Xue Rengui was chasing Su Baotong in front of the two armies. Su Baotong reached out and took off the box on his back as he ran. It turned out to be a hidden weapon with nine poisoned arrows soaked in medicine. When he heard Xue Li's warhorse approaching, he suddenly turned his horse around and confronted Xue Li's horse. He pressed the spring and nine arrows flew out at the same time. Seeing that the situation was not good, Xue Rengui hurriedly leaned back and used the Vajra Sticking Bridge to lie down on the horse's back. He dodged eight of the nine arrows, but one arrow pierced the Huagai acupoint below his Suozi Bone. Marshal Xue stumbled and almost fell off his horse, half of his body numb. He knew that this was not good and hurriedly turned his horse back to his team. When Su Baotong saw that he had shot Xue Li, he rode his horse and rushed over, but he was shot by the arrows on the city wall.
Marshal Xue fell off his horse as soon as he entered the city gate. Military Advisor Xu hurriedly ordered the suspension bridge to be pulled up and the city gates to be closed. He also found a doctor in the army to treat the Marshal's injuries. Taking off his helmet and armor, everyone was shocked when they saw the wound. This arrow was two inches deep. The area around the arrow was red and swollen, like a small steamed bun. The blood that flowed out was blackish-purple, and there was a pungent smell. Marshal Xue's face was ashen. He gritted his teeth and white foam came out from the corner of his mouth. "Your Majesty, the marshal has been poisoned by an arrow." Fortunately, it didn't take long and needed to be removed immediately to prevent the poison gas from attacking his heart.”"Hurry up and do it." "Yes." The doctors moved together. After a while, he pulled out the poisonous arrow, removed the rotten flesh, applied the Golden Wound Powder, and pried open the Marshal's mouth to pour a few pills. After treatment, Marshal Xue woke up that night, but his breathing was weak and he could not move.
Li Shimin and the other generals returned to the Silver Hall and shouted,"What should we do?" "Send down an edict to Chang 'an to ask for reinforcements," said Xu Maogong.”The Emperor said," Sir, you're talking nonsense again. There are so many heroes in the city, but they can't kill the foreign soldiers. Even if there is a hero in front of the palace who is willing to rush out of the foreign camp, I'm afraid he won't go.”"There is a general in the palace," said Xu Maogong."If he is willing to go, the Liao army will retreat.”"Which of you can go?" the Emperor asked.”"Your Majesty understands," said Xu Maogong."Those who seek help are the people who sweep the north and conquer the east. I have calculated Yin and Yang, and there is no mistake in leaving here. He is a lucky general, very few illnesses, only other people can go, Your Majesty only said no, I have my own way, make generals not as good as prodding generals.”The Emperor knew what he meant and called out,"Brother Cheng, the military counselor has allowed you to rush out of the camp and return to the court to seek help. I wonder if Brother Cheng is willing to serve me?"”Cheng Yaojin knelt down and reported," Your Majesty, as a subject, I should be loyal and serve the country with my life. However, I am eighty years old. I am not as sick as when I was in my prime. Moreover, I will leave Chang 'an through the east gate. Su Baotong's flying knife is very powerful. If I go out, I will die." I won't go, Military Advisor." The Emperor said,"This is true. Brother Cheng is old. How can he defeat Su Baotong?" It's better to go to Yuchi Royal Nephew! Looking at his spear technique, he could still go. Moreover, Brother Cheng was a candle in the wind and could only accompany him to the court to enjoy wealth. If he went out, he would obviously lose his life and be laughed at by the enemy. Advisor Jun, don't say such nonsense. We still need to discuss this matter.”
Xu Maogong said," Your Majesty, I have calculated Yin and Yang. The Son of Heaven is blessed. I expect Brother Cheng to be a blessed general. Although Su Baotong has a flying knife, the blessed will not be injured. Therefore, Brother Cheng will be safe when he goes out. Although General Yuchi's martial arts skills are high, how can he suffer from the danger of throwing knives? Moreover, his brother has been injured. If he leaves, he can't retreat. He has lost another general. When Brother Cheng was sweeping the north, he also helped you to go out to seek help. You were safe and sound, and you were rewarded. When you were in Yuehu City in Sanjiang, Yuehu City also helped you to go to Motian Ridge to seek help. Everything was peaceful. Today, you have to make excuses.”Cheng Yaojin said,"This Taoist with the nose of an ox swept the north two years ago and left the wheel. He's not good at using troops." The tent was still loose enough to go. Gaesuwen said,"I will not use my saber." He could still win and go. Now that he was old, Su Baotong was even more powerful, the camp was strong, and he used evil techniques to hurt people. If you want to go now, you will only do your duty as a minister and delay the affairs of state. It is my sin.”
Military Advisor Xu's face darkened." This is a military order. Do you know that disobeying the order is the crime of turning back?"”"You can do whatever you want. Even if you kill me here, I won't die in Su Baotong's hands.”The military counselor slammed the table in anger.”Old Cheng rushed up with his hands tied. He was anxious."No, no, Third Brother, I'll go, okay?”，"Fourth brother, you should have done this long ago. I have already calculated that you will definitely be able to escape danger and reach the capital safely.”"Then I'll take your blessings." Immediately, the Emperor wrote a few letters to the capital, one to the Crown Prince Li Zhi and one to the Left Prime Minister Wei Zheng, requesting them to quickly send soldiers and capable people to transport the grain and grass to Suoyang Pass. If we come early, we can still meet. If we come late, our entire army will be wiped out and the five seals will be sealed. Military Advisor Xu looked at it twice, sealed it, and handed it to Cheng Yaojin."Fourth brother, remember, the imperial edict is with you, and the imperial edict is without you. You have to take good care of it.”"Yes, sir." Old Cheng took the imperial edict, lifted up his robe, and put it inside. After eating his fill, he did not bring a single soldier with him. He mounted his horse outside the main gate, and the Emperor and the military counselor sent him out of the city gate.
Cheng Yaojin shouted,"Second Brother Xu, on account of our past relationship, can you spare my life?"”Xu Maogong said," Of course. I hope my brother will succeed and return to Chang 'an. I hope he can ask for reinforcements soon. I hope you can reward me!"”Cheng Yaojin said," Second Brother Xu, I will charge out of the city. The Liao camp will not be in chaos. You guys close the city gate and pull the suspension bridge high. The camp is in chaos. You can't close the city. Don't pull the drawbridge high. I might escape into the city.”Xu Maogong said,"You don't need to tell me anything. Go ahead and give me three drums."”Iron Bull couldn't bear to see this. What could he do about the orders of the monarch? He went up to the edge of the city with Xu Maogong and watched. As the cannons were fired, the suspension bridge was flattened. Cheng Yaojin rushed out of the city. When he crossed the suspension bridge, Xu Maogong ordered the city gate to be closed and the suspension bridge to be pulled down. Cheng Yaojin looked back and saw that the city gate was closed and the suspension bridge was pulled. He said in panic,"Second Brother Xu, what did I tell you?”Xu Maogong said," Brother Cheng, please go ahead. The city gate here is closed. Don't even think about coming in. Go to Chang 'an quickly. I'll go down from the city."”Cheng Yaojin was furious,"Forget it!" I have no grudge with you in my previous life, and I have no enmity with you today. Why do you have to harm me?”He stuck his head out from the side of the suspension bridge, but was seen by the small barbarians in front of the camp. They released their bows and arrows like raindrops, and the cannons fired continuously. Cheng Yaojin was not in a hurry. He was afraid to move forward and had no way to retreat. He shouted,"Dog Barbarian, slow down. I'll use your words to tell Su Bao that I, Duke Cheng of Lu of Xingtang, have something to say.”When Xiaofan heard this, he reported to the camp leader,"Commander-in-chief, a spy has come out of the city today. He claims that Duke Cheng of Lu is biting gold and wants to talk to the marshal."”"How many soldiers does he have and what weapons does he use?" Su Baotong asked.”"Marshal Qishang, that person doesn't have any soldiers. He's alone on a horse, holding a huge axe in his hand.”
Su Baotong brought the Flying Bowl Monk and Iron Plate Dao out personally. After moving the antlers away, Su Baotong got on his horse and arrived at the ditch after a mile. Looking ahead, he saw that Lonely was alone on a horse, and an old man was sitting on the saddle. He wore a black golden helmet with lotus leaves, a large golden chain armor with large leaves, and a dragon robe. A large axe with a wheel was hung on the bird wing ring. At a glance, the old man's white beard covered his chest, and his stomach was so big that it was out of the ordinary. He recognized him at a glance. It was the Duke of Lu, Cheng Yaojin. Su Baotong was so angry that his nose was crooked. He pointed with his finger and said,"Hey, isn't the person on the other side Cheng Yaojin?”
Old Cheng looked at him. Alright, Su Baotong was here, so he had to continue to scare him. Old Cheng pushed his big belly and glared at him."Su Baotong, good boy, you're really deceiving your master and destroying your ancestors. In front of me, why are you blowing your beard and glaring at me? Think about it, what kind of relationship do I have with your grandfather Su Dingfang? We are old brothers, and he still calls me old brother. If you are not my grandson, who are you? Besides, I came to see you with good intentions. How can you be so rude?”
When Su Baotong heard this, he understood what was going on. When his grandfather was still alive, he was quite close to Cheng Yaojin. So, he must have a background? Hmm, why don't I ask him what he wants first? Thinking of this, Su Baotong's expression changed. He smiled apologetically and quickly jumped down from his horse. He took a few steps forward and said,"In that case, the old man will accept my bow!”"Ai, this is a good child. Kowtow, you're welcome.”Su Baotong kowtowed three times in front of the saddle. "Old man, is there something you need to see me for?”"Nonsense, why would I see you? Besides, what was this place? Was this a place for a conversation? How rude." "Yes, Grandpa, don't be angry. Please come in.”Su Baotong brought Cheng Yaojin into the tent. Su Baotong was the marshal of the six states 'alliance army. How could he fall for Cheng Yaojin's trick? Su Baotong believed that Cheng Yaojin was riding alone and didn't seem like he was breaking into the camp. Second, Cheng Yaojin was old and his martial arts skills were ordinary. The Tang army would not send him to break into the camp. There was a hidden story behind this. He also wanted to know the situation in the city, so he brought Old Cheng into the central army's treasure tent and hosted a banquet.
Old Cheng sat in the middle like a grandfather, with Su Baotong, the Flying Bowl Monk, and the Iron Plate Taoist accompanying him on both sides. Old Cheng pretended to be close, looked at Su Baotong and said,""Son, this is really the Yangtze River, the new waves push the old waves, the new generation replacing the old! Your grandfather was such a hero back then. You were above him and not below him. I'm happy to see you.”"Grandpa, you flatter me." Old Cheng drank and ate while talking loudly. Su Baotong offered three cups of wine, stopped drinking, and asked,""Grandpa, I'm sorry to ask you this, but we have a personal relationship, but now that the two countries are at war, and the Tang army is trapped in Suoyang by me, I wonder why you want to see me?”Old Cheng coughed,"Su Baotong, I'm so sad that you asked about this." Think about it, what great things have I not done since I was born? "I robbed the Emperor's Gang, rebelled against Shandong, became the Demon King of Chaos, and became the leader of the eighteen countries. Later, I joined the Great Tang and fought for the Great Tang for decades. It can be said that I narrowly escaped death, and my achievements were as heavy as mountains. But now that I'm old and can't fight on the battlefield, Li Shimin killed the donkey after he left the grinding mill. He doesn't put me in his eyes and can manipulate me however he wants. Let's not talk about the distant past. Just now, we are trapped in Suoyang. First, child, you have a way to arrange the troops and use them like a god. Second, the Tang Marshal and military counselor were incompetent and fell into a trap. Not only the marshal and the military advisor were responsible, even Li Shimin should blame himself. The moment I said that they were in the wrong, the three of them joined forces to punish me. They said that Cheng Yaojin was old and had been in the army for many years. Why didn't he warn us? And that's not all. You're saying that I'm dissatisfied with the Great Tang and intentionally set them up? Do you think I can take this? When I argued with them, Li Shimin said, How about this, since you are sincere about the country, I order you to fight back the enemy soldiers to show your sincerity. I was forced out of the city by them. Isn't this clearly asking me to die? How can I not be disappointed? I thought that I might as well not bring a single soldier with me and think of another way out before coming to see you. I plan to join another wise ruler." When Su Baotong heard this, he thought to himself, Is this true? Cheng Yaojin might not be very capable, but his reputation was great enough. If he really accepted Cheng Yaojin in the Yang-Locking Pass, there was no doubt that he would be able to show off his divinity in front of Lord Wulf! This was really unexpected. "Grandpa, are you telling the truth?" Su Baotong asked.”"Didn't you ask around? What kind of person is your grandfather? He has never lied in his life.”"It's great that you're telling the truth. As long as you are willing to surrender to our country, I will immediately send a memorial to Lord Wulf and guarantee your official position. What do you think?”"Wait a minute. Su Baotong, Grandpa is different from you. You are young and have to go back decades. What do I have to worry about? I am riding a horse with a big axe in my hand and I will rule the world. I will not submit to anyone. He doesn't want me. Hehe, it's just nice. I'll find a mountain and put up a flag to be the devil king again. However, he was old. He had to admit that he was old. I'm afraid that you'll be happy. If the kings of the six dynasties aren't happy, child, you'll be in a difficult position.”"Grandpa, don't worry about it. Leave it to me. I guarantee that you can become the King of the Six Nations. How about it?”"I can't ask for too much.”"When will I write a book and send you to the capital?”"We still have to discuss this. Think about it, I still have a big family! If Li Shiming knew that I was leaving, he would kill my entire family! Can I bear to? I plan to do it this way. You've made a deal. I'll secretly return to Chang 'an first and bring my family out. We'll go to Western Liang together. We won't have to worry about the future. We can also serve Western Liang loyally. What do you think?”"That's true. When are you leaving?" "Speed is the most important thing in war. You can leave just like that." "Should I send someone to escort you?”"A tall tree attracts the wind. That's not beautiful. It's convenient for me to be alone.”"Alright then." "Su Baotong, on my way back to the capital, I passed by this 800-mile drought sea. How can I cross it?”"Grandpa, don't worry. I'll get someone to prepare it for you.”With Su Baotong's order, some people got ready. After eating a few more glasses of wine, Old Cheng got up to leave, but Su Baotong personally sent him off.
When Old Cheng arrived at the gate, he saw that the horses were ready. Besides their axes, there were also 300 taels of silver, beef jerky, deer fetus paste, water bags and other useful items. Old Cheng was quite satisfied with what he saw. He got on his horse and Su Baozhong personally sent him off. "Grandpa, send me a letter after you're done. I'll send someone to pick you up.”"Alright, just you wait. Grandfather will be back soon.”The two of them cupped their hands and bid farewell. Su Baotong returned to the company camp, and Old Cheng rode east.
Cheng Yaojin shook off the reins and let the horse run for more than twenty miles. He immediately rode on a high slope and looked back. He could vaguely see Suoyang City and Su Baotong's camp. Old Cheng felt sad. He said in his heart," My Lord, Third Brother, Marshal Xue, I'm safe now. I hope you can take care of yourselves. I'll get reinforcements as soon as possible to save you." Su Baotong, just you wait. When grandpa brings someone over, he'll kill you. He didn't dare to stay for too long. He was afraid that he would delay things, and he was afraid that Su Baotong would change his mind and chase after him again. He rode away from the high slope and set off for Chang 'an.
Cheng bite gold arrived at the critical juncture, with the approval of the arrow license, all let go. Within a day, they arrived at the Jade Gate Pass, a place in the Central Plains. When they heard of the imperial envoy, they all came to welcome him. Cheng Yaojin didn't dare to delay. He hurried day and night, eating and sleeping all the way. After passing Shaanxi, he arrived at Chang 'an early. When he entered the city and came to the Meridian Gate, the carriage had already retreated to the palace. A Yellow Gate official looked up and said,"Congratulations, Old Qian Sui, for following the emperor to conquer the West Liao. Did you win?”"No," said Cheng Yaojin,"please come to the palace with me. The Emperor has sent an urgent edict.”The Yellow Gate official heard that the emperor's urgent edict, the imperial envoy arrived, hurriedly sent to the value of the palace official.
Just in time for the palace officials to ring the bell and beat the drum, the palace supervisor reported to the palace. His Highness Li Zhi left the palace in his dragon robe. Xuan Cheng bit the gold, bent down on the golden steps, and said: "Your Highness, Lord Thousand Years, this old minister Cheng Yaojin greets you. May Your Highness live a thousand years." "Uncle Wang, stand up," Li Zhi called out. Please sit on the imperial chair." Cheng Yaojin was seated at the side. "My father has gone to Pingxi to defeat the enemy. I wonder if he will win or lose," His Highness said. Now I've sent Wang Bo back to court. I don't know what kind of edict he has sent.”Cheng Yaojin reported," His Majesty personally led his troops. They were unstoppable and took three passes in a row. It was as if they had entered a no-man's land. Unexpectedly, he set up an empty city plan and entered Suoyang City. Su Bao mobilized millions of soldiers and horses to surround Suoyang City. They attacked every day. The Fuma sent out troops and tricked him into going to Kun Lun, but he was killed by him. The next day, the two brothers, Yuchi Baolin and Yuchi Baoqing, were killed by his flying daggers. The marshal personally led six divisions out of the city, but was injured by darts, and the generals rescued him. He died seven days ago, and then he returned to the world. He has not recovered yet. Countless soldiers and generals were killed, and they hung up the exemption card. The food and grass in the city were about to run out. The situation was critical. There was a shocking dragon driving, so he rode out of the Liao camp alone to ask for help. I hereby issue an edict for Qiansui to see.”His Highness Li Zhi knelt down to receive his father's edict. He opened the dragon table and read it once, saying,"So my father was trapped in Suoyang City and ordered me to send out a notice to recruit capable people to lead troops to break the barbarians.”"Father's decree is to be announced. What does it mean?" he asked Cheng Yaojin.”Cheng Yaojin said,"This Taoist with the cow's nose did a divination, so he knew."”His Highness said," Let's do it as soon as possible. Reinforcements are like putting out a fire. Uncle Wang and I will gather the three armies and practice the array. At the same time, we will put up a notice.”
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