The downed soldiers clamored to pick up their lost weapons, and immediately surrounded Ren Jinlong, each raising their swords to greet him. Ren Jinlong sneered, held a horizontal stick to his chest, and then swiped outwards.
Wherever the golden light waved, more than a dozen soldiers were immediately swept away. Seeing how brave he was, the sergeant turned pale with fright. He stumbled and fell to the ground, then got up and ran desperately, shouting: "No.
Hey, you monster! Someone come quickly!"
The chaos at the top of the city was already heard by the patrol camp below the city. Immediately, more than a hundred meters of soldiers ran out and rushed to the top of the city together. Ren Jinlong was tightly surrounded by three levels inside and three levels outside. Ren Jinlong was surrounded by three layers.
Without any fear, he looked coldly at the soldiers of the Song Dynasty who were fierce in appearance and soft in heart, and said loudly: "You guys can only bully the small with more! You collect chicken feathers to make dusters. No wonder the battles with the Khitan have been defeated repeatedly! How can such an army win the battle?"
A soldier opposite Ren Jinlong shouted loudly: "Are you a spy sent by the Khitan? You actually dare to break into our Yingzhou City single-handedly. I think you think your life is too long?"
Ren Jinlong said: "So what if I am? So what if I'm not? If you have the ability, capture me!"
The military leader shouted from behind the crowd: "Don't talk nonsense to him, take him down first!"
More than a hundred soldiers immediately swarmed up and attacked Ren Jinlong with swords and spears. Although Ren Jinlong didn't know any stick skills, this golden dragon stick was extremely powerful, as if it was really possessed by a golden dragon. In addition,
He was very strong, so every move he made with the stick was astonishingly brave. As long as the weapons in the hands of the Song soldiers came into contact with the big stick, they would be knocked away immediately. They were all dumbfounded. Ren Jinlong shouted and rushed.
Entering the crowd, big sticks were flying up and down, only thumping and ouch sounds could be heard, but after a while, no one was standing on the top of the city except Ren Jinlong, and there were piles of people lying on the ground, with ### sounds.
Continuously.
Ren Jinlong stood with his head held high, banged his big stick on the ground, looked at the soldiers and said, "If you guys can practice carefully, you won't be so bad today!"
At this moment, a person suddenly ran up the city ladder. He had a square face and two eyebrows raised high. Looking carefully, it turned out to be the person who collected his name on the unknown hill after leaving Tongma Pass.
Disciple Zhao Meng!
I saw him opening his big hands and shouting at Ren Jinlong: "Master, don't fight, we are all our own!" Then he quickly ran forward, his knees softened, and he knelt down on the ground in a dignified manner, facing Ren Jinlong.
He kowtowed, "Master, Zhao Meng kowtows to you!"
Ren Jinlong hurriedly reached out to lift Zhao Meng up and said with a smile: "So it's you? Why are you here?"
Zhao Meng stood up, looked at him and said: "Because the war is tense now, I came here. Master, why did you come to Yingzhou too?"
Ren Jinlong said: "I passed by here accidentally. Seeing the mighty construction of this city, I came closer to take a look. Unexpectedly, I was thought to be a Khitan spy by your soldiers."
Zhao Meng turned back angrily and glared at the soldiers, saying angrily: "Useless things, they just know how to fight in the nest! How come I haven't seen you so brave in the daily battles with the Khitans?"
When the leading sergeant saw Zhao Meng kowtowing to Ren Jinlong, he couldn't help but be stunned. Zhao Meng saw him at a glance and shouted: "Old Hu, come here!"
The sergeant known as Lao Hu walked over timidly and said to Zhao Meng, "Master Meng, what are your orders?"
Zhao Meng stared and said, "Are you the leader? Do you know who he is?"
Old Hu was so frightened that he lowered his head and bowed quickly: "I don't know, I don't know! Master Meng, don't be surprised!"
When Ren Jinlong heard the name "Lao Hu", his heart suddenly twitched heavily, he sighed and said to Zhao Meng: "Forget it, he doesn't know either, don't blame him!"
Zhao Meng snorted and said, "Why don't you get out of here!" He turned around and said to Ren Jinlong, "Master, let's go to the Marshal's Mansion to talk!"
Although Lao Hu was reprimanded by Zhao Meng, he felt relieved when he saw that Zhao Meng did not embarrass him. He called the soldiers lying on the ground, limped to help each other and left.
Ren Jinlong followed Zhao Meng down to the top of the city. He saw that the streets in the city were wide and flat, but there were no people on the streets. It looked very depressed. Zhao Meng said from the side: "Master, you don't know, we are currently fighting against the Khitan. Brother Yelvxiu
Led an army of 200,000 and set up camp on Xiaonanpo outside Yingzhou City. Commander Li Jixuan had no choice but to issue a ban on the streets. He was not allowed to go out without anything, let alone a stranger enter the city."
When Ren Jinlong heard the name "Li Jixuan", he felt it was familiar. He suddenly remembered a person and asked, "Zhao Meng, do you know Gao Junbao?"
Zhao Meng said in surprise: "Master, do you know this person?"
Ren Jinlong nodded lightly: "Sir, we met on the rocky hill outside Shouzhou City. This man is very skilled in martial arts and is a rare general! But it is a pity that he only made a small horse infantry.
Dutou!"
"The person who can be praised by you must be the right one!" Zhao Meng said happily, "That Gao Junbao is a famous brave general in the Song Dynasty. Now Shuozhou is confronting Xiao Dalin. Because he is brave in battle and has great strategies, the commander-in-chief Li Jixuan ordered him to
He led tens of thousands of troops to suppress Xiao Dalin there, and then rushed to Yingzhou to relieve the siege, temporarily forcing Brother Yelvxiu back. Now he has fought nearly a hundred battles, large and small!"
Ren Jinlong then asked: "We fought nearly a hundred battles, so what is the outcome?"
Zhao Meng paused for a moment, and said with a red face: "We have fought hundreds of battles, and we have lost more and won less..."
"Losing more than winning?" Ren Jinlong glanced at him casually, "I think you haven't won at all, right?"
Zhao Meng immediately retorted: "The Khitan people are wild and savage, and they like to fight bravely. It is normal for our Song soldiers to be defeated!"
Ren Jinlong smiled and said: "No matter how wild and barbaric they are, they can't defeat brave people! If all the soldiers of the Song Dynasty bravely lead the way, how can those Khitan soldiers get any advantage?"
Zhao Meng smiled sarcastically: "Master, you are right!"
While they were talking, the two of them had already arrived in front of a mansion. When the guarding soldiers saw Ren Jinlong, they immediately looked alert. But Zhao Meng's eyes widened and they all hurriedly backed away, hiding aside without asking.
Ren Jinlong laughed secretly in his heart. It seems that his nominal disciple is quite majestic among the soldiers on weekdays!
The two of them walked through the courtyard. Zhao Meng pulled Ren Jinlong and whispered: "There is a discussion in the Marshal's mansion now. Let's go to the backyard."
Ren Jinlong didn't care, and asked casually: "What happened in Bianjing last time? Who wants to kill me?"
Zhao Meng hesitated for a moment and led him into a room. After sitting down, he sighed: "Master, I don't understand the reason for this either. You'd better stop asking."
Ren Jinlong said: "Why didn't I ask? If someone wants to kill me, I should know who it is!"
Zhao Meng stood up and poured him a cup of tea, and said with some embarrassment: "Because of what happened last time, the Holy Master is seriously ill. He just arrived in Yingzhou yesterday to supervise the battle. The young master and I came with him."
Ren Jinlong casually threw the golden stick to the ground with a clang, held Xiao Wu in his arms, and then picked up the tea bowl. Zhao Meng couldn't help but secretly glance at the big stick and thought: Where did my master get it from?
This big stick? It’s really majestic!
Ren Jinlong took a sip of tea and sneered, "I understand. It turns out that the one who ordered my death was your Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, right?"
Zhao Meng was so frightened that he hurriedly stood up from his seat, ran to the door, looked around, and then slammed the door: "Master, don't say these nonsense! His Majesty is suspicious by nature. If it reaches his ears,
That’s going to be really bad!”
Ren Jinlong smiled and said: "Look at how scared you are! Zhao Guangyi is just a guy, does he need to be so scared?"
Zhao Meng said: "Of course you won't be afraid because of your abilities. But those of us who are servants have to be careful in our words and deeds at all times. Since I grew up in the palace, your majesty and the prince treat me very well."
It's not bad. After letting you go that time, His Majesty the Crown Prince and I were both punished by His Majesty..."
Ren Jinlong saw him ramble on and on, so he couldn't help but interrupt: "Then do you know why Zhao Guangyi wanted to kill me?"
Zhao Meng shook his head and said, "I don't know what's going on. Maybe Your Majesty feels very unhappy when he sees you?"
Ren Jinlong sneered and asked, "Is Yuan Xiu in the city?"
Zhao Meng said: "The prince is in the commander-in-chief's house, discussing matters with the commander-in-chief."
Ren Jinlong said oh, stood up and looked around, looking at the room with great interest. Zhao Meng then said: "Master, since you have come to Yingzhou, stay here for a few days, and I will treat you to a drink."
.”
Ren Jinlong smiled slightly: "If I stay here, I'm afraid your Emperor will kill me again!"
Zhao Meng was stunned for a moment, and then said loudly: "Master, please relax. After you left last time, His Majesty punished the two of us, but His Highness the Crown Prince argued with reason and made His Majesty agree not to look for you again.
trouble!"
Ren Jinlong said calmly: "I'm not afraid that he will cause trouble for me. What I'm afraid of is that he will cause trouble for you. Someone must have reported the commotion on the city wall to the commander, so Zhao Guangyi should have known about it by now, right?
"
Zhao Meng said: "Whatever he does? As long as Your Majesty doesn't speak, whoever dares to embarrass you will be the first to kill him!"
At this time, footsteps were heard outside, the door creaked open, and a young master walked in. Zhao Meng immediately jumped up from the stool and called meekly: "Prince."
Yuan Xiu was stunned when he saw Ren Jinlong who was wearing golden armor. He was slightly startled and immediately smiled. He walked a few steps closer, cupped his fists and said with a smile: "It turns out to be my fourth brother. I didn't expect to meet you here."
Yes, how are you doing, brother?"
Ren Jinlong also clasped his fists and said, "Brother Yuan Xiu, I'm really sorry for disturbing your emperor last time. I made you and Zhao Meng suffer for me!"
Yuan Xiu said: "What a trivial matter is of no concern! You are my guest, I can't let you be harmed by anything, right?"
The three of them talked for a while. At this time, it was getting late and the lanterns were starting to turn on. The huge Yingzhou City was quiet and deserted. Yuan Xiu ordered people to put wine and food in this room to entertain Ren Jinlong.
After drinking for a while, they suddenly heard people outside the city shouting, and the sound of drums and trumpets was loud. The three of them put down their wine glasses and looked at each other. Zhao Meng shouted to the outside: "What happened? Why is it so noisy?"
A moment later, the guards outside replied in panic: "General Fierce, brother Yelvxiu from outside the city is coming to attack the city!"
As soon as he said this, Zhao Meng immediately threw the wine glass, pointed at the outside of the city and cursed: "You damned northern prisoner, you can't even let anyone calm down even after you take a sip of wine!"