The Beacon of Kyushu

Chapter 32

Three days later, in the morning.

Zhao Guangyi stood up in his clothes, and walked to the imperial garden. Every step he took was extremely heavy. Every step he took, he would always think of the little things he had experienced with Fu Xinyu in these years, which disturbed him.

At this time, Wang Jien came in from the garden, and said in a low voice, "The official, the mansion of the head of the state sent someone to report that the head of the state, Fu Yanqing, passed away three days ago." This was originally a sad thing, but in his tone There was no sadness at all, as if he had expected it long ago.

Zhao Guangyi just nodded his head, without a trace of emotion on his face, "Oh, I know. Xin Yu has passed away, how can Fu Guozhang live long at such an old age, it's nothing more than a day sooner or later." He turned around Then he said to Wang Ji'en, "Ji'en, in a moment you will tell all the officials that I will suspend the court for three days because of the death of the head of the country, so that they don't have to come."

Wang Ji'en said: "Officials, you have mourned the saint for three days. If you stop, you may cause chaos in the court!"

Zhao Guangyi smiled wryly and said: "Rebellion in the court? If those who are juniors and brothers really want to make rebellion, even if I am in power every day, they should make rebellion and continue to make rebellion. If they don't want to make rebellion, even if I don't go to court every day , what kind of troubles can arise in the court? Xin Ye is gone, and my heart is extremely sad, and even six days will not be able to relieve my grief..."

Wang Jien nodded and was about to go to the Chui Gong Hall.But he seemed to think of something again, and hurriedly asked: "Officials, Yuwen Yanyi is strong in martial arts and cruel, are you sure he won't cause any troubles in Yongzhou? If he colludes with Qu Yue, wouldn't it be a big deal? How about..." After Wang Jien finished speaking, he made a gesture of raising a knife with his hand.

Zhao Guangyi shook his head and sighed: "Although I am the emperor, I am the noblest of ninety-five years, but if I want to kill the court officials, I must have solid evidence, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public. The reason why I say Yuwen Yanyi is a character is because he did it." Even a fool can see that he did all of this, but there is no trace of evidence left. He was able to completely destroy the powerful Fu family, but he left me and the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty speechless In other words, if this person only killed the Fu clan because he hated the Fu clan, and he had no ambiguity towards me, he could be regarded as a once-in-a-century genius! Besides, before his death, Xin Yu once said that Yuwen Yanyi could not, As for what not to do, but he passed away without saying anything, how can I deal with this person so easily?"

Wang Jien nodded slightly, "Then why don't you write a book in secret and ask Zhao Pu's brother-in-law Hou Renbao to help the officials check him out. If he is really loyal to the officials, the officials will also love to cultivate him in the future."

Zhao Guangyi shook his head, "No, it's meaningless to write a letter to Hou Renbao, because Yuwen Yanyi will not go to Yongzhou, but will return to Luoyang."

Wang Jien was stunned, puzzled and said: "Officials, everyone now believes that Yuwen Yanyi killed Fu's whole family. If he returns to Luoyang at this time, he will be like a mouse crossing the street. Bar?"

Zhao Guangyi shook his head and said, "You still underestimated Yuwen Yanyi. Just imagine, he could get rid of Fu Zhaoxin and Fu Xinying in a leisurely manner, and even Xin Ye, who was so farsighted and insightful, passed away because of him. Such a person must have the guts to overwhelm the sky, Extremely strong scheming, even if I and Taizu are far behind him!"

Wang Ji'en said worriedly: "Officials, if he really wants to retreat, will he be allowed to get away with it?"

Zhao Guangyi smiled slightly, as if he had already made up his mind, "Ji'en, there is a saying that just applies to you, that is, the emperor is not in a hurry for eunuchs, and I haven't said anything, but you can't hold your breath! Xin Ye said Yu Wenyan If Yi can't, then it means that he can't be killed, can't be kept, and can't be used. No matter what it is, as long as Yuwen Yanyi advances by retreating, I will let him guard the spirit for a lifetime!"

Inside the vertical arch hall, there is a vast expanse of whiteness as far as the eye can see.

The Chuigong Hall is the place where the emperor met all the officials. Naturally, there is no snow. The white color comes from the mourning clothes worn by the officials in the hall.Their clothes are whiter than snow, and their hearts are colder than snow.The death of Fu Yanqing affected the entire ruling and opposition parties.How many people lost their old friends, how many people mourned their predecessors, even if Fu Xinyu was a generation of virtuous queens, her death was far less heartbreaking than Fu Yanqing's.

Zhao Guangyi was wearing a white dragon robe that was as white as snow, and he was one with all the officials in the palace, and the sadness on his face was exactly the same as that of everyone else.He rested his hand on his forehead, glanced at the officials in the palace, and his voice was a little choked up, "Everyone, the queen and the head of the country have passed away one after another. There is no king in the day, so I have no choice but to bear the grief and be promoted to the director of the court today, so as to comfort Taizu, General Fu and other heroes who have worked so hard for our Great Song Dynasty and worked hard all their lives!"

All the officials fell to their knees and said in unison: "Long live the Holy Spirit! The ministers are willing to lay their hearts and minds on the ground for the officials to repay the Holy Grace!"

Zhao Guangyi gave a wry smile, then raised his hands up, "Get up, everyone." Before his words fell, a young eunuch walked slowly forward with a letter in his hand.Wang Jien took the letter and handed it to Zhao Guangyi respectfully with both hands. Zhao Guangyi opened the letter to read, and it seemed that the content of the letter was completely in his expectation.

Then Zhao Guangyi held the letter in his hand, glanced at the officials in the palace, and asked: "Everyone, this letter is written by Yu Wenqing's family. The adoptive father guards the spirit, do you think I should agree?"

Tong Shisheren Wang Yu said first: "The official, because of General Yuwen's filial piety to General Fu, I think it should be allowed!"

Cao Bin and Pan Mei also said in unison: "The minister reconsiders!"

When all the officials saw this, they also said: "Officials, ministers, etc. also reconsider!"

Zhao Guangyi smiled slightly, "It's rare that your family affairs are so consistent, so I will follow what you said and allow Yu Wenqing's family to go to guard the spirit of Old General Fu." After he finished speaking, he asked: "I don't know which Qing family has something to report. , report quickly."

I saw Cao Bin's face turned pale, his eyes were red, and he stepped forward a few steps and said: "Guanjia, Rongcheng is an important border defense town in the Song Dynasty. It is a fortress against the Liao Kingdom and the Northern Han Dynasty. It fell into the hands of the Northern Han. Since you have the heart to pacify the Northern Han, you should take back Rongcheng as soon as possible, lest the Northern Han mistakenly think that there is no one in our court, and then attack our Great Song unscrupulously!"

Zhao Guangyi thought for a while, and said: "What Cao Qing's family said is very reasonable, but who do you think is the most suitable for me to send?"

Without waiting for Cao Bin to answer, Tong Pingzhang Lu Duoxun said first: "Officials, the terrain of Rongcheng is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack. In addition, the defenders were defeated a few days ago, and the morale of the officers and soldiers will inevitably be frustrated! It can boost morale and subdue Rongcheng in one fell swoop!"

There was a hint of hesitation on Zhao Guangyi's face, "Lu Qing's family, Rongcheng is only a tiny place, but you let me mobilize so many people, so that I can personally conquest?"

Lu Duosun nodded, but intentionally or unintentionally looked at Wang Tong, the Tongshi Sheren.Wang Yu hurriedly stepped forward and said: "My minister thinks what Lord Lu said is reasonable. Although Rongcheng is a tiny place, but with the Northern Han general Yang Yanzhao guarding it, I am afraid that it will be difficult for ordinary generals to destroy Rongcheng in one fell swoop. Ruolian A small place like Rongcheng can't be regained, and the morale of the army is bound to fluctuate. I'm afraid that if the officials want to destroy the Northern Han Dynasty, it will be as difficult as climbing the sky!"

Zhao Guangyi thought for a long time, then looked at Li Tao and asked: "Li Qing's family, as the Minister of the Ministry of War, it is your job to prepare military supplies. I ordered you to prepare food, grass and weapons for attacking the Northern Han Dynasty. Done?"

Li Tao looked sad and said hesitantly: "Officials, although the Song Dynasty is rich now, it is not easy to prepare so much money, food and weapons in one time, and in the end it will only be seventy-eight out of ten after repeated financing. Such a battle takes longer than expected, and there will be a shortage of food, grass and troops. At that time, instead of destroying the Northern Han, it will be controlled by the Northern Han!"

Zhao Guangyi sighed silently, and then said: "For the current plan, it is the best policy for me to lead my troops to subdue Rongcheng first, and then conquer the Northern Han Dynasty." Pan Mei, "Pan Qing's family, what do you think?"

Seeing Zhao Guangyi asking herself, Pan Mei opened her mouth and said: "Officials, although the ancients said that 'one effort, then decline, and three exhaustions', the situation today is different from that of ancient times. Judging from the current situation, I think that what the officials said Really!"

Zhao Guangyi nodded, stood up suddenly, and said confidently: "Cao Bin and Pan Mei listen to the order and follow me to the border to subdue Rongcheng!"

The noon sun shines directly on the earth, making people's hearts extremely anxious.

The soldiers on the top of Rongcheng City were all holding long guns, looking at the distance motionless, like wooden sculptures and clay sculptures, but their expressions were faintly anxious.They were all border guards of the Song Dynasty, but now they have to pretend to be the army of the Northern Han Dynasty. Who can really be calm in this situation?
Mo Feigong slowly climbed up to the top of the city, the silver armor on his body was extremely dazzling under the sunlight, and his white robe fluttered in the breeze, making him look majestic and unrestrained, and he really gave birth to a general demeanor.

"Has the Song army come?" Although Mo Feigong's voice was cold, it gave off a majesty that no one dared to disobey.All the soldiers hurriedly turned around when they heard the words, and saluted Mo Feigong deeply. Their movements were in unison, as if they were the same person.

The prison gate said respectfully: "Report to the general, the Song army has not arrived yet."

Mo Feigong sighed slightly, as if he was very anxious, "Okay, this general knows. When Song Jun comes, he must report to this general as soon as possible."

The prison gate hurriedly nodded, and said solemnly: "Yes, this subordinate obeys orders!"

Mo Feigong turned around and was about to go down to the city, when he suddenly saw dust and sand rising in the distance, and faintly heard the sound of majestic footsteps and hurried horseshoes, the sound suddenly changed from small to loud, like thunder from nine heavens, shaking the ground A sense of movement.

"It's finally here." There was no trace of panic on Mo Feigong's face. He turned around slowly and looked at the tens of thousands of Song soldiers from far and near, but instead showed a gratified smile.He didn't seem to regard the menacing Song Jun as a strong enemy at all, but regarded them as old friends who had reunited after a long absence.

The prison gate's expression was a little flustered at the moment, and he hurriedly asked for instructions: "General, the Song army is attacking in a large scale, and there is a huge difference between me and me. How to defend against the enemy, please decide quickly!"

Mo Feigong said without hesitation: "There is no need to resist, Kaesong surrenders!"

All the soldiers looked at Mo Feigong with surprise in their eyes. They couldn't figure out why he led the crowd to capture Rongcheng in disguise. After only half a month, he led the crowd to surrender. .Now they can't even tell whether they are the Song army, the Han army or the rebel army.

Mo Feigong saw that everyone's eyes were different, so he had to raise his voice, and said sharply: "I was going to let you open the city, why didn't you open it? Did you not hear the general's order, or did you want to resist the order!"

The prison gate tremblingly asked: "General, you really confused the officials! You were the one who commanded me to kill countless officers and soldiers to capture Rongcheng according to General Yuwen's order. In fact, you have become the enemy of the Song Dynasty. Now the Song army is going to You came to subdue Rongcheng, but you didn't want to defend against the enemy, instead you asked us to open the city and surrender, the general please explain clearly the meaning of it!"

Mo Feigong smiled coldly, "You can't understand such a simple thing? General Yuwen was framed by Fu Zhaoxin a few days ago, so he had to resort to tricks and ordered us to pretend to be the Han army and attack Rongcheng so that he could kill the traitors. But after all, we are the generals of Song Dynasty, now that the villain has been eliminated, how can we offend Tianwei again and make mistakes again and again?"

The prison gate thought for a while, and then suddenly realized, "Oh... so we are still the Song army. I thought we had really..." He wanted to say that he had rebelled, but after thinking about it, he felt that it was inappropriate, so he was busy. The few words he finished speaking were swallowed abruptly.

Mo Feigong waved his hand, "It's not too late to understand now, don't you hurry up and open the city?" Before his words fell, the Song army had already approached the city.

He subconsciously looked out of the city, but saw a scene that shocked him. Apart from the endless sea of ​​people and the flags waving in the wind, it was the exquisite and gorgeous carriage in the middle of the procession.The carriage of this carriage is surrounded by yellow curtains, and the horses pulling the carriage are also one in a million. There are two majestic veterans escorting the carriage. Looking at the entire Song Dynasty, there is probably only one person with such dignity—— Emperor Zhao Guangyi!

Cao Bin pulled out his sword from his waist, pointed at the top of Rongcheng City, and shouted: "Northern Han rats, the emperor of the Song Dynasty has personally marched here. Quickly open the city and surrender, otherwise you will be turned into ashes!"

As soon as his words fell to the ground, the gate of Rongcheng really opened slowly, and a young general in white robe rode out of the gate.A trace of surprise appeared in Cao Bin's eyes. Although he had been a soldier all his life, how often had he seen an enemy general who dared to single-handedly face tens of thousands of troops?

"It's so strange, could it be that he is going to kill himself!" Cao Bin couldn't help but exclaimed, and Pan Mei who was on the side was also amazed.Zhao Guangyi, who was in the carriage, couldn't bear to be curious when he heard the words. He lifted the curtain of the carriage slightly and looked towards the gate of the city.

Zhao Guangyi looked at Pan Mei beside the car and asked, "Is he the famous general Yang Jing?"

Pan Mei nodded, shook her head again, and said after a while: "Officials, although the last general has never seen Yang Jing, he has heard of it. Seeing that he is wearing a white robe and riding a white horse, he must be Yang Jing .”

"En." Zhao Guangyi nodded slightly, and said without hesitation: "Zhongxun, hurry up and capture this man for me, remember to live."

"Yes!" Pan Mei responded, swung the Yanyue Saber in her palm, and rushed towards the young general in white robe.As soon as his crotch horse approached him, but he didn't wait for him to swing the knife, the young general in white robe rolled off the saddle by himself and knelt down in front of Pan Mei.

Pan Mei hurriedly tightened the reins and reined in the horse. The horse stood up in pain, and the horse's hooves brushed against the white-robed young general's helmet and fell, almost stepping on his head.Thinking of Zhao Guangyi's exhortation, Pan Mei was startled and dripping with cold sweat, but the young general in white robe didn't seem to realize it, the expression on his face was as calm as water from the beginning to the end, as if he had put his own life and death aside.

"Is the future general Yang Ye's son Yang Yanzhao? Why don't you fight and kneel in front of the general's horse, what do you want to do!" Pan Mei asked with a wave of the sword in her hand, pointing at the young general in white robe.

The white-robed young general looked very indifferent, he shook his head slightly, and said: "The last general is General Yang's deputy, Mo Feigong. In order to capture Rongcheng, he lied about General Yang's name. Even though the final general has the courage of the heavens, he would not dare to confront the emperor, so the final general is willing to sacrifice Rongcheng to submit to the Song Lord, hoping that the emperor will take him in."

Pan Mei nodded slightly, turned her horse's head, came to the side of the carriage and said softly: "Guan, this young general in white robe is not Yang Jing, but Mo Feigong, his deputy. He intends to sacrifice Rongcheng to my lord, I don't know What do the officials think?"

Hearing this, Zhao Guangyi opened the curtain and slowly got out of the carriage, "Mo Feigong? Could it be Suiyang hall master Mo Feigong? I've heard his name, but I don't know when he went to the Northern Han Dynasty?"

"Officials, maybe he is cheating, and Rong Mo will find out." Pan Mei raised her horse to Mo Feigong again and asked, "Little general, you say you are Mo Feigong? I don't know what's wrong with you." Talent? Do you dare to perform in front of officials?"

Mo Feigong nodded, and said calmly: "Why don't you dare? It's just that the last general is under the Suiyang Hall, and the attack mechanism is equipped with gunners. If you perform in public, you may disturb the holy car."

"It's okay, I'm willing to bet on the demeanor of Hall Master Suiyang!" Following Zhao Guangyi's majestic and gentle voice, he slowly walked towards Mo Feigong, his eyes seemed to be full of expectation and admiration.Zhao Guangyi walked up to Mo Feigong, supported Mo Feigong with both hands, and asked, "General Mo, Suiyang is not far from Bianliang, why do you want to submit to Northern Han instead of serving me?"

Mo Feigong smiled and said, "I have little talent and learning, and I'm afraid I'll confuse the saints."

Zhao Guangyi pointed to Rongcheng and asked, "General Mo, how do you think Rongcheng is designed? How can it be strengthened so that it can truly be indestructible?"

Mo Feigong said without hesitation: "Since the officials are not ashamed to ask, then the general will speak boldly. First of all, there are only four gates in Rongcheng, which seems reasonable, but once it is surrounded, it is absolutely difficult to launch a counterattack. More gates should be built to be able to Under the heavy siege, he took the initiative to counterattack in order to protect himself. Secondly, when he attacked Rongcheng at the end of the day, he saw that antlers were placed in front of the city gates, and each gate had a drawbridge. If it is crowded, it will not only be unable to resist the enemy, but will cause more casualties to our army, so it should be demolished. Thirdly, the walls around Rongcheng are rectangular, although the square is very beautiful, it is also extremely ugly. Right. Just imagine that thunder chariots are often used by the enemy when attacking the city. If the interface of the city wall is rectangular, the boulders emitted by the thunder chariot will easily pass through the wall and directly fall into the city causing casualties. Therefore, it is more appropriate to change it to a semicircle ..."

Zhao Guangyi saw that Mo Feigong was eloquent, full of whimsical ideas.But every idea is against the ancient system, it seems extremely absurd, but it makes sense when you think about it carefully.Can't help nodding again and again.Before Mo Feigong could finish all his ideas, Zhao Guangyi held his hand excitedly, his expression was very excited, but it became gloomy in an instant.

"Hey, General Mo's words are good words, but if you really deploy according to what you said, you will definitely be opposed by the civil and military forces of the court, and even the treasuries of various places and the imperial court will be completely empty! "Zhao Guangyi sighed helplessly, his tone full of powerlessness.

Mo Feigong smiled and said: "The officials don't need to be troubled, the last general is just talking nonsense, why should the officials worry about it?" He made a gesture of invitation, and said solemnly: "The last general begs the officials to lead the army into Rong city!"

Zhao Guangyi waved his hand happily, and said loudly: "Soldiers, follow me into Rongcheng!"

In an instant, tens of thousands of Song soldiers slowly entered Rongcheng with uniform steps.The guards, who were still looking serious just now, now had smug smiles on their faces.

(End of this chapter)