Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 455 Sister Riding the Wind and Waves

The seven Jurchen nobles who failed to get the news in time did not realize something was wrong until two days after the other six had fled.

The Jurchen nobles who refused to leave Shangjing and therefore banded together to boycott Wanyan Liang were not a united group.

The seven noble families that were not reminded were all families that were not very close to the Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti families, and some even had many conflicts with them.

Therefore, when Wanyan Dari sent people to Yanjing to deliver the message, he deliberately concealed it from them. His purpose was of course to use Wanyan Liang's knife to kill them.

Wanyan Darui needed the manpower and power of Liaodong and Shangjing, but he did not need so many people who could take charge.

Once the heads of these seven families are killed, the seven major families will wholeheartedly follow Wanyan Dari and Wanyan Luti out of hatred for their heads.

Moreover, because the seven major families have no leader, it is easy for them to be completely suppressed at this critical moment and become vassals.

This is Wanyan Darui’s wishful thinking.

However, he underestimated his emperor.

Wanyan Liang was not fooled.

There were a total of thirteen noble families from Shangjing who came to Yanjing to participate in the peace talks. Each family head was accompanied by three or five close confidants.

If we just kill them, it won't be considered as eradicating the roots.

Wanyan Liang originally planned to use the opportunity of negotiations with the Song Dynasty to lure these family patriarchs who wanted to negotiate peace to Yanjing.

Then, Yanjing and Shangjing took action at the same time.

In Yanjing, the heads of thirteen families were killed.

In Shangjing, Wanyan Yan led the troops and took advantage of the fact that the thirteen families were leaderless and had no time to select a new head to launch a sudden attack.

By taking these two approaches, he could wipe out all those conservative aristocrats who were obstructing his plan of "moving the capital in name only but centralizing power."

However, the six powerful nobles who were on good terms with the Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti families have already fled.
Wanyan Liang thought that if he killed the seven nobles who did not have time to escape, he would actually help the two rebels.

So, Wanyan Liang did the opposite and quickly withdrew the troops chasing the six nobles.

He also sent a golden express to inform Wanyan Yan, who was staying in Shangjing, to stop the action.

He also gave up monitoring and restricting the seven great families who did not have time to escape.

The seven powerful nobles realized it later, but finally heard the news:

The emperor lured us to the capital in order to kill us in one fell swoop. Several powerful families have already fled quietly.

They hurriedly sent people to inquire, and found out that those powerful families had really run away.

The seven major families were really frightened. They had all heard the news. The emperor should have known about it a long time ago.

How can I escape in time now?
Wait to die!
But no matter how long they waited, Wanyan Liang's butcher knife never appeared.

This kind of waiting to die is actually more difficult than dying.

So, the seven powerful men plucked up their courage and sent people out to investigate again, but they found that no one was monitoring their mansions at all.

At this point, the seven powerful officials were a little confused.

After two days, they could no longer bear the pressure, but they didn't dare to leave without saying goodbye.

If you stretch out your head, it's a knife, if you shrink your head, it's also a knife.

So they made up their minds and went to the palace to meet the emperor.

Wanyan Liang met them at the "Qingliangxuan" in the Western Garden.

"Qingliangxuan" is modeled after the way wealthy families in the Central Plains escape the summer heat. Running water is brought to the pavilion, and the water flows down, making the pavilion as cool as spring and autumn.

Wanyan Liang was lying on a Hu bed, with a charming lady, her curvy figure like beautiful mountains and rivers, nestling softly in his arms.

This beautiful young woman is Puluhuzhi, the youngest of the three Tangku sisters.

While stroking Puluhuzhi's graceful and soft body, Wanyan Liang said to the seven nobles nonchalantly:

"My fellow ministers, you may not know that Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti, those two bastards, have rebelled in Shandong. I have been busy mobilizing troops to deal with them these past two days."

As he spoke, he did not avoid these nobles, and his big hands continued to wander over the sensitive parts of Puluhu's body, causing Puluhu to gasp softly and flush her cheeks.

Wanyan Liang said: "I have neglected you all because of this, please do not blame me."

Puchaye, one of the seven powerful nobles, acted as if he had just heard the news, and said in shock and anger: "What? Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti actually rebelled?
These two damned beasts, their families have been blessed by the emperor for generations, and now they are valued by your majesty and are allowed to guard Shandong. How dare they rebel instead of being loyal to the emperor and serving the country! "

Wanyan Liang said with a smile: "There are always some people who regard my indulgence as their own ability and think they are qualified to challenge me."

He said this with a hint of meaning, glanced at the seven nobles standing with their hands down, and said with a smile: "Originally, I don't care about their provocation.

No matter how fierce a horse is, once it is conquered, it can become the best mount. I don't mind conquering it again. But..."

Wanyan Liang tightened his grip, and Puluhu immediately let out a cry of pain.

Seeing that the seven powerful nobles all looked at her, the little girl from the Tangku family blushed and quickly buried her head in Wanyan Liang's arms.

Wanyan Liang smiled and patted her millstone-like buttocks twice, then continued:
"But they actually killed Pushan Zhongyi. This means they have cut themselves off from me and my Great Jin. From now on, they will no longer be tolerated in my world."

Hesheli Chuiding was shocked and said, "They actually killed all the loyal and righteous people from the Pushan family? Damn it, they are determined to be the enemy of Your Majesty!"

Nalanbuha frowned and said, "This is terrible. If the envoys of Song knew that our Great Jin is now in civil strife, wouldn't they ask for too much during the peace talks and take advantage of the situation?"

Wanyan Liang glanced at him with a smile and said, "You don't have to worry about this. Wanyan Darui kidnapped the envoys from the Song Dynasty who had just arrived in Shandong. Oh, by the way..."

Wanyan Liang patted his forehead lightly, as if he had just remembered: "You came all the way to Zhongdu to participate in the peace talks with Song.

Now the Song envoys have been taken by Wanyan Darui to Liaodong by sea. I am afraid you will not see the Song envoys on this trip to Zhongdu."

Wanyan Liang patted Puluhuzhi's butt again.

Even though it was the same photo shoot, this beautiful young lady could understand the different intentions of each photo shoot.

She climbed up from Wanyan Liang, got off the bed, walked gracefully to the table, and poured tea for the emperor.

Wanyan Liang sat up straight and said, "Given the current situation, you should all return to Shangjing as soon as possible.

I am worried that if Wanyan Darui returns to Shangjing without you, it will be bad for your family."

The seven noble families couldn't help but feel secretly delighted after hearing this.

Puchaye suppressed his emotion and said, "The country is in crisis, and we, the ministers, have no choice but to do our duty.

When we return to the capital, we will immediately recruit the young and strong men in our clan and form an army to help Your Majesty quell the rebellion."

Wanyan Liang waved his hand and said calmly: "A bunch of rabble making trouble is nothing but a national disaster.

I have made arrangements. Once my army arrives, those two stupid donkeys will be no match for me."

When Wanyan Liang said this, he turned around and told the eunuch standing beside him: "Pass on my order and ask Yang Tang to dispatch 800 light cavalry to escort all the nobles back to Shangjing.

Now that these eight hundred light cavalry have arrived in Shangjing, there is no need for them to travel a long distance back. Just let them stay in Shangjing and serve under Wanyan Yan.

Shangjing is the birthplace of our Great Jin Dynasty. The tombs of the previous emperors are all there. We cannot allow those two unworthy descendants, Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti, to disturb the heroic spirits of our ancestors."

The seven powerful nobles did not expect that Wanyan Liang would not only let them return to Shangjing on his own initiative, but also send troops to escort them for their safety on the road.

The seven people were filled with joy and immediately kowtowed to express their gratitude and left.

Wanyan Liang took the tea from Puluhuzhi, looked at their receding figures outside the water curtain, took a sip of the fragrant tea, and smiled faintly:
"The rebellion of Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti was really unexpected and really threw me off balance.

Now I will let Puchaye and the others go back to Shangjing, and I will let you guys mess around too!"

……

After leaving the palace, the seven powerful nobles went to Puchaye's mansion together.

After everyone sat down and the servants served tea, Hesheli Chuding was the first to express his doubts:

“Everyone, looking at the situation today, the rumor that His Majesty wants to kill us is probably not true, right?

Is there some hidden reason behind the rebellion of Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Lvti?"

Puchaye frowned and shook his head gently, saying: "It is difficult for us to tell the situation inside now.

But have you noticed that His Majesty is not worried at all about the rebellion of Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti?"

After hearing this, several people couldn't help but nodded.

Wanyan Dari and Wanyan Luti rebelled and went to Liaodong by sea, bypassing Zhongdu.

He was obviously going to the north to recruit soldiers and horses to fight against the imperial court.

Under such circumstances, His Majesty the Emperor actually had the leisure to flirt and have fun with his favorite concubine.

Your Majesty was not at all worried about whether they would join forces with Wanyan Dari and his men, and even sent troops to escort them back to Shangjing.

Doesn't this mean that His Majesty the Emperor is fully confident that he can quell the rebellion?

Thinking of this, everyone fell silent.

Suddenly, Nalanbuha snorted and said coldly: "I don't care whether Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti rebel or not, I have never thought of rebelling anyway.

I don't care whether His Majesty can quickly suppress the rebellion. Anyway, this is not my kingdom.

I just want to know why others were able to get the news so early and escape back to Shangjing.

And I, we, we are just like a bunch of stupid roe deer, waiting to die here! Hum? Why? "

The other six people all had sinister expressions on their faces after hearing this. This was also the pain in their hearts!

Puchaye said in a deep voice: "Everyone, although the emperor will not kill us, he will still force us to leave Shangjing.

As for Wanyan Dari, Wanyan Luti and those six bastards who left without saying goodbye, they are equally unreliable!

Now it seems that the seven of us need to advance and retreat together. Otherwise, we will become the lone antelope."

Heshelie Chuiding asked, "Puchayan, do you think that relying on only the seven of us is enough to protect ourselves?"

Puchaye asked: "What do you mean?"

Hesheli blew the tripod and said: "Wanyan Yong is currently the governor of Dongjing (Liaoyang City, Liaoning Province).

Since Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Luti are not trustworthy, and the emperor is also unreliable, should we contact Wanyan Yong to see what he plans to do? "

Nalanbuha reminded them, "You two, the Emperor is going to send troops to escort us back to Shangjing. How can we avoid the Emperor's eyes and ears and go to see Wanyan Yong?"

Puchaye patted the armrest of his chair and said, "Never mind, His Majesty is always moody, who knows if he will change his mind.

You all go back and pack your things, we will leave Zhongdu today.

When we return to our own territory, we can discuss what to do next together!"

……

Laotie Mountain (Lüshun, Liaoning) has a very dangerous terrain.

The harbor of Laotie Mountain is called Shizikou because its shape resembles the open mouth of a lion.

This is a natural harbor that can accommodate large ships with deep draft.

However, since trade in Hosokyo is not well developed, this good port has not yet been developed.

There were only some small fishing boats anchored in the harbor.

Wugu Lun Yingge and Jin Yuzhen sent people to the fishing village to inquire for a long time before they found a larger boat.

The boat had just returned from the sea and could carry 20 people if crowded. It was already the largest boat in the village, but it did not have the ability to sail in deeper waters.

A slightly stronger wind and waves can still overturn it.

However, if you walk along the coastline, you can still reach Andong (Dandong, Liaoning) relatively safely.

Once there, you will reach the Yalu River and can return to Goryeo.

On the simple dock, Wugu Lun Yingge held Jin Yuzhen's hand and said apologetically: "Sister Yuzhen, I invited you to Zhongdu this time because I wanted to accompany you to walk around.

But who knew you would run into so many troubles one after another, and now I have to let you go back to Goryeo in such a mess, I am really sorry for you."

Jin Yuzhen did not look embarrassed at this time.

Despite traveling all the way, she still looked spotless.

The snow-white collar sets off her slender neck, which supports her full-moon-like face. Her mature and charming demeanor is also accompanied by a touch of noble and elegant temperament.

However, the fishing boat behind her, which had just been returned from fishing and was sold at a high price, was indeed too shabby.

There were still some fish scales on the side of the boat that had not been washed clean, shining in the sun.

There was a strong fishy smell on the boat, which even the sea breeze could not blow away.

Jin Yuzhen said with a smile: "Yingge, it's not your fault for not treating me well, why bother to apologize.

I have long wanted to come to Zhongdu to see if I can expand my family's trade in gold.

I was unlucky this time. If it weren't for your protection, I would not be able to come back.

Sister Yingge’s kindness is in my heart.”

On the third day after Jin Yuzhen arrived in Zhongdu, the Jin emperor was assassinated.

Zhongdu City was under martial law, and Jin soldiers searched the entire city.

During this period, naturally many officers and soldiers took advantage of the situation to seek benefits.

Many big businessmen in the inn, who had no background or backing, were arrested on suspicion of being assassins.

Those who were released only after being extorted for a sum of money should be thankful.

Many merchants lost their money and goods, and even their lives, and never returned.

Jin Yuzhen, who lived in Uguron's house, was hardly harassed.

The Jin soldiers who came to search were very polite to Yingge.

Jin Yuzhen could see the greedy and aggressive look in the eyes of the Jin soldiers and generals when they looked at her.

If it weren't for Wugun Yingge's existence, her fate would probably be even worse than those big merchants who lost both their people and their goods.

Her identity as a noble lady from Goryeo has no influence here and cannot protect her.

Perhaps the best outcome for her would be to be dragged home by some rude military officer to be a concubine, and from then on no one among her relatives would know her whereabouts.

After finally waiting for the ban on Zhongdu City to be lifted, news came that Song and Jin were about to go to war, and all external water and land routes were closed.

With no other choice, she could only continue to live in Yingge's house.

Until a few days ago, something happened to the Wuleman family, who lived next door to Yingge's family.

Yang Tang, commander-in-chief of the Wuwei Army, led his troops into Oleman's house and searched everywhere.

Yang Tang is somewhat related to the Wugu Lun family. In terms of seniority, he is Wugu Lun Yingge's distant cousin.

Yingge asked her cheap cousin and found out that the people of the Oleman family had fled back to the capital under the pretext of going out of the city for hunting.

Not only the Oleman family, several other powerful families in Beijing had left without saying goodbye and fled Zhongdu in a hurry.

The cousin told Yingge not to tell anyone and if there was nothing important in Zhongdu, she should leave quickly, for fear that Zhongdu would be in chaos again and she would not be able to leave even if she wanted to.

Yingge and Jin Yuzhen discussed it and had to leave Zhongdu in a hurry.

Yingge originally wanted to go to Dongjing (Liaoyang) to find Wanyan Yong and ask Uncle Wanyan to help escort Jin Yuzhen to Andong.

Unexpectedly, with the escape of the six major families in Shangjing, the North has begun to be in panic.

As they traveled along the way, Yingge discovered that the government offices and garrisons along the way had different attitudes towards the travelers heading north due to complex factions and positions.

In this case, Yingge couldn't guarantee that their Ugulunjia brand would work.

When they arrived near Gaizhou, they were already very close to Tokyo (Liaoyang), and it would take them four or five days at most to reach Tokyo.

However, there was an army with a big banner with the word "Jiang" on it blocking the road.

Yingge learned from the fleeing people that this army belonged to Jiang Huazhou, the commander of the Hesuguan Road Army, and that Jiang Dutong had rebelled.

In fact, Jiang Huazhou received a letter from Li Minghe and sent troops to block the surrounding important roads.

Because he was not sure what attitude Wanyan Yong, who was stationed in Tokyo, had towards the imperial court, and whether he would send troops to encircle and suppress the rebels who were about to land at the Shizikou of Laotie Mountain, he took precautions in advance.

But the common people had no idea what was going on. They only knew that Jiang Dutong had rebelled.

Yingge didn’t know Jiang Huazhou, and was not sure what faction he belonged to or what his stance was.

Miss Yingge was not interested in political affairs. When she was in Lin'an, Yang Yuan asked her to talk about the political situation of the Jin Kingdom, but what she said was very superficial.

Yingge didn't dare to risk continuing north, so he rushed to Laotie Mountain along the coastline.

She bought a fishing boat here at a high price, hoping that Jin Yuzhen could return by water along the coastline.

Although the journey is a bit long, it is much safer as you only have to deal with unpredictable weather.

If you encounter a hurricane and big waves, just get to shore in time to avoid it. Compared with the unpredictable human heart, this risk is nothing.

When Jin Yuzhen boarded the ship, she told Yingge, "Sister Yingge, I think the situation in Liaodong is very unpredictable.

Although you are a member of the Ugulun family, you should be careful. Take shelter with a local clan that your family is close to as soon as possible, and don't go out."

Yingge said, "I understand. When Liaodong is settled, I will invite Sister Yuzhen to come over for a visit."

Jin Yuzhen's followers were good at boating, so driving a fishing boat was no problem for them.

After Jin Yuzhen boarded the ship, she stood at the bow and waved to Yingge with a smile.

The tattered sails were raised and the ship began to slowly move away from the dock.

Yingge felt relieved and the smile on her face became much more relaxed.

She cupped her hands around the trumpet and shouted to the pretty lady standing on the bow, "Sister Yuzhen, when you return to Goryeo, send someone to Shangjing to let my family know."

She waved her arms again and said loudly: "Sister Yuzhen, have a safe journey and smooth sailing~~"

Suddenly, Yingge's waving arms gradually became slower.

The relaxed smile on her face gradually became stiff.

Finally, Wugu Lun Yingge turned into a husband-waiting stone, standing blankly on the dock.

Within her sight was the fishing boat that, although tattered, was still trying hard to ride the wind and waves.

On the distant horizon, there are huge ships, moving forward in unison, riding the wind and waves...

(End of this chapter)