Xue Dingshan did not believe it at all after listening to the big boss's story. He thought, could a mother say that her daughter was wrong? This was called finding a reason to cover up for her. Looking at my father's intentions, he believed it. The people in this room kept nodding their heads. They also believed it. Alright, you can believe it if you want. I don't believe it! Xue Dingshan glared at Old Madam He."Old Madam, let me say a few words. I'm guilty now, and my father doesn't know how to punish me. But no matter how you punish me, I'll make it clear to you that I'm breaking off my marriage with your daughter, Fan Lihua. From now on, we're done.”Old Mrs. Han blushed." Alright, alright, alright. I've said it before. It's not that our young lady can't find a partner. Since there's a saying that she's handsome, let's really cut off all ties."”The old lady cried and left with her servant maids.
Xue Rengui looked at Xue Dingshan and realized that he didn't look alive. After the old lady left, he immediately ordered the Liu and Fan Second Furen to persuade her. Pingxi Wang then slapped the table and said,"Ding Shan, this unfilial son." What did you say just now? Old Madam He's words were emotional, reasonable, and well-founded. It can't be true if it's fake, and it can't be fake if it's true. I can't do anything else, but can't I tell if it's true or false? I'm confused. Are everyone here confused? Could it be that even Wansui was confused? You're smart and capable. I'm so unlucky to have you as my son. This is bad. Men, push him out and kill him!”
Bound Hands was also angry. He thought to himself," Second Handsome, why are you so muddle-headed? You made the Grand Marshal so angry. You're the one who caused all the trouble." They came over to wipe their shoulders and grab their arms. They used the rope to strangle Xue Dingshan until he bared his teeth. After tying him up, they pushed him out. "Cut him down now!" Xue Rengui ordered.”
The generals saw that this was too difficult. Luo Zhang, Qin Ying, and the others came over and bowed."Marshal, although Ding Shan made a big mistake, it's forgivable. Moreover, we are in need of manpower. If we kill him, it will be disadvantageous to our army. Please have mercy on him and spare his life.”"This marshal has made up his mind and cannot change it.”Everyone still wanted to say something, but the marshal waved his hand and the guards came over to push them out of the tent. They were so scared that no one could plead for mercy. Everyone focused their eyes on the emperor.
Li Shimin sat there for a long time without saying a word. He wanted the Marshal to teach Xue Dingshan a lesson. Now that the generals were not willing to plead, he could not sit still anymore."Rengui, forget it. As the saying goes,'A child's age is not up to the master.' It's the same for everyone. Let's do it this way. Let him go back. He will be spared from the death penalty, but he will be punished severely.”
Seeing that Tian Zi had spoken, the marshal couldn't refuse anymore."I will obey. Come on, let Xue Dingshan back!" Xue Dingshan was pushed back to the tent, but he still didn't care. He stood in front of the handsome table and said," Greetings, Father."”"Ding Shan, it's not that I don't want to kill you. The generals in the camp begged for mercy. Today, Wansui also put in a good word for you, so he pardoned you. If you were my son, would you do me a favor?”"Father, tell me. As long as I can do it, I will definitely listen to you.”"I'll find Miss Fan now. You apologize to her face to face. If you can do this, I'll spare you. If you can't do it, I'll kill you.”
When Xue Dingshan heard that he had to apologize to Fan Lihua, he was very unhappy."Father, why should I apologize to her? What did she do wrong? What's wrong? I can't do as you say." Cheng Yaojin jumped over and gave Xue Dingshan two slaps."Are you trying to anger your father to death? Can't I make you admit your mistake? You beat him up for no reason. Who do you think you are? This matter has already been clarified. You called the wrong person. What's the big deal about you saying something good about him? Even if you admit it, you have to admit it. Even if you don't, you have to admit it. Men, go and invite Miss Fan."
Cheng Yaojin wanted to give Xue Dingshan a way out. He had to understand the situation and stop talking. Then, this matter would be over. However, Xue Dingshan sneered.""Grandpa, what's wrong with me admitting my mistake to Fan Lihua? Who is she to me? Who am I to her? We broke off the engagement. She doesn't know me, and I don't know her, so I can't admit this mistake. Please don't open your mouth." Xue Dingshan had blocked Cheng Pijin in public, but in fact, he was blocking Xue Rengui. Originally, Xue Rengui's heart softened when the Emperor pleaded for mercy. Now that he saw Xue Dingshan being so merciless in front of the emperor, the marshal was really angry. He slammed the table. You and I are no longer father and son. I would rather die than kill you. Men, push him out.”
He rushed up and pushed Xue Dingshan out of the tent for the second time.
Xue Dingshan easily believed the calumny and beat up the pear flower girl. After he clarified the truth, he still did not admit his mistake. This really angered the generalissimo and ordered the executioner to push Xue Dingshan out of the tent and behead him. The generals were all anxious. Cheng Yaojin saw that no one could plead for mercy, so he simply looked for Fan Lihua. He turned around and ran into the inner residence.
Fan Lihua and the other womenfolk were still in the bridal chamber. Madam Liu and Madam Fan were still trying to persuade her, but Miss Li Hua had already stopped crying. She washed up and wiped the blood off her face. Cheng Yaojin came in and said,"I'm sorry. Please excuse me. I have something to discuss with Miss Fan."”Everyone looked at Old Cheng and guessed what had happened. "What's the matter, old man?" someone asked.”"You don't know yet. Ding Shan and the marshal are fighting. The marshal is very angry and insists on killing Ding Shan. No one can plead for mercy, so I came to ask for help.”When everyone heard this, they were all shocked.
Cheng Yaojin came to Li Hua and said,"Miss, you've suffered." After your mother told us about it, we finally found out the truth. I'm a straightforward man and I said a lot of things that I shouldn't have. I probably angered you. Li Hua, seeing that I am a boor, please be magnanimous and spare me.”These words made Li Hua feel very uncomfortable."Old man, don't go on. I don't hate you.”"Thank you. Miss Fan, if the marshal wants to kill Xue Dingshan, no one else can plead for mercy. If you can take out the magnanimity to forgive me and put it on Ding Shan, the entire Xue family will be endlessly grateful to you! "Miss, can you come with me to see Ping Xiwang and owe Ding Shan a favor? If you can save Ding Shan, the two of you will still be a good couple. In the future, the old Xue family, including us, will never forget your kindness." Young lady, please follow me quickly.”Cheng Yaojin's words made Fan Lihua lower her head and speechless. Miss Xue Jinlian also came over." Miss Fan, I'm begging you too. Please do my brother a favor. I'll kowtow to you."”Xue Jinlian cried like a weeping person as she knelt in front of Fan Lihua. Fan Lihua's heart felt like it was boiling as she quickly helped Xue Jinlian up. Li Hua thought to herself,"Can I plead for Xue Dingshan?" He was beaten up by others, and now I'm pleading for him? Why am I so cheap? This Xue Dingshan is so vicious. He turned his back on me. I shouldn't have gone. However, the Duke of Lu had come, and Xue Jinlian had kowtowed to him. What should he do? The old Duke was right. If I could save Xue Dingshan, the old Xue family would be grateful to me, including Ping Xiwang. Although he wanted to kill Xue Dingshan now, he was angry. If he really killed him, he would regret it later. I have to be a decent person. I don't know how to appreciate favors. If I get beaten up, then so be it. I'm not helping the Xue family or doing anything good. If I really offend them, we won't have a place to stand in the future. Fan Lihua thought about it and stood up.""Old Duke, don't continue. I'll follow you to the front hall.”"What a good girl. She's very righteous and treats others humbly. Come with me quickly.”Fan Lihua followed Cheng Yaojin to the front hall. Old Cheng winked at everyone, meaning that he had brought reinforcements over. Don't worry. Old Cheng stomped to the handsome table.""Marshal, look who's here."
Xue Rengui suppressed the fire and looked up. He didn't expect Miss Li Hua to come. Fan Lihua's eyes were red and swollen from crying. Her face was covered in bruises and bruises. When she thought of how her son had beaten her up to this state, as a father, she felt bad. Xue Rengui bowed and left his seat." Miss Li Hua, you've been wronged. Please sit down."”Fan Lihua bowed to Xue Rengui first, then to the people on both sides. She stood by the table and said,""Marshal, I beg you to come." "What? Tell me. As long as you say it, I, Xue Rengui, will do my best. What do you want?”"Marshal, trouble started from the roots. I, Fan Lihua, have a shallow life and brought disaster to others. Xue Dingshan is straightforward, so he hates evil. He only hit me because he heard other people's gossip. This is a misunderstanding. If the Marshal really wanted to kill him, wouldn't that be a little too much? I don't ask for anything else, I just ask the Grand Marshal to be magnanimous and forgive Xue Dingshan.”
When Xue Rengui heard this, he felt uncomfortable from the bottom of his heart. She thought in her heart,"It's rare. What a good daughter-in-law. After suffering so much injustice, she endured the pain and sorrow, treated others, and even pleaded for that beast." Such a woman was really rare! Xue Rengui was also deeply moved, and he had to give her face. "Young lady, the reason why I wanted to kill him was because I felt sorry for you." Xue Rengui coughed. I feel guilty not killing him. Since you don't hate him and can forgive him, I will forgive him for your sake.”
Xue Dingshan was in the execution ground. He estimated that he wouldn't be able to live this time because his father was really anxious. He was also willing to die. With a kacha, all the pain was gone. He did not expect to be released again. When he walked into the hall, he saw Fan Lihua standing by the table. Xue Dingshan's heart flipped. He thought, What is she doing here? It would be better if he never saw her again. How shameless are you to stand in front of others! Xue Dingshan felt resentful and kowtowed to the marshal."Thank you, father, for not beheading me." "It's not that I didn't kill you, but I pleaded for Miss Fan. I had no choice but to forgive you.”Cheng Yaojin was afraid that Xue Dingshan would continue to play tough and refute the marshal's face. That would be really difficult to handle. Everyone's hearts were in their throats as they stared at Xue Dingshan. Old Cheng was afraid that things would be ruined, so he quickly came to Xue Dingshan's side."What are you waiting for? Why aren't you thanking your benefactor and Miss Fan?”Xue Dingshan was still not convinced. He stared blankly and straightened his neck, unwilling to admit his mistake. He raised his head and saw that his father was clutching his chest with one hand and his knee with the other. He was trembling violently. If I didn't listen to him, my father might spit out a mouthful of blood.
Xue Dingshan thought about it and had no choice but to pull himself together and come to Fan Lihua.""Miss, thank you for pleading for me. I, Xue Dingshan, will go over politely.”Her voice didn't sound like she was thanking him. Fan Lihua shook her head and didn't even look at him. Cheng Yaojin quickly came over to smooth things over." Alright, alright. This is what a good child should do. It's filial piety to follow orders. It's not easy for an old man to raise you. Even if what he said is wrong, you have to listen to your father. Marshal, forget it." Just as he said this, Xue Dingshan spoke again,"Father, I have another request." "Speak." "It's still about Fan Lihua. It's impossible for us to get married. She'll go through the open road while I'll cross the single-log bridge. The marriage will end here. If you can promise me this, I'll do anything. If you can't agree, then kill me if you want to.”Xue Dingshan's words almost made Xue Rengui faint from anger."Xue Dingshan, you're not my son, and I'm not your father. From now on, you and I are no longer father and son. Your marriage has nothing to do with me. However, you are a battle general under me. Just from your actions, you are sinister and vicious. How can you be worthy of being a general? I request that your titles of Dragon Tiger Champion, Ten Treasures Great General, and Second Marshal be removed. Men, escort him to the Lao Military Camp to serve.”
A military camp was a place for people who had made mistakes. They were sent there to do hard work, such as cutting grass and feeding horses. They would only be able to end it when their days were up or they had made contributions. Xue Dingshan threw everything out, thinking to himself that it was fine to trouble the military camp. Li Shimin saw that Xue Dingshan was too arrogant and had no choice but to suppress him. In order to discipline him, he completely agreed with Ping Xiwang's request to remove Xue Dingshan's official position.
When Fan Lihua heard Xue Dingshan's short words just now, her heart felt like it was stabbed by a knife. She thought to herself, what kind of fate do we have? We are really enemies. How could Xue Dingshan have any regrets? Did you feel sorry for me at all? It was too chilling. Fan Lihua gritted her teeth and also decided to dissolve this marriage. At this time, Liu Yingchun, Fan Jinding, Old Lady He, Dou Xiantong, and the other womenfolk also arrived. When they heard that Li Hua had pleaded for her, they were relieved. Old Mrs. He saw her daughter and discussed what to do next. When Xue Rengui saw the old Mrs. He, he said,"You've come at the right time. Let's settle this matter."”The old lady smiled bitterly." Ping Xiwang, you're a gentleman. The things you handle are admirable." We have made it clear that we are not related to the Xue family. The marriage between Li Hua and Ding Shan is over. In addition, I have a small request. My old man and two sons have not yet died. I request to help them with their funeral. Also, we've been living in Hanjiang Pass for many years. Even though we belong to the Tang Empire now, we're still unwilling to leave. I beg the marshal and His Majesty to be merciful and return the original residence to us. I will live here with Li Hua and be satisfied for the rest of my life.”The old lady cried as she spoke.
Cheng Yaojin coughed." That's a good thing. It's like this. Commander, what do you think we should do?!"”Xue Rengui couldn't make the decision and turned around to discuss with the Emperor and the military counselor. Li Shi Min said," Let's do it this way for the time being. We'll return the marshal's mansion first. Since the old lady has already brought it up and is unwilling to leave her hometown, she'll bring the girl and her two daughters-in-law to stay here. All the expenses of their family will be paid by the national treasury." As for Ding Shan and Miss Fan's marriage, we'll think about it later.”Everyone agreed. They followed the emperor's orders and made a decision. Old Lady He and Fan Lihua thanked him profusely and left crying.
After this incident, the Emperor, the General, and the Marshal were all greatly agitated and unhappy. However, they could not stay here for long and had to continue advancing. The large group of people stayed at Hanjiang Pass for ten days. The fodder had been collected and the personnel had been replenished. The marshal beat the drum and raised the tent."The next pass is White Tiger Pass. The commander of White Tiger Pass is called Yang Fan. It is said that this person has been taught by an expert and is proficient in martial arts. Moreover, White Tiger Pass is dangerous and difficult to attack. I hope everyone will work together and bravely kill the enemy.”"Don't worry, marshal. We'll definitely be able to achieve success there.”"Alright, fire the cannons outside!" With three shots, the army marched west. Before leaving, the marshal left Chen Zhong and his daughter to guard Hanjiang and instructed them,"Take good care of the Fan Residence. If they have any problems, do your best to solve them. If anything unexpected happens, let me know immediately.”Chen Zhong and his daughter kowtowed and accepted the order.
On the day of departure, Li Hua and her daughter specially sent the marshal off. Li Hua said," It's two hundred and forty miles from here to White Tiger Pass. The few small passes in the middle aren't anything special. Only the general of White Tiger Pass, Yang Fan, has strong martial arts skills. His horse is fast and his knife is sharp. He's ruthless and vicious. He's good at using hidden weapons, especially the twelve willow knives. He's 100% accurate. I hope you'll pay more attention."”Marshal Xue was very grateful to Miss Li Hua. He comforted her a few more times before mounting his horse and setting off.
The Tang army left Hanjiang Pass and smoothly arrived at White Tiger Pass. This camp was a Nine Palaces Eight Seals Chain. It could be used to attack or defend. The soldiers set up the gate, dug trenches, set up antlers, hung sky lanterns, and set up an ambush. Only then did they bury their pots and cook. After everything was arranged, the Marshal was promoted to the main tent.
Xue Rengui announced in front of everyone," When we start the war, I will make it clear that the marshal of White Tiger Pass is called Yang Fan. He is proficient in martial arts and has outstanding skills. He is good at using hidden weapons. Generals, you must be careful. Whoever can defeat Yang Fan and seize White Tiger Pass will be the first to win." Which general is willing to ask for the head of the army to drive the two armies?”Before Xue Rengui could finish his sentence, someone shouted,""General, I am willing to go." Everyone focused their eyes and saw that it was Zhou Qing, the vanguard official with the official seal. Zhou Qing came to the commander's table and bowed,""Big brother, give me this order. As the saying goes, the vanguard is the vanguard. If there's something to do first, if there's something not to do first, what kind of vanguard is it! I'm willing to lead the army to fight Yang Fan.”"Brother, you have to be careful. I'll show you the whole team.”"Yes."
Zhou Qing turned around and left. Zhou Wen, Zhou Wu, and Xue Xiantu also came over, requesting to lend Zhou Qing a hand. The marshal nodded. The three of them happily caught up to Zhou Qing. The four generals mounted their horses and led 10,000 soldiers to the two armies.
Xue Rengui and the emperor discussed the edict, willing to let the whole team go to observe the enemy's battle. The Tang King nodded, except for him and the military counselor guarding the camp, the rest of the generals followed the marshal out of the camp. This was a rare formation since the beginning of the war. Men, women, old, young, tall, short, fat, thin, wearing golden armor, silver armor, copper armor, iron armor, and so on, surrounded Marshal Xue and the two armies. Xue Rengui stood under the flag with a golden halberd in his hand and looked across. At this moment, Zhou Qing had already led his men to attack the city. The drums on the battlefield shook the sky, and the sounds of killing shook the wilderness. The Tang soldiers divided into eight directions and set up ladders to attack the city. In an instant, smoke filled the air. Marshal Xue watched. It was not long before the Tang soldiers had already attacked the White Tiger Pass. They set up a ladder and bravely climbed the city one by one. The Western Liang soldiers guarding the city shot arrows like rain, throwing down bottles of ash, paper cannons, rolling wood, and stones. The Tang army suffered heavy casualties, and it was not easy to take down the city in one fell swoop. Especially since White Tiger Pass was built between two mountains, it was very sturdy. The city walls were all made of large stones, about 40 to 50 feet high, and there were hidden battlements on it. It was really easy to defend but difficult to attack. Marshal Xue was unhappy when he saw this. He blamed Zhou Qing. How could he be so reckless? Wasn't he asking his brothers to die for nothing? Commander-in-chief ordered to ring the bell! The moment the retreat gong sounded, Zhou Qing knew that the marshal did not approve of this tactic. Furthermore, he could see that there were indeed heavy casualties. Left with no choice, the Tang soldiers retreated.
Halfway through the retreat, three cannons were fired in the White Tiger Pass. The suspension bridge was lowered, and a group of cavalry rushed out of the city. They were divided into four groups and charged at the Tang soldiers. Each of them held a saber in their hands. Under the sunlight, the saber shone brightly. When they raised their hands and slashed down, the Tang soldiers either died or crawled, and many were injured or killed. Zhou Qing had no choice. He swung the saber in his hand, turned his horse around, and joined the battle. The two sides were engaged in a fierce battle of murder, with both sides suffering casualties.
Seeing that it was difficult to succeed, the foreign soldiers stopped in their tracks. The flag in the center was raised high, and a general rushed out. This general jumped off his horse. He was about ten feet and one foot five tall. He had broad shoulders and a thick back. He was tall and had a big horse. He wore a black gold helmet with lotus leaves on his head. He wore a golden chain armor with nine swallowing and eight tying. He wore a gorilla red battle robe. He wore a beast face and lion phoenix treasure belt around his waist. His phoenix skirt covered his legs. Three layers of fish tails hung upside down on his chest. He was the size of an ice plate. He carried eight poles on his back. They were golden and lined with gold. He also wore a small bell with a duck's beak. When the wind blew, it jingled. This general had a fox tail on his shoulder and pheasant feathers on the back of his head. His face was more than a foot long from his forehead to his chin. His forehead was narrow, his cheeks were flat, his face was like a green crab's, his eyebrows were like fighting cocks, his eyes were big, and there were more white eyes than black eyes. His eyes were bulging outwards, his nose was flat, his nostrils were turned up, his mouth was like a fish's, and his lips were thick. His face was covered in ringworm. He was riding a horse, and he held a door knife in his hand. On his back was a big round bag with twelve flying knives inserted. The handles of the flying knives were all red and green silk strips. The person who came was none other than White Tiger Pass's marshal ugly ghost Yang Fan. Yang Fan brought along the Five Tigers and Eight Marks behind him, cheering for him. Yang Fan took the lead and came to the two armies to fight against Zhou Qingma.
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