Son of Song Dynasty

Chapter 266 Collusion
Zhao Dezhao nodded. It seemed that the Cao family brothers had set off before they escaped. The two sides had never met, so they didn't know that the Cao family had been wiped out by themselves.

"You're a dealmaker. I could have let you go, but you made a mistake. You said that I, the Han people, are too weak, so I can't spare you."

As Zhao Dezhao said, he gestured to Fang Zhengqi, "Everyone will cut off an ear, and all the delicacies and groceries will be confiscated. Let the two ride together, let them go back, and tell them that next time they come to do business, they only need to ride more horses." gone."

"Your Highness! As you wish." Fang Zhengqi had long been impatient, strode forward, and grabbed two Northern Han people one by one.

"Wow, this big guy, let me go..." The two Northern Han people struggled to get away. Fang Zhengqi grabbed them in his hands and bumped against each other, causing them to faint.

The remaining four immediately jumped away, drew out their sabers vigilantly, and looked at Fang Zhengqi.

Zhao Dezhao shook his head again, "Tell them, in the future, they will go deep into our Han land, and those who wear sharp knives will die."

Fang Zhengqi nodded, and suddenly drew his knife.

He carried a saber with him, not as long or as heavy as a seven-star gold-backed saber, but it was also much heavier than an ordinary military blade, and it was lighter than a kitchen knife if he didn't want it to be in his hand.

Fang Zhengqi waved his hand casually, only heard a few screams, and six ears fell to the ground dripping with blood.

The six Northern Han warriors were completely powerless to resist.

Fang Zhengqi stuffed them onto the three horses one by one, told Zhao Dezhao's words loudly, and slapped them three times with the back of his knife.

The three horses were frightened and immediately jumped out and galloped out of the city.

"If you come again, bring more horses, don't carry a sword, and trade with my Highness!"

One day later, in Cao Bin's general's mansion, six earless Northern Han warriors stood in a panic in the courtyard.

In front of them, a middle-aged Han general with three long beards and a Northern Han nobleman dressed as a Yue civilian were listening to them with frowns.

"Lord Cao, it seems that this Zhao Dezhao has a lot of appetite, and he clearly wants to avoid you." This northern Han nobleman was in his forties and spoke Chinese fluently.

That dignified middle-aged Han general was Cao Bin's youngest brother Cao Xi.

He snorted coldly, and asked the six deaf people, "You have been lingering in the city for a long time, how is his city defense?"

"They, in the city, are undefended."

"Two of the four city gates were opened, and there were ten soldiers guarding each gate, and there were no more than 20 soldiers including rest."

"Nonsense, my intelligence clearly shows that Zhao Dezhao has recruited thousands of recruits for training." Cao Xi's frown deepened.

"I didn't see anyone training troops."

"I swear, no one is training soldiers."

"Oh?" Cao Xi and Liang Ming, the nobleman of the Northern Han Dynasty, looked at each other, their eyes flickering.

"Since that's the case, you can send five hundred light cavalry, lightly dressed, and enter from the intersection of the two armies, and go and give them a warning."

"Are you sure?" Liangming's eyes were full of murderous intent, "Dare to cut off the ears of my warriors. The warriors of the Northern Han Dynasty have not suffered such insults for many years."

Cao Xi looked at him, "The 300 people are all right, pack lightly, and wrap horseshoes in cloth. As for Fenzhou City, life and death have nothing to do with me. After that, I will guard the border and control entry and exit."

Liang Ming nodded, and led the six people out of the general's mansion.

This Liangming is the leader of a tribe of the Northern Han nationality, with only 3 people in more than [-] households.

However, he spent his early years in Han and could speak fluent Chinese, so he gradually became a representative of private transactions between the Song Dynasty and the Northern Han Dynasty.

The Song Dynasty did not allow any trade between the two sides because it was worried that iron, salt and other strategic materials would flow into the barbarian land.

However, Cao Xi has been dealing with the Northern Han in private, one is to prevent troubles on the border, and the other is to earn a lot of money for military use and household use.

Now that Zhao Dezhao had offended Liangming, he didn't mind Liangming getting rid of Zhao Dezhao immediately. After all, the Northern Han Dynasty, which was not broad at all, put a Fenzhou, a Zhao Dezhao, and a Northern Han general.

From the perspective of absolute power, it is a bit too crowded.

And most importantly, the Northern Han army was stationed in foreign camps and did not have the supplies that the Northern Han people wanted. In the past, they went directly to Fenzhou to make deals with the Cao brothers. Cao Xi charged a fee every time he entered and exited.

If Zhao Dezhao directly takes over these transactions, there will be a big problem with his own source of funds.

So he promised Yoshiaki a chance.Anyway, the Song Dynasty and the Northern Han Dynasty seem to be very harmonious on the surface. Under such circumstances, it is normal for a small team to leak in.

No matter whether Zhao Dezhao lives or dies, this hole must be tied.

Of course, one thing is certain, Caoxi's private relationship with the Northern Han was not to seek refuge in the Northern Han and betray the Song Dynasty, but a measure taken in light of the current situation. Make some money to spend.

Once there is a war between the two sides, he will naturally fight for the Shi family 100%.

Cao Xi knew very well that the Northern Han Dynasty still lived in tribes. If one day, there was a capable person to completely unify and integrate them, it would be a major thorn in the side of the Song Dynasty.

Liang Ming received Cao Xi's promise, and immediately returned to his tribe, ordered [-] cavalry, and ordered them to go to Fenzhou to deal with Zhao Dezhao and avenge the Cao brothers.

"This Liangming is very well-behaved. Knowing that the king is going to teach the king of Fenzhou a lesson, he preemptively strikes. According to the intelligence, Zhao Dezhao's men are only dozens of cavalry and two to three hundred infantry."

"He must be no match for our Northern Han Dynasty Jingqi. If he can succeed this time, we might as well promote him to the position of the Eighteenth Leader. Unfortunately, his tribe is too small." The King of Northern Han Dynasty thought with regret.

Strength determines the value of intelligence.

Liang Ming thought that after Zhao Dezhao wiped out the Cao brothers, there would be less than a hundred fighting men left in the city.

Both Cao Bin and Cao Xi knew that Zhao Dezhao had other troops, but Cao Bin believed that the Northern Han people could solve the problem, while Cao Xi didn't care about Liangming's victory or defeat at all.

Two days later, three hundred Qingqi arrived at the foot of Fenzhou City.

Since the last time six Northern Han people easily entered the city and openly beat Han people on the street, Zhao Dezhao issued an order that no foreigners would be allowed in without permission.

The guarding cavalry of the Great Song Dynasty were also replaced by Shi Yuanliang's Imperial Army infantry.

The man of the Song Dynasty is mighty in battle, and it is really reluctant to use it to guard the goal.

When they saw smoke and dust approaching from outside the city that day, they became more alert.Immediately closed the city gate.

The leader went to the city to see that there were hundreds of light cavalry approaching the city, and immediately sent people to report to Shi Yuanliang and Zhao Dezhao.

Zhao Dezhao was not surprised. Han people colluded with the Northern Han Dynasty. It wasn't just a day or two. It was impossible for Cao Xi to be unaware for such a long time. He deliberately turned a blind eye, either for profit or to eradicate dissidents.

However, Cao Xi has an army of ten thousand people, stationed in the fortress, and his fighting power is strong. Now he has nothing to do with him.

(End of this chapter)