Chapter 1,242 The Difference Between Father and Son

Hu Xicheng was suffering in the government office.

The staff had already recounted Wang Yu's miracle of fishing out iron chains from the oil pan, but Hu Xicheng just smiled.

"It's very magical. That miscellaneous subject...if it weren't for the battle ahead, I would also like to ask for advice."

He raised his head, "But how is the battle going?"

The staff shook their heads, "The key is that we don't know the movements of the Liao army. They are all cavalry, coming and going like the wind. If they are not here today, they may be here tomorrow. It is impossible to guard against them!"

"Yes!" Hu Xicheng picked up the tea cup and took a sip, frowning and said: "The tea is too weak, please change it."

Someone came in to change the tea, but looking at the dark tea in the cup, he couldn't help but be startled.

This is already strong tea!

"Send someone, right away!"

Hu Xicheng said anxiously: "Guo Ang is mediocre. I am afraid that I will not be able to fulfill my instructions, so I will send someone to find out the news immediately."

Someone responded and went out.

"Young man!"

Hu Xicheng sat down slumped, put his hands on his forehead, and said sadly: "Shen Bian... I also met and talked to him back then. He was a... restless person, and his eyes were full of uneasiness. I feel uneasy as if the Liao army will defeat Bianliang in the next moment... I don't know why, I didn't refute it, I just listened quietly."

After Shen An became famous, Shen Bian was often mentioned.

"Shen Bian means not to think about peaceful days. The Song Dynasty should use the whole country to regain the land of Youyan, rebuild the Great Wall, and find a barrier for the Song Dynasty... For this reason, the officials should personally fight, even if they die in The North must also attack one after another... Madman!"

Hu Xicheng's body trembled, as if he was laughing.

"He said he was willing to join the army and would not be afraid even if he died in battle."

"Think about Shen An. Doesn't he look like Shen Bian with this kind of energy?"

The staff sighed: "Shen Bian just ran around and shouted, but Shen An bent down and did many things in a down-to-earth manner..."

"Yes!" Hu Xicheng raised his head, "Back then, I also mentioned his family, and Shen Bian mentioned his son. How should I put it? He was a little confused, but he still has the love of a father."

"He said... his greatest wish is that his children and grandchildren will no longer be threatened by foreign races and can live with their backs straight..."

Hu Xicheng smiled bitterly and said, "I laughed at him back then, but what about now?"

"If Shen An loses, how can I have the face to meet the officials?"

"Great victory!"

Just when Hu Xi was feeling sad, cheers came.

"Huh? What kind of victory?" He stood up and said, "Go and ask."

Just as the staff was about to go out, cheers came again.

"Mr. Shen killed three thousand enemies in one battle and captured one thousand prisoners. What a great victory!"

"What?" Hu Xicheng held the table, "Kill three thousand enemies?"

The staff had already rushed out, and it immediately became noisy outside.

"What a great victory!"

"The messenger is coming, get out of the way!"

"Help them dismount."

"Their legs are weak."

"Bring a few more people and help them in."

"Prepare tea!"

"Call the doctor!"

Hu Xicheng slowly walked to the door and saw a group of people surrounding two sergeants.

The two sergeants could probably still leave, but those people were too enthusiastic and helped them in while minding their own business.

"Hu Yunshi..."

A sergeant struggled down to salute, and Hu Xicheng said in a trembling voice: "Say it...speak it quickly."

The sergeant raised his head and said: "In the early morning of the day before yesterday, Duke Shen of County County found out that five thousand enemy troops were camping, so he sent a thousand cavalry to lure the enemy. The two sides fought fiercely, and our army suffered heavy casualties..."

The thousand men who lured the enemy lost more than half in the end, but they brought a great victory.

This is how one general accomplishes so much!

"The enemy pursued them all the way, and Duke Shen led his troops to ambush them. They defeated the Liao army in one battle, beheaded three thousand people, captured a thousand people... and captured countless war horses and other items."

Hu Xicheng's body swayed, and his face turned red as if he was drunk.

"So...a great victory?"

"Yes." The sergeant said: "After the public war in Shen County, people built a capital to watch at the horse-catching mouth..."

"Jingguan?"

Hu Xicheng suddenly raised his head and laughed, "Jingguan? Hahahahaha! What a great victory! What a great victory!"

The long-term pressure made him overwhelmed, and the news of the victory was like a release, making him lose control of his emotions instantly.

Everyone looked at Hu Xicheng who was losing his temper. They were surprised at first, and then they also became happy.

"What a victory!"

Cheers came from outside, and then someone called for a drink.

It's office time!

Aren't you afraid of being punished if you go drinking during office hours?

But Hu Xicheng turned a deaf ear.

He turned around slowly and murmured: "Back then, I said Shen Bian was a fool, but now? His son has taken over his ideals and is working hard, but I have been struggling in the officialdom. What benefit does it have to the Song Dynasty? ? It turns out that the idiot is actually me!"

"Hu Yunshi!"

There was a noise outside, but civil and military officials were coming.

Everyone came in with joy and saluted together.

"Envoy Hu Yun, this is a great victory in this battle. This is a head start!"

"Yes." Hu Xicheng nodded and said: "Shen An lived up to expectations...I was originally worried about him...but he defeated the Liao army's forward in one battle. Good!"

He was so happy that he became weak, and after taking a deep breath, he continued: "Send people immediately, go quickly, and spread the news of the great victory throughout Hebei Road, so that the soldiers and civilians on Hebei Road can cheer up and fight. Cheer up, we can defeat the Liao people..."

He stood up, his beard twitching, "Don't be afraid of Yelu Hongji. The imperial troops of the Song Dynasty are all on the line of Bianliang. But once Yelu Hongji overthrows the country and goes south, the officials will lead a large army to reinforce him and fight Yelu Hongji decisively!"

The staff glanced at him and thought that the official would personally conquer... Isn't this probably unreliable?

So Hu Xicheng is talking nonsense?

But such nonsense is very good for morale.

So the scouts set out again, this time not to detect the enemy's situation, but to report a victory.

Hebei Road is boiling.

Those anxious people were cheering.

Amidst the cheers, Shen An came back.

The gates of Zhending City were wide open, and countless people were waiting outside the city. The leader was Hu Xicheng.

The cavalry came slowly. They still had prisoners with them, so they couldn't speed up.

When he saw the crowd of people outside the city, Shen An said: "Just dismount."

He dismounted and walked forward first, and the cavalry behind him rushed in like a wall with a terrifying momentum.

"This is our Great Song Dynasty's cavalry!"

"Yes, they defeated the Liao army's forward in one battle."

"It looks scary!"

Some children were frightened and hid in their parents' arms, not daring to look.

In the age of cold weapons, swords and guns can bring the most direct feeling.

Cold!

"I've met Hu Yunshi."

"Mr. Shen has worked hard."

The two of them met and Hu Xicheng smiled and said: "The victory of Duke Shen in this battle has boosted the morale of the troops on Hebei Road. I have already written a memorial. I think all the officials and ministers in Bianliang City will be happy for this."

This is a tribute to Shen An.

Shen An smiled and said: "It's just a small amount of merit, not worth mentioning."

One official said: "No, this is a great achievement."

Someone said: "Mr. Shen has killed countless enemies, but this time it seems there are not enough!"

Everyone was silent.

yes!

Calculating Shen An's past achievements, the number of enemies he killed was really large, and three thousand people were not even worthy of being ranked.

"No wonder this man is called a famous general. Look at these achievements, and then look at him...you can't see any arrogance at all. If it were someone else, I'm afraid he would have been complacent long ago."

"It's incomparable! He won several battles with the Liao people, and even went to Fanyang City to review under his command. During the Song Dynasty for hundreds of years, except for the Northern Expedition, who had such a feat?"

"His art of war is the most powerful. If you can learn a little bit about it, you will be able to master it for a while."

"Those people say that Shen An is a powerful official. It seems that he is jealous and jealous."

"Yes, Shen An has achieved this when he was only in his twenties. Some of them have gray beards and hair, but they are still hanging out together. It's so painful!"

"Coming, coming. The prisoners are coming."

The prisoners of war are coming.

Groups of prisoners of war came slowly, with haggard expressions and frightened eyes.

"They are from Liao!"

someone exclaimed.

"Mom..." A child hid in his mother's arms and cried.

This is scary.

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, these Liao people have been defeated by us."

His mother patted his back gently and looked at those Liao people with a look of pride in her eyes.

In the past, Han'er looked at those foreign races with this kind of eyes. They were proud and confident, and were never afraid of anything.

A Liao man suddenly roared with excitement, causing a burst of exclamations from the crowd.

"Do it!"

The guarding sergeant became angry and rushed forward and punched him.

By the time they left, the Liao man was already dying.

Shen An and Hu Xicheng stood together, and someone beside them said: "The Liao people previously said that the Liao Emperor would go south in a large scale and break through Zhending City."

"Sabi!"

Shen An cursed something that Hu Xicheng couldn't understand, but Hu Xicheng sighed and cursed: "I'm here, he is just wishful thinking!"

Shen An smiled and said, "Just listen to these words, Ambassador Hu Yun, reinforcements will arrive later. Is Hebei Road ready?"

He looked sideways at Hu Xicheng with a solemn expression.

This is a pun.

Hebei Road not only had to prepare food and accommodation, but also had to prepare for a possible battle.

"Yelu Hongji dare not bet on the fate of the country, but we must be prepared."

Hu Xicheng said: "I have sent people to various places to report the victory and boost the morale of the army."

"Okay!" Shen An nodded and said, "It's the right time to strike while the iron is hot!"

Hu Xicheng's move was timely, and Shen An was happy.

"Someone murmured about the matter in Jingguan, but I was scolded by me!"

The two of them entered the city together, and Hu Xicheng said disdainfully: "Those people around me don't know how to do anything. They only find faults and suppress others, but I can't bear it."

This one is really good!

Shen An felt that Hu Xicheng was pretty good except for being a bit conservative and ignorant of soldiers.

But think about it, Hebei Road is so important. Zhao Shu naturally had his considerations in arranging Hu Xicheng to come here.

The two entered the city, and Shen An explained the battle in detail.

"Is it so dangerous?"

"The soldiers are so brave, it's heartbreaking."

Immediately, news came from the government office, and the transfer envoy ordered to prepare wine and meat to reward the soldiers who went out in battle this time.

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