In the eleventh year of Wu Jianshuo, the first day of the first lunar month.
The sound of firecrackers set off the joyful atmosphere on the Chengdu Plain. Zhangcun, a place mainly dominated by soldiers and military families, welcomed the arrival of the New Year in a lively and orderly atmosphere. After the group worship on New Year's Eve, there was a lively dinner. On the first day of the new year, they came to each other to congratulate each other. Every household had a red letter of blessing on it. The children were begging for New Year's money. The firecrackers and laughter continued.
Carrying big bags and small bags, Zhuo Yongqing and sisters He Ying and He Xiu started visiting from the morning, and at night, Qu Qing, Mao Yishan, Hou Wu and others all brought their families over. It was New Year's Day. For the first meal, I made an appointment to settle it at Zhuo Yongqing's home. In October last year, he got married, not only his sister, but his sister He Ying and his sister He Xiu were married into the house, and Ning Yi was their master. The marriage, a group of people laughed that this guy enjoyed the blessing of Qi people.
In the past year, there has been a sad or happy story between Zhuo Yongqing and his pungent sister He Ying, so there is no need to talk about it at this time. War will disrupt a lot of things. Even in this place where the Huaxia Army gathers, the styles of the soldiers are different. Some are similar to Xue Changgong, who consciously feel precarious in the war and do not want to marry a wife. There are also people who take care of them. of women, family after family, who came together unconsciously.
Zhuo Yongqing's life was smooth and happy. He Xiu, the lame girl, was not in good health and had a weak temperament. She couldn't support half of her family in complicated times. Her sister, He Ying, had a strong personality, but she was an excellent hostess. In the past, she had a bad attitude towards Zhuo Yongqing, and she kept shouting and drinking. Zhuo Yongqing has no family. After getting married, he lived with He Ying and He Xiu's weak mother, and took care of him nearby. When the new year came, he also saved the trouble of running from both ends. On this day, he called a group of brothers and family members to join together. Celebrate, it's so lively.
After the lively banquet, the women cleaned up the dishes, the men removed the tables and chairs, and Mao Yishan's children ran out to find other playmates. Zhuo Yongqing sat in the yard with Qu Qing, Hou Wu, Mao Yishan, Hou Yuanyong and others. They drank and chatted in the room, and it was only when it was late at night that they dispersed.
Qu Qing was the last to leave. When he left, he looked at him meaningfully, and Zhuo Yongqing nodded at him with a smile.
After sending them away, Zhuo Yongqing returned to the yard and moved the table and chairs into the room. He Ying and He Xiu also came to help. After these things were done, Zhuo Yongqing sat down on the stool in the room. Straight, hands clasped, considering something. The innocent He Xiu walked in, still talking, seeing his expression, she was a little confused, then He Ying came in, she looked at Zhuo Yongqing, wiped the water droplets on her body, pulled her sister, Sit by your side.
"What, what's wrong?"
"I have something I want to tell you." Zhuo Yongqing looked at them, "I'm about to go out."
The woman was suddenly stunned, He Ying swallowed, and her throat was suddenly so dry that she couldn't speak.
In recent days, the external situation has been tense. Most of the family members who live here are aware of the aggravating tasks and changing atmosphere of the Huaxia Army Center in Zhangcun. Even in the central departments of the Huaxia Army, the matter of Zhou Yong was regarded as a joke, but the development of the whole situation became more and more tense and imminent.
But no one thought that it was going to go out now...
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For the central department of the Huaxia Army, the whole situation suddenly became tense, and then the high-speed operation of each department started on December 28th.
The high-level meeting chaired by Ning Yi determined several important policies, and then various departments held meetings and discussions. On the night of the 28th, the entire Zhang Village operated almost overnight, even for people who had never entered the decision-making level, or more. At least one can understand that something is about to happen.
In the past two years, the Huaxia Army has been engaged in storms and storms in the southwest, and various things have been done brilliantly, getting rid of the embarrassment of previous years, and the atmosphere in the entire army is mostly optimism. The feeling of the arrow on the string is tense and exciting, and some people can even guess some clues. Looking at it and smiling, it seems to contain some kind of aura that is about to come.
Obviously, the top of the Huaxia Army headed by Ning Yi has decided to do something.
Time went back to the morning of New Year's Eve. Zhuo Yongqing sat down outside the yard that was already familiar, with a straight body and clenched fists. There was someone waiting on the stool next to him. This man was thin but resolute. It was Qian Zhiqiang, the Vice Minister of Commerce and Trade of the Wu Dynasty in charge of the Huaxia Army. The two sides had already greeted each other, but they did not speak at this time.
After a while, someone came out. It was a fat monk with a round body and a smile. He glanced at the two of them and went out with a smile. This monk did not make many appearances in Zhangcun. Many people may not know him, but Zhuo Yongqing knew the identity of the other party. The monk should be regarded as Qian Zhiqiang's subordinate. , The Jianghu bandit's name "Honest Monk", from the outside world, is a free broker who walks in black and white but does not belong to either side. Since he has not died for so many years, it can be seen that his martial arts are quite good.
After the monk left, Qian Zhiqiang went in, and after a while, the other party came out, smiled at Zhuo Yongqing, and Zhuo Yongqing entered the courtyard. It was still morning, Ning Yi was busy in the study, and when Zhuo Yongqing came in, he put down his work and poured him a cup of tea. Then his eyes were serious and straight to the point.
"We can't just sit back and ignore the situation in the Wu Dynasty in the recent past. Some decisions have been made in the past two days, and we have to take action. Of course, we haven't announced it yet." He said, "There is something about you, I think it is time Talk to you, you can say no."
Zhuo Yongqing stood up: "I am willing to obey all arrangements of the organization."
"Sit down." Ning Yi waved his hand, "The entire task will be announced on the first and second day of the first day of the new year. Since it is a task, it is not allowed to shirk easily, but if there is a reason for difficulty, other people can of course apply, and let the You advance, it shows that the situation you are facing is different."
Zhuo Yongqing sat down and Ning Yi continued.
"After the Battle of Xiaocanghe, we moved to the southwest and occupied the Chengdu Plain last year. You know the whole situation, so you don't need to go into details. The Jurchen invasion is bound to have a major war. Now it seems that it is quite difficult for the Wu Dynasty to support it. The imagination is more determined and more means, if we sit back and watch the Wu Dynasty collapse ahead of time, then we will fall into a great passive, so we must try our best to help."
"First of all, the most direct dispatch is not a feasible option. We have just won the Chengdu Plain. From last year to this year, our army has expanded by nearly 20,000, but not many can be divided. The troops of Miao Jiang and Da Yang are even more powerful. Young Master, if we want to force the expedition, we must face the danger of collapse in the rear, and the family members of the soldiers will die here. On the other hand, we issued a letter earlier, voluntarily giving up the confrontation with the Wu Dynasty, and pushing the army to the east and north. , the first thing we will face is the counterattack of the Wu Dynasty. At this time, it is meaningless to fight. Even if people are willing to borrow, push our mere tens of thousands of people a thousand miles into their army of millions, I guess Jurchen and The Wu Dynasty will also choose to eat us as soon as possible."
"Without a large-scale army, there is only another choice. We decided to send a certain number of people, supplemented by special operations and beheading operations, to enter the territory of the Wu Dynasty first, and to fight against those who are preparing to connect with the Jurchen, communicate, and rebel against the water. The traitor forces of the gang, whoever seeks refuge with the Jurchen will be killed."
Ning Yi's words were simple and calm, but Zhuo Yongqing's heart was shocked. This is Mr. Ning's message from the southwest. It is conceivable that the world will be shaken.
"Zhou Yong played a lot of bad chess, we can't take his words, and we can't let everyone in the Wu Dynasty really think that Zhou Yong has reconciled with us, otherwise I'm afraid the Wu Dynasty will collapse faster. We can only choose to send it out in the most efficient way. My own voice, even if our Huaxia Army will forgive our enemies, we will never let go of the traitors who defected at this time. I hope that in this form, we can stabilize the situation and seize the family of the prince of the Wu Dynasty who is still resisting. A lifeline."
"This matter is quite dangerous. It may make some swaying people reassure, and it will also make those forces who have defected to do even more, including some people who have been placed in the Wu Dynasty by Jin Guo before, and they will also move. Get up and start blocking you." Ning Yi waved his hand and said, "Of course, this is the best way, then fight and clear them up."
"... There are bright and dark teams that are currently planning to go out. The reason why you are considered is because of your special status. You killed Wanyan Loushi, which is a hero against the Jurchen. We... plan to put your team on the bright side. Come on, say what we have to say, but at the same time they will stare at you like flies. So you are also the most dangerous... Considering that you only got married two months ago, it is such a dangerous task , I allow you to refuse."
Zhuo Yongqing stood up subconsciously, Ning Yi waved his hand, and didn't look at him: "Don't be impulsive, don't answer for the time being, and seriously consider it when you go back. Let's go."
"...Yes." Zhuo Yongqing saluted and left. When he left the room, he looked back. Mr. Ning sat on the stool and didn't see him, raised his hand to drink tea, and didn't look here. This is different from the Ning Yi he has seen in his usual days, but Zhuo Yongqing understands in his heart that Mr. Ning probably thinks that it is a bad thing to send himself to the most dangerous position by himself, and he is not in his heart either. better.
With that in mind, he saluted again from outside the door. After leaving the yard and walking to the street, Qu Qing came over from the side, greeted him, and walked for a while. At this time, Qu Qing, who was serving at the senior level of the General Staff, also looked a little wrong at this time, and Zhuo Yongqing waited for his words.
"Adding you to the outgoing team is one of my proposals." Qu Qing said.
Zhuo Yongqing nodded: "With bait, you can fish. Brother Qu's proposal is very good."
"You've only been married for two months..."
"One day after we get married, we have to go on expedition when we should go out. Don't we have to be like this when we are soldiers?" Zhuo Yongqing smiled at Qu Qing.
"However, this matter is different from the expedition. When we go to war, everyone takes the same risk. In this matter, if you go out, you will become the biggest target. Although we have many plans, we still No surprises are guaranteed.”
The two walked forward, Zhuo Yongqing just smiled and didn't speak, when they reached the crossroad of the General Staff, Qu Qing stopped, and then said: "I have already proposed to Mr. Ning that I will be responsible for going out this time. A team, if you decide to accept the mission, I will walk with you."
He smiled and turned to go to work. After taking a few steps, Zhuo Yongqing said from behind: "Brother Qu."
"Um?"
Zhuo Yongqing walked over and walked with him to the side of the road: "You know, over the years, I have always had something to worry about."
"… what?"
"When I killed Yan Loushi, you know I know, it was just a fluke. At that time, I was just a new recruit. When I went to the battlefield, I couldn't even swing a knife. I killed Loushi because I fell. I fell, and the knife slipped out of my hand... At that time, there were so many brothers in the war, and in the end, there were only you and me, the fifth brother Hou, the Mao family brother, and the Luo Yeluo brother. To be honest, you are all much better than me, but The credit for killing Lou Shi falls on my head."
He looked at Qu Qing: "In the past few years, just because of this inexplicable credit, I was promoted in the army. Mr. Ning knew me, and many people knew me, saying that Zhuo Yongqing is amazing. On the battlefield, I can't rush to the front. Of course, I don't want to die, but many times I feel that I am not a fighter worthy of the title of the Huaxia Army, I just happened to be pushed out as a brand."
He smiled: "If you were in the Wu Dynasty, it would be fine to be a brand and get the benefits, but because in the Huaxia Army, I saw so many heroes, I saw Brother Mao, I saw Brother Luo Yeluo, I saw you and Brother Hou, and then look at it again. Look at Mr. Ning, I also want to be like that... When Mr. Ning told me, I was a little scared, but now I understand, this is what I have been waiting for. "
Zhuo Yongqing paused for a while, then smiled narrowly but brightly: "Look at you, except for the lunatic brother Luo, all of them look crooked and cracked, representing the Huaxia army who went out and spoke to the whole world. , of course, is a task that a handsome and beautiful person like me can take on.
"… So, I'm going to go."
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"... So, I'm going to go out."
The same words are spoken to different people with different moods. For some people, Zhuo Yongqing feels that even if he repeats it countless times, he may not be able to find the right tone that matches it.
On the night that he confessed to his wife, the family hugged each other and said a lot of words. Anyone who cried, of course, also smiled. In the next day or two, the same scene will probably be repeated many times in the homes of the soldiers of the Huaxia Army. Words are endless. Before going out, they each left behind the things they wanted to say most, and let the troops keep them in the form of suicide notes.
Ning Yi, Qin Shaoqian and others took turns to meet the leaders and participating members of different teams. They each had different whereabouts and different tasks.
"Du Sha, Fang Shuchang...Lead the team to Xiangfan, and persuade He Jiayou to eliminate the Jurchen spies who have been found now..."
"Ren Suli... led the team to the Changsha area, cooperated with the eyeliner installed by Chen Fan, and waited for an opportunity to assassinate the thirteen people on this list. The latter part of the list, if confirmed, can be handled as appropriate..."
"Ji Yuanjing... 200 people went to Jiange to negotiate with the defender Si Zhongxian about borrowing the way. In addition, they had a detailed talk with the local Chen family, in my name..."
"Feng Zhen and Luo Xiguang led the team, cooperating with the actions of Zhuo Yongqing's team, lurking themselves and paying close attention to all traces of the outside world. At the same time, the three clansmen on the list, there are 118 males marked, can be killed..."
"Ling Zhiguang led the team to Lin'an..."
"Xiaohei, Yuwen Feidu, you are going to contact an old man who should never be contacted again..."
"Waiting for..."
"Luo Zifu..."
"... let those who have been caught in the war know that there is someone in the world standing with them..."
"... to launch the green forest, launch the grass, launch all those who cannot avoid this war, launch all the forces that can be launched..."
"... to block the back road of those who are swinging, to analyze them well, to talk to them... "
"...Let those who have already embarked on the path of cooperation with Jurchen know! Even if one day, the Wu Dynasty perishes, and someone remembers him, we will not forgive him! From all over the world, for ten or twenty years, we will make him a dilemma!"
Across a long distance, the giant beast in the southwest flipped its body. The Spring Festival has just passed. Teams of people and horses left the Chengdu Plain from different directions, and were about to set off a violent storm. This time, no one arrived. , the danger signal has spread out in all directions.
On the seventh day of the first lunar month, there was an army heading east under the cloudy sky. Wanyan Xiyin rode on a horse. After reading the expedited news report from Xiaozuo, he laughed and handed the information to Yinshuke, Yinshu. But after reading it, I passed it to the side. After a while, Wanyan Qingjue called over, and after reading the news, her face was uncertain: "Teacher..."
"Qing Jue, you are in the southwest and have dealt with Ning Rentu. What do you think of his move?"
"Qing Jue is stupid, and right now I just think... this is a good thing." Wanyan Qing Jue smiled, "Ning Liheng's move is intended to echo the situation in Jiangnan and to share a little pressure on the little apprentice of the prince. However, once the Black Flag Army once Starting to start killing people in the Wu Dynasty, although it can deter a group of hesitant Xiao Xiao, but those people who had contact and contacts with us before, can only stand by my big gold without hesitation... People in Wu Dynasty Here, as long as the teacher has a handle in his hand, he can persuade them one by one, and there will be no obstacles."
Xi Yin nodded, Wanyan Qingjue finished speaking, and then frowned slightly: "It's just such a thing, I think Ning Rentu would not have thought of it, since he made this move, I'm afraid there are many back-ups, I don't know, disciple. It feels inevitable.”
After he said this worriedly, Wanyan Xiyin laughed: "Qing Jue, you underestimate the slaughter of the Ning people. I have watched this number for years as a teacher. He is good at strategy and management in his life. He has been in the black flag for ten years, and it is difficult for anyone in this world to stop him. In the past ten years, it was my Jurchen who took the lead, so he had to fight against it hastily, even for the resistance of the Wu Dynasty. Don't send out your own elite and sacrifice on the battlefield..."
"Then... why did the disciple underestimate him..." Wanyan Qingjue frowned.
Xi Yin's mood seems to be very good: "Because, in addition to this tricky business, this person has one more characteristic, which is the most terrifying... When they meet on a narrow road, he must be the brave man among the brave. As long as anyone in the world is famous for his ingenuity, if he can't do anything For this reason, he must come up with all kinds of detours in order to win the odds, but this Ning Rentu was able to risk his life without hesitation at the most critical moment, to find the real greatest chance to win."
"... resourcefulness and courage, this is the quality of a real hero, so he was able to kill the emperor, rebel against the Wu Dynasty, and faced with the fate of my great gold, he was desperate, but he was still able to hold on. Although they are enemies all over the world, they still forcefully kill a piece of the world." Xi Yin rode on his horse with a smile on his face, "I see, it is precisely when it is calculated that it will make some people mad that Ning Liheng is so unrelenting. I sent people here, haha just happened to catch them all in one go!"
The war horse moved forward, Wanyan Qingjue hurriedly followed, only to hear Xi Yin say: "It's time, in two days, Qingjue, you will go south in person, responsible for lobbying all parties and mobilizing everyone to block the black flag. The world is the most ruthless, let those cowards who are sneaky and swaying and dirty, go to see Lord Yama! They are still sleeping in their dreams and haven't woken up, this world... "
Xi Yin smiled and said, "It's a war." The laughter was heroic, as if it was burning the entire river and mountains in front of him.
In this world, there is war. There is no place for cowards to live, Lin'an City is burning in turmoil, Jiangning is burning in turbulence, and then the whole land of Nanwu will burn. On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Liu Chengzong's troops, who had been roaming southeast of Bianliang, turned abruptly and slanted back towards Xuzhou City, which had voluntarily given up last year. They wanted to take advantage of the moment when Jurchen focused on Jiangnan, and cut off the Jurchen East Road Army again. Homecoming.
At the same time, Wushu's soldiers arrived at the capital of the Wu Dynasty, the prosperous city where more than 1.5 million people gathered at this time: Lin'an.
In the wind, there seems to be a song...