Jiapingguan Chronicle

Chapter 16 Confession

Xiao Chongtian's death in battle back then directly led to the disastrous defeat of the Liao Army, which led to a disadvantage in the negotiations with Daxia, so he had to compromise and agreed to Daxia's request for double tribute every year.

When this incident was reported back to Liao Kingdom, no matter it was the war faction or the peace faction, they all had strong dissatisfaction with Xiao Chongtian, and believed that it was because of Xiao Chongtian's underestimation of the enemy that they suffered such heavy losses, and he should take full responsibility .But Xiao Zhongtian was dead, and there was no wife or child in his family. No matter how much dissatisfaction they had with this group of princes and nobles, they didn't even have anyone to vent their dissatisfaction on.In the end, the matter could only be settled by sealing off Xiao Chongtian's mansion and reassigning all the people in the mansion to fight with Ma Si.

Xiao Liu, as the most powerful guard around Xiao Zhongtian, was naturally among the reassigned personnel.Because the relationship with Xiao Zhongtian was too close, he naturally became the target of criticism from some people. Those people couldn't trouble Xiao Zhongtian, so it was still very easy to deal with Xiao Liu.Therefore, Xiao Liu also suffered a lot, suffered a lot, and was almost tortured to death by these people.Fortunately, Yeluertu rescued him, and he narrowly escaped death, saving his life.

The friendship between Xiao Chongtian and Yeluertu was mediocre, and Yeluertu did not agree with some of Xiao Chongtian's actions.But after all, the two are related, and out of morality, he can't join forces with those people, nor can he turn a blind eye to such things.Therefore, he personally went to the Bingma Division, and brought Xiao Chongtian's few remaining guards headed by Xiao Liu to his side.

Xiao Liu believed that although the regent took him in for the sake of the Generalissimo, healed his injuries and helped him find a new job, but he would never forget this kindness.Therefore, when Yeluertu proposed to send him to hide in Jiaping Pass, he agreed without saying a word.Firstly, he can repay Yeluertu for his life-saving grace and knowledge, and secondly, he can wait for the opportunity to avenge his marshal.

"He is a man of love and righteousness. Xiao Zhongtian has a brother like you. It is really a blessing he has cultivated in several lifetimes. It's just...you are affectionate, but Yeluertu may not be righteous. He also has his purpose in saving you. Let you To bring this bunch of guys who don't understand anything to Jiaping Guancheng to die, and to make you feel grateful to him, Yelu's plan is really good."

"He is not such a person. We Liao people are all upright, not as treacherous as you Xia people!"

"Dignified and upright?" Xue Ruitian sneered, "Why would an upright person come here to act as a spy? Shouldn't they fight us openly on the battlefield? Even if there is a bloody feud, we should use legitimate means, right? Or do you think that methods such as assassination and assassination are also legitimate means?"

Xiao Liu was silent, he was not as eloquent as Xue Ruitian, he didn't know what to say to shut up the other party.

Shen Haolin glanced at Xiao Liu who was bowing his head, then turned his head and whispered to Wei Zixin who was guarding beside him, asking him to bring Mao San'er to the door of the execution room to see if Xiao Liu was the tall, thin, black guy who went to him for help. clothes people.

Wei Zixin agreed, and strode out of the torture room.

"Xiao Liu!" Shen Haolin patted Xue Ruitian on the shoulder and asked him to sit on the stool next to him, "What you told us is all nonsense and worthless in my opinion, so I'm sorry, can you save me?" If the lives of those people outside are lost, they will have to continue to suffer.”

Hearing the sound of whips and wailing outside again, Xiao Liu yelled at Shen Haolin, "Shen Haolin, you don't mean anything!"

"How come?" Shen Haolin sneered, "I am a person who keeps my promises, but you are not."

"That is to say, he sneaked here as a secret agent, even did assassination work, and even boasted that he was an upright person! Tsk tsk tsk, are you Liao people like you, so shameless!" Xue Ruitian moved He put two stools not far from Xiao Liu, tugged Shen Haolin to sit down, and then said with a smile, "You have been going around with us for a long time, and you only talked about what you have and what you don't. Blame us for talking? Xiao Liu, you are not stupid, but don't take us for fools. We are all smart people, so it is better to open the skylight and speak brightly."

"What... do you want to know?"

"What do you think? You know what you're asking!" Xue Ruitian raised his eyebrows, "You're delaying with us, thinking that someone will come to save you?" Seeing Xiao Liu's expression changed, Xue Ruitian expressed surprise, "Yo, that's really the plan. Are you not afraid that your companion will come and go? Kindly advise you, if you enter here, even if Yelu comes here in person, the result will be the same. What's more, even if he knows that you were arrested We caught it, and we will not send anyone to rescue you. From the moment you left Linhuang Mansion, you were an abandoned pawn."

"You are talking nonsense!"

"Am I talking nonsense? You know better than me that you stayed in Jiaping Pass City not because of Yelu's entrustment, nor because of some so-called life-saving grace. You want to avenge Xiao Chongtian wholeheartedly. If you don’t report it, you won’t be reconciled. Yelu also saw your thoughts, so he sent you here.” Seeing Xiao Liu wanting to explain something, Xue Ruitian waved his hand and stopped him, “Your high-sounding words don’t matter to me. This is bullshit, and it's better to say less. For the sake of your suffering brothers outside, say what you have to say!"

Shen Haolin didn't say a word, and stared at Xiao Liu with both eyes. In fact, he didn't care if this person opened his mouth. Liaojin sent secret agents to Jiapingguan City, and they also sent people to Liaojin. Each other, no one is much more noble than the other.It's just that Cha'er suffered such serious injuries because of this man, if he didn't take something out of his mouth, Cha'er's injuries would be in vain.It is precisely because of this that he has kept Xiao Liu until now, otherwise, this person would have been hacked into pieces by him long ago.

"Have you thought about it? If you think about it, tell us who your upline is, how and where you contacted, and the whole process of your operation."

"...I... I have never seen the true face of the leader. Every time he meets me, he wears a mask and a black robe, which is tightly wrapped from head to toe. I only know that he is tall, He is very thin, and his voice is a bit gloomy. Every time we meet, he comes to see me, basically in the middle of the night, and never shows up during the day.”

At this time, Wei Zixin came back, and he whispered in Shen Haolin's ear, "Marshal, Mao San'er said it wasn't him."

Shen Haolin nodded. He also felt that Xiao Liu and Mao San'er's previous descriptions were different. Moreover, Xiao Liu himself explained that the tall and thin man in black was their leader, but this leader was very mysterious. No one has seen his true face.

"Xiao Liu." Shen Haolin looked at him, "How long have you been in Jiaping Guancheng?"

"in less than a year."

"Where and what did you do a few years ago?"

"Care for the wounded." Xiao Liu swallowed, "The people in the Bingma Division have always disliked the marshal. After the marshal died in battle, our group of people fell into their hands. They finally had a place to vent their anger. Spread the grievances against the marshal for so many years on us. When the regent rescued us, some people's arms were broken and could no longer be connected, and some people's legs were broken."

"You guys are not only ruthless in fighting, but your own people are ruthless!" Xue Ruitian looked at Xiao Liu, "You have a full beard and tail, you don't look like you have been seriously injured! Based on your relationship with Xiao Chongtian, they will let you go. past you?"

"I was in the Bingma Division, and they fed cartilage powder for a year. Even if there is an antidote, I will not be able to go to the battlefield in the future. So..." Xiao Liu looked at Xue Ruitian, "I can't just avenge the marshal, I can only Use this low-level method."

"It's really hard for you." Xue Ruitian nodded, "Then, let's talk about who came up with the idea of ​​this operation? Is it you? Or your leader? Also, how do you know about General Shen? Whereabouts?"

"It's me. I have been in Jiaping Guancheng for a year, and I rarely see Shen Haolin and Shen Cha brothers and sisters on the street. I know that they basically don't go out very much. Therefore, I have no chance to make a move. Today's incident is completely coincidental. I It was also when I went shopping for New Year's goods on the street and saw her by accident, so I made up my mind to attack her. I know that if I miss it, there may never be such a good opportunity again."

"Why did you choose to do it at the Gold Shop?"

"The Chinese New Year is coming, and everyone will choose gold jewelry for themselves and their families. There are many people in the gold shop, which can serve as a cover for us. Once the two sides fight, we can have no scruples, but Shen Cha will hold back. Moreover, the place of the gold shop is small, and her long whip cannot be as powerful as it is on the battlefield. Sure enough, as I expected, she did not take out her long whip throughout the whole process, just to avoid hurting those Innocent people." Xiao Liu sighed heavily, "It's a pity that the success is still on the verge of failure. I didn't expect that my hand could not control a short knife, and it trembled so badly at the critical moment."

"If Yelu knew that you had accomplished such a great thing, he would reward you well. It's a pity..." Shen Haolin stood up from his chair, "You don't have that blessing. Vice-General Wei!"

"The end is here!"

"Keep an eye on him, if there's anything wrong, you're the only one to ask!"

"The last general obeys!" After sending Shen Haolin and Xue Ruitian out of the execution room, Wei Zixin turned his head and looked at Xiao Liu, "Boy, you just hope that General Shen wakes up early so that you can go to see Xiao Chongtian happily, otherwise ...Hey, you are a sad reminder, let our Marshal think about it, he will be merciful if you are cut. When Xiao Chongtian sees you again, he may not even recognize you!"

(End of this chapter)