half life slave

Chapter 111 Relief

In October of that year, the imperial court urgently ordered Shi Yuan, governor of Xuanfu, and Liang Peng, captain-in-law captain, to lead an army of [-] troops to defend Yanghekou against the enemy.At the same time, the Oala tribe also suppressed the army and began to fight the Yin army head-on.

The imperial decree has been issued, even if Rong Yu is worried about the war ahead, he has no choice but to pack up and rush to Denglai.

The task was not urgent, and the driving was not too fast. Before we left the Zhili border, we could already see refugees supporting the old and the young on the road. Upon questioning, it turned out that they all fled from the Yanbei area.

Rong Yu was concerned about the battle situation, and wanted to go forward to inquire, but he had no choice but to persuade the crowd, only that the refugees were mixed, and they must have various diseases on their bodies, and if they got sick, it would be a big trouble.

In desperation, Rong Yu had no choice but to send someone to inquire. Fortunately, the result was that most of the fleeing people had confidence in the imperial army.

On this day, the Japanese settled down in Baoding Mansion, and when they arrived at the post house, Rong Yu asked for the recent residence newspaper to read.However, the postman faltered and couldn't get it out for half a day, and finally said that he couldn't find it.

Rong Yu felt suspicious, so he didn't say much, and went to have dinner by himself.After dinner, he took Lin Sheng out for a walk alone, and saw a wealthy household in the city spontaneously donating porridge and money to help the victims, so he stood by the roadside and watched for a while.

Seeing that he stopped for half a day and did not return to the post house, Lin Sheng said with some anxiety, "Your Excellency, go back to rest early, and you have to hurry tomorrow. I know you are thinking about the battle in Yanbei, but you must believe that our Lord Long Live is confident and will definitely win. This battle."

Rong Yu didn't talk to him, and he still didn't intend to go back.After a while, I happened to hear someone sitting under the wall, chatting while drinking porridge, "Maybe this battle won't last long, and you won't be able to make it up to Cheng Ri's family to think about your two Susukadas. The world is only in chaos for a while, and the court will solve it sooner or later." Those Mongols."

"You don't know. I heard that the king of Liao and the Mongols rebelled and made trouble together. You said that in this peaceful and peaceful world, how could some people not give up? Sigh, it's worth talking about such a thing. It’s all because of us common people’s suffering.”

"Why are you so anxious, the Datong Mansion is as solid as gold, and it can be so easy to break through? Didn't you hear that the previous emperor was personally conscripted? Speaking of oaths, the capital is as famous as guns and guns, and thousands of people come out of the city to send them off! There is absolutely no reason to lose a battle based on the formation.”

After saying this, Lin Sheng's expression changed. He didn't need to turn his head, but he could feel Rong Yu's scorching gaze looking at him.

"My lord," he muttered, "they said..."

"What they said is true, the emperor really went to Yanbei in person! He also instructed you to keep it from me."

Rong Yu smiled shyly, Shen Hui was still worried after all, that's why he had to put himself far away first. In this situation, he went to the front with the army for fear of being hurt, and was arranged in Beijing and worried about being made things difficult by the prince. It has become a trouble with nowhere to put it.

Since when did Shen Hui worry about gains and losses like this, and carefully fear that he would be wronged in the slightest?

Rong Yu didn't want to say any more, so he went back to the post house.When the Ming Dynasty was on the road, he was still unhurried, and at the same time ordered Wei Yan to send his confidants to the front line to investigate and report the battle situation in time by means of flying pigeons.

That night, the sky was dark, the moon was dark, and the stars were dark.Rong Yu stood under the corridor of the post house, his mood was a bit messy.Lin Sheng gave him the cloak, and he just tied it up when he saw a dark red beam piercing the sky and flying all the way north.

"It's Yinghuo who invaded Beidou..." Lin Sheng couldn't hold back, and exclaimed in a low voice.

The ancients have always believed in celestial phenomena, and it is said that Yinghuo is a disaster star. Although Rong Yu didn't believe it, but when he heard the voice of the young man around him change, it was obvious that he had thought of something terrible.

Probably related to Yujia...

The hatchback was speechless, only hearing the hurried footsteps in the front yard, a fan from Xichang entered, holding a piece of paper in his hand to send a letter.

When Rong Yu took it to read it, his heart skipped a beat. The words on it were concise and to the point, but the content of the book was shocking—it was found in the front that the Liao clan not only colluded with the Mongols, but also the Jurchens of Liaodong. Now the Jurchen Ye Arubao, the leader of Hebu, led a crowd of [-] people to Yanbei via the Mongolian border for support.

If those forces are really allowed to join forces, it will undoubtedly be very detrimental to Dayin's army. If Liao Wang and others have other plans and divide their troops into several groups to encircle and encircle, Yin's army will be even more caught off guard.

Thinking of this, Rong Yuji asked, "Has this secret report been passed on to the emperor?"

The person who came said yes, but showed embarrassment, "It's just that the army of the imperial court is currently in the advancing stage. It's not like the factory here. I'm afraid it won't be delivered in time. Wei Batou has ordered someone to go to the front line to report to the Lord Long Live, but the military situation is like a fire. , I'm afraid it's hard to stop the Jurchens..."

The military situation is like fire, if there is a prairie fire again... Rong Yu remembered the red light just now, turned around and entered the house immediately, and ordered, "Change clothes and prepare horses, and call [-] more elites, and follow me to Yanbei immediately."

After finishing speaking, he said to the stunned fanzi, "Send the letter to me again, order Wei Yan to go to the Jurchen camp, and send a message to Alubao, saying that I have something important to discuss with him, and I will be there in three days. .”

The lights on the official road were dim, and silver hooks were strewn with pure gold, which looked like dazzling stars in the desolate moonlight. Thirty or so fast horses galloped past. The people in Xichang, who were driving late at night, had no time to inquire about the words of the lord, so they just kept silent. The sound performed the duty of guard.Lin Sheng followed step by step, and couldn't help beating his heart. Although this trip was for rescue, it could be regarded as disobedience.

He didn't know his lord, at the moment he had only one thought in his mind, that is, he could only succeed but not fail, it didn't matter if Lin Rongyu had a way out, but he couldn't just watch Shen Hui being besieged at the foot of the vast Yin Mountain.

Along the way, there was only a short time to stop and take a rest. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Rong Yu never took a nap, either to check the deployment of geomancy, or to listen to the Xichang Fanzi tell him about the current situation of the Jurchen ministries in Liaodong.

At that time, the Jurchens were still divided into three forces, and they always seemed to be in harmony with each other.The Yehe tribe is the most powerful one at present, and the leader, Arubao, is ambitious. In recent years, he has launched many wars, just to unify the three tribes, but when will he not be given to them, and Dayin has always used divide and rule against Jurchen, sitting back and watching the three tribes The internal forces ebb and flow to restrain each other.This time the King of Liao was able to persuade Alubao to come to support him, presumably because of his promise to help him attack the other two ministries after the matter is completed.

For a while, they form an alliance because of profit, and then they will fall apart because of profit for a while.No matter what era it is, there is a saying that is universally true-people who are not my race must have a different heart.The Jurchens would not trust the Mongols, and similarly, they would not fully trust the Han, King Liao.

So for Rong Yu's invitation, the Jurchens readily accepted, the army stopped advancing, and stationed thirty miles east of Chicheng, just waiting for his three-day appointment.

Rong and his party ran long distances one after another, except for the necessary rest and changing horses, almost non-stop around the clock.Three days later, he was already exhausted, but he couldn't help being excited.

Because the Jurchens wanted to meet alone, Rong Yu met his request and went alone, but he didn't dare to trust him, so he placed the Xichang Fanzi who followed him in a hidden place around him, and agreed to use the whistle as a signal, and only when the arrangement was complete would he go. Entered the camp of Arubao.

Despite the wind and dust, the silver-white body is still full of brilliance, and the sleeves of the cloud shoulders have python patterns with teeth and claws, and the gold is shining.When Dayin's young Quan Dang stepped in, the eyes of the Jurchen leader who hadn't set foot in the Central Plains for a long time suddenly brightened.

Alubao squinted his eyes and looked at him secretly. The person in front of him was no longer a teenager. He was indeed somewhere between the delicacy of a teenager and the vigor and stability of an adult man.The moist and clear eyebrows, the handsome and sharp chin, and the correct and elegant posture are all integrated into one person, and between the movement and the stillness, there is an elegant and calm demeanor, a fearless solemnity and righteousness, straight to the heart. People dare not underestimate.

Rong Yu also looked at the Jurchens who could not be said to be enemies or friends, and said they met alone, but Alubao sat down full of nobles and generals from the Yehe tribe.Although attached to Dayin, they still kept their national attire, with a thin money rattail hanging on their heads, and because it was approaching late autumn and the weather in Yanbei was cold, everyone wore heavy armor to keep out the cold. Or, to defend against the enemy.

He had secretly calculated his opponent in his heart, and the two sides greeted each other respectfully. Alubao greeted the guests with spirits, full of confidence, "I have heard of the name of the factory master, and I saw him today, and he is really impressive. The factory The author has said that there is a confidential and important matter to discuss, so don't tell me he wants me to withdraw the troops?"

After saying that, Alubao raised his hand, and provocatively greeted the elegant Quan Dang in front of him to drink. He got drunk so that he could tell the truth better after drinking.

Rong Yu didn't hesitate, he raised his hand to drink, his throat burst into hot fire, and he said, "Lin came here this time with all sincerity, and he wanted to discuss with the leader in order to open three more horse markets. In addition to reducing Jurchen's yearly tribute, there is also a matter of conferring the leader as the county king."

As soon as this remark came out, the expressions of all the Jurchens in the tent were shocked, booing and shouting everywhere, even Alubao couldn't help showing a smile, and it took a long time before he raised his arms and suppressed the shout, staring at Ronghe, "The conditions announced by the factory are really generous It’s just that I can’t help but doubt how much it can be fulfilled? I don’t need to say what the current situation is, everyone knows it well. The factory owner ran thousands of miles to attack the Savior. I also admire his courage, loyalty and bravery. You Han people pay attention to monarchs and ministers Minister, but there are not many who are willing to die for the lord at critical times, but they are all lip service."

The sound of his words caused another burst of laughter, "For example, Han Yuan, the general soldier of Datong, is at best a guy who stands on the wall to watch the wind. If my soldiers surround him from behind, we will make dumplings for the emperor of your Dayin. At that time, if I, Alubao, wanted anything, would the King of Liao agree to it?"

Ignoring the other party's arrogance, Rong Yu smiled lightly and said, "Is the leader really so confident? The king of Liao must have promised to help Yehe to the top after the success, and then help you unify the Jurchen ministries, but what you need for this is exactly the military force! The leader is confident that this battle with the Yin Army will be able to be fought without bloodshed or waste of troops? If you really think so, let me remind you, I am afraid that not only you think so, but also the King of Liao, and the Oirats also think so There is a story in the Central Plains called three monks who have no water to eat. It is said that everyone has their own thoughts and is clearly encircled, but in fact they are not as sincere and united as imagined."

After a pause, he replied, "Yehe's tribe must be injured in this battle, so when they return to Liaodong, it will be impossible to fight again. At that time, the Mongols are really willing to spend their troops to help you wait? I'm afraid not necessarily. But once the Liao king wins, the front Naturally, there are still many major issues to be solved urgently, how can I take care of you when I have time? Little Yehe, it is not easy to break through the customs, and I have no choice but to sit in a sad city. If I knew this, why should I believe such lies? I have to eat What's wrong with this dumb?"

Arut was stunned by what he said. He is known for his wisdom, so it is not difficult to think of this. After thinking about it for a while, he shook his head and smiled, "I still have a handwritten letter written by King Liao, and every word is evidence. If he dares to repent, I will make this matter public to the world. You Han people value the so-called righteousness the most. Let the world know that he has long had the heart to collude with other races in order to seize the throne. I am afraid that he will not be able to hold the throne for long. On the other hand, the factory My lord, what a pair of red lips and white teeth, it seems to be insincere."

Rong Yu smiled, "Since the leader has taken precautions for a long time, it seems that the grudge against the Liao King and the Mongols is self-evident. Knowing that the entrustment is not human, why should you be stubborn? Wala has been on the verge of making troubles in recent years, but in fact it has long been a mess inside. It's nothing more than money. But even competing for profit with your department in the horse market is enough to cause headaches. If someone from Lin can help you clear this obstacle, wouldn't your department benefit more and be more affordable in the future? As for the proof? .”

He stopped talking, took out two pieces of yellow silk from his sleeve, and unfolded them one by one, "This is written by the emperor himself before Lin left Beijing. If there is a change in Liaodong, this book will be quickly passed on to the general of Liaodong, and he will send troops to fight against the three Jurchen tribes after receiving the order. As far as I know, the leader brought out some elite troops this time, but those who stayed in the white mountains and black waters For all the relatives present here, I don’t need to go into detail about the outcome of this battle, but it was a waste of a good man from your ministry, and when you return to Liaodong after the war, the strength of the Jurchen ministries will not be what it is today.”

"On the other hand, the other handwritten letter, as I said earlier, opened three more horse markets, all of which are under the jurisdiction of the Yehe tribe; the chieftain was added as the king of Haixi County, and he was granted the title of the imperial court; and the annual tribute was reduced by [-]%. This is an honor only given to Ye Hebu."

Alubao was suspicious for a moment, but after reading those two "imperial edicts", the crowd became excited again, just because after so many years, Jurchen received countless imperial edicts from Emperor Dayin, and all the leaders of this group of nobles were familiar with the emperor's handwriting. It couldn't be more real, but it's never expected that the Quan Dang in front of him has the unique skill of confusing the real with the fake.

Rong Yu's doing this is of course a matter of interest. In fact, if he really wants to face the Jurchens, he may not lose this battle. After all, Shen Hui has 30 troops in this battle, but he dare not take any risks unless it is absolutely necessary— —Ming Yingzong claimed to have an army of 50, so he was still captured in Tumubao, not to mention that the Jurchens were also considered brave and good at fighting.

And there are so many Da Yin soldiers, everyone has a family and relatives, and human life is not an ant.

Since thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are picturesque, they should not be stained with blood everywhere, with immeasurable heads and countless lives, but should try their best to let them live peacefully in a safe place.

He is confident that the conditions offered to the profit-seeking power-seekers will be favorable enough. As for Jurchen's various divisions in the future, it will be after the Yehe tribe is proud and complacent that they will gradually divide from it.

Sure enough, Alubao and the generals spoke in a low voice, looked up and smiled, "Emperor Dayin has already planned and controlled the Liao King, so why should I go through this muddy water? If that's the case, let's retreat. It's just this imperial decree Well," he grinned, and immediately tore off the one that was not good for him, and put the other one into his sleeve intact, "When I return to Liaodong, I will present it to the Liaodong General Soldier myself."

Hearing this, he meant to preserve his strength, and he did not intend to immediately surrender and turn his guns to deal with the King of Liao. This result can be imagined. Originally, Alubao's marching speed this time was not considered fast, and the so-called reinforcement of the Liao Fan was just a meaning Meaning, in the final analysis, they still have their own stomachs.

Rong Yu just didn't trust him very much, so he nodded and said yes, "Thank you, leader, for your understanding of righteousness." He raised his hand and drank it happily.

Everyone applauded loudly, and they all drank the wine in their glasses. The atmosphere was so enthusiastic that it was like being in a swearing-in meeting.

However, when Arubao put down his wine glass, his eagle-like eyes turned twice on the young Quan Dangjunxiu's face, "To show our sincerity, Mr. Chang should also go back to Liaodong with us."