The wind was howling in the snow, beating people so hard that they couldn't even open their eyes, but there was still a group of people trudging along the mountain road with difficulty.

There were obviously horses and better official roads, but this group of people chose the muddy and difficult country road. It was just that the narrow road was surrounded by mountains on one side and an extremely steep slope on the other side. If they fell, , even if he didn’t die, he would probably end up with broken muscles and broken bones.

Zhang Xing found it extremely difficult for a strong man to do this.

But every time I looked back and saw the old man in the team, I felt that I had a lot more strength. An old man in his sixties and a noble official in a purple robe didn't even cry out in pain. Those who work hard as coolies have nothing to complain about?

Zhang Xingqian was the Imperial City spy who contacted Wang Jun in Bingzhou City.

The walking horses on Hedong Road were no longer trustworthy. Zhang Xingqian didn't know how many of his poor men could be trusted. After much thought, he decided to take this trip himself.

He successfully found Luo Song.

After Luo Song read the prince's handwritten letter, he decided to take this trip without any hesitation.

Yeluzhen's army has arrived at Hezhong Mansion, and the 10,000 troops led by Gan Quan are obviously not enough to see.

In addition to the new defeat of these ten thousand people, they also experienced changes such as Cui Jin's arrest. To say that the current morale is high is really ridiculous.

Finally, Zhang Cheng was persuaded to lead his troops to follow up, and Li Chun, who was on Qin Feng Road, also agreed to send 10,000 troops under his own pleading and coercion.

But even with all the troops and horses here, it was still very difficult to deal with Yelu Zhen.

If the troops and horses are organized on the Hedong Road and threaten Yelu Zhen from the flank, then this battle will be possible to win.

Whether Zhang Cheng or Wang Jun, they are both battle-hardened generals with rich experience. As long as they have soldiers and food, and they fight on their own, victory can be expected.

The unsightly conditions in Hedong mentioned by Wang Jun in his letter also made Luo Songchun angry.

He knew very well that if he didn't go, Wang Jun would have no way of touching the Liu family.

In order for Hedong to fight against the Liao and save the country at all costs this time, the Liu family must be eliminated as a scourge.

Of course, the wealth accumulated by the Liu family for thousands of years can also become the military resources for the next army.

This is something that kills two birds with one stone.

His feet slipped and he slid downwards. Zhang Xingqian, who had just turned around, exclaimed.

However, the guards at the back were well prepared. They took a firm lunge, leaned forward with their upper bodies, stretched out their hands, and held Luo Song firmly.

Luo Song, half of his body covered in mud, was actually exhausted for a long time.

It's just a matter of holding on with one breath.

After finally climbing over this mountain, when standing on the top of the mountain and looking at the wisp of smoke rising from the middle of the snow-capped valley, not to mention Zhang Xingqian, even Luo Song breathed a long sigh of relief. .

"Ms. sir, that's our pick-up point." Zhang Xingqian said excitedly: "We can take a good rest and start our journey again tomorrow. The people sent by Wang Qianha should be waiting there, and we'll go there when we leave. It has been agreed that once Wang Qian's place is ready, this connection point will be put into use directly."

"Is the Ding Hui you mentioned really Zheng Zhun's biological brother? This is really unbelievable!"

"I actually don't know that," Zhang Xing said with a smile, "Wang Qianha told me that the three thousand troops under Commander Ding are now responsible for the security of the entire Bingzhou City!"

"How did Ding Hui gain Liu's trust?" Luo Song was very curious.

"This little guy doesn't know. It's probably that Ding Hui separated from Zheng Qian when he was young, and then went to Hedong. He was born and raised in Hedong. Later he joined the army and slowly became the ruler step by step. As for Zheng Qian It is an unexpected thing to be assigned to Hedong to take charge of the military affairs. It can only be said that it is God's will in the dark!" Zhang Xingqian said with emotion.

"Indeed, there is God's will in the dark! It is also the destiny of the Song Dynasty that should not be cut off!" Luo Song said with emotion: "If it hadn't been for this accident, Wang Jun would have been unable to stretch his ambition even if he arrived in Hedong!"

It was not easy to go up the mountain, and it was even harder to go down the mountain. When the group of people stumbled to this connection point, everyone was almost like a clay figure.

Looking at the mountain, you can see this thatched house in the valley from the top of the mountain, but when you actually get here, the sky has already darkened.

Zhang Xingqian walked over and knocked on the door.

The door opened, and a man appeared in front of Zhang Xingqian.

He rubbed his eyes to make sure he saw it correctly. When his steps made a slight mistake, he turned around and wanted to run.

"Jiang Siniang and her children ate well last night and slept soundly!" The man opposite smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, what do you think?"

Zhang Xingqian froze in all his movements.

"Brother Zhang, you are a true Hedong native, and your elbows are turned outwards!" The man smiled and patted Zhang Xingqian's shoulder and said: "Besides, it's already this time, what are you doing? If you don’t do something, you can’t change anything, right?”

Zhang Xingqian tried hard to put a smile on his face.

The man passed Zhang Xingqian and went straight to Luo Song, who was standing outside the fence.

Luo Song's personal guards looked at this man warily, but their hands were resting on the handles of their swords.

"Xiangong Luo, the last general Si Chao, under the orders of Wang Qian and Ding Tongzhi, are here to welcome you!" The man bowed.

Luo Song, however, did not doubt his presence, nodded and said, "How are things going over there?"

"Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind. Once Luo Xianggong arrives, we can start it!" Si Chao said. "Xiangong has had a hard journey, so we might as well rest here for one night and start our journey again tomorrow."

"How far is it from Bingzhou?"

"It's less than fifty miles away, and we'll be there in half a day tomorrow!"

"Well, it's really hard to see people like this now. When we get to Bingzhou, we won't have any time to rest, so let's take a rest for the night!" Luo Song nodded.

After a silent night, they set off the next day. Luo Song was in high spirits, but Zhang Xingqian was red-eyed and blue-faced, looking like he had not slept well.

After leaving the valley, the road became much easier. From time to time, small groups of soldiers and horses joined the team along the way. As the number of people accompanying the team increased, Zhang Xingqian's face became even more ashen and he just lowered his head. And go.

At the end of the road, a Zhuangzi appeared.

In front of the gate of Zhuangzi, there were all lights and colorful decorations, and a red carpet was spread on the ground. When Luo Song and his group appeared, all kinds of musical instruments started playing in unison.

Luo Song turned around and glanced at Si Chao, who had been by his side.

His brows furrowed deeply.

"arrive?"

"We're here!" Si Chao smiled.

Luo Song took a deep breath, sat on the horse and closed his eyes. It took a long time before he opened them again. He knew the old man who was walking steadily towards him.

"Zhang Xingqian!" Luo Song shouted.

Zhang Xingqian knelt down with a bang: "Ms. Luo, I don't know, I really don't know why it is like this!"

With a smile on his face, Liu Quanyi walked up to Luo Song, clasped his hands and bowed slightly: "Ms. Luo, I haven't seen you for many years, how are you?"

"Being old and not dying is a thief!" Luo Song shouted angrily.

Liu Quanyi laughed: "Xiangong Luo is right, Liu is already seventy-eight years old, but he is still alive. Isn't there nothing we can do about it? I don't dare to die if my children and grandchildren don't live up to expectations, but after this is done, If you do this, I can smile happily!"

"I tried my best to deceive me and want to take advantage of Luo. I can't even think about it. Even if I die, Luo will not be complicit!" Luo Song raised his head high and said disdainfully.

"Mr. Luo's words are serious!" Liu Quanyi stopped a few steps away from Luo Song, looked at the guards who drew their swords and surrounded Luo Song tightly, and said: "You heroes, why don't you put down your swords? Outside? It’s snowy and windy, why don’t we go into the village and have a few drinks together to warm up?”

The guards looked at the countless armed soldiers around them and swallowed hard, but they still managed not to throw away their weapons.

"Put them all away!" Luo Song got off his horse and said to the guards: "You have tried your best!"

Liu Quanyi laughed and stepped forward, holding Luo Song's arm, "Ms. Luo, it's not easy to invite such a distinguished guest as you. I have prepared the best delicacies for you and me." , you should have a few drinks!"

Zhang Xingqian knelt in the snow and watched Luo Song enter the village with blurred tears.

"Brother Zhang, get up!" Si Chao came over and picked up Zhang Xingqian.

"Why don't you kill me?" Zhang Xingqian asked.

"That's because Brother Zhang is still of great use!" Si Chao climbed on Zhang Xingqian's shoulders and walked inside, saying: "There will be a lot of letters to be exchanged next. Brother Zhang needs your help to transmit the news! Little Mrs. Zhang The lieutenant is as slippery as a ghost, how can ordinary people be fooled by him? Only someone like you, Brother Zhang, who has gained their trust, can speak in front of little Lieutenant Zhang in the next thing!"

"You, what on earth do you want to do?"

"Brother Zhang, neither you nor I are just pawns in this big game of chess. What's the use of thinking so much? We just need to live our own small lives well. Brother Zhang, let's go. , My sister-in-law and my nephew are also waiting for your reunion in the village right now! In this weather, wouldn’t it be the most beautiful thing for the whole family to get together and drink a glass of wine around the stove?" Si Chao said with a smile.

In the lobby, Luo Song, who was sitting at the head of the table, looked at Liu Quanyi coldly.

"Liu Quanyi, even if you trick me here, what's the use? No matter what you say or do, you won't move me in the slightest, let alone cooperate with me in the slightest. If you have the guts, you'll kill him. Got me!"

"That's where Luo Xianggong said!" Liu Quanyi laughed loudly: "Luo Xianggong came to the east of my river and is a living sign. What else do you need to do? You don't have to do anything!"

He waved his hand, but a civil servant came over with a letter and presented it to Luo Song with both hands.

Looking at the handwriting on the letter, Luo Song was stunned.

"As a disciple, I am best at imitating other people's handwriting. I searched the entire Hedong County and collected dozens of your personal letters and instructions, and asked him to imitate them for three days. Mr. Liu, how good is this?" Liu Quanyi said with a smile. After taking the letter, he took out a seal from an open box on the table and stamped it heavily.

This box is Luo Song's accompanying item.

"Ms. Sir, look, your handwritten letter, your official seal, and the small seal are all here. In addition, you are in the east of my river. Who wouldn't believe such a letter when it is sent out?" Liu Quanyi said with an authentic smile.

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Luo Song's eyes widened and he looked at Liu Quanyi, "You, what do you want to do? Do you want to do something to Zhang Cheng?"

He suddenly stood up, pointed his halberd at his opponent, and shouted: "Liu Quanyi, do you also want to follow Cui Ang's example and surrender to the Liao people? Are you worthy of your ancestors?"

Liu Quanyi sneered and waved his hand. Behind Luo Song, the two maids reached out and pushed Luo Song back to the chair.

"Xiangong Luo, this is serious. My Liu family has been established in Hedong for thousands of years. How long did it take for the Song Dynasty to be established? If it weren't for the help of my Liu family, Hedong could have successfully returned to the Song Dynasty? But in these years, my Liu family has ended up, right?

, here must be your handiwork! Whether it is the Song Dynasty or the Liao Kingdom, what difference does it make to us? What's more, the queen of the Liao Kingdom is now more powerful, and the power of the Han family is increasing, and we, Hedong, are

The great contribution must be attributed to the Liao Kingdom, and its power should be valued more than the Lu family or the Lin family, right?"

"You want to use me as bait to lure Zhang Cheng into taking the bait and conspire with Na Yeluzhen to defeat the Shaanxi Forbidden Army!" Luo Song's body was shaking slightly.
To be continued...