Chapter 641
Things have developed to this point, which is really interesting.
At first, Wang Ning'an suspected that someone had left the news. Later, it was found out that the group of people had captured Li Qing. Wang Ning'an guessed that it might be led by Xixia. After all, as a country, they still had this ability. As a result, they found out the old case. After a long time, there was still something wrong with the Song Dynasty.
Wang Ning'an felt that the matter was too big and he couldn't handle it, so he immediately reported it!
"Old Chen, please come and report the matter to His Majesty truthfully, and wait for the ruling of the Holy Will."
Chen Shunzhi agreed immediately and hurried to Luoyang.
...
The news of Wang Deyong's death spread in the capital, and countless people fell into sorrow, even the Royal Primary School was no exception. Wang Deyong's grandsons were studying in the school, and they were all classmates of the prince.
Zhao Zongye was very sad to see it. After his grandfather left, they would definitely feel uncomfortable. They should go home and rest for a while... According to the rules, their descendants must also be filial.
But when these boys came home, they were driven out by Wang Deyong's eldest son before they even entered the gate. He chased half of the street with a horse whip and cursed.
"What's the use of crying for a foul boy? What's the use of filial piety? If you are a man, you'll avenge your grandfather! Go to school well, increase your ability, destroy Xixia, chop off Li Liangzuo's head and pay tribute to your grandfather!"
Wang Deyong's sons and nephews were so big, with dozens of people all serving in the army. Some followed Di Qing to the northwest, while others buried their heads in the training and prepared to take revenge.
Even a few children were studying hard in the school.
All the cricket cages and cricket jars were thrown away. I never took a lazy day in class. My eyes were wide open, and I worked hard to study hard.
"Father, when will you avenge General Wang?"
This is the third time that Zhao Zongye has asked his father. Although he knows that he shouldn't talk too much, he still can't help it.
"It's almost!"
Zhao Zhen sighed and said, "Your master must have a solution, I believe him!"
"Speak to the Saint!"
Suddenly Su Gui ran in from outside, smiling so hard that his head-up marks opened.
"The saint is overjoyed, so happy!"
Su Gui shouted: "The king's battle was successful, and the iron kite from Xixia was destroyed, and the majesty of Xixia was severely damaged!"
When Zhao Zhen heard the good news, he was stunned and was so happy that he didn't know what to say.
The little prince's eyes shined. He jumped suddenly, punched hard, and shouted happily: "Master is so amazing!"
Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Son of the Emperor, do you know the Iron Harrier too?"
"I know, the masters of the martial arts school have said it!"
Zhao Zongyao said with all his eyes: "Iron Harrier was originally Li Yuanhao's personal guard, but later became a heavy iron cavalry. He was the most elite in Xixia. Their members were extremely strict. They were all nobles of the Dangxiang, and even the emperor's clan members... Father, the gentleman eliminated Iron Harrier, but avenged the old general! I, I want to go to the Wang family and tell them the good news!"
Zhao Zhen smiled and nodded, "Yes, go early and come back soon."
The little prince didn't bother to eat and ran out in a flash. Zhao Zhen was rare and smiled. He asked a few questions carefully. Su Gui presented the news of the victory. Zhao Zhen looked at it three times in a row, and was sincerely relieved.
"It's not easy, it's really not easy. Jing Ping took risks with his own life, and this is the great victory. The iron kite was destroyed, and my great cause of sweeping the Western Xia finally began!"
Zhao Zhen clenched his fists hard, "Go, call Wen Yanbo and others here, I want to discuss military and national affairs with them."
Zhao Zhen suddenly became a few years younger, with his steps light and his face shining, and he was filled with joy from the inside out.
He just won Qing Tang last year, and now he has destroyed Iron Harrier.
It seems that the time has finally come to sweep the northwest.
Zhao Zhen looked at himself in the mirror. His temples were gray and his crow's feet were deep. His aging could no longer be concealed... For an emperor, he was already a relatively old person and time was endless!
...
Wen Yanbo led the leadership of Wang Anshi, Wang Gui, Liu Han, Bao Zheng, Sima Guang... all the important officials in Beijing were not left behind and all rushed over.
Zhao Zhen did not sit on the dragon throne as usual, but stood up and shouted to everyone: "My good news, maybe you already know... Let me tell you the good news, I, the Song Dynasty, won another great victory! Wang Qing and Di Qing cooperated ingeniously to attract the Western Xia ace Iron Harrier to Qu Wushan, and wiped out all in one battle! Three thousand people, no one ran away! The war horses, armor, and weapons all fell into our hands!"
Zhao Zhen's voice was particularly loud, and he even lost the peace of the emperor.
But everyone present didn't care at all. Old ministers like Wen Yanbo knew the three words "Iron Harrier" very well!
Li Yuanhao was in rebellion, and he suffered repeated defeats in the northwest, with heavy casualties, countless famous generals were killed and countless elite soldiers were killed... Iron Harrier was a nightmare that enveloped the heads of the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty!
As long as I met Iron Harrier, almost everyone would have weak legs, sweat, and weak knees. They wanted to escape immediately, and they did not have the courage to continue fighting.
Looking back, it is really amazing that the Iron Harrier was actually annihilated by the Song Dynasty!
Good thing!
Wen Yanbo bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that this great victory is not a minor matter and should be vigorously promoted." He said earnestly: "Iron Harrier is a trouble for my Song Dynasty. For decades, it has been rampant in the northwest and no one can stop it. Killing my soldiers and plundering my people is cruel and unkind, and it is full of evil. Recently, he killed Mr. Wang and his grandfather Wang, which can be said to be endless. Now it has been completely wiped out. It is the cycle of heaven and the retribution is unhappy, and they are responsible for it themselves!"
Wen Yanbo continued: "The old minister thought that he would immediately issue an order, and issued an order to the prefectures and counties in various prefectures and counties to tell all the subjects that our Song Dynasty will avenge the previous shame and destroy the most elite soldiers of the Western Xia, which will boost morale and inspire fighting spirit. In addition, the old minister also suggested that we should immediately study strategies against the Western Xia, lose the iron kite, and have a great blow to the Western Xia. Since Li Yuanhao's rebellion, Xixia has been my confidant of the Song Dynasty. Now a good opportunity to pacify the Western Xia has appeared... The old minister thought that we should immediately mobilize food, grass and arms, and prepare for the war with all our might!"
Wen Yanbo's words were stable, and he was clear to the inside and outside, and Zhao Zhen nodded frequently. At this time, Sima Guang also stood up, "I asked Your Majesty, what Mr. Wen said was very appropriate, but I thought I should take the opportunity to send someone to Xixia! I scolded Li Liangzuo for destroying the peace talks and assassinating Mr. Wang, despicable and shameless... I will first convict the crime and then raise an army to attack, so that I can be justified and famous in the army!"
Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Sima Aiqing, you have been to Xixia back then. How about I let you go this time?"
"I have no choice but to do so!"
Sima Guang had a smug smile on his face. He had thought so long ago!
Looking back at the beginning, Qu Yehe defeated him first. He went to Xixia to negotiate, and exchanged green salt for peace. Although he was very successful, he also suffered a lot of cowardice.
Sima Guang has always been a great humiliation. He hid it in his heart. He even had his master Wang Ning'an. He has won a great victory now and is just taking the opportunity to humiliate Xixia!
Sima Guang knew his master's methods very well, and he managed the Ministry of Revenue and knew that the Song Dynasty could not immediately launch a war to destroy the country against Xixia, and it would take time to prepare.
But how can you not take advantage of such a good opportunity?
Military pressure and diplomatic pressure should work together!
With strong soldiers as their backing and with the power of great victory, Sima Guang was full of energy. He couldn't wait to see the trembling appearance of the monarch and ministers of Xixia!
Master, it's awesome!
...
The news in the capital was always later than the front line. Just as the monarch and ministers were planning how to deal with the Xixia, Chen Shunzhi led 3,000 soldiers to support the old general's coffin and return to the capital.
Along the way, civil and military officials and scholars from all over the country welcomed the old general's coffin. They cried and bowed to the ground, watching Wang Deyong's body, filled with righteous indignation!
The old general fought for the sake of the Song Dynasty and fought for the rest of his life, and was older than the grandfathers of many of them!
The thief of Xixia was crazy and actually ambushed the old general, so he could kill and not keep him!
The people were full of anger and vented all their resentment on the prisoners.
The less than a thousand iron kites were completely dumbfounded. The first time they saw that the weak Song people were so cruel! They attacked the prisoners with vegetable leaves, soles, and stones. Some people rushed over, bit their cheeks hard, tore off a piece of meat, and then swallowed them in big mouthfuls... The anger in their eyes was chilling.
These iron kites were scared. They knew that their crimes had fallen into the hands of the Song Dynasty and could only die simply, even if they were lucky!
Because the people were so resentful, Chen Shunzhi had to leave the prisoners alone and rushed to the capital as quickly as possible.
When he entered the capital, Wen Yanbo and other senior officials, including Zhao Yunbi, the Prince of Beihai, all came out to greet him. The adults carried Wang Deyong's coffin and walked towards the capital step by step!
Seeing this scene, people can’t help but remind people of the time when Yang Wudi returned to the Song Dynasty!
Yang Wudi waited for more than 60 years, but Wang Deyong took it for granted that the Song Dynasty was indeed different... This country began to admire martial people and generals. They did not obsess with the romantic talents outside the Donghua Gate, nor looked up to those great scholars, but truly respected and respected those patriots who fought bloody battles, defended their country, and sacrificed blood for every people.
They knelt on the ground and welcomed Wang Deyong's coffin.
The Royal Academy, the Martial Arts College, and even the elementary school, all teachers and students came out, including the little prince and Gou Yaer. They were all wearing white flowers and looked solemn. They witnessed Wang Deyong's coffin walking past and kowtowed to the old hero respectfully!
What a glorious and glorious!
A real man should be like this!
Many young people can't help but feel excited, especially those soldiers who have joined the army, who are even more proud. What do you want in life?
If you can achieve the right use of the king, you will die without regrets.
More and more people are excited... They need to learn from the veteran general, kill the enemy and serve the country, and even avenge the veteran general!
Wherever Wang Deyong's coffin passed, someone raised his arms and shouted, and the sound was louder and louder.
"Destroy the Western Xia and capture Li Liangzuo alive!"
"Avenge the old general!"
"If you offend me, you will be punished even if you are far away!"
Almost everyone was clamoring to start a war against Xixia...
Chapter completed!