Song Beiyun

Qiao Yun was almost fuming beside him, but Zuo Rou looked at Fo Bao Nu carefully without noticing it: "Oh? Avalokitesvara? You're here too? When did you have an affair with Brother Yun?"

"Guanyin slave..." Little Huya was silent for a long time, then nodded with a wry smile, "Yes, I missed my brother Song, so I came here."

Zuo Rou raised her head and looked at Song Beiyun: "Guanyin Nu is still a child, you won't even let her go?"

Song Gou picked his nose and pinched Zuo Rou's face: "I never let you go."

"That's right." Zuo Rou nodded and shook her head again: "No, I have to tell Jin Ling'er first."

Song Beiyun was a little speechless. Guanyinnu and Fobaonu are actually very different. Guanyinnu is not as good-looking as Fobaonu. Fobaonu said that he has a small round face, but he is actually an oval face. His eyes are big and energetic, and his body is also tall. Also slender, especially those long legs...

And because Guanyinnu is still young, even if she is seven or eight points similar to her sister, but the whole body is fat as a chubby baby, and she can be recognized at a glance with a little familiarity.

"Okay." Xiao Song stepped forward and held Zuo Rou's hand: "This is my sister, Fo Bao Nu."

"The dog emperor of Liao Kingdom?"

Fo Baonu raised her head and acted as if she didn't hear, but it was visible to the naked eye that she was angry...

She had enough patience only when dealing with Song Beiyun, but when dealing with other people, the Emperor of Liao Kingdom had no patience.

Xiao Song managed to coax Zuo Rou well, but because he didn't coax Fo Baonu, Fo Baonu became more and more angry, but he was unwilling.

In the end, it was Qiao Yun who leaned into Zuo Rou's ear and said something, Zuo Rou nodded, and then looked at Song Beiyun with a playful face.

After Qiaoyun finished speaking, she came over to Song Beiyun's ear and said, "Go home early, Shuanglong Xifeng!"

Song Beiyun spread his hands: "Sorry...Qiaoyun these few days..."

"No!" Zuo Rou shouted while being dragged away by the blushing Qiao Yun: "Even if you die, you have to be punished!"

After the two of them left, Song Gou rubbed his face vigorously, and the little Huya next to him stepped forward and smiled and said, "It seems that you are also powerless with the princess of Shangjiujiang. This princess really lives up to her reputation, just like the rumors It’s so-so, but Koff’s is very good.”

Xiao Song suddenly turned around and pressed Xiao Huya's face with both hands, making her look like a puffer fish: "Do you think you will be some kind of fuel-efficient lamp? Your Majesty."

Chapter 536: June 6, Three Years, Sunny, Chang'an, July, Blowing Snow

When the cannon rang outside, Song Beiyun shrank his neck, and the tent seemed to be blown by the rumbling cannon, shaking a few times.

He came to the front of the battle the day before yesterday, because now 370 people from the East China Sea New Army surrounded 27 people in Xingqing Mansion.

Forty miles behind is the large army of the Song Dynasty that is coming. The deterrent shelling will be carried out on the hour every day. After a round of salvo, the dust will fly.

His opponent is the general brought up by Zuo Guogong, who is also Qiaoyun's senior brother, Hong Guoan.Although he is on the same level as Song Gou, he doesn't dare to hook his shoulders according to the military custom.

"Brother Hong, this time we are here, we will surround and not fight. Do you know?" Xiao Song poured him a cup of tea: "As for why, let me explain to you."

That Hong Guoan had heard about this anecdote about Song Beiyun a long time ago, and he also knew that this person not only gained his position by flattery, but also that his reputation in the army was far better than that of scholars, so this Hong Guoan It is also very polite: "Then everything will be arranged by Mr. Song."

Xiao Song pointed to the map in front of the table: "The Liao Kingdom wanted to coerce Chang'an to raise prices based on public opinion. I had two methods before, one of which was to jointly attack the city with the Liao Kingdom. But after thinking about it, I attacked Chang'an City It's thankless, it's better to go straight and hit Xixia by surprise, surround his capital, and let him know who is the father among the three masters of the Central Plains."

Seeing what he said was interesting, Hong Guoan laughed: "Who are the three masters of the Central Plains?"

"Song, Jin and Liao." Xiao Song pointed to the three countries that are all trying to aspire to the Central Plains: "The three heroes of the Central Plains, everyone thinks that I am weak, but it seems that I am inferior. In fact, I am the best You are qualified to accumulate a lot and make a fortune. Well, let's stop talking nonsense, let's talk about the strategy of the Xingqing Mansion first."

Speaking of Xingqing Mansion, although the toughness of the city is definitely not as strong as Xiangyang's magnificent fortress that has been continuously strengthened for hundreds of years, it is also the capital of a country. Breaking it is actually not as simple as imagined. What Xiao Song meant was that he didn't plan to storm Xingqing Mansion like he stormed Xiangyang.

"Besiege but not attack, and then wait for the reinforcements from Xixia to arrive, but they are all stragglers and rogue mobs. It's a mountain king's ability to survive. Brother Hong will defeat them. Within seven days, Xixia will beg for mercy." .”

Hong Guoan laughed. It was widely rumored in the army that as long as he followed that Song Beiyun, he would definitely receive credit, and it was by no means a small credit. The few generals who cooperated in the suppression of the rebellion last year all made great progress.

This person is definitely not the kind of person who is greedy for merit and power. He is willing to share credit with others, but he himself has become the person who picks up others' tooth and wisdom.

Before, Hong Guoan asked Ding Guogong why, but Ding Guogong just said, "Being like a human being is like a fire in a furnace, and it is about to go out when it is extremely hot." When he really saw Song Beiyun, Hong Guoan finally Knowing that Song Beiyun, who the teacher said was cunning like an old fox, was younger than he thought.

"How did Mr. Song know that Xixia would seek peace?"

"It's not asking for peace, it's asking for mercy." Xiao Song took a sip of tea: "Okay, I won't talk about too much. Brother Hong still has work to do later, so let's not delay."

"Then I will take my leave."

After Hong Guoan left, Xiao Song leaned on a chair in the tent, thinking about his next move.

Xiaohuya should also be on the front line to supervise the battle now. After the two of them parted, although Fo Baonu said nice things, but based on Xiao Song's understanding of her, this person is definitely not the kind of person who can believe anything. It seemed that she wanted Xiao Song to send her back to the Liao Kingdom even under the guise of deceit, if it was true...

Xiao Song felt that he might be locked up as a dog. This is absolutely impossible. The only way for Xiao Song to go to the Liao Kingdom is to enter the Liao Kingdom as a member of the Song Kingdom Mission, otherwise If the identity goes to the Liao Kingdom, it means that there is no return.

But there is one thing to say, Xiaohuya's body is really fragrant, and the perfume developed with her smell is sold out, and the smell is quite exciting.

But... After all, Xiao Song is not a god, no matter how sweet the little tiger tooth is, he can't hold the double dragon play with the pearl. After that kind of low-handed and exciting experience, he can maintain a pure heart for a long time.

I don't know how long it took, but a new round of bombardment outside disturbed Song Beiyun's meditation. He raised his eyes and was about to summon Xiaoyu, when a personal guard suddenly walked outside and cupped his hands at Song Beiyun: "Report to Yunshuai, Gongsun Yi, a Confucian scholar in Xixia Come and see you."

"Called."

Not long after, a Confucian scholar in green clothes and a cap came in, bowed to Song Beiyun first, and then said softly, "Good day, General Song."

"Huh?" Xiao Song raised his head: "Confucian scholars in Xixia, why are you looking for me?"

"Xiaosheng came here this time, just to persuade the general that if you do too much unrighteousness, you will kill yourself."

Xiao Song: "???"

Hearing this sentence, he probably knew what this person meant by coming, this guy was begging for death.

Literally, he wanted to die in the Song Dynasty's barracks, and use his own blood to awaken the Xixia people's will to fight. This is a common trick used by scholars.

As long as he dies here, the whole country of Xixia will enter the bloody state. In the war chess deduction, the bloody state will give the soldiers and civilians of the whole country a 30.00% increase in fighting will and then activate the effect of all the people as soldiers.

This effect has existed throughout history until modern times. For example, in the case of Mr. Liu Hezhen, a wave of sacrifices for righteousness resulted in the bloody rampage of the whole people.

Xiao Song stood up: "If that's the case, then I will fulfill you."

After finishing speaking, he had someone push the scholar out, and half an hour later, the man named Gongsun Yi was pushed out of the barracks with a string of dried sausages around his neck, dried cowpeas in his hands, and a There is a large box of pastries from Suzhou, and even half a ham.

He stood there with a dazed face, completely unaware of what was going on, and he planned to rush over and point at the enemy leader to humiliate him, but before he could say anything, he was pulled out and covered in souvenirs .

Shaobing from Huizhou, meat sausage from Huguang, dried tofu from Jiangxi, ham from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, hey...it smells delicious.

He wanted to yell but didn't know where to start, wanted to enter the house but refused to let him in, wanted to throw away the souvenirs on his body, but thinking about it, he felt that it was a pity.

He was at a loss for a while and was embarrassed on the spot. In the end, he felt humiliated and threw all the special products on the ground.

But not long after, he came back with a face full of resentment, put away all the things on the ground, and left cursing.

Xiao Song stood at the door of the barracks and saw the appearance of the man outside, smiled and said to the little fish beside him: "This poor scholar is the most annoying, in the future I will deal with such people like this, I can't kill them and I can't drive them away. Give them something."

"My lord, not everyone will want it."

"Of course." Xiao Song rubbed Xiao Yu's head and said, "But after all, someone will want it. Over time, people will think that these people are just begging for food, and they are looked down upon. The reason why people's words are scary is nothing more than without understanding."

"Master Song..."

Xiaoyu really feels more and more that Song Beiyun is a bit unfathomable. He will always use some strange tricks to resolve some things that are difficult for others to settle. If this scholar is to be handled by himself, then he might as well just kill him. .

But if he really killed him, he would be in great trouble as Mr. Song said. Not only would he not be able to take Xixia, but he would even be sent back if he couldn't keep it.

"By the way, I'll give you a mission. You should go back to Jinling immediately and tell Zhao Xing. Let him prepare to send a mission to the Liao Kingdom to distribute the spoils. Let Yan Shu go this time."

"Leader!"

Xiaoyu set off soon, while Xiao Song continued to drink tea in the tent, waiting for the next round of shelling.

At this moment, the soldiers and civilians in the Xingqing Mansion were already anxious. Song Guo was besieged but not attacked, but the thunder rumbled every hour on time so that no one in the whole city dared to breathe heavily. That kind of strong tremor The feeling is constantly knocking on their hearts, making the eyes of men, women and children in this city full of horror.

As for Chang'an City, which was attacking the city at the same time, it was relatively more intense. Although the Liao Kingdom also had cannons, compared with the cannons of the East China Sea New Army, theirs could only be called fire sticks, but even this kind of fire sticks would never It is not easy to resist.

So Chang'an City was crumbling.

At this moment, Fo Baonu was standing outside the city of Chang'an wearing armor and looking heroic. She used the name of the emperor to conquer herself. This is the tradition of the Khitan people, because in the Liao Kingdom, which believes in warriors, only the most powerful person can be qualified to become the king. .

Looking at the smoky Chang'an city ahead and the [-] Liao soldiers around him, Fo Baonu's face was not disturbed, and he just ordered his subordinates to take Chang'an before dusk.

Back at the emperor's barracks, Fo Baonu took out a candied fruit from a wooden jar and put it in his mouth. He turned his head and looked at the document he had just drafted, and chuckled: "One city for one person, the world can There is no better deal than this."

As she spoke, she picked up the document and revised it with a vermilion pen, and sent it back to let the subordinates make some revisions. Afterwards, she said to the accompanying counselors: "If according to Mr. Liao's opinion, if the Liao Kingdom recaptures Luoyang and replaces Chang'an, the Song Kingdom will be able to do so." promise?"

"Your Majesty, this is a conspiracy. I have sent people to study Song Beiyun carefully. He is indeed a rare talent, but I am worried that His Majesty will not be able to control it. However, if Chang'an is replaced, Emperor Song will definitely not refuse. This time It can be said to cut flesh and blood for the Liao Kingdom, but it is worth it if you can get a good minister."

"Hmm... If you want to say control, I'm afraid it's a bit difficult."

"Your Majesty may not be familiar with that Song Beiyun. I asked some people who often come into contact with him. Everyone said that this son behaves perversely and weirdly, and his words and deeds are all kind. Moreover, I heard that he is greedy for money and lustful. I am afraid that the court will not tolerate him. .”

When it comes to lust, Fo Baonu suddenly became angry and thumped on the table: "Fake! He's lustful! He's just a bastard who likes to take advantage of things."

Chapter 537: Three Years on July 7rd

"The gift of the king? What are you, and what are you Xixia?"

Facing the Xixia officials who came to pray for peace, Song Beiyun showed extreme contempt. He was wearing casual casual clothes, leaning there in a loose sitting posture, extremely rampant.

"I'm Xixia..."

Before the envoy finished speaking, Song Beiyun interrupted him: "I let you come to see me, which is the greatest respect for Xixia, a small place, and you want me to meet your king of Xixia with the courtesy of a king? "

Xiao Song stood up and came to the envoy, patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "A word to you, a weak country has no diplomacy. Today I talk about benevolence and justice with you because I am strong. If I don't talk about benevolence and justice with you, you will not What can I do? The former convenience is Xingqing Mansion. You Xixia claims to have 30 cavalry, but they are all mobs. Go back and tell your new emperor. If you don’t go out of the city to meet me in person before tomorrow, Xingqing Mansion will be a fire. You can inquire about it, I can figure it out."

Letting the king of a country go out of the city to meet the generals of another country is the greatest humiliation to a country. The envoy was about to die at that time, but was stopped by Song Beiyun, and then ordered to be thrown out of the camp.

After seeing his arrogance and domineering, Hong Guoan turned his head and asked in a low voice: "Master Song, is this... over?"

"What's the matter." Xiao Song picked up the water and wine on the table and took a sip: "If I don't slaughter the city, I, the Song Dynasty, will be benevolent to the end of my righteousness. A mere subordinate country will do some things under the nose of the suzerain. Is it tolerable or unbearable? , do you still expect Da Song to be kind to him?"

Hong Guoan felt that there was some truth to it, and he felt quite relieved. Thinking of the grievances that Da Song had suffered over the years, he felt a bad breath in his heart.

"Okay, brother Hong, don't worry about trivial matters, let's go have a drink. This Xixia Tan sheep is a must, and the taste is very strong."

"Hahaha, then I would like to thank Mr. Song for your hospitality." Hong Guoan also got up, and then said suddenly: "By the way...the eldest lady came yesterday and is now at my place. She said she would come to inspect tomorrow."

Song Beiyun spread out his hands: "Our princess came up after smelling it."

Hong Guoan just smiled sarcastically, how could he not know the filth between his eldest lady and this old man, but it is something that cannot be put on the table, even a mentor can only turn a blind eye , so he had no choice but to pretend to be confused and stand aside to apologize.

And although Hong Guoan is said to be the commander of this expedition, everyone knows in their hearts who is the one who has the final say, and no matter how many tricks and intrigues there are, just explain the few pictures that are blatantly placed on Song Beiyun's table The extension map of Dayin is enough to illustrate the problem.

This is not the power that ordinary people can get. It is no longer the emperor's behalf. It is clear that the emperor himself is giving orders.

So as long as he is not stupid, he knows that he must not compete with the person in front of him for even a single bit of power, otherwise, even if he slashes him with a knife, he will be dead for nothing.

While the two were eating roast lamb legs and exchanging praises, the envoy from Xixia came again, but this time it was a different person, who looked more like an eunuch. After he came to Song Beiyun, he bent a handle with extremely high etiquette Offering the knife, he bowed his head and said on the ground: "I, Xia Guo, would beg the heavens to open the net to Shangguo, and still look at Shangguo..."

Anyway, there was a lot of babbling, and Xiao Song didn't bother to listen carefully. He was just talking and laughing and gnawing on the leg of lamb throughout the whole process. The only thing he heard clearly was the last sentence "Tomorrow morning, the emperor of Xia Kingdom will welcome the angel at the gate of the city."

"It's almost there."

Xiao Song pointed to the person beside him: "Show this servant."

Hong Guoan next to him gasped when he saw Song Beiyun's posture, because according to the rules, he was not qualified to give rewards to envoys from other countries, and that was something only the emperor could do.

But when he said it so naturally and casually, without any tweaking at all, those who didn't know really thought that he was the emperor of Song Dynasty.

After the envoy left, Xiao Song wiped the oil in his hand, took a sip from his wine glass, "I saw brother Hong's expression was a bit strange just now, and I don't want to hide it from you, after all, we are all on our own. Before I came here this time , The official said something to me."

"Ok?"

"You are me." Xiao Song sighed: "Look, this is putting pressure on me, I have to do my best to show the state of the country, otherwise this trip will not be enough to deter Xiaoxiao's generation, and I will have to deal with it in the future." need more."

This sentence made Hong Guoan feel at ease, and it also explained why Song Beiyun was so arrogant. It turned out that it was planned early in the morning.Thinking about it, it seems to be true. In the Song Dynasty, there were few examples of the emperor's personal conquest, but it is true that many things are difficult to decide if there is no emperor's prestige.

However, this also shows from the side how much the Song Beiyun in front of him is trusted by the emperor, because there are very few people in history who can make the emperor consider you as his servant.And the emperor who can say such a thing is really hard to tell whether it is fatuous or wise.

"Brother Hong will be injured tomorrow, so go to the Xixia military camp to intimidate him. I'll go and have a good talk with the Xixia emperor about the compensation issue."

Hong Guoan immediately got up and cupped his fists: "The last general takes orders."

"Hey!" Xiao Song frowned: "What are you doing? You want to kill me?"

Hong Guoan immediately felt something was wrong, and quickly lowered his head and said nothing, just looked at Song Beiyun with a sneer and embarrassment.

"Brother Hong...you are really straightforward. He said that Qing is the same as the king, and that is his business. As courtiers, we still have to understand our position, and we will die if we are too drifting." Xiao Song said this, The voice suddenly became serious: "Do you understand?"

"Understood..." Hong Guoan bowed his head in response. After a long time, he wanted to ease the atmosphere, so he raised his head and asked, "Then I don't know how Master Song wants Xixia to compensate?"

"I'll figure it out." Xiao Song also said candidly: "The loss of supplies, the loss of the army, and the casualties of personnel are one piece, and the other piece is the spiritual loss of the kingdom of heaven. Anyway, it adds up to about [-] yuan. Up and down Wanguan, I think Xixia may not have that much money, but Xixia has mines, iron ore and copper mines are worth [-] catties, silver mines are [-] catties, and pure silver is counted as three or two. Sheep can also be converted in equivalent value, after all, I am not a devil."

How much...how much?

Hong Guoan was stunned, unable to react for a long time, thirty million?This means that you can't afford to sell Xixia, right?Isn't this forcing people to rebel?

"But... that's too much."

"The price is negotiable, and it's okay if you can't afford it. We, Song Renyi, can install it in installments, such as 50-year installments. Doesn't it only cost 600 million yuan a year? And you can use things as collateral, which is still very cost-effective."

"Then... what if Xixia doesn't agree?"