Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 54 I was just joking
  It is already early December, and many things are happening frequently. In comparison, the sufferings of the people can only be regarded as ordinary things.

Since the First World War at Yanjing, it can be roughly divided into two timelines:
  First, Guo Yaoshi surrendered to Yi and Zhuozhou, and was ordered to serve as Tongzhi to guard Yanjing; Tong Guan was forced to take up an official position, and his successor Tan Zhen, while taking care of Zhang Jue's affairs, planned to build an army to fight with Chang Jue. The victorious army fought in separate divisions.

Second, Zhang Jue surrendered the three prefectures of Pingping and Luan. Because the Jin people had not returned the remaining prefectures, the Song Dynasty was afraid that they would use this as an excuse to refuse, so they could only give Zhang Jue money and food to reward the army privately. Dare to send troops to help openly.

In fact, Zhang Jue was defeated when he fought with the second prince of Jin Dynasty. When he fled back to Pingzhou, because there was an ambush of Jin people near the city, he couldn't even return to the city in a hurry, so he had to flee to Yanjing to avoid disaster. . Then Pingzhou defender Zhang Dungu led his troops to fight to the death and refused to surrender. In the end, Pingzhou was defeated and Zhang Jue had lost his use value.

This period of time was almost when Guo Yaoshi led his army to resist Xiao Qian and the remnants of the Liao Kingdom in the Jizhou area. For some reasons, Xiao Qian was defeated much earlier than in history, but the result remained the same. .

In the case of Zhang Jue, the most troublesome problem for the Song Dynasty court was that all their correspondence with Zhang Jue were intercepted by the Jin people. There is actually doubt here. After all, as long as the Jin people hear some news, no matter whether they have found similar information or not, This can be used as an excuse to intimidate the Song people and continue to extort money, food and land.

Pharmacist Guo must have been tired of dealing with Wang Anzhong, Tan Zhen and others. I don’t know what role he played in this matter. When Liu Ling was invited by the housekeeper to sit down in the lobby to drink tea, it was lightly snowing outside. Pharmacist Guo was wearing a The man in a black cloak came through the snow, followed by two muscular soldiers armed with swords.

Liu Ling put down his tea cup, stood up and saluted: "General, I have met Mr. Guo."

"No need to be polite," Pharmacist Guo waved his hand and asked casually after sitting down: "Is your arm healed?"

"It's been healed a long time ago. You can shoot the bow and hold the sword."

"Young and strong, your body grows up quickly." Medicine Master Guo nodded slightly and talked for a few words. Then the topic suddenly changed, "Did you see the situation in Yanjing City when you came here this time?"

"Not as good as before."

Liu Ling lived in Yanjing City for a while, and his wife managed the family very well. Even though the city was a bit chaotic during those days, it was still a prosperous place.

But now, when he entered Yanjing City again, everything here seemed to have been soaked in water and dilapidated. There was a stale smell everywhere. A few people were hiding in their homes, and the number of hawkers on the street was... Even less. Against the background of the country being ruined and the family being destroyed, this city feels lifeless.

Pharmacist Guo was deeply touched by the four words Liu Ling said and nodded immediately, "If Song and Jin no longer war, and the hundred years of peace after Tan Yuan are repeated, Yanjing will be able to slowly recover in the last few years. As long as It’s a pity that Zhang Jue’s matter has probably angered the Jin people.”

"Then, wouldn't it be enough to just hand him over?"

Liu Ling's voice was a little abrupt, and Pharmacist Guo immediately raised his head. The eager atmosphere of the two people's greetings disappeared. Pharmacist Guo's eyes changed several times, and he waved to the old housekeeper and soldiers.

"go out."

After the soldiers went out, they closed the door. The light in the lobby suddenly dimmed a lot. Pharmacist Guo took a sip from the tea cup and sighed.

"You probably don't understand our situation."

Looking at Liu Ling who looked calm, Pharmacist Guo asked: "Who gave you the troops and horses you have now, the prefecture where you are currently stationed, and your status as a general of the Ever-Victorious Army?"

"Of course it's you, Mr. Guo."

"wrong,"

Pharmacist Guo picked up the map on the table and walked to Liu Ling, pressing his hand on the area marked "Song Kingdom" on the map.

"High officials and generous salaries, these are all given to us by the imperial court. Of course, don't think that I admire the imperial court very much," Medical Master Guo put down the map and said calmly: "I just want to tell you, although the troops and horses we hold in our hands are not Young, but if we really want to go to war with the Jin people, it is not enough. We can only rely on the Song Dynasty court to help from behind.

Now the money and food for our army are provided by the Song Dynasty. In your eyes, you only see that everything will be fine if Zhang Jue is handed over, but can you think about it, what is the difference between our identity and Zhang Jue? ! "

There was a hint of anger in Yaoshi Guo's voice. He was a tall man and looked like a lion when he was angry.

"The Jin people want Zhang Jue now, but don't forget, during the previous peace talks between Song and Jin Dynasties, the Jin people also wanted us!"

During the peace talks, the reason why the Song Dynasty handed over the people of Yan was to keep the Ever Victorious Army, a capable army.

Liu Ling looked at Pharmacist Guo and seemed to see a little fear in his eyes.

He did not agree to accept Zhang Jue from the beginning, but now, he has changed his attitude, obviously hoping to keep Zhang Jue.

why?
  Zhang Jue, Guo Yaoshi and the entire victorious army were surrendered by the Liao Kingdom. Now that the Song Dynasty has achieved this step, they must show a tough attitude next, otherwise, they will completely lose their victorious army. military loyalty.

Liu Ling could understand Yaoshi Guo's mood, but it had little to do with him.

The officers and soldiers of the Ever Victorious Army are not good people to begin with. As their leader, Yaoshi Guo is openly close to the Song people. Once the Song Dynasty court makes a mistake, he will have to share the impact, and his prestige in the army will also suffer. to a heavy blow.

Pharmacist Guo looked at Liu Ling, "I am surrounded by a bunch of Qiu Ba, Liu Ling, brother Xian, I know you are smart, please help me think about this, what do you think we should do about this?" "

"Oh, Mr. Guo is really serious. I don't think I have any good ideas," Liu Ling said lightly, "General, I heard that the imperial court is planning to get a fake head to give to the Jinren?"

Pharmacist Guo immediately sighed, "Those Song people are also out of their minds. Zhang Jue's family and old troops are all in the hands of the Jin people. As long as they identify it, they can tell whether it is true or false. How can it be possible? What I am worried about It’s just that the Jin people are too determined and will never give up.”

Judging from his appearance, Liu Ling would be fooled if he couldn't think of any way today. He thought silently for a moment and said, "It's a pity that Tong Guan has already retired."

"Who told you that Tong Guan became an official? Well, he revolted not long ago. He also wrote to me and told me that he took control of Shanxi again according to the imperial decree in order to find the Liao Emperor and ally with him to unite with Liao to fight against the Jin Dynasty." Pharmacist Guo coughed and felt that the court's actions were a bit too abstract.

"You have been in Zhuozhou all this time. I can't blame you for the lack of information from the rear."

". If the general's guess about Zhang Jue is correct, it should be handled by the new Xuanfu envoy Tan Zhen, and perhaps Wang Anzhong, a Song official, will intervene. Now the Jin people are pressing for Zhang Jue. If the court is weak, it will People will lose their hearts, but the land of Yanyun will not start another war."

"But the people under me will be dissatisfied with me!" Yaoshi Guo shouted.

"Don't be impatient, Duke Guo." Liu Ling digested the news that Pharmacist Guo just said in his heart, and said slowly: "Now the emperor of the Liao people is hiding in the Jiashan area, and they still have a prairie in their hands. If the Jin people don't capture the Liao people, If the emperor of the Liao people was the emperor, it would always be difficult to completely pacify the Liao Kingdom. In this case, they would not rashly start a war with the Song Dynasty on two fronts.     But the grassland is so vast, as long as the emperor of the Liao people hides there and does not come out, the Jin people will not come out in a short time You can't catch him inside."

"It's already out." Pharmacist Guo didn't understand what Liu Ling meant, so he replied: "Tong Guan and the Song Dynasty court promised Yelu Yanxi an oath of alliance. Now the Liao emperor has left Jiashan and marched south to Wuzhou. As long as he defeats those stationed there, With the help of the Jin soldiers, the passage between the remnants of the Liao Kingdom and the Song Dynasty can be opened again.

Yelu Yanxi could try to regain the lost territory if he advanced, or if he retreated, he could flee to the Song Dynasty to continue his wealth. There was no reason for him to hide? "

"What if the Liao people are defeated again?"

Pharmacist Guo frowned, thinking about Liu Ling's rhetorical question, "Of course it's because Tong Guan didn't do his job well."

"Wrong, that means the Jin people no longer have any worries." Liu Ling stood up. After realizing that his historical knowledge was not enough, he quickly made a decision based on the information told by Pharmacist Guo and the known history. Judgment.

Emperor Tianzuo of the Liao Kingdom was bound to lose the battle at Jiashan, and he would flee all the way, and was eventually caught by the Jin.

"The Jin people can safely and boldly digest the Liao Kingdom and blackmail the Song Dynasty. If they find another excuse in the future, it will no longer be solved by money and food."

"Then what do you mean?"

Liu Ling sneered. His thoughts in his heart had not changed, and he had no intention of getting involved in this kind of thing. Now that Medicine Master Guo had told all the news he could tell during the conversation, Liu Ling was too lazy to go any further. Rhetoric.

He planned to deliberately make some outrageous suggestions. As long as Medical Master Guo refused, he could persuade Medical Master Guo to endure this time - if the hearts of the Ever Victorious Army were scattered, it would in turn be convenient for Liu Ling to win them back.

Well, the more outrageous the better. Pharmacist Guo prefers playing it safe anyway. As long as Liu Ling's words are more radical, he will definitely refuse.

Once Zhang Jue is fooled, Liu Ling can continue to quietly recruit troops and develop his power.

What does Pharmacist Guo’s situation have to do with him?
  "Mr. Guo, the imperial court regards us as pawns and can play with them as they please. Doesn't Mr. Guo want to retaliate?"

"What on earth do you want to say?" Medical Master Guo saw the sneer on Liu Ling's lips and immediately had a bad feeling in his heart.

"The Jin and Liao people are at war in Jiashan. If we retreat at this time, it will give the Jin people a chance to completely eat the Liao people, so we must not retreat. If the final decision made by the court is not good for us, then we have to replace The court makes a decision!”

Liu Ling didn't look at Pharmacist Guo's face, but thought to himself:

"Fakely claiming that the Jin people have declared war, claiming that Wang Anzhong and others are having an affair with the Jin people, he immediately sent people to ask Tong Guan to come to Yandi to take charge of the overall situation, and finally gathered the entire army of Yandi to fight against the Jin people. .”

"Wait a minute!" Yaoshi Guo shouted, "You want me to start a war with the Jin people?!"

"It's just a false claim!"

Liu Ling emphasized his tone, "Then, we will gather our troops and go south to seize Xiongzhou from the Song Dynasty. We will send people to 'explain' the situation to the court and declare that Tan Zhen is treason."

"Then we are enemies of the Song and Jin Dynasties at the same time!" Pharmacist Guo was even more shocked. He felt that Liu Ling was out of his mind. Xiongzhou was originally the border of the northern border of the Song Dynasty. It was not difficult to capture Xiongzhou. The question was why did he do this?

"Wrong," Liu Ling patted the table, "Once Wang Anzhong, a Song official, is dismissed, will the generals in various places listen to your orders or listen to the Song Dynasty court? By then, the entire Yanyun land will be in your hands. , the entire victorious army will also have a thorough understanding of who is their coach.

Xiongzhou has plenty of money and food. After capturing Xiongzhou, you can take away the money and food, leave the city to the Song people, and then gather troops to station troops in the north. Even though the Jin people have strong soldiers and horses, you captured Xiongzhou first. They thought that you might betray the Song Dynasty, and they might be able to send envoys to persuade you to surrender, so they would not act rashly.

And according to what the general said before, if they haven't caught the Liao Emperor, they will definitely not start a war at this time. As long as you show a death-defying attitude, they will even take a step back! "

Liu Ling was spitting, as if he already had the victory in forcing the Jin man back, and he didn't see Yaoshi Guo's increasingly weird expression.

"Asking Tong Guan to preside over the situation is also to show our loyalty to the Song Dynasty. With him explaining to the court, we can pour all the dirty water on Wang Anzhong and Tan Zhen! There is no need to worry about the court becoming suspicious. After all, Yan The Land of Yun was in your hands at that time. As long as the people of Song Dynasty still want the Land of Yanyun, they have to convince themselves to believe what you and Tong Guan say.

In the Song Dynasty, as long as their brains were not broken, even if they lost Xiongzhou, even if you took the initiative to provoke a border provocation, as long as they still wanted the land of Yanyun, they would definitely send troops north to help! "

Liu Ling raised three fingers.

"You have obtained the land of Yanyun and the loyalty of the Evervictorious Army; Tong Guan can bring down Tan Zhen; Zhang Jue does not need to die; as for the people of Jin and Song, when things get serious, the emperors above them will be stopped.

The Jin people would be wary if they didn't catch the Liao Emperor, while the Song people just wanted Yan Yun.

Mr. Guo, you are only stationed in Yanjing now. If the land of Yanyun is in your hands, think about it. If you advance, you can separate one side, or if you retreat, you can surrender to the Kingdom of Jin or the Kingdom of Song. We will surely make a profit without losing money! "

In the end, Liu Ling forgot that he was just talking nonsense to fool Medical Master Guo, and even became a little excited.

He didn't see that Yaoshi Guo's eyes lit up little by little, and he reached out and grabbed Liu Ling's shoulders with a slight force.

"Xiandi, you are truly my ovary!"

Liu Ling: "?"

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