In Li Yan's house, there was still heated discussion.
Cao Yongyi waved the paper in his hand and said proudly: "This is our magic weapon to save our lives and achieve success."
Zhang Lin, Li Yan, Li Chuwen, Liu Yanzong, Kang Gongbi and others looked at each other and said flatteringly: "Brother Cao, thank you for your hard work! You have worked hard for these labor money and made great contributions. You will definitely win the jackpot in front of His Majesty."
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Li Chuneng secretly curled his lips, you are really an honest man, you only kept less than one-fifth of the money you collected, and you took out the rest as a tribute to the Song army soldiers.
You are truly a brave and loyal minister of the Song Dynasty!
Ma Zhi, who was sitting in the corner, suddenly said: "Masters, now we are levying labor money, which makes the people of all ethnic groups in the city filled with righteous indignation and scolding the Song army. There are rumors that the Khitan people in the west and south cities are secretly preparing soldiers and armor.
Bows and arrows, ready to fight to the death with the Song army entering the city, and die together. However, the Han people in the east and north cities, and the Bohai people, still secretly supported after hearing this."
"I am worried that the soldiers and civilians of all ethnic groups in the city will be united by this expropriation, which will arouse public anger and lead to a bloody battle with the Song army. Will my hard work be self-defeating?"
Ma Zhi came from Jizhou and belonged to a large family among the Han people in the Yanyun states. Although he was only a small Guanglu Cheng, he could represent the local forces that had lived in the Yanyun area for a long time and had a certain influence. He was Zhang Lin and Li Yan.
The target of others' efforts to win over.
After he raised this question, there was silence in the room. Li Chuwen, Liu Yanzong, and Kang Gongbi looked at each other, at a loss. Li Chuneng, Cao Yongyi, and the two generals from the two collection stations turned pale with fright.
If the culprits were to be traced, they would bear the brunt. If they were really blamed, the Song army might use them as scapegoats and chop off their heads to thank the world and appease the people in the city!
This won't work! I am loyal to the Song Dynasty, and I will devote myself to the Song Dynasty and die. No, no, I cannot die and die. We are willing to continue to work hard for the Song Dynasty.
If an official or soldier of the Song Dynasty appeared in front of the two of them now, they would rush forward, hug their thighs, cry out for blood, and then cut out their loyalty, which can be seen in the sun and the moon, to show to the nobles of the Song Dynasty.
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Zhang Lin and Li Yan glared at each other fiercely, exchanged glances, and tacitly agreed that Li Yan would give the explanation.
"Actually, it's better to make a fuss. If there are no rebellious mobs, how can we reflect on our daring loyalty?" Old God Li Yan said on the ground, and then his face became extremely fierce, and his handsome eyes were filled with viciousness.
"The mob's troubles are nothing more than cutting off a few heads, and then they will be honest. The purpose is to show the Song Army that there are so many thugs in the Yanyun Prefectures. But the Song Army can't take Yanyun.
Let’s kill all the people in the Yunzhou Prefectures. Someone has to govern them. Naturally, it’s our turn to take over. Over the years, we have helped the Khitan people manage the Han people in the Yanyun Prefectures obediently, so naturally we can
Help the Song Dynasty to control these unruly people."
As soon as Li Yan finished speaking, there was a burst of applause.
"Wonderful! Mr. Li is really far-sighted and insightful!"
"Li Gong and Zhang Gong are indeed the pillars of the country. From now on, our colleagues in Yanyun will rely on the leadership of these two to win glory in the temple of the Song Dynasty."
After the flood of flattery was finished, Zhang Jue, the governor of Pingzhou, said: "Those who know the current affairs are heroes, and we are Han people. We read Han books, so there is nothing wrong with surrendering to the Song Dynasty. If we surrender to the Song Dynasty, we will surrender to the Song Dynasty."
Why do you have to come up with so many tricks?"
Li Chuneng, who was frightened out of his wits by Ma Zhi's words just now, thought that he had made great contributions to the Song Dynasty after being explained by his uncle Li Yan's words. Hearing what Zhang Jue said, he immediately became angry.
He pretended to be a hero of the Song Dynasty and retorted unceremoniously: "The Song army's northern expedition to their homeland saved the people of the Yanyun states from disaster and got some money for the army. So what! You talk like this and eliminate our achievements.
, but they are implicitly denying that the Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty was a just act, and obliterating the bloody military achievements of the Song army. Zhang Jue, I think you are still nostalgic and disloyal to the Song Dynasty."
Cao Yongyi also jumped out, pointed at Zhang Jue with an indignant look and said: "As a Han, you bleed Han blood and read Han books, but you want to be loyal to the Khitan people?" He has no descendants because of his father.
Huh! Count the classics and forget your ancestors. 'Zhang Jue, do you want to be a traitor?"
Although Zhang Jue was born as a Jinshi, he had been proficient with bows and horses since he was a child, and had been accompanied by soldiers and horses since he became an official. He was brave and resolute. He immediately stood up, his eyes widened, and he cursed angrily: "Who is the traitor, you or me?"
Forced by his power, Cao Yongyi shrank his neck and did not dare to speak out.
Zhang Lin quickly came out to smooth things over.
"Zhang Yifeng is just expressing his opinion. I have already said before that everyone can speak freely during tonight's discussion. Okay, let's stop arguing and work together."
After a moment of silence, Liu Yanzong talked about the next arrangements, and soon everyone started talking enthusiastically.
"The West Garden is the key. We must attack the West Garden. Controlling Xiao Sese and Yelu Ao and Lu Ao's mother and son are the key."
"We have bribed the servants in the West Garden and are willing to serve as internal servants. When we hear the agreed signal tomorrow night at three o'clock, we will open the east corner door of the West Garden..."
"There is also Yelu Dashi. He is a disaster, and the Liao Xing Army in his hands is also a big disaster."
"In recent days, he has been living on the south gate tower. He is guarded by soldiers when he comes in and out, so it is difficult to attack him. However, I have bribed his cook. Tomorrow's dinner will be Yelu Dashi's last meal in this world."
"Okay. Once the big stone of Yelu is removed, the rest of the Khitan, the Xiren clan, and the nobles will not be in trouble. Those who have some skills and can plan and fight are all taken care of by my army of the Song Dynasty outside the city. The remaining cats and dogs are not mine.
Waiting for the opponent."
"I Have a Picture Book of Ghosts and Gods"
"Yes! That's absolutely true!" Everyone agreed in unison, even Ma Zhi and Zhang Jue agreed with smiles.
"Sir, someone from Ma Guanren's house said he was coming from his hometown and told him to go back quickly." A servant from Li's house reported outside the door.
Ma Zhi stood up immediately: "It's someone from Jizhou's family who must have brought important news. I'll go and be back right away."
"Okay, if you have news from outside the city, come back and let us know. It's not easy for people of your tribe to sneak in from the tight siege outside the city at this time." Li Yan said kindly.
"Yes! Gentlemen, Ma will leave first."
After Ma Zhi left, everyone started discussing in full swing again. After discussing the details of the great cause, everyone recalled that in the Kaifeng temple, wearing long-winged black gauze hats, red robes, and gold and silver fish bags at their waists, they created another miracle.
So brilliant.
Speaking of enjoying himself, Li Chuneng couldn't help but exclaimed: "It would be too boring if we don't have good wine and beautiful people to cheer us up."
Everyone usually thought that he was vulgar, but the proposal he made at this time was very good, so Li Yan waved his hand to the housekeeper to summon the singers and musicians raised in the house, and served him fine wine and delicacies like a stream of water.
Just as we were about to start, someone else came to report.
"Master, someone from Zhang Guanren's residence said that his wife suddenly fell ill and asked him to go back and take a look."
Zhang Jue stood up with an apologetic look on his face: "I'm really sorry. It's a pity that I can't rejoice with you. This mother-in-law is ill at this moment."
After that, with a face full of regret, he hurried away.
Everyone didn't take it seriously and continued to play, dance, listen to music, and drink wine, so they were very happy.
I don't know how long it took, but suddenly I heard a noise in the distance. When I heard the sound, I looked up and saw a flickering fire reflected in the night sky.
If you listen carefully, it seems that there are an unknown number of people coming this way making a lot of noise.
"What's going on?" During this sensitive period, any movement would arouse everyone's nerves, so Li Yan quickly asked someone to go out and inquire.
After a while, the housekeeper ran in crawling all over the place. He had lost his hat, his clothes were torn, and he was in a very embarrassed state.
"My master is not well. I don't know when today, people of all ethnic groups in the city circulated the Song army's unveiling notice, saying that the Song Dynasty never asked for any labor labor money, and also promulgated an official decree to exempt them from taxes for three years. The unveiling notice said that the labor army
The money is the master and other high-ranking officials who, under the banner of the Song Army, amassed money privately."
"The people were excited, and they didn't know who told them that all the high officials were in our house, so they gathered around."
Li Yan turned pale with fright and shouted repeatedly: "Go and call the Han army quickly! Call Pharmacist Zhong and Wu Cunzhong and dispatch a force of troops immediately!"
"The younger one thought the same way at the time, but after taking a few steps, he was blocked back by the Han army."
"Blocked back? What do you mean?"
"He just turned his back on me and refused to recognize me. When I showed the card given by my master, the Han soldiers ignored me."
Everyone suddenly felt like they had fallen into a thousand-year ice cave, and everything was frozen from the outside to the inside.
Suddenly, there was a huge bright light in the west direction of the city, and faint shouts of killing could be heard.
"What's going on?" Li Yan asked feebly, his hands and feet feeling cold.
A servant brought a ladder and set it up on the courtyard wall. He climbed up and looked at it for a while and said, "No, the imperial city is on fire!"
It’s broken! Yelu Dashi and the others took action first. Zhang Lin and Li Yan suddenly thought of the greatest possibility.
At this time, the fire outside became brighter and the sounds of shouting and killing became louder and louder. This chapter has been completed!
