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Chapter 203 Saying Goodbye

In the spring of the ninth year of Jinghan in the Wu Dynasty, the war between Jin and Liao, at first glance, was actually quite surprising and child's play.

The peace between Jin and Liao was just negotiated years ago. This time, Liao made a lot of concessions. Yelu Yanxi officially conferred Wanyan Aguda as the Great Sage Emperor, called Jin Guo his brother, and cut Liaodong and Changchun. ——Actually, the Jin Kingdom has already occupied these two roads, and the cession is just a show——25 taels of silver and silk are paid to the Jin Kingdom every year.This is almost the signing of all Tan Yuan alliances to Jin Guo.

But at the beginning of the Tanyuan Alliance, the Wu and Liao dynasties were relatively equal powers. Although the situation forced them to default on the contract, the power of the Jin and Liao dynasties was actually disproportionate.In the final analysis, there are only so many Jurchens, and there are too few people in the Kingdom of Jin. The reason why he achieved such a god-like record in the battle of Budu Dagang was not because Wanyan Aguda really had much confidence, but because he only had 2 people in his hand. After several years of successive battles and victories, in fact, the military strength of the Jin State was still disproportionate to that of the Liao State.

For this reason, Yelu Yanxi signed the contract and consciously made a big step forward. After thinking about it, he could be sure that Jin Guo also didn't want to fight and couldn't fight anymore, so he felt relieved.In the eyes of others, the Kingdom of Jin already had a foundation, and it was time to rest and recuperate at this time. It was only human nature, so the contract was made, and everyone believed it.In any case, such a contract is usually valid for several years.

This year Wanyan Aguda is 52 years old.

Looking at what happened later, this heroic figure who raised troops against the Liao Kingdom in his forties and led tens of thousands of Jurchens to stand on the same position as the Liao Kingdom Emperor in just over ten years was obviously unwilling Leave what can be accomplished to your children and grandchildren.But at that time, those things that happened this spring were actually a bit of a joke and ridiculous on the surface.

Yelu Yanxi was not willing to admit that Wanyan Aguda was the emperor at first, he originally wanted to call Wanyan Aguda the king of Donghuai to pass the test, but Wanyan Aguda is not easy to be fooled, he lost his temper, Yelu Yanxi That side shrunk, so I had to call him the Great Sage Emperor.After the matter was settled, Yelu Yanxi let go of a big rock in his heart, and felt that he could finally be stable for a few years - he is a person who hates troubles, likes to travel in mountains and rivers, loves world peace, and has a good personality. When I was in the water, I suddenly remembered something.

The eldest of his family, Yelu Abaoji, Liao Taizu Yelu Abaoji, whose hegemony can be compared with Wanyan Aguda at this time, is also called the Great Sage Emperor, and his full name is "Taizu Great Sage Daming God Lietian Emperor". It is unfilial to confer the title on him.So looking back, he sent an envoy to Aguta again in a very humble way, asking if he could take back the title of emperor and change it.

Poor people care more about face. Aguda has worked hard all his life, and finally became the emperor, but you made such a fool of the emperor. Isn't this a slap in the face.At the end of February of the lunar calendar, the Kingdom of Jin vowed to attack Liao. On March 26 of the lunar calendar, Wanyan Aguda officially launched a general attack on Linhuang Mansion in Shangjing, one of the five capitals of the Liao Kingdom. .

At this time, Xiao Tabuye, a veteran of the Liao Kingdom, was guarding the Linhuang Mansion. Although he had failed several times in the battle with the Jin Kingdom, in all fairness, he was not a mediocre man. some.As the political capital of the Liao Kingdom, Linhuang Mansion has a high city and thick pools, and is well-defended.

Maybe because the city is not easy to attack, Aguda sent Yan Zongxiong to persuade him to surrender, but Xiao Tat’s favorite grandson, Jian Jian, died at the hands of the Jurchens in the battle of Ningjiangzhou a few years ago, and persuaded him to surrender. Naturally it failed.

Relying on the solidity of the city, Xiao Ta does not actually have a great sense of urgency. The Liao Kingdom is still a skinny camel that is bigger than a horse. Month, the idea of ​​waiting for reinforcements.And A Guda was also very straightforward. In the morning, Yan Zongxiong was sent to persuade him to surrender, but failed. In the morning, he launched an attack on Linhuang Mansion. Wanyan's mother rushed to the top of Shangjing first.

This was the result of the war that no one had expected. The fortified city that was thought to be able to defend at least for several months had fallen under the hands of Wanyan Aguda in just half a day.When the sunset of the day turned the sky into dusk, Aguda and a group of generals under his command stepped into the city gate, and the Jurchen soldiers had already driven straight in, washing the whole city into smoke everywhere.

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"Even if it's a hack, it's a bit too much..."

After drinking the tea in his hand, Ning Yi sighed. He didn't know much about Wanyan Aguda's life story before, although most of the founding monarchs of each dynasty had some achievements or deeds that were too inhuman. , but listening to Elder Qin talking about it at this time, I still feel shocked beyond words.People in this era hate the Liao Kingdom, so they are still close to the Jin Kingdom. When it comes to speaking, most of them regard Wanyan Aguda as a hero born out of the world, and Ning Yi is also somewhat impressed by his affairs.However, when Mr. Qin mentioned it at this time, it may not be all joy.

"Open... hang?"

"It means cheating."

"Oh, heh, that's true." Qin Lao nodded and smiled, and then, his eyes were a little bit sad, "Heroes and heroes, no matter what, this Wanyan Aguda is indeed an outstanding person in the world. He used soldiers against the Liao Kingdom , It’s just that sooner or later, it’s not as expected. Since we’re going to do it at this time, we must have signed a treaty with my Wu Dynasty. Just wait for me to send troops to the court, Yanyun Sixteen States..."

He sighed, Ning Yi looked at him, then thought for a while, raised the teapot and poured tea: "It seems to be true. At the beginning, it was Mr. Qin who regarded Jin as a big country, united with Jin to fight against Liao, and drove tigers and wolves away. Is it your plan?"

"It's not a plan." The old man shook his head and sighed, "It's just that I was forced to have nowhere to go. I just thought of some tricks. Today... I also have ideas about subduing Yanyun. I wanted to unite at the beginning. It’s not just the Jurchens. At that time, the Jurchens couldn’t see their days ahead. I scolded them at the beginning and took the blame, so I quit. In the past few years, the situation has changed, and my design at the time, There are many discrepancies, but they finally grasped it, and this day has finally come..."

In the early months, the old man had been silent about this and did not talk about the current situation.It was only today that he was finally able to talk about it. He had waited eight years for Jin and Liao to officially start a war that was evenly matched. Speaking of it now, he felt a sense of relief, but he didn't seem to be happy when he was relieved.He was usually humorous and easy-going, but there was majesty and courage in his conversation, but at this time, seeing his white hair was uneven, the majesty was gone, leaving easy-going and a little tired.He has endured these eight years, seemingly peaceful, but actually seeing the changes in the overall situation, he must be under unspeakable pressure in his heart, and it is difficult to live.

At this time, the courtyard was quiet, and the leaves were shaking in the breeze. Ning Yi probably felt the mood of the old man, but was slightly moved.The history at this time is different from what was known in the past, but in any case, as a participant, the old man did try his best to participate in it and made his own achievements.Ning Yi picked up the teacup and took a sip, but he also understood that he didn't need to say anything at this time.The old man thought for a while and laughed.

"It's still the same sentence, is Li Heng willing to go to the capital and do something?"

In the past, Kang Xian often asked him if he would like to be an official, but Qin Lao just watched from the sidelines, but at this time, he asked, and Ning Yi shook his head: "Oh, your future is unknown, don't follow me You mess."

"Excuse..."

Ning Yi made jokes, and Elder Qin pointed it out casually: "Actually... In the past few years, I saw the increasingly fierce competition between Jin and Liao. The more uneasy I feel, the truth, Liheng, you should know."

"A weak country without diplomacy?"

The old man froze for a moment, then nodded: "Sure enough, Liheng understands this. Weak countries have no diplomacy... Wanyan Agu raised more than two thousand troops to fight against the Jinren's million-strong army. He went out of Hedian, Huanglong Mansion, Protector Dagang... One battle after another, I heard from the people in the court, saying that this man is indeed an unborn hero, and that the Liao people are exhausted. But now when we have friction with the Liao people at the border, it must be a soldier Defeated like a mountain, 70 guards Dagang broke 70, Jurchen is invincible, incredible, but if [-] Liao soldiers attack our Wu Dynasty, who can be the enemy of our Wu Dynasty? Li Gang, Tong Guan, Zhong Teacher? This golden soldier... Who will he attack after defeating Liao? Li Heng, I always feel that what I thought at the beginning was not saving Wu Chao, but actually pushing Wu Chao into the fire pit..."

"Don't worry too much." Ning Yi glanced at him, "There are not enough people in the Kingdom of Jin. For the time being, this is a weakness. As long as people are willing to work hard and seize the opportunity to breathe, Wu Chao can still be saved."

"What I'm afraid of is that one day the golden soldiers will go south, but they won't be able to breathe. What should I do?"

"That's when the country should die. Old man, how many things do you want to do by yourself?"

"Finally doing one thing is one thing."

"You are too arrogant."

"Ha ha."

The two laughed for a while.After a while, Ning Yi raised his teacup and said, "Old Qin, don't talk nonsense, I understand what you mean, the capital... I will go if there is a chance, and if there is something I can do, please invite Mr. Qin I've taken care of it for a while. Now I just hope...that I won't be too persistent, huh..."

In all fairness, Ning Yi has some admiration for what the old man in front of him has done.He has no plans to become an official, and he doesn't think that if the situation really takes a turn for the worse in the future, he will be able to turn the tide. After all, manpower is sometimes poor.It's just that if there is a chance to make some efforts in the future, then of course it doesn't matter, so there is no need to block the way between words.

The two parties had known each other for two years, during which time they had chatted many times, and they understood each other's personalities, but Qin Yuyuan didn't quite understand the last sentence for a while.Only a few years later, people who really know Ning Yi will probably understand, once he really plans to do things well, how thorough he will make things.

That is... a concept that not many people dared to think about in almost the entire era.

Of course, it was only a peaceful and peaceful early summer at this time, and it was impossible to let go of the appointment with his wife. The two then chatted about the situation in Jinliao for a while, and after a few days, Su Tan'er had already arranged everything. Yi bid farewell to Yunzhu and Jin'er, and the family boarded a big boat and headed east along the Yangtze River towards Yangzhou.

In May, news of the war between Jin and Liao spread across the country.

At the end of May, Qin Yuyuan returned and was directly promoted to the post of Shangshu Youpushe and Tongzhongshumen under Pingzhangshi. The rest of the rewards were countless. The reason for his resumption was not made known to the world, but it also affirmed the authenticity of those rumors years ago. The prestige of the hall is second to none.

The wheel turned and turned, and the history of the Jin, Liao, and Wu Kingdoms entered a new chapter.

At the same time, on the grassland in the northwest of the Liao Kingdom, a tribe named Qiyan had raised the banner of anti-Liao, and fought south and north on the grassland, rapidly expanding its power like locusts.They are like a cyclone hidden in a corner that no one expected, waiting to continue their strength, and finally expand into a huge storm that tears everyone's eyes...

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Edited, edited, deleted a few thousand words of dialogue, um, some things will be explained later, fast forward when it is time to fast forward...

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