I'm not Murong Chong

The army of the Eastern Jin Dynasty Beifu who was ambushing outside invaded like a tide and quickly controlled the situation.

The sound of swords, axes and axes outside was endless, but Murong Yong seemed to turn a deaf ear to it. He just straightened his spine and said coldly: "You have been blocked from capturing Luoyang, and you have been lying in ambush for a long time, and you have intercepted and killed the secret envoy I sent to Luoyang halfway. Knock on the gate of Luoyang City with me as a hostage. I'm afraid you will end up disappointed—He Lanjun, the guard of Luoyang, is not my confidant, and will not and dare not break the military law for me alone."

Xie Xuan smiled softly, but the blade of his hand was gently pushed in against the meat, and a trace of blood was drawn again, "The general misunderstood, so how can He Lanjun, an unknown soldier, be worth my trouble?"

Murong Yong's eyes flashed, and the chill became even worse, as expected, Xie Xuanyun continued calmly: "I take you as my pledge, and I am waiting for your family's son."

Murong Yong suddenly yelled, broke free from his restraint, and grabbed Xie Xuan's vitals with a catch, Xie Xuan's face remained unchanged, and he sent out several palms in a row, all attacking Murong Yong's old trouble, Thinking that Murong Yong was just angrily attacking his heart and forcefully supporting him, within a few strokes, he was beaten under his elbow by Lian Xiao, and several deep and shallow knife wounds were added to his whole body.The Yan generals who had been captured beside him cried in unison: "General!" Xie Xuan looked at half of his martial robe that had been dyed dark red, and frowned slightly: "Why bother."

Drops of blood and sweat flowed from the ends of Murong Yong's hair to his eyebrows and eyelids, looking like hot tears.He gasped and said, "My lord... must sit in Chang'an, why, how could I be fooled by you!"

Xie Xuan paused for a moment, and said sympathetically, "Your majesty knew that you were wounded in the ambush, and has already rushed out of the pass to search for you. I reckon that you should be approaching the border of Yiyang." The body under the arm Suddenly there was a violent tremor, Xie Xuan's heart trembled slightly, and he sighed silently. Suddenly, he was stunned by a hand blade, and then he propped up his tall body and turned to leave the tent. He ordered from afar: "Call the military doctor immediately. .”

As soon as Murong Yong opened his eyes, he instinctively stretched out his hand to touch the phoenix gun beside him, but it was empty, accompanied by a clear voice: "Such a serious injury, it takes less than one night to recover, and the strange Taoist praises it." 'Let's go Xianbeier."

Murong Yong glanced at him coldly, saw that Xie Xuan was playing with the half blood-stained broken arrow dug out from his shoulder and arm just now, then raised it at him again, and smiled slightly: "This arrow is quite interesting, I heard it is similar to that But you invented the ten-shot Lianzhu crossbow? If this kind of crossbow is also prepared in the Beifu cavalry army, it will greatly increase the combat power."

Murong Yong ignored this ironic provocation——Xie Jiabaoshu was born to be personable and gentle, but the man who single-handedly founded the Beifu Army and even once controlled the military and political power of the Jin court, how could he be a kind and easy-going man? ?He hurriedly said: "I was taken advantage of by you carelessly for a while. If I fall into your hands, I have nothing to say. Dudu Xie can directly tie me back to Jiankang, please reward me. Jiangbei is not your Eastern Jin Dynasty after all." Territory, you are alone, and it is difficult to rely on for a long time, so why hover here?"

"Does the general really want to be my prisoner? Still planning for our army like this?" Xie Xuan looked at him with interest, then suddenly changed the subject, and said seriously: "Why do you think I can get the first chance so early? It happened to be able to intercept the messenger you sent to Luoyang? Because as soon as you entered Yiyang, the local people secretly reported the letter—because they longed for the royal family to return to the north, because he was fed up with the bullying and ravages of the barbarians! Du, Wu Huan Hua, the Han people are still the masters of the Central Plains! No matter how strong your Xianbei iron hoofs are, you are not my race to the people of the world, and their hearts must be different!"

Hearing this, Murong Yong raised his head and smiled, mockingly said: "Could it be that when Sima'er occupied Kyushu, the people of Li were not displaced, hunger, sickness, or war? It's ridiculous that thousands of years of ritual and music education, all schools of thought, It’s just raising you narrow-minded people who can’t let go of their opinions! What about the barbarians? What about the Han people? There is no distinction between the north and the south, and the people of the country—you must know that in the world of Kyushu, only the hegemony lives!"

Xie Xuan's heart was shocked, and he didn't know how to refute for a moment: Since the melee battle between the Eight Kings at the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, the two capitals in the Central Plains have had a series of disasters, and the Han people had to avoid a corner in the south of the Yangtze River. Throughout the Central Plains, the disputes in the troubled times have never ceased. The Hu people and the Han people, and the various tribes of the Hu people attacked each other and won each other.And Murong Yong's view of "Hu Han is indistinguishable" is appalling, and it is completely different from his childhood training and Yuanyuan family education. He never imagined that it would be heard by a Xianbei who is dedicated to restoring the country. speak out.

This change was also because of that Murong Chong——no, Ren Zhen?

He couldn't help thinking of the drinking and talking in the suburbs of Chang'an, and the meeting of soldiers by the Luoshui River. He knew that his goodbye was near.

Yiyang is located between Luoyang and Xin'an. Since ancient times, it has mostly been a resting place for turnover, so it is not densely populated, and even the side walls of the city wall have not been reinforced and repaired. After Xie Xuan garrisoned troops, he hastily dug a trench outside the city wall. Unexpectedly, before the fortification was completed, he heard a commotion, Xie Xuanfang raised his head, and saw a young general slamming into the door, rushed straight to him, and said in a panting voice: "Commander, the Yan army has arrived at the city of Yiyang!"

Xie Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly, it really is——Soldiers are expensive and fast.He calmly put down his pen and said: "They came so fast, it must be only the vanguard. I'm afraid the number is not as good as our army, why panic?" Frightened by Emperor Yan's personal conquest, he lost his position for a while."

Xie Xuan passed him, patted him on the shoulder, and said softly: "When two armies fight, it is never about the size of the battle, but about who can take the lead and hit with one blow - Ji Nu, you must remember." Seeing that the young man nodded thoughtfully, he just paced out the door and climbed the stairs all the way up the tower. The walls were lined with Jin soldiers in full armor, all holding their spears and spears tightly, as if they were facing an enemy. Seeing the commander in person, he breathed a sigh of relief, and called out in unison: "Captain!"

Xie Xuan poked his head against the wall, and looked down from a high position, but saw a mile away, there were black feather cavalry in a dense array, surrounding a small Yiyang city, eighteen animal head banners were majestic, hunting Flying and dancing, surrounded by a general in black robe, golden armour, and bay red horse, with brilliant carvings and feathers, looking awe-inspiring, like the sun and the moon shining brightly.

Oh, what a big battle, Xiyan's most elite Yucihu Ben battalion is probably mobilized in full force, no wonder the Beifu army, which has experienced many battles, is also nervous before the battle.Xie Xuan smiled faintly, clasped his fists slightly on the tower, and said loudly: "Young Master Ren, it's been a long time."

Riding alone, Ren Zhen urged his horse out of battle, lightly tugged on the reins, stretched his spear horizontally, and answered with his head held high: "Xie Dudu, I will express my parting feelings later—pay me back to Murong Yong first, and then you and I will understand!"

Thank you Dudu?It seems that this man is serious this time, so he refuses to be courteous with him again.Xie Xuan was as good as he was, and still had the same calm smile: "Your Majesty, Xie has already repaid the old favor that Chang'an City owed you back then. This time, Xie seems to have no reason to back down."

Ren Zhen looked coldly at this elegant and calm Confucian general who was just like the group he remembered: "Then the governor is willing to fight me?!"

As soon as the voice fell, the tens of thousands of elite soldiers behind them burst into shouts like landslides and ground cracks at the right time, the drums beat frequently, the horns sounded, and the iron horses and swords were filled with murderous aura, as if Yiyang could be easily crushed in the next instant city.

Amidst the sound of frowning, the gate of Yiyang City opened, and a white horse sprang out from it. The shooting star jumped over the unfinished trench like a month, and landed steadily in front of the Yan army. He shouted: "Hu Nu is so rude!"

Ren Zhen was not angry, but just squinted his eyes slightly, looking at this young general who knew nothing about the sky and the earth - he dared to single-handedly challenge the authority of the king of a country, he was really too arrogant.He said in a deep voice, "Wu Lie."

A tall and fierce general next to him immediately cupped his fists on the horse and said, "The last general is here!"

"Chop off this person's head and sacrifice the flag for our army!"

Wu Lie took the order, immediately clamped his horse's belly, and galloped away. He was only ten feet away from him. He glanced at his opponent condescendingly, then cupped his hands lightly and said, "Wu Lie, the captain of Dayan Sili, dare to ask the general?" Great name." Thinking that although Na Wulie was born in the Huns and slaves, he had followed Ren Zhen for several years, and he had already been appointed to the altar to worship the general. Apart from respecting his status, he also knew that his master disliked bullying people the most - this person in front of him But in his early twenties, he is more than heroic, but his stature is average, he is thin and thin, and he might not be as tall as his armpit when he stands upright, but he even uses a heavy long knife that does not match him, and he beats it by himself. Although it is more than enough, it should not be overly bullying and neglecting, otherwise it will be ridiculed by others.

The young general crossed the long saber, and also cupped his fists in front of his chest: "It's easy to say. I'm going to join the army in the Beifu—" Before he finished speaking, he suddenly jumped up from his horse, holding the saber in his chest, and turned the blade. He slashed straight at Wulie! "—Liu Yu!"

How could Wu Lie have thought that the Jin army, which prides itself on benevolence, righteousness and ethics, would produce such a bastard who did not follow the rules and dared to sneak attack before he finished his name. In order to avoid this fatal blow, he had to lie on his back, and immediately Rolling off the saddle and getting off the horse, he managed to dodge it just now, but his poor mount had suffered such a cutting knife, the horse's head was sliced ​​open in two, and a piece of red and white filth was sprayed all over the place, the horse fell Hissing and wailing, he fell to the ground and died violently.

Wu Lie fell to the ground and watched stunned, and couldn't help feeling terrified—this person is young, but ruthless and powerful, he really can't be judged by appearances!

Liu Yu didn't expect to be able to hit him with one blow, so he immediately drew his knife back without any time, and turned to Wu Lie to slash - he knew that his immediate skills might not be as high as this iron tower-like general of the Xiongnu. It is difficult to win, so I would rather take the lead than force the enemy to get off the horse!

Ren Zhen watched the battle from behind, also slightly startled, Xie Xuan's subordinates are really Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!It’s just that this feeling was familiar before for some reason—yes, Tuobagui was also a heroic boy back then. He dared to single out Wu Zhong after the first battle, and defeated the strong with the weak. The first achievement in the Battle of Xinping has since risen to fame and flourished.

Ren Zhen suddenly came to his senses, and didn't want to think about it again - how could he forget that it was Tuoba Gui's confidant Mu Chong who sneaked up on him from behind, which put Murong Yong in danger and became an enemy!At this moment, he suddenly heard a cry of exclamation in front of the battle. He looked up and saw that Liu Yu's sweeping leg was kicking Wu Lie's genitals. His face was twisted in pain, and he staggered to the ground, while Liu Yu was on the ground. Dragging the knife up, he was about to slash across in a blink of an eye!Ren Zhen immediately drew an arrow and set up the bow, and shot when he loosened the string. Yan Jun's arrows were all made of fine steel. , smashed into the loess of the battlefield with a bang, raising waves of smoke and dust.Ren Zhenhan waved his hand fiercely with a face, and several tiger guards around him immediately stepped out, rushing into the battlefield in an instant, trying to rescue him by force.

Liu Yu waved his long sword, stopped in front of the horse, raised his head with a pooh and said: "Emperor Yan wants to bully the weak with the crowd, and bully the weak?!"

As soon as the words fell, Xie Xuan heard the sound of gold ringing in the Jin army, and then Xie Xuan said calmly on the top of the city: "Jinu, who is the emperor of Yan, how can this be so? If you want to take your life, you have already died a long time ago." It took five steps—return to the camp quickly, and I will credit you with credit."

That Liu Yu is from Pengcheng, he moved to Jingkou, he was good at fighting and fighting since he was a child, his parents couldn't discipline him, so they sent him away from home to join the army early in order to find an errand.Over the years, he has followed many generals in the Beifu army, big and small, but the only one he really admired was Xie Xuan. Hearing this, he put up his sword and mounted his horse, and retreated back to Yiyang City without looking back.

Ren Zhen saw that Wu Lie was fine, so he felt relieved, knowing that he was unlucky in his career, and was shamed in public - it was Xie Xuan's plan to send such an unknown soldier to challenge him. Winning doesn't necessarily mean success, but if losing, morale will definitely be greatly affected, turning from prosperity to decline - no wonder Fu Jian once praised Xie Xuanbie for being good, but he was very good at using people to attack schemes.

But he is a careless man after all, so he might not feel ashamed and angry when he was provoked. He rode his horse forward a few steps, raised his head under the city, and looked at Xie Xuan from a distance: "The governor is good at using troops, so naturally he knows Two armies confront each other, victory or defeat is not a single battle. Forgive me, if our army attacks the city with all its strength, even if the governor is surrounded by divine soldiers and generals, it will be difficult to protect Yiyang. I have long been friends with the governor and have always admired him. If it wasn't helpless, why would I want to go to war?"

Heh, the tone softened, but it was still a threat.Xie Xuan shook his head slightly, and then laughed loudly: "Xie has fought a hundred and eighty times in his life, even facing the Emperor Fu Jian who supported millions of soldiers and threw whips to stop the flow, he has never been afraid. If the emperor really wants to fight, Xie will accompany him to the end —At most, the whole army will fight to the death, and no one will be left alive!"

The last two sentences?Ren Zhen's face changed drastically, how could he not hear the chilling and threatening meaning in Xie Xuan's words - after all, Murong Yong is still in his hands, how dare he really tear up his face with Xie Xuan? !

Seeing that today was destined to be a bad day, Ren Zhen had no choice but to order the three armies to station on the spot, still surrounding the small city of Yiyang like a subway barrel.It was mid-spring, and some generals suggested cutting off the waterways outside the city, strengthening the walls and clearing the fields, and trapping the Jin army to death, not afraid that Xie Xuan would not surrender.Ren Zhen immediately denied this bad move—not to mention that although Xie Xuan looked elegant and gentle, he was really hard-headed and stubborn, and further persecution would only be counterproductive. At present, there should be no fear of life, but once the success is achieved, all bones will be wiped out. Xie Xuan has been in charge of soldiers for many years, and he is definitely not a good man and a faithful woman.And he didn't dare to gamble with Xie Xuan on Murong Yong's life - he had already lost the opportunity in this game from the very beginning.He frowned, and paced back and forth like a trapped animal. After a while, he thought about it, wrote a letter himself, and sealed a brocade robe he usually approved outside into a box, attracting another The shrewd and capable personal soldier ordered him to be sent to the Yiyang military camp properly.Not long after, the Yiyang Jin army heard back, and thanked the governor for inviting Emperor Yan to meet and talk the next day.

Ren Zhen knew that Xie Xuan was soft but not hard, so he switched to the soft policy. Seeing that he really agreed to peaceful negotiations, he was secretly relieved, and went happily after the arrangements were made.

The Heluo area is intertwined with hills and densely covered with rivers. Now that the two meet again, they choose to meet at the southern foot of the Luo River, west of Fenghuang Ridge. The spring is still just right, but their identities and situations have long been very different from those when they discussed diplomatic relations in Chang'an.

Xie Xuan arrived in time, and sure enough, he saw that Ren Zhen had been waiting here for a long time—unexpectedly, what Ren Zhen was wearing was neither armor nor a military robe, nor an imperial dress, but he was still wearing the same Confucian clothes and scarves as two years ago. He has a personable demeanor, just like a Mr. Guijie who is out on a green trip.He couldn't help twitching the corners of his mouth, and said with a mocking smile: "The emperor is away in battle, so don't you forget to bring a set of my court Hanfu, just in case?"

Ren Zhen knew that he satirized last year's battle in Henan outside Luoyang, and he also used retreat as an advance, playing emotional cards to force the Jin army to retreat, but he didn't care, and said, "Since you and I are friends, why bother to meet in private?" Zhou Zhang, what’s the grand matter?” Xie Xuan came wearing the bright light armor worn on the battlefield in a “great effort” and “ceremoniously”, and immediately retorted: “It turns out that the way the emperor treats friends generously when reunited after a long absence It's soldiers approaching the city, ambushing on all sides."

Ren Zhen waved his hand, half helplessly and half sincerely said: "It's not my wish to turn your friend into an enemy, and there is nothing I can do - I would rather be against the people of the world than meet Xie Lang in arms."

Xie Xuan's heart seemed to be touched, he was silent for a while, and then suddenly said: "Just for—one Murong Yong?"

Ren Zhen said calmly: "If you didn't know that he is more important than the world to me, why would you take such pains to take him as a hostage?" After finishing speaking, he raised his hands and fists, and solemnly saluted Xie Xuan: "It is for the sake of taking the liberty to invite me." Discussing this matter can be regarded as a request. If you can send Murong Yong back, I, Ren Zhen, will remember it all my life, and I will be grateful. You and I will always be irresistible and help each other."

How much weight does this promise have, how could Xie Xuan not know?He met Ren Zhen's magnanimous gaze: "So at a time when the armies of the two countries are so tense, you still ordered someone to present you with a brocade robe, implying that you are not as good as the old one, and you did not forget to dye the robe with the scent of wisteria flowers that I am used to hearing Come to do what I like—the king of a country is willing to think so hard for a subordinate, and swallow his breath, Ren Zhen, you are really an outlier." After a pause, the topic changed, "I just don't know that Ruohua, who is a prisoner today As your Shang Shu Ling Master Yao, you will be so humiliating in order to save him?"

Ren Zhen couldn't help being taken aback when he heard his unfriendly tone, but after a moment of hesitation, he nodded firmly and admitted: "It's also going through fire and water, and I don't hesitate."

Xie Xuan clapped his palms and laughed: "What a passionate seed!" He walked back to his horse, took something from under the saddle, turned his head and handed it to him calmly: "It's not rude to come and go, I promise you I want to repay your gift, I don’t know if seeing things and thinking about people now, or can I get rid of lovesickness?”

Ren Zhen unfolded it and saw that it was a used blood-stained bandage. He heard the words in his ears again, and there was something else that he didn't understand—it was replaced by Murong Yong's injury. On the face, he closed the bandage calmly, raised his eyes and looked at Xie Xuan: "It seems that the governor is unwilling to make friends with me, then you and I will have a frank and honest talk, how can you pay me back Murong Yong!? Do you want Luoyang? Xuchang? Or the whole of Henan? I'm afraid that if you go deep into the Yan territory alone, even if you can scoop it down, you may not be able to hold it!"

Ren Zhen's tone was sharp and harsh, just like a king who reigns over the world - wake up and take power in the world, lie drunk on the lap of a beauty, a man should be like this!But he just didn't want to let him do what he wanted.Xie Xuan said slowly: "Siege the city and conquer the territory, don't worry about it. Since my Beifu army can take down the country inch by inch, the recovery of the Central Plains will be just around the corner. What I want is a family heirloom that has been scattered for a long time."

Ren Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked in puzzlement, "How could the treasure of the Xie family stay in the country of Yan?"

"Your Majesty, don't pretend to be confused anymore." Xie Xuan approached him, and a cold look flashed across his eyes: "Chuan Guo Yuxi, in exchange for your beloved, the Emperor thinks this deal can be done?"

Ren Zhen suppressed the last bit of the smile on his face—few people knew about the jade seal, even if Xie Xuan had traveled to Chang'an, how did he know the secret of this palace!Xie Xuan was not in a hurry, let alone pressed questions, and turned sideways with his hands behind his back, as if admiring the lush and verdant Fenghuang Ridge in the distance. Far more than me."

Ren Zhen froze in the dark. He cared about Murong Yong but did not dare to start a war. It was a nine-lose-no-win situation. Hou Yan's Murong Lin was still in the hinterland of Yan State and had not been completely wiped out. He took away more than half of the people in Guanzhong. Elite soldiers, if anything happens, the event will be over!Xie Xuan also took a fancy to this point, and that's why he pressed forward so brazenly - Xie Jiabaoshu, who is best at attacking the heart, really deserves his reputation.No matter how idle and peaceful he was when he was in the wild in the past, once he puts on the battle clothes for his country and the court, it will be like a sharp and famous sword with brilliance inside, and it will be invincible when meeting gods and killing gods.

Ren Zhen took a deep breath: "Things are still in Chang'an, and it takes time to get back and forth. It's better to get people first—" Xie Xuan waved his hand lightly, without backing down, "Since the emperor is eager to save people, I think he will be able to hurry up—wait and see I will personally escort your general to return safely."

"Okay. This thing will arrive within five days." Ren Zhen didn't want to say anything more - to him, no matter how heavy the Jade Seal of the Chuan Kingdom is, it is still a vulgar item. After all, it is no match for Murong Yong's life. Fu Jian's mind was met.

Xie Xuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, nodded lightly, and let Ren Zhen continue coldly: "It's just that you regard the country as your home, and you are so dedicated to worrying about it. for power."

Xie Xuan's goal was achieved, and he turned around to leave, but he was startled when he heard the words, and then he got on his horse neatly, and said condescendingly: "Those who know my heart say what worries me, and those who don't know my heart say what I want——Xie Xuan What you have done in your life is worthy of the king, relatives and teachers of heaven and earth, that is enough!"

Leaving Ren Zhen standing alone in place, looking at his back as he left in the dust: Xie Xuan, in this troubled world, I am a different kind, so why aren't you?