Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 8 Taking office Rongcheng
  The coldness of winter is no match for the coldness of a sword. Hearing the whistling of the wind in her ears, Wan Niang couldn't help but wrap the woolen blanket tightly around her, slightly lifted the car curtain, and whispered softly: "Da Lang, when can we arrive in Rongcheng. "

"Xiao Gui, the magistrate of Rongcheng County, said that he would send people to meet them on the road. If they meet them, Rongcheng will arrive."

Liu Ling rode forward, wearing a black cloak, and the wife asked again:

"Then when we go to Rongcheng this time, can we live in peace?"

"Yes, we can live a good life there."

Liu Ling smiled and lowered the car curtain for her.

The Liao people had previously pursued the Song army all the way to the northern border of the Song Dynasty. Now the only remaining army outside the northern border was the Ever Victorious Army, and the Song people had no reason to let it go.

Moreover, Rongcheng is located in the southernmost part of Zhuozhou, very close to the border of the Song Dynasty. When welcoming the Song envoy this time, Liu Ling wanted to test the other party's mind.

The historical trend has not changed for the time being. The Song and Jin will negotiate next, and the final result is that Yanjing and several other cities were returned to the Song State. The Song people only got some empty cities, but the Jin people extorted a large amount of coins and population.

The country is still rejoicing over the "recovery" of Yandi.

The sound of horse hooves sounded behind him. Zhang Wu came over and saw Liu Ling turning back to look at him, and immediately smiled flatteringly.

"You are going to Rongcheng now to be a general?"

"Correct."

"That little man has tried his best for you during these days. Can you, please?"

"Intercede with the envoy of Song Dynasty for you? Let you return to Song Dynasty?"

"If you are willing, I will be so grateful that I will tie a grass ring for you when you come."

Liu Ling rubbed the war horse's mane and said coldly: "It's not that I don't want to help you. I'll tell you now why I can't help you."

"In October, our army was defeated and retreated all the way to Zhuozhou. A Liao army pursued the Song people as far as Baigou River. A Liao army was led by Liao general Xiao Qian. They first attacked Anci and Gu'an counties under Zhuozhou. , and then attacked Yongqing County,
  I followed Guo Yaoshi on the expedition and defeated the Liao people in the Yongqing area, forcing Xiao Qian to flee back to Yanjing. What happened in the next few days - the Jin people came and the Liao people fled. Next, there is negotiation between the Song and Jin people.

The Song people will definitely find a way to keep the ever-victorious army. When the situation calms down and the two countries are at peace, they will definitely follow their usual tactics and try to split up the ever-victorious army and tame this army into own dog. "

Zhang Wu was stunned for a moment and asked: "But what do these things have to do with villains?"

"Didn't you notice that I never mentioned the Song army that you were in?"

Liu Ling sighed and explained: "The army was defeated and the entire army was annihilated. Tong Guan wishes that all the news about this army would be covered up. If you go back, what identity will you use to go back?
  Guess how many days you can live after you go back? "

Zhang Wu's face turned pale. At this time, all thoughts were stopped, but after all, it was difficult to accept it for a while, so he had to remain silent.

"Do not worry."

Liu Ling patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "The Ever Victorious Army is now expanding its troops, but the people inside are not united. You see, I am now sent to Rongcheng. In fact, it is Pharmacist Guo who wants to use me as a pawn." Backhand, guard against his fellow generals.

When I get there, I also need a helper. You turned out to be the captain of the Song Army. You should know how to lead troops and how to train. You have to teach me, and I can support you with my current status.

By then, there will be many people in Rongcheng. If you find a daughter from a good family and marry her, then you can start a family and start a business. It will be better than working as a cow and horse in the Song Dynasty, isn't it? "

Zhang Wu was gradually moved by his words, nodded repeatedly, and had a smile on his face.

In this team are the four hundred soldiers in Liu Ling's camp. They are from Liao, Han, and Song soldiers who were defeated last month. They were gathered into the victorious army and selected by Liu Ling. .

Because he was a close confidant of Medicine Master Guo, he specially begged for a hundred pairs of armor, bows, arrows, and swords to equip them.

In addition, there are also rewards of money and food. Pharmacist Guo has plenty of money and wants to win over Liu Ling, so he doesn't care about the soldiers and food.

Now this group of soldiers has a very good impression of Liu Ling, and at least they are willing to obey orders honestly.

Beside him, Zhang Wu looked up at the sky and sighed: "It's such a heavy snowstorm."

Pieces of snowflakes fell on Liu Ling's shoulders, leaving a trail of horse hoof prints behind him. Liu Ling thought about the matter in his mind and casually added: "It's windy from east to west, from north to south."      Rongcheng.

Xiao Gui, the county magistrate, is from Liao and his surname is Xiao, but he himself said that his ancestors were Han. As a Liao and Han, he was able to live well under his rule.

Now that Liu Ling is here, Pharmacist Guo definitely means to let Liu Ling take control of the city. This is not a good thing for Xiao Gui, and it means that his days as a "local emperor" are over.

Even though he is still the county magistrate in terms of status, whoever holds the military power is the master.

Xiao Gui greeted Liu Ling's horse and said with a cordial smile: "I have heard that General Liu is coming. The general's reputation as a great shooter has been heard by the lower officials and the people all over the city. When the general comes, there will be peace!"

"Well, Xiao Zhixian is a scholar, and Liu cannot read. Next, I would like to ask Xiao Zhixian to do more for Liu. Liu is also grateful."

Xiao Gui smiled broadly and kept saying he didn't dare. He saw the carriage in the team and asked casually.

"Excuse me, are General Liu's family members in this car?"

"Yes, it's me and my sister in the carriage."

"Oh, may I ask where your lady is from?"

"She is from a commoner background."

civilian?

When Xiao Gui heard that Liu Ling was illiterate, that is, he had never read a book, Xiao Gui was still worried. When Chad heard that Liu Ling's wife was just a commoner, he immediately sneered in his heart.

But his face was still peaceful.

Liu Ling saw Xiao Gui's unconcealed sarcasm, remembered it secretly, and looked at Zhang Wu next to him.

"Have you guys had dinner?"

"When we go back to the general, we haven't eaten anything since we walked all the way from morning to now."

"Look at this"

Liu Ling looked at Xiao Gui with some embarrassment. The latter had not yet reacted. Looking at Zhang Wu's hand on the handle of the knife, he asked with a naive smile: "Xiao Zhixian, you see that our brothers are all hungry, can you."

"Well, the city supplies the general's troops with food and grass. This is a matter of course. Official Chinese documents have been sent to Zhuozhou City for a long time, so I should obey them."

Xiao Gui couldn't resist the cold eyes of this ruffian. After all, he had killed people before, and the ferocious aura on his body shook out. Xiao Gui took a step back when he saw him, and said with a forced smile: "The official has already held a banquet in the government office, so why not?" Please don’t take it personally, general."

"Of course I don't mind."

Liu Ling shook his head and said casually: "Zhang Wu."

"exist!"

"Choose fifty good men to follow me into the city, and you take the rest to dinner."

"promise!"

"General, General Liu!" Xiao Gui's heart trembled, and he hurriedly held Liu Ling's horse and said with a smile: "We have asked the people to build a camp for you outside the city. General, please come here." Rest outside the city.”

"Outside the city?
  It's freezing cold today. Do I, Liu Ling, have the nerve to let these brothers freeze outside while I eat, drink and enjoy myself in the city? "

Liu Ling looked at Xiao Gui who was smiling reluctantly, turned around and shouted: "Follow me to the city and take a rest. Hot soup and hot rice will be delivered later; but you must not disturb the people. If you knowingly offend, I will kill him personally." understand?"

Zhang Wu counted silently in his mind, and after a moment, he shouted loudly along with hundreds of soldiers around him:
  "I'll obey!"

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