choke element

Chapter 9 Mongolia
The moment Guo Ning violently murdered, the dim sun was sinking into the end of the wilderness to the west.

By the time everyone left Gaoyang Pass, it was already completely dark.Around the open field, there are no particularly tall slopes. I have already walked a long way, and when I look back occasionally, I can still see the flickering fire in the pass city and hear the noise coming from that direction.

Yu Jingchun recalled the situation just now, and felt more and more afraid.A companion tried to light a torch to illuminate it, but he was afraid that Xiao Haohu's subordinates would chase after seeing the fire, so he sternly stopped.

He complained in his heart why he bumped into Guo Ning so unluckily, worried about the chaotic situation after Xiao Haohu's death, and wanted to return to Yujiazhuang as soon as possible.So the running pace became faster and faster, and it didn't take long before he was far away from Guo Ning and others.

Under the thick black night, several vague figures flashed and disappeared.

This situation made Wang Shixian a little surprised.

He turned around, wanting to remind Guo Ning, but saw Guo Ning walking back, reaching out to support a faltering partner, Wang Shixian.

Previously, the residence of Wang Shixian and others was also attacked by Xi Jun. Wang Shixian's subordinates were caught off guard and most of them died in battle.The remaining three, including Wang Shixian, were all seriously injured and captured.Wang Shixian himself persisted reluctantly, but his two subordinates were already staggering, almost unable to walk.

Wang Shixian hurried over to take care of one with Guo Ning.

Wang Shixian's subordinates are all Wang Gu people from Gongchang Mansion.This tribe is often considered to be a close relative of the Mongols, known as the "White Tartar".But in fact, the ancestor of the Wangu people was one of the Uyghur tribes, and in the past few hundred years, they have merged with the Shatuo, Xixia and other tribes, as well as many Khitan and Han people, and their bloodlines are quite complicated.

For example, Wang Shixian and others have lived in the Han area for generations, followed the customs of the Han family, and their appearance is almost the same as that of Han children.The person supported by Guo Ning has a typical Mongolian appearance, with protruding cheekbones, small eyes, flat nose and bushy beard.

Guo Ning asked him: "Is there a serious problem?"

The man could understand, but probably couldn't speak Chinese, so he just grinned at Guo Ning to express his gratitude.

The four of them walked for a while, Guo Ning stopped and said, "Let's rest for a while, you wait for me."

This place is the Sanchakou embankment where Guo Ning was waiting for a rabbit.

Guo Ning placed the two wounded on the side of the road and sat down, climbed up to the top of the embankment, and took the dry food and drinking water left before the action.There were not many things, and several people were so hungry that they ate two bites each, and they were all swept away.

While Wang Shixian was devouring it, Guo Ning began to remove his armor.

"Liulang, is this safe?" Wang Shixian was a little worried.

"Don't worry, they didn't act rashly just now, and now it's even more impossible to chase after Kui Ye..." Guo Ning was halfway through speaking, and the action of removing the armor was a little bigger, probably touching a certain wound, and he took a few breaths of cold air .

Wang Shixian paused, and then asked: "Xi Jun is like a mad dog. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, he will always react... They can do anything! How do we deal with it next?"

"Even if it is a mad dog, there must be a leader. The first thing this group needs to do is to choose a new leader who can handle the situation... However, when that time comes, the situation will be completely different again."

"how do I say this?"

"Xiao Haohu is ambitious, ruthless, and has ulterior motives. How could Tu Shanhang, the governor of Anzhou, not know? Taking Xiao Haohu as the commander of the capital is nothing but a helpless move by Tu Shanhang. Once Xiao Haohu dies, the final Tu Danhang is happy. After the news of his death reaches Wocheng County, Tu Danhang will immediately send people to Gaoyang Pass to appease, recruit, and even divide and conquer this Xi army... At that time, this A group of people can't take care of themselves, how can they take care of us?"

Wang Shixian hesitated for a while.

Seeing that Guo Ning couldn't grasp the leather sash on the back of the right shoulder, he graciously stepped forward to help him untie the armor one by one, then rolled it up and tied it into a small bundle.

This green velvet armor should be a high-grade piece made by famous craftsmen from all over the world when King Hailing conquered the Song Dynasty in the early years. It really deserves to be used by the elite of the court.The row of armor plates on the right side of the armor was hacked by Tang Gudai with a heavy knife. The entire row of armor plates was slightly dented, but none of them were broken.

Of course, a huge impact can still cause damage.Under the dim moonlight, all three of them saw that Guo Ning's right upper arm was black and blue, which was caused by blood stasis and severe bone contusion.

When Guo Ning was injured at the beginning, he was still able to muster Yu Yong to kill Xiao Haohu with a knife.At this moment, the right arm could no longer be raised, so it could only dangle by the side.

Wang Shixian is an experienced veteran, and after thinking about it, he knew that when Xiao Haohu's subordinates surrounded Guo Ning, his right arm had no strength.

It is really a fluke to be able to hold up the momentum and bluff the enemy.

Wang Shixian couldn't help holding his forehead, and sighed: "This is the second time, Guo Liulang!"

"Yes, it's the second time!" Guo Ning also sighed.

"What second time?" A Wang Gu soldier asked curiously.

It turned out that when Wang Shixian retreated from Dingzhou to Baozhou with a large group of defeated troops last year, a small group of Mongolian Qingqi chased them over a long distance.Guo Ning's troops were stationed in Baozhou at that time, and seeing that the robes and soldiers suffered heavy casualties, they led people to help them fight.

He wears a green velvet armor, holds a long knife, and fights back and forth.Because of his extraordinary bravery, the Mongolian cavalry didn't dare to approach him for a while, and seeing his armor was fine, they asked the defeated soldiers: "Where did this man come from?"

How did the soldiers know what the Mongols said?
It just so happened that Wang Shixian was among the rebellious army.Wang Shixian can speak Chinese, Jurchen, Mongolian, and Xixia, and he replied loudly: "This is the small army in front of Emperor Dajin. There are 20 people like this, and they will arrive soon! "

The Mongols penetrated deep into the hinterland of the Kingdom of Jin with a small force, and they had achieved great results, and they were unwilling to take risks easily. Hearing these words, they took the initiative to withdraw their troops.Thousands of rout soldiers escaped from this.

Guo Ning and Wang Shixian met at that time.When Wang Shixian saw this pair of green velvet armor in Gaoyang Pass, he knew that Guo Ning was coming, and he was immediately ecstatic.

At this time, Guo Ning packed up all his belongings, and bowed to Wang Shixian to the embankment.

Wang Shixian couldn't help but stepped forward and grabbed Guo Ning's arm: "Liulang!"

"What else?"

The two stood at a slightly higher place, and the lights on the other side of the Gaoyangguan Walled City became more eye-catching.

Looking from a distance, many light spots vibrate horizontally, which should be people holding torches running back and forth.Obviously what Guo Ning said is correct, the 300 members of the Xi army have fallen into chaos, perhaps, internal strife is breaking out, it is also unknown.

Wang Shixian gritted his teeth, pointed to the light and said, "I know that Liulang looks down on them and thinks they are bandits. But after all, there are 300 people, all of whom can go to battle and dare to fight! Why send them to Tu Dan Hangshou inside?"

He looked at Guo Ning's expression, and continued: "I still have some partners in Xinqiaoying, and I can also persuade Mrs. Yu to send someone to help... 50 people are enough! Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, Ann Some leaders from all over the prefecture will come to Gaoyang Pass. Liulang, with your prestige of beheading Xiao Haohu, you will be able to subdue them. At that time, you will be the commander of Anzhou!"

"and then?"

"What?" Wang Shixian asked in surprise.

"What's the use of gathering these rabble together in one place?"

"Why is it useless? Liulang, you might as well think about it, in this situation..." Wang Shixian was about to say more, but the long knife in Guo Ning's left hand paused on the ground, stopping his words.

After a while, Guo Ning said slowly: "Two months ago, Governor Tudan tried to unite the stragglers in Zuojin. At that time, few people responded. Why? Because everyone was killed by the Mongols inside and outside the Great Wall." You must be frightened. Everyone has died once, and no one wants to be driven by the court again to fill the gully and reach the front line!"

Speaking of this, Guo Ning shook his head: "Then, why did people become tempted again after that? It is because in the past few months, the real results of the Xijing war last year have gradually been hidden from people, and many news from the Mongolian side have also been revealed. Gradually it spread to Anzhou. Many people figured out that the battle between Dajin and Mongolia will become more and more fierce. Those who have no strength at hand and who cannot see the future will inevitably be crushed. Only smart people can In the chaos that followed, they were able to do a job with ease, just like Shi Mo Ming'an, Liu Bolin, Guo Baoyu and their ilk."

Shi Mo Ming'an, Liu Bolin, Guo Baoyu and others are all court officers who have defected to the Mongols since last year. Among them, Shi Mo Ming'an is still the guard of Fuzhou, and his status is not low.I heard that these people were highly valued by the Mongols and enjoyed great glory and wealth, but their former colleagues, robes, and subordinates who were scattered all over Hebei were inevitably moved.

However, after all, these people are all traitors. Most people think about it in their hearts, and it is rare for Guo Ning to mention it without any scruples.

For a while, Wang Shixian was silent.

Guo Ning continued: "Xiao Haohu himself has this plan. He fancy the position of the commander of Anzhou, of course, not to work for the Dajin court, but to hope that at a certain moment, he can get the attention of the Mongols. As for Brother Shixian, you..."

Wang Shixian forced a smile and said, "What about me?"

"I heard that Alawusi, the leader of the Wanggu people, is now crowned king of Beiping by Genghis Khan. He promised to marry his daughter, Princess Alahai, and made an appointment to intermarry the two families for generations. If there are disadvantages, brother Shixian and you come forward to seek refuge in Mongolia, the future is brighter than Xiao Haohu. In this way, the defeated soldiers in the vicinity of Anzhou are more willing to support you, brother Shixian, than Xiao Haohu. So, Xiao Haohu has to deal with you, right?"

Wang Shixian's expression changed, he opened his mouth, but couldn't speak.

"Brother Shixian, don't think of me as a fool, and don't think of me as a cover. I can understand all of this... I just don't want to be the soft bone at both ends of the first mouse."

Guo Ning stared at Wang Shixian's ugly expression, and couldn't help laughing, very relaxed and happy.

His eyes reflected the lights in the distance, shining brightly in the dark night: "I never thought about going to the Mongols. I never thought about it before, and I never will!"

(End of this chapter)