Chapter 4468: Grab it if you have merit
Seeing that Chu Sui reluctantly agreed with his conscience, Wang Fangyi said: "The cavalry is galloping, which is tiring and hurts the body. It is better for the prince to stay in the military camp and send a few generals to lead the way. At the end of the day, the general will capture Linghu Defen alive." , will come back to report the victory!”
Chu Suiliang quickly shook his head: "Although I am old, my muscles and bones are still strong, so I can march with the army quickly."
Are you kidding me? If I don't follow suit, what does this credit have to do with me?
Wang Fangyi laughed: "Are you afraid that the general will take away the credit? You are a villain, and you are judging a gentleman's heart."
Chu Suiliang insisted: "My servants are vulgar and stupid. If I get lost and the traitor escapes, it will ruin a big thing and we will not be able to escape the blame."
"Okay, since the Duke insists, let's go on the road together!"
Wang Fangyi said nothing more, and after a few words with the clerk in the tent, he led Chu Suiliang out of the Chinese army's tent. His own soldiers brought the war horses. They mounted their horses separately and walked near the camp gate, where they saw the darkness under the lights. Bai Qingqi is ready and ready to go.
Wang Fangyi cupped his hands and said, "Please lead the way, sir!"
Chu Suiliang nodded and rode forward. Wang Fangyi led five hundred light cavalry out of the military camp like a wind and the remaining clouds, crossing the unfinished Daming Palace to the west, and then south along Longshouyuan, not long after passing Chunming Gate. After finding the mark left by the Chu family, we continued forward through Leyou Township and Longshou Township, and went straight south along the Chan River. The sound of hooves broke the midnight silence, and the stars and the moon were as fast as the wind.
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After the defeat at Xianyang Qiaotou, Yu Wenshi and his prisoners were captured, and the Guanlong private army was destroyed. Linghu Defen was frightened and went all the way north from Jingyang and Sanyuan counties back to his hometown in Huayuan. Not all day long.
When the news of King Jin's defeat and capture reached Huayuan, Linghu Defen felt that he could not wait any longer. The fact that the Guanlong clan relied on King Jin to raise troops was undeniable and undeniable. Linghu Defen even followed Yu Wenshi. If you travel northeast to the west and contribute money and effort, if your Majesty is convicted, the entire Linghu family will suffer.
Thinking that Li Chengqian was quite lenient and would give in to most of the people who protested this war, Linghu Defen decided to go to Chang'an in person to plead guilty. Even if he could not escape punishment, he might be able to win leniency for the Linghu family...
So he took a group of generals and servants from Huayuan and crossed the Wei River to Chang'an. Unexpectedly, the security level in Chang'an City was extremely high, and he was unable to enter the city. Seeing that it was getting late, Linghu Defen did not dare to delay, so he hurriedly led People evacuate.
He is still one of the "chief culprits" in the King of Jin's revolt. The court has not yet made a final decision. If someone wants to capture him and offer him to His Majesty, wouldn't it mean that he would not even have the chance to "surrender"? Already?
He would have been robbed halfway, so he did not return along the original route, but went the other way, heading south from Chunming Gate to Chengyili on the bank of Ba River, where there was a manor of the Linghu family. Not only are food and accommodation provided, but there are also dozens of guards to ensure safety.
Linghu Defen breathed a sigh of relief after arriving at the manor. He drank a few glasses of wine during dinner. He was a little tired from the long journey because he was old, so he lay down early, but he couldn't fall asleep.
This time the King of Jin was defeated, the Guanlong clan, who participated in the whole process and contributed a lot, cannot escape punishment. The entire Guanlong clan is likely to suffer another wave of purges. Not only will it have no say in the court from now on, even the Guanzhong clan All local official positions in various places will be stripped away, and the glory of the Guanlong clan that once dominated the government and the public will be completely annihilated. It is unknown how long it will sink.
The more he thought about it, the worse he became, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. While he was tossing and turning, he suddenly felt a dull sound in his ears. He quickly stood up and jumped to the ground with his bare feet. He pressed his ears against the ground sideways, and a clear vibration came.
Linghu Defen's expression changed drastically, he stood up and grabbed the horizontal knife on the bedside in his hand, then ran to the door and kicked open the door, shouting: "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
However, before the soldiers in the manor could react, a thunderous sound of horse hooves came from far and near, resounding throughout the quiet night. The whole manor suddenly started to jump, with people shouting and horses neighing, and the family members fell asleep. He woke up in the middle, ran out to protect Linghu Derfen in the middle, took the horse and tried to help Linghu Derfen get on the horse, but Linghu Derfen was shaking all over and failed to step on the stirrup twice in a row...
The sound of horse hooves was earth-shattering. Countless light cavalry suddenly appeared in the darkness and drove straight into the manor. Their iron hoofs as big as bowls trampled and ran rampantly, sweeping the entire manor like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.
The hastily organized guards were killed by the oncoming light cavalry before they could get on their horses. The manor's defense system was completely defeated in an instant, and then the light cavalry charged and killed all the soldiers and servants in the manor. Running away, crying for father and mother.
The elite members of the Linghu family had already been lost in two mutinies, and the only ones left were the old, weak, sick and disabled. How could they withstand the night attack by Youtun Guard's elite Qingqi? They were all killed in one charge, and the remaining ones were lying on the ground, crying and begging for mercy...
Linghu Defen finally got on the horse, and when he looked back, he saw the light cavalry marching across the entire manor like a storm. He was so frightened that he was scared out of his wits and shouted: "Go quickly! Go quickly!"
The bowstring vibrated, and a wolf-toothed arrow suddenly came out and accurately hit the war horse's neck. The war horse let out a wail, raised its front hooves, and then fell to one side, suppressing Linghu Derfen, who was unable to react on the horse's back.
One of Linghu Defen's legs was pinned down by a war horse. He screamed in pain and burst into tears. However, the generals and servants around him had no time to save him. They all dismounted and knelt on the ground, not daring to move without permission. Dozens of war horses had already The roar came and surrounded them...
Wang Fangyi came on horseback and looked down at Linghu Defen, who was howling with one leg pressed down by the horse. After checking his identity, he waved his hand: "Pull him out!"
Several soldiers dismounted, stepped forward and lifted the dead horse, pulled Linghu Defen out, inspected it carefully, and reported: "General, this man's leg bone has been broken, probably several pieces, and his life is not serious." It is a hindrance, but it needs to be treated quickly, otherwise it may become a disability.”
Linghu Defen, who was lying on the ground with his face pale and sweating in pain, heard this and quickly shouted: "Save me quickly!"
Wang Fangyi disagreed: "At such an old age, it would be great if he could live for a breath, so why waste medicine? Take two templates or sticks to tie his short legs and carry him back to Chang'an."
The army of the Tang Dynasty had "Injury and Injury Code", especially such fractures were very common during daily marches and battles. Fang Jun had previously led the Tai Hospital to study and sort out, and already had a very appropriate treatment method, but Wang Fangyi felt that That was too much trouble. As long as Linghu Deben was alive, what would it matter if both legs were broken?
Linghu Defen was so angry that he shouted: "Which army do you belong to? I will ask your parents to punish you. Not only will I beat you to the end, but I will also break your legs!"
He has spent his whole life pampering himself, studying health-preserving techniques, and cherishing his body very much. How could he tolerate others turning a blind eye to his broken leg?
The most important thing is pain. If the broken bones cannot be repaired, the pain will be endless and unbearable...
Wang Fangyi laughed, turned around and said to Chu Suiliang behind him: "My lord, look, this old thief dares to threaten him when he is about to die. Doesn't he know that when he is sent to Chang'an, the only thing that awaits him is death? Even if the injured leg is cured, what’s the point of breaking the neck tomorrow?”
Hearing this, Linghu Defen was so frightened that he even ignored the severe pain in his leg. Is this cavalry really coming for me?
Oops, this trip is really reckless. After all, I am still a "King of Jin accomplice and remnant of the rebels". Once my whereabouts are revealed, I will be labeled as someone who wants to escort me to Chang'an to present myself in front of His Majesty for credit...< br>
But...there was actually a county prince accompanying him?
In panic, he looked behind Wang Fangyi. Although it was late at night, the moon was half-curved, and most of the cavalry were holding torches. He clearly saw that very familiar face... and his eyes were splitting!
"Chu Suiliang, you deserve to die for being a thief! His Highness, the King of Jin, trusted you so much that he entrusted you with your support when he personally charged into the battle. However, you tricked Cui Xin into surrendering to the enemy in front of the battle formation, causing the King of Jin's defeat. How many loyal ministers and righteous men were killed because of this? If you lose your life, you will definitely be cut into pieces and your descendants will be extinct.”
Although Xiao Yu, Chu Suiliang, and Cui Xin led the Shandong private army to surrender to the enemy in front of the battle line, it did not affect the overall situation. After all, the Jin Dynasty was at the end of its rope and on the verge of defeat. However, such an act of betrayal and betrayal for glory was despised.
Chu Suiliang's old face turned red. Fortunately, there were torches around him. Under the light of the fire, his face could not be seen to change. He said angrily: "Fart! How could I have been kidnapped if I hadn't been threatened and kidnapped by you self-proclaimed loyal people?" Are you attached to the King of Jin? You put your own desires above the empire. You are unfaithful, unjust, and unbenevolent. Everyone in the world will punish you. Even if you are quartered, it will not be enough to atone for your sin!"
Wang Fangyi, who was on the side, picked out his ears and said impatiently: "Shut up, everyone. You can fight this kind of lawsuit in front of His Majesty yourself. Someone comes, take everyone in the manor into custody, and then go into the city and hand them over to the Ministry of War Yamen."
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Chu Suiliang was shocked and said hurriedly: "Why go to the Ministry of War? I can just take it with me and go to Tai Chi Palace to kowtow!"
This is his credit, what's the point of sending it to the Ministry of War?
Wang Fangyi didn't care about this. He didn't want to take all the credit, but with his official position, it was impossible for him to enter the palace to see His Majesty. If he couldn't see His Majesty, who knew what Chu Suiliang would say? It is almost certain that he will get rid of himself and take the credit alone, but as long as he sends it to the Ministry of War and records it, no one can deprive him of this credit.
He glared at Chu Suiliang and said: "Stop making noise! Why do you, an old man like you, have to tell me what to do? If you want to follow me into the city, just follow him honestly. Your contribution will not be missed. But if If you don’t know how to praise me, don’t blame me for arresting you as an accomplice of Linghu Defen!”
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Chu Suiliang was so angry that his chest was tight, his breath was short of breath, his eyes were blurry, and he almost vomited out a mouthful of old blood.
Sure enough, what kind of general leads what kind of soldiers? Fang Er was so arbitrary and shameless in his actions that he and his subordinates were all ruffians with no credibility at all...(End of Chapter)