Chapter 864 returns to Chang'an

Maybe the doubts in Fang Qiliang's heart are also the doubts of everyone, Wu Liang is the same as Liu Jian and others, he is the first generation of generals in Ding****, and a veteran figure in the army. In terms of qualifications, he is far much stronger than Yao Gu and others, don't look at Fang Qiliang, who is already the governor of Fengxiang Mansion, but he must also respect Wu Liang, because Wu Liang's qualifications are much higher than someone else. If he continues on the original path, Wu Liang will not surpass Lin Chong and others, at least he will have a bright future, especially after Wu Jue's death, Wu Liang's future will be better. However, Wu Liang is the opposite, you can't figure out why Wu Liang is against it. Is it because of wealth? It is absolutely impossible, Wu Liang is in Ding****, not to mention the wealth of the family, but every year the Qin Wangfu divides a lot of dividends, and he will never be short of money. For the sake of the Lord? It is even more impossible that Wu Liang is already in a high position and commands more than 10,000 troops. Listening to Fang Qiliang's scolding and questioning, Wu Liang's face was not very good, his expression changed again and again, and finally he closed his mouth and said nothing. Wu Liang didn't reply, but Fang Qiliang was angry enough, just when he was about to give the order to try to attack the north gate, he saw a commotion at the head of the city, and then several rebel soldiers escorted an old man with gray hair to the battlements.

"Fang Qiliang, do you know this person?" Song Jiang's male duck voice sounded particularly harsh, and at this time, he was holding on to the battlements, looking indescribably happy. Hmph, Fang Qiliang is very powerful, being able to appear outside Shangluo City in such a timely manner has already disrupted the original plan. But so what, as long as Zhang Gong is in his hand, does Fang Qiliang dare to act rashly? Zhang Gong was finally escorted to the city, Song Jiang may be very cool, but Wu Liang felt very awkward. At this time. He could feel the guilty gazes of the soldiers at the head of the city. They seemed to be asking, why did they push the old general to the head of the city, didn't they say that it was enough to capture the old general?

Wu Liang didn't have anything to do, because if Song Jiang dared to do this, he must have been instructed by Luoyang. And Fang Qiliang outside the city had already gritted his teeth with hatred, he pointed at Song Jiang and scolded, "Song Jiang'er, you are a dignified man." Why bother General Zhang, if you are a good man, you will open the city to win and lose, and you will not fall into the prestige of the big leader of Liangshan. ”

If it was Song Jiang before, he might be affected, after all, he would take into account the four big words "for the heavens", but now, Song Jiang no longer needs to buy people's hearts, "Haha, Lord Fang." Old General Zhang is right in front of him, as for what to do with the old general. That's Song Mou's final say. Can't you stand it, if you can't stand it, Song is waiting for you, what means can you use it." After saying that, Song Jiang made a look, and the soldiers around him drew their swords and landed on Zhang Gong's neck.

Song Jiang did this, not only to Fang Qiliang's expectations, but even Wu Liang didn't expect that if Song Jiang really killed the old general, then how would he Wu Liang behave in the future, and what would the nearly 20,000 soldiers under his command think of him Wu Liang? So, Wu Liang finally couldn't help it, took two steps forward and said urgently, "General Song, is it inappropriate for you to do this, I hope General Song will think deeply, don't be impulsive." The status of the old general is noble, and it will be of great benefit to us. ”

Song Jiang's expression remained unchanged, he turned his head to look at Wu Liang, and said with a leisurely smile, "General Wu, I'm sorry, Song can rely on you for other things, but in this matter, let's listen to Song." I think even if the Queen Mother knew, she wouldn't blame Song. ”

Song Jiang's meaning couldn't be more obvious, all of this was acquiesced by Luoyang, others can have opinions, but in the end they must be implemented. Facing Song Jiang's complicated gaze, Wu Liang could only sigh helplessly in his heart. On the contrary, although his neck was cold and he had a steel knife, Zhang Gong was not flustered at all, and still maintained that kind of harmonious smile. Why did Song Jiang do this, and how could Zhang Gong not know? He is forcing Fang Qiliang to lead the soldiers and horses of Shangzhou to attack the city, his heart is vicious, the garrison of Shangzhou is originally less than Shangluo, and the high walls of Shangluo City are thick, it is the strongest military fortress in Shangluo Road, if Fang Qiliang desperately orders the siege of the city, the consequences can be imagined. It is estimated that in less than a day, all the soldiers and horses of Shangzhou will be buried under Shangluo City. Zhang Gong will never allow this situation to occur, Shangluo fell, Wu Liang rebelled, Shangzhou will definitely not be guaranteed, but the army stationed in Shangzhou can not be without, whether you can hold the Fengling ferry or not depends on these soldiers and horses. Zhang Gong was clear in his heart, so he held on to the battlements and shouted loudly, "Fang Qiliang, you are confused, don't care about the old man, listen to me, and now immediately take your soldiers back, the thief doesn't dare to do anything with the old man." ”

Where is Fang Qiliang willing to listen, Chang'an asked Fang Qiliang to preside over the defense of Shangluo Road, what kind of trust is that, if you watch the old general fall into the hands of the enemy, no matter if you don't ask, who is it worthy of? With his eyebrows tightened, Fang Qiliang turned over and dismounted, lifted the front swing, and knelt down heavily, "Old general, Fang Mou is incompetent, you are so tired that you fall into the hands of thieves, you really deserve to die." The princess Xu Fang has a heavy responsibility, and His Royal Highness has a lot of help to Fang Mou, now, how can Fang watch the old general suffer? Old general, I can't listen to you! ”

After saying this, Fang Qiliang stood up, grabbed the hilt of the sword with his right hand, and pulled it out suddenly, a trace of cold flashed, the long sword was aimed at the sky, his face was extremely hideous, and it was also extremely serious, "The army listens to the order, prepares the ladder, and if you don't save the old general today, you vow not to retreat." ”

"Save the old general, save the old general" The **** soldiers roared in unison, the sound seemed to collapse Shangluo City, the cavalry slowly retreated, the foot soldiers moved forward, and a row of ladders was carried to the front, at this time, as long as Fang Qiliang gave an order, the soldiers would fight to the death. Fang Qiliang didn't withdraw, but Song Jiang smiled, this is the result he wants, a single arch can consume the entire Shangzhou side of the soldiers and horses, it is really worth it. Even Wu Liang, a fool, can't even let go of his face, on the battlefield, what is more important than victory?

Zhang Gong was anxious, he had already scolded Fang Qiliang several times in his heart, this Fang Dalang, why was he so disobedient, was it really worth sacrificing so many children's lives for the sake of an old Zhang Gong? However, in Fang Qiliang's heart, all this is worth it. Zhang Gong is the founder of Dayangtan, without him, there would be no current ****, and he is the old father-in-law of His Royal Highness, so even if everyone dies here, they must fight, because this is a heavy dignity. Do nothing, let the old general leave it alone. What do Your Highness and the Princess think. What will more than 200,000 **** soldiers think? Fang Qiliang has no intention of retreating. Zhang Gong patted the battlements hard, there were a few drops of moisture in the old man's eyes, and he shouted with all the strength of his body, "Fang Qiliang, you stop the old man, do you know who the old man is?" The old man has a daughter named Zhang Zhenniang, and a virtuous son-in-law is the current regent. You may not know, but the old man knows. It is not easy for the palace to get to this day step by step, and how much blood has been shed by hundreds of thousands of Guan Zhongerlang who have fought to this day. Now, you, Fang Qiliang, Yan Qing, and Yao Gu, have all straightened up for the old man, and if you still know the old man, you will straighten the waist for the old man. Don't let the thieves see your cowardice, and don't fall for your Highness's prestige. And you. Nine girls, what are you going to do, what are you going to do? The old man, the lord of Dayang Beach, do you need you to save him? Go back and tell Zhenniang, and Your Highness, don't embarrass the old man, you know? ”

Over the years, Ah Jiu has been taught by Zhang Gong, and at this time, looking at Zhang Gong talking, where could she still hold back, and cried sadly, "Old lady, don't say it, Ah Jiu won't go back, if she goes back, the princess will kill Ah Jiu." ”

"Old general, let's not go, sons, for the old general, although there is no regret in death, Yan Qing, you give the general the lead" Fang Qiliang took off his helmet and yelled, Yan Qing had been waiting for a long time, and as soon as he agreed, he organized people to start approaching the city wall. Zhang Gong was anxious, watching the sons and daughters come step by step, as if they were walking towards death step by step, at this time, is there any other choice? Zhang Gong clenched his fists, suddenly turned his head, and leaned over to the side, because there was a sharp knife there. Zhang Gong's actions frightened Song Jiang and the others, if Zhang Gong died, the significance of occupying Shangluo City would be greatly reduced, Wu Liang was even more shocked, and the two shouted in unison, "No." ”

However, the knife was on Zhang Gong's neck, and he suddenly hit it, and the soldier with the knife didn't react, the sharp blade slashed through the neck, and the blood gushed like an arrow, instantly sprinkling the battlements in front of him. Why is the knife so sharp, how much Wu Liang at this time hopes that it is an unedged knife, but unfortunately, it is too late, such a deep wound is still cut on the throat, even Da Luo Jinxian is difficult to save. Song Jiang had no smile on his face, he had already been stunned by the changes in front of him. Wu Liang pushed Song Jiang away, rushed over in three or two steps, hugged Zhang Gong's corpse, and there were faint tears flashing in the tiger's eyes, "Old general, old general, why are you so stupid?" ”

The rebel soldiers in Shangluo City were also shocked by what they saw, and it took a long time for them to react. What about Fang Qiliang outside the city, he looked at the city in a daze, his lips moved, and finally he didn't shout anything, Yan Qing and the others had already knelt on the ground, and suddenly there was a cry outside Shangluo City, and a strange scene appeared, when the soldiers and horses of Shangzhou fell to the ground, most of the rebels in Shangluo City also knelt on the ground. At this moment, many people were full of disgust for Song Jiang, it was this villain who forced the old general to death alive, which increased their sins. The rebellion is already despised, and now the old general has been forced to death, and there is no possibility of turning back.

Fang Qiliang understood everything, the old general did this to ask someone to withdraw his troops. Wiping away his tears, Fang Qiliang stood up and waved his hand, and his figure said coldly, "Order all departments, withdraw troops!" ”

"But......... "How can Yan Qing be willing, the head of the city is Song Jiang, this person killed Lu Junyi, and now he has forced the old general to death, how can he be easily let go, Fang Qiliang is like a different person, his eyes are as cold as ice, "Yan Qing, don't you understand the words of this mansion, order all departments to withdraw their troops immediately, do you want the old general to die in vain?" ”

Yes, why did the old general do this, didn't he hope that the soldiers and horses of Shangzhou would be preserved? Yan Qing stomped his feet angrily, untied his armor, and fell to the ground, and then shouted loudly, "Withdraw, withdraw, withdraw!" ”

The Shangzhou soldiers and horses outside the city hurriedly withdrew with pain and tears, and the people in Shangluo City did not choose to pursue, where did they dare to chase them out. At this time, the soldiers and horses of Shangzhou have been stimulated by Zhang Gong's death into a group of madmen, and at this time, to pursue, isn't it a chance for this group of madmen to fight hard? Wu Liang picked up Zhang Gong's body, and when he passed in front of Song Jiang, he smiled coldly, "Song Sanlang, is this the result you want?" Hmph, the old general is dead, do you think the Queen Mother will be happy? ”

Song Jiang was short of breath, but he couldn't refute it, he knew that Chai Keyan didn't want Zhang Gong to die. Although Chai Keyan is ruthless, but in the end she is a woman, a woman's heart is a needle, who dares to be sure what she thinks? Maybe Chai Keyan has never said it, but in fact, all smart people know that Chai Keyan only likes Zhao Yougong in this life, and things between men and women are the most complicated. Maybe Zhang Gong can die, but he definitely can't die at the hands of his Song Jiang, because Zhang Gong is Zhao Yougong's father-in-law and Zhao Yougong's real relative. In Chai Keyan's eyes, this is a family matter, which is different from Wu Jue's matter. He Song Jiang was really smart but was mistaken by cleverness, and he made a good plan, but it was self-defeating.

Fang Qiliang led the troops to withdraw to Shangzhou, and within an hour, the soldiers and horses of Shangzhou withdrew from the north gate and went straight to Fenglei Town on the south bank of the Yellow River. Fenglei Town is close to Fengling Ferry, also known as the throat of the Yellow River, whether it is Shangluo Road or Hangu Pass, if you want to cross the Yellow River, you must pass through Fenglei Town. Zhang Gong's death was too shocking, this kind of news couldn't be hidden, the news quickly spread back to Luoyang, hearing the news of Zhang Gong's death, Chai Keyan was shocked, and closed his eyes in some pain. If you hurt Zhang Gong this time, you will definitely drive Zhao Ling crazy. Chai Keyan didn't want to kill Zhang Gong, even if he was a mortal enemy now, he had always had a trace of unrealistic delusions in his heart, delusional that he would be able to get back together one day. When the time comes, let Zhao Ling be an ordinary person and be by her side. But now, even this unrealistic delusion has been shattered. God, do you have to force yourself and Zhao Ling to die endlessly?

Zhang Gong's death was a heavy blow to Chang'an and even the entire Guanzhong, and the palace of King Qin was full of whiteness, but there was not much crying in the house. Zhen Niang knelt in front of the mourning hall, her eyes were dumbfounded, she didn't cry or make trouble, seeing her like this, Zhu Lian didn't feel distressed, she really hoped that Zhen Niang could cry, it was better than holding back.

Looking at the sky outside, Zhu Lian asked Yurou, "Where are the officials now?" ”

"According to the news that came before, it should be almost to Datong Mansion now. According to the schedule, I should be able to come back tomorrow night, and Sister Cui has now sent someone to deliver the letter. ”

Zhu Lian sighed, his expression was sad, eventful. Now the only ones who can save the situation are officials. (To be continued.) )