After Zhang Bushan arranged Yan Zhen's body with his own hands, Jinhuotang remained silent in mourning for Yan Zhen every day. Zhang Bushan knew that the situation of Jinhuotang was over, and the situation was irreversible with Yan Zhen's return. He was unable to cheer up his disciples, so he followed Yan Zhen's advice. Those who were willing to serve the imperial court would join the army, and those who were unwilling would return to the martial arts world or go into seclusion in the countryside. In the face of national crisis, most of the troops returned to the court and joined the army. Zhang Bushan felt relieved when he saw this. He brought thousands of people from the Jinhuotang headquarters to visit Guoxingnan and wanted to return to Shuntianmen Gambling Bureau.
When Guoxingnan saw Zhang Bushan leading the crowd, he met Zhang Busan alone.
Guo Xingnan sneered and asked: "Yan Zhen disrupted our Tianmen gambling game, and now you lead the crowd to surrender. Aren't you asking for your own death?"
Zhang Bushan said: "I heard that your Majesty is a courteous corporal and is good at making friends with the world's heroes. Now that Yan Zhen has been defeated and died, his subordinates have no support, so I have come to surrender. I hope that your Majesty will gain some success temporarily and allow the common people to settle down."
Guo Xingnan slapped the case and became furious, saying: "Yan Zhenshi and I are in the same boat. As a disciple of Jinhuo Hall, when you see your master in trouble, you don't think of retribution. Instead, you add insult to injury and drag his troops to surrender to the enemy. This can be said to be unfaithful and unjust. How can I, the Tianmen Gambling Bureau, tolerate such a villain? Aren't you afraid that I will kill you?"
After hearing this, Zhang Bushan burst out laughing without any fear, and said generously: "Zhang dares to come to Tianmen Gambling, and he has already put his life and death at risk. But before you eradicate the roots, please listen to my words."
Guo Xingnan said: "What else do you have to say?"
Zhang Bushan said: "When Zhang started his business with Yan Zhen, he fought fiercely against the Natural Sect and wiped out the Tianshui Sect. He was loyal to the end and never changed his mind even at the decisive battle against Wujiugang. Who knew that Yan Zhen had great ambitions? , but did not hold on for a long time. During the battle at Wujiugang, I saw that I wanted to go straight to Huanglong Mansion and capture the old Shilu thief alive. This was the time of the Nine Blades of the Mountain, but because of a country woman, I was in chaos. She put down the sword in her hand, hoping to find some love between her children. For a long time. As a result, the great cause of reunification was in vain."
At this time, Guo Xingnan listened with great interest, and Zhang Bushan continued: "Zhang has repeatedly advised and reviled him. It is ridiculous that Yan Zhenzhen is stubborn and has led to today's disaster."
Zhang Bushan let out a long sigh and said: "Although a fool is not a hero, he is still a person who understands the current affairs. I think Zhang Bushan sacrificed his life for the Golden Fire Hall and did not hesitate to give up his blood, but Yan Zhen treated me with indifference many times and put me below him. If there is nothing, wouldn't it make people's hearts chill. Now the king is courteous and virtuous, and all the righteous people from all over the world have surrendered to him. How can Zhang stay beside Yan Zhen, a tiger-shaped and sheep-like person, and ignore the overall situation of the return of the world to Liao?"
Guo Xingnan smiled coldly and said, "So, you really want to join me."
Zhang Bushan said simply: "A good bird chooses a tree to roost, but a brave man with a strong face can't be compared with the heroes of the Liao Dynasty."
Guo Xinnan said: "How can you be loyal to me like this?"
Zhang Bushan said hurriedly: "My men will serve Daliao and will spare no effort." Guoxingnan ordered him to retreat, and Zhang Bushan obeyed the order and left.
Guo Xingnan said to himself with a smile: "The Golden Fire Hall has been eliminated, and the Beggar Clan is leaderless. I have a serious problem. It seems that it is time for me to cooperate internally and externally to seize the country of the Song Dynasty together."
At this moment, someone outside the door reported: "Empress Dowager Xiao is attacking Chanzhou City and has suffered continuous defeats in recent days. Please make up your mind soon!"
Is it possible for the country to prosper: "How can Chanzhou have a small army and defeat our powerful army of Liao Dynasty?"
The reporter replied: "It turns out that the generals of the Yang family are weak and outnumbered. Every time our army attacks the city, there are always disciples of the Natural Sect who will rob and kill them. This makes our army unable to look after each other, and the soldiers will fall into chaos without fighting."
Guo Xingnan narrowed his eyes and said: "Natural Gate - Xiao Yuerong, I really forgot that there is another Xiao Yuerong who ruined my good deeds, that's all. Go quickly and report back to Queen Mother Xiao, saying that I will send someone to wish her a helping hand in a few days, and she will be completely peaceful." Destroy the Natural Gate!"
After hearing this, the reporter immediately returned to Chanzhou to inform Queen Mother Xiao. Empress Dowager Xiao was overjoyed when she heard this and said: "With Yelv Xingnan as the internal response, we don't have to worry about destroying the Song Dynasty." Empress Dowager Xiao sent an order to the Chinese army: "The soldiers will rest temporarily for the next few days, just wait for Yelv Xingnan to send people, and then one day And attack Chanzhou." The messenger went down to deliver the order. Xiao Talan, the pioneer of the former army, heard the letter and said to himself: "The Great Song Dynasty is approaching. Today is my turn to unify the country and the country!" After saying this, he laughed wildly, and the drinking altar was filled with chilly...
Swish, swish, swish! In the field in the backyard of Tianzimen, where the sword energy destroyed the wind and the sword light flashed, Yuerong had practiced Fengyun Sword for more than ten steps.
At this time, Hongyan came to Yuerong with a bowl of hot soup. Hongyan said to Yuerong: "You have lost a lot of weight after fighting with the Liao soldiers in the past few days. Don't be in a hurry to practice your sword. Take a rest first. I'll make a bowl of soup for you to drink!"
Yuerong practiced a few more Fengyun Sword Techniques, then stopped and sighed to herself.
Hongyan handed the soup to Yuerong, and Yuerong drank the soup in one gulp and praised: "What a fragrant soup!"
Hongyan sat next to Yuerong, lightly adjusted the hairpin on her head, and said: "When I woke up in the morning, I heard the crow of pheasants, so I caught them and made this soup. It will just replenish your body. If you think it tastes good, , I will pay more attention tomorrow, there are some game here!"
Hongyan said and nestled on Yuerong's shoulder, Yuerong shook his head and said: "When the world is at peace, I will raise a few more pheasants and release them back to the mountains to make up for today's sin!"
Yuerong said to Hongyan: "You should also think more about yourself. There are also disciples in the sect who sacrifice themselves outside. If there is any smell of meat, it is best to share it with everyone!"
Hongyan looked at Yuerong and said, "I shared a pot with everyone just now. Fortunately, Master Tiemen and I were thinking of you, so we saved this small bowl, otherwise you wouldn't have had anything to drink."
When Yuerong heard Hongyan's words, she smiled and cupped her hands and said, "Thank you so much, Miss Wu, for remembering me!"
Seeing Yuerong like this, Hongyan frowned slightly, hugged Yuerong lightly, and gave a thin smile. Yuerong poked her forehead with a finger, knocked her forehead gently on Hongyan's forehead, and smiled softly.
Hongyan suddenly asked again: "Why do you sigh when you only practice swordsmanship?"
Yuerong said: "I haven't been able to sleep these days and nights. I got up and practiced a few moves of Fengyun Sword, but I felt that the power of the forty Fengyun Swords was not as powerful as it should be, and it was difficult to show its ultimate effect. It seemed that there were still several sword skills hidden behind it. What I thought was I don’t know.”
Hongyan asked: "The Fengyun Sword Manual only contains forty sword techniques. Is there any omissions in this sword manual?"
Yuerong shook her head in confusion, walked a few steps in front of Hongyan, turned around and said to Hongyan: "Not to mention Fengyun Sword, I wonder what the Liao people have done recently?"
Hongyan said: "The Empress Dowager Chengtian of the Liao Kingdom and the Emperor of the Liao State came to Chanzhou City in person with their troops. They have the intention of not giving up until Chanzhou is taken."
Yuerong said angrily: "What a bold thief, what a powerful Queen Mother Xiao."
Hongyan said: "However, the Liao soldiers have been stationary recently. I wonder what tricks Empress Dowager Xiao wants to use?"
Yuerong sighed: "It's a pity that in such a confrontation, can An last long?"
Hongyan said: "The total number of soldiers of our Natural Sect and Marshal Yang is less than 50,000, and recently the Khitan Kingdom has sent an additional 100,000 troops to attack Chanzhou. Our power cannot be compared with that of the Liao people. If the imperial court does not send troops to support, I am afraid that Chanzhou is not guaranteed."
Yuerong said: "This is why the matter is urgent. Today I will go to Chanzhou to see Marshal Yang and discuss with him how to deal with the enemy." Hongyan said: "I also want a letter from the Marshal to report to the court before I leave. Long live your order. We must not delay sending troops and horses to fight the Liao soldiers." Yuerong said: "That's exactly it!"
Hongyan said: "This trip should be done quickly, in order to avoid long nights and many dreams, and Empress Dowager Xiao will come up with a plan to attack the city again, which will be a crisis!" Yuerong nodded in agreement.
