As a brother, I don't think it's strange."
Shi Wengong sighed: "This defeat is your own fault. It's okay if a good situation is ruined. It's just that it would be a pity if that young man died in battle."
Everyone nodded in unison, all in deep agreement.
When Shi Qian explained the defeat of the Song Army on the West Route, everyone felt depressed. Cao Cao comforted everyone and said: "Why did I develop my strength in the first place? It was just to deal with today. You and other brothers don't have to be depressed. I am still responsible for everything in the world." Wait, how can we allow those wild dogs to run rampant to the end?"
Guan Sheng nodded and said: "This is very true! If it were not for my brother, I would still be an official in Shanxi. Among the corpses of the West Route Army, there would be an extra Guan."
After everyone listened, they thought of their own strength and historical achievements, which indeed added a lot of pride.
Cao Cao pulled him away and said: "Brother, you have worked so hard and your contribution is not small. I should have let you rest for a few days. It's just because my brother has a big job in hand. If I don't go there, no one can do it, so I still need to Hard."
When Shi Qian heard about it, he straightened his back and said proudly: "How can I be polite with my younger brother? I just give orders and let him go through mountains and seas of fire. My younger brother also has to go back and forth a few times."
Cao Cao was so strong that he told the story about Yelu Ao and Lu Ao, and said: "I want you to sneak into the Liao camp, find this person, hand over the letters from his mother and uncle, and then tell him that his Yelu family is The survival of our foundation is all in his hands. Then we will try to lure him out of the camp and go straight to Yunzhou. I will lead my troops along the road to meet you."
This matter was much more dangerous than asking for information before, but Shi Qian showed no fear at all. He slapped his skinny chest loudly and said: "Brother, don't worry, let alone a prince, you want Yelu." My little brother also stole Yanxi’s head for you.”
Ma Ling had been coming and going with him for many days, but he had formed a friendship. When he saw this, he stood up and said, "Brother, why don't I also go away and help brother Shi Qian."
Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Brother, I still have some use for you, but I want to use your legs to climb over the mountains and ridges, go around Yanmen Pass, and ask to see Mr. Zhong to deliver a letter to my brother."
When Ma Ling heard this, he immediately guessed that Lao Cao wanted to join forces with the Song Army. Knowing that it was a big deal, he immediately agreed.
Lao Cao then made the two of them eat well and sleep well. When they woke up the next day, they gave each of them the prepared letters and tokens, and ordered them to go their separate ways.
On December 15th, Lao Cao and Yelu Tahaoli went out to fight. Under the banner of the King of the Beiyuan, they combined 20,000 troops to kill Yanmen Pass.
The journey from Datong to Yanmen Pass was three hundred miles. Lao Cao led the army slowly and only covered two hundred miles in seven days.
It is said that soldiers are valuable and quick, but Lao Cao is procrastinating like this, naturally he is waiting for the time to change.
But he said that a few days ago, Shi Qian and Ma Ling left Yunzhou and ran their own way. Shi Qian rode a fast horse and arrived at Huanzhou in one day and night.
This place is only a few dozen miles away from Yanmen Pass, and the Jin army is camped twenty miles away. Due to the cold weather, each army takes turns coming to Luozhou to rest. All supplies of food, grass, ordnance are also gathered in this city, so the defense is naturally tight.
But for Shi Qian, there is no one else to take care of, how can the world be called strict?
Although the city wall is high, it is just the threshold for entering the house. Although the defenders are numerous, they are just lazy house cats. Taking advantage of the dim sky, they climbed directly from the city wall and entered the city easily, almost under the eyes of the patrolling soldiers. inside.
This city was not very prosperous originally. It would have been fine if only Liao soldiers were stationed there. However, there were still 17,000 gold soldiers who took turns coming to rest from time to time. These gold soldiers did not treat the Liao people as human beings. In half a month, the city was completely destroyed. The torment was so intense that even the Liao soldiers and generals dared not speak out in anger.
But it was cheaper this way. Shi Qian had few lights in the city, so he just looked for it in densely populated areas. Soon he found a mansion. He didn't know which rich family it once belonged to, but now it has become Yunzhou. The king's palace.
He performed a "civet cat walk" technique, getting down on all fours and walking around the fence like a cat. Someone looked up from below. Even though they couldn't see clearly in the night shadow, they all thought it was a civet cat.
After this circle, he found the residences of several princes and princesses of the Liao Kingdom. Among them was a small house that was extremely well guarded. It must be Ao Luo's house.
Shi Qian quietly slid down the corner, dug into his bag and took out a piece of women's clothing. He changed it three times, put some rouge on it, untied his hair, and tore a few holes on his body, revealing his thin shoulders. Come on.
Dressed up properly, he covered his face, sobbing, and moved out with difficulty. He happened to pass by the door of the small house. The four guards, who were about to doze off from sleep, caught a glimpse of him and immediately became energetic.
The angle at which Shi Qian came was carefully chosen. The guards could see him, but Shi Qian never saw him. Shi Qian could only be heard covering his face with one hand and his belly with the other, moving with difficulty while crying in a low voice. : "These guys have their faces covered, so they can't see who is who. Five people attacked one of my slaves, but he barely managed to kill him. It's embarrassing. If these thieves had eaten a child in their belly, it would have happened." I can’t even find my biological father, ugh, my little slave’s life is so miserable.”
The voice was sad and graceful, but also revealed a bit of coquettishness. It was obviously the voice of a young woman.
The guards' eyes widened when they saw his walking posture and exposed "fragrant shoulders". When they heard what he said clearly, they became even more frantic. The four of them looked at each other, and they all took out their sweat towels and covered their heads. Covering their faces, they all pounced out, catching Shi Qian like a tiger catching a lamb. One stretched out his hand to cover his mouth, one hugged his legs, one hugged his waist, and the other simply groped with his hands and ran to the hiding place behind. go.
While running, they also discussed: "The second one will go first. You are the fastest. After your work is done, go back and stand guard. Otherwise, if you are found to be absent without permission, you will not be able to escape."
The one who was probably called Lao Er said unhappily: "Although I am fast, I will fight faster again. I think you should go first, Lao Ma. You and Borda have a good relationship. If he sees you here, he will not pursue it."
Another one complained: "It's not worth taking the risk for this slut. Otherwise, I won't go and stand guard for you. I like fleshy ones. This woman's breasts are more shriveled than mine."
This is the one who was groping. As he spoke, he let go of his hands and went back to stand guard.
Shi Qian was shocked. Unexpectedly, this guy was so picky. In the blink of an eye, he didn't have time to think, so he reached out and grabbed the man's belt.
The man was startled at first, and then became happy: "Oh, those five just didn't feed the little lady! That's all, although I only like to eat fat meat, I have never seen someone as addicted as you. Today, I will risk it. Take a bite of the ribs."
This guy seemed to be motivated. As he walked, he bent down and kissed Shi Qian's face randomly. While kissing him, he scolded: "The rouge is all gone, and I don't even look good. Ugh! Is this a slut?" Did you eat garlic? Your mouth smells bad."
Shi Qian couldn't help but scolded: "Your mother is coquettish, but your father is stinky. If you dare to stick out your tongue again, I will bite you off."
The man laughed loudly after hearing this, shouting with excitement, and said to the people next to him: "The smell is more stinky, but he is more aggressive. Brothers, please don't spare him today. Let's just wait for him to be beautiful today!"
In just a few words, he had reached a secluded place behind the courtyard. The person holding Shi Qian's legs stretched out his hand to break off his legs. Shi Qian's legs opened and closed, and he had already grabbed the man's head, making an oolong gallows. With this move, there was a click and the head was broken immediately.
At the same time, the short knife in his sleeve slipped into the palm of his hand, thrust forward, and penetrated into the heart of the man who kissed him. He fainted silently.
Before the other two could recover, Shi Qian rolled his lower body upside down and twisted his legs as usual, also twisting the head of the man holding his waist.
The other person who was holding his head was shocked when he saw it. He quickly let go and ran away. Before he could run a few steps, a sickle with a long iron chain flew up from behind and cut his throat easily.
Shi Qian sneered: "Want to sleep with grandpa? But I'm afraid you won't be so lucky."
He got up, found a shorter man, took off his clothes and put on his armor, walked into the courtyard with a big look, entered the bedroom with a candle, knocked out the palace maid with a knife, and shined a light on the sleeping prince's face. Cao Cao described.
She immediately covered his mouth, gently pushed him awake, and whispered: "Don't talk. I was sent by your mother and your uncle to save you. There is a letter here. Take your time and read it..."
On Cao Cao's side, they marched on the eighth day. On this day, just as they were about to camp, Lu Fang, who was leading his troops as a scout, returned happily: "Brother, look who brother Shi Qian has brought back."
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao strode out to greet him, only to see Shi Qian walking towards him with a proud look on his face, followed by a sturdy young man, about sixteen or seventeen years old, with a wary look on his face.
Old Cao took a few steps, clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Fang La, the commander-in-chief of the West Wind Army, has met His Highness the King of Jin."
The King of Jin is the title given to Yelu Ao Luo. This young man is naturally the eldest son of Yelu Yanxi and the son of Concubine Wen, Yelu Ao Luo.
The young man's eyes were a little uneasy, but the etiquette was not lacking. He returned the gift immediately and said with a forced smile: "I don't know, but my country also has a West Wind Army."
Cao Cao smiled freely: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, when our army was established, the west wind started blowing, so we named it west wind. In fact, our origin..."
On 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, he told the story told in Tahao again, and emphasized: "I fell in love with the king of Mengbeiyuan and the empress Wenfei by mistake. I hung my head on my belt and wanted to earn a future. After I expelled the golden dog, I , defeated the people of Song Dynasty, and after your Majesty ascended the throne, he wanted to grant me the position of King of Wei and let me guard Nanjing, so that I would be able to accompany you through thick and thin."
Although Yelu Ao and Lu Ao were young, he was talented and intelligent, and his father was suspicious. He was really like accompanying a king like a tiger, so he had to mature early.
Listening to Lao Cao's words and observing Lao Cao's behavior at this moment, it is clear that he is acting like a great man in the world, and his greed and desire are undisguised.
Ao Luo couldn't help but secretly despise him, but he was also happy:
Wonderful, he turned out to be a reckless man! This kind of people are easy to control. If I slowly show my kindness, I won't worry about being able to win over them. If he knows how to advance and retreat in the future, why not give him a fortune? If he is greedy and wants to go to Shu, I will kill him with only a few tricks.
Thinking like this, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. He smiled at Lao Cao and said: "Sincerity is most seen when people are in danger! Fang Shuai helped Daliao and me when they were most difficult. If things come true in the future, , how can you forget such kindness? The throne of the South Courtyard King is naturally waiting for you."
Seeing the sincerity on his face and the wandering eyes, Cao Cao was secretly amused: Mao didn't know that Chang Qi had never done this kid, but he played this trick of duplicity with me.
But his face naturally showed a look of surprise: "If this is possible, it would be really great. On behalf of these brothers, I would like to express my gratitude to the King of Jin for using him."
The two foxes, big and small, are both thinking about each other, but they are deeply affectionate towards each other, talking about their happiness, and laughing.
The difference is that Lao Cao knew what Ao Luo was laughing at, while Ao Luo thought he knew what Lao Cao was laughing at.
(End of chapter)
