Dengzhou was in ruins, and the rain started to fall intermittently again.

There is no way, this is the weather in the Jianghan area at this time of year. It would be a bit difficult to forcefully cross the Han River in this kind of weather, and then face Xiangyang City alone.

Fortunately, although Zhao Guanjia's family came out this time with a bad face many times, which made Wang De and other imperial camp generals fearful throughout the whole process, they did not give blind orders and asked the ministries to forcefully go to war.

Of course, even so, as the main force of the imperial army quickly captured Dengzhou City, and then the tall dragon appeared on the north bank of the Han River, the Xiangyang City on the south bank of the Han River also fell into a state of panic under high tension... Because when it comes to talking about a thousand, Dao

Ten thousand, after all, it is an official family.

In other words, the word official is used by everyone from the prime minister and the queen mother to the common people. The widespread use of this word itself seems to represent a certain loose political environment in the Song Dynasty, and also illustrates the population explosion.

The vitality of market culture under the circumstances.

However, this is 1128 AD after all, the second year of Jianyan of the Song Dynasty. It is nearly 800 years before the demise of the Qing Dynasty and the New Culture Movement... There is no doubt that this era is still an era of family and world. The so-called 'officials' of this era

The family is still the one-man emperor who inherited the Han and Tang Dynasties at the top and the Ming and Qing Dynasties at the bottom.

The Confucian officials still regarded this individual as the emperor and father, and the common people still regarded this individual as the legal owner of the entire Song Dynasty.

Therefore, these two words and the dragon scarf are enough to shock people's hearts.

Especially at this time, the Jin people had just retreated, and the official on the opposite side also showed a certain ability through a series of defensive victories against Jin and active internal purges, telling the world that he was at least capable of holding half of the country.

The official family is not useless...at least it looks a little stronger than the previous two.

The Song Dynasty was about to collapse before, but now it seems that it is just a symptom.

Of course, after Jingkang, it was not that no one had ambitions to replace him, and it was not that no one began to doubt the legal rationality of Zhao Song's official family, but at least it was not the people in Xiangyang City, nor the people in Dengzhou City before.

This is why, although there are so many rebels here in Xiangzhou, they have become frustrated and trapped following the orders of the Zhao Guan family. From Nanyang to passers-by, even they themselves feel that they have no way out on their own.

After Dengzhou, Zhao Jiu even had the absurd idea of ​​lamenting his misfortune and being angry with him... It was indeed absurd enough. After all, those people were traitors who paid money. At most, the leader could be said to be responsible.

If they were respected for this reason, where would they put those like Yan Xiaozhong and Liu Ji who stood up to resist?

However, when I think about the fact that the family and the country are inseparable at this time, and the country and the nation in the eyes of most people are the Zhao family, I really can't get angry.

And this also shows that some people have a long road ahead and are destined to be lonely.

"Scholar Lin, how long will this official family be prepared to wait?" In the backyard of a mansion in Xiangyang City across the river, in the gloomy weather, Wang Jun, commanded by the right army under Fan Qiong, kept pacing, getting increasingly uncomfortable.

An. "Are the officials still doubting us? Even if they doubt me, they wouldn't doubt Bachelor Lin, right?"

"What do you doubt about me?"

Bachelor Xiao Lin, who had gone out to bask in the sun but was not tanned, sat on a chair in the courtyard, looking at the gloomy clouds above his head. He seemed a little irritated, but when he heard this, he was dismissive. "In the past, officials could be in Huaishang.

I can cross the river alone to see Captain Zhang in Xia Cai, and I can go out of the city in Ruyang to meet Commander Zhai. Now I only need to send an army across the river to attack... Why should I worry? You and I plus Fan Qiong are bundled together, but it is worthy of him.

doubt?"

"That……"

"The officials must have other arrangements." Academician Xiao Lin took a few deep breaths, and then opened the book in his hand that he had almost memorized. "And that arrangement is not in front of the Han River."

"I thought so too."

Without waiting for Academician Xiao Lin to open the book, Wang Jun hurriedly came to the other party with a look of panic on his face. "Scholar Lin, have you ever thought about it, since the official Long Wei came to the riverside, Fan Qiong's thief

I am gradually losing my mind again, just killing people and drinking every day... People in the city have already been shaken, I am afraid you and I are not the only smart people who have a way out, right?"

"I have never heard of other ministers coming to Xiangzhou." Academician Xiao Lin frowned slightly. "But Xiangzhou is too close to Nanyang, so it is unusual for someone to see the opportunity quickly... But so what?"

"No, I'm not afraid that someone will get there first?" Wang Jun couldn't hide his worry, and his gaping teeth were exposed.

"So what if I get there first?" Academician Xiaolin continued to ask with a frown on his face. "Do you think I can't fulfill my contract to protect your life?"

"Of course I can trust Academician Lin." Wang Jun pursed his teeth and said with all his strength. "But as the saying goes, people will be destroyed for their own sake... Since I hold the number of soldiers and horses in the city, how can I be willing to do so?

Do you really want to save your life? I also want to make a contribution to the officialdom!"

Lin Jingmo felt more and more sinister about this person and wanted to pay less attention to him. He just gave him a cold look and opened the book.

When Wang Jun saw this, he was completely frustrated.

However, just when Academician Xiao Lin picked up the book, he sighed again with a light thunder above his head.

By the way, Lin Jingmo really felt a lot of emotions when he came out this time.

Looking back on his official career, not to mention the prosperous and prosperous era of Yuda, even during the reign of Jingkang, he was far away from the comfort of Shouzhou, avoiding those mountains of corpses and seas of blood. And if there was any movement in Shouzhou, he would become a

He became the highest-ranking attendant in the official family, a bachelor of Yutang, and a member of the so-called well-educated Ci officials.

And this position has always been very easy to perform, even if I have to move around in the industry, because there is really no responsibility or pressure on me.

Until now, even if he was determined to do something because of some ideas, he just thought that he only needed to follow the graceful postures of famous officials in ancient texts, be bold, think carefully, and say a few words in the name of an official.

Then you can survive and establish a career in troubled times.

However, the first two failures and this time's success gradually made the Yutang scholar realize his naivety. Especially this time's success made him fully understand the difficulty of responsibility.

You must know that since the official dragon banner appeared on the north bank of the Han River, Xiangyang City has been unstable, so that undercurrents are gradually surging. Fan Qiong ventured out of the city to see the dragon banner with his own eyes two days ago, and after confirming that the official imperial commander personally conquered,

He basically lost his energy and mobility and hid in his house all day long, which further contributed to the chaos in the city.

Otherwise, Bachelor Xiaolin would not be qualified to come out to "bathe in the sun".

So at this time, faced with such a chaotic situation, as an important official sent to Xiangzhou by the government, should we let it go? What if trouble breaks out and the whole city fights, causing countless casualties and injuring innocent people nearby?

How could he, Lin Jingmo, tolerate it?

Besides, with such a despicable ‘teammate’ beside you, doesn’t he need to be restrained? He can be restrained if he can be restrained?

Once he is unable to restrain himself and allows this military leader to act arbitrarily, Lin Jingmo will not only be the one who cannot bear it, but also bear the responsibility together?

If it is so difficult for just one city, how difficult will it be for the officials to face the entire world that has actually fallen into chaos?

"Come here."

Thinking of this, Academician Xiaolin couldn't help but express his admiration and admiration for the officials, but he was determined to take up the responsibility. "If you are asked to do it, how are you going to do it?"

Wang Jun was about to stomp away, but when he heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed and turned around to talk about it.

After hearing this, Academician Xiao Lin was also puzzled for a moment, but he did not try to hide it. Instead, he only said a few words in an official tone: "I must not understand military affairs, and I have no intention of interfering, but there are two things you must discuss with me.

Only then can we do it!”

"I am willing to listen to the bachelor's orders!" Wang Jun was so surprised that he kowtowed directly in the courtyard regardless of the wet ground.

"The first rule is that only success is allowed and failure is not allowed. The plan must be solid and appropriate before it can be implemented." Academician Xiaolin looked at him solemnly. "Otherwise, it will hinder the overall situation!"

"It's natural."

"Second, I know you want to make meritorious service in front of the officials, but if so, I would like to remind you that officials always pay attention to military discipline. At this time, he is in Jiangbei. Once the matter is accomplished, he will naturally lead the imperial camp.

A large army suddenly approaches the city. You must strictly enforce military discipline and control the city's defenses. After the incident is completed, you must not cause chaos in the city...otherwise, you will be guilty of no crime!"

"I understand the pros and cons! Even when you are a thief, you must not join the government. The city of Xiangyang is so close to Nanyang, how can I dare to let my sons do whatever they want? If Scholar Lin doesn't believe me, I will make an oath..." Wang

Jun almost wanted to swear, but he had no choice but to see Academician Xiaolin pick up his books and leave after finishing speaking.

But no matter what happened, now that he had received the promise, Wang Jun, who had been unable to restrain himself for a long time, immediately took action without any further delay. And that night, with everything ready, he took the initiative to come to Xiangyang City, which many people simply avoided.

The state government office, and then asked to see his benefactor Fan Qiong.

As a general with military power in the city and a confidant whom he had single-handedly promoted, there was no reason why Fan Qiong could not see him no matter how chaotic he was.

Therefore, in a moment, the king, who was wearing silk clothes, came to the back hall with his bare hands.

However, unexpectedly, when Wang Jun came to the back hall, he saw neither a drunk man nor a mess on the ground. I don't know if it was an illusion, but Wang Tongzhi even felt that there was something wrong with this 'Fan Taiwei'

The smell was much less... This frightened him so much that he kowtowed to the ground as soon as he entered the door.

Of course, after kneeling and kowtowing in the hall, he stood up and took his seat, and when he met Fan Qiong's almost red eyes, Wang Jun felt slightly relieved.

"How can you come to me if you don't go to defend the city with peace of mind?" Fan Qiong, with bright armor and neat posture, opened his mouth, but it was only slightly hoarse.

"Replying to the Lieutenant, I am here just for city defense matters." Moreover, Wang Jun is also used to seeing big scenes. He knows that the so-called strategy is to go straight to the point and never expect anything to be perfect, so he simply followed the original plan and spoke directly.

"Lieutenant, to tell you the truth, the city is about to become unstable. If this continues, I don't know what's going on with Lao Han, and Xicheng under my leadership will definitely not be able to hold on!"

Fan Qiong was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "It's rare that you still know how to tell me."

"All my glory and wealth are given by the Taiwei. If others don't come, I have to come." Wang Jun said sternly, wrapped in the satin robe. "But this time I came here not only for matters in the city, but also for the matters in the city."

Lieutenant must still know. I heard someone say that the tooth soldiers sent by Taiwei at the ferry are actually a little unstable... Taiwei, I am not here to be a villain. Logically speaking, the tooth soldiers are absolutely reliable, but they must have three people at the ferry.

There are two shortcomings: one is that one cannot enter the city, and the mind is naturally wild; one is that there is no general to lead, and several generals are in separate formations. If one is broken, the entire river defense is broken; and the other is that he has to stay there all day long.

After a few days of seeing the official dragons, I basically lost all fighting spirit! I’m afraid that in two days the water will go down, and the officials and their boys will be able to surrender as soon as they cross the river."

"What you said is so right, I believe it too."

After hearing this, Fan Qiong sighed, then supported the table with his elbow and then his chin. He seemed to be deep in thought, while his other hand secretly held the handle of the knife under the table. "But if that's the case, what are you doing?

How do you think we should deal with the current desperate situation?”

"The official is not willing to pardon the Taiwei, so he cannot surrender." Wang Jun sat behind the side case, with his hands on the case, answering freely, as if he didn't notice the other party's movements. "But do you think the Taiwei can leave?"

"Abandoning Xiangyang and most of the soldiers and horses, we, our confidants, protected the Taiwei and his family and went to Jinghu to seek refuge with Prime Minister Zhong. He was an ambitious man. On the one hand, he was equally wealthy, but on the other hand, he was known as the King of Chu."

"We can't go." Fan Qiong put down the handle of his knife and sighed more and more. "I have thought about this too, not to mention that we are nothing without the city and the troops, nor that there are horses blocking the way along the way.

Even if we really get to Jing Lake, there is no way out!"
To be continued...