Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 252

[Chapter 252 Assassination]

“What’s the matter?” Seeing Chang Wei’s serious face, Zhao Xu couldn’t help asking.

“Jincheng is broken.”

“What! Jincheng is broken.” Zhao Xu was taken aback.

During this period of time, although Jinzhou was in turmoil, it has not lost control.

Relying on Jincheng guarded by 80,000 forbidden troops.

With the cooperation of the Ma family’s army, they fought back and forth with the Xiliang army on the whole.

Especially after he provided a batch of armor to the Ma family, the Ma family also achieved a small victory in a field battle, annihilating five thousand Xiliang troops.

Therefore, during the Yanzhou Rebellion, there was no disturbance in the west of Yanzhou.

Unexpectedly, the situation has taken a turn for the worse now.

“The walls of Jincheng are so high and thick, how could it be suddenly breached by the Xiliang army?” After calming down, Zhao Xu suddenly felt something was wrong.

It’s not that Xiliang has never fought against Jincheng before, but it was resisted by soldiers of the Imperial Army several times.

“The soldiers of the Forbidden Army who fled to Feihu Pass said that there was a traitor among the Forbidden Army. Captain Cui Yan defected to Xiliang and led his subordinates to rebel. When he was in Xiliang, the last general thought he was not a good guy.” Chang Wei gritted his teeth and said, I hate traitors the most in my life.

Zhao Xu’s face darkened.

Once Jincheng is lost, Jinzhou will be over.

The most frightening thing is that Xiliang is no longer the former Xiliang, but a vassal of Beidi.

There is no difference between Xiliang taking Jinzhou and Beidi taking Jinzhou.

In the north, he was already facing the threat of Beidi, and now he was facing the threat of Xiliang.

And in the future, I’m afraid that Beidi will instruct Xiliang to offend Feihuguan.

“How many guards are there at Feihu Pass?” Zhao Xu asked.

“Five thousand people.” Chang Wei showed worry, “To be on the safe side, the general thought it would be expanded to 30,000 people in the end, and dispatched a hundred artillery pieces at the same time.”

Zhao Xu nodded, now no one can predict what Beidi will do next.

The safest course of action is to strengthen the defense of Feihu Pass.

“Send all the latest artillery made by the Bingzhan Division to Feihuguan,” he said.

The manufacture of Bingzhansi artillery has not stopped.

The artillery training ground outside Yancheng has also been training new artillery.

After a pause, he said to Chang Wei: “The training of recruits must keep up. I’m afraid a war will be inevitable again. We can’t always rely on these 30,000 veterans to fight.”

“Yes, Your Highness, the three soldiers recruited in Shanggu County Wan Xinbing has been training for more than two months, and he can barely use it.” Chang Wei thought for a while and said, he was also very distressed.

Beidi threatened to launch a war if he did not surrender King Yan, but he did not expect to make a move so soon.

But in this way, he couldn’t train his troops calmly.

It’s really a wave of ups and downs, and another wave.

Zhao Xu paced back and forth.

As King Yan, he must take into account all the current situation.

Beidi ordered Xiliang, a vassal of Xiliang, to launch an attack in the west and fight an ancient version of a proxy war, but Beidi may not make some moves in the north at the same time.

After thinking for a while, he said: “Transfer these 30,000 soldiers to Feihu Pass, where they will continue their training, and the veterans will go to Yan Pass to prepare for any eventuality.”

Chang Wei understood and nodded emphatically.

After discussing this matter, Zhao Xu ordered Chang Wei to go back to make preparations, while he himself returned to the palace, and wrote a booklet for people to send to the capital.

If such a major event happened in Jinzhou, he still had to take the paper.

…

Jincheng.

Murong Wuji was walking on the streets of Jincheng that were stained red with blood.

“Ze Ze” who was trampled on with blood dripping from the soles of his feet made a sound.

It has been two days since the war ended, but the blood of the imperial guards on the ground has not yet dried up.

“Boss, searched all over the city, and killed all the soldiers of the Imperial Guard who could be found.” A general greeted him and said.

The military system of Xiliang is equivalent to Beidi Langlu.

The general who is in charge of commanding the troops is called the leader.

Murong Wuji remained expressionless.

Conquering Jincheng, his first order was to order the massacre of the soldiers of the Dasong Imperial Army who surrendered.

For every Xiliang person, there is a natural hatred for Dasong.

Especially in Jinzhou, they were told that this place belongs to Xiliang since they were sensible.

The Dasong Forbidden Army on the land of Jinzhou is a bandit, and the Dasong people living in Xiliang are thieves.

Therefore, during the battle between Jinzhou and Dasong, Xiliang never left Dasong’s soldiers alive.

Even the Dasong people who were captured alive were sold as slaves to Xiliang merchants.

“Well done, after more than 150 years, Jincheng has finally returned to Xiliang, from now on, we will never lose him again.” Murong Wuji stretched his arms and looked up at the sky.

Zheng Jiang also had an uncontrollable excitement on his face.

Jincheng is the sacred place in the heart of every Xiliang person.

For this, they are willing to sacrifice their lives.

“Where are the other defeated soldiers?”

Murong Wuji suddenly remembered something.

“They all fled to Feihu Pass.” Zheng Jiang narrowed his eyes.

“Feihu Pass?” Murong Wuji frowned, “This time Mu Lehong really ordered us to take Jinzhou from Xiliang, and what we have to deal with is King Yan to the east of Feihu Pass.”

Although he has been busy in the war in Jinzhou, But he also got to know the King of Yan from various aspects.

Including Beidi going south and being defeated by the king of Yan.

At the same time, there are also legendary cannons.

“It is said that this is the case.” Zheng Jiang said.

Murong Wuji nodded, “It is said that if you want to win Jin, you must win Yan, otherwise Jinzhou will not be able to survive. If Da Song loses Jinzhou this time, he will definitely send troops to seize it. Khan Mulehong is really a man of great talent and boldness. The general said

: “Exactly, when Beidi is in its heyday, it is a good time for us Xiliang to surrender to Beidi, otherwise I am afraid that we will face endless wars like Da Song is now.”

Murong Wuji did not refute , They have never been afraid of the Dasong army, but they are full of fear of the Beidi cavalry.

No one from Xiliang is willing to confront Beidi cavalry.

Walking a few steps forward, he turned his head and said, “Shan Yu, no, the king ordered us to hold on to Jinzhou after we conquered Jinzhou, and wait for the order. You immediately lead the troops to repair the city to prevent Da Song from attacking.”

“Yes, sir. “He was about to bow his head in response, then turned and left.

…

Qinzhou, Xiancheng, Ma’s mansion.

Ma Xuan looked in the direction of Jinzhou, frowning.

Jincheng fell, and soldiers from Xiliang swept across the east of Jinzhou.

After the Dasong Forbidden Army was defeated by Xiliang soldiers, the Ma family was alone.

He could only order the troops of the Ma family to withdraw from Jinzhou.

“Hey, my Ma family has worked hard in Jinzhou for more than ten years, and now all previous efforts have been wasted.” Ma Xuan suddenly sighed.

Ma Han stood by his father’s side, and he said: “Father, why worry? The emperor will sit and watch Jinzhou fall into Beidi’s hands. He will definitely send troops to take it back. Otherwise, once Xiliang soldiers cross the Jin River, Dasong will be in danger.”

“It’s just that when the time comes, My Ma family is afraid that they will have to send troops.” Ma Xuan frowned.

The Ma family was the closest to Jinzhou, and he believed that the other seven powerful families would definitely not miss this opportunity to encourage Zhao Heng to send him troops.

Despite being one of the eight major clans in Dasong.

But his Ma family is incompatible with the other seven families.

The reason is that the Ma family has half of Qiang blood.

The Qiang people are some tribes active in the mountains between Qinzhou and Tubo.

The reason why the Ma family can rise to become one of the eight major families.

The reason is that during the battle of the founding of the Great Song Dynasty, the ancestor of the Ma family married the daughter of the leader of the Qiang people and got a Qiang army.

Afterwards, the Ma family was ordered by Zhao Yi, Emperor Gaozu, to sweep across Qinzhou, Yongzhou, and Sizhou, and took root here ever since.

But also because of this, other powerful clans allowed the Central Plains to be orthodox and regarded the Ma family as barbarians.

However, among the eight powerful families, the Ma family’s soldiers and horses are extremely capable of fighting, and guard the northwest of Dasong.

They are contemptuous and wary at the same time. They have been trying to weaken the Ma family and make the Ma family obey them.

Hearing this, Ma Han frowned, and when he thought of something, he suddenly raised his eyebrows, “Father, why worry, the emperor will definitely let King Yan send troops to Jinzhou.”

“Yes, King Yan is as close to Jinzhou as our Ma family, and also It’s the prince, and the emperor has no reason not to let him send troops.” Ma Xuan nodded, “If the emperor doesn’t let him send troops, my Ma family has no reason to send troops.”

Ma Han smiled lightly, “King Yan can definitely do it too. Thinking that if you want to take back Jinzhou, both the Ma family and him must send troops.” After a

pause, he continued: “If so, why not take this opportunity to ask King Yan for armor and artillery.”

Ma Xuan patted Ma Han on the shoulder, ” You and I thought of going together, with this great righteousness, the King of Yan can’t do without some blood.”

The news of the capital’s cannon test had already reached his ears.

For such a powerful firearm, it was impossible to say that he did not want it.

After pondering for a while, he said: “You set off for Yancheng immediately, discuss Jinzhou affairs with King Yan, and talk about artillery at the same time.”

Ma Han answered yes, turned and left.

Not long after, a group of people headed east.

Not long after Ma Han left, the housekeeper came in a hurry.

Handed a note to Ma Xuan.

Ma Xuan only glanced, his expression changed drastically, he said: “Prepare your horse, chase Ma Han back immediately!”

After finishing speaking, Ma Xuan left the mansion and led a group of people to chase after him.

And not long after they left, a carrier pigeon took off from Ma’s mansion and flew eastward…

along the official road until dusk fell, Ma Han and the thirty guards who accompanied him stopped at a village shop. Down.

Let Xiaoer take the horse to feed, he asked for a room in the shop, and also asked for food and drink.

Drunk with the guards, he walked towards the small courtyard in the village store, where the guest rooms are all located.

Not long after he left, a group of men in black suddenly broke into the village shop.

Xiao Er was about to ask, when suddenly one of them pulled out a knife and put it on Xiao Er’s neck.

“Is there a troop of cavalry here, led by a young man in white?”

Xiaoer He, who had seen such a scene before, suddenly wet his pants, and pointed to the small courtyard in the village shop in horror.

At this time, a man in black came back after checking the stables, and nodded to the leader in black.

Hearing the words, the leader of the guest in black covered Xiao Er’s mouth, and slammed the knife sharply.

At the same time, other black-clothed guests flocked to the small courtyard.

The shopkeeper of the village store was coming from behind, and before he could react, his mouth and nose were covered and his throat was cut.

After searching several rooms in the small courtyard, the man in black stopped in front of the innermost wing.

Under the faint moonlight, a person in white was lying on his side inside, sleeping soundly.

The leader of the men in black nodded, and the two men in black rushed into the door at the same time, slashing with their knives.

“Ah…” There was a scream, and then there was no more sound.

The leader of the black-clothed guest walked in at this moment, and turned the face of the young man in white to the direction of the moonlight.

Seeing this, he was shocked, “This is not Mahan, keep searching!”

After speaking, he hurried to the courtyard.

I saw a white figure just climbed over the wall.

(end of this chapter)