son-in-law

Chapter 756 The Covenant
On the evening of the second day of March, in Xiaocanghe, a small funeral was being held.

The mourners were two families—actually, they could only be regarded as one family. Lu Yannian, who was sent back to the head, still had an old wife, and his deputy, Qi Zhenbiao, was a loner. Now, his bloodline is completely cut off.As for those Zhuji intelligence officers who have no news yet, since they are not certain to die, there is no action at this time.

In the long shed built on the mountain, most of the people who came to pay homage were soldiers and members of Zhuji who were acquainted with the two families, and some were friends with those who had not yet been determined to be safe. They also came and sat down.Dishes are not generous, with a glass of light wine per person.Ning Yi's family, Qin Shaoqian and other senior military officials were in charge of entertaining the guests. They briefly explained the general situation, Jurchen's behavior, and the response here. Some people became emotional and indignant. After the officer whispered a few words, it was quiet again, only under the table, clenching his fists tightly.

After half a year of defeating Xixia, Xiaocang River has been developing and expanding in a quiet atmosphere. Sometimes, the bustling scene of outsiders pouring in and goods coming in and out almost makes people forget the depression of the year before the game against Xixia.Even in the past two years, the soldiers who came from the prosperous places in the Central Plains have gradually forgotten what the Central Plains looked like.Only such news of death proves to people that the fierce conflict has never stopped in this place outside the mountain.

The killing and hedging that once appeared under the city of Bianliang, sooner or later—or has already begun—appeared on this land.

Ning Yi was walking in the long shed with white flowers tied, and nodded and whispered hello to everyone who came over. Some people couldn't help standing up and asked, "Mr. Ning, can we beat Jurchen?" Ning Yi nodded.

"Of course you can," he replied in a low voice. "The state of each of you on Dong Zhiyuan is the secret of the Jurchen's invincibility, even better than them. It is possible for us to beat them, but of course, it is very difficult. It's hard. It's hard."

He said word by word that these three were difficult.

Probably after greeting everyone, Ning Yi quietly left from the side, and Chen Fan followed him out.The two walked along the path between the mountains. There was no moon, and the stars were vast.Ning Yi put his hands into the pockets of his clothes - he was used to asking for pockets, so Tan'er and the others improved the bunt clothes at this time, which were loose, light, and energetic.

"Brother Chen, have you been on the battlefield for a long time?"

"I haven't been there a few times before." Chen Fan chuckled, holding a stalk in his mouth, "Actually, when I was with Shenggong, there was no way to fight, it was nothing more than leading people to rush forward. Now here, it is very different from the Shenggong uprising. Why do you want to send me out?"

"You are the disciple of Buddha Shuai. You always follow me. I always feel like it's a waste."

"You are really careful, and you are reluctant to let anyone take any advantage of you, so let me relax, there are too many people who want to kill you. If you really come to a great master who doesn't want your life, Chen Tuozi and the others will sacrifice their lives to protect you, but they also want to kill you. I'm afraid that you will be negligent. You have sent Zhu Biao to Shandong again..."

"Hong Ti will come over in a few days."

"If the war really starts, you don't want Qingmu Village? She has to go back to take charge after all."

"You can find Jin'er to sit in town. Ride a horse and wear a mask."

Ning Yi made a gesture, and Chen Fan then laughed together with him. In the past two weeks, the play "Thorn Tiger" was performed in Qingmu Village and Xiaocanghe, and the image of the Blood Bodhisattva wearing a hideous mask has gradually spread. .If you just want to fill up the numbers, maybe Jin'er can really act.

But such words can only be regarded as a joke after all, Chen Fan glanced at him: "What do you want me to do?"

"Zhuo Xiaofeng and the others have been here for so long. They are already familiar with the situation of Xiaocanghe. I want to send them back to Miaojiang. But after thinking about it, you are the one who can hold back the battle the most. It is also your husband and wife who coordinated, so I have to trouble you to lead the team."

Chen Fan frowned, he looked at Ning Yi, and was silent for a moment: "I don't usually ask this question, but...it's really time? Is there still a gap between Jurchen and Jurchen?"

"I also hope that there is still time." Ning Yi looked at the valley below and sighed, "Killing the emperor, less than 1 soldiers will rise up. In one year, we will fight to defeat Xixia. In another year, we will be defeated." If you want to deal with Jurchen, there is no such thing. I chose the Northwest before, and I never thought of doing this. If you give me a few years, I will open up the situation in the cracks and gradually figure it out. The land of the Four Wars, the barren mountains and mountains, It is also suitable for military training, and our situation will definitely be much better by then."

He shook his head: "Defeat Xixia is not a good choice. Although all of the team's potential has been squeezed out because of this pressure, the loss is also huge, and it's too fast to startle the snake. Now, other local chickens and rubbish dogs are OK. Pian'an, on our side, we can only see the intentions of Nianhan's side - but think about it, we are such a small place, we haven't got up yet, but there are things like firearms that they like. You are Nianhan, you How to do it? Will we be here to negotiate terms with him?"

"Is there any other way?" Chen Fan frowned, "If you save your strength, what if you stop and leave?"

"Brother Chen, I didn't see you as such a forward-looking person before." Ning Yi joked with a smile.

Chen Fan also smiled: "I am alone, I can put my life and death aside, as long as I die properly, it is common to work hard, but there are so many people. How powerful is the Jurchen, I have never fought, but it is conceivable that this time The purpose of their fight was different from the previous two. The first time was a test, and there was no bottom in the heart, and a quick decision was made. The second time was to break the Bianliang and destroy the Wu Dynasty, and the emperor was arrested. This time will not Just to play and go, the three-way army will come over, and if you don’t surrender, you will die, there are not many people in this world who can stop it.”

"After all, the West Route Army only has [-] gold soldiers."

"Wanyan Lou's army is like a god. Last year and the year before last, he brought 2 people here to fight 10,000+, three 10,000+, and destroyed him. Not to mention whether we can defeat him, even if we can, this bone will never What’s more, if they really defeated their West Route Army, and the whole world resists the Jurchen, I’m afraid it will be us first...” Chen Fan turned his head and glanced at him when he said this, “These you Can't imagine, what are you thinking now?"

"I discussed it with Shao Qian and Chengzong, and I also thought about it for a long time. A few questions." Ning Yi looked forward, "I am not good at fighting, after all, if we really fight, our chances of winning are really bad. Is it big? How big will the loss be?"

Chen Fan thought for a while: "Lou Shi's own abilities, after all, have to be taken into account. If it's just the West Route Army, of course there is a chance of winning, but...you can't take it lightly, as you said, it's very difficult. Therefore, you have to consider the loss a lot. Case."

"After all, the appearance of firearms will change some things. According to the previous estimation method, it may not be accurate. Of course, there is no accurate thing in the world." Ning Yi smiled slightly, "Looking back, we are in this difficult situation. What is the purpose of coming here? He drove Xixia away, and was chased away by the Jurchen a year later? Drive away? Doing business in peacetime requires probabilities and rational treatment, but when the world is in chaos, who is not standing? on a cliff."

"I'm not reconciled." Ning Yi gritted his teeth, his eyes gradually showed an extremely cold and fierce look, and after a while, the look disappeared like an illusion, he tilted his head, "It hasn't started yet. , I shouldn't retreat, I want to take a gamble here. If it's true that Nianhan and Xiyin are determined to plot against Xiao Canghe and can't coordinate, then..."

The night wind was blowing lightly, and on the hillside, Ning Yi's voice paused: "Then... I will do whatever it takes to kill Wanyan Loushi, even if it's Nianhan, I will tear him apart. The next piece of meat comes, even considering the possibility of keeping them here."

Things have not been done yet, Ning Yi's words are just statements, they have always been calm, and this time is no exception.After listening to Chen Fan, he quietly looked at the valley below. After a long time, he took a deep breath. He gritted his teeth and laughed, with a frenzied look in his eyes: "Ha, that's what we have to do, that's what we have to do. This way. I understand, if you really want to do this, I will follow, no matter what you do, I will follow."

He paused, nodded and said, "You know, when Sheng Gong started the incident, there were tens of thousands of people in a mess, but I always felt that it didn't make any sense at all... No, the meaning at that time was the same as Compared to now, I really don't have the courage at all..."

Immediately, he said, "I'll tell Watermelon about this, and that little girl will like to die for you. On the surface, you don't say anything, but when you turn your back, there will be stars in your eyes, hey, that's it..."

Hearing what he said, Ning Yi also laughed: "It's just a temporary idea. Sometimes, the situation is stronger than people. If there is a change, it can only be seen walking."

"I know." Chen Fan put his hands on his hips, and then pointed at him: "Be careful not to die, and practice more martial arts."

"I'm already a martial arts master."

Chen Fan looked ahead, shook his head, and said to himself as if he hadn't heard Ning Yi's words at all: "Mother, it's time to find a time, I teamed up with Zhu Biao and Lu Zongshi, and went to do Lin Yechan. , less confidant is a big trouble... Otherwise, you can find Watermelon, Chen Tuozi and the others... I don't worry about it..."

"Stupid..." Ning Yi curled his lips in dissatisfaction, turned around and walked forward, Chen Fan followed up with his own thoughts, Ning Yi walked in front of him, spread his hands, and spoke loudly, "Everyone sees it, I feel like I'm looking for something. The wrong person was chosen."

"What I said is true, it can be done." Chen Fan said.

"I don't have time to deal with that surnamed Lin..."

The two discussed for a while, and the front gradually came to the small courtyard. A figure was wandering outside the courtyard, but it was Jin'er who stayed at home with the children.She was wearing a floral jacket and was walking outside the hospital with Ning Yi's younger daughter, Ning Wenwen, who was less than a year old. .

Ning Yi walked over and sat down on the grass with Jin'er. Jin'er asked a few things about the funeral, and Ning Yi answered.At this time, the valley below was stretched by fire, and the traces of people made everything feel warm. Jin'er recalled what happened in Jiangning, and said a few words to Ning Yi. During the days in the brothel, she and her sisters commented on the talents of Jiangning. , The small building by the Qinhuai River, living together with Yunzhu, the morning fog every day, the running in the morning fog, the strange man running over.At that time, she never imagined that this man would become her husband, and of course she never imagined that the son-in-law and talented man she fell in love with would eventually come here.

It would be very desirable if everything could be as it was before.

"We... can we live like that in the future?" Jin'er said softly with a smile, "Wait until the Jurchen is beaten away."

"When the Jurchen is beaten and the world is at peace, we will go back to Jiangning, build a wooden building by the Qinhuai River, you and Yunzhu live there, I run every day, you... um, you will be annoyed by children all day long, You can see that there are always some things that won't be what they used to be."

Jin'er smiled, and after a while, she stretched out her finger: "It's an appointment."

Ning Yi reached out and ticked: "It's an appointment."

This night, there were bright stars in the sky, and in the valley of the Xiaocang River, the firelights inhabited by the crowd stretched like stars toward the mountain pass. At this time, the Jurchen Jurchen descended from the north to the south, and the situation in the entire north of the Yellow River was completely Get confused.Most of the business roads have been paralyzed, and the goods in and out of the Xiaocang River have gradually come to an end. However, on the fourth day of the third month, someone came with a letter, and then came the last batch of large-scale materials destined for the Xiaocang River.

Surprisingly, it was Zuo Duanyou's letter.After Xiao Canghe left, and now Jurchen has finally invaded south, Zuo Duanyou has made a decision to go south with his family.

And a large amount of ordnance, iron, gunpowder, grain and other items were transported to the mountains of Xiaocanghe, which made the valley lively and lively for a while.

To the east, the Central Plains.

On the highways from north to south, the fleeing crowds stretched for hundreds of miles.The big households drove cattle, sheep, and cars, while the poor and small households carried parcels and dragged their families with them.At every ferry crossing of the Yellow River, the ferries passing through are already overloaded.

Because the first wave of refugees from the Jinnan has begun to appear.The Jurchen army followed closely behind, slaughtering at the tail, and after the first wave of several battles, the [-] rout troops were scattered like a tide on the land north of the Yellow River.To the south, the operation of the Wu Dynasty court seemed to be frightened, completely dead.

Blood and life, the raging flames of war, weeping and mourning, are the first wave of price paid in this world...

　After I said it, I connected it ^_^
　
(End of this chapter)