Son of Song Dynasty

Chapter 228

It turned out that since someone reported the rebellion to Gao Huaide, someone naturally also reported to Zhao Yuanzuo, the most powerful man in Shuiluo City.

Zhao Yuanzuo had already arranged an ambush in the mansion and sent people to guard the city gate, so even if Gao Huaide did not show up, the city gate would still not change hands.

When Gao Chugong led the troops to arrive, Zhang Liang was surrounded by inside and outside. He wanted to take Zhao Yuanzuo as a hostage, but he didn't expect Zhao Yuanzuo to be both civil and military. After three rounds of meeting, his head was beheaded.

The men and horses on both sides went on a killing spree, hacking and killing all the rebels under Zhang Liang and his subordinates, leaving no one behind.

When Gao Huaide arrived, it was already a scene of peace.

"The special envoy on the border of the town is not only excellent in strategy, but also so powerful in martial arts. It's really amazing!" Gao Chugong was very emotional and praised Zhao Yuanzuo sincerely.

Gao Huaide secretly sweated.Thankfully I made the right choice.

If he turned a blind eye to what happened today, Zhao Yuanzuo himself would be able to get out of danger, but if this matter was reported back to the capital, Zhao Kuangyin would definitely punish himself for the crime of slow treatment.

Moreover, the rebels came from their own Zhongwu Army, so this crime was even more difficult to escape.

Thinking of this, he, who has always been calm, became anxious, "Chu Gong! Is there any news from Chu Jun?"

Gao Chujun, the second son of Gao Huaide, was sent to Wang Jien's mansion to put down the rebellion.

At this moment, a group of people came with lanterns, led by Gao Chujun and Wang Jien.

It turned out that Gao Chujun also arrived in time, killed Liu Yuancun and the rebels, and successfully rescued Wang Jien.

"Lieutenant Gao! Fortunately, you reacted quickly and dispatched troops decisively, so you saved Wang Daguan'er and me. I will definitely go to heaven to celebrate for you!"

Although he had a well-thought-out plan long ago, Zhao Yuanzuo was not greedy for credit, and gave the credit to Gao Huaide in one sentence.

Gao Huaide looked at him even more highly. He was young, but he was determined, clear-headed, and humble.

This is truly a young talent, and I feel that he is not much worse than King Qi.

"The special envoy has far-reaching insight, and his strategy is far superior to my generation. I, Gao Huaide, admire it very much! In the future, I am willing to follow the special envoy, and stay close to the left and right..."

Zhao Yuanzuo was polite in his mouth, but he was happy in his heart.

The previous Gao Huaide had a cold attitude, neither disobeying orders nor actively cooperating, so he was relatively passive.

Now it should be a sincere attachment, and the odds of winning are [-]% higher.

But this is not the time to be happy.

Through this rebellion, it can be clearly seen that the Northern Han's psychological strategy still worked.

Then the soldiers will come to block the water and cover them with soil!If you want to erase the bad influence brought about by the Northern Han Dynasty's persuasion, you can only use the same method to fight back.

If you persuade to surrender, I will promote patriotism, and if you send money, I will follow suit.

Zhao Yuanzuo ordered the warehouse to be opened and the money released the next day.

Soldiers and civilians with ordinary status were given two ounces of money per person, and no one was left behind.

In fact, the situation was critical at this time, and people didn't care much about having money, but at least Zhao Yuanzuo made his attitude clear and expressed his determination to be with the people.

These two amounts of money, say more or less.

At this time in the Song Dynasty, the price of an acre of fertile land was only 10-20 yuan.The salary of an ordinary sergeant, on average, is consistent money for a month.

Although it can't be compared with a powerful man like Gao Huaide, who has a monthly salary of hundreds of guan and an annual allowance of several thousand guan.

But two pennies per person is enough for a family to live a good life for a year.

The people are naturally excited, and the rise in public sentiment can also boost military morale.

And which sergeant's original intention of enlisting in the army was not to let himself and his family live a good life.

At this time, there were about 10,000+ soldiers and civilians in Shuiluo City.

However, Zhao Yuanzuo's treasury only has one hundred thousand coins.

"Officer Wang, since we've been here, you've made a lot of money! Hurry up and take it out, the common people are waiting for the money!"

"You..." Wang Jien stared at Zhao Yuanzuo, his pale face, which is unique to eunuchs, gradually turned red, and veins burst out on his forehead.

Should have thought of it long ago!Since coming here, I have been the villain who went from house to house every day to ask for money, and ransacked all the big and rich people in Shuiluo City.

Now, it's finally my turn.

"I should have thought of it a long time ago, little prince, you actually want to attack your own people..."

Zhao Yuanzuo didn't have time to pay attention to Zhao Yuanzuo's ass, so he left the sword-bearer officer with Shang Fang's sword on his back.

"Look at him! We deliver money door to door. If there is a household that can't get the money, chop off one of his fingers. If the fingers are gone, chop off his toes. If the toes are gone, chop off his head..."

After Zhao Yuanzuo finished speaking, he went straight to the city gate.

The battle on the walls is going on every day.He is the one at the front every day.

There were no less than ten guards who died trying to block the arrows for him, but he was still the one who moved forward bravely.

In Shuiluo City, it is precisely because of his fearless commander that he inspires the morale of all the soldiers and inspires the determination of all the soldiers and civilians.

However, the situation is indeed critical at this time.

The outer wall built by Zhao Yuanzuo after he arrived has been broken, and now the Wengcheng in the north is also in critical condition and is about to fall.

Every day, scouts from the capital come to ask for news.

Zhao Yuanzuo also followed Zhao Dezhao's prior instructions and truthfully reported the battle situation back to the capital every day.

"What? The outer wall has been broken down? Now even the barbican city is in danger?"

"The commander of the Jianniu Battalion was killed! It has been three consecutive days of losing soldiers and losing generals? So, the situation is worrisome!"

After the court was over, looking at the backs of the ministers leaving, Zhao Kuangyin rubbed his brain, anxious, nervous, and irritable.

Now there is a little more depression and bewilderment.

The battle on the frontline has become more and more intense these days. Shuiluo City is in a precarious situation, and it seems that it may collapse at any time and be captured by the Northern Han Dynasty.

However, that's all. Zhao Dezhao ran to the imperial ration store every day as soon as the court was over, as if he didn't care at all about the anxious war.

This is also what makes Zhao Kuangyin depressed. It doesn’t matter if others don’t care. This world will eventually be yours from now on!You actually don't care as much as others. I really don't know why this kid has such a big heart.

Zhao Kuangyin did not believe that Zhao Dezhao could not see the current situation clearly. The advanced strategic vision and superb coping methods his son had shown before showed that he could not turn a blind eye.

Now I just don't know what the hell he's doing.It's a pity that Zhao Kuangyin is too busy now, with domestic affairs and military matters, so he doesn't even have time to ask him.

However, a son is better than a father. Zhao Kuangyin was right about one thing. Zhao Dezhao was indeed up to something, or a big one.

"Your Highness! The thousand sheepskins you requested have already been delivered."

"Great! It's about to be unloaded in the yard, I finally have materials for my hot air balloon!"

It turned out that these days, he was thinking about making a hot air balloon out.

(End of this chapter)