Yang Peng stood up and walked towards Han Bing. When Han Bing saw this, he couldn't help but become nervous. Yang Peng walked up to Han Bing and looked at the strong and beautiful woman in front of him. His heart was full of guilt. He couldn't help but feel guilty about her.
He held her in his arms and whispered in her ear: "If this is your wish, then do it!" Han Bing was flustered and didn't know what to do. He pushed Yang Peng away and said angrily: "I'll tell you
You're joking, what do you take seriously!" Yang Peng looked at Han Bing tenderly. Han Bing couldn't help but blush, snorted angrily, and quickly turned around and left.
Yang Peng looked at Han Bing's graceful back and couldn't help but sigh. Yang Peng left Hezhou soon after and headed for Chengtian Army Stronghold.
The Taihang Mountains stretch for thousands of miles and are extremely majestic. They are like a huge screen between Shanxi and Hebei. Chengtian Military Village is located in this magnificent mountain range, tightly blocking the strategic passage between Shanxi and Hebei. There are also
There is another name, Niangzi Pass. It is said that Li Xiuning, the daughter of Li Yuan, once led an army to guard here in the early Tang Dynasty, so it was named Niangzi Pass. Now the guard here is also a female general, a popular star in Yanyun's army, Yang Peng's wife,
Yang Jiumei.
As the saying goes, a long separation is better than a new marriage. When the two of them finally met, they were so in harmony with each other that they didn't care about anything.
In the dead of night, Yang Jiumei, whose face was still flushed, lay on Yang Peng's chest and whispered softly. "I think about my brother every night here!" Yang Peng's heart was so tender that he touched her.
With her smooth waist and hips, she said softly: "Brother misses Jiumei too!" Yang Jiumei smiled happily, squeezed her whole body into Yang Peng's arms, raised her head and asked curiously: "Brother, do you want me?"
What do you miss me for?"
Yang Peng pinched her chin and said with a smile: "I miss our Jiu Mei's beautiful face," and then moved his palm to the quilt. Yang Jiumei suddenly trembled, and there was an emotional expression in her eyes. Yang Peng was bad.
He smiled and said, "I still miss our Jiu Mei's charming body!" Yang Jiumei chuckled and put her cheek against Yang Peng's chest. The two were tender for a moment. Yang Jiumei suddenly raised her head and said, "Eldest brother is in Hezhou
Have you met Han Bing?" Yang Peng nodded. Yang Jiumei said: "Miss Han Bing is a very beautiful woman!..."
Yang Peng nodded sympathetically, "Indeed!" Yang Jiumei added: "Not only is she beautiful, but she is also very capable. There are only a handful of generals in the world who can compare with Miss Han Bing!"
Yang Peng suddenly felt a little strange, looked down at Yang Jiumei, and asked with a smile: "Jiumei, do you have anything to say to me?" Yang Jiumei smiled sheepishly, "Actually, I think Miss Han Bing seems to be
I love big brother very much!"
Yang Peng was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. Yang Jiumei was puzzled by Yang Peng's laughter. She hit Yang Peng on the chest with her fist angrily and said angrily: "Why are you laughing? Did I say something wrong?"
Yang Peng smiled bitterly and said: "I really don't know how you came to such a conclusion! You should know that Han Bing and I have a brother-killing feud. I am very grateful that she can help me lead the army regardless of hatred. How dare you
I have other ideas!" "But..." Yang Peng hugged Yang Jiumei and kissed her, "Okay, let's not talk about her! It's getting late, go to bed!" Yang Jiumei closed her eyes obediently,
Soon he fell asleep. But Yang Peng hugged Yang Jiumei and stared at the ceiling in a daze, thinking about Yang Jiumei's things, and felt upset.
The next morning, Yang Peng, accompanied by Yang Jiumei, Yang Erya, and Li Tian, climbed a dangerous peak next to Chengtian Army Village. The mountain wind roared, and as far as the eye could see, thousands of mountains and valleys could be seen. This Taihang Mountain is really incomparable.
How dangerous!
Yang Jiumei pointed to the distance, "The hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses that were evacuated and led are stationed in Pingding City more than a hundred miles away." Yang Peng nodded and asked, "Didn't they come to attack?" Yang Jiumei shook his head.
Shaking his head, he pointed to a steep mountain pass at the foot of the mountain, which was the only way to enter the Chengtian Army Stronghold. There was a military stronghold standing on the top of the cliff on both sides. This situation was undoubtedly one that could not be opened by one man.
"When they arrived at the mountain pass, they immediately retreated when they were blocked by our army, and then withdrew from the village several miles away. After the fighting in the south ended, they retreated to Pingding City."
Yang Peng showed his thoughts, thinking that if a strong force could be sent out of the Chengtian Army Stronghold to invade Shanxi, the current situation in the Central Plains might be reversed immediately. Then he shook his head with a wry smile. If a strong force could be sent out of the Chengtian Army Stronghold,
Of course it's good, but where can we mobilize the army now? This matter can only be put aside for the time being!
A herald rushed over, holding a letter in both hands and kneeling down to report: "Report to the King of Yan, Yanjing's urgent military situation!" Yang Erya took the letter and handed it to Yang Peng. Yang Peng took the letter and opened it.
Kai came, took out the letter, read it over, frowned slightly, and said to the three of them: "The Khitans launched a fierce attack on Gubeikou, Longshan, and Yuguan at the same time! I have to rush back as soon as possible!"
How could the Khitans launch a fierce attack from the north? It turned out that after receiving the report from the south, Empress Dowager Xiao felt that the remaining troops in Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures were insufficient and it was a good time to launch a large-scale attack, so she ordered Prime Minister Xiao Tianzuo to prepare food and grass.
At the same time, he ordered the generals Xiao Yebu Le, Xiao Lu Yegan, and Lao Hegan to attack Gubeiguan Pass, Longshan, and Yuguan at the same time, intending to take advantage of the lack of troops in Yanyun's Sixteenth Prefecture to invade Yanyun and directly attack Yanyun.
Yunjun's lair.
The Yanjing side was led by Liu Zhiliang, who actively mobilized all forces to resist. Just in case, Liu Zhiliang, Qian Letian, Zuo Mou, and Ye Qian Hanyu decided to mobilize all the young adults in the sixteen states to prepare for battle.
.The entire Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures were in turmoil for a while. The people lost their usual joy and could not help but become frightened. The originally bustling markets suddenly became much depressed.
Yang Peng and his party entered Yanjing at high speed. Yang Peng walked quickly into the gate of Yanyun Mansion. Liu Zhiliang, Qian Letian, Zuo Mou and Yelu Hanyu, who had just received the news, hurriedly greeted them. As soon as Yang Peng saw them, he immediately asked:
"What's the situation now?" Yelu Hanyu said solemnly: "Brother, you're late!" Yang Peng was startled, "What's going on?" Yelu Hanyu suddenly burst into laughter. Yang Peng was stunned when he saw this scene.
react to.
The other three laughed, and Liu Zhiliang said quickly: "Brother, don't worry, the princess is joking with you!" Yang Peng was so angry that he glared at Yelu Hanyu angrily. Yelu Hanyu was happy.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Looking at you, there must be nothing wrong with you, right?"
Liu Zhiliang said: "I just received a report from the frontline army that the Khitan army has retreated!"
Yang Peng was stunned, "Retreat? Just retreat like this?" Yelu Hanyu said: "Fifty-six million Khitan troops attacked for five or six days without making any progress, and also lost many soldiers and horses! If not
If we retreat, apart from increasing casualties, what else can we gain?"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "So our defense system has worked?" The four of them nodded, Zuo Mou smiled and said: "It should be said that it has played a huge role!" Then he presented a pamphlet to Yang Peng,
Said: "This is the casualty report from both sides that was just sent." Yang Peng quickly took the report and read it again, and said in disbelief: "We only lost a dozen people?!" The four of them smiled and nodded, Yelu Hanyu
Said: "Only a dozen people died in the battle, but the Khitan army lost no less than 20,000 people! This is why the Khitan army retreated!"
The sight turned to the central capital of Liao Kingdom. Empress Dowager Xiao regretted deeply: "I really regret not listening to my daughter! When the Yanyun Army built fortifications, I should have listened to my daughter and sent troops to attack continuously! Alas, it is too late to regret now.
Oh! I didn’t expect that in such a short period of time, they actually built such a strong and dangerous defense line. Now it is simply impossible to attack from the north!"
General Xiao Yebule said with lingering fear: "That kind of defense line is simply more insurmountable than natural dangers. The city wall is so high that even the siege ladder cannot be built up, and there are fortresses at the top of the cliffs, and the three-bow beds are placed in those places.
Ballistas, cannons, etc. can hit our army from a long distance, and our army often suffers heavy casualties before they even reach the city wall! I will say bluntly, unless they give up on their own initiative, there is no way to break through such a line of defense!
"Emperor Ye Qian Longxu frowned tightly, "Now I finally understand why Yang Peng dared to move the large army south. I was too careless!"
Xiao Tianzuo thought: "Maybe this is not a bad thing!" The emperor and several generals looked at Xiao Tianzuo in confusion. Xiao Tianzuo smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the Yanyun Army can now hold the northern front with very few troops.
, then we don’t need to press so many troops in that direction! We can completely withdraw most of the troops and invest them in combat operations in the south! In this way, our army’s advantage in the Central Plains will still be difficult to
Shake!" Empress Dowager Xiao's eyes lit up and she nodded, "That's right, that's right! Don't the Han people have a saying: "Follow the enemy's strategy?" Let's also give him a strategy and transfer all the troops on the front line to the Central Plains! I want to see it.
Look, there is a competition in the Central Plains, who will win?"
Yang Peng climbed up the cliff on the west side of the Gubei Pavilion and looked to the north. The northern grasslands were endless. Looking back, he saw the Gubei Pavilion's defense system built on the steep terrain. Yang Peng was amazed, feeling that this was something that could only be seen in film and television blockbusters.
What a magnificent scene that can only be seen!
The first city wall stretches across the only way to go from south to north. The shape of this city wall can be said to be completely different from ordinary city walls. The city gate in the middle looks very low and narrow, while the walls on both sides look very narrow.
It is majestic and tall. In fact, the city gate is not low and narrow. In terms of scale, it is larger than the city gate of Yanjing. The reason why it looks low and narrow is entirely because the city walls on both sides are so majestic.
The city walls on both sides of the city gate have a wide foundation that is only ten meters high, and then the city walls are built with huge nearby rocks on top, and another ten meters are built. The overall height of the front is about thirty meters, which is equivalent to the height of ten stories.
It completely surpassed all the defense systems of this era. No wonder Yebule said that their ladders could not reach it at all. The defensive soldiers only needed to keep shooting arrows and throwing stones on such a city wall.
And this is only the first layer of the Gubei Pavilion defense system. The second layer is also a city wall, which is built on higher terrain behind the first city wall. Since it is built on higher terrain, it is relatively
The first city wall is about ten meters high. When the enemy attacks, the long-range firepower on the second city wall can also cause damage to the enemy.
In addition to these two defense systems, there is also a third layer of defense system. Many military strongholds have been built on the top of the surrounding cliffs, which are so steep that they reach into the sky.
They launched an attack on the enemy as soon as they assembled. Not long ago, Yebule's army suffered such a heavy loss. At that time, they did not know that Yanyun's army had moved heavy equipment such as stone cannons, three bows, and crossbows onto the cliff.
In the military stronghold on the top of the mountain, just as the army was gathering to attack, a huge roar suddenly came out. Before the Khitan soldiers could react, rocks and bullets fell from the sky. The Khitan army was caught off guard and suffered more than a hundred casualties.
Fortunately, this was ancient times, and the hit accuracy of long-range weapons was very low. If it were in modern society, such a long-range salvo would probably have destroyed Xiao Yebule's army.
While admiring the magnificent scenery in front of him, Yang Peng listened to Yang Jing excitedly describing the recent war. Yang Jing finally said: "I have been in the army for so many years, and I have never fought such an easy war! The enemy is already dead.
It’s like a mountain, but we still don’t feel much pressure!”
Yang Peng smiled and said, "If I only give you 10,000 troops, can you defend this place?" "No problem!" Then he thought for a while, "With this defense system, there is absolutely no problem!"
Yang Peng showed a thoughtful look. After inspecting the Gubei Pavilion, Yang Peng went to Longshan and Yuguan to inspect again. The situation at Yuguan was similar to that at the Gubei Pavilion, while the defense system at Longshan was better than that at Gubei Pavilion.
Beiguan and Yuguan are even more fortified and insurmountable. Not long ago, the Khitan army attacked for five or six days and killed five or six thousand people. However, only one soldier of the army guarding Longshan was scratched by a stray arrow.
After this test, the northern defense system of Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures showed extremely strong defensive capabilities. Yang Peng felt more confident and felt that he could mobilize more troops to fight in the main directions.
Boom! There was a loud noise suddenly outside Shangjing City. The soldiers and civilians in the city were startled. Some people muttered angrily: "Damn it! What the hell are these Khitan people doing outside the city all day long?! They're so scary.
!" Ye Qi Guanyin and Brother Ye Qi Xiu ran out of the hall and looked in the direction of the loud noise. They saw a column of smoke rising from the distance. Ye Qi Guanyin frowned and said: "It seems that it failed again!" Ye Qi Xiu said
Brother said angrily: "I'll go take a look!" and then left in a hurry.
Not long after, brother Ye Qixiu came back and said dejectedly: "Damn it, failed again! More than twenty people were killed!" Ye Qi Guanyin frowned and said: "Since the Yanyun Army can create that kind of weapon, we
It should be possible to make it, but what is wrong?" Ye Qi Guanyin shook her head, "I don't know! I let them continue to do it!"
Ye Qi Guanyin thought: "This is not the way. Maybe we should think of another way." Brother Ye Qi Xiu asked puzzledly: "What good solution does the emperor have?" Ye Qi Guanyin raised her head and looked at the sky in the distance.
, murmured: "Since we can't build it, let's find a way from Yan Yunjun!"...
After Yang Peng inspected the defense system in the north, he immediately returned to Yanjing. As soon as he came back, he learned that news had come from Bianjing not long ago, saying that the imperial court was now discussing how to deal with Yang Peng.
At the same time that Yang Peng learned the news, in the palace study in Bianjing, the emperor and the ministers were arguing fiercely about how to deal with Yang Peng.
Kong Yida said angrily: "Yang Peng is now too big to get rid of him! If we don't take drastic measures to get rid of him, it will definitely lead to a catastrophe! It will be too late to regret it by then!"
The Eighth Prince said angrily: "Do you want to meet Yan Yun Wenbian according to Master Kong's wishes? Under such circumstances, wouldn't it be better for relatives to hate enemies? I'm afraid the Khitans and Han Derang would rather we do this!
"
Kong Yida snorted, "Why bother to use troops! I have a clever plan to get rid of this beast without any bloodshed!" Song Zhenzong immediately became interested, "If Kong Qing has a clever plan, please tell me quickly!" Kong Yida smiled confidently.
, cupping his fists and saying: "As long as His Majesty sends an imperial edict to summon him to Bianjing, then his life and death will all depend on His Majesty's will!"
"No!" the Eighth Prince said urgently, "Your Majesty, Master Kong's words are simply misleading the country and the emperor! Who is Yang Peng? Is it so easy to be fooled by a person who can make the Khitan people fear three points? What's more,
This strategy was used by the late emperor before, but if he repeats it now, he will not be able to deceive even a child. Therefore, doing so can only be self-defeating! Your Majesty, who is respected by the world, should not resort to such villainous tactics!"
Li Te, who participated in the political affairs, also said: "What Mr. Zhao said is absolutely true! Regardless of King Yan's true thoughts, he is indeed focused on dealing with the Khitans and Goryeo, and his subjects and common people regard him as a hero! If your majesty conspired to kill him
Killing them will not only enmity the Yanyun army, but also chill the hearts of all the people in the world! I'm afraid that the situation will really be over by then! Your Majesty must not listen to Confucius' words that will bring disaster to the country and the people!"
Kong Yida was so angry that his veins jumped, and he shouted: "Aren't I thinking about your majesty's country? From what you are saying, it seems that I am the traitor!"
The Eighth Prince said: "We are just discussing the matter." Kong Yida snorted, "Yang Peng will definitely rebel in the future and must be eliminated as soon as possible!" The Eighth Prince asked in return: "I don't know why Mr. Kong speaks so confidently? How dare you?
Ask Lord Kong what is the basis?" Kong Yida glared and said: "He is a military commander and now holds great power, this is the basis!" The Eighth Prince sneered: "This means that there is no excuse for trying to incriminate someone!
"
Song Zhenzong was so quarreled by the two of them that he couldn't make up his mind for a moment, so he turned his attention to Pang Taishifei, who had been silent. "Pang Qing, please tell me your opinion." Everyone looked at him.
It fell on Pang Tai Shifei.
Master Pang Feidao said: "Well, what Master Zhao and Master Kong said are reasonable. I think it would be better to find a way to restrain King Yan."
Song Zhenzong became interested, "Then, how to restrain the silk?"
Pang Taishi Fei said: "Retirement is nothing more than high-ranking officials, generous salaries and marriage. Now that King Yan is already a very popular minister, why not use marriage. I heard that your Majesty's imperial sister is in her twenties, so why not marry King Yan.
In this way, Your Majesty and King Yan will become one family, and the worries of Master Kong will naturally be solved!"
Song Zhenzong was greatly moved, "This is a good idea!" He glanced at the other ministers and asked, "What do you all think?" The Eighth Prince said, "This is indeed a way to get the best of both worlds!" Wang Qinruo also nodded. Kong Yida
But he said anxiously: "If your Majesty does this, you will definitely regret it in the future!"
Song Zhenzong was unhappy, "Kong Qing should not always be so alarmist!"
After the meeting, Song Zhenzong came to an exquisite and beautiful palace garden in the harem. This palace garden is not big, but it exudes exquisite and beautiful temperament everywhere. There is a small arch bridge and a clear stream passing through it, making a gurgling sound.
The sound of water; the lush bamboo forest swaying in the wind, with the pink embroidered building looming in the middle; peach trees are leaning on cherries, pear trees are leaning on peonies, colorful fallen flowers are floating on the water, and the fragrance of the garden is refreshing. This is simply a paradise where fairies live.
!
Of course, the person living here is not a fairy, but Song Zhenzong's younger sister, the legendary Princess Lihua, who is as beautiful as a fairy. Song Gaozong walked across the small bridge and through the bamboo forest, and saw a peerless beauty in palace clothes sitting there.
Playing the piano in front of the moon cave window is really like Chang'e in the moon palace. Although Song Zhenzong is the elder brother, he still couldn't help but lost his mind, smiled, and walked over quickly.
"Little sister!" Zhao Lihua quickly raised her head when she heard Song Gaozong's voice. Seeing that Song Zhenzong had come to the door, her face showed joy, and she quickly stood up and went out to greet her. Yingying bowed: "I don't know if your Majesty has arrived.
Welcome from afar, I hope your Majesty will atone for your sins!"
Song Zhenzong chuckled, "We are brothers and sisters, why should we be so open to outsiders? There are no outsiders here, so just call me brother." Zhao Lihua smiled brightly, like a peony in full bloom, "Brother." Song Zhenzong smiled and held her hand.
Zhao Lihua walked into the embroidery building with her delicate hands. She came to sit in front of the moon cave window. Zhao Lihua quickly asked the palace maid to serve fragrant tea.
Song Zhenzong picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. Seeing that Zhao Lihua was still standing, he said, "Sit down, little sister. We two brothers and sisters will have a nice talk." Zhao Lihua smiled and sat down next to Song Zhenzong.
Song Zhenzong looked at Zhao Lihua's beautiful face and couldn't help but sigh: "I really don't know who got the blessing from the previous life to be able to marry you!" Zhao Lihua's face turned red, showing a look of embarrassment.
Gao Zongdao: "Little sister, you are not young anymore, it's time to get married!" Zhao Lihua is smart as ice and snow. She knew the elegant meaning of the string song after hearing it. She frowned slightly and asked: "Brother, do you want to marry me off?"
Song Zhenzong nodded. Zhao Lihua said angrily: "Brother, my little sister has already made up her mind! My little sister won't marry!" Song Zhenzong huffed and said angrily: "Marriage is always a matter of parents' orders and the matchmaker's words.
Now that my parents are away, I, the eldest brother, will of course make the decision, how can you be willful!"
Zhao Lihua was angry and sad at the same time. She stared at Song Zhenzong with a pair of beautiful eyes like stars, her crystal tears rolling down her cheeks.
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.